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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

Eyr NORTHERN. CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-The
work on this road, up to Trevorton bridge, is
oil graded and the track will be completed in
q few weeks. The work on the balance of
the road from this place to Trevorton bridge
has been suspended temporarily, The con-
tractors have agreed to take the bonds Of the
company, at certain prices, but the Company
prefers paying the cash, and arrangements
have been Effected which will enable them to
do so very soon. The work, we presume, will
be resumed in few weeks and vigorously
prosecuted to completion. ...... ....
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

We published, week before last, the pro-
ceedings OF court 10 brief Our neighbors Of
the Gazette published the same, the week
following, with some slight, though not wholly
correct, alterations, in several cases in which
we were party, and the addition Of the
names Of the attorneys, one Of whom, though
he figures in The Gazette, did not figure much
before the Bar of Judge Jordan, except q
brief interval at the head and tail end Of
the court. We should not, however, have
noticed this matter had not our neghbor
singled out, for publication, one of the cases
on the argument list, viz: The case Of Daniel
Druckemiller VS.. II. b. Masser. What mo-
tive induced the report Of this solitary case,
when number of others Of greater mugni-
tude and much more importance were omitted,
we shall not attempt to explain. But even
this might have been overlooked, had not
the report Of the case been garbled and incor-
rect, and intended to convey the impression
that Judge Jordan sanctioned proceeding,
which he did not hesitate to denounce, in
open court, as the most outrageous that ever
came before him, and that nothing but the
stern requirements of the law, prevented
him from setting aside the Fl. Fa. (not the
judgment, as stated by the Gazette.) He
also stated to the plaintiffs counsel, in Ian
guage not to be misunderstood, that he con-
sidered it most dishonorable transaction,
and suggested the course an honest man
should pursue under such circumstances
The cool impertinence of Mr.. Druckemiller's
attorney in reply, showed however, that the
court might as well have spoken to the
winds, and that the attorney and his client
| if not moulded over one LAST, had been, al
least, admirably adapted and fitted by nature
for each other, in feelings, morals, and sent
ment. We dislike to refer to matters per
sonal TO ourselves in our own columns, ant
never do when it can be avoided. If the
object was to give greater notoriety TO {
dishonorable transaction, they shall not be
disappointed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

I The SnAMoKIy BANK BILL has passed
both Houses, as have nearly all the Bank
bills that have been reported in the Legisla-
ture. This will Of course, compel TO Cover
nor to exercise the veto power pretty extern
sively, and perhaps, some meritorious bills,
will be sunk with the bad. The Legislature
has not acted in good faith, in thus throw.
ing all the responsibility on the Governor
More banking facilities are wanted in this
community than formerly. 1t is true the
Lewisburg Bank, just charted and signed by
the Governor, will, in some measure, supply
the deficiency.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
GAS OR NO GAS,

Our neighbor Of the Gazette refers to the
charter obtained by Major Zimmerman for
the "sunbury Gas Company" at the instance
OF gentleman who has erected number of
Gas Works, and is, therefore, presumed TO
know what he is about. He proposes to
erect the works for $4,000, and take what
ever stock the citizens do not take themselves.
The Improvements 10 the erection of Gas
works, of late years, has much smplifed and
cheapened their construction. The only OBJ
lection to the works in this place, is that
the town is not coBpactly built, and that the
,TrSes are scattered over large space. In
N nor cosnyre the Gas Company Is paying
% al oxnecto, ionuch larger capital, contrary
uo;cihor that ,he~ do not agree with
ture. 1t is true that Rollng'fnt is preua-
Shops, &C., would be preferable, but achine
not follow that We should reject desiraG,
Improvement, because there are others NOR,
desirable, which we cannot obtain. As wei
might a man in want refuse small roll, be
cause he could not obtain loaf of bread.
To US, this gas question is nothing new
A gentleman in the city, connected with th
gas works, desired us two years ago, TO. :"
tain o charter for such q company. Thefe
j however, another view that can be taken
gas works in this place. We mean tn
ply of gas for this place and Northumt
T, from the same works. This might be
!, done by the erection of the gas works
| II r.
pipes could be carried over the bride
# same way they are carried over u
d kill TO West Philadelphia. Let u,l
n aud trust TO Providence and r
y !. gies for the rest. Even gas, alone,
= able to yapor and inaniiy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

