Correspondence.
(Pur the Potmen 1 Amcricam
Mr. Editor Having Tor sometime pint,
been traveling through Ibo counties of Nor
thumberland, Moutour eud Columbia, and
thiuking that through the columns of jour
paper, 1 might eay a word of interest and
also of encouragement to the Farmers, 1 sub
mit the following :
The weather for the past month, though
wet and cool, has been exceedingly fine for
the grass and grain, but the farmers say that
It has been rather wet for the corn, especially
so on the lower grounds. I think to" W1"
agree with them when 1 tell yon that a great
many bave jnst finished plauting, and that
there are some who say, that unless there is
achangoiulhe weather soon, thoy will not
be able to realize their expectations, as it will
soon be too Into to pluot with any certamty
or escaping the frosts iu the fall. A s for me,
1 think that time is past already. 1 hough
the corn as yet is a little backward, never ler
a period of ten years have I soen the grass
and grain present a better appearance than
it now does at this season of the year. Far.
mere have reason to be encouraged, the grain
generally throughout the country looks well.
It has a good color, Btands thick and even on
the groaud, and 1 think from its early beading
will escapo the ravages of the weevil, From
the present appearance there will be a
rich and bountiful harvest, and oor State will
yield more grain than it has for Ibo lust ten
veurs.
" I thitik it would be well for our farmers to
change their seed every few years. Never
sow the grain you raiso more thun four years
in succession. Never plant the corn you
raise more than four years in succession. J
have noticod a groat difference by changing
seed even in the potato ciop. 1 beliove that
tho change of seed is just us essential to the
production of good crops, as tho chaugo ol
breed is to the raising of good stock. As 1
was traveling a few days sinco in Maine town
ship. Columbia county, I noticed a field of
wheat ownod by Ueorge Miller, which from
the oco side as 1 passed along the road, look
ed very tall, had a good color, and stood very
thick oa the ground. I passed along until I
came to tho corner, where the road turned
at ou angle of about ninety five degrees, and
passod along tho other side ; thus giving a
view of the whole Quid. When about half
way along this side, I was surprised to see
whut a difference there was iu the same Geld
or graiu.
The grain bad been drilled in, and while
this first pott was very thick on the ground,
and about eighteen inches higher than the
other, the second part was very short and
the stalks stood so fur apart that they looked
louesome, they could have grown as thick as
saplings and not crowded each othor, and were
of a pale yellowish color. I supposed the
first part was a fresh piece of grouud and had
been manured, while the other had worn out
by tillage. Un askiug what caused this
difference, however, he told me the laud was
of the same quality, and had all been manured,
but that the one part was sowed with grain
of his own raising, while the other ho had got
from the West Branch, lie regretcd that
he bad not enough to sow the whole field,
saying that it would have paid him amply to
have paid $5,00 per. bushel, for the seed
wheat. lie attributed the diUerence to the
change of seed. This is only one case out
of many. Then change your seed every four
years, even if you should get the same kind
aud of your neighbor. C. W. V.
Cattawiesa Valley, Jane 1st.
a musical rnouiuv at wasiiimutom.
A concert was given to introduce to the
public the blind negro lad "'l orn," tea years
of age, whose marvellous talent as a piauist
has been frequently spoken of iu the Southern
papers. "Tom" belonged to a geutlemao of
Georgia, iu whose tamily were some prod
cionts in music. No pains were taken to
teach him, bnt, one day, according to my in
formant, the family were startled at bearing
Borne one play with remarkable correctness
nud brilliaucy, and going into the parlor,
found "Tom" who had got possesion of the
piano, and without ever having touched it
before, was playing a piece he had beard bis
young mistress play. This is the story given :
as his showman savs, "it broke out on him
like the small-pox." True or not, the child
is a marvel. He plays with great force and
freedom, requiring to bear a piece only once
to be able to re produce it with great exact
ness, liis touch is strong, bis lingers are
tbin, tapering and flexible, bis bunds small,
and ho holds tbem with a natural ease and
grace that a master cannot always give to a
seeing pupil. His playing is not by any
means faultless, but for a bliud, untaught boy
it is astonishing, and bis memory is utterly
beyond all comprehension. A day or two
ago, he was taken to a private bouse bere,
where two young ladies played a four-banded
arrangement of the overture to Kossim's
Semiiamide, which he had never beard.
Wheu they bad finished, be took the place of
one of them, and played it correctly from be
ginning to end, without missing a bar, and
actually correcting bis aecompaoist, when, by
turning over the leaves accidentally, she
was playing wrong. The boy is the blackest
end ugliest of negroes, and has shown no
especial taloot for anything but music
His nervous organization is excessively sensi
tive, and be weeps whenover anything annoys
bim. Last evening, after playing for two
hours, he eried bitterly at being taken from
tbe piano. His other passion, besides music,
is sugar-plums, and these will reconcile him
to almost any disappointment, lie has had
oo instruction, aud bus heard no great pianUts.
If be could hear this, it would be a great
advantage to bim. He sings ballads in a
bard, ouploasaot soprano voice. Last eve
Ding be played at oue time Fisher's Horn
pipe with tbe right hand and Yuukee Doodle
with the left bar for bar and perfectly well.
This is only wondorfull as the work of a
blind child. Tbe Japanese looked on and
listened with stolid indifference, and it is
pretty plain that they buvo no enjoyment of
our music.
Let not the farmers aud cattle owners of
Marylund and Virginia aud Pennsylvania,
aud tho Vett, indulge the foolish fancy, that
tbey are not in danger of the Cattle Mur
rain now raging in Massachusetts and spread
ing rapidly mto Connecticut and Rhode
Island. It is just like the cholera, and has
already started on its winding way, to spread
desolatiou amongst the herds of tbe Union,
and unless it is Bummarily stopped, (provided
that is possible,) we may look forward to sore
times before the present year is out.
