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in charge Of the late expedition to explore
a northern route for the Pacific Railroad,
as the one presenting the least obstacles to-
wards its construction over the Cascades.
A trail from Seattle, intersecting one cut
some two years since, during the prosecu-
tion Of the late Indian war, by the "Pionesr
company" is completed to the Ranger
prairie,D at the western base of the pass.
As this route is supposed to possess many
and great advantages over Others, a party
is now being formed to examine and report
upon 1t. Among the company thus form
ing will be Messrs. G. G. TERRY, of Seattle,
and MnEs and YANTrs of this place These
gentlemen are all acquainted with mountain
travel and mountain life Mr.. Yantis has
resided in the Spokane country as agent
Of that tribe for the last three years, and
the services Of better man surely could
not be obtained. We have been promised
a copy Of their explorations, which we shall
give TO our readers when received
Should this route prove as favorable as
the friends of Seattle and its inhabitants
firmly predict, we confess that Whatcom
will find in her no mean rival as town
presenting many natural advantages for
trade and traffic. Her location is univer-
sally admitted as one Of the most eligible
for town; her harbor is one of the most
capacious and convenient; while the county
surrounding her is unsurpassed 10 fertility
The only advantage which Whatcom can
claim over her, is in the shorter distance Of
land travel to the mines, which certainly
will not be overlooked We are satisfied,
however, that the citizens of neither place
will fail to severally develop their full re-
sources and promote their seperate and
several interests to its full extent.
The next and last route which attracts
our attention is the Whatcom road or trail
OF the advantages claimed for it our citi-
zens are familiar, and there is no necessity
of our repeating them Gen. TILToN in-
forms us that the trail had been completed
as far as the 'Sumas prairie" distant about
As miles from WhatcOm, and that the re-
mainder would be finished in the course of
10 or l9 days The United States boun-
Diary commission had united with the citi-
zen force employed in cutting out the same,
the officer in charge having decided to cross
the mountains by this trail. Between 200
and 800 miners had pushed forward on
foot, carrying packs weighing from so to
10 pounds, intending to reach the mines in
this manner even in ad, ance of the trail.
But few were attempting to ascend Fra
zer's river.
In concluding this subject, we would sub
nit the question to Californians, whether
it would not be the height Of folly to go to
Oregon, subjecting yourselves and property
to at least three tran-shipments, to vexa-
tious delays, and long and tedious jour
ney, replete with hardships and dangers, OF
land at once in our Territory, procure your
stores at any point from whence you may
choose to make your start, and reach your
point Of destination in one-half or fourth
the abqFe distance? The question is so
plain that an answer would be unnecessary
it suggests itself
, 1858-05-21
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

The friends Of RICHARD LANE nominate him as
candidate for County Auditor Of Thurston county,
subject to the decision Of the Democratic County Con-
ventOn.
Mr. LANE Is gentleman Of sterling integrity, and
emnently qualified to perform the duties Of the Office
, 1858-05-21
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized TO announce our old friend and
faithful citizen WHITFIELD KIRTLEY, as q can.
ddate for Sheriff Of Thurston county, subject to the
decision of the Democratic County Convention. Mr..
krtey is one Of the pioneers Of our county and win
hnd host Of friends ln the coming canyass
, 1858-05-21

-Moralists tell us to forget as well as
forgive. This is not good advice. We
should forgive freely, but remember so as to
guard against injuries in future.
, 1858-05-21

MA word once spoken, a coach with
four horses cannot overtake it and bring it
back.
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1855 at O'clock P. NJ for the purpose Of nominating
one candidate for the Council candidates for the
House Of Representatives for Thurston county and
one for Thurston and Sawamish counties iointiy-a
candidate for County Auditor Treasurer, Sheriff ono
County Commissioner, Assessor, Coroner, and such
other offices as may require to be filed at the ensuing
election
1t is further recommended that the Democracy Of
the several precincts assemble at the usual places Of
holding elections in their respective precints, on
SATURDAY, MAY goth, to elect delegates to
the said County Convention.
The ratio of representation in the County Conven.
ton will be as heretoore-one delegate to every ten
votes cast in the precinct at the previous annual
election.
The county Of Sawamish is also respectfully re-
qested to appoint delegates to attend the Convention
on the day above mentioned, for the nomination OF
the joint representation TO which she and this county
are entitled.
full attendance of delegates is earnestly SOcied
ByBrger Of the Central Committee.
EDWARD FURsTE,
VIM. WRIGHT.
, 1858-05-21
THURSTON COUNTY
Democratic Convention.

