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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21

SALAkIEs.-The largest salary paid any
one man IN New England is received by the
agent OF the Salisbury Woolen Mills, New
buryport, who has fifteen thousand dollars
year. The lowest salary was probably re-
ceived by that Methodist Clergyman who
asserted at the Boston convention last week
that his remuneration for the first years
preaching consisted of new hat and a
bushel of apples, while at present he was
more fortunate, his salary amounting to
about twenty-five dollars q year,
BARON RoTHsCHnD's WINE.-The New
Orleans Picayune has Paris correspondent
who, for some time past has been amusing
himself by making surveys of Baron Roths-
ehi!ds wine cellar. He reports that as soon
as the Baron buys a cask of wine il is ct once
bottled, and there are no less than $4,000
bottles of wine in the cellar. The Baron's
servants are allowed two casks a week, which
amount they generally manage to dispose of
in that time
Charles Hess, of CINCINNATI, has invented
a divan piano, which combines bed, closets,
writing desk, &c. 1t occupies no more
space than square piano, except vertically,
and is intended more especially for schools.
Tho modest virgin, the prudent wife or
the careful matron is much more servlceable
in life than petticoated philosophers, blus
tering heroincs or virago queens. She who
makes her children happy, who reclaims
the one from vice and trains up the other to
virtue, is much greater character than
ladies described in romance, whose whole
occupation is to murder mankind with shafts
from their quiver or their eyes.
A living frog has been found in the centre
OF solid block Of marble in Springfield,
Kentucky. This old stager must be about
million years old, more or less. He was
as contented as you please and as lively as
If he had been hopping about every Gay Of
his life.
WAR AND CHoLERA.-A great German
physician is publishing, in the Augsburg
Gazette, a series of letters, in which he takes
the ground that there are such germs of dis
ease in Germany at this time that if war
breaks out there will be the most terrible
epidemic of cholera ever witnessed.
Mrs. Lincoln has presented the Chicago
Historical Society cane of President Lin
coin. The cane is handsome mahogany
stick, with buckhorn handle, silver mount
ed.
At Springfield, Mass, lady sent the fol-
lowing volunteer toast: Spruce Old bachc-
lors, the evcr-greens o. society"
The llibernia fire company of Philadelphia
have resolved to visit the Paris exhibition
next year.
Report says Mr. Belmont, of New York,
has made over two million in gold operations
during the last three days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21
Olden Time English Marriages.

In the 10th century, according TO Mr.
Burns history, marriages were frequently
solemnized in Sunny way. The following
extracts of a parsons pocket-diary will tell
in what respect:
Geo. Grant and Ann Gordon, bachelor
and spinster, stole my clothes brush another
couple had before stole a silver spoon"
mere were fellows who acted as common
I 1usoands," who for fee married women in
ueot, SO that they could plead converture;
wives. - "''''' ''''"
John Fcrren, Gent, SEN, of St. Andrews
iiprpoih, ,r Dr., TO Deborah Nolans, ditto, sp.n
The supposed John Ferren was discover
GU "iter the ceremony, to be in person wo-
man mo doubt to free Deborah from her
debts, had to avoid the common husband
This trick was frequently played, sometimes
ior the reason named, and free uently as a
joke" -"
The fees were sometimes compounded for
by silver buttons, worth 2s., ana ring of
small value.
Lydia Collet and Richard Turner, brought
by Mrs. Crooks, behaved vilely, and attemp-
ted to run away with Mrs. Crooks ring"-
lent, it is conjectured, to perform the cere-
mony.
John Newsam and Ann Laycock, widow
ran away with certificate, and left pint
of wine to pay for" No doubt a suggestion
of the widow-if Mr.. Weller's estimate be a
correct one.
One party was 'marred upon tick !" an6 a
coachman came, and was half married, and
would give but 3s. 3d., and went off. On
the trial of John Miller. for bigamy, it was
sworn that any one might have certificate
tor 2s. 3D., without any ceremony of mar
riage whatever. This was reducing the busi-
ness to such extreme simplicity, that a new
Marriage Ac: was passed, although Walpole
wrote against it, and many of the most dis
tinguished members of the House of Com
mons uttered wilder opinions than he in
opposition, and declaring that "it would
shock the modesty of young girl to have
1t proclaimed to the parish that she was
going to be married, +" and Charles Townsend
declared 'it was one of the most cruel en-
terprises against the fair sex that ever en-
tered the heart of man, and that, did he
promote it, he should expect to have his
eyes torn out by the young women of the
first country town he passed through"-and
all because it compelled the rich heiress and
the peers son to wait until they were of ago
before they could marry whom they pleased,
and required Dolly to be cried three times
in the parish church before she could be-
come Mrs. Giles Jolter
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RECIPES, &C.