A reference to the Cattle Murrian in Eng
land id 184 1, may furnish some useful bints
iu resorting to precautionary uieasurrs. Two
calves bought in Holland and carried to
F.nglaud were the nucleus of tho terrible
Cattle 1'lugue of that period. It continued
to ravage the herds of England for eleven
years, before it was flopped. Iu Notting
hamshire 41), 000 head perished in six months,
and 30,000 in Cheshire iu the same space of
time. In oue year nearly a million of dollars
were puid by the government for cattle slain
by order of the Commissioners. An act of
Parliament was passed providing for the
slaying of all diseased cattle, aud burying
tbe carcass with the skin on, slashed from
head to tail, to prevent the tauners from
exhuming tbem.
Hoc. W. J. Woodward, our President
Judge, has the fineBt Garden, Fruk Trees,
Shrubbery, and Horticultural fixings gener
ally, of any citizen in Bloouisburg. Every
thing under bit management and lupervi
lioo, it iu first-rate condition-and betokens
fcaueral prosperity. His Strawberry crop,
we Should premUe, will yield this season,
soma teu bushels, on on stork we nolle
J5D plump red Uerries '.-Columbia Vtmo.
cral.
THE AMERICAN.
mm,
BtTNBTJBY, PA.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1860
II. B. "mASSER, Editor and Proprietor.
To Advrtihi - -Th circulation of th PmatJav
AHimcANamunit the different towns on IhcBurqucliamia
li not exceeded, If quailed by any paper published in
Northern I'ennsvlvnnl.
UtCMOCRATIC STATK ISOIMI.N ATIOSS.
ran governor,
HENBY D. FOSTER,
Ok Wkstmorkland.
V3T Coot. Wkatukr. Up to this time we
have not had, as yet, one single warm day.
In June wo frequently havo tho hottest
weather. On tho Oth of June, 18-lfi, the
thermometer 6tood at 10 1 degrees iu Phila
delphia. Ci?" IjteRovKMK.iT. Messrs. Win. M. and
A. J. liockrfelltT have torn down their old
residence iu Elackberry street, which gives
way to a large new brick building.
rIS" Uev. Dr. Bowman, Assistant Hislinp
of Pennsylvania, visited this place on Tuusduy
last. On Wednesday morning he preached
a sermon in the Episcopal Church. Dr.
I'owmao is distinguished cot only as an able
divine, but for the excellence and purity of
bis character as a man.
CJT Excursion tickets, at about half price,
will he issued by the Northern Central Rail
road Compiny, for visitors to the Baltimore
convention.
C3" On the first of July next the Sunhury
and Erie Company will have one hundred and
forty nine miles of their own road in nse, and
with upwards of teu miles additional almost
in working ordor.
2 Tuu Montour Iron Works, are to be
sold again at Public Auction, at the Mer
chant's Exchange, in Philadelphia, on the -1th
day of September next. It is said tbe adver
tising alone of this sale will amount to $7,000.
C" Strawberries sell in Baltimore for
four cents a box. Those of our citizens who
want large quantities to put up will save
money by ordering them direct from Hulti
more. C5T The Lackawanna & liloomsburg Rail
road is now in direct connection with the
Northern Central at this place, by using the
two bridges of the Suobury & Erie, between
this end Northumberland. This will add
greatly to the advantage of both roads.
Trains of coal cars, from the Wyoming
region to Baltimore, are passing over tbe
road daily.
ST Installation. Tbe Rev. Mr. Rizor
was installed as pastor of the Luthoran
Church, in this place, on Sunday last. The
services on tho occasion were performed by
Rev. Mr. Born, former pastor of the church,
and Rev. Mr. Domcr, both of Selinsgrove
We congratulate the congregation in securing
the services of a pastor so efficient. The
response of Mr. Rizor was both able and
impressive.
C3T Lecturk The lecture dolivored by
Park Benjamin, Esq., on Tuesday evening
last, in the Court House, was attended by a
select, but not a large audience. The weather
was, as at the previous lecture of Mr. Benja
min, unfavorable. Tho subject of the lecture
was "Amusing Traill of American Charac
ter." Tbe lecture was well delivered and
entertaining, but was not deemed equal to
tbe first.
Strawberries, "red, ripe and luscious,"
are peddled abont the stroets of Harrishnrrr
in large quantities, and sold for six cents a
oox. me crop is so abundant as to render
them a drug in tho Baltimore and Philadel
phia markets, where they can be purchased
by the quautity for four cents a box. Wild
berries sell here at 12j cents.
C3T Storms. The present year will be a
remarkablo one in the aunals of history for
loss of life and property by destructive storms
and tornadoes. An account of tbe late de
structive storms and loss of life in western
Pennsylvania aud Iowa, will be found in
another column.
C3f Steam Fkrrv and Tow Boat. We
are pleased to see this boat in operation
again. Mr. Ira T. Clement has completed a
new wharf on the west side of the river, and
also improved bis wharf at this piaco. A
new stuck or chimney has been pui on board.
Tbe boat is in good order, uiukiug regular
trips. This is a matter in which tbe borough
has a deep interest, as well as Mr. Clement,
who pays to tbe borough a heavy rent, and
should be encouraged in bis enterprise, and
protected in his rights.
CiT Edward F. Cay, Esq , the Superin.
tendent of the Sonbury 4 Erie Railroad, was
in town several days this week, making an
oxamiuation, amoog other things, for the
selection of a site for an engine house, ic,
for this end of the road. Mr. (Jay is a gen
tleman who bas bad great experience as a
civil engineer, and stands at the bead or his
profession.
Since writiug the above we leurn thut the
company have selected a piece of ground ou
Mr. Cuke's farm, adjoining tbe borough, for
an engine house, turn tablo, ie. Tbe work
will be commenced immediately.
ty Andrew McKiuly, iudicted for the
murder of Thomas Sbevlaud, was found guilty
of murder iu the Grst degree, at the session
held at Danville. Hon A. Jordan, presiding.
The American says there was no perceptible
change in tbe counteuance of the prisoner
during tbe rendition of the verdict, nor yet
wnen ne arose to receive tbe sentence of
death.. Wben asked if be bad aovthinir to
say why death should not be pronounced
upon Dim; ha (book bit bead, and heard
bit dreadful doom with cool Indifference.
The prisoner was then remanded tn th
jail, within the walls of which ho will be
executed.
