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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

The Charleston Courier says: The bonn
bardment on Saturday which lasted from
morning till night, was as terrific as incessant,
as fierce as i: is possible for one to conceive.
The thunder of their guns the booming of
the shells, which bursted in myriads in and
around Battery Wagner, led us to suppose
that the slaughter must be immense; and
those least prone to give way to Respondent
feelings looked on with blanched cheeks,
and compressed lips, and feared the worst
for those who witnessed the bombardment
from the houses and steeples, and the
various points of observation, it seemed
impossible for any work put up of mortal
man to stand such a terrible and CON
centratcd fire. and pass unscathed through
such an erdeal But God be praised, it did
so. -Four men killed and fourteen wound
ed, and the battery uniniured, was the
resul. of the bombardment, as severe as
they can possibly subject the battery to at
any time.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

THE PEACH CuRL-Mr kirkpatrick, in a late
number of the Ohio Farmer communicates the fol-
lowing views on this subject:
Last year species Of aphs occurred in considera-
BILE numbers on peach trees affected with the curl
and the diseased leaves persented many small dis
coOred spots on the mdrib evidently resulting from
the punctures ofths insect. This year the curl did
not occur until several leaves were developed aud
The wood had grown four five inches in length.
These older leaves were lett unhurt. but the Young
,onesjust growing were much curlcd and will soon
fall The cause this year appeared to be the sudden
cold Immediately succeeding the warm weather OF
May, chilling the sap and producing diseased state
of the vegetable tissues. The curl has been known
for long time in England, and is described under
different names When the leaves are said to be
clustered the cause Is supposed To be cold weather
after warm; but Abercrombie in 1891, discovered u
species OF curl which lie supposed caused by an
aphis. We know that insects often cause analogous
diseases of the leaves of various plants ard it is proba
BILE that peach sphis may produce certain kind OF
curl in the leaf OF this tree and also that sudden
changes Of temperature will produce disease close
ly resembling the other. Should it be shown at
some future period that We have more than one kind
OF curl the effects Of different cause il Will 90 far b.
explain why there has been so much diversile Of
opinion on the subject.
The sphis has not appeared this year; at least
nave not observed any Of them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

How TO PRESERVE EGGS FREsH.--If the
pores of the egg-shell be kept closed, the
contents must be preserved intact, as no
change can occur and the subject is to close
this atmospheric connection in the cheapest
and simplest manner. Any kind of varnish
will answer the purpose in one sense, but
will defeat it in another; as eggs, being par
ticular!y affected 10y strong scents, would
lose their delicate flavor by the cd lr of the
coating. better plan would be to employ
beef suet or mutton tallow, provided the
egg can be kept in a cool place. The eggs
should be dipped in the fat and aftcrward
wiped off, as any excess of grease over that
required to fill the pores, would become ran
cid After this the eggs should be set per
pendicularly, with the small end uppermost
and placed in II box filled with bran and
tightly covered up. If the egg is laid on
its side, the yolk will adhere to the shell.
Charcoal finely pulverized is good substi-
tute for bran, as it is deodorizer and will
absorb any disagreeablc effect that might be
perceived from the grease.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

\ LOVE STORY AND \ TRAGEDy.-The
following appears in the Daily Press of Bris-
tol, England:
"Intcligcnce was received in this city
yesterday afternoon that a young lady, high
ly connected, the daughter of II X. c. b.,
residing at his mansion, about three miles
on the other side of Westbury, and who
has distinguished himself both in the naval
military service, had attempted suicide by
cutting her ehroat. On Saturday morning,
when considerable CONSERVATION was mani
festly prevailing in the honorable knights
family, messengers were despatched IN all
directions for surgeons, and soon afterwards
the neigh0orhood was greatly aStated by
the statement that young lady, one OF Sir
J-'s daughters, had been found with IA
deep and dangerous wound in the throat
Four of the most eminent surgeons in the
locality were speedily in attendance, and it
is needless to say that in the emergency they
did all that science and skill could dictate.
1t has since transpired that the unfortunate
young lady was engaged to he married to Il
gentlcman-indeed that the wedding day
had been fxed-if indeed, the bridal trous-
seau had not been prepared-when the
match was abruptly and unexpectedly bro
ken off This had such an effect upon the
Young lady's mind that she was led to com
init the rash act above referred to. She has
been attended most kindly and affectionate-
ly by her friends, and most ably 10y her su:-
gical attendant, and we are pleased to hear
that she is now progressing tavorably. The
sad affair has given rise to considerable gos-
sip in the neighborhood. The facts are,
however, altogether So painful, several ru-
mors of conflicting and contradictory
character prevailing, that in the meantime
We forbear to publish names"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

