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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25
DEATH OF LIEUT. J. HOGAN BROWN, U.
NAVY.

NAVY.
. Died, on Friday evening, May 10, 1861. OF
pueumonia, on board the United States re-.
ceIving ship Princeton, of which ship be was
the executive officer, Lieutenant j. HOGAN
BROWN, United States Navy, in the 10th year
of bis age.
tLieut. Brown was born in Sudbury, where
bis father once resided .)-Ed. american.
Lieut.. Brown entered the Navy in 1886. at
the age Of IA years, from Alabama, and has
been in the service of bis country 20 years.
a few days before his death, he received
letter from one of his relatives in Mobile
advising him to join the Southern Confedera.
ey. lie requested friend at bis bedside to
answer the letter and soy that "he would
never desert his couHtry's flag"
Lieut.. Brown was the only officer left on
the Navy Register from the State of Alaba.
ma A; and although be had sister and other
relatives residing iu that State, he uever
entertained the idea of deserting the flag
under which he had so long aud so faithfully
served. lie was with Com. Perry 10 his
expedition to japan, and was highly esteemed
by him. He was also at the boHbsrdment
OF Vera Cruz, in the Mexican war, and was
highly complmented by bis superior officers
for his bravery aud meritorious conduct on
that occasion. His wife was buried in this
place 10 October last, and he leaves three
small orphans TO mourn the rreparable loss
OF both parents. He bad purchased on ele.
CANT Monument in Philadelphia to place over
the remains Of his wife, which was lust com.
p'eted, aud which may nov serve 80 cover
both.
AS a citizen, Lieut.. Brown was highly re.
spected by all our people, aud his early death
lie sincerely mou.ned by them. His remuns
were brought to this place on Monday eve.
ming last. On Tuesday they were inferred 10
the Cemetery by the side of hi. deceased
wife. The funeral cor,ege was the largest
we have ever witnessed in this place. lie
was buried with Masonic and Military bouors
When the news of bis death reached Lock
Haven. the numerous flags flying wero at
once dropped to half mast and this was DO
mere matter OF form, but of feeling which
pervaded oil classes OF his aequantances.-
Lock HdveH Democrat.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

Resolved, That we rejoice to fud that the
North, without distinction of party, ia a unit
in defence OF the best Government earth has
ever known or Heaven designed.
Resolved, That the Union loving citizens
OF the Border States have our warmest sym.
pathies, and shall have our hearty aid aud
protection.
On motion adjourned, with three hearty
cheers for the Union.
Signed IN The Officers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

c. COL G. M. SrRAUB.-The Harrisburg
papers announce the disappearance of Col
Straub, who left that place for the South, to
be absent few days, but has not been heard
from for several mo nths
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

90 DEDIcATIoN.-The new Methodist Church,
recently completed, near the resdenc of J as
Campbell, in Upper Augusta, will be dedca
ted to divine service, on Sunday. the 9th Of
June. The Rev. j. w. Langley will ofliciate
Services to commence at 10! o'clock, a. NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

e." We bave been requested to state that
meeting of the Sunbury Debating Society
will be beld this friday evening, OF q!
o'clock. members will please take notice.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT
New Advertisements.
HOME GUARDS,

The Home Gaurds. will meet for drill, Mt
the Ev, Lutheran Church, on this Saturday
evening, at 6i o'clock. Punc,ual attendance
is requested.
By order of the Captain.
p. b. Masser. 0. 6.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

Ca CAMP WAYNE'--We publish this week,
another interesting letter from our CORE
spondent at "Camp Wayne" near West
Chester. Our boys have had high time on
account Of their provisions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

ca The 1iiitonian says some twenty of the
'Lawson Guards" becoming tired of waiting
for orders to marsh, went over to Danyille
aud Joined company there.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

Ca ALLOTMENT OF VoLuNTEERs.-Unde
the act OF May 18th, 1861, to provide for the
arming of the State, the apportionment for
the different counties has been designated
We publish the allotment to this and our
neighboriog counties, viz:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

ca We commend the following advice
from the Philadelphia Press, with the intro
ductory remarks Of the Lewisburg Chronicle
to our neighbor Purdy, Of the Northumberland
County Democrat. The Chronicle quotes the
article for the benefit Of the Lewisburg
Argus, q paper formerly conducted by Mr.
Purdy before his translation to this place
The argus, Ike the Democrat, was Brpck.
inridge organ, with strong Southern proclivi.
ties and since the fail Of Sumter, both have
been NrithiDg under the ban of pablic
opinion
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

