: . : 'mtclhnrnm 1 THE AMEBIC AN. iJjrJSCI CtlCfirapbtC IlcluS. v- . oocc -iiyyj INEK BAHBAKirleCa. gent bbwi from Peking proves coo how ineontestible i tba .Chinese beinff considered barbarians 1 he heut they bestowed opoo me j-jngiiiu ifiiers wusat onre iildin etu uruiai (in their hair aod whiskers, robbing ttieir tda in tho dsat before tbe feet of petty naortarin, fotriug them to ttieir knees, md r srhjcclitig mom m mnuiru - They evidently supposed lty were esiauiiso- ing their own superiority when tuey torcea tbe fuces of thei' prisonors to the ground. They imagined tbat by literally making tbe uufortonale men bite the dut, tbey were bumbling the power of Rnuland. This puerile mode of manifesting tbeir rage was, however, aggravated; by ehsnluto cruelties. The on Wan Messrs Parke and Loch were nut only thus insulted, but were tied with thongs f o contrived o! to cause tnem note agony, were thrown into a cart, and then drawn rapidly for many milei over rough road, while every Jolt of the vehicle increased their sutlerings. ftleauwniii', tne t-j-iesnoi pee amused themselves by seizing their arms I bud legs, and polling them, to see if it would ' hurt them. Tbey were subsequently loaded with heavy chains, their ' culfed, ; tbov were thrnst into a prison along witu trie ; ennunonest and Vilest of even Chinese male factor?, and only brongbt out occasionally, to be subjected to new uud mure exquisite cru elties aod ignominies. All this, it will be remembered, was perpe trettd opoo individuals who wool wllblu the Chinese line bearing Hags of truce, aod for the purpose of exchanging communications with the Chinese authorities. The communi cations were eichaoged, they bad au inter view with the authorities, and on their reiuru wero intercepted, end subsequently were tieated as we have described. This conduct is aptly set of egoicst tbe cdwordice of the Emperor, who flod t their approach, and the imbecility of tba Generals, wao ottered almost do resistance to the ad vance of the allied army only five thousand strong, through the heart of a populous em pire ; while the stories of the splerdors dis covered iu the Imperial palace are equally il lustrative of a barbaric nature. The gems tbat adorned the walls, the halts paved with marble, the throne guarded by golden drag ons, the costly orieotial silks, all. indicate the tasto of semi-Civilized notion. The scene where the prisoners were fumbles! into the dost before the horses' feet of the Tartar prince, is only a corollary of the gorgeous barbarism that Btuck precioos gems in palace walls and piled the halls with silks aod gold. TENNESSEE AND THE UNION. A gentleman of this city has received a letter, dated January 1st, from a correspon detrt in Tennessee, who is a large owner of oegroes end other property in that btate. Ilia sentiments on the present political troubles, and bis information concerning the feeling of the people of Tennessee, are so gratifying, that we take pleosore in publish ing that portion of bis letter that rotates to the present troubles. He says : "Though all is gloom aod darkness In the political world, Tennessee is safe, under any circumstances, for the Union. The leaders of the Breckinridge wing of the Democratic party are down on Andy Johnson for his speech in the Senate, as tbey say be has given aid and comfort to the Republican party. Bat I feel confident tbat his speech meets the approbation of a very large majority of the Democratic party. The leaders of the party never bad any love for Johnson, and tbey are trying to run bim down so tbat tbey may get into his place. 1 am still moru con fident that we will come oat of this polical trouble wiser aud better men, and 1 hope with a better government, or, 1 should say, a better administration of the government, than we have bad heretofore. We may have to chastise South Carolina and soma of the refractory men in other States j but, if they will commit treason against the government, let the consequences full on tbeai. la Ten nessee we will fight for the Union aod main tain our riubls in the Union whenever fight ing is necessary, which 1 hope will never be." veninrj DU(I(iifi General Jackson's Will. Io June. 1843 Gun. Jackson, in bis retirement at the tier. . mitage, wrote bis will with bia own hand. Jo It, among Oiner oequesis, are iwo, wuicu ought, at this time to be published for p res tot reading. These sentiments, therein ex pressed, in this solemn document, evince more than Roman patriotism, and should siuk ileen into the hearts of the people. Here is the literal language of illustrious dead : 'Seventh. 1 bequeath to my beloved neph ew. Andrew J. Donelkon, eon of Samuel Donelbon. deceased, the elegant swotd pre sented to me by the State of Tennessee, with this- injunction. That be fail not to use it wtieo necessary in support and protection of our glorious Union, aud Jot the protection oj the constitutional rights of our btloved country, should tbey be assailed by foreign enemies or DOMESTIC TRAITORS. "Eieht. To m? grand nephew Andrew Jackson Coffee, 1 bequeath the elegant sword presented to me by the riGo company of New Orleans commanded by Captain ileal, as a uiomento of my regard, and to briug to his recollection the gallant services of his deceased father, Geo John Cotl'ee, in ibe late Indian aod British war, ooder my command, and bis gallant conduct in defunce of New Orleans in IoU-'15, vith thi injunction: That he wield it In the protection of the rights secured to the American citizen under our glorious constitution, aguiust an iuva ddrs. whether foreign foes, or intkstinr tbajtors" What Prrsipknt Filluokk Did Home ten vears a so, when President Fillmore occo pied the White House, tioutb-Carolina got up her secession movement because Califor nia was admilttd into the Union, without be tog cot iu two, making ODe a slave and the fitter a free State. Now, though Mr. Fill more was regarded as