JIDGE POtlfJl.AS AM) TUB. DELEGATE
FROM Till" DISTRICT.
The great Democratic meeting ia Schuyl
kill county, came off on Monday last, at tbe
Court House in Pottsville. Resolutions were
passod, unanimously, in favor of Judge Dou
glas for President. This is, of course, equi
valent to instruction! to the delegate, and
Mr. Hughes, we understand, feels bound to
carry out the wishes of bis constituents, and
rote for Judge Douglas. Whatever Mr
Hughes' personal preferences maybe, be is
too much of a Democrat and a gontleman of
too rnocb intelligence and character to op
pose tbe will of the people, by urging such a
miserable ghost of an excuse as is given by
Mr. Hotteostine, who claims tbe right of
setting at defiance the wishes of tbe people
of this district, because the Reading Conven
tion has conferred that power on bim, and
who gays, "Not until that convention re
"assembles, and instructs her delegates how
"to vote, no delegate should or can have any
'conscientious scruples to carry out the
''power which was conferred upon him by that
' body." Because a packed convection did
not see fit to instruct bim, be contends that
ho has a right to disregard tbe wishes of the
people, and be contends no delegate can or
should have any conscientious scruples in
doing so. The above sentiment affords, per
hops, a fuir estimate of the value and extent
of a politician's conscience, which, without
much efturt, might be lifted bodily, on tbe
point of a cambric needle.
Can it be possible that sentiments so in
sulting to freemen can be palmed off for
Dei iocracy in 18C0T If so, tho abettors of
the Hartford convention and old federalists
may look np, a id do longer feel ashamed of
their record. The resolutions in Schuylkill
are fully as binding on Mr. Hottenstine as
on Mr. Hughes. We can have do donbt as
to the course of Mr. Hughes, and if Mr.
Hottenstine designs to shirk the rcsponsi
bilily, be will be obliged to write o much
longer apology than any of his preceding
epistles, with a commentary and explanatory
notes attached.
Bat what renders Mr. Ilottcnstine's post
tion still more absurd, is, that be und his file
leaders refused to adopt, at Charleston, the
resolutions of the Reading convention as the
platform of the party.
St A TOIl SI JHER'S SPEFXIl UM
SLAVERY.
Senator Sumner, of Massachusetts, made
a speech on Monday last, more remarkable
for its bitterness and seventv nuainH sluverv
than bis former effort, for which ho was
struck down in the Senate Chamber by
Preston Brooks, of South Carolina. It is
now four years since Mr. Sumner has taken
any part in the debates of the Senate, having
oeen most oi nis lime in Europe, under medi
cal treatment. Tbe speech is. of course, an
able one, remarkable, Dot only for its ability,
but also for its extreme hostility aud hatred
for tho peculiar institutions of the South.
It is to be regretted that Mr. Sumner did
not present bis views in language, if not
conciliatory, at least less offensive. As a
friend of Kansas he has evidently greatly
damaged her prospects of a speedy admission
into the Union. The character of tbe debate
may be judged by tbe following extracts :
Slavery muut ho rouloloit nnt nnl nn ,,.!::
. - - j - - . HW wmij uu politi
cal grounds, but on all other grounds, whether
Bvwail cwuuuiuiv.nl, ur luurui. VJUrS IS U0 UOll
dav contest: nor is it nnv Rlrifn nf rival f .
tions; of White and Rud Roses ; of Theatric
Nori and Bianchi ; but it is a solemn battle
between Wright aud wrong ; between good
and evil. Such a battle cannot be fought
with exr.usa nr with rnoanu. 'ru :
iucio is
austere work to bo done, and Freedom cannot
consent to timg away any or her weapons
The whole character of Slavery as a preten
ded form of civilization is put directlv in issue
with a pertinacity and a hardihood which
banish all reserve on this side. In these
assumptions Senators from South Carolina
naturally take tho lpail In h, ... .:
, -" "w tuuuctuuu
Mr. stunner quoted from Senators Hammond
uuu ueauuv, irom iainoun BUJ McDuffie
from Senators Davis and Brown of Mississippi
and Sonators Hunter and Mason of Virginia.
Thus, he coutinued, by various voices is the
claim made for Slavery, which is nut fneth
defiantly as a form of civilization, as if its
existeuce were not plainly inconsistent with
tbe first Driucinla nf nnvthimr that
. ... . j --'"e wh inu UD
called civilization, except by that figure of
ctvi.i.u iu viuoon.ni iiieraiuro, wQere a thioir
takes its Dame rrom something which it has
uui, as iu ureauiui rates were called roerci
ful becauso thev were withnut .... i. .-.
natural that Senators thus insensible to the
true character of Slavery, should evince an
equol insensibility to the true character of the
Constitution. This is shown in the claim
nexi maae, ana pressed with unprecedented
cs.fej, ucgmuiug i no worn or our lathers
that, bv virtue of tho Cnnd ;int,
,-- iuo pre
tended property in inon is placed beyond the
i..v.u v, vuujjitsmuuai piuuioiuon even within
congressional jurisuiclion j so that the slave
master may at all times enter tbe broad out
lying lerritories of the Union with the vie
tuns of his oppression, and there continue t(
bold them by lash and chain. Such are the
vwo nssumpuons ; menrstan assumption o
fact, end the second an assumption of consti
tutional law, which are dow made withoui
apology or hesitation. He met them both
lo tho first be opposed tbe essential barbar
ism of blaverv. io all it a infl,, l ..
high or low as Satan is Satan still, whether
towerini! in the Bk v m .ni,;..: ., .
i. .u j L ' "i"i"B iu me ioaa.
lo the second he opposed the unanswerable.
irroBict ihla tenth 4l.n !. . .. '
'" constitution of tbe
v V. " uu"uere recognizes property
man. lhese two assumptions natural!.
together. 1 hey are "twins," suckled by the
same woir. 1 bey are the "couple" in the
nraeont L. . . A ... w
,m,u. uuuv, ana me latter cannot be
answered without exposing tho former. It is
' ' " D.avcry is exhibited in its true
ely
"r r vu"""'l"' we can rally appreci
the absurdity nf the n.8nmr.:. l t.:..l
ate
. . - i'uu wuicit, in
Dance Ol tbl evnri4aa lutftA ,.f.L . . .
da
.-I .:.t. . --.--,"-" ut mo constitution
and without a single sentence, phrase, or word,
upholding human boudage, ,el fokXl int0 thii
,C4V lUB oaroarous idea that m
nan
vau uuiu property iu man.
