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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

REMARKABLE FEATs OF MAD Doc A
dog belonging 10 Mr.. James McKoy, who
lives four miles northeast Of Augusta went
mad, and in his travels committed the most
extensive depreGations. Rumor has it that
the dog had been bitten three weeks previous
to his going mad, by another dog known TO
have been rapid; but being great fayorite
with his master, he tied his up and refused TO
Kill him when attacked with the dssease
in his psroXySm, he broke fron,hiS fastenings
and escaped-haying however before leaving
his masters premises, bit two OF his horses
which have since gone mad He then took a
course weStwarG. on the Warsaw an Auru Ia
aud when about three miles from his starting
point overlook Mr. Patchir, who was return.
ing home from Augusta in II wagon, to his
home near Chilli one OF his horses the dog
bit and the animal has since gone mad
lie next overlook Two strangers on horseback,
one Of whom was leading third horse these
three horses the Cog bit, but rs the travellers
proceeded on their journey, it is not known
whether fatal results followed or not. At the
residence Of MIR. James Mutt, where he bit
one horse, which has since gone mad. At
Wightown he bit two horses, lone since mad,l
also two steers, lone since mud,) and twelve
hogs, Next he bit a fine mare (since mad
Tor Mr.. Hart. Next he bit u very fine horse
(since mad,) also three head of horses, Tone
since mad,) also COW and calf, (both since
mad.) Next, at Sylvester Crouches, he bit
one horse, (since mad,) and five sheep, (all
now dead Next he went to William Taigh-
mans, bit several hogs, two very large ones,
estimated at 800 pourds each, (Since gone
mad and one steer. At Willamsons bit
one COW, (since mad;) next he fell in with old
Mr.. Hickman and his son. He spraug ut the
boy with such loIce as TO throw him down,
but did not bite him. a large dog ofMr. lis
being in company seized him and drove him
oil. lie, however, before leaving his premises
bit one. (since mad.) Next he had an en-
counter with Mr.. Blake's dog. After this
he went north to Mr.. Adams and bit one
steer. Next he went to JohE Stuart,s and
attacked him. Mr.. Stuart defended himself
with hoe, aud he finally succeeded in killing
the animal
The stock bitten was estimated to be worth
$4,000, and already gone mad 81 900. None
OF the animals bitten went mad short of three
weeks from the time when bitten. The dog
invariably caught his victims by the nose
Most OF the damage was done in the night,
he having left his masters house about dusk.
and was killed about noon the next day.
TdrSdU (UliHOiS) Inquirer
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

Coal FROM LYKENsvALIEY.--ADvA OF
FREIGHT.--The first train of coal, direct from
:he Lykensvalley mines. since the opening OF
the Northern Central Railway to Millersburg
is, We learn, now en route for Baltimore, aud
would already have been here but for a slight
accident OH the road. The price OF freight
on coal from NJ Millersburg has been advanced
TO S23S per ton, being the same as from Pine
Grove.
This direct connection by railroad with the
immense anthracite coal fields Of pennsylva-
MIA, We hail with especial qualification, as it
will not only tend to create vast and mpor-
taut trade, advantageous to Baltimore, but
IN time have the elect OF cheapening fuel.
The Railroad Company must also reap
great advantage, having before it the sure
prospect OF SO large M increased tonnage and
trade 1t will bo soon that the STOCK OF the
company has advanced seven dollars per share
within few weeks, with large operations and
a steady upward tendency. When the link
from Millersburg to Treyorton, now nearly
completed, and thence to Sunbury, also in u
State OF progress. shall have been put into
operation, penetrating other vast coal regions
it will be almost impossible to compute the
amount OF business that must flow over this
rOad.-BGitimOre Patriot.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
GeIegtapbit Nllos.

WASHINGTON. Jan. l6.--A tremendous
snow storm commenced here about daylight
this morning and continued without inter
mission throughout the day and evening. The
weather is cold and clustering No mail has
been received from the North to-day--the
connection being missed at Baltimore. The
train which started for Baltimore at half
past o'clock this afternoon proceeded as far
as Badeusburg, when it was obliged TO re
turn in consequence OF thu track o"lnE Oh
structed by the snow. 1T started again al
half-past six O'Clock, with two engines, and
will probably get through some time during
the night The thermometer this evening,
in sheltered position, stands at u degrees
above zero. 1t has been about the same all
day.
BALTIMORE, Jan. l6.-Evening "A terrific
snow storm has prevailed here all day aua
still continues. The cold is intense and the
wind is very violent,
New YORK, January lS-Evening.-A
furious Northeast snow storm commenced
here this afternoon, and still continues with
out any abatement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

