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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05

III CAPTURE OF THE REBEL RAM ALBE-
MAnLE.-The destruction of this formidable
iron-clad ram, by Lieut.. Cushing, is one of
the most daring exploits of the war. With
few men, in a small vessel, he approached,
at midnight, the ram lying in the harbor of
Plymouth, N. c., and amidst a tremendous
fire Of shot and she'll, threw torpedo under
the ram and exploded it at the same time.
His own vessel was blown to splinters.-
He threw himself in the river, swan hall
mile to a swamp, where he laid during the
day without shoes or coat, and at night es.
capped in a sklft. The ram is sunk in thirty
feet of water. This gives us control Of the
harbor and Albemarle Sound, and makes
our shipping secure, as this is the last Of
their iron-clads in these waters.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05

Whereas, the Congress of the United States
passed an act which was approved on the
2lst day last, entitled ''an act to enable the
people of Nevada to form constitution and
State government" ard for the admission
of such State into the Union on an equal
footing with the original States. And where
as, the said constitution and State govern
ment have been formed pursuant to the con-
dition prescribed by the fifth section of the
act of Congress aforesaid, and also a copy
Of the constitution and ordinances have been
submitted to the President of the United
States;
Now, therefore, be it known, that |, Abra-
ham Lincoln, President of the United States,
in accordance with the duty imposed upon
me by the act of Congress aforesaid, do
hereby declare and proclaim that the said
State of Nevada Is admitted into the Union
on an equal footing with the original States.
In witness whereof | have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this thir-
ty-trst day of October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred ard sixty
four, and of the independence of the United
States the eighty-ninth.
Signed, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President:
WM. II. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
l.ctter from our Consul nt k.iycT-
pool.
WASHINGTON, October 81.


Thomas II. Dudly, American Consul at
Liverpool, has, under date OF October 18th,
written to Secretary Seward relative to the
letter from Sir lIenry Dc Houghton to Gov
Seymour, enclosing the address OF the pco-
pie of the United Kingdom to the people Of
the United States, asking them, il not in ex-
press terms, at least in substance, to ac-
knowledge the independence Of the South.
He says: sir llcnry's interests in the Cou-
federate loan, and advances he has made on
account of the Southern Conftdcracy, amount
to the sum of e350,000 Isl, ,7J0, ,0O0) lie is
also IL member of the Southern Independence
Association, which was formed for the ex
press purpose of aiding, in every possible
way, the South to achieve their indcpen-
dence, and has labOrcd increasingly from the
time of its formation to the present to ac-
complish this object.
More recently it has turned its attention
to the politics OF the United States, and es-
pecally to. the Presidential election about
to take place, rs the most effective way Of
aiding the South in its work OF dismcmber-
ing the Union.
THE address has emanated from tAe
Peace Association"
In conclusion, after some remarks of po-
litical character, Mr. Dudley says it will be
seen from slip enclosed, cut from the Liver
pool DAILY Post that Lady Houghton, the
wife of Sir Henry, is to have Il stall in the
great bazaar 10 be held at Liverpool to raise
funds for the Confederates.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05

Coal TEADE.-The quantity sent by Rail
road this week is 55,S0t 14-by Canal 23,-
4l3-tor the week 19,249 0i against 9S, 709
tons for the corresponding week last year.
The trade has survived to some extent, as
the shipments show, but the price Of coal
rules at least two dollars a ton less than
September prices, while there has been no
reduction in this Region in the price of
miners and laborers' wages so far, conse-
quently there is no fear Of coal falling, from
present prices, unless, unfortunately, Nc
Clcllan should be elected, which would lead
to general smash" in all kinds ofbusness,
There is no power under Heaven to prevent
it, and no prudent person is buying except
for immediate use until the result of the
Presidential election is known.
One of Our operators called at the Office
of a shrewd Irish coal dealer, in Manayunk
a few days ago. to sell him some coal. 81
don't want to 10y at present." was the reply,
"and to be candid with you, will not buy
ton until know the result of the Pres-
dental election, for believe that if Lincoln
is not reelected business will be ruined"
This is the feeling that prevails throughout
the whole country.-HiRerS' J0UlWal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
HnAnonAnrEns Army OLE TIE Poroat,

