GiRinALDi'i Progress. The substance of
the news from Italy by the last steamer is,
that Garibaldi was making considerabl pro
press in tha attempted revolution in Sicily.
'J lie Neapolitan Kingdom is divided into two
portions, one Contineutil, the other the island
of Sicily, situated southwest on tho Mediter
ranean, and separated from the Continent by
the Straits of Messina. It was in this island
portion of the kingdom that the people rose
npaiuat their tyrannical tulers, and Garibaldi,
with about 2000 volunteers, started from
Genoa to their assistance, against the profess
ed wishes ef the Sardinian Government, which
will be the Government most likely to be ben
efitted by the successor the expedition, as the
cry of the people of Palermo is "Italy and
Victor Kmmonucl." Garibaldi succeeded in
effecting a landing, and, according to the
latest reports, had seized opon several impor
tant places. The most significant fact is, that
the people everywhere on the island hail his
approach as a deliverer, and this will furnish
him with the material aid required in a con
test of this kind. The people of Naples had
cuught the flame ol insurrection, aud the indi
cations are, that the first intelligence of bis
successes will be followed by a diversion in
that qunrler, which will greatly strengthen
his cause in l'ulermu, and may spread the
revolution from the island to toe Continent
The Governments of Fraoce and Kuglund, it
is said, are disposed to let the biciliaus and
Neapolitans tight it out, without any interven
tiou from AuBlria, the I'upal hiatus, or any
other European power sympathizing with the
Kine of Naples. If this be so, there will be
better hopes of the success of tho Sicilian rev
olutiouists. The movement is a most impor
tant oue, aud its progress will be watched
nun interest.
Tub Japanese Kmuassv. I lasitn May
28. la consequence of the accideut to tue
Niagara, a new programs baste do maae
resuectins the movements hence of the Japa
nese. They are anxious to return to their
country at the earliest practicablo period.
To-day they are receiving the visits of the
Army and Navy officers and their families
and others. 1 heir stay in tbe cme9 norm
of Washington will necessarily be limited to
a few days, and they will not be able to re
ceive visiters to the estont tnoy nave in mis
city. Persons bive come hither a distanco
of over five hundred miles, purposely to see
them.
The Japanese Ambassadors were busily
engaged this morning in estimating the com
parative vulue of the cionago of the two
countries, with the view to a reciprocal cir
culation. , ..
The Commissioners are pressed with appli
cations, by citizens, to exhibit the various
appliances of mechanic arts and eciuntiuc
illustrations. The principal attractions to
the Japanc6o are, however, heavy mechanical
operations, such as tlioy witnessed at the
Navy Yard, the forging of hoavy masses oT
iron, working or macbiuery, &c. 1 hey will
probably visit the Naval School at Annapolis
on Friday, or shortly afterwards, but no time
lias been definitely fixed, as yet, for their finol
departure from Washington.
A Sap Actidk.vt. The drowning of Mrs.
II. C. Neal and daughter, of Parkersburg,
Yo., by the loss of tho steamer It. P. Sass, on
the Mississippi, a fow days sinco, has been
published, iler husband was the mate of tho
steamer Homer, which bad sunk in Ked river
a few days beforo, and they hod narrowly es
caped drowuiug then. Tbu Memphis Bulletin
toys :
"lie then took passage in tho R. F. Suss,
tho sinking or which we have lately recorded.
When that boat struck the snug he was iu
Lis room end rushed out into the ball to see
what had occurred, followed by his wife and
eldest child. On finding out the cause of the
disaster, he left bis wife in the ball, and re-entered
the room for the purpose of rescuing
bis iufuut, which still reposed there in uncon
scious iunocense of its impending fate, lie
immediately returned aud taking in bis arms
both children grasped bis supposed wife
around the waist, remarking, "Come on,
Mollie, we are safe." fie hurried them into
the life-boat, happily congratulating himself
upon this second escape from a watery grave
oud the rescue from the same fate of bis dear
wifo and children. What must have been bis
agony of mind when he discovered, alas ! too
late, thut Ibo woman be bad saved was not
his wife, but a Mrs. Doncy, of New Orleans.
He bad saved anothor, and not the own dear
partner of his bosom and the child of bis love,
had gone down with tho rest in the ill fated
fctoamor, never more to greet him with the
welcome suiilo and prattling tonguo.
Poisoned by a Snake. The Abbville
(3. C-) South, of tho lbtb iustaut, says that
some three weeks ago a son of Peyton W.
liailey, residing near Sylvan Grove post
office, in Dale county, being iu the woods
with his dog supposed by the barking of
the animal that he had pursued a rabbit to
a hole under a clay root. Putting in bis
hand to feel for the rabbit, be was bitten
by a snake, which had taking refuge tbero.
The lad, reeling his danger, bound his arm
tightly with one or bis suspenders above
the wound, and run for borne, but fell from
tho effects of the poison before be reached
there. His cries, however, attracted the
attention of the family, and be was borne
home and whisky freely administered, until
it produced its usual effect. His arm, bow
ever, below the bauduge swelled turned
black and burst, and after living two days
be expired. The snake was dug out and
dragged from its den, and found to be a
very old rattlesnake, full or poison, large
quantities being forced from its mouth by
the pressure of the rope around bis neck,
used to draw him out.
A terrible tragedy was enactod in the
California Assembly, a few days before its
adjournment. A member of the House
named John C. liell was shot and stabbed to
death, almost, in his seat, by one Dr. Stone.
Stone was a lobby member, attempting to
procure the passage of a bill for the division
of the county represented by Hell, and to
which the latter was opposed. Mr. liell was
iu the act of consultation with another mom
ber beyond the bar of the Assembly, while it
was in session, wbeu Stone cuuie up, denounc
ed bell as a liar, and immediately began
bUooliog aud stabbing him. The uuturtuuate
man was carried away, aud died two days
after, btoua was released on bail. As be
is a nub man, the crime will go unpunished.
The Assembly took no notice of Ibo murder.
Hell was from Ohio, and was unarmed.
Stone is from Kentucky. Several circuui
stances show the act to have been prumedi
luted.
