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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01
Extraordinary Arrival Of

Xy"Ny RQO@D@.
TNHE subscriber takes pleasure in informing
i his customers and the public generally that
he Is now in receipt Of an unusually large and
Splendid Assortment of New Goods.
To endeavor to enumerate the one hundreth
part of the articles would be useless. Suffice it
to say, they have been selected with the greatest
care, and they will be disposed Of at as low prices
as the same quality can be purchased elsewhere.
My motto is
"Quick Sales and Small Profits"
He takes this method of presenting to the
public his thanks for the liberal patronage extern
dcd 10 him, and by stiict attention TO business
he respectfully solicits continuance OF the same
1t will be advisable for purchasers to call and
examine his assortment before purchasing else
where. All kinds of produce taken in exchange
EDWARD Y. BRIGHT.
| Sunbury, May 10, 1885,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01
farmer's department
A "DIG" IN THE RIGHT DIR ECTIoN.


The Southern Planter, published at Rich
mond, Va, strongly condemns female eques
trian exhibitions at our agricultural fairs, and
pitches into the "North" as the quarter of
our Republic, only, tolerating it. In this we
believe the Planter is right, and we so hear
tily agree with it that we annex most of the
castigation it inhicts with q view to benefit
the "strong- minded" bipids upon which the
blows fall.-It says:
1T is one of the greatest triumphs of Chris
tianity that it has raised woman from the po-
sition which Heatheuism had assigned her,
and has transformed her from the slave OF
mans passions and domestic needs to his COM
panion, his friend, his angel on earth. But
this position can only be maintained on the
conditions that produced it, of modesty, deco
rum, reserve, delicacy--not only of feeling but
deportment--and an admission to the world
by all her acts that she is his dependent help
mate, and not his impudent rival.
"When women so far transgress the ex-
press commands of the Bible, that holy char
ter Of their privileges, as to exhibit themselves
in any such public capacity, as many now as
leave of all the gentle attributes that attract
cious as Medusa, as cruel as Medea, as volup-
tuous as Sappho, as bibulous as Gree, as
shameless as Lais. The woman Of the Bible
once thrown off and there's no stopping this
side the neither regions. We betide the
country whose women rise superior to the
teachings of Paul.
"If they choose in other lands to exhibit
themselves in lectures or by beasty baby
shows and an exposure Of the most sacred
mysteries of home to the rude gaze of ribald-
ry, to bring maternity into contempt, and by
series of such acts to degrade themselves
and demoralse their male associates, we do
not feel that it is any particular business ol
ours to castigate their folly and presumption
But when they invade cattle shows, compete
for premiums with cows and sows, and for
admiration with bulls and rams, we have a
right to protest, in the name of man and
beast against such entertainment against
the disrepute they reflect from themselves
upon noble festival, and against an abuse
which does introduce, and has introduced the
worst form of rowdyism into what should be
exclusively an area of quiet and respectable
rural competition"
Now, if this be an institution" of the
North, to which it is particularly welded, we
shall assist our Southern cotemporary in pull
ing 1t down and scattering it to the winds, as
we think, with it, that it is an abomnation
that cannot be too soon removed. And it, in
consummating this, the North chooses to
withdraw from the Union of these States, be
it so. We should rather at any time that o
dissolution should take place, than that this
Bible-defying practice should continue
Ger. Telegraph.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01

HUsK BEDs.-No one who has not tried
them knows the value of husk beds. Ger
tainly mattresses would not be used if husk
beds were tried. They are not only more
pllable than mattresses, but are more durable
The first cost is but triang. To have husks
nice, they may be split after the manner Of
splitting straw for braiding The finer they
are split the softer will he the bed, although
they will not be likely to last as long as when
they are put up whole. Three barrels full
well slowed in, will fill good sized sack
that is, after they have been split. The bed
viii always be light, the kusks do not become
matted down like feathers, and they are eer-
tainiy more healthy to sleep on. Feather
beds ought to be done away with, especially
in warm weather. For spring, summer and
fall, husk beds ought to be "all the 60" and
such undoubtedly will be the case when they
are once brought into use. There is no bet
ter time to procure husks than when corn is
being harvested, and the husks will be much
nicer and cleaner when corn is cut mp at The
bottom and put in stacks They do not be-
come so dry and weather-beaten. 1t is cal.
culated that good husk bed will last from
twenty-five to thirty years. Every farmers
daughter can supply herself with beds
against time of need) at a trifling expense
which is quite an inducement nowadays :
NeW England Farmer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01
BARLOW's INDIGO BLUE.

