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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
POPPING CORN.
And there sat a popping corn,

John Stiles and Susan Cutter;
John Stiles as stout as any OK,
And Susan fat as butter.
And there sat and shcllcd the corn,
And rakcd and stirred the fire.
And talked of different kinds of cara
And hitched their chairs up nighr-.
Then Susan she pepper shook,
Then John he shook the pepper,
Till both their faces grew as red
As sauCcpans made ofcOppcr.
And then they shcllcd and popped and ate,
And kinds ot fun a-poking,
And hc haw- -hawcd at her remarks,
And she laughed at his joking.
And still they popped, and still t!Hy ate,
tJom's mouth was like hopper
And stirred the fire, and sprinkled salt,
And shook and shook the pepper.
The clock struck nine, the clock struck ten
And still the corn kept popping;
Ii struck eleven and then struck twelve,
And still no signs OF stopping.
And John he ate, Und SUE she thought
The corn did pop and patt,r,
Til John cried out, the corn's afrc
Why Susan, whats the matter"
Said she, "John Stiles, its one o'clocki
You'll die Of indigestion;
I'm sick of all this popping corn,
Why don't !ou pop the question:
, --rpriagftH ReguLlicaa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
rJ,c l.vcnr Cause OfBHumHu Misery.

Just Published in a Sealed Envelope; Price cents.
A LECTURE BY DIR. CuLNERWELL, on the
a Cause and Cure of Spermatorrhca, Consumption,
Mental and Physical Debility. Nervousness, Epilepsy,
Impaired Nutrition of the Body, Lassitude, Weak
ness of the Limbs and the Back, lndsposiion, and
Incapacity for Study and Labor Dulness of Apprc-
henson, Loss of Memory, Aversion to Society, Love
of Solitude Timidity, Self Dstrus Dizziness Head
ache, Affections of the Eyes, Pimples on the Face
Involuntary Emissions and Sexual Incapacity the
consequences of Youthful Indiscreion, &c, &c.
IN This admirable Lecture clearly proves that
the above enumerated, often sefahicted evils, may
be removed without medicine and without dangerous
surrical operations and should be read by every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent under seal, to any address, in plain, sealed
envelope on the receipt of six cents or two postage
stamps by addressing DIR. CllAS. J. c. KLINE,
l2i Bowery, New York, Post Office Box, 45o6
April 20, 1861 -ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29

BLESSINGS AND CURsEs.--Mr. Cough in q
recent lecture on Ireland and its People
gives the following rs a specimen of the
blessings and curses pronounced by the Irish
beggars on those who give or refuse:
"Alay your sowl be in heaven fortnight
before the divil knows your dead !"
May the walls of heaven never be darken-
ed by the shadow of your dirty sowl"
MAY ye live for iver, and die happy at
last :"
"Och and if Ia lived in that country
till now. I'd been dead two years ago."
81 wish | knew where that country WIS,
where people niver die, Id GO thcrr and end
me days ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29

\ SPELLING CLAss-A contributor relates
the result of teachers attempt to ''show Of
the requirements of his spelling class 10 an
assemblagc OF school officers and parents
The word Aaron was given out 10y visitor,
After numerous comical attempts at it, ii
was correctly rendered by a little girl, who
hlerted out Big A little r-o-n--Aron, In
the course of few moments all went gaily
rs a marriage bell, every word being spelled
correctly. At last some one gave out gallery.
This was rather a poser" being out OF the
regular track of words spelled in the classes,
Many unsuccessful attempts having been
made, by-and-by rough urchin, whose
eyes fairly twinkled with the unexpected
triumph, spoke out in clear, ringing accents,
mindful of the previous victor Big Gal little
gal e-r-y-Gallery, 1t is needless TO say that
that effort cloeed the exercise in spelling, and
literally brought down the house.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29

\ rebel soldier named Joseph lnfeld died
on the steamer Fanny Bullitt, at Fort Donel-
sou, from wound received in the battle
He requested that his mother should be in
formed of his fate, but was too low to give
particulars. Her name is now Harriet Harris,
and she is supposed to reside in Southern
Kentucky. His diving words were: Tel
my mother that have made ms peace with
God and die happy; that l have tut one
regret, that Of missing my arm against my
country" His last moments were soothed
10y womanly tenderness and sympathy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
kolIock's DandcliOn Coffee.

