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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-03-18


ANOTHER WARNINs AaAIxsT HAsrx
BURIAIs--Ths oasssille (Ga.) Standzrd
has the following:
From letter resolved By our cou,try-
man, Mr.. Robert B. Toulinsoa, We take
the following extract Il Is from gen
tlenan, whose character cannot be doabs-
ed:
BURKE CogNrT January 81, 1851.
Mr.. r. G. Tonlinson:
*s The most surprising
thing that has happened ls, that Talon &.
Butler, a timber getter, Of Scrivsn, ssnt
TO Savannah since Christnss, to sell tin
ber andwas taken sick, and it was thought,
died There being boat about to leave,
his remains were deposited in eofin snd
sent home On opening the cof5n aftsr
its arrival, he Has discogered to smils-
Medical assistance was immediately OBJ
tanned, and il is said he Is fast recovering.
BE was in his coffin nearly two daysl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-03-18


SHoeKIsas-A friend in Randolph
writes ", that At public exhibition atths
close Of > session Of a comInon schcsl for
the instruction Of the yoaths ia the lsai9h-
borhood af Pleassnt Hill church, il ths
western part Of Chsthan county, en- 3lfur-
1ry 80 z1st ultimo, large eoncou - of
people assenblcd to ouituess fhs pesforu-
anee Of The scholars Extzaordina<; = It
anz1y seem fnr sueh an eeossitn. q Wagon
sith liquor vas snfered % remain, s51nd
which eonsidenble number eoners. ztei,
and several became intoxicated aaIone
whom was an unforruna,e individual b tire
name Of Lorenzo Hinshaw, Hbo vas fou1d
the next morning dead, sitting With hia
back against q tree. near where the liqaer
wagon stood. Our friend in eammuaaca-
ting the above particulars 70 rs, makes
some reflections upen the e7ils Of retailing
spurious liquors, and the destructive Yioe
Of intemperance which seems TO be almost
natural consequence folloNipg FROM it--
IL Is no uncoumon occurrences that, as in
! this instance, Eretchsd victim Of this
evil habit is thus sadlsniy called, 10 Ct
of beastly intoxicatian, 70. render w bis
account to his Maker aad yet heu few
take warning from these awful examples.
Hiflsboro Recordg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
orciQrl Slc(us.
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA.

T.. -
gtdnt from Dclhi-General Hdreiock
Enforced byhe 53d and 93d Regiments-
~ thousand Of The Enemy Killed.
70 n "esteamer Europa, with Liverpool dates
an 20 2Sth ult., arrived at New Y ork yestcr-
The Europa brought 20 passagers and
Gll,000 in gold.
Later adyces had been received from India
rnouncing the defeat Of the Delhi fugitives
various points, and the safety of Lucknow
strong reuIorcements Of British troops hav-
arrived near that place.
lhc British government will assume the
.ontrol of affairs in India.
The London money market was slightly
easier, with less demand.
The supply of gold is flowing in steadily.
The Bank of France has reduced its rates
Of discount l per cent.
Ministers will propose a total abolition of
the East Indian Ccmpany's government as
soon as Parliament meets, and tho Indian
empire be brought under the British crown
und Parliament.
Lord Clarcdon has announced to deputa-
,iou ofanti.slayery men that the French ne
gro emancipation scheme from Africa would
probably be abandoned
Fifteen troop ships, with COCO men, had
arrived ut Indian ports.
The mutiueers were defeated at Agra, with
a loss Of 43 guns and Il great amount OF trea-
sure. The loss Of the mutiueers was 1000
men.
General IIayeock was still safe at Luck
now, bat the enemy is in great force IN the
vicinity.
The King of Dehiis to be tried by a mill
tary commission. Two more of his sons
have been captured and shot. The fall Of
L.. 4 n. n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
Washington Affairs.

WAsuIYGToN, Dec. l3.-The object Of Sir
Wm. Gore Ouseleys mission will not be spc
cifca!ly communicated to the State Depart
mont until the opinion Of Her Majesty's Gov
erumeat relative to that part Of the Presi-
dents message concerning Central America
shalt have been ascertaincd.
More than 100000 have been distributed
by the Srrgeant-ut-arms in the part payment
ofthe mileage due to members OF Congress.
1t is contemplated during the coming week
to pass 4 resolution to pay the Grrearages Of
members salary from the 4th Of March last
now, instead of waiting until the end OF the
session. About 100000 will be required
for this purpose.
The special committee appointed Ay the
House Of Representatives,, to inquire when
the new hall viii be ready for occupany, have
agreed to recommend the removal on We'd
nesday next, although the premises are bank
ed in with with rubbish, and are in an uu!in-
ishcd condition. Capt. Meigs, the superiu-
tendent, has made ho provision for the news
paper press, an omission for which he is justly
CeHSurel.
The caucus ofthe Democratic members Of
the Senate, which was held yesterday post
poned the proposition 20 elect new officers
excepting the public printer until December
next. They were driven to this course by
the opportunities Of Office seekers. Speaker
Orr was all day closeted at the Capitol with
poltica! friends forming the standing com
mittee Of the House. The committees vii
probably be announced on Monday.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19

