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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-28
POETRY.
THE CHURCH OF sopRA-LA-cRooE

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THE CHURCH OF s0PRA-LA-CR0cE.
Respectfully inscribed to the VERY Req. Giusepp
Nausea, IL ,oorthy pastor.
BY J. AUGUSTINE sIGNAIG0.
At Prato, near the mountains base,
Beneath dark Gifts frown.
The old church shows its Gothic face
Amidst the ancient town.
The silent city of the dead
Stands near it-just below;
And lower still two torrents wed.
And down the lodges flow.
Twas in that church learned to pray,
Repaid by Mothers kiss;
And memories crowd around to-day
Ofall that childish bliss.
Five hundred years that church is there'
A thing of earthly joy;
And my ancestors knelt them where
knclt me when boy.
Ny ancestors are sleeping there
Beneath the church's nave.
The same bell summoned them TO prayer
That tolled them to the grave.
How sad! my sire. who wished through life
To sleep by those Of yore.
After a life Of change and strife
Rests on foreign shore. Hi
knelt me in that church to-day
As / was wont of yore;
Remembrance brought the long-away
Before my eyes once more.
Ny father held me by the hand,
/ felt my mothers kiss;
breathed the air Of native land,
And was lost in bliss.
IT'S twenty years since was here
And nothing is estranged;
Though each scene now is still more dear,
Yet every face is changed.
1 seek for those with whom played
In boyhood's earliest day;
l find some in the churchyard laid,
Some wandering far away.
The church is still the very same,
1t wears the look it wore:
And cen the hymns that praise His name
Sound as they did Of yore.
Oh be it e'er salyation's light
That will forever last;
A golden tie that will unite
The future to the past.
SoPRA-LA- CRocE. ITALY. December, 1865.
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Until you know what you are to receive Il

1870 GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES
/ 100 were distributed among the patrons
of Parkinson Il Co. during the month of jan
uary, 1860. Read the comments by the press
sneaking of the firm in the most complimentary
manner 80" A most Industrious and prosperous
house" -Shippensburgh. Pa. SentinsL GIVE
ali who deal with them perfect satisfaction. -
Dunkirk. N, ", Journal :. Enjoy high rep
of Their goods New Paltz, N. ", Times.
Perfectly reliable and will do all they prom,
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men. '-Stapleton, N. Y, Journal lone Of
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@Canajoharie, N. Y, Radii. Keep their word
and act honorably by their patrons. Lyons,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-28

Cotton. Bagging, Rope, Bacon, Flour, Hay,
Corn Gals Sugar, Coffee, Molaesea.
Salt, Whisky, Lime, Cement
Etc, Etc. Etc. .u., -,
HAVING LEASED FOR A TERM OF
Ii year the large and cOmmOdious ware,
house on the corner Of Adams street and
Charleston avenue, adjoining the Memphis and
Charleston depot. we are prepared 20 receive
an storage for any length OF time all the above
mentioned articles, or anything else that may
offer. =. 4,
Parties receiving cotton OF merchandise by
the NJ. &C. Il. r.. VIII hnd II greatly 10 their
advantage 10 store with as;
Nv n thorough KNOWLEDGE Of business. and
close application, we hope 70 gain liberal share
of patronage Quincy * PAINE
General Storage MERCHANTS,
fe07-1rn Memphis. Tenn.
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/ anu 9AbA III Il 4 d
III. Tic isss; 5Tiisssssss.; and
ball room scenes.
Our large assortment of type fol
SHOW BILLS AND POSTERS
is not ezecllsd in the United States.
The Large Pictorials
Can now be as readily and cheaply done at this
office as they are in the East, and in as hand
| some style.
We have in our office the largest size Presses
now in use. together with
Steam JObbers d Power Presses
In addition to our extra large type we have
splendid assortment Of small plain and fancy
Job Letters suitable for fine work
BUSINESS CARDS AND CIRCULARS
ings representing business.
DIPL MAS
For schools and colleges printed equal to COP
perplate.
Masons'. Odd Fellows and sOns Of Temperance
co MS TIT UTIONs
Printed in elegant style.
Our Prices Fave Been Reduced.
And now will compare with the cheapest regu-
larry established job ofiees in New York or
Philadelphia.
We are enabled to print
SAhDS AMI BILL n 6ADb
With great CELEBRITY. and our prices are proper
tionately lower.
Prompt and particular attention given 70
kinds Of
Military and RaiIroad
PRINTING.
| Bills Lading. Funeral Notice.
Bank Cheeks. CataIogues
Circulars Of all kinds. Hat Tips,
Insurance Policies. Blank Deeds.
I Auction Bills. Programmes
Dray Tickets Periodicals
Blank Receipts, Election Tieket ,
COUNTRY STORE BILLS
i Qfevery description. illuminated with su5tsh
devices. such as railroad cars. steausAoats, esr
BLANK BOOKS,
I With printed heads, together with every II n
1 Of PAN and Fancy Work done with dispGteA
wHITMoRE BRoTHERs
Is Madison strest
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-28

