- . r 'I ' " STTNTUTRV AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN. J OURNAL. From New York HemM, July 9. TEltMBLE CALAMITY O THE NORTH HIVE. UUKNING OF THE HENRY CLAY. Ftarul Loss of Life. Another terrible calamity occurred ester day afternoon, on the Hudson Rirer. About three o'clock, the steamer Henry Clay took fire and in a short time was a sheet of flame and burnt to the water's edge. She hnd about five hundred passengers on board.- Of these it ia variously estimated, that from fifty to sixty, principally females and children, perished in thi amis or tetrt drovntd in thtir efforts to escape from it. Most of the baggage was lost. . Such is a brief account of a disaster that has thrown the city into consternation, and carried sadness and desolation to hundreds of families. The following are the particu lars of this dreadful disaster : STATEMENT Of MR. POMICMUS, PILOT Of THE ARMENIA. About three o'clock in the afternoon, our boat was some four miles astern of the Hen ry Clay, when I saw a smoke ascending, apparently from the head of the boiler. It toon increased, and shortly a dense smoke arose. 1 then felt satisfied that the boat was on fire, and made down for her as quick as possible. We were not racing with the Henry Clay. I observed that the pilot of the burning boat had placed her head in abore ; and before we arrived the Henry Clay was run ashore. The sight, as wo ap proached the boat, which was then burning in a furious manner, was dreadful to behold. The after part of the boat was covered with human being, and a great number were im mersed in the water, clinging to the guards of the boat, in frightful despair, expecting every moment to be driven off by the flames into the water. We stopped our boat, low ered a small boat, and sent her off to the relief of the sufferers. A number was taken from the boat in that way. One of our reporters afterwards saw Cap tain Tallman, of the Henry Clay, and ob tained the following particulars fiom him : STATEMENT OF CAPT. TAL1.MAH OF THE HENRY CLAY. It was about three 3 o'clock in the after noon when the alarm of fire was given. He was lying down in his state room at the time, having been quite unwell, and under tbo care of a physician for two days past. As soon as the alarm of fire was mado he jumped out of bed, and found that the boat was on fire in front of the boiler ; and find ing the flames could not be extinguished, he ordered the pilot to steer the boat ashore, which was accoidingly done, and the pas sengers on the forward part of t ho boat jumped on the sand bank, while thoso in the after part of the boat were compelled to got ashore the best way they could, by leaping into the water. At the time the fire broke out there must have been near four hundred passengers on board the boat was not racing, anil he think the fire was caused by the hot cinders falling fiom the furnace and permitted to collect instead of being ra ked up. NAMES OF THE DEAD, AS FAR AS KNOWN. Mrs. Bailey, wife of Professor Bailev, of West Point, and her two children. Mr. Bui Icy was saved. He remarked, when taken from the water, that they might report him safe, but that his dear wife and children were gone. Miss. Moore, of Tennessee. This young lady lost her life in the following manner : It seems she was under charge of Mr. E. Cooper, of Memphis, Tennessee, who was in the after part of the boat, and tho flames were -rapidly approaching them, when Mi. C. placed on his body a life preserver, and jumped into the water. Thus secured from sinking, he called to Miss Moore to come from the boat, and he would conduct her to the shore, but tho poor girl was too much alarmed at the watei, and she could not be induced to leave the boat, and in conse quence she was soon after enveloped in lUmei and smoke, and disappaeared. ' MI9S1NU SUPPOSED TO BE LOST. Stephen Allen, of this city, 85 years of age, one of the ex-Mayors of this city. The crews of several sloops, in the vicini ty of the Henry Clay, camo on shore and rifled the trunks that were saved, and even robbed the bodies of all the valuables that were about them. We learn that the fire was caused by tho excessive heat of the boilers, causing the canvass covering on them to ignite, and be fore the (lames could bo subdued, spread over the boat. The scene at Yonkers was most heart-rending parents screeching for their children, women for their husband, and husbandb for their wives Every body as soon as brought ashore, was immediately surrounded by the crowds, all seeming anx loos, if possible, to identify them The Coroner gave permission to have the bodies of Mrs. Hillman, of Troy, and Mrs