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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

SPEER's SAMBURG PoRT.-The thousands
of physicians in this country and Europe
who are prescribing speer's wine as we'll as
using it in their own families in preference
to all Others, is sufficient evidence of its
superiority over imported wines, as we'll as
over the manufactured sugared stuff, often
called native wines. The only genuine Sam.
burg Port wine has Mr.. Speers signature
over the cork of each bottle. Its purity for
communion wine and its valuable proper
ties for medical use cannot be surpassed.
Be not deceived.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24
TAX on SAVINGS BANKS.

Acting Commissioner Whitman, OF the
Internal Revenue Bureau, has given instruc-
tions with regard to the collectlon'of the
tax due from Savings Banks, the decision
Of the Commissioner with respect to that
matter having been sustained by the United
States Supreme Court. The banks are liable,
under the decision, to tax of one-twenty
fourth of one per cent. upon moneys received,
invested or loaned by them
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

eR- The nightingale has no peer among
singing birds, the antelope is king of all
graceful quadrupeds, and among thousand
perfumes Phalon's Might Blooming Cereus'
stands alone-matchless in purity, unap-
preached in voluptuous richness, and more
durable than any other floral extract known.
Sold everywhere.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24
SUNBURY MARKE EFT.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
pIRAIC SALE.

w Ill be sold at the residence of the subscriber
w in Borough of Sunbury two doOrs south of the
Lutheran Chu,ch, in Deer street, ON TUESDAY,
THE 27th OF MARCH, 1866 Tho following pro-
pcrty to wit Three Clocks. Chairs, Bureau Tables.
Bedsteads, Cooking Stove, Kitchen Furniture and
other Household Furniture too numerous to mon.
tior.
Also lot of ground, situate in tho borough Of
Sunbury numbered in the general plan of said ho-
rough lot No 297 being 50 feet in front on Elder
berry street, md 80 in depth-vacant.
Also, two lots of ground situate in tho borough ct
Shamokin, being lot No In block As and lot no,
g block % in the general plan of said borough
all vacant.
Sale of household furniture will commence at 10
o'clock A. NJ, and the sale of the lots Mt o'clock
p. NJ, of said day, when the conditions will he made
knownb by THOMAS McGAW
| Sunbury, March 81, 1856 1t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

The Salem (O) AdeOcate tells sad story
of young lady being frightened to death
under the following circumstances
1.-TWO ladies living alone were preparing
to retire, when some one raped at the door,
and on inquiring who knocked and receiv-
ing no answer, one of the ladies started
across the floor to an adjoining room, and
dropped dead from sheer fright. This
brought n shrek from the remaining lady
as she ran to her sisters assistance; Just
then the door opened, and in rushed the
brother of the two ladies, who had beer
mourned for as dead nearly three years. liz
stated that he intended q nice surprise fo
his sisters by not making himself knowr
until after they had admitted him, and judge
OF his grief on learning that his surprise hat
resulted IN the death of one of his mucl
loved sisters"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

RocKnILL g. WILSON, MEMS CLOTHING.
Rockhill s. Wilson, Boys Clothing.
Rockhill g. Wilson, Fine Clothing.
Rockhill g. Wilson, Clothing of oil grades.
Rocknll g. Wilson, Clothing made to order
Rockhill d Wilson,
Brown Stone Clothing Hall,
0o3 and COS Chestnut street.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

"DON'T BE FOOLISH."-You can make
Six Dollars from Fifty Cents. Call and ex-
anime an invention urgently needed by every
body. Or sample sent free by mail for 90
cents that retais easily for So, by X. l..
WOLCOTT, ITO Chatham Square, N Y.
Sept 16 1S65-1y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

An EXCELLENT Whoever is
troubled with Hoarseness, Coughs, or Sore
ness of the Throat, eau apply an excellent
and safe remedy by using BROWNS BRON-
CIIIAL TROCHES. We have tried the
article, and can safely recommend them in
all cases cf Throat Irritation. To Singers
and Public Speakers they are of great value.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
EVE CENT PIECIts.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Thc bill intro
duced by Representative Kasson to-day,
and referred to the Committee on Coins and
Coinage, contemplatcs the coinage of five
cent pieces composed Of copper and nickel,
after II design by the director Of the mint,
designed TO take the place of the five cent
paper currency
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENT CB.
PHILADELPHIA, March 2l, 1865.

