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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
TO THE LADIES
OF Sunbury and Vicinity.
AGNEW & co.


l96 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
A RE now offering TO purchasers splendid
IA Stock of New Spring Shawls, Mantias and
Dress Goods: their assortment Of Paris made
Mantiilas, is very extensive, comprising one Of
the best selected Stocks in the City, and at ex.
treluely low prices.
SHAWLS-Brocha, Cashmere and Gold bor-
dereI Shawls long and square. Also, large
assortment Of Rich Embroidered and Plain Cam
ton Crape Shawls..
SILKS Particular attention is requested to
our gtock OF Brocade, Plain, Plaid Stripe, Moran
Anuuue and blk. Silks, Of all qualities and
prices. Wash Silks in grea, variety.
DRESS GO0DS-Flouuced barege Robes,
Grenadines, Tissues, Bareges, Orgsndnes,
Mousilens Challie Delaines, brilliants, French
and English Chintzes. &C., Embro2eres Of oil
descriptions. Collars. Sleeves, Ruffles, Insert.
ings. with full Stock Of Ribbons, Ladies' and
GentemsnG' Gloves. Hosiery, &c,
Constantly receiving fresh supplies Of Season.
able Goods per Steamers from Havre. Liverpool,
Ne" YorA and Phiiadslphia Auction sales-
Purchasers are requested to call and examine our
stock ct splendid Spring Goods before pun chasing
AGNEW & CO..
1876 Chestnut ST., Philada.
April 7, ls5S-3m.
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THE Moon was eclipsed on last Tuesday
night. according TO the almanacs, and every.
body was curious to see the interesting sight.
Speaking of eclipses, Messrs. Rockhill &
Wilson's fashionable clothing eclipses oil
others that can be found in Philadelphia.
Gentlemen filling up their wardrobes should
go first ofnll to their cheap and elegant store,
No. III Chestnut street, corner Of Franklin
Place.
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An ASTOUNDING FACT.
Elsherp's Clothing Store Again!

A EIsBERG fIate q, Elsberg & Coz
IN. wish 10 announce 10 the Inhabitants oi
| Northumberland county. and the pubic IN gen.
eral. that he has removed his elegant ana cheap
! Cln,b;np Store few doors east from the former
store 10 a new capscious building. The remo-
val was ncccsstated bv the former sto'e beig too
small to facilitate the still increasing trade at
this widely known store, De'hg ,nanN'ui 'or
mas, patronage. hone to deserve II for tie future
| still more b. serving you WIN hco"s'oi'o ""e"-
ty and increased q acrity.
| In order to suit every one that calls, have
laid in stock oi clothing. gents furnishing goods,
and all other goods in my line on most exten-
siye scale. also made arrangements with my bro
ther in Philadelphia, TO send every thing new
and fashionable as soon as produced, so THAT my
stock will he rep!enished every lew weeks. In
extent, variety. elegance, gu lity and cheap
NV stock surpasses every thing 1.-The Oldest inliab
liant" ever heard tell OF in this part "f the
try. ITO see is To believe" and as invite eve-
ry hcdy to call and see and examine my stock.
before purchasing elsewhere. II is a-treat to see
and examine such all elegant, good, cheap stock
of goods.
NV stock consists in part Of Dress rock. Sack,
Business and all other kinds Of Coats, made of
cloth cashmarete cashmere, linen, fax aud all
other stuffs of all imaginable colors plain fancy,
striped and checked. Pants and 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 S, of the mountains
A nice assortment Of Boots and Shoes, gaiiers
and slippers. also adies shoes. gsters IL slippers.
A splendid lot of Hats and Caps such as Pa
mama. Curracoa, Canton, Braid. Leshorn. SEN
ale. Straw and Palm Leaf different coIors, fine
silk hats all colnrs of wool hats. etc. etc.
A good assortment of Shirts. collars, reviewers,
single aud double harreled pistols, french aud ger
man Accor,leons. all kinds of cravats. stocks and
pOckcthandkerchieis, Umbrellas, Carpet Bags,
Trunks, and all kind OF notions for ladies and
gentlemen.
Also assortment of watches and Jewelrv.
all OF which warrantrd; the money paid for
them. chrertuly returned il uot rs represented.
All this stock will lc sold at a small advance
On cash 80 as still further to merit the name
usually bestowed on my store as being the cheap
est in Sunhury or vicinity. So remember the
place, Marke, Square, nearly opposite the former
| Post Office.
A. ELSBERG,
Late G. Elsherg & Co.
! sunbury, April 81. 1855.
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BRIGADE ORDERS, NO. /.

