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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31
Editors Table.

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY We are in receipt of
the September number of this excellent magazine,
published by Ticknor Il Fields, Boston, Mass The
contents are as follows The Guardian Angel, part
lX; Prophetic Voices about America n Mono
graph Sunshine and Petrarch; Canadian Woods
and Waters; The Nightingale in the Study; Hos
pital Memories, H.; Minor Italian Travels; The
Mystery of Nature; A Wife by Wager ; The Jesuits
in North America in the Seventeenth Century; The
Blue and the Gray; Fugives from Labor Re-
views and Literary Notices This is superior num-
Der of the Atlantic.
BLAcKwooD' EpINBupGH MAGAzrNE.-The Aug
ust number of this able British periodical has been
re-published by the Leonard Scott Publishing Co.,
140 Fulton Street, New York 1t contains the fol-
lowing :-BrownlOws, part VIII; The Social Era
of George Ill. Life and Letters of Governor Win
throp; The Easter Trip of Two 0ohlophobists; In
temperance and Intolerance; Tevsk Macmillan
The Chifionier The Bill as it is.
GODEY's LADY's Book, for September, is one Of
the best numbers of the year. The leading lustra'
ton is "A Rustic Scene" true TO nature, and beau
tifu as true. The other embellishments consist OF
fashion plates eolored and plain, and patterns fol
dresses needle-work, &c, "to0 numerous to men,
ton" The literary department is we'll filled with
excellent original contributions from favorite au
thors. Cooley is excellent
Coon SroRIEs-Messrs. Ticknor & Fields have
issued the initial number of Coon STORIES, under
which title they propose to publish, in cheap and
attractive form, a valuable collection of short sto
ries tales and sketches The need of such collec
tion has long been felt ior Whlle numerous collec
| tions of poetry have been made general reperto
| ry of good stories exists
1t is not intended to limit this collection to Eng
| lish literature 1t will embrace, by competen
translatons the best and most characteristic shor
| stories of all languages.
While having in view the idea Of making this col
lection valuable a repertory of choice fiction, thu
publishers have In mind the great need of the ira
yelling public for class Of reading that shall answe
for amusement in the ra-car on the steamboat
large volume or a long story often becomes weari
some to the traveller account of the disadvanta
ges to which he is subjected while the type Of man.
volumes renders the reading OF them impossible
not few travellers.
In Coon STORIES all of these difficulties are over
come Each number s a small quarto, appropriate
ly illustrated, and easy to the hand the stories ar
choice and demand not too continuous attention
the tyne Is large and can be easily read, and th
price, fifty cents number, will place GooD SroRIE
within the reach of all. Tioknor Fields, Publish
ers, Boston, Mass.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

SAD Academia sad accident occurred on
Railroad near the machine shops, in Cakes addi
tion. A party of German emgrants, who arrived
here on the emigrant train that day, were detained
several hours, and while waiting for their train to
start several of them went to market standing
on the siding to purchase provisions. While they
were standing on the main track the LILO afternoon
train laundering along at so great speed that
the engineer was unable to check IL in time to pre-
vent an accident A German widow lady, named
Amelia Winger and her four children, on their way
to Illinois where she has residing, on the
track at the time. The woman and two of her
children struck by the cowcatcher Of the loco
motive. She was thrown some distance, striking
her head in her fall, and receiving a wound that
will probably prove fatal. Her daughter, aged
about twelve years, seriously bat not fatally in
jured. A little son was also struck by the engine
and rolled along the track for distance, bui
escaped with few slight bruises. They were taken
to the Augusta Hotel, where they are receiving
every caro- and attention Their wounds were
dressed by Dr. d. w. 6hindsl, of this place II i
thought the mother cannot recover.
We have repeatedly referred to the fact that pas
senger trains are run through town at high and
dangerous speed, not only in violation OF the boz
rough ordinances, but of the rules Of the company
rboe things had better be attended to before somt
sad calamity conpelf IefoTmation
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

THE MARKETs.-There is but little change in the
vegetable markets. Prices of many articles still
continue fifty per cent higher than previous to the
war Raising truck, as it is called, should think
is paying business. Butter is selling at 30 cents,
or 10 cents higher than at Lewisburg and most other
places, but getting more plenty than it has been
for several weeks past
Poultry is not abundant, and chickens sell at from
60 to rs cents per pair. Lamb hind quarter, is sold
by tho butchers generally at 20 cts, though some
sell it at Is, which is the Philadelphia price, and
quito as much as it is worth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

