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Tor all u" hrarchr> It Through
Em:'i>h '1!ucaii n irclu,!iu:
l.'ari, Tmtr,u. Washing, Fuel,
Lights and EcIus. $76.O
Strlinnery. go
Tuition Tor Gay pupils, including
fuel, 2lOO
SEPARATE BRANCHES:
French lJnO
Mu>i" with tn. rl>e "f Instrument. % 90
DRAWN: AID Painting. exclusive
If materials 90
Painting Ia Oh C,lors, exclusive
al materials. 1000
For ura"r ,ninrm1iinn. or for Crculars.
apply ;o The Prnr,pal. -. In:sucs Post
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FDR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
of"r TnySe'f 81 IN" yo:.rs OF Saint Ma.
rvs county n candidate Tor sheriff 10 sol
aud solicit the support oi my friends and lrl
Uw-cItiz-ns
LEONARD HAYDEN.
Nov. i7tE 1889
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county. MI. ar Ly stratum 81 N,huias, :,
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

NEw CouNTERrEiTs PetersoD's D,tctor
furnishes US with the following Counter.
felt five dollar notes on the Mercantile Bank,
Hartford, Conn, are circulated. Refuse
notes purpor:ing to be Issued by either Of
the following, OF any other bank, as they are
worthless Darlington Bank, N. j. Danvers
Bank, Mass. Rockland Bank, Mass. ;
Granite Bank, Boston Market Bank, Boston,
Burlington, N. j.; Merchants Bank, Boston,
Mass. Market Bank, Bangor, Me. Mechau.
ics' Bank, Burlington, N. j.; Rockport Bank,
Mass. State Bank, Boston, NJ ass. Peoples
Bank, Roxbury, Mass; Railroad Bank,
Lowell, Mass. Bank Of Metropolis, Mass.
Bank Of Commerce, Carmel, N. Y; Granite
Bank, Pascoag r. ]. Traders Bank, New
port, r. L.; Bank Of Commerce, Erie, Pa.
Traders Bank, Providence, Il. l.; Allegheny
Bank, Pittsburg, Pa"
The HoH. THOMAS SERGEANT, formerly
Judge of the Supreme Court died in Phila
delpbia, on Saturday, aged 10. He had beer
for many years 10 official position, and was
one of the frst lawyers at the bar Of that city
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

me AIuS'ong Liniment cures rheumatism
The Mustang Linimem cures Stiff Joints:
The Mustang Linimem cures Burns and
Wounds
The Mustang Liniment cures Sores, Ulcers.
Cdked Breasts and Sore Nipples !; Neurolqia,
Corns and Warts, and is worth
100000 DOLLARS PER ANNUM
To the United States, as the preserver and
restorer Of valuable Horses and Cattle. 1t
cures all Sprans, Galds, Wounds, Stiff J onts
&c. Did you ever hear Of any ordinary Sore,
Swelling, Sprain or Stiffness, either on man
or beast, which the Mustang Liniment would
not cure? Did you ever visit any respecta.
BILE Druggist in any part of the world--in
Europe, Asia or Amerca-who did not soy
"it was the greatest discovery of the age :?
Sold every where. Every family should have
it three s!zes.
BARNES & PARK, Proprietors, New
York.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

Tue CRoPs The Cincinnati Gasetts says
Verbal and written reports OF the wheat
crop, received through the country merchants
during the week. are quite satisfactory. The
late favorable weather has greatly improved
the appearance OF fields that looked bad the
fret part of the month, and where the crops
were not injured, they present fine appear.
ance. These accounts agree with reports
copied in another place from exchanges. 10
some places where there was sloyenly farm
ing, the yield under the most favorable cir.
comstances, will be meagre, but north of the
Ohio river, the indications at present are
favorable for q satisfactory harvest. Advi-
ees from Kentucky are less encouraging, and
10 the State. it is altogether likely the crop
will fall short of an average. Rains have
fallen in great abundance within the last two
weeks. The streams are all high, and bottom
lands are, TO q large extent, under water
Dry weather is now needed, TO enable farmers
to complete their spring work. This we
shall probably have, it being clear and cool
at present writing. Corn planting time is at
hand-and busy time it will be for three
weeks to come. Preparations have been
made for planting greater breadth of land
than in any previous year, and with favora-
BILE season, corresponding yield may be an
ticipated. With reference to the general
agricultural prospects Of the West, we may
say 10 word, that the prospects ore most
encouraging.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12
onerlli olllceJ
Sunbury, May IL, 1860. !
ESTATE OF GEO DNRK DECEASED.

