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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

Eas The NORTHERN CENTRAL. RoAD.-The
contractors commenced laying track at this
end of the Northern Central railroad, on
Wednesday. The grading between this place
and Trevorton bridge is completed and nearly
half laid. The first locomotive will come
through to this place about the 18th of June,
and on or before July the morning mails
from Washington and Baltimore will arrive
here at noon, and passing over the Sunbury
and Erie, Williamsport and Elmira roads
reach Buffalo and the West many hours III
advance Of any other route in the Union.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

pg SERPENT CrcuMBERs.-Major Freas,
of the Germantown Telegraph, has received
some seed of this species from friend who
first saw them in Minnesota, where, he says
they we're coiled on plate like snake, and
measured 81 inches in length. This species
is grown in abundance in Illinois. A friend
from Freeport sent US some seed, some five
years since. They grew coiled like snake
,aperng towards the tail, but did not seen
to flourish we'll here. In the West they are
used for pickles, and are generally cut up il
pieces, for that purpose.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
THE EDITORIAL CONVENTION.

Some Of our contemporaries are making vari-
Gus grave commeutsin relation to The late edi.
,orial convention at Philadelphia, which swal'
lowed up, body and breeches, the Dauville In
stitution formed last June. We we're among
those who attended at Danvile, in company
with our neighbor Of the Gdsette. The day
was warm and oppressive. After dinner with
friend Miner and several others by invitation,
at the house Of Mr.. Cook Of the Democrat,
we stepped in the convention-listened to
some sensible remarks by friend Worden and
others, on the beauties Of the cash system,
prepayment and other Utopian measures, and
finding the room close and warm, and that
the subject Of advertising bogus lotteries, and
female golden pills would, most probably, be
passed over in silence, we left, not feeling well,
to take comfortable nap in the cool parlor
Of the hotel. We were present something
less than an hour, and escaped, just in time
to prevent being daguerreotyped by an artist
who was anxious to procure the shadows Of the
body assembled, whether for for its wisdom
or its beauty, we have never heard We look.
ed upon the whole thing as a kind of baga.
telle, or froiic, with results far less promising,
and certainly less dishonorable, than the late
Leconpton Convention at Harrisburg.
We expect to attend the convention at
Philadelphia in June, because we hope to
meet, in social way, many Of our friends
These social reunions will, no doubt, prove
agreeable as we'll as profitable to congenial
spirits, but we have no idea that they can
work any great reform in editors who will
brave the statutes of the Commonwealth, aud
run the risk of the penitentiary, to make a
few dollars by advertising and encouraging
unlawful schemes. Those who recklessy set
at defiance the laws OF the Commonwealth
could hardly be expected to pay much atten'
tion to the mere resolves of convention.
Since the above was in type, We learn
the Committee have postponed the Edito.
rial Convention at Philadelphia from the Sc
cond Wednesday Of June, until the 10th o.
October next. Sorry to hear it.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
LANDRETHS
Agricultural Warehouse and s

store,
Nos. u and % South 9Th street, between
ker and Chesnm streets, Philadelphi,
Is always open to the inspection of ever
interested in Farming or Gardening,
subscribers therefore invite the public gen,
to call and examine the large and well Sc
stock OF Agricultural Implements and Mach
great variety of Horticultural tools. War;
Garden and Flower Seeds. Grass and
Seeds oi the most Reliable Quality, which
offer for sale al the lowest cash prices, who
or retail.
The agricultural implements sold by
mostly manufactured at our steam
Bristol, Pa.
Having fitted up this establishment wi
regard to expense, with the most complet,
chinery for the manufacture of various kir
agricultural implements, we are prepared
ply all articles in this line Of the very best a.
Landreth's Warranted Garden Seeds
been before the public for upwards of sixty,
their widespread popularity and the incr'
demand from year TO year are the best eve
Of their superiority over all others,
ES Country merchants can be supplied
seeds in papers, or in bulk, on the most
terms.
Bloomsdale, near Bristol, Pa, our garde
grounds, contains three hundred and ST
acres, and is tho largest establishment OF II
in the world. ID. LANDRETH & 81
Nos. 2l and 90 South Sixth ST., Philad'
Landreth's Rural Register and Altman
1855, containing a monthly Calender
Farm, GaIdea and Greenhouse, cAS
GRATIS upon personal or prepaid aPpllcar'
Philadelphia, May 22d, 1883.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
The hight Of Search Re.is,cd.

