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bathing in Liberia moy be very pleasant,
but must be little risky A recent paper
from the colony states that negro woman,
who went into the water for bath, was sud.
denly "takeu in out Of the wet" by an ALI.
gator. The voracious monster devoured the
colored lady without any dressing.
Bogus gold dollars fthe date of 954, have
been put into circulation in this community
recently. They are so wol executed that it
is difficult to tell them from the genuine, ex.
cept by weighing them. They are too light.
Look out for them. Nuncy Lumindry.
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A.W FISHER, Agent, Sunbury, Pa.
NAV &c. lS6O.=lY
ORPHANS' COURT SALE.

IN pursuance of an order ofthe Orphans Court
Il Of Northumberland county, will be exposed
to public sale on Tuesday, the 9th day Of UNE
next, on the premises, the following described
real estate to wit The one equal Undivided
half part Of all that certain TRACT OF LAND.
situate in Delaware township, Northumberland
county, bounded and described as follows north
by part of same tract of lands lying in Muncy
creek township, Ly coming county east by lands
belonging to the heirs of George Masteer, dec'd {;
south by lands of John Eysier and on the west
by lands of Elizabeth Eyster, containing NINE
TY ACRES, more or less, all clear, on which
are erected a two story Dwelling House and bank
Barn, and other outbuildings Late the estate
of Edward Transue, deed.
Sale to commence at II o'clock A. NJ, of said
day. when the terms and conditions of sale will
be made known by
JACOB TRANSUE, Admir-.
BY order Of the Court,
J. b. MASSER, elk o. G.
Sunbury, May 26, 1907
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ORPHANS COURT SALE
Valuable Real Estate.

N pursuance Of an order Of the Orphans G. Court
OF Northumberland county, will he exposed TO
public sale, at the Court House, in the borough
of Sunbury, OH Saturday, the 30th day Of June
next certain tract of land, situate in the
township of Upper Augusta, Northumberland
county, adjoining land of Michael Shipe on the
north, land Of John Farnsworth on the east,
Shamokin creek and land of John w. Fryling
on the south, and land of Joseph Gass on the
west containing So acres, more or less about
40 acres of which are cleared and in high state
Of cultivation, whcreon are erected two story
log dwelling house, weaiherboarded, large bank
barn, two story frame tenant house with cellar
and ice house under it, and other outbuildings;
also, good well Of water, q good orchard, &c.
Also certain other messuage and tract Of
land situate in said township of Upper Augusta,
adjoining Shamokin creek and land of Joseph
Gass on the north, other land of said intestate
and Joseph Savidge on the east land of John W
Peale and Samuel " Sickle on the SOUTH and
land of Philip Sarvey on the west, containing
81 acres, more or less-about 60 acres of which
are cleared and in good state of cultivation
whereon are erected large two story log DWELL
ing house, rough cast, large bank barn, wagon
shed, and numerous other out buildings, a good.
never failing spring of water, a good peach and
apple orchard, &c. The Shamokin Valley Rail.
road passes through both of the above mentioned
farms, about p miles east of Sunbury. Also,
another certain messuage and piece of land,
situate in said township of Upper Augusta,
adjoining Shamokin creek and land of joseph
Gass on the north, and adjoining the other land
of the said Silas Wolvcrton, deceased, last above
mentioned and described on the east, south and
west, containing three and a half acres, more or
less, all OF which is cleared and in a good state
OF cultivation, whereon are erected one and
half story log house, frame stable, a good
spring of water, &c. Also, q certain other
messaage and piece of land. situate in said
township of Upper Augusta, adjoining Shamokin
creek and land of the estate of said intestate on
the north, land of John w. Fryng on the east,
land of Joseph Savidge OH the south, and other
land of said ntestate on the west all Of which
Is cleared and in good state of cultivation, and
containing six acres, more or less. Late the
estate of Silas Woverton, deceased.
Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock A. VI. of said
day, when the terms and conditions of sale will
be made known by
WILLIAM REED, Administrator.
BY order of the Court
J. B. MASSER, elk, o. G.
Sunbury, May 5, 1860.
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Sheriil7s Office, }
Sunbury, May IL, 1860. :
Estate OF Sarah Kerr, deceased.