Barcroft of Pniladelphia, removed to their respective homes for interment. The inquest will be continued this morning. Some sixty persons are still missing, and the boats are engaged in grappling for the bodies. FURTHER PARTICULARS. From the N. Y. Tiidm. A resident of Chicago, named Adam Mur ray, was on board, with his wife and one child. All three of them jumped into the water together. The husband was sescued alive, but nearly exhausted. The child was found dead soon after, and brought to the Hudson River Rail Road, where it was re cognized last evening by the father (Mr. Murray.) A highly respectable resident of Montpe tier, Vt., by the name of Stoddard B. Colby, was on board the steamer with his wife. Both leaped into (be river, and the unfortu nate lady was drowned. Her husband was saved. Last night Mis. Colby was grap jjled tip and brought to the Rail Road Depot, Where it was identified by the morning hus band. Mr. S. B. Barcroft, of Philadelphia, was 'on the after deck of the steamer in company with his lad)',' who had hold of his arm, whn they both jumped overboard. Mr. B.ircrolt was'caved aiid his wife was drown ed. Her remains were recovered last night, iM recognized by the sfflioled husband. John L. Thompson, Esq., Lancaster, Pa., lost his wife and two children. 1 Himself, one child and nurse were saved. Mr Thompson holds an official station in tbe Slate of Pennsylvania, and was just re turning with his famUy from Northern tour. Miss Tucker, of Milledgeville, Ga., was seriously injured and brought to New Yoik in the steamer. ' Willis B. Prescott, and bis son, John W., of Louisiana, were seriously injured and taken on board of the steamer America. James J. Jessup, the clerk of the steamer was in the water, and had narrow escape of his life. Mr. Jessup states that he bad no record of the names of passongera, and fur ther,' that all the books, documents, and monies in the offices were lost. Captain J. F. Tallman, Commander of the Henry Clay, was on board, laboring under severe illness. In bis efforts to save others, after the fire broke out he was in the water a long time ; when taken out he was unable to speak. He was brought to the city in the steamer Armenia. It is feared that he will not recover. The principal pilot of the ill-fated steamer had his wife in the wheel house, where she remained until the vessel struck, when ho caught hold of her and jumped upon the shore. A planter, named EdwRrd Cooper, resid ing at Memphis, Tennessee, was overboard, and being an excellent swimmer, he rescu ed several females and then saved himself. An incident worthy of note occurred at the time of the panic A gallant young man named Edwards, who was on tho taff rail, aft, observing a young lady in great danger from the fire, exclaimed, "Will you go with me into the water, and run the rink of being drowned, or will you be burn ed to death V They both were saved. There are many men and women missing by their friends, who were on board of the Henry Clay together, as a large lot of bag gage has boen found, without owners. BY THE MIDNIGHT TRAINS. By the artival of the midnight trains on the Hudson River Railroad, we learn the fol lowing additional particulars of the calamity. As the tide went out, the forward part of the wreck was left high and dry, and a large body of men were employed in searching the stern of the vessel, and also the river with grapples, for others who doubtless fell victims to the dreadful disaster. When the train left the place where the steamer lies, theie had been twenty four dead bodies re covered, many of which had not been re cognized. The Coroner of the county was present. By his direction the remains of the dead were placed side by side in charge of a watch of fifty men, who were to re main with them ui.til morning. The grap pies were to be kept in use during the whole night. Ere this reaches our readers probably many other bodies will have been recovered. MEETING OF THE COVXTY AGRICUL TURAL. SOCIETY, The Northumberland County Agricultural Society met at tho Court House in Suubury, August 2, 1852, at 2 o'clock, P. M. according to notice. James Cameron, Esq., first Vice Piesident, took the chair, made vacant by the death of Capt. Samuel Hunter, the late Piesident. Messrs. J. R. Piiestley, Win B. Kipp, Jacob Seasholtz, John Montgomery, Vice I'resi' dents; David Taggait, Corresponding Secre. tarj ; Win. I. Greenough, Recording Secre tary, were present. Minutes read and approved. David Taggart, Esq , took the floor and spoke as follows : "Mr President : Before proceeding fur ther with the business of this meeting, I as some the painful duty of