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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGToN, Jan. 2S.-After Senator
Saulsbury's final arrest last night, he was
taken in a cab to his residence, though con-
siderable force had to be used. One of the
officers was thrown violently to the floor
before he was willing to go home. This
morning he made his appearance in the
Senate about nine o'clock. His first inquiry
was for his revolver which he was unable
to find, il having been taken from him and
put away. He was still laboring under the
influence of liquor, and soon went up to his
committee room, where he had considerable
quantity in store, and imbibed again freely.
lie remarked To one of the officers that he
had been drinking too much sherry last
night, and it had got into his head, but he
did not care a -. His voice to-day is
thick, and he seems very sulen. Two Of
icers remain near him, and il is not feared
that he will commit any violence upon the
Senators, unless he again gets too much
sherry
Some of the Republicans oppose reso-
luton to oeNpel him, preierring that he should
continue 10 represent the Peace Democrats.
II is not probable that lac will be expelled,
but he will, no doubt, be severely censured
by resolutions. lie sits next behind Senator
Wall, of New jersey, with whom lac is IL
conversation most OF the time.
After he had replied 10 the resolution Ia
expel him, to-day, he put his hands into his
coat pockets and started across to the Re
publican side OF the Senate. A number oi
members kept an eye ON him, and one OF
two officers suddenly found business across
the hoor also. When near Senator Dixon,
he leaned over and spoke 10 him. No ap-
parent attention was paid TO his remark by
the Senator, and he went lack 10 his scat
In lew minutes ae leii, with Senator Wall,
tor the ''side roon"
The galleries have been crowded all day,
every one watching and pointing towards
him from all parts of the galleries This Ii
the slormiest day Nc have known during
lhe whole session, and on such days Wa have
rarely seeB over Any az hundred wheTe
20 day there were al least three thousand
senator sanlsbuTy aas conveyed nom the
hsnale ~ his home, this giteTn0on, In a state
OF high leTyons ekeiiemeni, bordering on
eongeslion NJ tbs brain. II 10 understood
that lhe resolution ioT hiseSpulsion Gill nol
he pressed daring bic sbsence by illness, and
II y hoped that lac will haye the pfudeose
And manlissss ~ Iesdsf u unnecessary, ny /
is.ak apology 10 iAs ssnals ~ hA diasTass'
1 lnl s0ndnet'
wAsa,sssos. lea si-Ihs ssAl<s "
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hut IL was not an argument becoming them
for serious consideration. Should we bG
asked TO stigmatize our c0nstitUcnts--iree
white men-by saying that they would
shsiDS from the contest in which they arc
now engaged, and that blacks should be
employed to perform tie work Of patri-
otisml
The Blacks nrc net necessary 10 put down tho Re.
beion they arc not worthy TO aspire to the position
oil ireemcn nll know the distinction which exists SIS to
socinl cquaiity. After peace was restored arms
to be LEFT in the hand Of black men in the South
The Jannssarics were safe keepers Of the Ottoman
empire than would be the free slaves in this country,
and to so employ them was criae against the ago
and aviolation of.hc Constitution. Il this lill was
passed into law il would be unconstit stonal and
hence null and void. Was II proposed to inangurato
serve war, led on by white men With all tho
faults OF those in the South in arms he loved tisl
still. lie fought against them not because be hated
them, but because they were nrrayed against our
liberties and form Of Government. His principles
were permanent and fixed. He was for the restora-
tion Of the Union as 1t was and the Constitution
MS it is.
| Mr.. IIuchins (Ohio) in reply to Mr. Crittendcn
said that slaves are either persons or property. We
are entitled TO the services of all persons TO put down
| the Rebellion. If slaves property, then may
| use 1t for the same purpose. lie had interview
with General Hunter. who said that his attempt to
arm the negroes at Hilton Head n complete
success; that their aptitude Of drill md manoeuvro
was equal to that of any soldier he had ever known
| The only reason they were disbandcd was becaues
| the Government, at that time, did not see cit to
endorse the policy. In briefly discussing the justice
Of employing black soldiers he referred to the recon
mcndation made by South Carolina. during the Re.
! bellion. to enroll that class Of persons.
Mr.. Kelley Pa, alluding to Mr.. Wicklife's re-
marks said that some of cur Generals from Fremont
to Butler, had been severely censured. Why was
not the Rebellion ended ere now ? 1t was, in part
because the Rebels have sympathizers in the North
seeking to poison the public mind. He advocated
the passage Of bill, saying, among other things
Let the aborers of the Rebels strike for their free
dom under the lead ofofliccrs acting under orde+s
of the Government. He asked for amy fact 10 show
that colored men in arms had ever failed the power
which relied upon them
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sssiea.e er sIr. ssoiieau.

