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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

FATAL AccInENr AT CoLLIEuY-DEATu OF
AN OLp OPERATOR, AND CITIzEs OF ScHUYL-
KILL CoUsTr.-On Saturday last melancholy
occurrence took place in some old workings of
culliery Of Mr.. George Spencer near Minersvle.
1t appears that Mr.. Spencer and Mr.. Hector
Hughes, Mr.. Spencer's Mining Superintendent,
entered the workings at an early hour IN the NOR
ming, taking with them candle TO light them
At noon some alarm was felt al their not return
lug but it was supposed that they had gone out
at one of the air shafts. In the afternoon how
ever, they still not being heard Of, some Of the
men at the works resolved to go in and see what
detained them, and in company with William, a
son of Mr. Spencer, search was instituted
Mr.. Hughes was soon found in a standing posi-
ton, somewhat burned and suffering from the
cold, his clothing being wet from the accumula-
ton of water in the old workings. As soon as he
was restored TO consciousness. he pointed out
where Mr.. Spencer could I've found. Upon reach.
ing him, they found him lying on his back, dead.
He was burned; but his death was evidently caus'
ed by choke damp.
Mr.. Hughes says that an explosion took place
in one of the old breasts which they had entered
about o'clock in the morning, and that after i,
they clung TO some timber, near each other, fear
full of the effects of the choke damp, which they
knew was beneath them. Ry mutual encourage
ment they sustained themselves for a consdera.
bic length of time, in this position, until Mr.
Spencer, after expressing regret at bringing Mr.
Hughes iu,o the mine, said that he was to weaL
to hold on any longer and fell with the sad resu
stated Had Mr.. Hughes remained there mucl
longer, he too, would havs perished, from cold ans
exhaustion. His escape is truly, Miraculous
Mr. Spencer an old resident this County
and one of the best and most energetic miners IL
the Region. He was Sc years OF age at the tim
of his DEATH forty eight wears of which he wa
engaged in mining operations, in various capaci
ties Miners Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

gzg DOC MEAr-A quack doctor at Har.
risburg recommended dog meat to one OF his
patieuts for the cure of consumption. The
poor dupe had consumed two without relief.
A fat pup was then procured, but be died be
fore the pup was finished
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

ca Tue NEW YoRK TRIBUNE ALMANAC FOR
1862, contains a vast amount OF useful and in.
teresting statistical information. The table
of statistics in relation TO the rebellion slone'
is worth ten times the cost Of the almanac.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

e. SLElGuING.-Tbe sleet and snow OF
Tuesday los. has greatly improved seighiug
which is now pretty good. The jingle of the
merry sleigh bell is slwaps cheering, especi
ally to the lads and lasses.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

GENEnAL jim LANE's EHPEDITIoS.- Re-
bells will speedily receive a stirring up from Gen
ersl Jim Lane, which will be likely TO disturb
their propriety. The General is to he unembar
rassed in lhs conduct of his campaign, fact
which shows some progress on the part OF the
Cabine, towards decision TO wage the war with
all the incidents of war. 1t Is his determination
to make the enemy support the war SO far as his
force is CO ncerned. He desires no supplies, to
any amount of either subsistence or TRANSPORTATION
from the Government, bnt will levy what he needs
from the Rebels. He will direct his march where
there is plenty OF "conlrahand," and grand
stampede will extend his progress.
Lanes soldiers will not be sci 1T work in the
trenches, should he remain long enough al one
place 10 require entertainments, nor will they even
DO the work about camps. Every mess will have
its "contraband" TO do the cookisg, and altogeth
er Lane will have an establishment which will
make him the envy of the chivalry. He always
travels with large retinuo when he Is on the
wsrPalh. Some of his friends say that he
alleady has large number OF contrahands armed
end drilling, but this we don't vouch for
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

egr During the present month we intend to
drop from our list oil subscribers who DO not
pay, and who, we have reason to believe, will
never make an effort to pay. Subscribers nt
a distance can remit by mail at our risk.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18
Administrator's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that letters OF ad.
~ ministralion having been granted to the sub
scriber, on the estate of Isrse Chamberlain, late
of Shamokin township, Northumberland county,
deceased. An persons indebted Ia said estate
are requested to make immediate Iaymn nj, aud
those having claims TO present them for settle
ment.
LEWIS CHAM BERLAIN, Admir-.
shamokin ip, January lsl le62.-6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18
ENIPLOYM ENT!
AGENTS WANTED
1873