One would hardly have been credited, if
one year since, he had predicted that business
in March, 1866, would be in worse condi-
ton than it was at that time. But it is never
theless so Merchants must purchase goods
to keep up their stock with full knowledge
that almost ever article is daily coming down
IN price The result is, that no one expects
to make anything in business this year, and
many will be thankful if they do not lose
all they have made the past three or four
years. The decline is not, however, much
as yet, on foreign goods. Silks are yet CON-
paratively high, but with the gradual decline
in gold they must come down. ASS general
thing all business men are opposed to the
policy of fSecretary MCCULLOUGH in withdraw
ing the Government "grecn-backs," which
pay no interest, by converting them into q
permanent loan bearing interest. This policy,
some contend, would enable the banks to
resume specie payments in less than six
months, but would spread ruin and disastei
over the whole country. The impression Is
daily growing stronger that thee hundred
millions, the limit Of the issue of the Nation
al Banks, is not sufficient for the increased
! business of the country, and the amount nov
in circulation, double that sum is not too
much.
1t is singular fact that here, as almos
every where else, the demand for houses ha
been greater than could be supplied and al
this after a disastrous war; in which not onl
many thousands have been killed, north ant
south, but millions in the south rendered al
most bankrupt.
Provisions are gradually coming dow
and the nccessaries of life will soon reacl
their proper level III passing throug'
Franklin market yesterday, priced nun
Der of articles. Fine quality of beef steak
were offered at 20 cents per pound--choic
cuts such as sold formerly at 35 and 40 ct:
at 25 cents A fine leg of mutton at IS cts
Beef, hind quarter, at 13 cts, or about a ct:
less than prices in our neighborhood. Pc
tatocs are worth from so to 90 cents. Man
articles are still held at high figure OWN
, to the supply not being equal to the dt
mand. That is the case in regard to papc
which is as high as ever
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24
Deafness. nrindne.. and Cntnrrh.

Treated with the utmost success by DR.. j. ISAACS
0culist and Autist formerly of Leyden, Holland. }
No 5l9 Pine street. Philadelphia. Testimonials
from the most reliable in the City and Coun.
try can be at his office. The medical faculty are
invited to accompany their patients, he has
crcts in his practice Artificial Eyes, inserted with
out pain. Nc charge made for examination.
July o. 1S65-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

The Hon. Frank Jordan, Of Bedford
county, has been appointed chairman Of the
Republican State Central Committee. Mr..
Jordan is at present the State agent at
Washington, and is well known throughout
the interior of the State as gentleman Of
ability and integrity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

Young men in Lawrence, Kansas, have to
marry 10 get shelter from the weather. land
laoies there take none but married people.
The unfortunate youths say it is a conspiracy
between the young ladies and the boarding.
house keepers. =
Bohemia. according TO estimate, had at
ole ume 100, 900 colonies of been on 10000
square miles, and IL writer from the Prairie
Farmer does not hesitate to say that no
square mile of the West is ever likely to be
overstoeked with bees.
A total eclipse Of the moon occurs on the
@)'h yfrh.2 Loaih I; begins at af.y llgc,
rinatsg pslt . O'Clock is 9t It's total .. htty
ni,e r,.altea Fa' ~ H is .i.iJle through
.-l laJ ,-r..J ,,a't..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

Twenty. eight millions of bushels of salt
are annually consumed in the United States,
of which amount about one halfis imported.
The quantity Of salt manufactured in this
country Is steadily on .ho Increase, and per
hapa w ten years will become sutticiUat TO
supply our wants without any deportation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

FEN2ie Confessions and Experience
OF An INVALID.
Published Cor the benefit and n caution 10 young
mon and others, who suffer from Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay of Manhood, &c, supplying at the
same time the means of sclf-cure By one who mas
cured himself after undergoing considerable quack-
cry. BY enclosing post paid addressed envelope,
single copies free of charge may be had Of the au-
thor.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESD, Brooklyn, Kings
Co, n. Y
January 81 lS6G--ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24

oaO a MONTH"; !-AGENTs wsr
SpS six entirely new articles, mst ou
dress O. T. CAREY, City Building, BID
Maine, dec28
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24
ROYAL WILTON CARPETS,
FOR STAIRS AND HALLS,
WITH BO II ID f r S.