UAIIIHphE, Ftb. i.
A. u. BoiieAu, az the Philadelphla Essaiag
Journal, through tue inieFposilion OF inAu-
entail Philadelphia and Baltimore ffiends,
and by his having written dlgnihed sud
manly letter 10 General scheaek, by whose
order he was aTrcsled aud his paper sup
pressed, gss today released nom Fort Nc
Henry.
lie leh 10 the tFaia II hslfpAst eight 10
night Zoe fhllsisiphia Gsa. Montgomery
commanding ~ Fhisaeiphla. has been os
dersd ~ deliver ~ eElifs the Efsnlay Jssy'
ssi osishiiahmsnt 70 NJ. beslssr for sssal.l
pshilg s,loa. - husssfoIs
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07
II. JEFFERSON BOYER.

The Breckinridge papers OF last week, with
but Few exceptions, had Oh their outside
columns. where their romanccs generally ap-
pear, the late story of 7. Jefferson Boyer,
member of the legislature from Clearfeld
county. The moral of the tale IS intended
to illustrate how man of only ordinary not
to say doubtful virtue, when properly worked
in party traces, was enabled to resist the
tempting bait of s25, 900 for merely giving
utterancc to two words, when called upon,
against party usagcs.
There is, however, one thing rather DAM
aging to Mr. Boyer's character for virtue, in
this tale He introduces himself as the hero
of the plot, in which he does not hesitate to
declare, that he went to Harrisburg with the
avowed intention of putting himself in the
way of being bribed. We think this decla-
ration on the part of Mr.. Boyer, is more can
did than discreet. Some ill-natured persons
might draw conclusions from this confession
not very fattering to his reputation for virtue
and integrity, and that he was not exactly
what Caesar wished his wife to be, "above
suspicion"
Even writers of romance and tales of ic.
tion, should keep probability in view. In
this Mr.. Boyer has made a grand mistake
He should have known better than to put
into Gen. Cameron's mouth, language in ia
vor of the Rebels and Southern Independ
ence The most rabid Breckinridgers admit
that the General, unlike Bigler, is not "weab
in the knees" ON that subject. Besides, they
argue that the General is entirely too shrewt
if he even was so disposed, to make such ex
travagant and improbable proposals as Mr.
Boyer speaks Of in person. In the eyes o
all intelligent men, Mr.. Boyer's productio,
is evidently considered great humbug ant
himself not much better.
According to the Harrisburg Telegraph
Mr.. Boyer scruples of conscience were no
SO tender year or two since.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07

Y- The following bill in relation to the
Centre Turnpike, is one in which many of
our readers are interested. We, therefore,
publish II as a matter for information. The
turnpike company, we understand, received
less toll from the 10 miles they propose to
surrender, than the amount of expenses in
CARED In paying the toll-keeper, Sc. The
ball was read In place on the esth ult., by
Mr. Brown, our member, and referred to the
local Judiciary Committee, OF which Mr..
Brown is chairman, who win no doubt carry
out the wishes Of our citizens most interested
whatever they be.
An Act Supplemental 10 an LET, 10 Incorporate
As President, Managers, aad Company q
ns Cfatrs Tgraple RoId. leading from
Beading % So,bnyy -
Bs IL enacted, &c., That TIE Centre Turn
pike Company be authorized Ia abandon
Surrender, And reliAgRish to the public NJ
mueL Of tbeiT Eoad as lics helween the Slxt,
third isile stlse aud the Borough of sun
bury that thereafter said Cempany shall III
rsieissd aud esoneFaied from Keeping tha
p0rllOn OF their road thus abaadoned In 70
pair, sRd shall not L. sil0g ed 10 receive q
collect tall upon said l,oui1A
That ihls act shall take eclct whom thl
hoard of Managers have passed resolution
releasing the ownership ~ said road, an,
published the same lDF .lirre weeks IN oll
oI mosenewspapen publiahed In The bosoagl
Of hgshary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07