W. will pay from $25 to 1915 per month,
w and all expenses. to active Agents, or
give commission. Particulars sent free.
Address ERiB SEwIS8 MACHINE CotSPASy,
r. JAMES, General Agent, Milan, Ohio
October 5, 1861
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

Eg To day will be pretty generally cele.
brated by the printers of oar cities and larger
townp, as the birth day Of Franklin.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

Brown aud others Of the Legislature, for
favors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

e5y We are Indebted to Hon. james H..
Campbell for q copy Of the report Of the
Committee TO investigate government con
tracts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

FRIGHTFuL RAILROAD ACADEMIA fright
fu accident occurred on the Railroad TO the
train going West at Que o'clock last Thursday
morning, when about three miles below vii,
Transport. The train was speeding along at
q rapid rate, when rail broke, aud plunged
several cars down rocky bank about twenty.
five feet high leaving them wreck on the ice
below. Six uien were severely wounded, but
happily no ons was killed. One car turned
over four or FIVE times, and landed on its top,
a crushed up pile. That oil its inmates were
not mangled aud manned. is alone attribute
BILE to 90 overruing Providence. Fortunate.
ly no ladies were 10 this smashed up car. The
one they we're in ran straight down the bank,
and did them no more injury than merely pre-.
ciptaiing them in one undstiDguishable mass
in the front end OF the car. Amid the wreck
aud CONSERVATION. one OF the cars teok tire
and burned a quantity of baggage; but the
flames were Immediately extuguisbed by the
conductor. Mr.. Nichols. who, We are sorry to
say, received a severe wound by the accident
The locomotive soon brought several cars
from Wliiamsport. aud removed the psssen
gers tbiiher, where they arrived at about -four
O'Clock A. ~ HarrisJu,g Telegraph ot Satw
Igy,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

eS HENRY j. RAYMOND, Editor of the New
York Times, has been elected Speaker of the
New York Assembly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

eg HARrrss' last Weekly contains, as usu.
al, some excellent hits at Rebellion and the
rebels.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

H.y TnE ATLANTIC MONTHLY for January
is one OF the best issued by that popular
Mogazee.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18
HE AMERICAN
SUNBURY,P PA
+. B. MASsER, Editor and Proprietor.

EF' The proceedings of the Teachers To-
sti,ute came too late for insertion this week
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

sg Accounts from Washington seem to
concur in the opinion ''hat an important
advance movement will soon be made
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18
ST. LouIs, Jon. IA.

There is high authority for saying that
General Seigel is still a Brigadier, General in
the United States service, at Rolla, Mo-, aud
has no intention OF resigning.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

LATE WAR NEws.-The news OF the
retirement OF General Cameron from the
important position of Secretary OF War will
take the couutry by surprise. Ills appoint
meot TO the missiou to Russia is gratifying
proof OF the continued confidence Of the
Administration. The selection Of the Hon.
Edwin N. Stanton, ooe Of his waeu personal
friends, as bis Successor, will give general
satisfaction, cot oniy on account OF the high
personal character Of that gentleman, but
because the choice Of loyal Democrat for
such 9 station affords q striking evidence OF
the disposition Of Mr.. Lincoln to ignore old
party distinctions 10 this critical period OF oar
national history Philadelphia i'ress.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18
esr Mr.. Judd. the editor of the American

