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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
Proceedings of Borough Council,
SuNBuRY, February l6, 1861

SUSBuRy, February l6, 1861.
Council met it being the stated night of meet
ing. Chief Burgess in the chair, members pre-
sent, Packer. Bucher, Grant, Stroh, Zettlemoyer,
Bright, Basjler and Rohrbach.
Minutes of January Sd, 5th and 9Th, read
and approved
Committee on wharf rents report progress and
continued.
Bill of j. 3 Lenker, Street Commissioner. for
work done in Market and Fawn streets. approved
of and orders were granted for the same
A further supplement to the Borough Charter
(relative to Sunbury Ferry was offered by MIR.
Packer and read. Referred TO Committee on
Charter.
On motion Of Mr. Rohrbach, Resolved, That
from and after this date, the Street Commits
sioners shall not pay more than $3.50 per diem
for two horse teams, and Sl.75 for one horse
teams.
On motion Of Mr.. Grant, Resolved That as
J. G. 4 A. A. Youngmsn represent that the
order in their favor for nine dollars, issued on
October l7ih. 1887, has been lost aud never
paid, another order for that amount be given them,
they first making oath before Justice Of the
Peace, that they have not received valul for the
order said to be lost, and that the collector and
Treasurer be directed not to receive the order
said to be lost.
Whereas, Ira II. Clement, at meeting OF
Council January hth, 1861, notified said council
that he will not pay the Borough Of sunbury,
more than one dollar per year for the use Of the
wharf now occupied by him.
On motion of Mr.. Packer, Resolved, That the
Council will not accept OF his proposition, and
that the Chief urgess he authorized to take the
proper step to recover the possession of said whar
and to rent the same at yearly rent Of not less
than fifteen dollars.
On motion, Messrr Basser and Bucher were
excused for absence--reason sickness. Mr Brigh
excused on account Of not being notified.
On motion, adjourned.
JNO. w. BUCHER, Clerk.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
aes, CovNrIyo OF THE ELEcroRAL VoTEs

eS COUNTING OF THE ELECTORAL VoTEs'
The official count OF the votes cast by the
electors chosen in November, took place
% Wednesday last, at Washington, and not.
withstanding the many rumors which have
been circulated in regard to rotons and trea.
sonable demonstrations on that OCCASION
everything passed of as quietly and harmoni'
ously as on any previous occasion OF similar
character. MIR. Breckenridge, who, though
the choice of but very small portion of the
citizens OF the United States, received the
second highest number OF electoral votes, de-
clar d his fortunate competitor, Abraham
Lincoln to be officially elected.
The vote stood as follows. viz (: Lincoln,
ls0 4; Breckinrdge, 70 Bell. 80 and Doug
las, IL
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

g. COMPLIMENT TO Gov. PAcKsR-A large
number of the Democratic members of the
Pennsylvania Legislature recently addressed
to Governor Packer a deservedly eulogistic
letter, inviting him to meet them at dinner,
TO be given at Buehler's Hotel, Harrisburg.
and warmly approving his Gubernatorial
career, as well as the sentiments on national
affairs be expressed iu bis last annual mes.
sage. No compliment was ever more pro.
perly and deservedly bestowed upon public
mar
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"Not dangerous to the Human Family. !"
"Rats come out Of their holes 10 die"
VERMIN-
.R'sn Rat Roach, &c, Extermnater

"CoSTAR'sn Rat Roach, &c, Extermnater
"COSrAR'S" Bed-bug Exierminator,
'COSrAR'S" Electric Powder, Tor Insects, &c,
DESTROYS INSTANTLY,
Rats-Roaches-M e-Moes-Giound Miee-Bed- Bugs
-Mohs-Mosquitoes- - Fleas-lnseets on Plants,
Fowls Animals, &c, &c.-n short, every form and spe-
cies of VERMIN.
10 years established in New York city-.used by the
City Post ohees-he City Prisons aud Station Houses
the CITY Steamers, hips &ohe City Hotels "a stor, -
"st Nicholas" &c.-aud by more than 10000 private
families.
Y- Druggists and Retailers everywhere sell them.
~ Wholesale Agents M all the large Cities and Towns,
~ !! BEWARE :! Of spurious limitations
CY-si 90 Sample Boxes sent by Mail.
" Address orders or Tor "CIrcuaT to Dealers" tn
HENRY X. COSTAR, Principal Depot
oi2 Broadway, toProsIie 81 Nicholas ilair' y Y Y
sold nv FHiIlNG GRANT Suaru'y r.
Aptl2l. 1867
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
SHERIFFS SALES.

