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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-01-01

TBE Masonic CE,xskArioS os SArrspAy
MISUNDERSTANDING the lne'emepcy
., tt,o weather, n iargc aau,eace was pressh, a.
the FRS, Presbyterian Church op Saturday. eve
ming last, to listen to discourse GU the occa-
sion of the anniversary Of St. John, ID.
Evangelist, from Rv. Mr.. Pcnman. We regret
that the state OF tue weather WIS Dot more
propitioas, as It prevented the ladies from ven
turing ont, generally, although We no.icc,i
quite number in ATTENDANCE.
The discourse OF Mr.. =. occupied Nh boar
in its delivery, and was iisiensdT 10 viii the
greatest interest by those present. II was at
once an able and eloquent argument in favor OF
the ancient. time houored aud benevolent insti-
tuition Of Masonry, We are quite SURE oil
those who heard IL Deemed themselves well re-
paid for the time thus spent We regret very
much that we have rot space this morning to
publish It, Tor We think j, worthy Of careful
perasal by al Our readers
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-01-01

lar fAscy Dxxss BAl1..--fhis allair came
od OF Wednesday evening" last, Christmas
sve,l was atteode, BY larga and select comps-
by o. the ycang sciss 81 our city. Everything
passed OF Ia rsoct excellent style, and We
.hat speak the &eings Of all ia attendsnce,
EAen We say that ths was one Of the most
agreeable parties that has ever taken place IN
st Paul. some ten or fifteen gentlemeu. Oh
this OCCASION, appeared ia costume, and most
Of them sustained their characters admirably
during the evening Anong the res, we notic-
Cd r. o., a. Prius OF Coa0 }. w Ill.
as Christopher Columbus, as be appeared before
King Ferdinand q. K. NJ. a. Romeo II.
Il. NJ. as Merca ito; T.. 5. C., as Paddy JUS,
arrived 10 this eopntry from the Emerald Isle /;
J. C. d.. Us Ccl. pemAs Mr. c., as an ind.sn
brave. f. H. US young sailor Mr.. y.
rs Monsiear Dsechapeites Mr.. r., as High
lander, ami II. y. F., a. all Eaglish gentleman
Of the old school.
The managers deserve much credit iw the
manner in which the party was conducted.
We understand another "hop' will be given ri
,be same place, in short Tine, by Mr.. Manuel
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-01-01

The young men Of saltwater have organized
Lyceum aud intend holding meetings ioi div
eussons once a wcek during the winter. They
invited Rev J. C. Caldwell q 'hst place To
delivet The opening lecture.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-01-01
wasA,ns,sa news.

We take tae foslow,ng extracts seom cas
exchanges, 10 rssrenc u what Is going 90 in
wasb,nstcn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-26

peril are now in safety, is what we may without
presumption hope.
From the rest of India the accounts are equally
satisfactory. The country was settling down.
The disturbances appear to be quite sporadic, and
to threaten no serious dangee We are, however,
glad to see that some of the detached bands have
received severe chastisement The defeat Of the
Dinapore mutneers by Colonel Powell, with de-
tachment of the 93d Highanders and the Naval Bri-
gade appears to have been a brilliant affair, since
we must suppose that the enemy far outnumbcred
the strangely compounded little force which worsted
them. Unhappily the success was clouded by the
fall of the officer in command. The outbreak at
Mehdpore seems TO have been speedily suppressed.
This place the scene of the great battle in 1917, in
which the power Of Holkar was broken by Sir
John Malcolm, was attacked by body of insur
gent tribes joined by a portion of the Malwa Con-
tingent. Several officers were killed and the troops
forced to retire. But the triumph was soon TO end
On the 18th Of November the rearguard of the
rebels was attacked by force Of the Nizam's
cavalry, and the whole Of the guns and stores from
Mehdpore retaken, with two of the enemy's guns.
But we cannot help considering these affairs as Of
merely secondary importance. II is, of course,
necessary to make head against the rebels where
ever they appear, and these actions give evidence
that everywhere the activity and courage of our
officers may be relied upon. But the chief thing to
be done is to get the newly arrived reinforcements
up the country and to crush the main army OF the
rebels in Dude When that s done, the spirit of dis
affection in other parts will quickly pass away.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-26
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