rVIIIS preparation, made from the best Java
| Coffee, is recommended by physicians ns supe-
rior NUTRITIOUS BEVERAGE for General Debil
itv Dyspepsia and all Bilious Disorders. Thousands
who have been compelled to abandon the use OF
coffee will use this without injurious effects One
can contains the strength of two pounds OF ordinary
coffee. Price 25 cents.
KOLIOCK'S LEVAIN,
The purest and best BAKING POWDER known, for
making light sweet and nutritious Bread and Cakes
Price 5 cents.
MASUFACTCRED BY
NJ H. KOLLOCK, Chemist
Corner of Broad and Chesnut Streets,
PHILADELPHIA,
And sold by all Druggists and Grocers
March l. 1862.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
International Hotel.

nd 367 BrOadsedy, Corner Franklia Street,
NEW YORK.
5 first class House-the most quiet, homelike
I'd pleasant Hotel in the city-oiiers superior
ements to those visiting New York for busines.
msure II is central in lie location, and kept on
.uRoPEAs Plan, in connection with TAYLOR
N, where Refreshments can be had at all hours
sed in their own rooms. The charges are mo
;, the rooms aud attendance Of the first order
and Al, IN. modern coDpnisnces attached
oh d, iGr2
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29

IMrytSGHyg, i

IIlTIISbH|V, III.
Z mana cement of this woll-known Hotel hav-
ls been resumed by Mcs'rs. COYLE & HERR,
resent propriciors beg leave 10 inform the public
the house is now being thoroughly renovated,
ed, and improved, with a view to the proper and
orisble accommodation of those who may favor
establishment with their custom. Guests will
We due attention and courtesy, and no expense
be spared that may conduce 10 maintain the
IN n hrst-class style.
miles and others desiring to sojourn in Harris
during the sumner months, will find pleasant
ling and large aud well-ventilatcd rooms at ouI
lishment upon moderate terms.
SCOTT C0YLE,
rch 20, 1862. j. GILBERT HERR.
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TERMS OF THE "AMEnICAN."
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sUNBuiRY ACADEMY.

nEy. p. RIZER, A. NJ. intending to confne his
IL pastoral labors to smaller district, has arranged
70 take charge of Mr. wolvortons Classical School,
on the first Monday in March.
TERMS per Quarter TO Remain as at Present, Itt !;
Grammar. Arithmetic, Geography, &c, = W.
Higher English Branches, oo oo
Ianguagcs-Lan Greek French and German w
Mr.. WoLvERroN, the present Principal, has kindly
c,nsnrfcd 10 render assistance occasionally, during
the first quarter. 80
l,zr- Patronage is respectfully solicited
sunbury, January Is, 1s62
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
Tie Confessions and Experience Of
un Invalid.

NUBLlSHED for the benefit and warning
and u caution to young men who suffer from
crvous Debility, Premature Decay, &c supplying
The same time the means Of Sclt-Curc. BY one
no has cured himsClt after being put to great cN-
Use through medical imposition and qua"kcry,-
Y enclosing n post paid addressed envelope, single
pies may be had Of the author,
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq.
Bedford, Kings Co, y. \.
March Is 1870 --ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
Millinery, Straw Goods, &c.

+ have the pleasure Of informing You that we
are now prepared to offer, at our Old Stand,
1893, los and lO7, North Second Street, above
/, Philadelphia, II well selected stock of
MILLINERY AND STRAW GOODS,
very variety, Of the --latest Importutions and of
newest and most fashionable styles.
n STRAW DEPARTMENT will comprise every
ely of B0SSETs, HATS and TRNNINGs, to be
d in that line, of the latest and most approved
Is and styles.
Letting m early call, | remain
Yours, Respectfully.
arch 20, 1S62-itw H. WARD.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
THE WAR IN THE WEST
THE BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE.

INTERESTING PARTICULARS OF THE GREAT
VICTORY OVER THE CONFINED REEEL
FORCES
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29

A correspondent Of the World gives II
graphic account of the battle of Pea Ridge,
Arkansas, from which We copy the following
passages "
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
TERMS OF ADvERT1srva

One square Of IL lines 3 times, q 90
Every subsequent insertion, Is
One square, months 500
SIX months, %
One year, 4 90
Business Cards Of lines, per nnnum, 500
Merchants and others advertising by tho yoar,
with the privilege of inserting different nd
vertisng weekly, 10 90
t5 Larger Advertisements rs per agreement
JOB PRIN TING
We have connected with our establishment . wefl
selected JOB OFFICE, which will enable US 10
execute, iu the neatest style, evory variety Of
Printing
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
DEVOTION or AN ARTmLERYMAN.