these small notes being in the hands OF the
masses, when they get alarmed, they assem-
ble by thousands at the doors Of the institu-
ton which issued the notes, demand the mo-
ney, break the banks, and propagate the alarm
which they themselves feel, until it becomes
general for nothing is more contagious than
a money panic, nor any thing more uumanage-
able. 8. 1t pillages the poor and the ignor-
ant for every base note, every one that is
counterfeit, or on broken bank, or on q
bank that never existed, although it will run
foi awhile, must stop somewhere, and, when
it does, is sure to stop in the hands of the
poor and uninormed, upon that class least
able to bear the loss, who have no advantage
from banks while in operation, and who bear
the loss when they stop. 6. 1t eXcites TO
swindling for knaves, with nothing but brass
for their capital, and that in their faces in
stead Of their Golfers, are induced to set up
manufactures of small paper, to bo sent
abroad and sunk upon the hands Of those
among whom it is scattered; all that is so
sunk being clear gains to the manufacturer.
I. 1t induces and even compels people to be
wasteiul Of their money; for such is the nat
uraI, honest and just contempt and distrust
OF small notes that lie or she that receives
one, hurries or TO lay it out for something
NV uceuCu WINE piece ol Eplu VI Tue
Same amount would be valued and cherished,
and laid by and kept and added to, until
enough accumulated to make purchase Of
something needed and useful. 6. II subjects
the payer to be cheated or worsted in change
for, giving paper in payment, he must receive
the change in other paper and for that pur-
pose the maanest, most ragged, dirty, and
worthless will always be picked out and
showed upon him. In short, such are the
evils, the crimes, the decentralization, and
cheating ofsmail paper money thai all nations,
except the United States, place it 10 cate
CORY Of criminal agent and suppress it
accordingly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
Ernrn Ii-nshinutnn.

WAsuiyGEoN, Dee. lj.--Goyernor Walker
will, according to the assertions Of his most
intimate friends. soon withdraw altogether
from the Goycrnship Of Kansas, and will in
rendering his resignation to the President,
state his reasons for this course designing
however not 10 use any language which may
have a tendency to disturb their present
friendly personal relations.
Judge Douglas bill, although siuilar'ln its
details to that OF Mr. Tooms, cantains on ad-
ditonal cleuse, that tho Constitution when
lcrmed 10y the Convention, will be submitted
eutire to the people Of Kansas.
Senator Gwin has received large number
of letters from California in which the writers
express an intense desire 10 he mustered in
the service OF the United States against the
Mormous, who, it is mentioned have emisaries
throughout the State meditating most serious
Mischlet.
Some Of the Senator's are preparing spec
cAe5 on the Kansas question.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
D L A T II s .

In Northumberland, December 9TH, 1887,
WALTER A., son OF James and Ann Scott,
aged years months and "a days.
Thus death for the fourth time has ntered on,
family circle and taken away our beloved little
Walter. But he has gone to Join his little
brothers in that better home on High whero af.
Fiction and separation never comes.
Death may the bands Of life unloose,
But can't dissolve my love;
Millions Of mfont souls compose
The family above.
In Danville, on Sunday morning last, Mrs-
ESTHER DYERLY, wife Of Henry Byerfy,
formerly of this place, aged about 3s years.
In Upper Augusta township, Northumbsr-
land county, on the llth inst, WILLIAM,
son OF John Il. and Elizabeth Snyder, aged
months and days.
At Northumberland, on the 18th Inst.
JOHN COWDEN, son OF David and A nnie
7. Taggart, aged 6 years, G months, and IL
days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19

