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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

'orNTgnFEiI POsrAL CrRREs"Y We un.
. that within n very short time a large
Of counterfeit postal currency has hccn plac.
rculation in the cities, and at the present
SO plentiful that it is used 10 Il greater 3:
ut in almost all our business trHnsactious.-
Of 6se dollars of currency paid few days
Iere were six bad notes, halves, and so we'll
y executed that it was difficult matter TO
ZEN. The retail dealers are oyerrun with
, which they cannot keep on hand, but are
ID to pay out again. In the different mar
not an uncommon thing TO hear person
,hy this is counterfeit, and to hear the
no offers the note reply, II know that, but
ass" There seems but little doubt, from
int Of this money now aiioat that there arc
Tho make a business Of showing" it, The
rent is about calling in the present issue and
yit by something more difficult to initiate
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

A Musical Association hns been formed in THU
ana was organized by the election Of the fol
; officers
.ident, Rev W. Cremer; Vice President
u. Rhodes; Treasurer, }. e. HeIker Rec
ary Jacob Shipman Cor. See y, John Young.
Conductor of Music. Rev. W. c. Cremer
Con. VIM. Rcnnyson Executive Committee
2ennyson. j W. Buchcr, Sol naliek, Thos.
and Rev. NJ. Rhodes
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

Grower. of the Danville American, pub.
{ portrait of the turkey which he expect.
To send him for Thanksgiving dinner. -
his fondest hopes may be realized, snd in
following. give Us picture representing
>, on the table, smoking ha.. himself with
oiled up, holding Il Carving knife in his
nj, and u fork in the left, ready for the
ork That would lie picture worth look
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

= ELECTION OF DIREcToRs The Bank of Nor
ibcrland held an election on Monday last ut the
ling House, in this place, and elected the follow.
,amed Directors for the ensuing year:
an b Packer, James X. Davis. Jesse C. Horton,
II. Waples. VIM NJ Rockefeller, q. Conrad,
el Helm f. Y. Bright, Samuel John. Andrew
John B. Linn, Paul Masteler, and John Haas.
IN Haas and L. Y Bright Esq, of this place
9th new Directors, both excellent business men.
Thursday ths Board re elected u. Packer,
President.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

~ PEACE RUMoRs.-No reliance is to
placed on any rumor that Commissioners
| be sent to the rebels in quest of Peace
III course would only stimulate the re-
to further action in the hope of COM
ling us to recognize the Confederacy. If
desire peace it is for them to say so
submit.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

A recent article on petroleum, says Every
day new uses for this substance are being
discovered. Its use for culinary purposes
even is being discussed. We know of one
gentleman wao eats it on salad, and prrfyrs
i olive oil
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
a LIE g II u r II
TO YOU NG MEHI

,JGst yNJiiShe@ IN q SC9fcd Enrefope. Pace
SIR CcHtS.
A i.r.turc on the Nature. Treatment and Radical
Cure oi SpermntOrrhua or Seminal NsaEncss, iuvCl-
unary Emissions, Sexual Debility, and impedimcnts
to Marriage generally Nervousness, Consumption,
Epilepsy, and Fits; Mental and Physical lncapaci.
tv. resulting from Scli-Abusr. &c. By ROBERT
CULNERNELL, NJ. D., Author OF the "Grecn
BOOK sc.
The world renowned author, in this admirable
Lecture clearly proves from his own experience that
tue aw tul of SeltAhusc may be ctectu-
nlly removed without medicine, aud without danger
hus surgical operations bougics instruments, rings
or corlS pointing on. mode Of cure Mt once cer-
tain and etcctunl. hy which every sufferer nC mat
ter what mis- condition may be, mag cure himself
aheaply. privately, AMI radically. THIS Lee
TUEE Will. pHOVE \ BOON TO THOUSANDS
AND THOUSANDS
Sent undcrseal to any address, in plain, sealed
envelope on the receipt of OF xix cents, OF t'o post
age stamps, by addressing the publishers
CHA. !. &, KLINE AGO,
l27 Bawcrv, New York, Post Office Box 4js6.
Get 10, lSei.-ly &c
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

" Mr.. Jacob kloso. OF Limestone township, Spyi
)unty, had a single stalk Of buckwheat, which
ID -four thousand QUO hundred and seventy.
solid grains. An extraordinary yield from a
! grain
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

~ Governor Seymouris gloomy, and his
anksgiying Proclamation is made to as
ne the same character The Governor is
of humor with the times.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
NoRTUUMBERLAND COUNTY.

