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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

The editor Of that sound Union paper the
Cecil Wig evidently feels good over the
recent Union victory in Maryland, and indul
ges in q good hit occasionally like this:
"A lady" informs US that great many Of
the Union men of this county are Unionists,
because they want Office. We will inform "a
lady" that a great many of the secession
women of the county are secessionists because
they want brains.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

A GRAND REVIEW Of our troops on o
larger scale than has yet been attempted in
this country, took place in Virginia, opposite
Washington, on Wednesday last, and was
witnessed by from 10000 to 10000 specta
tors.
with the President and Cabinet, oil on
horseback, reviewed the troops, seven divi.
sons, meeting with the most enthusiastic
reception. The aggregate number Of the
soldiers under arms was between 10000 and
10000, all well equipped
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

"a The Lewisburg Argus. says The
Hon. John Walls, after whom the WALLS
GUARDS, of this place, have been called
has presented Lieuts. Kelly and Beale, with
splendid Swords, Ssshes and Belts. A noble
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

The BURNING OF WARSAW, Mo All the
business portion of the town is destroyed and
considerable quantity Of commssary stores
belonging to the Government is involved in
the destruction. The fire was kndled about
o'clock p Nj. on Tuesday last, aud the few
National soldiers stationed there Immediately
left for Sedalia. The impression prevails that
the ucendiaries are citizens.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

EJ NAME CHAssED.- The name of the Sha-
mokin Bank has been changed to the Northum.
berland County Bank.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

BEAUFORT DIsTRIcT, SouTu CARoLINA.-
AS everything relating to the locality in
South Carolina in which our forces have
landed is interesting, we give the following
statistical information relative thereto. The
facts are compiled from the census Of 1885,
aud are accurate. ln 1880, the population
of Beaufort district was us follows =
Total white population. 5,949
Free cclored, $40
Total free population, G,526
Slaves, 33,275
Nj LENDERS OF CONGRESS IN THE Army
Among the members of the Congress now 10
the active.service of the United States against
the rebels, are Hon. John ii. McClearnand
and Hon. Owen I.ovejoy, of Illinois Kellogg
of Michigan Senator Wilson, of Massachu'
setts Senator sherman, of Ohio Ion. Jonn
S. Phelps of Missouri; Hon. James S. Jack
son, of Kentucky; Hon. Mckee Dunn, of
| Indiana; Senator Lane, of Kansas, and Ed
ward Nc Pherson. of Pennsylvania. Colonel
Curtis, of Iowa, resigned b is seat to accept
the appointment of Brigadier' G eneral.
We learn that the son of a distinguished
| citizen of Baltimore, 10 the French army,
writes to his father that the French NJ iuisters
at recent meeting voted unanimously not
to recognize the independence OF the southern
confederacy lie also stated that he knew
OF private individuals in France who would
| lend the United States government $50, ,000,'
! 900 il it was needed The feeling was gene
rel in favor OF standing by the old Union and
given her funds to its support. France was
always true to the United States always will
! be.
None but physician knows how much a rel-
able Alternative is needed by the people, On all
sides of us, in all communities everywhere there
are mutitudes that suffer from complaints that
nothing but ar Alternative cures. Hence a great
many of them have been made aud put abroad
with the assurance of icing ellectual. But they
fail 10 accomplish the cures they promise because
they have not the intrinsic virtues they claim.
In this state of the case, DIR. ], c. Aver & Co.,
OF Lowell, haye supplied US with compound
Extract of Sarsaparla, which does prove to be
the long desired remedy. Its peculiar difference
from other kindred preparation in market is that
il cures the diseased for which it is recommended
while they do not. We are assured Of this fact
by more than one OF intelligent Ply sicians ia
this neghborhood and have the further eyidece Of
our own experience of its uuth.--[Tennessce
| Farmer, Nashville, Tenn.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