au amiable man, chock full of peace principles, why he quietly put into Fort Moultre a strong body of troops without atking tbeir leave. Tha irav and Putuiettoes awoke one fine inoruinir and fouud this awkward fact sadden ly staring them in the face ; whereupon tbeir cbivalris governor wazea wrom auu upyuea tn President Fillmore for ao explanation. "Sir," was the answer, ".The President of the United States is oo responsible for bit offi cil conduct to the governor of Sooth-Carolina." The amiublo President then in office did not particularly affect leonine or beroio r'iilitie ; but he understood bis duty to the t.'ourlil'itiui) he was swnru to support, and hit wuruus mode, of confronting rebellion nip iiii it in the bud to the Brest tutisUetion of evrrtbudv except the combustible and ex nluaive Palinelloes. If the nusmllauiinous olJ o:iblic funclionarv" now ul head of the (.'itvoruuienl had bad the forecast, ducreti( ii aud tpirit, two months ago, to do bis plain duly, be wouia not now uu tue uojecioi uui t erl contempt and derision. The Rail Mills of the 1'enuM Ivania Iron Works, at tbit plate, have been slopped, for the present, on account of the want of renin Derating order. The price of rails is down to, or even balow tha cost of manufacturing them hence tba necessity of inn we hope only temporary suspension. The works will b placed io motion again at tooo tt new orders, at satisfactory terms, have been re ceived, which, we btva reason to believe, will be before long. The "Rough Jt Beady" null bis also tern porarily tatpeudud on account of tba depres sion of the iron market, aod for tba purpose of making some necessary repair! . All the Montour Furnaces, aod those of the drove and rtrothi-rs rontinuu io full rp ara!iuu. VunciHt Iknt'x rut. U lMOgErTiPrMCe.,, 8UNBUBY, PA. SATURDAY, JANUAEY 12, 186L H. B. MAS3ER, Editor and Proprietor. To Auvntuni' -Tfce ctrenurUoo of the rtwf Amsiucan among the different town on the&arnnehanna in iit exceeded, if expmlM by nny faiier oaUiehae' in NnrU-ern Pennsylvania. v. S3f Lost On Tuesday afternoon, a gents brenstpiu with chain ottnehed. The finder wilt he liberally rewarded by leaving it at thi' oQice. CiT To Monday nct a State Treasurer is to Heeled ; and on Tuesday the Governor elect Illlngura,f J. The occasions will attract sJJP Uov. Hicks, the patriotic executive of Mar) lurid, warns the citizens of that State against tho wiles aud machinations of the Be- cesnien traitors who ore endeavoring to force Maryland into the measures of the seceding States. CF" The Militia of Pennsylvania, number over throe hundred aod 6fty thousand, instead of one hnodred and forty some thousand, as stated in the Army Register. tS-Counterfeit two dollars on. the Bauk of Orange county, Vermont, have been pot into circulation. n?" t'oL-aT The January term of Court commenced on Monday last. There was rood attendance, but there die Dot seem to r be to great a crowd as is sometimes witness ed. There was lest session business, than usual ; a good indication of improving morals tJT We refer our readers to the proceed ings of the Teachers Institute, recently held at this place. Tbey are well got np, concise, clear and methodical the work of Dr. John the Secretary. J Week or Prater. The churches in this place have been holding service ever? evening during the week, io ooisoo with all the christian world. The Oaarterlv meeting of the Methodist Charch in tbit place terminated on Friday, Interments. We are indebted to Mr. Peter Durst, the Sextoo, for a list of Inter oientt in the Grave Yard iu this place, from January 1st, 1860, to January 1st, 1861. From Suobury, 32. From the Country, E7 Accidsnt at WiLLiAMtroRT. During the firing of a salute at' that ploce, in honor of the gallant Major Anderson, now in command o Fort Sumter, the cannon prematurely exploded shattering the arm of a man named Bubb, and injuring another man named Wilkinson. The latter was so badly injured that he died next day, sly Tunis H. Fieber is appointed Railroad Agent at the Lewisburg Station. Mr. Bar rett is changed to Lock Haven. tS Latest News. It it rumored that Gen. Cameron declines a seat in Mr. Lin coin's cabinet. The cabinet had consulted aboat the arrest of Senators Toombs and Wigfall, for treason. Uov. Seward has oc cepted the appointment of Secretary of State in Mr Lincoln's cabinet. John A. Dix goes into Mr. Bucbanan't cabinet. Mississippi seceded (on paper,) on Wodnesiay last. The President's special message is patriotic and decided. liJ" Tub Moursvu.lb Mcrdrr. Samuel Heilner has proscuted the editor of the Read ing Gazette for libel, the Gazette having published an unfounded rumor of bis re-arrast for the murder of Adeline Bavor. The Ga zette says that its informant stated tbat the report was brought by the mail agent from Pottsville. CJf Military Movements. We notice tbe movements io Pittsburg, Allegheny cities, aod other portions of tbe State, io favor of tbe formation cf companies ofcitirio soldiers under tbe laws of tbe Commonwealth. In the first named city the Liocoln Minute Men have changed their association into a military company ouder the little of tbe "Slate Guard." A convention of delegates from tbe various townships of Allegheny couuty met in Pittsburg, and tbe almost unanimous sentiment of tbe meeting was in fuvor of arming the citizens, irrespective of party politics, to defend the interests of tbe State aud tbe inUgrity of the Union. - Or- There is a rumor that at a meeting of the Cabinet, the question was under conside ration whether or no Senator Toombs, of Georgia, was guilty of Treason, iu telegraph ing advice to the people of Georgia to seize the Federal forts, Ac, In tbat State, and whether bo should not be arrested for the offence. A vote wut taken, and it wat decided, by one majority, tbat it wat Impolitio todd to tbe existing excitement by tdopting such measures, though there was oo doubt of tba