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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

saY1 The report of the Postmaster General
shows that three millions five hundred and
eight thousand three hundred and twenty
five dead letters were received during the
past year. Many of these letters contained
money, drafts checks, jewolry, and other
valuables. Some of them We're misdirected
Others not directed at all, Others unstamped
and Others only partially directed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

GENERAL MEADE's PRoMoTIoN-I my
despatch few days ago, giving Il list of pro-
motions 10y brevet, | included the name of
Cen Meade as being made brevot major
general. This was Incorrect lie was made
full major general in the regular army, 10
date from August Is, 1864 and to rank next
to General Sherman. This promotion was
conferred at the special request oi Gen.
Grant for services during the present cam
paign.
w. d. MCGREGoR
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

which has been conducted for nearly TWEEN
ty-nine years by the firm of which Mr.. Will
liam u. Swain was the chief managing part
ner, has changed proprietors Swain
Il Co., having sold the paper to Mr.. George
w. Chids, the well known and successful
book publisher.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

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borough of North, narrlsnI Nor,hm,nh'ri
ty. Penn>y ylynSid, bourl ed snd described Il
70 VIZ TOT So' go fronting on Fourth
n"uiI.'T ga ''ty % ''o'h S'He ~ an a.ie
No' 'i,"eS. ny "a "''tF' ann 90" IN" N"rlhe'
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tei' - ~ '''', SN"eo'I'h AMI 10 bo :,
P'09'''| VI IN"'H "'' H'
Hl'9':
certain piece "f ground. situate in the
NJ Iurhu'rillc, county and state aforesaid.
nLd described ao follows. % Wit on the y
Front street, on the East by Pariioe street
South by An alley, and on the west by Tot OF
Dcnius, containing: in width 81 feet, AMI
2t0 feet, wm,r'or are erected large I
brick ant frame dwelling House, large tram
and Barn, cut buildings, &c.
Seized, taken into execution and 10 be Sol
property {. Charlie, +. Morherson.
ALSO:
The eastern ha1f mart ,f a ,artain IN, of
situate III the borough of Surhurv. county n,
storeea,d, known as lot No. 2jl in the gene
"' sili borough, oou1nei anu described ~
W. 10 Hon'ihF "a n'a'koerry stree a1l".
no; }" Oh 'he En't raspberry aiIey on the
ana 'hc ~e''rrn ha'' 81 sa!i I't NO; 2ii' 90!
~ F"nt "o'u' 81" ler'' ana ~ delh about :
"neIep', " h'c crTc'ed >lhn' one anu ia
irnnhe sous "h! >lha'! H!r.HH' a.
9e'ted' 'aErh INTO execution and tO be sol4
f'"Fe't! q! H9upsH f"Seiy'
Also
Lot No G. ia block No. IsB, in the town of
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/ Also No IA in Hook No - ,i,
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/ hy lot No 10 in 50. ne hIDrt cnntsin'rr n
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nron.rtv of patrick NoLen and Wifo
!
Ai'oo'
A certain lot or piece Of ground, situate
borough Of Milton, Northumberland county,
I =.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17
A Rebel General ON Parole.
NEW YORK, Dec.

The Rebel General Beale has arrived 10
this city and has reported Ia General Dix.
He is released on parole from Fort Warren,
TO act in conjuction with the Union General
Payne in tie exchange of 1000 bales of col
ton from the South Tor 10000 blankets ioI
Heb, pr.sousrS u cur banda
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

MADAME P0RTER'S CURATIVE BALsAM
has long tested the truth that there rs principles
in Medicine as there is in Science, ard this Medicine
is compounded on principles sue'i to the mauitold
nature of Man! The ureof Colds in keeping open
the pores, ana creating gentle internal warmth,
and this caused by the use o this Medicine Its re-
medal qualities are bas cd its power to assist the
healthy aud vigorous circulation OF blood through the
lungs It envens inc muscles and assists the skin to
perform s duties Of regulating the heat of the sys-
tem. and IN gently throwing oh the waste substance
from the surface Of the body Il is not violent reme.
dy' hut the eInnlent warming, searching spd stee.
70 eosd " al aruSxiss ssIS sad Is osnt~ pm
sSS-s suS. Ia
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

sy-THE rebel Congress transacts most of
its business in secret session. 1t dare not let
the people Know what it is doing What u
commentary upon the boasted Republican
ism of the bogus Confederacy These is
not despotisu in Europe whose Parlia'
IN &c, epsoss itt sgislstioa with closed doors
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17
IniforrnatiOu Jr,

