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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-05

Eith the necessary Working Drawings, Specification
and Superintendent.
myS so State Street. Boston. dawlJ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
TO THE LADIES
Of sunbury and Vicinity.
AGNEW & co.

l9e Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
A RE now offering to purchasers splendid
IA Stock of New Spring Shawls, Mantillas and
Dress Goods their assortment of Paris made
Mantillas is very extensive, comprising one of
the best selected Stocks in the City, and at ex-
temely low prices
SHAWLS--B Brocha, Cashmere and Gold bor-
dered Shaws, long and square. Also, large
assortment of Rich Embroidered and Plain Cam
ton Grape Shawls
SILKS-Partcular attention is requested to
our stock Of Brocade, Plain, Plaid Stripe, Moran
Antiuue and blk. Silks of all qualities and
prices. Wash Silks in great variety.
DRESS GOODS--Fouuced barege Robes
Grenadines, Tissues, Bareges, Organdines
Mousilens Challie Delaines, brilliants, French
and English Chintzes. &C., Embroieeries of all
descriptions. Collars. Sleeves, Ruliies, Insert
ings, with full Stock of Ribbons, Ladies' and
Gentlemens' Gloves, Hosiery, &c.
Constantly receiving fresh supplies of Season.
able Goods, per Steamers from Havre, Liverpool,
New York and Philadelphia Auction Sales
Purchasers are requested to call and examine our
stock of splendid Spring Goods before pun chasing
- AGNEW & CO.,
a.loo al 1876 Chestnut ST., Phiada.
April 2, ls55.-Sm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT
NEW ADvERT TISEMENTS.
The Commonwealth Of PENNSYLVANIA.

Tie Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania.
To James F. Sherwood, William V. Silver
wood Sarah Ann intermarricd with John Cllncr,
Elizabeth intermarried with John M'Pherson.
Harriet intcrmarried with Samuel Codron, Hi
ram p. sherwood and Susannah G. SHERWOOD
neirs and legal representatives. Of Ca,harne Sill
,erwood, deceased, and to all other persons inter-
estcd. GREE1 ING.
Northumberland County, SIS.
You are hereby cited to be and appear before
the Judges of the Orphans Court, at an Orphans
Court to be held at Sunbury, on the first Of Mon
day of August, next, then and there to accept or
refuse to take the Real estate of the said Catha-
rine Sherwood, decd, viz: A certain Island
situate in the Susqushanna river, with the appur-
tcnances which, by virtue of writ OF Partition,
was valued at the sum of -Four thousand two
hundred and thirly-onc dollars,--or show cause
why the same should not be sold-and hereof
fail not. ~
Witness the Honorable Alexander Jordan,
Esquire, President of our said orphans court a,
Sunhury, this I'd day of April, 1855.
JNO. p. PUlaSEL, Clk. Q. G..
April 81, lS55.--4t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
REPORTED DEATH OF O MAR p.su..

LIvERpooI. April IA p. MIN case your
Geographic reporter in Liverpool should not
nave sent you any intelligence to the ,"latest
moment write you these few hasty lines
to inform you that on the receipt of 'Canro.
Ipefts despatch, announcinga sortie of the
husslans, by which they lost 1000 men and
the French some 600, Paris was full of ru-
mors to the effect that the French govern
ment had received some. very important de-
spatches, which were kept back until the
opportune moment tforpublshing them should
arrive. Great diversity Of opinion prevailed
as to their tenor, some thinking them favora-
Die to the allies, and others contrary At 2
O'CLOCK this afternoon agitation prevailed here,
in consequence of London private despatch,
which announced great battle at Eupatoria,
the defeat OF the Russians, with loss Of
1900 men, and the death of Omar Pasha
W Whether true or not, cannot tell, but /
doubt Omar Pasha being killed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
AN ASTOUNDING FACT.
Elseberg's Clothing Store Again

