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Pork is sold in Bucks county at s1l per


Pork is sold in Bucks county at s1l per
hundred. .H.. ....}
HEAVY FAILURE One of the largest of
he provision houses of New York city fail.
3d an Monday week, and its liabilities are
given at over five hundred thousand Collars.
Eour other houses in that city recently sus-
,ended. f... Ha... .rss
Crude petroleum nil is selling at 10 cents
gallon in the oil regions.
Henry Ward Beecher declines to lecture
his winter. aud has returned the money ad-
auced to him Ly committees and assCcia-
ons. H.. .rl....a r. g.. . -...
The New York Sun warns mechanics, la
,rers and others seeking employment rot
come to that city. 1t says the supply
ore than equals the demand.
The most astonishing fish story yet told is
statement by Professor Agassiz that in
'azil they have species of fish which can
NIB trees. .r'."
a letter from California says many of the
ghways of that State are infested by gangs
robbers, who overhaul stage coaches and
ieve the passengers of their money, and
} every. one who comes in their way.
rwo merchants at .Titusyille, Pa. who
e charge of the Parker oil refinery, were
entity arrested ON suspicion OF having COM
ted heavy frauds an. the Government by
ding the internal revenue laws.
lis reported that on the death of the Ty-
of japan, ten high dignitaries demand
he nnspeakahle favor of being allowed
ip themselves mp in honor of the deceas-
uler. Five only were deeaIed worthy,
others not being sufficiently noble to re-
1T. -..r .rl.
he house ut Apnomatax, in which Gen.
Lee surrendered to Grant is advertised
ale Some enterprising Yankee should
and make it up into canes and snuff
e Sand Patch tunnel ON the Pittsburgh
Connesville Railway is at last cni
gh. Its total length is AGO feat, be
900 feet more than the long tunnel on
ennsylvania Central Railway through
lleghenies between Altoona and Cres
1t is intended for double track, and
feet wide by 10 feet in height. ts'
re is now in the Treasury gold
1ting to 500, 600, 900, $22, 600, 900 OF
is represented by gold certificates
oycrnment daily receives from various
s gold amounting to over 100000.
.Geary will I've inaugurated on the 18TH
uary next. Oaahe same day United
SENATOR win be chosen to succeed the
dc Cnwan. r'.9i 5000
reported that an the death of the Ty
Japan. ten high .digniiaries demand
speakable favor of heiug allowed Il
mselyes up in homer Of the deceased
Five only were deemed worthy, the
not beipn sufficiently noble to re-
.-5rsrsr 1at'a q! IugTIE
,g the wealthy oil men of Pennsyi
old John Bennehoff, whose income
ii from the present production o.
farm. Is not hess thsn $500. 900 PEI
lie srill lives inbis sntiauated Dutch
sb, rVsr tbs head of Beunshof Hun
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
DESTINATIONS.


We would call attention to theopinion Of one Of
the leading papers of Canada on this subject
Mos, of our readers have, no doubt, read some Of
the numerous advertisements of Gift Enterprises
Gift Concerts, &c, which appear from time TO time
in the public prints, offering most tempting bargains
to those who will patronize them. In most cases
these are genuine humbugs. But there are few
respectable firms who do business in this manner
and they do it MS means of increasing their whole
sale business, and not to make money. From such
firms. it is true handsome and valuable articles arc
nrocured for u very small sum. and what is more
important, one is ever cheated. Every person
gets good value for his dollar; because. ss have
stated II is intended to act advertisement to
increase their ordinary business.
We have seen numbers of prizes sent out in this
way by SHERMAN, WATSON d Company, OF Nassau
Street n Y. and there i doubt that some of the
articles are worth eight ten times the money paid
for them. while have not seen or heard OF single
article which fully worth the dollar which it
cost. But this is ony of the exceptions of this
rule, for as general thing the parties engaged in
this business are noihing but clever swindlers,-
(Satarday Reader, Montreal, c, f., Jan. l3, 1868.
Oct, 2O,-cyW-6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
To Cons,,nptives.