His style OF argument is me;hiodcal, clear
intense. indicating the indomtable energy of
the man. In on off hand debate or par
liomontnry skirmish, he has no superior
Judge Douglas took the broad ground Of
"popular sovereignty" and showed, conclu-
sively, that the Lecompton Constitution was
fraud on the rights of the people, mere
trick of designing men. He declared that
he never would sacrifice principle to expedi-
ency and if the Constitution was the most
perfect that could be made, he would reject
it, unless sanctioned by the voice the people.
AT the conclusion there was great applause
in the galleries and on the floor. Senator
Mason, of Virginia, moved to clenr the gal
leres, but was induced to withdraw his mo-
ton. Mr.. Mason compimented the Senator
from Illinois on having made q powerful
speech. but contended that il was founded
Judge Douglas soon settled The Virginia
Senator He then turned his attention to
Gov. Bigler, who had intimated That the
weight Of the administration rested upon his
shoulders, and attacked tho views Of Mr.
Douglas. We do not wish to detract from
Gov. Bigler, but his utter discontinue in
every encounter with the "little giant" was
painfully evident to all who were present.
One Of the most striking scenes was when
Gov. Bigler referred TO some private inter
views at Mr.. Douglas house. when, accord
ing to Gov. Bigler, it was resolved to prepare
a Constitution for Kansas which wns not
to be submitted to the people. Judge Dou-
glas indignantly asked if he was present and
Participated in any such conversation, or was
in any way priyy to such an arrangement.
Gov. Bigler's answer was still equivocal
Judge Douglas again persisted in having n
direct answer, and asked the Senator from
Pennsylvania not to insnuute that which he
dare not ayow. Mr.. Bigler replied that it
was in his house. Judge Donglas contempt
uously asked, "What has my house to do with
this question: No Language can describe
the withering rebuke nnd scornful sarcasnls Of
the "little giant" in this sceno. We observed
Lord Napier and tie French Minister listen.
ing with great interest to the debate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
Estate of PETER LEES. Decd.

AJOIICE Is hereby given to all persons inter.
= cstCd that the undersigned, appointed Au-
ditto; to ascertain facts and appOr;ion and distri.
butte the funds in the hands Of David Latsha
Administrator of Peter Lees deed, to and
anoLg tho parties legally entitled to the same
will attend 10 the duties Of his appointment at
His office in the Borough Of Sunbury, on Wed.
resday, the 3Oth day Of December next, at ten
o'clock \. NJ, of that day.
WM. |. GREENOUGH, Auditor.
December 0, 1887
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
THE PREsIDE3T's MESSAGE ASD THE
LECnAlprNN CMNarIrLIInN-


Senator Douglas, in the debate on Wednes-
day last, said that ho was reioiced to find,
upon O careful and critical examination Of the
message, that the President had not alto
gether approved the action Of the I.ecomp-
ton Constitutional Convention, or recon-
mended Congress to receive Kansas into the
Union us a State under the instrument rma.
mating from that body. That Mr.. Buchanan
has not directly made n recommendation Of
this kind is perfectly true; but the whole
tenor of what he says on the subject is to the
effect that it is eXpedient for Congress to
accept the Lecompton constitution. The
President distinctly states that he never
believed the Kansas Nebraska act to require
that the whole constitution should be sub
mtted to the people, but only that portion
OF it relating 20 slavery; and the I.ecOmpton
Convention having complied with the reguln-
tons OF the organic act, il is right and proper
that the constitution framed by them should
be recognized, and Kansas admitted underit.
In our comment upon the message on
Wednesday, we pointed out the discrepancy
existing between the position assumed by the
President, in this, his communication to
Congress, and his instructions to Governor
Walker. In the written instructions to
Walker, of March 2sth. the President saws,
"a constitution shall be submitted to The
people Of the territory, they must be protec-
ted in the exercise Of the right of voting for
or aguinstIhat instrument, and the fair eX-
preston Of the popular will must not be in
terrupted by fraud or violence" No one can
be surprised that, looking to the letter Of his
instructions, Governor Walker should have
assured the people in the territory that they
would be allowed to vote on the whole con-
stituton, and pledge his faith to this end.
Doubtless he believed the Administration
pledged to the same thing, and confidently
looked for its support. Neither he nor any
one else, could have imagined that when the
President spoke Of the constitution, and OF
"that instrument he mad reference only to
a slavery proyiso. Ii the slavery provso
alone was in Mr.. Buchanau's mind when he
penned his instructions to the Governor, he
certainly was most unhappy in his mode Of
expressing his intentions.-P PhHHda. North
AmcricaH.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
JUUGE DOUGLAS AND GOV, BIGLER ~ THE
SENATE.

