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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

We announced, few days since, that Gov
ernor Packer bad signed the bill passed at
the last session of tho Legislature, regulating
the rate Of interest which may be charged
within this Commonwealth. The Harrisburg
Herald, the official paper of the State Gov
erument, gives the following as the only cor.
rect copy of the bill yet published.
AN Acr Regulating the Rate Of Interest.
Sec ton |. BE it enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives of the Com
monweal;h Of Pennsylvania in General AS
semby met and it is hereby enacted by the
authority of the same, That the lawful rate
of interest for the loan or use Of money in all
cases where no express contract shall have
been made for less rate, shall be six per
cent. per annum, and the first and second
sections of the act passed second March,
one thousand seven hundred and twenty
three, entitled, ian act to reduce the interest
of money from eight to six per cent. per an
num-" be and the same is hereby repealed
Section 2. That when rate OF interest for
the loan or use of money exceeding that es-
tabished by law shall have been reserved or
contracted for, the borrower or debtor shall
not be required to pay to the creditor the
excess over the legal rate aud it shall be
lawful for such borrower or debtor, at his
opinion, TO return and deduct such excess
from the amount Of any such debt and in all
cases where ary borrower or debtor shall
heretofore or hereafter have voluntarily paid
the whole debt or sum loaned, together with
interest exceeding the lawful rate, no action
TO recover back any such excess shall be
sustained in any court of this Commonwealth
unless the same shall have been commenced
within six months after the time of such pay.
ment. Provided always, Tha. nothing in this
act shall affect the holders of negotiable pa.
per taken bona fde iu the usual course OF
business, q. NELSON SMITH,
Speaker Pro tem., House Of Representa-.
tives.
WV. II. WELSH,
Speakea of the Senate
APPROVED, The twenty. day of May
A. ID. one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
nj iuh
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
Important RunIOr
WAsnISGroS, June ..

Tie Transit Route in Possession Of England
and France.
WAsuISGroS, June =.
Itis reported here this afternoon, that England
and France have succeeded in obtaining control
of the Nicaraguan Transit route through the ex-
ertions of their respective agents in Central
America.
A gold medal has been presented to Mr.
Grow, of Pennsylvania, by the Keystone
Club of Kansas, upon which is the inscrp-
ton, First blow for Freedom"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

sS The report Of the County Auditors
will be found in our columns this week. This
is document in which We are all more or
less interested.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
NOTICE.

'ENllE account of Alexander Jordan, Esq
I Trustee of John p. Hefenstein and vii,
BcnjaTin ratten and wife, William Atwatt
and wife and Adclia Hclienstein, has been file
in the Court of Common Pleas of Nurthumhel
land county, and will be presented to the sal
court on the first Monday Of August next, iu
confirmation.
DANlRL BECKLEY, Proth'y.
ProthonotHry's Office,
Suuburv, MAY % lS5S-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

This Pittsburg Despatch, Of the goth nit,
contains some suggestions which are worthy
OF the consideration Of some Of the very wise
railroad men Of Philadelphia
An effort is now making in the New York
market to effect a sale Of 100000 OF the
per cent. bonds Of the East Pennsylvania
Railroad Company improvement extend
ing from Harrisburg, by way of the Lebanon
Valley Railroad, to Reading-a road now III
successful observation-disclosures by railroad
which is in course Of construction, and which
the sale of the bonds mentioned will enable
the company to complete, from Martstown
to Allentown, q distance Of only fifteen miles
then, by the Lehigh Valley Railroad to
Easton, and the New Jersey Central Rail
road to Elizabeth, connection is formed
either by steamboat or the New Jersey Rail.
road, to Jersey City, with New York.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

NEW YoGK, June 1.-The U. 5. steam
frgate Wabash sailed this forenoon for ia
malCa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

Senator Douglas, when asked whether he
counted the cost of the journey he had com
meuced in the Lecomp.on business, replied ;
"Yes, have taken a through ticket aud
checked all my baggage" When reminded
by the President, in conversation oil the late
of certain rebels under Jackson's adminstra
tion, he significantly retortsa "JdcksoR is
dead.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
THE WAR DEBATE.