The advertiser, having been restored to health in
fsw weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several years with severe lung affection
and that dread disease, Consump'ion-is anxious TO
make known 10 bis fellow sufferers the means of
cure. n
To all who desire 1t, he will send a copy Of the
prescription used free Of charged with the direc
tiOns for preparing and using the same, which they
viii find a SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA,
BRoscHIrIs, Cou0Hs, CoLDs, apa all Throat and
Lung Affections The only object of the advertise'
in sending the prescription is to benefit the afflicted
and spread information which he concsives to be in
valuable, and be hopes every sufferer will try hi
remedy, as it viii cost them nothing, and may prove
blessing. aa et le p
Parties wishing the prescription, rRrE, by return
REV. EDWARD WILSON
.ea willismsburgh, Kings Co New York.
January Is, le66-ly, ma Irr
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This is an article for washing without rubbing.
except U very dirty places, which win require
very slight rub, and unlike other Preparations offered
for a like purpose, WILL not ROT THE CLOTHES, but
Will leave them much WINTER than ordinary meth
DDS without the usual wear and tear
1t removes grease spots if by magic and softsns
the dirt by soaking, so that rinsDg will in ordinary
cases entirely removed It
This powder is prepared in accordance with chemi-
cal science and upon process peculiar to itself,
which Is secured by Letters Patent 1t has been in
for more than year. end has proved itself univer
sal ayorite wherever IL has been used. Among the
yantages claimed are the following, viz -
1t saves all the expense of soap usually used on
cotton aud linen goods
1t saves most OF the labor Of rubbing, and wear
and tear.
With one quarter the time aDd labor usually res
quired IL iInparts beautiful gloss and usire, mgph
Superior 10 any other mode. No water required
eept to moisten the powder.
Directions with each package
And can be readily appreciated by single trial.
The cost OF washing for family OF 6ye or siS per-
sons will not exceed IHaEe cEsrs.
The anuncturers Of this powder arc aware that
many useless compounds have boon intro.ucrd 10
the public which have rotted the cloth, or failed in
removing the dirt but knowing the Intrinsic excel.
lenee Of this article, they confidently proclaim II
as being adapted TO meet a demand which has long
existed, and has heretofore remained unsupplied-
MANUFACTURED BY
HOWE A. STEVENS.
2d0 Broadway, Boston.
ALSO, MANUFACTURERS OF FAMILY DYE
For sale BY 6roeers and Dealors svsryshers
o0tober Is, ls6s.--smp.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
Arrest Of John n. Surratt.

w HshiNSloN, DCS' o.
The Government had information as long
ago MS last winter that John ii. Surratt bad
gone 10 Europe. The person who communica-
ted the facts cnnvcrstd with him during the
voyage across the Atlantic, and also report
eu That Surrnlt, believing he-was far remov-
td from danger. was free and outspuken
about his connection with the assassination
conspiracy 10 night Secretary Seward re,
cei,ed II despatch hy the Atlantic cable,
dated to-day. as follows:
have arrested John II. Surratt, one of
President Lincoln's assassins, No doubt of
identity. HALE, |. 5, Cosu General,
Alexandria, Egypt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

A Few REASONS why everybody should buy at
S. Kronenberg's Cheap Clothing Store -
lst. lie sells cheaper than anybody else in this
place. NH H. .
3D. He has better goods than anybody else in this
place. ... -. ...
3D.. He sells more than anybody else in this place,
and consequently can sell cheaper ,....r
Any man who is in need Of clothing can save
TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT! sos
BY buying at the Cheap Clohing Store Of
S, KRoSENBERo,
Next to Geo. Brights Drug Store.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

LARGE As LIFE. -" Large as life and twice as
natural is an old saying It IL not mere fancifu
expression, or figure of rhetoric, for we know,
from observation, that tho lfesi,e lkenesses taken
at Byerly's Gallery, in Simpsons building, Market
street, will show certain lineaments and express
sions more accurately than they can be detected In
the living subject. This is true, and if you doubt
1t, 60 and zee them. i sih .'ri
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

tY- The RoUGH AND READY ROLLING MILL, at
Danyle, is in full operation. 1t is nov manufac-
turing lot of rails for the Atlantic Great estern
Railroad. The machine shop is also going ahead
and turning out excellent work. .-....
The Pennsylvania Rolling Mills are undergoing
general repairs and fixing up for the winter cam
paign. 4. -..- ...-- ---u-- LII
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

tS PoRK AND PoErRr,-The gentlsmnnly agent
Of the Adams Express Company, at this place, has
furnished us with the following verbatim copy Of
poetry, written on box containing two live Juvenile
porksrs, in yansitH from up the North Branch to
Meobapicsburg, Cumberland county, Pa, in an
express car which passed through this place recently
II is certainly not without msIt. and worthy VI
publication rar
We are two piggies. Jackie and Bess, 70
Bound to Mechancsburg by Adams Express; ,rl
II with any delay we should happen to meet,
The agent will please give us something TO cat.
Take goo iars Il extra expense there should be-
The same must be charged to the consignee. HrF
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