.y The bill to provide for the payment
of the State interest, has become law, the
House concurring in the amendments Of the
Senate. The most material of these amend
ments is the one which authorizes the banks
to keep notes in circulation to double the
amount Of their capital stock paid in. This
is more lenient to the country banks than
the original House bill, which restricted cir
cu.ation to one-and-a-half of capital stock.
Nevertheless. many country banks will be
compelled to contract their circulation rap
idly, some having notes in circulation to
more than three times the amount of their
capital stock. The banks of Philadelphia
are not affected by this provision, as their
Issues are in most cases far beneath their
capital.
BY virtue of of this act the Treasurer will
proceed Immediately to exchange currency
for coin, giving the banks certificate OF
exchange setting forth the fact, bearing
interest at the rate of 81 per cent. pei
annum. The banks can loose nothing by
this operation, as the State must some day
return the specie which would otherwise be
idle in the vaults of the banks.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07

Andrews, who was imprisoned in Buffalo for coun-
tcrfoiting Ayers Pills, has now been indicted in
Toronto with ono e. c. Briggs of Hamilton, C. W.,
for conspng to doiraud the public by their nefarious
pursuit. Imprisonment. though it he for wears can
scarcely punish enough the heartless villain who
could execute snch an imposition upon the sick
The wicked rascal who for patry gain. could thus
tri0e with the life end health Of his fellow mnn-
take from his lips the cup of hope while sinking and
substitute an utter delusion and cheat would fal,cr
at no crime, and should be spared no punishment
Some OF his trash is still extant and purchasers
should bo wary Of whom they buy. Gazette Ctica
N,Y.I
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07


GEN. BUTLnR AND HIS REvILERs.
Perhaps no other individual in the Union
isso much hated and abused by the rebels
ns General Butler. There is no epithet too
vile to be applied to him. The Richmond
Examiner gives him the benefit of whole
column Of the West slang ever strung to-
gether, which closes with the following beau
tiful compliment, not only to Gen. Butler,
but all loyal citizens of the north who have
lately honorcd Gen. Butler with public re-
ception since his return from New Orleans
"Cowards by nature, thieves upon principle,
land assassins at heart it would be marvel
"lous indeed, if the people of the North re-
fused to render homage to Benjamin Butler
"--the bcastliest, bloodiest poltroon and
''pickpocket the world ever saw.
These vile ISLANDERS against one ofthe most
efficient, talented and patriotic Generals in
the army, coming from the rebels, was not
unexpected, nor is it surprising that they
should meet with response from sympathi-
sers with secession abroad as well as at home
We therefore find all the Breckinridge papers
north, bowling in concert with the rebel
Press, in heaping abuse against one who has
been life long democrat, simply because he
does not believe that slavery is q divine insti
tuition. 1t is, therefore, not surprising that
our neighbor Purdy of the Breckenridge De
mocrat should vcntilate his feelings by stig
matizing Gen. Butler in an article, as Beds
Butler. But not word Of reproach have
these sympathisers ever uttered against jeff
Davis and the vile rebel crew with whom HI
is surrounded
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07

LETTER.WRITiSG ARNY'-A recent mail from,
Ncwbern. N. c. brought nearly seventy thousand
letters from soldiers in the Federal army 10 their
friends at home. The writers of these epistcs were
all staundh and intelligent Union men and they
afforded their recipients very correc; view of camp
life and of the various shifting sceuss in soldiers
career. Not few oithose epises contained culogis-
tic remarks concerning the elegant garments for
citizens, soldiers, and youths made Mt the Brown
Stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill Wilson, Nos. 6o]
and COS Chestnut street, above Sixth
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07

We would direct the attention Of our readers to tho
advertisement in another column of the "Ant. .Kheu.
matte Band" 1t meets general want in curing
what has heretofore been considered ncurablc viz:
Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia and all Nervous affec.
tions Cramps, Stiffness. de. Erysipelas, Salt Rheum
and Scrotula couE! eractng poisonous influences and
beneftins the whole system. In proof of which the
proprieors offer certified Testimonials See adver
tsement in another column
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07
From Salt Lake.
SALT LAKE, Jan. 25.

