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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
Correspondence.


SELINsGKoyE, June |, 1859.
MR. EDITOR Although, surrounded by a
Dum5er of pleasing and important matters,
each claiming my attention, yet have con-
cluded to fulfill my promise, with what sue
cess and how far will be ubls to interest is
the question.
The missionary Institute" is about one
fourth of mile west Of this place, occupying
u somewhat elevated position, commands
some of the most beautiful scenery that it has
ever been my pleasure to gaze upon. 1t is,
at the base where | am now standing. but
how the mind satiates its thirst for the beau
tiful as We ascend and assume position on
the Observatory connected with tue building.
AS far as the eye can reach are you delighted
with the magnhcence. the varied changes in
view which nature presents. Sweet helds
clothed in living green, surround you on every
side, the waters of the old Susquehanna are
seen rolling majestically at distance and
even good old SuNBUEY stands out in "bOid
relief. II, indeed, there is any cure for the
blues, o walk TO the Institute" is one of the
best.
The building is of brick, three stories high
with an attic the arrangement of the roof is
on the Cottage order, although its large arch
ed windows and other matters about it are of
the Gothic style. Upon the first floor is the
| Chapel and rooms for the accommodation of
boarders upon the second are the study and
recitation rooms aud the third is intended ex.
| clusively for the benefit Of students boarding
| in the building. This splendid editice will be
ready by the commencement OF the next ses.
sion, which will be about the middle of Sep
! tember next.
Those persons wishing to attend school and
desiring to enjoy the advantages OF excellent
teachers, will do well in examining the vari.
Gus inducements held out by this Institution.
Any Information in reference to the classical
department may be had by addressing Theo's
Weaver, A. b., Principal, or Of the Theolc-
gical department by addressing Rev. ii
Zeigler, A. NJ. one Of the worthy Professors
at this place.
Seliusgrove is well calculated for just such
a school, il is not as it has been unjustly and
falsely asserted, an unhealthy place, on the
contrary, find it to be one Of the most
healthy and pleasant places have ever vis
ted / make this statement not only from
my own observation of the fact but also from
other reliable sources. j. have had frequent
conversations with the principal Physicians
OF the place, Drs, Wagonseller and Leisen
ring, men Of integrity, who would not mis-
state any fact in connection With their profes
sion, aud they say that during their practice
which has been q number Of years, they hav,
not had one confirmed case Of Typhoid !evel
and but few cases of fever and ague. Tn,
principle field of labor being some distance il
the country surrounding. j might produc,
other facts proving the health Of this place
but let the above suffice. The foundation o
the Female Seminary is large, little bistor
Of il probably 10 my next.
Yours in haste. S.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

Tue BROAD MOUNTAIN TUENEL.-The A sh.
land people are in an uproar about the tolls
on the Mine Hal and Schuylkiil Haven Rail
road. \ tunnel through the Broad Noun,
lain is the only feasible plan for relief. 1t is
true it would take some time to make it, but
II would prove 10 be the best stock iu the
County, aud would be Of vast importance to
the Coal Trade OF that section. We learn
from good authority, that it can be made lvr
d HALF MILLION OF DOLLARS, and
would be the most direct route from Phila.
delphla TO Lake Erie, shortening the distance
about 20 miles over any other route. The
tunnel stock would pay from 20 TO 10 per
cent. on the investment, and could have no
rival. charter was received at the last ses.
sion oi the Legislature giving great powers
W the Tunnel Company. II the Phladel-
phia Interests do not take hold OF IL, in all
probability the New Workers will, because
the Company have the privilege of running u
road to Auburn and cOnuectiug with the Au-
barn aud Allentown Railroad now making.
running direct to New York, aud il would be
FIFTY miles nearer TO the Town of Erie,
Ia, Tor The trade Vi New York TO take the
route from New York via Euston, Allentown
aud Auburn TO Sunbury by this Tunnel route
Than by the New York and Erie Railroad tC
tue Town Of Erie, Pa, aud will have bette
grades also. Those interested had bette
look to their interest in time. Phladelpbia
and the Reading Railroad, are deeply fnter
ested in this matter. New York has tappe,
Reading. and she can tap the Sunbury an
Erie Railroad ard large portion of the Cou
Trade oi SchuylSill County, by securing thi
Tunnel Miners Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

rS w. II. WITMoR-We rarely advertised
for physicians at distance, says the Lewis,
burg Chronicle, but this individual had refer
euces in Lancaster that induced US to suppose
he might be worthy Of the use of our columns.
Some weeks since, however, the most respec-
table papers of Lancaster denounced him as q
quack, holding forth there under two names,
&c. AS we see no public denial Of the char.
ges, and never intending TO allow our paper 10
be used for any. doubtful characters, we have
omitted his cards, and give all our readers
this timely notice
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