HppOluleu Wy 6OV, Dcy
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
Oct, 80, A. N.-Since the army returned to
its old quarters on Friday nothing of i'm
portance has transpircd. The enemy's cav
airy followed our troops closely as they re-
turned but were prevented from doing any
damage of importance.
The only captures they made at this time
were some eight ten ambulances, which had
taken a wrong road, but even these they
could not get away. The horses were cut
loose and run of, and our men burned the
wagons.
The rebel cavalry made repeated attempts
to charge, but were each time repulsed with
loss. During the day the entire army reach
ed the positions occupied by it previous to
its move when the enemy returned to their
former position.
Our losses will reach about 500 as near
as can be ascertained at present. The 2d
Corps, which did the most fighting, lost 10
officers killed, 81 wounded, ~ men killed,
$50 wounded, and 400 missing. The 9th
Corps lost about 1870 altogether, ana the 9th
Corps upwards of $50, mostly in the colored
division.
The casualties in the cavalry division are
not known precisely, but many of those
classed as missing will undoubtedly return
to camp, as the number of stragglers wa:
large.
The loss of the enemy was severe, ant
some say greater than our own, in KILLED
and wounded. We have eight hundred anc
twenty-eight prisoners anG four battle flag
most of which were taken by the 2d Corps
| The highest praise is given Ivy all to the
officers and men of the Id and Sd divisions
for their behavior during the day.
Generals Eagen and Mott, who command
eti them, and Gen. Smith and Col. McAllis
ter, commanding brigades are particular.
praised for the manner in which they hand
led their men.
The charge made by the New Jersey bri
gade, under Col. McAllister, on the enem
who had got in the rear of our forces, wa
one Of the finest ever witnessed and result
ed in saving the entire position.
All is quiet with the exception of pickle
firing. which is quite lively at night.
w. y. MCG.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
Guerrilla Attack Upon CoIored
Troops near Alexandria.
REBELS REPULsED.
WASHINGTON, Nov. .,

" -'-'A'-'N 'S-'' ~NN''
A party of guerrillas made an attack on
Monday night on the coored company re-
Gently raised by Judge Underwood, of Alex
nndria, Va, at their station near Ocatink,
Va.
Quite spirited fight ensued which re-
suited in the route of the guerrillas.
The Alexandria Gazette has been suspend
ed, owing to Mr.. Snowden, the proprietor,
being among three of the southern sympa-
thizers detailed as u safety guard on the
Orange and Alexandria railroad trains
against guerrilla attacks.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
zy51s0HE!sNW' R'EEsss sass.vE.
Attach on Our Batteries.
BELFAST, Ne, Nor. ,.

BELFAST, Me- EoT. ,.
4 dispatch 10 tie Nayor Of this city from
Castinn gives the particulars of the attack
OH the battery at that place: On Monday,
at night, small body of men approached
from the rear, and when challenged ipmc-
datci, sred upon the sentinel, who returned
the fire, o>l1cant i'amsdgli was shot as be
came out of hi4 quarters, and tour balls
lodged within two 'ect ot him. The Gnrii-
son WAS promptly m, stored, and pursued
the raiders about half n 'uiIc, firing upon
them, when they took a boat aud escaped.
Their object, it is supposed, vas to cap
ture United States Gutter lying in the
harhor
This city has been put in state OF de-
fence by orders from Gov. Cuney, and home
guards are in readiness for duty. The city
government has increased and warned tht
police.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
A Righteous Verdict.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.

w wv
Donahuc and Ferry, the Agents in the
recent election frauds, have been convicted
by the Military Commission, and sentenced
to an imprisonment for life The sentence
has been approved, and will be immediate
ly carried into execution. The military
of which General Doubleday is
president, it was announced, would take up
The case Of ColpnslSamuel North, New York
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05

General Birney died in the delirium of fe-
yer. His last words have a political value
that should make them a Union war cry
throughout the Loyal States. Rising sud
denly in his bed, his eyes blazing with the
hre that consumed him, he cried with a
trumpet voice, Boys keep your eyes on that
dag" and fell back dead.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05

We are not sure That the now State OF
Nevada will vote at this election. Louisiana
we presume will vote, but Tennessee will
probably not. The votes possible amount
to 251, of which 12G is a majority. If none
of the doubtful States are received, there
will be 231 votes, making lie necessary to
elect. Of the 81 States hat might possibly
vote, but two are really Slave States-Ten-
nessec and Kentucky. BY the action of
Maryland, Delaware is practically free !;
while in Missouri Slavery is so far gone that
it can exercise no visible effect in this can
vass.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
vi a TX v Ian FER EE.
The New Constitution inOpcration

BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.
The new free State Constitution of Mary
land goes INTO effect tomorrow. and by its
operation the slaves of this State arc emanci-
pated, and slavery is forever abolished in the
State.
The City Council have taken measures for
the proper celebration of the event, and, pur-
suant to resolutions adopted this afternoon,
the Mayor has issued proclamation, direct
ing salute of 100 guns to be fred, to-mor-
row morning, at sunrise, at noon, and at
sunset. The bells of the city are to be rung,
and citizens are requested to display the
flag
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
LATER.
BALTIMORE, N.

