TP
PtsccIIancws.
rrooeedings of the Borough Council.
Sejibcrt, May 1,1800.
Council me', it being hc Mated night of meet
ing. Chief Burgess in llie chair.-Mtnber
proseYit, Tucker. Tr t 1 lcm oyer, Boyer, Heniltick,
Uucher, Clark, 8u-oh, Uranl, Dswarl, Bright and
Knhrbatb.
Aiinutc of lst meeting, read and approved.
Commitive on F'nanc reported till of IlarrU
on, Street Commissioner, correct and an order
granted Tor the same.
Bill of 8. J. Young, Chief Burgeu for 1857
Mid lprS. $18 00, correct. Orde granted.
Committee on Side M'alks reported streeta. dec,
in bad condition and recommended cleaning them
immediately.
Committee on River Batik reported th land
ings obstructed at Episcopal (;hurch, at Market
street by Ira T. Clement' ateamboat, and land
ing below Market street by Win. Mussulman'
canal boat.
Committee on Grave Yard recommend ma
king a shallow gutter about three feet from the
boxes nf lha treea, and about one foot deep, in
the atreet running east and west, also, recom
mend filling aide walk on Fawn atreet, and re
pairing fence between Hendrickl and Crave
Yard.
On motion of Mr. Stroh, Rooked, That the
High Countable be directed to give the ownera of
all nuisance, or obstructions in the street, lanes,
alleys or landings ten days notice to remove tham,
and if they neglect or refuse to do ao then the
High Constable ia hereby authorized to remove
them according to ordinance of 1859.
On motion ol Mr. Packer, Resolved, That the
report of the committee on Crave Yard be adopt
ed and that the Street Commissioners be directed
to do the work under the directions of the chair
man of said committee.
Bills of C. J. BruDer, professions! aervioe,
$5 00 ; and Youngmau'a Printing bill 34 00.
Referred.
On motion of Mr. Dewatt, Resolved, That a
committee of three be appointed to prepare an
ordinance respecting the keeping of dogs by the
citizens of the tewn to report at nekt meeting.
Mr. Boyer moved, That the Chief Burgess be
instructed to carry out the resolution passed in
Council, June 18tb, 1859, directing the improv
ing of Market street. Some objection being made
to the resolution passing at this meeting.
Mr. Boyer withdrew his resolution and gave
notice that he wonld bring it up at next meeting.
On melion, Adjourned,
JNO. W. UUCHER, Clerk.
Shamokin Coal Trade.
SuAnoKiy, April 28, 18C0.
TOSS. CWT.
Sent for the week coding April
28th, 3,223 12
For lost Report, 32,848 09
36,072 01
30,050 15
6,021 0C
Last year,
Increase
M order at Danvili.k Danville, April
30. Last everting, A ml re w McGioty stabbed
and instantly killed Thomas tibaveland.
McOioty woot iDto KhavoUnd's boose with
a bottle of liquor, arid invited bim to drink,
tibaveland refused and ordered McUinty to
lnuve. II a went oat but soon returned witb
a knife, and committed the marder without
uttering a word. Shaveland died ia throe
minutes. The murderer was captured and
lodged ia prison. The crowd was prevented
from lynching the prisoner. Tbe Coroner is
investigating tbe facta.
Conflagration at Trinidad jjk Ccba
Loss 31,5000,000. New York April 30.
Advices from Havonrm state that a fire oc
curred in the valley of Trinidad, extending
along the valley a distance of eighteen miles,
and sftaeptng down all the standing cade on
tho sugar estates. Tbe loss was estimated at
a million and a half. This calamity, it was
thought, will reduce the production ef sugar
on the Island by over 8000 hogsheads.
Mcrdkr Oo Sunday Morning last, tbe
villiage of Glut) Carbon was thrown into a
etato of excitement by tbe ebootiog of a man
of tbe name of William Large, by one James
Collier.
It appears that a difficulty had existed
between Collie and Large for some time
past, relative to tbe making of a garden. On
Sunday morning aboat 10 o'clock the quarrel
was renewed, when Collier challenged Largo
to fight him. Large declined saying that be
would lot Che law settle th,e trouble between
them. Collier, wbo belongs to the military
of that district, went to bis house, brought
out bis gun and shot Large in the abdomen
wbicb resulted io bis death two boors after.
As soon as Collier had shot, be ran off op the
Hroad Mountain, and bas been seen sev
eral times since at night around tbe neighbor
hood. We hope tbe villian will soon be cap
tured, and brought to justice, aad that he
will meet witb punishment equal, if possible,
to tbe magnitude of the crime bo bas commit
ted. Large leaves a wife and several children to
mourn his untimely end. Collier, we are
informed by a neighbor, has always borne a
bad character. Puttscille Mining Record.
Death op Count Subcuiwyi. -The London
journals announce tbe death of the great
Hungarian statesman, Count Szochenyi. lie
committed euicido is his chamber, by blowing
out bis brains with a pistol. The Immedi
ate provocation was a visit paid to bis house
by the Austrian I'ulice ; there is no doubt
that be bad become actually maddened by
tbe sight of tbe misery of his country, and
driven to despair by Austrian tyranny and
persecution.
Tiik Ntw Laktrrn for the light-boose on
M ioot's Ledge, is 18 feet high, and 10 feet in
diameter, weighs 18,000 lbs., and cost about
$G,000. It will be ready to be placed in its
destined position, in a few weeks.
AmericaxsGoi.no Abroad Tbe Dumber
of applications for passports, at tbe State
Department, Washington, 1). 0., now avera
ges 200 per week, to be taxed to tbe utmost
to meet the demaad in reasonable time.
Prokkssor Mills, Penologist and
Elocutionist, has given a short course of
lectures on Phrenology, Love, Courtship
and Marriage, the Temperaments, Health,
Ac, to large aod attentive audiences. As a
lecturer be is humorous, instructive and elo
quent. Ilia delineations of the character
(by examining the beads) excited a great
deal of amusement, and convinced the listoers
that tbe lecturer is a good judge of charac
ter. Next week Professor Mills will lecture
io tbe Town Hall at Northumberland.