The First Brigade sth Division Pennsylvania
Volunteers, will meet for inspection in the fol.
lowing order to wit:
Deppensville Cavalry, Capt. hartman, and
Mahanoy Guards, at :he public house of Georus
Smith, in Jackson township. on Monday, the Ia.
day of May.
First n northumberland Troop. Capt Hunsicker.
Shamokin Guards. Capt. Miller Cadwalader
Infantry, Capt. Grey, Dewart Guards. Lieutenant
Bruner, Farmers y Mechanics A rtiIlery, Capt.
Martz, and Shamokin Greys, Capt. Lake, in
Market Square, Northumberland, on Tuesday,
the 18th day of May.
The lines will be formed precisely at o o'clsk
A. NJ. of said day.
Field and Company Officers will be particular
to make their return ON said day.
Brigade Inspectors Office,
North'd, Apl 81. 1883.
]. H. ZIMMERMAN.
Brigade Inspector,
lst Big. s Division, p. NJ.
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orocerey, Flour, Feed and
Provision Store.
SH0LTz & PETERY,

Broadtcay, between Market 8 Blackberry sts.,
Sumbury,
RESPECTFULLY inform The citizens Of
~ sunbury, that they have engaged the servi-
ces Of competent German baker. and are now
prepared to supply the citizens with fresh bread,
twist, rolls, pies and cakes of every kind.
Sugar, coffee, (browIied) green d lack teas,
rice, crackers & cheese, tobacco d segars. All
kinds of small beer, as well ns lemon, pineapple
and strawberry syrup. constantly kept Tor sale.
Sunbury, May s, 1855. -Iy
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The Fisheries, on the Potomac river, have
been very productive, recently, and extraor-
dnary hauls are made At Alexandria, on
Wednesday, shad we're selling at from 81
TO $3.50 hundred, and herring at S5,25 a
thousand. The prices we're somewhat higher
at Georgetown.
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TRENCH TRUssEs.

FRENCH TRUSSES.
1ERNIA or Rupture successfully treated, and
IA comfort insured, by use Of the eegGn,
French Trusses, imported by the subscriber, and
made to order expressly for his sales.
All suffering with Rupture will be grstified to
learn that the occasion now offers to procure
Truss combining extreme ligh,ness, with ease
durability and correct construction, in lieu Of the
cumhrous 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 q range Of price TO suit
all. Cost of Single Trusses, So, SO, 50, and
SIS; Double, 81, SIS, Sc, Ss and $40.
Persons at distance can have Truss sent TO
any address by remitting the amount sending
measure around the hips and stating side affected
For sule Wholesale &: Retail by tho Importer,
CALEB II. NEEDLES,
Cor Twelfth & Race streets. Philadelphia
Depot for DR.. Dannngs Improved Patent
Body Brace; Chest Expanders and Erector
Braces; Patent Shoulder Braces; Suspensory
Bandsges; Spinal Props and supports. Ladies
Rooms, with competent lady attendants.
Pha., March 81, ls55.-p3m.
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Orphans Court Sale.

0N Monday, the 2lst day of May next. the
" following described valuable TOWN LOTS
will be sold at public vendue: Two certain con
iiguous Lots OF Ground situate in the Borough
Of Northumberland. numbered in the general
plan Nos. 379 and $50, each heing sixty feet
front on Market street, aud in depth gao feet
A ono story log house is erected ON one of said
lots. The sale will take place Oh the premises at
o'clock, A. NJ.
MARTHA KAPP, Guardian.
or the minor children Of Michael Kapp, Iced.
By order of the Court.
J. =. PURSEL, elk. o. G.
Sunbury, April IS, ls55.-S
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GBe aflarkets.
philadelnhia Market.

May 9, 1855.
GRAIN.-There is more demand for
Wheat. Red is worth 81 52(12 55 and
penna. white 81 60@2 63. Rye is scarce
snles at l47sc ailoat. Corn is higher. Sales
Of 10000 bushels Southern and Penna. yell
low az l039lllc. Good Pennsylvania Oats
are selling at Csc per bushel
WHisEEY is in better demand--holders
row ash zoe in bbls., and 80 C in hhds.
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Estate of ADAM NEIDIa, Decd.

