Cjt nik Regions.
From tlx St. Paul, (MimwsMs) Titnas, IWcsmSer It.
FVIttHKR rARTICCLAR OF TUB FATaJ
OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.
Arrival of a Party direct from the Scene of
nit sufferings Mementoes j the ust
; Navigators, e.t fre., frc Confirmation of
tnetr jjeatn.
Considerable excitement was created
among many of our citirenson Monday even
ing and yesterday morning, bv tha arrival at
the American House of an F.njrlishman by
the name of James B. Stuart, and iome four
or five half breeds, direct from the Arctic
ocean. Mr. Stuart left on the expedition in
FoWruhry, and has been absent np to the
present time. Wo could not jrlcan much
from him, as bis tongue seemed to be under
lock and key. but wo gathered the following
from ono of his guides :
Mr. Stuart, three Indians, and fourteen
Red River men of the North, left Selkirk
early in the spring, with three canoes. Pass
ed through n running stream into a hike,
from thence into White Fish river. Was
one month on this river, sleeping on the
shore. Entered the sen, upon which lliey
were compelled to remain nine days. Reach
ed what is called Montreal Island, where
they fell in with some Esquimaux, who in
formed them where the crew f the Terror
(one of Franklin's ships) met their nntimely
fate. Gathered up their rem aim of a boat
having tho name of Sir John Franklin on it,
a hummer, kettles, part of n blue flap, and
Oilier articles bcldiiging to tho unfortunate
Vessel.
Were informed by tho Ea.inirnivrtx, that
they (the Esquimaux'.) reached tho spot just
in time to see tho Inst niau die of hunger, who
was leaning against sotno object when dis
covered. IIo was too far coiio to be saved.
The wolves were very thick there, and no
traces of the bones of" the men could bo seen
supposed to have been eaten bv tho wolves.
The Esquimaux state that it is four years ago
nince the crew perished. Tho party left the
sea on me 9th or August, at winch time the
lee was accumulating very fast. A moug the
party was a half breed, a celebrated runner,
who ran the race with Jackson, the American
Ucer, and other American runners.
It is reported that immediately after the
reception in England of certain plates said to
have belonged to Sir John Franklin, and
hich were conveyed to the States by the
way of Superior, the Governor of Canada
sent a messenger to Selkirk Settlement, and
hired Mr. Stuart to undertake the expedition.
me party Etarteci irom seiun-K, carrying
tbeir canoes part rf tho way, and sailing" tho
other part. They coasted "along shore until
they fell iu with an Esquimaux, who conduc
ted them to Moutreal Island, where traces of
the unfortunate navigators were discovered.
The story is plausible, bu it is not sufficient
ly authenticated to remove all doubts cs to
its correctness.
From tha St. Ttul Pioneer and Democrat, Dee. IS.
Return of the Last Party of Antic Explo
rers The Death of Sir John Franklin and
his Party Ascertained The Report of Dr.
Jiat confirmed.
We enjoyed the pleasure yesterday, the
11th inst., of a lengthened conversation with
Mr. James Green Stewart, a Chief Trader of
the Hudson's I?ny Company, and learned
from him interesting facts concerning an ex
ploration of the Arctic region, lately mado
by a party under tho joint command of him
self and Mr. James Anderson, another
employee of that Company.
On the return of Dr. Rae, tho celebrated
overland explorer of tho Arctic region, in tho
summer of 1854, bringing w ith him tho report
that the Esquimaux of the extreme northern
latitudes had in their possesion relics of the
Franklin expedition, the British government
determined to make ouo further effort to pen
etrate Ihe mystery which had so long envelop
ed the fato of that expedition, and w hich had
been partially solved by the information thus
gaiued by I)r Rae.
In furtherance of tins desire of the British
government to follow up the clue thus unex
pectedly obtained by the adventurous explo
rer to rescue if possible, the survivors of
any of the party of whites who were reported
by the Esquimaux to have been seen near the
outlet of Black's river, in latitude about 68 de
grees north, or at least to procure any records
they might have deposited, tho Hudson') Bay
Company was directed to fit out a party of
tried men, accustomed to the hardships of a
polar life, to explore the region indicated by
Vr. Rae. '
Aotingnnder this command of the home
government, the Governor of the Hudson's
Bay Company, on the 18th day on November
1854, insued instructions to Messrs. Stewart
and Anderson to man and equip a party for
me purpose statea. Mr. Stewart, with a par
ty of fourteen men, therefore, started from his
post, the Carlton House, in 54 north latitude
on the 7t'i day ofl'ebruary, 1855, and pr
aea io r on umncwyan, at me Dead ct Luke
Athabasca, in latitude 580 north, at which
point they arrived on the 5th dav of March
It had been determined to make tho trip to
the Arctic sua by water, so far as was practi
cable, and the party therefore remained at this
post until the uotu ol .May, busily ensured in
constructing boats, and making other prepar
ations for tlmir dreury journej , At that date
the party left Fort Cliipewyun, and journeyed
by canoe on the Pence river, which connects
Lake Athabasca with Slave Lake, some threo
hundred and fifty miles in a northwesterly di
reetion, till, on the 30lh of May, they arrived
at Fort Resolution, which is situated ou an
island in Slave Lake, ubout lat. CI deg. North.
At Fort Resolution the party was joined
by Mr Audersou, who with Mr. Stowart, hud
Deen appointed to the command ol the expo.
dition. Hero another delay was made, for the
purpose of reorganization, and making the lust j
preparations, before attempting to peuetrate
the interminable, frozen North. These ar
rangements completed, the party started out
on the 22d day ol June, Tor tho head of Great
Fish river, or, as it is known ou the map, Back
river, in latitude about G4 degrees north.
