iv:-"f t p i r -un.nl WtXi&n. NEW SERIES, VOL. 14, NO. 8. SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, 1 A. -SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1861. OLD SERIES, VOL. 21. NO 34 r- , . , ... . . i , The Sunbury American. ' . ' f CBLISIIED EVERY SATURDAY ' ' BY H. B. MABSER. Market Square; Sunbury, renna. TERMS OF SUBS C R 1 1 T I O N . two holla its per ' ' "aifvear. y m nllvinc". NulNtrsa discontinued aiit.1 all arrearages .r.p.d. . -TQ CLUBg, Three Copies to on. sddrett ' JW pve,. do. do. J Fifteen do. do. u " - Five diMlars in advance will pay for three year's sub. letter, containing mbtcriplion money. Ihey lm'1 led to Uo this under the Pott Omce L,aw. . , TERM OF AHVERTlllC One Square of 19 line 3 timet, K.vcry eulmeanent insertion, tine Square, 3 months, - tix mouths, ' m ' m One year, " 1 no 25 3 on S no t no 3 UU Merchants and others, dvetliimf by with the privilege.- insertingdiflerentadvei- ti.ements weekly. ' .,,,, iy Jjtrgei Advertiaements, at per ngreemeut. JOB PHINTINQ' We have connected with our establishment well te lerted JOB OFFICK. which will enable u. to esecute lathe nei.te.1 alyle, evcrywieiv ..( punting. ' H. B. iA35EIU ' ATTORNEY AT LAW, SDNBTjmr, PA. ' Business attended to in the Counties of Nor sumberlaml, Union, Lycoming Montour end Columbia. Reference! in Philadelphia : Hon. .lot- R. Tyson, Pomers & Snod trass, Chaa. nilitiona, Fq.. Mint Smith fc Co CHAPwL3S MATTHEWS ttorncij at f am, No. 128 Broadway, cw fork. Will carefully attend to Collections and all other mnttera 2iitrutted to hit cure. May 111. ISSS. FRANKLIN HOUSE, REBUILT AND REFURNISHED, Cor. of Howard and Franklin Streets, a few Squares West of the X. C. R. P. Depot, BALTIMORE- ftnus, 1 mR Dat (V. LEISENKIXG, Proprietor, July 18, 1S59. tf From Sclmt Grove, I'a. W1LIUII K. SOMF.IIS ciiii.Ki.r.r unjitm' G. SOMEHS & SON, Importers and Dealers in Cloths, Cassimeres. Vestings, Taylors Trimmings, &c, No 33 South Fourth Street, between Market an J Chesriut Streets, Philadelphia. Merchants others visiting the city would finil It to their advantage to giv them a call and cx iinine their stock. March 10, lfc!60 HARDWARE ! HARDWARE ! 1 TJUST received Ly A. W. FISHER, at his tP Drug Store, Sunbury, Pa., SCOOPS, SHOVELS, FORKS, LOG CHAINS, MILL SAWS, CROSS CUT SAWS. Also, iScrews, Butts, Door Knohs, Thumb Latches, and all hardwaro necessary for building. A splendid ht of pocket and table cutlery, Scia ors, German Silver Spoons. ILouUtng OlaNMeN. A large stock of Looking (ilasncs, received and for sale by A. W. FISHER. Sunbury, July 17, lRIiR. . J. P. SHINDEL GOBIJT, A.ttorney Counsellor til Law WILL attend faithfully to the collection of claims and all professional business in the counties of Northumberland, Montour, Union and Snyder. ounsel Kiveu in tho tiermnn languaRe. rv Ollico one door cast of the Pruthonotary's office. Sunbury, Moy S6, 1800. ly . THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL. BROADWAY, CORN'F-R OF FRANKLIN STREET 3NTEW YORK CITY, (T.-rt iuducementt Ui Merchants and T'uritll visiting ew Vott, uiiuirpaMed ly any lintel ill the Metropolis. I'lie following are among the aiivmiluget which it pouet r, and which will he appreciated by til tiavelert. Itt. A central Uicnlion. luiiivenieut In piucca of business, is well at placet of amusement. 3d. Scrupulously clean, well furuithed titling moms, iVith a magnificent ldiet Pailor, commanding an extrn tive view tif UrouiUvay 3d. Ijirueaiid tuperbly furnished silting moms, with a naKuilient 1'arlor, commanding au extensive view of tJrnadwny. ... 4th. Heing conducted on the Fnropean plan, vmtort can live in l lie bent tiyle, with the greutatt econun.y 6th. It it connected Willi Til j lorn Celebrated SaloonN, where visitors can have their mealt, or, if theydetire they will be furui.hed in Iheir own roomi. (Uh. Tin fa;e lelveil in ihe nlixiiii and lintel it ac knowledged by epieiint, to be vatlly superior to that of auv other H')l.cl in Ihe city. With ull llie.c d.'iuiuiges, th tort of living III Hie Iniernutionul, is much below ihnt of any other firti elans ll,,tel. OlLbO.N & CO., Proprietors. Augutt 1, 1800. ly SI'Al.DINO'S Prepared Glue, and Shelleys Mucilage Price per bnttle ami brush 25 cents. Cordial Elixir of Caliaaya liark It iienzine, for removing Dtease. - FOR SVl.E AT THIS OFFICE. Sunbury, March 17 laOO. ANEW LOT OF HARDWARE & SAD DLERY. Also, the beat assortment of Iror Nails and Steel to be found in the county, at the Mammothatore of FRIL1NU & GiiANT. Sunbury, June 2, 18G0. SKELETON SKIRTS- AT tba Mammoth Store will be found very large ssortaienl of Skeleton Skirts from seven hoops op to thirty. Oct. 0, 1800. FttlLlNG & GRANT. Keroscue Lamps. Alt.nl IjAltUb anu cueap assortineni win be found at the Mammoth Store of ' Dec 15, 1H6U. FRIL1NG St GRANT. nO ! YE LOVERS OF SOUP ! A fresh supply of .Macaroni and Confectionery at FKILIN'Q & GRANTS. Sunbury, June 2, 1800. IT is important to the l-ADIES to know that Friliug Si. Grant, have the best and largest esaorlmen! of Dress Goods in the county. Sunbury, June 2, I860. A FRESH SUrrLY OF DRUGS at the Mammoth Store. Also, anew hit of per : fuinery, Soaps and Fancy A rticle. Very cheap. FRILINU & GRANT. Sunbury, May 28. IRfiO. JATENT VRITTANIA S'lOPPERSfo bar ooiues lor taie uy H. D MA88ER. AR Iron, Steel, Nails, Picks, Grub-Hoe and Mason Hammers. at low price. UKIGHT it SON. Sfcujbugrun. S3r 18CU. THE AMERICAN FLAG. At this timp, when large and