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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

eV RECoNsTRUCTIoN.-The late massa-
ere Of Union men by rebels at Platte City,
No., and the murder and attack upon a
camp meeting Of colored men in Maryland,
shows what ideas these Southern men have
ofreconstruction. They refuse to loyal Union
men, white or black, the privilege of assem-
bling either for political or for religious pur-
poses. They denounce and trample upon
the American flag, and proclaim the right
OF secession as principle, and contend they
were justified in rebelling against the COVER
ment. Such men only want an opportunity
to rise again. Until these turbulent and un-
principled men are entirely subdued, there
can be no peace between them and Union
men, and nothing but the strong arm of the
military can keep them in subsection. Their
ideas of reconstruction are now exactly those
OF JEFF Davis, in the early days of the rebel
lion. They desire to be let alone, expel all
loyal men, and rule the country to suit them
selves. That is the idea of reconstruction
south. Congress and the people. North,
can't see it in this light-hence their hatred
Tor what they call the radicals. But they
hope, with the aidlof the leaders, of the So
called democrats Of the North, to get power,
and by dividing the Offices with the latter
fe-esta6iish themselves and crush out the
spirit OF liberty and establish government
which regards labor as degrading, and keeps
tue poor man, white or black, in subjection.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

TN pursuance of an order of the Orphans Court Of
i Northumberland county, win be exposed to pub
lie SALE at the Court House. in the Borough Of Sum-
bury on Monday the 22d day of October, A. d. 1885,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ of@id dny, all that certain mes.
suage tenement, b. q. ~
- HOUSE AND LOT or GROUND,
situate in tho Borough OF sunbury, Northumberland
county, fronting on Broadway Front street, and
bounded and described as follows to wit Bounded
on the west by Broadway, now Front street, on the
North by lot No. so, on the East BY twenty feet
Alley, and on the South by lot number So, owned BY
the heirs of Henry Masser deceased, and being lot
numbered in the general plan Of said Borough lot
number ffty-one (o1), being 57t feet in width on
Front street and in depth 230 feet whereon are cree.
ted Two-Story Frame Dwelling House, painted
white, good basement, suitable for an oyster and
Eating Saloon, Kitchen, two story back building,
good Stable, Smoke. house and other outbuildings
Also good we'll Of water and pump at the door.
Late tho property Of Philip Brymire, deceased.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. M. OF said day,
when tho terms and conditions OF sale will be made
known BY
WIN. NJ. ROCKEFELLER,
Executor Of the last Will and Testament
ofPhilip Brymire, deo'd.
By order Of the Court,
J. A. J. CUMMINGS, Cl'k o. G.
Sunbury, Sept. ~, 1866.
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JoHNsTowN, Friday, Sept. 14.-A most
distressing catastrophe occurred at Johns
town this morning, by which thirteen per-
sons were killed, ninety-odd badly injured,
and larger number bruised and slightly
hurt. In expectation of the special train
containing the Presidential party, q large
number of people, probably 5000 in all, had
gathered in and about the depot at this
place, to tender the usual salutations. Near
the depot is an old canal, and which was q
double crossing with sQrt of cover fifty
feet square between. Upon this structure
or bridge some eight or nine hundred peo.
pie had congregated, large number of
whom were woruen and children. The cen :
tire part was densely packed, and must have
contained at least four hundred people.
The train had hardly stopped when the
centre part gave way with a tremendous
crash, precipitating the entire party in a
headlong mass, some thirty feet. Hardly
had the noise OF the falling timbers and :he
shrieks of the terrified people above ceased,
when the groans of the dying and the
screams of the women and children came
from the awful wreck below. All who had
escaped injury proceeded at once to extricate
the sufferers, who were piled one upon the
other among mass of broken .imbers and
hOh iouc. OcftTul Vi Cnc fIeStueuIlhi party
assisted in removing the dead and injured,
among whom were Marshal O'Beirne, Mr..
Murphy, Mr.. Cadwallader and myself The
President and General Grant were exceed.
ingly distressed, and were very anxious that
the special train should stop over an hour
to afford rs much aid as possible, but the
conductor stated that arrangements made
for meeting trains on the road precluded
the possibility of carrying into effect the
Presidents humane wish, and after few
minutes the train started off. f,.-
The party above alluded to, however re-
mained, and rendered good deal of assist
ance for nearly two hours. The poor vic
tims--men, women and children-were drag
ged out from the ruins, several of whom had
been crushed to death by falling timbcrs
but more by being fallen upon by Others
Most of the killed and wounded were of the
laboring class. Mr.. Metzger, one of the
killed, was proprietor of the hotel, and wa.
quite wealthy, and Miss Letitia Cannon was
the belle of the town, and graduated at tn,
head of her class on Tuesday last The scene
was one of indescribable horror. The groan.
of the wounded and the screams and tear,
of mothers, wives, sisters and daughters, wa!
the saddest / ever saw .-t........
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
Valuable Farm for Gale.