Thence they followed the course of the stream
to the Arctic oceau. Mr. SWwartreprescuts
the navigation of this river as exceedingly
dangerous, being obstructed by over one hun
dred difficult rapids. Overall these, however,
with uothing more substantial, than birch
bark cuuoes, they passed in safoty, and arrived
at its mouth on the 3lth of July.
Here tbeymet with Esquimaux who corrobo
rated the reports of Dr. R,,0, and directed
them to Montreal Island.a short distance from
the mouth id Buck, river, as the spot where,
accordiug to their instructions, they were i
to commence mioute exploration. From
this time until the 9th of August, the party
were indnstrimisl, engaged iu searches on
the Inland and ou the main land, between 67
. deg. and CD deg. north latitude. Wa cannot
ncapitulat. the perils escaped and privations
find traces of their eountrymcn, who bad per
ished on those desolate shores P
J--1""!! tb7. PwvWwlWIy reaped
eru.TiPld; " Mf' KtBWart PreseJ it.
-.- iui, wuero meir ex-
prorations commenced, they found "now
i?! '"i? b? of Knglish'mako, with the
Z , r 'J.' aiun"7 wno was the sureeon of
Hir John FMiiktin. -it- .l- " rkuii oi
,.. I , "y, mo creoux. cut in
them by knife Afterwards they found on
v m'"8 bo belonging to the
Brwfer wm bLbi
Among tha Esquimaux were found Iron
jetties, corresponding iu shape and siw witb
rf?5ih.B,.rk ril Uthd government.
r::S ,C1M- Dwn belonged to the
"C1""? obUined from lie Ewui
bm, sod brought by ( tttJ ft, dopoJ.t,
with the British government. No bodies,
however, were found, or any traces ef any.
The report of tha Esquimau was. that one
man died on Montreal Island
balance of the party wandered on the beach
of the main land opposite, until al
f.,nffn and starvation, they, one by one, laid
themselves down and died too.
emseivcs oowd hu
The Esquimaux reported I further that tba
Indians fat! to the nor o,' Y.ihed
seen the ships of Franklin's party, and visited
Jbem .tart that they had tot .bee. .crushed
between the Icebergs. Mr
especial pains to ascertain whether the party
had come to their death by fair means orloul.
But to every inquiry, the Esquimaux protes
ted that they had died of starvation.
Gathering togciner vne reucs luunu, cue
party set out on their return on the 9th day
of August last. Tho return route did not
vary materially front that taken on their way
north. Mr. Stewart has occupied tho whole
time since iu reaching our city having come
by the way of the Red River country, and
having been absent in all about ten months.
Mr. Stewart left St. Paul yesterday en route
to tho Hudson's Bay head' qunrters at La
chine, Canada, to submit an account of Lis
adventures.
And so, at last, the mystery is solved.
Brave Sir John, whose fute has awakened
the sympathising curiosity of the civilized
worm, it is now known, "sleeps his last sleep '
by tho shores of the frozen seas through
whose icy islands he had vainly sought to pass
Four winters back, as the Esquimaux said,
the noblo party, after escaping from tho ships
which cuuld no longer float on those danger
ous sens, found release from suffering in
death. Died'ninnfully, too, as they had lived;
bravely like tlio Englishmen j this much wo
may believe, for consolation, that they met
their fute as becamo spirits adventurous and
noble. No traces were found by tho Esqui
maux to indicate that, even Iu their last ex
tremity, they had forgotten their manhood,
and preyed ou one another.
The last party of generous hearts, who
sought to carry succor to tho lost ones, or
bring consolation to the living, are returned,
and the Arctic wastes are solitudes indeed.
And, hi view of the suffering endured, and
the noble lives sacrificed in fruitless efforts to
widen the bounds of human knowledge, we
believe it to be the prayer of all men that so
they may remain forever.
From Ihe St. Paul Free Pies, Dec. 11 165.5.
Latest from the Arctic Regions Sir Trio.
J ranklin round hxpeuthous I rip.
Mr. Stewart arrived from Red River lost
evening on his way to Canada, bearing des
patches for Sir George Simpson, containing
information of the discovery of the point
where Sir John Franklin aud bis party per
ished. It wns on tho coast opposite Montreal Is
land. Their bones lie buried in the sund
within an extent of twelve miles. This is
tho fifth winter tince they perished, and the
drifting sands of that barren region, being in
lat. C8 deg. North, have piled in successive
layers ou the bones of theso noblo and ill-fated
men.
Mr. Stewart describes the region as dreary
in the extreme not a blade of grass nor a
st ick of timber met the eye. No game of any
kind could be found.
The Esquimaux, from whom their informa
tion was obtained by signs, pressed their
fingers into their cheeks, and placing their
hands upon their stomachs, endeavor
to indicate the manner of their horriblo death
They were charged with killing them, but
merely answered with their sighs.
It was a very expiditious trip, it being only
thirteen months since the party left the Red
River settlements.
DEATH BED SCENE OF AARON BITIR.
A statement having recently been made
that Col. Aaron Burr died an unbeliever in
tho Christian religion, the Rev. Dr. Vnnpelt,
a venerable Episcopal clergyman, of New
York, in reply to a letter from S. C. Rcid.
jr., states th.it he was frequently with him at
a hotel on Staten Island during his protract
ed illness, and at the moment of his death.
The time spent with him was chiefly employed
in religious conversation, concluding with
F raver. Beiug asked as to his views of the
loly Scriptures, Col. B. responded, "They
were the most perfect system of truth the
world bad ever seen." Two hours before his
death, the Rev. Mr. Vnnpelt informed him
that he could not survive much longer. Ho
replied, "I am awaro of it." Mr. Yanpelt
thus describes his last moments :
"With his usual cordiul concurrence and
manifest desire, we kneeled in prayer before
tho throne of heavenly grace imploring
God's mercy and blessing. He turned in his
bed ; and put himself in an humble devotion
al posture, and seemed deeply engaged iu the
religious service, thanking mc, as usual, for
the prayer made for him.