small flags are , flung . to.. iiii- breeze" and so ' anuch homage is paid to the glorious "Stars and Btripr-s," ne derm it a fating occasion to publish J. Rodman Drake's ode, as revised and improved by Fitz Green Hallvck. It is unquestionably one of the finest pieces of American poetry ever written, ana at tnis particular juncture Js calculated to make tbe patriotic chills rnn through tbe blood of every lover of the Union : . When Freedom from her mountain height, Unfurled ber standard to the air, She tore the azure robe of night, And set tbe stars of glory there. She mingled with its gorgeous dyes Tba milky baldrick ot the skies, -And striped its pare celestial white With streakings of the morning light ; Then from bis mansion in the sun She called her eagle-bearer down, And gave into bis mighty hand The symbol of ber chosen land. M ajpRtic monarch of the cloud, . Who reurest titoR thy regal form To heur tbe tenipcst-trumpings loud, And see tbe lightning laoces driven ; When stride the wnrriors of the storm, And rolls the thunder-drum of beaveu ! Child of the son 1 to the 'tis given To guard the banner of tbe free ! Te hover in tbe sulphur smoke, To ward away the battle stroke, And bid its blendings shine afar, Like rainbows in the cloud of war The harbingers of victory ! Flag of tbe brave! tby folds shall Dy, The sign of hope end triumph high ; When speaks the trumpet's signal lone, And the long line comes gleaming; on, Ere yet the life-blood, warm and wet, lias dimni'd the glicteniug bayonet. Each soldier's eye shall brightly turn To where thy sky born glories burn ; And as his rpringing cteps advance Catch war and vengeance from the glance : And when the canunn-meatbings loud Heave in wild wreaths the battle-shroud, And gory sabres rise and fall Like shoots of flame on midnight's ball Then shall thy meteor glances glow, And cowering foes shall sink bonealb Each gallant arm that strikes below That lovely messenger of death I Flag of tbe sees 1 ou ocean's wave Thy stars shall glitter o'er the brave ; Wbeu death careering on the gale, Sweeps around ttie bellied sail. And frighted waves rush wildly back Kefnre tbe broadside's reeling rack, Each dying wanderer of the sea Shall look at once to Heaven and thee, ylnd smile to see tby splendors fly In triumph o'er his clusitg eye ! Flag of tbe heart's hope and borne, 13 y angel bands to valor given, Thy start have lit the welkio dome, Aai all thy hues were bora in heaven 1 Forever float that standard sheet Where breathes tbe foe that falls before as, With Freedom's soil beneath our feet, ylud Freedom's banner streaming o'er as ! ancjons; Croat Earthquake in South America Frighlful Scenes. A brief announcement of the great earth. quake in South America, on March 20, has already appeared. Ihe following statement is from a mail rider Darned Bruno, who was an eye witness : liruuo blsted that be arrived at Menuoza on the morning of the .0lh ; that at half-past 8 P. M. a brief but excessively violeut stiouk of earlhquuke, lasting but six or eight 30- couds, destroyed every building, public and private, in the city, and tout tbe number who were enabled to escape was very limited. Tbe streets being narrow, the buildings high and the inhabitants totally unused to such pbenouiena, were paralyzed with terror, nud neglected to seek refuge in tbe open courts of their dwellings until t'oo late. The Post master was buried beneath the ruins of tba Post Office, tbe Governor was missing : and when asked why be brought no certificate that tbe mails were lost, the messenger re plied, "there was none left to write it nor materials to write with." Tbe aspect presented by tbe city after the first shock was lerritic. Hoarse subterranean thunders deafened the air, animals of all kiuds rushed frantically through the open Bpaces howling, tbe earth opened and vomited forth floods of water, while, to crown tbe scene of horror, flumes burst from the ruins and con sumed Dearly tho entire business portion of lbe city, with us dead. Us dying anj Us woonded. Uo tbe 28th a Dumber of letters were re ceived bere aria at Santiago by relatives aud friends of Chilians residing in Alendoza, but tbe hope, until then eutertained, that tbe earliei accounts were exaggerated, soou gave way to tbe areadful certuiuty that the calam ity had not yet been painted in colors suffi ciently vivid. Tbe earth still continued to tremble, tbe few walls that bad resisted the first shock one by one fell, until now no vestige of a building remains. Tbe mouotain roads are in a most dangerous condition, not ooly on account of the huge masses of rock that have already fallen aim obstructed tbu road, but because tbe vibration of tbe earth is still burling them down from tbe heights above into tbe valleys. I be yauchoi, or uutives of tbe surrounding country, hastened to tbe spot, not to assist lue needy, or aid lu rescuing tbe wounded from a lingering death, but to seek for plun der among tba smoking ruius, and to snatch tne mile saved from tbe wretched survivots. Una gi-ntlemsn, writing from thence, after describing these horrors, says : Ml believe that io a few days w shall have uo other law bere than that of the poigoard." Tbe prison was destroyed ; out of one hun dred inmates ninety-two perished. Tbe re maining eight, who were already bardeued villains, formed themselves into a band of freebooters, and bad gone, it was supposed, to tbe mountain passes, to intercept aud rob the parties seat