F~ We direct the attention Of our readers to the
able sermon on our FIRST page, delivered in the
Presbyterian Church, in this place, on Thanksgiving
day. Also to the barren and l(eless message, on
our second page, of President johnson, which we
publish in full in order to let the public judge Of
it's merits themselves. EsE s.rrb
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
.... ... For the sunbury American.
From the .'OiI Region"

f'' SfYDERTowN, Dec. D, 1866.
Mr.. EplroR The operations at the Duquesne
Well are still progressing rapidly. In my last letter
stated that they were boring in slate-eoal, aud
that the prospects for striking coal of fine quality
good. Since then their anticpaiions have been
fully realized. On Saturday last, at depth Of
lI9 feet, they struck vein Of coal some eight and
half feet in thickness. I. Hsrn.. .rr....
Specimens of it have been tested in various ways,
and il has been proved, beyond doubt, to be the
simon pure article 1t has been generally supposed
that il they 80 fortunate as to strike coal it
would be the outcropping vein OF the anthracite
Shamokin coal bed. But on a Thorough exsmina-
ton the conclusion arrived at is that it il of htu
minous nature. - q. CT 81.
On Tuesday afternoon last, about o'clock, they
got through the coal vein ii feet in thickness
underneash it. they struck a strata of very hard
slate-coals rt-t r..r
This last development has given new energy to
the operators and is creating unusual excitement
in this peighborhood. Many persons visit the well
daily eager TO procure specimens Of the hidden rea
sures from the bowels Of mother earth. The stock
holders OF the company have reason to congratulate
themselves on the success thus far, Of the enter
prize. --s -'i ~ ---
- pETROLIA
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
THE COAL TRADE.


There is an uueasiness among the opera
tors In coal, and the tradsatoths, mines 10
almost at "stand1still." Coal sold 10 New
York, during last week, st figures which
would scarcely cover the tolls and freight,
leaving the cost Of mining aud the operators
profit out Of the question altogether. The
market sppears to he over stocked; and the
general stagnation OF business, together with
the usually mild weather, combine'to limit
the demand. The Anthracits Journal Of the
let inst, says "many of the operatorsin that
region talk of suspending operations for q
time altogether. In fact, there appears to
he no other course left. Operators cannot
work their mines ut loss Of q couple of
dollars on every ton of coal taken out, and
unless miners sitwork at wagee low enough
and railroad companies reduce their freights
TO figures which will enable the operators
to go ON without loss, which is not proba-
BILE, d temporary sloppage appears to be in
evitable." l' aseF sos H 1
1t has long been known that the miners,
not the men who delve and dig the coal out
of the bowels of the earth, but those who
merely superiatend such operations, and the
railroads reap the largest share of the profits
from the productions of coal. 1t is not the
actual cost of coal, but the expense of get
siIg the article to market which bears hea-
Willy on the people. If it were not for these
causes the present decline ir the price of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

n DEArH or SoLDIER.-on satusday week
last, the rsmains Of wm, Markell Of Co. z, l2th
United States Jpfantry. who died at Posi- Hospital.
Washington, on the 2lst ult, of chronic disrrhoa,
arrived Al shsmokin BY the evening train. = De-
ceased was aged 81 years, and bad been in the
service Of bis country since the eommenesmsnt Of
the rebellion In April 1861, be enlisted in Co O.,
lsth p ", and after the mustsrsont Of that tsgs
msnt entered the regular service The deceased
sss buried On Tuesday stsSnooa with the bonors ef
war, By, the Isubsss lsf -. x. tso Nv, ssd
other 81 3fsrs- IS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

ES- FIRE AT WILLIAMsroRT.-On Tuesday,morn-
ing Of last week, about haf.past o'clock, fire
broke out in the grocery store Of John A. Wander.
slice, on Gilmore street, Wiliam'port, and spread
with such rapidity that all the buildings on the
corner, three in number, were consumed in very
short time. Mr.. vanderslice lost everything, even
bis account books, receipts, DO. The property wan
partially insured. r..r...r rr.s -..9
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

LIFE 1SsuRAScE.-"I 1t must be a poor invest
ment for me- as the Company makes money by insu.
ring my life" But by insuring in The Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York, you become a
member Of tie Company, and share in the profits.
This Company is established on the mutual plan,
the entire profits deductipg necessary expenses
alone, being divided among the assured in the most
equitable manner. s..r
JACOB sHIpxAS, Fire and Life Insurance Agent,
Sunbury, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
rS- To cIAru ,Aorsrs.-Blsnk, for the collec.