A ELSEBERG Qate G.. Elsberg e. Co..
( A. wishes to announce to the inhabitants of
Northumberland county, and the public in gen.
eraI, that he has removed his elegant and cheap
Clothing Store few doors east from the former
store, to a new copacious building. The reno.
val was necessitated bv the former store being too
small to facilitate the still increasing trade at
this widely known store. Being thankful for
past patronage hope to deserve it for the future
still more by serving you with accustomed fdeli-
ty and increased alacrity.
In order to suit every one that calls, | have
laid in astock of clothing, gents furnishing goods
and all other goods in my line on a most exten-
slvc scale, also made arrangements with my bro
thcr in Philadelphia, to send every thing new
and fashionable as soon produced, SO that my
stock will be replcnished every few weeks. In
extent, variety, elegance, qu1lity and choapness
my stock surpasses every thing "the oldest inhab-
itant ever heard tell of in this part nf the coun-
try. ITO see is to believe" and as invite eve
ry body TO call and see and examine my stock.
before purchasing elsewhere. 1t is treat to see
and examine such an elegant good, cheap stock
of goods. a .-.r... -t-t' orr ftsr
My stock consists in part of Dress, Frock. Sack,
Business and all other kinds Of Goats. made of
cloth, cashmarette, cashmere; linen, fax and all
other sutis of all imaginable colors, plain, fancy
blIipSu nHu SheChSu' ants anu vests OF every
style and pattern, low and high priced, as suited
to the want of the buyer; the largest and best
assortment ever exhibited west of the mountains
A nice assortment of Boots and Shoes, CATERS
and slippers, also ladies Shoes CATERS & slippers
A splendid lot of Hats and Caps. such as Pa
mama, Curacao, Canton, Braid. Leghorn, Sen.
ate, Straw and Palm Leaf different colors, fine
silk hats, all coloIs Of wool hats, etc. etc.
A good assortment of Shirts, collars, revolvers,
single and double barreled pistols french and ger
man Accordeons, all kinds of cravats, stocks and
pockethandkerchieis, Umbrellas, Carpet Bags,
Trunks, and all kind Of notions for ladies and
gentlemen.
Also an assortment Of watches and Jewelry,
all of which are warranted; the money paid for
them, cheerfuliy returned if not as represented.
All this stock will be sold at a small advance
on cxsh. SO as still further TO merit the name
usually bestowed on my store, as being the cheap
est in Sunbury OF vicinity. So, remember the
place. Market Square, nearly opposite the former
Post Office.
a0t 7sH A. ELSEBERG,
ss seags4 ai Late G.. Elseberg & Go.
srnbury, Aplil FL. 1855.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

The attention of our readers is called to
Professor Holloways Advertisement in anoth-
er part of our columns. The world wide re-
nown of his Pills and Ointment are too well
known to require much comment from us; but
tuy are. without doubt, the most efficacious
remedies for many complaints. Many of our
readers, have derived immense benefit from
using tie Pills in cases of bile, and general
arrangements of the stomach and bowels, and
no cutaneous disease can resist the curative
powers of the Ointment, the effect it has on
the human frame is certainly astonishing.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
TILE WEEKLY HERALD.
The Best General Newspaper in the
World.

The NHw York WsEkLY HERALD published every
Saturday morning Its contents embrure all the news Of
The great Of The day, reports Of meetings of the
State Legislature, and Of Congress- mpoa public dac.
umets; European and home correspondence hHRncial
aud commercial aud editorials Of genera interest, that
have anpeaIed in the New York Daily Herald.
1t is neatly printed in clear type, on large uhequa
to sheet Of foIty-egh eoamsa boaka directory IN it.
sefand forms Gl the best and mos valuable weeA
newspapers ia the world The greatest care is taken to
obtain the latest aud most rese Intelligence Of important
movements in all parts Of the world No expense is spa
red for the purpose
The subscription price three dollars per apnum, paya-
BILE in advance, or sixpeEce per single copy Ednrs OF
newspapers throughout The country particularly
quested to act agents They will receive twenty-five
per commission all cash subscriptions Any per-
obtaining Ave or more subscribers win be allowed The
san coin
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
OBJ Syflmhets.
Philadelphia Market.