There is not one among our readers who
will not be gratified to witness the noble po.
sition assumed by Judgle Douglas, in refer
ence to the recent outrages that have been
committed by the British war steamers upon
our merchant vessels. The following is an
extract of his speech delivered in the Senate
of the United States on Saturday last:
Mr.. Douglas Qllinois) asked what good
does it do to resolve that this search is u
belligerent act? The American people and
Congress know that it is. England was in-
formed forty years ago, and has violated our
rights thirty-three times within the past four
weeks. lie commended and admired the
promptness with which the President has
sent force to the Gulf, but that force was
only up to the point of preventing. Do you
suppose that an opportunity will ever be
found to prevent search, unless a ship of war
be sent TO accompany every merchant vessel
The Senator from New York was wrong in
saying that the force despatched to the Gulf
would sink the British cruisers. The British
there have three guns to our one. 1t is
brave, at least, to think that our one will!
sink their three. MIR. Douglas recommended
another course. Let ship of war, say the
Wabash, get on the track Of the Styr or the
BUESdfd, iollow ner up, capture her, ana
bring her into an American port, and it will
then De time to make explanations. II Eng
land avows the cruisers acts, it becomes an
international question. If she disavows them
it only remains for us TO say what punish.
ment we shall inhict on those lawless persons
who have perpetrated these outrages. The
| President having gone as far as he can 60
let him have at once such powers as are ne
cessary to protect the flag and maintain the
| rights of citizens at home and abroad. lie
/ had no fear Of the abuse Of such power by
the present Executive, or any that follow
| him.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

cl5 There will be no service in the Epis
copal Churches Of this place and Northum.
bcrland, on Sunday next.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
NOTICE.
NOTTGE

s hl' poSOns indebted to the subscriber on nC
~ or book account, are requested to make il
mediate payments, us they will save costs.
=. w. GRAY.
Sudbury, May 90, Is5s.-2t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
LIABILITIES.

certify the above statement to be correct as taken
from the books Of the Bank.
J. W. CAKE, Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed before mel
JACup REEb, J. !.
June 5,1s5s
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

SINGULAR CoSIAsIo. The Reading Beo-
bacRter states that, in the beginning OF last
week, q lady living at the lower end of Sixth
street, went with her child, three years Old
on a visit to the house OF neighbour, III which
a child was lyiug i'll with scarlet fever She
pernitted her child to approach the child lay
in a DYING condition; when, sad to relate, the
former child petfecily well before was instant
ly seized with violent vomiting, and in ten
Lours afterwards was corpse.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

s0- Henry A. Anthony, the editor Of the
Providence Journal, bas been been elected,
by the Rhode Island Legislature, q member
Of the United States Senate for six years.
lie was formerly Governor of Rhode Island
State, aud is an American Republican.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
Lord Napier,s Despatch to III. nri,i.n Admir-.

WASHINGTON, June Lord Napier has
desired that his despatch to Admiral Stew
art. commanding the British squadron in the
Gulf, sent from Washington yesterday be
forwarded from Halifax by special steamer
TO Bermuda. lie had advised the Admiral
to order the discontnuanco of the visitation
Of American vessels, pending the instructions
of Her Majesty's Government.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

IL a JUDGE PARALYsED.-The Hon Abra-
ham S. Wilson, President Judge of the
Union county judicial district, was struck
with paralysis, in Washington City, on the
18th ult. lie had entirely lost his speech
ard the use of his right arm. lie was brought
to his home in Lewistwou, and has since been
improving under the care Of his family and
his physician. lie presided at the Snyder
county court last week for several days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

s1y' SEARCHING AMERICAN NEssELs.-There
is at present much excitement in-relation to
the search Of American vessels by the Brit
ish cruisers on the high seas. The Southern
members in Congress especially, talk OF war
aud vengeance. The Government has alrea-
dy sent dispatches TO England in relation to
the insult to the American flag. The Brit
ish assert that they only oyerhauled some
thirty vessels engaged in the Slave trade, and
sailing under the American flag.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
State of the Farmers Bank of Schuylkill
County. on Thursday Morning, June
3rd, 1858.
CAPITAL SlOo.Oul.
ASSETS

Bills discounted aud loans, 2l6.22I %
Real Estate, IOWO M
Gold and Silver Coin, = 5IjlO ,O
Due by other Banks, sol SS4 81
Notes Of O.heT Banks, liG5 90
% 9io Il
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
WM LII WEISI

Opeakea OF the Senale
APPROVED, The twenty.eighth day of May
A. d. one thousand eight hundred and fifty
eight.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
California Metus.
ARRIVAL OF THE MOSES TAYLOR
Sl,575,99l A5 IN Treasme.