offeiing a resolu tion. couched in words of mourning, and, to use the beautiful language of another, "robed in the habiliments of woe." it is well known to us all, sir, that since lust we met, this Society has sustained en ir reparable loss. Even as we rejoiced in on prosperity, and the success of our favorite en terprise even as we rejoiced in the prul and power of our progressive humanity, lb hand of death, laid ruthlessly upon our fel low, came to remind us, of the instability of our hopes, and the evanescence of our ambi tion. Tho manly form, and the brave true heart of him, who presided over our first de liberations are mouldering in the dust. W have laid him down to sleep amid the gloom the silence, and the daikness of the grave. L'ntimely cut off in the height of his use fulness, in the summer nl his life, anil in th vigor of manhood, it is hard to realize, that we t-hall no moie listen to his counsels, nor be cheered by hi piesence. He has passed away forever, but he has left to us, a valua ble inheritance, in the memory of hisvirturs, and the bencfiis, that may grow out of hi example. 1 know, sir, it i flat ar.d unprofitable to adulate the dead. But simple justice requires that this meeting should Hot be passed ove without some fiuine allusion to our departed friend. If I speak nothing in his praise. which I would not have spoken which 1 have not spoken in his life, 1 shall be acqui ted of any affectation of sentiment. 1 shall have credit for uttering the true feeiincs of my heart. And when I assert, that in all ihe attributes of a noble and courageous man- noon, our late President stood among us, un impeached and unimpeachab!e-a man "with out shame, and without reproach," there is notaheait throbbing around me, that will not respond in generous affirmation. If he had enemies, they must have hated him for his virtues, and such haired is his best and highest encomium. Ha bore upon his manly front, the impress of a fearless and honorable soul, and no man will rise up and say, that that was a false index of his character. Although by singular choice, hit domes tic relations -were limited yet those rela tions were undisturbed by a single unpleas ant thought or unwarrantable action. And so in his association with' bis fiiends and companions Among them, there is no re collection that is bitter, but tbe thought that they shall see him no more. It waa no mean oompliment, sir, that he was the only man of hie party, who baa rep resented this County, strongly opposed in politics, in the Legislative Halls of Ihe State. It was no mean oompliment, air, that among Ihe many enlightened and honorable gentle men, who compose thi Society, he was oho serf, on account of his position, bis capacity and his character, its first President. It ia no mean compliment, sir, that he has gone down to his grave, regretted by all who knew him, and regretted most by those who knew him best. Mournfully impressed eriih these thoughts, t beg leave to offer the following resolutions : Resolved, That we do most sincerely mourn the untimely lost of our late President, SAM UEL HUNTER stricken down in the height of his usefulness and in the' summer of his life : that we will fondly cherish his remem brance, and profit by hit example. Resolved, That we tender our earnest con dolence, in this public manner, to the family made lonely by hit death. The resolutions were seconded by Mr. Morton and unanimously adopted. Mr. Cameron, the President pro. tempore, in submitting them to tbe meeting, said he felt called upon by the position he occupied, to speak a few words in reference to their subject. It wat with feelings of sorrow, he stood where be did. An upright and useful man had been stricken down to make room for bim, and now that he wat gone, and no mourning would call him back, it behoved s to do the best we could to supply bis place. He had one in his mind, whose rest deuce was only separated from that of the leceased by a river, who would fill his place with ability and energy, and to the satiefac- ion of the whole Society, and particularly, his own (Mr. Cameron's.) He spoke elo quently of the purposes and prospects of the Society, and pledged his own untiring efforts for its success The meeting then prooeeded to the elec- ion of a President, whereupon on motion of Wm. I. Greenoneh, Esq., seconded by Jesse C. Horton, JOSEPH R. PRIESTLEY, Esq , of Northumberland, was unanimously elected President of the Society. Mr. Priestley in Inking the chair, stated that he was no speaker, but he would en deavor to make op in action . what he lacked in words, he thanked the gentlemen present for thfir