Dwelling on the first assumption, be ga
Slaverv ia a i, wH. . l. ' ' . ..
aid
.- luutu mo-Dot, ana
everywhere la iV it r,n. ki .
and
ii.... i iuouj tue oiooay
which we mount ; it flaunts on this floor.
.toou now in me nouse of its friends. About
... u..t ue spoue, were its most sensitive
guardians, who bave shown in the past bow
much they were ready either to do or not to
do where Slavery is ia question. Menaces to
deter bim had not been spared; but be
should ill deserve this high poat of duty bere,
with which he bad been bouored by a gener
ous aud enlightened people, if he could hesi
tate. After drawioir tbe "Dicturw of tha raUtinni
of slave masters with their alavei," be taid if
onery coma receive any further darknets
i. it
vj iiurouuoiug me cgurei or
of the coDcanial nann Hipah.l i,,..k
'the
tbe
barbarism is maintained the slave-overseer,
tha slave-breeder, and tbe slave-hunter, each
without B Deer leant in hi. I.mth.p . .t n,.
whole constituting tha triumvirate of Slavery I
In whom its essential brutality, yulgatity, and
grossness are all embodied.
Mr.Chesnut iDem.. S. C.l After the ex
traordinary, thongh characteristic, speeth
which has just been made in the bearing of
the Senate, it is necessary that we should
explain the reasons which we are here Invited
to assume. After ranging over Europe,
sneaking through back doors, and fawning at
the lost or British aristocracy, seeking Tor pity,
but reaping the rich end just reward of con
tempt, the slanderer of the States and men
reappears in the Senate. We had hoped that
we should be relieved from tbe miserable out
pourings of his vulgar malice. We had
hoped that from what be bad left, though
ig'iominoui!; failed to meet, as tbe conse
quence of former insolence, he would become
wiser, if not better, by experience, lathis
we are disappointed ; and we regret it. Sir,
in the heroic ages of the world, men were of
ten ceineu but tbey were deified for the
possession and exercise of some virtne, wis
dom, justice, magnanimity and courage. Yea
Sir, is Egypt tbey defied beasts and reptiles,
out, even inai Deeunl people worshipped their
idol on account of some supposed virtue. It
has been left for this age, for this country,
and for the Abolitionists of Massachusetts,
to deify the incarnation of malice, mendacity
and cowardice. Sir, we do not here intend
to be guilty of any such apotheosis or malig
nity and meanness. We do not intend to con
tribute, by any conduct on our part, to swell
the Preons at tbe shrine of this new idol. No,
Sir ; and though with no expectation but tbe
nope oi improvement, we are not Inclined by
any punishment again to send the recipient of
punisnmeni nauooing tnrougu tbe world, yel
ping forth increased volumes of slander and
malice. These are the reasons why we have
remained quiet, and shall endeavor to remain
quiet under that which we have heard.
Mr. Sumner Before this question passes
away 1 thiuk I ought to make some reply to
tbe Senator from South Carolina. 1 exposed
to-day tbe barbarism of Slavery, and I believe
thut what tbe Senator has said I might well
firint io the appendix to my speech as an il
uslration. Adjourned.
Proceedings of the Borough Council.
Sl-nuirt, June 5, 1660.
Council met it beini the Hated night of meeting. 2nd
BurgeM S J. 1'acker in the (hair. Members preienl
Buclier, llendricki, Stioh, Zettlemoyer, Ctarlt, Kohreach,
mum hum unigiii,
Minutet of hurt meeting read arid approved.
The committee on Kuudt and Highway!, made the fol
low-inn report :
That wc hnve, in fulfilling thedatieiof our appointment
found the treeta, alleya, highways, Ac., in bud condition,
to wit:
let. We find thHt portion of the south end of Peer
street, needs rip-tupping with stone and lilliiipr in with
prouud. Also, sevetul places along the river near the dam
lieeos Tilling, ana recolnmeuu sucn repmrs.
Und We 'recommend that Jnmes Boyd's south milroad
track, le raised Irom six to ten inches
Uud We find the luudms; at the Kpiscopal Church to be
!n a tad condition, and recommend thut the stone in the
limning be taken lor rip-rappinlr it, aud thut it be further
repuirt-il wlieu it is washed oat, ftc.
4th We also find a huge hole in the toad in front of P.
Bryinire'e house, and one up near the north borough line
that needs tilling badly.
We rind sererul piles of stone, which we declore to be
a nuisance, to wit : two piles ol stone in front of P. Bry
mire's, also one near the widow Ctirr's and also one near
Miehuei Fellzmger's slid said to belong to M. Feltzinger,
aud direct thut they be removed niiiacdiately, as also rub
bivh ol all kinds through the alleys.
We, also find that a lot of stone has ftlrendy been hnuled,
at which is generally known as the Weimer properly, at
the wentcm comers of Fawn aud Bluckherry streets, that
it should be removed, and recommend that a crossing be
made with said stone from the west west to south west
corners of said Blackberry stlect at its intersection WIU
Pawn street ut'oresaid.
Also, that the bridge in Blackberry street, between the
residences of H. Bellas aud Mrs. Wilson is in n very
bad condition and that it should be repaired immediately,
also recommend that two font bridges be made here.
Also, that Fawn street flum Murket street uptothejj-esi.
deuce of J. M. Itostiun needs ditching badly and we re
commend thut it be done. And we here beg leave to sug
gest thut one of this committee be appointed to oversee the
Street Commissioners in cleaning all the ditches to show
them what portions do not. And lastly, we recommend
that all loose stone, coal ashes, Ac, be gathered out of the
streets, alleys, Ac, and used for repairing the streets.
All of which is respectlblly submitted.
