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riiE BURDELL MURDER.

This case, exciting so much interest in the
country, WAS brought to close before the
Coroner of New York, on Saturday last
The Jury, after hearing one and the last wit.
ness, retired, and after deliberation, returued
the following verdict:
First-That the deceased, DR.. Harvey
Burdell, was found dead at his house, No. 81
Bond street on the morning of the 3lst Ol
January, 1857.
Sycond-That his death was caused on the
night OF January Both, by numerous wounds
from some sharp instrument.
Third--Ihut the Jury find that Dr. Hervey
Burdell was murdered by Mrs. Emma Angus,
ia Cunningham aud John j. Eckel, as prln
cipals.
Fourth--That George Vail Snodgrass wa:
accessory before the tact.
FItth-rhat Miss Augusta Cunningham
and Miss Helen Cunningham are persons
having knowledge Of the facts, aud conceal
Ing their knowledge OF them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
Perfumed Breath.-Wha, lady or ge


teman would remain under the curse of disa-
greeahle breath wheby using the "Balm ofa Thou
sand Flower" as n dentrifice would not only rem.
der it sweet but leave the teeth white as alabaster
Manv persons do not know their breath is bad,
and the subject is delicate their friends will
never mention it. Pour single drop of aim on
your tooth brush and wash the teeth night and
morning. fifty cent bottle will last year.
beautiful complexion may easily be acquired
Ivy using the "Bam of Thousand Flowers
1t will remove tan, pimpIcs and freckles from the
skin, leaving it Of a soft roseate hue. Wet a
towel pour on two or three drops, and wash the
face night and morning.
SHAVING MADE EASY.
Wet your shaving brush in either in warm or
cold water, pour on two three drops Of "Balm
of Thousand Flowers" rub the beard well and
it will make a beautiful soft la,her, much faciIi-
tatng the operation of shaving. Price only fifty
cents. For sale Ivy all Druggists. Beware Of
counterleits. None genuineunless signed by
w. P. FEI RIDGE & co.
Franklin Square, New York.
Sept, 27, ls56-6m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
TnE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD.

The annual meeting o? the stockholders of
this company was held at the Culver. Station
in Baltimore, on the 4h inst. report of
the present condition Of the Company, and Of
their plan of future operations, was read by
the President. That purt Of the road alrea.
dy in operation, brought in very encourag-
ing return last year. the net revenue for 1856
amounting TO S3Ol ,9SO,25.
In reference to the future business of the
road, the report says that the Lyken's Valley
Companies notified the Board of Directors
that it is their intention to send some seven
or eight hundred tons Of coal per day over
the road. The Trevorton Company has an
nounced its determination to construct
wharves at Centon, and that they will supply
one thousand cars for the transportation OF
their coal. The report adds, ",he completion
Of the road to the .Shamokin Valley at Sun
bury will bring it into further connection with
at least fifteen colieTies, now in preparation
with all the apparatus complete for great
enlargement of this trade at the first moment
in which the road shall form its connection y
| The President anticipates that one mil
lion tons OF coal will be taken down the first
year the road is completed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

"a 1t is believed that the House will con-
cur in the amendment to the Coinage Bill, as
made in the Senate on Thursday the 18th
inst. That amendment provides that for the
space of two years it shall be lawful to pay
out at the lint the new cents authorized to
be coined for the fractional parts of the dol
lar at their nominal value Of twenty-five cents
twelve and u half &c. II has been ascertain
ed that the Spanish coins which are not de-
faced or clipped, are in reality worth some.
thing more than the American. The objec,
seems to be to drive out of circulation the
smooth light pieces SO common in small deal
ings, but it is wisely concluded that in doing
this there is no necessity for sudden move.
ment, which can only enurs to the benefit OF
spectators. All changes in the value of cir
culating medium should be made with proper
delioeration. and this seems to be the course
prescribed by the bill, as amended, and now
pending in the House Of Representatives.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
Dissolution of Partnership.