Ia Luzerne county has. furnished twenty
companies, Tor two regiments and claims to
be the banner county of the State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

TIE Coal TRADE-Tbe quantity sent BY
Railroad this week is 32,l5s III tons-.by Ca.
nal 81, 226 lo-totsl 65, 1895 OF tons, against
62.O63 Tor the corresponding time fast yesr.-
Miners Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

ca A horse belonging to Messrs. Wolf &
Wilhelm of Milton, was drowned in the rive,
at that place, on Thursday morning Of las,
week.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

" UNION ENvELorEs, of good quality for
sale cheap !, this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

e. Ex-Governor Rteder, Of Pennsylvania,
ormerly Governor Of Kansas, has been ap.
pointed q brigadier.geperal by the President
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

EB BAxrER's VOLUNTEERS MANUAL, neatly
illustrated with engravings. for sale at this Office
Price IS cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

ABOUT THE TRUrH.-The Louisville Jour.
nal tells good story of Vice President
Breckinridge. He was making a speech at
Bowling Green. the other day, in which he
assailed the Republicans, and drew a glowing
picture Of the evils Of the country. Pausing
q moment, he then exclaimed, nd who is
guilty Of bringing about this terrible condi.
tion of affairs 7" This interrogatory was
answered by three o. the most respectable
citizens present, who rose and said .I1arren
County charges you pih Il !"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

SUsrrSsIoS Charles Henry Fisher, we'll
known banker Of Philadelphia, has suspended
His liabilities are set down at about million.
The mail cars on the Southern railroads
are pow lettered ~. S. Mall instead of
~. s. Man." as heretofore.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25
T FL E A M ERICA N
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1861.
II. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.

To AovxRTrsERs.--The circulation Of the srSpuRY
AMERICAN among the different towns on the Susquehanna
is not exceeded, il eanalled by any paper published in
Northern Pennsyivania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25

Diamonds, as well as gold. are said to be
found in the mines of Georgia Ooe of these
gems was sold by the finder for ten cents,
snd disposed Of in France for eight hundred
dollars
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25
M A r r 7 A G. E s

At the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage in eh.
man, Luzerne county, Pa by Rev John e. Eek.
man. j. LnRENzo MErLFR, of Rush, 10 Mrs
MATILnA EcKHAS. Of Upper Augusta township,
Northumberland n county Pa.
szessiaSesSs,s ssE,Es
d Z A T rs.
In Shomohin, May l7th, WALTER JAMES,
youngest son of Daniel and Sarah L. Campbell,
aged year months and days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-25
LET rHE PEOPLE wArCu

"Diride and Conquer" is always the aim of
"a minority. Had there beer no Tories
"among US, the contest of &c would not have
"been half as long or as bloody as it was
The South would not have begun this war,
"if they had not been told of diuided North.
"And now, their only hope of success is from
"dissensions in the Free States. Their qame
sis we'll exposed by vigilant corr espondeut
'of that independent Democratic Journal,
"1he Pres S, of Philadelphia, who writes tie
following timely and forcible alarm:
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06

1t might be presumption in him, but lie
fought the Senate, representing the sew
cral States, and being an advisory council
ought to advise the President, by resolu-
ton, to withdraw the troops, and not to
take any steps looking like menace; but
to throw the chances on an amicable ne>
gotiation.
If tho peace policy was not to prevail
let us get ready for the conflict. But if
blood be shed, the last hope of preserving
what is left ofthe Union will be gone
His opinion was, that the Federal Govern.
mont cannot be restored or preserved or the
principles which brought the dominant
party into power.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06

READ John c. Brcokinrid4c speech.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06