SUPERIOR HARVEST BEER fifteen
gallons of beer, the ingredients are 10 or II
ounces of hops, & quartz of molasses, and 10
eggs Put the hops in a bag and boil in
three pals of water. Pour the water into
cask while hot Then boil the hops again
in two pals of more water When this is
put into the cask add the molasses. Then
fill up the fifteen gallon cask with cold wa
ter. When so cool as not to scald add the
ten eggs, without beating. Stop up the
casI1 close so that there Is no vent In
warm weather it is usually ready to drink
in three days. IN cool weather the cask
should be put in warm place When
ready for use the beer will foam and be full
of life, but as it has no yeast it will never
sour, at least for several months. The cask
should be strong one. When properly
made this beer will be found healthy and
pleasant beverage in warm weather
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21
TALES & SKETCHES.
THE TWO VALENTINES.

On the evening of the 18th of February,
1850, two young men sat in comfortably
furnished room in a New York boarding
house. A bright fire glowed in the crate,
well chosen engravings adorned the walls
and bright light was diffused about the
room from an Argand burner
Let me introduce the occupants of the
apartment as Tom Stacy and John Wilbur,
young men of twenty-five or thereabouts,
who were known in the business circles as
Stacy & Wilbur, retail dry goods dealers,
No. Broadway. They had not been in
business long, but were already doing unu-
sally well. They had taken apartments to-
gether, one of which is now presented to
the readers.
Had it occurred to you, Wilbur, asked
his partner, removing his cigar and knock
ing away the ashes, that tomorrow is St.
Valentines Day !"
"Yes, thought of it this afternoon, as
was walking up from the store"
80 did |, and 20 some purpose, too, as
will show you"
Tom Stacy went to a drawer, and drew
out a gorgeous Valentine, an elaborate COM
blnation of hearts, doves, etc.
"What do you think / gave for that2" he
asked.
81 don't know, I'm sure. 1t appears to be
very elegant"
at cost me ten dollars"
"Whew !" whistled' Wilbur 'It strikes
me you are either very extravagant or very
devoted. May know what fair damsel Is
to be made glad by the receipt of this ele-
giant missive?"
don't mind telling you, however. It's to go
to Edith Castleton !"
81 presume you feel particularly interested
in the young lady9"
"Not at all. But told her would send
her Valentine, ct la volo Shan't you con-
form to the custom of the day.
81 had not thought of it." said John,
thoughtfully, "but believe will"
sand what fair lady shall you select as
the recipient 2"
'Iou remember the poor seamstress who
occupies an attic in the house."
"Yes, have met her on the steps two or
three times" a
"She looks as if times were hard with her,
/ think will send her Valentine"
"And what good do you think it will do
her 2" asked Stacy, in surprise.
swat till you see the kind of Valentine
will send"
WILDER went to his desk, and taking out
a sheet of paper, drew from his port -monnie
ten-dollar bill, wrapped it in the paper on
which he had previously written "From St
Valentine" and placed the whole in an en-
velope.
'There,n said he, "my Valentine has cost
as much as yours, and venture to say il
| will be as welcome"
2 "You are right ! wish now l had moi
bought this costly trihle. However, as il is
purchased, will EenG it,"
The next day dawned clear and frosty
II was lively enough for those who sat by
comfortable fires and dined at luxurious
tables, but for the poor who shared none oi
these advantages, it was indeed bitter
day. ,..- b, .sfs-sr. t,. rt,-
In an attic room, meanly furnished, sat 9
young girl, pale and thin. She was cover
ing over a scanty wood fire, the best she
| could afford, which heated the room very
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 81, 1866.
OLD SERIES, VOL. 26, NO. Al.