. GA, "A, 5-4, Cd
White. Red-Cheoked and Fancy Mating
Coca Nlattings.
ENGLISH OIL clio ii 5 , G,
March 81, 3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24
cents n box,
TRY THEM.

Blue Mass, and other preparations of Mercury actu,l,
produce more suffering ard death than the diseases which
hey profess 10 cure And yet this corrosive mineral sc
denounced by the alopahic DOCTORS is prescfibrd h,
mem almost universally in Liver Complaint Consnlnp, m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-24
Trustees OF the Fund.

Hon, JOHN Cl co New YoRK,C
OF John j. Cisco 4 Sons, Bankers, and late 4
tant Treasurer of the L. S. at Now York
DEFINING DgEHt. Esq, New YORK c
Of james G. Kings Sons, Bankers
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, March 3l,-The steamer
Eutdw arrived from Norfolk to-day, having OBJ
tanned supply of coal, and sailed for New York.
The double turretted steamer MidntOnonedh,
Commander j. c. Beaumont, arrived at the Nor
folk Navy Yard yesterday, from Washington.
She will fit out and be coaled here, and be con-
veyed to New York by the guDboat De Soto, now
lying in this harbor.
Efforts will soon be made to repair the Dismal
Swamp Canal, by parties in Norfolk. During
the war it was much injured, and as the U. s.
Government owns two-ffths of the work, il is
presumed the sum of 100000 will be appro-
priated to aid in its reconstruction.
The James Island Light vessel, Chesapeake
Bay has resumed her station. Also, the upper
and lower Cedar Point Light vessel, Potomac
river.
During the continuance of the Baltimore Fair
for the relief OF the Southern sufferers, the old
and new lines of steamers have made arrange.
ments to issue excursion tickets, good to return
till April l4th at 81 each.
II is expected that after Monday night the
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad trains will pass
over the Weldon bridge, as energetic endeavors
to complete it by that time are being made.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-The sales of two
days amount to Il 900 bales including 5000 bales to
firm. with a downward tendency, and a partiaJsde.
cline of ID, owing to the heavy receipts Middiing
Upands are quoted at l93a20d.
Z STATE OF TRADE,-The Manchester markets are
steady, but unchanged.
The Latest Commercial Intelligence.
LIvERPooL, March % The sales OF Cotton tor
two days amount to l3 600 oales, the market closing
dull, with downward tendency; sales to specu-
latoTs and exporters, 5000 bales Middling Upands
at 19ac. i
Breadstuffs dull, but unchanged.
Provisions quiet ana steady Lard has declining
tendency.
Produce steady and unchanged
lAdVoes from Rio Janeiro state that Coffee is
quoted at 200d7 400 Tor good first
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUBBs MARKEr-rhe Bread
stufs Market is dull, with a downward tendency,
except for Corn, which is firm. Messrs Richardson,
Spence Co., Wakefield, NASH & Co., and others,
report Flour heavy; Wheat dull but steady; winter
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02
PhiladeIphia Trade Report.

MONDAY, April2.-The market is comparatively
bare OF prime Cloverseed and it is in good de-
mand sales OF 5000 bushels air and good at So 25
d5'S7J, including 500 bushels from second hands,
95tO 81. In Timothy nothing doing. Flaxseed is
scarce and sells SLOWLY at $270(92 70.
There is new feature to present in the Flour
Market, there being no demand for shipment, and
the home consumers purchase IN small lots only to
supply immediate wanus at prices ranging from
ST Is to tor superfne; 7d8 for extras; $3.50
8 70 tor~ Northwestern extra family; $9a1O for
for fancy brands, according TO quality. In Rye
Flour and Corn Meal nothing dong.
There is a teir demand for prime Wheat. but other
at 80 1O@12 40 for fair and choice red White is very
scarce. Rye commands soc. Corn IS in good
demand but the receipts and stocks are very light.
Sales of 4OO0 bushels yellow at TIC in store, and To-
afoat. Oats are quiet, but steady at 495G6Oc. In
BTrleY and Malt nothing do ing, and prices are
IIominal. -, ..,o. 80 por,-
Whisky is almost at stand Small sales OF Penn'
sylvania at S2 2542 26, and Ohio at " 2S'
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02
PERU.
The Alliance OF the FOur Republics.