"HoT But Coon. The following in
cident, extracted from one of the Eastern
papers, is designated by that luminary as
shot but good
A good deacon, away up in Maine, re-
Gently, in addressing Sabbath School,
made point BY the following aneodote -
"Children, you all know that l went to
the Legislature last year. Well, the first
day | got to Augusta took dinner at the
tavern right beside me at the table sat
member from one of the back towns that
had never taken dinner at tavern before.
Before his plate was dish of peppers and
he kept looking at them; and finally as
the walters were mighty slow in bringing
things on, he up with his fork, and in less
than no time, soused down on one. The
tears came into his eyes, and he seemed
hardly to know what to do. At last spit
ting the pepper into his hands, he laid it
down by the side of his plate, and with
voice thatset the whole table in roar said
81 ust lie thar an coolW
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06

CuRE FOR NEURALGIA-The following
is given by high medical authority as q
certain cure for neuralgia Take watch
glass, and piece of lint little less in size
than the watch-glass to be used-which
need not be more than two inches in dism.
e'er-putting it on the hollow side of the
glass. Pour on few drops of chloroform
sufficient to saturate it, and chen apply it
at once to the part affected, keeping the
edges of the glass closely applied to the
skin, by covering it with the hand, for the
purpose Of keeping 1t in position, as we'll
9Snt. ess'Stins aeaeT4onr qtie~ ror ten llh1n-
utes, according to the amount of irritation
wished for. The patient during this time
will complain of a burning sensation-not
so severe as that produced by a mustard
slnapiSm, which reaches its height in five
minutes, and then abatcs, but does not en-
tlrely disappear for more than ten minutes
10 insure the full operation of the rem
edy, it is necessary that the watch-glass
be rather concave, that it be closely applied
to the skin, and the hand applied over it
be sensibly y warm. The immediate affect
OF the application is to remove ell local
pain in neuralgia.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06
A Dialogue.
BETWEEN FARMER E. AND p

DEL W ZEN t-lNMEH L, AND y
Farmer E.-Good morning, friend f.
The weather is 50 fine now think of COM
mcncing to plough soon, and 1 thought
had better come and consult with you.
have few questions to ask, if you will be
so kind as to answer them.
Eur19tr F--ph' rno f.;.,,I - 1900
be of any service to you | will answer all
your questions.
Farmer E.-Well then how does it
come your horses were kept in so much
better order than mine last summer. You
fed them no moro than did mine you
ploughed more ground, raised more corn
per acre, and l know your land is no bet
ter than mine. There is mystery some
where.
FDrner E-Why friend f., that is
very easily accounted for. 1 used VIII
LIAM SCHUYLER's IMPROVED premium
PLouon, for breaking up my ground, and
ploughod my corn with his Corn Plough.
This is the secret, and now L expect IL lar
ger crop of grain than you will have, for
l used his Seeding Plough last fall for
seeding in my grain. You had better 60
and get one Of each
TGVMer FL never drcamt of that be-
ing the reason, but believe there is policy
in what you say and am disposed to act
after your advice; but can hardly afford
the Seeding Plough.
Farmer E-Not afford the Seeding
Plough Why, it only costs ten dollars
and does as much work as the Drill, then
does it far better. You are saving twice
their cost every summer by getting one of
each.
Farmer E.-I will 90 home and order
them made, for am sure there is no use
to go there for them they say he is selling
from twenty to twenty-five per week, SO it
will be impossible for him to make them
fast enough.
Farmer F.-Ncver fear, friend E., but
60 at once for them. He had his timber
prepared last fall and winter, and it is
now seasoned and ready for use, and l
will warrant you he will get them ready
as fast as they are wanted; and you sec
any of your neighbors, advise them to go
along and get of Schuyler's Ploughs, too,
if they are not already supplied.
Farmer E-Well, | believe 1 will 60
home and Get ready to 60 to Orangeville,
this very day; delay It's said is dangerous;
but will Mr.. Schuyler take grain for his
ploughs.
Farmer F-Oh! yes; he will take
grain of any kind, old castings or any
kind of produce and then he allows very
liberal percentage for cash. 1 suppose
you are aware that Schuyler took the
Premium at the County Fair last fall,
against an almost overpowering opposition
and had it not been that the Judges were
good practical farmers he would undoubt-
edly have lost the premium.
Farmer Eyes, l know, and he was
awarded Diploma for his Seeding Plough
too, but does he make anything else,
Farmer F-Certainly-If you want a
good Stove, good lhreshing Machine, or
if you want mill gearing, you can get it
there at very low prices. He also does
repairing at very short notice. In short,
he DEPIEs COMPETITION, for he does good
work and at lower prices thaa is done else
where.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06

