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Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-02-24

EDITORIAL DELIGHTS. If an editor omits
anything, he is lazy. If he speaks of
things as they are, people get angry. If
he CLOSES over or smooths down the rough
points, he is bribed If he calls things by
their proper names, he is unfit for the posi-
ton of an editor. If he does not furnish
his readers with jokes, he is mullet II
he does, he is rattle-head, lacking stabil-
ity. If he condemns tho wrong, he is good
fellow, but lacks discretion If he lets
wrong and injuries go unmentioned, he is
a coward. If he exposes public man, he
does it to crafty spiteis the tool of
clique. or belongs to the outs" If he
INDUCES in personalities, he is a black
guard; if be does not, his paper is dull
and insipid.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-02-24

SUNDAY afternoon, as some of the soldiers
we're enjoying themselves in the lively ex-
ercise of wearing out U. s. brogans, slid
ing on the pond, one Of them being moro
daring than the rest, went on q voyage of
discovery and found land at about five feet
under the surface of the ice
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-02-24

Nor MUCH CHEER" BUT A whole
FACE" "A rebel officer confined in the
hospital, being dressed in citizen clothes,
thought he should have the privilege of
one, and succeeded in cluding the guard
so far as to reach the Provost Marshals
office, where he asked for pass to Balti-
more. But upon inquiry being made, his
true character was developed. He was
conducted back to bis companions in hos
pital, as the authorities did not wish to
let him get lost among the mud-sills'' of
tha north
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-02-24

ARRyAL.-Major General Butler and
Staff arrived from Fortress Monroe on the
steamer City of Hudson, on Sunday morn
ing. After breakfasting on board the boat,
the General and staff disembarked about
sight clock A. NJ. They were received
by General Marston and Staff and escorted
10 Headquarters. A salute of thirteen
guns was fred by the ID Wisconsin battery
The General made an inspection of the hos
pital and prison arrangements Many a
rebel had his curiosity gratided by a sight
of the !" beast" They left in the even
ing.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-02-24

We understand that the work on the
new wharf is about to be commenced, as
the spikes, bands &c, to be used in its
erection, arrived on Saturday. Among
other curiosities we noticed box Of 20-ineh
spikes directed, JEFF Davis, Richmond"
They were probably intended to fasten the
confederacy' together, as it is in very
rickety condition. owing to the heavy pres
sure bearing on its paper"
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-02-24
FrnE.-On last Thursday morning, abo

FINE. On last Thursday morning. about
three o'clock, fire was discovered in the
office of the new Commissary building near
the wharf. After burning about six feet
of the floor, the fire was subdued by the
guards and others connected with the estab-
liahment.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-02-24

SOME GuN.-The largest gun in the
world was cast last week. at the Fort Pitt
works, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Itis a
twenty inch gun, on the Rodman plan,
and will carry spherical shot Of half ton
weight Eighty-dve tons of metal were
used in casting this monster gun. The
amount of powder to be used in firing the
gun, it is said, will reach one hundred
pounds.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-02-24

TUX 36th z S. colored regiment arrived
At this place yesterday afternoon.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

I r-y7 A FunIoUon ron TnlRTY DAYs.-Tt will bo
gratifying to persons having friends wounded in the
recent battles of the Wilderness to learn that ar
rangcmens have been made, that the wounded who
able TO be so Treated, to receive furlough
for thirty days while the great part Of those who
fit TO travel will be forwarded to tho hospitals of
their respective States. Friends having seen the
names of the wounded in tho daily papers, have
gone to Washington for the purpose of seeking them
In the hospitals, and have yet mot with but little
success Until lists are prepared from the partcu.
lar hospital friend relative Is n it s useless TO
60 TO that city for information concerning him. AS
soon ns possible full lists Of the wounded will he
published with the hospital designated. A large
number have already gone homo on furlough. This
arrangement will work admirably. The giving tho
wounded soldier furlough will do more towards
restoring him to health in thirty days at home than
sixty days would in thehospital Not that he does
not receive the same care, but when he is wounded
where his home is there his heart is and when he
longs for home all the and attention bestowed
upon him in the hospital avail but little. Let
boys know that il they do their share in the contest
on the field, that should they be disabled they can
go home, it will do towards defeating the re-
bells than n reinforcement of twenty thousand fresh
troops
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

