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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

In 1897 there were but thirty poughs in
Massachusetts, and the use of these agricul-
tural implements was not familiar TO all the
planters. From the annals of Salem it ap-
pears, that in the year it was agreed by the
town to grant Richardson Hutchinson twenty
acres OF land in addition to his share, on con-
dition that he ''set up ploughing."
l63o. y sumptuary act Of the General
Court prohibited short sleeves, and required
the garments to be heightened so as to cover
the arms TO the wrist, and required reforma-
tion in immoderate great breecbcs, knots of
ribbon, broad shoulder bands aud taylee, silk
rascs, double cuffs and rufIs.
1883 For preventing miscarriage OF let
tcrs, 1t is ordered that notice bc given that
Richard Fairbanks, his house in Boston, is
the place appointed for all letters which are
brought from beyond the seas, or are to be
sent thither, are to be brought unto him, and
he Is allowed for every such letter Id. and
must answer all miscarriages through his
own neglect in his kind, provided that no man
shall be obliged to bring his letter thither
unless he pleases.
lG4I. The Court ordered, that if any young
man attempt to address young woman with.
out the consent Of her parents, or in case OF
their absence, of the County Court, he shall
be fnea a for the first offence, Gl0 for the
second, and be imprisoned for the third.
lG49. Matthew Stanley was tried for draw.
lng in the affections of John TarboX's duugh.
ter without the consent of her parents. con.
victed and fined 9l5, fees IS cd. Three
married women were fined 5s. each fol
Scoldmg.
1858. Jonas Fairbanks was tried for wear,
ing great boots, but was acquitted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

\ New CAVE AND ITS SECRET.-During
the latter part of January, some luborers on
the Virginia Central Railroad, near Coving-
ton, Allegheny county, Virginia, discovered
new cave, Of considerable extent with an
opening at each end. On exploring it, they
found the dead body of man, in full hunt
ing costume, which crumbled to pieces, like
dry dirt when touched One of the persons
took hold of the foot, which immediately
broke from the leg. On examining the
body, next day, a pocket book was found,
continuing papers, among which were seven
bonds for large amounts Of money, one being
for $500. dated in the year 1923, and others
dated in 1926. All of them were signed or
given by old settlers of Allegheny and Bath
counties. 1t is thought that the circumstan-
ces under which these bonds have been kept
from the light, will bar the application Of the
statute of limitations, in which Case, some
very respectable persons in that region will
be placed in rather embarrassing crcumstan-
ces, as they will be held responsible for the
bonds to the full extent Of the property in-
herted by them, as heirs Of the signers of the
papers. The Greenbrier Era, which is the
authority for this account, does not say
whether the name of the deceased is known
nor whether any marks Of violence We're
| found.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01
3 0 { t + y.
OUR UNION.


Our father lives in Washington,
And has a world of cares,
Yet gives his children all farm,
Enough for them and theirs;
Thirty-one well growr sons has he,
a numerous race, indeed
Married and settled, too, dye see,
With boys and girls 10 feed;
And if they work and till their lands
They're sure to earn living,
And have pretty sum to spare
For laying up and giving;
A thriving family are we,
No lordling need deride us,
For we know how to use our hands,
And in our wits we pride us.
Hail, Brothers of the banded States!
May nought on earth divide us
Some of US dare the sharp Northeast,
Some, clover fields are moving,
And others raise the cotton plants
That keep the looms going
Some build and steer tie whitening
ships
And lew in speed can mate them,
And Others reap the bearded wheat,
Or grind the corn to freight them;
And if our neighbors DER the sea,
Have e'er an empty larder,
To send loaf their hearts to cheer.
Well try little harder;
No old nobility have we.
Nor tyrant king TO ride US;
Our Sages at the Capitol
Enact the laws that guide us.
Hail, Brothers Of the banded States.
Let nought on earth divide us
Some faults have we've can't deny
A foible here and there,
But other households have the same,
And so we don't despair
Twill do no good to lr0wn and fume,
And call hard names dye see
And what shame it were to part
Such n thriving family
IT'S but waste of time to fret,
Since nature made us one
And every quarrel cuts a thread
That blessed love has spun;
So draw the cords of union close,
Whatever shall betide us,
Still cling fast, through every blast,
For many a storm has tried us.
Hail, Brothers Of the banded States!
Let naught on earth divide us
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

