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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10
HORACE GREELEY'S

HISTORY OF THE wAR-"TIIE AMERICAN
IL CONFLICT" IN TWO VOLS. Elegantly
illustrated with l44 portraits on steel numerous
12i.OOO copies sold
Volume 1, Of this History, published almost two
years later than the first part of nearly every other
already includes among its patrons full $4,000 Of tho
purchasers Of those carly works, and is everywhere
recognized ms the highest authority, even by the
authors political opponents.
4, Volume II. will be ready in few monhs-ut
the earliest day on which wcll-preparcd history of
the war can be obtained. The entire work, inimita-
bic alike in excellence Of plan and detail will be
vastly superior to any of those now completed, (most
of which were completed long before den Grants
report was madc) and by Far the most satisfactory
History of the late stupendous strugglc-atogethcr
pnequalled for ccarness, fullness and accuracy of
statements, combined with candor and graphic de-
lincation OF events
| If completed as designed, tho work will bc au.
thoriy as to the ceeuis of the most wonderful era
in the history Of the Country--A. q. Curtin,
J Governor of Pa.
1t would be difficult to place too high an estimate
on the service Mr.. Greeley has rendered our country
by the preparation Of this volume. /
/ await the forthcoming of the second volume with
eager observation-disclosures d. KELLEY, NJ. c.
1t bears the marks of labor, studied candor and
| accuracy.-WILLIAM ii. SEWARD, Sccreary of State
The narrative is simple and clear, with much Of
the spirit in it that is next to impossible not to read
whole chapter without stopping. II It
will be, and ought to be read by all ot,r country
mcn.-EDGAR CowAN, U. S. Senate.
Its accuracy gives it value beyond any other
history of that eyentful period. The great industry
and mpartality of Mr.. Greeley will make this the
text of all future histories Of the Great Rebellion
THADpEUS STEVENS, NJ. G.
OF all the Histories of the Great Rebellion which
have examined, this one seems 10 me the hes; in
the copiousncss of its antcccdcnts and concurrent
Congressional Records, well of the of the
war itsolf.-ScHUYLER CoLrAX, Speaker L. S.
House of Representatives.
Aa1,t Nuill ha iNl (Xyit bont nvtro
chargeO by an elegant coppcrplate Map of the Scat
of War worth 81 90 Sold only by travelling agent:
Address o. d. CASE & CO, Publishers
Hartford, Conn
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Gen. Shcridan's order prohibiting cmigra,
IN from New Orleans to Mexico or South
merca, cNtorts wGil Of anguish from tho
ontgOmcry MaN. 1t eXclaims:
"Wil not President johnson let us go. if
: desire to lr so2 We will borrow no
rings and jewclry like the children of
ael; and We will not even ask for re-
n of our own. We have labored faithful
for Gnycrnm9nt which remembers not
orSc Washington and have been taxed
ely. VIII the Pr"sil den. not let us 90 p
of the land of iniquity ana the house of
ldagc, Our fields are desolateG Our
is are dcsolatGd Our cattle and stock,
being Killed and eaten up by murrain
nggers aud soldiers! The lice have
cred the land Our first born lies dead
Every house May we not go out! We
leave behind US our jewclry, oup maid
ANTS and man servants our oxen and oul
g, end all that We have, provided we can
the benefit OF That cloud hy day and
pillar of ire hy night, to separate hope
the future from the memories of thl
~
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.5 The principle Objection urged by the
opponents Of Gen. Gcary, is that he was a
democrat which certainly should not be con-
sidcred serious one by them, especially as
they have nominated Mr.. Clymcr, until re.
cent years radical opponent of the demo
Gratis.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

~ Mr.. Rogers Of New-Jcrscy declalel
in Congress that to prohibit It's payment of
the Rebel Debt SIS the very emblem and
luintcssence of dcspotism and tyranny"
Nr Rogers is spokesman for the Democrat
side of the House. Tax payers and hold
rs OF Government securities will take no
ice.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

EFF. DAVIS TO BE IARDoSED. The
isville journal undertakes to speak for
he President by authority, and says:
o matter, dear reader, what you see in
papers, Jeif. Davis won't have military
and he wont be convicted. And if he
convicted, he would bc par,loncd.-
ugh no card player, We speak by the
="
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

90 Some of the capitalists of Bcllefontc,
re about to erect rolling mill for tho
manufacture of Russia sheet iron, on Spring
rcck. The Ccat.uI Press says that all
&c arrangements for the works haye been
adc, and that they will be in operation in
very short time.
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rscu,,,css. u,;pdncss and Cnt,rr,,.