NIGHT AIR.-An extraordinary fallacy
is the dread of night air. What air can
we breathe at night but night air? The
choice is between pure night air from with
out, and foul night air from within. An
unaccountab'e choice. What will they
say, if it is proved to be true that fully one
half of all the disease we suffer from is oc-
casionGd by people sleeping with their
windows shutl An open window most
nights in the year can never hurt any one.
This is not tosay that light is not necessa-
ry for recovery. In great cities night air
is often the best and purest to be had in
twenty four hours. l could better under-
stand shutting the windows in town, during
the day, tlsan during the night, for the sake
of the sick. The absence of smoke, the
quiet all tend 10 make night the best time
for airing the patient, One of our highest
medical authorities on consumption and
climate, has told me that the air of London
is never so good as after ten o'clock at
night, Always air your room, then, from
the outside air if possible. Windows are
made open, doors are made to shut-the
truth of which seems extremely difficult of
apprehension. Every room must be aired
from withont-every passage from within.
But the fewer passages there are in hos
pital the better.-Florence Nightingale.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06
ItrO Days.
NO MERCURY OR NAUSEOUS DRUGS USED.
DR. JOHNSTON

Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, nj London
Graduate from Of the most eminent Colleges of the
United States and the greater part Of whose life has
been spent the first Hospitals Of London Paris lla.
delpha and elsewhere, has effected Of the
tonishng that were ever known many troubled
with ringing in the head and ears when asleep great
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds ba
funcss with frequent blushing, attended sometimes with
arrangement of mind, were cured Immediately.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06
'Ori0inal 1.loetrp.
Wrinen for the Columbia Dsmoerai.
A 2 q f. M.
Dedicated TO Mss Mary D-h.
ny GEO. II, ROBERTS, JR.

ny GEO. II, ROBERTS JR.
From ancient Greece did learnngs spirit como
Pause for awhile to light up classic Rome,
Waved Ger the sevenhi capitol its torch,
Gilded the Forum and llumed the porch
Here iiomcr's glorious song awakened praise
And kindled up the fires of virgils lays,
sopure, so sweet, was that delightful song
More rich than Homers, yet not half so strong.
OF Socrates, who rose in wisdom rife
Altho chad very frctful wife
But from this Capitol it takes its flight
Ana plunges in the gloom ofwestcrn night
Then Roger Bacon sciences unfured,
hhd gave hisgrcater name sake to the world
hhu shakespeare, tile great master Of the heart,
Touched every chord with nature, but no, art,
ms 'nohghts arose sublime, yet sunk SO deep,
That man reu ccd and even learned to weep
But DER the spirit rose brighter tstar
Its rays were seen to glimer from afar.
Butncarcr docs it come, and men could sec,
The faith and light of Chr,tiani,y-
Then savage nations did its beams behold
As it did richer holier thoughts unfold,
The sword was powerlcss to conquer men
Andfew were captured by the powerful pen,
But Christian zeal and Christian faith held sway,
And men unconquered to the cross gave way
For savage men who braved the heroes sword,
Were conquered by the power Of heavens own word.
Oh what is eoquencc and learning's power
The charm aud triumph of ife's brief hour
II ltsoothcs the mind, but cannot give pure Joy,
sadness assuage, or sorrow deep destroy
Can nations hold together by tspower
We'll might the torrent stop before the flower,
That lies upon its surface as it flows
No more can earthly knowledge heal mans woes,
Then what can civilize the world, what break.
oF FInst, ,,J
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06
Little Oscars Mission.

A pet child Of about six years of age
entered school some two years AGO
Three truths entered his lille mind
l. That God created him.
2. That God was good.
o. That he should pray to God.
Going home after the exercises. ho
climbed into his fathers lap, and com
menced to catechse him,
" Papa, who made your ~
"God made me, my son."
"Who made ma :"
"God made ma; he made everything"
Papa, 1ove God for making me do
do you love God, too, for making you ?"
The father answered, Eyes !" but--accor-
ding to bis narration before the church.
when applying for membership
%, what pang how my conscience
smote me when | reflected that 1 told NV
innocent child @ Hei"
The sequel was, his adoption into the
family Of Christ, followed soon by his wife.
Very soon after, little Oscar sickend; the
angel came for him.
"Papa, I'm going to die, and l shall
soon see God"
The mission of the child was ended, but
his parents will never cease blessing God
or him, and the Sabbath School.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.
DIR. JOHNSTON.