To Immediately dispose of the above magnifi-
cent stock, certificates naming the articles are
placed in sealed envelopes and well mixed.
Holders arc entitled to the articles named on
their certificate upon payment of 70, whether
it be beautiful Watch, or Musical Box worth
$780, or Plain Gold Ring worth IS. The re-
turn of any of our certificates entities you to the
article mentioned thereon, upon payment, ire
srective of its worth, and as no article valued
less than SIS is named on any certificate. it will
at once be seen that this is
No Lottery. but straightforward le-
Ultimate transaction, which may be par
ucipated in by the most fastidious
nA- Any one wishing to invest in the above
enterprise can receive sample package of o
half-dozen certificates. naming some of the
above articles. by sending n stamped envelope
bearing their address. Certificates not to be
paid for unless fully satisfactory. We do this
tn at all may be convinced Of our sincerity and
the genuineness of our sale. Call on or address.
PARKINSON & CO..
mar14-3m 20S Broadway, N. Y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

bSY ANOTHER CoPPERuEkD LIE NAILED
-TnE SOLDIERS BouNTIEs.-Every Cop
perhead orator, every Copperjohnson news
paper in the State, persists in asserting that
Congress has voted a larger bounty to the
black soldier than the law gives to the white
soldier. Now, let us look at the facts OF the
case
Previous to the passage of the acts OF
June 18th, 1864 (section 2), and July 4th,
1864. (section H.. but few, if any, of the col.
ored troops we're entitled to any bounty.
These acts merely placed tho colored soldier
upon the same footing "as other soldiers of
the regular or volunteer forces of the United
States of like arm of the service" / quote
the exact words of the law.
The only discrimination that exist is in
favor of the white soldier, who, by the act
of July 2S, 1866, is entitled TO an EXTRA
BOUNTY of one hundred dollars, which the
colored soldier does not get. These Cop
perjohnson orators and newspapers know,
or ought to know, that these are the facts
OF the case 1t is true that the coloretl
man who served two years can get, and
many of them have been paid, 800 bounty;
SO has the white man but the white man,
by the act of July 2S, 1866, is entitled to
ANOTHER 500, arhich the colorod soldier can
not get, as there were no colored troops in
the service at the time for which this 800
extra bounty is to be paid. This bill was
signed by President Johnson, and it is rather
strange to see the friends of the President
trying to bring discredit upon Congress for
passing bill which he himself approved,
and which would not have become law
without his signature.
Why is this extra bounty Of 800 to the
,chitc troops not paid' The bill allowing
it has passed both houses of Congress, and
been approved by the President. There is
money enough in the treasury to pay it; and
if it is not paid, it is the fault alone of the
President and his oflice-holders. They are
Withholding the payment of this extra boun.
ty for no other purpose than to influence the
elections Let the white soldiers hold them
responsible for it.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