II is lectures are illustrated by the portraits
of many of tbe most noted, men aad women
oi curope ana America. And we advise all
wbo would like to pass a pleasant bour. and
have a good laugh to call and see him.
tS" Philadelphia Klkctiom. The hlaui
cipal election of the city of Philadelphia on
Tuesday last, resulted io tbe electioo of tbe
People's Candidate for Mayor as follows :
'Mayor, Henry, People's 36,056 j Robbins.
Pern , 35,682 Henry's majority, 974. Solio
itor, Lex, People' 36,965; Decbert, Dem
35,529; Lex's majority, 1439. Controller'
Hufty, People's, 30,713; Dowuiog Dem., 35,.
720 j Downiog'a majority, 7. Receiver of
Taxes, Heroin, People's 36,500 ; Keller Dem.,
33,461; Uamm's majority, 1109. Commis
sioner, Houseman. People's 36,677 ; Hmitb,
Dem , 35,175; Houseman's majority, 1702.
The lull official vote is nearly seventy on
thousand.
THE AM ERIC AN.
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SATURDAY, MAY 5L1860.
II. B. BT.ASSEH, Editor andTPropriotor.
n m i. . ,
To Adtihtuim - .The circulation ef the Scsacav
Amsbic! among the different towns on theParquehainia
is not exceeded, If equalled by sny aaper published in
Northern Pennsvlvsnia.
DEMOCRATIC STATIC NOMINATIONS.
ron uovlunor,
HENRY D. FOSTER,
CT WwTMORF.LAKB.
Hair Dve. Thutgutand'
Lair dye
article for
black and brown, a very superior
coloring the bair, for sale Bt this office.
C5T 1 be Jury in tbe case ef the Rev. J. Har.
den, for the murder of his wife at Belvidere
New Jersey, brought in a verdict of guilty of
marder in the first dogree, oo Wednegday
ast.
CSS" J. F. (jauger's store, in tbe borough
of Milton, was brokeo into last week, aod
robbed of clothing, to tho amount of about
sixty dollars.
(yJ-'l'iiB News. We have this week al.
most exclusively filled our columns witb the
proceedings of the Charleston Convention,
and the Champion Prize Figbt, which came
off In England, on tbe 17th ult. These two
subjects bave for some time divided tbe
attention of the American people, and it is
difficult to say which bas obtained the pre
ponderance in the public miad.
We bate therefore given as much space
as our columns would permit, to lay before
our readers the full particulars.
(T Tins Late Accident. J. F. Bird, who
had bis leg masbed and his body scalded by
a lecomotive being thrown off tbe track on
tbe Shamokin Valley Railroad, on Thursday
of last week, died at bis residence in Shamo
kin, on Sunday last, leaving a wife and two
children.
0"Latmt Nkwb. Thirty four ballots were
bad on Wednesday last, in tbe Charleston
Convention, without effecting any choice.
Under tbe rolingof the presiding officer, that
it requires the votes of two-thirds of tbe mem
bers elected to tbe Convention, (equal to two
thirds of all tbe electoral votes,) to make a
Domination for President. Two-tbirds of tbe
votes of tbe whole Convention, includiog ab
sentees, is 203. Douglas' highest vote reach
ed was 152. Oo tbe first ballot taken, Mr.
Douglas reached 1511 ; Guthrie, 65J ; Hunter
1C; Lane 17 ; Dickinson 2 ; Davis 1. A mo
tion to adjourn, to meet at Baltimore next
June, was taken without a division.
Tbe Canada arrived at Halifax 'on tbe 2d
iost., witb three days later advices from Eu
rope. No decision bad been reached in regard
to tbe prise fight. Both parties still claim
the victory, and it seems likely that another
contest will take place.
CJT Tub Farmer and Gardener, for May,
ia a decided, step in advance of all previous
numbers. Filled with ably written and sea
sonable articles, and abounding in handsome
and valuable illustrations, it is well worth
double tbe subscription price. Tbe present
number contains tbe Gist part of the Premium
Essay on the "Culturt of the Native and
Exotic Grape," hy William Saunders, the
well-known Horticultural writer. State pride
should prompt the Farmers of Pennsylvania
to give the "Farmer and Gardener" a hearty
support, independent of the fact that it is one
of tbe largest, cheapest and handsomest pub.
licatiocs io tbe United States. Tbe publish
er oners to furnish sample copies gratis
Terms, only One Dollar a year. Address A
M. Spangler, Philadelphia.
EDITORIAL COBnESPOSOKKCE.
Philadelphia, May 2d, 1860.
This city, and in fact the whole country
bas been laboring nnder unusual excitement
tbe past week. Between the Charleston
Convention and tbe great prize fight, subjects
of minor importance bave almost been for
gotten. Tbe proceedings of tbe CbarloBton
Convention uotil yesterday seemed to indi
cate tbe Domination of Judge Douglas wbo
unquestionably bas more actual strength
than all the candidates. But the revolution
ary character of tbe Southern seceders will
most probably, prevent bis Domination.
Tbe Southern fire-eaters after driving ont
all obnoxious candidates, many return to the
Convention and assist in making a oomioa
tion. Tbe South has always controlled the
North by threats and I presume will do so
gain.
Tbe great interest manifested in tbe
brutal figbt between Ileenan and Sayers in
this country and in England will, in tbe bis
tory of the future afford no favorable com
mentary on the morals of what is an age of
Christianity and civilization. Still one can
not help feeling an iuterett which afbOmos
cational character. The regult of tbe figh
is not unexpected, I never believed tba
sayers menus would permit Heenao to
vanquish their Champion, but would take
their chance for victory and rescue him by
some movement whenever tbey saw that
Ileenan must conquer.
ibe truth is Sayers was whipped, aod
beaten enough to kill a dozen ordinary men.
His Rhinoceros bide acd boll dog powers of
endurance is the most surprising feature of
luisiernoie light, and is all that saved him
troui utter anuibilatioo.
According to an analysis of lb fight, it
appears mat Bayers was knocked down
i:u mors, ileenan not once.
Sayers was thrown twelve time. Ileenan
one lime. Sayers received ixty-eight blows
Ueeoao nineteen. Thus it appears that
poooding fearers was like poooding a man
maoeoi inaia runner and wbo did not know
when be bad enough.
Tbe election of Mayor Henry, is considered
a great triumph by Uie Republican or Po
pie I'arty.
Tbe latest news from Charleston is that
the Convention will most probably adjourn
wuuout mating a nomiDstioo to mt at
Baltimore in June.