rTNHE subscriber desiring TO move West, offers for
Il sale his FARM, situate In Lewis township Nor
thumbcrland oounty, near McEwcnsvillc, on the
place.) and about three miles from Walsontown sta-
tion, on the Phila. a Erie Railroad. Tho farm
Two III Iandrcd Acres Of the First
Qualify Of Farming Land,
twenty ecrcsof which Is woodland, and the baisncc
In the highest state Of cultivation.
The land " well irrigated by stream of running
water and two never-failing springs. The improve
ments are large two-story Brick Dwelling House,
q large Bank Barn, 800 by 100 feet) two double
Wagon Sheds, Spring House, and othor outhouscs.
Also, good Tenant House, Stabling, and all ne
cessary outbuildings. TWO APPLE ORCHARDS,
and large number of Peach and other fruit trees.
The terms will be reasonable. For further infor-
nation inquire of the subscriber, near McEwensvile,
Northumberland county, Pa. Ill.
SIMON CAMERON.
September o. 1866 --3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
THE INDIANS.


LEAvENwoRTH, September g.
The Sioux, Arrapahoes, and Cheyenncs
have taken the war path against the ranch.
men. Three traders, their squaws and chill
dren, living on Tongue river, were killed
and scalped. 1.7I H.
The Indians stole all the stock at Big
Horn Ferry, and drove the ferrymen Off
The Blood Indians have run off large
amounts of stock, and are committing de.
preda:ions at Fort Williams. Two men
were killed. s.l g1I
Fifteen hundred Santee Indians have
passed Fort Union on the war path. They
stole all the stock at Post Santee and Min
nesota. The Sioux have had fight, in
which fifteen of them were killed.
Great danger is apprehended from the
Logan and Blood Indians in Montana. They
attacked the stage on the Pacti, killed q
passenger and shot the horses. They stole
all tine stage stock from a station west of
Cottonwood. Cavalry were sent in pursuit,
without effect .4
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
Joined TO their Idols.

A political meeting was held last week at
Frederick City, Maryland, in favor of the
Presidents policy. The speakers and those
assembled appeared to have an idea that the
"Confederacy" still existed, or that it would
again rise from its ashes, like the fabled
phenix. Cheers, loud and long, were given
for jeff Davis, Beauregard, Lee, Forrest, &c.
To add eciat to the occasion, six-hOrse wa
gon from the country entered the town with
a Rebel flag fastened to the head Of each horse.
Comment on such q demonstration seems
almost useless. The flag was cheered to the
echo, and those composing the assemblage
gave unmistakable evidences of their feaity
10 DAVIS and the emblem of that Rebellion
winch was crushed by the men of the North
ana tne West. If the Southern people are
earnest In their desire to participate in the
blessings OF the Union, they must exhibit it
IN some other way than that of applauding
Jen. DAVIS and his Rebel flag. The North
Is IN no humor to succumb TO the conquered
or lose the fruits of its toll, its blood and it's
treasure expended for the preservation of its
free institutions and the integrity of the ma.
tion. We are ,fpsW to note day after day
this foolish and wicked spirit on the part Of
Southern communities. They find fault
with Congress, and yet they furnish in their
actions the very arguments which are ad-
yanced against them in Congress. Until
they do better, until they evince readiness
to abandon their love for treason and prove
1t by ciecting loyal men to our national
councils, they will be looked upon, and with
reason, as still opposed to the Government,
and as men willing, whenever opportunity
offers, TO renew their efforts for its destruc-
ton. While they display the Rebel flag,
cheer jeff Davis, and prate about the superi-
ority OF the South over the North, they are
entitled to no more than they have already
phia Inquirer. ll
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

