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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02

NAVIGATION OF THE MIssrssIrrI.--Tbe New
York Times says There is great excite
ment at the West consequent on the erec-
ton at Vicksburg, by the Governor Of Mis-
sissippi, Of batteries commanding the pos-
sage OF the Mississippi river at that point,
with orders for the detention end examina.
tion OF all Northern vessels. This high hand.
ed proceeding is an outrage on Western rights
which will arouse universal indignation up
the river and be likely to provoke a signal
cbastisement. The Western people regard
the free navigation of the Mississippi as ap
inde!easble right bestowed on them by the
God OF nature, and they will never brook its
interruption. II the federal government will
protect them 10 this right, they would doubt.
less prefer protection by its authority but If
the government should fail TO act they would
wrest the mouths of that noble river from
hostile occupation by their own valor, and on
their own responsibility.
"lf the South provokes a contest Of this
kind, it will have it's hands full Our West.
ern population, originally like all emigrants Of
sn adventurous spirit, and nurlured by from.
tier life, are the hardest and bravsst 10 the
world. The boatmen on the Mississippi, in
particular, are the most daring navigators
that ever trod the deck OF a steamer, ss is
attested by their racing on that suag beset
stream. by the frequent boiler explosions,
collisions, sinking Of vessels and the whole.
sale destruction of lite aud property which
make river steamboats, a terror to under.
writer's. An army Of Western pioneers, with
n strong infusion of those dare .devils-sDd
the Mississippi boatmen are themselves an
army-would be, by all odds. the uglist
customer the Southern rebels could deal With.
And the upper valley of the Mississippi is as
formidable by its numbers ss by the charac-
ter on its population. 1t could pour soldiers
down the river like on iuundatiou. which
would sweep and lay waste all before it.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02

In pursuance Of an order of the Orphans
Il Court Of Northumberland county, will be
exposed to Public Sale, at the late residence Of
said decedent, In Lower Mahanoy township
Northumberland county, on Saturday, the 9Th
day Of February next, all that certain Tract or
piece of Land, situate in Lower Mshanoy town.
ship, aforesaid, adjoining lands of Bonneville
Wilmer, Joseph Shal,er, Jacob Wilmer, William
Kiehach and Calharine Wilmer, containing 79
ACRES and Is peTchcs, neat measure, on which
are erected good two story Log Dwelling
House, a new Bank Barn, and other outbuildings
There is also on the premises a good well of
water, and an o,chard of excellent fruit, and the
land is in a good state of cultivation returned
by the Inquest as tract number one.
Also, all that other certain tract or piece of
land, situate in Upper Paxton township, Dauphin
county, Pa, adjoining lands of Jonathan Deibler,
John Schroyer, John A. Snyder, Bonneville
Kopfenheiler and Catharine Wilmer, containing g
81 acres and Sc perches, neat measure-returned
in the Inquest aforesaid number two. Late
the estate of John Tschopp, deceased.
Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, OF
said day, when the terms of sale will be made
known by |. II. RESSLER, Admir-
BY order of the Court,
J B MASSER, elk. o. C.
Sunbury. Jan. 10, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

In pursuance of an order Of the Orphans Court
L of Northumberland county, will lie exposed
to public sale on Saturday the eth day Of Feb
ruary next, on the premises, all that certain
messusge and tract of land, situate in Shamokin
township, Northumberland county, Pennsylva'
mia, adjoining land of the heirs Of Daniel Camp
bell, heirs of Silas Fauow, deceased. Samuel
Epler and others, containing one hundred and
sixty six acres and 3S perches of land, more OF
less, with the appur,enances, on which are
erected frame dwelling house. log tenant
house. frame wagon house, frame barn, wheel.
wright shop, ard other outbuidngs, several
never failing springs, large apple orchard, &c
Late the estate of John Moore, deceased.
Sale 10 commence at 10 o'clock, a. NJ, Of
said day, when the terms aud conditions of sale
will be made known by
WILLIAM AMMERMAN, Admir-
BY order of the Court, }
J. B. MASSER. Clk.. o. C.
Sunhury, Jan. IL, 1861. Yet
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
SHERIFF SALES.