6St n a = w Skio otd0h, 06O6AS6Os
Gideon Derk, In the Orphans Court Of
vs. Northumberland county.
The heirs Of George Writ partition of valu-
berk, deceased. alton, returnable to August
Term, 1860.
To Samuel Derk, residing in tho State of Ohio
Catharine Derk intermarned with Adam Fees,
Elizabeth Derk intermarried with George Kers-
letter, George Dcrk, Michael Derk, Daniel Derk,
John Derk, Gideon Derk, Benjamin Derk, Peter
Derk, Maria Derk intermarried with Philip Ora.
Der, Solony Dcrk intermarried with Andrew
klinger, all residing in Northumberland county,
and Leah Derk intermurried with Solomon b dig
residing in Potter county, Pa all heirs and legal
representatives Of George Derk, deceased.
You and each OF you, are hereby notified, that
by virtue Of the above writ to me directed, an in
quest will be held at the late residence of said
George Derk, deceased, in Cameron township,
Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, on
Thursday, the l4th day Of June next, a S6C.) at
10 o'clock A. M, for the purpose of making
partition Of, OF to value and appraise the real
estate Of said decedent, Ito wit A certain tract
of land, situate in Cameron township, Northum.
berland county aforesaid, adjoining lands Of Geo.
Hornberger, Elizabeth Sleig, and others, con.
tanning l4o acres, more or less.) At which time
and place you may attend, if you think proper.
JAMES VANDYKE, Sheriff.
sherif's Office,
SunbuTy, May l2, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

IMPORTANT TO DRUoGIsTs- following
section OF the new Penal Code, passed by the
Legislature last winter, is of great impor-
tance to those who deal 10 drugs of any kind
which are used as poisons -
NO apothecary, druggist or other person,
shall sell or dispose OF by retail any morphia,
stryehnia, arsenic, prussic acid or corrosive
sGoilmate, except upon the prescription of a
physician, or on the personal application of
some respectable inhatitant, OF full age, of
the town or place 10 which such sale shall be
made. In all cases OF such sale, the word
poison shall be carefully and legibly marked
or placed uPOn the label, package, bottle or
other vessel or thing 10 which such poison is
contained and, when sold or disposed OF
oiherwise than under the prescription OF a
physician, the apotbecary, druggist or other
person selling or disposing OF the same. shall
note 10 register, kept for that purpose, the
ns%e and residence Of the person to whom
sven sale was made, the quantity sold and tbs
S Sate Of such sale. Any person offending
hereln shall be guilty OF misdemespor, and
on CONVICTION, be sentenced to pay a fine no
exceeding fifty dollars"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

z LEcTuRE.-Park Benjamin. Esq, Of
New York, delivered his lecture on "Love
and Money" at the Court House in this
borough, on Thursday evening last. 1t was
highly instructive and entertaining, exhibit.
ing much talent and genius Of high order.
Mr.. Benjamin is man of extraordinary
elocutionary powers, having the talent TO
fasten the attention Of an audience and to
impart new and excellent ideas. His lecture
was we'll attended by very select audience,
although rain was falling during the whole
evening in torrents
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

The FEMALE ORGANIZATION is often as frail
as that Of a tender flower Many of the sex
enter into marriage relations without being
able to undergo the labors and trials of ma.
ternity. In this country thousands Of young
and beautiful women are sacrificed every
year from this cause alone. Hostetter's Cele.
brated Stomach Bitters will save many OF
this class from an untimely grave. This
medicine has been used with great benefit by
immense numbers Of people throughout the
republic, and the proprieters have received
grateful commendations from all sections OF
the country. The Bitters will be found to
be very pleasant to the taste, even as a
beverage, and prompt and powerful in its
effect as medicine. 1t infuses new vitality
into the frame, and strengthens the whole
system, SO that women who use it are enable
to 60 through with labors which would, with.
out it, be certain to PROSTATE them. Sold
by all druggists.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

