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Communicated.
SHAaokIS, Jane 9th, 1857.

In pursuance Of call by the Commission
ers appointed to establish the Shamokin Bank
the following incorporatorS assembled at the
town Of Shumokin on the 9th day Of June, A.
ID. 1887, and answered to their names - ohm
Taggart, VIM. l.. Dewart. Josiah Reed John
Z. Pursel, Daniel Evert, 5. NJ. Kase, Joseph
Bird, w. H. Mupnch, Jno. B. Douty, +. \.
Clark, Solomon Martz, Casper SholI, Henry
Nangaskin, Jonas l.. Ghger, Elias Eisephart,
A. II. Fiske, w. +. Wilmington, W. IL.
Marshall, u. |. Lewis and S. Bittenbender.
There being more than the number present
of lncorporators required by the Act Of As
sembly, on motion Of John b. Douty, MIR.
JOHN TAGGART, was unanimously elect
ed President Of the Board of Commissioners,
and W. l.. WITHINroS, Secretary.
Or motion Of WIN. l.. Dewart, commit
tee Of three Commissioners were appointed
for the several localities in the county and
vicinity to ascertain the probable amount OF
stock, that would be subscribed TO the Sha.
mokin Bank.
The following committees were appointed 4:
John Tugga<, WIN. l.. Dewart and John Z.
Pursel for Sunbury Northumberland and
vicinity. VIM. II. Muench, Solomon Martz
and Joseph Hoover for Shamokin township.
w. L. Wilmington, w. IL. Marshall and S.
Bittenbender for Coal township. Casper
Scholl, Daniel Evert and Elias Eisenhart.
Mahonoy; David Lewis, William Fegely and
John b. Douty, Mt. Carmel and Ashland !;
E. Helfenstein, Joseph Bird and S. N. Kase,
Trevorton.
On motion of Joseph Bird, it was Resolred,
That the Board of Commissioners meet al
Shamokin weeks from this date to receive
the reports Of the several committees and to
determine upon the time TO open the books
for subscriptions to stock.
On motion of Joseph Bird it was Resolred,
That the proceedings OF this meeting be pub
lished in all the county papers.
On motion, Adjourned.
JOHN TAGGART,
President Board Of Com.
w. II. WITHISGToY, Secretary.
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TIE CROPS.

The present season, though late is not as
unpronisng as was anticipated. The grass
crop, which is, Of itself, most important
one, will prove most abundant. The numer-
GUS rains have stimulated oil kinds of vege-
tation, to most luSuriant growth. Some
six weeks ago, the probabilities were, that
the grain crops would fall greatly below q
general average, but the indications from
almos; all quarters now are in favor Of fair,
and in many places, an abundant crop.
Fruit, also, promises an abundant yield.
These are. indeed, great blessings, which a
kind providence has vouchsafed to bestow
upon us, aud for which we should render up
our thanks.
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eLr.N,res FROM OUR sEreppoas.

MrLroy.-The editor Of the 1fiitonidn says
the wheat crop looks 6ne iu that neighbor-
hood.
A tax payer complains that the Town
Council have not published the receipts and
expenditures Of the Borough the past year.
No one should be compelled to pay tax until
the previous years tax was accounted for.
Who knows how the accounts of our own
Borough stands Without strict accounta-
bility, taxation is not only oppressive, but
should be resisted.
LEwIsBuRo.-The last Legislature sppro-
prated gil 900 for the repairs Of the Lewis
burg cross cut, now out of use for want Of
gates.
The Chronicle relates the following bird
story:
TUESDAY of last week, Swallow attempt
ed to dart into chimney top over the store
of Beaver, Kremer & Mcclure. but slightly
mlscalculating its aim, struck the point OF
the lightning rod, which pierced it through,
the top protruding two or three inches above
the bird. The wound not proving immedi-
ately fatal. the little sufferer struggled ener-
getically, which only seemed to sink it further
on the rod, until some one taking pity. got
upon the roof, and released it,"
DANvILLE.-A break, of some magnitude,
occurred to the Canal, between Danvle and
Northumberland last week. The most ener.
gctic measures were taken to have it repair
ed forthwith.
Free Ferry.-On Friday week last free
ferry was opened at DanvlIe, q short distance
above the bridge, by persons who are dssat.
sfed with the charges Of the bridge Com
pany.
On Monday night last, week the grain
the buildings, in the vicinity Of Jerseytowr
were greatly damaged by rain and hail storm
high wind, &c.
Improvement-In In all parts ofthe borough
of Danville, building mechanics are ut worl
erecting new houses, enlargiDg old ones, ant
rapidly extending the Accommodations for mor'
inhabitants.
CArTAwIssA.-JohnS Sharpless md Waite
Scott of Cattawissa who had been some wha
injured on the n. Y. & Erie road near Elmi
ra have returned home. Mr.. Scott is ye
confined to his room.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