YNHE partnership heretofore existing between
u u. NJ. Boyd, John Rosser, Thomas Rosser
aud James Eoyd, under the fin name Boyd,
Rosser q Co., was dissolved by mutual consent
on the first day Of January, 1857.
The business Of the late firm will be settled by
J. d 4. Rosser, who will continue the business
Of Mining al the Luke Fiddler Collery, or by
James Boyd as their agent, at Sunbury.
d. 81. BOYD,
JNO. ROSSER,
THOS. ROSSER,
JAMES BOYD.
The undersigned will continue the business Of
sending and shipping Coal at Sunbury, where
those In want of this celebrated Coal will please
address him.
JAMES BOYD.
Feb. q, i9a7
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM LNiCARA


The 7eras at New OrisGns--Reported Success
of Halkr-Costa RicanS defeated By Col
Titus and Gen Henninssen.
NEW ORLEANS Feb 1.-The steamer
Texas, from San Juan, has arrived OF the Ba.
lize with dates to the 10th inst
The steamer Tennessee had arrived there
with Coils. Titus and Lockridge, and the re.
cruits under their command proceeded up the
river in the steamer that had been repairing
under the supervision of Col. Lockridge-
The Costa Ricans, 300 strong were attacked
at Codey's Point, at the mouth of the Pasi.
paqua, and defeated with large loss. The
American loss was trlhing.
The accounts state that the machinery oil
the steamer getting out of order, the expedi.
tion returned to Punta Arenas, where the
necessary repairs were hurriedly made, and
then started again. 1t was thought by those
most sanguIe, that the friends Of Walker
would regain possession Of the town within q
week.
By the Orizaba, from Panama, dates from
Walker had been received to the 3lst inst
The Allies under Cervas had appeared neal
Rlvas, but had been driven back.
On the 2Sth, Gen. uenningsen, with force
of 400, attacked 1900 of the Allies, stationed
at ST. Georges, driving them from tbeirfpo
sition: he then returned to Rivas. /
General Walkers entire force was 1906
men, of which 100 were fit for duty, and il
excellent health and spirits. He had sup
plies of provisions aud ammunition for thret
months.
A private despatch dated G7eytowu, Feb
ruary the 10th, 1857. confirms the above in
telIgence.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
The Army Bill

WAsHIsoroS. Feb. 1.-THE bill incrcas.
ing the pay of the officers of the Army,
which now awaits only the signature of the
President, will give Lieut.. General Scott
Sls2e. making his yearly compensation At
sl0,620. The increase for each Brigade,
General is Sll00 Colonel. $500 Lieut.
Colonel. $3.50 Major, $3.50 Captain, $500
Lieutenant. $500, making their salaries re-
spectivsiy $500; $4,000; $4,000 So 200
Si.soo'and Sl,600. The average increase il
Sooo to each officer. or iu ak s525,0O0. Ar
olo law provides that any increase Of th.
Sac Marine eorps
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

Tue VALuE or FIVE MIsuIEs.--The i'm
portsnce of this brief space OF time was str-
kingly illustrated by a circumstance which oc-
Cured at this town on Wednesday last
One of our lawyers was called upon TO make
will for an aged lady of this place. The
person who came to get it executed stated
that The lady was in no immediate danger,
and might live some time. The will. howev.
er, was dra wn up with all the dispatch con.
sistent with prudence, and Immediately taken
to the residence Of the lady. On arriving
at the house and going to the chamber of the
sick person. with the document all ready to
sign, the messenger WAS shocked by finding
that she had heen dead Just five minutes,
ther'by diverting quite little property into
other hands than was intended by the deceas-
ed.-iHJord Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

OsE CAueHr.-For some time past horse
stealing has been carried or pretty boldly 10
this vicinity and along the West branch. A
yonng man named whipplo is now 10 Jail at
this place under charge of this offence. He
was brought here from Lycoming county,
and promises to make such devslopuents ss
will lead to the arrest of the whole iawless
gang engaged 10 this business. He Is bro.
ther TO tho person OF bis name who was q
few years ago sent to the Psniteptisry from
his COO nty IN company With Wsynsr.-Star
n tAe North.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
NO FAMILY