The Democratic Central Committee for Thurston
County, W. T., hereby respectfully give notice that
that the County Convention for said County will be
held in Olympia on
Saturday the 1 9Th day of June.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
THE MONUMENT COMMISSIONERS

In pursuance OF public notice the Commis-
sioners appointed by an act OF the Legislature,
entitled IAN Act for the Erection of a MOnu-
ment to the Memory of Citizens Of Pennsyl-
vania who were slain or lost their lives in the
late War with Mexico" met at the Executive
Chamber, in Harrisburg, at > o'clock 7. NJ. on
Thursday, the 9th day of May. 1888. Mem
bers present-lliS EXcellency VIM. + Packer
Col. j ohu w Geary, Gen. Thomas Power,
Gen. Edwin Wilson, Col. Righand Coulter,
Hon. Geo. W Smith, Gen. Edward c. VIII
liams, Col. Isaac Waterbury, Maj. b MDer-
mot, and Maj. John Brady.
On motion OF Gen. i. G. Williams it was
unanimously.
! tion of this Board, His EXceileucy VIM. +,
! w, Geary Secretary.
On motion Of Gen. Power.
| Rcsolred, That this Board will receive plans
and specifications for the erection of monu'
ment to the memory ofcitizens Of Pennsylva
MIA who were slain or lost their lives in the
| late War with Mexico to be erected on some
| suitable spot on the public grounds at Har,
risburg, TO be selected by the commissioners
and that premium of two hundred dollars
may be awarded for the plan which may be
adopted The cost Of the monument not tC
exceed the SUM of thirty thousand dollars
| Plans, specifications and estimates to be ad
dressed to the Governor, at Harrisburg, on OF
before the first day of July next.
Resolved, That sealed proposals will be re
ceived o. the Executive Chamber at Harris
burg up to u, o'clock NJ, of the 4th day o
August next, for the erection of monument
for the purposes above indicated.
Resolred, That the Secretary be directed t
publish the necessary notices for plans, let
tings &c.
Resolced, That we adjourn TO meet at II
o'clock A. NJ. July lst, at the Executive Office
Harrisburg.
JYo. W. GEARY, Secretary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
THE MIssioNARy INSTITUTE AND FE-

THE MISSIONARY INSTITUTE AND FE-
MALE COLLEGE All sELtNSGRovE.
We refer our readers to q communication
from o correspondent at Selinsgrove, who
furnishes an interesting account of the pro.
ceedings in relation to the establishment Of q
Missionary Institute and Female College at
that place. We have only to say that our
correspondent is gentleman whose position
and connection with the contemplated insti-
tuticn is such, that he is enabled to speak
knowingly upon The subject. lie refers, and
very justly too, with pride, to the enterprise
and liberality of the citizens OF Selinsgrove
in this undertaking. 1t is indeed most com.
mendable, and we trust the example may moi
be without its good effects, and stimulate
other towns in their efforts at improvement
The luxury of doing good" is more real thar
imaginary. Those who are ambitious of Q
posthumous reputation, and give only after
death compels them to relnquish their grasI
on all earthly treasures, are certainly less wst
than he who contributes while living, ant
who is thus not only able to witness thu
proper application of his funds, but can enjo,
the fruits Of his lberality.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
FOUNDATIONS.

Every mail from the southwest brings US
melancholy tidings Of the overflows on The
Mississippi river.
The inundations of the Nile have always
been blessing to the dwelers in its vicinity as
they fertalze the soil and enable the cultiva-
tors TO rear crops which, otherwise they
could not. The overilows Of the Mississippi
are, on the contrary, regarded as devasta
ting evil. Many sugar and cotton plantations
are ruined by by them, houses are swept away
cattle, hogs, and other live stock are drown
ed and crops are destroyed. The most fear
ful danger Of oil lies in the probable breeding
of malarious disease. Whenever the spring
freshets bring such terrible crevasses as at
present the people feel lively apprehensons
that upon their subsidence the pestential
marsh left behind in the overfowed districts
will induce an aggrayation Of the usual sum-
mer epidemcal diseases. They have had
such awful experience ofyellow fever in New
Orleans, that they are keeniy alive to the
| possibilities Of its return or aggravation in
any emergency that happens to arise. 1t is
true that opinions differ among the medical
! authorities of that city as to whether the epi-
demc is fostered or produced by the influence
Of the swampy regions, yet the popular mind
regards with suspicious dread determinations
and even couples them with probable yellow
| fever.
Just above New Orleans there has been
| going on for some time great breach called
the Bell crevasse. One Of the swamp COM
missoners was at the last accounts endeavor-
ing to stop it and the Bee supposes that he
will 'resort to his accustomed practice OF
drainage, and will use new breaches for the
purpose-one to drain the water of above
and the other to lead it off below, SO that he
can get fairly at work at the crevasse ITSELF
This excessively ingenious plan shows how
little is really known in that quarter Of the
most eilectual mode ofstoppng such breaches
The receding of the water generally does the
work before those who undertake il.
The size Of these openings may be judged
by the dimensions of that at Point Lookout
where the water is running through rapidly
to the depth Of six or eight feet, aud milC
in width. Should this breach continue it vii
snbmerge all the low country from Lake
Providence down TO the lower parishes. An
other at Lanes Landing, sixty miles above
; Vicksburg, is doing immense damage. Ii
, Madison Parish La, the breaks are too nu
, merous and extensive TO render it possible t
close any of them, and the whole region is
perfect sea- In Bolivar and Washington
counties, Mississippi, some ofthe worst break
haYe occurred, and thedamage is iucalcul able
t The upper portion of Carol parish, La. an
I the lower portion of Arkansas have suiere
considerably. At Kentucky Bend, the rive
) has made new cut OIL for itself which
thought great improvement. 1T is tw
g hundred yards wide, with deep chanuel.-
, We can only convey an idee, of the mscAt
done by saying that nearly one-iourth Of tn
land on the Mississippi. from Arkansas dow
to its mouth has been overtowed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
LANDRETHS'