SOLOMON 8TROH, )
UllNJ HKNUK1CKS, S Committee.
J. F. KOHKBACH. )
Ou motion of Mr. Grant, Resolved, That the Chairman
of the committee on streets, Ac , be authorized to instruct
the Street Commissioners to repair the streets immediately
according to report of said committee.
Bills of Bruner and Merrill, reported eorrect and orders
granted.
Un motion Mr. Rohrback, Resolved, That the High
Constuble shall present his bill at every regular meeting
night.
Bill of Thos. O. Cooper, referred.
On motion, adjourned
ISO V. Bl'CHKH, Clerk.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT.
The ''Benicia Boy" bas addressed the fol
lowing letter to the London Times:
"Ever since tbe appearance of yonr paper
of May 7th of tbe letter of Tom Soyers, I
have endeavored by every means in my power
to ascertain from bim in an official way,
guarantied by tbe presence of the editor of
Bull's Life, whether be intends to abide by
the date recently fixed for os by that gentle
man for the final decision of the late battle.
Tbe editor of Bell's Life, in view of tbe sen
timents of that letter, acknowledged the
propriety of such inquiries on my part, and
also of such proposed official response on tbe
part of Sayers, and did what be could by
letters and telegraph despatches to get Say
ers here to answer. Until Saturday, how
ever, it was impossible for him to ascertain
with certainty even in what part of England
Sayers then was, and finally, through tbe
failure of such efforts, j received information
ou Saturday from tbe editor and referee that
be could not interfere further in tbe matter
"Now, sir, as I am left as it were 'all at sea,'
ana as it was yesteraiy stated in Bell's Life
that I was desirous of bringing the matter to
ac amicable arrangement with Sayers, I will
state woar, i am wiuinir io ao.
"I am willing, first of ell to accept the
proposition made by a writer in Bell's Life,
I uui sayers ana i snouia nave a 'belt apiece,'
to be gotten up by public subscription, rirovi.
ded that tbe trne champions belt remain in
the bands of the editor of Bell's Life, to be
fought for again, tbe best man to take it. If
that be not agreed to 1 will except the propo.
sition put forth in Punch, viz : to divide the
belt I to take one-hair and Savers to keen
the other half. I will then bead a subscrip.
lion io proviae new nan lor bis, and in this
way I think good feeling may be preserved
on botn Biaep.
"If neither of these propositions (proceeding as
they do, from English sources) are allowed me,
men l snail claim that sayers meet me on
neutral grouud, where our late battle may be
resumed. Though I am not yet quite ready to
become a member of the Peace Society, I will
cheerfully vary my proposition! somewhat to suit
him. As the belt may be said to be equally owned
by both of us, I will agree to run him a fool rare
from 100 yards to Ave miles for the stakes and
belt; or I will wreatle with him fer the belt j
or I will row bim for the belt ; I will swim a mile
with him for the belt ; or I will take hold of
hands aud jump from a house top with him for
the belt. If all these oners will not do, I will
agree in two months to be ready to fight the four
best men that can be produced in England, be
ginning with Sayers, at intervals of thirty days
apart, for the belt. I was told if I wen it I could
have it. I would rather fight for it than anytning
else ; but I am willing, under the present state of
public feeeling to accept, of half of it. If that be
denied me, and through the exceptional action of
tha british authorities I be denied the privilege of
another meeting. I snail bave no alternative but
t go home, refusing all English testimonials and
subscriptions, and shall hereafter feel at liberty
nay. justified by the equities of the late
transaction to sign myself The Champion of
the Werld.' r
"I remain sir, your obedient servant,
jIoa C. HtiSAM."
IT" The rebuilding of the Coal Brab, nf
the Big Mountain Improvement Company
near Shamokin, recently destroyed by Are!
bas already been commenced. It will La
completed io about three months. The
Breaker destroyed cost abont ftlQ OOtl In.
suracce on the tame wai abont 1U7 ono Tt
will be teen by an advertisement io oor col
umns, that reward or 350 it offered for tbe
discovery of tbe person who fired the Breaker-
THE STATES THAT WANT TO RII.I-. lilt
RUM.
The nttshurn Post says : Included in tl.e
sixteen States who claim to be the Democra
cy of the Union, are Florida Oregon and
Delaware. Jt may be interesting to know
how many Democratic votes these three
States can poll. The vote at the last Presi
dential election was ai follows :
Democratic Vutt.
Delaware 7.004
Florida C,3.r)8
Oregon 4,700
Total Democratic vote 19,062.
The entire Dumber of Democrats in these
three "States" bardly exceeds the number
in some of tbe Congressional Districts in
Illinois, while it polls far short of tbe number
in tbe Wisconsin district, dow represented
by Air. Larrabee. Yet, Ohio witb ber 180,
000 Democrats, and Illinois witb ber 12G,
000, end Indiana with ber 125,000, were
counted on the Committee of Resolutions
only as equals of Delaware, Florida and
Oregon. To satisfy 19,000 Democrats, la
these three States, the Convention was asked
to adopt a platform that was abhorrent to
tbe million and more of Detnocratio voters
at the North.
Tbe troth is, the enemies of Douglas were
in a minority on the Committe of Resolu
tions ; were io a still smaller minority in tbe
Convention, and are numerically most insig
nificant among the people.
(3T Narrow Escape. Mr. G. W. Andy of
Jordeo township, Lycoming county, recently
made a narrow escape from death, from the
effects of Strychnine, unwittingly administer,
ed to himself while mixing it in hot water
with corn for tho purpose of killing crows.
Tub Shamokin Bank. In regard to this
Institution Imlay & Bickcell's Bank Note
Reporter, of May 1st, published in Philadel
phia, says : "Once upon a time this Bank
was slightly nnder a cloud, but not so now.
We are at liberty to state, aothoriotively,
thut thB amount of funds kept by the Bank
on deposit in this city, for the redemption of
its notes at par, exceeds tbe sum considered
necessary by the country banks generally for
that purpose ; and this, we are informed, is
the result of good management of the geule
men at present conducting tho affairs of tbe
Hank."
