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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
The COnspiratOrs at the Dry Tor
tuSaS.

The Washington Star publishes the fol-
lowing, extracts from a private letter, dated
at Fort Jefferson, Florida, August 1S:
There are but few prisoners here now,
forty-five in all, and two-thirds of them, if
not more, are United States soldiers, who
have been sent here for various crimes, prin-
cipally desertion. The conspirators are
lodged like the other prisoners, in the second
tier of classmates. Their quarters are cool
dry, and airy and command quite as pleas.
ant view as there is They manage to live
pretty well, with their Government rations
and what their friends send them. Arnold
is employed as clerk, and seems satisfied
Spangler and O'Laughlin work at their
trade as carpenters. Mudd works now in
the carpenter shop, and is getting quite
handy with the tools. They all are in ex.
cellent health, but are little thinner than
is natural for them. They have the benefit
the library, and Mudd and Arnold read
some. On the whole they are much better
off than they would be anywhere else,
believe certainly they are better off than
any prisoners l ever saw. A reporter visited
the post this morning. and Mudd expressed
some fears that he would publish something
concerning them, and said that they would
much rather be left alone, as they already
suffered good deal from newspapers &C
counts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
AFFAIRS AT THE SOUTH.

NoRLH-CARoLlNA.-Judge Fowle, of the
county court Of Williamson, N. c.,
recently gave decision allowing colored
jurors, stating that since the abolition of
slavery, in 1865, by North. Carolina, there
was nothing excluding negroes from acting
as jurors, and since the passage of the Civil
Rights bill, granting them all the rights of
whites, they were fully entitled to act in
this capacity. '.. ......
SOUTH H-CARoEINA.--The rebel Gen. Wade
Hampton has written a letter in which he
takes strong ground against the military
bills. He says that he would prefer martial
rule to reorganization under such terms.
Referring to the cases of Tennessee and
kentucky, he concludes that no State is as
sured Of admission, which does not elect
radical representatives. In this view, he
advises the South -CarOlinians to register and
vote against Convention. Unfortunately
for his creed, the black citizens of South
Carolina, who apparently constitute ma
lorlty OF those entitled to vote, are not like
ly to accept this advice.
Gov. Orr delivered speech at Beton, S.
u, last Friday, in which he advised the peo-
pie to register and vote for a convention.
being satisfied that the attitude of the ne,
groes in the convention, and Legislature
will produce wonderful reaction In favor
of the south throughout the north.
GEoRGIA.-The registration in Georgia
has been completed. and, contrary to expec.
tations, the blacks are some 1000 in the ma
jority. 1t was expected the whites would
have majority of 30,0CO With the assis.
tance OF the loyal whites the majority against
the late or present rebels will be overwhelm-
ing.
The albany Meas, of Georgia, has been
suspended by General Pope for disloyalty.
Observation-Disclosures in this State is
completed, but full returns are all lacking
from several counties. The returns thus far
received give--whites, 57,6S8; blacks, s4,-
524-total, 152,21O
n jury was impanneled in Montgomery
City on the 26th ult., under the recent order
OF Gen. Pope, composed of half blacks and
half whites.
VIRGINIA-Registration returns from all
except eight counties have been received
at headquarters. The result is as
follows Whites, 10000; blacks, 100000
OF the counties not heard from, four will
give large white majorities. There are how
ever no doubt that the loyal white voters
will run from %, 900 to 10000.
LoUIsIANA.-Aristide Mary, mulatto
man of education ard influence, has been
appointed by Gen. Sheridan member of
the New. Orleans Board of Assistant Alder
men, to fill vacancy occasioned by resig-
nation.
General Sheridan has issued two orders
one removing the City Comptroller for dis
atty, and the other directing the Levee In
sspectors appointed under the board created
by him, to enter upon the discharge of their
duties. He has also confirmed the displace-
ment OF three judges IN Texas, by Gen. Grit
fin, for disloyalty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07