Treated with the utmost success by Dir. j. IsAACS
Oculst and Aurist, formerly Of 10, den, Holland }
No. 5l9 Pine street. Philadelphia. Testimonials
from the most reliable in the City and Coun-
try can bo seen ut his office The medical faculty arc
invited to accompany their patients as he has no Sc
crets in his practice. Artificial Eyes, inserted with
out pain. No charge made for examination.
July 22, 1S65-Iy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

Queen Victoria is reported as shocked at
discovering that the Prince and Princess of
Wales snake cigarettes together in little
blue satin sanctum called their smoking
room. This perniciouS and ravrehensible
practice was taught her royal highaess by
her tcapegrace husband, and, horrible to
say, she likes IL
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10
V,Ilc Confessions and Experience
INVALID.

Published for the benefit and as a caution to young
men and others, who suffer from Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay of Manhood, &c, supplying at the
same time the means of self-cure By one who mas
cured himself after undergoing considerable quaek-
cry. By yenolosing post paid addressed envelope
single copies, free of charge may be had Of the au-
thor.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq, Brooklyn Kings
Co, NY
January 27, lS6G-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

lc New York lribuae, referring to the
sordinary demand for seats in Rev. H..
ieecher's church, thinks that the same
| he parallclcd in that city if the con-
'tion would consent to put up their
annually, at auction. 1t says no pew
rc had in DR.. Adams church, on Mad
square. All the seats in the church
,ld. even to camp stools. \ list Of
les, III the hands of the committee, who
uiting for seats, exceed one hundred.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

s,E3 The New York World, which exCrtcd
all lis powers in tempting the President to
betray the party by which he was elected,
now admonishcs democrats not to make any
eltangIng alliances, not 10 accept Offices
from the present administration, but to
wait patiently whcr all the States again
participate in the Presidential election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

~ On SwrSDLEs.-The Lancaster pa
pcrs mention the case of party in that city
who agreed TO buy West Virginia oil pro-
pcrty from New York broker for $4,000.
lie induced five other parties to go with
him into the "ground floor at $1,000 each !;
and then they put the property in the mar
ket in ground stock company of $4,000
shares at one dollar each. After the stock
had been sold it was discovered that the
New York broker could convey no title to
the premises, and the company, of course,
bhrst mp. Bat the innocent stockholders
are not disposed to let the matter drop
there, and the ground floor men have very
properly been arrested and held to answer
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10


Tie Chicago Tribune gives the following
sample of the spirit wherein the restored"
Rebels arc now evincing their Unionism IN
loyal Kentucky;
"Reubcn IIarris was the slave of Isaac
Rncker, who lived in Lyon county, between
the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers
About year ago, Reuben directed the
Union armies to where two companies of the
25th Kentucky Rebel regiment were hid in
the wilderness. Two of the sons of Isaac
Ruckcr were officers in Company i of sale
regiment. They were taken prisoners by
our army. Isaac, through fear, fed. The
slaves, by advice OF our soldiers, still abode
on the plantation and worked it. On the
18th day of January, Ruckcr and lis two
sons returned to the plantation. Upon
| inquiry around, they found tlat Reuben
reported on them, by which means they
were taken.
Isaac Ruckcr then took Reuben, lis for
mcr slave, stripped him, and tied him mp
by his wrists to pole, between two trees,
Just so that his toes could touch the ground
lIethcn, with his own hands, whipped him,
and continued to whip for hours, frequently
saying that he would cut him in two. His
wife and family were present, moaning in
| agony at the spectacle. The wretch turned
and struck the wife ten blows ana told hei
TO 90 off and mind her own business. One
of the black mans sons he made bring hin
(the Rebel whiskey several times while h,
was applying the cruel lash to his father. Ii
vain did the poor sufferer cry for mercy
did you report on us9' was asked. i ncve
told you lie, mussa, and never will. die
report OH YOU We'll, l will whip you t.
death And he did whip on till the who'll
body around was cut up most horribly
From 4 q. IN. till sunsct the martyrdon
: went on. This was Thursday night. Th
poor sufferer fingered in agony till Sunda
: morning, when death released hlm from
; earthly sorrows. l should add, sevcr,
White men stood around witnessing th
| flogging, and encouraged it on.
This slnveholding brute threatened al
the family with death. They fled to Padu
cab by night crossed the Ohio, took cars oi
: the Illinois Central Railroad, and came o
. to Chicago-thc widowed wife and fou
T. sons. The railroad conductcr-to his homo
"A he it said showed them favor, carrie
;. them free and, movcG with pity, fed ther
i and gave them some clothing"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

'ent intelligence from spain shows that
'rogressiyc party will bc satisfied, in
II matters, with nothing short of a
lctc destruction of the Catholic Church,
JolIshment of all orders of Monks and
and the abandonment of all Converts,
tho Liberals would not go quite Sc
1t would be satisfied with "a reiorma
[ the Church"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

first army wagon used by the uuion
in the late war, will bgure al the
.s Exhibition ln Paris.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10
ii,aIuOkin Coal Trade.
TO COnsuniptiyes.