HARRTsBURG CoTToS FACTORY This excel.
ent establishment is in full operation, aud
seems to be in q very prosperous condition.
The operatives are punctually paid every
month, two weeks pay being retained until
final settlement They work eleven hours a
day-at least We are so informed-which, of
course is little stretch Of the "Ten Hour
Law" A large number of men and boys, in
addition to three or for hundred girls, are
employed in the mill. The girls average
from Sl2 to $50 per month, out ofwhich they
pay g. for bording. But few Harrisburg girls
are engaged in the Factory, the majority are
from York county, where they are more like.
ly to be reared in habits of industry.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

Hoiloway's Ointment and Pills, a certain
Remedy for Ulcerous Sores-Jeremia Hen
derson. Wilmington North Carolina, suffered
for seven years and five months with six ul-
cerous sores, on his leg and three on his arms
which defed every kind of treatment, although
he used some Of the most noted remedies for
the cure OF the same both internal and exter-
nal, 1t was without avail. At last, he had
recourse to l1olloways Ointment and Pills,
which quickly caused the wounds TO have an
improved appearance, and by continuing with
pletely cured. and has ever since enjoyed the
best Of health.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

QUITE A MIsTAKE-The Baltimore Repub-
lcan tells story of young man who fell in
love with young lady residing in one of the
residences in Upper Tendon. The lover,
fearing repulse from the head of the family,
conducted his courtship in clandestine
manner. The upshot of the matter was,
that an elopement occurred and the parties
were married. After the marriage the bride
groom proposed that they should return
home, and procure the fathers pardon.
Judge, then. of his dismay when, with trem-
bling voice, she informed him that although
she possessed the name of the gentleman in
question, she was not related to him in the
slightest degree, aud was employed in his
dwelling in the capacity of a seamstress.
Thus oil his visions Of a secured fortune were
scattered to the winds and the scene of re-
elimination which ensued was terribly out Of
character for newly married couple,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

The SOUTHERN New ScuooL PREsBYrE-
RIANs.-'rhe New School Presbyterians hav
ing split upon the question of slavery, the
Southern division have put forth an address
declaring that the action Of the Assembly is
declaring slavery sin against God, and an
ogence in the sense in which the term is used
in the constitution of the church. is a palpa-
BILE violation OF its spirit. The principle in
volved in it, if carried into practice, would
convert the highest judicatory of the church
into an ecclesiastical despotism as tyrannical
as that which has distinguished the church of
Rome. 1t makes the Assembly not only the
interpreter Of law in an irregular way, but
also the supreme Legislature of the Church.
position which has been always repudia:ed
by the Presbyterian church. Adherence to
the Assembly they declare is undesirable and
impossible, and having protested in vain
against agitation in the church of the slavery
question, the good Of the church, of the coun-
try, requires separation. They invite all Con-
stitutlonal Presbyterians in the land, North
ern or Southern, who are opposed to the
agitation of Slavery in the General Assembly.
to unite in an organization in which this sub
ject shall be utterly eschewed. The Conyen-
tion so called is 10 be held in the city of
Washington on the 2I,h Of August next
Phila. Ledger.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

The Mormon EMPIRE Brigham Young
is said TO have within his jurisdiction 10000
fighting men, armed and equipped, who are
bound to fight for the Mormon Church till
the last man has expired.
The population of Utah is estimated at
100000; besides which there are 100000
adherents Of Mormonism in adjoining States
and Territories, according to Judge Ham.
mond. The entire community of Utah is
Mormsn, thoroughly so-aetuated entirely
by the will of Brigham. They are mostly
Englishmen or Europeans, and very few OF
them naturalized and never probably will be,
as they have no affections for the institutions
Of this country.
The tillab'e portion of the soil in the Ter
rtory is supposed to be capable of sustaining
a population of two millions, aud every foot
of it is susceptible of cultivation. All ac-
counts represent the soil as exceedingly fer
tile and productive.
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sIIAD,