Can afford to be without Mustang Lin.
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.) In lift.
ing the kettle from the fire it caught and
scalded my hands and person very severely
--one hand almost to a crisp. The torture
was unbearable. 1t was an awful sight.
The Mustang I.iniment appeared to extract
the pain almost Immediately. 1t healed ra-
pidly and lett no scar OF acc3unt Chas. Fos-
ter, 42O BROAD street, Philadeldhia." 1t is
truly 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 Gulds, Sprains, Ringboue
SPAWN and Founders. Beware of limitations
Sold in all parts of the habitable Globe.
BARNES Il PARK,
Proprietors, New York.
Jan. II. 1857 lmPt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION will of the
late John NJ. Clayton, of Delaware, has been
published The first clause Of it is as fol-
lows:
"first-I leave to my friends and relatives,
as well as to all others who may think my opin-
ion Of any valve, this testimonial, that The re.
ligion taught in the New Testament is the
best that has been offered for our adoption,
both for this world and for that which is TO
come. and that Jesus Christ was the true Mes.
Siah and will remain forever the RedeemeI
ana Saviour oi fallen men. Let my humble
testimony stand in favor of the Christian
religion am deeply, thoroughly convinced
Of its truth"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
e. Pryvsv,y.yr. Mu,r,A Sysrru

ca Pennsylvania MILITIA SYsIEN.--We
learn that a State Convention will be held in
Harrisburg on The 26th Of February inst, for
the purpose Of taking into consideration an
entire reform Of the Militia system of the
State The Military Companies throughout
the State should attend TO this important
matter and act accordingly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

"a" GoDEY's LADy's Book" Mitherless
BARN" is the title Of the principal embellish-
ment of the March number--worth indeed
more than the price asked for single copy
of the Book. The colored fashion plate, too,
is triumph Of which Cooley may we'll feel
proud Then follow great many engravings
of patterns, embroidery, patch work, &C., all
of which will prove interesting to the ladies.
Terms SO per annum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

ssg SPANISH CoIN.-The excitement in re-
lation to the circulation Of Spanish small
coin continues. particularly in New York.
The News of that city estimates that about
S5,000,00 of the deprecated coin is in this
country, on which the loss will be 81 100000
No law, however, as yet compels the reduc-
tion, and Congress contemplntes no law O.
force or penaty-only voluntary action.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

ARREST OF HIGHWAY RoBBERs.----Two
young men, named John killen and James
McGovern. belonging to the notorious gang
of Schuylkill Rangers, we're on Wednesday
morning last, arrested at Mt. Carbon, on the
charge Of heing engaged in the robbing of
James l.. Yoder, matchmaker who our rea-
ders will remember, was robbed Of gold
watch and chain the property of Wm. Brady,
of this borough, and for which q reward was
offered several weeks ago. between this place
and SchOyikili Haven Mining Reqister.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
Gge Sflarhets.
Philadelphia Market.

February l8, 1857.
GRAIs.--Wheat-S of prime new
Pennsylvania red at 81 40. and 81 50al 90
for good white. Rye-Pennsylvania at 81
GEMS. Corn-Sales of old yellow at Gs cents
aud new yellow at 65c new whito 63c.-
Oats is selling at AZ cts per bushel.
Characteristics of prime at S7!a7 g..
per 81 lbs.
Whiskey-sales at 26a2S cts. in bbls., and
in hhds., at 25 cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

THE POPULATION OF SCHUYLKILL CouETY.--
In our recent statement Of the remarkable
growth of this County in population, We neg
lected to give comparison Of the population
at stated periods from 1920 up to the present
time. Schuylkill was erected into a county,
in 1911, and in 1870 the first census was
taken. To show how rapid our increase in
this respect has been, We give the annexed
statistics
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

SENATOR BRoDERICK The Baltimore Md. J
Sun. of the 18th inst, says: This gentle
man, who has just been elected to the United
States Senate for six years from California.
was formerly foreman Of Engine Company
No. "a. in New York. ii is said that when
he started for California. seven years ago. he
had just enough of money to take him there
ard S25 over. He returns with fortune Of
about S250,000."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