EpY virtue of sundry writs of VENDITIoxI
h1 ExPoSAs issued out Of the Court of Common
Pleas of Northumberland county, Pennsylvania,
to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, at
the Court ii ouse, in the borough OF Sun5ury, on
Monday, the 4ih day of February, A. ID. 1861,
at o'clock, p. NJ the following described real
estate, TO wit:
A certain lot Of ground, situate in the borough
of Sunbury, Northumberland county, on the
south eastern corner of Pokeberry and Fawn
streets, and numbered in the general plan of said
borough as number 1879, and bounded on the
west BY Fawn street, on the north by Pokeberry
street, on the east by an alley, and on the south
by lot number 100, being about sixty feet in
front on Fawn street, and two hundred and
thirty feet in depth to an alley. wherein are
erected large two story (house) frame tavern
house and kitchen, fran, stable, and other out
buildings Seized, taken in execution, and to
be sold as the property of Emanuel Wilvert.
ALSO.
AT the same time and place, certain tract or
piece Of land, situate in Washington township,
Northumberland county. adjoining lands of Sam
uel Mslick. VIM Heilzman, Isaac Reitz. Isaac
Rabock and others, containing one hundred and
twenty. three acres, more or less, about severity
five acres of which are cleared, and the balance
well timbered. Seized, taken In execution, and
to be sold as the property Of Perry Snyder.
DAVID WALDRON, Sheriff.
sherif's Office.
sunbury, Jan. l9, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02

4 Man KILLED ny a LION AT AsrLEYs
TnEArRE.-.i Thrilling Scene.--On the ith
inst. all the lions at Astleys Royal Amphi'
,hrate-, in London, and owned by Mr.. Crock.
or escaped from their den. The London
Tunes says:
Several men who we're at work in the build
ing were startled by the loud roaring OF the
lions. and in a few minutes they were horror
struck at beholding one OF the lions strug-
Cling with a man named Jarvey, yard.
helper in the establishment. On the arrival
ss Mr.. Crockett he rushed on the stage,
where the lion was running about with the
uufurtanate man Jarvey in his mouth, TO all
appearance quite dead. Mr.. Crockett ip-
sianty seized stable fork and dealt the lion
n heavy blow on the side OF the head, which
caused it TO let the man go but instead oil
running away. he turned round, aud seemed
inclined to spring upon his master Another
powerful blow, however made the enrsged
animal turn, and run away. Medical aid was
Immediately brought for poor Jarvey, but on
the arrival Of the surgeon, life was found to
be extinct. After the body Of Jarvey had
been removed Mr.. Crockett went in search
oG the lions. who were now roaming about
the theatre. One was seen running at re-
mote corner OF the stage, another was 10 the
arena, and the other could not be seen.
The lioness was the first that was attempt.
cd to be secured, but this was work of ex
treme danger and difficulty, ns the assistants
we're oil afraid Of even approaching the beast
On seeing Mr.. Crockett, the lioness made @
dash through the pi: saloon, whence she
rushed up tho box stair case and entered one
of the private boxes, aud took up a most
threatening attitude.
Nothing daunted, Mr.. Crockett entered
the box, placed leathern collar around hei
neck aud having secured her head, she was
hauled out of the place by ropes, and finally
placed in security. From the private boz
Mr. Crockett saw another Of the animals
playing on the stage with quantity of rib
bons and stage properties, and, with compa
rativeIy little difficulty, it was placed agair
in the cage-and, after few minutes search
the third WAS recaptured. At half past sever
yesterday morning, the watchman of th'
theatre, who is on duty all night, left, o
which hour, he says, all was perfectly quie
and safe. In consequence Of the large lioI
being unwell, il had been parted from it
comp psnions. and, it is supposed, that in en-
deavoring to join it, one OF the three lions il
the other compartment OF the cage must hav
broken down the partition and thus displace'
ths iron bars. The greatest excitement an
consteruatou prevailed for some time In th
theatre, aud it required Mr.. Cocketts u,
most pershation to convince the attendant
that DO further danger need be apprshsnded
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
Orphans Court Sale
Valuable Real Estate.