Ea THE ILLUMINATION AND FIRrSG OF CAN
kos.-On Saturday evening the friends of
Gen. Cameron had a grand jubilee in ccm-
memoration Of his election as United States
Senator. In the evening about o'clock the
booming OF the cannon, planted on the river
bank, announced the fact that something un-
usual was going Oh. About O'Clock market
square suddenly shoue in blaze Of light. 4
large pile Of combustible materiol was burr
ing in the Square, and number of the best
houses were handsomely Illuminated from top
to bottom. The effect was beautiful The
night was intensely cold but this did not pre-.
vent the ladies aud others from coming out
The Sudbury Brass Band enIiveued the occa-
sion with some soul stirring music. General
Cameron has, in this place, many warm per.
sonal friends who rejoice in his success, with
out distinction OF party. This is also the
case in Northumberland and ind, ed in the
whole county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
Congressional NeUs.
irnIRTy.rounTu CoNeR Ess.
SecOnu Sessfou.
WlsuiNgToN. Jan

WASHINGTON, January 10.
The House took up and passed, with sun
dry amendments. the Senate bill relative TO
foreign coins. II provides that the quarter,
eighth and sixteenth of dollar pieces. shall
be received by the Federal officers at 20 10
and cents, and shall not be again paid out
The new cent is TO consist of 29 parts of
copper. and II parts OF nickel, and the
coinage Of half cent pieces to cease.
Mr. Campbell of Ohio, rising TO n question
of privilege, said he understood that remark
made by him on Tuesday was considered by
Mr. Rust as insulting to the latter. Mr..
Campbell thought it was due to say that it
was not his intention to insult or cast any
impu,ation on the gentleman, aud he now
disavowed any such design.
Mr.. Rust remarked that at the time he
understood Mr. Campbell differently. but he
was now gratifed with the dsavowal Of the
gentleman
Mr.. Chapman introduced bill for the
construction Of u wagon road from the South
Pass Of the Rocky Mountains, in Nebraska
Territory, via the Great Salt Lake Valley
to Honey Lake Valley, on the Eastern por.
tion of the State of California, and for the
establishment of a military post thereupon
and bill making further appropriation
and for the completion of the territorial road
now in process Of construction from oppo
site Council Bluffs, Iowa, TO new Fort
kearney.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

READING RAILROAD COMPANY The nnnu-
al meeting of the stockholders of this Com
pany, was held in Philadelphia on Monday
last. After the annual report-which we
pubish--had been read, an election was held
for officers, with the following result Pres
ident, r. D. Cullen Managers, Samuel,
Morris, G. s. Boxer, G. w. Richards, John
Ashurst David S. Brown Joseph Swift (:
Treasurer Samuel Bradford Secretary, w.
II. McIlhenny. During last year. the Com
panys earnings were $3,9l3,I24, and its ex-
penses 81 969. 9.0l9--the net profit for the year
being 81, ,944,722. The company has paid
per cent, dividend during the year
UNION FURNACE, Wnfeld.-We are inror-
med that Beaver, Geddes Marsh & Co. made
Gl2 tons Of superior iron at their Furnace,
within the past six weeks. Over 100 tons
per week is an extraordinary yield for the
size of the Furnace.
New CouSTERFEITs. --Counterrrit S5s on
York Co Bank Sl0s on Girard Bank, Phil.
adepha S20's on Merchants Bank Newark
\. j., Sos on Farmers and Mechanics
Band, Easton; sj's on Morris Co Bank
Sl0's on Harrisburg Bank $50's on W"rrcr
Co Bank SIS on Southwork Bank $20's
on Germantown Bank, and S20's Princeton
| Bank, are in circulation
During the past year thirty revolutionary
soldiers have died. The number on the pen
| sion list in July last, was 5l4.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
ca VIOLENT Snow SroRM.-Onr of Il,

ca VIOLENT Snow SroRM.-Onc of tie
severest snow storms that we ever witnessed
commenced on Sunday night. The amount
OF snow that fell, though no, great, is diff
cult to estimate, as the high winds that
ragged fuiiously oil night snd most Of next
day drove it in every direction. and in every
creyice 1t must have been an awful night
for those who are not properly sheltered from
tho iBclemency Of the weather. All mail
communication from Philadelphia and Har-
risbnrg, was cut of, The rail roads and
many Of the other roads were completely
blocked up with drift snow. The tram to
Mt. Carmel stopped at Shamokin. The
Williamsport train did not come down until
Tuesday, No mail left for Harrisburg until
Tuesday. On Saturday the weather was
Extremely cold, the thermometer standing
below zero all day Further south it was
still worse. In York county, houses were
covered up, and some of the roads, it is said
will not be opened until spring.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