Passage Of the Bank or England Indemnity
Bsn-ueasures Proposed with Respect to
Joint Stock Banks-The New Slave Trade
Of Franse-GeneraI HaveIock's Pension BiII
The Murder OF the English Minister In
Peru.
The Bank Of England Indemnity bin was read
first time in the House Of Lords on the 9th instant
without debate; the measure having been passed in
the House Of Commons on the same evening, with
out division. On the 10th instant in the Lords the
bill was read a second time
Lord Clarendon, in reply TO an inquiry, described
the measures taken by the government Of Peru to
arrest the murderers OF Mr.. Sullivan, the British mi
mister there, and expressed satisfaction with the
In the House Of Commons Mr.. Headam gave
notice that he should, after the holidays move for
leave TO bring in bill 10 abolish the distinction at
present existing between ointstock banks and other
iontstcck companies In respect to the liabilities of
their shareholders.
lord John Russell asked, and after some debate
obtained leave 10 bring in bill TO alter the oath
ahuration by omitting the words on the true faith
of \ Christian, y thereby enabling Jews TO take the
oath and sit in Parliament.
On Friday, the llth instant the Bank Indemnity
bill was read third time and passed.
In the Commons, Mr.. Vernon Smith announced
that the King OF Delhi had been promised that his
life should be spared, as, under no other circum.
stances could his capture have been effected.
The Chancellor Of the Exchequer announced the
intention Of government to ask the House Tor vote
of f5 900 10 enable DIR. Livingston to prosecute his
African discoveries
The Chancellor then moved for Select Commit
tee 10 inquire into the operations Of the Bank act
Of ls44, and Of the Bank act Of Scotland and Ire.
land of lst5; and that the committee I've instructed
10 inquire into the causes Of the recent commercial
distress, and TO investigate how far II has been
affected by the laws for regulating the Issue of bank
notes payable on demand.
Mr.. Disraeli opposed the motion, and moved a. an
amendment that no further inquiry into the Bank act
wa Grrceesary
After considerable debate the amendment was re.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-26

Lucknow Closely Beseigcd-Scventy Thou-
sand sepoys Around is-severe Fighting and
Great Loss OF Life-Havelock stili Holds
Out-sir Colin Compbell, Generals Grant
and Grcathcad Marching to Fits Reiicf-The
King OF Delhi's Life 20 he sparcd-Burning
Europeans in Delhi.
Details of the news from India TO the 3l-t Of Os-
tober-telegrsphic dispatches Of which were receiv.
ed by the Adriatic-were published in the English
papers, but add but little to our previous know
ledge.
The regular semi-monthly mail steamer arrived at
Trieste on the llth Of December, with dates from
Calcutta TO the llth and Bombay to the 18th Of
November.
So oompisfeiy,cas The force at Lucknoc beeaguered
on the 3lsf Of October that The only message rsceced
from there for ,ceek, ,crifen on piece Of paper
three inches square and most advoitiy concealed.
Sir James Outrams force had been then terribly
reduced and the total number In the Residency was
supposed TO be not more than 400, besides women.
children and wounded There were besides about
500 men with great array OF camp followers at
Alumbaph believed 10 be without the means Of com.
municating with those at Lucknow.
The strength Of the enemy around Lucknow was
estimated at 10 600 but u was nevertheless cOnsi.
dered certain that the garrison could hold ont till
the tenth Of November. before which time Sir Colin
Campbell would be before Lucknow with army Of
1000 men, including his own Highland brigade, 800
cavalry and very heavy train OF artillery.
II Is stated that during the siege Of Delhi the Sc
poys took all the wounded Europeans they could
catch and burnt them diire. The charred bodies
tied TO stakes were found by the stormers with the
Queens buttons still recognizable.
English troops pouring into India AZ the rate
Of 2, 900 a week The celebrated clipper ship Cham.
pion Of the Seas was at Calcutta and would proba.
bly, reach there on the "a November, after passage
of rs days.
The life Of the King OF Delhi was to be spared. the
officer who arrested him having given a pledge TO
that effect
Col. Greathead's column had reached Cawnpore.
The latest news telegraphed, as above stated Is
important.
Lucknow still held out, although no communication
had been had vifh tte besieged.
Heavy fighting and slaughter are said to have oc.
Cured.
The column hitherto under the command OF Col.
Greathead had been increased TO 5000 strong at
Cawnpore, and on the Sd OF November under com
mand Of Brgadier Grant IL reached Alumbagh, only
three miles from Lucknow and there awaited the
arrival OF the Commanderin-Che
Sir Colin Campbell arrived al Cawnpore
on the Sd Of November, and crossed the Ganges on
the 9th, at the head OF 5000 men, en- route for
Lucknow.
Various other successful encounters with the mu.
tineers are reported.
Accounts from Sanger and Jubbulpore were un.
satisfactory Assistance was earnestly called for
and column had been sent 70 the relief.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-26
LONDON MONEY MARKET.