DARLOW'S INDIGO BLUE, is now we |
ID established as the best article ever offered for
Blueng Clothes. 1t is entirely free from acid or
ANYTHING injurious to the finest articles. All
housekeepers will find it much cheaper and less
trouble than Indigo or any other article. The
great demand for it has brought out several int
fations. Stortkeepers and consumers will be
careful to get BESJAMIN BAnLow's, put up at
Alfre d Wiltberger's Drug Store, No. 1863, N.
Second Street, Philadelphia, Storekeepers can
get their supplies from the Grocers and Druggists
they deal with, at prices yielding good profit.
Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Varnishes, Dy'
StnfS, DC, with first-rate assortment of every
thing in the line. Storekeepers, Physicians ant
manufacturers supplied at reasonable rates.
ALFRED WIITBERGER, Druggist.
l69 N. Second Street, Philadelphia.
July z, ls55.--ly.
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FIRST ARRIVAL
JImVy nO~mR9
At 8. N. Thompson'e Store.

At -. Ns IuompSOhB 6tOr6,
In Lo,oer Auyustd tovnship, at the Junction of
the Tblpehocken and Plum creek roads.
TNHE subscriber having returned from the city
4 with a new and extensive assortment Of
fashionable goods, respectfully calls the attention
Of Farmers, Mech anics and others to the same.
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
consisting in part Of
Dry Goods, viz:
Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassinsts, Jeans, Dril,ings,
Muslins, Vestings, Tiv,sds, and all kinds Of
Spring and Summer Wear,
LADIES DRESS AND FANCY GOODS,
Calicoes, Muslin de Lains, Lawns,
Ginghams, Berages, Robes,
Wooiens, Eannels, DC.
GROCERIES,
Sugar, Teas, Coffee Rice, Molasses, Cheese,
Spices, Salt, &C., &C., &c.
Hardware,
Nails, Screws, Files, Saws, Knives & Forks, &c
Queens and Glassware,
Of various styles and patterns.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
A large assortment Of Boots and shcss, for
men, women and children.
| HATS Cars, &C.. of various sizes and styles.
Besides 4 large and general assortment o.
fashionable goods. Call and examine for your
selves.
" Country produce OF all kinds taken ir
exchange at tho highest market prices.
| S.N. THOMPSON.
Lower Augusta, mo. rs, 1866
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Photography! Daguerreotypes !!
A NEW ERA IN ART!
J, E. McCLEES,

t.Successor to McCees & Germon,)
WOULD call the attention of the public, not
w ouly to the superiority of the Daguerreo-
types, the Hyalograph, (by some called Ambro-
type,) and the various styles of Photography on
paper but to the fact. that parties at a distance
possessing small daguerreotype, may, bv send
ing it to No. l60 Chestnut ST., have made from
it by the means of Photography, and the talents
of the best Artists, portrait of ANY SIZE, from
4 small Loeket to the full size of life.
A small book containing description, prices,
&c, &C., win he sent gratis to any person ma
king the request.
McCLEES'
Philadelphia Photograph Establishment,
No. l60 Chestnut st., below 7th
Phila., July 81, lS55.-u.
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Isw Goods 1oe tho People !
BENJAMIN HEFFN

Hsw Goods 1oe tho People
BENJAMIN HEFFN
RESPECTFULLY informs III. public
erai that he has just received and o
splendid stock Of
Fall and Winter Coco
at his New Store, in Lower Ausus,e to-
HE sssck consists in part Of
Cloths, Cassimers, Cassinets
u all kinds, Of linen, cotton and worsted
ALSO:
CalicOes, GlDghams, Law
MOusseline De Laines
and all kinds Of Ladies Dress Goods,
Groceries,
Alss an assortment Of Hardware.
and Steel, Nails, &c.
Also an excellent assortment OF
QUEENSWARE, of various styles
patterns.
Alse an assortment of BOOTS 4 Sp
HATS g. CAPS, good selection.
| Salt, Fish, &c.
And great variety Of other articles such
suitable to the trade, all of which will bs
the lowest prices.
| a Country produce taken in sxch,
the highest prices,
Lower Augusta, Nov. 10, 1883.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01
GENUINE HONEY SOAP.

