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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

o. The Bradford Reporter of the 23d
inst, referring to our remarks in the deten-
tiou of the Troy Guards, at this place, says
"The Volunteers from this county have oil
bad an opportunity to test the hospitality OF
the Sudbury people, aud they all speak 10
glowing terms OF the readiness and cheerful.
ness with which their wants were mnistered
to, Senbury will ever retain a good name
with the people Of Bradford county"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
Ez- PEW RENrs.-The yestrY Of the Lnthe.

Eyr Pew RENTs.-The vestry Of the Luthe.
ran Church, having concluded to rent The
pews of their church, fixed a price on the
same, aud at a meeting on Monday evening
last, they were allotted to those in attend.
ance for that purpose. We trust that the
congregation will be successful in securing o
better compensation for their pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Rzer, who is well worthy double the
amount of his present salary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

81" The most gratifying news from Eu
rope is the refusal Of England to recognize
the Southern Con'ederacy, and the recogni
tion of the blockade of the Southern ports
by the Federal Government. The effects o
this war are commercially as severe on many
classes in England as on our own. Hence
they take deep interest in the matter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

~ The Lewisburg Chronicle, says all
the writer's agree in one thing-and that is, that
Harrisburg leeced them handsomely, charging
the highest prices for everything while those
passing Sunbury and other points on the way
down, were treated. gratuitously, TO the best Of
everylhing. At Chambersburg, West Chester.
&c, the ladies furnished slots of goodies" for the
hoys-both for the outer and the inner man.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
Funeral of Colonel Ellsworth.

NEw YoRK, May 26. The funeral of Colo.
mel Ellsworth WIS the largest display of the kind
that has taken place in this city, on any similar
occasion, for years. The intire Military and Fire
Departments turned out in citizens dress, and
escorted the cortege to the A lhany boat. Brown.
ell, the avenger of Ellsworths sad fate, rode on
the hearse with the rebel Aag attached to the end
Of his bayonet. The Astor House was d,aped
i'm morning,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

ca KING CoTTos.--ln many parts of the
Southern States the young cotton has to
make way for its more plebiau rival, corn
The Georgia Telegraph and other papers, are
tranticaily crying out "plow up the cotton !
Look out for corn first, last and all the time"
Cotton amt King.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
ARRIVAL OF i.eo NEW YORK voLuN'
TEERs.

TEERs.
Two Regiments Of New York volunteers,
shout 1900 10 number, arrived ct this place
on Wednesday night. The first train OF II
cars came 10 at half past nine and remained
until about IL o'clock. The soldiers Of this
regiment were principally from Syracuse,
N. Y, aud neghborhood, and we're hand.
somely and well equipped. Three large bon
Gree illuminated the railway along the siding
above the depot The sidewalks we're crow
ded with ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys.
We observed at various points a number Of
the officers in conversation with the ladies'
who have, almost without exception, strong
penchant, not to say weakness, for gallantry
and patriotism, especially when the object lie
handsome youth encased 10 military attire.
in getting up military equipments for the
soldiers, examined their equipments carefully,
and seemed greatly to admire the rubber
cloth haversacks. The officers, who appeared
to be gentlemanIy and intelligent in their
bearing, seemed to appreciate this character
istic OF our ladies, end some OF them express
ed to us their qualification Of this recognition
of their services.
Having remained here nearly two hours,
the train left with an extra locomotive OF the
Northern Central Road for Washington, at
about half past eleven, with cheer upon cheer
for the ladies, who waved their handkerchief
as they passed, and then retired without
waiting for the other train.
The second train numbered 26 cars, with
the horses, baggage, and other equipments
and arrived after midnight. These were
principally from the neigbborhood Of Ro
chester.
These regiments, we understand, enlisted
for three months in the service of the Gov
erument, and two years for the State of New
York. There are we are informed, about
5000 more volunteers encamped at Elmira, ant
another regiment will come on in a few days
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