partiality to himself and promised it should not be his fault if the Society did not stand and flout ih. On motion of J. C. Horton, Esq., a Com mittee of five, was appointed by the chair to procure a person to deliver an address to the Society, on the last day of the Exhibition in Northumberland, on the 8th day of October. The chair appointed Jesse C Horton, Samuel John, David Taggart, Wilson Hutchinson and Benjamin Gearhart. David Taggart, Robert M. Frick and Sam uel John were chosen a Committee to pro cure members from Ihe persons then present. On motion Mr. Samuel Thompson, the Court Crier was elected a free member of the ociety, on account of his kind services. In addition to the members repotted at the last meeting, the names of 80 were banded Tho names are omitted for want of room ) The above names having been announced, the meeting adjourned. Wm. 1. Greenough, Secy. At 3 o'clock, P. M., the Executive Com mittee met at the Office of Charles Pleasants, E-q. Present Messrs. Piiestley, Horton, Cam- eron, Kapp, Heller, Taggart, Kipp and John. Mr. Priestley in the chair, Mr. Taggart acting as Secretary. The following piemiums were fixed : HORSES. Best stallion over 4 years old, ?5,00 Second " " 3.00 Best " under 4 years, 4,00 Second " " 2"0 Best mare with colt at her side, 5,00 Second " " 3,00 Diplomas will be awarded for all fine ani mals, not coming unuer inese neaus. CATTLE Dl'RHAMS OR SHORT HoRNS. Best bull, 2 years old and upwards, S,00 Second " 3,00 Best bull calf under 2 years Si over 6m, 3,00 Second " " 20 Best bull calf undei 6 months, 2,00 Second " " Best cow over 3 years, 4,00 Second " 2S" Best he ifer between 2 It 3 years, 3.00 Second " " 2," Bent heifer under 2 years, 3,00 Second " " 2n The same premiums will be awarded to Devous undei Iheir respective neaus. NATIVES. Best bull 2 years and upwards, 3,00 Best bull calf under 2 yrs and over 6m, 2,00 Best " under 6 months, 1,00 Best cow, 3 years and upwards, 2,00 B. ill heifer between 2 and 3 years, 1 50 Uenl heifer uvder 2 years, 1,00 Best yoke of oxen, S Second 2 BeM fat bullock, 3,00 Second " 2iun Bust fat cow or heifei, 3,00 Second 2;00 SHEEP. Best ram over 1 year, Best ewe, 2.00 R.t l.mb. 2.00 SWINE. Best boar over I year, 3,00 Sei-ond " " 2 Best sow, 2,00 KronH " 50 Best pair of tnoatt under 1 year out, 2,00 Second " " 'i50 Best fat hog, . 2,00 fUULlKI. Best pair of turkeys, 1,00 Second ' o Best pair of geese, 1,00 Second " 50 Best pair musk ducks, 1,00 Second " 50 Best pair puddle duckt, 1,00 Second " . 60 Best p'r Shanghai or Cochiu China fowls, 1,00 Second " " 50 Best pair Chitlagongs, 1,00 Second " 60 Best pair Creole or Bolton greys, 1,00 Second go Best pair Polish, 1 00 Second " 50 Best pair dork ingt, 1,00 Second " 50 Best pair games, j 00 Second - 60 Best pair wild turkeys, 2,00 Largest and beat cofleation of fowls. 3.00 I Next largest . 1,60 2,00 1,00 3,00 1,00 1,00 1,50 1,00 1,00 1,00 60 1,00 1,00 1,00 Second "" " Best bushel corn. Second " Best bushel eata, Best bushel meroer potatoes. Soeorld , Best bushel potatoes other varieties, Best I bushel sweet potatoes. Second " VEGETABLES. Best beets, not .less than 6, " carrots " " I bushel onions, " 6 heads cabbage, " 3 squashes, " 3 pumpkins, 1,00 1,00 1,00 Special premiums will be awarded to can liflowers, tomatoes, and all other garden veg etablet of extraordinary quality. FRUIT. Best i bushel of applet. 1,00 60 Second " Best " quinces. 1,00 60 1,00 60 1,00 60 Second " " Best " pea.., Second " Best eta pet. not lew than 6 bunches. Secord " " IMPLEMENTS. Best threshing machine, 4,00 3.00 2,00 2,00 2,00 2,00 2,00 2,00 2.00 2,00 2,00 2.00 2.00 1,00 1,00 " reaper, " seed drill, " com planter, " winnowing mill, " corn shelter, plow, " cultivator, " roller, " corn plow, " straw cutter, " farm wagon, " sett of harness, '! horse rake, " grain cradle, DAIRY, &o. Best butter not less than 5 pounds, 1,00 Second " 50 Best 6 lbs. honey, 1,00 Second " 50 Best loaf of bread 4 lbs. 1,00 Second " 60 Best ham cured by exhibitor, 1,00 Second " 50 Best 6 lbs. home made toap, 1,00 Secoifd " SO DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. Best quilt, 1,00 " counterpane, 1,00 " hearth rug, 1,00 " pair blankets, 1,00 " 20 yards carpet, 1,00 " home-made cloth 10 yds, 1,00 " " flannel 6 yds, 1,00 " pair knit woolen socks or stockings, 1,00 " " ..I..... 1 nn " home-made thread 1 lb. and np'wd, 1,00 MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. Under this head will be embraced, me chanical inventions, tools, furniture, and all other articles, not coming under any of tho above heads Prizes will be awarded, ac eotding to the means of tbe Society, and the merits of the at tides offered. PLOWING MATCH. Best plowing, 5. 