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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-20
Philadelphia,


They have associated with them w. S. Brown
who has been for many years engaged in the
principal establishment Of the kind in this city.
The stock of Goods now on hand comprises
every description of matersals used by Cabinet
Makers, consisting in part of the following. viz;
Hardware department. Locks, Hinges, Screws
Castors, Bed Screws, Chair and Sofa Springs,
Coffin Handles &c.
Cabinet Makers Materials, Hair Seating,
Curled Hair, Looking Glass Plates and Frames,
Glue, yarnish, Sand Paper, Buraps, Black and
Fancy silk and Worsted Gimp, Sofa and Chair
Webbing, Twine, Sacking Bottoms, Rosewood,
Mahogany, Walnut and Maple Knobs Glass
Screws, &c.
Bedding Department, Hair Husk, Moss, Wool
and Cotton Mattresses Feather Beds, Bolsters
and Pillows Plush, Damask and Moreen Cush-
ions Comfortablcs, Counterpanes, Linen and
Cotton Sheets, Pillow Gases, Linen and Cotton
Towels, Table Cloths, Table Linen, Table Cow
ers, Morcen, Demask and Plush by the piece,
Moss and Husk by the bale or pound.
The Hair Seating and Curled Hair is from the
Phila. Mandatory of d. 81 ]. Noblit.
N. B. Hotels, Steam Boats and Ships fur.
nshed at the shortest notice.
NOBLIT, Brown & NOBLIT,
SO South 2nd ST., 6eloU Chestnut
(Nearly opposite Bank of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, august 9, ls56.--ly.
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NEW ARRANGEMENT
Fresh ArriraL Of


D RUG S, PAINTS, OIL s, &c.
TIME undersigned having taken the store for
Il merly kept by William A. Bruncr, is now
ready to Gil orders and prescriptions at a mo.
ments notice. He has large and well selected
stock Of fresh and pure
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
Dye-stufls, Oil, Paints, Glass, Putty, and all
kinds Of Patent Medicines.
FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY
Tobacco and Imported Segars of the choicest
brands. Fancy Notions toilet articles, and Per-
fumery of all kinds. Tooth and Hair Brushes
of every variety.
Camphin and Fluid al~ays on hand.
Customers will find his stock complete, COM
prisng many articles it is impossible here to emu
mcrate, and all sold at moderate prices.
Remember the place, next door to e. Y.
Brights Mammoth Store.
A. w. FISHER.
Sunbury, March IA, 1857.
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AYERS
CHERRY
PICTORIAL,
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Colds, Coughs, md
HOarsencss.

BRutrrEIp, Mas, 2otii Dec, 1888.
DR. J. G. AYER: ] do not hesitate TO soy
tho host rrmcdy have ever found Tor
Conghs, JJoarseness, Influenza, aud the
cnpcomitont symptoms Of Cold, IL your
CHERRY PEcrorAI. Its constant use IN
my practice and my family for the last
ton years has shown 1t to possess supe-
rior virtues for tho treatment q thoso
counln;nts FURN KNIGHT, NJ, ID.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-20
sALAMANDER FIRE
THIEEPROOF SAFES.

The largest assortment in the United States.
warranted to be equal to any now made. and
will be sold on as Good Terms, can be cbtain-
ed from any other house in the Country, at
EVANS & WATSON'S
26 South 4th Street. Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-20
New Wall Paper Warehouse,
BURTON & LANING

MANuFA CfURERS and importers No 1ai. Arch
l street, second door above sixth, Philadelphia where
Cuy. '0N S'O0A A u's
CoJuNIRf PURCHASERS may here be accoInmo-
unled without the Inconvenience OF look ing fufhe and
a{ ue assured thal they will the advantage of
their money. BIiR'PoN A. ANiWGs' VI
March 2s, ls57-3mc '
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-20

BROADWAY FAMILY GROCERY!
Flour, Feed md Provision store.
Broadway JeloW Blackberry Street.
LEVI SEA S ii O TZ,
DESPECTFULl.Y infosm the citizens of
NJ Sunbury and vicinity that he has removed
to the store lately occupied by c. Gehringer in
Broadway near the Rail Road, and is receiving
a choice supply of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
consisting in part of Hams, Shoulders, Mackorel,
Herring, White Fish, God Fish, Salt Preserved
Fruit, Pickles, Crackers, Cheese, Molasses, Rice,
Sugar. Coffee, (green, roasted and ground0 I'M
perial. Young Hyson, Gunpowder and Black
Teas, Cedar-ware, Stone-ware, Soaps, brushes
plow and wash lines, boots and shoes, tobacco,
segars, &C., together with every article usually
found in first class Grocery Store, all of which
will be sold at the lowest prices, either for cash or
country produce. He has also prepared to sup
ply the citizens with fresh Bread twist rolls pies,
pretzels and cakes Of every kind.
N. d. The highest cash prices will be paid for
butter and eggs, corn, oats. rye and wheat.
Sunbury, April IL, 1857
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PLATFORM SCALES.
N. AVrSE.

