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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

If FoRSEY VS.. BIGLER.--The course OF
Senator Bgler on the Kansas question and
his trucking to the South, has brought upon
him the contempt of all high minded and
honorable men. Col. Forney, of the Press,
thus speaks OF his last effort in misrepresent-
ing his State: .....
But the most remarkable demonstration
against the patriotic action Of the House is
that of Senator Bigler, Of this State, an alb.
stract Of whose remarks appears in our tee-
graphic report. There is not o decent man
in Pennsylvania who will not cry shane :"
upon such ignorant audacity. This man
who is covered all over with pledges in favor
of fair election in Kansas, who voluntarily
committed himself against the Lecompton
Constitution because it had not been submit.
ted to the people, and who knows that Kan
sas cannot be made a slave State, save by
fraud Of the most Infamous character-now
comes forward TO say that he had hoped 10
see Kansas coming into the Union as a sldpe
State! Our proud State has been repeatedly
Inundated by the weak and wretched tergi.
versations of Senator Bigler. He was an
early and voluntary deserter Of the princi-
pile OF popular sovereignty when the Kansas
bill became law be is now eager to signal
ize himself by destroying that principle. But
his present attitude demands a new degrada-
ton to himself, and new insult to his con-
stituents. And he has been equal to both.
A more studied disregard of the popular will,
and more arrogant perversion Of principles
and OF facts, never was witnessed"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.

A letter was recently addressed to Sena-
tor Cameron by the senior editor of the
Telegraph, advising him that there was dis
position on the part of his friends, in the
Legislature and out of it, TO censure him for
not voting on the Lecompton bill, but pair.
ing off with Senator Davis, Of Mississippi.
In reply to that note MIR Cameron has
written the following letter in explanation
The sentiments contained in it do honor to
the head and heart Of our distinguished
Senator and after q perusal, there can be
no disposition on the part Of any Of his per-
sonal or political friends to censure him for
the course which both justice and friendship
prompted him to pursue:
WAsBIYGroy CRY, March %, 1858.
My Dear Sir Your kind letter of the
25th has been received.
My friends in and out OF the Legislature
you say, "censure me for pairing off with O
sick man who, they say, could not be there.
certainly would have been censurable il
it were true that Col Davis could not have
been present to vote; BUT such is not the
fact. He had determined to come to the
Senate, against the advice of bis ply scan
and Notwithstanding the fears of his family
To prevent him from doing so, q mutual
friend came to me with an appeal. 1t was q
bad day had been on intimate terms with
him since ! entered the Senate in lS45, and
l could not hesitate to do an act of grace to
o friend, knowing that the result coald in nc
manner be affected by the loss of vote or
each side, while my refusal might endangel
his life and believing too, that had char
acter enough, won in the contest thus far, tc
do good act without mourning the censure
Of good men.
While have omitted no exertion to defeat
this "Lecompton swindle," and while l shal
faithfully and zealously act with my party fol
the common good of my country, l will not
permit myself TO be one inch behind my op
ponents iD the courtesies and civilities which
deprive politics of their harshness, aud invite
men of kindly feelings into the service of tb'
State, where such courtesies will produce NJ
injury to the public. prefer, greatly til,
grace of the infidel Saladin, in carrying, a
the risk of his own life, TO the tent OF BIZ
foeman, the proud Cnur De Leon-the tails
man which restored his health, 10 the Scottish
reformers who killed the prosecuting Arcl
Bishop on his road to church, rather than lie
him live and repent.
hope, therefore, that our friends will no
feel that have neglected my duty or com
mitted any fault by according q favor which
under similar circumstances, i should fec
that i had right to ask Tor myself
Very truly your Friend,
SIMON CAMERON.
Mr.. GEO. BERcNER, Harrisburg, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
sALEOF THE STATE CANALS.

The bill to sell the canals to the Sunbury
and Erie rail road has passed the House by O
vote of SO to 81. It will also pass the Sen
ate by large vote. The people viii! thus
get rid Of work that has been in sinking
condition for the last 20 years and compelled
them to pay taxes to supper. swarm OF hun
CRY Office holders and spectators in contracts
for repairs &c. We could name several men
who have made more than 100000 each,
out of the State works. Such men will, OF
course, oppose the sale, and get up false state
ments that the works are beginning to pay.
The fact is the canals, like many other things
have had their day, and have been superce.
ded by railroads, and they ore growing every
day more and more worthless to the State, ex
cept to feed set of hungry politicians at the
expense Of the tax payers. The fact that
nearly oil the old Canal Commissioners out oi
Office, who know what they are worth, are in
favor of the sale, shows that they think them
worthless
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
THE SUGAR CANE caop AND SEED.