~ The SuNBuRY GUAnDs left the Camp at
West Chester on Monday. Their destination
is not known, but it is thought they will 60 to
Havre. DE Grace. Our opinion is that they will
proceed to Norfolk or Harper's Ferry, in Vir-
sinia, very soon, as these are points of attack
contemplated by our government.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

rgr The flags in this place we're flying at
half mast on Sunday, in honor Of the late
Col. Ellsworth, whose remains left Washing
ton on that day for iutermept at Mechanics.
vile, n. Y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

FoH Den SOLDIERS The publishers of "The
New Tribune" will gladly send dozen copies of
their Daily and as many of their Weekly issue
regularly. free, to the Colonel of each and every
regiment engaged in the War for the Union who
will instruct his Adjutant TO notify us from time
to time how will allow them 10 be distributed
among his men for perusal when OIL duty. Please
address 1.-The Tribune" New York.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

ca DEprcArIoS.-The new Methodist
Church, recently completed near the resi-
dence Of JAS Campbell, in Upper Augusta
will be dedicated to divine service, on Sun.
day, the 9th of June. The Rev. j. W.
Langley will oficiate. Services to com.
mence at l0t o'clock, A. N.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

u Col James Cameron, brother Of the Secretary Of
War; has been appointed Colonel Of the Scotch Regiment
in New York. The selection, by this regiment, of Col
Cameron, is a well deserved compliment. The Col now
holds the Office Of Superintendent of the Northern Cenra
Railroad, ut this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

hnwever) Sorrr NJ the hcys are going fishing
i'' 9 morning Gan hN''ly resist the temptation
20 going, bn, having ''nsI", s hand, must stay
nt hon,e. rann.' ls1 rpw long we will be here
| Direct all letters 10 Go Z, llth Regiment,
North East, Cecil county, Nd"
| GLIB
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
The New American Minister to Engiand-Re.
ception of MIR. Adams at Liverpool.


Charles Francis Adams, our new Minister
to England had public reception from the
Chamber of Commerce of Liverpool on his
orrivrl III that city. Iu response to an ad.
dress Of welcome from Mr.. s. b. Guion, MIR.
Adams said
"Mr. President aud Gentlemen Of the Liv-
erpool Chamber of Commerce: heartily &C.
cept your cordial greeting ou my arrival in
this great city. 1t is now more thun forty
years since left these shores. was then o
boy, and now am past the age Of middle
life ; but the interval Of time has produced
far greater changes in the relations between
the country ! now represent and the kingdom
of Gree: Britain than any can trace relative
ly in myself. As l watched the progress Of
discharging the letter bags from the steamer
in which l have just made my passage, and
reflected how often the same process is now
repeated by means Of such admirable nautical
despatch, felt in its full force the ever. in
cressing magnitude of the commercial reis.
tioss between the tAo eouDtries, and the i'm
portanee OF aiding by every practical method
in developing them to their fullest extent
The progress Of your city, gentlemen, mani
tests the expansion Of the same idea. Long
may it continue, by cultivating the arts of
peace, to present the strongest inducements
to the preservation of harmony between the
nations. l come here desirous only to deve.
op the fraternal relations to which you have
been pleased to allude in your address to me.
Such ] believe to be the wish of the Govern.
ment Of the United States, which has sent
me, as we'll as very large portion Of Che peo.
irrespective of any personal differences that
may now unhappily prevail among them
| Permit me here to concur with you in the
| hope aud the trust that time and trial will
bring about better state of feeling there, SO
that we may ell once more unite and co.ope-
rate ir the blessed work of promoting the
prosperity of the civilized world. Not doubt.
lug that this would be joyfully hailed by you
in your respective useful vocations on this
side, can only pledge to you my individual
eeorts to contribute to the same result"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

the people Of Maryland are very kind to the
PENNSYLVANIA volunteers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
Reinfor.em.n,. for Fort pick.n,

BosToN, May 25.-Tbe armed steamer
South Carolina. Commander Alden. sailed
last night for Fort Pickeps. She has 81 men,
and takes l0C seamen for the feet also ten.
inch mortars, rifled cannon, aud other war
munitions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
PROPOSALS.