DEMOCIIATIC NATIONAL CONVEN
TION. SIXTH DAY.
Charleston, April 28.
Tbe Convention re assembled at 10 o'clock
this morning, at tbe Institute.
Mr. MoOatt, of Virginia, ana josiao nan-
all, of Pennsylvania, both claimed the Door.
It was finally given to Air. uigicr, oi
Pennsylvania.
Mr. Bigler proceeded to address the Con
vention, io favor of reconciling the differences
which exist, and producing anion and har
mony, and preserving tbe integrity of the
Democratic party.
He was Interrupted by air. msnop, oi
Connecticut, wbo claimed the floor, on tbe
greabd that he bad moved tbe previoas ques
tion at tbe time of adjournment last night.
The Chair decided that tbe motion for the
previous question last night was not seconded,
nd, therefore, Mr. Bigler was entitiea io tne
uor.
Mr. Bieler then introduced the Bayard
resolutions, hoping that they might be tbe
means of conciliation. He moved, as a means
of testing the sense of tie Convention, .that
tho reports be referred hack to the commit
tee, with instructions to report tbe Bayard
resolutions to tbe Convention in one hour.
Mr. Richardson, of Illinois, denounced tne
motion as out of order.
One half hour was spent in tbe discussion
f points of order.
Tbe Chair decided tbat Mr. Bigler was In
order.
Mr. Bigler doman.deu the previous ques
tion.
Mr. Montgomery (IV) moved that the mo
tion to recommit be laid oo the table.
Mr. Phillies, of Pennsylvania, inqoired
whether tbe motion to table would not carry
the whole subject, resolutions and all witb it.
Tbe Ubair slated tbat tne motion to lay on
tbe table tbe previous question, carries witb
it the several platforms.
Mr. Montgomery then wiinarew ms motion
to lay on tbe table.
There were cries lor tne previous question,
and it was seconded at 11 o'clock.
Florida demanded a vote by States.
Grant excitement prevailed throughout the
ball.
The minority of the Georgia delegation
hero road tbe resolution of ibe Georgia Con
vention, requesting, but tbey contended, not
lustructmg tben delegates to vote as a trait,
without any decision on the point.
The vote was proceeded witb, and resulted
as follows : Yeas 303, nays I, (from Mary
land.) i-io tbe main question was oroereu.
Tbe question tben recurred on tho motion
of Mr. Bigler, to recommit the whole subject
to the Couiruiltue, witb tho Bayard resolu
tions.
Tbe vote on Mr. Bigler's motion was an
nounced as follows, amid great excitement
yeas l.r2, nays lDl so lue motion was
carried :
Maine,
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
II K
D Virginia, 1
5 Missouri, 4
5 Minnesota, 3
5 Tennessee, 1
1 0hio, 23
4J Indiana, 13
4 Illinois, 11
35 Michigan, 6
3 Wisconsin, S
11
2, Total, 151
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
Iowa,
New York,
New Jersey,
rennsylvauia,
Maryland,
All the balance were in tbe affirmative
152.
Tho President decided that tbe vote did
carry tbe instructions to report the Bayard
resolutions within an bour, and announced
that the vote would now recur on that part
of Mr. Bigler's motion.
Isearly an bour was spent in Discussing
questions of order. Senator Bayard, in the
meantime, endeavored to allay tbe excite
ment. At 124 o'clock, the President decided that
the motion to lay the balance of Mr. Bigler's
proposition on the table was in order. If
laid on tbe table, tbe three platforms, without
instructions as to matter or time, would go
to the committee, together witb Mr. Bayard s
resolutions.
When Georgia wsb called, the minority of
tbat delegation again protested against tbe
vote ef tbe State being given as a anit, on
the ground that tbey were requested, and not
instructed, to vote as a unit.
A debate on this point ensued, wbicb
checked tbe progress of tbe vote.
At 14 o clock, tne 1 resident declared mat
tbe request was equivalent to an instrnction,
and tbat Georgia must vote as a unit, (being
a toss of two Douglas vtes) and tbe vote was
tben announced as lellows yeas Hi, nay 4i.
So tbe platforms were all referred back to
tbe committee, witnout instructions.
Feuding a motion to instruct tbe commit
tee to report at 4 o'clock this afternoon, the
Convention adjourned till tbat hoar.
AFTERNOON SB3SIOK.
The Convention re-assembled at 4 o'clock.
Tbe Chairman of the Platform Committee
announced tbat be would not be able to
report nntil half-past five e'clock
A recess was lanen.
On tbe Convention being again called to
Order, Mr. Avery (N. C-) reported from tbe
majority of tho committee. In doing so, he
urged upon the delegates from tbe Northern
States to recollect tbat tbe slaves wbo now
grow cotton in Alabama, Mississippi and
vTeorgia, are tbe children of slaves who were
formerly beld in their own States.
TUB RErORT OF THE MAJORITT.
Tbe following is the report made by
tbe
majority :
Resolved, Tbat tbe platform adopted at
Cincinnati be affirmed witb tbe following
explanatory resolutions :
t irst 1 bat tbe government of a Territory
organized by tbe act of Congress is provi
sional and temporary, and during its existence
all citizens of tke United States bave an
equal right to settle witb their property in
tbe Territory, without their right either of
person or property being destroyed or injured
by Congressional or Territorial legislation.
Second Tbat it is tbe duty of tbe Federal
Government, in all its departments, to pro
tect wben necessary, tbe rights of persons
and property io the Territories, and wherever
else its constitutional authority extends.
Third That when tbe settlers in a Terri
tory, having an adequate population to form
a State Constitution, tbe right of sovereignty
commences, and being communicated by ad
mission into tbe Union, tbey stand oo an
equal footing with the people of the other
Slates, aod the State thus organized ongbt
to be admitted into tbe Federal Union, whe
ther its Constitution prohibits or recognizes
tbe institution of slavery.
Fourth That the Democratic party is in
favor of the acquisition of the Island of Cuba
on such terms as shall be honorable to oar
selves and just to Spaio, at tbe earliest
practicable moment.
Fifth Tbat tbe enactments of State Le
gislatures to defeat tbe faithful execution of
the fugitive slave law are hostile io character,
subversive of tbe Constitution, and revolu
tionary in tbeir effect.