uDY virtue of sundry writs of Zen EIponaS,
I'D issued out of the Court Of Common Pleas
of Northumberland County, Pa, and to me di
rected, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the
Court House, in the Borough of Sunbury, on
NOM DAY, the | tn dsv OF March next, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, the following described property
TO wit
A certain lot of ground, situate in the borough
Of Sunbury, Northumberland county, and State
of Pennsylvania, numbered 81 in the general
plan Of said town, and bounded and described as
follows, to wit on the north by Shamokin street,
south by an alley, east by a lot of Sebastian
Haupt, and west by Deer Street. containing
about OF an acre. whereon are erected large
two.story stone dwelling mouse, kitchen, stable
and other out buildings.
Ass : all the defendants interest in lot mum.
Der 3 |, situate in the borough Of Sunbury afore-
said, and bounded and described as follows to
wit north by Shamokin street, east by lot No.
81, south by an alley, and west by Fawn street,
containing about of all acre, whereon are erect.
ed two story frame house and kitchen. (now
occupied by Charles Weaver as HoteN q large
stable and other out,buildings.
Also a certain tract or parcel o land, called
"BarataIis Island" situate in the river Susquc.
hanna, and county aforesaid, opposite the mouth
oil fenhs SIeek IN Snyuer County, containing
acres and | ls perches of excellent tillable land
Also the one undivided sixth part of all that
certain tract, or parcel of land, situate in Coal
township, county and State aforesaid. surveyed
in the name of John Brady, containing 1875
acres and 4s phrches Of coal land, (being part
of larger tract of land) and bounded and des
cribed as follows, to wit on tho north by land
surveyed to Ludwig Gass, east by lands of II enry
Mssser, decd, on the south by land surveyed to
Samuel Clark. and on the west by Shamekin
creek, whereon is erected large coal breaker
with steam engine and hosting apparatus, a
two'stcry frame dwelling house, three double
u story frame dwelling houses, a blacksmith
shop, two frame stables, and other improve
ments for the mining OF coal, there being t,rC
large peins Of coat opened upon the tract "a
ercelient tcorking order.
Also; the one undivided sixth part Of III,
surface right OF, and in all those certain lots o
ground, situate in the town of Shamokin, count,
and State aforesaid, on the last above describe,
tract of land, and numbered in the plan of sal,
town, numbers 361, ass. 369, s70 a73, 81,
1j5, sis, 377. 33s, 310 go and ISL, contain
lar about one 'lghI ul ap a,', csch,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
ES" The weather which was cold and blus

tering during the greater part Of last week,
suddenly changed, and this week was not
much unlike spring. This change and the
heavy rain during Monday night, caused the
river to swell sufficient to carry off the ice,
opposite this place, on Tuesday afternoon.
The ice in the north and west branches has
since passed down. The susquehanua is un.
usually high, but so for, We have not heard
Of any damage done along the river.
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Gbe I'll ar kets.
Philadelphia Market.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. I, 1861.
GRAIS-There is fair amount of Wheat
but the demand is limited. Sales OF 1900
bus prime Penna. red at 81 25 o 81 26 per
bus and White at 81 SO 81 55 for common
quality. Rye is dull at 68 cents for Penna
and Ga cents for Southern. Corn is very quiet
and the only sales reported are small lots Of
yellow in store at 81 cts, and 600 bushels fair
quality at 60 cts. Oats are steady at 80 q 33
cents for Delaware, and SO a 81 cents for
tat
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

B LYCoNING INSURANCE CoMPANY.-W
are pleased to learn that this Company has
appointed Judge Welker, Of this place, an
agent for the purpose OF taking insurances on
property. Judge Weker is we'll qualified for
the position, and bis appointment will be ad
vantageous to the Company as well as to
those who do business with the Company
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

o. The Hon. John G. Wright, Peace
Commissioner from Ohio died suddenly at
Washington city, on Wednesday last. He
was Chairman OF the Peace Conference at its
organization.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

g. COMMITTEE or lSvTArIoS. - M essrs,
Bound. Ketcham, Landon and Schiudel, Of
the Senate, and Messrs. Psirce. Williams
Armstrong, Tracy, Irwin and Patterson, of
the House, appointed joint committee to
visit Pttsburg for the purpose of rendering
an invitation to the President, elect to visit
Harrisburg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
eg" A correspondent OF the Phiaielpi