Mr.. Henry II. Schafrer Of Lower Mahanoy
township presented Us with a sample stalk of
very fine sugar-cane seed. Mr.. SchatIer's ex-
pertinent shows the prCluctiveness and great
value Of this plant. He states that he plan
ted but ten single grains of the seed, from
which he realized crop that yielded him two
gallons of good molasses and seed enough for
Two acres Of ground, which he intends TO
plant this season.
We have procured from Philadelphia a
sufficient quantity of seed to distribute among
oil our present subscribers and those may be.
come subscribers, free of expense, enough TO
give it fair trial. We have also made ar
rangements TO distribute other new and i'm.
portant seeds amongst our subscribers in the
same way.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
HE The correspondent Of the Philadelphia
North Ap,ar;oen aav..


North American, says:
Negotiations are now going on connected
with the purchase OF Sonora and other Mexi
con provinces With what success this ex.
pertinent is to be attended can hardly be pre-
dicted though the state Of the treasury would
seem to preclude any immediate success.-
When overtures were made, under circum-
stances by Cemonfort's government, six OF
eight months ago, the President declined 10
entertain them seriously, on account Of the
price then demanded by Mexico. Though
the discount may be large, it is still doubtful
lift would be polite to lay the egg Of snotl es
ectional agitation before the one now pen
ding is disposed Of. .. w. ltt.E.
Although minister or speciol agent IL
now on the way here from Mexico, appointed
by 1nares, it is more than questionable if he
will be received by the Administration after
Mr.. Forsyth's recognition Of the Zuloaga's
government at the capital.
The House agreed to the Senate amend
ment, reducing the volunteer force from five
to three regiments. SO that question may al
last be considered OF rest Gen. Persifel
Smith will leave here on Wednesday for Phil
adelphia, to arrange some personal matters
there, and then Immediately start to assume
the command Of the movement against Utah
1t is proposed to reinforce Johnson's present
command about six thousand, including two
regiments of volunteers just ordered. Ter
regiments have already been offered to the
War department, from as many States, aud
the selection must be determined with ref
erence to efficiency, and the peculiar ser
vice as well rs the date Of application.
There are no signs Of detection in the anti
Lecompton forces, though the President il
still under the strange hallucination that the
Senate bill will carry. This delusion, if it be
such, is not surprising in those who are hired
to mislead the public but it is a little sur
prising, when found sustained by such pru
dence and sagacity as is usually attributed
TO Mr. Buchanan" INDEPENDENT.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

"a NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILRoAp.-The
connection between the Sunbury and Erie,
and Northern Central Railroad. is rapidly
progressing. The part in progress, between
Sunbury aud Trevorton bridge, is about ten
miles in length. The rails will be laid aud
the work completed in June. Alta recent
meeting of Railroad uperinteDdents, ar
rangements we're perfected and time ta-
bles aud fares were adopted. The trains
upon the Northern General road will run in
connection with those Of the Lebanon Valley
and Reading Railroad, and form continuous
route from Sunbury TO Philadelphia. Pas
sengers can then leave this place at II o'clock
noon, and arrive in Philadelphia in the even
ing,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
Sr. LouIe. April 8.

The Utah mail, whicirleft Camp Scott on
the LIST Of March, has arrived with despatches
from Colonel Johnston, which are TO be i'm
mediately dispatched for w ashington. "a
The troops continued IN the enjoyment OF
fine health, and we're apxiously awaiting the
determination Of their Commander to proceed
to Salt Lake city. m
Col Johnston has under bis command an
effective force OF 1900 men, and about one
thousand animals in good condition, together
impression was that be would not wait for re.
Inducements before making the attack. All
Communication with Salt Lake City bad been
entirely prohibited and little or nothing was
known Of the intentions or preparations oI
the Mormons, to resist the entrance Of the
troops.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
Gelegtapbie Nelps,
Pennsylvania Legislature.