Joseph II. S:ranton, Esq., of Scron
ton, has been elected President of tbe Lack a
wane and Bloomsburg ft. R. Co., in place
ofMoj. McNeill resigned.
(Dleanings Oitorial anD Sclcctco.
Two chaps in Williamsport are held
$300 bail to answer at the Lycoming Co
for a "calithumpian" serenade.
Tomatoes as Pood for Cows ''
of Prairie Ridge, Iowa, feeds b;'
tomatoes, green, ripe, and th"
freezing, and finds the milk '
in quantity and quality.
A preacher last week, wl
tho Bald Eagle at high wa.
lost his horse and buggy,
pod his own life.
Counterfeit fives on the
berland, Pa., are said to
Peterson's Detector givr
description : "$5s., vig.
and binding sheaves, a fema
men reaping, and house
portrait of a girl on right
left end."
Person Brownlow, the Ct
and Methodist preacher, b
ed to fight a duel ; be accep
"We select a hog-pen, imn.
hard rain, and duns forks as
whoever lifts the other out is t
edged victor."
Shad. For a long time, th
herring and shad were nnknr
cently been found out tha
American shores for the p
and that they are the s
fonnd on tbe coasts of V
Their feeding ground is
circle, amidst perpetual ic
issue fat and juicy, to be ci
by the expecting natio
shores of the North Atlt.
reach this country, their fl
so highly flavored.
Large as is tbe quanti
our coasts, it is notlu
catch oo the European si
reaches a million of burro.
000 persons.
A Lump of Gold.
is worth ono hundred i
a cnbic foot, two hunde
sand, two hundred an
a cubic yard, six niillit
eleven thousand, seveu
six dollars. 1'be quar
existence is estimated
millions of dullars, wh
mass, could be contain
three feet. Tbe rcla.
silver, io the days of th.
was one to eight ; at '
it was one to twelve ; .'
to thirteen ; at the t
Christian Era, it was o
it was one to eigbteei
one to eight ; A. D.
eleven ; A. D. 1614, it
A. D. 1800, it was 0-
which ratio, witb
maintained to tbe p.
A Nick Point I
cide exactly wben a "
lady." In a soil it
the cause turned
defendant's daugh
be boarded at b
specimen of tbe f
have the "questit
faint away at the
now settled that a
individual of tbe ft,
touch onions stewe
boiled cabbage,
must forever "-' '
gated by a k
ferred to '
Catt
disease
cattle iu .
have niade its
counties of Pel
time a farmer in L.
of bis valuable herd
said to resemble vr
cattle disease. If it
malady, it will caose (
farmers, and tbe Decs,
immediately taken to L
acter.
Tub Cattlc Tiude.
ing thirty cars left be
Valley Railroad, cootai
dred bead of cattle. 1
eigbty-six more cars left.'
containing about foortet
liotb trains come from
Pennsylvania Railroad,
New York city. Ham
Mr. EuiToa : Pleas,
of your journal, that ft
senU 8. A. BERGSTR
ble perssn for the office
tie., subject to the decii.
County Convention. As
tied to some consideration -we
hope that our claim
campaign will be rcanem' '
iN.
June 9, I860. It
(T r the 'itnbury American.)
Ms. Emick Il m time Northumberland
county rhuulil pustiit the name of some
suitable person lor State Senator. This
county bas claims which the Democracy of
the district will not disreeard, if suitabln
candidate Is presented. The importance of
being well and faithfully represented in tha
State Senate is at all times desirable' His
peculiarly so, when a United States Senator
is to be elected. That is one of tbe most
honorable and important positions in tbe gift
of the people, and oo man should be placed
In it whose political creed is not such as has
been adopted by the Democratic party who
cannot be corrnpted, and who is able to advo
cate such measures, as one calculated to
promote our country's best Interests. Tbe
Hon. Ukorok C. V bluer, of Sunbury, is fa
vorably known to the Domocracy of the dis
trict. I know of no one who would be
more faithful representative ; no one whose
political record is more purely Democratic.
Northumberland county is entitled to the
Senator, and when a man so well qualified as
Judge Wklkbr is named, there should be oo
serious objection made to his nomination by
any. DEMOCRAT.
June 9, lbG0.--3t
Mb. JiiiiTon:
I observed in the Inst "Gazette" a com
munication recommending Col. Jnmes Cameron,
for Congress. We, in this neighborhood, fully
concur in the opinion, that Mr. Cameron would
make a (irons man. in this district, where he is
well known for his prsctical knowledge, and the
deep interest he takes in the development ofour
agricultural and mineral resources. Air. Cameron
is an old resident of this county, and his interests
are necessarily the same as our own, and if nomi
nated, his election is rendered almost certain.
May Oth I860.
SHAMOKIN.
For the "Sunbury American."
H. U. Miasm, Esq..,
We desire to recommend J. J. REI
MEXSNYDEU, Esq., as a suitable person for
nomination for Congress, in this county. lie
will be an able standard-hearer, who ran and
will, eloquently defend Democratic principles
Mr. licimcnsnvJcr is also a practical farmer,
and understands thoroughly the interests of la
boring men, and if elected, will do all in his
power to protect their interests.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
May 7th, 18G0 3
Mr Editor :
Please announce to the readers of your
Joomnl. that while they are canvassing the
n
ol
I
various gentleman named for
they should not forget that
' presents ber candidate, in
l I. II. llfcSSL.KH, l'Jsq ,
fe integrity, ability and fitness
ione who know bim will for a
As our township is entitled
( :ration by tbe People's party,
or claim for their votes iu this
be remembered.
LOWER MAIIANOY.
i860.
okin Coal Trade.
SlIAMOKl.N, Juuo 2, 13C0.
TONS. CWT.
week ending June
.1,231 11
eport, 55,551 08
00,782 19
49,615 01
se,
11,167 15
jrthern Central Railway,
al of I'asacngcr Trains on the North
. Rail Road from Sunbory, is aa fol-
ARRIVAL.
4,19 P. M ,
0,50 A M ,
lsl,05 P. M.,
10,18 P. M ,
,15 P. M.
DEPARTVEt
4.83P. M.
9,S2 A.M.