! LET To CLAIM Aorsrs. Blanks for the collec-
ton Of "Claims of Private Soldiers and Non
missioned Oicers,' under the late Act Of Congress
equaliring bounties, have been printed and are now
for sale at the AMERICAN Office. We keep on hand
a full supply Of all kinds of military blanks, which
We sell very cheap. They are copied from blanks
prepared in tho Departments at Washington, and
can be relied for correctness. Orders from dis
ance will receive prompt attention. ''
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

lF~ EXECUTION AT WILLIAMsPoRr.-Pete Bota i,
who convicted last summer in the Lycoming
county court of numbering his wife, in March lasr,
was hung at Wiilismsport Tuesday, 4th inst
In his confession he stated that he killed two men
previous TO numbering his wife, one in Hungary
and the other at Elmira, n. Y. ........ f.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

S SETH kISHAs, the celebrated rocky noun
tain hunter and trapper, recently paid onr town q
visit, stopping at the Central Hotel. Seth has been
appointed Indian agent, and will be stationed in
the far West.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

A gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay, and the effects Of youth
full indiscreion, will, for the sake Of suffering hu-
manity send free to all who nsed it. the recipe and
directions for making the simple remedy by which
hs was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the sd-
vsrtissr's experiences, can do 90 BY addressing
/, -,,., JOHN B. OGDEN. a o..
No. Ia, Chambsrs ST., New York.
January l3, leo6-Iy tia.tet
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

tT> LOCAL NEWS.-Wo could make our local
columns great deal moro interesting if each of
readers would take the trouble of sending US few
lines when anything occurs in their neighborhood
that would be Of interest to persons in the county
We hope some one in each township will follow the
aunnesfion - - \ =
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

~ THE Posr MASTER AT LEwIsBuRG.--The
appointment of John Beale, a "My Policy" man,
as Post Master at Lewisburg. in place of Capt, For
rest, has been revoked, thus continuing MIR. Forrest.
The Chronicle, Of that place, gives Maj Charles IL.
shrner tho credit of having the appointment re-
vcked, it having been made without his knowledge
consent, and thinks this act should hide pretty
large package of the Majors political sins.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

tYr HIGn WATRR.-The rains during the past
week caused the river to rise rapidly On Saturday
and Sunday last it was bank full, and We observed
that several of the islands below this place were
entirely submerged
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

[Y- FAIR AND FESTIVAL AT SHAMoKIs,-1he
ladies of the Presbyterian Church, at shamokin,
will hold fair and festival in the second story of
". Fagey's new building, during the coming holi-
days, commencing on Saturday before Christmas.
Besides large assortment of fancy goods, variety
of holiday toys and gifts will be offered for SALE.
On Christmas day dinner will be served, for which
tickets are now being sold, at 81 each. ~ 5
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

IY TIE NEW BRIpGE AT MILTON --sOur Milton
cotemporary says that the work the river bridge
at that place. which has not progressed fast of late,
owing to the high water, is being carried for
ward most vigorously. The masons finished the
stone work some time since, and the bridge will be
in condition to by the middle of December, if
nothing unforeseen occurs .....H
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

II GRAND coscrar or vooAL Musrc.-The
Welsh Harmonic Society, Of Shamokin, will give q
grand concert the new Court House, in this place,
on Monday evening next The programme will
consist Of duetts trios giees anthems and choruses
Price Of admission-adults, so cents; children, %
cents. As the object for which the concert to be
given is most laudable one-for aiding in the erec-
tion Of Welsh Presbyterian Church at Shamokin--
we hope the house will be filled on the occasion.
The Harmonics have the reputation of being hrst-
class singers, and we oheerfuly append the follow.
ing endorsement Of their merits, from some Of the
leading citizens of Shamokin:
-t SHANoKrN, Pa, Dec. 4, 1855.
The undersigned, having heard the Welsh Har-
monte Society on several occasions, do most cheer
fully pronounce their singing To be of the very best
and most entertaining kind True Welshmen only
sing as they do. Having once heard their grand
and soul stirring strains they will never be forgot
ten, and all lovers Of good music will long to hear
them second time. REV. A d. HAws,
). W. Pollock, ~.
-. w. p. WiTHIseroS,
WIZ. II. DouTY.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
MAjerisy fOt les'oovsl.