The Officer Of The British Steamer Bvssard
Defeated in his I'isit to The Ship Clarendon,
at Sagua la Grande.
New YoRE, May 23,-Thc bark John
Howe, arrived from Sagua la Graude, brings
report in relation to the attempt to enforce
the right of search on board the ship Claren-
don, Capt. Bartlett, bound to New York
with cargo Of sugar. Capt. Bartlett re-
fssed to show his papers or hoist an ensign
at the order Of the British steamer Duzzard
Several blank cartridges were fred from
the steamer to intimidate The Captain, anu
then the Commander Of the Duzzard, with
one hundred men, came alongside the Clar
endon, in boats. Captain Bartlett refused
TO let anybody on board but one officer, who
after an exciting scene left the vessel with
oat accomplishing his purpose. Daring til,
affair Capt. Bartlett was struck, but lha uili
Ger denied any intention OF so doing.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

y~ One Of the proprietors of the Seins
Grove Journal and Times, who is on tour
of travel in that (Spyder) county, on foot is
publishing his travels in the Journal. When
last heard Of he had reached place some
ten miles from home, called Middeburg
formerly known as Swinefordstown. where he
Informs us he FUSED to stay" He now lires
in Selins Grove. The Middleburgers, severa
years ago, built themselves court house ant
Jail, after which our friends concluded to stay
no longer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

P' ADyERTIsIyG.-Bonner OF the New
York Ledger spends an immense amount in
advertising. His advertisement in two New
York papers the "Times" and the Herald
for one day amounted to over five thousand
dollars. Bonner knows the value of ADVERT
sing, yet even that may be run into the ground
In the hands Of enterprising and liberal
minded business mep, advertising will pay
and people have found out that such me1
generally advertise.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
GSs' The sound of the steam whistle mo

gay The sound of the steam whistle morn
ing, noon and evening, from BIight's Foun-
dry and Machine Shop, is refreshing, as an
indication Of the revival of business. In ad-
dition to the excellent machinery now in use
Mr.. Bright has procured another large lathe
and boring machine. The former costing
81 600 and the latter $1,000. We believe it is
understood that the work of the Northern
Central road is to be done in this establish
ment. A railroad is to be built to connect
this establishment with that road and the
Shamokin Valley and Pottsville road.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

ANNUAL WINE FAIRS AT Sr. LoUIs.-The
first Wine Fair Of Missouri opened at ST.
Louis on the 18th instant. About seventy
specimens were exhibited contributed from
Illinois, New York, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio
Iowa. Kentucky, Tennessne and Missouri
Seventeen gentlemen were selected as board
of Judges to compare offered and award the
premiums. They report that all the speci
mems are very superior 10 character, and ipdi,
cate great improvement in the manufacture Of
native wines. 1t has Been decided by the
Missouri Wine Company to hold hereafter in
ST. Louis an annual fair, from which the mos,
encouraging results are expected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

The CoAD TRADE.-Tbe quantity sent by
Railroad this week is 1868 07-by Canal
6,299 l2--for the week, 44,l62 10 TONS
The Railroad has increased only 1852 10 tons
while the Canal has fallen of 1921 IA tons,
owing TO the turnout by the Boatmen. This
tends to strengthen the impression that the
railroad cannot take the Trade except TO q
limited extent, even when the shipments
cease by Canal.
The Boatmen have held ont during the
week, and but little Coal has been shipped by
Canal. The Coal going forward is sent prin-
cipally by those who own their boats. We
understood yesterday that several were load
ing ut 81 So at Port Carbon. and 81 so at
Schuylkill Haven, for New York--which is
ten cents advance on the low rates-the price
offered by the Coal Shippers.
At Ashland all the Collieries We bell eve,
with scarcely an exception, are stopped, and
the idle hands TO band together with view
OF causing general stoppage among the
Region and demand higher wages. This
movement however, has not been successful,
except in few instances, where intimidation
has been resorted to and will only last so long
as the Boatmen hold out, The situation OF
all classes is such, in this Region, that they
must either work or starve, and the prudent
| portion prefer working even at low wages, TO
standing idle particularly at time when not
much more than one.b half the Coal that can
be produced will be taken by the consumers.
Such must continue to be the case for at
least two months to come, and, therefore
those persons who would counsel the miners
to turn out for higher wages, and suffer other
Regions to supply the market, which they
can do to the exclusion of all Schuykill Coal
must either be arrant fools or knaves.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