VALLANDIGHAM AT EICKsDURG.-The
Chicago Tribune publishes an intercepted
letter dated near Shclbyvile, Tenn, from
l.. b. Mcfarland, an officer in General
Bragg's army which contains the following
important confession of Mr.. Nallandigham
In my humble opinion, this feat of
Grants in going to Jackson, so far from
Nicksburg, and cutting off reintorcements
for that garrison. preventing the accumua-
tion of an army within striking distance of
the placc-then suddenly attacking Vicks-
burg-to take it either by assault or siege,
before a force could be brought to turn for
rescue, be it success or defeat, is the
most brilliant campaign the enemy have
yet planned during the war.
"The fate Of the whole North depends
upon the fall Of that place. Every exertion
will be used to that effect. If defeated,
the war will end. If successful, not until
the end Of the present Administration.
Nallandigham said, when here, that his
election depended upon the fate Of Vicks-
burg"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

SUMNER PRUNING. From this time To the
end OF the first week in August, is perhaps
the most iudicious period for summer prun.
ing fruit, shade, and ornamental trees. Ii is
the intcrmissiOn between the first and second
growths of the season, and seems to he par.
ticularly adapted to this purpose. To lfuit
trees II has direct tendency to produce
buds the following years, by checking the
growth. On shade and ornamental trees il
mas the effect Ia thicken and make more
compact the foliage. We have converted
very irregular, msighily trees, by this pro.
cess, into ono which arc much admired
for their symmetry and "randeuf Pro- C.snt.
t,.Ch I,},UlIll
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

ARErESrASr REBEL-While our surgeons at G et
tysburg were attending to the wounded they were
brought to the hospitals without regard TO the side
upon which they had fought, arebe colonel, covered
was lifted carefully in, and then, casting his eyes
about him, upon those who had taken him up ten
derly, burst into a food Of tears and wept like a
child. Recovering himself he said TO those around
him: Il hope shall b. forgiven for raising my hand
against the stars and stripes, and il recover from
these wounds will not only do the like again,
but try to make amends Tar Us can Tor the wrong
have done.
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

Miss Mary Pierce recently died at New
Haven, leaving about one hundred and TWEEN
ty thousand dollars as the result of indus
trious school teaching and judicious invest
ment. Connecticut people OF a former gene
ration remember her as the propriotrcss of a
Young ladies seminary at Litchdeld.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

The Colum5s City Fact says Valaudig-
ham caused the recent Rebel invasion of
Pennsylvania by. information and advice
gwen to the Rebel chiefs while he was in
Dixie. We don't suppose this is anything
more than surmise, and improbable at
that; but if it be true, We shall insist ON
Val.'s having liberal pension for life.
That Rebel invasion is the best move yet
for the Union cause.-Ne,e York Tribune.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
j o b Rim TIN

! We have connected with our establishment a well
selected JOB OFFICE, which will enable us to
execute, in the neatcst style, every variety Of
| Printing
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
Errrcr or MonsAS's RAIp-A letter from

EFFEcr OF MoRGAs's RAID-A letter from gen.
temsn in Salem, Ind, says: 1T would 10 you or any
good to hear the eopperheads THAT used to bel euse
the secesh. They We got their eyes open ridc.
One told them that they ought not TO take has
horse, Tor he their friend, had always stood up
for them &c. One Of the rebs struck him on the
head with his gun and knocked him of his horse
and told him that he didn't come TO talk politics
but be wanted his horse. Theygot IL We are all
Union men now, together with the woman aud chill
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

ABoUr PoULTRY.-ltis is said, upon what We should
regard excellent authority, that Wheat, rye and
Indian Bran mixed TO batter with water and Il
small quantity of wood ashes and pulvcIised charcoal
max, an excellent feed tcT poultry
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

letter has been received at Washington by a
brother Of distinguished rebel officer and engineer
captured by Gen. Grant al Nicksburg, wherein that
officer says-"The capture of Vicksburg and our army
is fatal TO our cause We can never reorganIe an
other army in the West. The war may go on for
some time with guerilla fighting, which think
would be unworthy of the country, and which will
not approve Wehaye played big game and lost.
As soon as am exchanged, | shall leave the eonfe
i,rar' mil the cause for Europe '
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
BALTIMORE
LOCK HOS AL.
ESTABLISHED AS A REFUGE FROM QuACK-
ERY

