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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-07-01
STRAY HORSE.

CAME 70 the premises OF John Craider, In Wsvpe
" township, Montgomery county, Ohio, residing
% me bshtountain h'ad, miles Northeast nom
> Veers old, Swayned the lett shoulder had on
the headstall Of b halter The owner will come aud
Otherwise he will be sold AS provided hy law
June 4nth 1864. JOHN GREIpKR,
lune2s-Nd BY G. h. HARTMAN
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-07-01
CAUTION.

A Ii persons are warned net 70 trust nv vie
Shnsuns NIX on my account, she having len
ny oe9 sna board without just cause. Neither viii
4 pay aebis ooniraeisd BY other msmbers Of my am
ny ldSil THOMAS XIX.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-07-01

q, l.. Beyer's Estate.
4 ~ ne 18th day Of nav A. u. lsea. the pndsr
~ signed was aPgogtgd and q .Aiihed sdrsiSi. Ira.
w " " estate ot l. Boyer, late Of Moateomefy
Tsy b mo aee'a' LOUISA pEYER
5iw
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-07-01

seC~Ihe St. JosePe's Society will leave the
School House opposite the St. Joseph Church,
on Second street, at 9 O'Clock, for the Picnic
grounds, headed ~ Adam Mllers Band, on
the Fourth OF July All are respectfully in,
Vl'ed to attend, MICHAEL GILL,
President.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16
AGRICULTURAL.

REMEDY FOR THE AppLE TREE BoRER.-
Mr.. EDIToR,-I desire to say something
about the apple tree borrer, an enemy from
which we have greatly suffered in our at
tempts to secure healthy trees and good
crops. So far as my own trees are concerned,
l think have found a remedy.
planted an apple orchard eighteen years
ago, and the trees thrived very well for five
or six years, when they began to droop and
look sickly. Upon examining them found
the borer in great numbers, having done
considerable damage, and some of them APP
pcareG TO be past recovery. went to work
and took them out. After removing them
was about to apply coal tar, but was told
that it would be worse enemy than the
borer. l thought awhile, and decided to
apply urine, from the constable, having
tanks and appliances to secure all this
valuable liquid manure, as every farmer
should have. l applied this copiously
around the bottoms OF the trees, and wash
ed the trunks thoroughly. The result is that
| have not Il borer in my orchard, and the
trees have completely recovered, and give
me abundant crops.
| have been using this remedy for three
years, and it has well repaid me for the
labor revuired and think can commend
it confidently to my brother farmers who
will caieially remove the borcr, and pro-
perly apply it, say twice year afterwards.
1t will be seven years this spring since
planted five apple trees Three of the five
were attacked by the borer, killing one, and
the other two looked very sicGly. | re
moved all the worms, and upon the re-
naming four used the urine freely they re-
covered and bore this season very fine fruit,
Three years ago the coming spring, l
planted thirty-six apple trees, and at once
applied the urine c0piously, and there is
not, to my knowledge, single borer in the
whole of them; beside they have grown
and look remarkably well. Some of my
neighbors, who planted trees at the same
time obtained at the same nursery, complain
of the depredations of the borer.
Beleyeing this Mr., Editur, TO be q rene
dy, when properly used, think it my duty
to communicate il to my brother farmers
through your interesting columns. II. d,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

Mr.. BARNUM AS A NATURALIsT.-NIr
Barnum appeared on the stage of the Mu-
scum yesterday in a new character. lie said
that five years ago he saw in the Crystal
Palace at Sydcnham, swimming about in u
tank, some specimens of the Lepidosiren.
Annectans, a fish that looks like an eel with
earth-worm appcndagcs for fins, and which
swims for 3 months in the year in the small
rivers in Africa, spending the other months
dried up in the mud. lie had been en-
deavoring ever since to get some of these
bcnightcd Africans, but had succeeded only
last Friday, when a dozen balls of baked
mud, containing these Rip Van Wrinkles
reached the Museum. He was then out of
the city lie had promised himself the
pleasure of unfolding these sleeping beauties
on 12 successive days before IL large and
enthusiastic audiences, but such had been
the innocence of his assistants that when he
reached the city, all but one of the earthly
coverings had been removed of the fishes
found to be dead, and were swimming in
an aquarium. Fortunately one ball remain
ed. lie had telegraphed to Prof. Agassiz to
be present at the opening of this natural
mummy, but had learned that he was not in
Cambridge. lie would, therefore, read from
the Museum of Animated Nature, descrip-
tiOn of this wonderful fish, witch he proceed
ed to do after which II carpenter with Il saw
carefully cut the ball 50 that it could be
opened and the fish removed, the impression
on the sand being preserved. In II few mo-
ments the fish began to move, and in half
an hour was disporting in the aquarium
with his fellows. A large number ofeditors
and clergymcn witnessed the rcsurrec-
ton,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