Agricultural Warehouse and Seed
Store,
Nos. 81 and % South 9Th street, bet,reen Mar
set and Chesnm streets, Philadelphia.
Is always open to the inspection of every one
Il interested in Farming or Gardening, The
subscribers therefore invite the public generally
to call and examine the large and well selected
stock of Agricultural Implements and Machinery,
great variety of Horticultural tools. Warranted
Garden and Flower Seeds Grass and Field
Seeds of the most Reliable Quality, which they
offer for sale al the lowest cash prices, wholesale
or retaI.
The agricultural implements sold by US are
mostly manufactured at eur steam works,
Bristol, Pa.
Having fitted up this establishment without
regard TO expense, with the most Complete ma.
chinery for the manufacture of various kInds oil
agricultural implements, we are prepared to sup
ply all articles in this line Of the very best quality.
Landreth's Warranted Garden Seeds have
been before the public for upwards Of sixty years
their widespread popularity and the increasing
demand from year to year are the best evidences
Of their superiority over all others,
E37 Country merchants can be supplied with
seeds in papers, or in bulk, on the most liberal
terms.
Bloomsdale, near Bristol, Pa, our garden seed
grounds, contains three hundred and seventy
acres and is the largest establishment of its ind
in the world. d. LANDRETH & SUN,
Nos. 2l and % South Sixth st., Philadelphia
Landreths Rural Register and Almanac fol
1855, containing q monthly Calender for the
Farm, Gardeu and Greenhouse, CAN NJ Hal
onArIs upon personal or prepaid application.
Philadelphia, May 2@d, 1853.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
d Z A r III S .

In this place, on the 18th inst, at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Samuel Gussler, Mrs. MARY
PETERY, aged s5 years and months.
In Lewisburg, on the 7th inst, after long
and severe illness, Mrs. MARGARET wife
of John Walls Esq, and daughter Of the late
Gen. Abbot Green, aged 45 years.
In Lewisburg, 7th inst, HENRY HESS,
aged 62 years. He settled in Lewisburg,
from his native Switzerland about the year
1917.
In Beaver TIP. Snyder CO., 11th ult., ia
COB KELLER, aged &C years.
In West Beaver, 18th ult.. DEWALD
STEININGER, aged s5 years.
In Derry Tp. 1lth ult., JOHN BLEE Jr
aged about 33 years.
In Danvile, 22d ult, LEWIS KAUF
MAN, aged 40 years.
In Muncy, 9th inst, JAMES FOWLER
aged &c years.
In Madison Tp. Sd inst, DAVID MAS
TIERS, in 10th year
In Lewis township on the 8d inst, JACOB
JARRETT, aged 81 years, l month and 2
days.
| la Turbutville, on the 9th Of April, Mrs
ANN BARR, wife of Wm. Barr, aged Z
years.
In Milton, on Saturday last, LIZZI Z
daughter Of Capt. J. NJ. Huff, aged about
months.
In Selinsgrove, on the Goth ult., after
lingering illnese, WIN. BYERS, in his G3c
year.
In Danville, on Monday morning, May l0tl
at o'clock, CHRlsT1ANA NJ. daughter OF DR.
Wm. II. and Mary Magill, aged II years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22