The United States Mail steamship Moses
Taylor, John McGowon, ESQ, Commander,
from Aspnwall, May 81 e y. NJ, with Cali.
fornia mails, passengers and treasure, per
T. NJ. s. 5. Co.'S steamer Sonoro, from San
Francisco, May 7th, arrived at New York on
Saturday.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

Ca PoTAroEs FOR SALE,-Apply at this
Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

rI' FoR RENr.-A house in Market street
Apply Mt this Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05
Important Rumor.

WASHINGTON, May 81.
1t is understood that Special Messenger
has been despatched to day by Lord Napier
with instructions TO the British Admiral in
command of the North American fleet, which
are to be deluered to him wherever he may
be found. The messenger will first proceed
to Halifax. The tenor Of instructions is not
known.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-05

s339ogO IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
NinnesOfa.

Messrs. Rice and Shields, the new United
States Senators from Minnesota, have been adj
mitted to their seats, Mr.. Rice for the long term
and Gen. Shields for the short term. On Thurs
day last Messrs. Ksvansugh and Phelps made
application to the House to be sworn in as Re-
representatives., and long debate took place on
the subject. Their certificate of election was
dated in December, and signed by Samuel Me-
dairy, then Governor of Minnesota, but now
Postmaster at Columbus, Ohio. 1t was stated
also that three Representatives had been elected
by the people, but one had disappeared, while
two came forward to claim seats. The act OF
Congress admitting Minnesota into the Union
restricted the number of Representatives to two,
and it seems that the three elected by the people
arranged it among themselves for the withdrawal
of one. A member of the House very properly
remarked that he did not know by what power
or authority or lottery scheme two members
were selected out of three and sent to Congress
The matter was finally referred to the Commit
tee on Elections.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
DIED.


On the 7th inst, ANDRrw SrUARr, infant child of
VIM. II. Watts, aged seven months.
On Sunday morning, the 9th inst, at Charlotte G.
d, Miss MARY N. RAGLASD daughter of the late N.
h. Ragland, Of Richmond city. sg : -
One day lsst week, OF Augusta Georgia, on her way
to Staunton, Mrs. MARaARHr WHIrE wife of Rev. Rob-
ert White, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and daughter of
William W. Donaghe, Esq, of Staunton. ed
On the night of the 9th inst, Mr.. PHrLAxprR GAN.
BE, in his 5Sth year. The deceased had been for
more than quarter of century entirely cripple
from Rheumatic disease, to incapaciiate him al
together from walking During the past winter his
sufferngs had been very severe, owing to complica
ton of disease vet on the return Of Spring he was
apparently recruiting.
On the day preceding the night on which he died,
he was enabled, as his custom was, (wben well e
nough to ride out in his buggya and wasthus engaged
most of the day, and seemed more comfortable and
cheerful than usual On returning for the night he
began to complain of pain In his chest and region Of
the heart but not more it thought than be often
experienced This having subsidized, he fell into gen.
tie sleep. At near midnight intermitting breathngs
attracted attention On attempting to arouse him be
did not speak, and in few minutes was dead.
Thus, after many painful conflict and many weary
nights and days. with closed eyes and without an ap
parent struggle he passed away as in gentle sleep.
The deceased had in early life connected himself
said upon the Lord Jesus Christ he believed with ell
his heart. Although often led 70 mourn fallen
ture, he had sought and obtained, las we tust,)
through the blood of Jesus Christ Robe of Right
eousness in which he was prepared to stand before
God and which often led him in his latter days to say
81 am not afraid to die.n COM.
~ Central Presbyterian please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
MARRIED.