III NERVOUS SUFPERE
gentleman, cured cf Nervous Dc
potency, Premature Decay. and You'll
tnated by desire to benefit Others. W
furnish to all who need it free Of char.
and directions making the simple rem,
case, Sufferers wishing to profit by Il
had experience, and possess u sure an.
medy, can do SO by addressing him ,
place of business, The Recipe AMI fu
of vital importance--will be cheer
return mail
Address JOHN p.
No 60 Nassau street,
P.S.-Ncrvou5 Sufferers of both se
this information invaluable
Dec, 3, lSBi.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

r-3~ The appointment of ex-Secretary
Chase, as Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court
OF the United States, gives universal salts.
faction. His character as a statesman and
ability as lawyer, is unquestioned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

s CHINESE IN CALIFoRNIA.-Therea arc
$4,000 Chinese in the Cnitcd States; that
IdoIs are worsbiped in two temples in San
Francisco
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

We apt to be free with our jokes upon Doctors
and their drugs, until sick and in need of their aid,
then all alike bow TO the necessity of recourse to their
hard learned and often ill-requited skill. The pre-
vailing belief that phi yscians irown upon whatever
deviates from their peculiar system and usages,
arises from the fact tia their better information
leads them to detect and discard the medical
defusions and impositions that are thrust upon the
community. That they are ready and prompt to
adopt any really valuble invention is seen by the
treatment Doct. j. e. Ayers Chemical Remedies
have received at their hands They appreciate the
value of these medicines because they know Their
composition, and where is the man who ever heard
respectable physician either disparage ihem or dis
courage their use No profession or pursuit has
done more for the human family than the medical
profession. None is followed by no6ler men or for
the best thanks Of fmankind.-CantOH (N. y Demo.
eToL
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

FVNhc Confessions nnd Experience
OF An INVALID.
Published for the benefit, and ms CAUTION TO
YOUNG MEN and others. who su Yer from Nervous
Debility Premature Decay OF Manhood, &c. sup
plying at the same time The Means uf Selt-Care
BY one who has cured himself aitero rohdrrsoing c1u-
siderable auackery BY enclosing a postpaid nj
dressed envelope, single copies lnaJ le Lad Of tie
ruthor.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq Brooklyn, Kings
Co. NY
Dec. 10, lo64.-3m
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EVE and EAEs.-prnfessn

NJ. D.. OcCrLIsT and AuRisr. form
Holland, is now located at No. 5tF
Philadelphia, where persons afflicted VI
the EYE and EAR will be scientiGcn,l,
cured. If durable. ~ Artificial Eyes
but pain.
N B-No charges made for Exami
Medical faculty is invited, as hehas no
mode of treatn. ent
July 2lS64 w
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

The greatest pescs man Of the day Is Gen. Butler.
for biz mere presence in New York caused that city
TO DO ss quiet PumPei. Such is the toses of cha
sc+sa .-f, Y, Po<'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17
AiteaiiOn, ladies and GcntlenIe
AMBR0TYPE AND PHoTUGRAI

NJ "a -lJl-I Ii IL x
over j. bowen 5 Store, corner Market { Fawns
SU N Il Utt ~ PA,
~ RSERLY, has opened a new Picture ,ialI
~. IN the above place and IS prepared 70 /.
Porlrailsin the beat style aud manner
AMBRoTYPEs AND PHOTOGRAPHS,
are taken in every style ot the Art, that cannot
surpassed in the State Having several wears CT
rienee, be viii give satisfaction or DO charge
Copies will be taken from all styles OF Pictures
'Aoel, ~
svlsPTy. Do ", laf<
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17
tGentlemen,a Hats.