ExrRAoRDlNAY MIRRoR-There has lately
been shown in Paris, huge concave mirror
an instrument ofa startling species of optical
magic. On standing close to it, it presents
nothing but monstrous dissection of your
physiognomy. On retiring couple of feet,
1t gives your own face aud figure in true pro,
portion, but reversed, the head downward
But retire still farther, standing at the dis.
lance OF hve or SIX feet from the mirror, and
behold, you see yourself not a refection-it
does not strike you as redection-but your
veritable sell, standing in the middle part be.
tween you and the mirror The effect is al.
most appalling, from the idea it suggests OF
something supernatural so striking, indeed,
is the exhibition, than men possessed of the
strongest nerve will shrink inyoluntarily at
the first view.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01
EXCELSIOR BATTING SALOON!
aEaANs.Es %. WHARTON

rTAs taken the Saloon formerly occupied
Il by Wharton 4 Fisher,
I, Market Square, !Sunbury,
hero he will be happy to dispense to his
ends and tho eating public generally, all the
licacies Of the season, including Oysters fresh
d spiced. The bill of fare will include sub
ntials and deicacics, calculated to satisfy those
o are hungry. and those who desire merely to
We their palates tckled. 1t will be open at all
urs of the day, and all reasonable hours of the
1t. Give us a call and taste for yourselves
" Families and parties supplied on shsr
ice.
!unburv, Sept, 2c, 1885,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

DIFFERENCE IN MEN.-We often see an old
and wel-beaten man who never had success
in his life who always knew more acco o.
pished less than his associates who took the
quartz and dirt of enterprise, while they took
the gold and yet, in old age. he is the hap
pier man. lie had sum of hope, and they
Of desire and greed-and amid all this misfor-
tune, and his mysterious providences, he had
that within him which rose up and carried his
heart above all troubles, and upon their
worldwide waters bore him up like the old
Ark upon the Deluge. 1t was the Deluge
that gave out--aot the Ark. God has dis
tributed his gifts. 1t takes score of them
to make one man. One supplies the swift
sagacity; another the cautious logic ano-
ther the impelling force; another the hope.
another the practicle tact-one supplies gen.
eral principles, another the working plans
Men seldom unite by the strong points. 1t
is mems weaknesses that bind them together
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01
L. II. T n,
0RT M0NNAIE, POCKET BOOK,
AND
PRESSING Case Manufactures.

~ W. cor. Of Fourth 8. Chestnut .Sis.,
PHILADELPHIA.
VS. on hand large and varied assortment 0
RI Monnaies, Work Boxes,
,ket Books, Cabas,
nkers Cases, Travelling Bags,
te Holders, Backgammon Boards,
Folios, Chess Men,
table Desks, Cigar Cases,
ssing Gases, Pocket Memorandum Books,
o., general assortment Of English, French
erman Fancy Goods, Fine Pocket Cutlery,
{, Razor Strops and Gold Pens.
sale, Second and Third Floors.
F. Ii. SMITH,
cor. Fourth & Chestnut Sts., Philada.
}.-On the receipt of 81 n Superior Gold
Il be sent to any part Of the United States,
l;-describing pen, thus, medium, hard,
l., March 81. ls55.-piy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE COAL
FRox rHE LANCASTER CotLIKnr,
Northumberland county, Pa,
yNHERE we have very extensive improve
w ments, and are prepared to offer to the
public very superior article, particularly suited
fer the manufacture of Iron and making Steam.
Our sizes of Coal are:
LUMP, ; for Smelling purposes.
STEAMBOAT, for do. and Steamboat
EGG: aA for Family us. and Steam
STOVE,
S' pEi for Limeburnsrs and stear.
Our point of Shipping is Sunhury. where ar
,sngemsnts are made to load heats without any
delay.
COCHRAN, fEAI.E & co.
J. J. CoeHRAS, Lancaster.
Z. w. PnLE, Shamokin.
BExJ. REISHoLp, Lancaster.
A. .BAuMaApDEER, dc.
ET- Orders addressed to Shams skia CT sNnbsry,
will receive prompt attention.
Feb. 10. lS55.--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

DWARE.-Tahls Cutlery, RaIors. Pock
Knives, Hand saws Wood saws IN
Axes, Chissls, Door Locks, and Hinges,
hls, Walters, 4s. just received and for
!, w. rENER a. GO.
ny Dee :, 1854
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01
j s OF A.