ES' CAsDIDArEs.-A Gnmber Of gentlemen
are already in the field as candidates for the
different county offices that will be elected in
this county, next fall. We have been informed
that Mr.. Hottensiein will be a candidate for re-
election for Representative. Gen. Kase is a
candidate for the same Office.
For County Commissioner-John Young,
Philip Clark, Frederick Haas, James Covert
and ]. ID. Raker are the candidates for nomina-
'ion' and John A. Snyder, Of Georgetown, is the
Independent candidate.
For Treasurer--Pe,er Lazarus, DR.. Awl, s.
ID. Jordan AID David Houck are the candidates
Tor nomination. Joseph vankirk, independent
For District Attorney-Gen. j. X. Clement
John :. Beard. A. Jordan Rockefeller. s. A.
savidge are candidates for nomination. 8. b
Boyer independent.
No doubt number Of others will be sdded 4
' The list beiols the primary election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
HON. SIMON CAM MERoN.

This gentleman recently paid a visit to
Danville, in connection with the officers of
the Northern Central Railroad. His visit is
thus alluded to by tbe Dauville Democrat:
SENATOR CANERoN.-The officers Of The
Northern Central Railroad Company made
an excursion over their road, from Baltimore
to Williamsport last week. The Hon. Simon
Cameron was one of the Company, and hon
ored our town with short visit on last Tues
day evening. While here, he was called upon
by large number of our most prominent
citizens aud workmeD, all anxious to shake
hands with one who under all circumstances,
and at all times, through good and evil re-
port, has stood SO msrfully up 10 the councils
of the nation as the champion of protection
to home industry ana the advocate of the
interests Of Pennsylvania and her working
classes of people. His visit was purely one
of business il connection with railroad mat
tiers, and not Of political nature, as some
miserable locofoco party hacks would make
our people believe. The kind hearted greet
ings he received here were the spontaneous
Offering of q grateful constituency, whose
interests he has always guarded so faithfully,
and we're as grateful to Mr.. Cameron, as they
were credtable and sincere in those who
offered them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

elr The farmers of this section of country
must be gratified at the prospect before
them. The weather, so far this season, has
been most proptious for the success of the
crops. The wheat, rye and oats looks as
well as could be desired. Corn is coming up
nicely, and the garden truck" is oil in an
advanced state of growth. The fruit also
promises well-apples and peaches particu.
lary. A more than average yield of farm
products is anticipated. People who own
large, well stocked, we'll planted, and well
cultivated farms, ought 20 feel particularly
prosperous. Hope they do-and we 'spose
there will be more weddings this season than
is usual 10 one year, among the young agri
cultursts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

gar MAY WEATnER.-The month of May
has been much found fault with, because the
weather was chilly and disagreeable on some
few days. In 1857 May went out with u
heavy frost, which did much mischief through
out the country. May, 1858, was a disnally
wet aud dsagreea5le month land May, 1859,
has been rather above the average Of its i'm
mediate predecessors, notwithstanding the
harsh things which have been said about it,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
New ORLEANS, May 30.

We have received the following Important
news from Mexico.
Mr. McLane L. s. Minister, had instruc.
ted Consul Black to demand of Miramon az
explanation for the assassination by bis forces
of American citizens at Tacubaya Miramor
rep!eid that his government no longer recog
nized Black. as American Consul, and as MIR
McLane had recognized the Juarez govern
ment, he Mir1mon, will have no communica
ton with him. The letter of Consul Dlacl
was consequently returned to him.
The American archives in the City of Mex
leo are left in charge OF TIE Legation Of Ecu
ador.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

eG Travelling beggars are on the increase.
Several able. bodied foreigners, Of recent i'm
portation, have been in this place and are now
travelling through the country soliciting aims
and who exhibit "papers" purchased in New
York, setting forth that they have been ship.
wrecked, or lost all their property by water
or fire. Money given to these lazy mercena,
ries is unworthly bestowed, and they should
be turned away unalmed from every door they
approach.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