All the beat styles at CHARLES oAKFoRD a
SONS, Continental Hotel, Philadelphia.
Nov. IL, lS64.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17

ArFLIcrIoN Why will you suffer the terrors and
Affections incident to disordered, state of the liver
or digestive organs when certain remedy is within
your reach ?-HooRaRa'S German Buffers will cur c
you Ifyou will only discard your prejudice and
give this article trial, you will never regret it,
Your stomach will be strengthened and regain its
original yigor, and you will be able To digest your
food satisfactorily These Bnters are for sale by all
druggists anG dealers in medicines at rs cents peI
bottle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-12-17
TO CsbSSFryspsytys

=" &O.N"e VIZ Nv
Consumptive sufferers will receive aI
seriptioD for the cure of Consumption. A
chitis. and all throat and Lung affect
oharge.l by sending their address to
Rev EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg. u
Kings CT
Sept. q, lS6i.--3m \
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NEW ADVERTISER

r. GRE t. Ia INST
INTERNAL
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Nos. zoe, 7Os and sO6 ARCH 5.
PHILADELI
Dec. II, 1854 --Gm
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-02-11
TlPTON, IOWA, FEB. II, 1864.

b THE GOLD Panic We find the fol-
loving seasonable comment upon pop.
ular error of the day, in one of our ex.
changes When gold is 6ty per cent.
premium, we frequently hear parties sa y
that paper dollar is only worth Gfty
cents, and that it deprecates to an equa!
amount with the rise of gold. This is a
popular error, and arises from the con.
founding Of premium and discount -
Fifty per cent. taken from an article is
much greater than the addition of that
amount. If we add 50 per cent to 10
It makes it Is, or one third more; if we
deduct 90 per cent. it reduces it to 5, or
onc,half. So paper dollar, when gold
Is worth 50 per cent. premium, is worth
66s cents, Instead of so. and when gold
is at 60, it is worth 624 cents, instead
of 40. But the premium on gold is not
now the test Of the value of bank and
Government circulation. The premium
varies from day to day, according to the
caprice of the brokers and spectators.
and it is absurd to quote the results of
their alternate mutations and deprecia-
tions, based on constantly changing cir.
as standard of value.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-02-11

CURE FOR CoRNs-A correspondent
writing from Ohio who has suffered much
from corns, sends US the following, which
he regards as an infslible cure, having
tried it himself with complete success.
Pare the corn as close as you can, then
get thin piece Of inda-rubber cloth,
about the Goth of an inch thick, the pure
india rubber is the best, but that made
of cotton will do, and where the corn is
on one of the toes make stall of it, or
where it is on another part of the foot
sew it on the inside Of the stocking and
large enough to cover the corn we'll. BY
continuing the application four or six
weeks and pairing the corn as the callous
skin loosens, the corn willdisapper. The
application Of the rubber will give imme-
diate relief of the pain. The principle
of that cure is to assist nature in restoring
the skin to its natural condition again
Scientific american.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-02-11
Our Returning Soldiers.

1t has been the last hope of the rebel
leaders and their rsympathizers in Europe
thae oy the expiration Of the term of en- .
!lstment of our soldiers now ia the field
the Government would be deprived of
its military power and become unable to
continue the war against the rebellious
States, Volunteering was supposed to
have proved failure, ard it was hoped
that the government would not spsin
venture upon the experiment of 4 draft.
The patriotic action of our veterans in
,enl'sting for another term of service,
has disappointed these sinister expectn.
tions. Taking place at the present juno.
ture OF affairs, when every thing betokens
the final lapse of the Confcderacy into
ruin, it may be said to ensure the su uccess
of the government in Its vast military
undertakings. No event of the war has
been fraught with greater consequences
to US. 1t will not only ensure to tho
government numerous and effective
army Of veterans with which to CON-
moncc military operations in the spring,
but the depressing effect of this certain.
ty upon the rebels will ia itself be equal
to the loss of fifty thousand men from
their armies. Nor will its Influence stop
here. The fact that the men have al
ready been three years in the service are
ready to ree enlist for another term. can.
not fail to have a cheerful moral effect
upon the country. 1t will be telt in the
acceicrations of the enlistmcnts of vol.
unteers, ard in the strengthened faith
OF the people in the tiual suppression Of
the rebellion and the re establishment oc
the Union. The action of our soldiers
is thus, in every aspect, one of the most
hopeful tokens of the approaching ter.
mination of the war.
The re enlstiug regiments are return.
ing North, on short furloughs, for tho
purpose OF recruiting decimated ranks.
let their welcome be heartfelt and en-.
thusiastic. 1t is discreditable to this
city that none of the returning 1epi-
ments have met with any reception,
either by the authorities or throus III any
association of citizens. During the past
two or three weeks several regiments
have returned from the field of battle,
their flags rent and torn with rebel bul.
lets, and the soldiers have gone so quiet.
ly to their homes that but for an item in
the newspaper their arrival could have
been scarcely known to the public This
ought not to be- Although the country
has become so much accustomed to mill.
tary pageants that the march of ten thou.
sand soldiers through our streets would
not attract more attention than single
militia company three years ago, yet
special pains should be taken every-
where to show our returning veterans
that the country appreciates their servi.
ces and does not undervalue the worth
OF their patriotic sacrifices in defence Of
our government and liberty. Army
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-02-11
To Soldiers and Posfmaste,H.