Hellowoy's Filis may be taken with perfect
safety by both sexes, and all ages, their effect
being mild yet posotive their searching pro-
perties renders them invaluable for the exter-
mination OF every disease, particularly liver
and stomach complaints bilious disorders
aud Indigestion. AS apuri6er of the system
they are unequaled, and their virtues in cases
oil termination OF blood to the head, and asth-
matte complaints, cannot be to highly com-
mentea on, IN short, by perseverance with
these admirable Pills there are few complaints
which can resist their extraordinary influence.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

9g' The Mails are so badly arranged that
we would recommend getting up meeting
of reform, we're it not that change may be
expected upon the completion Of the Rail-
road to Port 1'revorton in few weeks. A
letter leaving Harrisburg on Friday noon,
reaches here Saturday night. The earliest
reply would leave here Monday night. lay
over at Northumberland, miles, until Tues
day evening, and reach Harrisburg on We'd
nesday morning. This is what the Irishman
might call progressing backwards, in i'm
provement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
The Coveraorship of Missouri.
Sr. I,ouIs, April 27.

ST. louis, April q.
James S. Balins, recently recommended
as candidate for Governor by the American
Convention, announces himself as a candidate
for that Office, in opposition to the National
Democrdetic candidate.
The third day of August next has been
fixed for an election to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of Governor Polk,
elected Judge of the Supreme Court. The
election Of the other Judges will take place
on the first Monday in August.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
Centre Turnpike Road.
PU BLIC S ALE
SPLENDID MILL PROPERTY,

WILL be sold at Public Sale, on the preni-
ses, on SATURDAY the S0th day of
May next, all tha, certain MILL PROPERTY.
known as
''VINCENT'S MILL"
situate in Delawars township, Northumberland
county, but short distance from the Watsontown
Depot of the SunburY and Erie Railroad, and
from the Canal Bnsin and Station near the
mouth OF the Warrior Run
The MILL is erected OH the Warrior Run. a
short distance from its mouih-has first rate
WATER POWER-the pool covering abou,
ten acres of land, and attached to the Mill is a
good bsilcing lot containing about one acres.
The advantages Of location and fitting up as
FIGURING Mill, arc superior to any in the
country. 1t is fitted up with four run of superior
stone, and Plaster Mill. The pool has never
been known to fail supply of water for the
purpose of the Mill.
Us; Sale to commence at | o'clock Of said
day, when the terms will be made known and
due ATTENDANCE given by
MARIA G. VINCENT,
RESECCA VINCENT.
Erecutrir Of Isaac Vincent, dec'd
Witness Z. w. TuAnr, Esq
Delaware tP., May 2, lS57,--3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
The Pacific Wagon Rond Expedition.


The War Department has completed or
rangements for the establishment of wagon
road from Fort Defiance to the Mojnri river,
under the superntendence of Edward f.
Beale, assisted by q. II. Heap and DR.. james
z. Hamilton, physician.
Lieut.. Charles T.. Tharburn has been de-
tached from the navy to accompany the ex-
pedtion for geological surveys. Twenty five
camels and dromedaries will be employed,
one Of the objects of the expedition being to
test their endurance and adaptabiity to the
climate. The party will consist of about
fifty picked men, provided with all the neces-
sary implements to break road through.
They will rendezvous at New Orleans on the
goth of May, prox. All the parties for the
different sections Of the road are now organ.
lied, with instructions to commence opera
tions at the earliest practicable period 1t
is thought the work will be finished by next
December.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
HON. JOHN G.. MONTGOMERY.

