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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-04-16
TRITNK FOuND

TRUNK FOUND.
LOUND floating in the Ohu river below Evans
Il vile. TRUNK, containing a considerable
amount of Money, and sundry articles of Clothing
The owner can have it by proving property and
calling OF MPssrs RUtFNER & BROOKS, No. s
Pharl street. Louis lille mh2l dlw&wlm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06

Tn presenting the public with remedy for the treatment
and cure of FEVER AGuE and other bilious Diseases
no apolugy is needed Vast numbers in the United States
who suffer from these affections In their varied FORMS
compelled to seek relief from other than the imme
date prescriptions OF the regular physician 1t becomes
therefore object of humanity well of public
est to bring before them remedy prepared om much
perence aud which may always be relied upon SAVE,
EFFEcTUAL, AND HARMLESS TO THE CONSTITUTION. That
such the true character of the INDIA CHOLAGOGuE
is amply attesed by the universal with which has
been employed.
" Extract from communication Of the Hon. VIII
LIAM WoopBalDeE, of the u s, Senate late Governor of
Michigan.
DETROIT, Oct 81, 1910.
Dear Sir, have read with much interest, your little
TRAEATIsE upon the causes treatment and cur of the
febrie diseases which have extensively prevailed in
country during the last few monhsan interest increased
no doubt, by the fact that have individually suffered
much from them Though feel myself very inc mpetent
70 Judge safely upon subject so entirely professional yet
your heory seems TO me well reasoned and your concu
sions just, and think wha that your pamphlet is cacu
lated to produce much practical good
Speaking Of the medicine he says 1T fully justified your
atterng expectations and safe convenient and popu-
lar remedy, my experience far, induces TO be-
eve that will prove great public benefit. pleased
learn lha, you have recently established several
for its disposon-though regret that with view to q
more general dissemination of it, you should have found il
necessary 10 remove from your present residence among ms
With much respect have the honor to be- sir,
Your obliged servant,
WI LIAM WOODBRIDGE.
to From Hon. STEPHEN V. r. TRowBRiD5E Of Mich.
gan state Senate, to the Agent at Detroit
BIRMINGHAM, OAkLAND Co, Dec 10, 1871.
Sir-you wish me to inform YOU what know of DR.
osgoods India Cholagogue, or aH-bil)us medicine dc
believe that if the virtue and efficacy of this medicine wer,
generally known, the FFvER would disappear il
Michigan
procured bottle in the spring Of lsil and have goot
reason to believe that myself and family escaped the agut
last season in consequence of its use.
Perhaps In no summer since the settlement of this fin,
peninsula has the fever and ague been prevalent The
last have recommended this medicine in in
Stances and when the disease had become fixed baeC
the skill OF hysicans; and have never known ii fail
has universally produced the most happy effects and be
ieve has never been exceeded by any medicine in
wing the bilious diseases OF the climate.
| Yours, respectfully,
| STEPHEN v. r. TROWBRIDGE.
Agent for Sunhury-H. b. MASSER Northumberland
| WITHINGToM & Co. Milton, J. H. RASER Selias
| grove, MAY 4 KLOSE.
| Nav g. lt4S-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
FOR COUGHS, COLDS, GROUP,
HOARSENESS, ASTHMA, HOOP
ING COUGH, BRONCHITIS
AND CONSUMPTION