s6s&s -. - ~ sSs}9
CHEAP WATCH AND JEWELRY STORE
No 70 North Second Street, (opPOsiie th
4dount Vernon House
Philadelphia.
GOLD Lever Watches, full jewoled is X, ca
~ ses, S2s; Silver Lever do, do, $l2; Sill
yer lepine, do, $50: Quarter. S5 to ST. Gold
Spect aeles. "a so to $40; Silver do, 81 so ;
Silver Table Spoons per sctt, Sl4 to $lS
Silver Desert do, DO. $9 to Sll Silver Tea do,
do, S4 IS to 81 so; Gold Pens and Gold Ca
ses, SO 25 to S5; Gold Pens and Silver do. 81;
together with a variety of fine Gold Jewery,
Gold Curb Guard and Fob Chains. All goods
warranted TO be as represented. Watches and
Jewelry, repaired in the best manner. Also, Ma
sonic Marks, Pins, &c, made to order.
n. B. All orders sent by mail or otherwise
will be punctuay attended to.
Phiia., Oct. 4, lS56.-lyw.
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FURNITURE POLISH.

s. RAE'S Premium Patent Enamel Furniture
Polish.-This polish is highly valuable for restor
ing the polish on all kinds of Furniture, Glass,
Carriage Bodies, Hair Cloth, &c. Also, for re.
moving spots, hiding scratches, &c, &c. War
ranted to dry Immediately and retain its GLOSS
Price SO cts. per bottle. Sold by
A. w. FISHER.
Mnrch IL ISS7
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HOvER's LIQUID HAIR DYE.

This hair dye needs only trial to satisfy all of its per-
fecton as a Dye, add the following testimonial from
eminent Anal ytc Chemist, PROFESSOR Booth, of the
L. :. Mint, will only confirm what thousands have pre-
yiolsly borne testimony TO.
LABORATORY FOR Practical CHEMISTRY,
st. Stephens Place, s
PuILADEIPHlA February 18th, 1857.
''Being well acquainted with the substances composing
HoovERs LiQUID HAIR DYE, am satisfied that by follow
ing the simple directions given for its use, it will not
njnre the Hair or Skn but will give natural and dura-
bic color to the HAIR.
JAMES C. BOOTH, Analytic Chemist"
HOOVERS WRITING INKS, including Hoover Is
Fluid. and Hoovers Indclibe Inks too well known
and Introduced require any additional testimony of
their character The sales have been increasing since
their first utroducton giving evidence that the articles
truly possess that intrinsic merit claimed at first for them
by ihe Manufacturer.
OIders addressed to'the Mandatory No i16 RACE
street above FOURTH, (old no. 14i) Philadelphia, will
receive prompt attention by
JOSEPH +. HOOVER, Manufacturer
Philadelphia, April 25, 1s5T.-ly
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C0LEMAN'S
CHEAP CUTLERY STORE
No. Il North Third St. below Arch,
PHILADELPHIA.
NOUNTRY Merchants can save from ten TO
~ fifteen per cent. by purchasing at the above
stores. BY importing my own goods. paying hut
little rent, and living economically, it is plain |
can undersell those who purchase their Goods
here, pay high rents and live like princes.
Constantly on hand large assortment of Pen
and Pocket Knives Scissors dnd Razors, Table
Knives and Forks in ivory. stag, buffalo, bone and
wood handles, Carvers and Forks, &c. Butcher
Knives, Dirks. Bowie Knives, Revolving and
plain Pistols, &c.
Also large assortment of Aecordeons, &c.
Also fine English Twist and German Guns.
JOHN M. COLEMAN,
Oct. 20, ls55.-ly. Importer.
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LET US REASON TOGETHER.
PILLS,
WHY ARE WE SICK?