In years gone by, shad fishing was one of
the institutions of the day, and such shad as
those caught in the Susquehanna, it was in
vain to look for anywhere else. The Con-
nectcut shad have q high reputation, but
we have heard it said, that they do not equal
those that come up our own Susquehanna
We remember well when the Borough fishery
was place Of great resort, during the fishing
season. 1t was, indeed, an exciting scene
to witness near where the present dam is
located, the drawing in Of seine, confuing
fifty or hundred of the fnny tribe, strug-
Cling to free themselves from the meshes Of
the seine. But that day is past. The age
OF Improvement has put stop to shad fish
ing as well as to team driving. /. is only
in seasons like the present, when the water
has long been high, that shad, in any num-
bers reach above the dams below. Several
weeks ago VIM. Gaugler. of Selinsgrove, who
owns the fishery on Buyers Island, two miles
below this place, caught some days as high
as six hundred. They have also been sue
cessful at Mr.. Wolverton's fishery, several
miles further down.
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FufreIs Il Herring,
Isn't It So!

Use ARTHUR'S Celebrated
Seli-Seaing Cans and Jars,
md you will have fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit all the year at Summer prices
Full directions for puttiI up
all kinds OF Fruit and Tomo-
toes, accompany these cans and
jars.
They are made Of Tin, Glass,
Queensware and Fire and Acid
proof Stone Ware. The sizes
I'm WINTER are from pints to gallons These
cans and jars are entrsly open
at The tops, and nest, to secure
economy in transI ortation.
For sale by hystorekeepers
BETTER throughout the United States
Descriptive circulars sent on
application. EY- Orders from
the trade solicited.
BE sure TO ask for "Arthur's." :"
1t has stood the test OF two sea-
THAN sons, having been used by hun-
dreds of th, usands of families,
hotel and boarding. house kce-
pers.
We are now making them
for the million.
Sweetmeats. Arthur, Burnham & Gilroy,
Manufacturers under the Patent
" cor Tenth q George SITS.
PHILADELPHIA.
rIila1elDhi. Iune 10 1887 o,f
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sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT
New Advertisements.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received hv
e1Js'ne Board Of School Directors of Poin, Di,
Hie'' Northumberland county, at School House
40. !, on the West Branch, on the first J,y Of
august next Tor building a Brick School Inrsa
az = that place. Information in regard 10 the nlaco
fc, may he obtained of '' pace
ISAAC BEIDELSPACH.
foint twp, June l3, ls57.-
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TIE COAL TRADE.

The quantity sent by Railroad this week is
40,310 ll-hy Canal &c, ,052 00-for the week
76422 IA tons. Total by Railroad T79,645
against SlS,G02 tons. Ditto by Canal 2S0,-
3l5 against 2S7, ,657 tons to same period last
year.
The quantity sent this week exceeds last
weeks shipment lT9 tons and falls short OF
the supply for the corresponding week last
year IL "a tons Miners Journal
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

ca UrAH.-The affairs in this misgoverred
territory have assumed position that gov
ernment can no loRger wink at them. A
crisis has arrived which compels the admins
tration to take stand. The President has
resolved to send out Governor to supersede
Brigham Young. The new Governor will
De backed by an army of some three thou
sand men under Gen. Harney. The very
name of Harney will strike terror into their
camp as it did among the Indian tribes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

EaS PERsoNAL-Informatio is wanted OF
WIN. WnALIN, from Queens county, ireland,
who has been in the employment of Mr..
James Malone, contractor on the Suubury &
Erie Railroad. Any information of him will
be gratefully acknowledged by sending to
Mr.. RALPH GRANT, No. 625, Shppen street
PHILADELPHIA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13
THE SEASON.