New Orleans to St'i'ri.T tuk Nortu with
I'kaciies It is expected that the peach
crop of Louisano, this year, will no so large,
that the New Orleans market will be over
,n .nrt it ia proposed to ship, bv express
t,aehaa from M issippi to Chicago, where they
will arrive at least two months in advance or
the season Nortb. Arrangeiueull are Demi
muds bv Adam's Southern Express, forth
transportation or the luscious fruit to Ciocin
neti, Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, Ac.
An Attachment ron Content Issued.
IlAtaisBLBu, Mat 29. In the Supreme
Court, this afternoon, Mr. Harding askei
n,t an attachment be issued acaiust lb
majority of the common and the minority of
tbe Select Councils of the city of Pittsburg.
The writ was made returnable si Lancas
ter, on June 27th, at 9 o'clock A.M. The
Sheriff was directed to have tbe men there at
tbat time.
A passenger dog:ribos Aspiowull as a very
lively place, the business being cock lighting
Slid ti'ggft lamiangut.
THE AMERICAN
BTJNBURY, FA.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1860.
II. B. MASSER, Editor and Proprietor.
To ABVKTURi.Th circulation of the Scsaeav
Amkkica among the different towns on llif 3utquehnniin
in not exceeded, if equalled by any paper published In
Northern Pennsylvania.
DEMOCRATIC STATU KOMIXATIOKS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
IIENBY D. FOSTER,
Of Westmoreland.
CP" IxnTALtATio. Rev. P. liur.B.fiud wil
ling, will be I.isTii.LKn an Pnstorofthe Evan
gelical Lutheran Church in thi .ln re, on to
morrow (Sunday) evening next, at S o'clock.
Kev. P. Born and Rev. S. Domer.of SclinsRrove,
have been appointed by the President of Synod,
to conduct the services.
IKF New Counterfeit. A counterfeit fivo
on the Philadelphia Hank 1ms bocn circulated.
The note is a fae simile of tho genuiuo Cvo.
but not bo well execnted.
t3T Mr. Ira T. Clement, has again put his
Steamboat in operation, for towing and ferry
ing, at this place.
tnr Tkoit Fisiii.no. Two gentlemen of
this place, visited Hoar Cop, in this county,
a few doys since, on a fishing excursion,
and in a few hours took from their native
element, aboat sovcuty of the specklod bean,
ties. These " beauties of the brook" were
served, for breakfast, at tbe " Washington
House," on Tbursdoy rooming.
rjy DAXOKRoi s.-Tho crossing of the street
bridge at the corner of ltiver and Blackberry
strocts, is in a shamefully dangerous condi
tion. It is a miracle that horses have
escaped without broken limbs thus far and
tbe Borough from heavy damages.
The Bakers'. We negloctcd last woek
to mention tbat. the Bakers gavo their
promised concert, at this place. We agree
with our neighbor of tho Gazette, that tbe en
tertainment was not what might bave been
expected. The whole programme contaioed
but little of what coustitntos the soul ol
music. George nas an excellent bass voice
with great scope, but the powers of the
others bardly canio up to tho most ordinary
standard.
Ci'Tho consus takers commence opera
tions on the first of the present month Judo.
Tho Deputies nro J. 11. McCormick of
Milton, who will toko the Forks, with the
oxception of Northumberland and Point.
Mr. Klliott, of Northumberland, and Perry
Gearhattof Hush, will take this sido of tbe
river.
(3S" Park Benjamin, ICscj , wbo gave so
much ploasuro to those wbo beard him in
this place, a few weeks ago, will lectnre
agaiu at the Court House, on Tuesday eve-
ing next. Tbe subject upon which bo will
lecture is "Amusing Traits of American
'haractcr."
We congratulate our citizens upon having
an opportunity of again bearing this eminent
lecturer.
Terrific Hail Storm. On Satnrdoy
last, a terriCc hail storm passed through
owcr Mabanoy township, extending across
tbe river into Snyder county. Tho bail full
thick and fast. In a ravine, in Lower Ma
banoy, tbe bail bad been swept togother by
the tornado to tho depth of three feet. Tbe
torm teacbed about two miles in widtb,
xlendine into Dauphin county. Soma of
the farmers bad their entire crop of grain
estroyed.
f$ Chanok or Time. Tbe morning train
South, leaves here at 9 45 A. M.,es usual.
The night Express, South at 10.30 P. M. as
usual. The afternoon train North, arrives
now at 4.18 P. M. and the night train 12.5
fisr A railroad from Cbambersburg to Get
tysburg is agitated by the people of Franklin
and Adams county. A survey has been
completed and Uie route found or easy grade
and very practicable. It intersects the "Tape
Worm" six miles from Gettysburg leaving
only twenty miles or new road to construct.
-t T-
KS" PfINGBTEN OR WllITSlNTIPK MONPAV,
This holidoy was duly celebrated as usual.
by many of our citizens of German origin, at
Georcetown. on Mondoy lost. 1 ne pouu
cioos and office seekers were tbere, as nsnol,
tteoding to their interests involved in tbe
coming election.
Pabapr. A porode of the Order of
U. A. Mechanics came off at MUlersDurg,
Dauphin county, on Monday last. Ihere
was quite a respectable tnrnont of the orier.
Tbey were addressed by the ue v. James
Meredith, of Philadelphia.
ry While rain bas fullen in this section of
tbe country in great abundance, within the
last few weeks, a distressing drought prevails
in the Kast and West. In Kansas very little
rain has Mien for nearly 90 days, and Tears
are entertained of a total failure of the crops.
tar Tbe laborers on tbe Sunbury and Erio
lUilroad near Warren bave been discharged,
and work aunnended. It is said work 00 the
Middle Division will be continued with a de
minished force during the Summer.
(37 A barn belonging to Mr. Caldwell,
near Torbutsville, Northumberland county(
was struck by lightning pu Saturday morning
and entirely consumed.
C3T Plagiarism. Some graceless scamp
bas been trying to impose upon our neighbor
of tbe SelinBgrove Times by sending bim, for
publication, an article from Murray's old
"Euglish Header." Tbe editor says be is too
well posted in tbat "famous old book" to be
thus caught, and Terj properly concludes by
sayiog'tbat "persoos that caouot write them
selves should not vaioly imagine tbat tbey
can with impunity palm off tbe waitings of
other and better men than themselves."