TO COnsumptives.
The advertiser, having been restored to health in
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several years with severe lung affection
md that dread disease, Consumpfion-is anxious to
make known to his fellow sufferers the means of
cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used free of CHARGE, with the direc-
tions for preparing and using the same, which they
will find SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA,
BRONCHITIS, CoUGns, CoLDs, and all Throat and
Lung Affections. The only object of the 0dvertses
in sending the prescription is to benefit the afflicted
and spread information which he conceives to be in
valuable and he hopes every sufferer will try hi
remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove
a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE, by return
mail, please address
REV. EDWARD WILSON,
Willamsburgh, Kings Co New York.
January l3, lS65-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10

BRITISH PERIODICALS
PREMIUMS TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS

THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW, (Conscr
vatiyc)
TIE EDINBURGH II REVIEW. (Whig)
TIE WESTMINSTER REVIEW, (Radical)
TIE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW, (Frco Church.
AND
BLACKwOOD'S EDINBURGH II MAGAZINE(Tory
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(Latc Buchler IIouse.)
THE BACHELORS GRIEF TURNED
TO JOY,!

TO JOY!
While sitting in my study
glanced down at my feet
And thought of many weary mile
I'd ploddod through snow and sect
looked upon my wcll-wurn Shoes
Companions of my toll
They had proved faithful friends to inc
In travelling many n mile!
/ said unto those dear old Shocs,
Farewell MY faithful fricnd,
'Tis hard to pert, but you must take
The way OF all past friends.
But where, oh where, shall replace
So good pair again;
That's saved me oft from many II cold,
And deep rheumatic pain.
81.
gave one glance arounl the room;
1t rested on chair
When | cspcd paper, clean,
And neatly folded, there.
l scanned each column L! and down,
And read the latest news
OF Telegraph, ari Railroad tr"ins,
But not of Boots and Shoes.
lru.
At last my eye itrcstri
Upon tho greatest page,
Where advertisements are posted up
And Sales are all the rage.
| saw the one | wanted,
Twas ATsLEN' ) GREAT SnoE SrunE.
Where Boots and Shoes are sold so cheap
As they never were before
jTH.
/ bought pair jd't for n "N,
That suited 10 my taste,
And in my happiness forgot
The old shoes I'd replaced
Then let ms say to one and all,
Who often read the news,
Just read the advertisement, bclow
Concerning Boots and Shoer.
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Wonderful Developments.

Al the fire in Pithole on Thursday last
the tiremcn pumped all the water wells dry,
to obtain water to eXtingush the flames.
This occurred at or before daylight. About
eight o'clock, man went to his well for
water, and, upon applying the pump, he
pumped up pure petroleum. Crowds soon
collected, and the news flew from lip to lip.
All day the pump was lifting out pure oil of
Git is saidD heavier gravity than that Of
Pitholc wells Of greater depth. Presently
the nelghbors tried their wells, anti with
the same success. Hundreds of visitors were
all day visiting these wells, and carrying
away the oil in bottles, whlle men were
busily at work harreling it in quantities.
Springs in the neighbOrhoOd were dipped
dry OF water, when they too began TO flow
OIL Interests were inquired for, and re-
fusals taken before night. Mr.. Stevenson,
Civil Engineer, says that he visited the
premises, and, although incrcdulous until he
arrived on the spot, yet he saw all the above
and will be qualified to the same. lie sug,
pcsts as possible solution that the Miller
Farm pipes, which pass few hundred feet
from the spot, may for sometime have been
leaking, and that this may be the drainage
from this leakage. If this be rot the case
he is of opinion that in the hill may croI
IA higher sand rock, and that these spring:
and wells, being at the proper level, Will
reference to this rock, may, when exhausted
of the water, have received the flow of oil
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10
SwindIing 'Ehromsla tEae Post Oaice


