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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

eW~ vxJLAxDIaHAM ONCE MORE THE
Ohio papers publish letter from Vallandig-
ham, dated in Canada. The banshed trai-
tor, true to his natural instincts, from his
safe retreat in Victoria's dominions, recon-
mends to his Copperheaes friends in the
States to resort to violence and ample ere
prisals, instant and summary, upon the per-
sons and property" Of the Union men in the
vicinity of those places where soldiers have
been guilty of any attacks upon the sympa-
thizers with rebeldom. The object of the
letter. in brief, is to endeavor to stimulate
his friend to acts of civil wars. The results,
however, of such counscls, IN the case of the
New York riots last summer, have shown
the Coppcrhead sympathizers that vt cont
pay," and as the old war.horse of the true
Democracy of that State recently, in a pub
lie war meeting intimatcd, New York now
presents an unbrokcn front, and that there
is but one sentiment in the Commercial
Emporium, and that is the maintenance OF
the Union, which is to be accomplished by
the crushing out of the rebellion by filling
up the ranks of our veteran regiments and
sending them forth renewed for the con
test.
Good il very often extracted from evil
and this fact was never more fully verified
than in the case of these New York riots
1t opened the eyes Of the people of thai
great city end State to the volcano upor
which they stood, by their Indifference tc
the pestilent crew in their midst, who were
daily preparing the minds of the ignorant
and dcludcd masses to attempt by brute
force to stay the arm of the Government in
its efforts to raise troops and means to op
pose the rebellion, the leaders ofwhich wer'
then on their way into the very heart of tn
loyal States at the head of their legions
The efficient manner in which these rioter
were met by the strong arm of the nation
showed to ali of those who desired to pal
| ticipate in such outbreaks, that the Govern
ment was strong, and as determined to met
out the justice due to home rebels as it wa
to those in Dixie-and such scene-as ths
presented in New York last summer wi
not be likely again to occur. The lawle:
acts of a few soldiers, maddened by intox
cation; supposed sympathy for the Rebel
or a feeling of animosity against themselve
or whatever the cause may have been, the
destroyed printing Office, which lawless ac
universally regretted throughout the cor
munity, affords Vallandigham text upe
which to write most virulent and insu
rectionary epistle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

FoUL PLAY.-On Wednesday of last week
q man in the L s. uniform was found dead
in the eddy of the Susquchanna, near Forty
Fort. The head was badly bruised and the
breast had marks of violence. From the
fact of the nose being uninjured it was in
fcrred that he had not fallen upon his face
but had met with foul play and been
thrown into the river.
On Monday morning another body of a
Us soldier was found drowned in the same
eddy.
We since learn that letter found Oh this
last body was directed to Edward Craw-
! ford, Invalid Corps, Troy, Bradford Co.,
Pa"
| Both soldiers had on the Invalid Corps
uniforms. No marks of violence were On the
! last one, but both had been in the water
/ some time NWks6drre Times.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
a IsnllIe In NIeAico.

SAN FRANcIsco, March 2l.--Three Rus
sian war steamers sailed from this port to
day.
Dates have been received from the Sand
wieh Islands to March 5th. The news is un-
important,
Spring whalers were beginning TO arrive
at Honolulu.
The sugar crop Is very promising.
The steamer Orizaba has arrived from the
northern ports OF Mexico with ss0oo, 900 IN
treasure and three hundIed packages OF ofe.
The mining speeulations In sonora sni
sinoa are represented ~ In promising
condition.
The Mazatlan Times Of March olh sys
the French forces lclt Guadalajara on feb'
guary cath, snd are going towards Coluna'
and ere this q battle must have been ionghs
With tbs national forces.
The sAlne paper says that commerce Al
Masallan 10 uninterrupted, but u seems The
parpase vi the fTench u 10 eheelnaily
block ade all the ports sonih of hazAilan'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
Gen. Grant and the Army Of tlsc
Potomac.

