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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-01

SAD DEsTITUTIoN.-A negro woman
named Mary Crenshaw died at the house
of Polly Freeman, on Cary street, on We'd
nesday last, and up to yesterday had not
been buried, for want of means. The
Freedmen's Bureau furnished coffin for
her, but a place for burial could not be
obtained
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-01

THE BRIDGE over Franklin street con-
Meeting the Ballard House and Exchange
Hotel has been removed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-01

FLOUR INsPECTIoNs.-The following is the
report of Inspector Burton of flour in
spected at Richmond during the quarter
ending March 81, 1867: 7lS barrels family,
2,752 barrels extra superfne, 5Sl barrels
superfne, l73 half barrels extra superfine,
barrels fine, l9l barrels middlings, 1872
barrels condemned. Total, 1850 barrels
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-01

| ALL-FooLs' DAY-HAIL THOU GLoRI oUs
Nom SO said the poet, but we are in
clined to believe that many will not so
gladly welcome the recurrence Of the
famous anniversary which brings sorrow to
20 many victims Of jokes and hoaxes.
From time immemorial practical Jokes
ana merciless " sells . seem to have been
| especially tolerated upon the lst Of April.
Old men, stopping from the height of their
dignity, astonish their juniors by their
tricks, young men and fair ladies are aver
on the alert to play their miscbievous
pranks, while Young America is hold
enough to hide grandmother's specs. mt a
brick in his fathers hat, ring the neigh
boris door bells, and even boasts of his
misunderstanding Everybody feels privi
legged to make fools Of everybody else.
Ciergymen are summoned from the prepa-
ration of the Sabbath's sermon to the
death-bed Of an imaginary sinner; physi-
clans ride post haste to distant parts OF
the city in search of patients who prone
made the streets in the bloom of health !;
dry goods clerks empty their shelves again
and again without finding o purchaser;
young ladies, after an hour before the
looking glass, descend to find their beaux
non est inuentum. Happy the man who this
day is not branded an "April fool"
After these remarks, the philanthropical
local proposes to offer to all his readers
some equally sage and disinterested ad-
vice. Do not let it be said that reader
of the Dispatch is the victim Of hoax. If
your name is called as you walk down
Main street, turn neither to the right nor
tn the left but prIrsrIe Uthe even tenor of
your way" If q letter or bundle lies
before you upon the pavement. pass it by,
do not stoop to pick ii up, for the first will
only contain blank, and the second, mo-
thing more valuable than brickbat
doubt all the news unless it appears in the
columns of the Dispatch; and if you must
be sold, resolve, like man, to "seA your
self dear" and" selln some one else.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-01

DOOTS AND SHOES.-I have on hand
ID large :tosh q goota, :sitssls Cog -
sity and country trad, yhisA An ssliine
SEWED BOOTS at SIX DoLLAfl. sn1s
other goods equally low. 4 GOOD ylf wera4
and goods equal 10 any that are made 70 os4es. Al
a.u u ID + s.is $780,. :ss.::..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-01
THOMAS ii. De WITT.

Bv order of Board of Public Works.
Colonel Ellis rose and said that he had,
of course. no expectation of defeating by
ANYTHING he could say the adoption OF the
report of the committee. Nevertheless,
with the permission of the meeting, ne
would make brief statement in his case.
Admitting that in the years 1860 and 1861
he had occasionally borrowed money rom
several of the officers of the company, ana
had borrowed money, or securities for the
purpose Of raising money, from severai ol
the contractors of the company, and re-
ferring to the proceedings of the Board
quoted by the committee, he read from
the original draft Of his communication
therein mentioned, dated September lS,
1861 the following extract:
"These are the only cases that I can re-
call in which l have ever had similar
transactions with any officer, agent, en-
ploye, or contractor of the James River
and Kanawha Company. They were
strictly individual, private transactions,
not involving in the slightest degree the
means. or resources, or credit of the CON-
nany. / have always scrupulously and
carefully avoided mingling my private af-
fairs with those of the company. do not
owe one dollar to the company for any pur-
nose whatever. never did, on a single
occasion or for single moment, in any
shape or form, use the signature or name
Of the company for my individual oenen.. y.
On o the the other hand, my own credit has been
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16
rS- FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN GOLD SroLEy

E FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN GOLD STOLEN.
We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr..
Valentine Klase, residing near Snydertown, this
county, who offers II reward of one hundred and
fifty dollars for the recovery of $500 in gold coin,
stolen from his premises, for information leading
to the arrest and conviction Of the guilty person.
Mr. Klase is not certain when the robbery was COM
mitted but thinks IL occurred on the night of the
2sth of February, from the fact that on that night
himself and wife slept without waking until l.. lie the
following morning, which circumstance SO un usual
led them to suppose that they had been drugged by
some narcotic. The money stolen consisted of eight
500 gold pieces, one of which was marked "F. X !;
one $40 piece, marked IN. r." the remainder in
pieces of $40, S., $3.50 and 81, making in all five
hundred dollars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

tT' APPOINTMENT OF STANDING CoMMIrrEEs.-
At the last meeting of the Borough Council the
Chief Burgess appointed the following standing
committees, to serve for the ensuing year.
Committee on Ways and Means-John B. Packer,
John Haas and John w. Bucher.
On Borough Charter and Borough Ordinances
John b. Packer, John Youngman and John Mar
kle.
On Claims and Accounts--A. n Brice, John Haas
and John W. Bucher
On Vice and Immorality-John Bourne Andrew
Hoover, A. N. Brice, John Haas and J. W. Buchcr.
On Pavements and Sidewalks-A. n. Brice, John
Haas, Charles Beck and BENZ. Hendricks
On Streets, Lanes and Alleys-Charles A. Bright
Henry Haas, Andrew Hoover and Chas. Beck.
On River Bank-John Youngman, John G. Mar.
kle, Henry Haas and Chas A. Bright.
On Grave Yard--John Bourne, BENZ Hendricks
and Henry Clement.
On Roads and Bridges-John Bourne, John G.
Markle, Henry Clement and Andrew Hoover.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16
wonderful but True.

MADAME REMISoros, the wOrld-returned Astrolo.
gist and Somnambulistic Clarvoyant, while in a
clairvoyant state, delinsass the very features Of
the person you are TO marry and by the aid Of an
instrument Of intense power, known us the Psyche
motrope, guarantees 10 produce perfect and life
applicant, with date Of marriage, occupation, lead
ing traits Of character, 30. This s imposition.
testimonials without number can assert. By stating
place Of BIRTH age, disposition, color Of eyes and
hair and enclosing fifty cents, and stamped envelope
addressed TO YOURSELF you win receive the picture
by return mail, together with desired information.
T Address in confidence, MADANE GERrRUDB
REnISGros, P. o. Box 2s7, West Troy, Ny.
febl6-671y.
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A DISTINGUISHED JURIsT WRITES TO A
FRIEND AS FOLLOWS:
Dr. schcnck's Pulmonic syrup.

Dr. Scncnck'S k~ulmOnhc syrup.
This great medicine cured DR.. J. II. Schenck, the
Proprietor, of Pulmonary Consumption, when it had
assumed its most formidable aspect, and when
speedy death appeared to be inevitable. His ply
menced the of this simple but powerful remedy.
His health restored in very short time, and no
return of the disease has been apprehended for all
tho symptoms quickly disappeared, and his present
weight Is more than two hundred pounds Z. tr
Since his recovery, he has devoted his attention
exclusively to the cure of Consumption and the dis
whicE usually complicated with it, and the
cures effected by his medicines have been very nu-
merous and truly wonderful. DR.. Schenck makes
professional visits TO several of the larger cities
weekly, where he has large concourse Of patients,
and it is truly astonishing to see poor eopsumptves
that have to be lifted out of their carriages, and in
few months healthy, robust persons. Dir. SCHEScK' s
PULMONIC SYRUP, SEAwEED TONIC, snd
MANDRAKE PILLS, are generally all required
in curing Consumption. Full directions accompany
each, that any one can take them without seeing
DR.. Schenck but when it is convenient it is best to
see him. lie gives advice free, but for a thorough
dollars. ...s
Please observe, when purchasing, that the two
likenesses Of the Doctorope when in the last stage
of Consumption, and the other as he is, in per-
feet health-are on the Gov ernment stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers. Price 81 30
per bottle, $3.50 the half dozen. Letters for ad-
vice should always be directed to DR.. Schenck' s
Principal Office, No. Is North oh Street, Philadel
phia, Pa. 4I
General Wholesale Agents Dcmas Barnes Co.,
NY. S. S. Hanoe, Baltimore, Md. John ID. Park
Cincinnati, Ohio; Walker Taylor, Chicago, Ill.
Collins Bros, st. Louis, No. Lfff t.E-f 2
Oct. TO- lS67.-3d W. ea. mo. yr. 4. Nv fl
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