Sixth That tbe Democracy of tbe United
States recogaize it as tbe imperative duty of
this Government to protect tbe naturalized
citizen in all bis rights, whether at borne or in
foreign lands, to tbe same extant as its nativ
born citisens.
Seventh Whereas, on of the greatest
necessities of tba g. in a political, eommer
cial. postal aad military pomt of view. i a
speedy communication between the Pacifi
and At antic coasts: therefore, be it
P.rte.,0idi; TtBi N,li0D,kl n,ocretio
Party do hereby pledg themselves to..us
avry means io tbeir power to secure th
passage of om bill, to tha extant nr ti,.
constitutional authority of Congress, for h
' coostrocllcD of a Tscific Railroad, froaie
Mississippi River to th Pacifio Ocean, at the
earliest practicable moment.
TUR MINORITY REPORT.
The following is lb Minority Report, sub
mitted by Mr. Samuels, of Iowa :
First Resolved, Tbat we, tbe Democracy
of tbo Union, in Convention assembled, here
by declare our affirmation of the resolutions
unanimously adopted and deolared as a plat
form of principles by lb Democratic Conven
tion in Cin;iunalli in tbe year 1856, believing
that Democratic principle are unchangeable
in tbeir nature when applied to the sane
subject matters, aod w recommend as the
only further resolutions tbe following :
Second-Inasmucb as differences of opinion
exist io tbe Democratic psTty as to tbe nature
and extent of the powers of a Territorial Le
gislature, aod as to tbe powers and duties of
Congress and tbe Constitution ef the United
States over the institution of slavery within
the Territories : therefore,
Resolved, That the Democratic party will
abide by the decision of the Supreme Coart,
of tbe United Slates over tbe institution of
slavery within the Territories.
Three Resolved, Tbat it ia the duty of tbe
United States to afford ample and complete
protection to all its citizens, whether at home
or abroad, and whether native or foreign born.
Four Resolved, That one of the necessi.
ties of the age, in a military and commercial
point of view, is a speedy communication be
tween the Atlantic and Pacifio States, and
the Democratic party pledge loch constitu
tional Govemmeat aid as will iiiBure the
construction of a railroad to tbe Pacific coast
at the earliest practicable peried.
Five Resolved, Tbat tbe Democratic par
ty is in favor of tbe acquisition of tbe Island
of Cuba, on such terms as shall be honorable
to ourselves and just to Spain.
Six Resolved, Tbat the enactments of
State Legislatures to defeat tbe faithful exe
cution of the Fugitive Slave Law are hostile
in their character, subversive of tbe Constitu
tion, and revolutionary in tbeir effect.
Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, presented
another minority report, signed by Illinois,
Minnesota, Massachusetts ond Indiana, con
sisting of the Cinciuiiatti platform, pure and
simplo, which he offered as a substitute for
for both the majority and minority reports.
SEVENTH DAkC
Charleston, April 39.
The Convention met at 10 o'clock this
morning, and tbs proceedings were opened by
prayer.
Mr. cusbing, me i resident, apologized
for tbe harsh language he used daring the
disorderly proceedings oo Saturday evening.
However, be bad considered it bis duty to
speak plainly and positively.
Ibe 1 resident onnounied uie Erst business
iu order to be a vote on the main question,
which was tbe substitute offered by Mr. But
ler, on behalf of Massachusetts, Minnesota,
IndiaDa, and aew Jersey (no lllvicns) pre
senting the Cincinnati platform, with resolu
tions for tbe protection of citizens of foreign
birtb.
Tho voto being taken out on the Butler
platform, it was rejected by nearly a two-
third vote ; yeas 105 ; nays 198.
When New Jersey was called a delegate
stated that tbe Convention appointing the
delegates from that State, bad reoommended
tbem to vote a a unit.
Tbo President decided tbat the word
"recommended" was equivalent to an instruc
tion, and tbe decision of tbe Chair was ap
pealed from.
A motion to lay the appeal o tho table
was lost yeas 150, nays 146.
The question then recurred on tbe appeal
from the decision of the Chair.
A vote by States was demanded, which
resulted, yeas 145, nays : Tbe decision there
fore reversed.
7it'j result u-as o gain of tteo votes for
Douglas in New Jersey, and Georgia will also
claim its right to vote by district soother
gain of two votee for Douglas.
Much time was wasted in a variety of
(nations ; the question was taken on theedop
tion of tbe minority report, wbicb was carried,
yeas 165, nays 138.
A sepaaate vote was tben taken on tbe first
part of tbe first resolution re-aSirming tbe
Cincinnati platform, wbicb was adopted, yeas
233, nays 70 Mississippi acd Florida decli
ning to vote, and these of tbe Arkansas dele
gation withdrawing tbeir votes.
A motion to lay the balance of tbe minori
ity resolutions on the table occasioned much
debate upon tbe point of order.
Tbe President decided tbe motion in order,
bat on tbe question, being taken, it was
defeated, yeas Si, nayl 188 Alabama, Mis
sissippi and Florida refusing to vote on the
BUbject.
A motion to strike out the preamble and
tbe resolution referring to tke Dred Scott
decision, was defeated, yeas 40, nays 230.
Tbe other resolutions were then successively
adopted, nearly unanimously, tbe Mississippi,
Louisiana, Texas, Florida aod Alabama, del
egations refusing to vote.
Tbe Alabama delegation presented a state
ment and protest givi 3g reasons for withdraw
ing from tbe Convention. Similar statements
were made by tbe delegation from Mississippi
Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Arkansas, South
Carolina.
Two of the Mississippi and three of the
Louisiana delegation declined to withdraw
with their delegations.
In retiring tbe Mississippi delegations re
quested all wbo smypatbized witb tbe retiring
States to meet them in tbe evening at St.
Andrew's Hall.
Tbe Georgia delegation asked leave to retire
to consult upon tbe course to be puasued.
Mr. Bayard of Delaware, and one of bis
colleague, retired from tbe Convention.
The Virginia delegation asked for an ad
journment to give the members an opportuni
ty jor consoiiniioD.
810DTU DAY.
Charleston, May l-Oo tbe opening of
the doors of tbe Institute this morning, tbe
floor and north gallery were literally innndia
ted with ladies, and tbe sooth and west gal
leries rapidly filled witb male spectators.