treasonable character of Mr. Toombs' con. duct. tEr United States Senator Tbe Legis laturt of Pennsylvania in joiul Couvention, on Tuesday, elected Edgar A. Cowan, of Westmoreland county, United Statet Sena tor for tbt turin of six years, from the lth of Mirth next. Mr. Cowta it a lawyer of considerable reputation io the western part of the State. Unlike Mr. Wilmot, bis prin cipal competitor, be belongs lo tbe conserva tive class of Republicaoi, having never rendered himself cbnoxiont to the moderate nion of the State by excessive aod intemperate denunciations of (he South, fjT Important from Mexico. The City of Mexico it dow io tba possession of lb Libs, rals Mirarjioo beiug defatted. Pretideo( Juarez It en the way to tba capital to takt possession of the city, aod adwioisUr tbt tftairt of tba Government. Tha struggle io Mexico bat bteo a long one, aod it it to be hoped that peace and prosperity will be re , stored tti (bat rmiilly di.lrai ltd U'outi tjy Tb 8th or January If there ever wat a time when the glorious memories of tha past should be revived, or refreshed, it is dow, when-treason is rife even in public placet, tad traitorous acta are avowed by moo whose position alone tboold render tscred the trntt reposed in them, which they now to nnblushioelv betrov io the Cabinet and in the Halls of oor Natioool Government The 8th of January, the anniversary of the victory achieved at the battle of New Orleans by Geo. Jackson, wan duly celebrated at tbe Washington House. At the festive board we found seated a large company, among them tho Jodges and a number of the mem ben of the Bar, now attending Court. Ex1 Gov. Pollock presided. The usual toasts and sentiment!, incident to such occasions were offered and responded to by a number of patriotic SDeechet from Ex-Gov. I ollock, Gen. Clement, Judge Jordan, J. If. I'aeker, Col. Cameron, Henry Billington, Geo. Kase, and a number of others. The dinner, which wos served by James Covert, the host, wjs well prepared and got op in excellent siyie, inuicaiing ium " cuisine in the Woshington House is always ,U equal to ony emergency and is not often excellod, if equalled by more pretentious and larger establishments. The proceedings came too late for this week, but will o peur in our next issoe. star Judge Lewis, having been requested to give his views on the personal liberty laws of this Slate, has written an able luttor on this subject. Tbe Judge is not prepared to soy that tbe law of 1847, is unconstitutional but it exhibits au unfriendly spirit He con cludes as follows : "All tbe offensive legislation to which 1 have referred ought to be repealed, and en actments ongbt .to be substituted in fulfil ment of our Conslitulioaal duties. Pride of opinion should not stand in tbe way. We may aoundiioliy gruiuy inai, oy ine reuecuon that the action of the State in Ibis respect, was produced by an aaforlutiate aod erron' ons opinioo given by a majority of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States. At that bieu tribunal bas magnanimously corrected its error, with entire unanmity, why should an nprigbt Legislature ol tbe great Slate of Pennsylvania hesitate to be equally magn inimous T Our Southern friends will certainly be liberal enough to assume their sbare of the blame for the past, when they reflect that three of their own Judges con curred iu tho erroneous duclrintt which brought most of these evils upuo the coun try." ty A Patriotic Sermon The Rev Thomas Stockton, chaplain in Congress, on Sunday last, preached a most eloquent and patriotic sermon in tbe Hall of tbe HouBe of Representatives. "He referred to secesssion as an act of treason deserving of tbe severest punishment declaring; tbat, when persuasion aud reason had failed, Goo would justify any extreme or vigorous act to preserve tbe pDwer and lntlu- ence of tbit government, tie would do so, because God was a God of I.ibery teaching freedom bv His love, independence by His mjiestv. and brotherly affection by His con descentioo towards man- He did not believe io allowing a small band of traitors io an insignificant State, to destroy a glorious Union of Sovereign States r.or was he will ing to change his adoration and re-pect for tbe stars aud stripes, for either lear or awe for tbe bconer of Palmetto, aod until the traitors of Soulb Carolion bad placed among the emblems en their fljR, that of a rattle snake with tbe head erect and fangs prolrn ding, it would be incomplete and unfinished. The sermon wax one of the strongest and most eloquent efforts in favor of the Union I ever beard. During its deliver the immense throng that crowdea every accessible part of tbe House, its galleries, entries, doors, aod windows, wero alternately moved to tears aud applaoee. "Cool. The Selinsgrove Times says, 'Nor thumberland couuty is entirely without Democratic organ.' Realty, we thought there were two such organs, of uncommon ability and independence, priuted in English, with each a German teuder fonr iu all. Leu-it-burg Chreuicle." Tbe Times, Friend Wordon, should not be held responsible for too much. It is a tim. pie misconception ou the part of the editor. who evidently meant to say "without a Bu chanan organ." Tbe Times was among tbe few administration organs, who made music for Joe Lane, Yancey aod other disunion traitors, at tbe late election. The editor of tbat paper is, evidently, a near relation to the Juror, who complaiued to the court, that tbey could never agree, as he was unable to convince his eleven stubborn colleagues, that they were wrong and he was right. We' as well as our neighbor of the "Gazette,'' might feel much hurtat the learned opinion of tbe Times, wero it not tbat Judge Douglass was the only candidate who mada any show of opposition to Lincoln. Ft? F. Stombach bus been appoiuted Post Master at Sbamokin, iu the place of L. L, Bevans, resigned. JL-l - 1 ' " JLatrst tu Eclrgrapfj. For the " Amrricnn " Washington, Jan. 10, 18CI. Major Anderson bas sent word to tbt authorities at Charleston that if tbey dont disown tbe firing on the steamer, Star of the West yesterday, he will open on the city of Charleston. Tbe authorities bavo telegraph ed to tbe President, asking him to order Major Anderson to do nothing of tbe kind. LATER. Major Anderson, sent Lieutenant nail, to the Governor with instructions to inform bun that if tbe Star of the West, was fired into again he would fire upon Fort Moultrie and if necessary tbey would fire oo tba city Tbt Star of the West, made a second attempt io the afternoon when she wat again fired into, doing considerable damage. Major Audertoo then fired into Fort Mooltrie doing immense damage. Tba excitement is iuteose. New York, Jan. 10, 1661. A despttcb from Captain Gowao, of tbe Star of tbe West, tayt hi arrived safely with troops for Mujor Auderson, and that be bad anchored in Charleston Harbor. Washington, Jo- 10, 1861. Tha President bat accepted Kecretary Thompson's resignation. Washington, Jai. 11, 10 o'clock, A. M. Major Anderioo bit tent a messenger by tbt Dime of Talbot, to Washington, about tba firing from Fort Moultrie ioto tbe vessel, and will await bit arrival before be opeoi bit iv i-m.-.i... I - oiuery upoa i on .uouiuie, i.uauvaivo, r. Tbiogi I 'd pretty -ri ully tw. Stlxare f Vtt Margaw Confirmed. Mobile. Jan. 5. Fort Monrao wat taken possession of this morning by the troopt of tbit eity, and it oow garrisoned by 200 men. 7 At Steamtr Brooklyn ntf ordertd to Char- leitonthe Pott Office tervice to b continued, Washington. Jan f. The rumor which prevailed that tbe steamer Brooklyn had been ordered with recruits to Charleston, is pro nonnced false bv official authority. Mr. Hoger, the Postmaster at Charleston, bas writteu to the PoetmaBler-General that he holds himself responsible to the Federal Government for the revenues accruing io his office. For the present, therefore, the postal arrangements will continue unchanged. Kauai Distribution of Arms In the Slate. Washington. Jon. 5 On inquiry at the proper Quarter, it has been ascertained that 1 before J une last, it being found tbat the arms at the several arsenals were not proporiiuu atelv distributed, and that the Southern arsenals were quite deficient io those sapplies a distribution was made for equalization only, and for do other obiect. Tbey were princi pally drawn from Springfield armory and the arsenal at Walervliel, New Yoik, and Wa tertow: , Mast. Tbe secession troubles bad not, as is known, then commenced. After the distribution was completed, there remain ed a preponderance of arms at tbe North. Lieu'.euant General Scott was engaged till 4 o'clock this morning oo baiiuess couuected with bis department. Tbe Republicans are again in caucus to day, their object being to agree oo uniform legis lative action. Tbe arrival of seventeen recruits from Philadelphia, for tbe purpoiie of being drilled at tbe Marine barracks in Washington, bas been maguified into uudue importance. Fiarlda Canventloa. Taixaiiabsr, Jan. 5. lo the Convention to-day. Judge McGehee, of Madison, was elected permanent President. The moruing session wos consumed in pertucling tbe organ ization. During the afternoon session, resolutions were offered, declaring the right of Florida lo secede ; that there was ample cause for its exercise, and that it was the duty of the State to prepare for it. Discussions ensued on the policy ot tbe immediate passage ol the reso lulions, and they were finally made the special order for Monday, lo which day the Convention adjourned. From the seuliments expressed by promt nent members, it is unquestionable that tbe Convention will Dot act without insure deliberation. There is no excitement here, but all are calmly lookicg for future events. Charleston, S. C. Jan. 5. The journals of this city publixh the correspondence between tbe South Carolina Commissioners to Wash ington aud tbe President of tho Uoited States. Professor O- B. Loogstreet, president of the South Carolina College, issues a four paged phamptet entitled "Suull South Caro lina begin the Wart'' in which be earnestly desires that the Collector on board the Harriet Lane may be allowed to land, and that he be treated politely ; aud tbat every means be afforded to allow the collectors of the two sovereignties to settle their respect ive cluimE in a spirit of courtesy and kindness. If tbe post are reinforced it would be au unfair contest. Hundreds of our sous would be slain, Fort Moultrie would become deser ted, and the wrath of the Uoited Mates be brought upon oor devoted city. He implores his fellow citizens lo let the Jirst shot come from the enemy. Important from Waohtiigtaii, Recommendation of the Border State Con. yretsmtn Repeal of the Personal Liberty Bills and Amendment of the Fugitive-Slave law Extension of the Missouri Compromise Line. Washington, Jao. 5. The Committee or tbe part of the border States, Senator Crit tenden, Chairman, held a second meeting lust night, asd at 12 o'clock adopted tbe following propositions ; Recommending tbe repeal of all personul liberty bills. Ao efficient amendment to the fugitive slave law, preventing kidnappiug, equalizing ihe commissioners fee, etc. That tbe Constitution be so amended as to prohibit nny interference with slavery in any of the States. That Congress shall not abolish slavery in the dockyards, etc , or in the District of Columbia, without the conseut of Maryluod, and the couseot of the inhabitants of the District, nor without compensation. That Congress shall not interfere with the intor-State slave trade, Tbat there shall be a perpetual prohibition of the African slave trade. Tbat the line thirty-six deg. thirty mio. shall be run through all the existing territory of tbe Uoited States, and in all north of that line slavery shall be brobibited, end south of that line neither Congress nor the Territorial