ID n CVIFeePUuUeUt OF lHe I HlluutIPuIa
Inquirer, writing from Harrisburg, says:
The selection of United States Senator
for the short term is beginning to excite
attention. In this connection gentleman is
named who has already received favorable
notice in The Inquirer. | refer to Wm. Fl.
Armstrong, of Lycoming county. Stimula.
ted by the merited encomiums which have
been henped upon him during the few weeks
of the present session, his friends will use
every proper effort to urge his cause. 1t is
proper to say, in this connection, that no
action or expression on the part OF MIR. A.
leads TO the belief that he is at all anxious for
the honor. But no man could be found, who
would be better representative of the con.
servative Republican sentiment OF the State
OF Pennsylvania"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

CoTToE IN NICARAGUA.-Major John p.
lleiss, formerly Of Tennessee, hus returned to
Nicaragua to settle there permanently. So
satisfied is be with the cOtton.raising eyperi.
nents made upon the high and healthy inte.
rior lands OF that region, that it was his pur'
pose Immediately 20 put hundred acres
under cultivation for that staple. There is no
longer any doubt that large districts OF Cen.
tral America are we'll adapted to the culture
of cotton by white labor, as the table lands,
away from the coasts and river bottoms, are
as healthy and salubrious as they are rich and
fertile.-N y. Times.
A REMARKABLE CHILp.-There is an infant
about one week old, born in this place, with
double head one facing 10 front and the other
backward, the latter one is the largest but
not perfect, and destitute Of the organs Of
sense. The child appeared healthy and takes
refreshments from its mother.-ShamOkin Re.
giSter Of the 7th inst.
ArPoINTMEsT.-We are pleased to learn
that our esteemed aud excellent fellow-cti-
zen, Col. w. Ii. Keichline, has been appoint.
ed by President Buchanan, as one of the
Commissioners under the act q January 18th
| 1887, for testing the correctness of the assay
of the coinage at the Mint aud Branches
Exchange.
A USEFUL LIHIMENT.-Take OF linseed oil
and lime water, equal parts of each aud mix
them. This liniment is very valuable in burns
and scalds; efhcacious in preventing inaam.
nation after such accidents.
MEDDILSG WITH MIssoURI.-Duriug the
last decade the white population of Missouri
has Increased seventy per centam, aud the
negro only thirty. The former is now ,056,.
1888 the slaves III, ,5S8 free persons Of color
1902. Under the Union she has been cen.
tre--uEder Disunion she would have from.
tier situation: She will reject accession.
Our FLAG Is THERE The Stars and
Stripes still float in Northern Alabama,
and the people there defy the secessionits to
come and take them down All honor 20
the patriots Of Northern Alabama.
Hon. Andrew johnson, Senator from
Tennessee, has made another telling Union
Speech 10 the U. s. Senate. He handled
Slidell and Benjamin without gloves.
One of the pudding furnaces, Of the Mon,
tour Rolling M i'll of this place, blew up on
Tuesdsy afternoon, last, creating quite loud
report. The boiling einGers, and pieces ol
brick were hurled with striking rapidity u
every direction. Fortunately no one was
seriously hurt.-Danritle Etelhgencer.
The Eastern Psniteutisry at Philadelphia
was damaged by fro which broko out in tbs
drying room on Wednesday last. II was ex
uugulshed without mucl difficulty,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

"DE WRoNG NrGGER."-!Smart 1ranSac.
tton.-Down in Montgomery, Alabama the
other day, o slave owner became provoked by
some trihlng misdemeanor on the part OF
youthful chattel, and resolved to have the
offending bondman whipped in the style pscu.
liar to that refined and civilized region. He
wrote note to the police officer having
charge OF the guard house, desiring that
gentlemanly official to favor the bearer with
thirty ashes well laid on. Giving the note
to the intended victim, he ordered him to
carry it to the guard house but the young
darkey rather smelt rat, and upon meeting
an exquisitely-gotten.up "culed gemman," a
friend OF his, in the street, requested him to
carry the note to its destination, as he bad
something very particular to attend to in an
opposite direction. Unsuspicious ss q sacri
fetal lamb, the sable beau agreed to confer
this trfing favor, aud forthwith proceeded
toward the guard house in manner that
drew sighs Of admiration from more than one
young ebony bosom. But judge Of his sur.
prise-not to say "owdacious misery"-when
tho police officer ordered him to be trussed
up to the whipping.post, and despite his
frantic avowal that he was "de wrong nigger,"
proceeded to give him the thirty lashes
required. 1t was a clear case of misplaced
confidence, with no mitigating circumstances,
and, alas based on friendship.
Nrhat 10 T,iapdsh,p bn, N ,,,ro ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

eg Scarlet fever is prevailing to an alarm.
iug extent in some parts Of Dauphin county
A correspondent says, that in Dauphiu
five Of Peter Kipple's children arc lying very
low, and two Of Jacob Stevepson's daughters
are lying dead-one having died on Sunday
evening, and the other on Monday morning.
The disease is also 10 other families.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