The object of the Association in inaugurating this
enterprise Is for the purpose of procuring funds in
order TO enlarge its sphere Of usefulness and for
curing building suitable for the discharge Of its
charable duties. Heretofore, the association for
want of funds have been obliged to conne its opera
tions to a 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
that large amount Of suffering will fall to the lot
Of the INDECENT Of this city during the incemency Of
the coming Winter have after due deiberation, de-
cided that the accompanying plans is the most
feasible one that could bo adopted for replenshing
their treasury, it will allow the charitably dis
posed to contribute the fund.- and at the same time
offer an inducement worthy Of the attention Of all
The price Of ticket is small in comparison TO the
great benefits accrung to the unfortunate class for
whose benefit tho undertaking is intended The
fund will be divided into lS,O08 premiums amount
ing, in tho aggregate, TO 100000, thus leaving
balance Of $40 00o in the hands of tho Treasurer to
ted. The distribution has been placed In the hands
OF gentlemen whose well-known integrity is
guarantees that all its dealings will be chactsrized by
honesty and fair dealing, thus relieving the Assoca-
tion from any unjust criticism that might otherwise
be indulgod in from the fact Of the numerous bogus
advertisements appearing in our papers.
The distribution Of premiums will take place ON
the Soth ofOctober 1866 and all remitances should
he made at rs early date possible us tickets are
now being rapidly sold, and will require q large
amount OF time and labor to complete the business
81 the appointed time The following Is list of the
premiums TO be awarded, and will Be found 10 be
worthy Of attention, laying aside the charitable Geld
opens to the bonevolsnt fffF ITTT
~. PREMTllM nnn
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
FROM MEXICO.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.

WAsHlNGToN, oept. 10.
Senor Romero. the Mexican Minister, re-
ceived dispatches to day from Very Cruz,
dated August 31st, which contain the fol-
lowing news: .I..trsla.
The city of San Luis Potosi has been oc-
cupied by the national forces of Mexico
The city of Jesuitlan, in the State of Vera
Cruz, had been captured by the Liberals,
the three hundred Austrians who composed
its garrison having surrendered. II was re.
ported at Vera Cruz that Guadalajara had
been taken by the Liberals, but this rumor
needs confirmation. The Liberals attacked
Vera Cruz on the night of the goth ult., and
captured eleven French soldiers t'
Maximilian has issued a decree for the
purpose of collecting IS per cent. of the
value of the confscated national church
property. The tax is more than can be paid,
and consequently occasions much dissstis.
faction against the author of the decree in
the places subject to French rule. The dis
patches state that the national forces were
everywhere increasing, and that many of the
Imperialists were going over to the Liberals
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

. tW-SEE A WOMAN, N another column
picking samburg grapes for speer's Wine.
II is an admirable article, used in the hospi-
tails and by the first class families in Paris,
London and New York, in preference to old
Port Wine. 1t is worth trial, as IL gives
great satisfaction.-For sale by w. A. Ben
nett .'f- A.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