vTNHE pnrity, fragrance
Il & mild emolient
properties Of this Soap, s 215 %
renders it especially de- - SS 49,
serving place on everv j3
toilet. For chapped hands, T1IIsIvIi
and various diseases of @ssNa..' ,ss.s.sss.----
the skin, il is unequaled.---Each cake is stamped
WIN. CONWAY, l6s South Second street,
Philadelphia. No other is Genuine.
Improved Chemical Olive Soap,
Warranted to Wash in hard, soft, or salt water
This soap has powerful cleansing properties
which readily remove Oil, Paint Dirt, &c, from
every description ofgoods without injury to them
For all domestic purposes it is superior to an,
other soap in use, and 90 per cent cheaper thar
the common rosin soap. Each bar is stamped
WILLIAM CONWAY,
. l6s South Second street, Philadelphia.
Manufacturer of Fancy and Staple Soaps, sperm
stearine and tallow candles, importer and deale
in sal soda, soda ash, rosn, &c.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Phi!s. August rs, ls55.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01

VALUABLE REoIrE-Mr. A. Bronson, of
Meadville, Pa, says, from fifteen years ex-
perlence, he finds that Indian meal poultce,
covered over with young hyson tea. softened
WIN hot water, and laid over burns or frozen
nesh, as hot as can be borne, will relieve the
pam IN i've minutes. II blisters have not
arisen before, they will not after it is put on.
ana that one poultics is generally suficient
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Northumberland county, Pa

Northumberland county, Pa.
rTNHIs large and commodiOus Hotel is situated
Il on the top of the Locust mountain, nearly
half way between Sunbury and Pottsville. The
scenery-the salubrity of the atmosphere and
the cool mountain breezes, make il one of the
most delightful summer retreats in the country
The Hotel, is new structure, four stories high
fitted up with all the modern conveniences. The
pure mountain water is introduced into every
chamber. The place is easy of access. beng
hut one and half hours ride from Sunbury, ovei
the Philadelphia and Sunbury Rail road. From
Pottsville, it can be reached by the Mine Hill
Rail road to Ashland, and from thence to Mt
Carmel miles, by Omnibus.
Every attendance will he paid by the proprie
tor to make guests comfortable. Charges mode
rate.
JOSEPH NJ. FEAGER.
Mt. Carmel, June %, ls55.-n
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Shamokin White Ash Anthracite Coal

From the sold Vein" in the Gap Colliery.
7 H. ZIMMERMAN & JNO. p. PURSEL,
a. successors to Kase, Reed d Co., will con-
tiuue mining, shipping and selling coal from the
above well known Coi,ery, under the firm Of
Zimmerman & Pursel The point Of shipment
is at the lower wharf in Sunbury, Northumber.
land county, Pa, where all orders for the various
kinds of coal, viz Lump, Broken, Egg, Stove,
and Chestnut Coal, will be thankfully received
and promptly attended to.
Sunbury, July IA, 1855,
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PERRY Sc ERETY.
Booksellers & Stationers,

A RE now selling off their entire stock of
N Books and Stationary, saved from the fire
of the 5th ult., at very low prices The stock
embraces every variety of miscellaneous Books,
School Books, and all kinds of Blank Books,
also domestic and imported Stationary of every
description. As we are selling out at low prices
it will be well to call early and secure bargains.
PERRY & ERETY,
s. w. corner 4th and Race streets,
Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, June %, ls55.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01
TO COAL DEALERS.
AMMERMAN, ZUERN & WEITZEL

DESPFCTFULLY inform the public that
~ they have leased the new colliery, called the
Lambert collicry, and ready to deliver coal of
superior quality, and of variety of sizes prepa.
red on their new coal breaker. All orders prompt
attended to by addressing the firm, either at
Sunbury or Shamokin.
Sunbury, June 80, 1866
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SUSBuRY, July 5, 1855.

SCNBrRr, july B, I655.
The firm of Kase, Reed y Co. having sold
their lease in the Gap Colliery and interest in the
wharf at Sunbury, 10 Messrs Zimmerman &
Pursel, would take great pleasure in recommend
ing our customers and others To the new firm, as
they will be able to sell them prepared coal Of
the best quality.
VASE pEEn e., (,n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01

HAYD0CK G. FIDLER,
nEALERS in Watches and Jewelry, will
~ continue the business at the old stand Of
James B. Fder,
No. II South Second Street,
PHILADELPHIA,
Where they solicit an examination Of their large
and varied stock, feeling assured that the expe-
rience both of them have had in the business,
and the facilities they possess for procuring
goods on the most advantageous terms, will ena-
BILE them to compete avorably with any other
establishment in the city. They have now on
hand fine assortment Of
WATCHES. CLOCKS, JEWELRY.
Silver, Plated and Brittania Ware, Cutlery,
Fancy Goods, &c, &c.
N. B.-Repairng of Watches and all kinds OF
Jewelry attended to with promptness and the
greatest care.
Phila., April 7, ls55.--tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01
NEW STORE.