James Peiiler, 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, intermauied with Wallace Russell, Eliza
intermarred with -- BucSalew, William
Kerr, and John II. 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 Turbutyillc in Northumberland county, Penn
sylvania deceased.
You and 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 Turbutville, Northumberland
County, aforesaid, on Tuesday the 26th day of
June next, (ls600 at 10 o'clock Il. NJ, for the
purpose OF making partition of, or to vauo and
appraise the said real estate, at which time and
place you may attend if you think proper.
JAMES NANDYKE, Sheriff.
Shorif-s Office,
Sunbury, May l2, 1860.
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CENTRAL HOTEL
Sale and Livery Stable.

'HNHE subscriber respectfully announces to the
n public that be is prepared to accommodate
them with Saddle Horses Horses and Bugeies.
Sulkes, Carriages, RoCkaways and Hacks, Mt
the shortest notice. His stock OF Horses are
admired for speed aud gentlcness. The vehicles
are neat and in good order.
Careful drivers will always hr in readiness to
carry passengers to any point desired
~ OmnIbusses for parties and pic-nics can
be had at all times with or without driver.
The patronage Of the public is respectfully SO.
licited. ]. II. ECKBERT, Manager.
Sunbury, April 81, 1850
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CONGR ESS,
Last Notice.

A LII persons having any claims against the
IA estate of Jacob Raker, deceased, late of Lit
tie Mahonoy township, Northumberland county.
Pa, are hereby notified to present them for settle
ment TO the undersigned residing in the town of
Trevorton, in said county. Those knowing them.
selves indebted to the estate either by note or
0ok account, are the last time notified to make
mediate payment. All accounts remaining un-
titled after the first day of August, 1860, will
laced in the hands of proper officer for col.
n. HENRY u. RAKER, Admir-.
,rton, June 2, ls60-4t
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WILLIAM REED, Ad
By order of the Court !
J. B. NJ SSER, elk, o. G.
Sunbury, May 5, 1860.
ESTATE OF GEO DERK, DECEASED.

ESTATE OF GEO DERK, DECEASED,
Gideon Derk, In the Orphans Court OF
VS. Northumberland county.
The heirs of George Witt of partition of valu-
Derk, deceased. alton, returnable to August
Term, 1860.
To Samuel Derk, residing in the State of Ohio
Calharine Derk intormarried with Adam Fees
Elizabeth Derk intermarried with George Kers-
letter, George Dcrk, Michael Derk, Daniel Delk
John Derk, Gideon Derk, Benjamin Derk, Peter
Derk, Maria Derk intermarried with Philip Gra
her, Solony Detk intermarried with Andrew
klincer, all residing in Northumberland county,
and Leah Derk ntermurred with Solomon Bog
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, 10 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 lith day of June next, Il S6G.1 at
10 o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of making
partition of, OF to value and appraise the real
estate of said deccdent Ito wit: A certain tract
Of land, situate in Cameron township, Northum
berand county aforesaid adjoining lands of Geo
Hornberger, Elizabeth Seig, and others, con-
tanning l4O acres, more or less.) At which time
and place you may attend, if you think proper
JAMES VANDYKE, Sheriff.
Sherl's Office, }
Sunbury, May IL, 1860.
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FRS PATENT
v U IT E F r EEZE R,
we'd for 1859 and GO,
e CO., $50 Pearl-street,
w-York.
constructed on scientific
a revolving can and spring
one hastens the freezing of
removes it as fast as frozen.
n freezing, with the least
in cost, as il is the most
structure.
principal cities and towEs
panied with q book Of re-
IS.
RlCES.
SO 90
4 90
8 90
IL 90
MASSER, Sunbury.
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New Advertisements.
SAVE YOUR FRUIT

DY USING MASoN'S Patent Sheet Metal
- Screw Top PRESERVE JAR.
MASON'S PATENT SHEET METAL
SCREW TOP!
All that is necessary being to screw the Cap down
upon the Rubber Gasket, which is placed outside
upon the shoulder of the Jar, "a of an inch dis
tant from the top prevent the possibility of the
flavor of the fruit being injured by coming in
contact with the Rubber.
Persons desiring these Jars, can be supplied by
leaving their orders with H. b. MASSER,
Sunbury, June 2, 1860. Agent.
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ms OF SALE.
URT SALE.

