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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

a MoLAssEs SPECuLAToIS.-We noticed
O lot of molasses now landing on Widgery s
wharf, which was originally imported into
Baltimore, where it could have beed sold for
about 90 cents per gallon, but was held for
higher price. Not finding sale there, it
was shipped to Boston, and not meeting
buyers there, was roshipped to Portland,
where it is selling as it comes from the vessel
at 70 cents per galion.-Psrtland AdcertiSer.
DIED OF GRIEF.-Mr. Samuel King, oil
Rising Sun, Ind, died very suddenly on
Tuesday last. lie become involved in fnau-
ca difficulties, and his creditors in New
York came on with large claims, made, Mr.
King alleged, by his partner, without his
knowledge, and closed his store. He was so
overcome by these troubles that, after con.
versaiion with his wife, he lay down and was
soon found dead.
BRITIsH FINANcEs.-The income ofthe Go,
vernment of Great Britain for the year end
ing 10th December, was about $685., 100000
and the expenses about S2,4o0000 less. The
army and navy cost Sl25,000,000; and the
Persian expedition, 24,20O,0OO.
CoUP DErAr IN MExIco.--Comonfort has
initiated Louis Napoleon brsken up the Fed
eral Congress and the Supreme Court, auG
had himsels declared absolute Dictator. The
people of Mexico seem to stand the change
very well. 1t is all one to them whether they
are republic or despotism. They can bC
as ractious end revolutionary under Que as
the other, and contented under neither.
The Clearfeld Journal states that LUDwIcE
SNYDER Of that county was Ill years old in
August last and his wife l07 1t adds "botl
IA, al
tive as persons OF 60 or 20 years ofnge. Mr.
Snyder is a gun-smith. and has within ter
years made a gun, and has walked from home
to Clearfeld town aud back 70 Curwensville
distance OF 80 miles, in one day since hi
one hundreth year.
CAPIroL FAwYs.-Col. Geo. Nelson Smitl
editor of the Noun tain Echo, at Johnston, ,
short time since presented to the State TIVE
beautiful Fawns, Buck aud Doe, raised b,
a gentleman in Cambria county. They hay,
been placed in the enclosed grounds at tn,
Capitol at Harrisburg where they are to re
main, lively evidences of the good taste an,
iiberality OF the donor.
Douglas has been endorsed by the DemOc
racy of Chicago.
At York, Pa, last week, Henrietta Mate
aged l6 years, was literally roasted TO dealt
by the explosion of a fluid lamp.
On Saturday Charles w. Little was foun
murdered near Rochester. His wife and he
brother are under arrest on suspicion OF beiuI
concerned in it.
The Cumberland Telegraph states tina
there is some talk Of suspending mining op
erations in that Coal region for time. Caus
the Companies are making no money.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
ANATTEMPr TO BREAK JAIL.

AN ATrENPr TO BREAK JAII.-On Satur.
day night last the prisoners in the Jail of our
county made an attempt to make their escape
Being confined in one of the rooms Of the
prison, they cut hole through the door suf-
ficiently large to pass the hand and arm
through, and thus remove airing in the stea-
pie over the hasp and effect an entrance in
to the entry. Their intention appears TO
have been then to ascend the stairs where
they had removed the stones under an upper
window, descend into the yard and then es-
cape through the Jail wall. But Sheriff
Vandyke not being very sound sleeper,
heard the gentleman at work about one
o'clock at night and detected them, in their
undertaking, and in a short time had them
thoroughly ironed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

Eg Gen. PACKER, the Governor elect, has
selected Hon. VIM. II. Hiester, Of Berks
county, as his Secretary of State. This se-
lection will give general satisfaction. MIR.
Hester, few years since, represented Berks
county in the Senate, and was highly re-
spected by all parties for bi, good sense
amiable department, and excellent character.
lIe will mako safe councillor aud trust
worthy cabinet officer.
We are pleased to hear that the Governor
elect has entirely recovered from the effects
Of bursting small blood vessel, on q late
hunting excursion, and that he is preparing
for his departure for the seat Of Government.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