NEW STUKE.
(At the old Stand Of S. N. 7hompson.)
rI>HE Subscriber respectfully informs the peo-
l. pie of Sunbury and vicinity, that he has ta-
ken the Store Room lately occupied by s. n
Thompson, in Market Street, Sunbury, below
Weaver's Hotel, and that he has just received
and opened handsome assortment of
FALL & WINTER GOODS,
Consisting in part OF
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
Queenswsre, Hats 4 Caps, Boots & Shoes, Fish,
Salt Meat. &c.
All Of which will he sold at the lowest prices.
All kinds of produce taken in exchange at tn
highest market price.
II. H. VASTINE.
Sur bury, Nov, "a, ls55-ly ch
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01
SALAMANDER SAFES.
EVANS & WATSON,

SALAMANDER SAFES.
EVANS & WATSON.
No. 90 Souh Fourth ST., Philadelphia.
GREAT FIRE, Chestnut
N5i;,slsssssss & Fifth Streets. Friday
EJ IlsSaaSss .SS.ss::p morning. December 35ih,
ss ssss - SSyt 1854. Evans d Wstson's
Nt sfsssg Salamsnder Safes Trium-
H9 lAsxaS 49, ~ plant, as they always are
gsAssssess - when put to the test
'PHILADELPRiA, Dec. Is, 1854.
Messrs. EvArs 4 WATSON, Ne. 20 South
Fourth St., Philadelphia.
Gentlemen We take much pleasure in re-
commencing your Salamander Safes to Merchants
and others in want of a secure means OF preser-
wing their hooks, papers, etc, from hire, as the
one we purchased from you about seven months
since has preserved our books, papers and cash
in as good a condition they were when put
into it, before the great fire OF this morning. which
destroyed the entire block of buildings corner OF
Chestnut and yifth streets. The above safe was
in use in our office, on the second floor of our
building from which place it fell into the cellar,
and remained there until the fire was out The
Safe was then removed and opened in the pres
ence of at least 1000 persons, who witnessed the
good condition of the contents. Will you please
have the Safe and Locks repaired, as we intend
to put it in use again, having perfect confidence
in its fire-proof qualities.
Yours, Respectfully,
LACY & PHILIPS.
Evans 4 Watson take pleasure in referring to
the following, among the many hundreds who
have their Safes in use u. s. Mint, Philada
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, Phila Samuel
Allen, Esq, High Sheriff, Phila; John II. Hen.
derson. City Controller; Caleb Cope 4 Co, No
1888 Msrke; ST.; Richard Norris 4 Son, Loco
motive builders, Philada Bancroft d Sellers
Machinists, corner 9th and James Sts.; Fran.
kiln Fire Insurance Co., Phs.; Pennsylva
Railroad Co, Phila.; Lacey y Philips, corner
5th aud Minor Sts.; Sharpless Bro, No. 8;
South Second ST.; James Kent & Santee, No
lat North Third ST. w H. Horstman & Sons
No. s. North Third ST.; Smith, Williams 4 Co.
No. 81 Market ST.; J. & b. Orne, No. ls-
Chestnut st.
A large assortment of the above Safes alwsy
on hand (warranted to stand at least 10 per cen
more fire than any Herring's Safe now in use.
EVANS & WATSON, also manufacture an,
keep for sale, Iron Shutters. Iron Doors aud Irol
Dash, for making fre-proof Vaults for Bank
stores, public and private buildings. Seal an
Letter Copying Presses; Patent Slate Lined Re
frigerators, etc. Please give us call, at No. :
South Fourth St., Philadelphia.
April Z, lS55,--cly. 10.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01
STOVES! STOVES !!