"Culm and composed, I recommended him
to the mercy of God and lo the world of his
grace, with a lost farewell. At about 2
o'clock, P. M-, without a groan or a struggle
he breathed his lust. II is death was easy und
gentle as a taper in the socket, and as a sum
mer's wave that dies upon the shore. Thus
died Col. Aaron Burr."
DEATH AKD VANITY.
Tha St. Louis Herald of Wednesday says:
"Some of our fashionable ladies owing to
an excess of vanity, in order to give tone and
permanency to their complexion, or, as they
say. "to improve their complexion,' are in the
habit of taking arsenic in small doses. With
in tho past week two ladies of this city, mem
bers of wealthy families, and ludies of fashion
have died very suddenly. Their nearest
friends and relatives soy that they were 'ar
senic eaters ; but in order to guard against
scandal, the real cause of their death bus not
been mado public. However, those same
persons do not hesitate to say privately that
an over dose of arsenic was the real cause of
their death. Out of respect for the living: re
lations, we forbear mentioning the names of
the ladies, and only allude io the circumstance
for the purpose of warning others of the
great danger and risk they run in continuing
such a dangerous and baneful practice.
amty must, indeed, be an almost uncontrol
table passion with persons who, to gratify it
will hazard their very existence. There is
no doubt of the fact that this practice is gen
eral among our fashionable butterflies, at
least, to such an eitout as to become alarm
ing."
Dcatu or a Miser. The Sandusky (Ohio)
Vindicator annouuees the death of a German
named John Herryman, ut that pluce, leaving
a fortune estimated at from twenty five to
fifty thousand dollars. He was one of the
lowest class of misers, counl to the most
loathsome ever painted ty Dickens. For the
last sixteen year he lias constantly worn the
same blue, linsey-woolsey wamus, and panta
loons, carefully run or darned all over with
strong thread, so as to prevent the possibility
of wearing out, except on some important oc
casions, sucb as land sales or something of
that nature, when they guve place to a suit of
mac veivet mat lie oiu o bousted bad served
bim raitbrully for forty yearn. He contracted
the disease of which be died by walking over
the bad roads during the most inclement
weathor of the season, all the way to Putnam
and Henry counties to nav bia taa nn i
ianu on owneu mere, without sufficient clo
thing to protect him from the cold. In fact.
we are lolormed that he cirrelv .
shirt or under garment, aud that the one be
had on when he died bad not been chanced
for over three mouths. Although rich. La
bas been known to cbafTur witb the smiths
over tha price of a horaa-sboe wblcb he bad
picked op Id tbe street. So far aa is known.
be Waves no heir, lie always resented any
questions aa to tbe rlsoe of bis birth, relativea
THE AMERICAN.
BUNBURY.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2D, 1855.
H. B. MASSES, Editor and Proprietor
To ADvitm JIM - .The circulation of the Sunhary
American among the different towna on Hie futiuehamia
la not exceeded if equalled by any paper publiahed in North
ern rtnmylvama.
It ELIGIOl'S rVOTK E.
Rev. P. Y. ITeisler will nreneh in the Gar.
man Reformed Church on New Year's day at
CT The Carrier tenders the .compliments
of the season, to the subscribers of the Amcr
ican, and respectfully informs them that he
will wait on them with his Annual Address
on Tuesday the first of January next. We
trust, that as he calls on thorn, only on one
of tho fifty-two weeks of the year, on his own
account, that he will not be deemed an un
welcome visitor, and meet with tho reward ho
so well merits.
O Sxow. We wore visited on Wednes
day morning witb a fierce snow storm, giving
promise or plenty or sleighing, but its dura.
tion was short. During the night the weather
blew up cold, and on Thursdoy morning at
six o'clock, the mercury stood at C3 ubove
zero.
C3TThe Literary Society met nt the Court
Houso on Wednesday evening last. Henry
Donnell, Esq., delivered his lecture on "Lazi
ness," which evinced considerable ingenuity
and ubility, nnd was well received, partly
perhaps, from spmpnthy, as a number went
away impressed with tho idea that they pos
sessed some virtues which had been previously
looked upon in another light.
f2 I'ho communication from Shamokin
in regard to a Christmas celebration, came
after our paper was' made up. It will appear
in our next.
(O" The legislature will commence its ses-
fiion on Tuesday, the 1st of January next.
Wo presnme but little will be done until af
ter tho election of a U. S. Senator. Who
will be the successful candidate it is difficult
to conjecture.
Of Congress, or rather the House of Rep
resentatives is still in a disorganised state
not being uble to unite in obtaining a majori
ty for speaker. They have now been wrang
ling nearly four weeks, and are not much fur"
ther advanced in prospect than when they
were first assembled.
The Coal trade siuce the close of the navi
gation of the Canals has dwindled down to a
few trains weekly. In a few weeks, however,
a new outlet will re-open the trade. Tho
Suubury end Erie road will bo finished to
this place anil connected with tho Philadel
phia and Sunbury road, about the first of
unuary. When this is done coal will bo ta
ken direct from the Mines to Elmira and al
intermediate places.
(ST Til k Mail 1 rkkgulaiutiks, between
this place and Pottsvillo oro becoming t00
frequeut to be longer endurable. On Satur.
ay lust the mail for this pluco was left at
Shamokin and was brought in on Monday
ight. On Wednesday evening again, there
was no mail, cause no counexion. On Thurs
day evening no mail, it having again been
left at Shamokin. Thus in the lust five davs
we have bad only two mails, and three fuil-
res. It is high time the Postmaster Geu-
eral should look iulo the causes of these fre
quent failures.
tar We obscrvo by an Auburn (California)
paper, that our friend. Mr. Edw. M. Hall,
lute of Sunbury. Pa., has established a bunk-
ng bouse at that place and at Yankee Jims,
in connection with Mr. J. S. Scott. We
hope the new firm will be successful.