THIS valuable preparation, astonShingy successful
IN curing diseases Of the Lungs the result of skill
ful combination of the known curative principles of
medicine. Its ingredients freely made known to the
public, and are those acknowledged medical as
possessing rare medical virtues. which peculiar virtues
combined in the ''CHERRY PICTORIAL" in their great
est purity and efficacy, and when used will seen from
the following valuable testimony:
PROFESSOR CLEVELAND,
Of Bowdoin College Brunswick, Maine, writes :-sI have
family and in that Of my friends, and it has given greai
VOICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS.
From DR.. Bryant, Druggist and Postmaster, Chcopee
Falls, Mass -
DR.. J. C. AYFR-Dear Sir Enclosed please find remit
tance for all the Cherry Pectora last me can mi-
hesatngly say, that medicine sell gives such sas-
faction as yours does nor have Il medicine
which cured so many Of cough and lung complaints
Our Physicians using it extensively in the practice and
with the happiest effects.
Truly yours, .. ID. NJ. BRYANT.
DIR. PERKINS.
President of Vermont Medical College Of the most
learned and intelligent physicians in the country, 'consders
composition Of rare excellence for the of that for
midable disease, Consumption"
An almost incredible number Of certificates have been
received proving that the Cherry Pecoral is In TRUTH a
GREAT REMEDY
for Coughs Colds Asthma and all pulmonary complaints
PRICE rs CENTS PER BOTTLE.
Prepared by ]. c. AVER, Lowell Mass, and sold bv
II. MASSER, Sunbury, ond MARY McCAY, Northuui-
berland.
March 81, 1870
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
TO THE LADIES'.
GREAT FEMALE MEDICIN


DIR. TOWNSHIPS SARsAPARILLA is soveregnand speedy
cure for ncplent consumption aud for the prOstr
uOn OF the syste-nO matter whether the result OF mhc-
rent cause or cnuses produced by irreguay illness
cdent.
NothT be surprising than its nvigurng ef-
fects the human frame Persons all weakness and
situde, from taking 1t Mt once become robust and full of
energy under ITS influence. IL immediately countecs the
uerveessness Of the female frame, which the great
barTenness.
1t will he expected Of in Of so delicate ma
tnre to exhibit certificates of performed hut we can
assure the afflicted that hundreds of have been repo-
ted to
DR.. TOWNSEND: NV wife being greatly distressed by
weakness and general debility and suffering utinualy by
pail and with other difficulties, and having kn ,n cases
where your medicine has effected and also
hearing u commended for such have described
obtained bottle o your Extract o SarsIpIra and I'll
lowed the directions yuu In short peri II It
removed her complaints md restored her 80 health Being
grIIlu for the benefits she received gke pleasure 10,
thus acknowledging At, and recommending Il tr be nc
NJ %. MOORE.
Albany, Aug H. ~. cor Grand lydia sis.
DYSPEPSIA.
NJ fluid medicine has ever been discovered which .o
nearly resemble The sir" lucc 'l saliva 900 u'c imposing
food aud strengthening the rg9us nl t..t Do .s Iy-
p'ratl"n OF Suspara 1t positively cures every case 0f
dyspepsia, however ns chrrnc.
Bank Department, Albany, MAY 10, ISIS.
DR. Towusend-Sir: | have been afflicted for several
years with dyspepsia IN its worst form, attended with
ness ni linhch loss oi appetite extreme heartburn. and
great aversion u all kinds If f. d. and for weeks (wha
could ea have been unable retain but small portion
ON my stomach tried the usual remedies, but they had
but little ur no effect IN removing the complaint.
duced about two months since, Try yor Extract
siparlh, and must say with little confidence but after
using nearly w bottles, found my appetite restored and
tina heartburn entirely wed aud would earnestly re.
commend the o it tp those WIN have been acied
huye been. Yours, &c, w W. VAN ZANDT
Agent for Sunlmry - JOHN w. FRiIING Nor
thamberland MARY A. McCAY; Danylle, WIN. A.
MURRAY Co,
April -. lSlS-ly
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|DR. R.LJ.UPDEGRAFF,

y ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens. Of
~ Danville and the public at large, that he has
located in Danvie, and is now prepared to prac-
tce Medicine and Surgery in all its various BRAN
ches. He will operate on nl the various forms
of blindness, cross eyes, club feet, harelip, cleft
palate, and attend TO the extraction Of tumors,
amputation of limbs, and all other surgical dis
cases. His collection of instruments comprises
all instruments in medern Surgery, of the latest
improvement and finest finish. He fatters him
self that many years practice and experience will
I've a sufficient guarantee 10 those who may feel
disposed TO employ him.
His residence is nearly opposite the Montgome-
ry Buildings, and next door to Isaac Roscn-
baum's store, in North Danyillc.
Danville, Dec. l, ls49.--ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
MieeeIlamfous Ratter.
WE ARE ALL cowARps IN THE DARK.