THE BLUE RIDGE TuNNEL.-The editor of
the Charlottesville Jeflersonian, who was
present when the first hole was made through
the Blue Ridge Mountain, says -
The entire length Of the tunnel is 4,4134
feet as heretofore ascertained by measure.
ment over the mountain and now that the
blasting has been so far completed as to get
pretty accurate measurement inside it is
ascertained to be 4,413 feet. The drills on
both sides of the tunnel when they met,
varied but half an inch the drill from the
western eud is precisely in the centre OF the
tunnel. About eleven feet are to be blasted
before the entire head way will be through.
On the eastern side the rock for 80 feet in
length and IL feet in width, and in the wes-
tern end, 230 in length and l6 in width
making 800 feet, is to be blasted and cut out
before the tunael will be finished to the level
Of the track.
II the present force can be kept at work
the whole might be completed by the last o'
May next, but by the lst Of July, in al
probability, the cars Of the Central Railroad
will pass under, Instead OF over the Blue
Ridge Mountain.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

A JUVENILE DuEL--Thc Lynchburg Vir.
ginia, of the 9th inst. publishes an account Of
II duel which came of few days ago 10 Lees
vile. IA little village in Campbell county,
between two youths Of the respective nges Of
la and 10. The difficulty arose from amisun-
derstnnding about Il young lady, Clarence ii.
challenged Edward w. TO fight, and the chal.
lenge was accepted Edward selected pistols
as the weapons with which they should settle
the affair. Clarence never having shot n
pistol, and knowing Edward to be good shot,
went to him and told him of his advantage.
Edward very promtly allowed him TO use
the weapons Of his choice, which was a doube
barreled shot gun. They met at sunrise, in
the supurbs Of the vliugo, with mutual
friend Mr.. H., who loaded the weapons with
powder alone, and took their positions ten
PAGES from each other. Clarence fearing the
load Mr.. ii had put in his gun would not be
sufficient, took slng of lead from his pocket
and placed it in the barrel he intended to use.
Edward seeing Clarence had the advantage
Of one shot more than himself was seen TO
pick up stone and deliberately place it in
his pocket On being asked what he intend
ed to 90 with it, he replied,"l intend to use
it If he attempts to fire the other barrel"
The word was given and both fired about the
same time-no damage done to either party
AS soon as they fred, Edward drew his rock
and threatened to use it if Clarence fired The
other barrel. Mr. Fl interpUsed and the dir
ficulty was amicably adiusted-The two then
repaired to a liquor shop and drank Gael
others good health.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
OPINIONS OF rue PRESS ON THE sENA-
TORIAL ELECTION,

The Harrisburg keystone" one of the
organs of Democracy, thus refers TO Gen.
Cameron's election. The editor administers
silent rebuke TO Mr.. Buchanan, for his
interference in favor of Mr.. Forncy -
ave end no fault with Gen. Cameron, for
he was only acting on the principle OF attend
ing to his own business. lie wanted 10 be
elected United States Senator no matter
who was beaten. and he was successful. In
all these things there is a moral, and there
is moral in this election for United States
Senator, by the Legislature Of Pennsylvania.
If men will only bde their time, the people
will call upon them, when they need their
services and when the people do call upon
q man, they always elect him--but when this
rule is dsregarded, defeat, disaster and dis.
comfture is sure to follow-thus proving the
truth Of the scriptural text, that "thc race is
not always to the swift, nor the battle TO the
strong"
The following is from the Pottsville Mining
Register, the organ of the Schuylkill county
Democracy -
Gen. Cameron received the votes Of only
three democrats. We have the names Of
many more who had determined to vote for
strictly speaking, q volunteer candidate, she
Republicans only agreeing, Informally, TO
vote for him.
| We do not desire TO be an anapologist for the
gentlemen who preferred General Cameron
| to the chance of no election at all or, per
haps, worse still, the election Of Senator
who might perchance, sacrifice the dearest
interests OF Pennsylvania. The disorganiza.
tion Of the democratic majority of the Senate
and House Of Representatives of the Com
manweath, rendered it possible that coal
tiun disastrous to the production of our great
staples, Coal and Iron, might be effected. The
admittance Of railroad iron free Of duty, j!
confidently expected to be brought about, Sc
that the coming year Is going to be one o
too much peril for Pennsylvania TO be with
out her full representative in the United
States Senate An inefficient Senator, o.
one whose attention would be engrossed b,
the distribution of Offices, or the canyassinl
of a county election, would be just as bad
A Senator without i character TO sustain, o
q venal one, would be worse than no repre-
sentative, because the interest which is stir
ring to strke the duty from railroad iron is
powerful and growing interest, and thousand
of dollars spent to accomplish that stupen
dous wrong to Pennsylvania, would be
speculation in the abstract. Those who sup
ported Gen. Cameron, know that be wa
tried and not found wanting in like crisis
When member Of the United States Senat
before. They can congratulate themselve
that they have elected the very man for III
times.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
SHAVING MADE EASY.
NO FAMILY