g. LADIES RErREsuNENT TApIE-The Ia
dies connected with the Episcopal Church
in this place. during the first few days of the
Court next week. will occupy the Store room
under the Office Of the "American" for the
purpose of furnishing refreshments. All who
are fond of the good things tha, minister to
the comforts Of life, will Gud abundance of all
that the daintest appetite can desire. Ice
Cream, Oysters, Chicken Salad Cakes, fruits
Coffee, Tea and everything desirable in the
line Of refreshments.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

ca The news from Utah is more favorable
than had been rumored. The Army is now,
no doubt, safe 10 winter quarters, at Hams
Fork. Fort Bridger has been abandoned
and burnt by the Mormons. Our impression
is that the Mormons viii not show fight, and
that before our Army enters Salt Lake City,
they will have abandoned it. perhaps for the
Russian possessions. The abandonment OF
Fort Bridger will no doubt hasten the occu'
patton Of the Mormon Capitol. Col. John
son in his letter TO the department on the
9Th Of November says:
"To morrow will march upon Fort Bird
ger, and dislodge any force ] may find there
aud await the arrival Of Col. Cook, when, a.
the approach of winter is too near to attempt
the passage of the Wusateh range OF noun
tains with probability OF success, vii
seize upon the district mentioned in my le.
| ter from South Pass, and occupy it until al
advance is practicable"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
d. The Star of the North says that Gov

"a The Star of the North says that Gov
ernor Bigler made Judge Douglas "squirm''
in the debate on the Kansas question. This
is certainly the latest news in advance OF the
Telegraph. We do not think there was an
individual present on that memorable occa-
sion that did not feel as we did, that our Sen.
ator, was writhiug in tortures under the cross
examination and biting sarcasms Of the "lit-
tie giant" At the close of the debate there
was but one opinion, in which MIR. Buchan-
ans own friends coincided, which was, that
Bigler, in such an encounter, was no match
for Douglas.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
Gge S5f(arhets,
PHILADELPHIA Market.

Dec. 81 1857.
GRAIH.-Tho receipts Of Wheat continue
quite large though the market is inactive
Good red is held at 81 10 81 -, and 81 Is
a 81 20 for good white. Sales of choice
Kentucky at 81 so, and very superior Roam
oke at 81 2j. Rye is steady at 20 cents.
Corn is dull, and light sales are making at
54 55c. Oats are in demand at from 50 4
80 cents PER bushel.
Coversecd-Saes of prime at IS per
CT lbs.
Whiskey-Salcs at 22I cts. IN bbls. lnd
in hhds., at % cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
THE NEw-Y0RK TRIBUNE.
1S57-9-

YUSHE TRIBUNE was first issued as a Daily
Il on the 10Th of April, ls4l. It's weekly
edition was commenced in September Of the
same year its Semi " eeky in May, ls45. 1t
was the first daily in America to issue double
or eight page sheet at low price, and il has a,
least even with the foremost of its rivals in the
rapid expansion Of Newspaper enterprise, which
the great extention OF Railroads, and the estas-
lishment of the Telegraph system have crowded
into these last sixteen syentful years. No lar
ger Journal is ellorded at 50 low price in any
quarter of the world; none in America, no mat
ter at what price issued, paws an equal amount
weekly or monihly, for intellectual labor. IL
employees correspondents regularly in the lead
ing capitals Of Europe, and at the most imPor.
tant ponts on this continent with liberal stan
| of writer's aud reporters a, home, regarding 'uil
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

