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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
TONR OF DAVID.

The mysteries of the Tomb Of David are at
last revealed to the Christian world by an III.
genious ruse of Miss Barclay for some years
a resident of Jerusalem. This adventurous
lady, after having visited the Harem Enclo-
sure at the risk Of her life determined TO
explore, in the disguise OF q Turkish lady the
very tomb of the prophet David for more
than six centuries in the jealous custody ortbe
Turks
The blind Dervish, who kept tho entrance
to this sacred spot, was deceived by the fa.
mlliar use Of the Arabic language as well as
the assurance of her friend, in the person Of
liberal minded and very beautiful Turkish
girl, initiated her as Pilgrim from Contauti-
ople, come to perform her devotions at the
Shrines Of their Lords and Prophets, David
and Solomon. Her devotional feelings were
put to strong test, on observing this devotee
of Islam take the saturated wick from an oil
lamp, and deliberately devour it as an act Of
religious devotion. After her form of prayer
had ended, she raised the SPLENDID sllken can
opy, overhanging the tumulus containing the
body Of David, aud there, in royal state, was
the veritabe sarcopaagus of David, having its
marble cover adorned with the most beautiful
festocns of grape-the emblem Of the Jewish
archtecture-and other ancient devices which
she carefully transferred to paper yet to be
presented to the City OF the Great Kings,
soon to make its appearance.
No traces OF its ancient treasures remained,
that.have go often been pilaged by the eastern
Donarcbs.
Hyrcanus the son of Simon tie Maccabee,
ia said to have despoiled it OF three thousand
talents, prior to its exploration by llerod the
Great, who when he had penetrated the man.
sions of the dead, found nothing to satisfy
his cupi1ity save some furniture of gold which
lie carried away At another time rolling
balls of fire are said to have burst forth, and
by the superstitious believed to have con-
sumed the seekers Of bullion and treasure, said
TO be inhumed, even at the present day. This
interesting and ta5ooed spot, as well as the
Mosque OF Omar, will soon be open to Chris.
tian inspection, without Turkish let or
hndrance, as the writer of this hasty sketch
FURNISHED by Miss b. is already satisfied
IRON personal experience in his exploration
Of the latter, thought not less sacred ediice
.--PhHa. Ledyer EI. kurps.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
EDITORIAL CONVENTION AT DANvILLE

The editorial convention came Off at Dan.
vile, on Tuesday last. The convention was
small, not more than l6 or 20 persons having
attended. Ourselves and our neighbor of
the Gazette were present q portion Of the
time. Friend Tate, Of the Columbia Demo.
crat, by virtue of his years venerable ap-
pearance and superior Democracy, was called
on to preside, Mr.. Miner, Of the Wilkesbarre
Times, having presided temporarily, at its
organization. Mr.. Weaver, of the Blooms
burg Star reported a series Of resolutions
which were amended and adopted The reso-
lutions related to the cash subscription sys-
tem-to advertising agents aud several other
matters. Tho resolutions on moral reform,
published 10y us in advance, few weeks siCce.
were not called up upon the ground, We pre-
sumo, that morals and money seldom jingle
together, hurmonously.
The Danyile editors did their best 10
make their guests comfortable. DR.. Brewer
OF the American was attentive in showing
them round. Friend Cook entertained some
Of them ut duner, and Col. Best hung out
his flag, aud gave a handsome entertainment
in the evening. Stoes' Silver Band, was
present aud disroursed admirable music
After the Band left the house the President
returned the thanks of the convention and
proposed three cheers for the Band. The
Band theu proposed and gave three cheers
for the convention. About this time our
emotions became tumutuous, and visions Of
Ben. Franklin, Washington, Gen. jackson,
Yorktown, New Orleans and Buena Vista,
passed before our eyes We felt that this
was a great country and seizing friend Min
er's arm, We rushed to the Montour House
for ice water, and it was after midnight when
the party dispersed and retired. Whatever
may be the result of the proceedings. the
guests were highly gratiied with their visit
and entertainment The next convention
will be held at Pottsvills The proceedings
will appear in our next paper
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
OirnEc. Anrnst 4