~ PANTHER AT DARGE.--A strange rumor
is atloat in Gwyncdd to the effect that a
panther has been roaming about the woods
OF that section, making great havoc among
the cows we see no reason, however, for
alarm, as we learn that, after passing
through the upper end of that town, he was
dispatched at Stony Creek. 1t is supposed
this is the same animal that devastated
Gwyncdd, and that it escaped from some
menagcrie or show garden.
How HE TOLD THE NEws.-Herc is n
specimen of breaking the news gently.
During the summer of 1St9 IL Mr. James
Wilson, of west Jersey, died of the cholers
While some fifty miles from his home.
John Rodgers was employed to convey
the dead body in wagon to his friends at
home. By inquiry he learned the precise
house of the deceased. On driving to the
door he called to respectable looking lady,
who was in fact the newly made widow, aud
asked:
Does Mr.. Wilson live hcrc!"
Yes was the reply, "but he's not at homo
to-day"
II know he's not at home now, but ho
soon will be, for I've got him dead in the
wagon"
The latest Boston "notion" is the orglniza-
ton of the children of the city in league
which pledges She members to abstain from
rum, tobacco and profanity" The title
of this juvenile body is the young Temper
ance Volunteers" The boys and girls who
belong to it are all of tender years, but of
excellent morals So far as known, none
OF the little boys drink, smoke or swear.
Nearly $4,000 in English sove-cigns, re-
Gently found in the cellar of house in New
castle, n. H.. once the residence of Gov
ernor Allen, who held his commission from
the English Government, were sold at Bos-
ton last week.
The Britis government has now seventeen
iron-clads aloat, ten first rates, two second
rates, three third rates and two of no rate ut
all.
It is proposed to disinfcct the sewers of
Paris by connecting them with the factories
which consume coal in their furnaces.
AN IRrsHMAN going to market saw a farm
or with an owl. "Say, Mister, what will We
take for yer big eyed turkey" "Tis an
OWL" replied the astonished farmer "Divil
a bit do care weather it is ould or young"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16
The Alabama and kearsargc.

The following statements are made in an
account of the engagement off Cherbourg
given by an eyewitness in the the Daily
News, which introduces it with the remark
that it twill be read with interest,""
The firing of the Alabama was very in
accurate, that of the Kcarsargc was excel
lent. a large pivot-gun was particularly
elective. The kearsarge is spoken of as
being iron.clad she was no more iron-clad
than the Alabama might have been had they
taken the precaution. She simply had a
double row OF chains hanging over her sides
to protect her machinery. Two shots from
the Alabama struck these chains, and Tell
harmlcssly into the water.
The kearsarge picked up 63 men, one
dead body, and two men who have since
died on board. She also took five officers.
Capt Winslow would now have all the Off
GERS and men of the Alabama rs prisoners
had he not placed too much contidedcc in
the honor of an Englishman who carried
the flag of the Royal Yacht Squadron. When
the Alabama went down, the yacht, being
near, was halted by Capt. Winslow and re-
quested 10 aid in picking up the men in the
men in the water. The request was com
piled with, and the Deerhound, after having
rescued, as supposed, about 20 persons, in
Guiding Capt. Scmmes and First Lieutenant
Kcll, Immediately lett, running toward Eng
land. Capt. WmslOw says the reason he did
not pursue her or fire into her was that he
could not believe any one carrying the tiag
of the Royal Yacht Squadron could act so
dishonorablc part as To- carry of his pri-
soner,, whom he had requested him 10 save
from feelings of humanity,
Capt. Winslow considers Semmes and
his officers bound upon their honor 10 give
themselves up as his prisoners OF war. About
live minutes before the Alabama went down
boat from her came 10 the kearsarge,
with AN officer, who surrendered the vessel,
and then asked permission Ia return with
his boat tn assist in picking up the men
This was granted, when the officer len, and
after Tescuing number principally officers
| understand went on board the Eng
lish yacht aud escaped. Please excuse tia
hurried sty,e of this letter, hut mas anN
ious that while Capt scmnes aud his party
are being Isfei for their glorious conduct,
you might be apprised or these positive
facts.
~. \. The Alabama hauld down hel
colors aud ran up white hag At least tea
mlnuies, | should think, h,inFe she went
doAa rHslners Iakea from the Alahama
State that aiipui 3 U'clOck in The mugnlnH
oeiofu lhe engagement took place, ihe ehT1
noneieTs in lhs Alabama Nsru uznsi.us,
70 lhe kngh.h yacht lleeihound, then y ins
10 the koIhof, No, lsT lfin lhe Alabama.
the Ilgsghsnad aas, la fact, acilns ss iendsi
" lhs Alsbana bsiaTe the aclioa,'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