RESIGNATION OF EX, GOV. Pollock
Ex- Governor Pollock who was appointed
Director of the Mint by President Lincoln,
declines to continue to hold the Office under
johnson, and has resigned in the following
letter:
Mint Of the United States, PAiIadelphia,
Sept. 14th, 1S66-Hs Eeceliency Andre,o John
son, President Of tie United States--Sm:-I
herewith tender to you my resignation of the
Office of Director of the United States Mint,
which l hold under the appointment and
commission of our late and ever to be lamen.
ted President, Abraham Lincoln.
/ cannot approve "Your Policy" as defined
by yourself in your late public speeches, and
practically illustrated IN deeds of violence
and blood, by its advocates and defenders
in Memphis, New Orleans, and elsewhere.
Icordially and unhesitatingly approve OF
the Constitutional Amendments proposed
by Congress. They embody the TRUE policy
of conciliation and reconstruction, are just
and more magnanimous than treason had
any right to expect, or in justice TO demand
Their adoption, in my opinion, would al
once restore harmony and peace TO every
section of our country.
desire the earliest possible reconstruction
OF the Union upon the basis of truth, honor
justice, liberty and equality. This will be
aore, ana will labor earnestly for its ac
compnshment; but in the name of the pa
,riot dead OF the late war, and the living and
ioyai m,Iiions who then stood and still stand
Dy the Natons nag, Iprotest against giving
to :he late rebellious States preminm fo,
treason and rebellion, by increasing thei,
political power, or granting to unrepentinl
tagonists; to govern the true friends of th,
Union, whilst, in their hate of freedom. the,
disregard the rights of emancipated millions
and deny to the loyal citizens of the United
States, the ordinarily privileges of America
citizenship.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

The object of the Association in inauguratnr tbiJ
enterprise is for the purpose Of procuring funds i'll
order to enlarge its sphere of usefulness and for pro-
curing building suitable for the discharge Of its
charabe duties. Heretofore, the association for
want of funds have been obliged to conine its opera
tions to n limited sphere, and depend solely upon its
immediate friends for support and aid, before
having made public appeal for assistance in its
laudable efforts to assist the needy and destitute
The Board of Directors being impressed by the fact
that large amount of suffering will fall to the lot
of the INDECENT Of this city during the nclemency of
the coming Winter, have after due deliberation de-
cidcd that the accompanying plans is the most
feasible ono that could be adopted for replcnishing
their treasury, as it will allow the charitaby dis
posed to contribute the fund and at the same time
offer an inducemcnt worthy of the attention of all.
The price of a ticket is small in comparison to tho
great benefits accrung to the unfortunate class for
whose benefit tho undertaking is intended The
fund will be divided into lS.00S premiums. amount
ing, in the aggregate, to Sg0,000, thus leaving
balance of $40 0O0 in the hands of tho Treasurer, to
be devoted to the charitable objects above enumerA
ted. The distribution has been placed in the hands
of gentlemen whose wellknown integrity is II
guarantee that all its dealings will be chactelized by
honesty and fair dealing thus relieving the Assoc,-
ton from any unjust criticism thai might oihcrwse
be INDUCED in, from the fact of the Numerous bogus
advertisements appearing in papers
The distribution OF premiums will take place on
the Both of October 1866 and all remttances should
be made at us early date possible. as tickets are
/ now being rapidly sold and will require n large
amount of time and labor to complete the business
ut the appointed time. The following is a list OF the
premiums to be awarded, and will be found to be
worthy of attention, laying aside the charitable field
/ it opens to the benevolent
,F,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

tB The DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING.
The 30 called Democrats had large turn
out at their meeting in this place on satur.
day last, large portion, however, was COM
posed of women and children. The three
wogons, each containing thirty-six girls, re-
presenting the thirty six States of the Union,
was perhaps, the best feature in the perform
ance. Most of these girls were in favor OF
Clymer, and will help to make up the esti.
mated majority of the party before the elec.
tion. On one of tue wagons, we observed o
'dead duck" suspended from the branches
of a tree. A canrass back or Republican
duck, is popular bird, but this, we learn,
was fish duck, such as are found in the
marshes of the South, and might be con-
strued to represent the democracy, at present
as rather fishy. On another was tree, said
to be hickory, with boy in the branches,
but Others suggested that it was coon on
a palmetto. ....
There was some anxiety to see the Freed
mans Bureau, as it was called. Its appear
ance, however, caused some disappointment.
1t looked more like cage than any thing
else. The unsophisticated dimmicrats had
looked for rosewood a mahogany or at
least black-walnut bureau, with Purdy's
"nigger" of the same color, seated on top.
But here was a square white box, labelled
"Freedman's Bureau" The democracy were
increduous They never saw bureau of
that shape or color. The keeper of the Bu-
reau was making some explanations, which
our reporter understood to be, that "the de-
mocracy was opposed to any thing black,
whether in the shape of bureau or nigger,
and out of compliment to Andy johnson
and the South, the bureau was made of aohite
walnut, better known as Butternut-a very
popular kind of material among rebels and
Southern democrats.
There were only two speeches, one by Mr..
Hogan, of Missouri, an the other by Hester
Clymer, the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor. Mr.. Clymer's speech was made up
chiefly of defence Of his opposition to the
war and the soldiers right to vote, whilst in
the Senate. A Mr.. McEwen tried while
to engage an audience from wagon, but
did not succeed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