1t has been the lot Of the human to be weighed
down by disease and suffering. HObLOWAY'S PILLS
specially adapted to the relief Of the WEAK, the
NERVOUS, the DEllCATE and the INFIRM, of all
way personay experiments the manufacture Of his med.
ces in the United States, and offers them to free and
enlightened people, as the best remedy the world ever
saw for the removal ef disease.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-20
BEDDING & FURNISHING BUSINESS
Cabinet Makers Findings,

The subscribers respectfully inform their friends
and the public generally, that they have connec-
ted with their Bedding & Furnishing business a
large and well assorted stock of Cabinet Makers
Findings, at their old stand
No. SO South Second Street, below Chestnut,
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\ l. w \ RRIV A l. OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS!
Ira T. Gle ent

NO. ], COI1NEIt OF NIHhEI SQUHNE,
SUNBURH,P PA,
En- As just received large supply of Fall and
y n Winter Goods.
lie will continue TO sell Dry Goods and Gro
ceries CHEAPER than ever, as his goods are
bought cheap they will be sold cheap.
lie feels confident with his experience and
ability, that he can compete with the
World at large and Sunbury in particular.
He would ennmerate articles if time and space
would permit.
1t is enough to say that he has everything in
The line of
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'E'obacco aud Segars.-aO,OOO Imported
Segars of various brands. Eldorado' Fig,
Cavendish and fine cut tobacco at
A. w. FISHERS.
sunbury, March Ia. 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-20

clnes, ages, sexes, and constitutions, Professor Holo
way personally superintends the manufacture Of his med
cnes in the United States, and offers them to free and
enlightened people, as the best remedy the world ever
saw for the removal VI disease.
THESE PILLS PURIFY THE BLOOD.
These famous ri IL expressly combined to oparate
the stomach the liver the kidneys the lungs the skin
and the bowels correcting any arrangement in their unc
tons, purifying the blood, the very fountain Of life, and
thus curing disease in all its forms
DYSPEPSIA & LIVER COMPLAINT
Nearly half the human have aiken these Pills
has been proved in all parts Of the world, that nothing
has been found equal to them in nf disorders Of the
liver, dyspepsia, and stomach complaints generally They
opon give healthy tone to those argans, however much
seranged, and when all other means have failed
GENERAL DEBILITY, I'LL HEALTH.
Many OF the most despotic Governments have opened
their Custom Houses to the introduction u tcse Piis
ed Colleges admit that this medicine is the best remedy
known fo PERSONS of delicate health where the
system has been impaired us its nvigorang properties
never fail To afford relief.
IEJIdLE COMPLAINTS.
No female, young old, should be without this eele-
brated medicine II corrects aud regulates the monthly
courses Mt all Periods acting in many cnses like charm
1t is also the best and safest medicine that be given to
Children Of all ages and for any compnnt consequently
no family should be without ii.
HoNoway's Pills are he best remedy Inown
IN the ,corld for the toiiouing disease:
| Asthma, Fever and Ague Stone and Gravel
Bowel Complaints Female Complaints Secondary symp-
! Coughs Headaches Inward Weaknes,
! Colds Indigestion Liver Compliant,
! Chest Diseases Influenza lnwnets ei Spirli
| Costiycness Inflammation Piles
! Dyspepsia Nenereal Affections
! Df nj
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-20
TO COAL DEALERS.
ZIMMERMAN b. wETTzur

RESPFCTFULLY inform the public that
they have leased the new coiery. called the
Lambert collicry, and are ready to deliver coal Of
superior quality, and of variety of sizes nre
REQ on tneir new coal breaker All orders pron,pt-
attended to by addressing the firm, either nj
Sunbury or Shamokin. ~
Sunbury, June 80, 1885,
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Dry Goods, Groceries,
large Stock of Ready-Made
CL Q T Fl IN O.,
BOOI.S IND SHOES, Sc, Sc,
ihat is kept in any other store in town, and
His hammer is on the breeze.
Andlong may il wave
O'eT land of the free,
And the home Of the brave
While her Stars an,l. her Stripes
Shine out like the Sun,
Telling all nations
That Freedoms begun.
This Is free country as was proved by tho
election of Buchanan over the Woody Horse
therefore it is free for all to do their trading where
they can BUY he CHEAPEST. All are invi.
ted " call and see.
THE COUNTRY,
as well as the town are respectfully invited, and
every person, rich or poor, high or low, bond or
free are invited to call at No. | Market Square
opposite the Court House.
p. She is not to be undcrsold by any man
or combination of men. No charge for showing
goods.
All kinds Of produce taken in exchange for
goods.
Sunbury, Dec. 20, 1856.
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PETER SIDES, JAS. s.SrOvER.
Late OF the firm Of Stevens Late Of the Union Hotel
Hplliugshead Il Co.
NATIONAL HOTEL
GATE WHITE SWAN,
Race Street, ADORE Third,
PHILADELPHIA.
PETER SIDES,