Cg@ TYRONE AND Lock HAVEN RAILROAD
On the evening of the 2sth ult. large and en-
thusiastic meeting was held at Bellefonte for the
purpose Of taking measures for the completion OF
this road. Addresses were made by Judge Hale,
Hon. A. G. Curtin, DR.. VIM. Underwood, Presi-
dent of the road, Z. Blanchard, Esq, and others
DR.. Underwood stated that certain reliable parties
proposed furnishing two hundred thousand dol
lars. providing a like sum be raised along the line
of the road, making about fifty thousand dollars
to be raised by Centre county, which the meeting
authorized him to inform said parties that Centre
county would do. The Western Division, oil
that part from Tyrone to Beeionte, is nearly
graded.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22

t." TIE News FROM UTAH is of q most
interesting character. Brigham Young has
backed down from the clustering position he
had taken, and the army in Utah will have
no fighting TO do. Thomas l.. Kane, referred
10 in the dispatches, is son of Judge Kane
and brother Of DR.. Kane, the Artic navigator
He has been a good deal among the Nor
mons, and is held in great esteem among the
leaders. It is to Je regretted that his servi
ces, as a pacifcator, were not secured some
months sooner.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22

Rival ATLANTIC IELEGRAPHs.-The mono
ply which will be held by the owners OF the
great Atlantic telegraph, if the project sue
ceeds, has stimulated reformation olanother
company, which, the London Globe says, is
working in secret but actively for the laying
down Of another telegraph from Boston to the
Azores, and from the Azores to Lisbon, Il
route quite as practicable Lisbon is an in-
Simultaneous connection with all the capitals
Of Europe just as much as the Irish port at
which the Northern cable will stop; 80 that
it will possess exactly the same advantages
as the other. The government Of Portugal
has given to the promoters Of the line all the
necessary concessions for landing cable on
their territories.
BAD WEATHER-There has been series
Of very unpleasant storms lately Much
clothing went through q coarse ofinvoluntary
spongrg, and it looks considerably the worse
for the bard usage. We have but little
sympathy for its weGrer's for the simple fact
thatit is about time that they were getting
their new Spring garments and because such
splendid suits for gentlemen and youths car
he procured, at reasonable cost at the Brown
Stone Clothing Hall Of Roekhill & Wilson
Nos. cog and COS Chesnut street above Sixth
Philadelphia.
How to marry Plantation or two,-A
book has Just been published in New Orlean
entitled How to get q rich wife," which con
talns list of the names Of all rich marriage
able ladies' and gentlemen in louisiana AM
the adjoining States, with the amount Of rh!n
possessed by each,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
SHERIFF'S SALE,

HeT virtue and in pursuance of decree Of the
ED Court of Common Pleas of Northunber-
land county, will he exposed to Public Sale, on
the premises in Delaware township in said coun-
ty, on THURSDAY the nth day of JUNE
next, at | O'Clock p. NJ, the following described
real estate to wit - A certain Frame FLOUR
ING MILL, with i've acres of Land covered
with water appurtenant thereto, situate in De.a-
ware township, Northumberland county, and
bounded on the north, south and east by land
late of Isaac Vincent, deceased, and on the west
by public road. Also, one acre of land appur.
tenant, bounded by lands late of David Watson,
decd on the west, and by a public road on the
north. Being the estate of the heirs OF Isaac
Vincent, deceased, and Maria Vincent and will
be sold agreeably to the conditions and order Of
our said Court OF Common Pleas thereuPon,
which will be made known onthe day Of sale.
JAMES VANDYKE, Sheriff.
Sherf's Office, Sunbury,}
Nav Is 1873.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
Gtlegrap8it Ntus.
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FURTHER FROM UTAH.
COL Kane, the Peace NcgotiatOr-G Govern