QtEBEc, August
The Steamer Clyde from Glasgow, on the
22d has arrived at this port.
Her advices from London and Liverpool,
by telegraph, are to the 2lst ult, three days
later than those furnished by the Europa.
The steamer City Of Baltimore arrived out
on Tuesday.
Mr. Cardwell has been elected to the
House of Commons, over Thnckeray.
Messrs. Newall Il Co.'S operations for sto-
ring their portion of the submarine telegraph
cable on board tho U. S. steam frigate Ma
CARA were drawing rapidly to n close. 1t was
expected that she would leave Liverpool on
or before the 25th ult
At Paris, on Monday, the FUNDS closed at
61f. &c.
One Of the Italians now in custody made O
full confession of the details Of the conspiracy
against Napoleon.
Tclcgraphic advices from Spain announce
au extraordinary decline in wheat from the
recent high prices.
LIVERPOOL CoRy MAREET.--The market
was buet. If any sales had been pressed
however, prices would have fallen more thar
5s.
The latest Liverpool circulars reported
Flour had suffered decline of Cd. to IS.
Wheat had also declined Sd.
The Corn market held steady.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
Correspondence.
lFor the sunbury Americnn.l
ELysBrgG, August 4th, 1857.
EDIroI AMERICAN

EDIToR AMERICAN:
Once again we rejoice under the auspices
Of "fair weather" and sunny skies"-gfts
not only highly acceptable to the good folks
generally, but palpaby essential to the curing
and well keeping of large quantity of out
standing "provender" for both man aud
beast.
Haymaking and harvesting have been the
standing orders with our industrious agri-
culturists for some time. The hay crop in
this neighborhood is goOd-and l think the
wheat and rye will give an acreage yield
Notwithstanding the combined depredations
of the weevil and joint-worm. But what has
been lost in the rye is being amply made up
immense yield. Also, instead of the exten-
sive corn fields being sparsely dotted over
with "meagre proportioned" and "litte yaller"
as used to be the case, they are now richly
adorned with an abundant and most luxurious
growth--and judging from present indica-
tions, the dear lovers of johnny cake" and
"corn dodgers" will have no cause for COM
plant as to the scarcity of their favorto
kind of ''stuif," when the prospective crop Of
golden ears" comes TO maturity. A gentle
man of Mayberry township showed me a
bunch of "brag wheat" the other day, con.
sistiug of seven large heads, each averaging
full four inches in length. The heads con-
tained an average of sixty grains each, making
four hundred and twenty grains of wheat in
all-al produced from one grain. Surely
that was prolific seed.
An ine nexhaustible vein Of iron ore has been
discovered some three miles from here, on
the farm of Mr. Robert B. Swayze, Mayberry
township, Montour county. Mr. Simon l.
Kase, of Danville, has secured lease for all
ores found on the farm Of Dir. S., granting
full mining and right of conveyance privileges
for the term of six years, at Il stipulated
price per ton for all the ore he may take out
during that time.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Kase is
carrying on the iron business in the same
township-at the Roaring Creek Furnace
and less than two miles from the location o.
this bed of ore.
Politics and canvassing politicians just
| now receive their full share Of altenti, II
and no pains are being spared by those i'm
mediately interested to have E'ysburg well e
represented in the official corps Of country
servants daring the ensuing Office term. W,
understand that the prospects of the variont
candidates for nomination are daily bright
| ing, and, of course, nj! expect to be successful
! ! rOnder! Yours, &c., z.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
ESf' The editor Of the Iykenstoyn Ion

es5' The editor Of the Lykenstown Jour
nal has had the equannity of his temper
greatly disturbed, OF late, in regard to one of
the conductors Of the Northern Central Rail
Road. lie calls Mr.. Bays, one of the con.
ductors, some ugly names, and threatens
him with still uglier likeness, wherupon the
editor of the York Eagle cautions bis friend
Pinkerton to beware lest he might have his
own profile spoiled. We are not personally
acquainted with Mr. Bays, but We have ard
him spoken of as an obliging and gentleman
ly officer. We have travelled considerably
on railroads but have never yet had occasion
TO quarrel with conductor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
UUSSEY'S REAPER.