Tie State Constitution, ruth .Sldrcry Adopted
--Gorernor Danrers this post-His Ad-
dress to the People-.Startling Rumors.
ST. Louis, Doc %.
Adyices from Kansas to the 22d iust, re-
ceived by the Republican. state that the con.
stitution, with slavery" was carried by q
large majority at the late election. The re-
turns are meagre, but sufficient to indicate
this result. At Shawnee the pro-slavery vote
was 1G5 at Aluthe 200, and and at Lexing-
ton about the same.
1t was reported at Lawrence that q body
Of men had gone TO Lecomplon to seize the
territorial arms.
\ letter dated Lawrence, Dec. 2lst, snys
that Gen. Lane has gone to Fort Scott with
the avowed intention to destroy that place
to exterminate the pro-slavery settlers on the
Shawnee reservation, and to carry the war
Hto Missouri.
Governor Denver has assumed his position
as Governor of the territory, and issued an
address to the people in which be exhorts the
citizens to appeal TO the ballot box Tor set.
clement Of their difficulties, and makes copi,
Gus extracts from the Presidents instructions
as indicating the line Of policy he designs to
pursue. Hq also states that President Cal.
houn has invited himself and the presiding
officers Of both Houses of the Territorial
Legislature to be present at the counting Q.
the returns of the election held on the Dist
inst.
Nothing authentic has been received from
Fort Scott.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26-Erening. gentle.
tleman arrived here from Kansas reports that
the whole vote cast at the election in Lecomp-
ton was l32, give majority of 80 for the
slavery clause. At Lawrence there were nc
votes received, and the pool books were not
opened at Topeka. At Lexington the slave
ry majority was so. No Intelligence from
| I.eavenworth had beon received.
A letter, received by the Republican, says
| that the convention, to ro.assemble at Law
renee on the 23d, was expected to recommend
| the course to be pursued as to voting at the
January election for State officers. Many
favor the casting Of the free State vote so as
to crushdhe State government. Ex.GOver
nor Stantons name is mentioned as candl
! date for Governor.
\ bearer of dispatches from Governor Den
yer passed through this city, yesterday, fo
! Washington.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

AN OvERsIGHr IN THE MEssAcE.-The Pres
!dent devotes much attention in hs message,
to the fances to the affairs Of Kansas. Utah
and other comparatively unimportant sub iects
and absolutely fails to say single word con-
cerning the merits of the garments sold at the
Brown Stone Clothing Hall Of Rockhill &
Wilson, Nos. G03 and COS Chestnut street,
above Sixth. The popular patronage bestow-
ed upon this establishment makes it indepen-
dent of official notes.
CP-sI 900 u EwARD win be paid for any Medicine
that will excel PRATT X BUTCHERS MAGIC OIL
for the following diseases ;-Rheumutlsm, Neuraglai
Spinal Affection, Contracted Joints, Choic Pns, Pains
in the Side OF Back, ealabhe, Toohache Spfans Sore
Throat Cuts Bruises Burns md nil diseases of the skin
Muscles and the Glands None genuine without the sig
nature OF PRATr BUTCHER attached to zach lahei-
Principal Office, 2O6 Washington street, Brooklyn, New
York. Sold by
Albert w. Fisher, Druggist, Market street, sunbury
a8" This is to certify, that have made
but one application of the Magic Oil on my
fingers. which have been drawn from contrac-
ton of the cords, brought on by rheumatism.
1t was Of seventeen months standing, and |
now entirely cured. ! cheerlully recommend
it to all afflicted likewise.
j. Nj. FINBROOK,
Harrisburg, " Locust street.
July 25, lS57--Iy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

THE REvUIsIoN IN EuRoPE.-The news bv
the Persia shows that the revusion is spread.
ing eastward with increased energy. Within
the short space Of three days, no fewer than
fourteen mercaDtile houses has stopped nav.
ment in liamburgh. Some of these have ex.
tensive connections in Denmark and Sweden.
and the merchants Of Stockholm and Copeu.
hagen suffer severely. Old houses, which
have stood for years, have either fallen or
are totterlng.. Business is paralyzed, and
trade in oil the commercial cities of the
Baltic is at stand. The warehouses are
crammed with merchandise, but iu the un-
settled state Of prices nothing caL be
exported. In Paris, the pressure is less
severe. Failures are still occurring in En-
gland, ard private credit has suffered immen-
sely The working population is in consid.
cradle distress, especially in the manuiaetur-
inv towns, where business is almost sus-
pended.
FRRsHErs IN ALABAMA-All the rivers in
Alabama have recently overhowed their
banks, doing great damage TO the lowland
farms. The Black Warrior river was so feet
above low water mark on the 18th, the bot
tom farms were under water, and between
three and four thousand bales Of cotton,
thousands Of bushels of corn aud hundreds
OF hogs cows, sheep, 6c had been DESTROYED.
The Memphis and Charleston Railroad lost
several bridges and received other damages
which will stop the travel for some days.
MisuFAcrURz or LINE IL Anon ILLINOIS
Since the lst of March. 1857, thero have
been manufetured at the town of Alton, Iii
nois, l2l 900 barrels Of lime There are 20
kilns in operation. Of which are patents
About 500 men ere employed on them, with
out counting the coopers. 1t is stated tha
there are ample facilities for the manufacture
of2l0000 barrels of lime per annnm--wortl
over 100000. This is the yearly produc
of the rocky and fOrbidding bluffs that ador
the river banks in the immediate neighbor
hood.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