One of the most signal instances of super
human bravery is connected with the loss
of these guns. One Of the cannonccrs, who
has long been noted for his wonderful pluck
remained at his post to the last. Placing
himself in front Of the piece, he disdaincd to
save himself but, with navy revolver, stood
camly awaiting the hootcd crowd of rebels.
He rmpticd every barrel of his pistol and
then, with his short sword, defended his
piece, pierced with seventeen balls, and his
head clovcn open with a tomahawk
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-29
TERRIBLE FIGHTING.

Before O'Clock on Saturday morning the
fight commenced by salute from our batter
les on the extreme right. Gen. Asboth, with
regiment of infantry and hattlion of cav
airy, had been sent to the support of Col.
Carr, while Gen. Siglc was moving up to Il
fresh position on the ridge near Lectown.--
The enemy was unpreparcd for so sudden
and vigorous an assault, and fled after Il
short and spiritlcss resistance. Gen. Prioc.
it appears. commanded, and was unable to
make his troops stand the fire of the yalorous
artillery behind them, and II fifth was after
ward taken in the pursuit. The enemy was
therefore being turned by the left flank
Gen. Sigle pushed boldly after him. An
hour or more was spent in contesting the
possession of a point on Mr.. Cox's farm,
when the enemy fell back TO the hollow. 4
paused ensucd, when the right, under Gen
Davis, moved along, and after sharp fight
| of half an hour in which the rebel General
Mcintosh was killed, the enemy beat II re-
treat to Cross Timber Hollow. The whole
line then was ordered forward. The rebels
attempted to make Il stand on the next hill
but our artillery played upon them with dis
astrous effect.
| The enemy on the road near the tavern
refused TO be moved. Gen. Asboth, with a
large column Of cavalry, was sent round TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-14
GENER AL NEWS. .

Buren, made speech favoring the declaration
of an armistice to enable the people OF the
South to 90 home and elect Representatives to
Congress before the first of January, SO as TO
avoid the coming proclamation OF freedom TO
their slaves. 1Ie was also in favor OF Con
| vention to amend the Constitution, 50 as to
admit of the restoration of the old Union
Fernando Wood and James Brooks made
speeches in favor of interposing the power OF
the State to prevent the encroachments OF al
/ legged usurpations by the General Government.
A Vicksburg paper states that an extensive.
society has be- discovered in Northern Texas,
having for its object resistance to the Contede-
rate CONSUMPTION act and cooperation with
the Federal army
It is stated that orders have been issued at
Washington for the Immediate construction OF
ADEQUATE works of defence in New York har-
Dor
The prize steamer Scotia arrived at New
York yesterday from Port Royal
The story of the Washington correspondents
that Genl Fremont has been ordered to Wash
ington to assume an important command, is
contradicted He goes there on leave Of alb
sence solicited by himself
There have been no resi- gnations of officers
Of the Army of the Potomac since the recent
change Of commanders, as reported.
By letter to Hon VIM. D. Sewall, Of Bath,
written on board the steamship City Of Wash
ington, off Cape Race, October 81, it appears
that the Alabama, or 1870, was seen from that
steamer on the previous day, cruising in the
track Of outward bound ships.
The parties arrested in New York, to whom
reference was made yesterday, are notcharged
as was then stated, with exacting an usurious
discount on Government claims, but with a
more serious offence, that of perpetrating nu-
merous frauds upon the =. S. Treasury.
The steamer Champion, with the California
mails and passengers and $7l7,000 in treasure,
arrived at New York yesterday. Some excite
melt had been occasioned by the discovery of
valuable silver mines in Maiposa county The
war III New Grenada has come to an end.
A new diet table has been prepared for the
use Of the i. S. hospitals By this new sys-
tenn regular printed scale has been estab ish-
ed, by which the exact daily quantity of each
kind of food necessary for each individual is
set forth, in avordupois weight, and varying to
suit all patients, from the conyalescent to the
very sick and feeble
A letter dated Caracas, October 9th, says:
IAN iron clad war steamer, bearing the Con-
tederate flag: and supposed to be the Oyeto,
has been cruising off Cardenas for two or three
weeks past, and is known to have made several
prizes. Two others Of their cruizers have also
L.. LIZ IL ]
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-14