We have never witnessed SO protracted q
winter as the one just passed. Last year
vegetation was some two weeks behind the
usual favorable seasons. This year it is two
weeks later than last year, or about a month
behind tue usual average. A Cincinnati
editor has been taking some notes on this
subject, and gives the following as the result
of his observations:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

Ezg SHAMoKIN BASK.-An informal meet
ing Of the incorporators, under the act to es-
tablish the Bank of Shamokn, was held at
that place on Tuesday, the 9th inst. Com
mittees were appointed to ascertain the pro-
bable amount of subscriptions that can be
obtained in the county and vicinity. The
proceedings will be found in another column
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

., A RELrcr OF THE PAsT.-One Hundr.d
.edrs Ago.-The good barque William and
anne arrived at Savannah from Barcelona
recently, where her long and successful CO.
reer brought her into immediate notice. She
was Quilt 10 1857, and in 1859 carried Wolf
70 Queoec; Times and things have changed
snee tne William and Anne first foated on
Tue prime Tor instance, there was no such
svyreeouS estao'ishment as the Brown Stone
eo3 and G05 lnew style) Chestnut street. above hove
9th. Philadelphia '"''''
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

ED" DICKINSON CoLLEGE.-The annual cat
alogue of this institution, located at Carlisle,
for 1861, shows that there are at present
q professors, together with q principal and
assistant of the Grammar School; I35 under.
graduates oS in the preparatory department,
making total of 1913 students.
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G9e Marhets.
Philadelphia Market.

June 10, 1857.
- GhAls.--Whent-Sales OF prime new
pennsylvania red at 81 7e(6sl so 0and AZ
ior good white. Rye-Pennsylvana at 81 10
cents. Corn-Sales of old yellow at ss cents
Oats is selling at GO cts per bushel.
Cloverseed-Sales OF prime at 81 per
G. lbs. " P''
Whiskey-Sales at 81 cts. in bbls. sna
in hbds., at sc cents
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

Retired Physician, rs ysals Of age,
having lost his Father Two brothers, Daughter,
Son-in.l law, Nephews and Nieces, by that dread.
ful disease, Consumption, and suffering with a
Cough himself, determined to visit the East In.
dies, Egypt and Japan, where he discovered A
Preventive and Certain Cure for Colds, Coughs.
Bronchitis, Consumption, Nervous Debility and
Asthma. His cough was cured immediately !:
he returned, cured his Relatives, who inherited
the disease, and in connection with his son have
employed it in their practice, curing thousands
OF cases considered hopeless by others. For the
purpose OF reseuing as many Of his suffering fell
low beings as possible he is sending tie Recipe
to all who wish it for 10 cents; 5 of it to pay the
postage, and TIE balance printing. Address DIR.
hSATa lol Spring street, opposite ST Nicholas
Hotel, New York.
June Is, 1851 3n .to
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E@ DAupuIS AND Susouru,xv,R

"a DAurHIS AND SusQUEuANNA RAILROAD
Col Il. W. Mason has been appointed su.
Perlntendent of this Road, in place of Col
Elwood Morris, resigned. Mr. Mason has
been connected with the Road since its com.
mencement. Major w. w. Foster has been
appointed Assistant Superintendent of the
Road.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

TRANSFORMATIONS OF A CoRPsE.-On reno.
wing the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Raailsback.
from the family burying place to more con
CEMENT cemetery in the Dooley settlement,
four and half miles south of Eaton, Ohio the
body of Mrs. r. was found to sbe converted
to solid limestone, preserving a remarkable
fulness and plumpness as Of life. The weight
OF the body was estimated at about !tir hun
drsa pounds.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

lie observes also that strawberries, which
were only in blossom on the 25th ult., were,
in some seasons, nearly over at that period.
Such is the case in Ohio, and the result in
this State is nearly the same.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

New HAVEN, June 9.-The clock factory
OF +. l.. Dunbar. at Bristol. was burned down
on Saturday night, The building and its
contents, including several thousand dollars
worth Of clocks and stock, were totally de.
stroyed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

ROCHESTER,, June, "a serious fire took
place in Cannndngna yesterday morning
about2 o'clock Five stores were burned,
among them two shoe stores one tailoring
store and one grocery. Partly insured. The
fire was the work Of colored boy, who acted
in revenge. lie was arrested.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13
OF CHESTER COUNTY.

eeS- RA1Y.-We were favored with another
copious rain on Wednesday night. This, in
addition to the previous showers, has raised
the river, and with it, the hopes of the shad
fisherman.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

The census of st. Louis has just been ta-
ken, and the population is set down at l26,-
900
The RnraI New Yorker states that il takes
at least eight pounds Of corn to rslSs one
pOgnd Of pork.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13
PROCLAMA MATION