~" WESTMINSTER REVIEWING have
the American reprint of this quarterly. 1t
opens with an article, which inYites dis
cussion, and will obtain attention, on The
Basin of the Upper Nile and its Inhabi
tants," for it declares that the source of the
Nile has not been discovered by Capt. Spoke
and makes out strong case against his
claim. This paper, no doubt, will excite
considerable discussion. Other noticeable
articles here are upon Taine's History of En-
glish Literature, and subjects discussed are,
Strikes and Industrial Cooperation, the
Abolition Of Religious Tests, the Preroga-
tive of Pardon and the Punishment of
Death, New Zeala III, AID Cont, p norary
Literature. The Review OF new books is
copious and instructive.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

~ pIsTnusslSG CAsUALrr-fwo MIS ASpTNo
gtILpgES pR0WSEp.-We regret To learn that on
saturday moruius last as james Brass, heuben
W,koa Robert psrr, Daniel llaisr, John llaf'r and
49,, lils boys s1ns OF John ilAfgEr all VI NoT'hum'
ssr....l s.unty, were riding In two'hoT'o spIing
sasou on Ne towing path short distance aoo's the
Muury Dam uiey we're prespiiaied down the bank,
ii,iaueo of about fifteen fes', inio tho ri'er ana
hat Daniel llsisf Rsslsn VS. k0a' ani 'hs too l!'
iis ..ls Of john llalsr ss5v drssnsd The accident
occurred by ,he tfsstius ~ = bol' shieh la''snsi
ifs isnfus o. ths ass. eaas the Ssgon 10 fuh over
DE bank osar .o ,hs lais hsaFy IsiH' NE I's'
wsslI.i.f aas t lss tfsa u.is Hsihs' sna 'hs
..rIsf .t t4si aay ei ns paHy s~afsi ilosninsl
l.r N..n asi, peu al JehA haisf' '''esssis1
.a f.s.lInf ila sl0Jg ths ysisf hz'ihs i.li'A
s.ruI i..i lsfiss isiafisJ siisies.a sAl n'ssh :
I.r.. r..4l.l "a ASA sfIs snssssi ~ sAsa-s "
f.a. .rt BE- ths t.iias tsi 10 sslisEs .Hlsa' ''.'
81 r. uh "a .selHspfs NJ iehn us'si = s@'
hi.i.a Ia u.sfs ihs 49, ~ q hssihss, 80 's'isisa
.lI stl.ias. IA .ias, Was sai ~ 'ssis ~ e
s,a.l..,l sla plsf ~ . ssll ssass - 'l-
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49, 'l.a itHfafff
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Pursuant TO call, the members of the "Good In
tent Fire Company met ut the Office Of CIV
IIaupt, Esq, this evening May 2O!h, 1861. The
President Emanuel Wllycrt. in the chair, stated the
object of the meeting, that as Divine Providence
had seen fl 10 call from our midst friend and
fellow member, HENRY DONNEL, Esd. it becomes
as iremen to pay our last tribute Of respect to
his memory.
on motion, n committee Of five was appointed to
draft resolutions expressive of the OF the meet
ing, viz: J. c. Welkcr q W. iuupt, r. A. Fisher
Henry Bucher and A. Clark,
After retiring Il short time the committee reported
the following, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAs, 1t has pleased nm All-Wise Providence
10 remove from the sphere of active life, our fellow
citizen and brother, llENRY DoNNEL, Esq, man of
kind and generous heart fireman who was always
faithful and energetic this company moved by n
deep of the loss they have sustained, consider it
their solemn duty to express tue sincere sorrow which
has filled their hearts Therefore,
RESOLVED, That this Company greatly regret the
loss they have to suffer in the deccase of their late
brother nevertheless they are consocd by the com
forting assurance that our loss is his gain
REsoLyEp, That while have lost fireman
who was ever ready and faithful in the performance
of all the duties incident to his membership of this
company; officer who was always courteous, II
brother whose benevolent qualifications endeare him
TO all. yet, We bow in bumbic spbmissloh To- Him who
rules aud governs all things feelings are not
withstanding most deeply affected by the considera
on that he cut of in the prime OF life and in th'
midst of his usefulness.
! RESOLVED, That we deeply sympathize with IN
bereayed family Of the deceased and as II fitting
token of our sincere grief will wear the usuu
badge of mourning for thirty days,
! RESOLVED, That as the largest proportion Of th
] members of this Company are nov in the ranks .
the Army, in the service OF their country ncvcrthe
les, We who remain, will attend the funeral of GU
deceased fellow member in body.
RESOLVED, That copy of the above resolution
be filed among the archives OF the Company tn
President appointed q ". llaupt Jacob Hendrck
| amt K. A. Fisher, a cOmmittee to convey copy o
the above resolutions to the family OF the deceased
and request the papers OF this borough to publish IN
] I'm ,notion odinurneI I & WrIErn Sec'y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
esy~ TIE LApy,s Fnrrsp.-The June