Col. Kane, the Peace Negoiiator- Governor
Cumming in Salt Lake City.
ST. Louis, May 1.-THE following addi.
tional particulars from Utah have been de.
rived by the RcuuJican from Mr. Garish,
who left Camp Scott April 18th. While his
information does not fully corroborate the
news already given, it loaves no room to
question the fact that Governor Cumming
had entered Salt Lake City.
Col Thomas l.. Kane, who was sent out as
Peace Commissioner via. California, arrived
at Salt Lake on the 25th of February, and
remained there eight days. lie then pro-
ceeded to Camp Scott, and while there fire..
quenty passed from the Camp to place oil
conference with the leading Mormons outside.
In pursuance Of the negotiations there entered
into, Governor Cumming left Camp Scott on
the 9th of April and was met by gentleman
on the 9th, when two days travel from the
city. lie was accompanied by Col. Kane,
aud was escorted by Messrs Porter, Rock
well. Epan and others, MormoIs. The arri-
val of the Governor at the city was anticipa-
ted on the 1lth, and handsome apartments
had been provided for bis reception.
A gentleman who is we'll informed in rela-
tion 10 the Mormons, and who had Just
arrived from Salt Lake, told the Republican
informant, that the general feeling in the
city was in favor Of peace, and only portion
of the leaders were advocating resistance.
The scouting party in charge of b. f.
Ficking, about whose safety apprehens!oRs
had been felt had returned to camp.
The Provision trains for Camp scott lett
Fort Laramie on the Gath Of April, and Col.
Hoffman was to leave the next day.
Captain Maury, with his train Of horses
and mules, and about 5000 sheep, was heard
from on the Cherokee trail, 200 miles south
of Fort Laramie. He had not been Joined
by the troops detailed by General Garland,
bat was waiting their arrival. When heard
from his progress was very slow, but he
would reach Camp Scott, by the 2oth Of
May.
The mail party experienced heavy rains
east of Fort Lamarie, and the roads were 10
wretched condition.
Messrs. Powell and Mccullough, the Utah
Peace Commissioners were met on the 9th
Of May, twenty miles from Fort kcarney.
SALT LAKE CITY TO BE MADE MILITARY De
PoT.
WAsHlSoroY, May ls-The government
intends keeping large military iorce'in Salt
Lake Valley and will make Salt Lake City @
depot of stores, equipments, ect.
Even if the late Utah Intelligence prove
true the supply trains will be pushed on ant
communication established and maintained
between Fort Leayenworth and Salt Lake
City.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22

rS+ THE SUPREME CoURT, at Harrisburg,
having affirmed the proceedings of the court
below, in the case Of CLARK, convicted at
Danyille for the murder of his wife, nothing
now is wanting but the warrant of the Gov
ernor, fixing the day Of execution. Judge
Woodward, who delivered the opinion Of the
Supreme Court fully sustains Judge Jordan
The trial Of Mrs. Twiggs, the alleged accom-
plice, was commenced at Danville, on Tues.
day. Edward Ii. Badly, Esq, is her counsel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Northumberland County.
No. 80 August Term
A. d. 1855.
Martin Weaver,

Martin Weaver, No. 80 August Term
vs. A. d. 1855.
William MeCarty and
William shannon & Ra' Brsve de Partitions
che his wife. Facienda.
NOTICE
To William McCarty, and William shannon
and Rachel his wife.-You are hereby notified,
that in pursuance of the above writ, to me di-
rected, ar Inquisition will be held upon the pre-.
misses described in said writ, to Vita certain
tract or piece Of land, situate in Coal township,
containing 10 acres, or theIeabouts, bounded by
land, now or late, of Ludwig Gass, Martin Gass
John Brady and others, on Tueskay the goth
day of July next, al 10 o'clock A. NJ. Of said day
for the purpose of making partition OF OF to value
and sppraise the same. At which time sed place
YOU may attend if you think paper.
JAMES VANDYKE, Sheriff
shsrifs office, sunbuIy.
May leth, 1883.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
NOTICE.

TO the Supervisors and Overseers ofhe Poor
Of Upper augusta, and others interested.
VOU are hereby requested TO meet the un-
designed, Auditors fer said township, at the
Commissioners Office, in Sunbury, on Monday,
the 7th day Of June, for the purpose OF settling
the accounts of said township.
All persons indebted or having claims on said
township are hereby notified to attend at the
above time and place.
HARTMAN CAMPBELL,
STLAS II. WOLVERTON, : Auditors
ISAAC CAMPBELL.
Upper Augusta tp., May ED, ls5s.--3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22

c." CAR Factory e. Y. Bright is
erecting a building for Car Factory lS feet
wide and 100 feet long adjoining his Machine
Shop and Foundry. He is also fitting up a
building for making boilers-ahd is adding
other improvements to his establishment
We are pleased to see these indications of a
revival of business. Mr.. Bright is one of our
most enterprsing citizens, and We may add, a
successful business man,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22
CAUTION

ATOTICE is hereby given that my wife, Mary
~ Flacherty, has left my bed and board with,
out lust cause. | therefore, hereby notify all
persons not to trust said Mary Flaeherly on my
account, as will pay no debts contracted by her
unless compelled by law. o,,,p,,,-
MICHAEL FLACHERTH,
Trevorton, May 22d, ls5s.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22

B~ Mr.. Biddle, President of the Sha-
mokin Valley and Pottsville road, was in
town on Wednesday, on business relating to
the proposed connection of the road with the
Northern Central