AA4A@
Tder Of the Orphans
rland county, will be
he public house of
town of Shamokin,
JUNE, 1860: The
of a certain Tract
ship, Northumber.
y lands of the Phil
Shamokin Valley
.puny, on the south
Il the east and west
rown, containing two
whereon are erected
being part Of a
n the name of
fGround
'hich he
ground
lot Of
.y..A by street
p. Railroad.
bounded on the
; west by the Carbon
tn by street along the
& p. Railroad. and on
: to the estate Of the late
II ground containing enc
;e OF less, adjoining lot of
hamokin creek, a branch Of
iisngular lot No. 4d4 on
1 out by McCarty, Davis,
Late the estate of David
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, Of said
ION OF SALE.
ar valuation money to re-
land during life of the wi.
bo paid to her annually
bond and Mortgage. 10 pei
paid as soon as the property
le remaining 80 per cent
pril, 1861, also be secured
a.
)LVERTON, Trustee.
'urt.
0. c. Z
! 80. }
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short Notice.

T5NHE subscriber having retired from business
Il hereby notifies all persons indebted to him
on Book account or otherwise, to call and
settle the same without delay. otherwise they will
be put into the hands OF a Justice for collection
GEORGE ROHRBACH.
Sunbury, Nov. 3. lS59.-tf
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COOPER & CONARD,

COOPER u CONARD,
s. L. Corner Ninth and Market Streets.
PITLADELEEI
ENNlTE attention to the largest stock they have
ever offered, comprising in part,
LADIES CLOTH CLOAKS
Of plain, striped and mixed Cloths of the newest
shapes and material, got up in the most
ELEGANT AND ARTISTIC
manner, and to sell at very reasonable rates.
LACE POINTES AND MANTLES.
BLACK SILK MANTLEs,
Grey Dress Goods,
Chene Mixtures,
Barege Anglais,
Poplincttes,
French Baregcs,
Barege Robes,
Plaid Goods.
Bayadere Goods.
Black Dress Goods,
Embroderies.
Also,
MEMS AND BOYS WEAR.
First rute Black Cloths, for 80 25, 81 so and SS
Light Cloakings at 81 %, 81 so and So
Stock Of Cloths is very large, select and cheap.
CASSMERES.
Fancy, neat, plain, mixed and black.
Goods especially for Boys wear.
Fine Black CasSimeres, $ to 81 25.
hesiIngs OF SILK, Valencia and MarsciiICS.
COOPER y CONARD.
Ninth and Market Streets, PHILADELPHIA.
Apr il !, 1850.
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Sunbury, April %, 1850.
PROTKRONOTARY.

To the Democratic Voters of Northumberland
County.
ENELLow DENocRATs Il hereby offer myself
H. as a candidate for reelection for the office of
ProthonotarY, Sc, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party. Should be nominated and
elected, | will perform the duties of the office
faithfully, and to the best Of my ability.
DANIEL BECKLEY.
Sunbury, May 5, 1860.
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STOVES

NOR SALE an excellent secondhand Cook
4 ing Stove, also several Cylinder Coal
Stoyes-EnauiTe at this office.
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'.IC SALE
Z REAL ESTATE.
viii offer at public saloon the
ATURDAY, the Esd day
. o'clock a. NJ, the follow
to wit, viz THE WELL
N STAND
Michael Wilvert, situate on
Shamokin Valley g. Potts.
in the Borough of Sun
and county, Pennsylvania.
rye Frame HOUSE, near
e, Shed, Ice House and
A Well of water with a
cd garden and very choice
lexcellent business, hay-
reliable custom of any
will he given.
MANUEL WILVERT.
ms OF SALE.
Irs to be paid as soon as
k down. Three hundred
when possession will be
Five hundred dollars on
36l, and the balance in
aents, with interest from
snt will be allowed for
may be made over and
1--we mentioned.
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1T is important to the LADIES to know that
Friling & Grant, have the best and largest
assortment of Dress Goods in the county
Sunbury, June 2, 1860.
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THE CATTLE DISEASE.