April 70, 800.
GRAIN.-Wheat is still scarce. Sales of
ordinary Southern and Penna. red at 265GQ
26S c.. Inferior at 262 c., and prime white at
S0G28lc, afoat. Rye is in demand-last
sale at 81 90 per bushel Cornis in demand;
sales of Southern and Pennsylvania yellow
at lO1c delivered. Last sales of Oats at
20 cents.
WusxEY is firm sales at 81 cents for
Ibis and 36 cents for hhds
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

April "a, 1855.
GR.AlN.-1'ho receipts Of Wheat cont
pgise about 1000 bushels, most of which was
sold al 255{a263 cts. for good to prime reds,
and -60lg212 cts. for good TO prime whites.
There were some parcels of Rye offered and
we note sales Of about 300 bushels Pennsyl-
vana at 45 cts CoRN.-rhe demand was
brisk and most OF the parcels offered were dis
posed OF at 9T(q % cts for mixed. 100(d l0l
cts for white, and 1880 l04 cts. for yellow
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

The fashionable world of London and Par
is will soon be all in commotion in regard to
the visit of Napoleon and Eugenia to Queen
Victoria. Already the spring fashions in
honor of this event have been made public,
and those gentlemen who want to procure
spring coats, pantaloons and waistcoats, of
the genuine authentic style, must call at
Rockhill e. Wilson's cheap store, Ill Chest
nut street, corner of Franklin Place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
TWO PREMIUMS

Awarded at the-iafe Crystal Palace EahiJition
IN New York TO The g
Oldest Type Foundry in the U. States.
Established by Binny q Ronaldson in l796, on
the base of Sowers's Germantown Foundry
8E08rB Tll Of 1889. EG nDflEE
The long experience of the several proprietors
Of the t.stu
Philadelphia Type Foundry
Enables L. JOHNSON g. co. to offer the lar
gest variety of Printing Types, and all the ap-
purtenances of a Printing Office, to be found in
any establishment in the United States, and of q
quality too, which is deemed TO be unrivalled.-
The compositi on of the metal used is calculated
to afford the greatest durability while the scru-
pulous care exercised tn .he fitting up Of the type
is such as to insure accuracy aud squareness of
body, &c. Our facilities are SO extensive as to
enable us to fill orders Of any amount.
Estimates given in detail with the cost of all
the. materials required for newspaper office.
PLAIN OR FANCY TYPES,
Music of unparalleled beauty, cast in this Foun-
drv only. Scripts, Flowers, Borders, Cuts, brass
or metal rules labor saving rules, brass braces,
brass circles and ovals, &c.
PRESSES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
And all sorts of Printing Materials, (most of
which are made by us) win be furnished at Man.
ulacturers' prices. PRINTING INK, of all va
rietes and colors, varnishes, bronzes, DC. We
are agents for the Inks, DC. of the most celebra-
ted American and English Manufacturers which
we sell at the lowest terms.
Stereotyping or Electrotyping Of books, music,
wood cuts, jobs, &c. Type used in stereotyPing
for sale at reduced prices. Wood outs designed
aud cnproyel in fhn finest stvlp of art.
Our "minor specimen book" Che first of its
class in the country and original in its conception
and getting up) will be sent to all printers that
have not received it, who win direct how it may
be transmitted TO them.
tB7 Newspaper Printers whe publish this ad-
vertisement entire, Gncluding this notice. three
times before September lst 1855. and send to us
a copy of the paper containing it, will be allowed
their bill Oh purchasing articles of our manufac-
turc to four times its amonnt. ...
.-. l.. JOHNSON y co.
No.6 Sansom Street, near the Hall of
Independence, Philadelphia.
April | I, lS55.---3t .. ....
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
JULIUS STERN

No. l45 North Third Street, g d0ors ajoue
Eagle Hotel, PHILADELPHIA
WHOLESALE Dealeri in Fancy Dress Trim
w mings and Millinery Goods, and Manufac-
turer of Fancy Silk Bonncts. Keeps constantly
on hand very extensive assortment of Silks,
Ribbons, Gimps, Frnges, besides great variety
of other Fancy Goods He solicits call from
Country Merchants visiting the City, and assures
them that they will he sure TO find any article
above mentioned, at the Lowest prices.
March IL, '55.--W. . mo. 2.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
FRENCH TRUssEs.

HERNIA or Rupture successfully treated, and
Il A comfort insured, by use Of the elegant
French rrusses, imported hy the subscriber, and
made to order expressly for his sales.
All suffering with Rupture will be gratfcd to
learn that the occasion now offers to procure
Truss combining extreme lightness, with ease,
durability and correct construction. in lieu Of the
cumbrous and uncomfortable article usually sold.
An extensive assortment always on hand, adap-
ted to every variety of Rupture in adults and
children. and for sale at range of price to suit
all. Cost Of Single Trusses, SO, $50, 81, and
S'5; Double, 81, $5 Sc, Ss and $40.
Persons at u distance con have Truss sent to
any address by RENTING the amount, sending
measure around the hips and stating side affected.
For sale Wholesale Sc Retail by the Importer,
CALEB II. NEEDLES,
Cor. Twelfth & Race streets, Philadelphia.
Depot for DIR. Banning,s Improved Patent
Body Brace; Chest Expandcrs and Erector
Braces; Patent Shoulder Braces; Suspensory
Bandages; Spinal Props and Supports. Ladies'
Rooms, with competent lady attendants.
Phia, March 81, lS55.-p3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