Tbe sew Is of the seceding delegatus were
occupied by tbe ladies of South Carolina, wbo
bave manifested considerable interest in tbe
proceedings of tbe body.
The table of tbe President was literally
lined witb bouquets, tbe gifts of the fair sex.
Tbe Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina
delegates appealed in tbeir seats. The scene,
as viewed from the Reporters' desk, was a
moat brilliant one.
The Convention was called to order at
balfpast ten o'clock. Tbe proceedings were
opened by Rev. Mr. Ingersoll witb tbe de
livery of a most earnest prayer to tbe Al
mighty for onion aod harmony io tbe deliber
ations of those assembled.
Mr. Richardson (III.) inquired what was th
business in order.
Tbe President stated tbat three separate
motions to re-consider tba platform tesolo
tioos were pending at lb time of tbe adjourn
ment, and tbat Mr. Merrick, of Illinois, was
entitled to tbe floor.
Mr. Beooing (Georgia) rose to a privileged
question, stating tbat tbe Georgia delegation
bad been in anxious consultation, and bad
passed resolutions instructing tbeir chairman
to inform th President of tbe Convention
tbat tbey could no longer participate in tba
proceedings of tbli body, and wer about to
withdraw. This was signed by twenty-fonr
delegates. Four other delegates retrr with
tbem, On the grotnd that tbey feel compelled
to act witb tba majority, aod sight others
remain ia tha Convention.
Th Arkansas delegation tben presented
their rottt aod withdrew.
Mr. Erwing, f Tnnssee, askd leave for
that delegation to retire for consultation.
Mr. Walker, of Virsioia. asked leav for
tbat delegation to retir for th pur pes of
consjQiiaiioD who torn or id rearing flole-
(ISS Ol ID OOUIO.
A portion of the Maryland dtlegntinri : -k
leave to retire for consultation.
A portion of the Kentucky deleeatirn an
nounced that they bad no desire to retire.
Tbe North Carolina delegation asked leave
to retire for consultation.
M r. Cohen, of Georgia, on of tha remain
ing delegates, proceeded to address the Con
vention From aarly manhood ho bad beed
in me iront rank of those wbo bad been tbe
foremost of the extremist sect of tbe Stalo
Bights school. Yet be was bore, after a
majority of his associate had retired. II
bad been induced to remain here io the hopes
tbat the cup of conciliation may not be dash
ed to the earth. Whilst be was with those
who bad retired, in sentiment, he had chosen
still to remain in the Convention, and make
an effort for peae and onion there was no
division of sentiment at the South, there
never bad been anv division, except as a
question of lima. Tbe South is in earnest.
He could see in this diviBoa and distraction
of tbe Democratic party, a ripple that would
swell to WAVe, and carry to tho Presidental
Cbalr, the arch-fiend of Black Repnblicanism.
His appeal for conciliation and compromise
was most impressive, tie declared it to be his
intention to remain nntil the last feather was
placed on the camel's back, and tben he
would be foremost.
Col. Flournoy, of Arkansas, said bis ad
vice was never to give up the ship, but call
up tbe crew to face tbe storm. He bad been
reared among the institution, and be believed
slavery a benefit to the master and slave.
All he had in the world was the product of
slave labor, and therefore trusted tbat he
was above suspicion. He believed that his
Sonthern friends bad acted wrongly in this
matter, and tbat tbe South cannot be united
on the grounds they bave taken. Tbey will
not be sustained by tbeir constituents.
Mr. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania, was
opposed to these speeches on either side.
Ifthoreare any more delegations that are
prepared to leave, let tbem go. They have
all made up tbeir minds, and we have made
up our minds. We wish to proceed to busi
ness. The direct telegraphic :ommunication
with Charleston bas been interrupted, in con
sequence of the storm. Tbe billowing des
patch, however, bas been received, via. New
Orleans and tbe Western telegraph lines.
Charleston, May 1. Evening The Bree
ders from tbe National Convention bave or
ganized, by tbe election of Mr. Bayard, of
Delaware, as President.
There is no prospect of a ballot for Presi
dent being taken to-nigbt io the regular Con
. vention.
MSETINO OF TI1R SECEDERS.
Cuari.estok, May 1. St. Andrew's Hall
selected for tbe meeting of the seceding dele
gates, was thronged at an early bour last
evening.
Mr. Smith, of Alabama, proposed an ad
journment to tbe open air, the Hall being loo
small to accommodate the crowd.
John C. Preston, of South Carolinis, was
called to the Chair, and addressed the meet
ing returning thanks. He considered this a
great occasion a movement of tbe Constitu
tional lovers of the Republic. We only know
that tbe institutions f our eountry are im
perilled. We ore here to preserve our rights
and redreBS our wrongs. If we bad submit
ted we would have done tbat which would
have driven us from the land our forefathers
gave us woold bave denied us tbe liberty
they foaght for, smd would ultimately bave
driven es from tbe spot io which their sacred
ashes repose. He continued in an animated
strain at considerable length.
Mr. Yancy took tbe floor and stated bis
view of tbe position occupied by the Southern
delegates. We appear bere simply as citi
aena of the State in wbicb we live. We were
sent to the National Democratic Convention
as delegates, but our missien bas been filled,
and we retire as mere citizens from the late
National Convention, for it is a mere sec
tional gathering ; a few Sonthern delegates
Mill remain Vbere bat it is only in the hope
of being able te induce the majority to forego
tbeir Black Republican purposes. He pro
posed that tbe tneetiug should take no action
but remain bere to waicb tbe proceedings of
tne body oi wmcn tbey were recently mom
bers, and should tbey Dominate Douglas, it
will then become tbeir duty to present or
commend to the people of tbe United States
candidates for President and Vice President
ou a National Constitutional basis, aod,
therefore, a Southern basis. No aelion should
be taken by the sccediug delegates nntil tbe
proper time.
Mr. Bayard, of Delaware, did not regard
the infloence that overroled principle In tbe
National Convention, as so much tbe spirit
of Black Republicanism os that for power and
plunder the corruptions and bargains of a
general scramblo for office. He was very se
vere on tbe New York delegation, who cam
bere pretesting to desire to join in socb a no
mination as would suit tbe Sontb, but so soon
as tboy were given their seats they turned
their baofe upon the South. He trusted tbat
otber States woold withdraw from that Con
vention, and that it would be utterly dissol
ved. He did not coosidor that the seceders
bad tbe power to make regular nominations,
bat be would adviso, if it should be proved
necessary, that tbey should join in tbe recom
mendation of some saitable candidates, witb
a written address to tbeir constituents.