MADAM, you have saved us.n exclaimed
Wilbur, springing to his feet in deIigbt
"What can have inspired you in such n he.
nevolent interest In our prosperity ?n
"Do you remember, Mr.. Wilbur" said tho
lady, ga certain Valentine containing a ten
dollar note, which you sent to young girl
occupying an attic in your lodging house
eight years since 2"
II do distinctly. l have often wondered
what became Of the young girl. think her
name was Helen Norris"
"She stands before you," was the quiet
response.
"You Helen Morris r exclaimed Wilbur,
starting in amazement. "You, surrounded
with luxuryr'
"No wonder you are surprised Life has
strange contrasts The money which you
sent me seemed to have come from God. /
was on the brink of despair, and made ap.
plication for the post of companion to a
wealthy lady. fortunately obtained it. l
had been with her but two years when a
gentleman in her circle, immensely wealthy,
offered me his hand in marriage. l esteemed
him. He was satisfied and with that |
married him. A year since he died. leaving
me this house and an immense fortune.
have never forgotten you, having accidently
ieuiueu tHdt my Ilmcty SuccOf came from
you. / resolved, if ever fortune put it in my
power, would befriend you as you befriend-
ed me. That time has come. l have paid
the first installment of my debt. Helen
Eustace remembers the obligations of Helcn
Norris"
John Wilbur advanced and respectfully
took her hand. "You have nobly repaid
me" he said. "Wil you also award me the
privilege of occasionally calling upon you 2"
81 shall be most happy" said Mrs. Eus-
tice, cordially.
John took a hurried leave, and returned
to his store as the clock struck one. He
showed his delighted partner the check,
which he had just received. II haven't
time to explain" he said this must at
oEce be cashed."
Two o'clock came and the firm was saved
saved from their last peril. Henceforth
they met nothing but prosperous gales.
What more?
Helen Eustace has again changed her
name. She is now Helen Wilbur, and her
husband now lives at No, Fifth Avenue.
And all this came of Valentine.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21

THE ANT TRAP.-As the season is at hand
tor those pests, the ants, housewives and
Others who are troubled with them may pre-
badly use the following trap to advantage
Procure large sponge, wash it well and
press it dry, which will leave the cells quite
open then sprinkle over it some fine white
sugar, and place it near where the ants ara
most troublesome They will soon collect
upon the sponge and take up their abode in
the cells. 1t is then only necessary to dip
the sponge in scalding water, which will
wash them out dead by tens OF thousands.
Put on more sugar, ana set the trap for
new haul. This process will soon C ear the
house of every aunt, uncle and progeny.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21
Inclined 10 be OuarrcIsome,

There was once little, slim built fellow,
rich as Jew, riding along highway in the
State of Georgia, when lie overlook man
driving drove of hogs, by the help of o
big raw -boned six foot two specimen of hu-
manity. Stopping before the last named
individual, he aCCosted him:
Il say, are those your hogsH
No, sir; am at work by the month
What pay might you be getting, my
friend 2
Ten dollars month, and whiskcy thrown
in was the reply.
We'll, look here I'm weak little, in
offensive man, and people are apt to impose
upon me, dye see 2 Now, I'll give YOU
! twenty-five dollars a month to ride along
with me and protect me- said Mr. Gardner
But he added, how might you be on
! fghtN
Never was licked in my lile,' rejoined the
siX-footer
Just the man l want. 1t is bargain p
queried Gardner
SiX-footer ruminatcd.
Twenty-Five dollars double wages moth
ing to do but ride around and smash fell
lows mug occasionally, when he is sassy.'
They rode along, till Just at night they
reached the village inn. Gar6ner immedi-
ately singled out the biggest fellow in the
room, and picked fuss with him. After
considerable pr0miscuous jawing, Gardner
turned to his fighting friend and intinated
that the whipping of that man had become
sad necessity. SiX-footer peeled, went in,
and come out best.
The second night at another hotel, the
same scene was re-enacted. Gardner getting
in row with the biggest man in the place,
and six-tooter doing the fighting.
At last, on the third day, they came to q
ferry kept by huge, double-fsted man,
who had never been licked in his life
While crossing the river, Gardner as usual,
began to find fault and "blow.n The ferry
man naturally got mad, threw things around,
and told his opinion of their kind. Gardner
tLen turned to his friend and broke the in
telligence to him that he was sorry, but it
was absolutely necessary to thrash the ferry
man."
Six-footer nodded his head but said moth
ing. 1t was plainly to be seen that he did
not relish the job by the way. He shrugged
his shoulders, but there WAS no help for it.
So, when they reached the shore both strip
ped and at it they went Up and down the
bank, over the sand into the water, they
fought, scratched, bit and rolled, till at the
end of an hour the terryman gave IN. Six
footcr was triumphant, but it had been
rough work. Going up to his employer, he
scratched his head for moment, and then
broke forth Look here, Mr.. Gardner, your
salary sets mighty well-but--rm-of-th
--opinion--that your inclined to be quarrel
some. Here, I've only been with you three
days, and I've licked the three biggest men
in the country | think the firm had better
dissolve; for you see, Mr.. Gardner, Pm
afraid you're inclined to be quarrelsome,
and reckon I'll draw"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21
Protecting Trees from Worms.