In pursuance Of an order of the Orphans Court
u OF n orthumberland county, will he exposed
to public sale at the Court House in the Borough
of Borough, on SATURDAY, the 9th Of FEB.
RUARY next, all that certain messuage. tene-
ment and Tract Of Land, situate in the township
of Upper Augusta, Northumberland county, ad-
joining land of Michael Sbpe on the north land
Of John Farnswortb on the east. the Shamosin
cieek and land Of John w. Friling on the south
and land Of Joseph Goss on the west, containing
eighty y.eisht acres more or less, about seventy
acres of which are cleared and in high state OF
cultivation, whereon are erected a two story
log dwelling House (weatherhoarded) large
bank Barn, two story Tenant House with Gel
lar and ice house under it, and other outhuildings
also good well of water. good orchard, &c
Also a certain other tract Of Land, situate IN
said township of Upper Augusta. adjoining the
Shamokln creek and land Of Joseph Gass on the
north other land of said intestate and Joseph
Savdge oh the east, land Of j. w feale ana
Samuel V. Sickle on the south, and land oil fhlllp
Sarvey on the west, containing nine'hve hcfes
more or less. about sixty acres oil *hich are
cleared and under a good state OF cultivation
whereon are erected large two story log dwell
ling House, rough cast, a large bank Barn. wagon
shed and numerous othel outbuldngs,a a good
never.failing spring Of water, good peach anu
apple orchard, &c.
Also a certain other tract or piece OF Land
situate in said township of Upper Augusta. adj
Joining Shamokin creek and land of Joseph Gass
on the north and adjoining the other land OF said
iniestate 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 good state of cultivation, wherein are
erected one and half story log house, q frame
stable, and good spring VI water, DC.
Alsoa certain other niessuagc and piece Of
Land, situate in said township of Upper Augusta,
adjoining Shamokin creek and land of said in
tes,ate on the north, land of John w. Friling on
the east land of Jose oh Savijge on the south and
other land of said intestate on the west, contain
ing six acres more or less, all of which is cleared
and in a good state Of cultivation. Late the
estate Of Silas Wolverton, deceased.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. A. NJ, of
said day. when the terms and conditions of sIle
will be made known by
VIM. REED, Admir-.
BY order of the Court,
J. B. NJ SSER, Clk., o. G.
Sunbury, Jan. -, 1861. 1t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SUNBURY, northumberland County, Pa

ENHlS large and commodous Hotel, now
Il managed by JAMES VAN DYKE. 1t
is situate at the Railroad Depot North East
corner of Market Square. Sunbury, and at
the terminus Of the Sunbury i Erie and North
crn Central Railroads, and is open for the accom-
modation of Travellers and the public in general
The proprietor will give his exclusive aiten-
ton, oite comfort and convenience OF his guests
and is de crmined to make this establishment
rank among the first in the State.
His table will be supplied with the best the
market can produce having the advantage Of
daily Communication by cars direct from Balti-
more and also from ,hosc bringing produce from
the surrounding country.
His bar will be supplied with the pures, liquors
the market can produce
CAREFUL and obliging servants always in at
tendance.
New and commodous stabling has just been
added to the premises.
A share of the local and travelling community
is most respectfully solicited.
Sunhurv January II, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
Estate of JACOB FRY. Deceased,

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of Ad.
~ ministrstion have been granted to the
subscriber, on the estate of Jacob Fry, late OF the
Borough of Sunbury, deceased. All persons
indebted to said estate, or having claims against
the same. are requested TO present them for
settlement.
The Administrator will attend at the late
residence of said deceased, the 22d of February,
for that purpose
WILLIAM FRY, Administrator.
Sunbury, January ls, lS6l.-6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02

ORDERS FROM THE SoUTH.-The Boston
Journal states that orders continue TO be re.
ceved iu Lynn from prominent merchants Of
Charleston, 8. o., and Augusta, Ca, for
goods upon the old terms. six months credit.
Last week prominent dealer received orders
for shoes from q Charleston firm, who, like
his brother merchants in Georgia, said not
word about secession, the dissolution of the
Union and civil war The manufacturer very
naturally returned an answer to the effect
that II the cash, or its equivalent in respon.
sible draft was sent, the goods would be ship
ped, and not without.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
Reduced Prices.
A CARD FROM ELIAS HOWE, JR.

A CARD FROM ELIAS HOWE, JR.
All persons arc cautioned not to make, deal in,
or use any Sewing Machines which sew from two
spoois and make the stitch known as the Grover
& Baker stitch, unless the same are purchased
from the Grover IL Baker Sewing Machine
Company, or their Agents, or Licenses, and
stamped under my patent of September 10, 1876.
said Company, and their Licenses, alone arc
legally authorized under their own patents. and
my said patent during the extended term there
Of. TO make and sell this kind of Sewing Machine
and all others are piracies upon my said patent.
and will be dealt with accordingly, wherever
found.
ELIAS HOWE, JR.
New York. Dee. 90. ls6O.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02

CURR FOR FROSTED FEEr.- is said that
frozen feet can be speedily aud certainly
cured by being bathed aud rubbed with ksro-
seas or coal oh, for few times at night before
retiring to bed The feet should be well
warmed bya hot steve d"rlrp aud after the
application of iin 49, i'-i il Ali ctrlalHiv
effect a speedy euiv.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
ALL SIZES g. KINDS.
Coarse and Fine Heavy and Light, and also
ONERSHOES of all kinds and also
CARPET BAGS, VdLISES.