HOMELESS 1t is said that twelve hunircd
and children, of Chambersburg are yet with
les--dcpendent upon the charity of friends.
something be done to relieve them
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

The trial Of Edward Rhoais. who stands
$ Chamburlin, of Shamokin township, was
I'd until r91t sessions, on account Of some alb
nesSes
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

THE WEAruER.--0n Tuesday night there
rdden change in the weather On Wednes.
rnng the roads were rough and frozen solid,
basin was frozen over.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
Noral affairs.

Y The Rainy season, we hope, is past. Rain
mud for two consecutive weeks is enough to
the most cheerful gloomy;
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

IA The Sanitary Commission spends
Oe,eo0 per month for the relief and com.
t Of our sick and wounded soldiers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

From Rev. II Turner, Pastor of rleddins NJ L.
Church, Philadelphia
Dr. jackson dear Sir --llavin z used your Ger
man Bittcrs in Iuy luuly frequent ~ am prepared
to say that it has been o: great service. | belie.e
that in l,ost cases OF general debility Of the system
it the safest and most valua ,le remedy q which
have any knowledge.
Yours, respectfully, j. II. IURNEH.
No. 20 y. Nihcteeuth Street
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

A draft has taken place for those suh-dis.
which failed to fill their quotas under the 500.
l. after promises had been made to furnish the
to number of men. Below we give the lis;
cs drawn from The wheel. Tho.e of Dauphin
.uiata were ordered To report yesterday, Mon
ld tsose Of Northumberland, Unio1 ard Sny-
Friday, 25th inst.
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY.
eron-Elias Derk. John nerk.
twp. and Shumokin Dor Joseph LONGTIME
Seibert. John Englcby, Joseph kaseman,
5 Gillespie Jacob Shock.
II Mahanoy twp.---Pctcr Borrsll, josiah hok-
cnry Brown, George Shatcr, Henry Binga.
VILLAIN Spots. Ephrain Wilmer. Emanuel
T. Peter Vert, Isaac Divi,biss, Levi Resler,
Lore. Wilbee Walt, Christian Masna, Elias
Lyman PeiTer, Petar Sul6ack, Geo. Brocus
potts. John Long.
cumberland Borough-Eli Crouscr, j. H. Gas
)hn Ruck, Joseph Dodge.
.okin twp.-Ephraiin Brobst, John Frank,
Sober, Jacob Drakcr, A. ). Miller. Jacob
Jonathan Dunkelberser, Jared liaupt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
CIGARS g. FURs!

fsGf. bsGA.
Philadelphia * Erie REuisroad.
TNlilS great line trarerscs the Northern and North
west counties Of Pcnnsy yunia to the city of Eric
on Lake Erie.
II has been leased by the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
Company and is operated by them
Its entire length Tas opened for passenger and
freight business. October l7th 1864
Time OF Passenger trains at Sunbury,
Leave Eastward.
Through, Mail Train, 9.Oj p ".
Elmita Express Train, Il.4j
Lock Haven Accommodation. 1910 A. NJ
Leave Westward.
Through Mail Train $50 A. NJ
Elmira Express Tram, hl7
Lock Haven Accommodation. 10 r. NJ
Williamsport Accommodations II 35
Cars run through without change both ways. be-
tween Philadelphia and Erie
Elegant Sleeping Cars on Express Trains both
ways between Wiamsport and Bait nure, and
Wniain5por and Philadelphia.
For information respecting Passenger business
apply at Beth and Market St.
And for Freight Business of the Companys A gents
): Is. Kingston, Jr., Cor. 18th and Market ST.,
Philadelphia
j. W. Reynolds Eric
J. NJ. Drill, Agent y. c. L. H.. Baltimore.
Ii. IL. llousruN.
Gen'i Freight ASt. Philada
II. W. G"INSEr.
GcHl Ticket At. rhiiall
JosEVH Il. PoTrS,
Genl Manager. Niliiatnsrort.
Nov. s, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

HATS! HATS!!

SAMUEL FAUST,
Two doors west Of Fischrrs Drug Store, Market n,
SU NIB u +. Y + EN- MA
constantly manufacturing the latcst styic-of Wooi
| aud Fur Hats which for soitncs5 ard durability
not surpassed.
Give him II call and see his stock Of Hats which are
sold cheaper ,han elsewhere Merchants and Others,
purchasing at wholesale, will hd il TO their advan-
age to call and procure an wtiele cheaper and equal
10 city manufacture.
SunLurv, October /. 1861
DISSOLUTION OT PARTNERSHIP.
UNiIE partnership heretofore existing between j
! " Fliling & W. T. Grant under the firm of
Friling a Grant, has been dissolved by limitation,
All person. indebted to the above firm will please
call at once the old stand and settle their accounts
Mr. Grant tenders his thanks TO the public for III
liberal patronage extended to the old firm in tb cir
long continuance ia business and hopes that dsv
will extend the same patronage to the new G'0n cf
J. w Friling ~ SON.
The business heretofore carried on by '.AfHng K
Grant will be continued by the uudersir ned under
the firm of !. W Friling ( Son, at the SIi Stand in
Market Square where we respectfully invite all L.
call J. W, 'FRUING
II Y FRILIAGf
( Srnbury, Oct. 6, lS6i.-lm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
LIABILITIES.
S6I2,9s5 VI