We the undersigned farmers Of Montour
and adjoining counties were at the trial OF
Mowers on the 22d of June 1857, on the
farm of John Mowrer in Mahonng township,
Montour county. Three Machines were
brought into the field, namely; Hussey's In
proved Reaper and Mower manufactured by
Geddes Marsh & Co., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Manny's Patent, manufactured at HOoSick
Falls, n. Y, and Ketchum's manufactured at
Reading by Boas s. .Spdngler. The machines
were worked by the owners or agents. AT
ter seeing the operation Of the three ma
chimes, we give our preference TO the Hus-
sey Reaper and Mower, for the following
reasons"
/. We think it is the most durable ma
chine.
2. 1t costs less than the Maanys and the
Ketchums.
3. 1t is very simple in its construction and
not liable to get out of order.
4. 1t is manufactured in this section Of the
country.
And we would say to our neighbors, that
if You want good, durable and reliable Rea.
per and Mower get one OF the Hussey's I'm.
proved Machines
VIM. Yorks, G w Rshel.
Samuel Yorks, Stephen L Roberts,
David Roberts, Peter Rishel,
Jacob Sechler, Sr, Matthias Appleman,
David Davis, Solomon Ri bel,
David Clark, John Gearheart,
Peter Heinbach, j Stanley Gearheart,
Msyberry Gesrheart, Wm Sechler
Lafayette Seehler, A Cummings
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

DEATH OF Thomas j. RUsK.-We are pain
cd to learn from Southern telegraph de-
spatch, that the Hon. Thomas J. Rusk, for
many years Senator Of the United States,
from Texas, is no more. lie pat and end TO
his life by shooting himself with rifle. No
cause is assigned or appears to be known for
the net.
The announcement Of this melancholy affair
will cause deep sorrow among the many friends
OF Gen Rusk. lie was an able and patriotic
man, among the very nblest and influential
members OF the Senate, and no man. in il was
more universally esteemed and respected
Had he lived, he would have lomed up as a
formable candidate for the Democratic nom
inaton for the Presidency in l85G but alas
lie is no more among the living, and 60 longer
a competitor for worldly honors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
homes in n n,eoso,t land to cross desert

homes in q pleasant land, TO cross desert
plains and craggy mountains solely to molest
people who are peacefully and most benefi-
cially occupying dreary waste which none
OF them would ever improve, unless through
compusion and take the liberty Of exhortipg
and advising each accountable dweller within
the extended borders Of the United States,
who really loves his country and her free
institutions, to observe the Mormon" motto
Of "mind your own business" and not only
to permit all others to observe wholesome
laws, do good, and worship Jehovah as shall
best please each individual, but aid all in so
doing, so far as may be possible.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
d E A Il II s.

In this place on the 9th ult., Mrs. MAP.
GARET OONNEL, widow Of Henry Don.
mel Esq, and mother of the late Hon. G. q.
Donnel, in tie SD year of her age. For more
than forty years, she was faithful and exem. -
plary member of the Presbyterian Church in
Sunoury. The bereavng stroke falls heavily
upon her friends and children. Yet this Is
what in the course of nature was to be looked
Tor; a comparatively small number attain
to her full old age. She has lef, a weep.pr
circle here, to join tie cir, IL of loved ones
around the throne in heaven. 1t was bean.
tltul sight, to behold that venerable mother
IN Israel, four mouths ago, sitting at the table
OF the Lords supper. She has gone to take
ner place with the Patr archs, Pre- plets
Apostles and Martyrs, nt tie marriage sup.
per OF the Lamb; sight far more leautifnl
to the eye of faith. The most uncomrloin.
ing, patient and chcerful spirit, ever adorned
her christian character During her protrac.
ted illness, not murmur ever escoped bcs.
lips. 1t was painful for her to hear thoss
around, expressing hope for her recovery.
With an intellect keen and clear. as when in
the prime OF life, she looked for the summons,
to go home to HEAVIER. Repeatedly, her cry
WAS Come Lord Jesus, Cone Quickly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

THE HARvEsT-Glorous and cheering are
tho reports that come to us from every part
of the country, in reference to the ripeEed
harvest. The gathering,in season has now
fairly opened, aud peace and plenty" is the
joyous burden of every report that is sent
forth from the gathers.
The largest crop Of wheat that has ever
been harvested in this country is now being
gathered. The aggregate yield will, it is now
manifest, exceed by hundred of thousands OF
bushels that Of the most plentiful harvest
that has ever blessed the labors of American
husbandry. The corn crop, too, promises ex.
ceedingly well, and will, we doubt not, be as
much in advance of any former year as is that
Of wheat. Oats aud barley are Likewise re.
ported as unusually good and abundant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
DUBUQUE, August 4.
Sr. Louis. August A.