Caf TlIK PjIILABELPlllA AND SfKBCRY
Railroad. There is probably no rail road
n this country more ably and economically
managed than the Philadelphia and Sun
bury Railroad. Siuce March last, eight
trains per day have passed over the road.
carrying, among other things, over 120,000
tons of Coal keeping threo engines almost
in constant use, yet tho repairs, for motive
power, up to a few weeks since, did not, in
all, exceed fifteen dollars. Mr. Fisk, the
Superintendent, is not only an excellent
practical mechanic, but a practical business
man iu every respect, who has the confidence
and respect of ull connected with the road.
We ueed not say that the employees on the
road, are ull careful and trustworthy men, as
the result of its management clearly shows
this. Judge Ilelfenstuin, who succeeded Da
vid Longnecker Esq., is now President of tbe
road, both energetic and enterprising men.
KANSAS TROUBLES.
Our readers will find on our first page sev
eral letters from Lecompton, the present cap
ital of Kansas. Tbe letters are from a cen-
tleman of intelligence and respectability, to a
relative in this place.
The writer Is evidently strongly prejudiced
egaiust the anti-slavery party, for if we cau
believe the numerous statements from other
respectable sources, both parties have been
guilty of exceses and disorder, though there
can be no question that the acts of tbe slavery
party nave been more general iu their designs
aud deep-laid plans in order to make Kansas
a slave, state. Since tbe date of the above,
news baa been received by Telograph, that
these troubles have cuded. Gov. Shannon
visited Lawrence, at tha request of a deputa
tion from that place. Matters ware amicably
arranged, tbe people of Lawreuca agreeiag te
submit to tbe government and laws, feet sot
to gtve p thair artns
DEDICATION.
The new Lutheran church in this place was
dedicated to the service of God on Tuesday
last, witb appropriate ceremonies. The
weather was of the most unpleasant character
muddy roads, and rain and sleet all day.
Many persons who bad been expected from
distance were prevented from coming.
Notwithstanding the Inclemency of the
weather a rospectable audience was gathered
within the walls of the church. The Rev.
Dr. Kurtz, from Baltimore, preached the
oponing sermon on the occasion. The other
clergymen present were tho Rov. Messrs.
Willard, Culler, Shecdcr, Parsons, Born,
and Ehrehart. When the collection was
about to be taken up, Dr. Kurtz and Mr.
Born, the worthy pastor of tho church,
mado a statement of tho financial condition
of tie church. The exhibit showed that tho
balanco of the debt due, on the church, was
about $1800,00. Of this sum, Dr. Kurtz
thought about $1000 ought to be raised by
the members or tho church, and the balanco
might be obtained from outside sources. The
prospect of a large contribution did not seem
very Mattering under the circumstances, but
we rejoice to say when the sum total was ad
ded, it was found that the contributions
amounted to the handsome sum of One thou
sand and twenty-eight dollars. The church
is a Inrge, comfortable, and well finished
building and is highly creditable, not only
to the congregation and its pastor, but to
the builders, whose energy and enterprise is
in every way worthy of commendation.
rOKVENTIO OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
On Saturday last a convention of School
Directors was assembled in the Court House
in this place, according to notico given by the
State Superintendent, to voto on the ques
tion of raising the salary of the county Super
intendent. The convention was organized by
appointing Jacob Seasboltz President, IT.
Gussler Vice President, aud Dr. J. J. John
Secretary.
Resolutions were then offered by Mr.
Frick, of Milton, opposing the increase of the
salary of the superintending, which had been
fixed at $350 per annum. These resolutions
after considerable discussion were defeated
Mr. Keiiuensnyuer was then called upon
to make a statement of the additional duties
imposed upon him by tho department, after
which Mr. Beard, of Sunbury, made amotion
to raise the salary to $000 per annum. Mr-
Frick, of Milton, offered an amendment fixing
the salary at $351. Mr. Peale, of Sunbury,
then offered an amendment to the amend
ment, making the salary $G05 per annum, on
which a vote was taken and resulted as fol
lows, yeas 1?, nays 12. So the salary is now
fixed at $005 per annum. The convention
then adjourned. Some dissatisfaction was
expressed afterwards, as ono of tho directors
had voted by mistake iu favor of the amend
ment, but we understand that another of the
directors who voted in tho negative, said be
would vote affirmatively, if another vote was
taken. It was admitted that Mr. Reimen
snydcr was a competent and fuithful officer
and it was also urged that the salary was paid
by the stato and not by the county.
GLKASISGS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS.
CQT Mii.ton. The editor of the Miltonian
say ho is not particularly fond of turkeys,
but asks some kind hearted subscriber to pre
sent him with a big fat gobbler. We expect
two this week and also expect to pay tho
highest market price, 7 cts. per pound, live
weight, for the same. Jonas Kohler killed
two hogs 1."J months old, one weighing 428
tho other 540 pounds. Tho Sunbury and
Erie road intend putting a new Locomotive
on their road. Tho Democrat compliments
tbe International Express. We wish we
could do the same. It costs us more for ex
pressing goods to this pluce from Philadel
phia, than from that city to Pittsburg, three
times the distance. The store of Raup k Sa
vidgo, Turbutville, was entered iu tho night
and the money drawer robbed of six or seven
dollars. A man named McBrido was com
mitted to Jail for tho offence.