Ca IMPRovEMENTs.-We learn that mum.
ber of houses are to be erected in this
borough, during the present summer, and
that some have already commenced to build
and repair. Among those who are now en-
gagged in making these Improvements to our
town, are Rev. j. Rea-don, who lately pur.
chased the property adjoiring the Presby.
terian Church, in Blackberry street, is repair.
ing his house, which has been weatherboarded
and neat cornice put on, which already adds
much to its appearance. The house, when
finished, will be q handsome building, and
will make another addition to the beauty of
that street.
P. w. Gray is making preparations to
tear down his dwelling on the corner of
Wbortleberry and River Streets where he
intends erecting large brick building. As
Mr.. Gray he's the necessary means, and is
man Of good taste and judgment, we have no
doubt but what Ls will make it one Of the
handsomest buildings in the borough.
Mr.. Jacob Fetter, who pure hased lot of
L. Y. Bright. adjoining the Baptist Church,
on Fawn street, is nearly ready for raising
his building. The house will be built on the
same plan as MIR. Bright's. which will add
considerably to the beauty Of tho row Of
houses put up by our energetic friend f. Y.
Bright, within few years, on that square.
DR.. d. w. Shindel 10 erecting an Office.
adjoining bis house, in Market street, near
Fawn, which is nearly finished.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

e5y The National Constitutional Union
Convention met at Baltimore on Wednesday
last, and was called to order by the Hon.
John j. Crittenden, on whose motion the
Hon. Washington Hunt, Ex-Governor Of
New York, was called to the chair. All the
States we're represented, except South Caro-
lima and Oregon. Committees were appoint
ed on permanent organization and credentials !;
after which the Convention took recess
At four o'clock 1t met again. The Commit
tee on Permanent Organization reported a
list of officers, headed by Washington Hunt
as President, with Vice Presidents from
nineteen States Joseph r. Ingersoll being
the Vice President from Pennsylvania. The
list was approved by reclamation. A motion
being then made to proceed to general uomi.
nations for President, an animate debate
sp.ang up, iu which Messrs. Coombs, Littell,
Brooks, Hopkins aud others participated
Finally the rules of the House Of Represen-
tstives were adopted, and committee Of one
from each State was ordered to be appointed
to prepare business for the Convention, to
whom all resolutions shall be referred.
Since writing the above, VIC learn by
that John Bell, Of Tennessee, was
nominated for President, and Hon. Edward
Everett of Massachusetts for Vice President,
on Thursday last.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12
ANOTHER HoKRInLE MURDER.

On last Sunday evening, between s and Q
o'clock, when many Of our citizens we're as
eembled 10 the house OF God, with peace, and
good will toward ell men 10 their hearts, the
arch.6end was busy in another part Of the
town, causing the foul and brutal murder OF a
fellow being in cold blood An Irishman
employed as q workman in the Moptour rolling
Mill, by the name Of Andrew Mckinley,
deliberately stabbed one Thomas Shevland in
the groin, causing bis death almost instantly.
There seemed to have been no apparent pro-
vocation, and the consequent excitement
among the crowd who had been attracted to
the spot by the cry Of "murder," was intense
80 much so, that it was with difficulty Con.
stable Creitz, assisted by few energetic cti.
zers, could take him safely to the Jail. When
Creitz arrested him, be was concealed under
the bed in his own house, having been previ.
ously chased through several streets.
The murdered man, Thomas Shevland was
employed at the Blast Furnaces of the Mon.
tour Iron Go. He was about 36 years Of age
foreigner by birth, having been born in
Ireland, and leaves o wife and two small
children to mourn his untimely loss. He
lived in Centre street, near the Company's
store, and is said to have been very quiet
and pescesble citizen, an industrious work
man, and member Of the Roman Catholic
church. His remains were buried on We'd
nesdsy afternoon followed by o very large
concourse Of people.
Andrew Mckinley, the murderer, is 60
years of age, about feet, inches in hight,
of stout frame, large broad and Horid face,
bald.beaded and is on Irishman by birth
although be resided for 20 years just previous
to his arrival in this country, (which was
about years sgo,) in the city of Glasgow, in
Scotland, where he has yet three boys living,
the Oldest of whom is now about 26 years Of
age. He is married to bis second or third
wife, but has no children with her and also
belongs to the Romish Church. In regard
to the murder, be denies knowing anything
about it, but says that he had drank about a
quart of whiskey on Sunday afternoon and
evening, and that be is unconscious Of any.
thing that happened until he found himself
the next morning hoppled iu jail.
His trial will in all probability come off at
the May sessions of our Court. which will
commence on Monday the Plat inst
Dancilie Democrat.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

ANOTHER BRITIsH OuTRAoE-An american
Vessel Seiscd.-Bostsn, Nay 9.-The brig
George W. Jones, of Salem, was seized on
the 18th Of February, on the Pongo river, by
the British frigate Arrogant, as q slaver.-
She was half loaded with hides. Her papers
were shown to the Lieutenant who seized her,
bot be pronounced them fraudulent. The
Commodore, however, after seeing the papers
released the brig,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12
Religious Notices.