Tbe editor should advise this plagiarist to
pattern after tbe style of his Middlebarg
correspondent, wbicb, if not chaste tod ele
gad is, at leant, sublimely anginal
MAJOR DEWART'SCORRKSrOKinrjH K AM
AIUl RATIO OF lit' llANANIAM.
The Sunbnry Gazette of last week contalM
a correspondence botwocn Msjor William I.
Dewart and Hon. I.N.Morris, member rt
Congress from Illinois, which require
thing more than a mere passing otls
In these days of extravagant peUuval UWt
ture.
In this epistle tho Major elves l Ms ad
besion to the fortunes of .ludiin l'K'iea,
abjures all further couuectiou with Mr. Bu
chanan. The Major opens tho coirospondciiee by
stating that bo had enclosed a copy or tho
"organ of our parly in this vicinity," tho
Sunbury Gazrllr, conlalnlni? a communica
tion, which ho says he wrote in rvor of the
Judge lor President. He remarks also that
he bus sent a copy of the i"Ku t0 Jni,8
Douglas, aud asks M r. M orris to hand tho
paper to Mr. Montgomery, bis lato collooguo,
that he may know where bo (the Major)
stands iu tho liKht. Thu Major also refers
to Mr. llottcnstiiit'. our delegate, who, be
argue, misrepiesents nine tenths or tho Do
mocriuy in opi""'' JuJfc'e 1'ouglas, and
thinks that Mr. II- will oilher resign or vote
for the Judue. We doubt whether our dele
gnte represented anybody in this county,
except a few Post Mosters. Now we cer
tainly shall not complain that the Major and
the "organ" have beon converted, even at the
eleventh hour, from the heretical doctrines,
engendered by the leaven or Mr. Buchanan's
ancient federalism, including Lecomptonism
aud other fatal heresies of tbe present admin
istration. But the cool assurance with which
tbe Major disposes of the Democracy of this
couuty and dispenses the honors thereto ap
pertaining, is amusing if not surprising. For
more than two years, or ever since the war
of tbe administration against Judge Douglas,
we bave defended bim against tbe attacks
not only of Mr. Buchanan, but of tbe Major
and the Gazette, and we trust that as thev
bave now seen the error of their ways, and
feel disposed to embrace tbe true doctrines
of Democracy, for which we bave been con
tending, they will make somo acknowledgment
of their error, and liko truly penitent sinners,
not thrust themselves forward until they have
remained upon the anxious boncb in a proba
tionary state, a suitable period.
tv o do not wish to be dcomod officious, but
while the Major bas bis band in forwarding
copies of "the organ of our party" to Judge
Douglas, would it not have been well to send
to the Judgo tbat copy of tho Gazette pub
lished a few months since, wbicb, at tbe time,
somewhat startled the faithful, by coming
out, flat footed, in favor of en old lino Whig,
Edward Everett, for President. Besides, it
was strongly suspected that the organ was
somewhat out of tune last fall, when tbe
editor undertook to 6how bis ntter disregard
for tbat trite old maxim, "There is nothing
like leather," although ho bad previously
sung Pacns time and again to leather headed
politicians and helped to elevate tbem too fCce.
But organs, like other wind instruments,
are liable to change, and it is a great mistake
to suppose that they ero confined to certain
set pieces of music. Political organs espe
cially, when new hands work tbo bellows,
often change, not only the stvlo of playing,
bat the music itself, and when a staccato
movemont is deemed necessary, even a medley
is sooiotimcB introduced.
Mr. Morris, in reply, congratulates the
Major on being "right side up" again, and
excuses his iiual vote in favor of Lecompton
on tbe score of friendship fur tbe President
This may be excusable in politics, but will
not pass for good morals, in ethics. Mr.
Morris very truly says that it is only by
cheating tho people that Judge Douglas can
bo defeated.
We think wo shall also bave to send a
copy of tbe American to Judge Douglas and
Mr. Montgomery, to counteract tbe impres
sion caused by the Major's letter, that the
Democracy of this county was groping in
darkness, until the light suddenly became
upon himself and the "organ of our party."
But laying badinage aside, we rejoice that
our erring friends bave abjured Buchananism,
Lecomptonism, and its concomitant evilst
against wbicb we bave been contending for
yeurs past.
OI'EMMQ OF THIS LAC it AWANSA AMU
ULOOMSUl'RG ItAIXKOAD.
The first passenger train since the comple
tion of tbe road to Northumberland, arrived
at that place on Thursday morning, at 9.40,
in time to connect with the trains of the
Northern Central for Harrisburg and Balli.
more.
A number of tho friends of tbe enterprise
from Luzerne, Columbia and Montour coun
ties came on tbe train. Among tbem we
observed Messrs. Wells, Pettibone, M'Kelvy(
and Mr. Jackson, the Superintendent, not
forgetting Mr. Hancock, wbo liberally took
the bonds of the Company for $10,000 worth
of iron to complete tbe extension. Tbe com,
pletion of this road will be bailed with delight
by tbe traveling community. We ere in
dubted to Mr. Jackson for a copy of the
lime table, from which we gather tbe lime of
arrivals and departures from Northumberland
Mail train, South, arrives at 9.40 A. M
" " North, leaves " 4.50 P. M
Ex. Freight, South, arrives " 9.00 "
" " North, leaves " 5.20 A. M.
A FEW FACTS FOR THE STANDING COM
MITTtE.
The Democratic Standing Committe is to
meet at the Court House, in this place, on
tbe 9lb inst. Tbe object, we presume, is to
ascertain by what authority Gov. Bigler,
carries the Presidential vote of this county
in bis breeches pocket, aud when and bow
our delegate to Charleston, Mr. Hottenstine,
discovered that Mr. Gutbrie, was a good
tariff man. And also, whether tbe Report
of Mr. Gutbrie, when Secretary of the Treasa
ry under Mr. Pierce, in wbicb be opposed
a tariff protecting tbe interests of Pennsylva
nia, was, or was not, a forgery, or whether it
was tbe result of a miraculous conversion
and if so, whether eleventh hour converts are
more reliable than those of longer standing,
sucb, for instance, as Mr. Buchanan, who
while be recommends a tariff, permits his
Secretary Mr. Cobb, to tell Congress tbat
free trade is tbe right doctriue, and that the
views of bis master are all moonshine and
ought not to be regarded.