Wheeling House Of Delegates, from Hamp-
shire county, who was captured and carried off
by the late Sam High.
The case of Mrs Brinsmade, in New York
makes profound impression upon the public
mind The call is universal for the Governor
and Police Commissioners to investi gate, and
for the Graad Jury to indict.
Com plants Of the captain of the steamer
Gladiator that Commodore Wilkes had block
aded'' Bermuda, do not appear to be regarded
as likely to lead to special difficulty, though two
add tional war steamers have been sent out.
There are now $50 state prisoners and IS
prisoners of war in the Old Capitol prison. An
exchange will soon take place.
Mr.. Baker, chief Government detective, has
recently ordered the arrest Of couple OF forage
clerks in Assistant Quarter1naster Dana Office,
They have been committed to the Old Capitol.
They are charged with being in collision with
certain contractors.
At the present time there are about 1850
sick and wounded soldiers in the various hos
pitfalls in Washington, Georgetown and Alex
andria and neighborhood.
Charles Howard, Esq, former President of
the Board of Police Commissioners in Baltl~
more, arrived home yesterday from Fort War;
rem, having been released owing to the extreme
illness Of member Of his family
The New York " orld recommends the Dor
der free States which have Democratic Legsla-
lures, to pass. laws forbidding the immigration
of negroes into their Commonweaths
Gen. Wadsworth will be assigned to an I'M"
portant command in the course Of day or two.
Gen. Mcdowell is spoken of as his successor
in Washington.
Lord Lyons has arrived in Washington and
had a friendly interview with President Lln'
coin and Secretary Seward
A row occurred among some soldiers IN
Washington on Wednesday night, in which
three of them we're severely wounded.
Gen. Halleck, and Gen. Meigs, visited the
Potomac Army, on Wednesday, and returned
yesterday.
The Petersburg Express, of November H.
has the following;-' The ghost Of recognition
of the Southern Confederacy by France anu
England, after having been solemnly evoked
for the tenth time, has again been dismissed 10
the shades below, where we hope twill remain
for the rest of the war We are tired OF
this freakish disappearance OF this phantom
and wish never to see it again paraded before
the public eye,
In case the Speaker Of the next House
should be an Anti Administration man, the re
suit will be in accordance with the general RUE
for it is curious fact that tor thlrty-elsh'
uaa,s the lost House of REPRESENTATIVES. during
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-14

FRIDAY EV ENlNCf, NOf. II.
4 letter from New Y ork in the Baltimore
American, says: The government nevermade
a more decided mistake than IN clothing Chief
Of Police Kennedy, for whole month with
the powers of provost marshal of New York.
4 case Just transpired has renewed the cutlery
against his arrests Some two months ago he
arrested Mrs Bmnsmade, a young married wo-
man, who came from New Orleans with a pass
from Gen Butler TO the application of her
friends, Kennedy replied that she would be
sent back to New Orleans. They supposed
that this had been done, and only recently
found out that she was still prisoner in one
of the police station houses. The matter was
referred to the Provost Marshal General, SIM
con Draper, who, on investigation, found out
that she was arrested without the authority OF
any che in Washington that the fact Of her
arrest was never reported by Mr. Kennedy to
any department of the government ). that no
charges had ever been filed, and that even her
name was unknown at the War Department.
Mr.. Draper at once ordered her release, and it
is supposed that Kennedy will be indicted by
the Grand Jury" The charges against Mrs.
B. were singing secession songs, and sympathy
with the South, &C. The n. Y. World con-
tains most scathing attacks upon Kennedy Tor
his course in this affair, and calls upon the
Grand Jury to indict him.
There are no less than four frst-class steam
boats now plying between Alexandria and
Washington, as follows: Thomas Collyer, VIM.
". Frazier, Young America and Wilson Small,
all commanded by polite and attentive captains.
Trips are made from each point very regularly
every hour, the first boat leaving Alexandria
at A. NJ, and the last Washington at
P. NJ. There is no lack Of accommodation and
comfort on these boats and our citizens may
congratulate themselves upon having this state
of things in this particular.
The Washington Republican complains Of
the defective state Of the landlord and tenant
law in Washington, and says at present, the
'reci procity" is altogether on the tenants side,
and the landlord has often to whistle for both
rent and house. Hundreds of houses in this
city, at this present writing: are held by per
sous who pay not a dime of rent, and declare
that they never will pay, yet defy the lawful
owner to even step his foot on his property, en-
pain OF instant arrest =
The Washington Republican says that ''the
Southern aristocracy must b, destroyed-that
the rebellious aristocrats must be visited with
utter ruin, stripped of their estates. and de
prived of consideration and power-and new
aooi al s1ctana h1,ilt IN the South -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-04
kDCk ISLAND MARK let.
Rock ISLAND, March 18th, 1862,