CAMP, No. 10 J. 8. Of A
w holds i,s stated meetings every Saturday
rening, in the 4 merican Hall, Market Street
'anbury.
A. A. sHIssLER, P.
i.hn s. Beard, I. 2.
Sunhury. January S, ls55.--f
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01
l., March 81. ls55.-Piy
ARMERS TAKE NOTICE.

bushels Flaxseed wanted Immediately at
Cheap Store Of e. Y. Blight, for which
est market price will be paid.
nv, October 6, le55.-u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01
u 8 OF A

"God and our NGtire Land"
GUsQUEHANNA CAMP. No. 10, OF the 0,
~ OF the L. S. A. holds its stated sessions ever,
Eo,nAr evening in their New Hail. opposite Z
T. Bights store. Sunbury, Pa. Initiation and
y.ssia, $500.
DOL MAIZE, ". C.
Ex'L WILvkRr, L. S.
Sudbury Jan. 10, lS56.-oct 20 '5o
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01
LEATHER.
RITZ, EHEYIbksY & Go.

20. 20 North Third Street, Philadelphia.
TOROCCO Manufacturers, Curriers' and I'm
porters of FRENCH CALF-SKINS, and
ers in Red and Oak SOLE LEATHER g.
p.
sb. II, ls55.-w ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01
Q oE II A. M

StUNBURY COUNCIL, No. 80, o. of L. A..
~ ". meets every TTEsUIr evening in the
American Hall, opposite f. y. Brisht's store,
E.rko. street. Snnbury, Pa. Msmbers Of the
srder are respectfully requested to attend.
7. NJ. SHINDEL, c.
A. EoovrR, R. g.
sunbury, Oct. 20, 1898.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

VALUABLE CoAL.-The coal in Brecken.
bridge, KY, seems TO possess o value far ex
ceediEg that which attaches to il for fuel or
mechanical purposes From a ton of this
coal it appears that there may be produced
by proper process Of working, thirty gallons
OF good lubricating or burning oil, and twenty
to thirty pounds Of candle wax.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

the most Independent. They wander undis-
tnrbed through the Priucipalities, and for an
annual tribute of a few piasters are permitted
to pasture their horses in the vicinity of the
villages and highways. The majority of them
live by theft. The males usually devote the
day to sleep and the night to petty plunder-
ing. The females wander about the country
interpreting dreams, and in consideration Of
"a lew paras promising riches and handsome
lnvnr q
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-03-01

Speak the truth, or be silent.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-11-06
NEcGuney's Eclectic series.

Powers has presented us with McGuffey':
entire Series, from the Speller TO the Fifth
Reader, and Pinneo's Primary and Analytic.
al Grammars. These works are too well
known to teachers and the friends of educa-
ton to require commentator at our hands.
They cove, the entire ground, and adapt
them selves to the necessities of scholars of all
grades. They have no equals.
We inclose the Circular of the Publishers
to the people.of this county in The Journal
the reading of which will explain all that is
necessary. No person needs to be told that
uniformity in Text Books is of great advan-
tage to the county. The Township Boards
for this county have adopted this Series
They can be had of John Powers, who will
exchange any of these books for those now
in use.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-11-06
NEW AND CHEAP G0ODS.