Legislature shall hereafter pass any law abol ishing, prohibiting, or io any mauuer inter fering with African slavery ; and when any territory containing a sufficient population for onu member of Congress in any area of 60, UUO square miles shall apply for admission ss a State, it shall be admitted with or with out slavery as its Constitution may deter mine. The Committee represented at its meeting the States of Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, North Carolina, lexus, Kentucky, Delaware, Arkansas, Uhio, ludiuna, Illinois, 1 ennsylva- uia, and New Jersey. THE FOHTIFICATIOSiS. Washington, Jao. 6. Government is io possession er positive information tbat tbe leading sec-ssionists had resolved, before South Carolina left the confederacy, to seize upon tbe fortifications, arsenals, and navy yards within tbe limitt of the proposed con federacy. This hal proo f ted the President, (acting on tha edviee of his newly formed Cabinet), to strengthen tbe forces at tbe irgiuia forts, commanding tbe approucbet by water to tbit metropolis. Troops have beeo ordered in from the frootier, and there will sooo be ao effective force withio a day's march ofthe metropolis, as Messrs. Holt, Stantoo, Black, aod Toucey are determined to see that do hindrance it offered to the inauguration of Mr. Lincolo. Oflicers will be io command who are known to be true to the Bag of our Union, and otben, who have tympatbized with the secessionists, will be quietly tent to enjoy gdrribon duty at frontier pottt. TE.VNRSSKB ALU right. Hon. Emerson Etberidge Lai addressed a noble letter to tba Legislature of Tennessee, showing that nothing can be gained by seces sion. Senator Johnson coocurt witb him in tbe belief that the bome Slale of Aodrcw Jackson will not .forsake tbe Uoioo. MUNITIONS Or WAR. Adams & Co't. Express ire taking to New Or lest, t, witb their nsual speed, forty tont of cam, sneiit ana powaer. it it said these things are dettined for Mexico, but tbe belief here it that tbey are for tbe secessionists. Tbe freight wat paid io New York, aod amounted to lis thousand two hundred aod seventy two dollars. TrMjtf from rrt Leaveawerlh. Lcatknworth, Jan. 5. The ivailabli fore at tort Leavenworth consists of two com pi niet of light artillery. Arrangements bavt beta made witb tba Railroad Company for tha trananoetation nf man anil 1 til hnrui r .;. . . " " - ' j t(j Ibey will leave here on Monday moruing , iu puisiunce of vidws. received, THr airnmrt Mar ol !' Wl New, Yon, Jannnry fi. The temr Start) the Weit coaled op yesterday win. unusual celerity. A report, which is ri.lieiih .l at tba office or tbe company, tayt sue is going to Charleston with troopt. address of Wariikurae, ! Maine. Portland, Me., Jan 6. Governor Wash, home's inaugural address to the Maine Le gislature recommends conciliation and for bearance ; to stand by tbe Constitution ; end although urging the Legislature to make do compromises involving morol treason, he recommends the repeal of the Personal Liberty bill if found to be unconstitutional. Address of Governor Hick, of Maryland. His Reasons for Refusing to CWei the Legislaturt. Baltimorr, Jan. 6. Governor Hicks has published an address to the citizens of Mary land, giving hit reusoDS for refusing to con vene the Legislature. It fills two columus of the American, and abounds in most empha tic Union sentiments. Tbe following are extracts: 1 firmly believe that a divisioo of this Government would itievilwbly produce civil war. I be secession leaders in souin Caroli na and tbe funatical demangoguet of tbe North, have alike proclaimed tbat such would be tbe result, and no man of sense, id tny opinion, will question tt. wnat couiu tue Legislature do io this crisis II convened to remove tbe present troubles which beset tbe Union T We are told by the leading spirits in the South Carolina Convention, that j neither tbe election of Lincolo oor the coo execution of tbe fugitive slave law, Dor both combined, constitute tbeir grievances. Tbey declare tbat tbe real cause or tbeir discontent dates as far back as 1833- Maryland aud every other Statu io tbe Union with a united voice, then declared tbat tbe cause was insufficient to justify Ihe course of South Carolina. Can tt be expected tbat this people who then unanimously supported the course of General Jackson, will now yield their opinions at tbe bidding of the modern secessionists ? 1 have been told that the position of Maryland should be defined, so that both sections can understand it. Do any really misanderatnnd ber positioo T Who that wishes to understand it can fail to do so f If Ihe action of tbe Legislature would be simply to declare that Marylaud it with tbe South iu sympathy and feeling that she demands from the Noith tbe repeal of offen siveand unconstitutional statutes, aod appeals to it for uew guarantees that she will wait a reasonable tune for tbe North to purge her statute books, and do justice to her Southern brethren, and if her appeals are vain, will make common :ause with ber sister Border States io resistance to tyranny, if need be, he would be only saying what the whole country well knows, and what may be said much mora effectually by her people them selves in tbeir meetings, than by tbe Legisla. ture, chosen eighteen months since, when none of these questions were raised before them. That Maryland is conservative, the Southern States all kuow who know bd) thing of her people or ber history. The business aud agricultural classes, the planters, merchants, mechanics and labo;ing men, those who have real eBtate io the community, who would be forced to pay taxes aud do the fighting, are the persons wbo should be heard in preference to excited politicians, many of whom having nothing to lose I roan the destruction of tbe present Government, may hope to derive some gain from tbe ruio of the State. Such men will naturally urge you to pull down the pillars