Alderman Grace killed Frank Cummings
a merchant, in a street fight in Memphis, on
Tuesday: Something published in the papers
about the Aldermans integrity was the
origin of the quarrel.
A Jersey City negro girl fell distance of
twelve feet, head foremost, striking ner head
on some rocks. She was insensible for few
moments, but recovered in season to attend
a colored ball that night, and danced till
mornino
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

The Journal du Haere says that one of the
attractions of the Paris Exhibition next year
will be a prize of 10000 francs for the best
singer in the world.
The magistrates courts Of Nashville,
Tenn, have all been suspended on account
of the prevalence anG increase Of cholera in
that city.
Last year the people Of England paid to
to 0,000,000.
In quarrel at Henderson, Kentucky Sat
urday evening, between Sterling Prince and
Richard Allen, Prince Grew knife and al
vanced on Allen, vino shot him with a Dor
! ringer, killing him instantly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

s5Y" The Democrat of last week, charges
us with an "abusivc editorial and card" in
regard to some of his charges against Mr..
Rothermel the Union Candidate for Sheriff.
We are not in the habit of abusing any one.
That kind of argument we leave for our OPP
poncnts, and we ask Mr.. Purdy to point out
one single abusive word, or even word of
rebuke, in the editorial of which he com
plains. We simply referred our readers to
the afiidavits of Mr. Wagner's two sors, flat
ly denying the charges of Mr.. Purdy. How
does he answer this retutation of his charge
Why, by trumping up other charges, for
which he brings no more proof than lie had
for his previous charges, the falsity of which
he tacitly admits. How true it is, that "the
way Of the transgressor is hard" But the
readers of the Democrat, who read 10 other
paper, know no better, and will swallow this
with much other matter equally groundlcss,
as readily US if it were as true as the gospel.
But our neighber, perhaps, consoles himself
with the reflection, that ''where ignorance is
bliss, it is folly to be wise"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29
To Officers of the U, S, Volunteer Army

"Bo IL enacted By The Senate anu House Of Rcp-
reSeNtatires of the United States Of AmSricg, IN
Congress assembled, That section four of an Act
entitled An Act making appropriations for the sup
port Of the Army for the year ending June hrtieth
eighteen hundred and sixtysix," be construed as
TO entle to tho three months pay proper provided
for therein, all officers of volunteers below the rank
of Brgadier General who in service on the third
day of March, eighteen hundred and sixy-hve, and
whose designations presented and accepted OF
who were mustered out at their own request, OF
otherwise honOrably discharged from the service
after the ninth day Of April, eighteen hundred ana
sixty-fye. -
SEC. 4 "4na Be it FURTHER enacted, That all
officers of volunteers now in commission, below the
rank of Brigader General, who shall continue mthe
military service to the close of the war shan be en-
titled TO receive upon being mustered out OF service
three months pay proper. Approved March ., 1000
The subscriber directs the attention OF officers to
the above Act of Congress, at the same time sOlSl-
ting the collection of their claims. he has tho
blanks for that purpose, asd will give collections
under this Act his prompt attention,
LLOYD T. R0HRBACH,
Attorney at Law
Sunbury, Sept. sth, 1865
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29
bliss, it is folly to be wise.