! NEW CuRRENcY,-Out in California there
oeen new currency introduced to take
place OF the more cumbrous gold. Re.
ny 10 San francisco, gentleman was
ed upon Tor contribution to some char.
oojeet. lie subscribed without hpsita.
Sl,eoo. When the day for the collec.
came be promptly rendered a certificate
,wnershlp OF 100 feet in the "Dig and
u hnd II" claim of Esmeralda. This sort
sper IS called Utah wild eat" There is
hmit 10 its amount, and no holder can
nois at the security for all he has 10 do
90 to the ledge aud get tbs gold for
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
sUNBuRY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements
EXHIBITION

I L
F1NHE first exhibition of the Philosol lhian Socie.
Il ty Of the Missionary institute, Selinsgrove,
will take place on the evening of the 22d febru.
ary, 1861, IN the new lutheran Church.
A. II. HESSDN,
J. NJ. EMERSON, Committee of
J.W. OWEN, Arrangement.
ID. A. KUHN,
mo, kESrIER
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

GS The body Of the lrishmau who fell
through the Railroad bridge at Northumber.
land and drowned, in October last, was
found oD an island nearly opposite Selins.
grove, on Wednesday.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

a. A New Orleans bank brought suit
against banker in ST. Louis to recover a
large amount of money, aud the bull has been
taken by the horns, in the answer which the
defendant files in the circuit Court of the
county. The defendant asks that the case
be dismissed because they belong to State
that has seeded
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

81 The Tariff Bill was taken up in the
Federal Senate Oh "Wednesday last, aud. after
some remarks aud explanations as TO the
amendments, wac laid over.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

CeUoHs.-The sudden changes of our eli
mate are sources Of PULMONARY BRONCHIAL
and AsTBMATIC AFFECTIONS. Experience
having proved that simple remedies often act
speedily and certainly when taken in the
early stages Of the diseases, recourse should
at once be had to "Brown's Bronchial
7roches," or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough,
or Irritation Of the throat be ever so slight,
as by this precaution q more serious attack
may be etfectually warded of. PUBMC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will fud them efertu'
al for clearing and strengthening the voice.
See advertisement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

The GREAT HoRsK TAMER-Mr. Rarey is
astonishing the admirers of horse flesh here
by his exploits with untamed steeds. lie
takes in hand the most savage Of ofe9uines and
he usually brings them to terms in about ff
teen minutes. There is nothing very remar-
kabe a5ou: the appearance of the great
tanner. lie is a good looking man with q
benevolent face and firm eye. and he always
presents an elegant aud gentlemanly appear
ance, from the fact that he invariably dresses
in the garments made at the Brown Stone
Clothing Hall of Rockhill & Wilson, Nos.
603 and COS Chestnut street above Sixth,
Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
d L A Y II S

On the I'd inst, nenr Beavertown, CHRIS
TIAN A, wife of the Hon. Ner NJ Middleswarth
aged II years, 9 months and "a days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

sSr We are informed thot dinner will be
given by our friend James Covert, Of the
Washington House, in this place, on the 22d
inst, in honor Of Washington's birthday
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
The Tennessee Election.
Pity THOUSAND MAJORITY FOR THE UNION,



CoNvESTIoN TO BE HELD.
NASHVILLE, February l2.--Tbe returns are
still mesgre, but the indications are that the
Union candidates have an aggregate ma jority
of over 6fty thousand, and that the question
Of calling Convention is Degatived by prob.
ably twenty thousand majority.
AS far as heard from only two Secession.
lists have been elected
MoRMoNs ENGRAVING TO WAsHISGroN
TERRIToRy.-7he Settlers Threaten Resist
ance.-A correspondent writing US from the
Flatbead country mentions the fact that q
Mr.. Van E,tau, an influential Mormon
leader, with q colony Of "Saints" arrived at
Deer Lodge Valley, w. T., ubout the middle
OF November last, bringing with them large
band of stock, goods and farming implements.
This small party came to pave the way for o
large emigration, to set out from Utah next
spring. The settlers Of the valley were
greatly incensed a. the sudden arrival amoug
them Of these people A memorial, signed
by nomber OF the citizens of Deer Lodge
aud Bitter Root Valleys, has been cent to
COL George Wright, commanding the Ore.
gon Department, asking that o military post
be established in the Elsthead country, as q
check upon the eDcroachments Of the Mor-
mons
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

esE' Rev. A. j. Hay, late Pastor Of Baptist
Church in this place, has taken charge of the
Manayuuk Church
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16
Sunbury g. Erie Railroad.