Gen. Grant is expected shortly to take
active command of the Army of the Poto-
mac, thus following the praaical example
set by Napoleon-at one time with his
army in Italy. and at another with his army
in Germy. General Grants modesty and
sclf-containing in the midst of great success,
his quiet, habi.ual energy and constant good
sense, cnti;le him to the respect and faith of
the nation. Every step ih his career has
only better revealed his keen intellect and
clear military sagaeity, and to say that he Is
safe general is not the least or the most
that can be said of him. Whatever be his
future, nothing can blot out the genuine
record he has already made impatient, but
brilliant years of strong trial. When he
takes hold of what uookers generous en-
thusiasm termed "the first army on the
planet" perhaps his greatest work and his
great est competitor will be before him, but
he will have his own rcnown, a large army,
and the strong practical sense which has
guided him in every field. to secure victory
| again. The Army of the Potomac has en-
! dured its defeats rs nohly as the armies of
| the West have borne their victories. Good
/ and earnest, sound and whole-hearted lead
crs of corps, divisions. and brigaaes, acting
under the eye of commanderin chief who
has full power and unquestioned discrimina-
! ton, should make the future Success of this
brave army worthy of its years of trial.
! Gen. Grant will have his first and chiei
support in that brave, faithful, and able sol.
! dier, Gen. Meade, who has brought the
army TO its present increased degree of cfii
! cheney.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

The Indian War

Official dispatches have beep received at
District headquarters in this city, 10y the
way of Fort Abercrombie. from the scouts
stationed by General SHELLEY at the head o!
the Coteau de Prairie. They had fallen in
with II few Indians from the north, aud also
from the Missouri, from whom they learned
that there was dsvision of opinion among
the several bands some being in favor ol
peace, while Others were disposed to con-
tinue the war with the whites. There were
struggling parties along the Upper James
and Cheyenne Rivers, following the buffalo,
which are vending their way southwark
The savages have suffered greatly from "a
want of food and clothing, and, but for the
mildness of the winter, many Of them
would doubtless have perished. Some OF
the Sioux, who were removed to the Miss
ouri reservation, had found their way To the
James River on buffalo hunt, accom-
panied by the Rev. Mr.. WnLIANsoS.-St
Paul Pioneer, March lG.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
egy- REpRrsALs.-The Democrat. of Ia

fY" REPRIsALs.-The Democrat, Of last
week, in it's account of the late attack of
somc of the returning soldiers of the Shamo-
kin company, upon that Office, publishes and
endorses vile article from the Phiiadel-
phia Age" under the head of Reprisais.
This article commends the suggestion OF
that contemplate traitor, Yallandigham,
who advises those who have suffered from
the lawless conduct of soldiers, and Others
committing acts of violence, to retalatc, by
committing similar acts of violence and in
Jury upon innocent individuals who do not
belong to their party, That Nallandigham
should inculcatc such doctrines, is not sur
prsing His object in doing so, Is TO To-
,nent dissensions and civil war among the
people of the North, and there is not q
minion of jeff Davis, North or South, who
10 not anxious { accomplish this object
No good and loyal citizen, of sound mind,
can endorse such doctrines. To recommend
euch course in this place, where the Union
party predominates, five to one, is not only
wicked and criminal, but foolish in the eX-
tremc The soldiers who made the attack,
knew all about the Democrat. They were
residents OF the county, and came to town
excited with liquor and remained but en-
hour, waiting for the train by which to re-
turn to the army. A few Of them escaped
the vigilance of the Captain, who, however,
soon followed them and sent them back
John B. Doughty, and other influential citi-
zens OF Shamokin, did all they could to
eucll the disturbance. In this they were
aided by Mr.. j. Haas, ourself and other
citizens. And what do these psIce loving
haters Of mob law proposed Why, no
thing more or less than to commit acts
of awless violence upon the very men who
aided in protecting them in their rights as
citizens the article referred to does not
npvise retaliation upon the soldiers, but
upon the leaders Of the Union party. Sucl
is the doctrine of men who would disgrace
the memory of Jefferson and Jackson b,
calling this democracy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
Religious Notices.