ESROPOSALS will be received by the Com
III missioners of Northumberland county, on
the 18th day OF June, 1861, at their office in Sum
bury, for the building Of Bridge across Big
Mahonoy Creek in Cameron township.
Plan and Specification of the Bridge TO be
built can be seen at the Commissioners office
up till that time. Proposals will he received
from 0 o'clock AM, until 8 o'clock ?. NJ. Of
same day.
JOSEPH EVERITT,
PHILIP CLARK. } Commits.
ISAAC ID. RAKER.)
Commissioners Office,
Sudbury, June |, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

"7he Life Of the Flesh is in the Blood" was
said by inspiration long before Harvey's els.
covery of its circulation had brought TO light
its purposes and uses. Nnw we know not on.
ly that "lfe is 10 the blood" but that disease
iDhabits it Also Maay OF the disorders that
pervade the human frame, have their home 10
it, and thrive and grow in it. The celebrated
DR. j. q. Aver, oi Lowell, has had regard to
this important fact in making Remedy for
these disorders. His Extract Of Sarsaparilla
purges out the impurities of the blood and iu.
duces healthy action in it that expels dis
ease. This is reasonable, aud it is true, for
we know by our own experience. Seldom as
W. :ake any medicine, we have nevertheless
several times been under obligations to the
skill Of DR.. Aver for the relief which his med
icines never fail to afford us when we are
obligep TO have recourse TO them.-UahtaI
~. S J Catholic.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

GUTrA PERCHA CEMENT Roorrso.
invite the attention of our readers to the
advertisement Of Messrs. JOANS &OROs.
LEY, New York, in another column.
The numerous experiments made for the
last few years, to produce substitute for tin.
slate and shingle roofs, have nt last led to a
Perfect triumph 10 the GuTTA PERcBA Cemen,
Roofing offered By these gentlemen.
Possessing in great degree, the features
OF elasticity, (which is a qualification of a
Cement Roofing actually necessary and long
after.) durability and cheapness, combined
with the fact that it is weather and fire proof.
its genera! adoption cannot be too earnestly
urged. Their Gutta Percha Cement for
coating and repairing Metal Roofs Of all
binds aud for preserving all metals from rust
and corrosion-from its great durability and
cbeapness, is fast supereedipg points of every
description heretofors used for such purposes,
These materials TOR which the First Pre-.
miums have beeu awarded by the American
Institute and many of the principal State
Fairs throughout the country.l are recemmed
in the highest terms by the New York Il
Erie h. r. Co., and many of the principal
Railroads North and South, and also by the
offiaers OF the leading Insurance Companies
throughout the country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

TIE Hon. ROBERT NJ. palmer Our hon.
ored citizen Hon. Robert Nj. Palmer, left
here oh Thursday afternoon IN route for
Parana, Argentine Republic, to which place
he was recently United States Minister. Mr..
Palmer leaves New York 10 sailing vessel
on Monday next, and with ordinary weather
should arrive Of Buenos Ayrss in sixty or
sixty Give days. From that place, Parana
is distant some 600 miles. He is accompa
MED by his eldest son, Strange, who will re-.
main with him during the term OF his mission.
We join our wishes with those of the many
friends of M-. Palmer here, that bis sojourn
in a foreign cline will completely restore bis
somewhat impaired bealth.-Mining Record.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
Gslegrapbie Ntbs.