Scattering returns from the city and coun.
ty indicate Rollins Know Notbing) majori-
Wymers's majority last Spring was ZOO
The vote was very much reduced. Rollins
vote falls behind that given for Fillmore
The complexion of the vote in this county
indicates that Col. r. NJ. Stewart, the DEM
ocratic candidate, has carried the State by
5000 majority. Col. Stewards majority in
Gascenade county, will probably reach 300
votes.
In Cooper county, Rollins majority is es.
tmated at 2T7 in the town of Lexington
at 2I9; and in the county of Hannibal ll6
votes,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

sy Our farmers have had considerable diff
fieulty in securing their wheat crop, in conse-
quence of the unsettled state o. the weather.
The wheat crop is, perhaps, on an average not
more than one third Of a crop. in this county.
The weevl and the rust has 10 many instan-
ces almost wholly destroyed The entire crop.
The superiority Of the early Mediterranean
wheat 10 resisting the ravages Of the weevil,
has been fully established in this neighbor.
hood, and hereafter a much larger proportion
of that kind Of wheat will be cultivated.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

CAPTAIN Pores EXPEDITION second
expedition in charge of Captain John Pope,
which has been fitting ont at Indianola Texas
during the last two months, left on the 10th
inst for San Antonio, whence it will proceed
10 the wild regions of the Pecos, for the pur-
rose OF boring artesian wells along the line
oT the proposed Pacific railroad route. The
expedrion is well supplied with mechanics
and engineers, has steam engine which it is
intended to use in boring the wells, and is
iully prepared for three years campaign.-,
An escort oil rides and Infantry will be furnish.
sd 1t, together with train Of forty more
wagons at Sou Antonio.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
IN PACKER AND \Euyor Our rsoJnr

- PAcKER AND WILuor.-Our readers
will find in another column the correspon.
dence between Gen. Packer aud Mr.. Wilmot
in regard to the challenge of Mr.. Wimot, of.
fering to discuss the merits of the different
subjects involved in the present campaign,
before the same audience. Gen. Packer de-
clines meeting or travelling with Mr. Wilmot,
for reasons which he has set forth in Lis let
ter, to which we refer our readers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08


The State o!OhiC counts among her honors
that she opened the first female college in-
troduced, or rather created the culture ofthe
grape in America discovered the truc meth
cd OF taking magnetically, the ascension ana
declension of stars invented the steam fire.
engine, and gave birth to noble series of
painters, poets, sculpeSrs aud men Of sci.
ence.
SILK FROM A New SouRcE-Jt is seriously
asserted in the Trieste Zetung that NJ Ca
vezzali, Of Lodi, has succeeded in procuring
silk from mulberry leaves. The silkwurm is
henceforth TO remain undisturbed in what
Gibbon calls its golden tomb;" and that
may prove sober fact which Waller wrote as
flight Of fancy; that without the worm in
Persian silks we shine"
NIAGARA SUSPENSION BRIDGE-A tubular
bridge is talked Of to connect the United
States with the Canadas and to take the place
OF the suspension bridge, the dimensions TO be
as follows: Length Of the bridge, $40 feet /;
height of piers above water, 225 feet with q
double railroad track, carriage-way. &c, The
reason given for this project is the familiar
one, that suspension bridges are liable to
failure.
RAISING AN EMPERoR's SALARY.-The Leg
iSlature of Hayti, in session at Port au Prince
have voted to raise the Emperor Faustins
salary from Sl50000 to S200000 a year,
which is about $4,000 year of our curren-
cy.
MEXIco-CoNoNFoR CHOSEN PRESIDENT
The exhibition Of vigor which Comonfort
has eviucrd since he has risen to the height OF
supreme authority in Mexico, seems to be
properly appreciated by the Mexican people,
They have chosen him their president under
the new and more lihernl constitution.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

gzy The Main Line of the Public Works
passed into the hands Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company on Saturday last, accord
ing to the act authorizing the sale, and by
proclamation of the Governor confirming the
Sale. Geo. Franciscus has been appointed
Superintendent of the division between Phi
ladelphia and Columbia and Wm. II. Wilson
Resident Engineer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
GelegrapBie Netos,
The Wagon Road Expeditions.
The Expedition Opposed by the Indians

Tie Expedition Opposed by the Andidns-Op-
erations 1empOraH Suspended.
ST. PAuLs. via Dubuque August l.-Col-
onel Noble, the Superintendent of the Wa
gon Road on the Sonth Pass route, is now in
this city. lie reports that the expedition has
beer temporarily suspended, the encampment
westof the Big Sioux river having been broken
up on the 18th ult., on account of its further
progress being violently opposed by the
YaDkton Indians. and removed to the Big
Wood, about eighty miles west of Fort
Ridgely.
The objection raised by the Yanktons was
that Colonels Mobiles party, in crossing their
country, would frghten away the buffalo, their
sole means of subsistence.
Col. Noble, before leaving the Indians, ap-
pointed the goth of August to hold council
for the purpose Of treating with them, when
he will Immediately cross the county,.
Should the negotiations fail it is his intention
to proceed with the duties assigned him,
despite all hostillites.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
ST., LOUIS, Angus. A.