prom the LONDON Times fCity ArtCel Dec. lO.l
The English funds opened this morning at an Improve.
ment Of eighth, but subsequent further advance az
quarter per cent not maintained The market how
ever, closed with steady appearance. Consos for the
opening were FIRST quoted al 10 dividend and after
having touched 9li. they LEFT OF at meIg The satemert
of the Chancellor q the Exchequer at evening that iha
bank reserve had recovered 70 60 900 Monday and
the expectation that has since continuously increased
stimulated the tendency 10 confidence by creating an
that within ten days q fortnight they may nd
themselves 10 condition TO repay the lso millions of
over issue and 70 entertain the question or reduction
their rate OF discount Bank stock closed at I'll 10 ais
and reduced and new three per cents which, owing
The cooso books being shut there were numerous trans
actions improved 70 81 70 India bonds were quoted
Doe TO 25s discount and exchequer bills D. discount 70
2s premium. Another failure Of dealer announced
during the day, but was Of insgniocani amount
SIX IMPORTANT FAILURES IN TIE ciTY-FAiLuRE OF
BANK IN WORCESTER.
fFrom the London Times (City Artcle), Dee l21
Although q days had passed without the decaraf on
of any fresh failures Of moment feared that scve
raj were yet impending and this expec aton has today
been realized, series g sr-sors Of them Of an irpor-
tonf ehdr1cfey-hor1ng Just been announced
The chief housc IN the list old and most rcspeca-
BILE Messrs. Hene, Semon Co.. largely engaged IN
the trade with the north Of Germany Moldava &C Their
liabilities supposed 10 about 500 900 but
the firm, Il " said confidently believe that every engage
ment will ultimately be met In full They have available
assets 10 considerable still in hand but in The
midst Of the uncertainty caused by the numberiess sop
Pages on The continent was considered prudent for the
general interests of the creditors suspend NJ once
Me~srs. weinbolt, wehner A Co. tierman house con
nected with the trade 70 the Fast Indies and Australia
have also stopped. 1heE liabilities range between f250
pear 70 be doubtful, since they depend on reazation.
from produce and collections a. well a. unon
the proceeds Of bills on other failed houses Al the he
ginning OF the year the firm had considerable suYrlue
Messrs. r H. Elmenhorst n Co. German mershsn,s
trading principally to the north OF Furope have Alec hco
brought down. The hrm have always occupied a sooa
position and there Is hope the difficulty may prove but
temporary. Ihey bold the paper Of other suspended
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

y6NHE subscribers, Executors of the estate of
Il Henry Masser, decd, offer Mt private sale
the following property viz: large two story
frame dwelling house, together with about
so ACRES OF LAND,
Situate in Lower Augusta township adjoining
lands of Daniel Kaufman and others now in the
occupancy of John X. Kaufman as a store and
dwelling. The house is new and the location
good one for business.
Also a TRACT OF LIMESTONE LAND,
in said township on the river about miles be.
low Sunhu. y, adjoining lands Of j. II. MPherson
aud others, containing, about 80 acres. The
soil is productive and contains limestone and
other minerals.
Also tract of Land, containing about IS
acres on the hill, about two miles below Sunbury,
adjoining lands Of the hcns of the late John
Conrad and others There is on this tract, a
small orchard of choice fruit.
For further particulars apply to the subscribers.
ii. b. MASSER, }
P.B. MAssER, Executor
FRANCIS BUCHER.>
Sunbury, January 10, ls56.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
q 0 { ttu
A NEW POET.

"The Disbanded Volunteer" a correspondent Of the
Y Sunday Tunes, has been to Ningaa, und has been
requested to write poetry the chief places If
erest there the ST. Lawrence. lie complies and sends
the following:
To the suspenshin Bridge, Niagary River.
Anormous structurl Whar, Ide like TO know,
Did the construckturs stand as bi this rode
Rite throe the air ? Say, gentle news,
Wot he'd they to hold on to! But alnss
The news ses nuhin. o Jcrusaum,
Wot bayed EN- upl nijinashm, nored,
Kant get The hang OF it
hev il now
They did 1t in balloons
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22