The bandage system, which we were the
first to suggest some fifteen years ago, and
often referred to since, is the only effectual
protection we have yet seen against the opc-
rations of the worm in fruit trees. We repeat
again that in not a single instance have we
ever had worm in our dwarf pear trees
where this system was properly followed. Il
is simply to bandage the bottom of the tree
with any kind of muslin or cloth and tie 1T,
letting the bandage be about six inches
above ground and two inches below. 1t
should be applied in February or as soor as
the ground is in a fit condition to go upon.
These bandagcs should be removed at the
end of October. AS long as this is contipu
ed we defy the worm. The bug lays its eggs
an inch or two above the ground early in the
spring, that is as soon as the warm days in
March will admit Of its coming forth from
its winter quarters; the eggs are soon hatch
ed by the sun, being laid on the sun-side of
the trunk, and the young grub finds its way
down to the soft bark beneath the soil where
1T gradually works its way in. The bandage
prevents both the laying of the eggs and the
descent of the grub. Let doubters try it.
One man will bandage two hundred trees in
day. We have no doubt it will also pro-
tect the peach trees in the same way Ger
mdnt0Tn 1,e}.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21

Irishmen are invited to step INTO the line
ofprogress. The Fenians of Chicago, on the
25th, resolved that 'the Fenian Brotherhood
is in favor of unicersaL liberty, and will sup
port no party that docs not stand up for the
liberty Of all men," The Senators of the
Brotherhood in the city declare that those
who would prevent liberty to Ireland cannot
be its friends in America. We suppose,
therefore, the Chicago Fenians are sound
Irishmen. There is hope for lreland.
A lady died in Hartford Conn, last week,
under Circumstances which could hardly be
accounted for by her physician. A post
mortem examination was held, and in the
lower part of her body, surrounded by the
intestines, was discovered eight or ten plum
stones, a lot of fish bones, some egg shells or
other hard substances, which had lodged
there and formed a large ulcer, which was
the cause OF her death
The cattle desease has broken out among
the bufaloes on the plains of the Red River
country. I.a
Cholera has appeared at Nantes, in France,
and is making fearful ravages in Holland.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21

SUMMER PRUNING.-The last of this
month and the beginning of next, is the
best time to prune with the view of produ-
cling fruit. All non bearing trees and rapid
growers should be subjected to pretty Sc
we're shortening In of the branches. Itusually
makes very handsome trees and they almost
invariably fruit two or three years earlier
with young trees and insure an annual crop
where they are not allowed to oyerbear. of
course this pruning has reference only TO
trees making considerable young wood.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21

LOOK AFTER Your CRAFTS. In the sum
mer many rapidly-growing gratis become so
loaded with foliage as TO break off during
storm and especially when covered with
water, Such gratis should be shortened by
clipping off one-half. Others grow yery
slowly and feebly, which is frequently owing
TO the sprouts growing on the stock in which
the gratis are set Remove these as fast as
hey appear, and the gratis will soon star;
ohead,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21

Erie Express North and Harrisburg Accommoda
tion South run daily, except Sundays. Elmra Ex
press North daily, ald South daily except Sundays
North arrive daily, except Sundays Eimira Ex.
press North arrives and Fast Line South leaves daily
Mail North and South runs daily, except Sundays.
Erie Express South arrives daily, except Mondays,
For further information apply at the Ticket Office
in the Pennsylvania Railroad Depot.
For further information apply at the Office.
1. N. DUBARRY Gen. Supt
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IsUO. 1866
I.hiladeIphia A. Erie RnilrOad.