from Chili for the relief of tbe sufferers. Una woman was found robbed and murdered by tbe roadside, fcibe was re cognized as one wbo was on ber way to Men dozulosee ber family. They, too, bad all perished 50 tbe 20tb. Id tbe Jesuit Church there wag preaching that night. Tbe services bad just concluded, SDd tbe congregation was about dispersing. when tbe shock came. I be lew wna bad reached the nlafa were saved, but the walls and roof of the building fell inward with a crash, and priest and p- nil' nt logutuer were hurried lulo i rmj. The'latest advices from Mendoza represent the suffering to be extreme, there being nei tber food, clotbiog cor shelter for tbe survi vors, everything being buriod beneath tbe the rains. They also state that Sao Jean and San Lois, two other populous cities of tbe Confederation, have shared a like fate, tbe San Juan river having, after the shock, left its bed, and swept over the town, utterly destroying what tbe earthquake had spared. This news not having been fully conGruied, 1 do not, however, vouch for its correctness. As soon as this disastrous news was ren dered beyond question, the Government and private individuals vied with one another in energetic efforts to send immediate relief to their suffering brethren. J Without waiting for the completion ot the work, on tbe 30th a party of physicians and others left for tbe scene of the disaster, beariog medicines, food and clothing, and accompanied by ft small body of troops. The gloom and terror spread throughout the Republic of Chili, by this awful calamity, may be imagined. The Attempt to Get Possession of Fort I-JCkenf by Bribery, A correspondent of the Washington Sun day Chronicle, writing on board the Sabbine, off Pennsacola, under date of April 20, gives details of the recent unsuccessful attempt to get possession of Fort Pickens by bribery. ' Lieut. Slemmer, baviog bad bis suspicion aroused by the frequent passoge of letters and papers between the Fort and Warring ton, gave orders that all such communications must be stopped. Tbe very next day a roll of papers was sent over from Warrington to a sergeant, which Lieut. Slemmer opened and examined. He was rewarded for his trouble by finding a Dote inclosed, making vague oilers to tbe man if be would betray bis trust. A watch who sent over tho ser geant, and tho next day another package came over, addressed to tbe tame man, and having this note inclosed : "What a jaokass you are. I again renew my offer of a position, with a lieuteoant's commission, and all your pay two-fold that is due you from the Federal Government. Also to Fljnn. If you will help us along to save bloodshed, 1 can offer any private in the com pany $500, and aDy non-commissionou officer $1,000, together with a guarantee of future promotion as high, or higher, as he now stauds. Every man who will take npon him self to give us tbe Fort without bloodshed, and Bave the lives ot your garrison, will be paid all bock pay, 500 for the privates, $1,000 for non-commissioned officers, and a commission in tbe Confederate army. This 1 do offer by notbority. 1 would not offer it otherwise. You, as a friend, 1 believe will trust me. We must and will bave tbe Fort, but 'tis not worth one diop of blood ; but if it-cost 5,000 lives we must end will have it. Fill it full of Federal troops if you will, yet we must and will have it. Don't be a dain'd fool. When and where can I see you T 1 will go over to-night, and will take a cocktail, if you say so. Answer first opportunity. Yours, &e. D." Tbe same day (April 10), Lieutenant Slum- mer received private information that the troops on tbe opposite side were making pre paratioos, providing boats, Ac, and intended to come that night or tbe next. He imme' diately addressed ft note to Capt. Adams, commanding the squadron, informing biui of the fuct, and requesting reinforcements. A storm prevented the Wyandotte from going out the barbor tbat night, but Lieut. Slem. mer kept bis - men iu position during tbe night, and had the sergeant strictly watched. Just at this critical moment Capt. Adams received Information from Washington to reiuforce the fort, and immediately complied with Lieutenant Sleminer's requisition, and on the moraiug of April 11 the latter sent the ordioauce sergeant referred to on board the Sabine, deeming it unsafe to keep lilui at Pickens, even if a good man, subject to tbo influences around him. On the morning of the 13th of April a pri vate of Sleaiiner's company made tbe follow iug statement. "I was on picket guard last night. Puring tbe Digbt 1 saw a small boat approach the beacb. 1 stepped back to see what it was about, when a man came before me. 1 brought my musket to a charge, aud ordered him to bait. He said, "Don't shoot, 1 am friend.' He then began to talk to me, and to ask about the fort. Wbitd he was talking, three others came up bebiod me. They asked me many questious about tbe number of men, ic, about tbe flank defence, and whether tbe guns could not be spiked, dec. Tbey said tbey would give any man plenty of money if be would only spike the flank defence guns, and asked when 1 would ba on pi:ket guard again. I told them on Monday night. Tbey said, 'We will be over and ready.' As tbey were going away oue of tbetn said to me, 'How are you off for money in the fort t' i said, 'We have Dot been paid for six months.' He then put a roll of bills io my band, and said, 'Uive that to them.' He then gave ma a roll of