The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Ereaiag Post says:
The Post-ofIice Department was compel.
ed, one day last week to send back folSteen
hundred letters to a swindler in New Jersey.
The letters were estimated to contain not
less than $4,000, WHICH had been drawn
from foolish people in various parts of the
country. Under regulation of the Post
Office Department. whenever money is
irauduently obtained from people through
the post office 10y rogues, who assume ticti-
tious names, the letters are seized. The
Mayors of New York and BROOKLYN having
complained to the department that man
in Rev Jersey was making use of the post
olhce, detective was sent to the scene of
operations, who seized these letters. They
were forwarded here, and a number of them
opened, and nearly every one contained
from three to five dollars, and some a still
larger amount. Upon examining into the
facts it was found that the person to whom
the letters were addressed was a real charac-
ter, that be had not assumed a fictitious
name and that no law or regulation of the
department would justify the detention OF
the letters There was not the slightest
doubt as to the fraud, yet unGer the law il
was considered impossible to convict. The
guilty person, when charged with fraud
| claimed that at some time in the future ht
| expected to fill the orders sent to him, ant
stated (Which was truc) that whoever an
swered his circulars with money took til,
risk and that nobody could assert that h,
did not intend to forward the gifts promis
ed. The department intends to call usoI
Congress for additional legislation to NEE
! such cases of swindling.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10
1Ho, for Sun b ury !!
WILLIAM W. APSLEY'S
Es ssoic~:.fc
Boot, Shoe and Trunk
" A r Il II O l $ L
sia'Nisa' kSa. pA.

yITM. W. APSLEY has just opened NEW
w STORE in the Uell-known house OF Mrs Boul'
ton in Market street. and offers to the citizens of
Sudbury and noighborng towns, BOOTS SHOES
Of the best quality and workmanship. lie having
made arrangements with tirst-cluss manufacturers
to supply the best quality of goods.
In the Wholesale Department he calls the atten'
ton of Country Storekeepers to his fine stock, which
will be sold Mt the lowest wholesale prices thus cna
bling Retail Dealers to expense of visiting the
cities to replenish their stock.
In the Retail Department can be found BOOTS,
SHOES TRUNKS, VALISES, &c, which, in price,
at these times, are without parallel.
The stock of Ladies Wear is superior in style and
workmanship than is usually found in country towns,
embracing gems Of Balm0rals, splendid Congress
Gaiters and fancy shoes of every kind.
W W A. also calls attssion to his large stock OF
Mems wear, of latest styles, that will fit any foot
with ease and comfort
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-03-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SUNBURY STEAM MILLS.

TTNIE undersigned wonld respectfully inform the
i citizens of Sunbury and vicinity, that they have
bought the Sonbury Steam Mill, formerly owned by
J. G. Morgan, and will take possession the first
day of April. When they will be prepared to fur
nish their customers with the best of -four and feed
ut the shortest notice. We will be thankful to our
old customers for a continuance of their patro-
mage and also ask the patronage ofnew ones
AREER, PENSYL & co.
| Sunbury, March 10, lS6G.-3t =
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I will remember when he stood in this very
spot Eve years ago, rerclling with unexOm-
pied courage the assaults Of traitors. lie
ieft in their hands wife, children, property
and home, and staked their alP in the re-
suit. l will remember that when retreat
ing general would have left Nashville to its
fate, that again, with heroic courage, he
maintained his post. l will remember the
fierce conflicts and trials through which he
and his fellow compatriots In East Ten
nessce maintained our cause in the heart of
the Confcdcrcy. will remember the strug-
gle he had with the aristocratic element of
Tennessee, never ashamed of his origin,
and never far from the heart of the people.
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PUBLIC SALE.

y : J u q Y L-S-l---I - =
SECRETARY, Bedstcads, Canc-seated Chairs, VIII
sor Chairs, Settec, Tinware, Queensw' re, Tubs, Il
rcIs, Flour Chest, Kitchen Covert one Cooking Sto
one Parlor Stove and many other articles too nun
rous to mention.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. NJ, of said d
when the conditions will be made known by
HENRY X. BLOOM
S,,nhurv March 2 1874
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The Troy Times says young colored
medical student, who served rs Assistant
Surgeon in O colored regiment, has commcn-
ccd practice in Charleston, ana his success
exceeds his mos: sanguine expectations.
The Prince of Wales has sent handsome
bridal present to Mrs. Henry johnson, nee
/ Harriet Lane, in acknowledgment of the
courtesies rendered him at the White House
while that lady presided there.
! The Norfolk VIginian speaks of John
Minor Bolts as "a distinguished gentleman,
famous for his chronic failures on the race
track and the irreparable damage he inflicted
on the whig party IN bygone times
General John Sutter, the dlscoverer OF
the gold deposits of California, HAS been in
Washington this winter endeavoring to OBJ
1 tain some cheap consulate to some one OF
the towns of his native Switzerland, he be
ing in want.
The Peace Proclamation of the President
will probably be announced in few days
Y 1t has Been held back on account of Texas
which is now in satisfactory condition.
A firm in London began business thre,
years ago on a capital of about six hundred
and fifty dollars, and faied about three
| weeks ago for more than million.
A correspondent of tho Chicago paper
writiIg FROM San Francisco, says the Jew
are desperately opposed to Christianity, bu
do not expect to make proselytes outside o
their own nation. They are perhaps, 100,
000-strong in San Francisco. They hav
two splendid synagogees-one worth $75,
600, and the other $i75,000.