EF DISHONEST SERvASrs.-Af few days since the
lady of house in Market street suspected that her
sryant girl. who was about to return home in the
country, had purloined some articles that were mis-
sing. She made some examinations and found among
the wardrobe of the girl, her cloak, materials for
aew dress, pocket handkesshiefs, new dress trim,
nings and other articles. Having learned that the
,id had been sporting gold watch and sett of
urs few evenings before, she charged her with
aving taken the watch, and also the furs which had
'een stolen from lady evening at an entertain
ainment given by her some weeks previous. The girl
being confronted. in the presence Of constable,
cknowiedged her guilt, and produced the watch and
qrs These occurrences, we understand, are not
nfEsqusnt, and the guilty are seldom punished
70 know that it is unpleasant duty to enforce the
W in such cases, but example should be made of
,e guilty for the protection Of society and for the
Ike of innocent and we'll behaved servants.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

LIFE INSURANCE DUrr.-Life insurance is now
considered one Of the most christian, humane and
benevolent institutions in the world. In England,
where Life Assurance is more generally practiced
than in any other country the late Lord Lyndhurst
Chancellor, declared that "no man with depend
ent family is free from reprosch if his life is not
sured.' Even the Government of England, to
encourage Life Assurance. has exempted from in
como tax all sums paid for Life Assurance not
exceeding oSE-sIxrH Of tho whole income. ..r.
JAcoB sHIPMAs, Fire and Life Insurance Agent,
Sunbury, Pa u--.' .-.- = t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

6"A YOU'VE LADY returning to her country homo
after soiourn of few monthsin the City, hard
ly recognized by her friends. In place of a coarse.
rustic, flushed face she had soft ruby complexion
Of almost marble smoothness and instead of twenty.
three she really appeared but eighteen. Upon in
qury as to the cause of so great change, she plain.
ly told them that she used the Circnssian
Balm, and considered il an Invaluable acquisition
to any Lady toilet By its use any Lady or Gentle
man can improve their personal appearance an hun
dred fold. 1t is simple in its combination, Nature
herself is simple yet unsurpassed in its efficacy in
drawing impurities from, also healing, cleansing and
beautifying the skin and complexion. BY its direct
action the cuticle it draws from it all its impur
ties, kindly healing the same, and leaving the sur
face as Nature intended it should be- clear, soft,
smooth and beautiful. Price ST., cent by Mail or
Express, on receipt of an order by
w l.. CLARK & CO., Chemists.
No. 3 West fayette St., Syracuse, M Y.
The only American Agents for the sale Of the same
February l6, lS67.-ly ~ ~ s ...-4-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16


r. PAvEMEsrs.-Some Of our citizens who have
not been as particular in laying down their pave.
ments as they should have been, can now the
difference between pavements we'll bedded in sand
and these under which but little of that article has
been used. Some of the latter are as yielding and
unstable as quagmire, while the mud ooEes through
the crevices of the bricks Perhaps the best spec-
men of the new brick pavements is before the resi-
dence of Miss Ann Ellington, on Chestnut street.
It laid bed os sand about twelve inches deep
and is now as smooth, firm and clean as it was last
autumn. The season, it is true, has been severe
one, and the roads were never worse. Tho pave
ments laid have been of good service, and have, by
way Of contrast shown the utterly miserable condi-
ton of the street crossings, of which almost
impossible. We trust when the authorities pave
these crossings they will discriminate between rip
rap and paving material. 4
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

HARRY THAcnERs New SALEsnooM, in Pleas
ants building, Market street, having been compile
ted, was taken possession Of by that gentleman on
Wednesday last. 1t is decidedly one of the finest
storerooms in this place, and has been fitted up
with excellent arrangement and taste. We would
advise the citizens of Sunbury and vicinity to call
and take look at the new establishment, as it is
really one Of the institutions Of the town. Harry
intends shortly restocking ii with handsome and
cheap assortment of Boots, Shoes, Trunks, &C.
Remember the plaae-in Peasants building, Market
street, two doors east of Lightner's bookstore.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

r. IxPRovED ORDER OF RED MEs.--A new
ibe of this Order was instituted in this place on
ednssday evening lest. by Great Senior Sycamore,
j. Weaver, and Great Chief of Records, Andrew
Baker. The Tribe will be known as 'Shohomo-
Tribe, No. 60" Tho chiefs "raised up" are:
,hem, Jasper slaymaker; Senior Sycamore, p. N.
indie; Junior Sycamore, Emanuel wilvert; Chief
Records, il. J. Frilipg; Keeper of wampum,
II. II. piefIenbauch; Prophet, Jsrod Tyler.
The Great Chiefs were assisted In the ceremonies
P.s., Jno. G, Sutehsr, Of Pawnee Tribe, No. q,
brothers stswsrt and Ray, of baltimore. The
sr is rapidly extending throughout the State, and
fair to become one of the strongest as 1t Is one
the oldest, in this country, There Is reason 70
eve that the Tribe just instituted iR sunbeTy win
,me jealous and energetic organization, as tho
lemen by whom it is composed are well ealcuia-
TO eptend the principles Of freedom, friendship
charity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SCHOOL FUND REPORT.
To the Burgess and Council Of the BOrous