WASHINGTON, May 25.--The Farquier
Cavalry, Fairfax county, consisting Of thirty.
six med and officers, captured on Thursday
night at Alexandra, are now 10 confinement
on the Pouhatan. They wear u grey uni
form, with United States buttons, the army
hat, with black feather. They state that
they were to have left OF nine o'clock OF the
previous night, but owing to misappreben-
sion Of orders, they we're detained until FIVE
in the morning. They were surrounded as
as their line was formed, and were compelled
to dismount and surrender. 10 ten minutes
they would nave escaped. They express
great gratitude for the treatment they have
received at the Navy Yard.
WASHINGTON, May 2G.-A gentleman who
has arrived from Alexandria says that in
searching the city several hundred muske,s,
rifles, revolvers, and ammunition, we're found
slowed away 10 the Theotre. Numerous ar
rests we're also made, yesterday of men With
concealed WEAPONS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

Judge Linn, by the unanimous consent Of
the Bar, has ordered the Sheriff of Clinton
County, to return all writs for the sale of real
estate, as being unstable for want Of bidders.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

jumped in. THEE cheers for the ladies'
Three cheers for the volunteers and their
Captain. All aboard. Wboopi They are
of aud out Of sigbtl Good byo, Captain
Taggart aud your volunteers! One thing is
clear to US all--your men love you most
ardently, and will follow you to the cannons
mouth and the jaws Of death.
May Ged be with them there!
LOMED.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

The Rev. Wm. j. Clark, formerly Rector
Of Christ Church. Willismspo.t, has resigned
the charge Of bis parish, X eat County, Mary.
land. His parishioBsrs were secessionists,
while MIR. Clark remained, as ever, true to
tbe government.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

ca The night train was taken of the Cat.
tswssa Railroad last Monday week.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

A lady ealisted with her husband in one Of
the regiments that went to Washington from
Philadelphia, and they entered their Bames
upon the roll as brothers. The lady is the
exact size of her husqaDd. and wears suit o;
his clothes. She is determined TO go with
him through tho war. and to die with her
husband il need be. They have no children
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements. A
War Horses Wanted.

WILL pay Cash for sound, strong, heavy.
H. built Draft HORSES, broke to work in har.
ness, from five to eight years old. No Mares or
White Horses will be taken. Apply before FIR
day, June 7,h.
A. Z. KAPP.
Norlhumber!ad, June I, 1861
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

EF BAxrER's VOLUNTEERS MANUAL, neatly
illustrated with engr avngs. for sale a. this Office
Price 25 cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

The PENNSYLVANIA REGIsENTs-M. Ben.
jamin Haywood, q large proprietor of iron
rolling mills, and prominent citizen of
Schuylkill county, Pa. is at Washington, on
mission from Governor Curtin, in behalf Of
the Pennsylvania regiments. His instruc-
tions are contained in letter from the Gov.
ernor, who seems strongly desirous that the
abuses which have sprung up and excited
such loud complaints be remedie6.
Mr. Haywood has transmitted q report TO
Gov. Curtin, in which full details are given
OF the condition Of the regiments. The 25tb,
Col. Cake, quartered the Arsenal and Fort
Washington, are not badly of, having u. S.
uniforms. The 4th, Col. Hartrantt, and the
5th, Col. Mcdowell, are suffering greatly
Tho blouses and pants are Of all colors, and
made OF damaged goods of inferior quality,
some Of "shcddy," and some OF "Kentucky
jean" The blankets are Of the quality OF lee
blaBsets, not fit for horse. The shoes are
of wrelched material The heels come Off
and they are constantly ripping. Many are
barefooted. The uDderclotbing is tolerabe
but there is an insufficient supply. The re.
port among the troops is that their appear.
ance was so bad that Gen. Mansfield said
they were not 6t TO take the field. Bot
really, at the bottom, they are in the best
trim for 6ghting-loysl, true, uneomplainng
and making fun Of their mseries 10 songs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
PROCLAMATION OF GEN. SANFORD.

WAsHISeroS, May s6.-Copes of the follow
ing proclamation, by Major General Sanford, Of
the New York State Militia, in the service of the
United States, have been extensively circulated
in Fairfax county to-day -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01

v UsIoS ESvKLopks, Of good quality for
sale cheap a, this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-01
T II f a NJ ERICA N .