Ifuec ttti uOVtt IHHHI
PHILADELPHIA
YNNHE e above well-known Establishment, have
Il ing been entirely remodeed, Introducing all
the modern improvements, and also, newly fur
nished throughout, will be opened for the recep-
ton of Guests on the
FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER.
The proprietors, from their determination to
devote their attention TO the comfort of their guests
natter themselves with the conviction that they
will be able to give satisfaction to their patrons
Carriages will always be in readiness 10 con-
vey passengers TO and from Steamboat Landings
and Railroad Depots.
SIDES y STOVER,
Race Street, above hlrd.
Philadelphia, August 80, ls56.-ly
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Farmers

Farmers
of this Neighborhood, can supply themselves for
their SPRING CROPS, with
Leinau's Pure Bone Dust,
Super Phosphate of Lime. at $40, per ton,
Nitrogcncd Phosphate Of Lime at $50, f"
1t American Fertilizer, at S25, per ton.
These Fertilizers are composed of reliable
Chemical elements, abounding in Pot Ash, &C.;
they have have received the Diplomas of Four
States, to viz New Jersey, New York, Penn
sylvania and Delaware. Also, for sale GUANO,
all kinds, Poudrette, &c. Country Produce re-
ceived inPayment fer the above, at market rates
or Drafts on good houses, or Cash registered with
orders, promptly attended to.
GEO. A.LElNAU, Proprietor,
"New Fire Proof Storc," No l9 South Front ST.,
Philadelphia City, Pa.
February IS, lS57-4m
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III. WARE

NANUFACIUREk AND DEALkR IN
3 T r A w G Q Q d 8,
No. u & 70 North Second Street, Philadelphia.
Are receiving their Spring Stock, which will
prise large and desirable assortment OF all kinds OF
STRAW and LACE BONNETS. Their stock of flow
ers VIII be unusually large this senson and therefore n
vie your especial attention to that department Please
call and examine them before making your purchases
March IA, 1S57.--2m
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Truth is Mighty, and Must Prevail.

&c South 4th Street, Philadelphia
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BROADWAY FAMILY GROCERY!
Flour, Feed md Provision store.

Sunbury, March IA, 1857.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-20
MARINE AFFAIRS.

The Naval Engineer Board, now in session at PhlA-
delphia, expect TO conclude their abors as early as
Wednesday evening next. In all, - candidates for
admission in their corps applied at the Department Tor
the requisite letter Of permission TO 90 before mis-
Board. Heretofore the custom has been 10 can INTO
the service third assistant engineers such OF them
as passed favorable examination, as their servicee
might be required in rotation, according 10 the rela-
tive merit with which each passed. A. more third
assistant engineers now actually required than
there are applicants for such positions under the stn-
gent ordeal of examination to which they are sub
iected of course all who pass on this occasion will at
once enter the service.
COLONIZATION sir.
The colonization ship Mary Stevens was TO sail from
Baltimore yesterday for Liberia with full freight,
and about 1885 emigrants. VI the passengers IN tho
steerage only 50 will start with the ship from Bat-
more Of whom - are from Kentucky from Virgins,
8 from New-York, and from Alabama The Rev.
Mr. Wilson, white, teacher of the Alexandra High
School at Monrovia, and Mr. DE Lyon, colored, OK
Monrovia, will be the only cabin passengers. The
remainder of the emgrants, yearly all Of whom ara
from North Carolina, will embark at Norfolk. Tier
freight WILL usual, be miscellaneous and consist OK
such things az will be Of innnedase use 10 the colo
nsts. She will take out large quantity OF provisions
a large steam sugarmill, three framed houses ready
10 be put up arrival 100 bedsteads and %o chairs.
NAVAL.
We have every reason to believe that the Rev.
Charles A. Davis Of the Southern Methodist Church,
so well and so universally beloved here, has been APP
pointed to chaplaincy in the Navy Of the United
States. washington star.
The United States steamship Minnesota, at Phila-
delphia, was placed in commission on Friday and viii
sail in few days for Norfolk, and thence to China,
taking out our new Minister, William ID. Read, esq.
The following is list of her officers:
Captain Samuel Dupont Lieutenants, Charles slns
Richard Wainwright, William Rsnshaw, A o. ClAy and
Miles X Warrington; Puper Robert Petit Surgeon Robert
T. Barry; Boatswsn George Smith Gunner, j. NJ bsiafai
Carpenter John Southwioki sailmsker, George Lheri
Epenerrs Michael Quinn James III. Warner, H. T. STUMP
James M Harris William H. Hunt. Charles shrvder, And J'
Krst.d End William krck
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-20