HARDWARE Table Cutlery, Razors Pock
HI ct Knives, Hand saws Wood saws in
frames, Axes, Chisels, Door Locks, and Hinges,
Hand Bells, Walters, &c, just received and for
sale by w. TENEh q Co
sunbury, Dec. 2, 1854.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
Estate Of ADAM MEDIC, Decd.

NOTICE is hereby given, thai letters of ad
~ ininistration have been granted to the subscr-
Der ON the estate of Adam Neidig, late of Upper
Augusta township, Northumberland county,
decd. All persons having claims against the
estate, and such that are indebted thereto, are
requested to make early settlement. The
undersigned administrator will be present at the
house of the late deceased, OH Saturday, the 81 list
inst, to make final settlement.
..a.H DAVID REESER, Ad'tor.
Upper Augusta March24, lS55--6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

NOTICE.
northumberland Bridge Company.
a N ELECTION for officers of the Northum-
L = herand Bridge Company, to serve for one
wear, will be held at the house of &. S. Burr, in
Northumberland on MONDAY, the seventh day
of MAY next. The election will be open at
o'clock, =. NJ, aud close at 4 o'clock, p. NJ. Ia.
The books and accounts of the company will be
submitted to the stockholders for their inspection,
at the same time. and place.
ID. BRAU'rIGAM, Pres't.
Nurthd, April Ia, l955.--4t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
DAGUERREOTYPEs.

DAGUERREOTYPES.
T.P. LEIsENRING & J. X. ECKMAN of
- Danville, respectfully announce to the ladies
and gentlemen of Sunbury and vicinity, that
they have opened Daguerrean rooms above Fri
ling & Grants Store, in Sunbury, where they
are ready to accommodate those who may favor
them with a call, with beautiful and lie-like
miniatures.
All who desire miniatures will do well to call
early and secure theh pictures, as we know not
what day may bring forth.
Then hasten to our rooms, all ye people
Before you have reason to grieve
The cost you will find it but little
And 20 all satisfaction we'll give
Sunbury, April 81, IS55-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

II. b. MASSER, attorney for Government
' CIGimentS,
Sunbury, Pa
CONTINUES to give prompt and personal al ellton to
the prosecution of Claims OF every description against the
Gentrai Government, and particularly those before the
Treasury Department. Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus
Patent aud General Land Office, ana Board OF Claims
An experience OF years, and familiarity with the means
Of obtaining the earlest and most favorable action on
claims with the facilities for the dispatch of business
justify hun in assuring his Correspondents Clamenls and
the Public generally that interests intTusted his keen
Ing will not be neglected. -
pension, Bounty LAND, PATENT AND PUBLIC LAND Law
He has nearly ready for gatuitous distribution among
his business Correspondents (and those who may become
such) pamphlet containing synopsis of the
istng Pension Bounty Laud Patent and Public Land
Laws down to the end Of the late Congressincludng
the
Bounty-Land Act of Sd March, 1866.
under which all who have heretofore received less than
1850 entitled TO additional land said Act
grants also 100 TO al Officers, non-colnmissoned
Officers, Chsplans, Soldiers Wagon Maeters Teamsters
and eady Indians of the Army including State Troops
Volunteers and Mlitis-and all Officers, seamen ordna
ry Seamen, Marines, Clerks and Landsme OF the Navy,
not heretofore provided for who have served not less
than fourteen days unles III bae) at any period since
1776 and TO the widows and minor children Of all such
persons entitled, and deceased
The pamphlet CONTAINS "Forrus of Application
full and complete than any elsewhere TO be found
adapted TO the wants Of every class Of Claimants under the
act with copious decisions and instructions OF the Depart
ment and practical suggestions to tho to be uI
sued IN suspended or rejected cases.
Parties not wishing to avail themselves Of The facilities
shoIass by hls once IN securing prompt and personal
snperntendence OF their claims at the Departments,
obtain copies Of the above pamphlet by remng thirty
cents In postage stamps
INDUCEMENTS To CORRESPONDENTS.
Correspondents who prepare and forward cases for
management by this Agency will be dealt with literally
supplied with all necessary blanks GRATIS and kept con-
stantly adyiced Of the changes that from time to time oc
cur in the execution OF the law.
It's within the Subscribers power direct his Core
spondens v the locality fyery many persons entitled un-
de-the late Act and having obtained large number Of
Land Warrants under former laws he m possesslon OF
data that will materially assist Ia securing additional
bounty.
Fees below the usual rates-and contingent upon lhe
admission OF Claims. :"
The highest cash price given for Land Warrants Re
voiutionary Scrip, and Illinois Land Patents i
Address II B:MAssER,
Sunbury, Pa
March u, ls65.--At
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
NEW STORE.
(Aths old Stand Of s. NJ 7aompson,)