To ADvERrisRRs.--The circulation OF the suNBuRy
AMERICAN among the different towns on the su,quehanna
is not exceeded, il equaled by any paper published in
Northern Pennsylvania
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-03
DEATH OF COL. n. P. JOHNSON.

Col. Hamilton P johnson, formerly of
this county, but who went from this State
to Kentucky, and thence to Kansas, was
with Col. Montgomery in the late fight at
Morristown. Mo-, and was killed. Col.
johnson days with his friends
in this county IIsr1 of's~.,..-GIe was a. man
Of splendid proportions, and was possessed
ofvery considerable talent, being at one time
prominent candidate for Governor of Kan.
sas. Col. johnson, was brother of John
II, johnson, Esq, of Kirkwood Township.
The account of the fight says:
Victory crowned the expedition led BY
Montgomery, whose force numbered six
hundred men. One hundred rebel horses
were captured. Colonel johnson rode at the
head Of the column. The first shot of the
rebels was directed at Colonel johnson.
He rode gallantly and fearlessly far into the
ranks OF the enemy, and niDe shots took ef-
feet upon him. No similar instance of per-
sonal bravery has occurred rince the war
began.
Colonel johnson received three bullet
wounds in the head, two buckshot in the
neck, one bullet in the left shoulder, one in
the left thigh. one in the right hand and one
in the left. His death was almost instan-
taneous. He died urging Kansas men to
fight for the flag his own life was lost in de-
Tending.
The engagement was brief and complete
Union victory. Our men killed and cap
tured all who did not run too rapidly, and
burned the villain town. Six were wound
ed on our side
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-03
TERMS OF ADyERrIsHNC,
against, and attempting to destroy the Gov.

against, and attempting to destroy the Gov
ernment. But, after my great campaign
ing, have exhausted myself, If not YOU -
lCries Of go on, go on l ask you,
in this great free State where three-fourths
Of the revenues are collected, where is the
great emporium Of the New World, ask
you in the name Of Freedom, and of govern
ment, and Of law, to look this question
luarely in the face, to bring home to the
judgment-seat Of an indignant people who
dares to apologize for or wink at this rebel
lion, who demands 10 destroy this great cita-
del Of liberty. ask you to arraign him as
traitor. care not whether he does it as Q
politician or a spy whether by ranging him
self openly against the Government or by at
tempting to array a party to annoy-to
oRnoy-the administration of the General
Government The question Of the election
which is pending will take care Of itseK
This great popular moyement--rWby, the
only danger is that it won't have opposition
enough to steady its course; that there won't
be enough opposition to reckon in the column
of scattering" That will take care of it
self 1t only comes in aid of this great and
mighty movement which stirs the popular
foundations down 10 the very center and
rises up as high as human imagination can
go, anu eX'eu1S on elmer nanu 10 tne re-
motest ramifcations of the nation. feel
deeply on this question Of the Constitution
and the Union, and am for seeing this re-
bellion put down, because | know and feel
that We know that We owe all that we are Of
this great and good Government. Cheers.
And ] see and know, and you know with
me, that If this Government is put down, if
this government is destroyed, free govern
ment, free institutions, will be destroyed
with it. 1t were better that this whole gen.
Grafton should be swept from the face of the
earth-for in few years We shall all be laid
in the dust--ifour great and free institutions
shall be preserved. To the old men say,
furnish the wisdom OF your counsel. To
woman say, lend your gentle auxiliary
prayers, and stay up the hands of your broth
ers, husbands, and fathers. To the young
men / say, in the words Of Hamlet, 'Listl
list oh list if ever thou didst thy dear
country love- yes; come forward swell up
this great army of freemen, and march for
ward until this rebellion is put down; until
the Constitution triumphs; until the Stars
and Stripes are planted upon every fortress
and every State Capital; and then let one
great hurrah go up that will shake every
monarchy in Europe, and make even this
great country trembls to its popular founda-
tions. Enthusiastic and long continued
cheering.