e5" THE LADY's FRIEND.-The June
number of this handsome monthly opens
with fine steel engraving of the "The
Young Brood" followed by a handsome
co,ored Fashion Plate; also number of
well-cxecuted wood engravings of the FASH
ions, ncedlo.work, &c, such as ladies alone
know how to properly value. Among the
literary articles we note the Marriage of
Convenience, ""The IIeiress of Nettlethorpc'
&c. Price $500 year, (back numbers fur
nished); 20 cents single number.
Published by DEACON & PETERSON,
910 Walnut st. Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

~ THE LUTHERAN CHURCH.-The ceremonies
of inaugurating the organ in this church, took place
on Sunday last. The members of this church have
shown highly commendable zeal in the erection OF
a handsome and commodious edifee, completed
few years since, and have now further improved it
by reftting and renewing the old organ, which had
not been used for tho last fifteen or twenty years
This instrument is said to be a very good one. The
expenses for renewing and repairs, was something
less than 5000, which, we understand was raised by
collections in tho church on Sunday last
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
Y O T | G. b
I'o the stockholders oc IiIe ES;,nls
Of Northumberland.
BANK or NORTHUMBERLAND Pa. !
May 9th, 1854.

May 9th, 1864.
At regular meeting of the Board of Directors of
The Bank of Northumberland, held nj the Banking
House, May 5th 1864. il was
RESOLVED, That the Board Of Directors appoint
and do hereby call meeting OF the Stockholders ot
The Bank cf Northumberland. to be held nj the
Banking House of said Institution, in the Borough
of Northumberland, upon THURSDAY the 18th
DAY OF JUNEneNt(A. u. 1861 between the hours
of eleven O'Clock forenoon, nnd two o clock in the
afternoon, for the purpose Of deciding upon the
mOval or change of location of the said Bank of
Northumberland TO the Borough of Sunbury, in ac-
cordancc with and in pursuance of the terms and
provisions OF the Act of Assembly of this Common
Inonwealth, entitled AN Act to provide for the
change Uf the location of the Bank OF Nortbumbcr-
land TO the Borough of Sunbury, in the County of
Northumberland, approved the sixteenth day of
April A D., 1854. and that copy of this Resolution,
certified by the Cashier, be published in the sun
bury American, Sunbury Gazette and Northumher-
land County Democrat, at least thirty days before
the day so fixed, notice Of the said Stockholders
meeting.
|, Samuel j. Packer, Cashier of the Bank of
Northumberland, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is correct copy of Resolution pass
cd by the Board of Directors of the said Bank of
Northumberland, at regular meeting held Mt the
Banking House aud duly entered upon the minutes
of said Board uvun ths fifth day OF May A. D., 1861,
Of which all interested will please take notice,
Witness my hand and the seal Of said Bank this
- htth day of May, a. D., Eighteen hundred
SEAL. and sixty-iOuE.
Nav T. 1864 1t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

- CoU>rY CONVENTION On Saturday last a
Union Convention met at this place to select dele
gates TO the Baltimore Convention. VIM Reed
Esq, Of Upper Augusta chosen President, and
DR.. }. }. John, of Coal Secretary. John i. Pack
or Esq, of SumbGry selected rs the Delegate to
the Baltimore Convention with power to choose his
own confcrec', and Franklin Hound, Esq, Of Milton
alternate. The delegate and alternate were insruc
ted to cast Iaeir vote for Abraham Lincoln for the
Presidency
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

tY TnR DRAFT ON MONDAY NENT.--Proyost
Marshal Clement, gives notice that the draft to fill
the quotas Of the various sub-disricts in the 18th
Congressional District under the late calls for 7OO
900 mon, will commence on Monday next. May 3Oth,
in front of the Court House at Harrisburg. Look
out for prize tickets We citizens Of subdistricis whose
quotas have not been filled
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
r-meMe regret to learn, thnt Mir. Samuel p Brig