Tbe meeting adjourned to meet at such
time as tbe Chairman may call them together.
Comnmntcntcif.
Mr. Kditob : -Please
annonnce to tbe readers of your
Journal, that while tbey are canvassing tbe
merits of the various gontlcman named for
office ef Sheriff, tbey should not forget that
Lower Mabanoy presents her candidate, in
tbe person of I. II. RKSSLKR, Esq , a
gentleman whose integrity, ability and fitness
for tbe office, none wbo know bim will for a
moment doubt. As our township is entitled
to some consideration by tbe People's party,
we hope tbat our claim for tbeir votes in Ibis
campaign win be remembered.
LiUWfcIt JBUUAMJX.
April. Oth 1860.
MARRIAGES
Oo tbe 1st inst by tbe Rev. C. A.Ritten
house, Mr. Calvin li. Croll of Kvaosburg
Montgomery, to Miss Anv, daughter of D. N.
Lake, Esq., of Shamokin Pa.
In Sunbury March 15th, by tbe Rev. J. W.
Steinmetz, Mr. Hirim H. Hktzel, to Miss
Amelia A. Grist, both of Sayderconnty, Pa.
On April Sib, by the same, Mr. Josrpa
CokssD, to Miss Caroline Fettesman both
of Lower Aagusta town&hip.
On April 22od, by tbe same, Mr. Jacob
Si.aout, to Miss Matilda Rieqle, bolb of
Upper Aagusta township.
DOS A T II S
In this plaee, on tbe 28tb ultimo, Mr.
HARRY MICHAELS, formerly from Lan
caster city, and for many years Dispatcher and
Conductor on tbe Shamokin Valley k Potts
ville railroad, aged about 40 years. His re
mains wer taken to Lancaster for interment.
e. i J- -i.i- nam
New Advertisement-.
To the Voteri of Northumberland
County.
Fiuow CiTitia: Encouraged by many
friends, I am induced to offer myself to th
peopl as a candidal for th office of SHERIFF,
at th apprescbiag election, and respectfully
solicit your suffrages, pledging that, in caa I am
leeud, I will perform th duties incuinUnt on
that offios faithfully, impartially, and to the best
f my ability. M. K. B ACITM N.
I swer Mabanoy tp., May 6, URO.
Oi lmft' loin I Sale,
IN piT.K.i.rt iifaii iitt r nf the Orphans' Conrt
,it .Vuiilmmlirrlnml inuMj. will be exposed to
put'lir sule, al the Court Mouer, in the borough
of Sunbury, en Saturday, the 30th day of June
next, a certain tract of land, situate in the
township of Upper Augusta, Northumberland
county, adjoining land of Michael Rhipe on the
north, land of John Farnsworth on the east,
Shamokin creek and kand of John W. Fryling
on the south, and land of Joseph Uaas on the
west, containing 88 acres, more or leas, about
70 arras of which are cleared and in a high state
of cultivation, whereon are erected a two sury
log dwelling house, weatherhoarded, a large bank
barn, a two story frame tenant house with cellar
and ice house under it, and other outbuildings ;
also, a good wtll of water, a good orchard, cVc.
Also, a rrrtan other messuage and tract of
land situate in saiJ township of Upper Augusta,
adjoining Shamokin creek and land of Joseph
tjass on the north, other laud of mid intestnte
and Joseph Kavidge on the east, land of John W,
reale and Samuel V. Sickle on the south, and
land of Philip Barvey en tbe west, containing
95 acres, more or less about 60 acres of which
are cleared and in a good state of cultivation
whereon are erected a large two story log lwe
ing house, rough cast, a largo bank barn, wagon
shed, and numerous other out buildings, a good,
never failing spring of water, a good peach and
apple orchard, Ac. 7 he Shamokin Valley hail
road passes through both of the atiove mentioned
farms, about 8 miles east of Sunbury. Also,
another certain messusgo and piece of land,
situate in said township of Upper Augusta,
adjoining Shamokin creek and land of Joseph
Gass on the north, and adjoining the ether land
of the said Silas Wolverton, deceased, last-above
mentioned and descriled on the east, south and
west, containing three and a half acres, more or
less, all ol which is cleared and in a good state
of cultivation, whereon are erected a one and a
half story log house, a frame atahle, a good
spring of water, Ac. Also, a certain other
messaage and piece of land, aituate in said
township of Lppsr Augusta, adjoining Shamokin
creek and land of the estato of said intestate on
the north, land of John V. Krv ling on the east,
land of Joseph Savidge on the aouth, and other
land of said intestate on the nest; all of which
is cleared and in a good state of cultivation, and
containing sii acres, more er less. Late the
estate of Silas Wolvertoh, deceased.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. M. of said
day, when the terms and conditions of sale will
be made known by
WILLIAM REED, Administrator.
By order of the Court )
B. MASSER, Clk., O. C.
Sunbury, May 5, 18G0. J
Orphans' Court Sale.
IN pstsusiice of sn order of ths Orphans' Owt of N"r
thumlierlsnd County, will be exposed to public sule on
SATURDAY, the -iftdiiv of JINK. nest, on the eremites.
nil that cerium IAJT OR PIKCK OF l.lilH NLI, siIuhic
in ( umcron township, Northumlieiland county, rennsylvn
nm bounded mid described as fullows. to wit : Heirlttnihif
in the centra of Mnhnnov creek south IS 1 desrees west, nine
and five-tenth perches tos stone heHp ; Ihenee eiputeen and
inree-iounn uegrsej west, ten end eight-teutri peicnes to a
cheinut oak on the hank of and Muhonoycm k by Hnati
Ilornberser ; thenfs north flight and one fourth degrees
west, sixty-four perches to s stone heno : thence north ten
degrees east, twenty two peiehet to the creek; thence up
tne mindle ol sntn creek to the phu'e ol tKiuniHg. voutulu
in; I IVK ACRKSnf LAND more or les.