Esg THE ATLANTIC MoNTHLY.-The Decem
Der number Of the atlantic opens with on ac-
count of visit to "'rhe Home of Lafayette"
BY Prof G. w. Greene. "a Field Night in
the House of Commons" is a graphic sketch
of persons and doings therein, by +. Wayland,
Jr. Whittier has A Legend of the Lake" "
Mrs. Stoves novel is continued. Higginson
has paper deprecating the use Of tobacco
Trowbridge has picture Of poverty in string
of couplets, "The Wolves" "A story of To-
day" is continued. Miss Martineau gives US
Health in the Hospital" "a Story Of
Thanksgiving" is contributed by j. W. New
comb. England and Emancipation" is an
historical cpitome. Pr. Holmes has given a
new battle-soug, Union and Liberty" Low
ELL in Self possession rs. Prepossesson.
makes some sensible observations on the pre-.
sent dearth Of great men in America, and on
the sympathy of England for the south. The
next number of the -dtidniic will commence
! the ninth volume, and the publishers promise
extraordinary attractions. Among these will
be new romance by Hawthorne, and story
by the late Major Winthrop. Those wishing
TO subscribe for this fine magazine should be
gin with the January number. Published by
Ticknor a Fields Boston, at SO year. Fol
! S4. we will furnish the AHantic NonMly anG
the SunJry american for one year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

A YOUNG gentleman, with a liberal education, aud
dong good respectable business with "a cash capita
$1,000 desirous of securing partner for e Young
Ladies who desire to enter atriony will be furnished
with the hest reference by addressing II. Y. L. Sudbury
Pa All communications strictly confidential
Nov. 4, ls0l.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

Az AsToR IN THE ARMr.-Mr John Jacob
Astor, of New York, has joined the stall OF Major
General Mcclellan, with the commission of
Lieutenant Colonel. Mr.. Astor is the representa-
live of thirty millions of property, with an income
of two millions per annum. He has beon from
the beginning one Of the most active aud efficient
executive members of the Union Defence Com
mittee Of New York, and has given his time,
knowledge and money without stint for the cause
OF the country and for the suppression Of ihe
rebellion. Two other prominent me embers of the
Union Defence Committee are also in the field
General Dix, who was the first President of the
Committee, and Briader General James =.
Wadsworth, who was enc of General Mellow el :
aids at the battle at Ttone Bridge.
SECRETARY CAMERON has determined 10
construct a new bridge over the Potomac ri
Yer 10 the vicinity of Washington. lie ha;
also determined TO erect this new bridge SO as
to accommodate railroad track, by which
the government and the people will be great
ly benefited.
Rev. J. q. Braden, for two years the Off
ciating Methodist clergyman OF the Hokat
district. has enlisted as q private in company
h, Fourth Regiment Minnesota Volunteers
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

JEREMIAH ScHISDgL, JR., son OF the iormer
State Senator from the Northampton District,
has been appointed to Second Leutenancy III
the regular army. Senator Schndel is Chaplain
in one of the Pennsylvania Regiments now for
ming at Pittsburg.
If he makes no more converts in the army than
he did in his recent electioneering trip into the
lower end of this county, his services VIII pc
dearly paid for.
The above from the Northumberland Coun
ty Democrat, shows more clearly than col
unn OF argument, the smothered, unpatriotic
selfish aud anti war feeling OF the editor. lie
has no sympatbies for any one in this strug-
gle for the Union and the Government, nor
single word of condemnation against his
quondam friends, Breckenridge aud Floyd,
open traitors to their country. But loyal
democrats who prefer country TO party and
TO treason, are denounced whenever he has
an opportunity.
When Mr.. Shindel visited his parent and
relatives here, be was asked to address the
people in the German language. He express
ly stated that he would speak only in favor
of the Constitution and tho Union, and would
not take part for candidates, except he might
say something for Judge Jordan, an old friend
What was the result. These advocates o.
free speech-these haters of nobs and mob
violence, followed him 10 numbers and endea
vored to excite the people to mob violence i
be spoke. Mr.. Shindel said he desired nc
strife or i'll feeling aud declined speaking
rensskng if the people we're opposed 20 the
doctrines of such patriots aud democrats al
Gen Cass, Gen. Butler, Gov. johnson, Gov
Dickinson and others, he exceedingly regret
ted the causes which produced such feelings
1t is idle for Mr. Purdy TO smother bis req
sentiments. The coveu foot will stick out oc
casiopally.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30