TIE ONLY PLACE WHERE Il CURE
CAN BE OBTAINED.
DR. JOHNSTON has discovered the most Certain
- Speedy and only Ehectual Remedy in the
World for oil Private Diseases, Weakness Of the Back
or Limbs. Structures, Affections of the Kidneys and
bladder. Involuntary Discharges, Impotcncy, Gene
raj Debility, Nervousness, Dyspcpsy, Languor, Low
Spirits. Confusion of Ilcas. Palpitation of the Heart
Timidity. Trcmhlings. Dimness Of Sight Giddincss
Disease of the Head Throat Nose skin Affections
of the Liver. Lungs. Stomach or Bowels-those Terri
ile Disorders arising from the Solitary Habits of
0ouh-those secret and solitary practices more fatal
20 their victims than the song of Syrens TO the Ma.
rincrs of Ulysses, bghng their most brilliant hopes
or anticipations, rendering marriage &c, impossi-
ole.
YOUNG WEN
Especially. who have become the victims of Solitary
Vice, That dreadful and destructive habit which
annually sweeps to an untimey grave thousands OF
Young Men of the most exalted talents and brilliant
intellect who might otherwise have cntranccd listen
ing Scnatcs with the thundcrs of eloqucncc or walked
So ccstay The living Tyre, may call with full con-
Sidencc.
Married Persons, Young Men contemplating
marriage. being of physical weakness organic
debility. dcformitcs. &C.. speedily cured.
lie who places himself under the care Of DIR. j.
may rcligiousy conide in his honor ms gentleman,
and confidently rely upon his skill as Physician
ORGANIC WEAKNESS
Immediately Cured, and Full Vigor Restored.
This Distressing Ahcction-which renders Life
miserable and marriage impossble-is the penalty
paid 10y the victims ofimproper indulgcnccs. Young
persons too apt to commit cxccSScs from not
hcing aware Of the dreadful consequences that may
cnsnc Now. who that understands the subject will
pretend to deny that the power of rocrcaion is lost
sooner by those falling into improper habits than by
the prudent BESIDES hcing deprived the pleasures
of healthy offspring the most serious and destructive
symptoms to both body and mind arise The system
becomes pcrangcd, the Physical and Mental Func-
iiuns Weakened Loss of Procrcativc Power. Nervous
Irritnhilhy. nysrcIe.a Ialpitation of the Heart
Indigestion. Constitutional Debility, Wasting of
the Frame. Cough, Consumption, Decay and Death.
Office. No. = South Frederick Street
1.cn hand sida g"iug from Baltimore street, few
doors from the corner. Fail not to observe name
and number.
Letters must he paid nrl contain n stamp. The
Dortors Diplomas hang in his office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
y Cg,RsE WARRANTED IN TWO
DAMS.
. 4E"rcr1'y 0r N""N'0"L Dr""'
EbEs, JOHNSTON.

Member Of the Royal College of Surgeons l"n'ten
Traluatc from of the most eminent Colleges in
the United States and the greater part Of whose life
has been spent in the hospitals of London, Paris
PHILADELPHIA and elsewhere. has effected of
the most astonishing cures that were ever known :;
many troubled with ringing in the heal and
when asleep. great nervousness. being alarmed at
sudden sounds. hashfmlness, with frequent hushing
attended sometimes with arrangement of mind, were
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
DISEASE OF lMPRIDENsE.

When the misguided and inprulcnt votHry of
pleasure finds that he has imhibrd the seeds of this
painful disease. it too often happens that un timed
sense of shame, or dread of discovery, dcters him
from applying to those who, from education and
responsibility, alone Lcfrend him, delaying till
the constitutional symptoms of this horrid disease
make their appearance, such liberated
hrYAt. diseased nose. nocturnal pains in the head
sid limbs, dimncss ofsight deafness. nodes the
shin bones and arms, blutchcs the head, face aud
cNtrrmiti,s, progressing with iTigiul Tapidity, till
NJ last the palate Of the mouth the bones of the
fall in, and the victim of this awful disease
puts period to his dreadful sufirrings, by sending
hm To THAT lniiscoVered Country from whense no
traveller returns
II samciaachoiy ftct that thousands fall victims
10 this terrible disease owing to the uuskifulness of
ignorant pretonders, who by the of that De1dig
POiSoD, Mcrc"ry ruin the constitution and make
ulc residue of life miserable
STRANGERS
Irr,t not your lives. or health. to the care of the
m.uy Cnlearncd and Worthless Preenders, destitute
of knowledge, name or character, who copy DIR.
Johnson's advertisements, or style themselves, in
incapable of Curing, they keep you trihing month
pounds or long the smallest fee be obtained,
and in despair leave you with ruined health to sigh
over your CALLING disappointment.
Dr Johnston Is the only Physician advertising.
HE eredcntial or diplomas always hang in his Office.
Ills rcmilics treatement are unknown Ia all
others, prepared from life spent in the great hos
itals of Europe, the first in the country and
extensive Pricate Practice than any other Physician
in the world,
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SNiN DISEASES SPEEDILY
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Lawyers mouths are like turnpike gates
open except for pay
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'IlTtInVIdIINE
NalkEsRslAs.I;.

reflect that sound mind and holy are the most
necessary requisites Ia promote connuba happiness.
Indeed without these, the journey through life be-
comes, weary pilgrimage; the prospect hourly
darkcns To the view; the mind becomes Swallowed
with despair and filled with the melancholy rcnec-
lion that the happiness of another becomes bghted
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
ENDORSEMENT OF TIE PRESS

The many thousands cured at this institution year
sitter year, and the numerous important Surgical
Operations performed by DIR. Johnston, witnessed by
the reporters of the ''Sun," Clipper" and many
other papers, notices of which have appeared again
aud again before the public, besides his standing
u gentleman of character and responsibility, is a
,ufirieit Guarantee 10 the afflicted
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
YOUNG I'm
yrAEs RHAlsE.