eg" Mr.. Judd, the editor Of the American
Agriculturst, some time since offered several
premiums for specimens Of the best corn
bread aud corn cake, with the recipe Tor the
making Of the same. These specimens, 250
10 number, came from the different States by
express, and were exhibited aud examined by
q committee of Judges at the rooms OF the
Agrcuturist, in New York, on the l4th OF
December. We copy the following in regard
to the awards to .be successful competitors
and the recipes. The recipe for corn cake
No. l4O we huve tried 10 our family and found
excellent
CORN MEAL BREAD.
As the conditions Of the premiums required
cheupness as we'll as fair quality, we could
not take into account large nunber of ex'
celent loaves of Rye and ludian," wheat
-four with meal, loaves containing eggs. etc.
A fter selecting fifty Of the best, and re- select
ing again aud again, We finally decided that
Nos. "a, "a and 1873, came nearest to the re
9uiremen,s Of the offered premiums. The
specifications furnished we're ss follows:
No 34-"Take 2 quarts Of corn meal. with
about pint of (tbiu) bread sponge" and
water enough to wet it. Mix 10 pint oi
wheat -four and a Tablespoonful! of salt. Let
it rise and then kuead we'll the second time
Bake hours
This loaf was of beautiful form, cut light
and was Of fair quality when three or foul
days old. Except in color and difference il
! taste, it resembed wheat -four loaf.
No. 24-"Mix 2 quarts of new corn mea
with pints Of warm water. Add table
! g..l. - ~ % c.t
aud one large tablespoon full Of hop yeast
Let it stand in warm place s hours, to rise
Then add I pint Tor |! teacupfuD of whea
-four aud piut Of warm water. Let it ris
again J / hours; then pour it into pan vel
minutes. Then bake in moderately hot over
u hours. 1t is best when hot"
/ This was beautiful almost crustless loa
Of pleasant sweetiSh taste, and good quality
The bottom part was little heavy, ss if nc
baked quite enough, or not raised su suflicen'l.
but commendube bread and rather NOR
palatable than No. 81.
No. l0S.-"Take 2 quarts of white cor
J meal, tablespoonful Of lard, pint OF III
water. Mix the lard in water stir it vel
that it may get heated thoroughly, and add
pint of cold water. When the mixture
, cool enough, add 2 well'beaten eggs, and
tablespoonfus Of bone made yeast. Buke
hour, 10 moderately heated oven. IL (,
breakfast, make over night"
This, owing to the whiteness Of the mes
\ and the lightness OF the texture as well
Q the general appearance of the loaf, gres,
: resembled the ordinary loaf of wheaton bre,
on our tables, and is worthy OF adoption whe
eggs are sufficiently plentiful
y For taste and quality the above thr
n would stand 10 order of merit, 1893, "a, 34
a But taking into account not only taste N
:, quality, but ch& pness and little trouble
" making, or adaptation to general every d
h family USE" we unanimously award as follow
!. First Premium OF $40 to number 34.*
Il Second Premium of So to number "a.
, Third Premium Of 81 to number l9S.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

Paw Mvurnr, the renowned chess player. was
according to the latest sdvices. on the eve ct lon
,ae the slan oi the rebel Gen. johnson Moilhy
has been study ing Law at Richmond
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

GES. DsNyER,-As order has been issued
from the War Department. lgsnsferrlng Gen.
Denver from Kansas to Western Virginia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

"'rhe names of the successful competitors,
which were wholly unknown TO the Judges,
are as follows;
No. "a Mrs. Jane O'Briep, Carrick, Al
legany county, Pennsylvania.
No. 24.-Mrs, Lott Cornelius, Locust Val
ley, Queens county Long Island, n. y.
No. l9S.--Mrs. II. Flankliu, Annapolis,
Maryland.
No. l66.-Mrs. w. A. Jenkins, Bedford
Avenue, Willismsburgh, N. Y.
No. l25-Alrs. Il. A. Judd, Rome, Oneida
county, n Y.
No. l4o.-Miss G. A. Bslkuap, Kent'av.,
Brooklyn. n. Y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18
SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements.
S NBU RY A ADEM

S NBU RY AGA ENVY.
Rev. p. RlZER, A. NJ. intending to con
fine his pastoral labors 10 u smaller district
has arranged to take charge of MIR. Wover'
tons Classical School, on the first Monday
in March next.
Terms per quarter to remain as present viz:
Grammar. Arithmetic, Geography, &c. 81 90
Higher English Branches, 5 90
Languages, Greek, German
and French. : 90
Mr. WoLvERroS, the present Principal has
kindly consented TO render assistance occa'
sionally during the first quarter.
~- Patronage is respectfully solicited
Sunbury, January Is, 1872.
OrFIcK or ruE "NEw YORK AND MIpnLE CoAL
FIELD Rail ROAD AND CoAL COMPANY"
Philadelphia, January H. 1862.
VJNFE annual meeting of the Stockholders Of
l. the Company will he held at their office
No. 204 South 4th street, on MONDAY, Febru.
AIRY Sd, 1862, at II o'clock A. NJ, for the pur.
pose of e!ectng Five Directors to serve for the
ensuing year. and the transaction of such other
business as may he brought before them.
HENRY ROBINSON, Sec'y.
January ls, 1862.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18

Charleston is iu ashes, but, being cut of
from the hemp growing regions she cant
have suy salkclutb With her ashes
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18
CORN NEAL CAKE.