00 Second " 4,00 Third " 3.00 Fourth " 2.00 The following Committees were then ap pointed : On Horses. A. E. Kapp. Joseph Nicelv. Anthony Armstrong, Wm. B. Kipp, Jesse C. Horton, John Painter, J. B Masser. On Cattle Thomas Johnson. Robert M'- Williams, Jesse Hensyl, James Forrester, Wm. G. Scott, John B. Heller, John Nesbit. On Sheep. Wm. L. Cook. Samuel I. John- son, George Keller, Wm. D. Gearhart, Jas. iiynerson, ai. a. rnestuy, John Wheatley. On Sw:nf. Joseph Vankirk, John Moore, Wm.H.Kase, J. Weimer Leinhon, Philip W. Hilgerl, George Everard, J. Boyd Smith. On Poultry. Dr. Joseph Priestley. Dr. Wm. McCleery, Henrv Eckbert. Alexander Jordan, L. A. Bergstresser, Robert Wilton, i.. 11. cm 11 n. O.i Grain and Potatoes. Samuel HeD- burn, Benj. Gearhart, James Cameron, T. H. Watts, Elida John, Jacob Hilbish, John Mou- r. On Vegetables. James Pollock, Alexan der Colt, Reub-'n Troxel, Samuel K. Gilger, Jacob Seasholtz, S. R. Peal, C. F. Little. On Fbiit W. C. Lawson, II. B Masser, R. M. Frick, J. R. Eck, G. B. Youneman, Cyrus O. Bachman, M. M. Kapp On Implements. Wm. H. Mueuch, J. H. Zimmerman, Wm. Forsyth, John Tagaart, John Montgomery, George Frederick, Geo. lirosiou. Miscellaneous David Taggart, Wm. H. Waples, E. VV. Chapin, J. B. Packer, Chas. Pleasants, Samuel R. Wood, James Covert, D. B. McGregor, George Apsley. Dairy, &c Jos. Nesbit, (Chilisquaque,) John Best, Wm. T. Forsyth, James Taggart, Wm. blliutt, John rrank, rrancis (iibson Domestic Manufactures. D. BiaHtigam, Henry Weimer, M. D. Withington, John A. laylor, John 51. Hon, Win. U. Kase, Wm Deppen. Plowing Match. Elijah Ciawford, Wil son Hutchinson, George Conrad, Jacob Pain ter, W. II. Leighou, John Oberdorf, Jacob ueisenring. Communications. OIR NEXT MEMBER OF ASSEMOLT. Mr. Editor : I presume that Col. WIL LI AM FOLLMER, our late member, will be ihe candidate of the democracy of this County, as a matter of course. He has been in the Legislature but one year, and as it is not customary for ut to make yearlings of our members, unless for tome good reasons we shall look for hit nomination and re election, especially at no fault hat been found in hit courte during tbe latt tession of the Legislature. MANY DEMOCRATS - Sunbury, Augutt 7, 1853. TO THE PUBLIC. A report being in circulation that if elect ed one of the County Commissioners, I will be in favor of a tubscription on the part of the County to either of tbe contemplated rail roada, I deem it due to tbe voters of the county, and to myself, to say, 1 enter tain no such feelings or principle. 1 have been and now am, in favor of being gov erned by ihe expretsed will of the people and believing in thit principle I can not give my vote for any matter to which I be lievs them to be opposed. Very respectfully yourt, JOHN B. HELLER. Sunbury, Augutt 7, 1852. Tuc liquor dealert of Lowell gave "free blow" on the evening of the 21st to all who would drink, in anticipation of the operations Best bushel white wheat, of Ihs new law.. TEE A10PJC.1T. SUNBURY. SATURDAY, AUGUST T, 19W. II. B. MAS ER, Editor and Proprietor. V. B. PALMER ia our authorised agatit to receive aub acription and adrertiaing at hia office, in Philadelphia, Naw York, Buatun and Baltimore. To Adyirtiikm. The circulation of the Sunbury American among the different towns on the Suaquchanna is not exceeded If equalled by any paper puUnhed in North ern Pennaytvania. 1. . . . . . .-..MM DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL NOMINATIONS. FOR PRESIDENT: FIIANKLIN PI 15 II CE, Of New Hampshire. FOR VICE PRESIDENT: WILLIAM H. KING, Ok Alabama. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS. SENATORIAL. Georoe W. Woodward, of Luzerne. Wilson M'Candless, of Allegheny. ADDITIONAL DISTRICT. Robert Patterson, of Philadelphia. DISTRICTS. 1. Petr-i Lojran, 13. II. C. Ever, a. ueo. II. JYlartin, 3. John Miller, 4. K. W. Bockius, 5. R. MeCay, Jr., 8. A. Apple, 7. N. Strickland, fi. Abraham Peters, 9. David Fister, 10. R. E. James, 14. John Clayton, 15. Iaao Robinson, lfi. Henry Fetter, 17. James Dnrnsidi, IS. Maxwell M'Caslin 19. Joseph McDonald, 20. W S. Colahan, 21. Andrew Buik, 22. William Dunn, 11. Jno McReynolds, 23 J. S. M'Calmont. 