Mr.. Foley, of Indiana, owns up" that he
wrote that funny letter against Lindley Muir
ry and Noah Webster. He says the theory
and practice Of those gentleman in regard TO
spelling, and the construction of language has
been allowed to 60 unrebuked long enough.
He thinks it is time somebody was "lett luce
agin um to sett the publik rite" He says il
may be all very well to laugh OF bis letter,
but ut wont do no good" for he declares,
that II he can be sure Of all the votes of those
OF his constituents who can't spell aud write
any better than he can, be will be reelected
by an overwhelming majority. think he
has rather "got 'em" there. MIR, Foley wants
1t distinctly understood that he is not asham.
ed to face his constituents on that letter.
~ Y. Post.
Fortune telling is pilory offence in the
State VI Delaware.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

gy- The President has appointed DR.. Hun
ter Of Reading Inspector Of Coal for the Goy-
ernment. Mr., Buchanan kept back this ap-
pointment until Lecompton was passed.
ow many votes were secured for Lecomp-
ton by this Office, out of which, it is said
much money can be made, is matter not en-.
tirely decided. 1t is supposed that Clan
cey Jones, the member from Berks, received
this, for lis share Of the spoils.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
esS GoDEy's LApY's BooK.-W!th the June

eY GoDEY's LApY's BooK.-W!th theJune
number, the ffty.si1th volume is concluded
To the ladies the book is indeed, valuable
giving annually many dollars worth OF use
lul information. Every lady should have the
Book. The June number contains an illus
tration entitled The FIRST Step" designed
for the book by Mrs. Lilly Martin Spencer
al artist Of considerable note.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
NoTTCE

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersi
have purchased the following articles,
at Constable's sale, as the property of
llaughton, Of Point township, Northumber
county, and that they have loaned the sam
him until they see proper to have it remc
namely One Cow, Two Shoats, Two ST.
One B6feau, Eight Chairs, Two Beds and
ding, 200 lbs. Bacon, One Clock.
JOHNSON & c.
Point township, May 22d, ts5s-4t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

"a Swan Il Co. the lottery advertisers in
Alabama, have been arrested under five bills
Of indictment in that State, and others of the
firm in New York, for swndling the public.
Are those Of our cotomporaries, who have
been advertising and thus aiding them in these
swindling operations, aware that they are just
as liable to arrest and imprisonment, under
the Act Of Assembly, as the principals.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

60 GoLp IN IowA.-The papers announce
great discoveries of gold in Iowa, some &C
counts of which will DO found in our columns.
The New York Tribune mourns for Iowa,
and thinks this discovery will be a most
unfortunate one for that young and thriving
State
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
NOTICE

10 the Supervisors and Orerseers ofMe 4.
Of Upper augusta, and others intereste
VOu are hereby requested to meet III,
dersigned, Auditors fer said township,
Commissioners office, in Sunburv, on MOI
the 7Ih day of June, for the purpose of set
the accounts of said township.
All persons indebted or having claims OH
township are hereby notified to attend
above time and place.
HARMAN CAMPBELL,
SlLAS WOLVERTON, Aud
ISAAC CAMPBELL.
Upper Augusta tp., May 22d, ls5s.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

sD- LADY's HONE MAGAzINE.-The June
number contains a handsome illustration,
entitled, "The Happy Family" The princi.
pal fashion plate is also very fine. The
number Of illustrations are ten. The literary
department is as usual, cbaste ard interest
ing and is peculiarly fitted for the family
circle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