Also, A II that other eeitsin Tract or Piece of tdnd.situ
stein Cameron township, Northilintierlaiid county, Penn
sylvania, adjoining lands nf TUnjnmin llaupt, Uuvid llill
liuin, Jncoi Wnsnei and others. Containing line llimdrod
andThiiteen ACRKSand one hundred and fifty-nine per
ches of LAN!), nmreor Ices, and on which aie erected a
twostory I-; lloase westherboarded, a ne story fuivne
storehouse, a bank tmrnsndother outbuildings. Lute the
rstateof Jacob llaupt, deceased.
Suletoocmmenceal tOu'clock, A. M.,of snid iluy, when
tbe terms and conditions of sals will be made known by
DANIEL HKIM, Adnrr.
Byorder of Court. )
J.R.MASyRR.CIk ,O.C.
bmibuiy.MayS, ie0.
To the Heirs of George Hall, Dec'd.
In the Court ol Common Tleas of Aorthumlier-
land county.
Samuel II. Zimmerman, ad-1)
ministrstor of Catharine Plu. Ven. Y.x.
Zimmerman, dee'd., V No. 8. April Term,
va. I 18fi0.
Jacob B. Masser. J
The undersigned, appointed bv the said Cuurt
auditor, to distribute the moneys raised on the
above writ to and among those entitled, will sit
for that purpose at his office, in the borough of
Sunbury. on Saturdav, the 19th dav of May.
A. D. ISfiO, at 10 o'clock A. M. Those inter
ested are notified to attend.
HENRY DONNEI.. Auditor.
Sunbury, May 5, ISfiO.
To the Democrats of Northumberland
County.
"KVllow Citi zaxs : I hereby offer mvself as
a candidate for the oHice of COUNTY
COMMISSIONER, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party. Should I be nominated and
sleeted, I will perform the duties of tho office
faithfully, and to the best of my ability.
ISAAC U. RAKER.
Little Mahanoy tp., May S, I860.
PKOTIIOXOTARY.
To tbe Democratic Voters of Northumberland
County.
TJsiLOW Democrats: I hereby offer myself
- as a candidate for re-election for the office of
Prothonotary, dec, subject to the rule of the
Democratic party. Should I be nominated and
elected, I will perform the duties of the office
faithfully, and to the best of my ability.
DANIEL I3ECKLEY.
Sunbury, May S, I SCO.
Auditor's) Notice.
Ia th Orphans' Court of Northumberlajid
County.
nPIIE undersigned Auditor, to whom was re---
committed the Auditor'a Report in the matter
of the account of J. II. Raker, assignee of Israel
Dunkelberger, with directions to make out
another report, re stating the sains, (the former
report having been lost or mislaid,) will meet all
parties interested therein, at the office of J. U.
Packer, in th borough of Sunbury, Penna., on
Saturday, the Sd day of Juno next.
8AMLKI, J. PACKER, Auditor.
Snnbury, May 5, I860. it
CENTRE TIRS TIKE,
AN election for officers of the Centre Turnpike
Road, leading from Reading to Sunbury,
will be held at the bouse of C. Brawn, in the
borough of Northumberland, on Monday, the 4th
day of June, between the hour of 10 o'clock
A. M., and 3 o'clock P. M.
J. R. PRIESTLEY, President.
Northumberland, Way S, I860. 3t
SHAMOKIN BANK.
STATEMENT of the Shamokin Bank, as re
quited by the second section of the Act of th
(jenersl Assembly of this Commonwealth, ap
proved the 13th day of October, A. V. 1847.
ASSETS.
Specie in vault and speci funds in
Philadelphia, $33,890 87
Due from liauka, and City Bankers, 2,996 83
Notes and Checks of other Banks,
Billa discounted,
1,701 SO
68,813 04
$86,403 24
126,625 00
32,198 13
533 88
LIABILITIES.
Circulation,
Due Depositor,
Du other Banks,
$49,3S 49
I, Chas. V. Peale, Cashier of th fcSusmokin
Bank, ceing duly sworn, depose and say that the
abov statement i correct to lha best of my know
ledge and belief.
CHARLES W. PEALE. Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed befsre m this 3d day of
May, mot).
W. P. WiTaiBOTo, N.tary Public.
Shamokin, May 6, 1660.
SHINGLES! SHINGLES ! !
THE lubseribtr hu just received lb largest
and beat lot of Shingle ever brought to tbi
J lac. Also a large lot of Whit Pin Siding,
oic, Scudding, Failing and Sningling. Lath,
wnicn n oner vary cbeap tor cash.
Yard in Market Street, Banbury, Pa.
A. A. UH1SSLER.
April 21, 1860.
BRIGADE OR LEES.
lirij'nile Inrpprlor's OfTicr, 1
hunritirv, Msv 1, I860.
BRIGADE ORDERS NO 1.
The uniformed militia of the 1st Br.'cs'lr. f tlx.
Division, will pirado for drill, review and in
spection, fully uniformed and equipped, according,
to law, as follows :
The 1st Battalion of 1st Uricade. 8th Division.
Msj. J. H. Adsms, Commander, composed of
National Guards, Captain Strotise Cameron
Ouarda, Captain O. Kramer ; Jordan Infantry,
Captain J. H. Schadle ; will parade at Shamokin.
in Coal township, on Friilny, the SSth day op
mny, ai iu o clock A. H.
W. K. MARTZ, Brigade Inspector.
K. B. Commanding officers will see that the'
arms and equipments are in good order and
condition, and will oe particular to be prrpareJ
with muster rolls of their respective companies,
certified onder onth, and nil other information
required by law, to be forwarded i0 the Uiicade
Inspector.
fiuobury, May ft, ISfiO.
Stat of the Bank of Northumberland,
May 3d, 186V.
ASSKT.
ivins sm Discounts,
Norlhsmlwrlsml Bank tlocls.
Other Stu-lis . . .
Due by mhrr flunks,
Notes ami Clicks or other Banks,
Ppwis in Vaults,
Rcsl 1-i'ule,
tB.lS B7
S.ir.n m,
I ,?sr) oo
9.-,;a 77
JT.ni'l ;
as.ta.,
ai4.ti 14
11.713 1
t,H !!'.
K-.l t7 SO
l correct sue?
i.iAnn.rrits.
Notes is eitrutntiita,
l-ine mner isnnhs,
" Depositors,
I certify tlmt tht nlj-ive? statement
to Ik
true to the best of my kllowIroVe nnil belief
, , . J. It. nilKTI.KY,Cli,fr.