OFERSHOES Of all kinds and also
CARPE EFT BAGS, VALISES.
AND TRUNKS of all kinds. Mt different prices
Mems Caters, from s - tc 81 GO.
Boots, q" 23 to 90.
Shoes, s7Ito 25.
Ladies Caters, from 60 to . s7i.
Slippers, from 60 to / IS.
Kid French and Mems Morocco, and
gain and calf skin at different pieces, from 90 cts
tn 81 s7!.
Boys Shoes, from 95 cts. to 81 s7i.
Mems Shoes from 6S cts. to s. so.
Boys Shoes from rs c,s to 81 so.
Chlldrens' Shoes from 20 to s7y cents
Ladies and Gentlemen Of Sunbury, not for.
getting To include with you Il large portion of
Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties,
you all have my sincere thanks for the patronage
| have received from you for the few weeks that
| have been doing business in Sudbury, (remem-
Der the place, Market Street, next dosr to the
Post Oiiice). ! describe it thus, that voLr
friends may not make a mistake, where those
things are to be found | will also say tina, there
seems to he trouble about the Banks. | say
give yourself no trouble about any Of them
within fifty miles Of this place. As | am de.
tcrmned and intend 10 back them up by rcceiv.
ing their bills at par at my counter so be not
truuulcd, the banks are good, and my Boots and
Shoes are good, they are all made for the good
of man 10 be used. and not to be abused.
WILLIAM NJ. APSLEY.
Sunburv, December 8, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
New York and Middle Coal Field Rail
Road and Coal Company.

THHE annual meeting of the stockholders Of
= the Company will be held at their Office,
No. 20l South Fourth Street, sn MONDAY,
the 4th day of February next, at II o'clock,
A. NJ, for the purpose OF elecing FIVE Directors
of said Company for the ensuing year.
HENRY ROBINSON, Secretary.
Philadelphia, Jan 10, lS6l.-3
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02

DEoIDEDLY ExPREssIvE.-A correspondent
sending us q marriage notice, says; Estates
may go out OF the Union, but uen and woman
will go in. The Lord have mercy on both
parties"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02

PRINCE OF WArEs.-Quesn Victoria has
iust purchased fine little piece Of Highland
prorsrty 10 Glsngary as summer residence
I.r tbs Prince Of Wales
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
State Of the Bank of Northumberland
January 9Th, 1861.
Administr Notice.

NOTICE hereby given, that letters of admin.
~ istraton having been granted to the suhscri,
Der, on the estate of Absolem Conrad, late of
Lower Augusta township, Northumberland coun-
ty, Pa, deceased All persons indebted to said
estate, are requested to meet the subscriber al
tho late residence of the decd, on Saturday the
9Th Of February, 1861, and make payment and
those having claims TO present them for settle.
ment HENRY SHIPE, Admir-.
Lower Augusta twp, January S. 1861
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
New Goods for the Lad

JUST RECEIVED AT
BRIGHT 81 SONS !
Plain, all Wool Delaines, Neat figured De
Handsome Cashmeres, High Coiored
Iainss, Striped busters, Nice Silk Pol
lins, Mixed NJ chair busters, Plain
French Merinos, Printed
French Merinos, Persian
Twill, Brocade No
yeau, Plain CO.
burgs, Dark mixed
Dehege, Hands'e Black
silks, New style Dark Prints,
Gloves of all Kinds. Hosiery of all
Kinds, New Sly lie Nubias, Opera Cs
Chenille Scarf Mohair Head DT
Needle Worked Collars, dc, &c,
But it is useless 10 attempt enumerH
great variety of Goods we have now !
suitable for Ladies wear. We invite al
lion of our store. T.. \. BRIGHT Il
Sunbury, October ~. lSh0.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-02-02
LOOK HERE !
Every Man and Woman should Look
to their own Interests !!
4 WORD TO .YoU.
"E mnst all wear some kind Of
w BOOTS AND SHOES-then