with profound regret we record tho death
Of this distinguished citizen of Danvile, who
died on Friday morning last, of the fatal and
mysterious disease contracted at the Nation
al Hotel. Mr.. Montgomery was born in
northumberland county, in the year 1908, and
for number o. years has been prominent
lawyer and politician of the State. In 1856
lie represented this district in the Legisla-
ture Of Pennsylvania, and was elected to
Congress at the last October election. His
position in life, the fond hopes of his friends,
who looked forward to bright and benora-
BILE future, together with the peculiar circum-
stances OF his death, have added a deeper
gloom, to the darkness tina: has so suddealy
shroGdcd their earthly hopes,
A post nortem eXap,lnaton of Mr. Mont
gomery, exhibited extensive abrasion of the
mucous, or lining coat Of the slo.,acb and
the entire destruction Of the membrane 10th
Mt tho Cardiac and Pyloric orifce, with :.
general loss Of tone. or disorganlzatlon oil the
thoracic and abdominal viscera. We have
not learned their opinion, in regard TO the
particular agent Of this wreck, but the l'hysl
clans agree, that it is the result OF poison
psrhaps they may yet favor us with the resu
Of their investigation. 49,,
Mr.. Montgomery was fully aware OF death
approach. and had "set his house IN order
for the change, and as the scenes OF cart
receded from his view, he looked OeyoGd III
river Of death, through the medium OF ia't
in ths atonement OF Christ, where 10 ha
garnered up his hopes for the lie TO come
Ills remains were followed to the grave =
his aged father, the members Of his househol
aud a large concourse of friends. Rev. !,
Ysomans, beig unable TO attend. hey.
I.ightuer, was requested to oficiate In h
stead, who administered the solemn at
beautiful service of the Episcopal church.
1iOatou american
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

gaS' New MILLINERY SToRE.-We call the
attention of our readers to the advertisements
of Miss Sbissler, who has opened new Mil
lenery Store at Trevorton. Miss Shisslor is
young lady of taste and Judgment and will
not fail to please the women. young and old
with bonnets, dresses, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
DEATH OF HON. JOHN q. MONTGOMERY
AND THE POISONOUS CASE AT WAsAiNG-
TON

DEATH OF HON. JOHN q. MONTGOMERY
AND THE POISONOUS CASE AT WASHING
TON.
The recent death OF Hon. John G. Mont
gomery of Danvile member OF Congress
elect from that district, has again awakend
public attention to the mysterious poisoning
at the National Hotel in Washington, of
which Mr.. Montgomery was one of the vic
tins. Mr.. Montgomery's death excited a.
deep sympathy among his neighbors and
friends. We have always believed that this
poisoning was a result of wicked and delib-
crate design, perhaps for the purpose of de-
stroying the life Of President Buchanan, aud
this opinion is becoming general.
The Cleveland Piaindealer, whose editor
had recently been on visit to Washington
in referring to the late poison.sickness in
that city, and the concurrent testimony OF
numerous physicians in all parts of the coun-
try that the symptoms could only have been
produced by poison, refers to the fact that
the malady originally broke out during Mr..
Buchanan's first visit to the hotel; it ceased
when he left for home, and upon his return,
after fortnght's absence, became again
more violent than ever The President elect
was warned by anonymous letters, not to eat
or drink in that house and under the advice
of friends, although he returned to the hotel
from feeling of regard for its worthy pro-
prietors, he never broke bread or emptied o
| glass there, until he took up his residence in
| the Presidential Mansion. Occasional visi.
tors who did not board there, but useed the
bar, were not afflicted, while nearly all the
occupants of the dining room were more oi
less prostrated.
The Pennsylvenian in referring to Mr.
Montgomery's death says: ....
The death of another distinguished victim
Of the late National Hotel disease II on. } obr
q. Montgomery, Of this State, and the con
tiuued illness of the new Collector of this
Port from the same complaint, re-directS
public attention to the origin OF this terrible
epidemic.
There are certain condolences connected
with this subject which are suggestive of the
most horrible suspicious, but for the honor o
human nature, We hope they may be unfound
ed. Mr. Buchanan arrived at the Nationa
Hotel on the 25th OF January. On the 26tl
DR.. Hall was sent for to see the first case
A few days afterwards he had thirty.iive CO
ses, aud quite large number took sick, man,
of them after leaving Washington. Mr.
Buchanan was among the latter. The symp
toms in all the cases were the same-yoent
copious purgiug, Inflammation of the larg'
intestines, with q constant disposition TO re
lapse.
During an interval of several weeks previ
ous to the second of March, no new case oc
CURED. On the evening of that day, Mr.
Buchanan returned to Washington. and abou
that period the hotel was crowded with visi
tors. On the 9TH of March the disease brok
out with increased violence pnd many hun
dreds were affected. The symptoms uni
formly indicated poison which some physi
clans considered Of miasmatic, and other
of mineral nature probably copper. n
satisfactory calculation Of tho mystery ha
yet been made,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

gIr HARpERs' MAGAZINE for May is al.
ready on our table The table Of contents is
large embracing subjects of interest of every
kind. Its illustrations are numerous, and
executed by the best artists. 1t has among
its contributors some of the most talented
writers in the country. Published by Har-
per & Brother, New York. Price SO per
annum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
Gge ytlarhets.
Philadelphia Market.