IINI INVNF, -NVF. T.
Emancipation was celebrated to-day, with
spirit. AT sunrise a grand salute of 500
guns was commenced, accompanied by the
ringing of church and signal bells; flags
were displayed from the public buildings
and many private dwellings,. At noon the
firing of salutes was resumed from Forts
Federal Hill and Marshall, and the Christ
Church bells joined in the merry peals, per-
forming, at intervals, various national and
patriotic airs, including Hail Columbia" i"
Land of the Free" and the ''star spangled
Banner"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05

EVE and EAW-Professor j. ISAACS
NJ. D., 0couLisr and AURIsrr formerly Leyden,
Holland, is now located at No. 5ll Pine Street,
Philadelphia, where persons afflicted with diseases OF
the EYE and EAR will be scientifically treated and
cured, il durable, lY'Artifcia Eyes inserted with
but pain.
N, B.--No charges made for Examination. The
Medical faculty is invited as hehas no secrets In his
IN ode Of treatment.
July 2, leii--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05

State agent, who was arrested, some days
ago, charged with fraud in regard to the
votes of New York soldiers. The court,
however, adjourned until tomorrow, in
order that consultation might be had by
the military commission with the commits
sioners appointed by Gov Seymour.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05

A RICHMOND paper adyertises COW for
sale, price 5000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

niarics for ls6S.--An assortment Of Dia-
- ries for 1865, Of varies styles and size. Also,
Cap Note and Letter Paper, for sale by
ANNA PAINTER.
Sunbury, Nov. 5, 1865.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
n O r 7 G r

A IL persons indebted to the firm of Friling
n Grant, are requested TO call at the old stand and
pay up their accounts by the lst of December. All
accounts paid by that time, will be placed in the
hands of Justice for collection.
FRILING & GRANT.
Sunbury, Nov. 5, 1854.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-05
State Of the Bank of NOrthuInber-
Innd, Pa, Nov. Sd, 1854.

ASSETS.
Loans and Bills discounted, 1901 Ql6 20
Certificates of United States Mint 100000 on
United States $40 Loan, 100000 0O
Interest bearing Legal Ten
ders, $4,000 90
Pennsylvania, o,iOO 90
Bank of Northumberland Stock, 1910 0O
Northumberland Bridge Stock, l,50O 90
Telegraph Stock, $50 90
Real Estate, &c. 1919 81
Due by other Banks, l02,lll So
Notes of other Banks, and Legal Tenders e2.I0l 0U
Cash Items, l,l2O 20
Specie in Vault including Commonwealth
Specie Certificates, 3l,OOo II
SS95,757 9l
LIABILITIES.
Notes in circulation, s3iS,illgOO
Due to other Banks, 44,279 Is
" Commonwealth, Currency for
Specie Certificates, 10000 90
Deposi.ors 23i,2g5 6S
$6i225J 81
NoRrHuMBERLAsp Co, Set
! hereby certify the above statement 10 DO just and
true TO the best of my knovleigs AVID belief.
S:J. PACKER, Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed before me.
Eu'I. WILvgRr, Notary Public
Sunburv, Nov. 3, 1861.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-11
@enical.
How to Keep in Good Health
AND
WHAT Is The CAUSE OF DISEASE

TTNHR primary cause OF every disease that desh 10
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tongue liver complaints, pains In tho back and eEs,
oss OF appetite, sleepleas nights, eoc, D, PAIN
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They are particularly suitable for chronic and nervous
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COUGH NO MORE.
TRH sTRIoKLAND's MRLLIFLuOUs COUGH
Ha BALSAM. II-7-

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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-11

An inventive Yankee has produced an ap-
paratus which, he says, is a care for snoring,
He fsstens upon the mouth gutta percha
tube leading to the tympauum of the ear.
Whenever the snorer snores, be himself re-
ceives the 6rst impression, finds how disa-
greeable it is, and, of course, reforms.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-11

THERE are friends for the old maid-the
universal aunl2 Children love her, and kit
tens come and lie in the freside at her feet
and purr There are pleasant homes where
her presence is welcome, and by and by some
poor soul whom abe has comforted will put a
flower on her grave. But for the old batch
elor-heaven help him-lor humanity cares
not for him. ..uH
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-11
L1FR IHEsURAnEGE l

Young men just starting in baensss whose chief
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II would show ihatthsy did to leave their best
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9ailg empire.
Fire at SedalIa- LOst--
Great Destruction Of Property.