HARRISBURG, April 5.
Resolution Introduced-Mr. Randall in
troduced series of resolutions iDstructiDg
the Senators and requesting the Represen-
tatiyes in Congress to vote for q bill granting
pensions 10 the soldiers of the war of 1872.
Mr.. Goepp asked the discharge of the Judi
ciary Committee from the consideration Of
the Kansas resolutions, and moved that they
be referred to special committee, and that
motion carried-yeas AZ, nays &c.
HARRIsBuRo, April 6, 1858.
The general appropriation bill was consid-
cred on second reading. A motion TO restore
the additional pay Of $500 to members OF the
Legislature, which was stricken ont by the
Senate committee, was negatiyed-yeas IA,
nays l3. A motion to increase the salaries
of the judges of the Supreme Court by S700
was negatived-yess IL, nays l6. The ap-
preparation of $4,000 for the enlargement OF
the Delaware Division Canal was opposed,
but it was carried-yeas is, nays IL. PEN
ding the consideration Of the bill, the Senate
adjourned --.i
NIGHr SESSION The consideration of Mr..
Hodgson's Bank bill was resumed. The
pending amendment was lost. The vote
recurring on the first section, it was lost
yeas 35, nays 43.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
LEcomProN, MAJOR DEwART AND TnE
pREslDFNT

When some six weeks since Majot Dewart
voted on Harris resolution, we congratulated
him for bis Independence, in carrying out the
wisbee Of his Constituents, in regard to the
Lecompton Svindle, but our readers will re.
collect that we predicted, atthe same time,
that he would mostlikely vote for Leccmp-
ton ou the fnal result, as we doubted whether
he had sufficient firmness to carry out his orr
ginal purpose when enveloped in the mists of
executive influence. The final vote has fully
verified our fears and prediction. The. Pre-
sdent found it necessary to have frequent.in.
terviews with the Major, and several others
who were wavering between the promptings
Of duty and the influence of power and pat
ronage. At some Of these interviews, Mr.
Buchanan is described as almost suppliant,
and the correspondent Of the New York
Times describes scene, in which the Major
and the President were both crying. We
would give quarter, at any time, to see that
picture on canvass. The subject would have
been worthy the pencil of Hogarth. The day
before tho vote was TO be taken, the Pre-.
sdent cent for the Major, when the last rivet
in the collar, which bound him to executive
influence, was clinched. AS in duty bound
he voted for the Lecompton Swindle, not
withstnnding his protestations to the contra
~, and his asseverations that he would rath.
or loose his right arm than do so. The Ma
jor certainly deserves o monument, and as we
learn by the following extract from the Wash
inston correspondent of the North American
that Mr. Toombs will see to this matter, we
trust he will take the Majors measure forth.
with:
GAS Mr.. Toombs recently proposed to erect
monuments more lasting than brass to the VIC
tins Of Lecompton, as had been done in the
South. to those of Nebraska, it is to be hoped
he will not forget two worthy patriots from
Pennsylvania-Reillya and Dewart. The lat
ter rather declined these posthumous bonors
until Wednesday, when the President convin
ced him how desirable it was to be appreca
| ted by posterity, and that dead Democrat
under such monument, would be worth
more than three times as many live Republ
cans in Congress. The argument was irresis
tibe, and Mr.. Ioombs--a most appropriate
name 10 such a connection--may now take
his measure. Reilly's was ordered some time
! ago.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
(From the n. Y Herald J
THE UTAH EXPEDITION.