THE founder OF this Celebrated Institution offers the
most certain, speedy, and only efectual remedy in
the world for effects for elects Structures Seminal weak.
Pains in the Loins, Constitutional Debility lmpO.
tency, Weakness Of the Back and Limbs, Affections Of
the Kidneys Palpation of the Heart, Dyspepsia, Nar.
Irritaby, Disease of the Head, Throat Nusc
Skin, and all those serious aud melancholy Disorders
arising from the destructive habits Of Youth which de-.
stroys both body and mind. These and solitary
practices fatal to their victims than the song
the Syrens the mariners Ulysses bligng their
brilliant hopes and antcpatiOns, rendering marriage
impossible.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06

TIE journoymen painters of New York
have resolved to demand 81 day after
the lst Of April.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-04-06

"AoCEp1 lock of my hair" said an
old bachelor to widow, handing her
large curl.
"Sir, you had better give me your
whole wig"
"Madam, you bite hard, but pray, don't
risk your beautiful porcelain teeth"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-11-20
STRAY BOOKS.

THE following volumes Of The Zeurisn and PASTORS
= Library. belonging 70 the Presbyterian Church Of
Hsboroush. arc missing, supposed to have been bor-
rowed and not returned; there may be others in the
same case. Persons having these other volumes in
their possession, are requested TO return them or if in
actual USE 10 report the same, that may be known
who are responsible for their return.
Collateral Bible, 4th vol. Alto.
Hodges History Of the Presbyterian Church, %
part, 6vo.
Cudworth's Intellectual System. LIST vol. syo.
McCheyne's Works, ist and I'd VOLS 8vo.
Shakespeare, I'd vol. svo.
Boswells johnson, LIST vol. svo.
Junius's Letters. Sd vol. svo.
Godsmith's Animated Nature, I'd and 81 vols. Svo.
Plutarch's Lives, Let vol. 6yo.
Rollins Ancient History, Isl vol svo.
Bancrofts History Of the United States LIST vol svo
Gcldsmth's Works, LIST vol. l2mo.
Rollins Ancient History, 9th and 10th vols. l2mo
Pope's Works. 5th vol. limo.
Sparks American Biography 3D. vol. limo.
Pliny's Letters, 81 vol l2mo.
Reliques Of Ancient English Poetry, lst vol. limo.
November IL. 49,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-11-20
4 BOLD CAPTURE.

A correspondent Of the Savannah Repub-
lican. writing from the army Of Northwes-
tern Virginia. the ed uli. relates the fol-
lowing remarkable capture Of Col. Savage
Of Tennessee:
After marching about three miles from
Tiger river. Col. Savage. of the 10th Ten
nessee Regiment. desiring 20 make some
reconnoissnces. sailed OF from his regiment
at least quarter Of nile. and while alone
he suddenly and unexpectedly came up to
where a company Of Yankee piekets were
stationed. Both.he and they were consider
ably surprised. bu, the gallant Colonel chang
ing moi color 10 his eountensnce. in a bold
and defiant manner. standing erect in his
stirrups. looking suddenly in his rear. and
Thea quickly facing the pieket,. exclaimed in
a steniorisn wore: :" You dam'd rasrals IL
you don't ground arms and surrender imme-
dia,ely. nv men shat! surround and shoot
YOU to pieces IN minute !" They did sur.
render and he made them prisoners without
the firing Of gun. The company consisted
of thr re commissioned, tour non commission.
I'D Off GERS. and sixty az privates.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-11-20
R.mRaAp AccIprsr.-A serious accident

RsILRoAp ACCIDENTAL serious accident
occurred on the Charlotte and Sratesville
Railroad, somewhere near Davidson College,
on Thursday last. Thepassenger train came
in collision with some loaded platform cars
which were standing on the track. The
conductor. Mr.. Faulkner. had one leg smash
ed 80 badly that amputstion was necessary.
and Mr.. McNeeiy, a passenger, who was
standing on the platform. was SO seriously
injured that he died sosn after the accident
occurred. No one else was injured.
Charlotte Democrat.