In Peru itself events are of a somewhat less
momentous character. The 9th and 25th OF
February, by order of the Government OF Lima,
were celebrated in honor of those occurrences
which, it is claimed, are destined to mark new
epoch in the history OF the nation. First, the
revolution against the imbeciie and traitorous
Government of Pezet, which was first declared
in Arequipa on the 2Gth of February, 1866.
Second the brilliant triumph obtained by the
allied squadron in the waters of Abtao. Third,
the quadrriple alliance of the four republics,
Chill, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
Again, the report from England that one or
more vessels had been detained under suspicious
OF design to engage in the war against Spain,
together with the report from the United States
that Senior McKenna and DR.. Rogers had been
arrested upon charge of violating the ''Foreign
Enlistment Act,p has directed the somewhat sur
prsed attention of the public here to the great
fact that the acknowledged merit OF cause is
not sufficient reason why the sound principles
of law should be aside in its behalf
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02

On q recent exhibit of Washington papers
which desired some printing from the City
Councils, the IrteRigenoer only claimed $500 daily
circulation. This includes exchanges, the free
list, and what they are temporarily circulating
free in hope of gaining patrons. The advertising
received from the Government would probably
pay for its entire edition.
Fractional Currency.
The fractional currency issued by the Printing
Division Of the Treasury Department for the
three days ending on Saturday, amounted to
S22s, ,5s2'5O.
During the week ending March 81 shipments
of fractional currency to New York and Phila-
delphia amounted to 100000 each while the
shipments to National Banks and private indl-
viduas were $lOO,OO9'7O.
National Banks.
There are now in operation 1647 National
Banks, to which have been furnished $264
247,l7O in national currency. The amount
issued last week was 81, ,49O,SO0.
Disbursements of the Treasury.
The disbursements of the Treasury Depart
meut on account of the War, Navy, and Interior
Departments for the month ending March 81
were as follows:-War, $685. ,9sl; Navy,
S4,6s5, ,O44; Interior, $26l4,374. During the same
these Departments were, by the War Depart
ment, So 1927 40; Navy Department. 81, l4O,O57
Interior Department, S77,25O.
BrigadIeHs and their EmOluments.
The pay of brigadier-generals on duty in
Washington is $5435'75 cash, and forage worth
1884, or $6269'77 per annum in money. II that
same General goes into the field he gets Sl4S5'25
less. A bill is now before the Military Commit.
tee asking increased pay for Generals Melgs,
Dyer, and Townsend OF $l2l4 per year each
making their pay $74s3'77. 1t will be reported
upon adversely.
cabinet Changes.
The air is again filed with rumors of Cabinet
changes. This time they are confined to Secre-
taries Harlan and Stantol both of whom, ac.
cording to rumor, are to be summarily removed
if General Hawley is elected, and the Civil
Rights bill is passed over the veto.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02

LIvERPooL PROVISION MARKEr-Provisions are
quiet, but unchanged. Messrs. Bigland, Ahya g.
Co. report Beef quiet, but unchanged. Pork firm,
with an upward tendency. Lard has downward
tendency. Butter dull. TallUw steady.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKETs.-Ashes are firm
at $685. for pots. Sugar quiet ahd steady Coffee in
active. Rice quiet but steady; common 50s. PetrO-
leum firm at 2s Id @2s I'd.
LONDON NARKBTs-Breadstufs dull Corn firm
Sugar quiet but steady. Coffee steady Tea-Com-
mon GonPou easier Rice firm. TallOw still ad-
vancinR; sales at 61lG52s
LONDON MARKETs --Consols for money, s6E0s7;
Five-twenties, 703@71; Illinois Central, 79g79i;
Erie, 552d56
the Paris Bourse Is hrmer at 6sf &c.
BOMBAY. March 10 Cotton is advancing Ship
ments for the fortnight amount to 10000 bales Ex-
change. 2s I'D
CALCUTTA, March 19--The markets are steady.
Exchange, 2s. I'D
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02

