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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23

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"COSrAR' So Electric Powder, lor Insects, 6e
DESTROYS Instantly.
s-RoachCs-N Nlulcs-tIouud N're-Bcl. Bugs
Ants-Nioths- Mosquitoes - Flr,S-lnscctS on Plants
Fowls Animals. &C, &c.in short every form and spc-
cirs ~ NERNllN.
~ Years established m New York City--usrd by the
City Post Olctsthe City PRISONS and Station House,
the City Steamers hps. IA tile City Hotels "Affur
"St Nicholas" Sc.-and by more than 10000 private
families.
re- Drlf.g and Retailers everywhere sell them.
Ts- W hnesar Agents m all the large Cities and Towns.
-" trr RESARE :, nf spurions limitations.
~ ~ 90 Sample Boxes sent by Mai.
ls- Address orders or for "CHcular tn Dealers to
HENRY x. Ctr~rAR, Principal Depot.
5l2 broadway, Opposite -. Nicholas Hmel,)N y
Sadhv FRlIlNG & GRANT, Sunhmy,fa,
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS.


MoNTGoMERY, Ala, Feb. l9.--The Con.
gress hos passed the bill for the regulation OF
the customs, which admits free Of duty oil
breadstufls, provisions, munitions Of war aud
materials therefor, living animals end agri
cultural products in their natural state also
goods, wares and merchandise from the Uni.
ted States, if purchased before the lst o
March, and imported before the 4th of March
Texas is exempt from the operation of The
tariff laws. This news is reliable.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
Shamokin Coal Trade.

The Northern Central Railway.
The arrival of Passenger Traius on the North
ern Central Rail Road from Sunbury, is as fol-
ows:
ARRIVAL. DEPARTURE
Mail Train, North, i56P. NJ, 500 p NJ
Spuih qI5 Nj $50 4. NJ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23

1t must be borne in uind hat the Peace
Congress sits with closed doors. dnd tina, tue
Commissioners are pledged, as bouurAbie
men, not to reveal what trunspre ihls
has forced correspondents who are required
to send a certain quota of Sensation items"
to forward many apparent sketches OF debates
which have only taken place in their owB
maginations, greatly to the amusement Of
those who have had speeches manufactured
for them. Mr.. Guthrie stated to day, in
conversation with circle OF his nc9uain tan.
ces, that the remarks Of Ex-Governor Bout.
well, Of Massachusetts, were doubtless acor.
rect exposition of the views Of the New
England Republicans-that Mr.. Sedden, OF
Virginia, was fair representative of the
Secessiouists-a that there was o medium
ground, upon which be believed that the
conservatives Of the country might stand.
Mr.. Rives, Of Virginia spoke at length in
the Congress, and mplored Northern men
not to sacrifice the Union.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
FINAL PASSAGE OF THE sUNBURY AND
ERIE BILL.
The bill to change the name OF the Suubu-
ry and Erie Railroad was passed finally on
Saturday last, in the House OF Representa-.
tivps hy tho f,l lnvinu vnto viz

fEAs-Messrs. Abbott, Acker Anderson, Armstrong,
Ashcom, Austin, Bail Barnsey, Bartholomew Bsel,
Blair Boyer, Bresser, Brewster, Butler (Cariun Butler
(CnwfOTdD Byrne Caldwell Collins Cowan, Craig, Dong
lass Duifeld Duncan Dunap, E!lenherger, Gask, Gra-
ham, HsppeT, llaIvey, Hayes, Hllman, food Hohns,
HUM, Kline, Koch Lawrence, lrsenring, lnwther NJ
DonOugh, MGonigai, Manifold, Marshall, Moore Morn
sou, Muln, Ober, Ostehout Pierce, Preston Pughe,
Randall, Rely, Rholds RidgwIy, Robinson, Roller,
Schroch, Seltzer, Sater Sheppard smith (erks Snth,
(PhndelphlaD Steman, STanG Teller Thomas, Walker,
White, Widely al Davis, SpeakeT-72
NAYs-Messrs Alexander BxleT Blanchard, Bliss,
Brodhead, Burns, Clark Cope DisnanL Dnnley, Elliott,
Frazier, Gibboney GorhTng Heck Ill., lrym lichrn-
wnlner, Myers Patterson, Relh, Stuneback, Taylor,
Tracy, Williams and Wllsuu--26.
Politically eighteen Democrats voted for
the bill and ten against it. The others 70
ting were all Republicans.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
February %, lSC
Notice to the Heirs of the estate of Jacob
Dressler, deceased.