LEAvESwoRTH CRY, March 20, 1885,
Seven men arrived here last night from Camp
Scott. They left there on the 10th ult., and
report Col. Johnstons command in good
health and spirits. Colonel Johnston told
them to report that if provisions were ad-
vanced to him in time, he had no fear of the
Mormons. They think he will have some
skrmishes with the Mormons during the
early summer, but that he will not attempt
any serious operations until the arrival of
reinforcemeuts from this place. He does not
propose to make any attempt to enter Salt
Lake City via Echo Canon but will march
north and see if he can obtain entrance
through the Bear River valley. These men
express the opinion that the Mormons will
pursue an active persevering end determined
guerrilla warfare, and that it will take two or
three years to completely subdue them. 1t
will not be very difficult for our army to sd-
vance into Great Salt Lake City, but all their
provisions will have TO be advanced from the
States to them at that place, while the Nor
mons, enjoying perfect knowledge of the
country, will, with fanatic desperation, fall
upon their trains, stampede their cattle, and
by every means of irregular warfare exhaust
and demoraize the troops. Nor will attempts
to seduce the soldiers from their duty be
wanting.
Colonel Johnston's Command bears itself
courageously, though it is subjected to some
deprivatons the men are eating animals,
which, if fat, would weigh from ten to twelve
hundred pounds, bat at present only weigh
from 300 to 400 pounds. These cattle
(oxen) have sometimes TO be lifted up in
order to be killed. The only apprehensions
of Col. Johnston appear to be in regard to
his supplies. The men who arrived last night
state that the Commissary- General at Fort
Laramie told them Colonel Johnston bad
written him that he (Oolonel Johnston) had
supplies sufficient TO last his command till
the LIST of May, and not one day longer.
Upon the basis Of that letter an attempt was
being made to send on train of supplies TO
Col. Johnston as early as possible. Said
train will probably have started before this
time. There are at Fort Laramie four
months supplies for command Of 5000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

Holloway's Pais.-With the gentle aperient
principle of this inestimable vegetable rene.
dy, are blended disinfectant and renovatlng
properties Of o most remarkable kind. The
emaciated victim Of dyspepsia or liver COM
plant is strengthened aud revived by the
tonic influence OF the medicine, while his in
ternal organization is being regulated and his
blood purged of its impurities by its correc.
tive and antiseptic agency. The orthodox
practice is to give three or four medicines in
succession to produce these effects. The
Pills produce them simultaneously, and never
fall short the full accomplishment of their
their object-a complete and radical cure.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
SHAMOKIN BAN

Statement OF the condition OF the Sham
first day OF April, \. D., 1858, made N
the provisions Of the second section Of !
Gan Act providing for the resumption Of
by the banks aud for the relief OF debt
October 10, 1857,
Due from City Bankers,
Specie in Vault,
Loans and Discounts,
Notes OF othei Banks,
Due from other Banks,
Amount OF Notes outstanding,
Amount OF Deposites ihcluding indivldui
sites and balances due other Banks,
thereby certify that the foregoing 10,
the condition 1f the shsmokin Bank
April A. D., ik5s, as appears from
Bank. DANIEL Al
swrnn tsfcp me this sth day OF Apr
Apr. 10, 1913,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
Municipal Elections, ,

CISc1SSArr. April 6--Tbe municipal cleo
tion held yesterday resulted in the success o
the AntiLecompton ticket by about 5000 ma
jority. or the seventeen members OF Council
thirteen Republicans were elected.
DuBuQUE, April 6--The election yesterday
passed off quietly. A. 8. Hetherington, the
Peoples candidate, was elected Mayor b.
500 majority.
Sr LOUIS, April 6-The returns Of the elec
tion have not all been made, but enough il
known to insure the election Of the entir,
Free State Democratic tickit, by an average
majority Of from eight to twelve hundred
vOtpq
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

PACKING THE JURY Box.-Recent disco-
sures reveal a sad condition of things is
our Criminal Court. The packing of the jury
box to secure verdict to suit the packers
has been a common pactice. Itwould require
no packing TO get any reasonable jury to ren
der verdict that the best and most elegant
gar ments in the city, are those made at the
Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill &
Wilson, Nos 603 and COS Chestnut street,
above Sixth, Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

Er CoNcERr.-Grant's Cornet and String
Band, gave concert in the Court House, on
Monday evening. The Shamokin Brass Band
was present, by invitation, and performed se-
veral pieces Which were highly credi.able,
considering the short time they have had, for
instruction aud practice. We are indebted
10 both bands FOR serenade later in the eve-
ming.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
HARRISBURG, April 6, 1858.
PORTLAND. April 6

letters from Paris TO the London papers,
report great activity in all the dock yards
and naval arsenals Of France. Orders had
also been given to push forward with all de-.
spatch such vessels as we're now on the stockJ. }.
There is no improvement to notice in com.
mercal aaairs and all the means that have
been employed to restore credit have signal.
ly failed. aEet f0l lis' i Cac "a
lspIA.--The Bombay Standard estimates
the sctuLl number OF Europeans on active
duty in India at 65, 900. rc- 4 ls-ra
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
FROM HARRIsnuRa.

