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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-05-20
TOBACCO.

As soon as corn Planting is over, press fog
ward the preparation of the old crop Of to.
bacco, and get it out Of the way if possible,
before the pressing work of a new crop
oouaos on. with the other important summer
work.
II the beds promise an early supply Of
plants, be sure that the ground is got i'll or
der. that you may fail of no planting "aea
SON" Remember that after the tenth of
June, seasons" become of doubtful occur
renee, and as the power of the sun increases,
the difficulty increases to get stand. If
plants are abundant you may put in, even
small ones, in May, inorder to forward the
work. If they are scarce, however, it is safer
to take the risk Of the season, and plant onl5
as you can command we'll grown plants with
good roots
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-05-20


la Specific for all diseases originating in a Bas
State t the Blood, accompanied by Debility or
Low State of the System.
Pamphlets containing certificates Of cures and re.
Communications from some of the most eminent Ply
sicans Clcrgymen and others, will be sent Free to
any address
We select few of the names to show the char
actcr of testimonials.
JOHN Z WILLIAMS ESQ,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-05-20
POTATOES.

POTATOES.
We do not advise planting the main cror
OF potatoes so early as May. 1t is very com
mon, however, to do so. When they can bC
we'll covered with mulch of any kind, 1t il
rot so important at what time they et'
planted; but for the general crop it is essen
tal, we think, that they be planted so LAT
that the formation cf the tubcr, indicated
by the bloom. be thrown beyond the tim
when we usually experience our severes
drought-from middle Of July to middle &
August. To do this they should not b
planted day earlier than the Goth JUNE
except, perhaps, Glow growing varieties,
the peach blow, may be planted wee
earlle".
Plant in deep furrow, and cover we
with unicrmented manure and litter. Il
bacco stalks laid along the drills make OF
of the best marures for potatoes. Let the
have enough Of some good manure, Whs
ever it may DE.
An Old ecI is the best bed for potatoc
If there be danger of rot, and the sod
rich, it is better to avoid any manures
rectly applied to the crop, except lime, ash
or plaster.
rIELD pEhs.
This crop should be put in after the mi
die or The month POr land improyemC
it is sown broadcast generally, but seed IN
be economized by putting in drills eightc
inches or two feet apart. If raising
peas for use or sale be the object, The DIR
| should be three feet apart, and the cultiya
rass several times between them.
SUGAR 5lILLET.
The sugar milct, or China sugar cane
it is commonly called, ha5 come rapidly
public favor within u few years, and ey
family may supply themselves at a ch
rate with syrup, if there should be facili
in the neighborhood for grinding the car
If not, it makes valuable stock food, an
small crop may be planted at any rate,
take chances for grinding, The seeds
to germinate, and in its early stage ms
poor progress. 1t should be soaked tive
four hours in water poured hot upon it,
should be rolled in some prompt tertil
or, better still, should be manured
some such IN the drill.
BROADCAST CORN.
If green food be needed in July or Aug
do not fail to have a small supply of br
cast corn on hand
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-05-20
TIE PERNYFkN SYRUP
THE PERUVIAN SYRUP

Cures Nervous Affections, Female Complaints, IN
all diseases of the Kidney. and Bladder,
The New York herald., 1865-05-17
PROPOSALS..

OFFICE or THE STREET COMMISSIONER, 81
~ Broadway.-T0 rontracors-Propos.is. infiosed In
sealed nye0p ndorsed with the title of the work aud with
the the bidder written thereon win be received
this orice uD,l 1hursday May 20 at eleven clock A. M
For regulating grading dc, fiftIeth street from Fourth
ftfth
For Repeating grading &C. r,yeighth street, from Ler
for regulating eradns &c Fifty sr.t stree, Fourth
10 fifth avenue -
For regulating, grading, &c. Pity eighth street from
Eighth 90 Ninth avenue. -.
regulating grading &c, Fify third street FROM Fif'h
FOR resuing grading &c, Seventy seventh street, from
For curb gutter &c Lexington avenue, from fifty
seventh TO slysixth street Flsgging full width. from
Foreth IN Fifty min tn strcets.
For curb gutter, Ac First from liith street 70
For curb gutter As, Thirty third street. from second
Torearb gutter, Ae Seventy eighth street. from Second
To Third avenue
For carb gutter. Ac srtetb street, from Lexington 10
sixth avenue.
For aaggns one Hundred and Twenty ninth stree. from
Tenth avenue 10 Hudson river.
For Tagging Fifty seventh street. from Lexington to Third
avenue.
For aasens Thirty third from Tenth 10 Eleventh
FOR 1assng corner Forty nfh and sisth avenue
cnrb Ffty second street from second
East also from second to Third
building foundations and ercctir railing enclose
parks ~ Fourth eth avenue between Thirty eighth and
Forteth streets.
BLANK forms Of proposals. together with the
and agreements, can be obtained AZ this Office.
Dated Street Department. New York. May IS 1865
CHARLES %. CORNELia
.a.r ts 4n.. .f-.... d Street C0ninlsfioner
The New York herald., 1865-05-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