Divine service will be held every Sabbath IN this Bo-
rough follows:
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-North west corner of
Blackberry and Deer streets Rev ID. REARDos, Pastor
Divine service every Sabbath at II A. NJ Prayer meet.
ing on Thursday evening. AT Northumberland, in Old
School Presbyterian Church, at O'clock p NJ, every
Sabbath
GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH.-North wes,
corner of River and Blackberry Streets Rev j. w STEIN
METZ Pastor. Divine service, alternately, every Sabbath
at 10 A. NJ. and p. NJ. Prayer meeting on Friday
evening.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.-Deer
street below va p. Rail Road, Rev. p RIzER, Pastor
Divine SERVICE alternately, every Sabbath ut 10 A. NJ and
7P. NJ. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening
METHODIST EPISCOPAL LCIIURCH.-Dewberry streel
west of s. & Z Rail Road, Rev. f. BUTLER ana J p.
SwAHGER Pastors Divine service, alternately every Sab
bath at 10Y A. NJ. and p. NJ Prayer meeting on Thurs
day evening.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Fawn street, below s. V. Il p
Railroad, Rev. A. J. HAY, Pastor Preaching every al
ternate Sabbath at O'Clock, p M. During the present
month as follows: 2nd and 4th Sabbaths.-Lecturs
every Thursday evening, at O'Clock
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12
- SedICHIHS IOHg III vail,
Iou'll spy her features down Leghorn lane.n
Esg' We understand that several Jew n

"a" We understand that several Jew ped
dlers have been victimizing some of the cti.
zens OF the lower end of this county by
selling them damaged goods, &C.. at exorbi.
tant prices. and took their paper for ninety
days, without interest, which induced them
to buy, and which paper they sold at large
discount to other persons. These scamps
have no license, and our farmers should keep
look out for them, aud whenever one makes
bis appearance at their doors set him up in
the boot business
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

fJ Tar Census TAKERS will enter upon
the discharge of their duties on the hrst oi
next month. They will visit every house and
family within their limits,s and will have in
Vulnerable questions to ask: These Will 10
part cover the numbers, names, ages and
sexes of every family, as well as the products
of every farm; the number Of acres under
cultivation, and the number Of horses, cattle,
sheep and hogs upon it. These questions
should be answered promptly, and as nearly
as possible correctly, and in order to do 80 it
would be advisable for every head OF family
to write down the answers in advance
Farmers especially should 10 their leisure
moments prepare accurate statements OF the
number Of acres Of land they may have under
cultivation, the number of bushels Of different
kinds Of grain, the quantity Of hay, fruit, &c.
they produced last year, together with the
number of horses, cattle and other stock
they feed. This would greatly facilitate the
labors of the Census. .Taker, and also render
the information Government is seeking more
valuable and reliable.
j. II. Mccormick, William Elliott and
Charles p. Gearbart have been appointed
the census takers Of this county. Mr. Nc
Cormick has all that portion of the county
lying north of Northumberland for his dis
trict, and the other two have the remaining
portion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

"a CoSvEsrIoSs.-Tbere will be political
Conventions enough in the next six weeks to
satisfy all parties. The Baltimore Union
Convention is now in session. The Chicago
Republican will be held on 10th of this
mouth. The first Democratic Convention, the
Southern, will be held at Richmond on the
nth of June next. The Northern democra.
tic Convention on the 18th Of the same month.
There is some speculation INDUCED whether
the Baltimore Union and the Chicago Repub.
lican Conventions will not both be postponed
till after the Democratic Conventions have
been held, and the subject of nomination
finally decided by them. There are some
advantages, it is supposed, to The other two
parties in knowing who the Democratic can,
didate is before they make their nominations
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12
To the Democratic Voters of Northumber-
land County.

FELLOW CITIZENS,
Encouraged by many Of my friends, l here
by offer myself as a candidate for the office OF
HERIF
subject to the rules of the Democratic parry
should you see proper to nominate ana eiecs me,
/ shall sndeavor to discharge the duties OF 'he
Office faithfully and to the best 81 my spility.
JOHN b. HELLER.
Chilisquaque twp, May H. isoo'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12
Gbt M atkets.
Philadelphia Market.