saM WE mnst all wear some kind Of
w BOOTS AND SHOEs-then
you should look around and see where
ESfka the Cheapest, Best and Largest assert.
ment can be found TO select from, and whether
the person who selected them is competen, 10
make good selection. will say that my stock
has been selected by one who has had practical
experience in the business for about thirty years.
will also add that can sell, and will sell,
cheaper than you can buy at retail in the city of
Philadelph lphia-because my rent and living is
not one half much there--and can buy as
cheap as they
AS to the mode of doing business in the coun-
try, it is only necessary to say, it is generally
done, as you all know, on a long credit, and
say to you all--if you do business in this way
you must let me say if you buy your Boots and
Shoes nt a credit store, you are bound to help to
pay for Shoes bought by those who DO not pay
The man who does not pay. must buy his Boots
and shoes at credit counter, aud il you buy at
the same counter YOU must help 10 pay all tho
losses made at that counter.
Thus you will see that the Boots and Shoes
bought at my counter must be paid for at the time
they are bought
Hn Cash Or Country Produce,
go that every man, woman and child shall huve
their Boots and Shoes at Low PRICE, as
there is nothing to he pnid for losses and interest
1t is impossible to give you a list
of all my prices, as have 30 many ExszTS
different kinds of Boots and Shoes, - !. s1s5sfsE9
for men women and children, of
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-09-07

HoRRiBLE OrrRAGE.--On Sunday last Mar.
tina Mcclellan, an intelligent, interesting girl,
between " and 10 years Of age, n daughter OF
Mr.. JAMES McLelLAS Of this county, while re.
turning from a neighbours. WAS waylaid by
negro man named Green, belonging TO Col. j. V.
Rogers, who horrible to relate dragged her from
Der horse, violated her person, and then brutalIy
murdered her, The young lady not reaching
home late in the evening, word was sent TO the
family where she had gone when ii was found
tina she had len there several hours previous,
Search was Immediately instituted, and she WAS
found that night in the woods, near the road
side, with her throat cut, and = corpse Lam
guagc Is inadequate to describe the horror Of the
family and the ncighboshocd Ut this discovery
The negro Green had been hired by Mr.. Mclel
Ian and participated, apparently unconcerned, in
the search. But righteous heaven never In.
tended that such a crime should remain undscov-
cred or unpublished. Circumstances led to the
belief tim, he had committed the decd, and upon
tsang nrracned and charged with Il, confessed
bis gnil,. The neighbors determined, upon con-
sultaticn, that be mcriied the most severe pun.
ishment that could be inflicted, and on Monday
evening they burned him at the stake. Who
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-09-07

field, as did Col Mcintosh OF his staff
The brave Louisiana regiment, say tina,
Gen. McCulloch is the braves, Of the
brave. He led them In person where
the field was fought the fierccst, ~ he
did Col Churchll's regiment, and others
during the day.
will close this hy saying that Gems.
Price, Rains, Pcarcc, and all of our of.
ticers, behaved themselves like gallant
Southern braves, aid the men stood like
vctrans in the fire, or advanced to meet
it with y shout This battle shows what
stubborn. unframed courage can do. The
enemy had, learned, $4,000 well discip-
lined troops we had over 90, 900, but |
suppose about 49, 900 armed, somc armed
well and others badly, but We had abou,
10000 or 10000 engaged with them
Very respectfully,
ROGER q MILLS.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-09-07

aa$- On "Wednesday evening Major VIM.
Bradfeld, Of this place, arrived at home, direct
from Richmond We are indebted to him for u
number Of The latest papers. Tor which he will
accept our thanks.
There was little episode connected with the
Majors trip, which is worthy of relation. Several
weeks ago two youths Of our city, namely, John
Bradneld sou Of Major VIM. BradGeld, atore-
said, and Eldon Hill, son Of Hon. W +. Hill,
Confederate Judge, aged respectively between
IA aud 8 years, anxious to join the army, but
without prospect, on account Of thei. youth,
Of obtaining the consent Of their parepie ran
away Nothing was heard Of the lngitivM Ia,
IA the Major was returning from Virginia, and
lad reached Grand junction, be met Charles
Martin, son Of Capt. X. II. Martin, of this
place. who held an Office in a Waco company
then on the way to Virginia, and who Informed
bin The boys were members of his company and
in camp. lie went to see them Of course found
them delighted with camp life, and their military
ardor unabatcd. He gave them money and
told them to go on and do their duty. Thus it
is in the South. Not only men and strplings
are anxious TO serve their country. but even the
youngsters canno, be kept a, home Both these
youths are exceen, shots, and we venture to say
company to which they belong.