10 this class there were q great variety of
specimens. Many Of them were very good,
aud several must be irst-rate when eaten hot
or warm. As cheapness as well as quality
we're to be taken into account, We finally de-
cided to award the
Coru Meal Cake Premium Of 81 to number
Ice, made as follow Take 3 teacupfus Of
corn meal one teacupiul OF wheat -four. 2
tabespoousfuls of brown sugar, 2 teaspoon
fnls of cream of tartar, and / teaspoonlul Of
salt. Mix well together while dry. Add
teaspoonful of soda Tor saleratus) dissolved
in warm water. Mix the whole to thin bait
ter, aud bake quicker n patty pans, or on q
grlddle, like buckwheat cakes"
4 Special Premium was placed OF our dis
to be awarded to the best Corn Nj cal Cake of
any kind, without regard to cost. This was
difficult task, as there were many specimens
all worthy to be called "best :" but after ex'
tended examination and consultation, we
unanimously agreed TO sward.
! Premium OF 50 for best Cake of any kind TO
No. l25, made as follows:
Toke eight eggs, and taeir weight 10 pow
dered sugar; the weight Of six eggs Indian
! meal ! ID. butter, aud one nntmeg. Beat
the whites, and the yolks Of the eggs sepa
rately; sddl the whites last; bake one
| hour.
rhe Committee would gladly mention
many other excellent specimens both oil BreaC
aud Cake, but We learn that it would render
the report too long for immediate and gene
raj publication. We will, however, appeno
to this report. memoranda made during ths
examination, which can be published hereaf
ter, as We understand it to be the design Il
print in the Agricult,0ist u more full accoun
Of the different specimens. We must, how
ever, call attention TO No. 40, most exec!
lent cake or pudding suitable for breakfast
or for any other meal, as We found it dellciou
when eaten cold, end five days old. Tn
directions are as follows:
No. l40.-' Take cups corn meal, Gu
wheat -four. teaSpoonful salt. teaspoouful
cream Of tartar, :esspoonful of sota. 3 egg
; tablespoonfus sugar, l.! pints milk and
tablespoonful butter Rub meal, honr, sal
soda aud cream tartar through sieve, whic
will mix them thoroughly. Then beat tt
L eggs and sugar together, adding to them ii
butter melted. Next add the milk, and la,
OF all stir in the previously mixed meal Aor
,, salt, soda aud cream tartar. Bake imned
!. a,e!y aud rapidly, Ito secure the escapiu
' gus Twenty minutes will finish it in bris
. oven"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-01-18
Pianos Tuned.

Pianos Tuned.
TNHP subscriber offers his services to the ciIi'
Il zens of Sunbury and vicinity, in Tuning
Pianos. Orders left at the Central Hotel, will
be attended TO.
o. KIMBALL.
Janlary lS. ls62,-u
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-05
Opposed to Reconstruction.

John c. Breckenridge, is a candidate
for a seat in the Confederate Congress-
He has published an address to the peo-
pie of Kentucky, announcing his cand;-
dacy, in which he "defnes his position"
thus.
81 am utterly opposed to a reconstruc-
ton OF the old Government, OF any mea-
sure which in the remotest degree tends
in that direction. For one, l shall never
consent that peace shall be made until
the very last Of all the enemies of our lib
erty shall be driven, not only from our
hallowed soil, but from every foot of terri
tory which, by its geographical position,
naturally belongs to the South"
As Breckenridge will probably be hung
when this rebellion is put to an end to, un-
less he fees the country, he has good rea-
son for being utterly opposed to a recon-
struction of the old Government.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-05
Another Newspaper consolidation.

auSbAST N~SNopdpSf SOuSO1tOdltOA'
We mentioned in a previous issue, that.
the Portage Sentinel, the Democratic organ
of Portage county, had been suspended.
We since learn, by a card in the Portage
Democrat, signed by Samuel D. Harris, Jr.,
and Alphonso Hart, Esq's., that the Sen
tinel has been merged in the Democrat,
Of a basis similar to that on which the
papers in this county were recently united.
Messrs. Harris and Hart have in years
past been editors and publishers of the
Sentinel, and have ever been regarded as
unimpeachable Democrats and we are
glad to observe that their views correspond
so well with those recently expressed by
ourselves on 4 similar subject. In an
nouncing the demise of the Sentinel, they
say:
By reason of membranes which we
held against the establishment, the same
was turned over by Mr.. S%oMERvILLE to
us, and we, having some time since ceased
all connection with newspaper business
and engaged in other employment, 1t Is
neither in accordance with our pecuniary
interests. or our inclination to again en-
bark in the perplexing and p~erilous en-
terprise of publishing a country newspa-
per, in a county where n paper already
exists, and in which the experienced the
last few years, has demonstrated that the
second cannot obtain a living patronage.
Further than this, there is but one
question before the people-the mainten-
ance of our National Union. Upon this
great issue all loyal hearts are and ought
to be united, and the publication of two
political newspapers in the County may
have q tendency to revive party spirit, di-
vide our councils and weaker our strength,
at 4 time when the public veal demands
perfect union.
In view of these considerations we have
disposed of the Sentinel establishment TO
L. w. HALL, ESQ., the publisher of The
PORTAGE COUNTY DENocEAT, and the two
papers will be merged in one.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-05
words of announcement.