bills amounting to sixty dollars, which I now bave io my possession." Alter making this statement ba gave tbe $60 to Slemmer. The gallant Lieutenant declared that it was only wbeo be saw tbese evidences of intention to bribe bis men to spike bis flank defence gnus, aud thus obtain possession oi tba tort, be believed it neiess' ry to call for reinforcements. Dakiki. S. Dickinson ok tub Calais. lion. Daniel S. Dickinson made a speech at the Fifth avenue hotel, New York, a few nights ago, the chief points of which are embodied iu tbe following sketch, although it does not reproduce the force and eloquence of Mr. Uickioson s language t lie said that bis bear ers would bear him witness that ba long endeavored to stay tba storm that has now arisen and to bring about some peaceful settlement of affairs. But now tbe Seutb first by seceding, and second by firing on tbe flag, hai closed Jbe door of reconciliation. He was meeting them on tbeir own ground. Ha would bava oo half-way measures no compromises. Let us settle ibis thing speed ily and surely. .It may ruin this generation, but we owe it to the next tbat tbey should have do such troubles as wa bava bad. He would strike now, io our might, and if neces sary wipe the Sooth from tba face of the earth. Ha knew tbey would bava civil war, and what was far worse, tervilt war ; and be would make lbs prophecy that by tba litne this matter was settled the peculiar institu tion of tba South would be swept away. Let us finish things while we aro about it, and leave nothing behind us. The sudden dissppearance of Edwin James, tba eminent Barrister and M. 1. of Londoo, is accounted for by stories of enormous frauds. Ha was much ia debt, and bis aflatrs were io tbe bands of trustees, who allowed $3,000 a year out of bit great professional Income. la gambling ba won $100,000 from a young no bleman, wbo gave bills for tba amount. Tbe father of this young man gava James the m"iy to taka no these bills, k-ul ha kept the w4.--) awl fled. 1 Would bff Accepted. The North American relates tbe following "There seems to be no lack of men any wbera In Pennsylvania, . Tbe glorious old Keystone comes up wilt conutless thousands. Oue captain went to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, at llarrisburg, Mr.'Slifer, and wished bis company tt-bef ceptsd. lis, bad marched them. .to Camp Curtiu all tbe way from a remote rurr.l district, without orders and without being previously accepted. Col. Slifer told him it was impossible, as he could not furnish arms for all The response was that be did not waut arms, us the men alteady bad the in, MiunU muskets, too. The next objection vas tbat if they were accepted tbe State vould have to maintain tbein, and there were already more thao enough men. Tbe patriotic, captaiu replied tbat tbey could maintain themselves, as they bad brought tbe nuney with them to do so. Put to bis wit's ens' by these responses, tbe Secretary asked bow many men there weie in the company. ' Sixty eight, said the cop tain. Tbat is not euuugb, urged tbe Secre tary ; you should have seventy-two. So we have with tbe oflicors, persisted the captaia. But you should have seventy. two without tbe officers, said S!il'er. Well now, said the captain, you see our village is small, and when this company was forinud it took every man wbo could be spared. ' If we bad tukeu four more tbat would bave given os just half ol all tbe men in tbe villugu. Either you give us foor men from some of the full computes, or take us as we are. Against such patriot ism as this there was so argument to be urged and the compaDy was accepted. This is the sort of material of which tbe aegitneuts from life iuterior are formed." -r OUSTER ROLL NATIONAL GUAItOS, SHA niOKt.1. Captain C. BTROUSR. It Lieut Win. J. Allen, td O.M. Cadwallader, Brevet 2d Lirtu Ueurge ship p, lattfergeanl John Ilarrit d ' Audrew Kreig0. " M " John U. Snyilatv 4th FatUiuaed Khc-adi. rmvATKs Jacob II Rhodes, Francis Taby, jaeon iuu'enier, jieuj. lanp, Israel StainbHcli, V P Manarcn, Win P Caldwell, J U Eaton, Alex Caldwell, John Neuter, Jlrnry Htnrtzel, Chailca Urmid, H F Lake, Henry C lini'ar, Cyrus Dittenbender, 11 J vxidley, Michael Dnoley, Jo,m W Jieiliier, Frederick Dipner, Win liune. Michael falter, Cliarlct Morganet, Chailet Kriegar, llauiel Juitea, Trait R Williams, Charles .Madura, Win Booth, John Doroaie, JacobUelter, August bcbenzel, Wm Culp, Win u Utuiun, Wm Ctilver, Samuel (Jiouncr, JnhuColyer, It eubcu Mullen. Thomaa Han la, rtaiuucl liaiualey, Henry lloltahoe, Joel Hnltalioe, Patrick Cul)er, Jucob Pcipar, Chaa. Onrad, Wm Fanel. Jacob W lrua, Motet Iteed. Henry Irith, John Jlnrtliiie, Hugh Uoyd, Kenj Cri.l, WinSnllwugiiei, Jacob Sluel, Michael Miceberger, Jouut Hnle.ton, Jouu Neighan, Jnnn McCullay, John Iliiicook, JuSn Inuain, John ft Zahuuer, I M John, Thoa Caldwell, Jnaiah linnp, Jobn K Kttenimrt, (jeorge Knap, C 1. V-llaut, Michael Regan, Jahu R Uike, Jua terret, Jaeon Pindorf, Fiaucis Hollister, Peter Weutzs MichaH linrtoa, Frank Barniue.)(y, John McMauut, Kphrnim Folk, Geo W Weaver, Vm Wrock, GeoKiamer, John llrenaun, Jeremiah Maize, riicholal Cam, Geo lilankley, Jamea Dartr.es, J W Philipt, Jacnafjuskev, John StiillehixNl, David Kvelauy, J Pennypn.-ker, Weale Van Gatkin, John Vauznnt, Jainea II Haae, Dniliel Money, DdGilger, Zlm Bird, tie McCully, Thumaa R Jones. Cavalry Grapnel. This is a oewly-inveoted weapon of war fare, and is designed to make cavalry superi or to infantry. 