GOOD CHANCE TO MAKE M0NEY.-AN ARTICLE
IA newly patented and needed in every family sells readily
and for large profits Agents wanted city aud town
Enclose rs and sample by return Of express
Circulars free This humbug State rights 70
sale. Address sos Race street. Philadelphia, Pa.
The New York herald., 1865-05-17
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

PHYSIOLOGICAL VIEW or MARRlAGE-COv-
N tanning nearly 3sD pages and I5o plates
Cravings OF the anatomy OF the human IN state "
health and disease with stsc early
poabe consequences upon TIE mind aud body With the
auhnrs plan Of Icatnrntthc only rational
fni mode OF shown by the report tested.
truthfu adviser 20 the married and those ting
marriage who would know their physical condition. Sent,
free OF postage nddfcss of 2c
potal currency. Address d. La Croir, Maiden anc.
Albany, y. y.
NEW BOOKS. CARTEs DE vIsITR, STEREOsCOPfO
~ Views, and all kinds Fancy sporting foods Send
for nio nation 10 ID. j. GOMPEKlS Purchasing Agency,
rs Nassau street n. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06

7 Q. O. F.-The members of the Sarent,
L. Lodge, No. SO, I. @. O. F., are hereby no pia
fed that the future meetings Of the Lodge viii
corner Of King and Royal streets, on Tue:Ssl,
evenings Of each week at O. clock .. m.
no 3-3t VIM. L. MILBURN. N G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
SOUTHERN NEWS.

The Georgia Convention has passed a reso-
luton asking for the pardon of Commodore
Tatnall. The same body has adopted an ordi-
ance declaring that it is the duty Of the Legis-
lature toprovide for the widows and orphans
Of Georgia soldiers, and also for the crippled
soldiers Another resolution adopted asserts
that tie time has come for a general amnesty.
The ordnance for the population Of the State
debt WAR was set down for consideration On
Saturday last. 49,,
A. Fl. Stephens, who has arrived at Nil
ledgeyille, Georgia, signifies his consent to
accept the nomination Of Governor. mas
much as Ex-Governor Brown has declined to
have his name go before the Convention, it is
possible that Mr. Stebhens will become the
first civil Governor Of Georgia.
Governor Brownies has received the pardon
OF John Overton, Of Tennessee, said to be the
weathiest man in the State but General Fisk
declines 10 restore his property. Booh Gene
raj Fisk and Mr. Overton are en route to the
city to present their views and interests in the
matter
The South Carolina Legislature will continue
in sessi( till the middle of December.
Civil rule has been re-establ5hed in Savan-
nah, Georgia
Mem bers and ministers OF the Southern
Methodist Church are being vindictvely and
cruelty prosecuted by some evil minded per
sons in East Tennessee. They are deprived of
their churches and threatened with violence II
they hold religious services in certain places.
One clergyman has been mobbed and ridden
on rail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
Alexandria Gazette
MONDAY EVENIN G., n OV|]ElM y BER1s.6ff:
VIRGINIA ITEMS.

The Richmond papers complain OF high re e.
II that CITY. They are 50 high they say thaf
people are deferred from settling there.
The directors Of the National Express CON q
nany on Friday appointed the following ON
GERS Gers = General I: Moore, Of Richmond lI!
secretary s General D. Imboden, Of Virginla,
acting general sup tendent; John q Dow pow
en-, SUPERINTENDENT Of the Southern DIV u SION o.,
John O. Reid superint Ct the Nol Y 81
city eisisf fNsw ana yossph! Caldwell
sion. The local agents and EMPLOYEES Ct this
company will beretained. It's othola 1 a.,
nounced that the subscription DOCKS aie
closed. 8
Steamboat racing between Richmond and
Norfolk IS at present the rage, On satur-
daY tie Magenta and Thos. Collyer LETT tor the
latter port, to return on Sunday.
The Richmond Wing says that J John Mltchel
left that city for Washington last Thursday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
NEWS n ro-1AY's MAIL.

