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Newspaper
Sunbury American
Location
Sunbury, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1850
Page
2
A historic flood on the Schuylkill River causes multiple bridge collapses from Douglassville to Pottsville, with extensive property damage and residents evacuated from homes. The Reading Railroad and Schuylkill Navigation Company report heavy losses. specific totals are not yet available.
The Lehigh flood surpassed the 1841 event with the Upper Navigation embankments washed away and the Lower Section severely damaged. Dam breaches and a May dam failure threaten two months of boating season. crews plan to repair by October 10. Lumbermen and local firms report heavy losses. a Hood storm swept Dingwood township, New Jersey, carrying away Loskalong, with reconstruction costs estimated at $20,000.
The flood wrecked numerous properties along the riverfront, sweeping away wood yards, warehouses, boats, and a distillery area. Losses include Samuel Bushong’s hogs and distillery, OBrien’s machine shop, and Heller’s houses. Several structures and boats were carried off or damaged, with widespread three feet of water reported in Laver's Brewery.
A Philadelphia post master is blamed for delaying north and west Susquehanna mail by routing through Pottsville though Reading pockets were available. The piece urges better geography knowledge and calls for improved routing via Harrisburg to restore regular service. It notes politics thrived in Union County and reports on the Duncan's Island bridge fire and Jenny Lind concert profits and Louis Philippe’s death.
The census reports population by township and borough, listing males and females, school attendance, deaths, and wheat output for 1849. It highlights Sunbury as notably healthy, with a 13 per cent mortality, and Milton with about 24 per cent.
A note credits Hon Joseph Casey with presenting the committee on mail steamships report. The brief item acknowledges Casey's role and the committee's work within the period coverage.
Conferees from the 13th district met at Muncy to nominate a Democratic candidate. James Gameie of Lycoming County received six votes on the first ballot and was declared the nominee. Lycoming Clinton and Sullivan voted for Gamate, Union for Maj. Cummues, Northumberland for Maj. Wm. Dewan. Gamble is the third Lycoming nominee in six years.
A Journal of Commerce correspondent suggests if John Calhoun had lived he would likely have joined with Cuay for a broad adjustment scheme. The piece cites Cannoun’s 1848 support of the Clayton Compromise and mixed votes on extending the Missouri Compromise line, noting his private reasoning and a future Treatise on the Constitution and government, hinting at peaceful separation.
A Saturday night fire at Mr. James Gaston’s Northumberland barn consumed the building hay and grain. A cow perished in the flames and a nearby stable was ruined. Fire brigades from Washington and Good Intent Engines arrived within twenty minutes to control the blaze.
A late 19th century dialogue recounts covert plans for two separate confederacies via gradual constitutional steps. It notes discussions by Mr. Cannous in the Senate on a compromise with Mr. Cray, and references the Tariff, the force bill, and tensions with South Carolina under Jackson.
New York dispatch reports the steamship Empire City arriving from Chagres with 156000 dollars in specie and 400000 in passenger bands. the Georgia follows with about 1.5 million on board. Passengers include Brigadier General Bennet Riley and Senator H. Woodworth. cholera on the Panama claims fifty deaths. From the Isthmus, Gorgona road is nearly impassable, Croces road preferred. Mines news from San Francisco Aug 1 notes high rivers delaying work but potential profits ahead. river claims sold on the Yuba at two thousand dollars. Disturbances at Southern mines near Sonora escalate with killings. foreigners told to quit Mormon Gulch over taxing disputes. Mexican guerrillas and Chileans active. San Francisco expects a strong fall business. streets graded. Artesia wells built. fire companies formed. South Carolina stone for Washington Monument vandalized in Washington. restoration ordered. Lafayette, grandson of dearest friends of America, was aboard the Atlantic. Progos used as Sabbathleties between London and Southampton.
Washington correspondence reports the Texas Boundary Bill passage calming sectional strife. Pennsylvania delegates are praised for pacifying passions as crowds serenade leaders like Clay Foote Cass and Cobb. Re-election of General Rusk boosts Texas support. tariff amendments expected before adjournment.
A reader declares voluntary candidacy for the next legislature. He identifies as a democratic republican whig and pledges to support tariff reform, home protection for factories and labor, and to vote with judgment, independent of party. He promises short sessions and opposition to bargain and sale in public affairs.
To this place on Sunday last Ella Bourne daughter of Julie Randall aged about 11 months In Tarbat township about 10 days ago Mrs Hannah wife of John C Linebaugh in her 7th year Ti Milton on the 23d alt Elmira Ma Lissa daughter of John S Martz aged months
On Sept 9, 1850 daily sales included prime red and white wee birds at 103 to 108 cents, Coxn white and yellow at 56 to 50 cents, ranges from 31 to 87 cents. Wom Pri rom Wouseloteles of bbds sold at 27 cents and birds at 26 cents.
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