To KEEP IIAMs.-Mr. Brooks, of Iioga
county, gives II method of keeping hams
which has never failed with him. lie has
tried them in salt, in grain, in pounded
charcoal in dry ashes and sewed up in
cloth and whitewashed, but they would
either mould or suffer injury some other
way. lie then made sacks for them OF
yard square of good shce,iug, putting them
up before infected 10y ties, one in sack
Sweet hay is cut up about ore inch long,
and put in the sacks, around the hams,
keeping them from the bag. They are then
tied up and hung up in the Smokehonse, or
some cool, dry place the hay aud bag VIII
keep away the dies, aud allow the escape ot
moisture, so that they will not mould
Ii we'll cured and thoroughly smoked, one
may depend ON having good hams as long
as they last, or Tor years. The bags viii
last tor generation. Those who have not
vet ;. s.,uFod their hams tor this season viii
10 we'll Ia Try this plan. We have no d"uht
81 il being complete protection against
mould, taini, oT insects.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

REBuKED.-in one of the Chelsea horse
cars, recently, one of the original sympathiz-
crs with "sccesh," and groaner now, Of
course, commenced the usual doleful lament
common to that class, about the great rise
of prices in this article and that, with the
gold groan as cincher to the whole story
There was not word of hope or cheer for
the country nothing but the evils from
which civil wars are inseparabe could he
see. Presently returned soldier spoke
something in this wise;
"All you say may he true, sir, but we have
no such sort OF talk in the army. No man
would be allowed to utter such sentiments
by the troops who are fighting the battles Of
their country, to save it, / have served in
the field three years My time has expired.
joined the army from patriotic motives
because believe we have country worth
fighting for, and the Union is our only hope
am sick and tired of hearing such talk as
! have just heard from you and am GO
ing to the field again, partly to get away
from an atmosphere that tolcratcs such
people"
seccsh symynthizer dumbed.-Bosion Id
rertiser.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

GUAR foon ToH llnWsts j, Fish, ut
Ballwin,,llr, New York. writes "A, that Do
has hoTse i've yta;. OH, used a. q family
carriage horss, and l. trvqueully lol 10 his
ueighhors lls labof /, considerable. la
lhr morning hc fyrds "a hushrl basket nf cut
cat ,tfas u0isleus Il with u water thrrss
la four quartz uf shorts, miNra IhnruushIS
and lv,ds AZ noon gives straw aSaIu. aut
two uT tnur quarts oi shnFis clear At night
miAcs has and sifaN equal paTls ol talh
ruis lashhim aui miArs hhnlis sssI4 af
la ihe maning it.ii bA tna pai.l# ag
apple psnnss, sahliafr lratrs ri,, o. hilu.
llts hnIsca u lrvs liuia uinTh lsril, hrAihg
tEd lal ahd lh.. IIsellls ~ u caHldeHt
saves hin 40 ligf csnt the snsi ~ krpiHg .
heFsu lhg usasl say ssusis Aii,iHf th.fv
mipalss lliae pgI aaj ihis 1. "a .mpni
,aas ilssu IA ~ ds,s 81 high Tel h-l
iriu
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

PARENTS EXAMPLE BEFORE THEIR Chill
DREN.--There is great diversity of opn-
ion in regard to the age when children are
capable of understanding what they see and
hear-when they are old enough to mind
what is told them. How often have we
heard mothers cxclaim, "When my child is
old enough to understand, am going to
have him do differently; | am going to
teach him thus and So and am going to
make him mind" How much older need n
child bc to learn to do right, than to under
stand that he may do wrong! Mother, how
Old WAS that little one, when lying in your
arms, he first began TO raise those smiling
eyes, and recognize in you his dearest earth.
ly friend And when seated on the floor
or in the arms of another, you came into his
presence, how soon did he understand that
the outstretching of those tiny arms to you
were pleadings that you could not refuse :
was deeply impressed, short time since
by the relation of "a little incident by mo-
ther. She had two dear little boys, the
younger not yet three years old. Great care
had been taken by the parents to set good
example before them to do right. 1t was
tie custom of the father to always ask u
blessing before partaking food. One day
rs they were gathered around the family
board, the little ones by their side, the ia-
ther says to the mother, You ask ablessing
this time" She dropped her head and re-
piled, IL do not feel as if | could"
Several days passed; the children in their
play one day had set their little table with
dishes, placed on it the food their mother
had given them, and seating themselves to
partnke of il, the older one says to the young
er, vino had not yet seen three full sum
mcrs
"Mou ask the blessing to-day" The lit
tic one replies in the very language the mo-
ther had used, II do not feel AS ii could"
The mother was near and had heard her
own refusal To thank God tor his blessing
repeated by her dear child whom she did
not think quite old enough to understand
She said, Il never felt 50 rebuked for my
uniaithlulness in all my life"
Can parents begin too early to set a good
example before their children DO not
think they are quite old enough to under
stsad.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