April 30, 1857.
GRAIN.-Wheat-Sales of prime new
sennsylvanin red atSl 54GSl SC and | G3
lor good white. Rye--Pennsylyania at SO
cents. Corn-Sales of old yellow at CT cents
ana new yellow at T3c; new white 65c.-
oaIs is seiilng at 53 cts per bushel
Cd lbs. W fH
Whiskey-Sales at 27t cts. in bbls.. and
in hhds., at 81 cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

EYT CHANGE OF TIME.-The cars on the
Philadelphia and Sunbury Railroad now leave
this place at Il o'clock A. NJ, instead of
A. NJ, as heretofore. This change took
place on Monday last.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
Correspondence,
(For the Sunbury American.)
From Minnesota Territory.

MASKATo, April Sd, 1857.
Mr.. EDITOR:
A few days age we had here the appear
ance OF spring, but the pleasant weather soon
ceased, and last night it was matter Of doubt
whether rain snow or fair weather would be
the order. The wind is now blowing from
the north, with the force Of tropical hurri-
cane. l noticed an article in your paper in
regard to the disappointment OF some of your
young ladies' who anticipated sleighrides, in
consequence OF the scarcity of snow. would
ask those ladies to come to Minnesota terri
tory. as the ladies are indeed scarce in this
country, and snow lasts here about four
months in year. A young gentleman might
almost consider it an honor, to take q sleigh
ride with anything that wears calico.
The Sioux Indians have been committing
some depredatons 80 miles west outh west
of this place. The settlers of the spirit
Lake" numbering about six families were
the victims OF their savage cruelty. Not q
soul escaped to tell the sad tale. A man from
the Des NJ DIN settlement, went to Spirit Lake
a distance Of fifteen miles. on some business
lie found the corpses strewed around the
floor, and the sight was terrible to behold
The Des Moins settlement despatched two
men Immediately to Fort Ridgely after the
NC puSscu u
week ago, on their way to Spirit Lake. The
Sioux's have also threatened the Des Moin
settlement, but it is to be hoped that the SOL
diers will be there in time to protect the set
tiers, and stay Indians, murderous intentions
Minnesota Territory is now knocking at
the door to be admitted into the Union, as a
State May it add another bright star to the
flag of our Union and may its motto ever be
Freedom, Free Speech aud =. MIR
Editor excuse me, / will abstain from ex
pounding anymore of my political principles,
for fear my opinion might differ fror' the
opinion of some of the readers OF you
BILE sheet The Council men of this T.
have been charged with bribery in
the location of the Capitol.
cased it at st. Peters, ap'
below Mankato, on the MI
S. Peters has about four hU
Mankato has egh'
industrial capacity
Southern and Fast
of fever and ague
diseases, which arr
the States, have
pearance in this
land grant for X.
both houses and
President of the
law MINES
v - ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
Destructive Fires.
RTCHNOND. Va. A

RICHMOND, Va, April 2S.
a fire occurred yesterday at Oxford, Nsrth
Carolina, which destroyed an entire block.
Messrs. IIernden, Mitchell and Lynch, are
the heaviest losers. Their loss amounted to
$4,000.
On Sunday, fire occurred at Montgomery,
Alabama, which destroyed Carter's livery
stables. Thirty horses pershed in the flames,
including most OF the stud belonging to
Orton's circus, which were Of great value.
The loss is about $4,000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

C The bill separating the Office Of Super
intendent of Common Schools from the Office
of Secretary of the Commonwealth has
passed both Houses, and was signed by the
Governor. The present worthy Deputy
Superintendent, H. G. Hickok, Esq, was
selected to fill that important Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
HARRrspuRo, April 81, 1857.