NORTHVM BLRLANN IO.f NCT.
hereby certify the utoYe statement to be just and
true to the best of my knowledge and belief,
Sd. PACKER, Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed before me,
EN'L. EIgvERr, Notary Public,
Suubury Nov s., 1854.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

From Rev Warren Randolph, Pastor a Baptist
Church, Germantown, II nn.
DR. c VI Jackson Dear Sir personal eSpe-
riencc enables iuc to say that regard the German
Bitters. prepared by you ms most excellent m"di,
cine In cases oiscNe {, IL ani general debility
have been greatly benefited by the use OF the Btters
Yours truly, WARREN RANDOLPH,
Germantown, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
FALL AND WINTER
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
Miss ANNA gBAgSUEBs.

FALL AND WINTER
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
sziss ANNA PAINTER,
Two doors West of the Post Office,
SUNBURY, PEN rJ'A.,
| AS just received and opened large assortment
IL of Fancy Dress Goods, such MS Gloves, Jouvian
kid-gloves, Silk and Isle thread Gloves Ladies'
cotton and wooien Hose, Chdren's Merino Hose,
Silk Mits, Handkerohiefs, Corsets Embroidered
Slippers, Ribbons FANCY DRESS BUTTONS. Duglo
Climbs Trimmings, Buttons, Belt Ribbon Velvet Rib.
bons Brnid, Belt Clasps, Ladies Neck-ties, Fancy
Buttons, CRApBkIBBoN md TRIMMING En-
broidering Bfads, Jaoonet and Swiss Edgings and
insertions; Malecsc Lace Collars, Laccs, Grenadine
Wells, Fancy Dress Combs Head Dresses, Netts, and
variety of other articles.
, WOoLEN GOODS, such as Sontngs, Breakfast
Coseys, Gaps, Mittens, Sacqnes, Gloves, Silk amt
Cotton Flags, &c.
z II 0 I o g r A H ALBU MS.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
Boohs. Hymn Books, Blank Books. Memorandum
Books, Diaries. Pocket Books, Ink Stands Pens
Pencils, fine assortment of Paper, Ink, &c.
T6ie, Soaps, Tooth-Drusses Se
TOYS AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN.
All of which have been selected with care and will
be sold ut reasonable prices.
sunbury, Oct. 90 1864.
FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY
GOODS AT
AT REDUCED pRTCES!!!
Miss w. L.. SsussIcs',
Fawn street, two doors south of Shnmokin Valley 4
Pottsville Railroad
SU N BURY PA.
HAS just opened her Fall and Winter stock of
4 l. Millinery Goods, LADIES BONNETS. Hats
and Caps of the latest styles French and American
Flowers AMI Feathers, Trimmings Of all kinds La.
dies and Chidrens' Hose. GLOVES Collars. Wells and
large assortment of Fancy Goods and Notions.
Call and see her stock
Sunbury Oct %, lSGt.--2ni
FANCY DRY GOOD STORE.
MISS KATIE BLA OK,
ID EsPECTFULLY informs her friends in Sunbury
Ii and vicinity. that she has just opened her
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
of Notions and FancyDry Goods,
Market street, four doors west of VIM VI. Millers
Boot and Shoe store SUNBuRI, Pa.
sier stock consists Il Trimmings, notions embro-
icrios, Ladies' and Chdrcus has md shakers silk
and other lninrs. CCtsotg Hoop skirts, Grape and
Lace Wells; Nets, gloYes, stockings, collars, and
corsets, &c.
WOOL BHJ GOODS,
Breakfast Shawls, Sontcgs, Red hiding Hoods, Caps.
Hosiery of all kinds.
Gents lIandkerchicfs. Cravate Ncckties SGspen-
ders Ribbons. OF all kinds. Feathers Velvet, and
many other articles tco numerous to mention.
KATE BLACK
Sunbury. Oct D. 1861
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
New Rochelle, y !.