We are debtors TO u brethren Of the
press, in this section, generally, for their
very fattering notices of our paper, under
the new arrangement. We shallay care
fully away their kindly greetings as evil
<iences of courtesy and good will, not to
be forgotten by US.
To the many subscribers, old and new,
who have borne testimony, by their words
and deeds, that our efforts to make agood
paper have not been in vain, we return
our heartfelt thanks, and assure them
that their generous appreciation of our Ia
bors shall stimulate to greater exertions
on our part. Especially are we grateful to
those who have been instrumental in add
ing names to our subscription list also
those who have been so mindfnlof US, pc
cuniarly, as to promptly pay their sub
scriptions; the great expense we have in
CURED in fitting up the paper with new
type, causing money to b~eexceedingly ac-
-ceptable TOYS at this time.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-05
HOW we Feel.

We meet, about every halliday, some
forlorn billious-looking body who is carry
ing the nation on his back. He is jeal-
Gus of Pres. Lincoln, doubts whether Nc
Clellan wants to whip the rebels, is mad
because our armies do not move and
wants to know why in goodness" slavery
IS not at once abolished. We are glad we
do not feel as such people do. For our
own part we trust in Providence. And to
minds, Providenc is doing admirably
well. Under its lead, Congress is moving
in the right direction, and so is the Presi-
dent and so is Mcclellan. We have no
heart to ask for a more rapid or a better
maturing Of things than we see constantly
going N. We are sure that yet a little
time" and an end will appear which will
prove the loyalty and wisdom of the men
who, under God, have our affairs in hand.
Till that time we can afford to wait.
Meantime we propose TO do what little
can, by praying and patience, in light
ening the burdens of those. whose places
are high but whose lives are more Cypress
ed than that of the slave.
God bless u vexed and harrassed Pres
ident. God bless our Observation-Disclosures
Commander-in-chief.-Lorain Neps.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-05
Colonel Doubleday.

If the following from the Leavenworth
(Kansas) Conservative, is true, Col. Doub-
leday, instead of being promoted to Act
ing Brigadier General, should be ex-
cused forthwith. If is not true, ,justic
to him demands an emphatic denial
Let it be known if Western Reserve Sol
diers are turned int dogs to hunt negroes:
1t is reported that Col. Doubleday, of
the Second Ohio Cavalry, has been acting
since his advent into Platte County by in
tertering with the passage of slaves seek
ing freedom in Kansas. Two weeks since,
he arrested three fugitives in Platte City,
and returned them to their rebel masters
Platte hasn't anything else. Isn't that
bully for the Western Reserve? On Sat-
urday night, some dozen were making
their way to the river, when, on arriving
at the crossing, they were met by a squad
of men sent by Col. D. A secesh slave
made his appearance and was told
to examine the party for Ibis property"
As he found none of his "chattieS," the
Z contrabands'' were allowed to pass
Nice work for a Wade & Hutchins' Alb
Regiment"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-05
Foreign News.

HALIFAY, March /.
The Arabia from Liverpool Saturday,
Feb. IS, via Queenstown, Feb. l6, put in
here short of coal at l 80 P. N. to-day.
The French papers think the Mexican
question will lead TO the fall of the Pal
merston Cabinet.
The Arch Duke Maximillian is positive
ly said to have occupied the Mexican
throne.
The T~uscarora is reported at Gibralter,
where the Sumter still remains without
coal.
In the House of Lords Earl Russell, in
reply to Lord Stanhope, stated that
the Government had protested against
the permanent destruction OF any harbors
by the stone blockade, and the American
Government denies any such intention.
The expense TO England of the Mason
and Slidell affair is understood to be about
E3G4,000.
1t is understood that the address from
the French Chambers is TO contain a mild
to the Pope for not listening to
the concilliatory propositions of France
for the settlement of the Roman question.