1 1 is on admitted fact in the science of war that infantry formed into a square or in mnss, and standing firm and un broken, con defeat an equal number of caval. ry, each being armed with the ordinary weap ons. This fact has been fully demonstrated oo many a well-fought field in the last half century, tbe most ootuble of wbicb was that tif Wulerloo, where the French cavalry re peatedly charged the squares of the English infantry, aud were uniformly repulsed, the squares Btanding firm and unbroken. A man and Lorse, acting as oue, have tbe strength of several men, aud ought, if proper ly armed, to be competent to tbe defeat of several men. Tbe grupoel is a new weapon adapted to this superior strength and speed, and cavalry armed with this destructive ma chine aud well skilled io its use can easily de feat four times tbeir number of infantry, mowing ibum dawn like grass before a scythe. This weapon may also be used by cavalry against Cavalry ; and even by infantry against infantry it will be fooud exceedingly destrnc- ive. The 'grapnel was iovented in one of the Northern States, and 100,000 of them have recently been manufuctnaed for an European tjovernmeni lor tne arming ol cavalry. Tba present aide-spread rebellion in our own couutry bos caused tbe inventor to offer tbem to our government. Ibey have been submit ted to the proper department and approved of. and purchased, and the President will enortly coil into tbe service ot tne Lulled Stateo a luge body of cavalry, to be famish ed with tbe grapnel as an additional arm. With this destructive weapon they will be able to cut in pieces aud annihilate four times their own Dumber of the best infantry tbat ever entered a field. Tbe cost of Dahlgrens' great nine-iucb iron guns is "i cents per pound. As tbey weicb 9,000 pounds each, tbe cost of a gun is (u'45. Tbe eigbt inch Colunibiads weigh about b,!00 pounds; the ten-inch 10,000 pounds each; both are sold at (ij cints a pound. Forty two pounders weigh 6.000 pounds; thirty-two pounders, 3,300 to 5, COO pounds each. Tbe twelve-pounders are sold at S cents, tbe others at six cents a pound. Sea coast howitzers of eight and ten inch bore weigh from 8,500 to 9,500 pounds each, and are sold at bj ceuts a pound. Siege howitzers of eigbi-inch bore are much lighter, weight 2,500 to 3,000 pounds, and are sold at the same rate as those above mentioned, liras guns are much lighter, tbe Army pattern twelve pounders weighing ooly 4,300 pounds; tbey are, however, sold at 4C ceuts a pound. Tbe Dahlgreen brass guus are still proportionately higher priced ; the patent mountain twelve pound howitzers weigh 220 pounds, are sold at 75 conts a pound. Shell sell according to weight, at from 3 to C cents a pound; shot at 3 1-2 to 4 cents. "GOIKQ TO I.KAVK, MaBV f ' "Yes, D)Um J I God I am very discontented." "If there is anything I can do to make you more comfor table, lot me know." "No, mum, it's impos sible. Yoa can't alter your figure, do oior'o Icao. "Your dresses won't tit me, and 1 can't appear oo Sundays as I used at my laat place, wbera missus' clothes Cited 'xactly." A tnaa remarked that be experienced much joy tba first year of bis marriage, but the sec ood year ha foaod npre jawy than be antici- glcfcrrci) lntter. ' ' THE REBEL CONGRESS- 1 Declaration of War Admission of I'irginia . info tht Confederacy. Montoomkrt, M ay 7tb. Io the Congress, yesterday, Mr. Curry f Ala ) presented a bill fixing a time for tbe election of Representa tives to Congress, and providing for the elec tion of a Presidont and Vice President uuder tbe permanent Conatitutien. An act was passed, .fapm which the Injunc tion of secresy was renTovpd, recognizing the existence of war with the United Statep, and concerning letters of murqne and reprisals, end providing for the disposition of prize goods. The preamble recites the acts of Mr. Lincoln and bis proclamation, and declares that it is necessary for the Confederate States to accept the war thus commenced by him. The act sutnorizes the granting ofletlera of marque and reprisal oo certain conditions. Later. Virginia was admitted as a mem ber of the Confederate States Govatnment to day at secret sossioo. Tbe Confederation, of this morning, says tbat over 300 applications bave been made to tbe State Department for letters of murqua and reprisal. . AFFAlltS OK THE MISSISSIPPI. Reported Inundation Cairo in Danger Preparation for an Attack hy Secessionist s By a gentleman just arrived from St. Louis we learn that the Mississippi river overflowed its banks, and tbat greet Ions of property, and even or life hos ennd. Tbe freshet is al most eqnal to that of 1857, when Illinoiatown (opposite St. Louis) and Cairo weio both un der water. Cairo was in danger. The Federal troops had made such imperfect efforts, as they were able, to strengthen the levee, and to protect the Governmeut stores and property and the dwellings in the city. The water is reported to have effected a broach over the point of land north of Cairo, injuring tbo Illinois Cen tral Railroud at that point, built on a very iusecure foundation. SKCK8BIOX FORCES GATHERING. The troops at Cairn expect to be attacked. Considerable bodies of men are known to be concentrating at Columbus, Kentucky, twen ty miles below Cairo ; and there are whisper ings of forces being assembled also at Padu. Can, forty miles above. These are said to be auder command of General Pillow, ofTenne see, eminent for bis ditch digging in