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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
Correspondence.
SELINseRoyK, June 23, 1859.

SELISseRovK, June 23, 1859
Mr.. EplrsR Things IRE very dull at
present, In this section Of country. The life
and hustle, which prevailed few weeks
back, seems to have fallen of, and matters
move along in peace and guietness. This
change may be accounted Tor from the fact
that people nre now more or less absorbed
in matters OF individual interest, Of doGestc
concerns The farmer, whose visits TO town
is always looked for with ihAch satisfaction,
aud causes the smile to play upen the coun
tenance OF the good old merchant, 10 antci
patton Of large sales, is busily engaged at
home in cutting and making hay and arraDg
ing matters for reaping an extensive harvest
the meu Of towu have also their domestic
affairs, which keeps them at bone. Their
gardens are in beautiful trim and in order TO
be kept 80, much labor is r, quirsd. Those
who are hero attending school seem to be
burdeued with the weight of their many stu.
dies, but, apparently, have determined to take
it as cool as the circumstances Of tho case
will admit, and labor more necessarily as the
session draws to its close The students Of
the Classical Department of the Institute
are making preparations for their public ex.
hibtion, which la TO take place on Wednes.
day, the sixth Of July.
This ia intended to be an excellent affair,
aud will, no doubt, equal, If not surpess, the
exhibitions of many Older and well estab-
lished Institutions. Tleos Weaver, the
worthy principal OF this department, lahore
faithfully and zealously to advance and en-
large the sphere Of knowledge Of the students
under his charge. Much credit is due him
for the great interest manifested for the pro-
per training Of those attending his depart
neut.
The Female Seminary is progressing finely,
the walls being already up ns far the third
story. hope to inform you, ere loog, OF its
completion. There is no doubt but that
both buildings will be completed ard ready
for operation by the commencement of the
next session.
1t ia, indeed remarkable with what rapidi-
ty the Missionary Institute and the Female
Seminary have sprung into existence
Scarcely year has elapsed since it was
strongly spoken of, and now, eren notc, both
orc almost finished, and hundreds OF scholars
anxously waiting to throrg their halls. God
has, indeed, proptiously looked upon this
Institution and thus heard and answered the
prayers of his people. May he continue to
notice, with appreciation, the labors OF his
servants and Inspire them with renewed en-.
ergv, so that they may not get weary, but
rejoice in thus being able to assist in building
up and advancing the kingdom OF Christ
upon the earth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

CO NEXT GovERNoR.-This question is
beginning to receive considerable attention
from politicians. While at the United States
Court, at Williamsport, few days since, o
promiuen. politician from the northern part
OF the State, declared tha. our next Cover.
nor must be Pennsylvania Dutshman.-
that they had always been our best and most
reliable Governors, and henceforth be would
prefer taking a candidate from that class OF
our citizens. This is certainly compliment
tary, though not undeservedly so, to our
German population and their descendants.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
Sunday School Cele bration.

The Sunday School at the BRICK Church
near Reeds Station. intend having celebra
tion in Grove near the Church on Saturday
before the Fourth. There will be Martial
and Instrumental Music on the ground.
The friends Of the Sunday School are in.
vited to attend. Several speakers from
abroad will be present. A collection will be
taken up on the ground to dsfray the ex'
pensss.
The different Sunday Schools in Shamokiu
intend to unite in holding celebration Gu
the Fourth. Also, the school at Evert's
Church and Everts School House, below
Snydertowp, will hold . Union Celebration
on the Fourth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
For the srssuRv AaxsioAs
GEOGRAPHICAL ENIGMA.
rvi.n eonrosxp Of rwEsrr.ors LETTER


My 1s3 1916 10 n one Of tbs United States
Ny 90 10 10 10 IL 10 is lake In the United States
My 10 10 20 is a town In Africa.
Ny IA 10 10 3i2 7 is town in Michigan.
My 59i 10 10 20 is an Ocean
My esl is i6 is a cape on the coast Of Affica.
My 10 is SO 10 a river in Europe
My g is harboi in the United States.
My IL 10 IA is a town in 1tnly
Ny 10 10 "a 1e ~ is town in New Jersey.
Ny Ii 10 10 is a cape east Of the United States.
My 1ge4 i2 10 9 10 q territory IN the United States.
My 10 ~ 2 1 10 10 20 is a river in Texas.
My H6 10 - 3 Is cape on the coast Of Asa.
My Is ~ 20 IS 10 IL is city in the United States
My 10 I5 0 10 ia town in South America
NY II IA is IS 10 10 q town in Arabia.
My is 10 7 8 10 Is Is IL one Of the west indiss
My 10 10 IL 10 10 Is is an Ocean.
My 20 10 IL is q lake In Africa.
My u Ia l 10 20 is a town in China.
Ny whole is Of grea, tene6t TO Sunbury.
LEMONS o..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Cy- The New GoLD MINEs.-H Horace Gree.
ley it seems has reached the much talked OF
gold mines at Pixies Peak, about which so
many conflicting stories have been told
Mr.. Greeley confirms the stories of the great
richness at the new diggings, and thousands
Of disappointed adventures who had turned
back are now on their return to the diggipgs
from Fort Leavenwortb.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