The shamokin Valley and PottsviiIs Railroad
Passenger tram leaves SunhuIy at 6OOAM
Mt. Carmel, a30 NJ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

RAILROADS IN pESSsYLvANIA.-Our State
as now more miles Of railway in operation
lan any State in the Union, except Ohio
he latter has 3,0J7, whio We have 2, 943
:cordiug to an account published in the
nited States Economist, New York paper.
he next States in rank to US 10 this respect
re Illinois, with ,924 miles in operation,
ew York, 2,608, and Indiana. 205S. But
: regards the total length of lines. of which
,ess miles form parts, our State is far ahead
all, except Ohio. We rank thus: Ohio
1873 miles Pennsylvania, 1912 Illinois,
55l New York, 1885, Texas, 2G67 /;
ldiauas 1922. While, heretofore, Illinois
now very near us in the matter Of miles in
leration, che will be ultimately dstanced
nen all our roads shall have been completed.
In the item OF cost Of construction aud
uipmeDt We head the list thus Pennsyl
MA, Sl5l ,529,G29; New York, Sl45,259,.
q Ohio. $ll7353,ll6 Illinois, Sl06-
3,5sl. No other State comes within gun.
OF Of these figures.
When We call TO mind the roads yet unfn.
ed 10 this State, such as the Sudbury and
le, Allegheny Valley Pittsburgh and
ie, anc Pittsburgh aud CounellsvlIle, aud
ny others, II is not difficult to understand
our State steadily rises in railroad record,
oios lair ultimately TO become the great
dlng railroad State OF the Uuion West
fennsylyanis is not yet one third accom-
dated N this respect. Her biLnminous
i, salt, mineral oil, manufactures, wool
duct and rapid growth in population, all
oand largely extended railway facilities
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

EsS" The ladies of the borough OF Milton,
last week, shipped box Of clothing valued
at Sl2O -, to the destitute OF Kansas.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

The increase in Missouri over the prevail
ing ratio is rather accidental than otherwise,
aud by no means indicative Of strong desire
to extend slavery there. 1t is o mere Incl.
dent Of the large white emigration she has
attracted from some sections OF the South,
,s well as from tho North. Into Florida
Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas, a large
number Of slaves have evidently been taken
md in the internal slavetrade traffic they
With Louisiana and Alabama, may be, there.
ore, con sidered importing States, while Del
ware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,
south Carolina, and Kentucky, are better
prepared to act as exporting States
ieorgia falls very little short Of the prevail.
y ratio, and has, therefore, probably shown
tile disposition TO buy or sell slaves to or
ON the other slaveholding States.
The population of Utah is set down at only
5000, which is much below the estimates
lat have heretofore appeared. But it is
robabe the returns from that Territory are
elective Philadelphia Press.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-16

II. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.

To ADVERTISERS. The circulation Of the suSBuRY
AMsRcAS among the different towns the Susquehanna
H not exceeded, If eauaed by any paper published in
Northern Pennsy sylvania.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

of /" Ganny Bog, and the tremendous sale Of
which speedily secured him an independent for
tune. He is the largest man in the Legisla-
ture, weighing 972 pounds nett. and is known as
the "blg Gum" of the Senate. In consequence
of his great size, he il compelled, in order to
guard against sudden disease, to carefully diet
himself, his only food being dried apples and
lager beer.
THOMAS DUfCHEn,
Representative from Atchison County, Is ma
tive of England. For many years be was ex'
tensively engaged in the manufacturing bust
ness ih Sheffield. in connection with B. =
Wade, now United States Senator from Ohio
There are many knives. rasors. scissors, etc.
yet TO be found, bearing the stamp Of "Wsdt
& Butcher" He was the inventor Of large
knife, which, in honor Of him, is called "Bstch
er knife" and persons who use it are termed
" Butchers" He is one of the keenest men il
the House, and his remarks are always cutting
However. it may be well to state. he neve'
makes any remarks.