Editors of newspapers throughout the
United States will doubtless confer a
favor on the soldiers in the field, as we'll
as their friends at home, by giving pub
lic'ty to the following:
AN Act to amend the law prescribing
tho articles to DO admitted into The
mails Of the United States.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States,
IN Congress assembled, That articles of
clothing, being manufactured Of wool
cotton or linen, and comprised in pack
age not exceeding two pounds in weight,
addressed to any non commissioned off
Ger or private serving in tho armies of
the United States, may be transmitted in
the mails of the United States, at the
rate of eight cents, to be in all eases pre-
paid, for every four ounces, or any frac-
,lon thereof subject to such regulations
as the Postmaster General may ascribe.
Approved, January %, 1894.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Jan, rs, 1884.
The foregoing law is published for the
information Of the public, and especially
for the guidance Of Pustmasters, and it
is thought to be SO full aud plain that no
on can mistake its meaning. Postmas-
tcrs will. however, bear in mind that
packages of clothing entitled to pass in
the maIs-four ounces for eight cents
must be manufactured from wool, cotton
or linen, and not exceeding two pounds
IN weight, and must be addressed to
non commissioned officer or private serv-
ing In the armies Of the United States.
Cons quen'ly package addressed to a
commissioned officer, or composed of
other materials than as above specified,
such as boots, shoes, etc,, if sent by
mail must be prepaid by stamps at letter
rates, VIZ: three cents for every half
ounce or fraction thereof.
NJ. BLAIR, Postmaster General
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-02-11
A Fighting, Swearing and Praying Indi.
Yiduai.

n correspondent of the n. Y. Herald
recently released from the Libby Prison,
tells the following story of one of the in.
mates:
am satisfied that Mr.. Sherman, of
Col. Bakers detective force in w .shing-
ton, is an individual of transcendental'y
mixed qualities. On the morning sue
ceedlng my transfer to No 10, witness
ed scene III which he figured ,onSpicu.
ousIy conclusive Of this fact. A prayer
meeting had been convened, when sud
denly an outsider insisted on taking a
small bench-the only one, by the way,
In the room-ln possession Of Mr.. Sher-
man, who, as | afterwards saw, was the
leader of the meeting.
"llI fight you for that BENCH" said
the outsider, taking off his coat
81 shane 60 there to fight you," re-
piled Mr. Sherman, "but attempt to take
away this bench and I'll give you a
damned licking"
TIE outsider advanced and made de-
mo"Stration tosrize the bauch. The fist
of Mr.. Sherman suddenly leaped from
the right shoulder, and that outsider
dropped
1--WE have settled the case of that
damned cuss," said Mr. Sherman. Now
wen go on with the meeting. Brother
Merritt, will you lead in pr yer?"
Almost incredu!ous as this story may
appear, it is, nevertheless, every word Of
it true. Two days before my release this
Mr.. Sherman, with others, was put in
ground floor room preliminary to heinq
taken to Salisbury. The weather was
excessively cold, and, there being no fire
in she room, Mr.. S. took occasion to un.
fold his views upon the Southern Confed-
eracy aud its treatment of prisoners,
which expression of opinion Capt Rich
ardson, now commanding the prison,
Glanced to hear
"Don't you know better than to talk
like that?' said Capt. Richardson
II nave said exactly what l think"
replied Mr.. Sherman. 81 think it
damned shame to put prisoners in such a
damned hole as ths."
"Repeat that again." said Capt. Rich
ardson, sand I'll blow your brains OUT"
drawing his revolver.
swell, l do think it is a damned
shame," responded Mr.. s. "You can
blow my brains out as soon as you
please"
Capt. Richardson did not blow out Mr..
Sherman's brains, but put him at once
in double irons in a condemned cell,
where, brave but indiscreet fellow, he
may be yet for aught I know.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-02-11
The VALUE or SCRAP Book