The GREENE COUNTY (PA) OH REGIoS.
The Waynesburg Messenger says: We
spen, several days recently in the Dunkard
oil region, making ourselves familiar with
the operations of petroleum in that locality,
and with the topography Of the country
In general physical appearance and charac-
teristics, that portion of the county bears
very close resemblance to the Nenango re-
gion, and we are confident will ultimately
prove as productive of oil. The rough aud
rugged hills, the coal deposits, and indeed
every surface indication tortiies us in this
Impression, But four wells have as yet been
sunk any considerable distance, and all OF
them have yielded oil. One of them Is now
pumping from tiity to seventy barrels per
day, and il is the opinion of persons familiar
with oil operations, that with proper energy
and management, and constant pumping,
it would yield one hundyed barrels per day,
An Eastern Company, we understand, has
lately purchased the kussart farm, above
and nearly aduulng the Maple tract, and
will soon commence boring. 4 little time,
We opine, will demonstrate the fac, that
Greene county Is as rich In oil IS Neuangn,
while We are much nearer Pittsburg aud the
other great markets for petroleum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY l6, 1864.
OLD SERIES, VOL. "a, NO. 43.

ANDREW JoHNsoNs MoTHER-A SLAM
DER NAIiED-Thc following letter from n
loyal East Tennesseean appears in the Bing-
hampton On. " Rppblimn. The SANDER
it exposes was too silly for crcdience, but 1t
is just as well to have it corrected =
"AFToN, n. y, June 2S.--Mr. Editor -
| notice in your paper of the 9th inst. an
extract from Philadelphia paper to the
effect that ANDY JOHNSON had abandoned
his poor old mother, and that she is tra-
versing the streets of Philadelphia with a
basket on her arm, selling trpe for living
II ask the privilege of adding my testi
mony to the lalsity of this charge. Being
native of the same county (ufeene, East
Tennessee), and having lived in the same
town, Greenville, in which Governor JoHN-
son resided, and where his mother died and
was buried, know whereof l speak. TO
my knowledge old Mrs. JOHNSON lived in
her sons family for many years before her
death.
II witnessed her burial. She lies in the
village graveyard. Many marks of tender
regard are now to be seen around her
sleeping remains. Az aspen tree, brought
when mere slip, from Washington city, by
her son, and no doubt planted by his own
hand, grows ". the head of her grave. The
rose and the myrtle bloom at her side.
st is true that previous to her residence
with her son, she was poor, but loved and
respected by all who knew her, particularly
by the young Well do | remember, when
mere boy, going with other little children
to the old lady's humble dwelling, and
being charmed with her oft-repeated stories.
"Govcrnor JOHNSON has inherited from
his revered mother those peculiar traits Of
character that have made him a marked
man, and elevated him to the distinguished
position he now occupies, viz, an unusual
strength of native talent, sound common
sense, perseverance and honest. AS the
mother is so is the man.
NV. b. RANKIN, an East Tcnncssecan.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

Mrs. sigourney writing 20 the venerable
Father Cleayeland "a Boston clergyman
nine.y-two years old, says
~ lady la western New York, aged nine
ty-two, recently seat me her photograph,
which denotes much yigoT and ehrcTiulness
aud when she vent Ia tho artist 10 have II
taken, her grand children pTcyailcd.on her
10 put on an apron OF checked blue and
white, which she had spun and woven WHOM
al the age 0f sey0ntesn. 4 dfcss OF the
mosi delicate nneness, oi mingled linen and
cotton, wrought 10 the same manRcF by heI
young hands, she had lately cot inio pocket
handkeIchirls, a. kscpsakcs ioF AsF dr'
cendanls aud naemoTiAls of ihrif siirelioa'
ale ancestor ! like a. restore Ihose pef.od'
oi pdallliye slmplisiiy shen The spinains
whssl Nas iassprIsble ffoa the hsiiirs u
Nss Lnglani Hnd ihe poflloa of eFefl
hglds. ~ you iensnllasf lhsia =
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