This beautiful city, in Missouri, was visited
by terrible fire about one o'clock on the
morning OF the 2i instant By which more
than a whole block Of business houses was de-
stroyed, and Eve persons--two men, two wo-
men and child-ourned TO death. The case
Of Mr. MILLs, proprietor Of the Mission Hotel
is hard one. About month ago he pur-
chase the hotel aud spent considerable upon
it 10 the way OF repairs, the prospect Of fair
business being quite good On the morning
Of the I'd be saw his home consumed, and be-
held amid the smouldering ruins the forms Of
his wife and child burned TO crisp. He was
almost frantic With grief Private ANDERSON
of tho Seventh Missousi Cavalry, who had
come the night before to meet his wife, from
whom the fortunes Of war had separated him
They took a room at the Mission Hotel, and
both pershed together, sharing the same hor.
.rlble fate Lieu ARoo and family, consisting
of wife and children, made a narrow escape
from death. They occupied q room on the
second floor When the smoke and flames
burst into his apartment the Lieutenant threw
a large bed out the window, upon which be
threw his bewildered wife and children, and
leaped himself, all escaping unhurt.
Concerning the origin OF the FIRE, the st.
Louis Republican says;
"Opnion on the subject is pretty equally
divided. One is that Gresham, the United
States Assessor was murdered in his room in
the Missouri Hotel, in which the ERE first broke
out, and that the murderer to hide his crime,
set FIRE to the premises. The suppostion is
strengthened by the fact las stated by several
we'll known persons) that shavngs we're found
at the foot of the stairs leading to the street,
and that Just previous to the cry of fire, the
discharge Of pistol was distinctly heard. -
Gresham, it is said, usually carried about his
person large amount Of money; also that
he was a very Incorporate man, and that he
was quite drunk when he entered his room at
the hotel that night The proprietor of the
hotel eorroborates this latter statement The
next most generally believed story is to this
effect: That Gresham, the Assessor, going
into his room very drunk, with lighted eau
die, (ss stated by the proprietor Of the heteD
accidentally set FIRE to the place, that in his
death struggles, a pistol, which he always car
ried at his side, became heated and exploded,
which was the pistol sound that adds the
whole strength to the first version We, Of
course, are not prepared to pass any opinion
upon these stories, and must leave the affair in
all its mystery.
"Fortunately, the night was calm. Had
the usual night winds been stirring, it is the
opinion Of the best men here that not house
in Sedallia would have been left standing this
morning-Pidin Dealer
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-11

"What church do you attend, Mrs Parting
ton2' "Oh any paradox church where the
Gospel is dispensed with"
The old lady won't be troubled to find a
place of worship on that platform"
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Aiberp Stable.


asoaa JAMES oATHoART's o. asa-s
LIVE RY STABL e.
A Bres Dhle's old stand, JesfeTso strest, Ipms-
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Would these children have a comfortable home, and
the means Of eduoatUni Would this wife be- ndepen-
dent Of the cold charities Of the Word Would this
aged and feeble parent be provided fort Would my
estate pay my debtsi Would there be sacrifice Of
property by forced sales OF administrator meet
the demands Of ofereditorssaes made when the market
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hat they nave long lease on life. This IL boJA fool
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PROTECTS HIS AGED PARENTS

Even where he has pressded them into eternity; by
the honest debtor satisfies his conhdng creditor when
fate seemed least propiious In q moral and worldly
sense it is one great weapon BY which to rob death Of
his sting.
Let any husband fsther, son, ask himself elf was
to die to- night, would those who dear to mo
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LOOKS THE DANGER IN rHE FACE,

Ihat he may grapple with ~ the wise man that be
may study is nature and pAlliats its trsatening The
means OF pAihafon are AZ hand, OF easy 70 all
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-11

NNHE 4Rtna grants policies FOR LIFE, for q term
i Of years, Endowment policies and child ems En-
dowment. Also, Non Foneiung Policies, on which no
payment 10 required after ten years.
Five thousand dollars paid two losses in this city
within the last six months.
Among all the oontrivances Of men to protect the
family circle from want, found more sim.
pie IN ts character, noble in s features certain in
its results than Life Insurance. It is the prop which
the dying husband caves to