ceeded 70 cannonade the Blanca which see ned
stI anded. / succeeded in getting some splendid
shadows had to suspend firing and suffer expo
sure TO the Biancd's broadside for more than ten
minutes. Fortunately have not 70 lam mt the loss
fred fifty shots at me. Those were the last shots
fired, for then the enemy began his retreat as there
IS reason to think, with considerable loss. reckon
that during the engagement more than a thousand
shots must have been fired Fer our Uart the
CovadongG discharged fifty balls and forty-three
The only damage have suffered is a ball between
wind and water in 'front.' of the stern boiler, which
did not penetrate, lt being aim Jst spent
In the corvette Utioh there have been two men,
who served one OF the guns killed, and the other
as mine.
Captain Lynch remained on board during the
engagement. and it is my duty to observe that his
enthusiasm and serene GOODNESS are worthy of admi
ration and special nolce. As regards the officers
and crew, can only say that they have behaved
like brave men. God preserve your EXceiencv
MANUEL j. THOMPSON
THANKS OF THE GOVERNMENT TO THE COMMANDER
OF THE ALLIED SQUADRON,
The Chilian Minister of Marine has sent the
following despatch 10 tue allied naval COM
mander:-
SANTIAGO, February %, 1856 His Excelency
the Minister OF Marine has received with great salts
faction YOur important despatch OF the l5Gh instant
No 157, together with the accompany ing documents
relating to the repuse suffered BY the Spanish yes
the 9Th instant upon the 4purindc, AHericd, Uht0R
and Covad9ngd, comprislng the aiIed squadron an
ohored In the waters OF Goyahue, under the com
mand OF CAPTAIN Manuel Viar
This incOntestable triumph of the allies over so
superior a force and resulting such serious dam
10 the enemy, has excited the admiration OF the
people and the Government-one of the most dis
tinGushed feas Of arms achieved during the war in
which engaged. Ills Excellency has
directed me to express the satisfaction of the Gov
eminent, through myself 10 the officers and men
who took part in the engagement. May God pre-
serve you.
j. M. PINTO, for the Minister of Marine.
On the 18th instant the Government of Peru
declared medals of honor to the victors in the
engagement at Abtao.
MANIFESTO OF THE SPANISH Co,IMANDER.
The declaration OF the Spanish commander
making coal from the mines OF Chih contra
band remains thus far mere paper manifesto.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02
FINANCE AMP r1A1FMERCE
,aE EVENING TELEGRAPH,
tasu AnriI 2 1866,

.aE EVENING TELEGRAPH,
The Stock n Monday April q 1866
prices step .srket was dull this morning, out
active ~. Railroad shares continue the most
atIb SA The list. Philadelphia and ERR Ere 81 sofa
R ON 82a@s34the latter rate an adyahee OF ~ !,
saaing at19s@49s, slight declines NorrlstowS IS
afjs; Nerti Pennsylvania at 80, no c''anse' ~ma
O. ,uFwissa preferred at 278, no chshgei o4S was
ea sar JsnehiIl; so for Lehigh Valley; ana
Z Gov.ynment aor bonds are frhtly held at tall
prices but the transactions are limited 100 S'fOy sOr
sold at lO4 lO4t was bid fer es OF lo9a, n ,oaUs
5lsOs. and 90 for lO-4Os. State and Oisy loans
noUe unchanged. Pennsylvania 5s sold at 500
and new City 6s at 9l4@9lb. an
City Passenger Railroad shares are very %,i Tui,
and we hear of no sales. 10 was bid ior lhr'
teenth and Fifteenth; 81 for spruce Sn',olo anu
i "A for Hestonville; and "a tor Glrard college.
In Rank shares there is nothing dong. sSa was
bid for Seventh National; ia for Farmers ~no
/ Mechanics', and 3s fOr Mechanics
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02
MartyTed at Last-The Immortal j. N.
Free Egged IN Montgomery, Ala.

The wellknown, irrepressible and always
ready-tobe-martyred j. N. Free, some weeks
since departed for the South, with the decla-
ration that we would hear of him through the
Southern papers, and 10 and behold, the last
whispers the important news OF his martyrdom.
]. N. assumed the pressure at Montgomery,
Alabama-it was too heavy for the people-they
couldn't see il from their standpoint, and pelted
the immortal" with rotten eggs, forcing him to
leave town. AS j. N is always willing to
martyr" as he has abundance of "nerve," it is
conjectured that he took the philosophical view
of the matter, and was fully equal TO the re-
quirements Of the occasion,