G3jT Wili.iampout. The Gazette copies
from the Press, a horrible steam saw mill
accident, the particulars and circumstances,
as well us the name of the suffer and doctors
who attended, all exactly like the one tbat
occurred here. Williamsport in bard to beat.
The Gazette has a long article ou the future
destiny of Williamsport as a lumber and iron
mauufaeturiug place. Col. Thos. W. Lloyd
has declined a re-election as Cashier of the
West Branch Bank. The directors pay him
a high compliment for the faithful and efficient
manner that he discharged bis duties for 13
years. The Colonel is deservedly popular
every where by all who know him.
KiTLEWisBLRo. Strenuous exertions are
now making in favor of the Spruce Creek
rail road. A large meeting was held at Lew-
isburg last week, on tbe subject. Lock Haven,
or. the other hand is strongly contending for
tho Tyrone route. President Malcom, lec
tured on Tuesday evening last. Subject
"Phrenology unsatisfactory as a system of
mental Philosophy." The inquest on the
furm of tbe late James. Moore, Sr., between
Iewisburg and Milton, vulued the same, (277
acres) at $27000, or $100 per acre. A large
number of proposals have been received of
fering to put up the County buildings of
Union. County for less tbau S'iO.OOO, The
Jury in the case of the Commonwealth vs
II. D. Rotharmol lato Supervisor on the Sus
quebanna Division of the Pennsylvania Canal
for an alleged cmbealement of the funds of
the State, brought in a verdict of not guilty,
The suit was conducted by Casey and Slenker,
for the sureties, aud Miller and Maynard for
defendant.
tr Louses bt Fire. Losses sustained by
tbe Lycoming Couuty Mutual Insurance Com
pany from September 10th, 1855, to December
lOlb, 1855, being the 2d quarter of tbe pre
sent fiscal year, as given io the Muncy Lumi
nary, amount to $71,029 81.
T Professor Charles F. McCat, son of
Robert McCat, Esq., formerly of Nortbuin
berland, has been appointed President of
South Caroliua College, tbe same distin
guished situation formerly beld by Judge
Cooper,
Da. Iter. Tbe distinguished Dr. Ives
late Episcopalian Bisbop of North Carolina,
and bow a member of tbe Catbolio Cbarca,
will letter la rtlUdelpkla aart week.
KT Retcrked rnoit EcRorc We were j
pleased to meet Judge ITolfensteln is this
place, a few days since, his first appearance
t ince his retnrn from a tour id Europe. The
Judge was accompanied in his travels by Lis
Father, and appears in excellent health and
spirits. Judge Ilelfenstein is Intimately con.
nected with most of the improvements in the
coal region. Ills numerous friends will be
glad to learn that he Intonds to spend most
of his timo in Shamokin, hereafter.
FORCIBLE DETENTION OF THE NORTH
ERN LIGHT
Action of the U. S. Authorities with reference
to the Nicaragua Adventurers.
New York, Dec. 24.
Shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon, the
U. S. Marshal received a despatch from
Washington ordering the seizure and deten
tion of tho steamship Northern Light, for
Nicaragua, and officers were sent on board to
detain her. Tho counsel of the Transit
Company declared tbat the vessel should sail
at the usual hour ; subsequently, however,
he and the captain of the ship went to the
office of the U. S. District Attorney to see
what arrangements could be made, but the
result of the interview i not known.
About 4 o'clock the Northern Light got
under way, but she had not proceeded far be
fore sho was intercepted by a revenue cutter,
which fired two guns across the bows of tho
steamer und brought her to. Two other cut
ters afterwards proceeded to assist in stop-
fiing the steamer. Between three and four
lumlred young men were found on board,
whose appearance indicated that they were
Nicaraguun adventurers. One of them confes
sed that they were such, and had been enga
ged by Parker H. French and others. When
the Northern Light left her dock she had on
board three United States officers, who had
been detailed to take her iu charge.
The Northern Light returned to the city
about 7 o'clock. Tho Revenue Cutter fired
a blank cartridge first, to bring her to, with
out effect, and then sent a shot two or three
rods ahead of her. The steamer then stop
ped, and was compelled to return to her dock
where she now lies secured, and in charge of
me i,. a. otneers.
The New York Express ef last evening
has tho following, iu reference to tbe above
matter :
Soon after two o'clock to-day. the U. S
Marshal received a despatch from Washing
ton, ordering tho seizure and detention of
the steamer getting ready to start.
The Marshal at that time, with several gen
tlemen went on board the Northern Light to
make the seizure in the name of the govern
ment of tho U. S. On arriving on the ves
sel, they found about 350 young men on board
most of them from 18 to 25, nnd Borne of
them very poorly clad and destitute, and with
every outward appearance that they were ad
venturers nnd not passengers.
The captain was not on board, and the offi
cers, under lead of Mr Norton, informed the
chief engineer that the vessel must not bo
started.
In 20 minutes tho captain camo on board
with Custom House clearance, when he was
informed by Mr. Philips that the vessel would
not bo allowed to Eail.
Tho officers of tho government then went
into the captain's office, whero they presen
ted to the commander of the steamer their
warrant and authority from Washington.
The captain declared that he knew nothing
of the mutter. The second ship's officer de
clared that such a proceeding hud been look
ed for all the morning, and that they were
quite rcauy to nave au examination.
Joseph Li. Into, hsn., counsel for the
'raosit Co., declared that the vessel could
not bo detained under such a warrant, and
that she would sail promptly to her hour.
i'eputy Elvers then mtormed .Mr. White
that they hud not only bad a waTuut to seize
and detain tho vessel, but to secure certain
articles on board.
Mr. White said that, under such a state of
facts, the vessel could not suil, and would be
tamed.