On Tuesday, the 18th inst, BY Rev. Jos. Funkhou-
ser, Mr.. JAMES s. BoLrEs of Terra Haute Indiana, to
Miss MILE A. HAYNE, of Buckingham co
On the 18th ult., by Rev. q. Wetzel, Mr.. CHAs: q.
Sewers to Miss MARGARET E. MILLER, of Rocking
ham co.
On the 9Th inst, 0ttobne by the Rev. T. Brasil
ear, Mr.. HxSRY ArPLEGArE to Miss HESTER A. WHIT
NBR. all of Rockingham county.
On Wednesday morning last at the residence of Mrs.
Jula Smith, by the Rev. T. q. Haynes, Mr.. JANIS
HALL, of Putnam county, Ya to Miss ZERuAH A. B.,
daughter of Rev. VIM, Houston, decd, of Rocking
ham county.
On Wednesday, the 5th inst, at the residence of Mr..
John Bontz, by Rev. John Hashberger, Mr. JACOB
PIaksY to Miss LUcrspx DAyr, all Of Rockingham
county. - ~ -tl5TfEg -esf-r go
At Hazel Wood, near Fredericksburg on the morn
ing of the 18th inst, By the Rev. james B. Taylor
in Stsunton to Miss Susan SPo1rswooD, daughter Of
the late Carter Braxton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

IMPORTANT FROM MxEIoo.-By way of New Or
leans we have Rio Grande adyices to the lst inst.
The reports were that Durango had pronounced
in favor ofZuloaga and against the Liberals. Pa.
rodi's forces had deserted to man and Joine
those of Zuloaga. The New Leon forces were
too weak to accomplish anything. Caravajal
was to leave for Tampico Immediately, taking
with him but few troops. Three persons at San
Luis had been found guilty of an intention to
assassinate Vidaurri, Gurza and Zayas, and
were hung. Information had been received to
the effect that Vidaurris forces under Suasas had
failed to make an impression on San Luis, and
consequently retreated. The papers also contain
Monterey adyices to the 21st ult. Vidaurris
army was in fine condition, enthusiastically await
ting the rumored approach of 5000 Govern
ment troops. General Henningsen arrived at
Monterey on the fifth ult. Colonel Lockridge
had opened 3 correspondence with Vidaurri
offering his services. He subsequently detained
Henningsen, and was rejected by Yidaurri.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
LOCAL MATTERS.
Concealed Weap,ona.

A man named Reese, confined in the Jail at
this place charged with the commission of for
gerry was, found guilty Of another violation Of
law few days since; viz, carrying concealed
weapons. The jailor entertaining some suspi-
ciOns, proceeded to examine bis person, in the
course of which he was required to pull off bis
boots. Nothing was found in the boots, but the
Sheriff taking the precaution to feel about. lis
legs, discovered a knife snugly concealed inside
of his sock. The krife was prepared for saving
the iron CRATE of the windows from which it Is
inferred that his intention was to attempt an
escape, The jailoris satisfied from certain ini-
tials on the knife, that it was furnished to the
prisoner by female relative who has been in
the habit of visiting him, and since the discovery
she has been denied access to the Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
A Genius Ipcog.

We find the following stray bit of wit floating
shout the newspapers without credit
Whenever any one happens to stray from
mankind to Staunton, the first question asked
invariably runs thus: This, presume, is your
first visit TO Stanton, is it notsn Answer be-
ing made, it is followed up with gracious smile
and look of infinite Importance: "Ah! then
YOU have not seen our lunatio asylum yet pd
advise you to visit that institution before you
leave. You will find it admirably located for
the convenience of our town and quite improve
ment to the architectural beauty of the place as
well as a fine addition to our society" Great
place that Stsunton!
We do not know the paternity Of the above,
but it is so uncommonly smart that we cannot
resist the temptation to copy it. 1t is evident
that the author would make quite as fine an adj
dition to the Lunatic Asylum as the Lunstic
Asylum does to our Society.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL AssEMBLY.-The Gen
eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church lOld
SchooD met at new Orleans on the 9th instant
Thursday About 200 Elders and Ministers
were present:
The Rev. DIR. @. Van Rensselaer, preached the
opening sermon, from ii. Corinthians, 18th chap
ter and 18th verse "Be of one mind, live in
peace, and the God of love and peace be with
you.n The sermon was eloquent and impressive,
intoxicating the necessity of unity in the Church,
the benefit of leading religious life, apd the du-
ty of tolerance to the religious views of others.
In conclusion, the reverend speaker oongratula-
ted the Assembly upon the harmony which had
existed in the Church for the last twenty years,
and upon the progress it had made in that time.
Twenty years ago it numbered 1900 churches,
600 oergymen, and 900 members; now il
numbered 1890 churches, $500 ministers, and
$50, 900 members.
DIR. ". A. Scott, of San Francisco, was elect.
ed Moderator, and DR.. D. q. Junkin, OF Penn
sylyania, temporary clerk, the Rev. pr. Johr
Leyburn being stated clerk.
The Picayune publishes list of delegates al
that time enrolled, representing thirty mine sy'
mods and one hundred and nine Presbyteries.-
Among the delegates are some OF the most dis
tinguished scholars and divines in the country
and every State is we'll represented
indianapolis was selected for the next place O
the General Assembly. Cincinnati, Rochester
and Pittsburg were also proposed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Too Accommodating.