STOVES STOVES
We respectfully solicit the attention of the public to
assortment of
MacGREGOR HEATING STOVES,
for Stores, Halls, Churches Parlors &c,warranted to
give heat with third the fuel, than any other
Heating Stove in The large number which have
been sold in this and other cities and the constant aud
increasing demand for them sufficient guarantee oi
their superiority all other Heating Stoves, and
cheerfuy invite the stricest investigation Of clam,
To the most perfect article of the kind in use.
We also have superior CAULDRON, for farming
and chemical purposes, made the principle, fol
which we claim only trial to be appreciated.
We keep constantly on hand an assortment of the
leading COOK and PARLOR STOVES and sole
Agents in this State for
QUEENS PORTABLE FORCES.
BUCKS PATENT COOKING SToTES, and
BARSTOW'S UNRIVALLED COOK PARI.OR
STOVES Wholesale Dealers will be supplied a
the lowest foundry prices. -.
NEMAN Il WARWICK,
Wholesale a Retail Stove Dealers,
N. T.. Cor. of SECOND RACE SITS. Phads
" For sale by II. b MASSER, Of this place.
Philadelphia, August 25, ls55-3m
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United States Hotel

"sSt"W SLfseij uOOU 0urth.
PHILADELPHIA.
q j. MCCLELLAN, (late of Jones' ,
~ has the pleasure to inform hi, frien,
he travelling community, that he has leas,
House for term of years, and is now pr,
for the reception Of Guests.
The Local advantages of this favorits est,
nent are too well known to need commep
The House and Furniture have been I
first rate order: the rooms are large and
ventilated. The Tables will always be SUI
with the best, and the proprietor pledges h
that no effort on hi. part shall be want
make the United States equal in comforts
II otel in the Quaker City.
Phila., July g, 1854
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-01

NEW DRUG STORE!
wEIsER g. BRUNER,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Market St., nert door to E. Y. Bright, Store
sUNDURY, PA.
OFFER to the public the largest and best
" selected stock ever opened in this section Of
country, consisting of
FRESH AND PURE DRUGS.
Medicines, Chemicals, Ground Spices, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Dye-stufis, Window Glass
Patent Medicines, together with a complete
sortment of Paint, Clothes, Hair, Tooth, Nail
and Shaving Brushes, Dressing, Side, Neck and
Pocket Combs, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Creams
Tobacco, Segars Port Monias, Stationary, Con-
dictionaries,
PURE WINES AND BRANDlEs
For Medicinal use. English, French and Amsri-
can Perfumery, Fancy Goods Of every descrip-
ton. in short every article kept by Druggists
generally.
u Prescription, Carefully Compounded.
GEO. b. WEISER,
VIM. A. BRUNER.
sunbury, May &c, 1884,
------------
TOBACCO, &c.
Strawberry, Congress.
Eldorsdo Fig, Eldorado Csks,
ssrsaparila Fine Gut Pressed Fine Cut,
Andersons For Sale at
WEIsER d BRUNER.
Sunbury, May &c, 1855.
nR. H. H. HIGBEE's remedy for coughs,
Dcods, and pulmonary diseases. A supply Of
this valuable medicine just received and for sale
by H. 3. MASSER.
Sunhurv. June 4. iaSs.-
A RNOLD'S WRITING FLUID and Adhe
"A sVe and legal envelopes, for sale by
II. b. MASSER.
Sunburv, ian 10. Iss2.-
SHoEs.-All kinds of Boots Shoes and slip
~ pers for sale by
G. ELSBERG Il co,
Market street, opposite the Post Office.
S2nburv, Oct. 8. 1855
ATS AND CAPS.-A splendid lot sl
n fashionable Silk, Wool and Fur Hats
alss Clsth, Far, Oilcloth, Navy and Military
Caps for sale low by
G. EIsBERd T. co.
Market street. opposite the Pcs. Office.
Sunbury. Oct. 8, 1885,
~ NObD TENo Win anu Wltnout cases, 81
" very superior quality, just received.
Also fresh supply Of Writing Fluid, for ssls
by II. B. MAS6ER.
Sunburv. Dee. 2T. las'
PLANK Parchment Paper Deeds and blani
- Mortgages, Bonds, Executions, Summons
| &c, for sale b H. b. MASSER.
Sunbury ,Apri 76. 1855
BLANKS.
DLANKS Of every description car be had \,
ID app wing at the Office Of the American.
GROUND and whole Pepper, Cloves, CHINA
mon, Nutmeg, Mace, Alllspics. Ginger
Liquoriee, &C., &c, at
Nov. Ia, '54. YOUNG'S STORE.
| IEWELRY.-A nice assortment Of Geld ans
- Silver Pencils and Pens, for sale cheap BY
G, ELSBERG 4 CO.,
Market street, opposite the Pest o6ss
sunbury, Ost. Q. 1851
CAMPHINE and Fluid Of the best quality
| ~ For sale by WEIsEk 4 DkUNEk.
ss,ssv, hv 10 isss