Tho Captain, with Mr. White, then pro
ceeded to tne office of U. S. District Atlor-
The greatest confusion followed tho break
ing up ol tins interview, on board tlio vessel,
in the midst of which one innn was pushed
from tho dock into the river, but was rescued
.with safety.
Both those on shore and those on tne ves
sel, (ubout six hundred,) seemed anxious to
get tho vessel off. Those on Ue docks com
menced pullinc the plunks from the ship, in
tho midst of which there was a cry to cut the
cables, aud one of them was cut.
Our reporter was informed by one of the
persons on board, named Carrol, and a party
to tho arrangement, that he, with others,
numbering 350. hud engaged on Friday night
lust, with Mr. French and Messrs. Lloyd and
Ilamerson. (Mr. L. is a Nicaragua editor.) to
go on board the vessel this day at 1 o'clock.
Each one was then (l riday night) .supplied
with a peculiar button, and to present it to
one of the nfficejs of the ship, after he was in
the steamer, which ouicer would give them a
passenger ticket.
1 he button was a common, round, panta
loons button Our informant declared that
he was going "lor the lull ot tne the thing,"
and that they were to receive $25 a month.
their board, und 3j0 acres o! lund, witu a
good stock of cuttle, poultry, furm utensils
Sec. At tho expiration of six months the
the furii equipments were to belong to them.
The torm of enlistment agreed upou was for
ono year.
J he products of the farm for the nrst six
mouths wero to be paid over to tho Compa
ny;
Nearly all or tbe enlisting party were irom
the First Ward, and almost every ono bad
iiis bottle or liquor.
Gex. Harney wiu.-q-to Fioiit tue Siorx
Indians if tiiev wish war. The St. Louis
Democrat, Dec. 18, has the following corres
pondence :
Above iort J'terre, Nov. lulh. 1855.
A few days ago thirty or forty Sioux In
dians ramo to Fort Pierre to pay a visit to
Gen. Harney. He held a council, und had
Campbell, the interpreter, to tell them that
he wanted ten of the principal men of each
band of the Sioux to come and see him with
in one hundred davs; and should they listen
to his words, and do as he wanted them to
do. it would be for their good he would
muke peace with them. But if any of tho
bauds should not come at the above time, he
wants then to know that they wish to fight.
He told them it was immaterial to lnnvuow
they acted, as he would just as soon fight as
have peace ; that be was sent ov tnetr ureat
Father to fight them, but siuce he bad killed
tbe brutes, be had pity ou them. All the
Indians thut have come to see bim, say they
don't waut to fight. They want to live. He
told them tbat "he could not fight men tbat
didn't want to fight."
Com-mbia, S. C Dec. 20. The Legisla
ture of South Carolina adjourned last mid
night tine die. Tbe bill to give tbe election
of Presidential Electors to tbe people was
lost. The bill for the improvement of the
grade of seamen was not reached. The bill
to prevent non-residents from bunting and
duckinir in the State, passed.
The meeting called to appoint Delegates to
.c - r: : ,.l k ; v...;..ul iv.n.
111V VJUUIUUBU 'f1lUUVIlV ilWIUMH VMVM-
tion, did not act for want of time, but it ia
understood that over fifty mrmbers of tbe
Legislature are in favor of tba State being
teDrasented in tbat Couveotioa.
Tbe meeting called to consider tbe state of
aflatrs la K. total deouaaa IO lace any actio
for wan ef Tiii lotoroauo.
isdlntiir.
Tim Bonnet and Letter Mtsterv. The
bonnet and letter, found upon Maiden St.
wharf a few days ago, which led many persons
to suppose that a Miss Eliza De Fornwald
bad committed snicido, have almost been
proved to be a sham. A Miss Eliza Forn
wald called at the 16th ward station house
on Thursday, and stated that she believed
she was the only person of that name in the
city of Philadelphia, and that she was cer
tainly alive and well. The friends of Miss
Fornwald had come to the city from Catta
wissa, supposing her to bave committed
suicide. The scoundrel who perpetrated
such a hoax might be ducked in the Dela
ware, at Maiden street wharf, without any
serious damage to bis moral constitution.
Mercer Potatoes. In the early part of the
present century, John Gilky one of the early
settlers of Mercer Co., Pa., produced from
seed the justly celebrated Mercer potatoe,
which wnBafterwards cultivated by a Mr Pear
son, of Mercer Co., in tbe neighborhood of
Darby, Delaware Co.. Pa., whence it spread
over the Union. Thus Gilky, a poor solitary
"exile Eriu," has done more to benefit man
kind than many a hero of a hundred battles,
and it has been proposed to immortalize his
humble name by calling tbe"Mercers" from
henceforward "Gilkies"
No Accocnti.no for Tastes. On the
occasion of two opposition boats starting
rrom rittsburg, ono employed a uerman
band to attract passengers'; the other being
minus the music, and not desiring to be out
done, started the steam whistle, which com
pletely drowned tho music of the band. The
mayor being called upon, declined to interfere,
saying that "one was a specimen of German
music and the other genuiue American."
IsDtAKAroMR. Dec. 20. The opinions of
tbe Judges of the Supreme Court, in the case
involving the constitutionality of the Prohibi
tory Liquor Law, were delivered to-day.
Justices Perkins and Davidson take grounds
against the law in toto. Justice Stuart sus
tained the law except so far as it relates to
manufacturing, search, seizure, confiscation
and agency. Justice Gookius sustains the
whole law.
Loso Sentence. nis honor. Judge Hop.
per, on Saturday last sentenced the negro
woman Phoebe, (found guilty in seven cases
of enticing and assisting the slaves of Col. R.
B. Cormichael to run away,) to forty-two
years and six montht imprisonment in the
penitentiary tho shortest term for which
she could be sentenced. Phoebe is now
about fifty years old, and it is hardly possible
for her to out live her term.-Cerifreiiiiie (MJ.)