THE undersigned, Auditor appointed by the Or.
i 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 70 the duties Of his appointment
at his Office in the Borough or Sunbury, on Tuesday
the 10th day of 0ct, A. D. 1866 at 10, o'clock A. n
q. W. ZIEGLER, Auditor.
Sunbury Sent % 1876
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
AudltOr's Nolfce.

nNHE undersigned, Auditor appointed by the Or
phans Court of North county, 70 distribute the
balance IN The hands Of Harrison Wagner, Admins
traitor Of Esther Bohner Qate Esther Kreamer) do.
ceased, 10 and among those legally entitled thereto
will attend to the duties Of Bis sppontmsnt ct his
once In the Borough Of sunbury, on Monday, the
18th Ct Oct, A. D., 1855, at 10 o'clock A. n.
q. w. ZIEGLER, Auditor
sunbury, Sept %, 1896
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

sS MAJ. Alex. Friek, Of Danvills, has
been nominated by the Union Republican
Uonierees for Senator, in this district. Mr..
friek, who has faithfully served his country
IN Inc neld, should receive the vote of eyery
"ue Republican and Union man in the dis
trict. trf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
Auditors Notice.

TTNHE undersigned, appointed an Auditor TO pnss
i upon exception and re-stato account of Henry
b. Masser OF the Executors OF the estate of Hen
ry Masser, deceased, will attend to the duties Of his
appointment at his Office in the Borough Of Sunbury,
Pa, on Saturday, September 18th, 1865 at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, at which time and place oil persons interested
may attend. rf -. G. W. .HAUPT, Auditor.
Sunbury, Sept, l, 1866 HE
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22


rR-CnAs. NJ. HALL EsQ,-We notice
among the new appointments in Philadel-
phia. by the President, the name of Chas. M.
Hall for Postmaster, in that city. Mr.. Hall
is a practical and sclf.made man, of more
than ordinary ability. He graduated from
this Office as printer, with great credit to
himself, about the time that Gen. Taylor was
elected President, and soon after went to
Washington and worked at his trade in the
government Office, under Mr.. Wendell and
others, whose acquaintance and friendship
have served him in subsequent life. While
there he was the correspondent of this Office
lie afterwards established the Mining Reg
lister, at Pottsville, which lie edited with great
vigor and ability. When Mr.. Lincoln was
elected President he was offered the office of
Deputy Surveyor in the Custom House, at
Philadelphia, which he accepted and held
until his recent appointment as Postmaster
Of Philadelphia. Mr.. Hall possesses all the
requisite qualifications for that responsible
position, and will, no doubt, prove himself
az efficient and obliging officer. .
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership
IN heretofore existing between q. W. ZiEGLER /
L. II. KAsK, in the practice Of Law has been mu.
tually dissolved. Unfinished partnership business
will be settled by the late firm.
ZIEGLER 4 KAsB,
- Sunbury Sept, IS, 1866. - gr r
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

=; GhaIies Y. Holt, shot and killed himself
10 tor pTs.on ,%s a On Friday. No cause is assigned
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

EST A B L ii ED IN 1910.
Fancy Dycing establishments.
r q W. JONES, No 432 North Front Street,
q above Callowhill Philadelphia, dyes Silks,
woolen and Fancy Goods Of every description Their
superior style Of dyeing Ladies and Gentlemen's s
Shaws dyed the most brilliant or plain colors Grape
and Merino Shaws cleaned to look like new Also
Gsntlemens Apparel, Curtains, &c., cleaned or re.
dyed. Kid Gloves cleaned or dyed to look like new
Call and look at our work before going elsewhere.
81. . JAW. JONES.
Sept. Is, 1s66-2m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
NOTICE Is hereby given, that the Books, Notes
IN and accounts Of the late firm of Weaver a fa
gely, have been left with for collection and settle
ment. All persons knowing themselves indebted'
will save costs, by calling at our office and make pay
ment. ZIEGLER kASE,
sunbury, Sept ], is66.-3t Attorneys at Law.
New Wall Paper and GBorder, just
IN recalyed by LIGHINER,
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"CHARITY is TWICE BLESSED"
GRAND
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION,