WE ARE ALL COWARDS IN THE DARK
A medical friend of ours ho, some years
since, visited Paris under circumstances most
favorable TO an entire 10 a most interesting
circle--that of the survivors and cideUdnt sup
porters of the "Empire" tells capital story
as he heard il related by the celebrated Gen.
eral Excelmans, one of Napoleon pd'ti'dns'
1t was dinner party, composed oi the sur
vivors of Waterloo, a few of their younger
relatives, and the section or an ex-hing, on
visit from his home in America, and TO whom
our friend owed his introduction TO the circle.
Some questions arose about bravery, when
the young members of the company were
electrified 10 hear the venerable and heroic
Excelmans gravely and seriously declare that
men were all towards in the dark The
General smiled at their expressions of dissent
remarked that it was "very like youth" and
proceeded to tell the following anecdoe in
support Of his strange declaration:
''Tkere was young hot head in the En-
peror's service, who burning for action, and
his duties for the time affording no oppor,uni-
ty, at last resolved 10 fight duel, and choos-
ing TO construct some remark or other of an
old and superior officer into an insult, chal-
lenged him. The elder soldier waving all
considerations Of rank, agreed 10 meet the
young man, but on the following unusual
terms. The time should be night--the place
a room, in opposite corners of which they
were 10 stand. The seconds, having placed
their men were 10 withdraw outside the door,
taking the candles with them. The words
should be given from without, when he who
had the first fire should discharge his weapon.
and the seconds bearing the light should i'm
mediately rush in.
These strange conditions were accepted,
the time arrived, and the seconds placed the
parties as agreed withdrawing imme-
dia,ey and leaving the men in the dark. The
word was given, the fire was heard, and there
stood the eldest of the two bolt upwright in
the corner, his adversary's ball having enter
ed the wall so close 10 his head that the es-
cape seemed little less than miraculous.
1t was now the old soldiers turn to fire.
They were again left in dark, the word was
again given from the outside, and instanta'
neously with the discharge, the seconds rush.
ed in and found the challenger PROSTATE on
the floor-not having yet recovered himself
from the trick 10 avoid the ball, which, on
examination, was found must have killed
him.
The young man was covered with confu'
sion, and the seconds were overwhelming
him with expressions of their scorn, when
the veteran stopped him.
"Not so fast, my young friends" said he,
lyon will grow wiser. Where do you sup
pose was at the first fire On my hands
and knees in the corner; but ma fol! was
up quicker than he Par Dieu Messieurs,
we are all towards in the dark ~
It was afterwards whispered to our friend
that the story was an acutual fact, and that
the elder of the parties was no other than
the brave warrior Excelmans himself
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
LORD HALE's DREAD OF BRIBERY.