Rock ISLAND, March ith, 1862,
Flour Spuug double extra IA sacks, sl'?e
wholesale, aud - 90 at retail, lfpurchasers hnd
packages It is sold at 40 cents less than the above
quotations,
Whcat--bJaIOC,
Com--l3il5C,
Oats-l0alSc,
Rye-Vcry utle offered, Prices from IS to
zoe, according to quality.
Barlcy--30a3jc,
Bcaus--1jal 90 per hushel,
Potatoes 25aSOc per bushcl
Onlous-2ua2JC per bushel,
Butter-Shippors are paying from TO Sc very
choice lots for retailing, viii bring Toe,
Eggs-Nonc offered would bring lOdl?ic dok'
Poutn--LNc or dressed chickens, from sl,Vo
To al 80 per dol, according to SIZE aud quality
Live turkeys iOabOc dressed turkeys, ia5c per
10.
Bcet-Good beet cattle, live weight, at the
butchers, command 81 ,1ja$2 per hundred lbs.
Pork,-The ruling rates are $50 to $3.50 per
hundred,
Hldes-Grccn country, lie greou saltcd, DC ,
dry sailed, sc dry flint, Toe; green calf, DC }
sheep pets, 11al ,OOe.
Hay-Pralrtc $3,Ouat,0O per ton, Timothy OF
! Hungarian S5,OUiO,U0 pcrtus.
WUod-Oak 81, 30 to Si,0O u cord.
Coal-Sclected coal is sold at the Coal Valley
yard at cents per bushci and delivered al y cts
! per hushcl,
From teams IN Market square, coal Is usually
sold at 9alOc per bus,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-04

Cry CouNcL--Regular meeting, March
Sd, 1862
Present Full board,
The proceedings Of the last meeting were
read, and on motion approved,
Reports from the following named officer.
were presented and referred to the finance
committee, viz
Treasurer, collector, clerk, wcighmaster,
briagetender, and police magistrate
The finance committee having examined
the officers reports reported the same correct,
On motion of AID Don the report was nc.
cepted
The committee on fire and water, TO whom
was referred at the last meeting II petition
for II lamp post ON the corner of Eagl and
Orleans streets, reported in favor of said pc.
titon.
On motion of AID. Don the report was ac-
ceptcd
The finance committee reported having cx-
amined the collectors tax warrant, together
with list of delinquent taxes of real and
personal estate, and recommended tina, an
abatement of SSlj,34 be made in favor of
said collector. and also a credit of SlG7,19 for
account of delinquent list.
On motion Of AID. Frysnger the report
was accepted, and the abatement and credit
given.
Apetition from J $. Leas, Esq, was pre-
sented, and ON motion of Aid. Clark referred
to the ordinance committee and the mayor.
Bills from the following named persons
were presented, and on motion the rules were
suspended and the bills allowed, viz:
Il X Gable. coal for engine houses, city
scales and council room, SO Is
Il Gas Light and Coke Co. for gas
to March LIST, l25 GO
VIM ii Thompson, crate Tor Adams
street sewer, GGS lbs, % %
G VI Knox. for powder and shot for
dogs in Sept. and powder for sewer, . So
II Connolly for legal services to date, 10 90
I y Barns, for services to March | 30 90
0 b IIuggins, for services to March |,
the same to apply on balance due
the city this date, - 90
On motion Of AID Clark it was ordered
that orders be drawn in favor of the following
named officers in full for their 4th quartcr's
services, viz:
+ j Underwood, marshal, 500 90
T. " Swami, clerk, 100 90
Geo " Corp. collector, 80 90
Also SB Stodlard, chief of fire de.