bEO. row ERS
IIANE received frnm New York and have z, sor =.
l cheap AT the old stand of GEo. PowrHs on Fr,.
street 4 Large and Well Selt cted A,surtme,
. OF STAPLE and Fancy Dry GoCds,
consisting In Part of Wooden and CottGr Goods of an
kinds' GroceTies Hardware r, ckt rv Boots and SLo
Scho'i Books and Stationery Nails tilass Sbo, ell.
Clnthing--in fine, complete yariet, Of a,tcle .I %
io.nd IN retail store. For reay Tav these rood, .
offered at unusually low prices All persons desrr.
examine our stock before purchasing else here
We wish it to be distinctly understood that for On n
or ornerchantahle produce w Rof be, ndersolly ~
o,ngr e'tanshmcnt in the place in goods the san
quality. We will atill times pn, tbc bi,,bast nrI
price IN ash for Wheat, Grass Seed Pork Sc and "
also receive in exchange for Goods Produce cf ain.
ever! hed ana cash will not he refused. but receive q
with joyful hearts and pleasant looks 80
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AFFEcTIEG lNcIDENr.-On Monday last, 8
man, his wife, and four children, came into
our office, looking the very picture of dispair
We learned that their names were Hines, and
that they were removing from Hiram, Portage
county, to some point in Michigan. While
between this place and the Empire House, on
the pike, Mrs. Hines discovered that she had
lost her purse, which contained S55 l5, be-
ing all the money the family posed. Search
was made for the wallet, and it was 70 ind in
the road, with all the money taken. 1t con-
tanned one SEQ bill on the Hartford Bank of
Connecticut, one s 10 on the same bank, one
80 on Vermont bank, and the balance they
could not describe. 1t was their all-their
cherished hope-and as they told US of their
great misfortune, tears streamed unbidden
down their care furiowed cheeks. We did
not hear of their asking aid from our citizens,
and this testifes for the truthfulness of their
story. Evidently those few dollars had been
slowly accumulated by the severest toll and
deprivation, and who can wonder that their
hearts were deeply pierced with grief as they
saw themselves thus suddenly stripped of all
then hard earnings, AMI left destitute upon
the barren plains of pnblic charity. We are
generally some hat ANXIOUS to assist those of
our fellow men who lose great deal by some
calamity, even where the loss is
not entire; but hen an unfortunate person,
who has but little, loses all, how few are pre-
pared to extend the helping hand
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HOOFLAND's GERMAN BITTERs.
Certificate Of Ralph Lutte. ESQ. Editor Spirit OF

OeTVIuHIu OF NaIph I.UTe, Esq, EdliUr 'Spirit Of
Times" lrOntOn. Ohio.
Ironton, Oct 80 lSjl
Dr. c. VI. Jackson--Dear Sir--The bitters are in
great demand here In addition to the quantity sold by
Moxley & Barber your agents. the two other stores,
sell more of them than any other medicine. | find
they are much used by conyaesccnt fever paieuts TO
rebuild their broken constitutions. They were rec
commended to me first by ncighbor at a time when
was much debilitated from the effects of severe Bill
Gus feyer. They gave me an appetite, and restored a
tone and vigor to my whole system. In one of the
september numbers Of my papers related my expe-
rience of the good effects Of the Bters since which
time they have had large sale and have now become
the standard medicine in this vicinity.
In conclusion. would say that feel great PLEASURE
in giving you this testimony of the value and seccrsA Of
your preparation. Respectfuy. yours.
RALPH Lutte.
See Ahvnrtisnninrt
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FREMONT,