Can afford to be without Mustang Lini.
ment in their house. The many accidents we
are liable to, may render it necessary any
moment, and nothing is capable of perform
ing such certain cure (Extract) '"ln lift.
ing the kettle from the fire it caught and
scalded my hands and person very severely
-one hand almost TO crisp. The torture
was unbearable. IT was an awful sight. y
The Mustang Liniment appeared to extract
the pain almost Immediately. 1t healed IA
pidly and lett no scar Of account. Chas. Fos-
Yer, 420 Broad street, Philadeldha" 1t is
truly a wonderful article. 1t will cure any
case of Swelling, Burns, Stiff Joints, Erup-
tions or Rheumatism. For Horses it should
never be dispensed with. One Dollars worth
Of Mustang has frequently saved valuable
horse, 1t cures Galds, Sprains, Rngbon
Spawn and Founders. Beware of limitations.
Sold in all parts of the habitable Globe.
BARNES a PARK,
PrOprietors, New York.
Jan. II, 1857 lm.Pt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
AUDITORS NOTICE

= Office is hereby given that the under.
: signed auditor appointed by the Orphans
Court OF Northumberland county. 10 rcpor,
the names aud number Of the distributes In
the estate OF John snyder, late q the Bor.
ongh OF Snnbnry, decd, and 10 make distri.
hntlon OF the balance in the hands Of Jacob
Dung. administrator Of the said John Spy.
DER, deed. to aud among those legally cnii-
tied to tho same viii attend to the duties oc
his sand appointment, at his office, in the
borough OF Sunbury, on Friday, me 9th dsy
OF February. \. d., 1891. at 10 O'Clock,
\, NJ. OF said day, at which time and place
all persons entitled may attend.
WM. NJ. ROCKEFELLER.
Jan. a. 1851. Auditor
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
THREE DAYS LATER NDoM EIRupE

HALIFAX, Jan. l9.--The Cunard steamship
America arrived here last night, with Liver.
pool dates to the Sd inst.
The news from China is fully confirmed
The American feet, it appears. took an ac.
tive part in the hostilities. The Chinese au.
thorltes having iusulted the American flag,
the sloop-of-war Portsmouth opened fire
upon the fort that committed the offence.
and completely destroyed it.
The preiminaries of the Congress at
Paris was proceeding satisfactorily.
The Swiss difficulties are clearing up, and
a speedy settlement is anticipated.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

sB rHE CHINESE PoTATo.-Ths esculent
has been attacked by some Of the papers, its
merits have been fully investigated, and found
to stand the test of rigid experiment. 1t is
hardy, nutritious, its culture is easy and sim
pie, and it possesses the peculiar property of
not being subject to rot or decay. There
are nearly one thousand persons in the Union
who have the Chinese potato under culture
The plant has been tested in Europe, and re-
ceved the highest encomiums of the most
eminent agriculturalists.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

A DELICATE CAsE.-A very delicate case
occurred in Petersburg, Na in the latter
part OF last week, which points lorcibly the
maxim Judge not from appearances"
A servant girl found an infant on The
steps OF ber masters premises. with a piece
oI paper attached to its "envelope. on which
was written spare my shame. She took il
MP 10 her mistress and upon piece O. linen
was discovered in ndelible ink, the nny,e or
the highly respectable lady and friend in the
vicinity. The child was properly cared for
during the night, and in the morning. tho ta6v
advised by her husband, called on thesperson
whose name appeared on the linen. Hrdinn
her IN bed, complaining Of being very H.
Upon this, suspicion assumed the form of
convection and the possessor Of the fouudlnp
feeling confirmed, and being very impulsiye
bToaehed The subject iu few moments after
entering the chamber The sick lady an
peGred surprised, and asked her friend for an
explanation, when the marked linen was pro.
duced. Instead OF faintiug, as the lady friend
had expected, the sick lady assumed a smile,
seeing the basis Of the error, and informed
her that several weeks ago she had employed
young seamStress and in dismissinr her
had presented her with several pieces of her
old linen. The young seamstIess was ropnd
aud acknowledged all. with but brief and
uGingenaous resistance. Her child was re-
turned, and be it to the good name of those
first cognizant of the secret She was furn.
ished with 500, with which she left tho city
for Alexandra.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