of this accursed Union, which their allies at the North have termed "a covenant witb hell." Tbe people of Maryland, if left to them selves, would decide, witb scarcely to excep tion, that there is nothing in tha present causes of complaint, to justify immediate secession, and yet, against our judgments and solemn convictious of duty, are we to be precipitated into this revolution because Soulb Carolina thioks diQerently ? Are we not equals T or shall our opinions control our actions after we have solemnly decided for ourselves, as every man of you must do. Are we to be forced lo yield our opinions to those of another State, and thus io eflect obey her mandates f She rsfuses to wait for our counsels, and are we to be bound to obey her commands? The met) who have embarked io this rcbeme to convene the Legislature will spare no pains to carry tbeir point. The whole plan of operations, io the event of asuembliug the Legislature is, as 1 have been informed, already marked out. The test of ambassadors, who are to visit other States agreed on, and tbo resolutions which they hope will be passed by tho Legislature, fully committing Ibis Slute to secession, are said to be prepared, lo tba course of nature I cannot have long to live, and I fervently trust lo end my days a citizen of this glorious Uuion, but should I be compelled to wituess the downfall of that Government inherited from our fathers, established as it was by tbe especial favor of God, 1 will at least have the consolation at my dying hour, that I never by word crdeed assisted io hastening its dis ruption. "(Signed) Thomas II. Hicks." FROM WASIIl.NOTUN. Washington, Jaouary 8. tiruinia. Governor Letcher's friends telegraph that he will not be able to prevent tbe Conven tion, but tbat he will do all io bis power to restrain secession movements. CANADIAN INTCRK8T8. Members of the Canadian Parliament who are bere, say tbat Ureal Britain will release them from allegiance, to as to form a Free Confederacy, holding oo alliance witb the rilave States. They ire io cousultatiou wilb ;be leading Republicaos. SOCTII CAROLINA POSTMASTERS. Returos are daily received at the proper ouice from booth Curolioa postmasters, show ing that business is progressing as heretofore, including the honoring of contractors' orders for poy and purchase of postage stamps. New York Legislature. A Sword Voted to Major Anderson. Albany, January 8 The Senate, to day, unanimously passed a resolutioo ordering the presentation of a tword to Maj Anderson. Jackson's proclamation against nullification was read io both Houses of the Legislature to day. . Proceedings of Borough Council, Sunbury, January 3, 1861. Council met pursuant to Boti.'e, Chief Bur gess io tbe choir, Bucher, lleodricks. Packer, Strob, Boyer, Grant aod Zettlemoyer, pre sent. Minutes of previous meeting!, read and approved. Oo motion of Mr. Grant, Resolved, Tbat tbe Chief Ltui gess ba authorized to appoiot a committee of threa to settle with Mr. Ira T. Clement, aod that tbe Chief Uurgett be one of tbat committee. Committee, Grant, Packer and Chief Burgest Youogmin. Finance Committee reported bill of J. O. & A. A. Yooogman, for printing, af $34 00 correct, except a obarga of $9 0U for publish ing ao ordinance March 9, 1 S.7, for which ao order bid beta granted. Oo motion, ao or der wat granted to Mstirt. Younimao for 24 00. Bill of P. M. Shindel, Esq .forcostt $7 08 tnakiog out doplicalea of Road, Poor aod Borough taiea $7 60 $14 58, reported cor rect, aod oo molioo ao ordtr wat granted for Ibe amount. Oo motion of Mr. Bom. Resolved. Tbat tba Boroogb Trtatorer be requested to report to tba council oo oeit Saturday evening, tba amount or taiet and otbir money, ir any, ru etived by bim aod tba amount of order paid tinea bit lint ivttlemcot witb Ibu bonm-h iid.tirs. 'Irrrl. That lh ll-mneh Collector be 1 i,-,ir. ,t tn rnll-i i : ) ff tbe whole - i jut of tax" ' i l.ir lri."9, oo or be line the Ctb day nf Ke'.nmrt put, and also collect and pay over to the I reasnrer the taxet astetted for 1860, at speedily at posti bte. Oo motion of Mr. Btroh, Resolved, That the Street Commlstiooert be directed to re nair the small bridges in tbe streets, aod oo nf the Baronet), and that tbe owner ol the lot on the north west corner of Market and Deer streets, be reqaired to re pair as tooo as possible, the board walk io front of laid lot. On motion of Mr. Parker, Resolved, 1 hat the Bhamokin Volley k Pottsville Railroad Company be granted the privilege of erecting wharves along the river hank, upon any oo occupied ground lying between Barberry alley oo tbe north, aod the fint alley tooth of Pokeherry ttreet on the south, for the pur pose of shipping coal thereon, for the term of five yean for tha yearly rent or ten dollars per hundred feet in length, and that the Chief Borgess be authorized to appoint a commit tee of three to corry this resolution into effect and to execute a proper lease one,' contract with the said Compony for the same. On motion, adjourned to meet on Saturday next. J NO. W. BUUHUR, Clk. StNBiRY, January 5, 18C1. Council met pursuant to adjournment. C. Burgest in thechoir, member! present. Hen dricks, Bucher, Zettlemoyer, Boyer, Strob, Clark, Bright, Rohrbach and Grunt. On motion reading of minutes of last meet ing were dispensed with. Chief Burgess stated the object of the meeting, viz : to devise some means to pay Ira T. Clement the judgment he holds against the boroogb. On motion of Mr. Stroh, Resolved, Thot Ihe committee appointed at the last meeting to settle tbe accounts of Ira l'. Clement be continued with authority to settle them finally. Mr. I. T. Clement present, and gave notice that he would not pay moro than 81 per year rent for the whurf on the north side ot jur. ket street landing, now occupied by bim, fur which be is at present paying $" per year. Absentees fined $1 eocb Packer, Basler ond Dewart. On molioo, Adjourned. JNO. W. BUCHER, Clk. Bhamokin Coal Trade. Shamokin, Jan. 7, ISC 1 . tons. cwt. Sent for the week euding Jan uary fith, 2,184 16 To same lime last year, 2.186 18 Decrease 2 0': The Northern Central Railway. The arrival of I'nunenger Trains on the North ern Central Hail Road from Suntiury, is as fol- ASKIVAI.. 