II was our good fortune to occupy seat
on the floor Of tho United States Senate
Chamber on the 9th inst, during tho delivery
OF Judge Douglas great speech on the Pre-
sidents message, in relation to the affairs OF
Kansas. After the reading Of the message
the day previous, Judge Douglas took excep-
tiou to that portion which refers to the affairs
Of X ansas and stated that he intended to give
his views on this important subject. Scna
tor Bigler on the other hand, gave notice
that he concurred in the views Of The Presi
dent, aud iutimated his readiness TO defend
him. The galleries and the nOos of the Sen
.ate we're crowded w!th,.anxious spectators
In 1he ladies gallery. was seated the beautiiu
young wife Of the little giant. which co98GIa
ed the rumor that Judge, RE information
speak on nave never seen OF heard the
illinois Senator, We will state, that IN stature
he is about five feet six inches in height
while his body is proportionally Longer than
bis legs. In appearance he is robustgithout
being stout, dark complexion with bushy
head Of dark hair, which he tosses ansshakes
with no mean significance in the excitement
Of debate. His voice isstrong and poerful-
/ his enunciation clear and distinct, wit some
| times, u little hesitation in HIS propositions
which are stated With almost mstheatical
precision.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
Two week Later from California.
The Empire Ciy at Netc Orieons.

me IH'pTe JUy az NeW OTteuHS'
The steamer Star OF the West, from AS
piuwall, bound to New York, takes forward
about S2,2j0,00O.
General Walker landed at Punta Arenas,
tho southeastern extremity Of Nicaragua, on
the 25th OF November with hundred and
fifty men, entirely unmolested.
The flibuster steamer Fashion passed un
der the stern Of the sloop of war Saratoga
at full speed, with only ten men on deck, and
she landed the whole party at SCOTS wharf
Gen Walker sent fifty men up tue river
San Juan, by different entrances
The steamer Fashion had arrived at Aspin.
wall, and was coaling when the Star of the
West sailed.
Com. Paulding attempted to seize the
steamer, but on examination Of her papers
found them correct.
The British and American forces had sail
ed for San Juan.
1t was supposed the difficulties between
Costa Rica and Nicaragua would be settled
without resort TO arms.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
eS-s

cS1 LARGE HoGs.-Our neighbors of the
GaseHe have entered the list of competitors,
in raising heavy POrkers, aud killed two, a
few days since, one weighing SOC the other
$50 pounds. Mr.. 4. Y. Bright, has, in his
pen, two trunkess elephants, which he calls
hogs, which are to carry the palm in this per
cine contest. AS for ourselves, we have an
almost Jewish aversion to hogs of all kinds
big and little, and believe with the editors Of
the journal of health, that this pork de-
youring propensity.of US Americans, is gross
debasing and unwholesome.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19

g2g' SPECIE PAYNENrs.-The Banks OF
New York have resumed specie payments
The Philadelphia papers think it rather early
and intimate that the Philadelphia Banks,
would be ready also, if the Country Banks
were prepared,
We have only 10 say in regard to the Nor
cumberland, Danyile and Lewisburg Banks,
that they are ready and willing, perhaps more
so than the City Banks. The City Banks
therefore need only say the word "go."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
.0L. BENTON on SMALL NOTES.

CO.! Benton, in long aud interesting
letter in regard to the present money panic.
lie takes strong grounds against the issue of
small notes-under S20-and recommends
the passage Of a Stamp Act by Congress for
the purpose of driving them from circulation
His objections to small notes are as follows !;
do not expa.iate upon the evils Of small
paper money they are palpable to every OBJ
server, and only require enumeration. !. 1t
drives away all hard money of equal denoml-
nations for, in competition between two cur
rencies, the meanest is always the conqueror,
and chases the other out Of the field. 2. 1t
is the great source of the crime Of counter
feiting; for the mass OF the eOunterfeits con-
sist Of small notes. 3. 1t demoraizes the
community; for people not being willing to
lose a note for which they have given value,
instead of burning it when rejected by know
ing one as counterfeit, put it back in the
pocket aud offer it again TO al ignorant per-
son, who receives it, and then goes through
the same process when rejected in his hands
4, Small notes make the panic and bring on
the runs which break down good banks for
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19