EaS Pixies PEAK.-The Roehy Mountain
Ne'cs, published at Cherry Greek, pixies
Peak Gold Regicu,) gives cheering accounts
Of the prospects Of the Region, es . gold
producing country. j! predicts that in one
year the region will yield monthly as much
as California. Miners are now making from
SO to $50 each per day, with very Indifferent
mining facilities
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
SHERIFF. SALES.

pY virtue Of certain writs of V
- ExPoNAs, issued out of the Coul
mon Pleas Of Northumberland cou
directed, will be ex posed to public 5
Broadway House, in tbs borough
Northumberland cosnty, en- Monday
day of July, 1889. al o'clock p. \
lowing esciibed Real Estate, to wit
All that certain lot Of ground, SIT
borough Of Milton, Northumberla
bounded on the North by Broadwa,
The East by an alley, on the South !
and on the West by lot Of Mrs. Ii
of Michael HUFF, deceased, whereon
three-story brick and frame la
known as tho "Broadway House." {;
stable, outbuildings, &c. Seized, tai
cution, and to be sold as the property
der ii. Blair.
ALSO,
A. the same time and place, a &c
ground, situate in the borough Of Nj
said, bounded on the North BY lot
Strine, jr., South ard East by Front
oh the West by the Wes, branch
Sus9uehanna, whereon is a two
house, outbuildings, &c. Seized, ia
cution, and 10 be sold as the propsrt
Strine.
ALSO:
At the same time and place, a Ct
ground, situate in the borough q M
said, bounded on the North by lot
Goodman, OF the South by a lot OF
on the East by Front street, and on
the West Branch of the IiVer >
whereon is erected story fra
house. Seized, taken in execution,
sold as the property Of PANEL SIrn
ALSO,
On the premises. in the town
in Coal township, Ncrthumberlant
Friday, the 22d day Of July, 1888,
A. M, all those Two certain clnti
ground, situate in said town of sh
bounded OH the North by Railroad
East by lots Of Thomas baumgar
South BY Wall street, and on the
Of Josiah Reed. whereon are ere
story frame Tavern House, with
frame kitchen attached, frame sta
ings, &C.. now in the occupancy
Henninger. Seized, taken in exec
be sold as the property Of Charles
Elizabeth Henninser, Jacob Haupt
and Daniel Long.
JAMES yANDyK
Shsrif-s OHics, suneury,
June 25, 1859,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
Tbe a at kets.

BALTIMORE MARKETS-June2 %, 1859
GnAIS-Wheat, there wero sales of red at l60a
is5 cts. for fair to good lots, and white at 7Oa
75 cts. for fair, and lisa so cts for prime par.
cells of do. Corn, sales of good yellow at e6as7
cts, and of fair to prime white a, 81 cts.--sSa9l
There were sales OF Virginia Oats at so cts. and
Pennsylvania do. at 55a56 cts. There were
some Pennsylvania Rye offered and sold a, 90
cts. Maryland Rye at 90 cts. per bushel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Eg- PowDKR MILL BuRNED.-Ths powder
mill of Kline and Rem, in Trsvorton, In this
county, was destroyed by fire on Friday, the
18th inst. The fire was caused, it is sup
posed, by friction. David Fredericks, who
attended the mill, was found burned to a
crisp, and was, most probably, sufocated.-
The powder house. some distance Of, was
not injured.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
Democratic State Ticket, Nominated by
the Convention of March 10.
For tud;ior General,
RICHARDSON l.. WRIGHT, OF Philadelphia
For Surrcyor General,
JOHN ROWE, OF franklin.

ts- ErlscoPAL CnURcn.--Services will be
held in st. Matthew'S Church, Sudbury at
loi o'clock a. ~, on Sunday next, and OF
ST Marks Church, Northumberland, at 81
O'Clock L. M. Rev. Hurley Baldy will off,
ciate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
r'AagEr, HERRING & CO.'S.
PATENT PI0N SAFE
LATE FIRE At DUBUQUE, IOWA.