When he bought any article after he be-
came Judge, he not only would not try 10
beat down the price, but he insisted on giving
more than the vendors demanded, lest il they
afterwards had suits before him, they should
expect favor because they had dealt hand
somely by him. A gentleman in the west of
England; who had a deer park, was in the
habit of sending buck as present 10 the
Judges of assze, and did the same when
Lord Chief Baron Hale came the curcuit, al
though cause in which he was plaintiff was
coming on for trial. The cause being called
the following extraordinary dialogue took
place in open court Lord Chief Barron
as this plaintiff the gentleman of the same
name who hath sent me venison9' Judges
servant: yes, please you my Lord Lord
Chief Barron: Stop bit then. Do not yet
swear the jury. cannot allow the trial to
60 on till have paid him for his buck Plain
tiff would have your lordship to know
that neither myself nor my forefathers nave
ever sold vension, and have done nothing
for your lordship which we have not done TO
every Judge that has come the circuit for
centuries by gone.'-Magistrate Of the coun-
try: MY lord, can confirm what the gen.
tleman says for truth, for twenty years back.
Other magistrates: And we, my lord, know
the same Lord Chief Baron; that is no.
thing TO me. The Holy Scriptures say, gift
preventeth the way of Judgment will not
suffer the trial 10 go on till the venison is
paid for. Let my butler count down the full
value thereof Plaintiff; Il will not tdisgrace
myself and my ancestors by becoming a veni-
son butcher. From the needless dread ol
selling justice, your lordship delays it.
Withdraw my record so the trial was post.
poned till the next assizes, at the cost of the
man who merely wished 10 show usual ci
Witty TO the representative of the sovereign
According TO custom which prevailed, from
time whereof the memory Of man runnetf
not to the contrary the dean and chapter o.
Salisbury had presented 10 the judges of as
when upon the western circuit, having re-
ceived the usual donation, discovered tina
the dean and chapter had cause coming OF
before him for trial, and he sent his servan
to pay for the sugar loaves before he woulC
allow it 10 be entered. Those venerable lii
eants, instead Of firing up at the notion o
their becoming 'grocers,' or taunting tn,
Judge, as they might have done, with making
them violate the statute of Henry VIII. a
gainst clerical trading received the none.
tried their cause, and obtained a verdict
Lord CambeIPs Lives Of Chief Justices.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
COLUMBIAN SERIES OF
1rtttlnrcffrS.
The Pupirs friend and Teachers comfort.
a HE COLUMBIAN CALCULATOR Tn;

HE COLUMBIAN CALCULATOR-Th
work Is already introduced into some of the
best Academies and large number of Schools
where its use has given decided and universal sa-
hSiacton, both to teacher and pupil. 1t is purely
American in its character, based upon our own
beautiful deeimal system Of currency. 1t contains
more, the arrangements are better, and it is the
easiest and cheapest work Of the kind now in use
and it is so considered by hundreds of the most
competent teachers and men ofscience in the Uni
on, who have recommended it, 1t is the book,
particularly and expressly prepared for our Anie-
rican Scholars BIZ Afnzon TyclUor.
TnE HoUTH's CoLuNBIAN NCALcuLAroR.--This
volume contains 81 pages, with about 900 exam
pies for solution on the slate. 1t embraces the
Fundamental Rules, Compound Rules. Simple
and Compound Reduction, Single Rule OF Three,
Proportion, &c.
1ItKNoR's ARITHMETICAL TABLES is destined
for The use of younger classes in tho Schools of the
United states. beautiful little book and pleas
mg to children, and thc only ofthe kind Of any
value.
There are Keys 10 both Arithmctics bound sim
a'c or double, for TIE convenience of teachers in
which he solutions %. 6hc questions are given with
much extra matter for the black board These
Keys are the most complete works OF the kind ever
published aud contain, in addition. about two
hundred examples in MensurItou. &c. for the
use Of the Teacher. Al that Is wanted is to have
u'r above hooks examined aud no teacher who is
acquainted with the science Of Arithmetic. will
hesitate To pronounce them the hest works tina
have ever been published in this or any other
country.
Although issued but few months they have
already been introduced into the Night Public
Schools of New York City--in all the Schools
public and private, except two, in the City of
Reading. Also, in about twenty Academies in the
State of Pennsylyania-in large portion of the
Schools in the City of Wilmington, in the CITY of
Lancaster, and in the Boroughs of Harrisburg,
York, Chambcrsburg, Lebanon, Doyestown, Potts
vile, Orwigsburg &c, &c.
For sale by HESRr MAssrH, Sunbury, Agent
for Northumberland County.
SunburS, Dec. 2, 1913.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC,
ZSS S.E A1TC CATTLE
MEDICINES.
=, DON'T permit your Horses or cattle to die. when
the means OF cure are within the reach of all!