4.MP.M, n,s am, n.!A V. M., A. M Mail Train. NrfS, " f..uih. Night Eprrn, North, 8-ath, S.no P. M. fl.w A. M ll.on P. M. 3,40 A M Sunbury & Erie Railroad. The arrival and dfpnrture of ruMcnger Tisuu rn tha Sunbury & Erie Itmlroud at this place, ii f.'ll"vi -. Arrival. MiilTnio.Nnnh, 4.M P. M., " mlh, 9,45 A, M., Niaht Fxpiew, North, W.S P M IVpurture. S.liO P. M. e,:o a.m. ll.on P.M. 3.4U A.M. 7,00 A. M. 1 ' Houtu, a,w a. oi., Freight auj Areola., Nrrih, The ShRotokln Valley and Pottsrllle Rallronil. Fauenger train Iriivte Sunhuiy at SO0AM. . 4 30 r M. Cotniis The sudden changes nf our cl i mate are sources of Piimonarv Riuinchiai. aod Asthmatic ArrwrrioN. Kiperier.ee having proved that simple remedies often act speedily tod certainly when taken in Ihe early stages ofthe diseases, recourse should at onco be hud lo "lirmcn's bronchial Troches," or Lozenges, let Ihe Cold, Cough, or Irritation of the throat he ever so slight, as by this precaution a more serious attack may be effectually warded off. Public SpkaKkrs and Si.volks will find them eflectu' a) for clearing and strengthening the voice. See advertisement. Lktters from Pot.ntciAN and dtp itches about secessioo are all tbe goat present while Congressmen and tbeir constituents sre r-qnnl ly excited. The state of mind of tho public does not, however, interfere with their appre ciation of seasonable and fasliionahlu clothing and CBStomers Dock as usual to the Krown Stone Clothing Hall nf Rockhill and Wilson Nos C0U and CO.) Chestnut streer, above inith "Not daugerou In the Unman Family." l!Utu come out t.t' their holea to die." 'rriSTAR'S'' Itut Hoa-h,.Ve., F.jnerirunatur "COSTA 14 'S" Bed-hue. Katerminafr -COSTAlt'S" Electric Powder, lor liuwle, e CKIl Foil INkTAMLV. Rail toarhet Mitt Mi ilea Giminil Vice IM IIiiss Anil Mi'lhl Moequitnra fleas Inserts on Pants, Fi'Wls, Animal!. Ac, Ac iu ihurt, every form and ipe cieiof VKH.MIN. ltiveart eitaulnhcd in New Ymk Cur tued hy the City Poll Otfioee the City I'naons and fintien lloutra the City t-leainera, lii. A J tue City ll it-n."A,li.r," St. .NicholAi," Ac and liy more man -jo,evu pnv.i;i fnmi'ira. TV Urueeisti and Reuiileia everywhere Mil Ihem I V WhiileMie Attenu in aiitne large miea aim kwi.i. rrT" ! ! ! Hkwarb ! ! I of spurious unltatlona. IV 1.00 Sinnnli! Uoxeaent hy Mail. tsr Auureia nr.lera nr lor "Uireumr ir iirmrrH-- !lt-;:Ki it. com ah, rnncipfii iiep. SIS Drnadwav, (opposite ft. Nicholas tloi,,;N floldhv FKIL1NG & OltA.NT, Suntmiy.lV April 31, IWM. Ileligiou !'oticcK Divine service will ba held every Salt alii in this Bo tough as follows: VRE8HYTERI AX CIR'RCH. Nmth weit comer o. niackbciry and Deei iirteu. Rev. J. D. KEiUnos, I'astnr Uivine aervicn every HsUielh at IU) A. M. i'rayer Hirel ing car Thursday evening. At Norlhuiulierlaiid, in Old Si-ho.. I I'leabytcriau Cl.uith, at 3 o'clock, I'. M , every tNitihulh OKKMAN REFORMED CIH'RCll North weft corner nf Kiver andlllac-klierryatreeti, Hev. i. W. Plain mktz, PseMr. Divine service, alternately, every Ushl.ath at 10 A.M. and 6J P.M. 1'iayer meeting on r'ritay eveiiine EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHCRCII -Deer treet below V. Al P. Hull Road, Rev. P. Hun, I'nttor Divine service, alternately, every Sahliath at IU A M. and 8 P. M. Piayer meeting on Wednesday evening. METHODIST KnsrorsiCIIl'RCI! Dewberry atreei west of e). E Kail Road, llrv. E. iU'TLta ana 1 P. Swaaasa, Pastnra. Divine aeivire, alternately, evervHsk hata at U'j A.M. and 6) P. M. I'rayei meeting ou Thurs day evening. MARRIAGES On Tuesday, the CGth olt , by Iter. John P. Hudson, A. it. Finkky, M. I)., of Dewart, to Miss Lot is a M , daughter ef Samuel T, Barrows, of Lewis township. Oo tha 1st inst , by Re. A. O. Dole, at the house of J. M. Huff, Mr. H. F. Gauokr, to Miss Katk t aiihaioht, both of Milton. Oo tha 1st inst., bj Rev. A. G. Dole, Mr KdwrD Hot of Turbut township, to Miss Kachael IIoits of Milton, Ta. In Lewisburg, oo th2Gth olt., by Re P. U. Morr, J. It. Mc'I.aloiii.in aod Kai M. Wilson, both of Lewisburg. On tha 35th olt., by Ile. George Wolff, Mr. John Watt, and Miss Anna XI. Uallikt both of Delaware township. Oo tbe 1st inst., by tbe lime, Mr. Pete Mknoei, aod Mias Mat Beiuer, both of Lewis towoship. lo 8hatDokio, od tba 23d olt., by tbe Rev A. D. Hawo, Mr. W, L. Raeeh. of Trever too, to Miss Chaklotti Malice, or Jackson towoship, Northumberland county pa. Is 8hatnokin, on the 25tb alt, by the tame, Mr. Thomai O. Wolm, of Cornwall, Labi- nor, county Pa., to Mils Eliiaietu Loku, of l.ower Augusta -towosb'p, ortbuaj ber laud county Pa. In PhamoVin, oo the St'ih tilt., by tbe skuih, Mr. Wii. II. Smviis.ii, to Miss Sisas 1. IllKli, b L t Is of sbiuiokiu. IV On the 2"th nit., by tie Rev K N. Ligh ner, Mr. Ueoror W. Grax, and Mist Ei.ua brtii E. Woodsidr, both of Danville. Oo the 25th nit , Mr. Henrt Crorkr and Mist Mart Elizareth Ulmer, both of Williomsport. On the 2"th olt., Mr Wn.t.ux L. Pcrdy. and Mist Anna Strri.ino, ildest daughter of Simuel Pollock, M. P.. all of Williomsport DEATHS Near Poxinos, on the 26th olt.. F.L1ZA BUT II MOORE, oged 81 years. &j)c $Tnvkcts. Philadelphia Market. Philadelphia, Jan. 0, 18C1 . (iitAiN There is a fciir amount of Wheat comii g forward, hut the demand is limited at a tlight decline of 3 els. per bus. Sales of 5imh but. prime 1'enno. red at SI 30 a SI 31 per bus. aod White tt $1 40 a $1 ih for comnioik quality. Rye is dull at 76 cents for Pentia. and 70 cents for Southern. Corn is very quiet aod the only sales reported ore small lots of yellow in store ot 63 els., ond IjOO bushels fain quality ot 5.ricl&. Outs ore steady at 31 a Xt cents for Delaware, and 33 a 37 cents for State. SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT. Wheat, gl 10nl 30 I Butter, - $ 30 75 62 3H 62 Ml Butter, Eg&. Tallow, - Lard, Pork, . . Beeswax, i! 