Divine service will be held every Sabbath In this
Borough as follows
PRRsDrrERrAS CnuncH. Opposite the n. G Il.
X. Depot, Rev. J. II. Young Pastor. Divine servics
every Sabbath morning at l0t o'clock. Prsyor
meeting on every Saturday evening.
GERMAN REFORMED CHuRcB.-Norih west corner
Of River and Blackberry 5ts., Rev. w. c. Cremcr,
Pastor. Divine service alternately, every Sabbau,
at 10 A. NJ. and 81 P NJ. Prayer meeting on Pri-
day evening.
EvASGRLIcAL LUTHERAN CHURcH.-Deer street
below 5. V. & p X r., Rev. NJ. Rhodes, Pastor
Divine service, alternately, every Sabbath at IL
o'clock a. NJ, and Ct p. NJ. Prayer meeting OIL
"Wednesday evening.
ST. MATHEWS (P. E) CHuRcn.--Broadwa,
above Market street, Rev. l.. w. Gibson, Rector
Services alternately Sunday mornings at 100 O'Clock
Every Sunday evening att o'clock Fridays anC
during Lent Mt 4. p NJ; Holy Days, LOT A. NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
From lcnncssce.
CAIRO. March 90

CAIRO. March 20
The steamer Graham, from Memphis on
the 18th inst, arrived to-day, ha, ing as pas
senger Gen. Hurbut, who is Gil route for
home to visit sick family.
She brings 240 bales Of cotton for St.
Louis.
The steamer Fanncy was sunk on the
10th, near Egg Point, Is miles above Grand
Lake. No lives were lost aud most of her
cargo was saved.
A white man was severely injured and six
negroes killed 10y the cars running oil the
track, on the Mississippi aad Little Rock
railroad, on the 4th.
The gunboat O'age, which lead the adj
vance ON the recent expedition up the Gu
chita river, fired so rounds, had one man
killed, and was struck by several shots, with
out being damaged.
The 9th and sd Illinois, and 23d and 53d
Indiana regiments having re-enlisted as vete-
rams, arrived here to-day en- route tor home
on furlough.
Eighty-four rebel prisoners taken by
Shermans expedition have arrived from
Nicksburg.
The Memphis cotton market was dull,
but the prices were unchanged. The re-
ceipts by wagons amounted 10 one hundred
boIes and tho shipment North to'h live hun
dred bales.
MEMPHIS, March is
Gen IIurlbut made speech to the city
council, giving them to understand that IL
they did not clean the city aud take meas
ures to improve its sanitary condition, ht
would stop their collection Of the taxes and
do the work himself
Forest is reported to he organizing for 4
movement TO West Tennessee. lie had OBJ
tained u large number OF horses and is mount
Ing his infantry.
Grierson's cavalry are watching him anC
will give him warm work II he advances
Northwest.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

ty" Snow SToRM.-The most violent
snow storm of the season occurred in Phila-
delphia on Tuesday night. The wind howled
terriicly during the night. In the morning
the snow was about six inches deep, and
we were advised not TO leave the city as the
trains would most probably be delayed in
getting through the snow drifts. In market
street the freight cars were blocked with
snow and detained the passenger trains an
hour, but as we advanced towards the Sus-
quehanna there was less and less snow, and
when we reached Lancaster scarcely any was
visible,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