To the Burgess and Council Of the Borough
of !Sun6ury, State Of Pennsylvania:
The undersigned Auditors of the Borough of Sun
bury respectfully report that they have audited the
accounts of the School District of the Borough of Sun
bury with the following Treasurers of School Funds
from September I'd, 1859, to February 20, 1867
Also with collectors of School taxes for period,
and find us follows:
A balance due Dr. d. W. Shindel Treasurer as
per receipts and disbursements amount to the sum
Of S36 %.
balance due School District from ]. II. Engel, as
per receipts and disbursements, amounting to the
sum of SI7 OF.
A balance due School District from J. B. Lenkor,
Treasurer, amounting to the sum of SIS 90.
A balance due School District from Solomon Shin.
del, collector for the year 1860, amounting to the
sum of Si6 40.
A balance due School District from p. NJ. Shindel,
for the year 1885, amounting to the sum of S4 Is.
balance due from Charles Martin, collector Of
School taxes for the year 1861 and 81 amounting to
the sum Of 81 10.
A balance due School District from Peter Hileman,
deceased collector for the years 1868 and o. amount
ing to the sum Of S339 or.
A balance due School District from George Weiscy
collector for the years 1865 and '66, including a
mount outstanding on duplicates ofsad yearss2, ,512-
90.
A balance due School District from Geo. Bright,
Treasurer for 1885, of SIT SIS with interest this bal
anee being note given by him ais Gnal settle
mont as Treasurer.
d. W. Shindel, Treasurer, OF School Board in se-
count with School District of the Borough Sunbury
DIR.
TO cash resolved from Collectors, S3,9is 81
CIR.
By cash paid Oss a. per orders o.o -
cancelled, $3.50 Is
By balance note of Geo Bright
former treasurer, dated Mar.
q, 1856 IL SO
By percentage on SS, $50 rs, 7779
By balance due Treasurer. 36 50
S3,9s4 95 s2,9S4 95
j. II. Enge, Treasurer OF School District Of Boro'
of Sunbury, from September I'd, 1883, to May Is,
1866 in account with same,
DIR.
To amount of cash received from Collector 81 32 10
CIR.
By cash paid out as per orders .
BY percentage on s4,s2s 81 SO 81
Balance due district, " %
J. b. Lenker, Treasurer of School District Of the
Borough of Sunbury, in account with same from
June %, 1866, to January II. 1867.
30 DR..
To amount received from Geo. Weiser,
To amount rec d from Masonic Hall Asso'n $500 90
Benz. Hendricks, 1850 e.
CIR,
| By cash paid " J.. Room. upon
| contract for erection of School
Houses, $500 50
BY cash paid Is per orders and
drafts, cancelled, 1928 0s
| By percentage on 80 ,2S5 81, lse SO
Balance due District, 507
! ys,2s5 50 80, ,2S5 So
p. NJ. shndel, Collector Of Shool tar for the year
1855 in with School District Of the Borough
ofsussssy
DR..
! To amount Of Duplicate Of iSSs, sl,o72 95
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16
For the sunbury American.
NORTHUMBERL rH

Nh. EDIroR Your correspondent isquite taken
by surprise at the eommotion his article in your is
sue Of the I'd inst. has caused, He hopes you
feel hattered at the impression of your great
circulation, which Was evidently in the mind Of your
contemporary of the Gazsss when he pcnned his com
ments. He says the ',terms'' Of my communication
are entirely too strong I have fAs bsss of reasons
Il. s 9s
then used, - pomsthing much worse than
"sfyong," And In regard 10 your statements rs.
speetng my sstisie, permit me 70 ssy thai there are
very nApy law and order loving people In Nor
thumberland who think that the editor was ''nisin-
Jormsd," in regard to the matter in question, to
much greater extent than was his eoyresyomdent. .
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

rE THE BoRoUGH FERRY.-Thc ferry lease, for
three years. put at public sale Saturday I'd
inst, md was sod to Charles Martin, of this place.
for the sum Of 1888. The competition and bidding
was spirited. This ferry should be converted into
steam ferry. A company should bc organized for
that purpose. lease of ten or twelve years, OF
both sides, might be procured at moderate rent,
and would prove n good Investment, and besides, a
proatbenefit to the place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

PHoroGRAPHs.-If you would possess yourself of
faithful and life-lke portraiture of friend-and
who has not a friend ?--if you would secure the
shadow the substance fades 60 at ono, to Byer-
ly's Photograph Gallery, in Simpsons building,
Market street, sunbury, and procure one before it
Is too late.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16
rd;tor.s Table.