RGp0rt Of tie Committee appointed to S,perin-
tend the Burning Of the Iron Safes at Read
ing, february 81, 1857.
READING, March 4.
The undersigned, members of the committee,
do respectfully report, that we saw the two Safes
originally agreed upon Ivy Farrels & Herring and
Evans Watson, placed side by side in fur
Lace, viz: The Safe muse by the Paymaster OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Compa-
ny, in his Office at Reading, manufactured by
Farrels & Herring and the Safe in use by Ii.
a. Lantz, in his store, manufactured by Evans
q Watson, and put in hooks and papers precisely
alike.
Ihe.ire was started at 81 o'clock, A. NJ, md
kept up until four cords Of green hickory, two
cords dry oak and half chesnut top wood were
entirely consumed. the whole under the suTerin-
tendence the subscribers, members of the Com
mittee. The Safes were then cooled of with
water, after which they were opened, and the
books and papers taken out by the Committee
and sent TO II. a. Lantzs store for public exam
ined and marked by the Committee. The hooks
and papers taken from :hc Safe manufactured
oy Farrels d Herring were in our judgment,
damaged fully fifteen per cent. more than those
taken from Evans Il Watson's Safe.
We believe the above to have been fair and
l"P"iiui NIdI VI TIC itSPCC''c qudillIeS oI uOli
Safes.
JACOB II. DYSH Err,
DANIEL S. HUNTER.
Having been absent during the burning, we
fully coincide with the above statement of tn,
condition of ,hc papers and books taken out o
the respective Sales.
G. A. NICCLI.S,
fl. II. .MUHLENBERG,
JAN rs MILHOLLAND.
March 81. a57.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22

Green are thy waters, green as bottle glass,
Behold EN- stretched thar
Fine Muskoongos and Oswego bass
Is chefely ketched thar.
Wunst the red injuns thar took their delights
Fisht fit and bed;
Now most of the inhabitants is whites,
With nary red.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
JOplN III. ALLEN e. co.

Nos and Chestnut Street, (souh sde below wnter,)
(Tns OLDEST WooD WARE HousK THE CITY.)
MANUFACTURERS and Wholesale dealers in Patent
Ware, warrented not to shrink, Wovd and WiiowWare
Cords Brushes, Sc ,of all descriptions Please call and
examine stock
February 26, lS57.--lyw
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
shamokin White Ash Anthracite Coal

From the "0id Vein" in the GaJ, oii,ery.
Il II. ZIMMERMAN & JNO. Z. ruRsEL
successors to Kase, Reed g. Co. will coz
tiuue mining, shipping and selling cool hcn the
above well known Colliery, under The frn Of
zimmerman d Pursel. The poin,.oi sliJ n,ni
is at the lower wharf in Sunbury, Norlbumher.
land county, Pa, where all orders for the various
kinds OF coal, viz Lump, Broken, Ece, stove.
and Chestnut Coal, will be thankfully received
and promptly attended to.
Sunbury, July IA, 1855,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
HAYDOCK G. FIDDLER.

DEALERS in Watches and Jewclry. Tni ~
~ continue the business at the old sta u
James B. Fider,
No. IL South Second Street
PHILADELPHIA,
Where they solicit examination Of their large
and varied stock, feeling assured that tho exre.
rience both Of them have had in the business.
and the facilities they possess Tor procurins
goods on the most advantageous terms. will ena.
ble them TO compete favorably With any other
establishment in the city. They have novS or
hand fine assortment Of
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWEL
Silver, Plated and Brttania Ware, Cu,l,rv.
Fancy Goods, &C., &c.
n. .B.-Reparing of Watches and all kinds Of
Jewelry attended to with promprness aud the
greatest care.
Phia., April 7, ls55.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
BROADWAY FAMILY GROCERY,
tIopr, Feed and Provision Store
BrOad,cay Jeiow Blackberry Street.
l. E VI S SEA ASuOLTZ

DF0ud"dy OetoW BtdckberTy Street.
l. LEVl SEA S OLTZ,
RESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of
"a sunbury and vicinity that he has removed
to the store lately occupied by G. Gehringer in
Broadway near the Rail Road, and is receiving
a choice supply of
= FAMILE GRSSES-ES.
consisting IN part of Hams, Shoulders, Mackerei,
Herring, White Fish, God Fish, Salt Preserved
Fruit, Pickles, Crackers, Cheese, Molasses, Rice,
Sugar. Coffee, (green, roasted and ground,) In
perial. Young Hyson, Gunpowder and Black
Teas, Cedar-ware, Stone-ware, Soaps, brushes
plow and wash lines, boots and shoes, tobacco,
segafS, &c., together with every article usually
found in a first class Grocery Store, all of which
will be sold at the lowest prices, either for cash or
country produce. He has also prepared to sup
ply the citizens with fresh bread twist, rolls, pies,
Pretzels and cakes Of every kind
n. B. The highest cash prices will be paid for
butter and eggs, corn, oats rye and wheat.
Sunhury, April IL, 1867
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
FURNITURE POLISH.