WHAT BECoMls OF THE MONEY RAISED
FOR THE SANITARY COMMISSION 2-The cash
which has actually reached the Treasury OF
the L. S. Commission, Washington, has in
three years amounted to about one million
dollars, of which the Pacific coast, has
given three-quarters. 1t would be well for
those on the Atlantic coast, who sometimes
question our economy, to consider tins :act.
Fifteen-sixteenths of this amount is cxpend-
ed for supplies and transportation: the other
sixteenth goes into the support of its homes,
its lodges, its machinery OF distribution, its
hospital and camp inspection. Supplies
purchased are such as country homes do not
supply-such as
Condensed milk, by the ton.
Beef stock.
Wines and spirits, by the barrel.
Crackers ank farinacious food, by the ton.
Tea, coffee and sugar, by the chest and
hogshead.
Clutches, bed-rests, mattresses and bed
steads, by the hundred.
Cargoes of ice, Potatoes, onions, picked
cabbage, sour krout, lemons oranges, veSe.
tables by car loads; antiscorbutics ana
tonics.
The Boards of the Sanitary Commission,
consisting of President, Treasurer, Medical
Committee and Standing Committee, give
their services and their time gratuitously.
They receive nothing. Their travelling ex-
penses alone are partly refunded them and,
these are trihing, except the case OF one or
two, who go frequently on tours OF obscrya-
ton.
The Commission supports twenty-five
Soldiers Homes or lodges, scattered over
the whole field Of war, from New Orleans to
hington-including Nicksburg, Mem
phis, Cairo, Chattanooga, Nashville, LOUIS
Vile, Washington, &c. Twenty-three hun
dred soldiers per day are taken care OF III
these homes. Multiply $500 by 1853, and
you will get faint idea of tie number oI
men thus relieved.
Three other agencies to secure the soldiers
! rights are sustained by the commission. !
A claim Agency TO secure his bounty 2.
/ Pension Agency 3, A Back'pay Agency
Often 100000 back pay Is secured in ont
day. a Hospital Directory Is also sustained
10y which the whereabouts Of the sick nleT
is worth million, ii human anxiety can b.
estimated in money.
The Commission also has sixty hospita
inspectors, constantly in the field. The,
also have hospital cars On the main road
east aud vest, along which sick soldiers ar
carried. They also supply the hospitals will
daily carloads OF supplies from the princi
pal markets
The COS, of distributing supplies 10 les
than three per cent.
The battle service of the Commission Te
quires large funds and supplies. A. MuI
irresboro, Antietam, 6ettysbaeg, Chatta
nooga, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, sadden sn
vast demands were made. $4,000 woul
not cover the outlay the tfsl two week
after our great battles AZ dettysbnEg
} sas 5000 The average eosi is t3so
each man, oilsn, as At Gettysburg, 1900
, considering ,he blessings dispensed By u
variety aud aaOuIl VI the sanitary commi
sion,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

4 NEW DoDGE TO DEFEAT THE AMEND
MESr oP THE CONSTITUTION ALLOWING Sol
pIERs TO yoTE.-The amendment to the
Constitution allowing the soldiers to vote
passed the house of Representatives, on
Wednesday, finally. The Democrats, with
but two exceptions-Messrs. Boyer and
Ricc-votcd for the first amendment, but
when the second amendment came up on
final passage, every Democrat, except Mr.
Msrshall, voted against enfranchisement of
the soldier.
If the second amendment had been defeat
cd, the whole proposition would have been
lost. The Constitution plainly provides
that in order to amend that instrument,
such amendments must pass the Legislature
at two consecutive sessions WITHOUT ANESD-
HEST OR THE LEAST ALTERATION. Ii the
amendments had been changed or abridged,
the whole scheme would have failed, and
the soldier would not have been allowed to
vote We append the yeas and nays on the
final passage of the second article, which
will show conclusiyely where the Democrats
stand. Preserve this record, so that you
can convict them when they deny that they
nrc the enemies of the soldier.
The yeas and nays were required and were
"a follows, viz;
YEAs-Messrs. Alleman, Balsbach, Bar
nett, Bigham, Billingfelt, Bowman, (l.ancas
teri Brown, DurgNin, Cochran, (Erie,]
Cochran, Philadelphia) Coleman, Denniston
Etnicr, Foster, Glass. Guernsey, liaslett
Henry. Heron, Hill, Huston. Kaiser, Kelley
krrns, n'hlladephia,) koonee, Lee, M'Clel
Ian, M'Kee, MMurtrie Mayer. Marsh. Mar
,aall, ODemJ Miller, Negley, o. ilarra, Olmst
ei. OfNig, Panooas', Price, Reed. slack
saith (Cicster,l smith. d.ancsster) Smith
1PhilAdelphial sianbergvr, sulphih. Walt
Mnis0n, Wells, White, Mindls and John
tan hpeikcr- o..
NAYS MessIs. Alexander, tC.arlon,l har
grr, Beck iiewman, (Cumbyrland,l boyeI
hrAber, llakes, ilargnriI, Hopkins, ilooyvI
Horton, J0scphs, KernS, (sehnylkiiil klir'
Long, n, Nanus, Mlssimef, Maycrs, Aoye'
f,nhing. polieisef, rurdy, Quiglr!, hrif
irs. li,idlr, iioiinson, schaiiirli, shAip'
sLisyrs. spangl,f, Walsh, Weaver hsiss
and Mimry. -,
N ills question uas ds'srainsd la tbs a
tfalailye
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