If" Killed. On Saturday last, Josej
Frederick, of Trevortou, was throwu from tbe
lUilroad near the mines, aui! iuiluully killed
tr 1l N onB erf USBI0Bt
bU iwrWfoM.lcMl Journals in the Union,
thtu M v kf Mr. Iluchanau'i recent
y H. tttuVa.i
i Ms. tiwaaoWs appointment of Calnoun
khUiu, ttt viul
. " a
i
Juilan Terry ia the
o.ta H.dnv. to the omco of DiBinci
Ai!,nv m h l ianeison, I a fresh illus
tiAliKUof his eontonipt. we will not say lor
mthlio opinion, but lor common decency. It
ia a mm to tight a duel, even if it prove a
hlitmllea iliwl. or to aaaist another in lighting
one but when the conllicl eventuates in a
very cool and doliberato murder, the offonce
receives the last degree of aggravation. The
guilt or causing Broderick's death rests, or
course, in tho first instance on Terry, but in
the second on Benham, who seems to have
assisted in the matter with a hearty good
will, and to bave bated Broderick with a
hearty hatred. He stands at this moment,
in the eye or the law at California, in tbe
position or an accessory to a murder.
"We do not care one straw for tbe politicul
aspects or this affair, and we are fully aware
that recent exposures prove our Chief Magis
trate to be very much t)o old an oflender to
make it worth tbe while of any journal to
dwell auy longer on his misdeeds. There is
no chance of bis reformation, and bis powers
of mischief will soon expire. But it is due
to tbe nation at large to protest against the
latest attempt to vent petty spite by means
of a gross insult to an orderly christian com
munity. He began the practice of setting
the opinions of the people, about the conduct
of their representatives, at defiance a long
time ago. There was an unmistakable em
phasis as well as impudence in his giving
Glancy Jones tbe Embassy at Vienna, after
bis expulsion by bis constituency, but this
performance in San Francisco is' something
more than a violation of Democratic theories.
It is a slap io the face, administered by tbo
President of the United States, not to politi
cal opponents, but to every man in the com
munity wno respects either God s iaw or
man's."
63T The Tariff While 33 votes are ne
cessary to carry it in a full Senate, a less
number will be sufficient, from tbe absentees.
It is ascertained tbat a number of Senators
are prepared for such an alternative, from a
conviction that the present law is inadequate
as a revenue meosore, and from a disposition
to concede something.
The following votes may bo regarded as
certain for the bill :
Foster, Dixon, Trumlull, Harlan, Grimes,
Hamlin, Fessenilcn, Sumner, WihtnX'hauiller,
Hintham, M'ikinsim, Clark; Hale, Heicunl,
Kimj, Ten l'.yck; Wade, Camertn, Simmons,
ntltony, Lullamcr, rout, Durkee, Dooltttle, ,
Kennedy, Crittenden, Bigler, Thomson, and
Pearce.
Ucjmblicans, 25
Americans, 2
Democrats, 3
30
Messrs. Suulsbnry end Bayard, of Dela
ware ; Mr. Toombs and Mr. l.ainam, or
California, are well disposed, and inclined to
sustain tbe bill with some modifications.
C3T We 'ettrD from tue Sexton of the
Grave Yard, that persoos are in the habit
plucking the flowers, aud destroying the
mementoes which pious and lovely bonds
have planted upon graves of departed friends
and relatives. For the benefit of sucb indi.
idoals, we publish Ibe following act of
sscmbly, March 5th 1849 :
"Any person who shall wilfully cut, break
or remove any shrub or plant within sucb
place ol intermeut, snail upon conviction
thereof be punished by a fine of not less than
one or more than fifty dollars, at tbo discre
tion of tbo Magistrate."
53" New York and IlARRisin-no Tho
Harrishurfj Telegraph says : Our quiet city
was greeted yesterday with a passenger train
r cars direct from the city of New York,
through in Bix hour and forty minutes.
his will make tbe time between New York
and Sunbury only eight hours and forty
minutes. Tbe New York morning papers
can bo read here in tbe afternoon.
A Second Tell, in the Siiootino Line
Mr. Fred. Whitehead, of St. Louis, is aston
ishing the sharp-shooters with bis marksman
ship. A few days siuce, Mr. T. F. Lennox
stationed himself off at the distance of ten
paces, and placed a common sized lemon on
tbe top of his head. Mr. Whitehead took a
pistol and popped away av me lemon, i ue
ball entered fairly Tn tbe centre aud cut tbe
lemon in two. During tbe performance, Mr.
Lennox, on whose bead the lemon was, stood
with bis arms folded and coolly smoked bis
pipe. Had be moved an inch, or bad tbe
skill or Whitehead failed, his soul would bave
been sent instantly to eternity. We scarcely
know whom to admire the most, Lennox, for
bis intrepidity, or tbe marksman for bis skill
65" There would be no difficulty in deci.
ding wbicb was the biggest fool, tbe person
shot at, or the shooter.
Advance in Prices. The I'ottsrille Mi
ners' Journal says : Tbe Delware, Lackawan
na and Great Western Coal Company bave
issued another circular, dated the 21st alt..
advancing the prices of prepared coal, and
will receive orders for only a limited quantity
at present. Since tbe above was written we
r . . i . . .
received the following despatch from Phila
delphia :
"The Delaware, J.acnawanna ana estern
Railroad & Coal Company have advanced the
prices fifteen cents on the Spring prices, on
board vessels at l-.Uzarjetnport.
bigned, John 1 ucker."
The Fruit Crop Tbe season has reached
the point, when we may predict, with tolera
able certainty, the fruit crop for the year.