Northumberland County. .SS.
AT an Orphans Court for the county Of
Northumberland. held at Sunbury, or n"
l4th Of January. 1861 in tho matter Of the
estate of Jacob nrPssler, deceased, the Court
granted q rule directed 10 the heirs and legal
representatives. Of said drcedent to accept ,r
refuse 10 takc the real estate Of said deceGput
at the vaiustlon, TO wit daniel DresSlrr
residing in the State Of Illinois John Dress
Ter, Joseph DrPssler, Sarah Daniel late Sa.
rah Dressler Hannah Dresser. inrermarriri
with Michael limerick, Jacob nresslcr, Elias
Dressler and lsaac Dressler who are minors,
md have for their guardian Solomon Billmau)
Harriet. intermarried with BENJAMIN Stepp
who is deceased, leaving her husband, Bpnia.
min Stepp,surviving ,one child namely, Sarah
Jane StepP, who is a minor, aud has for her
guardian Benjamin Stepp. all Of Northum.
berland county, Pennsylvana TO be and ar
pear on the first Monday of next Term of
said Court. viz the first Monday of Aprll
next, to accept or refuse to take the said real
estate at the valuation thereof, or show cause
why the same should not be sold according
to the Act of the General Assembly in such
cases made and provided. All of which tho
said heirs of the said Jacob DresSler, deceased.
and all other persons interested, will please
take notice.
by order Of the Court.
j. B. MASSER. elk, O. c.
DAVID WALDRON, Sheriff.
Sherf's Office.
Sunbury, Feb. l6, 1851. 1t
Notice to the Members of the Good
Intent Fire Company"
ki order of a resolution, passed at a meeting
held on the 6th inst, notice is hereby given
that, all members of the Good Intent Fire Com.
psny, who have not signed the new constitution.
are requested to call on the Secretary and sign
1t on or before the first Monday in March next,
or else their names will be erased from the roll.
Members who are not in town during that time
can have an opportunity of signing afterwards
HENRY DONNEI, President.
ENsSrEL WILvERr, Secretary.
Sunhury, Feb. 8. lR6l-4t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
AMENDMENTS ON IRON.