The Valandigham family entertain feei-
Ings Of admiration, not to say love, Tor the
negro race in general, the female sex in par
ticular that is incredible. The race has
furnished the stock in trade and the speech
inspiring theme of the Ohio martyr tor n
number of years. But the younger members
of the family outstrip him in their affections
for the "down-trodden African" Perey
Valandigham, "a youth to fortune and to
fame unknown" nevertheless II nephew OF
the great Ohio martyr, is married to and
lives with negro woman in this city. His
brother, living on the opposite side of the
river is also married 10 o negrcss.-Huscd
| tine Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
MAnAME poRTER,s CURATINE BALsAN

MADAME PORTER's CURATIVE BALsAM
has long tested the truth that there are first principles
in Medicine as there is in Science and this Medicine
is com pounded on principles suited 10 the manifold
nature OF Man The cure Of Colds isin keeping open
the pores, and creating a gentle internal warmth
and tbis enusea hy the use OF this Medicine. Its
medial qualities are based its POWER TO assist the
healthy and vigorous circulation OF blood through tho
lungs il eniyens the muscles and assists the skin TO
perform It's duie. Of regulating the heat OF the sys
tenn und In gently throwing OF the waste substance
from the suriAes o. the body II Is not violent Fsme
dy, but the emollient, warming, searching and enee
live Sold by all druggist at IL aud - een's per
bottle, aug III
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1864.

Under the authority of the act of Con-
grcss reviving the grade of Lieutenant Gene
raj, in the United States army, approved
February Goth, 1864, Lieutenant General
Ulysses s. Grant, U. s, A., is appointed to
the command OF the Armies of the United
States. a. LINCOLN.
assume the command of the armies of
the United States. My headquarters will be
IN the field, and, until further orders, will be
with the Army of the Potomac.
There will be an office headquarters in
Washington, ID. c., to which all -,fhcial com
muncations will be sent, except those from,
the army here. rtadouartcrs are at the
date Of thcir address. L. 5, GRANT,
Lieutenant General of the L. 5. A,
General Grant leaves for Washington on
saturday, and repairs Immediately to tht
front. His staff are composed of officers for
mcrly with him in the Mississippi Among
them are Brigadier General Rawlings, chic
of staff; Lieut.. Col. Bowers; Captain q. X
Leet Captain +. S. Parker, Assistant Adj
Gen.. Captain II. w. Jones, A. q. NJ; Cap
Baiear Lieut.. Col. Duff, late chief Of ar
tillery, goes as senior aid-de-oamp.
General Sherman is due here tonight, ant
will Immediately resume command of tn,
military division. General Dodge is in tb
CITY
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
IcoMAuNrATEn
Pulmonary ys,on-asnPsien "a Curabis
Disease
To CoNsVnrrIvIs.