H worn and iiiblcnbeil belore me.
May 6, lt60. Jnti Cask J. .
lif finally.
To the 'oters of Northumberland
Comity.
Fellow. Citi7.ins :
Encountered by many friends, I am itidureil
to offer myself to the people as a candidate for
the office of
SHERIFF
at the approaching flection, and respectfully so
licit your suffrages, pledging that in case I am
elected, I will perform the duties incuinlif nt on
that office faithfully, impartially and to the best
of my ability.
(i. M. ItENN.
fctiiilniry, A pril 51, 1R0O.
Orphans' Court Sale.
IN pursuance of an order of the Orphans' Court
of Northumberland count), will ! exposed In
public snle, at the public house of ilcnry J.
A'cader, in the. borough of McKwcnvie, I'enna ',
on Saturday, the 20th day of May. inet.. ult that
certain meisuaite nnd lot of ground situate in the
borough f McEivensyille, in the county of
Northumberland, and Stale of Pennsylvania,
bounded and described as follows, to it: tin'
the ii.)i tli l,y a lot of Wenck, 011 tho east
by an alley, on the south by a lot of E. Deric.itson,
and on tuo west by the main street of said
borough of MfEwcnsviile, measuring, on said
Main street, nineteen feel, more or less, and hein
in dejilh one hundred and sixty feet, snore or
less. I.stc the estate of Muses Carullu-r Ut.
of Sullivun county. Pennsylvania.
Wale to commence at one o'clock P. M. of
said djy, win 11 tliu lurnis und conditions' of sole
will be made known hv
. , . . THOMAS CA ROTH E lis.
Administrator of Moses Carnthers, late of Sul
liian county, drenared.
Iiy onler or llie ( ourt.
J. U. MASSER. Clk (). C.
Simliury, Mav I, 180.
"(.ood JiifentFirc Company'."
A Stated meeting of the "Oood Intent Fire
company, will be tuld at the Court House,
Monday evening, May 7, ISCO. at 7 o'cl,
Punctuul attendance is rcuuired.
on
ck.
JOS. H.M'CABTY, President.
Sudbury, May 5, IffiO.
"-COLUMBIAN F1KE COMPANY,"
A stated meeting nt the "Columbian Kirn Com
pany," will be heldeveiy second Tuesday even
ing of every month, t Iho Court House, in Sun
bury. Uj order of the Prcsidmt,
TIHVS. M 1'L K-sEI., Scc'y.
TllUNKS, UMBRELLAS, iC-T '
A I.AROE assortment, just received and for
sale at the Clothing Stuic of
SCHWEITZER, UEIl.UKONNKR 4 CO.
Sunhuiy, ilpril 31, lf!R0.
CAUTION.
A I.E person, are herel.y cautioned strains! pur
chasing lir negotiating for a certain pronn.o.
ry note, dated July
Ulh, I Sol), navalile on v
after date, drawn ii
favor of Vliih,i,.l v;i...
for the sum of one hundred dollars, r.nd signed'
by me. Said note has been lost or mislaid, and
as 1 nave not, nor do l expect to receive value
therefor, I will not pay said note unless comiielled
to by law. '
E MA NT EI, WII.VERT.
Sunbury. April 21, 1SG0.
NOTICE.
'piIE Annual Meting of the Green Kid -a
- Improvement Company, will he held in
Room No. 30. in the .Merchants' Exchange!,
Philadelphia, at 12 o'clock. 011 Tucsdav. tha Htl,
Mav, ISfiO. An election will he held f,ir Officers
and Directors for the ensuing year.
By order of the Board,
JOHN(i. HOWARD, Sec'y.
April 18. 18 no.
To the Democrats of ihrLnbTriand
County.
KllI.9w-I)kmoi RlTS :
I hereby offer myself as . Candidate for
theorWc of PROTHONOTARY, Ac, subject
to the rules of the Democratic party, should I
be nominated aud elected, I will fulfill the duties
of the offices to tho best of my ability, and pledge
myself not to ask for a re election U said otlices
believing the one lorm principle to bo the true
democratic one. CHAS. J. BRUNER
Sunbury, April 28, I860.
J- STEWART LEPUY,
, r viia.ir.ijisMAII.iN'a,
-. a. hceoiul streels, (next doot to I
No S.V) South
P fri i 1 W,'uki "'Viteths stleiilionof ,,r H
k, friends and customers, mid the public iu mLi
.0 a large and well selected sui-k of c"cn"' "
P CARPETINQS, "5
5 (insisting of Velvets, Tapssliies, Three-PIvs C
Incraun, and Venetians. Also HUilH' w
W fl'K 'i.ci.oTHs,MAi riN oi. iiEra. H
- !'. KLGS, MATS, 8TAIR HODS, 4c, H
.which he sells very chess for cash, wholesale m
C. B. .Mench's)
'as1 retail.
(March 21, IM9y ' -
To the Democratic Voters of Northumber
land County.
FELLOW CITIZENS :
I hereby offer myself as a CandiJata for
the office of SHEIUKF, auhject to tho roles of
the Democratic Party. Should I b nominated
and elected, I will perform the duties of the olbco
faithfully and to the best of my ability.
M. E. BtCHER.
8unbury, April 28, 1860.
STRAY COW,
STRAYED from the premises f the subscri
bcr at Locust Dale, Butler township, Schuyl
kill county, a Whits inu Baown Cow, with
wide spread horns, and had on a brass bell at
tached to the neck by a lealliorn atrsps. Said
animal is suppose J to have gone into the neigh,
borboodof Sunbury. Any person notifying me
of the whereaboulsof said cow, will ha suitably
rewarded. JOSEPH KEPLER.
April 31, I8fi0 3t
fcthool lettln?.
THE Public School of the Borough of Nor
thumberlanj, will be let for th Summer
Seaaipn, on SaturJay, May 13th, 1860. An ex
amination of Teacher will tben b held t th
Centr School House.- All pplicanis for schools
are hereby notified to U present ao a to be ex
amined befor th Board of Directors ,
Examination to commence at S 'clock r. M.
By order of th Jfoard,
JOSEPH P. Tl'STIN. Pec y.
Northumberland, April SI, ln?t 3