12,10 P. M.
10,44 P M.
6,40 A. M.
.11, North,
South,
s, North,
CHIUlh,
com., No-
.-y and Pottsville Railroad.
mhury at - a MAM.
Caruiel, - 4 30 P M.
1 ULOOMSBLItO HAIL
ROAD.
epattureof Passenger Trains
ves at
ives "
-ives "
ca "
9.40 A
4.S0 A.
, M.
M.
y.oo
5.20 A.M.
dUSTANU LINIMENT.
0 alone could insure the sue
.is article has attained. For
, Salt Kheum, ISurns, Bruises,
' or Oalds, Sprain, Pole Kvil, and
pou Horses, it has no equal. No
bo without it who bas once tested
j. "And with reference to the
'imation of the Mustang Liniment,
rfully say that no article ever per-
jany cures in our neighborhood
L. T. Smith, Hule field. Conn." H. I
'Csq., Hyde Park I'., writes, "that
e wag considered worthless, (bis case
"in), but since the free use of the
4 Liniment 1 have sold bim for 150.
liniment is doing wonders up here."
estimony is reaching us every. The
not told. Kvery family shauld have
eware of imitations. The genuine
g is sold by all respectable dealers
iiout tbe world.
.liSy.S & PARK, Proprietors, New
k.
Mustang Liniment cures Rheumatism :
Mustang Liniment cures Stiff Joints ;
Mustang Liniment cures Burns and
Wounds ;
' i Mustang Liniment cures Sores, Ulcers,
i Breasts and Sore Nipples ; Neuralgia
us and H'arfi, and is worth
1,000,000 DOLLARS PER ANNUM
o the United States, as the preserver and
itorer of valuable Horses and Cattle. It
' a all Sprains, Galds, Wounds, Still Joints
Did you ever hear of any ordinary Sore,
Mling, Sprain or Stiffness, either on man
j ast, which tbe Mustang Liniment would
iare T Did yoa ever visit any respecta-
'ruggist In any part or tbe world in
ppe, Asia or America who did not say
! was tbe greatest discovery of the age ?'
Sold every where. Every family should have
lit ; three sizes.
BARNES & TARK, Proprietors, New
ITork.
.II'MPIIREYS' SPECIFIC UO.MEOPATI1IC
1 REMEDIES.
Have new been before the public for five years.
fnd bave every where won golden opinions Irom
ha manv thousands who bave used them.
Simple, free from intricacy, technicality, or
sJanger, they have beeomethe ready resource anil
aid of the parent, traveller, nurse, or invalid, anu
have become the family physician and medical
advisei of thousands of families. No where bave
they been tried without having been approved,
and their Inchest appreciation i among those
who have known them longest, and most inti
mately.
N. U. A full set of HUMPHREYS' HOMEOPATHIC-
SPECIFICS, with Book of Uiree
tions, and twenty different Remedies, in large
vials, morocce case, 85 t ditto, in plain rase, ?4 ;
case of fifteen boxes, and Book, $S. Single
boxes. S5 cent and 60 cent.
These Remedies, by the single boi or ease, are
tent by mail or express, free or charge, to any
address, on receipt el puce. Auureaa
Dr. K. HUMPHREY'S dr. CO.,
No. 6S3 Broadway, New York
hold by A. W. HiSlitK. Agent.
Sunhury, May 8, 18G0.
"Nut dangerous tn the tinman Homily "
"Rats cunieout of tin It lilies to die."
"COPTAtt'f" Ttiat Rch,!., KaV-rminswr
'T(- l AH ed-l"(( I- iirrmniKK.r
COSTAR'S" Klectric P-iwdcr, lur Insect, At
M-.TKOIS ISSTSSTI T.
rtnts Rnnrhes Mice Mole Oionnd Jliir-tied Bur
AnttMoths Miwquitocs Fleas Inserts in I'lhnti
Howls. Animals. 4c. Ac. in short, every f..rm and f
clean VKKMI. , ,
10 VMirs eUabllfhed III new Tnrl uny-usrn ry in
City Pest Offices the City PrisniS wt Mri'n II 'ii.es
ine i;y rMcnniers, mil's, a. me vuy ....hi-, .r,,,.,
"Ht. Nicholas," Ac. and by mora than 40,000 priva--
r.m.hea.
tW Druggists snrl Retailers erenrwhere sell thsm.
I er w nolesnie Agents in sn ine inrfrc iiuen .nu a i'w it,
17 ! ! I Krwarh !!! of spnrions imitations.
t7SI.OU Sample Boies sent by Mail,
W Address orders- or for "Circular to Dealers" to
IIKNRY R. COSTAH, Principnl Depot.
SIS Brnodwsy, (opposite ft. Nirholss Hotel,) N A
fold hy FKII.INO k OIIANT, Banbury, Ha.
April SI, l"rV).
Jteligiou Notices.
Divine service will be held avery SabUtb in this Uo
I onith as follows t
FRH.PBYTF.RTAN crtURCn. North trwl corner r
Blackberry and Oeei streets, Rev. J. 1). RAno!i, 1'nstor
Divine service every PnbUth at 11A.M. Prayer meet
rng on Thursday eveninf. At Northumberland, in Ol.
rVbool Presbyterian Church, at 3 o'clock, P. M , ever.
BiiMmth.
GKHMAN REHORMED CHURCH. North wen
eorner of River and Blackberry streets, Rev. J. W. S"thik
MKT, Pastor. Divine service, alternately, every ?:ibh it
t 10 A.M. and 7 P.M. Player meeting ou Fridn
evening.
H.VANcr-i.icAi. r.t'Tfiicn AN CirfRCIf Pre
street below 0 V. P. Kail Kond, Rev. P. Rizsa, l'nsl.n
Divine service, alternately, every Jnbfmth it 10 A M an
7 P. M. Pm)er meeting on Wednesday evening
METHODIST KfiiroA?.CIlt;RrH. Dewberry slrn
west nf 9. B Rsil Road, Key. B. IH1T1.R ana J I
SHvA.fnPR, Pantors. Divine service, ahernntelv, evcrv S;it
bniftnt li'ij A.M. and 7 P.M. Prayer meeting iniTkurr
day evenmr.