SALT LAKE, Jan. 20.
An expedition of cavalry and infantry.
with two howitzers, under the command OF
Colonel Conner, has started north to chastisc
the Indians. Six hundred snakes arc en-
trenched with rife-pits at Bear river, two
hundred miles from here. They have
recently become outrageous, numbering the
Beaver Hoad miners, and bidding defiance
to the soldiers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07

wHoopINd COUCH OR GROUP however severe
may be alleviated and oured by the use of Madame
Zadoc Porters CHrdtire BaIS2m.
This invaluable Medicine possesses the extraordinary
power Of relieving Immediately WkoopiRg Cough,
HoarsemesS, DiBic'slnty ofB'eathiag. Husk1ness
and Tickling in the Throat. 1t loosens the Phlegm,
and will be found to be very agreeable to the taste
1t is not n violent remedy, but euoent-warmng
searching and effective Can be taken by TIE oldest
person and youngest child For sale by all Drug
g!sts q. l3 and IS cents per bottle
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07
NS a ES Ee 4. .tG Il y .

On tho 25th ult by the Rev. r T. Titus VIZ.
WEAVER, and ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ, both of Milton
On the 9th ult.. by the same. WM. 4. REED, and
Miss ANNIE DRRssLER. all Of Chiiisquuque twp.
On the 25th uit., 10y the Rev. A. II. Shrrts, Mr..
HIRAM SAvIDoE to Miss MARY KAuPPMAS, all Of
Lower Augusta township.
At Paxinos, the lst inst, by Rev. II. Losch
Mr.. SOLOMON STARTED to CER,srIANA OEsrRE!Cs.
Err, both Of tho former place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07
ID n A e Ell {;

In Milton, on the 10th inst, JACOB PEELER,
aged IS years and 10 months.
In Shamokin township, on the 7th ult., MARY
BIRD wife of Henry Bird aged % years month";
and Is days.
In Shanokin township, on the 18th inst. ELIZA
BETH C., daughter of D. and L. S,hmink, aged 20
days
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07

To- ws sro ladsbisd " MsssFs, Bound
81 tbs seasle. sna bfosa ol ibe iiouss NJ
hspftssS lszbe.s asa ~ GssesHos ppspa Asd
shs,,. " yybiis 1,csssuis
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07
A VALUABLE TAVERN STAND
FOR REMIT

FINllE subscriber desires to RENT, the valuable
l. Tavern stand and Farm attached thereto, stu.
ate along the shamokin Valley and PolsYille Rail
Road, at the Wcigh-Sealos, about thEys m.es from
the town Of shamokin, Persons desiring to no into
Hotel business will do well avail themselves OF this
opportunity. Possession given on the hrst day Of
April next. The siabling i ample 10 accommodate
alarserun ot custom, ar1 the ssst fountain IN tho
region within lev ieal ofthe house,
For particulars inquire % the Undersigned present
Pfoprlelor, lA. HAtSk,
Coal tswnsllP. Jassary 81, is6s.-st
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fINit snnual mssilrf ~ ths kislkholdsTs II Ia
i Nsa lssk spd Middle lszi lisli Asllloal sHi
taal cemrsaY ulii b. held 90 Nouiay tLe ~ a
eenfaRy, Ne, ~ ssaih llh ssast rAilalslills' AZ
" ssvs We sssulns ysss
soAs hiSduAa Pisla.sa
rkilsi-isAis ysIassl n, isss
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-07
J. +. FAGAN,

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The above dispatches are considered suf-
ficient evidence that the estimate of 2100
killed and wounded IN the Rebel army is
far below the true loss. Their constant
habit of belittling all their losses would of
course lead them to put the number as small
as possible.
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r. a FISHER.
RoQARDuS,
PIDqD E42Al9EliER.
saa ssrsadu ay, New-YsrL,

noARrEs ~ VlslTE," Photographs. Dagger,
JaasaIy >, lso1
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1863-06-10
A GOOD SHOT.