NOTICE is hereby given that Special c,,.,
" for the trial Of causes in III, Comma, I,v'
VIII commence at the Court House in sunburv
on Monday the 18th day of July for one W.
Jurors and others Interested will attend.
Hiven under my hand at Sunbury, the Is, d,v If
June IN the year Of our Lord one tbous. nd
eight hundred and fifty y-seven-and the Inde.
pendence Of the United Stutes of America tho
Slst. VII"
God save tho Commonwealth
HENRY WEISE, Sheriff,
SnRnIYr's OrIcE,
Sunbury, June 7, 1857 (
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

Notice of Dissolution of Partnership.
T>HE partnership heretofore existing brtwe.o
= the firm OF Bid & John has this J,v (I,,
LIST, 1879 been dissolved by mutual cons.n,
All persons having claims against us are nntGsJ
TO present their accounts; and all those know
ing themselves to be indebted TO III. LAT. firm
are requested to settle up promptly, thereby saw.
ing trouble and costs.
JOS. BIRD,
J. J. JOHN.
shamokin, June l3, 1857. g.
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II. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.

TO ADVERTISERS The circulation of the sunbury
American among the different towns the susquehsnnn
is not exceeded fequaed by any paper published North
ern Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-13

Gsy MONTHLY REroRT OF PoSrAAsTRR-
The following letter was received few days
ago by President Buchanan, as u monthly re.
port from post Office in the west:
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M A r r l A G E s

In Milton, on Thursday, the 4th inst, bv
John Miller, Esq, Mr. ZACHAR1Au NJ, Hon.
GESDoRiER, Printer) TO Miss ELIZA ANN
WEiDNER, all of that place. ~ NM
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d E A r. II s .

IN tafawissa, on the 2Sth ult., Mr.. BEN
'AMlN SIlARPLESS, aged "a years.
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Retired PhysiCi:
THAN
Sweetmeats.

fhi'adelphis, June l3. 1857 -3tf
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fron Yarrisbure.
Democratic State Nominations-J
ges of Supreme Court
HARRISBURG, June 9.

HARRISBURG, OuuC
Tho Democratic State Convention re.as.
sembled in accordance with the call Of the
Chairman, at 10 o'clock this morning in the
chamber of the House of Representatives.
Philip Johnson of Northampton Co.. Pre-.
sident OF the late Convention, took the chair
called the Convention to order, and invited
the Vice Presidents and Secretaries of the
late Convention to take their seats.
When the Convention was organized, the
President presented a communication from
the State Committee, transmitting the letter
from Judge Ellis Lewis, resigning the nomi-
nation for Supreme Judge. The communi-
cation was read and accepted. and ordered to
Incorporated with the proceedings.
The list of delegates to the Convention was
then read, and q large number Of substitutes
from the Second Senatorial District Of Phila
delphia, were contested.
The following candidates for Judges OF the
Supreme Court were then placed in nominn-
tion, viz: Messrs. Geo. w Sherwood and
Joel Jones, Of Philadelphia Wm. Strong,
of Berks county; James Thompson, of Erie
county VIM A Stokes and z 9 Shannon, OF
Allegheny county Tbos S Bell, Of Chester
county; w Higgins. of Schuyleill county
John w Maynard, of Lycomng county (;
Samuel Hepburn, Of Cumberland county
Hopewell Hepburn, Abraham s Wilson, Jo-
shua Howell, and James Campbell.
A motion to proceed to vote was post
poned till afternoon.
On motion, Committee of thirteen on re.
solutions was ordered to be appointed This
committee will consist of the committee APP
pointed at the March Convention, and six
additional members not yet declared.
The Convention then adjourned till q p
Nj.
afternoon Session. The President announ
ced the following committee on resolutions
--Messrs. John Cessna, A Buckalew, II
w Bonsal, Robt Irwin, VIM Patton, Hamil
ton Alrcks, Jacob Dill:nger, Porter Braw
ley, + B Searight, John Weidman, n B Ell
dred, NJ Cooper, VIM A Porter.
On motion, the convention proceeded tC
vote for candidates for Supreme Judges, each
delegate voting for two candidates.
Mr.. John w Maynard withdrew his name
from nomination.
The name of MIR. John S McCalmont wa
also withdrawn.
The following ballots were then taken:
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And endorsed by over 50 Of The hest men OF Reading
Tho above SAFES cnn he inspected ut 81 Walnut Slre,
where the public can satisfy themselves Of great sups
n rlIy of the "HcTrIngs Patent Champinn," over III
do(tnod nnd usedup .,insllr lrnn Door SnInrindcrm