Ep"We regret to learn, that Mr.. Samuel p, Bright
Of this place has been wounded in the recent battle
of the Wilderness Mr.. Bright was one OF the num-
Der drafted from this place, andreadily accepted the
cnll of his to assist in crushing the rebel
Ion. We hops his wounds mny be healed and the
he may again return to his family and friends.
Mr John Blair, who volunteered substitute
for our ncighbor Of the Gq-efte, is reported to bc
wounded and taken prisoner.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

1irH DisTHICr PESNsYLvANIA,
HAnptsRuuG NAV 10 1864

HARRIsBuRG, May TO- 1864.
rINo tho end that all persons interested may have
j. notice, and the object ia view, complete aud
accurate revised enrolment, be promoted, the fol-
lowing, in accordance with circular order No 10,
a. A. Provost Marsia Generals 01ice, is hereby
published.
l. Tho different Boards Of Enrolment, Western hi.
vision, Pa, arc requested 10 Immediately proceed
90 execute the sixth section Of the act of Congress,
entitled An act TO amend an act for enrolling and
calling out the national forces, and for other pur
poses.n approved February 25, 1864
ii. They will Mt once appoint the necessary en-
rolling officers for their respective districts, with in
structiOns
lst To enroll all persons whose names have been
omitted by the proper enrolling officers, previous
enrolment
2nd All persons who shall have arrived at TIE
nge OF % years before the draft
ID. All aliens who shall have declared their in-
tentons TO become citizens
4th. All persons discharged from the military nr
naval service of the United States who have not
been in such service for years during the present
war.
9TH. And all persons exempted under the rrovi-
sions of the second section of the enrolling act ap
proved March 81, 1858, but not exempted under the
provisions of the act approved February 2i 1851.
III. The Board of Enrolment will also at once
proceed to strike from the enrolment upon satai"c-
tory proof
lst The names of all persons who have arri, ell at
the age OF forty five year..
ID The names of all person manitesiy, ply steal
ly mentally unfit for the service.
3D. The names of sach persons a are mt THIS time
actually and legally In the military OF Ea'al service
of the United States.
4th The names Of such persons rs have served IN
the military naval service two years ur mere du-
ring the present war, and have been honoTabiy dis
charged thererom. ..
JNo. KAY CLEMENT.
Capt and Pro. Mar, llui Dist, Penn "a.
CIRCULAR No. 81.
The term for the assignment and correction o. ere
dts by enrolling Boards under the provisions of Cir
cular No As series, from this office. : rN'
tended To May Ii, 1861 al claims relative 20
dts which NAV he presented To District Provost
Marshas on and after that date will be referred 10
lhi, Office for decision.
(Sgned) j. BONfoIb,
Lt. Col 10th L. 5 Infy, \. A Prov Mar. Gcn'l
j. KAY CLEMENT.
Captain aud Prov Mar i,h Dist. Pa
Harrisburg, May, II. 1864.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

sP'ANY widow, or parent. or orphan, or brother
sister OF any soldier, sailor or marine killed,
who has died in the service of the United States,
who desires nincty-six dollars $3.50 year pension,
from one hundred to eleven hundred and ninety five
dollars (Sll95 Cash Bounty and all the arrears Of
pay due him. should call At once or write to JOSEPH
+. DEWITT Il COMPANY, No. 427 Walnut street;
The Military and Naval Agency, Philadelphia
Also State Pay, County City. Ward or other Boun-
ty, &c. if there is any due. Apply either in person
or by letter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

E-5'A MAN MURDERS MS SIsTEW.-Wc learn
from the Murcy Luminary, that Jacob Lowmillcr,
near Linden, Lycoming county, shot his sister with
gun on Sunday week instantly killing her After
committing the horrible deed Lowmiller took his
gun and went into the woods, and has not since been
heard from. He was very Incorporate and had often
threatened that he would shoot his sister and then
himself Both were unmarred-the brother being
80 and the sister 81 years of age.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

Eg The srNnuRY ACcouMoDATroS TRAIN
This passenger train which leaves this place for iinr
rsburg in the morning and returns to Sunbury in
the evening, is doing quite as well expected and
will prove great comfort and convenience 10 the
travelling public, between these places, and others
1t gives persons FIVE hours for business ut Har
rsburg and enables them to return before dark tn
same day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

eB@ BE CAuTIous LADIEs.--Many of our
changes contain advertisements from soldiers who
desire to open correspondence with yonns ladies for
amusement" We would caution young ladies
against corresponding with strangers in the army
Much evil has already resulted from such correspon-
drncc in numerous instances causing the moral ruin
OF thoughtcss Misses
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