HARRISBURG, April 6, 1888,
Mr.. Hodgson's bank bill was before the
House OF last nights session, but the time
was consumed iuspeech making, and when
the hour OF adjoufnment arrived the bill was
10 the same stage as when the session com.
menced. Several votes taken on proposed
amendments showed that this bill has some
strength, but whether Il can be passed remains
to be seen. The probabilities are that the
Legislature will adjourn without passing any
law reformstory Of the banking system. The
question, although the leading one when the
session commenced, has been lost sight
Of in the mass of private business and specu.
lating schemes which engross the attention OF
members.
The tonnage tax question will soon come
before the Senate. The committee on Fl.
nance has reported the bill for the total re.
peal Of this tax, with accommodation that
it be defeated, but the bill introduced by
Judge wilkins to equaize the tax imposing
it uniformly and generally upon all railroad
and navigation companies, has been reported
favorably.
The Senate was engaged with the appro
priation bill. An interesting discussion oc
Cured on the proposition to increase the sal
aries of members of the Legislature at the
present session and hereafter, to 500 pei
annum. This was part Of the bill as it came
faom the H6hse. The Finance Committee
struck it out. Mr.. Randall moved to rein.
state il on the floor of the Senate. Mr.. Buck
alew opposed the motion, on the ground that
the increase il sny should be prospective, and
should not apply to .he present Legislature
On the other hand, Mr.. Randall, Mr.. Marselis
Judge Bell and Judge wilkins thought that
500 was little enough compensation for foul
months, service in the Legislature, and if ap-
plicable to future legislators, should also ap
ply to the ppesent ones. The proposition
was defeated-yeas IL, nays IL, dodgers nu
merous and anxious looking.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

Union Prayer Meetings are held nightly
in this place, by the different denominations.
Committees of arrangements have been ap-
pointed to further their progress, and We
trust their efforts will not be without good
results.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

WAsBiSoroS, April 6--Judging from the
present indications, the Deficiency sppropri.
alton bill, embracing about Ss,O0O,O00 for the
army, will be defeated IN its present form.
There is an increasing disposition in Con-
gress to check the further movements of the
Utah expedition. The entire military force
contemplated to be thrown into Utah is about
5000 men.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
rss- Ira Crr Orr-Ne mentioned las

Gg- LEG Cur DRIVE mentioned last
week the shooting OF an Irishman, named
Fairly, by Casper Sewers, who charged Fairly
with an attempt TO rob him. 1t was after
wards found necessary to amputate the leg
Of Fairly, which operation was performed by
Doctors Strawbridge and Shindel. Fairly
has become charge on the Borough. He
denies the charge of attempted robbery.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

Ey' ROLLING MILL AT SHAxoKIS.-We are
pleased 20 learn that the stock for Rolling
Mill at Shamokin, has been subscribed, and
that the building will be commenced without
delay. The capital stock is $4,000, of which
$4,000 is to be taken by the people Of Sha-
mokn.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

Eg CATAwBA BRANpY.-We are indebted
TO DR.. Caslow Of Milton, the agen. 10 this
county, for Lyons Catawba Brandy, for q
bottle Of the same. 1t has the merit OF be-
ing pure article and is highly recommended
for medicinal purposes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

EY~ AMsRo1yPEs.--We are informed that
Mr.. Brenizer, who now occupies the room
above the Post Office, has taken some hand
some Ambrotype pictures. Specimens can
be seen by calling at his room.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10

60 The Presbyterian Church at Harris
burg Of which DIR. Dewitt was pastor, aud
Which was destroyed by fire last week, cost
$4,000. upon which there was an insurance
Of $1,000. The FIRE originated in a stable,
which, With several other buildings, was con-
snmed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-04-10
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT
New Advertisement.

Northumberland Bridge Company.
"A election for officers of the Northumberland
Bridge Company, to serve fo- one year. will
be held at the house Of Mrs. Burr, in Northun.
berland, on MONDAY. the Sd day Of MAY next.
The election will open at o'clock, p. NJ, and
close a, o'clock, p. NJ. The hooks ard ac.
counts of the company will be submitted to the
stockholders for their inspection, at the same
time and place.
D. BRAUTIGAM, President.
Aprl TO- lS5S-4t