The undersigned having bssn restored 10 health
lnA few weeks BY very simple remedy, after ha''
ing suffered several ysas ~ilh a severe luDg sfes'
los, and thai dread disease, consumP,ioa-ls anii'
oas 10 make knosn 10 h fellow .saasFefs the means
of care,
10 all sho desire a. be Nill ssnd eopy of the pfo
ssrlaion assi llfse II eharEsl ulth lae difeeious
Ga IsspsTng sRd asing the sAins, shieh thsy will
And lsTs ears ief cunsampiion Asihnai bIonehi'
10, Cenrhs Celas, A.. Tue only oblsei u tbs "A.
ysftssf Ia ssndinf the Prescription u " bsnfA tbs
sieisd sHi spread lpfeTIea'lon shleh hs e0neelt
h ~ in, aluaLls sai hs hepes every saasIeT sill
20 hL Terasiy, - u shl essi ihsm HeihlnE ahi lasy
lfoft tlfstns
rsliiei aslss he IfsssFlIalaa vlii a.ldIss
np EDwAnp A, NlisoN. NdlissashsIs.
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

INFORMATION WASTED.-Mrs Elizabeth
Jones of Williamsport is desirous of obtain
ing information relative to her son Henry
b. Jones, young man aged about nineteen
years He was formerly brakeman on the
p. & +. railroad, and has disappeared under
such circumstances as To cause his mother
tn fear that some violence has been done
him. lie was last heard of at Rupert.
Any information concerning him will he
thankfully received by his aged mother, and
the press VIII do her kindness by passing
this notice around.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

s-g@ Messrs. L. Y. Bright S Son, of this
place, have sold out their store to two men
recently from Danville. This firm has been
doing large business for number of years.
Mr. Bright has been one of our most enter
prising men, and has put up, besides foun-
dry and machine shop, quite number OF
buildings during the past six years, which
pay well as an Investment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
Rebels North of she CumSriupll
River.
LOUISVILLE, March .

LOUISVILLE, MHrVH 70.
Hughes, Ferguson and Short, are on the
Northern side of the Cumberland river, with
500 rebels.
On the morning Of the 18th they attacked
one OF Gen. Hobson's camps near Burnetts
Ferry, whence the rebels were driven with
a loss of fonr killed and several wounded.
On the next day near Cclin, Gen Hobson' S
cavalry attacked the rebels under Col. Ham
ilton, killing and wounding several, and
capturing Hamilton.
Hobson has nearly broken up the guer-
rilla bands along the Cumberland river, and
many OF them are daily surrendering them
selves.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

Tux Danish engineers have discovered an
ingenious and simple contriyance for keep
Ing their opponents exposed 10 a heavy fire,
by sort of Invisible fence made of strong
wire, supported at stated distances by tim
ber posts inserted In ths ground. IL must
take, at all events, some precious minutes
10 overcome this obstacle, during which the
attacking troops would be open to . des
ruetiye lre without any shelter, The ca
trenchmenls At Duppel are surrounded b,
,hese ioFmldebio barriers.
Il WAS denied. somo tine since, that Mrs
Douglas Mas officiating a. clerk Ia ths
freasurcy DcpagtmeHt Tho Mashinst0r
correspondent ~ ths hissasla sAys, thai
passing through the fecasuFy ilslaItmenl
tie other day, I n,et Ma. ai.phsn 4
Danglal, ahe 10 llliag the duiiss ~ : ~ el,i
hunllsA dollar slslkshiP ia lhsi dsPai,
mfni
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
MAslIINnroN. March 10

OF one thousand seven hundred and eigh-
teen applicants before the Casey Examining
Board for commissions IN negro regiments,
seven hundred and eighty-four have been
rejected.
There Is no foundation for the statement
in regard to the arrival of Mr.. Daytun's son
with important dispatches from France in
reference 10 prospects OF recognizing the
Southern Contederacy. No special bearer
of dispatches fIom Mr.. Dayton aas arrived
here, nor is there any ground for the absurd
rumor butt on this supposed fact.