There is no bill which comes before Leg
islature which presents more difficulties than
an apportionment bill. Like peice Of ma
chinery, its several parts are SO dependent
upon one another, that when it falls or is al
tered in one particular, the whole requires
reconstruction. Disarrange one Senate
rial district and it may require the remodel
ling of the whole series. This was illustra-
ted at this afternoons session in the House.
The special order was the Senate Apportion-
ment Bill. 1t was up and the bill reported
blythe House Committee substituted therefor.
This bill, like that passed by the Senate,
gives Philadelphia but four Senators. Mr..
knight, of the county, made very earnest
and very forcible argument against mea-
sure which leaves some $4,000 of the taxable
inhabitants of Philadelphia without a repre-.
sentation in the Senate. Mr. Foster replied,
contending the limitation of constitution was
imperative and that with every disposition
to accord TO Philadelphia her full proportion
Of Senatorial representation yet there was no
alternative but to obey its express mandates.
This view was sustained by a large major
ity Of the House, as it has heretofore been by
the Senate. When the vote was taken on
the first section of the bill, curious combi-
nation presented itself, illustrative ofthe diff
ficulties that bcsct an npportionmeEt under
existing circumstances. The opposition men,
bers all voted against the section. because its
political complexion did not suit them, and
the Philadelphia members, in body, voted
with them because Philadelphia was assign
ed but four Senators, and their united strength
defeated the bill.
Now, here is difficulty that will present
itself at every stage of the pportionment-
! The Philadelphia delegation are united in de-
manding more than four Senators. They will
vote for no bill restricting them TO that num-
Der. On the other hand, the political major
ity Of the apportionment committees of both
parties. and the political ma ajority of the men,
bers Of the House outside of Philadelphia are
united or nearly SO. upon that Interpretation
OF the constitution which gives Philadelphia
f, but four Senators. Any political bill with
but four Senators for Philadelphia must fall,
because it will unite against it the solid vote
of the Philadelphia delegation end the vote
of the opposing party. The only way in
which bill can pass, with this feature in it,
must be by the united votes Of members of
the country of both parties, and this would
be about as difficult to effect, as it would be
to induce Philadelphans to consent to the
Senate bill. On every side difficulty arises
that seems almost insurmountable.
Immediately after this bill was defeated, q
reconsideration was moved and the consider.
alton of the motion postponed. 1t will pro-
badly be carried. Members see the Difficult
ty, and think it might as well be met at once
and that one bill will present the question as
soon as another. NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
Gelegrapbit Welus.

WASHINGTON, April 24-The charges
against Governor lizard Of Nebraska, having
been withdrawn, he will be removed on the
ground Of public expediency. 1t is probable
that successor will be chosen from non-
slavehloding State.
= The President was serenaded by the Ma
rine band last night, on the occasion of the
sixty-sixth anniversary of his birty-day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02
Snow in Virginia.
RIcIINoND A

RICHMOND, April 81.
The Abingdon Democrat says that for the
week preceding Tuesday last, snow had fallen
daily in Washington county. The fruit trees
are generally killed, and vegetation very
backward throughout the southwest section
of the State. Many cattle are dying.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

WAsnIoroN, April 24.-Tbe Postmaster
General has concluded contract with the
Panama r. n. Co. to carry the mails, until
the expiration of the present contracts with
the Steamship Companies, two years hence,
at the rate of 100000 per annum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-02

that they were kept close together, and many
Of the votes obtained for the 6rst were really
to get at the second. 1t was defeated yes
terday morning by vote of as yeas to 45
nays. After thesusual course of legislation,
a reconsideration was had, and the bill again
defeated, to my surprise, by vote Of 46 yeas
to 46 nays This is not the end, however.
The measure will be re-vamped with every
chance Of passing. The pressure upon the
Legislature by interested parties in its favor
is too great to be withstood.
There can be no doubt that the people
desire that the proceeds Of the sale shall be
applied directly to the payment OF so much
of the State debt, and to no other purpose.
What advantage is there in sale, II we are
to embark Immediately in another public i'm
provement? Those interested in the Sunbury
and Erie road insist, with much earnestness,
and there can be no possible danger in this
measure, because the State would he secured
by first mortgage on FIVE millions OF prop
er.y. This may sound very fair, but who
does not know that such mortgage never
would be executed, and that the deeper the
| Company is plunged in debt and difficulty
the louder would be their claim for sympathy
and relief. The end would be that the State
would be forced into finishing the Sunbury
and Erie Railroad. N.