(Atths old Stand Of S. N. 7Aompson)
V>HE Subscriber respectfully informs the peo-
L pie Of sunbury and vicinity, that he has Ia
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 a handsome assortment of
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
Consisting in part of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
Qucenswarc, Hats y Caps, Boots & Shoes, Fish,
-A Salt, Meat. &c. = $3.50
All Of which will be sold at the lowestprces.
All kinds of produce taken in exchange at the
highest market price. 1I.,...r tglli-
II. H. VASTINE.
Sur bury, April 81, Is55-.ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
Boarding! Boarding!

"a "a RS. WHARTON can accommodate or
ig q 10 respectable boarders.
Location: Northwest corner of Market Square,
Snnbnry. Persons wishing a comfortable home
will find this desirable place.
Sunbury, April Ia, ls55.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
TERMS TO CLurs

All letters to be addressed To James Gordoa Bennett
proprietor and editor Of the New York iorald, York
city.
Advertisements inserted in the Weekly lleald fT thirty
cents Fer line.
New York, Feb. 1853. ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
BOUNTY LAND WARRANTS.

VH7HE subscriber having received the necessary
Il forms and insructtons from the Department,
at Washington, is prepared to procure Bounty
Land Warrants at the shortest notice.
II. d. MASSER.
Sunbury, April 7, 1855. f.E
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
NOTICE.

FEFH L Stockholders of "Shamokin Collegiate
III Institute" are hereby notified that the ar
nual meeting for the Election of Board OF
Trustees will he held on the frat Monday OF
May, 1855, at l o'clock, p. NJ, at w. Weaver's
Hotel in Shanokin.
BY order of the board
WIN. ATWATER, Sec'y.
Shamokin, April IA, 1855 3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

HAYD0CK & FIDLER,
nEALERS in Watches and Jewelry, will
HV continue the business at the old stand of
James B. Fidler,
No. II South Second Street,
PHILADELPHIA,
Where they solicit an examination of their large
and varied stock feeling assured that the expc-
rence 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 favoraby 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., sc. ta.
N. B.-Repairing of Watches and all kinds of
Jewelry attended to with pgomptness and the
greatest care.
Phila., April 7, ls55.--tC
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
CHURCH DEDICATION.

The German Reformed Church in Sun
bury will be dedicated to Almighty God on
Sunday, the 29th day of April, inst, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ. A number of Ministers from
distance are expected to be present. The
public generally are most respectfully invited
to attend.
FRED'K. Haas,
JACOB SEAsHoLTz,
GEo. G. WELKER,
LEVI SEAsHoLTz,
..... MARTIN GAss,
FRANCIS BUCHER
VALENTINE DIETz,
Committee.
Sunbury, April II, 1855.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
no COUNTRY sTOREKEEPFR,

10 COUNTRY STOREKEEPER.
FFSHE Subscriber has on hand of his own man.
Il ulacture, large assortment of Ladies'
Misses, and Childrens Leather, Kid, and
Morocco ....s.
BOOTS, SHOES, and CATERS,
ofthe best workmanship and materials, which he
will sell atas low wholesale prices as any person
in the city. Buyers can get any sizes to make
up assortments, without having to purchase the
smaller or more unsaleable sizes.
VIM. C.. PARKER,
No. 81 North SIXTH Street, below Race,
Philadelphia
n. B. Cater Uppers ready for the last sold
to Country Shoemakers at low prices.
Sunbury, April IA, ls56.--3m.