1t is bad policy for those persons who are
friendly to the Banking Institutions in this place
to accommodate strangers by exchanging the
notes of our own for those of foreign Banks. In
nine cases out Of ten the object of persons solic-
iting such exchange is to take the notes immedi-
ately to our Banks and demand the specie, which
is Immediately carried out of the State. Of
course it is the interest Of the community to pre-
vent as far possible the draining of specie from
the vaults of the Banks here, and we are satisfied
that little thought in regard to the effect of
the practice alluded to would lead our citizens to
decline granting such fayors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Great apprebepsions are felt in southera

Great apprehensions are felt in Southern
States that the coming Summer will be very
sickly one, and the dreadful scourge of yellow
fever, from which the South was so unusually
exempt last season, will return this year with
greater violence than ever. This fear is based
upon the fact that the long continued freshets,
at this particular time, are likely to breed feb
rie diseases Nearly one-fourth of the land on
the Mississippi, from Vicksburg down to the
mouth of that river, has been overlooked for
many weeks, and all the swamps, bayous and
laeoons at the South are gorged with stagnant
water. In the interiors of Mississippi, Albania
and Georgia, the freshets have been unprecedens-
al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Severe Storms.

On Friday night last, violent storm of rain
and hail, accompanied by heavy thunder and
vivid lightning, passed over this place. On Sat
urday morning, about o'clock there was rep
etition of the same, without the hail, and in the
afternoon of the same day one of the most VIC
lent storms we have ever witnessed in this sec
ton of country This latter was of short duration,
but while it did last the windows of heaven
seemed to be wide open, pouring down rain and
hail in torrents. The hail was not large, but
handfuls could be gathered up after the storm
ahated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

LIFE OF HUGH M1LER.-We preceive an an
nouneement of an Intended republication in this
country of a work entitled "Labor and Triumph:
the Life and Times of Hugh Miller" by Thomas
N. Brown. Whatever relates to that distinguish
ed man possesses deep interest for the Ameri-
can public, and they would gladly welcome any
new light that may be shed upon his remarkable
career. We have reason to question, however,
whether the above named work, will give us much
new information, or will prove to be such BIZ
ography IS the admirers ofHugh Miller desire and
expect The London Literary Gazette describes
it as "only peg on which to hang the history OF
the Free Church movementin Scotland" and as
.swritten in that inflated style which finds favor
north of the Tweed" Throughout the book, :"
il adds "the incidents of Hugh Miller's life bear
q secondary place." From another source, even
more reliable, we learn that it is3'merely crit
icism- biography with no authority"
But whatever may be the merits OF Mr.. Browns
work, it is certain that it is not to be the Life OF
Hugh Miller. From an announcement in the Ed
inburgh Witness and from another private source
we learn that biography Of Hugh Miller, en-
bracing his correspondence and drawn up with
the sanction and authority of his family, is now
in preparation by Peter Bayne, whose brilliant
writings have already made him SO widely pop
ular in this country. Mr.. Bayne is Hugh Mil
ler's successor as editor of the Witness, and the
choice of a biographer could not have been more
happy. the readers of his books know that ne
excels to rare degree in biographical compost
ton, and they have every reason to believe that
upon so noble subject he will bestow all his
skill. The work will, we presume, be republish-
ed in this country from advanced sheets.-Rart-
fora Epeniag Press.