Is" The piers of the Cumbeland Valley
railroad bridge at Harrisburg, were found, on
the subsistence Of the waters to be less iniur.
ed by the late ice food, than was supposed
Repairs ale being actively made, and have al
ready so far progressed, that trains are safely
crossing the blidpa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 81, 1857.
H. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor

To ADVERTISERS. The circulation OF the sunbury
American among the different towns the susquehanna
exceeded fequaed by any paper published in North
ern Pennsylvania
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

TIE CUsroMs REvEsUE OF CANADA, for the
last fiscal year amounted to s4,363. 900, being
an increase Of sl0ooooo over the previous
:1sr,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
Summons Of Partition,
Feb. -, 1871
No. Al, April T. 1857.
Alexander Jordan,

No. Al, april T. 1857. -
Alexander Jordan,
VS..
William Davis L George +.
Lee, extrs ofTLomas Davis
OF Philadelphia, decd, and Summons IN
also Trustees for the widow Psr,itioa.
aud heirs Of said deceased
Joseph Warner OF Phiadel.
phia, and William MeCarty
of Sunbury.
Northumberland County, IS.
The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania 10 the
Sheriff ct Northumberland County, GREETING
L Alexander Jordan make you secure Of
IL prosecuting his claim, then We command
you that you summons by good summopers
William Davis and George i. Lee. Exe,u,or,
of Thomas Davis of Philadelphia, deceased
aud also trustees for the widow and heirs Of
said decd, Joseph Warner Of PHILADELPHIA
and William McCarty, Of Sunbury, so that
they be aud appear before our Justices ut
Sudbury, at our County Cour. of Common
Pleas, there to be held the First MONDAY of
April, next, &c chow wherefore, Hhereue tbs
sald defendants and the said plaintiff to-
gether and undivided do hold Eight Lots OF
Ground III the town Of Shamokin as originplly
laid out by W lillian McCarty, Thomas Davis,
Joseph Warner, and Alexander Jordan ia
the county Of Northumberland, and num-
bered in the plan Of SAID town, numbers
four hundred and thirteen four hundred and
| thirty-six; four hundred and ffteen four
hundred and fourteen; four hundred and
twen,y'nnei four hundred and thirty.seven
four hundred and thirty. and two hun.
, dred and fifty. Partition whereof be, s;eeu
them to 10 made according TO the form
OF the statutes in such case made and pro.
vided, tho said deiendants do gainsay, ant
the same TO be dons DO not permit yer;
unius,ly aud contrary 10 tue form of tb,
statute aforesaid, &c.
! Witness the Honorable Alexander Jordan
| President Of our ssid Court at Suubu-v
| Feb. y, 1857.
JAMES BEARD, rroth'ry.
! P'o,hono;or,'s Office
/ Sudbury, Jan. Fl, 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21

Great Railupy.-The western papers iu.
form us that. in few years. we shall have
through limo Of railroad in operation from
Mobile, on the Gulf Of Mexico. TO Lake So,
perior.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
WANTED

A GOOD WORKING MAN with a .maR
-A family to work on a farm, where constant
employ and good wages can he had from n.
sunscriber.-And, also. a good farm for rent
the ensuing year, in Shamokin town hip. ApJl.
10 S. JOHN.
Mt. Comfort, Northumberland county.
Feb. II, I657.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
Estate OF WILLIAM CARR. decd.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of Ad-
~ mini.trstion upon the estate Of Wills m
Carr, late OF the Borough Of Sunburv, Ner,hum
berlsnd county, decd, have been granted TO The
undersigned residing in the township of Rush,
county aforesaid. All persons having claims OF
demand against the said defendant are requested
to make the same known TO the undersigned
without delay, and all persons indebted are de
sired to make immediate payment.
PHILIP HUFF, Adm'r
of William Carr, deceased.
Rush twp, Feb. 81, Is57.-6t
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Nj A r R | A G e S =.

On the 18th inst. by the Rev. d. Y. lleis-
Ter, Mr. Jacob Ross, to Miss Sarah Jane
X line, both of Lewisburg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
d E A u Ii S

In Lewis township, Northumberland CO.,
on Sunday, the lst inst, Mr.. VILLA NJ
TWEED, highly respectable citizen, aged
68 years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements.
NOTICE.