rzs The opening of the Railroad, TO con.
rect the Cattawissa with the NJ MCauley
Mountain Coal Mines, was celebrated on the
22d. A number Of gentlemen .from.Philadel-
phia, Danvillle &C., were present. The road
is about six miles in length.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

fS kansas ELKCToy.-The pro.slavery
party carried the slavery clause, in the con-
stltution at the election, on the 2lst ult., us
was expected. The Free State men refused
to vote at an election that did recognise their
right to vote as freemen vote. 1t will never
get through Congress.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
New Advertisements.
Dissolution Of Partnership.

nFFICE OF THE LOCUST NOUN.
ETAIN COAL AND IRON COM = \.
Y.-PmLADELPHIA, December l6 lS5I.-
The annual meeting Of the Stockholders o.
this Company will be held at their Office, No
IS S. fourth St, on Monday the 18th JaEua
ry, at ii o'clock \. NJ. at which time there
will be an election Of Directors to serve fol
the ensuing year.
WM. G, LUDWIG, Sec'ry
January ., 1858.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

Ey The arrest Of General Walker by
Commodore Paulding is not justified by gov
ernment although the Commodore is excused
under the circumstances. Walker is at liberty
again but will, perhaps, be bound over for
trial.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

" The murder trials nt Danvle have
again been postponed on account of another
blunder in drawing the jury, the full names
and residence having been omitted. Judge
Jordan over ruled the motion to discharge
the prisoners.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
oee%

Ca SAMUEL +. HEADLY formerly OF Colum
bia county has been appointed assistant Pre-.
sident Of the New York and Erie Railroad
Mr.. Headly is now the President Of the N or.
ris and Essex Road.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
DU yALLS GALVANIC OIL.

Will remove all pain from Burns and
Scalds in from 10 to 20 minutes, by making a
free application to the parts effected. Pain
ful Sores and Swelings vii. be relieved in a
short time by use of this Oil.
AsESTs FoR DU Wallis GALvASIc OL.-FTiing &
Grant, A. W. Fisher, w. Weimer, G, Wenk, II ID
Maize, Bengssresscf Hup
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

PErrERMNT-The Wayne County IN. Y.
Republican says that Mr.. ii. q. Hotchkiss
of Lyons, is the greatest producer of peper
mint in the world. He has from 200 to 30t
acres under cultivation and sells TO tho a
mount of $4,000 to 100000 worth of oil
annually.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

E5S Lorenzo Metler Of Rush township,
northumberland county, killed two hogs on
Monday last, one weighing 575 and the other
429 pounds.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

ES- The cost Of launching the Leviathan
the great Steamship has already been $780,
900. Every foot she has moved has cost
$4,000, and she is not yet in water.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

UsURy in THE RURAL DIsrRIcrs Rural
money y-lender--"Y ou want hundred dollars |!
Here's the money | charge 1--WE per cent a
month and as you want it for year that leaves
just forty dollars coming TO you" Innocent
Borrower-"Ihen ii / wanted it for two
years, there'd be something coming to you.
eghY
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

Eg- The weather has been anything but
pleasant the present week. Rain, slcet and
snow has made outdoor business most disa-
greeable.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

Ga" The proceedings of the Teachers In.
sttute will be found in our columns this
week.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

tS For REsr-1wo houses in Market
street. Apply at this Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
D E A II II S .

In Upper Augusta township. on the 25th
ult., WILLIAM, eldest son Of John and NJ.
Alice Buyers, aged years 2 months and %
days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

TO ADVERTISERS The circulation of the Sunbury
American among the different towns on the susquehanlo
not exceeded fequaed by any paper published in NORTH
cru Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

glE- Our readers will find number Of in.
teresting articles on our first page this week.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

RS" CouRr.-The January term OF our
Court will commence on n Monday next.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
Cure FOR DYSPEPSIA.