THE VIRGINIA ELECTION. Richmond April
81 Returns have now been received from
l2l counties, which give Letcher, the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor, o majority Of
1924. The result on the Congressional tick.
ct, as well as can be ascertained, is as fol-
lows:
First Distrct.-John S. Mllson, (Dem.)
reelected without opposition. Second Dis
trict-Muscoe r. Ii. Garnett, (Dem.,) re-
elected without opposition. Third District
john S. Caskle, late member, and the regular
Democratic nominee, reported election by
nineteen majority, over Daiarnette, Anti
Administration Democrat. Fourth District.
William c. Goode (Dsm.) reelected over
w, 9. Flourney, Dem, Fifth District.-T.
S. Bocock, (Dem.) reelected without opposi-
tion. Sixth DISSATISFACTION F. Leake
Independent Dem) elected over Paulus
Powell, the regular Democratic nominee
Seventh District William Smith Dem J
reelected over William II. Thomas, Oppo.
sitor, and Henry Shackeliord, Democrat
Mr. Smiths maj ajority is some 800 votes
Eighth District-Alex. II. Boteer (Oppo-
sition) is reported to be elected over Charles
j. Faulkner (Dem) We have the returns
from the whole district except Hampshire
county. The majorites foot up thus: For
Boteler, l473 Faulkner 1889 giving ma.
jority to the former o! 234 votes, with Hamp.
shire county to be heard from. Ninth Dis
trct-J ohm Harris independently has, thus
far, a majority Of 100 over james II. Skinner
the regular Democratic nominee, andis elect
ed. Tenth Dstrct--Sherrard Clemens
(Dem.) it reelected without opposition
Eleventh District-Albert q. jenkins Dem
is reported to be re elected over James NJ.
Laidley, lind. DENY Twelfth District-Il.
A. Edmandson, (Dem.l reelected without
opposition. ThirtesGth District. Benz. Rush
Floyd Irregular Democrat is supposed to be
elected over Albert S. Martin, (lnd. Dem.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

FLOOD IN TExAs.-Loss OF LIFE.-The
Dallas (Texas) Herald says that on the 9th
ult., there was O most terrific rain storm,
which continued for three days. A gentle
man residing near West York, finding the
waters rapidly rising and surrounding his
house, attempted to move his family to q
place of safety. He had a wife and seven
children, so, taking two of the little ones be
placed them upon a shed at some distance,
and was about to return for the rest when he
found the shed was moving, and considera-
BILE time elapsed before he succeeded 10 pla-
cling them in security. On returning to
where his house, had stood he found no ves-
t;ge remaining OF it, nor Of his wife aud the
other five children. The coming on OF night
prevented further search then; the next
morning, however, it was renewed, but no
trace OF the missing family was found.
NEw JERSEY ranks as the flfth State Of the
Union in the point Of manufacturing indus
try. The number of establishments within
the State are stated at 4,207, employing Q
capital Of S22, 2,293,2 ,25S. using raw material Of
the value Of Spool ,8Tl, employing 29,OSt
males and 8,762 females, the cost OF whose
labor per annum is SO, 1864. TAO. and producing
manufactured articles estimated at q tota
! value Of S3s,s5l,256.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
CAUTION! CAUTION!!

..on n"'sS Gs%BSns, 5ssS %sss s amy amy s
that J. the undersigned, claim TO be the owner
Of an equal, undivided, third part Of all that
certain invention lately patented to Jacob Young
man, of Sunbury, Pennsylvania; being an im-
proved RAILROAD SWITCH, and that all
Railroad Companies and every person or persons
buying. vending. or using said Switch so ms
aforesaid patented will be held accountable to
me for all such acts use, damage, or other mat
tiers, which shall be entitled to, according to
law. LEONARD J. WRIGHT.
Sunbury, June 4th, ls59.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

ca SuEBuRY AND ERIE RAILRoAD.-The
track has been put down from Williamsport
to about three miles above Jersey Shore
The bridges on this road are neat and strong
and the track is being laid BY men who un-
derstand the business. Az the rate they
have been working, the passenger cars will
soon find their way as far west as Lock
Haven.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