Ca WHo Is He? ?-We find the following
advertisement 10 the Shamokin Register OF
last week. Who is the unfortunate young
gentleman of Sudbury, with cash capital Of
$4,000, aud doing a respectable business,
that is obliged to advertise for wife
TO THE LADIES
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-30
Philadelphia Market.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. q
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18

90 And taking from his brow the crown,
on which still blazed the word UNION, he
placed it upon the standard, while all the peo-
pie, kneeling down, said, Amen !"
I" The scene instantly began to fade and
dissolve, and at last saw nothing but the
rising, curling white vapor had first beheld.
This also disappearing, found myself once
more gazing upon my mysterious visitor, who,
in that same mysterious voice | had heard
before, said Son of the Republic, what
you have seen is thus interpreted : three
peris will come upon the Republic. The
most fearful is the second, passing which, the
whole world united shall never be able to pre-
vail against her. Let every child of the
Republic learn to live for his God, his Land,
and Union =
With these words the figure vanished.
| started from my seat, and felt that | had
been shown the birth, progress, and destiny
of the Republic of the United States. In UN-
ION she will have her strength, in DIsUNIoN
her destruction
Such, my friend" concluded the venera
BILE narrator, " were the words | heard from
Washingtou's own lips, and America will dc
well to profit by them Let her remember
that in UNION she has her strength, in DIsUY
ION her Destruction
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18
Conditional Department.
[ From the " Educator.
The Old WAY.

well remember my first teacher. 1t was
in those good old times when grammar and
geography -blackbOardS and mental arlthmetcs
were almost unknown in the country schools,
that | was first initiated into school life.
The teacher was man rather past middle
age-had evidently been long in the business
was very popular as teacher, and never
knew of hearing any complaint, save that about
twice year he was in the habit OF laying
aside all the cares and anxieties OF business,
and taking glorious "spree as it was call
ed This, in those times, however, was not
considered sufficiently censurable to render
man incompetent TO teach the young ideas how
to shoot. He was on the whole, an amlable
man, and universally esteemed as gentle
man, and we looked upon MIN with consider
able reverence The Introduction and
English Reader which were our principal
reading books, he had thoroughly committed
to memory, q suppose from having listened to
the reading of them so often) He would sit
at his desk while we were rafting away at
reading, (which we did standing up in a row
on the floor, and when we miscalled o word
we were suddenly reminded of it by the teach
er'a distinct eaunciation of the right word
This gave us an exalted opinion of his wonder
full knowledge We received no further in
struction than this in reading. We consider
ed that rapidity of utterance was the ne plus
ultra of a good reader, and hence each ones
ambition was to excel in this particular. But
our teachers astonishing knowledge OF reading,
was fully equalled in the ciphering line. 'Ciph-
ering' was the great business of the schoo!room
in those days After reading and writing were
over in the morning, which only 0ccupid O lit
tie less than an hour, the rest of the forenoon
was spent at our sums as we termed them.
1t seemed as though our teacher had each par
ticular sum engraVen upon his mind. for on
taking up our states, (Which was the fashion,
he would, quick as thought, manifest his pro-
| found knowledge Of the matter, by rubbing
out with his foreGuger, that which was erro-
| neous, which was the signal for US to try again.
Thus the young idea, iastead OF being taught
| to shoot, was left to shoot itself. The term
| teacher was not so applicable 10 those times aS
schoolmaster," which was the title by which
he, whom | have called our teacher was known.
He was emphaticaly a master the rod
being one OF the principal articles of furniture,
and We were compelled to yield as implicit
obedience to the stern mandate of him who
welded it, as though we were acting under q
military leader The master was always
grave and stern in the presence of the scholars
and never was known to smile in the school
room. This was not rendering the school,
room very attractive" which al this day ia
considered so essential | have written this
to show the contrast between the past and
present and hope that it may do good.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18