DAPTfST OIIVRCfr.-FfTfl-n street, hetnw J.V.Jf
Railroad, Kev. A J. Hai, Pastor. Prenchin every a
terimte ihbath at 3 n'efock, P. M. Dnrinn the preser
month as follows: ?nd and 4rh 8nbbuhs LccU:
eve ry Thursday evening-, M 7 o'Mofb
MARRIAGES.
On the 27th alt., by tho Rev. C. A Ritter
house, at the residence of the brides' fathri
Mr Ukkrt A. BiRft, to Miss Mary Kuititi.
both of Shamokin, Pa.
On the 9tb of April, by the Rev. J. Frit;
inger, Mr. Samif.i. Kniiv, to Miss Mar
Jonks, of Jordan.
On the 27tb of May, by the same, Mr. Ki.ia
Kroh, to Miss IIenrif.tt Fkttf.b, of Uppe
Mahanoy.
On the 3d inst., by tho samr, Mr. Savlk
Snyder, to Miss IIarriktt Uk.im, both
Upper Mabanoy.
On the same day and tim, by the ntn
Mr. Isaao IIeim, of Upper Muhanor, to Mi
Catharine Smith, of Schuylkill couuty.
DEATHS
On tbe 5th inet., in Shamokin Vh!!i j , lr
miles east of Sunbury, CHARLES, st.n
Dnniel and Sarah Smith, furmt rly ol'IIor!
county Pa., aged 1 year 6 months and '.
days.
"Jesus said, suffer little children t" con
onto me and furhed thdii not, fur uf mi
is the kingdom or llcnvi'ti "
STJNBTJRY PRICE CUF.EENT.
Wheat, gl 2nal -10 Duller, . . :f
Rye, .... 75 I-'kuv ...
Corn, .... fi2 Tullinv, . . .
Oats, .... 40 l.ard, - -
liuckwhent, 62 Pork, ....
Potatoes, 40 lit't-swax, -
New Advertisements.
"COLUMBIAN l'lltE COMPANY.
A stated meeting ol thf "C'ulnmliian Fire Coi
pntiy," will be held evety frcnml Tuesday rxo
ing of every nianllt, at the Court lUiur, in ! u
bury. by order of the l'rcficl. M,
TIKis. M ri K-ET,, SeVy.
NEWGOODS!! NEW GOODS? !
TII E subscribers have jtift received by liiiilro
a new .Stuck tit' Ktaily Mady Clothing, cl
listing of
SPBINO A ITS STjniXrEIl GOODS
which they are selling i'henrr than c.in l e pi
rhatcd any where else. Their stuc k roiiHtr
lite very lie.it of inattrialu, made up in tiie l.in
sty lo, such aa
COATS, VESTS AND PANTS.
VESTS from 1 to 5. of the finest quality.
A largo as-.ir InieM of
Boots, Slioes, Gaiters, Trunk?, Carp
Bags, Umbrella?, c.
a large variety of ready made whirls, in price lr,
50 eta. to 2!u(.
Also, a largo assortment of Menu' mul I! i
HATS Sz CAPS,
of all kinJa.
Persons who are in want of Clothing shot
call at once and examine for tin iiiselvia at
charges will be made for showing goods.
ttore Room on the corner of Murki t and I'm
streets, nearly opposilo W eaver's Hotel.
ftCHW'EITZEIt.liril.UUO.N.NLK A. CI)
fciunbury, June y, lritiil. lvjiinc
$35(T REWARD.
tyilEKEAet, the Coal Breaker of the li
v Mountain Impnnenienl Company w
destroyed by tire on tl.e i.iyht of the m1i in
oml WHEREAS, the Company hive reason
believe that tho fire was the result ol design,
NOTICE ia hereby given, that a reward
Three Hundred and Eilty Dollars will le v
for the detection and conviction of tho itn-tigal
and perpetrator of the deed; and further, it ai
person or person he the instruments olunotiie
malice, he or they shall, al.er giving the inform
tion necessary lo convict, receive the above i
ard upon conviction of the principal, and t
Company wiil not prosecute the informer.
JJy order ol the lioarU el lMrectors.
WILLIAM P. JENKS.
President Big Mountain Imp. Co.
Philadelphia, May M, lttOU.
SIIAMOKIX DANK.
STATEMENT of the r-hamokin Bank, as
quired by the second section of the Act oft
General Assembly of ibis Commonwealth, c
proved the 13tb day of October, A. L. 1S57.
ASSETS.
Specie in vault and specie funds in
Philadelphia, 1S.423
Due from liauka, and City Bankers, 3,107
Note and Checks of other Banks, 1,'JTO 1
Bills discounted, 7S,7!M
$1 08,355
32 933 i
30,i;t9 '
613
LIABILITIES.
Circulation,
Due Depositors,
Due other Banks,
$64,217 :
I, Chas. W. Peale, Cashier of the Shamok
Bank, being duly sworn, depose and say that I
above statement is correct to the best of my kno'
ledge and belief.
CHARLES W. PEALE. Cashier.
Sworn and aubacribed before ine this tilt, day
June, I860.
W. P. WiTBiaoTO, Notary Public.
Shamokin, June 3, 18U0.
State of the Bank of Northnmberlaa
June 7, I860.
ASSETS.
Iakuis and Discounts, .
NorlbuiiiberHuid ltuiik feftocks,
Other Btnvks ...
Dus by oiaer Banks, .
Notes and Cheeks of oilier Banks,
Hicc! in Vaults, ...
Ileal Ksute, ...
3 04.41?
a
1,oG
. f.!fl3
. ,4iS
otO.ljL'
6,(4
IW IU7 '
1,1
LIABILITIES.
Notes ia eireunuion,
Una other Uanks,
lcMaiurs, ....
CuininouweultU, ...
I eertity that tUe above statement to Us correct v
true lo uis lies oi my knowledge and belief.
J K. rKll.flLKY.Cssr.iet
t?wnman.l snUclibcJ l-tn-ienie,
Junt T, IW ijshil Mllllil i P