A despatch received from Lawrence, dated
Yesterday, states that "a most inquitous ap-
portionment for the October territorial cleo
tion has been made; nineteen counties hav-
ing only three representatives, while fourteen
counties have thirty-six." Troops are to be
detailed to guard the bogus" officers OF the
election. The emigration Of this year is not
to vote. Gov. Walker, has turned over the
Job of making apportionments to the Presi-
dent and Speaker Of the first bogus" Legis-
lature.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

For The SUnbrry American J

Mr.. EDITOR:
observe in the papers the names Of a
number Of persons rs candidates for the
Office OF Prothonotary. ] have nothing to
say against either and some Of them, have
no doubt, would in time make good officers.
My purpose is to recommend James Beard,
the present incumbent, whom We I'll know
has given universal satisiac lion during the
past six years he has been in Office. Mr..
Beard has all the necessary experience,
speaks English and German. and is always
obliging aud attentive, and will, therefore,
receive the support of many, without distinc-
ton of party. AUGUSTA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

90" The subject of our next Senator is
beginning to be pretty actively canvassed.
The prominent candidates, now in the field,
in this county, are Hon. Geo. G. Welker, Of
Sunbury, Gen. John K. Clement, of tue same
place, and Capt. VIM. Forsyth of Northum-
berland.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

ca" Our friend and cotemporury General
Henry L. Cake, Of the Pottsville Register,
has entered into new partnership, not, how
ever, in the Register, but BY associating with
himself, for life, Miss e. l. HuNzINGER
daughter Of Jacob Hunzinger Jr., Of Potts.
vile. We congratulate our friend in his
lucky escape from the trammels Of Bachelor.
dom.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
DuBuQuE, August a.

The State election passed CT quietly yes
terday. The vote of this city stands about
1900 for the Democrats, to 400 for the Re.
publicaus.
DUBUQUE, August 4.
The Democratic majoity in this county is
about 1900. The majority against the new
Constitution is 1000.
In Scott county, the Democrats have cleo
ted their Sheriff and Judge, by small ma
jority. The Republicans the balance Of the
officers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
OF CHESTER COUNTY.

So AMnRoTyrEs.-Mr. Shaw Of Philadel.
pha is now taking these beautiful pictures at
tbe Grand Jury Room, opposite the Court
House. Children taken in one second of
time. His stock is said to be the largest ever
before opened in this section of the country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08
Tge Muhets.
Philadelphia Market.

Aug. S, 1857.
GRArS.--Wheat-Sales of prime new
Pennsy vania red at 81 GIGSl G5 and II
for good white. Rye-Pennsylrania at 81 90
cents. Corn-Salcs of old yellow at 80 cents
Oats is selling at So cts per bnShel
CiorerSecd-Sales OF prime at Sc 80 per
Ga lbs.
Whiskey-Sales at 81 cts. in bbls. and
in hhds., at 81 cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

E3s' The August term Of our Court com.
menced on Monday last, for one week. A
large amount Of criminal business brought to
town large number of strangers the first
few days. Our Trevorton neighbors contri.
buted full quota to the business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

EJ Harpers Magazine for August is we'll
stored with useful and interesting matter
This excellent publication can now be had OF
II. Y. Friling, who has opened an agency for
he aale Of the different periodicals and pa
7ers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

w The Democracy of Montour county
held their Delegate election on Saturday the
18th Of August. Col, Best Of the intelligen-
ear, announces himselfas candidate for Con
gress, The Colonel is an unlinching demo
:rat ard has long served the party.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-08

WnEELpARRow RACE-A wheelbarrow
race came of at Dedham. Mass, a day or two
since. The winner was VIM. Coburn. Muj
Ben. Perly Poore, being on q visit to the
West, was not entered. The winner had his
choice of fifty dollars in cash or suit o f
clothes from the Brown Stone Clothing Hall
of Rockhill & Wilson Nos 603 and COS Ches-
nut street. above Sixth Philadelphia. lie
very sensibly chose the latter. Youths as
well as adults can procure SPLENDID garments
at this popular establishment.