PlcKLEp OYsTERs.-Mr. Parker, the bag
gage master on the Northern Central road,
is supplying our citizens with oysters and
other delcacies Of the Baltimore market
daily. In few weeks we shall be but five
hours from the Baltimore market. Mr.. Par.
ker. who has located here, will supply thi,
and the surrounding neighborhood daily.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

"a wy. j. CLARK, convicted Of the mur.
der Of Mrs. Clark at Danvlle, in card to
the public, published in the Montour .imeri.
can, insists upon his innocence and ssys he
intends to set forth some facts in proof Of his
assertion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
NoTTcE

E>liE account OF Alexander Jordan, ]
Trustee of John T. Helfenstein and ,
benjamin Pa'ten and wife, William Atv
and wife and Adelia Helfenstein, has been
in the Court of Common Pleas of Northun
land county, and will be presented to the
court OH tie irst Monday Of August next
confirmation.
DANlEk BECKLEY, Proth
Prothonotary's Office,
Sunbury, May %, lS5S-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

ESS A WET MoNTm.-The month Of May
Der of rainy days. From the lst of month 10
the 2sth it has rained more or less every day
except one.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

II A New DEror has been commenced
for the Lebanon Valley Railroad, at Harris
burg. 1t will be superior in every respect
to the Pennsylvania depot, being longer and
thirty feet wider.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements
NOTICE

Y>H undersigned having been appointed
l. ditor by the Orphans Cour. or Norhum
land county, to uppor,ion and distribute the a.
IN the hands OF George Seller, Executor of j
Groh, deceased. to and among the parties {
tied thereto, will attend to the duties of his
appointment at his office inthc Borough of SUI
ry, on Monday the l4th day of June. mex
10 o'clock, A. NJ. All persons interested
take notice.
A. J. ROCKEFELLER Audi,c
Sunbury, May 30, lS5s.-3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
Ga The strike of the miners in Schuyll

Ca The strike Of the miners in Schuykill
county has resulted in riot The Sheriff
was obliged 20 call out the military, who
aided in arrestng the ringleaders in this
foolish movement. 1t is difficult to teach
some of our foreign population that this is u
country of law and order, and that if they
have any grievances they cannot be adjusted
by q resort to force.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

gS The Sunbury md Erie Railroad has
been leased by the Northern Central, and
will be run by the latter. This arrangement,
we presume, will continue until W Sunbury
and Erie is completed to Lock Haven.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

sH A letting Of the unni6shed work on
the Sunbury and Erie Railroad, between
Williamsport and Lock Haven, will take
place at Lock Haven, on Tuesday, the lst Of
June next.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

IF Some of the Williamsport lumbermen
having opened the boom, neur Lock Haven,
to let out their logs, have been arrested und
bound over in Clinton county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
Gbe Marhets.
PHILADELPHIA Market.

May l3, 1885
GRAIS.-Thc receipts of Wheat cont
quite large, though the market is inact
Good red is held at ST 90 81 10, and 81
81 Is for good white. Rye is steady
20 cents. Corn is scarce, and light 81
ire making at 60a6l cents. Oats are in
tnatu at b5 cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

"a The Harrisburg Daily Telegraph says
that Judge Pearson will receive the nomna-
tion Of the opposition, for Supreme Judge.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

Very well executed coun-
terfeit one dollar bills, on the Bank Of Che
mung, Enira, \. Y, are in circulation. IF
you take them look out for counterfeits.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
NOTICE.