Senlitul.
The Vai.uk of Time. Passmore William
son claims damages for bis imprisonment by
Judge Kane, to the amount of $50,000, which
is at tbe rate of $3,000 a week for the time
he was confined. Tho Judges oi the United
States Courts will bo obliged to get their
salaries raised. A poor mau will not be able
to hold the office, at this rate.
A Jc'st Hit. A few Sundays since a stran
ger clcrgymau, who was officiating in a church
in Providence, R. I., after reading nearly a
dozen notices, seeing somo half dozen more
before him , remarked that be supposed he
must read thcin , as he was cot iu his own
desk , but ho thought it really wicked to a
dopt that method of cheating tho printer.
Lewis B.trt.Nt'M has recently recovered of
the Ihw x ork and J'.rie uauroad Co., the val
ue of an overcoat , which was stolen while left
in his scat in a cur at an eating saloon station
in compliance with a uotice posted by the
Company, that passengers to retain their seats
must leave something in them.
The Dead Letter Ofhce. Durin the last
quarter, nearly 1,500,000 letters were opened
iu the dead letter office, Washington, 1). C :
to 3000 of which a sum of ubout $18,000 was
found, seven-eighths of which has been re
turned to the owners, and the remainder
transmitted agreeably to the regulations of
the Department.
Coal Field on Fire. The railroad be
tween l.ockhart'a and Lauderdale Springs,
Ala., runs over a bed of lignite or coal.
About four weeks ago a man applied fire to
this bed, and it bus been burning ever since.
The atmosphere for miles around is laden
with tho stcuch of burning sulphur.
A Costi.v Animal. A vessel, called Robert
Peel, which has just arrived in the Loire.
France, from Sumatra, bas brought a magnif
icent royal tiger for one of the public menag
eries. Forty armed men were, it is stated,
sent to capture him, but he killed ten and
injured thirteen of them before be could be
secured.
Valuable Stock. Among the imports
from Hamburg last week, at New York, were
two bulls, which were valued at 95 00 each.
and entered accordingly at the Custom House
as the cost price at the place ot purchase in
Uermuny. It is well for tbe importer there
was no duty on them. Animals for breed
are free.
Lonoevitv in Cnii.i. The director of the
statistical office in Ch'li publishes the names
and ages of uino persons the youngest of
whom is 118, ond the oldest 133 years of
age. Ono of them, who is 129 years old, re
cently married a widow of only 98 years.
A fair "take OFr." The Cincinnati (Ohio)
Times says thut a few days since three young
men arrayed themselves in crimson horse
blankets, and paraded the fushionablo prom
enades in thut city, causing the lady-like
young gents with the shawls to blush not a
little.
No NcMiSMATOLooifcT. Ilorofe Mann, in
a speech recently delivered by him, says that
"a dying miser will pinch a dime until tho
eajrle unon it screams." Unluckily, however.
for the learned gentleman's accuracy, there is
no eagle ou a dime.
A Medical Btxu The following is an ex
act copy of a priuted lubel on the medicine
boxes of a chemist in Bufiulo, New York.
Cough Lozenges. Dose Cue, three times
a day, at bedtime."
A Mamhotu Ti'bnif. An English turnip,
weighing 261 pounds, without the top, ) which
of itsclfweighed about 10 pounds) was raised,
this year, by -Mr Paul 11. hltcomb.of
,of Asbby,
At ass.
Washington, Dec.!20 The report that
the orfgiual copy of the Declaration of Inde
pendence has been stolen from the Patent
Ullice and a counterfeit substituted, is untrue.
It has been there 14 years.
Kossuth, according to reports, is prepar
ing for revolutionary attempt in Europe as
soon as the proper timo may arrive. We
may then look for a revival of the Kossuth
bats and revolutionary fashions. But we
doubt not the Philadelphia public, no matter
what may be the changes in dress will still
continue to Drovide themselves with clotbiair
from Rockbul & Wilson's cheap and elegant
clothing store, No. Ill Chestnut street, cor
ner ef Franklin 1'lace
DEATHS.
On the 21st iust SAMUEL HAIIX,
aged ninety-seven years six months auH five
days. Mr. Hahn spent tbe greater part of
bis lrfe in this place, and was, at the time of
bis death, tbe oldest iababitaat in it.
In Point township, on tbe 20th inst., RA
OUKL ANN LEMON, daughter of William
Leoxrtt, oa4 a,r4 efeett IT yeart.
Ce HJatkds.
Philadelphia Market.
Dec. 25, IPS.1).
Grain. There is a short jupply of Wheat,
and the market is inactive. Ln?t sales of
small lots of Southern and Penno. fed, $1 85
a 190, and 1 90 a $2 for white in store. Rye
is still dull ; sales at 120c per bu. Corn is
firmer. Sales ol old yellow atfrom 75 to 78c.
Oats are dull at 41 a 42c per hnshel, for Del
aware, and 42c for Pennsylvania.
SUNBURY
PRICE
CURRENT
900
113
60
35
: V,
10
. 24
12
10
ISTf
15
Wbiat. ,
nn. .
Cor.
Oats.
rOTATOII,
Bkiswai
Heckles Fill.
Bcttsb.
Eeas.
Pork.
FtAXIllB.
Titiow.
New Advertisements.
AULIT0ESrN0TICE.
letfOTICE is hereby given, that the under
Iw signed Auditor appointed by the Orphan'
Court of Northumberland county to audit the
exceptions to tbe account of Daniel Cameron,
dee'd., filed by the Administrator of Wm. Gear
hart, dee'd, who wa one of the executor of
said D. Cameron, dee'd, will attend fo the duties
of his appointment at hia oflire in Sunbury, on
the 6th of January next, at 10 o'clock, A. M.,'
whan all persons interested may attend if tbey
a proper.