LATE FIRE AT DUBUQUE, IOWA.
DuBuQuE, Jan. 7, 1859
Gents: am requested by MIR. T. A. c. Cochrane, OF
this place. say to you that the morning OF the tth
instant about O'clock his store took fire. and the entire
stock of goods destroyed The heat became so sud-
denly intense that OF the goods could possibly lie
saved but fortunately his books and papes, which were
in Of your Champion Safes all preserved per-
ecy. And well they may be called Champion, for during
the whole cnuas asration there ncessant pouring
Of flame directly upon the safe which contained them
And still, upon opening 1t, the inside was found to be
scarcely warm, while the outside was most severely
scorched. Yours truly, n. A. MCCLURE.
IIelring's Patent Champion Fire and Burglar. Proof
Safes with HALLS PATENT POWDER-PROOF
LOCKS nord The greatest security Of any safe in the
world Also Sldeboard and Paror safes OF elegant work
manship and finish, for plate, &c.
FARREL, HERRING co. have removed from. 81
Walnut ST., to their new store No. 629 Chestnut VI
Jaynes Ha) where the largest assortment Of Safes IN
the world can be found.
FARREI, HERRING X CO,
629 CHESTNUT STREET,
(Jaynes Hal)
March 10, ls5e.-3n PHILADELPHIA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
The Northern Central Railway.

The Northern Central Railway.
Arrival and departure of Passenger Trains and after
MAY 23d, 1850, at SuNBURY, as folows:
GOING SOUTH.
TRAIvs. For Harrisburg & Baltimore. Lesvessunbury,
Mail Train 1888 A. NJ.
Buffalo Il Niagara Express, 1l41 p. NJ.
Burden and Passenger, Maysvle, $!20
COMING NORTH.
TRAINS. From Harrisburg & Balt Arrive at sunbury
Mnil Train, 3i3P NJ.
Buffalo and Niagara Express, 1910 ."
Butden and Passenger, from Marysvlle, 4!22 a, M.
GOING NORTH.
TRAINS. For willamsport Elmira, Leaves Sunbury,
Mail Train, als JPN.
Buffalo and Niagara Express, 1918
Burden and Passenger, 73O A. NJ
COMING SOUTH.
TRAINS. From Emira WiIliamsp't, Arrive at sunoury
Mail Train, io5OA NJ
Buffalo and Niagara Express, II IS z. NJ
Burden and Passenger. 6.30 "
The Shumokin Valley and Psttsvliie Rnilroad
Passenger train leaves Sunhury at SIS "a NJ
q" Mt. Carmel 4.3o r. NJ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Ey- We are requested TO state that the
Washington fire Company will meet 10 the
Grand Jury Room, on Tuesday evening next.
to make further arrangements for the coming
4th Of July celebration. All the members
are particularly requested TO be present.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
NJ A Il r | \ G L S

On l4th inst by Rev. P. Bird, Mr.. Ben
JAMIN SrAsTzEt, of Upper Augusta township
to Miss CArHRRINE FuRMAY, Of Shamokin
township, Pa.
On Sunday the 10th inst, by Rev. T. g.
Riddle, Mr.. DAVID SuIpP, to Miss RgpEccA
HOOVER both OF Shamokin.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

e. FIREwoRKs.-The Chief Burgess gives
notice that no fireworks must be sold in
Pottsville before the 18th Of July. The pen.
atty for 9 violation of this order will be O iine
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
GROVER s. BAKERS
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES,
a New Style. Price $50.
Ios BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

Io5 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
T30 ClIESNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
~>~~~---->~--~~>~><~~~~~-~~~
These Machines sew from two spools, and
form seam of anequaled strength, beauty. and
elasticity, which will not rip, even if every fourth
stitch lie cut They are unquestionably the best
in market for Family use.
IE SEND FORA CIRCULAR.
II. b. MAssEn Agent Sunbury. Nor,l,umber-
land county Pa.
November 81, 1853
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Save Time and you save Money
Hence if you proceed on your arrival at Phila-
delphin to ZIEGLER & SMITH, (Whoiesale
Drug, Paint and Glass Deaers)
Corner Of SECOND g. GREEN STREETS
you will have an opportunity of purchasing from
larger, better and cheaper stock Of WHITE
LEAD, ZINC, colored Paints and Window
Glass of assorted sizos and qualities than can be
found at any other store there.
Feb. 5, '59.--lywx
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Ezy STOLEN HoRsRs.-Sherif Vandyke
gives notice by advertisement, this week,
that be will furnish the means of discovering
stolen horses and aid in their recovery. The
Sheriff is great admirer Of that noble ani.
NAL the horse, and is we'll posted in all mat
ters Of this kind.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