the Mexican war. CONCENTRATION Of TROOPS. The Evansville (Ind ) Journal, of May 5th, soys : "Tbe news from Cairo, within tbe last day or two, leads to the belief that en attempt will be made by the Secessionists to carry tbat place before loug. Seventeen hundred stand of arms, and seven pieces of cannon, were landed at Colnmbus, twenty miles below Cairo, on Wednesday. Troops are begin ning to concentrate there." LOCATION OF THIS i'KDKRAL TROOPS. The Federal troops are encamped at three points on the Mississippi side of Cairo, on the upper end of tln town, and on the point, just below tbe St. Charles Hotel. They num ber at present about three thousand. Thn troops do not inter fore with the citizens and business men. TR.OOI'8 Br RAILROAD. A correspondent writing under, date of May 4th, says: "A gentleman who arrived from Mississippi last night, a perfectly relia ble man, says that there were five hundred Louisiana troops, well armed and equipped, at Corfhth, Miss., near ths crossing of the Mo bile and Ohio and Memphis and Charleston Railroads. It was supposed they were to be joined hy men from Teoueseo, and were com ing up to Columbus and Cairo. How to Mark am American Flaq. Not withstanding thn number io nse, lew persons know bow to make an American nag proper ly. Tba rule is as follows : Tbe flag should be one half longer than wide, viz ; If six feet wide, nine feet loo;; if eight feet wide, twelve feet loog. Tbe stripes should be alternately red and white, seven red and six white, top and bottom both being red. Tbe field should be in blue, and extend over seven stripes, commf uciug.at tbe top, four red and three white. The stars signifying the number of Slates should be white, arranged on the blue field in the shape of a five pointed star. We bave seen many flags with thirty four stars, which is not coireet, as by act of Con gress the additional 8las is not added to the flag until the Fourth of July succeeding tbu admissiou of a new State. A Virginia Opinion. Tbe Richmond (Vo) Despatch says : "The proceedings of the brutal mobs io Philadelphia, New York, &c, are of course what might be expected of those sewers into which the whole world has poured its super fluous filth and scum. Thlie action of these church buruiog, flour plundering, swinish groondliogs, has do terrors for any bat their Northern masters, the cowardly conservative cowards, wbo sucuu'Jibed at the first ouct of their white slaves. With some exceptions the wealthy classes of the Northern cities are reptiles who have emerged from the same Styuiau mud io which the more demonstrative aud unclear! mob are now wallowing, and in do wise differ from them, except in their wealth, which has no power to confer elevated seutiineuts or purity of character." A gentleman who left Charleston about a week ago says that Beauregard was still there and tbat there wus do movement of troops toward the North, as there was expectation of an immediate attack upon Cbarle.-ton from the sea. He ays the people of the .South when they bear that Pierce and Buchanan are sustaining the Administration, that Caleb Cusbing has volunteered, aud that General Butler, tbe late Breckinridge candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, is on tbe march against them, tbey will, for the first time, be brought In a realizing sense of their terrible danger. They coulideotly expected abundant help in men and money from the Northern Democrats. St'Kni'BV Ladies. Our troops oo their arrival at 8oubury were most hospitably received on tbe part of the ladies of tbat place. Ample preparations were afforded them," which were duly appreciated on tbeir part. Neves will tbe Willianispnrl boye forget this generous act, and oftentimes when their hard fare aud hungry stomachs make tbem think of home, will Suabory be a stop ping place where in imagination tkry will refresh tbeir appetites T Wa trust tbat on their return home covered with laurels, they will make Ibe air ring with shouts in hnuor of the ladies of Suobury HYf ISamh Deny Counoil Proceedings. ScHnuar, May 7th, 1861. Council met, it being the stated night of meeting. Chief Burgess in the chair, mem bers present, Dewart, Rohrbacb, Bright, Zeltlemnyor, Sbindel, Boyer, Wilvert, Bucber aud Stroh. , Miootea of last meeting read end approved. The Chief Burgess appointed W.T.Grant, S. B. Royer nud P. M. Sbindul, finance Com mittee for the ensuing year. On motion of Mr. Dewart, Resolved, That tbe finance committee bo .instructed to make a full and fair report of how tbe Borough stands with regard to its pecuniary affairs, and in order to do this that the committee be directed to advertise in the "Sunbury Ameri can" and "Sunbury Gazette," for all persons t-.oldicg old orders, that are not numbered, to pay tbem into the Borough Treasury or give notice immediately to the committee that tbey hold them. Resolution offered by C. J. Rroner, at last meeting, to repeal the resolution passed March 19lh, 1861, granting members of coun cil pay, was taken up and read. The yeas and nays were required by Messrs Sliinoil and Boyer : Yeas. Dewart and Shindel TL. Nays-Bucher, Zettlemoyer, Wilvert, Stroh, Bright, Robrbacli, and Boyer. 