. AMERICAN JouRSAL OF MIsISa.--wcMsi In re-
ceipt of this excellent illustrated weekly paper
published by Western A Co.., 81 Park Row. New
York. Each number contains sixteen pages Of
reading mstter editorials, contributions, selections
30. As is name indicates, Il Is devoted 70 the mi
ming interest, the development of the mineral re.
sources of this country, -&cao The mining summary
In the number before contains interesting arti'
cles on the progress Of mining, and the amount OBJ
tanned, in gold, silver, copper, Iron. coal, dc, in
Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Minnesota, New
Mexico, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, British Colum-
bia, Michigan, California, Pennsylvania, Missouri
Illinois, etc. Terms: One copy, per annum, "a ;
six months, 81 rs three months $i.26 single cop
les. 10 cents i.. u. s. .,... srI ,Ir. ..f. .U
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PERUVIAN SYRUP=

PERUVIAN SYRUP
A PROTECTED SOLUTION OF THE PROTOXTDE
OF IRON, supplies the Blood with its LIFE ELE-
MENT, IRON giving strength. vigor and new life
to the whole system.
If fthe thousands who suffering from Dyspepsia,
Debility, Female Weakness, &c , would but test the
virtues of tho Peruvian Syrup, the effect would not
only astonsh themselves but would please all their
riends for instead of feeling cross, call gone' and
miserable, they would bo cheerful, vigorous and
tive. ... ....
A DISTINGUISHED JURIST WRITES TO A
FRIEND AS FOLLOWS:
~ have tried the Peruvian Syrup, and the result
fully sustains your prediction. 1t has made new
man OF me, infused into my system new yigor and
energy; am no longer tremuous and debilitated,
when you last saw me- but stronger, hearier, and
with larger capacity for labor mental and physical
than any time during the last Eve years"
Thousands have been changed by the use of this
remedy from weak, sickly, suffering creatures, to
strong healthy, and happy men and women; and in
vaids cannot reasonably hesitate to give it trial.
The genuine has peruvian Syrup" blown in the
glass. - - 49,. a.. -s ..a4-rs g q
A SO page Pamphlet will be sent free ttt
~ J. p. DINSMORE, Proprietor,
No. 36 Dey ST., New York.
Sold nv all Dru vgiss
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

B The WEATuER.-The rainy season has been
upon the past ten days. and the roads are almost
impossible. The weather has been most disagreea-
Bile and gloomy. On Wednesday night cold snap
succeeded the reign of mud, and on Thursday morn.
ing the roads were solid and rough and the pools
covered with fee half nm inch thick. The weather,
at this sc1son Is as uncertain and unreliable rs an
Andy johnson democrat.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

The RESULT OF ADvEnrIsise.AA young man
advertised for wife, and received eighteen hundred
answers from husbands saying he could have theirs.
This shows the virtue of advertising. Another in
stance of the benefits derived from advertising is the
tremendous rush for ready-made spting clothing at
the Continental Clothing Baznar, Market street,
during the past week. r
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16
A corruronAnr very properly remarks thA, !

CONTEMPORARY very properly remarks that 70
reader Of newspaper is fully posted in regard to
the news Of the day unless he has read the adver-
tiscments The idea that the advertising columns
of a newspaper are devoid of interest to all save
buyers and sellers, is grossly mistaken notion
On tho contrary, they are history, and, as such,
interesting to every one-espccially the advertise
ment Of Mr.. j. e. Smick, merchant tailor Fourth
street, who is celebrated for the splendid garments
turned out at his establishment
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16

g To CLAM AGENrs.-Blanks for the colleo-
ton Of "Claims of Private Soldiers and Non-Com-
missioned Ofcers,'' under the late Act of Congress
equalizing bounties have been printed and are now
for sale ut the AMERICAN Office. We keep on hand
full supply of all kinds of military blanks which
we sell very cheap. They are copied from blank,
prepared in the Departments at Washington, and
can be relied on for correctness Orders from dis
ance will receive prompt attention.