'viriig' 2 t I 12 12 3 Rye. - Corn, Oats, Buckwheat, Potatoes, New Advertisement. Orphans' Court Sale OF Valuable Real Estate. 1 N pursuance of an order ofthe Orphan' Court til orlhumlwrUiid cuunty, w ill he enjiest il to public suleatthe lOiirt limine in ihe IJormitU f Uorougb, on SATURDAY, the Utlt of FEB RUARY next, all that certain nifaauage, tene ment and Tract of I, and, siluate in the township nf Li per Augusta, ISortlminLiTliiml coutilv, ad joining; In ml ul Michael Shine on the north Ian. I ot Juliii rarimtvorth on the east, tue r-liamukin cteekand land ol .Mm W. Krtling on the anuih and land of Joicili (jots on the west, cutitaiiiinj; eighty eight acres more or less, ahuut suventy acre of which are ileared aud in a high state ot cultivation, whereon are erected a two ttory lug dwtllmg House (wraihcrhoordt d) a lurt'i dank Darn, a two eiory Tenant House with cel lar and ice house tinder it, and other niitliuildingit a a good well of water, a good orrhard, At. AUo a certain other trut-t of I. ami, niuuti' m aid iowuahip of I'jiper Auguiitit, oiljoniing tha Shamokin enck nini lurid ot June h lus on the north other laud of said intestate ami .lonqih t-sv.Uge oh the cant, land of J. W t'cale and J-umuel V. tsicklv on the soulh, a tit) land of Philip t-arvcy , ii the. v. est, t tiiilairung nine-live acre rr.oie ur lets, ahuul an ly aerra ol -A hich a e cleaicd and undtr a good plate of cultivation ; whereon are ertcttd a largo two story lou dwel ling House, rough taut, a lart;u bank barn, wagon thed and nuineiuus otlif t outhuiltiiugs, a good never-lailing spring ol water, a good t cai h and a,. (ile orchard, ckc. Also a fertaiu other tract or piece of I. am', s.tuatc iu said towiu-hii ol riper Augusta, ml- j.ilinng rihainokiu creek uud laud of Joseph (..i s un the north and adjoining the other land of &ii iiilestjle last ahovo mentioned and described on tho east, south aud west, c.oiittiinint; three and a ha.f aciea more or lesa, all ot which is clean ii Hint in a flood atutc of cultivation, w hereon nre incieJ a one mid a hall ttory log house, a lruiiiu liable, and a good ,priiigtt water, Ac. . Also a ccruin otlu r messuage and ii re of I. and, sitiut in said towii!liii ol I'tiper Ainttisia, adj. limn; fhaiuukiu cretk and land of sunl in. t. elate on the north, land ot John W. l'rilin mi hr east, laud ot' Joseph r-uMdgc on the south ami other land of said intestate on the west, coiiiam ing six acres more or less, all of which is cl ur il Mint in a good slute of culttvutiou. l.ale tho estate of Silas Wolverlou, deieuscH. 6ule to commence at 10 o'clock, A M , i t aid day, when the tcims and couJilii.ua of si.n mil be inado knuu by H M. REm, AJiu'r. By order of the Court, ) J. B.MASSKR. i:k.. O. '. S Sunbury, Jan. 12, IKil. ) It ORPIIAXS' COURT SAIL. IN pursuance of an order ofthe Orphans' ('unit of Northumberland county, will be expo-i d to public sale on aturjav the Ifiih day nf Feb ruary nrxt, on the premises, all tlut cetlatu iiicunge and tract of land, siluule in Sliatuokin township, Northumberlind county, Pcnin-vlsn-uia, adjoining land of ihe heirs of l)ituiel t.'utnp bell, heirs of Silas Farrow, deceased. Minmrl Epler and others, coutaiuino; one hundred ninl sixty six acres and 38 perches of lx nil. more or less, with the appurlenuticts. I. ale the estate of John Moore, deceased. Sale lo commence al III o'clock, A.M., nl' said day, when the terms and condition "I" sulo will be made known bv WILLIAM AM M CRM A N, A.lm'r. Bv order of the Court, ) J. B. MASSKR. Clk.. O. C. Sunbury, Jan. 12, 1861. ) 6t CENTRAL HOTEL, SUNBURY, Northumberland County, Fa. TMIIS large and commodious Hotel, now managed by JAMKS VAN l'VKK. Ii ia situate al the Railroad Depot North l!t corner of Market Square. Sunbury, and at ihe terminus nf the Sunbury 4 Krie and North ern Central Railroads, and is open for the accom modation of Travelers and the public in tji'iierul The proprietor will give hia exclusive atten tion, toit e comfort and convenience of his guests and is de erniined to make this establishment rank among the first in the State. Mil table will he supplied with the best ihn market ran produce having the advamacn 'l daily Cinnmunioalion by car direct from H.i.ti more, and also from ihoic bringing produce lru: the surrounding country. Hia bar will be supplied with the purest liums thi market can produce Ca-eful and obliging servants always in tit tendance. Ntw and commodious stabling lias just lfii added to the premises. A share ol the local and traveling coin.nui.it,' is moat respectfully solicited. Sudbury, January 13, 1861. AdtnlDlstratwr'ai .mUc 1aTOTICE ia hereby given that letters of aJ:iuii' islralion having bran granted on the e-tn'.i-of Peter liixlrr, late of Northumberland county, deceased. All persons indebted are ri'ij leiti-,: to make immediate payment, auj those hsMi p claims lo present them for settlement. AUKAIIAM UI.Afr.lc, Ai!in r. Lower Mabonoy, January 12, lM lit TIN WARE A very cheap anJ dtsiiul'i assortment just received this week, al tin Mammoth Store nf FUll.I.Mi & (i KANT. Kunbury, January 13, lPtil. BOOTH Si bHOLS, ran be purchased al lh Mammoth Store of Kriling cV Grant, very cheap, is we are determined not to be undersol, by anybody. Call and learn the list of prices ft. yourselves. FRIUNU A GUANT. Bunbnry, January It, 1861. TFilsi)Ovv-8HADt:s a r n cheap assortment, jul eeiJ ' road from New York, at ihe Mammoth store r'ril.ng Grant. We have ilea ff eel. . t Pntnain &. Cue claUaWd i'aumt IVnJulu, Curtain Futures. 11LAS1EK. 100 lou prima Nova Hcoiia l, ' ter. for Ml. .1 the l"5" (.', V v!" aiothbtoreof , dXV.M. fuuburv, Januu) 1?.
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