NOTICE is hereby given, that letters Of ad
lninistration have been granted to the subscri-
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 arc indebted thereto, are
requested to make an early ssitelment The
undersigned administrator will be prsssat at the
house Of the late decessed, on Saturday, the st
inst, TO make final settlement.
DAVID REEsER, Ad'tor.
Upper Augusta, March "a, lshs---ss
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A CouHcELLoR-AT.LAw was lined 81 and
costs on Wednesday, by the Police Court
for smoking a segar in the streets of Boston.
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Furniture Furniture !!

FIRST ARRIVAL
EJNyv @OD DDD
At s. N. Thompson's Store,
In Lorer augusta to,onship, at the Junction Of
the Iulpehocken and Plum creek roads.
F1NHE subscriber having returned from the city
Il with new and extensive assortment of
fashionable goods, respectfully calls the attention
Of Farmers, Mechanics and others to the same.
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
consisting in part of
Dry Goods, viz:
Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassineis, Jeans, Drillings,
Muslins, Vestings, Iaeeeds, and all kinds Of
Spring and Summer Wear,
LADIES DRESS AND FANCY GOODS,
Caltcoes, Muslin de Lrins, Lawns,
Ginghdms, Bsrdges, Robes,
HOo.eHs. Eanneis, &c.
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 aud [Stterns.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
large assortment of Boots and Shoes for
men, women aud children.
HATS Cars, &C., of various sizes and styles.
Besides large and general assortment OF
fashionable goods. Call and examine for ycnr-
selves.
II Country produce OF oil kinds taken in
exchange at the highest market prices
S. n. THOMPSON.
Lower Augusta, 4 mo. 2s, ls55.-
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the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
To James F. Sherwood, William V. Silver.
wood Sa,ah Ann intermsIricd With John elmer
Elizabeth in'crmarricd with John M'Pherson
Harriet intcrmarried with Samuel todron. Hi
ram 7. Silverwo,d and S..sannah &. sSilverwood.
hcis and legal representatives. Of Caihariue Sill
verwood, deceased, and 10 all other persons INTER
estch. GREET ING.
Northumberland County ss.
You are hereby cited Ia he and appear before
the Judges OF the Orphans Court, at an orphans'
Court to lie held at Sunhury. on the first of Mon
day Of August, next then aud there to accept or
refuse to take the Real estate of the said Catha.
rine SHERWOOD, decd. VIZ: A certain Island
situate in the Su.qnehanua river. with the appur-
tenaDces. which, lay virtue of writ of Partition,
valued Mt the sum Of Four thousand two
hundrrd aud thrty.one dollars--or show cause
why the same shou i not he sold--and hereof
fail not.
Witness the Honorable Alexander Jordan
Esquire. President of our said orphans court al
sudbury, this I'd day OF April. 1855.
JNO. =. PURSEL, OK. o. Z.
April 81, ls55.--It.
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CHOICE GROCERIES.
BURTON e. FENToN,

S. W. corner Sirth and Arch streets,
PHrLADELrHiA,
HAVING refitted their Store anew, and re-.
plenished their stock 5v the addition o
every thing wanted In Select Family Grocery
Store, so as to make mp full and most complete
assortment, now offers for sslc to their friends
and the public on the best terms the following
excellent Goods, viz: Jcllies Of all kinds Pre-.
serves; Fresh Fruits in bottles and tin cans ;
White Glover II Honey I.atour and other brands
OF Olive Oils; Sperm aud Stearine Candies; all
the best brands Of Groceries; Crackers, with a
choice assortment of oil the staple articles. which
will be sold at the lowest prices. Please give
us a call. ts
BURTON & FENTON.
Family Grocers and Tea Dealers, s. w. cor.
Sixth and Arch SITS.
Phila., April Z, 1865 iy.
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TO Officers, Soldiers,
SEAMEN, &c, OF ALL WARS: their
Widows and Minor Chl.ren.
II. b. MASSER, attorney for Government
CQiments