III
The amendments affecting iron and steel,
as adopted, make the sections amended, read
thus -
Section :. And be it further enacted That
from and alter the day aud year aforesaid,
there shall be levied, collected, and paid, on
the importation Of the articles hereinafter
mentioned, the following duties, that is TO
say: First, on bar iron, rolled, or hammered
comprising fats. not lees than one quarter Of
an uch or more than two inches thick rounds
not less than one half an inch or more than
four inches in diameter and squares, not less
than oDe-half an inch or more than four inches
square, fifteen dollars per ton.
And provided further, That none Of the
above iron shall pay u less rate OF duty than
20 per centum al ualOrem.
On iron wire, drawn and finished, not more
than Que fourth OF one inch in diameter, nor
less than No. 10 wire guage, 20 cents per one
hundred pounds, and 10 per centum I'D "a.
iOrem,
On tire for locomotives, or parts thereof,
and on all other descriptions OF rolled or ham
mered irou not otherwise provided for $50
per ton.
| On iron cables or chains, or parts thereof,
and anvils 81 % per one hundred pounds.
/ On baud und hoop iron slit rods for nails,
nuts, aud horse shoes, not otherwise provided
| for, so per ton.
Anylls provided for in the forty.eighth line
! of the bill were stricken out from the forty.
ninth aud iltieth lines, avoiding repetition
/ The duty remained unchanged.
On bed screws aud wrought hinges, J cent
per pound.
On wrought iron railroad chairs, and or
wrought iron nuts and washers ready punch
ed, S25 per ton.
AMENDMENT ON STEEL.
The sectien of the seventh section. impo'
sing duties on steel, originally read thus -
On all steel in ingots, bars or sheets, o
wire, not less than one fourth Of one inch II
diameter, valued at cents per pound, or less
cent per pound valued at above cents
per pound, and not above ! l cents per pound
cents per pound aud valued at above l.
cents per pound, q cents per dound (; PrOri
ded, that 90 steel 10 any form shall pay dut.
of less than 20 per cen.um advdlorem.
The amendment which was passed was L
strike out oil after "2 cents per pound" an'
Insert, "steel in any form. not otherwise pro
yided for, shall pay duty OF 20 per centunl
Another amendment passed, was III lln
one hundred and four of the seventh section
, TO insert, "On crosscut saws cents pc
J lneal foot"
WAsnISGToS. Feb. l9.-lt is becomin
daily more evident to the friends of the Tarif
that there is settled determination on To
part OF its enemies to so clog the wheels {
Legislation that it cannot be passed. Th
only hope now is, that the members of th
{ House OF Representatives will not be led int
the support OF individual interests, causing
d protracted struggle, aud really defeating ii
; bill
: Tho vote on tue tariff will be reached Il
. morrow in the Senate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
Sherlli S office,
Sunhury, Feb. 20. 1861.
PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE

!. z. CORNER OF StrcDM dld CheSnW Sfrcets.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23

Secretary Dix objects TO the issue OF ilIty-
dollar coupon bonds. Several reasons are
assigned in support Of his objections. ore
argnment 10. that the engraving and printing
NJ the bonds for the Eight Million Loan will
cnst the snug sum Of one hundred and two
Thousand dollars, and that the expenses
khonld not be unnecessarily incrcnsed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23

-FSSUE UF UUN EMINENT UUNHo'
Secretary Dix sent to the House Of Repre-.
sentatives, on the 18th inst, letter in rela'
tion TO the financial condition of the country
He shows that before the 4th of March the
fnllowinp liabilities fall duo
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-23
MILLER WANTED IMMEDIATELY

EN.NvEL WILyERr, Secretary.
Sunhury, Feb, 9. lR6I.-4t
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16
FROM JEFFERSON.

xhVO VIA . &s@~~
Mast of the business transacted at JEFF
ferson has been done 10 secret session, and
hence we are unable to give our readers
any thing definite.
The news from St. Louis, Of the taking
of Camp jackson, by the United States
troops under Capt. Lyon, last Friday, cre-
ated great excitement at Jefferson. The
Legislature was in session most OF The
night. The Military Bill, it is said, was
passed almost unanimously, under the ex'
element. A runor quickly followed tina,
from two 10 five thousand troops were on
their way TO Jefferson. 10 take the Capitol
and arrest Gov. jackson and the State off,
GERS. This rumor. (fOr it was nothing but
rumor) increased the excitement. The
women, children, and the State Treasure
we're sent out Of the City. The powder
was sent 10 the interior, A special train
was dispatched 10 the Usage Rail Road
Bridge, by order Of the Governor, and one
section of that bridge was burned down or
blown up.
1t Is understood that bill appropriating
50 900, 00o-appropriating the School Fund
the State interest money-and the entire
revenue for two years, if necsssary-to
put the State on war footing.
Saturday Gov. Jackson dispatched cOur-
iers 10 different portions of the State, call.
ing for troops TO repair forthwith 10 Jeffer-
son. They were instructed to come mount
ed and armed, and if necessary, TO press
horses and arms. The number Of troops
called for is said to be twenty thousand
One company OF some hundred and twenty
left This county on Monday. We observe
troops are arriving at Jefferson almost
hourly.
A company that arrived on Sunday, were
addressed by the Governor in front OF his
mansion. He told them he would quarter
them as comfortably as possible, and IN the
morning would give them a fag--the State
Flag. Several companies that arrived pre-
viously, it is stated. bore the Confederate
Flag.
The telegraph was taken possession of
by the State authorities.
Ex-Gov. STERLING Pace has been ap-
pointed Msjor-General Commander-in-
Chief of The State forces.
A bill has been passed authorizing the
Banks 10 issue small notes. Also bill
establishing Military Institute OF Lexing-
ton. Also, bill authorizing the establish
ment Of an Armory for the manufacture oil
cannon. small arms, shot, shell, etc.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16
ST. Louis Quiet.