The VALUE OF A SCRAP Book
Every one who takes a newspaper which
he 10 the least degree appreciates, will
often regret to see number thrown
aside for waste paper which contains
some interesting and important articles.
A good way to. preserve these is scrap
BOOB. One who has never been accus-
toned thus to preserve short articles can
hardly estimate the pleasure it affords to
SIT down and turn over the pleasat famil
lar pages. Here choice piece of poetry
meets the eye, which you remem Der you
were SO glad to see in the paper, but
which would have long since been lost
had it not been for your scrap book. 49,
There is a witty anecdote-it does you
good to laugh over it yet, though it be
twentieth time Next is a valuable rec
ipe you had almost forgotten and which
you had just found in time to save you
much perplexity. There is asweet little
story, the memory Of which has cheered
and encouraged you many a time when
almost ready to despair under the pres
sure of life's cares and trials. Indeed,
you can hardly take up single paper
without re- perusing. Just glance over
the sheet before you, and see how many
valuable items it contains that would be
of service to you hundred times 10 life.
A choice thought is far more precious
than bit Of glittering gold. Horde
with care the precious gems, and see at
the close Of the year what rich treasure
you have accumulated.
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enquiry whether the emancipation of the
slaves of the enemy is or is not recog-
n'zed mode of carrying on modern war
fare. Let US see. The end We are seek.
ing to accomplish is to crush the rebel
lion. The abolition of slavery tends
directly to the accomplishment of that
end, and as efectuaIly as to subdue the
rebel armies in the field Without their
slaves the rebel armies could not long
exist. Emanc' patton not only dcprives
the rebels of the means of supporting
their armies, but it is the most efficient
means of bringing the force and power Of
four millions of people to our side.
Now, the end we are seeking, to wit:
the destruction Of the rebel power, beins,
legitimate, and within the scope Of the
Constitution to use the language Of
Chief Justice Marshal, all means which
are appropriate aud plainly adapt,d to
the end, aud which are not prohibited by
the Constitution, are lawful a Whea
tons Rep, 42l) I assert, without fear
of contradiction, that the emancipation
of the slaves Of an enemy is we'll recog
nized belligerent right, and would not he
questioned by any well.informed person
if we were at war with Spain, Brazil, or
any other nation holding slaves. Has
not our Government the same belligerent
rights against the Infamous traitor Davis
as it would have against recognized
nation! Are the rebels less pubic enc
mics because they are traitors also? Can
we do that to public enemy which we
cannot do to public enemy and traitor?
In the case of the Hiawatha, it has been
distinctly decided by the Supreme Court
that the United States have all the belli-
gerent right, that right exists in
the Government; it may be exercised
by the President, as it has been by the
proclamation Of emancipatian. 1t exists
IN Congress, to be exercised, if expcdi-
ent, by emancipating slaves and prohib.
ting slavery in all the territory in rebel
lion. The right to emancifate slaves has
been SO generally recognized as a belig
erent right that it will scarcely be ques.
toned. This power was exercised by
Great Britain in the Revolutionary war, /
and in the war Of 1912; and the right to
exercise it was admitted by General
and Mr.. Jefferson, and not
by any. Mr.. Jefferson says !
Virginia lost 10000 slaves under Corn.
wallis, and if the slaves had been taken
ito give them freedom it would have
been ght.'-Speech Of Hon. l. N. Ar
eoM, of III.