1t The crops everywhere look favorable.
In seek more the harvest will be CON-
menced, and il the weather continues favc,a-
BILE, the present crops will prove the most
abundant We have had for many years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Ca The following is the account OF tho
great meteor by which nauy of our uewspa-
per editors, and others have been hoaxed.-
The same paper now announces the whole
thing q hoax, which We think was very appa.
rent:
Descent OF AN IMMENSE ii ErRoRIc BODY IN
OswsGo CoUHrY.-On Wednesday morning,
the inhabitants OF the towns of Boyleston and
RedGeld, in this county, were startled by the
occurrence Of most remarkable phenoDe-
non--the descent from the heavens of an im-
mense meteoric mass. The body struck the
earth between The hours OF three aud four
o'clock, p. NJ, with crash that was truly
terrific, and the shock was sensibly felt and
people aroused from their sleep at distance
Of Eve miles from the scene. The body fell
upon the farm of Horace Sanger, situated
on the line Of Boyleston aud Redfeld, stri-
king in o meadow aud partially on the high
way. 1t is estimated by our informant 10
cover about half an acre oflaEd. The earth
was torn up in terrible manner, and large
fragments were thrown distance of two
thirds Of mile. The mass is very Irregular
In shape, and rises at some points 10 sixty
end eighty feet in height, and is supposed TO
be imbedded in the earth as many feet. The
surface has generally the appearance Of iron
ore. The excitement oecasiened by the event
among the Inhabitants was intense, and the
crash is said to have been terrific beyond des-
eript!oa. Many supposed that ths FINAL
winding up OF terrestrial affairs had truly ar-
rlved.-Ospego Palladium.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Rsy- We are requested TO soy that Henry
B. Weaver of Trevcrton, will be an Independ-
ept Candidate for County Commissioner at
the ensuing election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Er The Miners Journal strongly recon-
mends Hon James II. Campbell, Of this dis-
trict, for Speaker of the next Congress.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

LJ DIsTTcr ArroRNEY.-We have been
requested to state that s. B. Boyer, Esq, on
SuDbury, will bo on independent candidate
for District Attorney, at the next election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

E1 MINERAL WATER.-Mr. Geo. Eckert,
Of Northumberland, has commenced the ma
king and botllipg OF mineral water, which.
by those who are fond Of this beverage, is
said to be good article.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

Be it ordained By fbe Burgess ans
Of The Borough Of Sunbury, That in
the streets aud highways OF said bo,
cutters shall be cnt at such dist
the sidewalks as not to interfere vi
jure the trees planted in said street
June 20, 1859.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
THE AMERICAN
HI MAssER, Editor and Proprietor
SATURDAY. JUNE 25. 1859.

To ApvERri,Ras. THE circulation OF the spksuRY
kasRicAS among the dFere, towns the susquehanna
!. no, exceeded II equaed by any paper rablished in
NoIther Pennsylvauia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

LoSo BRIDAL TouR.-A happy cospie
have just returned to Falmouth, Mass. from,
their wedding trip which was = whaling yoy.
age that lasted five years. During their
absence the wife gave birth to two babes
one Of which Was child Of fonr ,sars when
IL reached home.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements.
To the Owners of Stolen Horses


To the Owners of Stolen Horses.
T>HE subscriber respectfully informs those who
4 have suffered by the depredatiOns of horse
thieves within the last three years, that he thinks
he will be able TO give them such information as
will lead to the discovery Of their stolen prope. ty,
il the proper description is given of the horse,
the thief, the time he was stolen, and such other
circumstances they can furnish, together with the
amount Of the reward offered foi the recovery
Of the horse. Address
JAMES VANDYKE,
Sheriff Of Northumberland county.
Sunbury, June IS, ls59.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