DON'T permit your Horses or cattle to die ,sbsn
the means OF cure are within the reach of all,
ihe undersigned has spent several wear, in IN.
study of Veterinary practice in "London srJ T.
u,nhoro he has also avacd himself of tlts res..r.
cues OF Lelbig and other celebrated men. who b,v.
contrihu'cd 50 much towards ildico,ts tre,tment
o' a,iihas' lie principles Of our practice consist,
III the rejection of general bleeding and m. ,o,,I
rejection OF all medicines that experienc. b,.
shown to be of dangerous tendancy. Th.s. r.-
neuies act IN harmony with the vital principle and
Wnch gwen according to the directions which ac
'""iP''! each article they are capable of exciting
"~r' ~ increasing The natural functions without di-
mniNling or destroying their power. hence ,ys
S''''u INC hands 0' every one.
GIL. DADD, MD.
List Of Horse anl Cattle Medicines.
fhySc balls, 75c, per box.
Aheratye ialI, 75c do.
powders for bad condition, 75c perpack.
leave powder iordissasss of the lungs, 75c de.
Tonic powder for bad condition glanders 75c d.
Cordial drink fer inflammation of bowel, 75c nor
bottle. Nv P>i
Liquid blister, 75c per bottle
ointment for promoting the growth of hair. sos
per pot
'''"i'i5 D'4saai iOE wounds and saddle palls 75r.
per bottle.
Wash for inflamcd eyes, SOC per bottle.
ointment ior mango scratches old sores, &C., soc
per bottle.
Embrocation for sore throat, 75c per bottle.
Hoof ointment for sand crack, brittle hooC &c. sor
per bottle.
Horse Liniment the most celebrated article k,c,r,,
IN England for lameness of every description, Use
IL 5 per bottle.
Dlstemper powder for red water, 81 per bottle,
Worm powders for the removal of worms from
the intestinal canal, 75per package.
for sale by SIlMPSON q REED, 26 Mer-
chants Row also at DADDS HORSE AND
1AlILE MEDICINE DEPOT, Nos q .
llaymarket Square Boston.
Pamphlets describing the diseases for which
ihese remedies are used can be had gratis
Numerous Certificates are in possession of the
Ffoprie'ors OF cures performed by the above Medi.
cines
g, S,,.,iy Sod6y GREEN & FLETCHER, No. 26 South
SiA III Street, Philadelphia. and by his
AGENTs.-HENRr MAssKR. Sun5prv,
February 3, lS49.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
Groceries Groceries !!
COTTON 4 Co.

S. W. Corner arch 8 9Th Street Philadelphia,
OFFER for sale to the inhabitants of Sunbury
~ and vicinity, Family Groceries of the very
finest quality consisting of
Extra Fine, Superior and Common Green and
Black Teas.
Cofees of all kinds and prices.
Sugars of every kind.
Rice, Farina, Sage, Hominy.
All kinds of choice Pickles, Sauces, Kctchups,
Olive Oil Preserves, &c, warranted to be Of the
very finest grades in the market and at the
cheapest rates possible.
Ill goods carefully packed and promptly for
warded. COTTON & co.
s. w. Cor. Arch & 9th ST.
Piila. Oct. 2S, lsi9.-che3m-ly my 26,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06

CHILDisu MURDER.-"Moiher, | guess the
baby won't cry any more, for Pve killed it
and thrown Il out OF doors The Dedham
iMass.) Democrat relates that these are the
words which little girl in that town, only
four and half years old, addressed TO her
mother after short absence and that the
bsby was found under the sink spout, with
cut on its wrist, from which it had blsd
almost TO death,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
CUTLERY.
A n extensive Stock of Pocket and Table CUT
"A LERY, of sale by
JOHN M. COLEMAN.