12. P. Damon, 23. Geo. R. Barret. ' DEMOCRATIC STATE NOMINATION. rotl CAN At, COMMISSIONER, WILLIAM. SEAEIGHT. of Fayntte County. EDITOR' TABLE. Bu.in. Noiicc... j prise. And now becausj the Judges of the A fine farm, in Lewcr Mahonoy, i offereJ for Supreme Court refuse to frame their deci salo in this weeks paper, by the Executors of j sions to suit the circumscribed views of George Philips, advertisement. Fcr a full description aco the IlinrMi's MiOiMnr. The Messrs. Harper &. Brothers have sent us, through the mail the August number ofthrir Magazine, which cer tainly realizes the most exalted idea of what a monthly magazine should be. The opening part of Jacob Abbott's "Memoirs of the Holy Land," is well written and beautifully illustrated. John J S. C. Abbott's "Napoleon," Bleak House, My J Rovel, and other serials, are ccntinucd, wiili I arge variety of miscellaneous articles, original and selected. CUL'KTY CONVENTION. The Democratic Electors of Northumber- and county, are respectfully requested to meet at tho usual places of holding elections in their respective boroughs and township?, on Saturday the Ufi day of Aucu.it next, for the purpose of electing delegates to tho Democratic County Convention, to be hel l in Sunbury on the following Monday, to form a democratic ticket to be supported at the ensuing fall election. As there are two separate election districts in the township of Coal, and as tho township is entitled to but two delegates, the standing committee recommend that the democratic electors that vote at Shamokin town (hall elect one delegat", and the democratic elec tors voting at Tiuvortuu shall elect the other delegate. At the suggestion of many of the demo crats of tho County, the standing commit tee deem it advisable to request the boroughs and townships to instruct their delegates for the candidates they prefer for the different offices, in order that tho will of Ihe people may be arrived at. John P. Pursel, Danie.1 P. Caul, John Roiifh, Wm. L Cook, Geo. 6. Weiser, John S. Haas, Ruben W. Zartman, Valentine Klase, James Eckman'. 05" PniNTiNG Ink For sale for cash, at this office, kegs of 25, 20 and 12 pounds each. Price 25 cents per pound. ( We are indebted to Hon. J.imes Gamble, Hon. Richard Broadhead, Judge Douglass &c. for Congressional lavots. Zj We have received a communica tion signed "many Democrats of Chilisqua que" recommending Wm. Wilson Esq., ol Northumberland for Congress, which came too late for insertion. Court commenc-'d on M ir day las', and the lawyers have had a busy time of it Judge Jordan has been holding three ses sions a day, or rather day and night. The wheels of Justice are clogged with a vast amount oi small rubbish that trust be got rid of as speedily and as summarily as pos sible. Most of this too comet from the upper end of the county, from among a people noted for their morals and general intelligence. NORTHUMBERLAND uniDGE. The officeri and directort of the Bridge have a number of hands at work in getting out the tirnbert of the fallen bridge. It it their design to rebuild the bridge and com plete it if possible by the close of the year. The company, we believe, intend to in crease the capital stock about $1000, and borrow about $6000, the sum necessary to rebuild. The bridge wat paying eight per cent, nd we have no doubt, in a few yean, it will pay even more on its) increas ed capital. It ison the principle thorough fare in the county and deserves encoursge-rneot Dcciaion or tup. suprrmf. court on ' TIIK SUSQUEHANNA. II. R. QUESTION. The editor of the Philadelphia Daily Newt hat been raving upon the tubject of the decision for the last ten days, accusing the Judges oi corruption and impartiality in the'mosl shameful and reckless manner. Our friend Cummings of Ihe Bulletin hav ing published the speech of Mr. Brewtter, and for having said that "there can be no question of tho justice of the Supreme Court's decision in tbe case" hat brought down upon him the wrath of the editor of the Newt. It is much to be regretted that such disgraceful attacks upon the highest Judicial Tribunal in the state, composed of men of integrity and character, should re Ceive any countenence in a city like Phil adelohia. We have alwayt been a warm friend to the Sunbury and Erie Rail Road, and look upon it as the mosUimportant im provement Philadelphia ever was interest ed in, but we agree with the Bulletin, "thai there can be no question ol the jus tice of the Supreme Court's decision." We are not, it is true, like the editor of the News, a Vhiladdphia lawer, and have im bibed what little legal knowledge we pos sess, to a different atmosphere. Hut we cannot see how any man of common sense who is willing to give the act a plain, hon est and common sense construction, can ar rive at any other conclusion, then the one given by the Supreme Court. And this is the opinion of some of the ablest and best lawyers in the country. It must not be expected thai the improvements of the Sus quehanna valley, are to be delayed tinti