From the hey j. NJ .yons, iccaerly Pastor Of TO
Columbus n. J1 and Mlcst9wn UuJ baptist
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26

New hutQtuS, y l.
DR.. c. VI ia ,kson Dear Sir II feel IL II pies.
sure thus OF ny own aecord 10 bear testimony 1"
the eXcelenr. OF the Geralan Bitlers, some gears
since being much auit,tcd With Dyspepsia | used
them With very lien, fetal results. have often re-
commeI led 10 persons eaiccbleJ by that tormtntns
disease, and Az Eeu,d tr1m them the most latter
ing t'stmon ais IS 10 their great value Ia casrs "'
general dC' Jiity believe it 10 DO tonic mat can
not be srI passed = NJ LAoN9
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
t7p sses!ss zsI,. Says so:

From the Rev. Levi 6. Beck, Pastor Of the Bapti:t
Church Pemhcrton. y. J.. formerly Of the North
Baptist Church, Philadelphia.
hare lnoEn HcoGand g German Bitters i3voro-
blv for n number Of wears. have used them in ny
own family. and have been pleased with their
effects that was induced to recommend them to ma
nv others, and know that they have operated IN u
sirixincly beneficial manner | take great pleasure
in thus .55cly prCclaiuing this fact, and calling the
attention Of those afflicted with the disease for which
thcy recommended. TO these Bittors knowing from
experience that my recommendation Will be sustain
s6 do ais more cheerully as Hoolund DtteI5
is intended to benefit the afflicted. Gnd l. not rum
DRINK NOAr, tr'd"i LIN e. BL'h.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
s. M. PETTBNc1II g. CO..

o NJ HIIBN GIDI q CO.,
Nc. 81 Park Row, New York, and State Street,
stca, are our agents for tho -srNDunY AxERrcA1
hose et'ss, and authorized to take Advertise
,nts arie Subscriptions for us at our lowest rates.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
From he Rev. Thos Winter, Pastor of RoNboraugh
Rarti-l Church.

lulp he Rev. lhCS. NlnttFf ftst'' " i''>'4
Baptist Church.
Ir Io.L.cn bear Sir.-I feel it duo to your
g ccllent ireparatiou. loulahd German lltsES u
lh INV les ,iilnony the deserved fcputasnn II hns
ATTAINED | have Tor Year,, at times, been troubled
will ,rcut disorder in my head and nervous system.
| was advised hy friend to try bottle otyoGr "cl-
man Btters did So, and have experienced great
and unexpected relief; my health has oeen very
materially teueitted l cynGdcut)y recommend thn
article Nicr, meet with cases similar to my OWn
ad have bosa ussYyed y Aauy ot their good effects
EOXboroUgE, Pa.
From Rev. H,,rmm Of the German Reformed
CtuIch kuiztuUu, BcIls county, ia.
pr. c. Nj jackson ;-Rvspec.e sr Il have hs'n
troubled With Dyspepsia nearly twenty years. aaI
GOOD as Hpudaud's Eit;rrs, 1 am very Wurh i'm
proved IN health after having AAen N.Y. bottles:
Yours, with respect, ). b ALtAAN.
PRICES
L'rge Size iholains nearly double qusuti'yA
81 90 per hcitic--Lht lCZ. - On
mall Size--I5 cenIs per Bottie-h4lf doI. 81 uj
BEWARE OF { iJHILRtLIfS.
See that she sisra.ure u . M,JACKSON'' is On
the Wrapper of each BoItt
Should your enrest drli IL, not have the irle,
do not be pui oi, by any intoxicating pr para
tous that mny be offered, place hut semi 10 ~,
Principal oihco and Mani .Ht Orys 40, Dol ARCH
Street, fh.a-e.Fais
Successors 70 c. NJ AoKsos 4 co.l
i1ols store,
rYFor Sale by pruggil ! ui Ilsals,s IL -. ~
: cp y lr tae UUltel szaj-s
/ June !, l7s4 Nnl 81, - y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
NJ IL LIN L RY GOODS.

FANCY NOTIONS d TRIMMINGS
Z. g. 3. SEISS;LEE.
At the stand in Market square, sUNBuRY.
HAVE just received from PHILADELPHIA the lpte.t
L i and most fashionable styles Of Millinery tto,ss
such us Bon1ots, Hats, silks, Nelvets Ribbons aaS
Lacea, Feathers 4 Flowers. Head Dresses & Nets
Old Ladies' Caps, Woolen Hoods Sontags Breahraat
Shawls, Silk and Woocn Seorls. Hosiery
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-26
state OF dlIe Bark "a NOTtlsusnber'
land. Pa, Nov. Sd sSGs.