WAsurseToN, Sept. I, 1856

WAsHiNeToN, oept. i, ioV''i
The publication yesterday afternoon Of
General Grants brief order directing the
commanders Of the military districts to make
no appointments to civil Office OF persons
who have been removed by themselves OF
their predecessors In command, created
profound sensation here, and has been the
chief topic of conversation last night and
to-day. II was prepared on Thursday, ana
telegraphed to the district commanders on
the same day, but was not made public until
Yesterday. It indicates that General Grant
Is determined to allow no encroachment by
tho President upon his right to supervise the
appointments by the district commanders,
which the effort made to secure the rein
statement of Governor Wells, Immediately
after the publication of the order relieving
Sheridan, shows was contemplated by the
Rebel element here and in Louisiana.
This order effectually settles that and all
other similar cases. 1t receives the wsrmest
approval of Grants friends, who contend he
was fully justified in issuing the orders in
advance of any such appointment, and that
it is in conformity with the letter and spirit
of the law.
The friends of the President say that Grant
has no right to impose conditions precedent
upon the district commanders, but that his
authority should only be exercised by ap-
proving or disappearing such appointments
after they are made. This is conceded to
be the Presidents opinion on the subject
but whether he will attempt to overrule the
order remains to be seen.
BINcKLEY's LAST EFFORT.
The statements prepared by Acting At.
torney. General Buckley, in the Sickles' case
does not contain the correspondence between
Generals Sckles and Grant, and therefore
only presents that portion of the case brought
to the attention of the Attorney General.
Application was made yesterday at Gene
raj Grants headquarters for this correspon
dence, but information was elected that il
could not be given at present. This was in
accordance with the decision made at the
Cabinet meeting on Friday. This CORES
pondence is said to be very spicy.
SENATOR CAMERON
Arrived here yesterday, and had long in
terview with General Grant. Mr.. Cameron
declared afterwards that General Grant wa:
as sound Republican as any man in til,
country. Mr.. Cameron also expressed him
self strongly in favor Of the impeachment o
President johnson.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07

George w. winnemore Hung Cor the Muir
der of Mrs. Maeilton.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. oo.--George W.
Winnemore was hung THE morning at IL
O'Clock, a. the county prison, for the MUIR
der of Mrs Dorcas Magilton. The Sheriff
and his jury assembled at 10 o'clock in The
morning, and proceeded in body to the
prison, where the jurors were sworn. The
warrant for the execution was read and pre-
parations made to carry out the law.
At fifteen minutes of IL o'clock Sheriff
Howell, accompanied by Mr.. Perkins, the
watchman of the corridor, and two repre-.
sentatives of the press, visited the cell
When he reached the scaffold he assembled
it without assistance, and stood erect upon
the drop, when, in a voice, clear at first, but
which gradually became husky and tremu
lous, he spoke as follows:
"GENTLEMEN: am brought here on the
scaffold to die, and you all expect me to say
few words but one thing l want you tc
remember, and that is, that It is an innocent
mans life you are about taking--one who
had nothing to do with this crime, in WORD
or deed. l have always tried to live up tc
the best knowledge had of the right
always did so. How terrible it is to hang
man for this, although death has no terror:
for me it is a change of breath.
~ know where will go, and know
will come back again. ! am firm, you see
although parting with my relatives ant
friends has almost unnerved me. l trul,
forgive all persons, no matter who they ar,
also forgive Mr.. Mann, the prosecuting at
torney. forgive the Governor for what h,
has done, and l hope it will be the last cas-
like mine to be brought to platform.
did not get justice. hope God will Civ
me justice, and forgive all.
81 have no ill-will against any person. A
Christ died for principle, so do die
Although you may not see it, it will not b
long before you are aware of it. l hope IN,
memory and name will be proved innocent
for the sake of those leave behind me
For myself care nothing; it is for them.
The scoundrel was then hung.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
JUDGE sHARswooD ON LEGAL
TENDERS.
Extract from His Opinion in the Case oi
Borie VS.. Trott.

"On the whole, then, am of opinion that
the provision of the act Of Congress of Feb
ruary 25th, 1862, declaring the notes issued
in pursuance of that act to be lawful money,
and legal tender, Is UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
"This renders it unnecessary that should
consider the other question which has been
made, as to the effect of the special agree
ment to pay in lawful silver money of the
United States. | am in favor of entering
Judgment for the plaintiff. but as . majority
of the court are Of different opinion, judg.
ment for the defendant. y Copied from The
PHILADELPHIA Age Of 23d of February, 1864,
where the opinion is published in full.
1t may also be found in the Legal Iateli-
gencer of March IS, 1864, page 90.
In the same copy of the Age is carefully
prepared eulogy of the judge and this opin
ion, in which is the following:
"Judge SHARswooD reasons upon and de
cdes the case as if he were some lofty spirit
sitting far above and out of the contentious
and strifes of the world"
Will not the holders of greenbacks ant
Government bonds consider the Judge al
quite too elevated and ethereal for sucl
earthly honoIs as seat on the Supreme
Bench2 .... ... Kills.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
The Indian Troubles.