Philadelphia prejudice, lethargy and Rip Van Winkleism, is worn off by the slow effects of time. Until Baltimore moved in the construction of the Susquehanna Rail Road, Philadelphia not only rrlused to do any thing, but actually opposed thecharter of the road with so much violence, that but one vote East of the Susquehanna, was recorded in its favor. And even now she refuses to grant one dollar in aid of the greut Sunliiiry and Erie Rail Road enter- Philadelphia, they are to be brow-beaten and bullied out of their opinions by the Press of that city. CT The awful loss of life in conse quence of the burning of the Steamer Hen ry Clay, on the North River, has caused a deep excitement throughout the country. The crowded state of our columns prevents us giving a fuller account of this lamenta- ble catastrophe. A warrant has been issu ed for the arrest of the owners and officers ol the boat, vhr, no doubt, will now be tried for this wholesale murder, and, we trust, that their punishment will be accord ing to their deserts. If so, the penitentiary and the gallows, will not fail to come into requisition. About 70 lives were lost. ff7 Agiucultit.al Pre.mivms. We re fer our readers to the proceedings of the meeting of the Agricultural Society on Monday last. They will be read with in terest. The list of nremiums is lanre and worthy of attention. 7" Hoaxed The editor of the Penn- sylvaniaii has been greatly hoaxed by a let ter from some wag informing him that some of the principle whigs of Danville had come out against Gen. Scott. OIF The Miltonian thinks our boys were exceedingly naughty in firing the "big gun," on the occasion of the Susquehanna Rail li a I decision. SISqiEIIAN.VV RAIL ROAO INJUNCTION. It is slated by a number of our con- tempoaries that the injunction against the S inbury and Erie Rail Road was not final ly decided at this place, but would be re-ar. ;u -d at Pittsburg. This is a mistake. " Th prayer of the petitioners was for a spe cial injunction, and this was fully granted and judgement entered, but the delivery of the opinion was postponed at the request of the minority (Judge Woodward.) But we understand the opinion of the Court is equivalent to a perp-tu 1 injunction, deci ding that the Sunbury and Erie Company have no right to make the road until the Susquehanna Company fails doing so. P. S. Since the above was in type, we received the opinion of Chief Justice Black, which is most conclusive, and fully sustains what we have said. We will publish the opinion next week. The Judge concludes his opinion as follows : "1 will close by briefly recapitulating. It is very improbable that thn Legislature in tended these two Companies to make two roads over the same ground. The right of the Susquehanna Company is plainly grant ed, and is not denied. The supplement to the Sunbury and Erie Company must be construed slictly, not only because tbat is the rule for all public grants, but because this particular yranl cannot be supposed to have been intended. But while Ihe strictest construction is Ihe only proper one, 110 inter pretation could be latumiinary or loose enough t) give it the meaning which Ihe lie. fondants insist upon. The Susquehanna Company have the right to make the road, provided they commence and finish it with in thn time limited by law, and the Suubury and Erie Company have no authority given 1 hem for thai purpose, unless Ihe other com pany shall fail. Cj The re-builJing of the locks at Nor thumberland have been awarded to Riddel Sollada & Company. Six ntina srrrived lately at St. Louis, to join the Bishop of Santa Fe and remove thither, where they will establish school. The Bishop has slso applied for ihe requisite number of Jesuit priests from France, to es tablish a college. . UNION COUNTY 1NDIUN ATION MEETING. We leara from Ihe Union. County pa pers, that the great indication, meeting held at New Berlin on Saturday U.t against the subscription of $200,000, by his commissioners, in tavor 01 Ins 'Susqut nanna uaii uoad, resulted in' favor of (he tubscription. The nti-stibsCTipti6n' party, neaaeu oy unartet li. Shriner, Whisker Inspector under Go. Bigler, teceded, and held meeting in another p)ac;e, where, i the furor of their excitement, they passed a number of Lynch law and repudiation resolution! and denounced Ihe Governor. Friend Charley, we pretu'irie, (61 much more than he bargained for'. ' We thoufd not wonder if the Governer brtvetted him for h'tatadict in (hit last act of the great. dram-i of thit renowned ,,WLiky nMif. rection." ttT-The Weekly Whig published at Lewisburg, by Mr. R. I. Nesbit, hat been discontinued for want of