GRAND
PRIZE TRIBUTION,
UNDER rHB AUSPICES OF f-
TIE GOOD SAMARITAN
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION,
OF THE CITKo OF PHILADELPHIA
CAPITAL, 100000.
TICKETS FIFTY CENTS.
lS,OOS Frcmiurns.
PRESIDENT,
THOMAS ii. JOHNSON,
vIcg-Pr RsIDESr,
l.. NJ. L. CHAPMAN.
SECRETARY,
T. NORRIS HASTINGS.
' TREASURER,
T. T. COOK.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
w. IvNING JACKSON,
frf JOHN NJ. CATTELL,
G. +. STEVENSON,
VIC. KENDALL,
LEWIS S. WILKINS,
SAM'L L. GOODMAN,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
FIR, JORDAN, Chairman.

Mr.. Jordan has been the State Agent of
Pennsylvania ct Washington for the last two
years. He is an able lawyer, and would
know, as clearly as any man, whether Con-
gress had passed law discriminating in
favor of black soldiers, on the subject Of
bounties. We deem this card of Mr. Jor.
dams sufficient to convince any fair man
that the declarations of the Copperheads on
this subject are false in all these particulars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
RooNs STATE CENTRAL CoMMrTTEE,
1105 CHEsNUT STREET,
H PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IS, 1866.

@. W. Ashcom, Esq, Hope,oeN, Pa.
DEAR Sm-Yours, of the 18th instant, is
duly received, enclosing that shamelessly
false card on the subject of bounties given
by Congress to white and colored soldiers.
Our political adversaries are acting upon
the adage, "a lie well adhered to is as
good as the truth.' AS military agent OF
Pennsylvania at Washington for more than
two years, l became familiar with all the
laws of Congress granting bounties to sol.
diers. I most positively affirm that no act
or acts of Congress discriminate against 1hitt
soldiers or in .faror Of colored soldiers. All
assertions to the contrary are falsehoods, in
tended to mislead and deceive.
You are at liberty to make any use you
please of this communication.
Yours, truly,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

H-THE BoNDsMEN's BuREAu.-The dem
ocrats intend to hold mass meeting at this
place to-day Saturday. In order to add
to the interest Of the proceedings there Il
to be, we learn, a Bureau In the procession,
over which our neighbor of the Democrat is
to preside. His special duty will be TO keep
locked up in the Bureau all the slanderous
articles published by the Democrat and other
papers of that stamp, calling the President
drunkard, tyrant, fool, &c. Another draw
er will be devoted exclusively to keep safe,
and from the public eye, the records show
ing the vote of Hiester ClyEer, the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor, refusing to
let President johnson speak in the Leglisla-
tive Hall, and also his (CIymer's) votes agains1
allowing the soldiers to vote. a secret
drawer in the Bureau is to contain the re-
cords Of the "Knights of the Golden circle
whose completely with JEFF. Davis curing !.
the rebellion, would be rather damaging II
made public. = --- - = "
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

cubl;n SiS Mr, Charles Dean is going 10 play in
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Sept. Is. 2sss "A
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ALSO:

A certain other lot or piece of ground,
situate in said Borough, county and State as
above stated, bounded north by Mechanics s
street, east by Church street; south by lot
of John McGiLnes's heirs, and west by an
alley, containing about one acre, whereon
are erected double two and ahalf story
brick dwelling house and other outbuild.
ings, also, an orchard of fine growing fruit
trees.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22

A certain other lot or piece of ground,
situate in the above named Borough, county
and State, bounded north by Mechanics
street; east by an alley; south by lot of E.
w. McCarty, and west by Main street, con.
tanning in front 60 feet and in depth 100
feet, whereon are erected a brick black.
smith shop, carriage house, frame stable,
we'll of water, with pump, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-09-22
Auditors Notice.

September %, 1866 6.-3m