I never pass the old toll gate at New
castle bridge, without thinking OF the
story of George Schaffer, who many years
ago lived near Portsmouth. | must tell
it as a tribute to his funny memory. Once
he had been in Newcastle, cunning. and
was coming home with his game bag en-
PITY, and very weary when he stopped at
the dollhouse for moments rest. Says
he to the toll-taker, There's fine flock
Of ducks back here in pond; what will
you let me fire into them for?''a sCan't do
it, replied the toll-man; II don't want to
have my ducks killed. George put his
gun into the toll and went back to
take anoter look at the ducks. While he
was gone, the tool man, who was a wag,
drew the shot from the barrel, and then
replaced the gun. George returned and
renewed the question. '.Well," said the
toll l-man, "though you are called a good
shot, don't believe you could hurt them
much. Give me dollar and you may fire.
The dollar was paid, and quite party who
had gathered round, went to !. witness
George discontinue. He raised the gun
and fred and killed nine of them. ''rhe
devilr' cried the toll-man, in consterna-
ton, how did you do that? I took the
charge out of your gun. fes,' said
George, Il supposed you would Railways
go double charged. ."-B. +. Shillader.
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Expressing Opinions.

The same power that caused the arrest
of Mr.. VALLANDIGHAM and sent him into
exile would arrest others for truthfully
expressing their opinion Of the act The
treatment of Mr.. Vallandigham, has pro-
duced a feeling of Indignation and smoth--
cred wrath among the Democratic masses
that knows no bounds. The man does not
live, who has any regard for truth; that
will say Mr.. Vallandigham ever uttered a
word ordid an act designed by him to dcs-
troy the Constitution or overthrow the
Union. In all his speeches he has plead
for the Constitution and the Union as they
have existed since 177S. He travelled
seven hundred miles to vote for STEPHEN
a. DOUGLAS, and thereby prevent the
election of sectional President, and after
Lincoln was elected every compromise
presented to Congress, any one OF which,
we. are well assured, would have avoided
war and saved the Union. The people do
not regard alone the punishment inflicted
upon this distinguished patriot; but. they
keenly feel the inroads made upon the
sacred rights of every American citizen
the liberty of freely citicising the conduct
of our public servants.
What are we with fetters on our souls,
~ And padloeks on our lips
Holmes Co. Farmer.
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purpose of melting greater diligence and
Netchfulness in the future, every motive
and object ! desire will be fully realized.
IF Sigel had been in command of his old
corps, none believe that such surprise
could have happened; yet who can doubt
that the responsibility rests upon him
who was thrice notified of the danger
which finally robbed us of mplete VIC
tory? Complete victory, l say; for claim
that such fight and such results as
Hooker there achieved cannot be denomi.
mated defeat, and the pride and indig-
nation of every time soldier of the Poto-
mac Army is touched if it be intimated.
Even as | write, our. returned surgeons
state, as the admission of all the Rebel
officers they met on the other sides, that
they have received no such terrible pun
ishment since the war commenced, and
that if this is 'Joe Hooker's style of
fighting, they-want no more Of it.
~ H y 2ss ScALPKL.
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Under What Laws Do We
Live?

When that miserable. excuse for Gov
ernor, back bone TOP, was arrested, he
was quick to apply for a ha5sas corpas 10
escape, and it was granted; when VAL
LANDIeHAM was arrested, he applied for
the same and it was denied to him. Have
we one set of laws for Abolitionists aud
another for Democrats? Why this differ
ence? Are not the citizens of Ohio living
under tho same constitutional rights2 ! IL
one to have the benefits of the CSabtitu-
ton and not another? We epine Hat the
people would like TO understand Why this
difference. The fact speaks volumes.
Let men reflect, think aud think deeply.
Those who rejoice at this sta.e Of things
had better think too, for all things are
subject to change, and the time will o,me
when the wheel m y turn, and somebody
else mightr rejoice. Heck.sy Ssatinei.