The papers Of Tuesday morning contain
Proclamation by the Mayor. announcing
that quie, is restored in the City, and urg.
ing the people 10 70 about their usual cccu-
pations. During the panic, thousands fled
the city, some Of whom have returned, and
others will doubtless soon return.
Gen. Harvey has placed four companies
of regulars in the City, 10 aid the police in
keeping order. should their services be
needed. The General and the Mayor ore
acting 10 concert. and the papsrs express
every confidence that no further outbreaks
are apprehended.
On Friday and Saturday night, the OIL
ces O. the DemserGt and .Hnzieger were
guarded by squads Of police.
General regret is manifested at the kill
ing Of innocent persons at Camp Jackson,
and the subject will no doubt be thoroughly
investigated. The Coroner is eliclting all
the information possible, and until bis la
bors are completed, The evidence will not
be published.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16
PROCLAMATION.
MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF TEE WEST,
ST. LOUIS, May l2,h, 1851.

MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF TEE WHsr,1
ST. LOUIS, May 12,h, 1861.
To The People Of The STATE ::of Missouri and
city Of 81. Louis:
l have just returned 10 this post, and
have assumed the Military Command Of
this Department. No one can more deep
ly regret the deplorabe state of things ex-
isting here than myself. The past cannot
be recalled, can only deal with the pres
emf and the future.
most anxiously desire 10 discharge the
delicate and onerous duties devolved upon
me, so as TO preserve the public peace. |
shall carefully abstain from the exercise Of
any unnecessary powers. and from all in
reference with the proper functions Of
the public officers Of the State and city. l
therefore call upon the public authorities
and the people TO aid me in preserving the
public peace.
The military force stationed in this De-
partment by the authority of the govern
ment, and now under my command, will
only be used in the last resort to preserve
the reace. thrust Ismay be spared the
necessity of resorting to martial law, but
the public peace MUST BE PRESERV-
ED, and the lives and property Of the peo-
pie protected. Upon careful review Of
my instructions, find have no authority
10 change the location Of the "Homs
Guards"
To avoid all cause Of irritation and ex.
citement, if called upon 10 aid the local au,
thorilies in preserving the public, l shall,
in preference, make use of the regular
army.
ask the people TO pursue their peaceful
avccations, and TO observe the laws and or.
ders of their local authorities, and 10 alb
stain from the excitements of public meet
ings and heated discussions. My appeal, /
trust, may not be in vain, and pledge the
faith of soldier to the earnest discharge of
my duty.
WILLIAM S. HARVEY
Brigadier General. U, S. A,
Commanding Department.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16
Trustees Sale.