A IL persons indebted TO the subscriber on
IA or BOOK account, are requested te make
medid'e ay!nents, as they will save costs.
p. w. GRA1
Sudbury, May 20, ls5s.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

rTsI 900 REWARD will be pe,d for onv Med,
that will excel PRATT 4 BUTCHERS MAGIC {
for the following diseases ;--Rheuma,is,n, Neurpi
Spinal Affection, Contracted Joints, Cholic Pans PI
in the SIDE OF Back, Heedsbhe Toothnche, Sprains
Throat Cuts, Bruises Burns, and all diseases Of the
Muscles md the Glands. None genuine without the
nature of PRATT 4 Bu1cHER attached to ench I.ate
Principal Office, 2o8 Washington street, Brooklyn,
York. Sold Ly
Albert w. Fisher, Druggist, Market street, sunJut
ca This is to certify, that have NJ,
but one application of the Magic Oil on
fingers, which have been drawn from coutr
tion of the cords, brought on by rheumnti
1t was Of seventeen months standing, an,
now entirely cured. l cbeerfuly recommt
it to oil afflicted likewise.
j. NJ. FINBROOK,
Harrisburg, ~ Locust street
July 25, l85T.-Iy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

~ Our neghbors of the Gasene have
donned new dress Of type, which has visbly
improved the appearance Of their paper.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

Daniel Webster's father made cradle
little Dan out Of pine log, with on axe A
auger, and Lewis Cass was rocked bv
staid mother in second hand sugar trourl
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

Gay FoR RENr.-A house in Market street
Apply at this Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
Nj A r r l A G Z s

In this place, on tuesday, the 25,h in
by p. NJ. Shindel, Esq, MIR. ALExAsj
CAssEr to Miss elizabeth HorFMAS, all
this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

SO BARRELS FLOUR just received
y" sale at the Sunbury Flour Store.
May sth, lses.-3t G. o. HA\ .
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

The DIfrEREScE.-The Louisville Jo,
nar says that the difference between the /,
great parties in respect to Kansas may
briefly stated: One of them demands
submission Of the Lecompton Constitution
the people, and the other the submission
the people to the Leeompton CONSTITUTE,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
From Utah.

WAsnISoToN, May 23.-The Union pub
fishes letter from Fort Bridger, dated
April 10th, stating, on Authority Of Mr.. Gil
bert, formerly n merchant of Salt Lake City
that Governor Cumming and Col Kane were
met by him in Echo Canon, 45 miles this side
of Salt Lake, on the 7th Of April. About
twenty Mormons accompanied them.
On his way to Salt Lake City from Cali
fornia, Mr.. Gilbert met large numbers OF
wagons, heavily loaded, or the way as was
supposed, to the White Mountains, near the
borders of New Mexico.
Nearly one hundred wagons were leaving
the city daily, and SO far as women md chill
dren were concerned, the city was nearly
depopulated.
1t is supposed that large portion of them
are secreted on the City Greek, above Salt
Lake, in the mountains where it is known
that they have large casks Of provisions.
In conversation with Brigham, he was
told that if the army would give him time he
would leave, but otherwise, he would "send
them to hell across lots
The correspondent adds I'VE nro await.
ing news from Gov. Cumming with much
interest and anxiety. His early return tc
camp is not looked for by many, as he took
with him large supplies"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
GROVER g. BAKERS
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES
4e5 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
80 CiIESNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA.

B- These Machines are now justly admi
to be the best in use for Family Sewing, q
strong, and elastic stitch, which will not
even if every fourth stitch be cut. Crcu
sent on application BY letter.
Agents Wanted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29

EUROPEAN SovEREIGNs.-The following
were the ages Of various soverei.n ms ou the Isl
San.' IN the present year :-k ing of Wurtem.
osrg 10 kings OF the Belgiaps 81 the pope
% KING oi Prussia, g. king of Sweden 5s
KING oi saxony; 81 emperor of the French
AZ king OF Denmark. 40; king of the two
Slcllies, AZ king Of Bavaria, 46 king oI
Greece, AZ king sf the Netherlands 40
Emperor OF Russia 80 quesn of g rsat Britair
80; king Of Hanover. ,3s; ; king of Sardinia
81 4; the sultan Of Turkey, 81 emperor q
Austria, 22 queen Of Spain, 81 and the kjp,
of Portugal, 20.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
Conl Inspector Appointed.

WAsHINGroY, May 22,-The President
has appointed DR.. G. H. Hunter, Of Reading,
agent for the purchase Of anthracite cosl for
the use OF the United States Govern ment
The Office is one Of the most valuable in the
gift OF the Executive, the agent receiving a
commission on his purchases.