11.. I I m .
ne nave examioeu a numoer 01 apple, pear
and peach orchards, and bave to this conclu
sion ; That tbe applo crop will be a fair one,
tbe blossoms naving sutieied comparatively
little from tbe late frosts, tbe heavy rains.
and the severe blows. That tbe pear crop
ill not be more than balf a yield, owing to
these reasons. 1 bat peaches will be pretty
abundant in old orchards, while in the young
orchards tnere win oe almost a total lailure
Tbe Reybold orchards of Delaware, we learn
promise a lull crop. 1 bat tnere will be an
abundance of cherries, while tbe strawberry
beds affords uadoubted evidence of a bountiful
yield.
Aitogetner we regard tne iruu indications
as bigbly promising, not even excepting tbe
peacb vnich bas in various joornals been pro
claimed to be utterly destroyed, (strawber
ries, in tbe beigbtb of tbe season, will sell at
six cents a quart. Germantown Telegraph,
Oil News. Tbere is a well at Brookville,
Jefferson county, which had reached a depth
of 118 feet last week. In several instances,
gas bas escapod with sucb violence as to tbrow
tbe water twenty feet in tbe air above lbs
mouth of the well, and the workmen bave to
run to avoid a drenching. .Much confidence
in tbe well bas been expressed by those who
bave seen it, these gaseous explosions boing
regarded as an unuiistekeable indication of
tbe presence or on.
A Ilk-Avr Sale or Oil. We lesrn tbat
sale of eighteen hundred barrels of oil, from
lbs recently discovered oil region, iu tbis
State, was effected, yesterday, by a firm' In
tms city, it brougbidij ceuls per gallon,
and was sold to a western sealer for illumine
ling purposes. This was a heavy transaction
I ttlii'uryu ua:aie.
CDUon'mcja (Ciiitoiial tint) fitWiWi!.
A Great Aor. Manuel Pinto died flt
San Benito, California, on tbe 1st of April,
having just passed bis 120th birthday.
Rather below Parr.
The copyrights of Teter Parley's works
are estimated to be worth $75,000.
A Killino Frost In parts of Vermont
on Sunday night, the 20th inst., the Wenther
was so cold that the ground was frozen to tbt
depth or over half an inch, and early vegeta
bles were killed.
A Heavy Load of Debt. Tbo Teters
bnrg (Va.) Intelligencer says tbat the debt
of Virginia amonnts to $18,000,000 with no
prospect of diminution.
A Litkv Justice Malcolm Murroy, a
Jutice of the Peace in Iowa city, Iowa, has
fullen heir to an estate in Ireland, valued at
$80,000.
Minio in Chili There are now in opera
tion in Chili, South America, 10 gold, 12
silver, and about 300 copper mines.
Col. Isaac Smith McMicken, United States
Consul at Acapulco, Mexico, and formerly or
Lycoming county, died or yellow fever, ou tbe
23 of April.
An Expensive Item. The mere cost of
laud on wbicb British railways are construc
ted, bas averaged $43,000 per mile as much
as the overage cost of making a railway in the
United Status.
Wentwortii, of the Chicago Democrat
Bays Liocolu's name is Abram, not Abraham
The Chicogo Herald says his name is Abra
ham, not Abram, and so says the Congression
al Directory.
Steel Making in Hartford The Hart
ford Times reports that Col. Colt, after
making experiments two years, has succeedod
in producing Silver Steel of a superior quality
for gun metal.
A Model of a Texas Divine. A Texas
paper says that Rev. R. P. Thompson, a na
tive missionary in tbat State, is "breaking
himself of the habit of swearing, and reads
tho Scriptures quite fluently."
(5" "Billiards fob the Ladies." In Al
leutown tho proprietor of the Continental
Saloon, in tbat town, has set apart tbe use of
his Saloon every Saturday, from two o'clock
in the afternoon until nine in the evening, for
the use of the ladies.
3" Tub Evan-helical Lutheran Synod
of Pennsylvania and tbe adjacent States, will
bo held in St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia,
commencing on Triuity Suudayk tbe 3d of
June, 18G0.
Gurkitt Smith writes a loDg latter to prove
that his recent aberration of mind wbb owing
entirely to dyspepsia and tho New York De
mocratic Vigilant Association 1 He does not
veil hint that lie was alraid ot uovemor
W ise.
The seventeen year Locusts are now per
forating tbe ground in tbe vicinity of Newark,
N. J., in multitudes, tueir boles being gener-
II y hall an inch in diameter, and from four to
oight inches deep. They are found most nu
merous around tne roots ot tbecuerry tree.
Lamoriciere found tbe Pope's army in a
curious state when be took charge of it ; 2527
officers and soldiers wbo figured on tbe army
list had no existence, tuongn pay was regu
larly drawn for them. Tbe helmets and ac
coutrements bad been sold to the manager of
theatre.
Another Railroad Movement. Tbe citi
zens of Mercer, Lawrence, Venango, and
other counties of Western Pennsylvania, are
moving earnestly in favor of constructing a
railroad from Warren to Franklin, and from
Franklin to New Castle, by way of Mercer,
thus connecting the Sunbury and Erio Rail
road with tbe Ohio river. A general conven-
ion is to be held at Franklin on tbe 30tb
inst., to advance tbe enterprise.
Divorces in Indiana Indiana is reaping
rich harvest in the divorce line, but can
scarcely bo said to be adding to ber reputa
tion. Divorces are grant jd on the most
shallow and frivolous pretexts. Among
other recent cases is that a woman in Clay
county, who was married to a diflerent person
fifteen minutes arter obtaining a divorce from
ber husband.
Compliment to Captain Turner. The
citizens of era Cruz, feeling profoundly
grateful to Capt. Turner, of the U. S. ship
Saratoga, for his gallantry in arresting tho
piratical expedition commanded by alarm,
and thus rescuing much properly and many
valuable lives from destruction, are about
to present to bim a beautiful and valuable
word.
To Make Ginger Snaps. Take one table-
spoonful of ginger, one of lard, oue teaspoen
fu! of saleratus, half a pint of molasses, balf
teacupful of water, witn a sutiiciency ot
flour. Knead soft, roll tbin, and bake in a
quick oven.