s3g" DEMOCRACY h.LUsTRATED.-The Dem,
ocrat, last week, came out with an illustrated
column, for the benefit of such democrats as
are weak in intellect, if not in the knees
The little niger" of former days, like the
lTishman's pistol, has grown up to be quite
gun. But the best Of the joke is, Clymei
is represented at the head of the column
dressed in the short breeches of Gen. Wash
ington, with buckles at the knees, and with
Washington's Continental fair top boots. Be
sides all this, he IS dressed in Washington''
shad belly military coat, with epaulettes
and his sword at his side. Now if our neigh
Der had been smart and brought out seen
Clymer," in his regimentals, as represented
in the Democrat, whilst speaking from thu
platform on Saturday last, he might hav,
'nade, perhaps, some of the "White Boys il
Blue" believe that Clymer was really til,
soldiers friend.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

eY-S SEE WOMAN, IN another column
picking Samburg grapes for Speer's Wine.
1t is an admirable article, used in the hospi-
tails and by the first class families in Paris,
London anG New York, in preference to old
Port Wine. 1t is worth trial, as it gives
great satisfaction.-For sale by W, A. Ben
nett .t#t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29
Grants Opinion Of Clynscr.

"To ASK ANY SOLDIER TO VOTE FOR SUCH A
MAN [Hiester Cymerl, OF AT ONE TIME
KNOWN DIsLoyALTY, AGAINST ANOTHER WHO
HAD SERVED FOUR YEARS IN THE UNION
ARMY WITH CREDIT TO HIMSELF AND BENE-
FIT TO HIS COUNTRY, WAS GROSS INSULT"
Gen. Grant to The Editor Of the Chicago
RepNILican.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

"a OURSELVES. Owing to the Great
Republican Meeting to be held at this place,
on Friday, we have resolved to issue our
paper on Thursday evening, so as to enable
all hands to take part in this, the greatest
gathering ever assembled in this county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

cannot sacrifice my manhood for office,
nor will approve, Under any circumstances,
that which every sentiment and feeling of
my heart condemns. regret the necessity
that compels me to address you thus. 1
could say more-I can say no less. Longer
silence would be dishonor.
viii delay sending this until your return
20 Washington.
Very respectfully yours,
JAS. POLLOCK.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

The HERALD AND THE DEMocRACY.-Tbc
World accuses us of having deserted the De
mocracy, That's queer. When did we be.
long to the Democraey2 When did the De
mocratic party have us2 The party belong
ed to us, not we to them. That we have
patronized the Democratic party for four or
five years we grant. We found them in
trouble and gave them some good advice
which they foolishly did not follow, and
have thereby gone astray, if not to perdition
NJ Y. Herald, Sept. 22d
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29
AUDITORS No,ice.

VHE undersigned. Auditor appointed by the Or
l. phans Court of Northumberland county, to dis
tribute the balance in the hands of Jacob Wagner,
Administrator Of John Fuhrer. deceased, to and
among those legally entitled thereto, and according
to law, will attend TO the duties Of his appointment,
at his Office in the Borough Of Sunbary, on Tuesday
q. w ZIEGLER, Auditor
sunbury, Sept. %, 1856. s-.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

-" The REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING, to
be held here on Friday, promises to be
the greatest ever held in this place. Over
two thousand Excursion tickets were already
engaged along the line, on Wednesday, be-
tween this and Harrisburg. Shamokin
promises 1000 Lewisburg &c. 1000. Mil.
ton 500. There will be torch light process
sion at night by the "Boys in Blue" If all
come that are expected, they will number
several thousand,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29
CHARITY IS TWICE BLESSED"
GRAND
PRIZE DIST TRIBUTION

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF
THE GOOD SAM "A N
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION,
OF TIE CITY or PZIIA
CAPITAL, 500, 900.
TICKETS FIFTY CENTS.
rs,OOs Premiums.
PRESIDENT,
THOMAS H. JOHNSON
vIcE-PF gsIDENT,
L. NJ. Il. CHAPMAN
SECRETARY,
I. NORRIS HASTINGS.
TREASURER,
T. Z. COOK.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
W. IVNING JACKSON,
JOHN NJ. CATTELL,
&. f. STEVENSON,
w G. KENDALL,
LEWIS S. WILKINS,
SAM'L L. GOODMAN,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-29

e@ Wonder what our neighbor of the
Democrat thinks, by this time, of Gen. Grant,
and whether he will publish his recently ex-
pressed opinion of Geary and Clymer, in
which he charges the latter with disloyalty
during the war. -s5-,-