Married Persons, or Young Men contemplating
marriage being of physical weakness, organic
debility. dciormitics. &C.. speedily cured.
lie who places himself under the care Of Dr. j.
may rcgously confide in his honor ms gentleman,
,uni confidently rcly upon his skill us a Physician.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08

Dr. j. addresses all those who have injured them
selves by improper indulgence anil solitary habits
which ruin bath body and mind. uniting them for
either business study. society marriage.
TnESE are some of the sad and melancholy effects
produced hy early habits Of youth. viz Weakness of
il = Back and Limbs, Pains in the Head. Dnnccs of
light, Loss of Muscular Power. Pallitntion of the
Heart. Dysp,Iey Nervous lrritability Dcranscmcnt
Of the Digestive Functions, General Debility, Symp-
toms Of Consumption. Ic.
MENTALLI.-Thc fearful effects the mini are
much to ho drcadcl-Loss of Memory. Confusion of
Idras Depression of Spirits. Evil Forcbudings. Aver
sion To- Society, Sclf-Distrust. Love of Solitude
Tuiaity. &c are some of the evils produced.
THorSANpS OF persons Of all ages now Judge
what i the cause of their declining health, losing
their vi,"r. becoming weak. pale, nervous and
cuaciatcd. having singular appearance about the
owes cnmgh and symptnms of consumntiom.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
NOsNG MEN

Who have injured themselves 10y certain practice
indulgcd in when alone habit frequently learned
from evil companions ut school, the effects of
which are nightly felt, even when asleep, and ii not
cured renders marriage impossible. and destroys
loth mind AMI b"ly. should apply immediately.
What pity that Young man. the hope Of his
country the darling othis parents should c natchcd
from all prospects and enjoyments of life. by the
and nlul.ing in certain secret habit Sucn persons
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-08-08
THE BROTHERS OF JOHN MORGAN.

In an armchair to the right of me, during
nv conversation with Basil Duke, sat a me-
dium-sized well-Duit young man, with dark
hair, smooth face, with rather stern cast OF
countenance, apparently about thirty years
of age. He was introduced TO me as Colonel
Dick Morgan, brother of the ubiquitous"
John. He has rather pleasant blue eye,
and is of phlegmatic temperament. lie wa,
dressed in the gray pants ana close Du'toned
roundabout of the confederate army, wit .
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-09-26
NOTICE TO THE Legal VOTERs

~ OF DES MONIES COUNTY. IOWA
w HEREAS the Board of Supervisors of said
county are clearly of the opinion as expressed
py unanimous vote, that it will result to the
pecunlary benefit Of the tax payers of said Coun-
" TO own Court House, instead Of paying rent
at 81 go per year; And whereas H. W. Starr and
E. D. Rand, owners of the property now rented
OF them by said County and known as the Ma.
rion Hall" property, have offered to sell the
same to said County for $l2 600, and it being be-
lieved blythe Board to be of sufficient capacitv
and convenience for Court House and COMMIT
Offices for the next 20 years. And whereas. an.
other and more secure VAULT is required to pre-
this can be done for the County on its own prop
erty, for its own advantage.
Resolved, That the proposition to purchase
said Marion Hall'' property, as now fully des-
cribed in a Deed from said Starr to said Rand
dated January 18th 1854, and Recorded in Deed
Book No. is, on page 4Ol, of said County, be SUBJ
United to the legal voters of said County at the
General Election in October next, whether said
Board of Supervisors shall purchase said MARI
Election, ballots for the purchase of said prop
erty will be cast having the words,
''Fbr The purchase OF Marion HdU !"
and ballots cast against the purchase of said pro-
perty will have words,
Against the purchase of Marian HaAn
written or printed on the same. That should a
majority of the ballots cast be for the purchase
of said property. then said Board will be author
lied to pay the sum aforesaid out of the Treasu-
~ OF said County to said Starr and Rand for said
property.
The foregoing Preamble and Resolution was
unanimously adopted by said Board.
JAS. BRUCE, President
WIN: GARRETT, Clerk OF Board OF Supervisors,
aug4