ST. Louis, May 20
The Overland Mail from San Francisco on
the 9th inst, arrived here last night. The
California news is only one day later, and
without interest. a letter from Fort Bel.
kuap, dated the 22d says an express has just
arrived there from Camp Radzimnaki. bring.
ing the report that Major Van Horn had an
other fight with the Northern Camanches, on
the Fork Of the Arkansas river, on the 9Th,
during which forty Of the Indiaps were killed,
and thirty six taken priforcrs. Two Of the
troops were killed and several wounded,
among the latter were Lieut.. Lee and Cap.
tain Smith. Another letter says that four OF
five hundred Texans have encamped twenty
miles below Brazos on the Indian Reserve,
with the avowed Intention of attacking the
Reserve Indians. Much excitement prevail.
ed in consequence, among the Indians.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
Car L. Y. BRIour 4 Soy have received

EQ- L. Y. BRIGur Il Son have received
another lot Of new goods. These gentlemen
are replenishing their stock all the time with
q rich and varied assortment. One would
almost suppose that they had already brought
enough goods to this place TO supply "all the
world and the rest Of mankind" but the last
arrival is much larger and hardsomer than
ever, to which they invite the public to call
aud examine and learn the list of prices.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
BALTIAoRE, May 21.

The arrival Of the L. S. surveying schr
Howell Cobb, eight days from Key West,
brings intelligence of the destruction Of the
principal portion Of thst town BY FIRE.
SArASsAu, May 26 The steamer Isabel,
from Havana and Key West, bring. dates TO
the 2lst instant. An extensive fire occurred
at hey West on tho 10th instant destroying
one hundred and ten houses. The loss is es-
timated at $250,00O.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

APPOINTED BY THE ExEcuTIvE Gov Pack
er has appointed Maj. 7. p. Dickerson, to
view and report upon the condition of the
Sunsury and Erie railroad between Sunbury
aud Sinnemaboning.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

81" In Williamsport they are about put,
ting up public bathing house. This will be
their most valuable institution, and We hope
they will use it freely.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
Gelsgrapgit Webs,
IEAvENWoRTH. May d.

The Utah mail, which left Salt Lake on
on the 9th instant, has arrived.
Superintendent Forney had arrived of Fill.
more with sixteen children, the survivors Of
the Mountsin Meadows massacre.
The death Of Lieut.. Elias X. Potts is an.
nounced. Lieut. Potts was born in the Dis
irict OF Columbia, and entered the service in
Nay, 1857.
No further disturbances among the Nor.
mons are reported.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

ES- LAYING OF CORNER SToNE.-The
corner stone Of st. Peters Church, in Jack
son township, this county, near Drppin's
store, will be laid on Sunday, the 10th inst.
The church is being built by the Evangelical
Lutheran end German Reformed congrega-
tions, and will be handsome building. The
public are invited TO attend
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
.rARREL, HERRING s. COS
PATENT PION SAFE.

LATE FIRE AT DUBUQUE, IOWA.
DurUerK, Jan :, 1859
Gents: ! requested by MIR. T. A. c Cochrane, Of
this place, you that the morning of the 4th
instant about o'clock his took fire. and the entire
stock Of goods destroyed The heat became 50 sud
denly intense that Of the goods could possibly he
saved; bu, fortunately his books and papers, which were
in of your Champion Safes, all pIrserved per
ecty And well they may be called Champion, for during
the whole cnufngraon there nccssant pouring
Of fame directly upon the safe which contained them -
And STILL upon opening it, the inside was found to lie
scarcely wurIn, while the outside was most severely
scorched. HouIs truly, n. A. MCCLURE.
He,rng's Patent Champion Fire and Bn,glarl'r"
Safes with HALLS PATENT POWDER-PROOF
LOCKS afford the greatest security of safe III the
world Aso deboard aud Paror safes of elegant work.
manship and finish, for plate &c.
FARREI., HERRING i CO. have removed from 81
Walnut St, to their store, NJ. 62a Chestnut II ,
(Jayres IIa) where the hgest assortment Of SAFES IA
the world can be found
FARRELL. HERRING co.
62o CHEST STREET,
(Jayne's Han)
March 10 Is5q-3m PHILADELPHIA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