7. On motion of Mr. Zetllemoyer, Resolved, That tbe High Constable be instructed to clean out Mulberry alley from Episcopal Church to Mrs. Kixhl's stable.' Also, that owners of trees in front of their properties be trimmed so as not to iuterfero with passerB under them. On motion of Mr. Sbindel, Resolved, That the town clerk be and is hereby directed to call opnn Peter fl. Masser, and procure tbe plan of tho Borough, wbicb he has, and place it among tbe papers of the Borough. Whbhkas, it has been suggested by a num ber of our citizens to appoint a night Police, Therefore, On motion of Mr. Boyer, Resolved, That the High Constable of the Uorongh of Sun bury is hereby appointed as Cbeif Policeman, with power to appoint three assistants, for such a time as it may be doomed necessary for the safety of the borough. On motion of Mr. Sbindel, Resolved, That the pay of the Policemen, Bhall be one dollar per night, tbat they be on duty from 10 o'clock P. M., ontil day light. On motion, Youngman, Zetllemnyer and Strob, were excused for absence at last meet ing. Adjourned. JNO. W. BUCHKR, Clerk. THE SONG OF THE CAMP. A Crimean Incident. BY BAYARD TAYLOR. "Give us a song 1" the soldiers cried, Tbe outer trenches guarding, Wbeu tbe heated guns of the camp allied Grew weary of bombarding. Tho dark Redan, in silent scoff, Lay grim and threatening under ; And the tawny mound of the Malakoff No longer bleached its thunder. There was a pause. The gnardsmea said "We storm the forts to-morrow ; Sins while we may another day Will bring enough of sorrow." Tbey lay along the battery's sido, Below the smoking cannon Breve hearts from Severn and from Clyde, And from tbe banks of Shannon. They sung of love and not of fame, Forgot was Briton's glory ; Each heart recalled a different name, But all sang "Annie Laurie." Voice after voice canght up tbe song, Until its tender passion Rose like an anthem, rich and strong, Tbeir battle-eve confession. Dear girl 1 her name he dared not speak, Yet as the song grew louder, Something upon tbe soldier's cheek Washed off tbe stains of powder. Beyond the darkening ocean burned The bloody sunset's embers, While the Crimean valleys learned How English love renumbers. And once again, a fire of bell Rained oo the Russian quarters, V itb scream of sbot and burst of shell And bellowing of the mortars. And Irish Nora's eyes are dim For a singer dumb and gory ; And English Mary mourns for him Wbo sang of "Annie Laurie." Ah I soldiers, to your honored rest Your truth and valor bearing ; The bravest aro tho tenderest, The loving are tbe daring. Jarmcrs' bailment The Cultivation of Sorghum. We have for some time noticed that tbe cultivation of the Chinese Sugar cane io the West and Southwest has much engaged tbe farmers of tbat region. Last season tbe quantity of molasses manufactured there was quite large in come counties fully tqunt to the home consumption while the quality seems to bave been entirely satisfactory ; indeed in many instances it is declared to have been superior to New Orleaus or Sugar House. The manufacture of sugar was ulso attended with fair success, but which, with some suggested improvements, it was believed, iu auother season, would be made equal to tba Louisiaua or Watt India article ; at least it would reach that degree ef quality as to satisfy the community, and prevcut the money going abroad for a supply. This season tbe cane will be cultivated to a very largo extent. Nearly every farmer in the Western States will have tbeir a .-re crop just tbe same as tbat of potatoes or any other standard crop. Neighborhood nulla for crushing will be erected all over the country, just as cider mills used to be found io East ern Peoosylvauia ; while sugar manufactories will be lewt-r until the operation is more sue cesaful and better undorstood. We veuture to say that in two years from this dale, there will be molasses and sugar enough produced iu tbe rogiqu named to sup ply the entire boine demand; and that tbe sorghum cultivation will beieslter be a per manent as well as one of the most valuable crops of the furm. Wbeu we advocated this new product, three or four years ago, upon its first iutru. ductioo iu this couutry, we did so under the full conviction that it was destined to become aol ouly a rcoguizad crop of tbe furui, but one that would eveulually prove of great value to the couutry. We a art) otil uinta ken, as the fact now before us emphatically sbow. O'fririauluwn 'J'lleyraph. Ths Concord Grape. Each season more confirms atl tbat wa have written about tbn value of Ibis grane. Our rule is to ''try all things aud hold fast to that which is good." We have tested many varieties of grapes, In oofdoor culture, .and have settled npod tbe Concord, as thn best lor seneral cultivation. Jt possesses all tbe requisites to establish It as tbe standard variety thus lar, viz: great vigor entire hardiness early and abundant bearing lurge bunches and fruit excellent quality, growing more sod more in fuvor each year seldom mildewing berries never drop off, and tbe leaves remaining ontil fiost, thus fully maturing the wood. . In addition, it can be readily propagated from cuttings by any body who knows anything about planting corn, or sticking a rose cutting. home or tbe lendiug pomologists among os have come to "the same conclusion as our selves, as to tbo position of this grape. Fol instance such experienced gentlemen - as Messrs. Samuel Miller, of Lebanon ; William Saunders and Thomas Meehan, of German' town j Rev. Dr. Knox, of Pittsburg ; Dr. J. H. Ksbleman, of Downingtowo aod others. We should say that these names present as substantial a certificate as the publio can obtain. Oer, 'leU i m I.I Corn in tiir Gardkn. Table corn which is usually