ST. LOUIS, August 31.-Western dis
patches say that the Apache and Navajo
Indians are committing numerous outrages
in New Mexico.
Two hunters had been killed in the San
Manto Mountains, and four others were miss
ing.
The Indians drove off thirteen thousand
sheep, when the citizens pursued and recap
tured all but fifteen hundred.
The Indians continue troublesome at the
Sweet Water Pines in Utah. Sixteen were
killed by party of miners there on the 4th.
Nevada complains bitterly of Indian dep
relations in the country west of Olive Creek,
in Colorado.
The Sweet Water mines are said to on
tain the most extensive quartz ledges In the
world.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. IA dispatch from
Fort Hayes, Kansas, 30th ult, says no news
has yet been received from the force sent
against the Indians, but a severe battle is
believed to have taken place. All the saw
ages in this section say they do not wish
peace, and will kill the Commissioners, if
possible. They are driving all the buffalo
towards their villages on the Republican
river. A telegram from General Augurs
headquarters says the Indians attacked a
Government train near Fort G. F. Smith on
the 26th ult., and were repulsed with loss
of twenty killed, and one officer and four
soldiers killed on our side. All hostile tribes
around Fort Phil. Kearney are under the
leadership of Red Cloud, and are bent on
war. Black Hawk, chief OF the Utah In
dians, favors peace.
A battle between the Ogallalla and Beute
tribes of Sioux occurred on the eth ult., at
Cedar Canon, thirty miles south of Jules
burg, in which several savages were killed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
sIuERIFF.s SALE.

d virtue Of certain writ Of venditioni Exponss
ID Issued out Of the Court Of Common Pleas Of
exposed to public sale at the Union House, in the
Borough of MI. Carmel, In said county, on TUES
DAY, SEPT. a. 1867, at 10 o'clock A. M, the fol.
lowing described property, towit
All those thirteen continguous Lots Of Ground,
situate in the Borough of Mt Carmel, county Of
Northumberland, and State Of Pennsylvania and
numbered in the general plan of said town with tho
numbers1 2, 3, 8, 8, T. 3, 10, H. IL and 49, in
block number 2i, and commonly known as the
Mount Carmel Hotel lots, excepting and reserving
therefrom all minerals, iron ore and other mineral
lying under the surface of said lots Of ground and
the legal owners thereof with the right to dig mine
mses which Henry Weise, Sheriff Of the county of
Northumberland aforesaid, sold as the property Of
Thomas BaumgardRer, Charles W. Higgins and
others TO Charles M. Hall, and deed dated the 9TH
day Of November, A. d. 1885, and duly acknow-
lodged on the 10th day Of November, A. d. 1856,
granted and conveyed to said Chas. M Hall and his
heirs in fee simple the title therein being here
by conveyed as vested in said Charles nj. Hall
by virtue of said Shcrif7s deed, and which the said
Charles NJ. Hall and wife by deed dated the 18th
of February, A. ID. 1864, granted and conveyed to
Jonathan Hoover, said deed being recorded in the
office for recording of deeds &c, in and for the
county of Northumberland in Deed Book Y. Y,
pages l46, and LAT, and which the said Jonathan
Hoover and wife, by deed dated the 9th day oi
March, A. d. 1866, granted and conveyed to George
Il. Apsley, said deed being recorded in the office, &c
in Deed Book g. g pages l47 and I4S and which
the said Geo. Il. Apsley and and wife by deed dated
the 9th day Of April, A. D. 1866, granted and con
veyed to VIM. d. Wcnch, said deed being recorded
in the Office, &C., in Deed Book Y. Y, pages l4s
and l49, and which said VIM d. Wench by deco
dated the 7th day of February, A. d. 1857 granted
and conveyed to Charles f. Thatcher said deed be
ing recorded in the office, &c, in Deed Book No. 81
page 349.
Seized and taken into execution the propert,
of Jonathan Hoover and to be sold by
ID. BECKLEY Sher
Sherifs 0nine, Sunbury, Sept. Z, 1867.
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seven school Teachers Wanted.