II. b. WASSER. attorney for Government
CaimentS,
Sunbury, Pa.
CONTINUES 10 give prompt and personal attention to
the prosecution ui Gains ui every desert piu against the
General vernment, aud particularly huse heiIe the
Treasury Department. fensunHd 'uniy Land Bureaus,
Patent and General Land Uiice, and ard uf Cnims
An experience Of years, and aIlnlay with the means
uf uhtainng the earliest aud favorable action
elnns with the facilities for the dispatch Of business,
justify HIM in assuring his Correspondents, Claments and
the Public gencrJl Tint Interests iniTusted 10 his keep
hg win not be neglected.
pEA.lox, BOUNTY LAND, PATENT AND PUBLIC IA>pIAw
lie has nearly ready " grhuit,us distribution among
his business CrrrsIcndems, (ud those who may become
such) neat palnphiei ntaning synnpsis Of the
lsliIs Pensi ~, Bounty Land. Patent and Public Land
Laws, d1wn u the end of the late Conseess-incladng
Bounty-Land Act of Sd March, 1855.
uneI winch all VIII have heret fore received less than
l6o nre entitled t. additional land enid Act
giants nisn 100 tp all Officers. nnI-c
Officers ChIpains. Soldiers. Wag MaeieTs. Teamslers
and fI"d Indians, the Army, including Siate Tr nps,
Volunteers. and Mtia-and al Officers Seamtn, Orlina-
ry Seamen, Marnts Clerks, aud ldsne., uf the Navy,
mt heretnl pr vhled iur VIII have served less
ihnn fourteen days (unes in baitle) any period since
liza and O, the wd and minor children of all such
pers entitled and deceased
The pun hlet cnninins "F rms of Applicat tioU"
inne fnll and mNlete than esew here tn be found
UaPed tn the wants of every chss "f Claimants nder the
ac with c'p1ns decisions and instruct ms the Dernrt-
'net and rrarc Suggest tn the 10 be puI-
su-i M suspended r rel cied eases.
Parties not wishing avail themselves NJ the facilities
ah rfed 10y this Oce IN scouting prompt and psrs nal
snnerinendece II their claims the IepaTiinens can
obtain copies II the nb pamphlet by remtng thirty
cents ia u stage stanrs
INDUCEMENTS 40 CORRESPONDENT r..
CTIesp' pdrn's whl prepare md forward fr
management by this Agency will he dealt with literally
snpp led with all nrcessnfy lanks sAArIs sud ker
siantly ndvcrd of the rhanges that rm time To time
cur in ih- -xecu N nfthe law.
ts within the subscribers power direct his corre-
saoPiehs IN the icalHv nCverv pers entitled
e the hie Act aud having obtained nrge numhei nf
,hnd Warrants under farmer laws, he ~ pssessI II
barntv..
F-rs, below the usual rates-and contingent upon the
a,m'ss n nf Claims
The highest rash price given f'r land Warrants, Re
votuti"nasv Sctp, aud Illinois Land Patents
Address II y. MASSER,
. Sudbury, Pa.
March 81, 1855 1t
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A CARD.

GEORGE BROWN, Inspector ofMines, ten
Ns ders his ices to land owners and Min
ing Companies, in making examinations, reports
&c, of Mines and Coal lands. From his expert
ence in mining operations, as he understands the
different branches, having carried on Mines for
a number Of years in Schuylkill Co, and having
now a large number of collieriss under his super
vision--he hopes to give satisfaction to those who
may want lis services. Refers to Benjamin
Miller and W. Payne, Esqrs.. Philadelnhla, and
D. E. Nice and James Nsill, Esqrs., PottsviIle.
Communications oy Mail promptly attended to.
Pottsville, March II, ls5S.-3m.
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MATCHESi MATCHES!!
JOHN DONNELLY,