SPECIMENS OF ENGLISH ORTHoGRAPHY- AT
VARIOUS PERIODS. The Lords Prayer in the
time of Henry VI. (as appears by a large
manuscript yelIum Bible in the Oxford library,
said to have belonged to the king, and to have
been given by him to the Carthusiaus in Lon
don), was rendered thus
" Oure fadir that art in heYenes, halewid
be thi name, thi kingdom come to thee, be thi
vii don in eerthe, as in hevene, give to US this
day oure breed over othre substance, and for
give to US our dettis, as we forgiven cure det-
tours, and Iede US not into temptation, but
delivere US from ivel. Amen
Ia the translation of Wickliffe, 1880, Civ
en- in Bagster's English Hexalpa," it is rem
dered thus
/" Our fadir that art in heuenes halowid be
thi name, thi kingdom come to, be thi willie
don in erthe as in heuene, geue to Us this day
Oure breed OUR other substance and forgeue
to our dettour;s and lede US not into tempta-
ton but deIyuer US from yuel, amen"
About a hundred and fifty years after this,
in the first translation of the New Testament
printed in England executed by William Tyn-
dale, in 1926, (and reprinted by Bagster, IL
was rendered thus
90 oure father which arte in heven, hal
owed be thy name. Let thy kingdom come.
Thy wyll be fulfilled, as well in orth, as hit Us
in heven. Geve vs this day our dayy breads.
And forgive VS. oure treaspases, even as we
forgeve them which treaspases VS.. Leede vs.
not into temptation, but delyyre VS. from well,
Amen"
Authorized version, l6ll-
Our father which art in heaun hallowed be
thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will bee
done, in earth as it is in heaDen Glue US this
day our dayly bread. And forgiueo our debts,
as We forgue our debters. Aud leade US not
into temptation, but deiuer VS. from euil for
thine is the kingdome, aud the power, and the
glory, for ever, Amen.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18

THE LITTLE ONEs.-Do you ever think how
much work child does in a day ? How, from
sunrise to sunset, the dear little feet patter
around-to us-so aimessly Climbing up
here, kneeng down there, running to another
place, but never still Twisting and turning,
rolling and reaching and doubling, as if testing
every bone and muscle for future uses. 1t is
very curious to watch it, One who does so
may we'll understand the deep breathing of the
rosy little sleeper as with one arm tossed over
its curly head, it prepares for the next days
gymnastics-Tireess through the day, till
that time comes, as the maternal love that so
patiently accommodates itself, hour after hour,
to its thousand wants and caprces, real or
fancied
A busy creature is little child. To be
looked npon with awe as well as delight, as
its clear eye looks trustingly into faces that to
God and man have essayed to wear mask
As it sits down in its little chair to ponder,
precociously, over the white lie you thought it
=" funny " to tell it. As rising and leaning on
your knees, it says, thoughtfully, in a tone
that should provoke tear, not smile" If
| don't believe it." A lovely and yet fear
ful thing is that little child
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18

THE YOU'VE WIFE The marriage of mid
die age is companionship the second marri-
age of maturity, perhaps the reparation of a
mistake, perhaps the paid transcript of buri-
ed Joy but the marriage of the loving young
is by the direct blessing of G cd, and is the re-
aIzation of the complete ideal of a lovely hu-
man life Let those who have fonnd that pearl
hold fast and keep it safe Within the door
where love dwells no evil thing should enter ;
and the loving bride, who would be the happy
wife, must specially guard against her own i'm
patience aud despair when the lover is merging
into the husband, the flatterer into the friend.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18