WHEREAS, Charles B, Scripture and Eliz.
w abeth F. Scripture. hiswIfe, by their Deed
of Trust, bearing date the 23i of December, 1858,
County, in Deed Book, page 49,, 1856 and 1877;
did convey, TO- the undersigned, trustee, the fol-
lowing described realiand personal estate, towit:
The northeast part of the fractional quarter OF
section twenty-three, (23) intownshIp nifty, (503
range eighteen, (1S) with all the appurtenances
therunto belonging, to-wIt; One steam saw and
grist mill; also. two dwelling houses, and 9TH
er houses suitable to the former, containing 81
acres, more less; also, part of the west half Of
Of the north east Quarter of section twenty
cay in township fifty, (50) range eighteen, (1S)
containing one and one-halt acres, more or less;
also, four yoke of oxen, known as the mill team;
also, two wagons, with all that belongs thereto.
This Trust was made to secure the payment of
promisory notes; executed By the said Charles B.
Scripture, Daniel Crowley and James Wilson, to
Robert Chandler, therein described. Now, inas-
much as said hote has become due, and is still
unpaid l. trustee at the request of the holder OF
said mole, and By virtue of SAID deed of rust,wil
proceed 10 sell the aforesaid property, real and
personal, TO the highest bidder, for cash in hand,
at the residence of the said Charles b. Scripture,
in Howard County, Missouri, between the hours
of O'Clock, A. NJ, and . 4. NJ, on Saturday, ,hc
2oth day Of Nay, 1901 for the purpose Of obtain
ing money &c pay of, as directed in said trust
deed, all expenses OF the trust and SALE and ff.s
note with all interest due thereon, to the atere-
mentioned parties.
GEORGE T. GARvIN, TRUSTEE
Howard County, Mo-, April 10Th, 1851.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16
Sensatlous-Eot Trua.

Frank Blair has not taken the Capitol,
Claib Jackson s. Co. The Black Republi-
cans have not taken Hannibal, Hudson City,
Chillicothe, Bank and all. All these things
have been rumored, and runners have been
securing The country, night and day circu-
lating the reports, calling men TO arms, and
frightening the women.and children.
II is about time ssensation news" was
sque'ched: That game ought TO be under
stood, by now. When you hear..a startling
piece of news. jus, reason as calmly abou,
il as you would about horse-swap. Ask
questions cautiously. of the relator, find
out where and how he got it and then think
a little before } ou repea, it-and when you
do repeat, don't supply any gaps, or round
it up into any more probable shape. II
you are likely 10 do this, don't repsa, it at
all-and upon the whole, it will be best not
10 tell it.
Qui, taIking-begin thinking.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16

EYsThe GLASGOW HONE GuHDs, under
command Of Capt. MoseAS have been on
public parade several times since our last.
Considering the time they have been Under
drill, they have gained a proficiency highly
creditable TO themselves and officers
They present very handsome appearances
in their semi-unifsrm. The company num-
bers over sky, and spPiications are made
al every regular meeting for admission.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16

Congress will adjourn within the naxt ten A.,
- .Aee' again In July, at such places as circum.
stances may render necessary.
a Union Convention met at Wheeling on the
LON. Twenty-six counties were renr.septed.
Gnu oeieeates from other counties were on the
way. The object OF the Convention seem. to he
70 ihaugurase secession movement for Western
'irsnia-ths people of that section being opposed
70 being transferred to the Southern Confederaey.
many speeches were made, and the stars and
suiPes were hoisted over the custom house. with
great parade. Mr.. Carlisle, a member. of the
convention addressed mass meeting in Wheel
ing, Saturday night. He said only an imaginary
line held Western Virginia in an Improbable
connection with the Eastern The State owed
forty-nine millions dollars and was bankrupt; and
Southern conspirators, helped on by the chief Of
lcers of the State, had transferred costly and
unholy war of rebellion against the federal gov
eminent TO her borders. He trusted Western
Virginia would INN ediately form separate gov
eminent, which if could constitutonally and law
fullyido, and would be admitted by Congress into
the Union. and..theu separation be recognized by
the State Legislature.
As far as ascertaned there were 81 persons
killed and IL wounded, at Camp jackson. At
the disturbance in the City, Saturday, four or
FIVE were killed.
The Maryland Legislature passed a bill
ratifying the amendment 20 the Federal Constitu.
ton, relative to slavery, yeas 50, nays 8. The
proposition 10 call Convention was defeated by
a large majority.
VOTE ON THE SECESSION ORDINANCE IN TzNNEs-
The Nashville papers of the 9Th inst, give US
the vote in the Tennessee Legislature on the pas
sege of the Ordinance of Secession. 1t was as
follows;
ssnate-Ayes, 20; nays 4.
House-Ayes. DC; nays, 81.
The United States troops are in possession Of
the Rail Road depOts in St. Louis. Travel or or
binary shipments are not interfered with, but
arms, ammunition, or armed bodies of men will
be stopped. Official notice has been given 10 this
effect by the Presidents of the Companies.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16
HARVEST COMING.
GEN. WOOL,