a PuscrvAE pAvunr.--oa ssssrdsy Dornlns
week last . oar bs,ongins 70 shs Psiphsr Freight
Transportation Line. took nrs fren the store In the
oar, near Beading, and wss osnsumsd with all IL
contents. Tho car M issdsa with goods for differ
ens individuals along the line. among whom we're q
few from sunbury. The loss 70 ths propristsn Of
the line amounted 70 frcm $4,000 to sl5,cor which
was promptly paid over to the owners Of the goods
within week after the occurrence. The prompt.
ness with which the line adjusted this heavy lsss
Is eommendabe and proves Il TO be one Of the best
and safest Affairs Of the kind In the country
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
PETRoLIA.
BUSINESS NOTICES.

HOLIDAY PREsEsrs.--N. r. Lightner has just
received at his Bookstore, P'easanis building, Mar
kst street, large and fine lot Of Prayer and Hymn
Books, Diaries, Toy Books, Toys, Dissocting Pic
tures &e, 30, the largest and finest ever brought
70 this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

R wooLLEs FAcroRY.-The machinery of Mr.
Hafpenny's wcolen factory, at Lewisburg, israpidy
being put into proper condition for work. The ma
chnery ssaid to be of most superior order, finely
finished, ana it will doubtless make the best Of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

E' ApPolSrMEsr.-Capt D. N. Irwin, Of Milf
ainburg, Union county, Assistant Assessor of Inter.
nal Revenue at Harrisburg for Dauphin county, has
been appointed Lieutenant in the regular army.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

II ELECTION OF DIREcrons.-The stockholders
of the Northumberland County National Bank, of
shamokin, will hold election for nine Directors,
to serve for one year. at the banking house, the
9th of January next. UTr. vrf #IF-F~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

FoR WIsrER.-J. II. Engel has just received the
second supply of LADIES FuRs at greatly reduced
prices. Victorines and Mu1s at $40 and upwards.
Handsome sets for children.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

THE FiRsr ssow.-ws have had the frst snow
Of the sesson. and vas welcomed With all the sesi
that new things give but like most other thing'
il loses is altrsotiops xhsn get too much Of IT,
Tho only new thing that We know Of atpresent that
has not lost it st,raetivsness Is MilIers Excelsior
Boot and Shoe Store, Market street It has ths
continual frsshneu Of novelty always sboutit.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

tT REcApruREp.-0n of the prisoners who es.
capped from the Jail ut Danville last winter has been
recaptured by ex.sherif Young. There was re-
ward of s25 offered for his apprehension.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
strange, but True.

Every young lady and gentleman in the United
States hear something 10 their advantage by
turn mail trss Of ehargs) BY addressing the under
signed. Those having fssu Of being humhuggsd
VIII obiigs BY not nstieing this card A.thsrs viii
please sddrssg their obedisst servsut. Ed
TH0S. v. CHAPMAN,
1, .s.,..,-... -..i.., esi Brosdvsy, NV York.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

weather should suggest 10 those whess minds are
prudsntly inclaed 70 prspsse far thseouing winter.
Jacob 0. Bsak, y his sstshlisbpslt os Fourth a.,
hss in store ehoies soet Of ssssonsbs sloths, sss
snrs, ~, ~hssA hs vil nshs " isss elegantly
fse1g sdb, q w lev fsAss, ~ -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08
aoral affairs.

tT TIE WEATHER during the past few days has
been exceedingly mild, and had more the appear.
anee Of spring than winter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

pUILnERs and those contemplating building
ID would do we'll 70 call and soc the large axorl
nent OF Locks. Latehes, Bolts, Butts end Screw.
Straps and 7 Hinges. Window Springs, snd svsry
thing vepted 10 oonpIets home, y ihs new Hayd-
vsTs store N y r1NlLY s ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-12-08

B orn representative in Congress, Hon George
F. Miller, has taken quarters at the Washington
House, in Washington.