~ STrEEr POIITESEss Somebody who knows
says that when two more women approach You
q narrow walk and fall behind one another to let
You pass you may be sure they ladies of uneom-
mon pouteness and consideration. The usual course
pursucdhy women is to charge all abreast, sweeping
every body into the mud
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

IV BrRGLARY.-An attempt to rob ihe store Of
Hr A. Goodwin At Watsonton, was made on Friday
night of last week The safe bored, but tor some
reason the parties oft without accomplishing their
design. One of the party arrested the next day
and brought to hi, place to be lodged in jail but
escaped from tho officer whilo he was in the act Of
putting him in prison
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

~ Special attention is invited to lIawIey's 'Sol
dfcl Dental Cream, for cleansing, whitening ard
preserving the Teeth. Prepared only by A. lIaw
ley 4 Co., n W. Cor. Tenth & Lombard Sts., Phil
aIclphia--whose advertisement appears in this issue
The article is highly recommended. Civ it trial.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

l-y Mossrs. MeCleery, Runkle & Ncwhart have
already commenced the rebuilding of their Steam
Saw Mill which was destroyed by fire last week
We are informed that the Cattawissa Railroad Com
pany, who among others, sufferers by the burn
Of this mill caused by the delay in having their or
ders filled, have offered forty workmcn to aid the
above gentlemen in rebuilding the mill MiitOHiaH.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

l-J'TAxEs-Whilc great complaints are made
on account Of high taxes we pleased to see that
our county taxes are 50 light. The comfy tax is as
sesled ut the rate of two mills the dollar or not
more than one-flth Of what some counties have to
puy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

II LIrur. GooD-We had the pleasure Of taking
by tho hand a few days ago, our friend Lieut., Geo.
GOOD, formerly OF this place, who ID home on fur
Iourh from the army of the Potomac, Lieut. Good
was taken prisoner at tho battle OF Mine Run, and
taken To Libby Prison where he sojourned for several
months lie Is not very profase in preise OF the hos
pitaIity Of southern chiyalry
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

e~ Godey's Lady's Book, for June is, MS
usual, filled with the latest fashion plates and
contains variety of reading matter which
cannot be found in any other magazine. The
fashion plates in this number are principally
for chldren's dresses. Every lady should
have copy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

sy-NEw BOARDING ITousE.-Mr. Maria Thomp
son has opened new boarding house near the depot
of the No.lhern Central Railway, and invites her
f lends to call See advertisement in another column
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
BOARDINGHOUSE
Mits. MARIA THOMPSON,

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INFORMS hsg Aisnis sni lks psblio sensFsly
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hy bf ] W rsals, qn hlsskhefD dIesll nesf ihe
Neiihsfn csnifsl kalisay hslsi, asi epsss,l q
Iiaagdius lluusa, sLsfs shf l. FFrpaffi h. ksfp
rLRAAAEAI AAb IkAAhlkAI EuAkbths
Mid so.l asskf aEd slifTf tsafisfs ga snjsf
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
sSTTSBs.ErauIsI.Gs AND CONs,
LAMBS
FOR 8 AIT

uNlf yb-grher offers ior sale low, -Huu ,a'u..
i Tract, u, Timber l.aul, Yea thapmau aHi 90"
lguuk tuNnshiIs iu Clinton county. Hut t ha.HrNl"
Tract Of Coal land, iu Muuri tarmd township
Northumberland county. Ai,p a. Farm, NA" NIN.
and rItahor Laud in Limestone to"t'A.p luuu
county Al-l. "a darliius Luusu tri tau lH's m lIu
Huf,t.rh .I Northumberland Apply sDHu fa
tHArLts lllA~ANTf
EN,.ufur aI iiush h,uts dser,s.l
-.DlHr,. n .f 80 IriI
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

Major T. b. Turner, the commandment OF
the Libby Prison, Richmond, was cadet at
West Point for two years preceding the
war.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
Iocal AHdlrS.

l.fs Reward Of $40 will be paid for the diScOve
ry and conviction Of the person persons who tres
pass on the lot of the subscriber oboye tho mill
and throw down his fences.
If b MASSER