The New York Health officer reports,
ssr,nder date Of YESTERDAY, that the cholera on
BOARD the A tlanta is.stiI confined to the steer
ACE nassengers. Several new cases have broken
out. shut5anly one of which resulted fatally.
Not q single case has occurred among the tlrst
or second cabin passengers or crew OF the snip.
IS As short time ago guest at the Wyoming
~ otelinz New York left box there, when he
went away. Yesterday a smoke was seen IS
suing from the box, when it was taken by two
men and carried to the sidewalk. just as they
reached the curbstone an explosion occurred,
killing the men carrying the box, and doing
other damage. The police have arrested all
persons stopping at the hotel, and the matter
IS now under investigation.
One Of the extensive three mills known gas
The Woodbury. Cotton Mills, belonging TO
William ID. Hooper & Sons, situated OH the
Northern Central railroad, three miles from
Baltimore, was totally destroyed by fire this
.morning at three o'clock. The mill burned is
called the Clipper Mill.
The missing body Of J. Lownds, formerly,
cashier in the Chesapeake Bank, was found
yesterday in the Chesapeake Bay, and brought
to his home TOR interment. 1t IS believed he
committed suicide.
Jews, both in this country and IN Europe,
have for several years past been making great
efforts 10 raise subscriptions Tor the rebuilding
Of the Temple of Jerusalem, permission to that
effect having been given to them by theTurklsh
Government.
In Canada the Fenian excitement still con
tinues. Quite number of private soldiers
are under arrest for sympathizing with the
Fenians The city and it's approaches are
picketed. Many Americans are prepa airing
to leave Tor the States.
a dashing young bachelor lately appeared IN
Central Park, n Y, with two handsome ponies,
whose tails we're cone up like a lady's water
fall, and cooped up in small fish nets. The
resemblance was capital, and the team created
a great sensation.
Colonel Northrop, at one time Commlssary
General Of the late Confederate Government,
has been released from confinement in Castle
Thunder, where he was imprisoned some three
or four months ago.
In South, America the allied powers have,
after siege of six weeks, taken the town OF
Uruguaya and captured five thousand Para,
guayan prisoners.
Generals McCook and Blair have resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
OF
MOURNING DRESS GOODS,

Giving special attention to this department Of
our business we beg to call 1,- to the notice. Of
Goods, of "LUPIN'S' celebrated manufac5
ture, which are well known to be the best in
the world:
Black Silk and Wool Poplins, 5-4 wide.
Black all Wool Popfins, "A and 81.
Black all Wool Empress Cloth, "A and 81
Black French Merinoes, 5-4, Ga, IA, and 3d.
Black French Mousselain, 81, 6-64, and 3d.
Black French Ottoman Cloth, A and Sd
Black Pekin Cloth--neW article
Black all Wool Tamese.
Black Parisienne Cloth-new article.
Black Australian Crape-new article.
Black Biarritz-new article.
Black Bomzines, fine to magnificent
Black Poplin Alpacas.
Black Irish Poplins.
Black Mohair Lustres. =
Mourning Silks, all qualities.
re- The above goods were purchased by Us
in large lots, at Public Sale, for Cash, and will
be sold at extremely low prices.
JOS. j. MAY & CO.,
3O9, Penn. av. bet. 9th and 10th sts
nov 4-if5t Washington, D, c.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
DIED.

In this city at II o'clock this morning ROBERT CRUPPER
aged IS years and months BE His funeral will take place
the residence of the Misses 0Nea No L. south Fairfax
street aft O'Clock The friends of the
family are invited to ATTEND.
In Washington on Sunday, the 9TH inst, BERTHA LEE
infant Chas A. and Eliza Sears aged 10 months
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
WALTER CROOK, JR.,
UpHOLSTERING AND

WINDOW HADESIN EVEAE FAhIhI :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
OTONEBRAKER'S
y NERVE. BONE Il CORN
IMMINENT FOR MAN OR BEAST
Jan 5-tf

Warranted to cure Rheumatism,, SpralnS
Swelled oints, Sore Throat. Frosted feet, Pois-
ons, Sores and Bruises: Fresh Cuts, Corns,
Mumps. letter. Pains in the Limbs and back
Sweeny on man or beast Saddle Collar Calls,
Distemper Scratches &c, on horses and Mules,
and all diseases requiring an externa! Remedy:
All who know Stonebraker's Liniment will
testify that it is the most popular Liniment ever
sold in any countro, and that 1t has given per-
feet satisfaction whereverit has been introduced,
taking the place Of al others. This is strong
evidence of its great power in removing Pains,
Swelings, SC, both on man or beast. No Lin
iment has yet been made to equal it. 1t only
needs q trial 20 prove its good effects.
H STONEBRAkER,
Funkstown Ma.
b. 5. LEADBEATER s. CO..
oc 17-3m Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,