Az IsHrMAs FATHER.-A man named Herman
OHara Ia on trial at Auburn, charged with producing
the death Of his son, boy some fifteen years Old The
physicians testified to the bruised condition OF The
head arm side and back Of the deceased and TO some
internal injuries; and little brother twelve years old,
explains how these Injuries happened;
Jefferson O'Hara, sworn-I had brother Herman
once be died last Winter at Peter G. Wyckons, my
cousinss; before Herman went away recollect Of
father kicking him in the back; Herman cred, but
did not fall down; saw him kick him once or twice
one night when he going after potatoes 20 feed the
cows when he kickad him he fell down cellar clear ~
the BOTTOM he hit him in the back; was just ahead
Of him; be cried little and said he was sore; that was
the night before he went 10 Wyckoffs; snw father
kick him three or Sour days before he went way;
when Herman went TO act some grease on me 'abie
he pt some; father lay On the trundie oeo and sshed
Herman what il wss father got up and kicked
and whipped him with horsewhip; faher wore
cosre boots and kicked very hard; Herman cried
and lay down on the floor; father kicked nm WE'VE
or fifteen times and struck him with tne hofse~np
as many times; some of the blows cut through the
cloth; al one time when he had him down on mo
floor be sat on him, and when Herman turned nS
struck his face and said II he didn't lay stu ne woua
take his wind Herman trying 70 keep his faes 30
he couIdnt bit H. before he sat on him he kicked him
and pulled out about handful Of HE hair ne sfssS
him behind and his side; one evening after pc nsa
been 10 Henry WyckOfs, Herman was sitting 10 ths
and WHIPPED him; he fell down on the floor father
sad'be would learn him how to talk; Herman pat ns
hand on bis back and side and cried; he kept him ~
that night Till O'Clock, and kicked him and vngPsa
bim every 10 minutes saw father strike him wfhs
boot between and 9 o'clock the morning he went
away; he hit him on the head with the heel MisSs
was whipping me and jumped and bit Herman sad
made the mark on his temple when father s.fses am,
he fen against the table and broke some dishes, and
while he was looking at them Herman went swayi
be pulled bis hair and his ear 80 that the shn we
broke; he erked him around by his hair; one "a
while he efked bis feet from the hoori he kicseu ha
on his back above his seat Herman ran mornd n
] floor and cried.
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eleven mies--two miles shorter than the prhno
road. overlook aud passed two or three parties
Of pedestrians. Your countrman is slow waller.
He has not the qsck, elastic step of your city ba6
ness He cultivates his arms ~ the neglect Of
bis legs.
was agreeably disappointed in the site Of Le-
compton. II stands quite PRETTY in slight hol
low, the prairie rising gradually behind, and bhfs
on each side. BIT what God-iorsaken town il is
What number ofshsres were distributed among tho
members of the Legislature 10 induce them to select
il as the capital, l am not infomed but they must
have been scattered with niggard band, or even
that Legislature could not have made such choice.
II is said that more whisky is drunk at Lecompton,
with population Of 800 perhaps, than at Leaven-
worth with over 1900. They live on whisky-drink
whisky and eat whisky. Whisky is their God-at
least, they worship no other.
am told that the horrors Of the middle passage
are nothing compared with night at Lecompton.
NV informant tels me that he carries velvet cap,
pulls il over his head, keeps his boots on that be
NAV not dirty bis stockings blows out the candle,
and Jumps into bed without looking. did not Try
IL. The dinner was quite enough for me.
Imagine that sybarite Robert j. Walker in such
place think see his look Of horror when Tn,
sight first breaks upon him. No doubt Mr.. Walker
reads THE TRIBUNE; all sensible men ito, AMI MI.
Walker though Democrat, is sensible man. An
one respect he shows his sense in being Democrat.
Advise Mr.. Walker, then, TO buy house at en-
cinnat furniture at st. Louis, preserved meats,
fruts. vegetables, milk, &C., precisely il be were
going on a voyage 10 the North Pole in search u
Sir John Franklin, send them all on month before
he comes. bring his slaves from Mississippi or his
servants from New-York, and he may remain IN tho
Territory one year; otherwise he viii resign IN ess
than nine months. W.