provided for tbe garden, should be plnnted at intervals of about two weeks nntil the 20tb of June. The first crop should ba Adams' extra early, which should be put in by the 25tb April tbe second and all subse quent crops, should ba of the variety known as Stoweli's Evergreen, which we have- often referred iu terms of commendation in these columns. Plant the first crop of this from tba 6lh to tbn 10th of May. aod let it ba followed by another crop every fifteen days. We bave tried nearly all tbe recommended varieties of sugar corn, but after teo or twelve years' experience we prefer Stoweli's Evergreen. Every two years tbe seed should be renewed that is, obtained from crops raised elsewhere. Oermantoicn Tell . Grape Grafting. We have half a dozen Delaware grapes growing finely on hardy, vigorous slocks. Tbey are set and waxed the same as pear grafts, bat as low down in the ground as practicable. TbiB is believed to be the only true way to raise this grape. By this mode a lino vine can be obtained ia two years, at a cost or about two cents ! We expect to have next spring a thousand grafts to distribute gratuitously, before which timn we shall bo able to ascertain tho measure of success of our experiment, which at preseut promises well. Germantotvn Telegraph. ' Ca-ponibino Chickens. In the Country Gentleman, Mr. Willein P. Gibson gives tha following directions for caponising chickens, which are. printed now to be in time for tba present season : Tbe operatian of caponising is simple, aod may be performed by ana ac customed to the use of a needle and thread and scissors. The chicken should be full fonr months old, indeed should be just commen cing to crow. Now place him across tbo knew, with the legs pulled forward and firmly held by an assistant. Pluck off the soft fino feathers between tbe end or the hraest'"t3onn and fundament, and midway between these two points make an incision an inch and a half long, cross-wise of the chicken's body, with a sharp pair of scissors. Through this incision loseri tha fore finger to tha back bone, along which move for ao inch and a half, and on either side will be fonud a tisticle. Dislodge them by a single twist, and withdraw by the way the finger' went .iu. Draw tbe edges or thn -wound made togellier and half a dozen stitches with waxed thread romplete the operation. Tbe nail of the finger most be smooth, so as not to damaga the intestines. How to Clean a Gun Ko ono should put awny a gun without cleaoing, not even if it has fired but one shot, that one barrel should be cleanud. First take the barrels off the stock, and immprse tbem in cold water ubout 4 inches deep. Then wrap some stout clotb (tow clings to the barrels, and leaves particles in tbem,) about tbe clenuing rod, so thick tbat you will have to press rather hard to gel it into tbe barrels ; then pnmp up and down, changing the cloth till tba water comes out clear ; then pour hot water in them, stopping up the nipples, and torn tbem muzzles downward. Then put on dry clotb, and work tilt you feel tbe heat through tbe barrels, and tbe olotb comes out without a particle of moisture on it. Then put a fow drops of clarified oil (made by putting rusty nails into some good salad oil.) oo tbe cloth and rub the iosides ; rub the outsides all over aod then put the gnn away. Porter't Spirit. To Makr Good Cueesk Cake Take one quart of dry curd, mash it very fine and eaviooth ; take a quarter or a pound of butter, half a pint of cream: ifyoo have not got cream take milk ; half teaspoonfutl of salt, one nutmeg, six eggs, beat them separately ; three quarters of a pound of sugar; if too thick add some milk ; one tsblespnonfull of corn starch; bake on one crust. Wbeu made this way, tbey are a very desirable ar ticle. Docuii. C7ermnnfoiri Telegraph. Indian Baked Pi-ddino. Take two quarts of sweet milk, and boil oue quart, aud wbilo boiling stir in as much Indian meal as will make a stiff baiter ; add a Uaspoonfull of salt and make it very sweet with molasses. Butter in a pan and pour the batter in, and I pour the remaining quart or cold milk over it. Cut little bits ol nutter ana put on the top, and bake two hours in a moderate oven. Any persou wha has never ate of it before, will think thuy ore eating custaid. Bkttie. Uermanttnrn TdeyrajJi. PiTF Paktk Tbe art of making puff paste rousists iu keeping the douyh firm and cool at the same time that it is thoroughly knead ed ; if it becomes at ull warm and sticky it will never be light ; it should be skillfully bundled, and make in a cool place ; aUo buked in a moderately quick oven. To Prkvknt Toui.s from Ruktinh. Tba Prairie Farmer says ; Tbousauds of dollars are lust each year, by tho rusting of plows, boes, bbovrla, io Some of this might ba prevented, by ao application of lard and rosin to all steel or iron luiplemtnti. Tuk three times as much weight of lura as resin, and melt theui together. This can be applied with a brush, or cloth, to all surfaces iu dan ger rusting, aud thuy can easily be kepi bright. If touts era to he laid away for tha winter, give them a cuating of I hi, sod yua will be well repaid. It cau be kept fur a lung time, aud should be always at hand ready for use. It is said that Queen Victoria has sank ia to sallied melancholy since tb death of be lumber, and I hat it is feared l will not re cover ber mind, io cncj.vqtivoce, drawingr mums Lave bees put off t.ll the uj of Joca
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