JOHN DONNELLY,
MANUFACTURES and inventor Of Safety
4'A Patent Square Upright Wood hnx Matches
No. LOG FOURTH Street. (aboye Race)
Philadelphia.
Matches having become an indispensable nti
Gle in housekeeping the subscriber after great
sacrifice oftime and money, is enabled TO offer to
the Public article at once combining Utility
and Cheapness. The inventor knowing the dam
ser apprehended on accoun. of the Aimsv man
ner in which Matches are generally packed in pa
per, has by the aid of New Steam Machinery Of
his own invention, succeeded in getting up a
SAFETY PATENT SQUARE UPRIGHT
Wood Box this box is far preferable, in as much
that II occupies no more room thar the old round
wood box, and contains at least Two Hundred per
Cent more Matches, which to Shippers is consid-
erahe advantage; it is entirely new and secure
against moisture and spontaneous combustion,
and dspels all danger on transportation by means
OF Railroad, Steamboat or any othe mode Of Con-
veyance.
These Matches are packed go ths, one gross or
more may be Shipped to any part Of tho World
with perfect safety. They are the most desirable
article for Home Consumption, and the Southern
and Western Markets that has ever been invented
Dealers and Shippers, will do we'll to call and
examine for themselves.
tB' These Matches are Warranted TO be supe-
rior 10 anything heretofore offered 10 the Public.
JOHN DONNELLY,
l06 North FOURTH ST., Phllad'a.
Phila., Dec. 10, ls54.--Gm.
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SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW SPRING AND SUMnER
G@GDGDED@1~
Nv. TENER G. Co..

!Sunbary Pa.
EEAVE just received new and splendid as
u n sortment of goods, suited to the season,
amongst which are:-
Cloths Cassimeres and yelvets, Ready mad,
Clothes, English, French and American Cling
hams, plain aud painted Challi. do. do.
Lawns, Bareye and Barcge DeLains, plain
and painted Tissue, Tissue Baregs,
Thibet silk, fringed shawls, En-
broiderej and Damask Grape
Shawls, Fancy Mantillas. s,ri.
ped and checked Linen To.
bic Covers, Mosquito Nets,
Fans, Psrssols and I'm.
brel.as, together with
general assort.
ment of Dry Goods
Hats, Caps Boots, Shoes,
Hardware, Groceries, Queenswsre.
FISH, Salt, Nails &C., &C., all Of which
will b. sold cheap for cash or Country Pro-
'fuce.
Sun''ury, May S, 1851
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DAGUERREOTYPEs.
H. p. LEISENRING e. ]. X. ECkMAN of
81 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 call, with beautiful and liie.like
miniatures.
All who desire miniatures will DO well TO call
early aud secure theh pictures, as We know not
what day msy bring forth.
Then hasten to our rooms, oil ye people
Before you have reason to grieye;
The cost you will find It but little,
And 20 all satisfaction we'll give.
Sunhury, April II, ls55.-3t
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Pert'umery, sc.

I'VE have just received the largest snd best selsc.S
assortment of PeIiunrry uleTrd ia tnis sSeor
Of country, consisting Ia part of
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GREAT FIRE, Chestnut
& Fifth Streets, Friday
morning. December 35th,
1854. Evans 4 Watson's
Salamander Safes rrium.
phaEt, as they always are
when put to the test.
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SALAMANDER SAFES.
EVANS / WATSON.

No. 26 SOuh Fourth ST., Philadelphia.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-07-28

that great conservative party that claimed Clay
and Webster the great opponents of its prIncl-
PIES at time when we battled for issues which
never yet martled the cheek of whig with shame,
are we to become Jackals to the Lion of Know-noth
ingism and dog gallant party to the bitter end to
prey the corrupted morses he deigns to leave us
Will victory enure to US by fusion humiliatng;
has our once proud party, who if fall they sometimes
did, ever fell with their back to the field and their
feet to the foe shall skuk about in the dark to
conceal designs which the day would blush to own?
Has our party dwindled into such small dimensions as
meany succumb and play second fiddle in this Lii
liputan scheme to pin down the giant of democracy
when he rests him after victory? For one, before
can lend myself to end so ignoble, must know
nothing of history-shut my eyes to the deduction
of such philosopy may have CLEANED from thence,
repudate the creed my father taught me and go with
the multitude to do evil in aiding the senseless tri-
umph of bigotry and intolerance. .
There was time when ], though not even file
leader in the struggle with the dominant party did
my best in open manly fight to take the beam out
of the eye of Democracy" and though showed
somewhat of temper in the melee, some " stomach
for the fight" l lost not my self respect. Where
now are my compatriots in arms? Some like
the gallant Wise and Kerr in the thickest of the
fight with stawart doing battle for the true
principle on which our government is based, while
others are lending themselves to those they know
not who, for purposes they know not what, while
the bones of the dead Harry rattle in their coffin
at strange alliance and the voice of the mighty
Webster with sepuchral tone murmurs IL vain
Liberty and Equality now and forever one and
masquerade"
AN ANsoN WING.