Nos. 30 and 33 ARCADE, and 81 North
THIRD Street,
Comprising 5000 dozen Penknives, Scissors and
RaZors.
Also, choice assortment of Rodgers 4 Sons
Wostcnholm's Greave's w. 4 S. Butchers and
Fenncy's Cutlery,
Also, Spanish Dirk and Hunting Knives
Also, Guns Pistols, and Bowie Knives.
Also, The American Razor Strop, a superior ar
ticle worthy the attention of Dealers.
CARn-Dealers in Cutlery, viii find the above
Stock worthy their attention, as the Subscribers
chief business is importing and selling cutlery.
Philadelphia, June y, ls49-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06

PnILAuELPUIA, October lS4S.
A very hard beard and tender Eire has compe-
led me to seek and test many con,ugaurr, design
ed TO make shaving easy and pleasant but with
indifferent success, until made use of the Magic
DIAMOND POWDER, sold by Alfred Bennett,
and Roussel's Shaving Cream. Their united pow
er act like magic, and impart power to the Razor
to remove the most stubborn beard, lcifhom irri.
tating the skin or temper of their owner
J. COX, 40 South Fifth Street.
For sale at this oflice-Price 25 cts. per Box
November 25, lS4S-6m.
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TANNERS TAKE NOTICE.
eIv Hide OIL and E.casher store

No III North Sd 81. 8 doors Jelolg Race St.
Philadelphia
VHNHE subscribers offer 10 the tanners on the
4 most favorable terms their fresh importation
OF Hides consisting of Bucnos Ayres, Laplata,
Caracas, Laguira, Hung-Dry, Chill, Saltcd Per-
ambuco and all kinds of Spanish Hides, dry and
salted. Also, Green Slaughter, Dry Sailed, and
Black Dry Patna Kips,
Also, Straights, and Bank oil and general as
sortment of Curriers' Tools.
They will sell or trade for Spanish or Slaughter
Leather, the above Hides, Kips, Oil and Tools, on
better terms, than old Houses in the city,
Cash paid for Leather of all kinds.
KEEN & KIRKPATRICK.
Philadelphia, May &c, ls49.--ly
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'si'g:s!i;a7aet1:S 'sii'g|:!i Ri
Iugratitude is the basest crime OF

1uS snthtsAsAU 10 tlhC UoSCbG AAnlC VI
man.
WE are not among that class of Editors who
for few dollars will, (at the expense of ruth
and honestly "crack up an article and bring it
into rapid sale; neither are we willing to remain
SILENT after having tested the utility of an i'm
provement or discovery in science or art. Our
readers will recollect we told them we were un-
well with sore throat and violent cold some few
weeks ago. Well, we purchased two bottles of
WINSLOW'S BALSAM OF HOREHOUND
and so sudden was the cure, that we forgot we
ever had cold. Those who aro afflicted, may
try it upon our ommendation.-LeviSton T'eke-
gjaph.
A fresh supply of the above valuable medicine
Just received and for sale in Sunbury, by John
w. Friling, Mary A. McCay at Northumberland
and at wholesale by Frederick Klett, g. Co., cor
ner of I'd and Callowhi streets Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Sept. 22d, lSl9.-S mo-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
THE DAILY NEIyS.n

I'VE speak knowingly of Dr. Horhand's Celebrated Ger
man BtteTs, when say ii is blessing uf this and
IN diseases II the hillary. digestive and Nerv Systems
has not wcthink equal II is Vegetable Preparation,
and made without Ale hp and all nvalids we would re-
nnmend 1t as ,rthy their confidence.
For sale, wh teslc and retail, at the principal Depot,
nEhMAN MEDICINE STORE, No. 100 Arch Street,
Philadelphia.
For sale by VI. 4. McCAY, Northumberland and Sun
State
April -, 1sio-1v