THIS large black Jack, near 16 handshA
l. high, good breeder and sure foal GA
getter, will make the present season at the all
stable of the subscriber, five miles North East of
Glasgow, Howard County, Mo-, on the farm for
merly owned by NJ. b. Collins. ESQ.,, and will
serve Jennetts at Thirty Dollars 10 insure a colt
If any one man will be responsible for club of
10 Jennetts, services will be reduced to Twenty
Five Dollars per colt. He combines the best
crosses Of Kentucky, as the following pedigree
will show:
GEN. WOOL was sired by Buena Vista; he by
Imported Mammoth, out of Nancy Miller; she by
Imported Knight of Malta His dam by Black
Hawk and Black Hawk by Warrior.
Owners Of Jennetts desiring to improve their
stock are requested 10 see him. Good Blue
Grass pasturage furnished two months gratis, af-
ter which, q charge of 81 % per month will be
made. mar2S-6w J. Y. PITTS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CITY ORDIN AN E.
NO. $50

WHEREAS, A number of the citizens OF Glasgow
and vicinity ave donated to said city the sum
of One Thousand and Fifty Dollars, for the
purpose of purchasing arms and armiEg police
force for the protection and defence of the cit
liens of said city and vicinity, with provision
in said donation that the said arms and men so
called into service, shall be under the sole con-
troll and cnmmand OF the Mayor and Council
men of said city, Therefore,
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen Of
the city of Glasgow:
LIST. That the military company now organized
in this city under the command of Captain Jas.
L. Morgan, is hereby constituted part OF the
police of said city, and the same is to be held in
readiness at all times to execute the orders Of the
Mayor, whenever called upon by him to perform
such service as he may designate, and the same
shall not be called into service by any other au-
thority.
I'd. The arms and accoutrenents, purchased by
the city for the arming of the said police force
are at all times, when not in use by said conpa-
ny, to be kept in an armory, to be provided for
that purpose, and Lewis Thixton is hereby APP
pointed to take charge of the said arms and ac-
coutrements; keep the same at all times in good
order and servicable condition in the armory, and
shall not permit the same to be taken from the
armory, except by the direction of the Mayor,
and when so taken for the use of said company
in drilling, or for service the said Lewis Thixton
shall see that all are returned so soon as the pur
pose for which they were required to be used,
shall have been fulfilled.
Sd. The said Lewis Thixton shall execute to
The city bond with good and sufficient security
in the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, conditioned
for the faithful discharge of his said duties, and
he shall receive for his services the sum of -Four
and thirty-three one hundredth dollars per month
Approved, Mry 9th. 1861.
mayl6 LEWIS THlAToN, Mayor.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16

SEsAYoR McDoueALL, OF CALIFORNIA.
The Sacramento Union, speaking Of M.
MoDougall, recently elected United States
Senator from California, says: Whatever
may have been the objections TO McDuu-
gall on personal and party grounds, it must
be conceded that he is right on the main
ouestion--ihat he has taken firm and bold
ground against secession and dIsunlon, and
in favor of the Constitution, the Union and
the laws.