support. Hew Advertisements. TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTHUMBER LAND. 7ELLOW CITILENS: Encouraged bJ - many of my friends, I herewith snnounc myself to your consideration, is a caudidate for lite olUce of County Commissioner, at tlio approaching election, promising to dis charge the duties of the olfice faithfully, and particularly to oppose all subscriptions to the tock of all Rail Road Corporations. JACOB KLINE. Chilisquaque, August 7, 185". to Tim elector: or north lmbek- LAND. Tr.LEOW CITIZENS : Encouraged hy - ninny of my friemls. I herewith announce myself to your consideration, as a cHiiJiJ.te for the olfice of County Commissioner, at the Rpproachinp election, promising to dis charge the duties of the office fuilhfiilly. JAMES OAKS. Delaware, August 7, 1852. IMJliUC SALK. r"pi!E subscriber will offer at public sale, on FRIDAY, the 3J of September next, ths lotioning real eiule, vu : .1 Trad of Lhne.itone Ixind singled in Stone Valley, in Lower Mahonoy township, Northumberland comity, adjoining lands of Peter Witmer, Isaac Dre'ihelbis, Jaeob Spalz, dee'd., and others, about one mile from Georgetown, containing One hundred and seventy-one J?cres. more or Icmi, about one-half of this li uct is clear ed land and ill a good state of cultivation, the residue is woodland. The improvements thereon are a good two story frame DWELLING HOUSE, a largo Stone Bank Darn, Wacon Shed. and other iieicsary out-buildings with a good spring near the dwelling house. There are also on said trnrt two lime kilns and lime stone quar ies. There are upwards of 13 acres of meadow iand, winch might easily be increased in quanti ty. Also two Ari'LE OKCHARDS of choice fruit trees. Also another 7Ytic of Land, adjoining the above tract of land, in the same township, containing 50 Aires, more or less. About SO m-rcs arc cleared and in good cultiva tion, the balance being good woodland. An abundance of limestone is found in this tract, which mi ght easily be worked. Also a Lot of Ground, situated in said township, containing One Acre, more or less, ol cleared land, adjoining lands of 1'lnlip Uorib, Michael lalir, John U ro.ions and others. Late the estato of George Philips, dee'd. Terms made known on day of sale by I'tl KK M i l .ME I!, . JACOIt PHILIPS, Ltwer Maliony, August 7, 1852 Is. ATTENTION, , FARMERS' 4D !BF.CHiMCS, AIlTILLEJtlSTS!! 70U are commanded to meet in - Market Square, Sunbury, en SATURDAY, 21st of August, at 9 o'clock, A. M.f fully equipped for drill. A Court of Appeals will also be held. Hy order of the Captain, SOLOMON STKOH, O. 8. Sunbury, August 7, 185S. TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTHUMBER LAND COUNTY. IELLOW CITIZENS: Encouraged by ma ny of my numerous friends, I respectfully offer myself as a candidate for the Office of Uegistor 5 Uecorder, at the ensuing election. Should I lie elected, I promise to discharge the duties of said office with lidclity and impartiality. JOHN 1. PURSEL. Sunbury, July 31, 1852. tc. TO THE ELECTORS OP NORTHUMBER LAND COUNTY. lELLOW CITIZENS : Encouraged by ma-- ny numerous friends from different parts of the Countv, I respectfully offer myself to you as the PEOPLE'S CANDIDATE at the next election, for the otlice of IlegisXer 5 lteconlcr. Brought forward by the wishes of the people I cheerfully submit myself to your decision. And should you see fit to entrust me with the duties of said office, I will endeavor to discharge the in to the satisfaction of all. Yours, respectfully, JOHN BUYERS. Suubury, July 31, 1853. tc. TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTHUMBER. LAND COUNTY. pELLO W CITIZENS : Encouraged by ms- ny of my friends, I reectully offer myself as a candidate for the Office of Register IJecorder, At the approaching election. Should I be sleet ed, I shall endeavor to render general satisfac tion. SAMUEL YOUNG. Lower Mahonov tp., July 10, 185. tc. V OTIUE ia hereby given to person bathing in the river, that the ordinance which forbids persons going into the water before 9 o'clock, P. M., will be strictly enforced against all ofl'en dera. ily order of the Burgess, P. M. SHINDEL, Clerk. Sunbury, July 24, 1852. 3 1. EXTRACT OF COFFEE. An eiedlenl a. tide more wholesome and much cheaper than Cotroe itself. For salt at this ollice. April 17 18ft 11 AND BILLS neatly printed on new lype X promptly executed at this offica. Also blanks, of all kinds on superior paper. ounoury, reo. it, isas. IMERSON'S A RITH EMETIC No . 3. - and Porter's Rhetorical Reader, iust receiv ed and for sal by WM. McCARTY. rninbury, May 1, 185L-
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