8. RAE'S Premium Patent Enamel Furnitur,
PoIish.-This polish is highly valuable for restor
ing the polish on all kinds of Furniture Glass
Carriage Bodies, Hair Cloth, &c. Also, for re
moving spots hiding scratches, &c, &c. War
ranted to dry Immediately and retain its gloss
Price so cts. per bottle. Sold by
A. W. FISHER.
March II. 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
EARTHENwARE.

''HE subscriber respectfully Informs the citi-
zens OF Sunbury and the public generally,
that he has commenced the manufacture Of all
kinds Of b
ARTHENwARE,
at his mandatory in Whortleberry Street, one
square east of the River He has engaged the
services of Mr.. HAnr. and you can therefore
depend OF having a good article. The pubic
are respectfully invited to call.
All orders from a distance will be promptly
attended to.
P. M. SHINDEL.
Sunbury, Feb. 2, ls56.--f
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22

ebURf aud MADEIRA WINES, Schiedam
,SchnaPps, Wild Cherry brandy, Blackberry
and Lavender hrandies for medicinal purposes at
March IA, ST. A. w. FISHER,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
MOUNT CARMEL HOUSE,
MOUNT CARMEL,

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
gHSHlS large and commodious Hotel is situa-
n ted nearly half way between Sunbury and
Pottsvillc. The scenery-the salubrity Of the
atmosphere and the cool mountain breezes, make
il one of the most delightful summer retreats in
the country. The Hotel. is a new structure, four
stories high fitted up with all the modern COLI.
venicnces. The pure mountain water is intro.
duced into every chamber. Tho place is easy
of access, being but one and halt hours ride
from Sunbury, over the Philadelphia and Sun
bury Rail Road. From POttsvillc, it is II miles.
Every attendance will be paid by the proprie-
tor TO make guests comfortable. Charges mode
rate. JESSE RICE.
Mt Carmel, May 81, le5G.--tf
f. MD SS CO.
looking Glasses, Picture Frames Engra wings
and Paintings,
No. l26 Arch Street. above Sixth,
Q.ate of2lS North Second St)
PHILADELPHIA.
GALLERILs oPEN DAILY TO VISITORS.
Merchants and others visiting the City who
may want anything in ou7 line will de well 10
give us Il call.
February IS, lS57.-sm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
PoeticaI ReBccisI,ins ON Passing Throo the
Thousand Ties.

o what fairy sene 1t peers to me ..
AS ef the streme as fur eye ken see,
He'd with shower Of lands reidy made
Ben literally peppered. line afraid
They're trubbed with muskeeters, otherwise
Thar would like to lofe esn hack-Aies
Is orfu plenty. when the weathcI's hot,
And makes you sware, witch he'd rayther not,
Stingn Teller binder thnn bat.
And his he'd sweilin biegeri's his hat
Wo, setch is life thar's aus SUN darned thing
To take the tiann outer Fancys wing,
And that witch seems romantical afur
Proves, when you're near it, royther below par
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
II. AvISE.


CHEAP WATCH AND JEWELRY STORE
No~72 North Second Street, composite III
Mount Ternon House.
Philadelphia.
EsOlD Lever Watches, full jeweIed IS X, ca.
* ses, S2s; Silver Lever do, do, $l2; Sill
yer iePine, do, SO: Quarter. SIS to 81: Gold
SPect acles S4 SO to $40; Silver do, ST. so 4;
silver Table Spoons per sett, 8l4 to $ls
silver Desert do DO, so to Sll; Silver Tea do,
do, 81 IS TO S7 so; Gold Pens and Gold Ca.
sos, A3 25 to SIS; Gold Pens and Silver do. s
together with variety of fine Gold Jewelry,
rold Curb Guard and Fob Chuns. All goods
warranted 10 he as represented Watches and
Jewclry, repaired in the best manner. Also, Ma
sonic Marks, Pins, &C. made to order.
n. b. All orders sent by mail or otherwise.
will be punctually attended TO.
Phi!a., Oct. 4, ls3G-lyw.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
On the Lasheen Rapids.

. On the Lasheen Rapids.
Rushin on with uncommon force
Faster by chorks than a quarter horse;
Steppin at inore'n racers speed,
Throo the wust-looking channel ever seed,
Aween rocks whar it seemed that we must be pinned
Down we dasht in the Jenny Lind.
What glrryus pictur it is, no doubt,
But it's artcr you're throe that you find it OUT
For as we sheered throo the hssen fome
ia hev given V to hev been in homo.