Eg' GEs. PRRsIFGR I. SmTu.-While in
Washington last week, we had the pleasure
Of seeing and hearing this distinguished NIL
itary commander. .3!le made friendly visit
TO Gen. Cameron, and in the course Of con-
yersation gave his views in regard TO the
military operations in Utah. lie thinks large
reiniorcements from California and Oregon
necessary TO the subjugOtion Of the Mormons.
Gen. Smith is a Pennsylvania by birth.
His snow white locks and bland countenance
betoken the high.toued gentleman and gallant
soldier. Gen. Smith was one OF the most
distinguished officers Of the Mexican war.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19

Eg" a GENEROUS OrFER.-A Philadelphia
publisher sends us prospectus advertise
ment, worth five dollars, for the publication
of which he generously offers US an eek
change" Now, as we DO not wish to be out
done in generosity, and consider our paper
the most valuable of the two, we will agree
to exchange with him on condition that he in
serts our advertisement, which is not more
than half the length of his own. Can it be
possible that we have any editors green
enough to be caught with such bait?
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY At ASHLAND-Ihe
B,ugiar Sh0t Jy lPomGn.-The house Of
Dr. Hodges Of \ shlund was entered between
one and two o'clock this morning during the
absence of the Doctor from town, by turning
the key to the front door with niNpcrs. The
burglars went up stairs and selected cOus.d-
erable clothing which was carried below and
put into pile. They then collected various
articles of clothing in, the sooms below, as
also vases and some fancy articles Mrs.
Hodges was awakened as she at first thought
by the tnhiing of a tea bell bUt which was
probably the noise occasioned by their NOV
ing asolar lamp with glass drops.
She Immediately arose and went to the
head Of the stairs and listened when sho heard
whispering in the room below She then
went to her own room, took loaded gun.
and returned to the head Of the stairs, when
she saw undiStnclly tho form Of n man upon
the first or second stair, coming up. She ask
ked, "Whpt is wanted p ana he replied
Hold your to ngue, or I'll blow your brains
out" upon which Mrs. Hodges fired upon
him. The only thing she heard him say was
My God -
The report Of the gun brought the neigh
bors to the house bnt nothing could be founl
Oft burglars. There was blood on thC
stairs and floor, which proved that Mrs. ii
was not very wide Of her marx. Tie rNEuet
left behind paper upon which was WRITER
the names oG several citizens, giving descrip
ton Of their houses aud whether they kept
dog or not. The wound on one Of the rogue
received from Mrs. Hodges, will we hope
lead TO his detection Her spirited conduct il
above ali praisc.-B0StOn paper.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
FATAL CUNNING ACCIDESr-DEATH OF
COT. II. NJ IgYNE[OOP

4 despatch was received in this city yes
terday from Tamaqua, conveying the painful
intelligence that Col Francis Nj. Wyukoop
late United States Marshal for the Eastern
District of Pennsylvania, had died near Ia
maqua, from wound received from gun in
the hands of hired man, with whom the
Colonel was engaged in hunting phoasants.
Tho load took effect in Col. WIS leg, and he
died in aleut half hour after the unlortu-
nate accident.
The deceased, who was between 40 and 50
years of age, was born near Newton, Bucks
county. While in Mexico Colonel Wynkoop
won the concentrations Of bis superiors for
his bravery, and the love Of his men for the
kindness always shown them. He was at the
capture of the city Of Vera Cruz, also at the
battle of Cerro Gordo, Of lluamantla and
was also actively engaged in numerous skir-
mshes, and in all exhibited much skill and
bravery. He was also chosen Civil and Mill
tary Governor of Perote.
Tho Colonel leaves wife, but no children.
His mother and brother are residents Of this
city.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
TBe yt(arhets.
PHILADELPHIA Market.

Dec. II, 1857.
GGA1N.-The receipts of Wheat continue
quite large, though the market is inactive
Good red is held at 81 l2 81 Ia, and 81 ls
81 % for geod white. Sales of choice
Kentucky at 81 so, and very superior Roam.
oke at 81 25. Rye is steady at rs cents.
Corn is dull, and light sales are making as
IS 7Sc. Oats are in demand at from 80 o
80 cents per bushel.
Clorersecd-Sales of prime q. IS per
81 lbs
Whiskey-Sales at 2lt cts in bbls. and
in hhds., at q cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-19
NOTICE.

In The matter Of the settlement Of The G.
Robert n. Nc Williams, late Of Shan
Opnskip, deceased.
~ Office is hereby given that MaIg'
~ Williams, widow and relict oi
deceased has made her selection oi the
property of the said deceased sceoIdln
Act of Assembly made and provided
cases which will bo presented to the
Court for approval en- Tuesday the
January, next
]. 8. McWILLIAMS
shamokin twp, Dec. -, 1873