A MAMMOTH SCHENE-The New York
Herald says, scheme is on foot TO fuse the
two great Railroads in New York-the Cen
tral and Erie, each built at a cost of forty
millions. Then it is proposed to increase their
stock to one hundred millions, to obtain the
Hudson River Railroad, and finally purchase
the Erie Canal and its branches, which cost
forty millions This done the Herald believes
that State will be as much under the control
OF tins vast corporation, as New Jersey is un-
der the control Of the Camden and Amboy
Railroad.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
January l4tb. 1857

&c. Nj. Leisenring J. c. Evans, B. Nunne.
macher, j. Pearson, NJ. Hoffman, f. Nc
Twain:
81 have received your note of this date, in
reply to which have 10 say, that feeling tha:
! have done nothing which, us an indepen-
dent Democrat, ought not to have done, |
am unwilling longer 10 associate with persons
who evince by this note, that they have so
little knowledge Of what is becoming in mem.
bers OF a high and honorable body, aud " ho,
on this account, are not fit associates for
gentlemen who can associate on terms of
equality. As cannot consent to meet such
men oil terms of equality, it is my intention
to leave house of which they are inmates.
SAMUEL MENEAR."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

gC Godey's l.ady'S Book for February is
a gem" The engraving entitled Charity"
is beautiful aud We know it will he admired
by the ladies. The colored Fashion Plate is
also hundsome affair. A slipper pattern,
and any number of engravings Of embroidery
work, inserting, &C., are furnished. Altoge-
iher, Cooley has produced number that can
not be exceled. The articles given, are from
the pens of well known authors. and will be
foaHd instructive and entertaining.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

E8" MAIL TO New BERIJN.-The change
OF the termination Of the Lewistown stage
route from Northumberland to Lewisburg has
been effected. The coach is run by Mayes
Specht & Walter. The following in the
schedule:
Leaves Lewisburg every evening Except
Sunday at o'clock, arrives at New Berlin
at s. o'clock. Leaves New Berlin every
morning Except Sunday ut o'clock, arrives
at Lewisburg at l0b
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24

A Paris letter writer says IL was attracted
yesterday to rev house of fentertainmentc cal.
led the Grand Cafe Parsien situated at one end
of the faubourg du Temple, where, after eoun-
ting eighty billiard tables, gave up the emu
meration, and what is more these are all used
at reduced prices, In this suberb cafe are
seats for six thousand persons. There could
not have been less than ten thousand when
looked in
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
Tbt Sflarhets,
PHILADELPHIA Market.
Jpnuarv 81 1857

January 81 1857.
GRAIN.-Wheat is dull, but prices are stea.
dy. Sales Of prime new Southern and penna
red at Si4Tal 80, and $lGOal6l for white
Rye comes in slowly sales of Penusylyania
at 80 cts. Corn is quite scarce sales of vel.
low at G6a6I, cents, afloat. and 60 cents in
store Oats are steady sales of prime old
Pennsylvania and Delaware 48 cents per bu-
shel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
"HARRIsBURG, Jan.
M r. SAMUEL MESEAI-

Dear Sir The undersigned, boarders
at the Pennsylvania Hotel feel that they
can no longer without doing injustice to
themselves) meet you on those terms of per-
feet equality which members of n high and
honorable body should have for each other.
We therefore hope that knowing your pre-
sence to be disagr, cable 10 US, YOU will with
out delay leave the house.
"B. Nunemacher, Jesse Pearson, Michael
Hoffman. Franklin McIlvain, Chas. NJ.
Leisenring, John G. Evans.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-24
Auditors Notice

The undersigned auditor appointed by ,hs
Court Of Common Pleas of Northumberland co.
to distribute the proceeds Of the safe by the Sher.
III OF tie Real estate OF Jacob D. Alaseer. will at.
tehd or The purpose al n, office IN Sunbury, on
saturday the nh Of February next at 10 O'clock
A. NJ. WM. ! GREENOUGH,
January "a, 1901 Auditor.