ASSETS.
loans and f{lls discounted S3Ol ,9l6 20
Certinrotcs of United states Mint 100000 20
limited States 500 Loan 100000 90
" Interest bearing Legal Ten
ders 3l,ouu W
Pennsylvania, 2oiUO W
Bank of Northumberland Stock, 5,OIO 10
Northumberland Bridge stock, l,j00 90
Telegraph Stock, S9o W
Real Estate &c. - l'9t9 ~
Dne by other Banks l02lll So
Mites of other Banks, and Legal Tenders S210l 90
Cash Items, l,l@O %
scecie Certiacates, 3l,OOs II
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-07-13
WEDNESDAY, JULY l3, 1864.

daily alteration. He loved nougbt else; and
though, from lingering desire to appear
we'll IN the eyes Of his fellow men, he still
performed some apparent good acts, yet in
every such act there was the effect to com
pass worldly advantage that marred the
record IN his book Of life. Thus for in
stance, he had given literally to the cree
ton OF churches, but only when they were
to be located near his property, the value
OF which would be improved thereby far
beyond the sum of his subscription.
AS the last page of the book was turn
ed the angel breathed deep sigh and IA
ded ircm the money lenders vision
'Too many eggs in one basket = said the
demon, In voice of triumph, as he bent
his malignant face so close that his hot
breath almost sutfocated the terrified ;lon
ey lender, who started into wakeful life
as he felt himself ciutched by the demons
vice-tike hands. Some moments passed
before his wildly throb5ing heart calmed
itself down to its wonted even pulsations
Only dream-a foolish dream " he
said to himself, as he vai1ly tried to rise
above the depressed state OF feeling which
the mercltuliy sent vision had LETT behind
But conscience told him that it was more
than dream, and that, while in all world
iy produce he was careful not to get too
many eggs in a single basket in matters
OF eternal interest he had one basket only
and in that the price of his soul was rest
ing He shuddered "s the thought fixed
his mind, and overwhelmed all his convic.
tions.
What shall it profit a man if he gain
the whole world and lose his own soul; or
what will Nan give in exchange for his
soul
1t seemed like the voice of his mother,
speaking back TO him from the years of
childhood
God help me" he said, with a shudder.
4 am net in the right path
Did he 90 back to his eager money lend
ing? We know not. The dream was
sent in mercy, and let us hope that it
wrought upon him its high and holy mis-
sion.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-07-13

He who abandons his poor kindred, God
forsakes him.
He who resolves suddenly, repents at
leisure.
He who rises late, loses bis prayers, and
provides not well for his house.
He who peeps through hule, may see
what will vex him.
If you and your sweetheart vote upon
the marriage question, you for it and she
against it, don't fatter yourself as to it's
being TIE.
lie that would keep his watch-'This
let him do-pocket his watch, and watch
his pocket, too
What is the difference between persever-
ance and obstiancy One is strong will
aud the other is strong won't.
What is the difference between kind
of butterfly and matron? One is a moth
and the other is mo:h err
Would promissory note, which is made
payable at sight, be legal tender to an in-
mate of blind asylum?
Incredible as it may seem, many of the
richest planters in Jamaica live on coffee
grounds
We must not undervalue physicians
Perhaps the fabric of society would fall
without then-they are its pliers
There is said to be man in the moon.
ln the honeymoon there are both man
and woman
An editor down East states that he bas
determined, after mature deliberation, to
sell his printing office, and purchase re-
tired army mule, and 60 to psddling clans
THIS we presume is owing to the high
price of paper.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-07-13
Letter of Acceptance.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, }
June y, 1864.

June y, 1864
Hon. WHtane Dennison, and others, a
Committee Of tie National Union Con-
UeRttOa
GENTLEMEN: Your letter of the 18th
inst, formally notifying me that | have
been nominated by the Convention you
represent f the Presidency of the United
States for four years from the 4th of March
next, has been received. The nomination
is gratefully accepted, as the resolutions of
the COnventon-called the Platform-are
heartily approved
While the resolution in regard to the
supplantlng of republican government up
on the Western Continent is fully concur
red IN, there might be misund erstanding
were L not to say that the position of the
Government in relation to the action of
France IN Mexico, as assumed through the
State Department and indorsed by the Con
ventlon, among the measures and acts of
the Executive, will be faithfully main.
tanned so long as the state o. facts shall
leave that position pertinent and applica.
BILE.
| am especially gratiied that the soldier
and the seaman we're not forgotten by the
Convention, as they forever must and vii!
he remembered by the grateful country for
whose salvation they devoe their lives.
Thanking you for the kind and compi
mentary terms in which you have eommu-
nicated the nomination and other pro
ceedings Of the Convention, l subscribe
myself,
Your obedient servant
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.