If Col Fremont had as many friends as the Mustan q
Liniment' the opposition could not draw a corporals
guard. Mr., Fremont remarked. in his dispatches to
President Fillmore while transporting horses and cat
tie over the plains of Mexico, That if the Govern
ment would send on liberal supply of Mustang Lin-
ment it would save % per cent. of his losses" This
is very important for all Farmers and Lyerymen to
know. The Mustang Liniment is a wonderful article
for man or beast 1t should always be used for Sores
Swelngs, Stiff Joints, Burns. Bruises, Rheumatic
Pains &c., and for Gads sprains. Spayins Rngbone,
&C., upon horses. Beware of mutations The Mus
tang is sold by all respectable dealers everywhere
... .s BARNES & PARK,
Proprietors Nav York
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NE sunseriberias received from New York a lar. d
l. and well selected assortment of I;oo5, - - '
y,cTt'on which he will sell very cheap for cast A..
Dry Goods of all kinds, consisting Of Broad Cloths
Tnitres' estiHgs' SILK Scarfs, lruts Lawns Bern,
lysle' &c. B"ots& shoes, Hats Gaps and Road, N,,
LlotiiHE' H.rdware Nails NJ reduced prices GIissI
pc Dle' Log ana Trace Chains, Chop Axes Broad, =.
framing Chisels, Augers, Lexis aud LatcLes W., D.
bu'ts'l able cutlery, Framing Squares Hund-sfNs
BOOKS " stationery. Crockery--Whi Stone Rim. ~ ,
ma al" C1Rnon Wares. Groceres--C ofree Ton :
% g todh0h Mackere Herring Flur ~ Of
PORK Hice Ginger. Putty. White Lead Bar Lend r.
der' Shot' caps Our stock of Bonnets is sruerb Tn
hons Bonnet Innings, Paras.ls &c We in,ena ,;
will sell GOoGS rsry AU aud keen m, n re,,ni-t I
ior the l"oducts "t our c"untry. Those wishing 20, a
bargains would do well to give Us a call
Perry sburg, Ohio A VI TIp,frsg,
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ES Mr.. SUMNERIN BosroN.-A letter from
Boston speaks of Mr. Summers reception in
that CT y, as very imposing affair. M,py
places of business were closed, and the citi.
zens generally exhibited patriotic interest
in the welcome home of their distinguished
Senator. The procession escorted him to the
State House, where he was welcomed in an
eloquent speech from the Governor Of the
State On rising to reply, Mr.. Sumner was
hailed with spontaneous outburst of an.
lause and other manifestations, exhibited the
deep sympathy Of the vast crowd present
His personal pIearence showed the effect
of some physical suffering.
A cotemporary describing dance at Will
age in the neighborhood, said The gor-
geous strings of glass-besds glistened on the
heaving bosoms of the village bellies like pol
ished rubies on the delicate surface of warm
apple dumplingS."
young lady explained to a printer, the
other day, the distinction between printing
and publishing, and at the conclu sion Of her
remarks, and by way of illustration, she said ::
" You may print kiss on my cheek, but You
must not publish it."
musician gave as reason for leaving
an orchestra. that he never was at rest among
such DESCENDANT performers the yolinists
we're always getting into scropes, and the
trumpeters and drummers we're uonst ,Itly
coming to Uows"
@WoMAN'R RTGHrs A call is publish
ed in the Huron county papers, for a con-
vention at Norwalk, on the 18th of Noyem
Der. to discuss the ject of Woman's Rights
Able speakers, both men and women, are
expected from different parts of Northern
Ohio.
PoTAro CRoP IN IRELAND.-The Banner of
Ulster, an influential Irish paper, says that
the potato crop of Ireland, north and south,
is the best raised in the country since 1899.
The average retail price is 4 to 4 1,2 pence
per stone of IA pounds.
AN American clergyman, preaching a
drowsy sermon, asked, What is the price
of earthly pleasure ?" The deacon, a fat gro
Ger, woke suddenly from sound sleep, and
cried out Justify, :" Seven and sixpence a
q, zen.," ......
A GREAT CHANGE. The Boston, Mass
Ledgr states that W. NJ Fleming, Esq, late
OF the National Theatre of that
city, is studying divinity in New York, and
intends henceforth to devote his talents to the
pulpit.
Mr. Choate has learned something since he
wrote his letter to Maine. The Declaration
Of Independence which he then styled a "soun-
ling and giittering generality" he now calls
sublime and impressive do yma" That
$ Just what the people understand it to be.
Mr.. Choate is improving.
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LIFE lLLUsTRArED.-The dhird volume of
this elegant quario paper has just commenced
1t is published weekly by Fowler & Wells,
N. York. at Sc per year, with reductions TO
clubs, and is superior literary periodical
There is always something good in it. Three
dollars will pay for it and the two monthlies,
the Water Cure and Phr, biological Journals,
year, and that sum could not well be more
Proftably invested in reading matter.
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Proprietors, New York

LET THERE BE No SECRETS IN MEDICINE or rather
no pretended secrets The medical faculty publish
soon made all their discoveries and almost all that
known of real value for the of disease has been
discovered by them. Dr. Aver takes the honorable
honest course and right because is honest He goes
10 work and invents the best remedy which medical
SKIN can devise for the cure of certain complaints then
publishes what II Is and maintains his monopoly of
y snlely 10y making it cheaper better more perfect,
nan nnyh'dy else can IL the people would this
Of all who offer medicines they would have much less
Facle and trash to swallow.--.Nsc O,i-oas Urgaa.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-11-06

" G. T. Stewart, Esq, of the Toledo
Blade, took seat in our sanctum a few days
since After few years absence from the
vexadous duties of editor and publisher, he
returns to the goose quill and enters upon his
labors with zeal and energy that makes ev-
cry column of his paper sparkle with intel
lectual brilliancy. Success attend him, his
paper, and the principles it advocates.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-11-06

THE NATION" is the title of new and
large quarto weekly just making its appear
ance from Philadelphia. 1t is a literary ps-
per- edited by the talented and popular Mrs.
Z. D. E, N. Southworth and s. NJ Bigelow ;
Crofut & Bigelow publishers. 1t can be had
for So per year, with liberal reductions to
clubs. We predict for this new candidate for
public favor generous reception a, the hands
of the reading public.