A despatch from Newark, Nj
the cattle disease has appeared iu \
four out OF seven beasts already ha
from its effects. This is a startlnc
Intelligence. The ravages of the c
the New England States have been i
ded and thorough that public NEE
now being called TO devise means to
the further spread the Massachusetts
lature have appropriated large sum OF
to the same object, all of which has NJ
expended without any important resur
subject is discussed earnestly in the
pers Message has been issued
Banks and all other questions of
give way to this vital one.
Upon 8 large and most important
the population there could fall no b
blow than mortality among their live
so unnatural and mysterious and appa
irrepressible. 1t is not wonderful tbs
regarded by many as an affective disp''
OF Providence, a dire token of the dis
OF heaven. Eugrossed with the anxioL
OF trade and politics it is only some sue
at the very vitals of our domestic syst
serves to recall US to a sense of tn
tence. We eat the fruits of the husba
but OF his tolls and trials how mucl
know!
This disease is very contagious.
close urnn Us, and unless the utmost viz
IS exercised the herds of our own Stat
be infected. We trust that the aid of sC
will be at once invoked. No sure re
seems yet to have been devised. The m
spreads and kills, and distress follow
Our neighboring State should have a
resources OF scientific research and apple
at our command, even on selfish reasons
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]. STEWART DEPUY,

ENRILING Il GRANT have just received hv
Il railroad the largest assortment Of QUEENS
WARE and GLASSWARE ever brought to
Sunbury. Also, fresh supply Of DRY GOODS,
consisting Of Spring Dress Goods, Prints, Mus
Inns and Notions. apr T. 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-06-09

During the heavy storm on Monday W
the house OF John Ii. Musser, residi,
Harris Tp, Centre county was struck
lightning and shattered in a terrible man,
From the chimney the lightning took its cour
through the house in different directions, up.
set.ing ana breaking stoves, tables, chairs,
and scattering them about in the praatast
confusion. Every dish in The cupboard was
broken the works of the clock forced out o.
the case and partially melted, and trunk
burst open. There were eight persons in the
house at the time, none of whom were burt
except Mr.. Musser, who was severely stun.
ned, and one OF the children had the hair of
its head nearly burned of. The house was
hred in several places, but the flames were
exungulshed before any serious damage was
near by was killed, aud the leaden water mines
we're melted considerable distance from he
house.
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To the Democratic Voters of Northumber
land County.

Itf44Nt OVUuNJ T
FELLOW CITIZENS
Encouraged by many of my friends, here
by offer myself as candidate for the office of
S II RIFF F,
subject to the rules of the Democratic party
Should you see proper to nominate and elect me,
! shall endeavor to discharge the duties of the
office faithfully and to the best of my ability.
JOHN b. HELLER.
Chsquaque twp, May II, 1860.
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To COnsU1a,ptiyes

TTsEFUL IN ALL ILIES-HEGEMAN
~ IL cos Benzine, which removes paint spots
grease, &c, 9c and cleans gloves, silks, ribbons.
&c, equal to new, without the siehtes, injury to
color or fabric Sold by all Druggists, also at this
Office. 25 cents ner bottle:
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'uNEIII VIIIINt
Sunbury, May l2, 1860. !
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-12