A PUBLICATIONS. of teachers will be received by
"A the School Board of the Borough of Sunbury,
until Wednesday, the llth day of September next
at o'clock p NJ, when the Public Schools will be
allotted, viz male and ono female teachers for
Northeast district one male and one female teach
ers for the Southwest district male and one fe.
male teachers for Northwest district and one male
teacher for School in Cakes Addition, in the Borough
of ofSunbury. Schools will open on the first Monday
of November next and to continue four consecutive
months.
All applications must be accompanied with the
requisite certificates.
By order of the Board,
EMIL. WILVERT, Pres't.
l.. I, RoHRBAcH, Sec'y. aug. 81
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
For the American.
NO MISTAKE,


Mr.. EDITOR An editorial article ap-
peared in the Gazette of last week, under
the head of "a Mistake" presuming to ques-
tion the correctness of my account, as pub
lished in the "AMERIcAN," of the proceeds
of the exhibition of Tabeaux and Charades,
for the benefit of the Fire Companies, which
charges me, indirectly, of having returned
one dollar less than the amount received.
AS the Treasurer of that fund, as well as a
proper regard for my reputation, compels
me to notice this small matter and place it
in proper light, so that the public may see
to whom the alledged mistake is chargeable.
Mr.. Youngman voluntarily proposed to
take two tickets for the amount of his bill,
which were given to him, and for which he
gave the following receipt:
SUSBURY, August l5 1867.
leaux and Charades, in full for printing.
j. YouSGMAN.
How he can now say, in the face of this
receipt, that "the $1.00 represented as paid
to "Youngman" for printing, was not paid"
is mystery
Mr.. Youngman no doubt supposed COM
plimentary, or free tickets were given to
other editors and ought to have been given
to him. No such tickets were given to any
one, as you, Mr.. Editor, will know from the
fact of having paid both nights for your
tickets at the door. Id.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07

g THE REPORT OF THE GRAND jury,
published in our last paper, after paying o
just and merited compliment to Judge Jor-
'don, very properly recommended, among
other things, the adoption of some measure
to remedy the defect in hearing in the new
court room, and also blinds to prevent the
intense and continuous glare of lights re-
iected from the white walls. These defects
ire apparent TO all who have occupied the
DOM.
Blinds, however, arc very poor substi.
dte in public room, and soon go to pieces.
inside shutters are much better. To avoid
lc glare, frescoirg the walls is the best re.
'edy. a yentilator in the ceiling should
made, by all means. In regard TO hear.
e, Mr. Sloan, the architect, who planned
ne building, designed panel work in the
'''ng, and now recommends its adoption
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
SEHEIsIEE,S SALE.

DY virtue of sundry wris of Venditioni Exponas,
- issued out of the Court of Comman Pleas of
Northumberland county, and to me directed, will
be exposed at public sale at the public house Of John
Weaver, in Trevorton, on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
"a 1857, nt 10 o'clock A. NJ, the following lots and
peices OF ground with the apprrenances in the town
of Trevorton, Northumberland county, described as
follows, viz:
Lots number 0, 10, IL, IL and 49, in block Q lots
number and in block 10; lots number l, 2, 3, 4,
5, and in block ii lots number o. 10, IL, IL and
IL in block II lots number l, 2, 3, A. 5, and in
block IL lots number [, 2, 3, and in block %
lots number 3 3, A. B, 6, s, o. 10, IL, IL and IL
in block Is; lots |, p 3, 4, s, and in block 80
10th number 8, T. s, 8, 10 and u in block 80; lots
number |, 2, "a, Sc, and in block 40 lots num-
Der 3, 4, 81 z and 13 in block al lots number
2and in block "A lots number 10, and ii in block
40 lot number in block As lots number 7, 8, 9,
10 and IL in block SO lots number and in block
54 lots number q 8, 9, 10 and IL in block 55 lots
number 3, AZ 8, Q, 10 and 13 in block 81 lots
Der III and IL in block ST. whichis erected two
story double frame house; lots number and in
block 59 lots number and in block 60; lots num-
Der l, 2, and in block 81 lot number in block
67 lots number 3, 4, 7 and s. in block IS lots / 2
3, A. and in block 73 lot number l3 in block rs
lots number g. 8, IL and IL in block 76 lots num-
Der and s in block II; lots number and 7 in
block IS; lots number and in block 81 lot mum.
Der in block s5 lots number 5, and Z in block 80;
lots number 2 and 13 in block 81 lot number 3 in
block 92 lot No. Ii in block 80 lots No 3 and in
block Jos lots No 3, and IL in block l09 lots l
and in block ITO lots number /, and in block
ll6; lots number g. and 8 in block 1874; lots num-
Der 7, and in block 1926 lots number 4 and s in
block l34 lots number 6, Z 8, 0, 1C, IL, IL and Ia
in block 1876 lot number in block 1885 lots num-
Der A, Z, and IL in block l37 lots number TO- ii
y and l3 in block 1888; lots number 3, 5 and s in
block 40; also upon outots in said town of Trevor
ton, as follows viz Out-lots number l, q 5. O. a.
II, 2l, %, rs and 20, each containing two acres
more or less also outl0ts number %, 81 49, IS, 80
49, AZ ST. 49, 81 5s 50, TO- 7s, 49, 81, 81, 9i 95 and
lO4, each containing acre, more or less also Z
town lots in block lettered 'R !" also town lots in
block letcred S; also town lots in block lettered
~; also town lots in block lettered on"
Seized, taken in execution and to be sold as the
property of Charles p. Hefensten administrator OF
Edward Helfenstein, decd, and William Dcppin
with notice to Charles p Helfenstein and John Foy
Assgnees of Edward Hefensten
DANIEL BECkLEY, Sheriff
Sunbury September z, 1867
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
Coal in Colorado and New Mexico