TnE foREIGN TWoors ~ MENIco Tho
Mcnorial Diplumaliquv says The com
plcle organization ot the iorcign liaops In
the service of MeAico will form AN effective
lnTce of 5000 men, composed as iolloNs;-
5000 French, 1900 Auslrlans and 600 'iel,
gians. This corps will assume the title OF
The Forgign Legion and lhe Commander
Ia chief viii pV French General, having
tho grade of lieutenant general iie will
receive his orders direct from the Emperor
Macmillan, AMI viii only have ~ rcieT 10
the Ministry oi War upnR administrative
aiaifs. The Furrlgn Lsgion Nill be avid
rd into several Fgslmcnis, which Nill h,si
ihr title oi Empefor Napolsun lll tmpor.
0F of Austria, fmrefof Maaimiliaa. and
Empfras Chaflniir' Tho last will be -
sef,ed a. the Iegimrnt ~ lielglAu snl,lisia
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16
BALTIMORE
LOCK II o s p I T A L.
AS A REFUGE FROM QUACK-
TIE ONLY PLACE WHERE A CURE
ClN RE Obtained.


HE ONLY PLACE WHERE A CURE
CAN BE OBTAINED.
NR JOHNSTON has discovered the most Certain,
J Speedy and only Efectual Remedy in the
orll for ali Private Discases Weakness of the Back
Limbs, Structures Affections of the Kidneys and
ladder. Involuntary Discharges, lmpotcncy, Gene
Debility Nervousness, bysrepsy, Languor, Low
,irits Confuson of Ideas, Paptation of the Heart,
midity, Trcmbings, Dimnoss of Sight or Giddiness.
isca.e of the Head Throat, Nose skin, Affections
the Liver, Lungs Stomach or Bowels-those Terri
Disorders arising from the Solitary Habits of
uth-thosc secret and solitary practices more fatal
their victims than the song of Syrens to the Ma
lers of Ulysses, blightng their most brilliant hopes
unticipations rendering marriage, &c, impossi-
Young MEN
rCciallv who have become the victims of Solitary
ice. that dreadful and destructive habit which
uunllv sweeps to an untimcy grave thousands of
,ung Men of the most exalted talents and brilliant
lcllcct who might otherwise have entranced listen
Scuatcs with the thundcrs of cOquencc or walked
ccsaty the living Tyre may call with full con-
MARRIAGE.
Married Persons, or Young Men contemplating
arrage, being aware of physical weakness, organic
hity, dcfOrmitiCs, &c. speedily cured.
lie who places himself under the of Dr. J.
ay rcligiously conidc in his honor AS n gentleman
ID confidently rely upon his skill ns Physician.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS
Immediately Cured and Full Nigor Restored.
This Distressing Aicction-which renders Life
isrrablc and marriage impossib!e-is the penalty
AID 10y the victims of improper indulgcnces. Young
'rsons are too apt to commit cxceSscs from not
ing aware of the dreadful consequences that may
a,uc Nuw. who ,hat understands the subject will
rctcn 10 deny that the power of procreation is lost
,pncr hv those falling into improper habits than by
,c prudent, Besides being deprived the pleasures
healthy offspring the most scrious and destructive
/ 4 H.,
,comcs Dcrnngcd, the Physical and Mental Func-
nrs Weakened, Loss of Procreative Power. Nervous
ritahility, pyspcpsSn. PalpitntiOn of the Heart.
ldigcstiou. Constitutional Debility, u Wasting of
c Frame, Cough, Consumption Decay and Death,
aIicc. No. S0usFi Frederick Street
1T hand sido going from Baltimore street, few
,ur, from the corner. Fail not to observe name
ll number.
Letters mus; be paid and contain stamp. The
u.lor. Diplomas hang ii Eis office.
Es'ksE3 yV.AEIaE aEEE3D IN TWO
BANS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

We have connected with our establishment a we'll
selected JOB OFFICE, which will enable us +,
execute the neatest style, every variety Of
Printing
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16
TERMS OF ADyERTlslNss.

One square of ~ lines, 8 times, 81 90
Every subsequent insertion, %
Ono square, months, -; 3 90
Six months, 8 20
One year, 90
cuisines Cards Of lines per AMMAN, 3 90
merchants and others advertising by the year,
with the privilege Of inserting different nd.
yertisDg weekly, 10. 90
business notices inserted in the LOCAL COLUMN, or
before Marriages and Deaths, FIVE CENTS PER
LINE for each Insertion
LIZ Larger Advertisements us por agreement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-07-16

"A NVRsGgg mast he great plare iol
daaClng' "Mhy ~ "liocsnso a Il II
Il aosl sss hs~ "Aiai Ruissg Wsa'
lal l.al fyoaiii