WICKED young scamp, Mhsmon, who treats him With
great severity, feeding him, sAid upon nothing but
beans, which must give poor zuoasa rather indifferent
article Of diet far om being conducive to the
"dtvne sfhatus."
such being the picture Of a1airs in this unhappy coun
wy passing strange that the common interest Of hu-
aniy should not the United States to
lnierpose - The great mediator and pacidcaorI
even that interest which begins at home will surely
not prove very TO the people OF tho United
states % possess In her nearest neishbor the most hope
essIy dnorganized nation upon earth Without some
very great alteration in the mode Of conducting civil
war there no predicting 70 wha extremes the present
tendencies OF Affairs may lead
Of the United States Of martial disposition, to avoid com
hitting the egrcgous folly Of coming TO this country in
search OF military glory. II is really pitsabe 70 til
erabIy respectable men thus deuding themselves with
sanity that should be restrained with straight jacket
and diet Of bread water though must be said the
bean regimen above alluded 70 seems to have very
wholesome effect In curing such cases. IL may be per
dsgueted gentlemen Of military turn that sees
loading and sp0pgng about this place. cursing sthe id
freasers, borrowing money from anybody weak enough
TO lend II to them, and vctimzing some unfortunate
skipper or other for passage homo 10 the United States
OF local mes there nothing worth reporting, aud
cannot even give you extracts Of that character from the
newspapers, for the local s feature unknown TO Next
can journalism.
The weather continues hot but by no means unwhole-
some for Vera Cruz We have, of course, q.asam suE
of yomto but it is confined TO the ciiy-does not
tend even to the shipping, and is, as is well known not
Contagious
Since the departure Of the Brooklyn with Mr. McYAne
on board have the Savannah bearing the broad pen
nant Of Admiral Jarvis the Pocahontas and the Supply
all fast anchored of Green Island some I've miles from
the town. The Spanish flag ship Berenguela arrived from
Havana day or two SINCE with important dispatches il
is said for the Spanish Minister at Mexico which were
hurried up TO him by "popy express
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Leon and Coehuia, which, il THINKS are not very well
he elected q most Of our readers are aware, BY
the Congress the people having failed 70 esc although
several canddsses be received over EIGHT sSoussDd
sess have against him. and are !ssns measures
Gov yidaurri has Of late been pursuing course with
respect TO specie passing through Monterey this point,
BY people on Ss ss he RC sort q osra
and consgnees told that the Governor sof opinion
that the roads between Monterey and Brownsville
robbed they are allowed 10 proceed and In consequence
Of his great regard tor them their interests he orders
assuring the unfortunate that as soon as the roads
are safe they shall be permitted TO proceed with their
money.
The legal duties upon specie arc two per cent Ia the
State where Produced and four per ceat at the point
where exported Governor yidaurr however, does not
where the specie was produced and Collects that duty
again a. Monterey Besides this, he also, by private
four per cent expectation duty which only due at the
point where the money Is exported, making total duty
Of eight per cent instead Of SIX This BURDEN large Il
forced deposits which Of have the eject OF driving
the specie that would naturally seek outlet here 70
Iampco, route both tedious and iucouvcnient.
10 fact beyond the possibility Of dispute that this 10
the natural course Of trade the gate of ali Northern and
.en.rai Mexico ner mRortstons viii come here and the
must seek outlet hero, and every who an in
terest in the Rio Grande Of 70 see thai
motives Of humanity. the commerce Of the world de-
mands that Mexican affairs should be settled upon basis
that would insure the protection Of commercial trans
actions with the people Of that country.
Inc same paper has heard that Airamons sudden re-
turn 70 Mexico was in obedience 10 "a despatch from tho
representatives Of the Englsh and FRENCH
requesting him to hold an ptcrview With ,bor, a, ,h
capital" II adds;- ~ Wv
What results this interview may bring forth IL is d.f
cult to tell at present II is limited however, that there
probability that an attempt will be made to make
The government OF Mexico monarchia one, and put MI
ramon at It's head as Emperor There evidently
thing Of moment foot the seeing eye Of Napoleon
H. not closed TO the advantages which he may derive
from such government under his influence and control
and since the United States have failed 10 take any action
on Mexican matters the establishment Of monarshia
government IN the southern portion OF North America
under the protection Of England and France is by no
means improbable.