ST LOUIS, Sept, 2.-General Palmer, The
treasurer of the Union Pacific railroad of
Kansas, and DR.. LIE Conte, geologist of the
surveying party, have been engaged for a
month past in investigating the coal fields
of the Ration mountains, in Colorado and
New Mexico, on the proposed line of that
road. They report many large deposits of
very valuable coal, and one vein, so miles
north of Fort Union, is 10 feet thick and
more than fifty square miles in extent. The
coal is considered equal to the best Pitts
burg coal. Iron ore has also been discover
ed in the same locality.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
The Vermont Election-TheR Repub
licans Successful.

MONTPELIER, VI, Sept. 3-Returns for
Governor from 35 towns. s.-abou. one fourth
of the State-give John B. Paige, Republi-
can, 7,340, and John l.. Edwards, Democrat,
2,4sS, against s,3O4 for Dillingham;, and
2,557 for. Davenport, last year. This looks
like Republican majority of 10000 in the
State.
Returns for Representatives from 81 towns
show Al Republicans and Democrats elect
ed. The latter being from strong Republi-
can towns. The Senate will probably be
unanimously Republican.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
From Delaware.

REPUBLICAN SUCCESSES EQUAL RIGHTS CON-
YENTIoN.
WILMINGTON, Sept. 3.-The election in
this city to-day resulted in the election OF
Joshua s. Valentine, the Radical candidate
for Mayor, by $40 majority, about the same
as year ago. The whole Radical ticket
was elected except in one ward. where there
was Democratic majority of 15.
The Equal Rights Convention which
meets here tomorrow promises to be large
demonstration. Delegates, both white and
colored. will be present from all parts Of the
State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
General Grant RevOIscs ono OF
Andy .JOhnsOn's Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.---The President re-
Gently appointed William Flynn as Super
intendent at the Lincoln Depot, in this city,
and General Grant has revoked the appoint
ment, and George N. Gilbert. the present Su-
perintendent, will remain. Flynn, the Presi-
dental appointee. was formerly President
Buchanan's Navy Agent in this city, was q
delegate to the Philadelphia.Johnson (Wig-
wam) Convention, and is one of the special
faYorites of the Executive
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-09-07
Auditors Notice.

nNIIE undersigned, auditor, having been appointed
Il by the Orphans Court of Northumberland coun.
ty, to distribute the balance in the hands of VIM T.
Forsythe, Administrator of Rebecca Wells, deceased
as per his account confirmed August 6, 1867, will
attend to the duties of his appointment at his office,
in the Borough of Sunbury, on Saturday, Septem-
Der 2lst, 1867, at 10 o'clock A. M, at which time
and place parties interested requested to attend
l.. T. R0HRBACH, Auditor.
Sunbury Aug a. 1857
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Destructive Fire at Petroleum Cen.
Ire. lsa.


PETROLEUM CENTRE, Pa, Sept. "a des-
tructive fire occurred last night on the Boyd
farm, terminus of Oil creek railroad, des-
troying the oil shipping yards of d. Brown
q Sons Catz g. Co.; Cook & Co.; Tibbets g.
Gilbert also, twenty cars, consisting of pas
senger, truck and tank cars, owned by the
Oil creek road and Empire line. The loss
is estimated at $4,000; partially insured.
The fire originated from leaking tank ;
an agent lighting match in close proximi-
ty sent a stream of fire to the vats below.
The principal lossers are d. Brown g. Sons,
$4,000; j. N. Patterson, sec, 900; Cook d
Co, dealers in engines, $50, 900; Tibbetts &
Gilbert, $4,000; Catz & Co., oil shippers,
$4,000; Bennett & Black, lumber yard,
$4,000; Grain & Thackera, reflners, 81 900 !;
Oil Creek road and Empire line, f44 900
A favorable wind prevailing at the time
prevented one Of the largest CONGREGATIONS
that ever occurred in the oil regions.