Fiftv Dollars Faid for a Penny. One
of tbe "II igley coppers" of 1737, struck by
Hicley of Graoby (a blacksmith) out ot
copper fiom the old Simsbury miue (New
gate prison) US years ago, was to day pur
chased by Alfred S. Robiusoo, Esq., of this
city, of Mr. George Williston, of Suffield, for
the Bum of $aU.
One of the rare "Washington pennies" of
1791, the face of Washington being beatifully
clear and distiuct ; and a Louisiana penny of
1757, coined for thai colony by 1- ranee, were
also purchased of Mr. Williston by Mr. Rob
inson.
There is now living, in tbe vicinity of Mid-
dletown, a lad nine years old, wbo weighs one
hundred and sixty pounds ; be plows, barrows
and can perlorm almost as hard labor as a
grown person, tbe truth or wbicb can be es-1
tablished by tbe most reliable citizens of
Middletown. He is a son of Mr. John Roop,
residing about three miles from that place.
llarrisburg Telegraph,
Here is a chance for onr active fishermen.
Barnum offers $100 for a live speckled brook
trout, uninjured, weighing four pounds, and
at the rate of $25 per pound for all that it
weighs more than four pounds. Ibe trout
to be warranted to live one week in a running
stream of fresh water. A large price will
also be paid for trout weighing three pounds
each.
Tub Coal Trade. Tbe oaantitv sent bv
railroad tbis week is 38,526 04 by canal,
31,612 00 for lbs week 70,138 01 tons
against 72,147 tons for tbe corresponding
ween issi year.
Tbe demand for coal is on tbe increase in
tbis region, and we hope that ere long our
operators will be enabled to obtain fair prices
for their product. Coal will not be purchased
cheaper than it now is. Vottsvillt Miners'
Journal, 2GlAuf.
A New and Dangerous Altered Note.
Tbe editor of Peterson's Detector sends us tbe
following description of an altered note on
the Bank of Northumberland, Pa. It is
altered from the bogus plate of tbe Farmers'
and Drovers' Bank, Indiana : 5's, vignette a
rarmer Kneeling ana binding sheaves, a fe
male carrying a sheaf, men reaping, and bouse
in distance j oval portrait of a girl on right
ena ; aog s neaa on ie;i end.
. Mail Contracts Maj. Jack Cummings,
ofSelinsgrove, has been awarded tbe three
daily routes from Duocannon to Port Tre
vertoo, from Port Treverton to Northumber
land, and from Port Trevertou to Shamokin
Jack, if of oo very great service to the party,
is at loasta very noisy member, and generally
iuauua w tuiu lb iu igiaa goou BCCOUUl.
Tall. Old Abe Lincoln, tha Black Tla.
publican standard bearer, is six feet three
mcbes in height, and his principal snpporter
in lbs Chicago Convention was Mr. Buskirk,
one oi iu Delegates from Indiana, wbo mea
burea sis fett eleven inches in bis stockii gs,
Tim Great Kahterh. The following an-nonnrf-menl
oppears iu (lie London journals I
"The Great rh;p Company Intend dispatch
ing tbe steamship Great Kustern, J. Vine
Hall, Comrrmnder, from Southampton forNew
York, on Saturday, the 9!h or Jnne. 300
first-class passengers only will be taken, at a
uniform rate of 2b each, including steward's
fee, but witbont wines or liquors, which can
be obtained on board Return tickets will
be issned at the rate of jf 10.
On last Monday nigL't, tbo Big Mountain
Coat Breaker at KhamoBin, occupied by
Joseph Bird, was burnt down. It ia suppos
ed to have been tbe work of an incendiary
The breaker wos Insured to its value, bnt
the heavy loss is to lr. Bird, as all bis tool",
together with aboot 500 tons of coal are de
stroyed, in addition to the heoty expense be
bas been at in tbe mines all last winter, pre
paring to do a large Summer's work All
bis miners end laborers are thrown ost of
employ. Shamokin Register.
A New Idea Mr. E. E. Builybroaghlnsf
in a delicious apple the other day, a sample
or a keg full which he caused to be securely
headed up and sunk to tbe bottom or bis
mill pond last November, where it had lain
undisturbed through the winter and until
about the 11th or this month. On bringing
his cache of fruit to tho surface and opening
it, every apple was found to bo free from
speck or rot, and as fair and unwrinkled as
on the day when taken from the tree.
Vlarcmont, A. ., Kagle.
Cmmimnicntcfc.
Mil. JJniTon:
I observed in the last "Gazette" a com
munication recommending Col. James Cameron,
for Congress. We, in this neighborhood, fully
concur in the opinion, that Mr. Cnmcron would
make a strong man, in this district, where he is
well known for hia practical knowledge, and the
deep interest he takes in the development of our
agricultnral and mineral resources. Mr. 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 Dili I SCO.
SHAMOKIN.
For Hie "Simlmry American."
II. D. Masskr, Esq..,
We desire to recommend J. J. REI
MENSNYDKlf, Esq., as a suitable person for
nomination for Congress, in this county. He
will be an able stnndard-hearer, who can nnd
will, eloquently defend Democratic principles
Mr. lteimensnvdcr 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 7lb, I MO. 3
M r Editor :
Please annonnce to tho readers of your
Journal, that while tbey are canvassing tbe
merits or tbe various gentleman named for
office of Sheriff, tbey should not forget that
Lower Mabanoy presents her candidate, in
the person of I. II. RESSLER, Esq, a
gentleman whose integrity, ability and fitness
for the office, none who know him will for a
moment doubt. As our township is entitled
to some consideration by the People's party,
we hope that our claim for their votes in this
campaign will be remembered.
LOWER MOIIANOY.
April, t)tb 18C0.
Shamokin Coal Trade.
Shamokin, May 20, 1SC0.
tons. cwt.
Sent Tor tho week ending May
20tb. '0,000 03
Per lust Report, i)0,D4 j 05
5,5551 08
4G.G43 18
8,905 10
Last year,
Increase,
The Northern Central Eailway.
The arrival of Passenger Trains on the North
ern Central Kail Road from Sunbury, is as fol
lows :
ARRIVAL.