From The Hon. Solomon FoOte, from Ie'mont
WAsHISGroN, ID. G. June /.
Dr.. GEo. B. GREEN.-Deur Sir: In your
note of this morning, you to ask 'for an ex-
preston of my opinion in regard to your
medicine, called Orygenated B'HsrS." 1t al
fords me pleasure to state that from the ex-
pcrence have had in curing severe attack
Of Dyspepsia in my own family aud from the
wonderful effects which it has produced in
other and more severe cases, arising in faml,
lies of Members OF Congress with whom /
am acquainted, think it an inUaluabie med
icine, aud hope that such circulation will be
given to fas will bring it within the reach OF
all who are afflicted with that distressing
maladY
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

INDIAN DELEGATIoN.-Major w. w. Dem
nison arrived in st. Louis Oh Friday with
sixteen chiefs Of the Pawnee tribe oflndians
enroute fob Washington The Indians are
genuine specimens of the plains, and are going
to Washington City, in conformity with a
treaty stipulation, to see their great father,
Major Dennisou is accompanied by an
Interpreter and his little daughter, an an
interesting girl fourteen years Of age, who is
great favorite with the Indians.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
Respectfully yours,

SETH w. FowIE &. Co b, Washlnton Street
Boston, Proprietors. Sold by their agents
every where.
For sale in Sudbury, by Friling & Grant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 30-kansas advces to the
9th inst, have just been received.
Several conflicts had occurred between the
Free State and the Pro-Slavery parties. A
number OF prisoners have been taken Oh both
sides.
The U. s. Marshall, with force Of eighty
men, demanded the surrender of the Free
State party. The answer to which was q
yoley of musket balls. The fire was returned
and fight ensued lasting Que hour, when
the. Pro Slavery party retreated, with the
loss Of one man killed and two mortally woun-
ded. The U. S. Marshal was also dangerous
ly wounded.
Gen. Lane had entrenched his party in the
Sugar Mound and expressed determination
to fight the U. s. Dragons if they attacked
him. A battle was regarded as inevitable,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
Telegrap9ie Velus,

WASHINGTON, Dec, 26.--The Secretary OF
War this afternoon received q telegraphic
despatch from Lieut.. General Scott, dated at
New York, in which General Scott, says he
has received good news from the Utah Expe-
dition. Coils. Johnston and Smiths com
mands and the trains were up with Col Al
exander, and the whole body were marching
spon Fort Bridger, which was only sixteen
miles off, on November Tth. The troops
were in high spirits. There was just snow
enough on the ground to protect the grass
from fire.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The War Depart
ment this morning received dispatches con-
frmatory Of previous advices that oil the
troops of the Utah expedition were concen-
trated near Fort Bridger, in comparatively
comfortable qnarters. The reported adverses
of the fifth infantry from the Mormons is un-
true, and the vacant lands heretofore with
drawn from sale or entry, lying outside of six
miles, on each side Of the lands granted to
Iowa in 1856, for railway purposes, having
been released they will be restored to private
entry at the several land Offices in that State
on the 18th of FEBRUARY next.
Providence, Dec. 27-It is understood
that the bank of this State will commence
redeemDg their bills at the Suffolk Bank,
Boston, about the llth Of January.
Walkers Arres, Rspudni ed by tho Government
WASHINGTON Dec. 2S
The arrest OF Walker, in Nicaragua, by
Commodore Pauding, of the Pacific squad
ron has been the prominent topic Of discussion
to-day and it was reported on good authority
this E,orning that the government was dis
pleased WITH the act, inasmuch as the instruc'
tions issued to Commodore Paulding did not
after they had landed. His duty was to pre-.
vent their landing.
The Commodore's reason for drresting the
invaders was that they had "broken the neu'
traity laws !" but the position is one of his
own assuming, and the federal authorities, ii
is alleged will hold him responsible for it.
The friends of Walker are loud in their as
sertions that his arrest was illegal-that the
| U. 5. authorities will be called upon fol
whatever damages he aud his comrades may
have sustained. 1t is understood that the
| British Minister here is largely implicated in
the measures that brought about bis arrest.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1858.

H. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02
= Later from X ansns

Tie State Constitution, ,ciM Sldrery adopted
--Gorernor DanrsrS athis post-His Ad
dress to the People--Startling Rumors.
ST. LoUIs. Doc %.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-02

PRovDENcE, Dec. 27-It is understood
that the bank of this State will commence
redeemiDg their bills at the Suffolk Bank,
Boston, about the llth of January.