A SPECIAL MEETING of the Stock
"A holders of the Philadelphia & Sunhury
Railroad Company will be held at the Office
OF the company. in the city of Philadelphia.
No. 6, Carpenters Court. on Friday. the l3th
OF March, 1857. at 10 o'clock. A. NJ.
WIN. RlEILE, Sse'y.
Feb. 2I, lsST.-
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BLANKS.

DLASkS Of every description can be h.a W
Id apg viAs st tbs otace & tAe An,erean
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
NOTICE

"A LII persons indebted to the estats Of JAMES
Tagsart, decd or to James Taggart & Son
or TO Grsntham l. Tsggart, are respectfully re
quested to make payment on or before the goth
OF NJ arch, next, or the accounts will be placed
IN the hands of an officer for collection.
GRANTHAM TAGGART.
Northumberland, Feb. IA, 1851 >
PUBLIC SALE
INHE subscriber will sell at pubic Sale, stl
u residence in tho Borough Of Northumb,
land. on MONDAY, the I'd day of MARCH,
next, Il general assortment of
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Consisting in part Of Beds and Bedding, Sofas.
Bureaux, Tables, Chairs. Stoves, Carpets, &c,
Also, full assortment of Kitchen utensils,
Cooking Stove. &c.
In shor, general lot of hou.ekeepers' goods.
Sale 10 commence at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. on
said day. without regard to weather ss there is
house-room If stormy, when tbs terms and con
dItiont will DO made known.
JAMES TAsGART.
Northumberland. Feb. ID, Isae.-ss
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
THIRD ANNUAL CELEBRATION,
WASHIN07ON CAMP NO. l9,

WILL celebrate The I25tb Anniversary OF
Washing.on's Birthday, by hol'ing q
Public Meeting in the American Hall, sunbury,
On Monday FEB. 23d. at 81 o'clock. p. 81.
M. l.. Shindel, A. J. Rockefeller, Kinber
Cleaser, +. b. Potts and others, have been in. .
vited and are expected to deliver addresses sppro.
pirate to the occasion.
The Public are respectfully invited to attend.
BY order Of the Committee.
February 81, 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
ITALY.

From Naples the accounts are deplo,able.
Terror reisns throughout the Capitol and
Kingdom. Arrests continue incessantlv.-
A priest has attempted to assassinate the
Archbishop Of Modena while he was giving
bis oenediction to the people. The Archbi.
shop was wounded, aud Canon, who at.
tempted 10 protect biu. wus ehOt dead by the
assassin.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
foreien Wtlps,
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA
AT HALIFAA,
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Continued Hospitalihes in Chino--71e Chi
nsse Apoiogising to the americans.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-21
GREAT BRITAIN.

Tho London Morning Herald persists in
its statements Of an attempted reconstruction
OF the Cabinet by an Infusion of the Aber-
deem party.
The London Post. the Government organ,
asserts that the statements of the Herald
are nniounded, and that it had gone hopeless.
ly mad.
II was, however, generally believed tha,
some such reconstruction was being uegolia.
ted among tho party.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-11-14

this was reported to the convention. One CT the
male feTales arose and wished the name of the
Editor inserted in the resolution that it might go
down to posterity as Infamous but the sister was
ovorruled by the suggestion of jet black broth
er, who insisted that the society had better let the
HERALD alone and mind its own business.-So the
committee was instructed to get a resolution pre-
pared on the subject Of the uERALD's course, for
further action in the evening.
The evening session. at least until after nine
o'clock, was spent, mainly in vilfying Salmon Z.
Chase. Burleigh thinking himself the great at
traction in the evening well in the afternoon,
kept the floor, although the whole crowd of dys'
peptcs had cacoethes loquendi so bad that they
could not refrain from hopping up around the
room like popping corn, getting in q word here
and there.
We believe the meeting broke mp this afternoon.
resolving to shake the dust from its feet when it
leaves Cleveland, as being place true to the
Union.