Furniture Coverings, Da1nasks, Eeps Iro~
catills Silk Goods and Hair Cloths: also ASPEN
did assortment Of Piano and Table Coyer3.
Linen and Cotton ChintZss for furI-o"-"
Slips. .,..o;A,. ~
The largestand best assortment in the city 90. o.
Tambor, Muslin and Nottingham Lace NOI-
tains. o13
Venetian Blinds made in the latest style al"
best manner by superior wor? lmen. ,.o,3
Store Shades. all sizes and coIoGS, 1i';'"e "'.'-
lettered at short notice. ,,..oo;,,e
Orders from abroad solicited, and Will fcc9if~
prompt and especial attention. .., rac2.
Our facilities for furnishing STEAMBOATS,, P''''
SEP ser, s-Sm r1 WALTER CROOK, JE:, Importer:
ruHE UNDERSIGNED IS WINDING "
his business, and will sell out his 1 51IaL.
safe show cases. regulator &C. Iho los nal f5
watches for repai there, arerequested TO c'' W.
them before the lst Of November: r,,rrp
'''e''' "'40i0 M BODENWIESER
90 7e-eoow 96! King Stree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
IMPROVE YOUR EYESIGHT !
DOCTOR WHITES EYE.WATER

mics vet known, and has proved to be the
greatest blessing to thousands Of sufferers in
Europe for over 20years. Itcannot he too highly
recommended to all men Of business, especial
ly to bank and other officers, bookkeepers,
clerks, artizans, and all such as are obliged to
and to Ladies much engaged in reading, or fine
needlework It will not only strengthen and
improve weak eyes but speedily cure all in1am-
nation, cold, or lameness Of the eyelids, but
also, remove the beginning cataract. and its use
will positively insure against blindness.
Price IS cents r bottle.
n"'p'''0eJ III II ID DIENELT, Dentist,
No, 145 Prince street.
For sale by most Druggists.
Ion 3-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS!

sIoN EDI sahEisp
HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS!
A safe and speedy cure for Coughs, Colds
Distempers Heaves, Hide-bound, Worms. Bots,
Scurvey, &C., in Horses, Loss Of Cud, Black
READER DON'T FORGET!
STONEBRAKERS HORSE AND CATTLE
POWDERS,
are becoming the most popular Powders now IN
use. And Why? Because they are prepared Of
such ingredients as are precisely suited to the
animals for which they are used. N powders
ever sold have given such universal satisfaction
and acquired so great celebrity in the sametime.
AS an evidence oftheir superiority over all others
the proprietor stakes his reputation on these
powders against all others now put up. Only
try 4hem and be convinced Of their great quail
tiles II. STONEBRAKER
Funkstown. II I'd.
E. S. LEADBEATER & CO.,
oc l7-3m Alexandria
n ATS MADE 10 COME.OUT OF THEIR
II HOLES TO DIE.
Great destruction of rats
It is a paste, and used on bread. 3D.
Every box warranted dead shot; = -
AS it will destroy all your ga
Rats, Reaches, Mice and Ants,
Or you can have your money refunded.
Not dangerous to the human family.
Try it-and if it don't STAY all your Rats, Sc.
7 on can have your money refunded. ~
Sold by druggists and country dealers gener-
ally. III. STONEBRAKER,
10 - Funkstown, Md.
!: f or sale by our agents. :@ - :
&. IS. LRADBEATER. s. CO.,.
f oc l7-3m sLSza -aa ~ Alexandra
+ Q00 LBS. celebrated ELEPHANT SIN Ok
l, WV ING TOBACCO, in store and for
sale by ,~~-srzg.s . W. A. SMOOT, d
10 oc 90 - No. y, north Union street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-06
MAGNOLIA HOUSE,
COR. OF DUKE AND COLUMBUS SITS.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
nov 4-if;

The MAGNOLIA" is the place for all lovers
of good things in life. Here you can eat and
grow fat-drink and be merry. The LARDRR
IS always plentifully supplied with the best o;
everything. All kinds Of IroHn4Ps: a 10 anu
SC, always on hand. This is, also, the most
convenient House for travellers being only
two blocks from the Railroad Depot, The pro-
prietor also, takes pleasure in announcing
that his new, elegant and CoMMoDI0Us HALL
is now finished, and can be engaged for Parties:
Balls, Concerts, Lectures, &C.. at the most
reasonable rates. For telms apply to
r. FREDERICK, Proprietor,
&C 26-2w Magnolia HouSe,
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The great wonder of the age.
DR.. 3. BROWN WILLIAMS,