philadelphia ~ Erie Railroad.
TINHIS great line traverscs the Northern and North
i west counties of Pennsylvania to the city of Erie
Lake Erie.
1t has been leased and ia operated by the Pennsyl
vania Railroad Company.
Time of Passenger trains at Sunbury,
Leave Eastward
Erie Mail Train, Has D. m.
Erie Express Train 5.55am
Elmira Mail Train, 1875 am.
Leave Westward
Erie Mail Train, 4.5Oa
Erie Express Train, 6.45pm.
Elmira Mail Train, 445 p m.
Passenger cars run through ON the Erie Mail and
Express Trains without change both ways between
Philadelphia and Erie.
New York Connection.
Leave New York at 900 IN, arrive at Erie $50 4,
m Leave Erie at 4.45 p m, arrive at New York
4.l0 p.
ELEGANT SLEEPING CARS on all Night Trains
For information respecting Passenger business
apply at Cor Both and Market St., Philadelphia
And for Freight business of the Company IS gents,
S. b. Kingston, Jr, Cor. 18th and Market St.,
Philadelphia.
j. W Reynolds, Erie.
William Brown, Agent N c. r. R., Baltimore.
ii. ii. HoUsToN,
Gen'l Freight Agt. Philada.
III. W GwISNRR,
Genl Ticket Agt., Philada.
A, l.. TYLER,
Genl Manager, Williamsport.
June 2, 1866.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21

The Atlanta, Ca, people are endeavoring
to build an opera house, to cost $4,000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-21
LacIawanna * Bioomsburs Rail

Trains leaving Kingston at s, 80 A. NJ for scran-
ton connect with Train arriving at New York at 20
Leaving Northumberland a; 500 A. NJ, and Kings
ton 2,s0P. NJ. connect with the Train arriving at
New York at l0.55 p, M. 80. n ..,if.e1
$50 A, N via Northumberland, reach Harrisburg
1890 p NJ, Baltimore $50 p NJ, Washington TO-.
90 p. NJ. via Rupert reach Philadelphia at 100 p. ~
90. II A. FONDA, suPt.
Kingston, Nov. 25, 1865.
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Northern Central Railway.

FOUR TRAINS DAILY to and from Baltimore
and Washington city.
THREE TRAINS DAILY to and from the North
and West Branch Snsquehanna, Elmira, and all of
Northern New York.
ON and after MONDAY, MAY 2lst, 1866
~ the Passenger Trains of the Northern Central
Railway will run follows:
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JOB Rim Il I N G.

We have connected with our establishment well
selected JOB OFFICE, which will enable us to
execute, in the ncatest style, every variety Of
Printing .-s ..r
Weekly Trinity journal., 1866-09-15
An Answer to the Randall FeeIer.

The Postmaster at New Canaan, Connecticut,
sent to Washington the following answer to the
Randall feeler, with regard to the Philadelphia
Convention, which is we'll worth reading:
Posr OFFICE New CANAAN, FAIRFIELD
COUNTY, (Conn.) Aug. 6, 1866.
Hon. ALEXANDER W. RANDALL-Sir Your
circular for the call of the Wilkes Booth Con-
vention to meet in Philadelphia on the l4th inst.
has been duly received, under the frank of the
eminent Pennsylvania Senator. suppose am
indebted to the honorable Connecticut renegade
for this early " smoking out" attention. For
this mark of extreme kindness he and you have
my thanks. Most of the apparent purposes of
the call meet my entire approval, but chaf is at
a discount just now.
No man unwilling to be deceived can mistake
the patent object of the intended gathering, ris-
ing as it does from the ashes of the assassin
Had Wilkes Booth never lived the Convention
would never have been called. Now every SYM
patbizinc friend of his foul deed, from Maine to
California, indorse it. Every indulgent, concili-
ary advoc of the interesting ceremony of bully
ing, bludgeonng and numbering public men
(who advocate the rights of men) approve it
Every patriotic resolver g that the for the
Union is a failure " is in ecstaces over it Every
bitter Sccessionist, every fighting rebel in the
terrible war that has cost this nation hundreds
of thousands of lives and billions Of money ev-
cry conniVlnr traitor tnat mas peeH struggling 10
tear down the Government that Washington
planted and Lincoln saved, is singing peans of
glory to it. And every press in the entire United
States now advocating it is obliged to excuse,
palliate and defend the burnings, murders and
massacres continually cropping out throughout
volcanic rebeldom. From all such sympathies,
tendencies and operations, Mr. Randall would
most respectfully respond, 'Good Lord deliver
me-" My conscience, my manhood, is my own,
to me they are of more value than any Office on
earth. You have my answer. Briefly yours,
NOAH W. HOYT, Postmaster.
P. S.-Private-If our noble, sober, patriotic
honorable and trustworthy President would but
pardon jeff in time to make him President OF
the Convention, he would add another 10 lne
many grateful obligations he has alreany ,oot .UL
ferred upon the millions of loyal hearts who TOOK
him out Of the grasp Of the febels and elevated elevated
him to the point where Booth and 1vA1ao'n "
swung him to power and infamy- y