TIE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN The publishers
of this widely circulated and popular illustra.
ted weekly journal OF mechanics and science,
(Messrs. MUM s. Co., No. 81 Park Row
New York announce that it will be enlarged
on the first of July. and otherwise greatly
improved, containing sixteen pages instead
of eight, the present size, and will make it
the largest aud cheapest scientific journal in
the world it is the only journal Of its class
that has ever succeeded in this country, and
maintains its character .or authority 10 nll
matters of mechanics, science and the arts,
which Is not excelled by any other journal
published in this country or ia Europe. AL,
though the publishers wall incur an increased
expense Of $4,000 year by this enlarge
msn,, they have determined not TO raise the
price of subscription, relying upon their
friends to Indemnity them in this increased
expenditure by corresponding Increase Of
subscribers. Terms 50 year. or 10 copies
for Sl5. Specimen copies of the paper, with
@ pamphlet Of information to inventors, for
nished gratis, by mail, on application to the
pub! shers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

The Enroroble Reports 5uHv Con frned-Ro-
n. ,, E.,,..,1 -.
'uee "'ee'ey :" "e 4u.'e' """ A-"''O' 'e. '''
accounts Of Their R'chneSs-Re'urn V Me
"DiSdppoiHted" 10 the Diggings.
Ir,vEswopru K. r.. June 2l.-The over.
,ona avnress e;rht asys from Danver C;tv
has arrived. bringing a large mai! and s25OO
in gold dust
The previous extraordinary reports OF the
discoveries at Grepory's Jacksop's and other
mining camps are fully confirmed.
Horace Greeley had arrived at the dig.
cinps. beinp less than seven days on the route.
He had visited Grecory's digpings and signed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25
REVOLT AT MILAN,

VICTORY OVER THE FRENCH ASNoUSED AT
VIENNA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-25

The Queen delivered her opening speech
TO Parliament on the 9Th. She lamenis th
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
An Apprentice Boy.

In 1854 We were at a Fourth Of July
celebration in Carlisle, at which General
Houston delivered the oration. At the
close he told q story of carpenters ap-
prentice, whose masters cruelty had
driven him away to the West, leaving his
old mother alone and sorrowing for her
lost son. The orator pointed out the
house where his master lived, and dwelt
on the subject ill the whole audience of
five thousand people became interested.
Then turning to stranger who sat en- the
stand, and raising his voice to the highest
pitch, he exclaimed, :" Here is the boy
whom the cruelty of n master drove from
his mothers house !" and begged leave to
introduce Mr.. Kaufman, member Of Con-
gress from Texas. Sure enough, il was
Kaufman, the apprentice boy, and this was
his first visit to his native place in thirty
three years. For moment or two all was
still, and then arose such a shout as never
before was heard in Cumberland. Ladies
spraDg from their seats and waved their
handkerchiefs, and the speaker could not
be heard for several minutes. And tho
hoary headed carpenter who drove the boy
away was in the crowd
We were but boy, bat would have
given everything in this wide world for
kaufman's triumph for that one hour.
The poor, despised, beaten, runaway boy,
one Of the American Congress
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
NUMBER 3.
The, Saanal.

Our readers have all heard the story of
soaping the clergyman's tin horn at n cam p
meeting-so that when he went to call IL q
congregation together, he blew the /" soft
soap" over his brother .clergymcn, and how
ho exclaimed
" Brethren, l have served the Lord
thirty years, and in that time have never
uttered proiane word, but I'll be id
it can't whip the man that soaped that
hornW
Our readers, we say, have all heard this,
but perhaps never learned the sequel, as
related by gentleman present:
Some two days after, tall, swarthy, viii
lainous- looking desperado strolled on the
grounds, and leaned against a tree, listen
ing to the eloquent eShortation TO repent
which was being made by the preacher.
Alter awhile he became interested, finally
affected, and then took position on the
anxious seat, and commenced groan;ng in
" the very bitterness Of his sorrow" The
clergyman walked down and endeayored
to console him.
No consolation" no was too great
sinner" he said
"Oh, no, )" said the preacher; "there vas
pardon for the vilest."
No, he was too wicked-there was no
mercy for bm."
"Why, what crime have you committed2"
said the benevolent preacher" have you
stolen ?"
"Oh, worse than that"
" What have you by violence robbed
female innocence of its virtue ?"
Worse-oh. worse than thatl'
Murder, is r" gasped tho horrifed
preacher.
Worse than thatl" groancd the smit-
ten sinner.
The excited preacher commenced "peel-
ng off his outer garments.
Here, Brother Cole!' shouted he
hold my coat-I have found the fellow
hat soaped that horn