The great wonder Of lineage.
DIR. b. BROWN WILLIAMS,
The Original Psy cologist,
in his extraordin airy Lecture, entitled,
ne DRUNK ON COLD WATER ~
With practical illustrations, one of the most
humorous, entertaining and instructive Lectures
ever delivered,
For full explanations, see small Bills.
Admission 50, IS and % cents. Seats may be
secured at Gladke's in the Theatre building.
nov 6-3t M. A. KENNEDY, Agent.
Q60 REWARD. Stolen from the subscri-
SDU Der, at Marmion, King George county,
Va, on the night of the Oath Of October, an
IRON GREY MARE, blaze face. right hind
foot white, about ID or Is hands high, large ears
and head, very gentle and easy to catch. oto-
len by two men travelling in northwestWardly
direction from this county. Last heard from
on the following Monday and Tuesday,
in the neighborhood Of Centreville, Fairfax CO.,
Va. One of the parties was known as George
Richardson. said to be from Farfax-the other
is not known I will give the above reward
OF fifty dollars for the apprehension OF the thieves
and delivery to me Of the mare. or twenty-five
dollars each. JAMES H.: RI \ ION>
nov 6-3t# Marmion, King George co. Va.
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DRUNK ON COLD WATER.
NEW TIL EA TR E,
KING STREET.

Monday Evening, November 8, 1863.
Positively FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-06-02

Broke CoETRACT.-Spencer Williams is
"a lefty as if he liquored on ink and as
polished as If the popular process At The
day had been reversed, and instead Of him
striking lie, lie had struck him his teeth
were as white as porcelain shirt buttons
and his lips as prominent as the p~olitenesf
Of a political candidate. He was accused
before the Recorder, on Tuesday, Of flour,
ishing a knife-which was produced in
court, and which was long enough TO 60
through a lawyers concience and come out
al the other side-aHd declaring that he
would have somebody's hearts blood that
night. This took place in the presence OIL
q number of young ladies ladies who were
neither fair nor frigid, being too black 70
be the one, and too free tot pretend to the
other. On being asked what he had to say
for himself, he stated that he had made an
agreement "wid one ob de young ladies'
that he should keep to her. and she to him,
and he had treated her well. A snake had
broke into his ebony-hued paradise, in the
shape Of the accuser, who lad induced the
sooty-yisaged decoiver TO prove false to her
vows, and disregard her money obligations.
ole persuaded her." said Spencer, "to
break de contract" The unhappy victim
Of jealousy was lined ten dollars, and bis
Jack-the-G iant-killer's knife was conGsca-
ted. Poor darkey "Hel loved not wisely,
but too we'll"
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-06-02

QUEER HosFIrALITY.-B. sigel was in a
saloon On Monday night and Hospitality in
vited his friends to drink with him; the
drinks were taken, but when the pay was
wanted sigel's h~ospitable feelings were
gone. He wouldn't pay a dime. On being
urged by his friends to discharge the debt
he used personal violence towards themr
sad when the housekeeper claimed hin dues
he took out an swl and ~endeavored % stall
him with it, The police were sent for,
when sigel ran off, barred his bakehousC
shop door aud got into bed. The officers
broke open the door bat the crash failed {,
wuke the baker Attic observation show
ed that-like Davis when in petueoats-he
had his boots N He was6ned twenty-five
dollars. Law cost more than paying ioi
the drinks wonld have DONE.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-06-02
river and sfeamhnat News.

There are no arrivals or departures to re-
port for yesterday. Business was conse-
quently rs quiet at the river as in the
streets where all the doors were closed.
The weather was warm ana pleasant. The
river is falling, with 6E feet on Harpeth
Shoals.
The Kate Robinson, Palestine, and En-
ma Floyd were taken by Government.
The Rob Roy was expected last night.
The Brilliant, Capt. Howard, is the pack
ct for st. Louis, leaving a. 10 o'clock TO-
morrow. Boyd & PEBBLES agents.
The Louisville Press Of yesterday reports
Z feet water on the falls, which are nayi-
gable up aud down. The Amelia Poo had
arrived from, and the Clara Denuing bad
started for Nashville. The Norman and
Bermuda were receiving for Nashville.
The Cincinnati Commercial Of Wednes-
day reports the arrival OF the Pilgrim
from, but no departures for Nashville.
We learn that the L. N. gunboats Silver
Lake No. ., NJ. V. Baird, Alpha, and News
boy are TO have their armaments removed,
and to be converted into transports.