4,1!" P.M.
ti,5o a ;.i ,
12,05 P. M.,
1U.--M 1. M .,
0,13 P. M.
PKPAItTt'lIK.
4,l. M.
0,W A.M.
14,10 P. M.
10,11' M.
0,tu A.M.
Mali Train, North,
" South,
Nisht Exprem, Xmlh,
" " South,
Freight and Aeeom., North,
" " " South,
The Shamokin Valley and TotUvlllr Railroad.
Passenger train leaves Suuhury at - GOUAM.
" " " Mt. Cnriiiel. . . 4.30 I'M.
The Orkunal Gift Clotiiino Store
Messrs. Rockhill 6c Wilson bave frequently
been asked why they do not start a Gift Cloth
ing Store. They reply that they have built
up their very large business by giving every
customer the full value in fine clothing for his
money, aud thus give satisfaction, without
resorting to humbug. The motto of the
Great Brown Stone Clothing Hall, Nos. C03
and C05 CbeBtnut Street, is "quick sales and
small profits."
Thk C now Mil) Heads of Ei-nnes are all in
an uproar, and rumors of wars and warlike
pieparations rebound. The Heads of our country
content themselves with cultivating friendly re
lations with the rest of mankind, and wearing.
w hen bereft of their natural covering, the crace
ful and elegant Ciossamer Wig or Toupee, made
at Tburguland'a Wig and Toupee Manufactory,
Io. 3D South Sixth Street, I'luladelpliia.
The Mustang Liniment cures Rheumatism :
The Mustang Liniment cures Stiff Joints ;
The Mustang Liniment cures Burns an
Wounds ;
7 he Mustang Liniment cures Sores, L'lcers,
Caked Breasts and Sore Xijiples ; Xeuralgia
Corns and Mar-fit, and is worth
1,000,000 DOLLARS PKR ANNUM
To the United States, as the preserver and
restorer of valuable Horses and Cattle. It
cures all Sprains, Calds, Wounds, StiQ Joints
&c. Did you ever bear of any ordinary Sore,
Swelling, Sprain or Stiffness, either on man
or beast, wbicb tbe Mustang Liniment would
not cure? Did you ever visit any respecta
ble Drnggist in any part of tbe world in
Europe, Asia or America wbo did not say
"it was tbe greatest discovery of the age r
Sold every where. Every family should bave
it ; three sizes.
BARNES & PARK, Proprietors, New
York.
HUMPHREYS' SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC
REMEDIES.
Have new been before the public for five years,
'-"J "" won gomen opinions from
the many thousands who have used them.
Simple, free from intricacy, technicality, or
danger, they have become the ready resource and
aid of the parent, traveller, nurse, or invalid, and
have become the family physician and medical
uvuei oi uiousamia ol laimliea. No where have
iney ueen ineu without having been approved,
aim uwir nignesi appreciation is among those
wno nave known the in longest, and miwt inti
uiaieiy.
N. U A fullsetof HI MPHRPVef iinuv
OPATHIC SPECIFICS, with Book of Birec
lions, and twenty diflerent Remedies, in large
viala, morocco case, $5 ditto, in plain case, ;
ease of fifteen boxes, and Book, $3. Kingle
boxes, ta cents and 60 cent.
These Remedies, by the single box or case, are
sent by mail or express, free of charge, Io any
address, on reei4 of price. Addroaa
Dr. F. H CM PHKEY8 & CO.,
No. ftfisi Broadway, New Voik.
SolJ by A. V. FISH EH. Agent.
rutituity, May V, 160.
'I'M dnneffoM (rt ft,. Uumin Family
"Hut cihiw out of lht h',lt to die
"cnKTAR1!"" R.I Roarh.Ae , Ktlrtml
"COST All'" Hed-hnf, Kxtcrmmatof.
CUSTAH'B" Electric jcr, tor Imeets, Ac.
KMTS01I ISJIAHTLV,
AllW-Mnlhi-Mmtncs- Kirali,fcs I.,,,,"
tn ynT rsMblmhrrf In rVc
e York Cily-ncd
tic
!-e. CJ.,y ' I"' -"' CHy II,.,.0'A-uV"'
Nicholas," Ac -mid by nn tint. !ue ,..,,,'
families. '
ry Uriijrciat a-nrl rt'lmlrrs r;-rr?-.nc w,
f-Whol-- m-td . !TPr Cllrrr r.-.it'j.j y ..
tV ! ! ! BAS !rr ,,f aiurii.i;m'ii,iiaiii-i,s
CP-!. CO Sample Hox-m .i :,t Mini
ff Aodftss orders- of f,r "Circular In t)e,clerf ' ir
IIKNH V Ft. COMMR. Principal I)e,,'
,1rsW"'".,l;viy'"i,iv,,,l'''t NiiMin'tei.)v t
Sold by KKII.INO A OKANT, Suidauv, Pa.
April ai, IHIil, ''
ICeligiotM JolUcs.
fclnVie'sdrt'ic'e vfifl be l.tW every Sa(itt;i ;;, ;!, . ,
fnrreh as follows t
nrf.fnVTi:nrAN Cl'l'Rrft.-..rth .,.rrr r
WtwkWrrj mid Otei tre-nt, Rev. J. . RAft', !,,
llr "ervico every fc.Hwth at 1 1 A . M . 1'iayer nieei
nif oJ fWidWy rnrnr,ii. At .TrliHiK.luml in m,i
School Pmfcyternm Chareh at 9 o'tkrk, P. M., ey-ri
Salilmlil. 7
liF.HMAN Kr.J-MfffffTf) Cm-ftCtt.-ftorla
earner nf Kivcr and HUirMierry streets. Itev. J. W Rtsix
mktz, Pinlor. Divine srrvItT altermifelr. fvorv S..I.I.-..I.
uny run i onrra-llie tttv rn .,.4 , it ..
at 111 A. M. and 7 P. AI. 1'fottv 'rmilr on Kr-iliy
evening.
KVANGKI.ICAt, I.t'THKR AV fllf Crt fi..e
street In-low 8 V.ft P. Rail Road, Rev. P. RtzitS, Pftrto.