WM. M. HCCKEFELLER,
Auditor.
8unbury, Dec. 29, 185S.
NOTICE.
4T0TICE is hereby given that Dr. J. W. Peal
" hat placed his book accounts, notes, &c.
In the hands of the undersigned for collection,
at whoae Law Office all peraona indebted to uid
J. W. Peal, whether on book or note, are re
quested to call and make payment on or before
the ISth day of F ebruary 185f, aa all accounts
Sec, unsettled at that date will be ued.
S. R. PEAL.
8nnbury, Dec. 92, 1955
AUCTION AND PRIVATE SALE.
Worthy the Attention of Every Man.
HAVING poaitively determined to leave Sun
bury on the lat of February next, I intend
selling my large Stork of ("h-thine and other
Good at tnd below coat at private sale, and next
mouth at Auction. My stuck embrncea a large
variety of very desirable gooda of dilli-rent kir.da.
CLOTHING of ditl'erent styles and makes va
rious qualitiea and prices, audi ta Winter coal,
from $S.75 upwajda ; Overcujls from SV'j.oOand
higher; Pante and Vesta in proportion ; Rata
and Capa, Boots and Shoes, Shirts, I'mlerrlo
thing, Uoya' Clothing, pistols, jewelry, hosiery,
and all other kinds of (rood penernlly kept in a
Clothing Establishment. I have uUo on hand a
vrriety of Summer Coats, vests and pants; also
Summer Hats of different styles, all of which I
will sell it tremendously low prices.
The Auction will commence on the Tih of
January next, and will continue through Unit
week every day and eveniinr. afterwards on
Monday Wedneaday and Saturday. The public
will Cud i to their advariage to rail early and
buy at private aale; they have then a good as
sortment lo pick from, and shall lay goods at an
low prices aa they will probably be aoid by A uo
tion.
My store ia in Market Square, if known, and
can hardly be misaed.
ALBERT EI.SBEKG.
Sunbury Dec. 92, 1855.
To merchants and Storekeepers.
The subscriber desirous of leaving aa soon aa
possible, will aell lo Merchants and others who
may favor him, at wholesale, lower than Phila-
delhia ratea, any or all bis goods on hand. His
atock comprises a aariety of goods adapted to the
aeason, ia pretty large yet, ao that he can give an
Assortment or sizes and qualities to buyers.
Merchants will find it to their advantage to
call early.
ALBERT EI.RBERG.
Dissolution orPnriiser&liip.
NOTICE i beteky given that the co-partnership
heretofore existing under the in me of
8. WiiTiR & Css in Coal township, North
umberland couuty, was diofcolved by mutual con
sent, oh Friday, the 15lh inst. 'the books are
left in the bauds of the aubscriber for settlement,
en whoat all persona knowing themselves in
debted to, or having claims against said firm,
will please call and settle immediately.
ELIJAH CHIDE.STER.
Shamokin, Dec. 22, 1S55. 2m.
VAXUaYlE FaKM FOR SALE."
rTMIE aubscriber offers at private sale, a
1 VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND
situate ill Sugar valley, Green towiifhip, Clinton'
county, ".ibout I mile from Logansviile, and 9
miles from Lock Haven, adjoining lamia of An
thony Kleckner, Geo. Crumley and Geo. ISnook,
containing 321 acrea, strict measure, all of which
is excellent Limestone land about 60 acre of
which are cleared, and the balance well timbered
and watered. The improvements are a two story
Log House and a log barn, near the western end
of the aaid tract, and an excellent young orchard
of choice fiuit trees. Also another excellent
two story Log House and log barn on the east
ern portion of aaid tract. Tbe said premises are
ao aituated aa to make two excellent Farms, and
will be sold together or separate, to suit purcha
sers. Persons desirous of purchasing the above
property will please call on the subscriber, resi
ding m Upper Augusta tp., Northumberland
county, 5 milea from Suubu ry, who will accom
pany them lo aaid premises. Terms reasonable.
CiAKUK .M. t UKUES I JSK.
December S2, 1853. if.
J. WEICHSELBATJM.
OPTICIAN de OCOULI6T
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens ot
Sunbury and vicinity that be bas opened a
Store at the Lawrence House, opposite Ui Court
Hou, where a ollars lor sale
SPECTACLES
of every variety, aixa and quality. A new in
vention af Spectacles, for distant nr close reading
witb gold, silver, steel and tortoie-shell frames,
and a aew and improved assortment of perifocal
ground flint Glasses of his own nanufaclure. He
would particularly call the attention of ths pubiie
to bis Spectacles for
NEAR SIGHTED PERSONS,
aud for persona who have been opeiated upon for
cataract of tbe eye, and to his new kind of glas
ses and Ceaarvcis of tbe sight made of tbe best
flint and axura Glasses. Good Glasses may I
known by their ah ape, es act centre, sharp and
highly polished surface. Tbe qualitiea are to ba
found in a high degree in bis glusses. Also
Microscopes, Spy and Quiz:ing Glass ef
every tit and quality s Tuletcopet Mag
nifying and Opera dunes,
with different powers, together wilb every variety
of article in the Optical Vina not mentioned.
Optical and elhar Instrument and Glaaaee
carefully repaired al abort uotice. He can al
ways select UUasa lo suit tba vision of tb par
son, as b thaut, upon tha lira trial. He
will remain in ! place furig January Court,
and theae ia want af abe above articles will please
give bins a call
Ha will, if reouind. f "f respectable
baiie whare bis ric may bs wau'ed.
CsT Tbe vey baa tj water always for sal.
Decwibw W, it. r.