A GREAT THoUGHT.-There are worse things
than war. Deterioration and moral coward
ice are worse than death and when it be-
comes necessary to die for great truths aud
principles, how sweet and how beautiful is the
sacrifice. Let no one imagine that this is our
day of deepest darkness Twenty millions Of
people rising as one man, thrilled by one i'm
pulse, swept by one spirit of self sacrifice,
holding right and justice to be dearer than
life, and that life for these may be and shall
be offered up, will appear in history as the
brightest omen Of the century. Civilization
and free government are not to fail here but
to come forth more glorious and secure from
trial. This IS the clear pointing of the finger
of Con, and for this he strikes the awful hour
and summons men to their duty. Meanwhile
we hope that from the.altars of religion will
be breathed the holiest selectest influence into
the cause of constitutional liberty as the cause
of GoD Religious Magaz1De
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18

Rag In Bangor, Me, there resides certain
William s., teamster, who is noted for
his jolity, and also for keeping late hours, as
he usually goes home at O'Clock in the morn
ing. Well, one stormy night about year ago
William concluded to 90 home early, and, ac-
cordiugly, he arrived at his house at just mid
night. In answer to his knock, his mother
opened a window aud inquired =
Who is there )"
/" William" was the reply
No." said she, "you can't come that over
me my William won't be home for two hours
yet"
Poor Bill had to wait till his usual time.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY TOWNDA COUNTY Pa BY GODC

THREE CHANCES FOR WIFE.-W hen man
has three chances for a wife it is hard mis-
chance if be should fail The following is case
which might have occurred " down East" but
it is doubtful if any similar occurrence was
ever known in any other part of the world.
Il once cOurted q gal by the name OF
Deb Hawkins | made up my mind to get
married. Well while we were going to the
deacon's stepped into mud puddle, and spat,
tered the mud all over Deb Hawkins new
gown, made out of her grandmotherS old
chintz petticoaG Well when we got to the
deacon's he asked Deb if she would have me
for her lawful welded husband a
No." says she, ....- ...
Reason ?" says |. s.a-..
Why" says she, " I've taken dislikin'
to you"
Well, it was all up then, but gave her a
string of beads, few kisses, some other no.
tions aud made it all up with her so we
went up to the deacon's second time. | was
determined to come up with her this time, so
when the deacon asked me if would take her
for my lawful welded wife, says I
"No, shan't do no such thing"
"Why," says Deb, "whut on airth is the
matter ~
Why" says |, | have taken dslikin' to
you now"
Well, then it was all over again but l
gave her new apron and few other trink
cts and We went up again to get married.
We expected that we would be tied so fast
that all nature couldn't separate US and
when we asked the deacon if he would mar
ry u.s. he said:
No, | shah't do any such thing"
Why, what on airth is the reason 2 says
we
Why" says he, " I've taken dslikin' to
both Of you"
Deb burst out crying, the deacon burst out
scoldn and hurst out laughin' and such O
set of busters you never did see.'
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-18
TOWA-NDA:
Thursday Morning, July Is, 1861.
ssIttteO 4oetrp.
Rite R N Z S S =.

We sat among the ripe white sheaves;
The western skies were golden red;
". had book; we turned the leaves
But not a word we said.
srdden lula thrilling pause
We seemed at once one thought to have,
yr.Ii,t,e could divine the cause
That such a moment gave. .a
minute that comes once and goes;
That must be snatched at once or lost
q foolish heart but something rose
In me. Our fate was crossed
We rose up from the shining -heat;
We looked back at the setting sun;
We scarcely spoke-we seemed to grievo
The golden day was done.
And on the morrow was gone,
We could not speak for paultry fear
The morrow will 60 gliding on,
And we find each bitter one,
Nor meet for many year.