Uiviae service, alternately, every Salilmth at It) A. M. nu.f
7 P. M. Player meeting on Wednesday evening
MKTIIODIST KrisroPAL CHI'Itf-It .-Dewberry streei
west of . AK Hailltmid, Kev. P.. Hiiti.rr n,i J p.
Sv.ioKa, Pastors. Divine service, alternately, evervSnb.
Ijathat Hi A. Aland 7 P.M. Prayer meeting u TWir
day evening.
IIAPTIST CI11RCII -Fawn street, below 8. V & P"
Railroad, Rev. A.J. Ilv, P.ir. Preaching every al
temateSaMiath at 3 o'clock, P M. During the present
month as follows: !i, and 4th Sabbaths. Lecture
every Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock
DEATHS
In Cattawissa. May, l.V.h, 1800, of scarlet
rover, GKORUK, second son of Ceorgo and
hmma Buldy oged C years and 7 months.
In this place, on Tuesday morning, after a
lingering illness, of pulmonnry consumption,
Miss C ATI! Alt IN' O. FOLLM KU, daughter
and only child of Charles and Elizabeth Full
mer deceased, lato of tbis place, aged about
25 years.
In Lewisl.urg morning of 24th inst., LEW
IS PALM Kit, aged 40 years. The Court
House Maine College Kdifice, nnd numerous
private buildings, will perpetuate bis memory
as on architect and builder.
Itev. UKOItUK COSTKNTSIINinil.il
native of Austria, diod at his home in Chillis
quaqne, 18th inst., oged about -12 years. lis
had been fifteen years a Homau Catholic
finished a chupel for his chureb io Trevortou,
which was opened on Sunday Inst. On Mnn!
day, be was buried near tbe It. C. Chapel iu
Alillon.
At Roa.j Hall. Lyc. Co., IStb inst., JO
BRADY PIATT, aged about 44 years.
UN
Cfec lil'ar lifts,
Philadelphia Market.
PiiiLiDKLFiiiA, May 31.
Cin.its Small sales of fair and mime .Son.
them red Wheat at $1 :il a $1 40, ami white at
1 4S a 1 o7 nlloat. Hye is quiet, with sales of
Pennsylvania at RP cents. Corn is extremolv
dull, and has declined 5 cents per buthcl. Sales
of 5f00 bushels yellow at f,7 a 68 cents, a choice
l ul 1 rnnsylvauia at 70 cents, and 150(1 bushel.
fair quality at 00 cents. Dais arc dull at 40
cents lor Delaware anJ 421 n 4 fi r-prils fur
'cnnsylvatiia.
SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
Wheat, g 2.1a 1
40 Butter, - . $ 20
75 Eggs ... 12
C2 'J'allow, ...
40 I.ard, ... i
Ci I'ork, .... 8
40 Dceswax, - . 21
Kye, ....
Corn, ....
Oats, ....
Kuckwheal, - -Potatoes,
New Advertisements.
A NEW LPT OK HARDWARE & HAD.
DLEItY. Also, the best assortment of Iron
Nails and Steel to be found in the coiintv.at tl.n
Mammoth store of FRIMNU & (Jz 'WT.
Sunbury, June 5, 1HC0.
HO! YE I.OVERS OK SOUP ! Afresh
fill tit if V s-il M iirirmi! an.) I is. 1 . .
l I V " mm vmiict ill) i it-1 v 111
KHIUNU & U RANT'S.
Sunbury, June 2, 1800.
IT is important to tho LADIES to know that
Kriling & Orant, have the best ami lamest
assortment of Dress (iooils in the couutv.
Sunbury, June 2, 18GO.
1ASSE?.'S F.TE1T? '
FIVE MINUTE FREEZER,
As Improved for 1859 and 00,
Uy E. KETCH 1)14 CO., 281) IVarl Street,
New-York.
THE only Freexer constructed on seieiitilic.
principles, with a revolving can and surinf
hlmle scraper. The one hastens tho freeiini; of
the cream the other removes it as fast as frozen.
i be most rapid in freezing, with tho least
quantity of ice.
The most economical in cost, as it is the most
simple and durable in structure.
r or sale in all the principal cities and towns
in the I'l.ion.
Each Fieezer accompanied with a book of re
cipes and full directions.
TRICES.
3 quarts, $3 00
4 quarts, 4 no
6 quarts, 5 ml
8 quarts, 6 00
14 quarts, 8 OO
20 quarts,
Apply tu H. B. MASSER, Sunbury.
June 2, 18G0.
WJAVIXG received extensive encouragement
throughout the Couutv, I oiler myself as
a candidate for CONGRESS; suljeot to the de
cision of the Democratic Tarty, at its next pri
mary election
J.J. REIMEXSNYDER.
June 3, IS GO.
La lit Notice.
.4 LL persons having any claims against tho
estate of Jacob Raker, deceased, lale of Lit
tle Mahonoy township, Northumberland county,
Ta., are hereby notified to present them for sciilo
ment Io the undersigned residing in the town of
Trevorton.in said county. Those knowing them
selves indebted to the estate either by note or
book account, are the last time notified to make
immediate payment. All accounts remaining un
settled afler the first day of August, 1800, will
be placed in the handa of a proper oliicer for col
lection. HENRY Z. RAKER, Adm'r.
Trevorton, June S, I8G0. 4t
SAVE YOUR FRUIT
BY USING MASON'S Patent Sheet Motal
Screw Top PRESERVE JAR.
MASON'S PATENT SHEET METAL
SCREW 'UP!
A that is neceacary being to screw the Capdowu
upon the Rubber Gasket, which is placed outside
upon the shoulder of the Jar, 3 4 of an inch dis
tant from the lop ; prevent the possibility of the
flavor of the fruit being injured by coming in
contact with the Rubber.
Tersona desiring these Jars, ran be supplied ly
leaving their orders with H. II. MASSER,
Huubury, June t, lUtiO. Agent.
"Good Intent Fire Company."
A Stated meeting of he "Good Intent Fire
Company," will be held at the Court House, on
Monday eveuing, June 4, ISUO, at 7 o'clock.
Punctual attendance is require J.
Jos. H. M l ARTY, Titsidilit.
Sunbury, May 6, I860.