DEATH OF VALUED CITIZEN. MIR. Will
liam De Haven, one Of the most enterprisiug
and respected citizens Of Minersville, died on
Sunday week last, and was inferred on Tues-
day His death is not only severe loss 20
his immediate relatives and friends, but to
the community at large.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
DuRuorE, May 81

The Odd Fclluws block Of buildings in.
clnding the Post oaicc, U. s. Laud Office.
Odd Fellows and Masou's Lodge rooms aud
The Peoples Theatre, with several stores and
Offices. was destroyed by the fire last night
The contents Of the post aud land Offices were
saved, but all the property Of the Odd Eel.
lows and Masons was destroyed. The loss
amounted to $4,000, on which there a an in.
surunce OF 10000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

s35 "OuR MUSICAL FRIEND."-We have
received No. 25 of this work. 1t is devoted
exclusively 10 the publication Of music in
a convenient size for the piano desk. q. B..
Seymour & Co., l07 Nassau ST., n. Y. 10 cts
q week, for SIS year. l6 PIP. in each No.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
WAsuISGToN, MAY 80.

Hon. n. b. Browne hos been appointed
POSTMASTER at Philadelphia in place OF Wes.
colt. 1t is understood hore that Robbins,
late member OF Congress from Pennsylvania,
declined the appointment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

TnR LocusTs.-Mr. ii ID. Whitcomb, chief
engineer Of the Central Roilroad, informs US
that the western slope of the Blue Ridge 10
now covered with millions OF locusts. They
appeared 6rst near ihe top Of the mountain
about two weeks age, and seem to be moving
in westerly direction. IL will be recolected
that DR.. Smith. OF Baltimore, predicted the
appearance OF ,hess insects 10 the Valley
during this month.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

EST DISTRICT ATTORNEY. We have been
requested to state that s. B. Boyer, Esq, Of
sudbury will be on independent candidate
for District Attorney, OF the next election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

"a Thing OF BEAUTy is JOY FOR EVER"
Ar ornamental article Of household furniture
il also useful, gives double pleasure. This is
especially the ease with GROVER & BAKER's
Sewing Machine. which ia beautiful parlor
ornament. and is q gentle and Industrious
seamstress, that will do more work in given
time than dozen pairs of bands, and will do
it better too. 1t sews seam that will not
rip sews it stronger than by hand is easily
managed and kept in order, and what is more
important, gives leisure for the cultivation of
health by out door exercise.
Offices Of exhibition and sale 4o5 Broad
way, New York Is Summer street, Boston
and 730 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

The LArEsT.-Riclmond Aay. 3l.-Re-
turns received at the Wing Office report
Letcher's present majority 1910. Seventeen
OF the old counties are to be heard from,
which gave Wise majority Of 100. Four
ol the new counties are also to be heard from.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
27,600 do

The amount bought or stored by other
dealers, in town and county, or sent of by
boats we have not collected, but is very large
considering the "hard times" and scarcity
OF Grain" 1t is evident that our Buffalo and
Penns Valley Farmers have not all been
starving"
The money brought into circulation among
farmers by the emptying Of their granares,
should make al improvement in business, and
cause the payments of thousand of debts long
delayed. There has been grain there is mon
ey-and the prospects thus far mover was bet
ter for fine crops ahead. Thank the lord and
keep to work"
And still the Grain comes !-Leuisburg
(MronicIP
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04
THE AM ERICAN
:. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor
SATURDAY, JUNE a, 1859.

To ADVERTISERS The circulation OF the suNEuRY
AMERICAN among the different on the sutquehanna
Is ~, exceeded il cqualed by any paper published in
Northern PENNSYLVANIA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

Ey- The Selinsgrove Times says it is prob
able that nearly the entire crop Of wheat and
rye will be cut in June this year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-06-04

A CASE OF CoNscIEScE. few days since.
a gentleman stepped into Wholesale grocery
establishment Of this city, and offered hun
dred dollar bill to one Of the prorrietors,
which he requested him to accept without
asking any questions. The grocer accepted
the snm after much solicitation, and he imme-
diately invested a portion of it in a comforta-
BILE Spring suit at the Brown Stone Clothing
Hall of Rockhill & Wilson, No, G03 and COS
Chestnut Street above Sixth