PHILADELPHIA, May 10.
GRAIN.-Tbe supply Of Wheat is fair, and
prices are firm. We quote good and prime
red at 81 As l AZ per bushel, and small
salee of white at 81 Sc | 60. Rye is
worth sc Sc. Corn-prime quality is in
light supply, with sales at "a q IS cents
20O0 bushels handsome Pennsylvania sold at
76tc., including lot of red and yellow mixed
at 73c., ahoat. Oats are in fair request OF
44tc. for Delaware, and As As, cents for
PENNSYLVANIA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

IMPORTANT CHANGE.-The Iron City Col.
lege has removed to the splendid halls in the
new College Building, corner of Penn and St.
Clair streets, opposite the St. Clair Hotel.
Prof. j. g. Smith, A. Nj. for the past three
years the principal teacher 10 the College, is
now associate Principal and proprietor with
+. w. Jenkens in the Institution, and Mr.. a.
Cowey is engaged as the permanent teacher
Of psnmanship. The College now occupies
the largest and best rooms in the city
Piasburg Evening Chronicle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

nr. EDITOR =
Please announce to the readers OF your
Journal, that while they are canvassing the
merits Of the various gentleman named for
Office Of Sheriff, they should not forget that
Lower Mahanoy presents her candidate, in
the person Of I. II. RBSSLER, Esq, q
gentleman whose integrity, ability and fitness
for the office, none who know him will for q
moment doubt. AS our township is entitled
to some consideration by the Peoples party,
we hope that our claim for their votes in this
campaign will be remembered.
LOWER MOHANOY.
Aprl 9th 1861
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12
SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements.
Estate Of Sarah Kerr, deceased.

James Peiffer, In the Orphans Court OF
vs. Northumberland county.
The heirs Of Sarah Writ Of Partition and
Kerr, deceased. valuation, returnabe to
August Term, 1860.
To Jane Peiffer late Jane Kerr, Sarah Lever
ria, intermarred with Wallace Russell, Eliza
intermarried with Bucsalew, William
Kerr. and ohm H. Wilson guardian of James
and Richard Kerr, minor children of James Kerr
and Thomas Kerr. deceased, heirs and legal re
presentatives Of Sarah Kerr, late Of the Borough
OF Turbutyille, in Northumberland county, Penn
sylvania, deceased.
You aRd each Of you are hereby notified, that
by virtue of the above writ to me directed an
inquest will be held upon the real estate of said
Sarah Kerr, deceased, to wit Three certain lots
or pieces of ground, situate in Lewis township.
and the borough of Turbutviile, Northumberland
County, aforesaid, on Tuesday the 26th day of
June next, (ls603 at 10 o'clock A. NJ :, for the
purpose OF making partition OF, OF to valuo and
appraise the said real estate, at which time and
place you may attend il you think proper.
JAMES VANDYKE, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office,
Supburv Nav la ,s6O I
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

For the "sunbury American" !"

II. B. MAssER, ESQ,
We desire to recommend ]. ]. REL
MENSNYDER, Esq, as q suitable person for
nomination for Congress, in this county. He
will be an able standard bearer, who can and
will eloquently defend Democratic principles
Mr.. Reimensnyder is also a practical farmer,
and understands thoroughly the interests of la
boring men, and if elected, will do all in his
power to protect their interests.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
May 7th, 1903
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12
From the Christian Lntelligencer, New.York,

From the Christian LtelEgencer, New.York,
July IA, 1859.
SPALDIYG's PREPARED GLvE.-Housekeep.
ers will be glad to learn that the mishaps TO
furniture, picture.frsmes crockery, ETC., so
prevalent about May. day, can hereafter be
remeded at q trifing expense, by using
Spalding's Prepared Glue. This glue is put
up in q convenient bottle, and is chemically
held in solution, retsining all the desirable
qualities Of wellprepared cabinet.maker 8
glue, and is used cold. A small brush &C.
companies each bottle, the whole costing but
twenty-five cents, and furnishing an ever.
ready and efficient means for repairing all
kinds of broken household wares. 1t will be
found exceedingly convenient for cone aud
sbell.work, piano tuners, and for all purposes
requiring strong mucilsge. No house.
keeper can afford to be without it.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-12

90 FRUIT AND GRAIN CRors.-The pros.
poets for an abundant harvest and good sup
ply Of fruit during the coming year could not
we'll be finer. The wheat fields exhibit q
remarkable luxuriance.- The fruit trees are
blossomipg beautifully, and so far as we can
learn, have suffered very slight il any injury
by the late frosts.