IMPROVEMENTS, The late rains have greatly re.
tarded the operations of those engaged in building
Mr.. Haupt has the third story OF his building in
Market square, nearly up. He will have two iron
front storerooms. Mr. VIM. II. Miller has his store,
in the Dewart mansion, nearly ready. Mr.. Hen
dricks' threestory brick residence Walnut street.
is under root Mr.. Haas twostory brick residence,
on Chestnut street. is nearly up. Mr.. Ira I. Glenn
ent is rapidly putting up the foundation walls for
his new planning mill, sash and door flctory, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31
Isrrors Of Youth.

A gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects Of
youthful ndscrstiop, will. for the sake of suffering
humanity, send free to all who need IL, the recipe
and directions for making the simple remedy by
which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to proht by
the advertisers experience, can do by addressing
,n perfect confidence, JOHN b. OGDEN,
my lS'-67.Iy ~ Cedar Street, n \
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

THsLArs FassnEr AZ snAxoKr Tho Herald
of the 22d inst, gives he following account of the
damage sustained at shsmokin Curing the recent
nood at that place -''shamokin oreek and It's trbu
taries at this place ross to such height a 70 sweep
away bridges and fences, and was ss We believe Ia
generally conceded, stlsast IL inches higher than
In 1850. - TTEr II NI
Between 2 and O'Clock on Saturday morning
the water attained Its greatest height, when the
bridge across the creek, the Furnace, and the
covered one at the Gap, were carried away, as was
also the Coal Run bridges on Shamokn and Rock
streets and the across the old channel on Lib
erty street. The bridge on Spurzheim street,
and one at the lower end of town. recently erected,
were also taken making total of Eve wagon and
two foot bridges lost, and leaving in the borough
only the new iron bridge on Market street, the one
recently erected over the new channel on Liberty
street, and those across Carbon Run, all Of which
were or less damaged. .-.
"Athough considerable damage was done to pro-
perty in the fat, by the destruction of fences and
flooding and washing of lots, the residents of sha-
mokin street suffered most This was owing to the
entire washing away Of the lower abutment of the
bridge at the head Of the street, which left con-
siderable body Of water rush down, filing nearly
oil of the cellars and in some places undermining
the walls and tearing up pavements."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

SUBSCRIPTIONS to the Washington Library Com
pany of Philadelphia are pouring in rapidly. The
handsome engravings given away with each share of
stock are of rare and excellent workmanship. By
subscribing for the stock at dollar per share you
obtain an engraving worth fifty per cent more than
you invest, besides participating in the grand dis
trbution of gifts Every share of stock will receive
some present, with equal chance of securing some
of the valuable articles published in the schedule.
The engraving entitled ''The Marriage of Poca-
hontas, which is given to those who take five shares
of stock, is executed in the neatest and most ap-
proved style, and fully equal to those of the same
character that reailed at from eight dollari
and upwards. N. +. Lightner is the authorized
agent for Sunbury and vicinity. Read the adver-
tisement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

The RAINS AND FLooDs. The Miitonian says
that it is nineteen years since the Chsquaque
and the other creeks in that vicinity have been 80
high during the late foods, caused by the heavy
rains Of last week In many instances bridges have
been SWEPT away, culverts damaged and roads rem
dered impossible. These foods entirely local
in their character, the river having risen but little
and very gradually.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

HAS 1T BEEN DONE ?--The new school law, passed
last winter by the Legislature, makes it the duty Of
the trustees of the several districts to make
to be made, Of the children in each
district between the first and twentieth days Of July,
in order to ascertain the number of children admis
sible to the public schools report Of the census
is also to be rcturned TO the County superintendent
If these requirements are not complied with, the
district so failing will be deprived of the amount
due it from the State appropriation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

ACCIDENT IN THE UPPER END OF THE County,
The Democrat says that Monday week last
while Judge Weker and ex.Sherin Reader ere
driving young horse, in the upper end of tho
county, the horse became frightened and ran away,
upsetting the buggy. Both were violently thrown
out. The Sheriff had two of his ribs injured, and
was otherwise hurt. The Judge escaped with &C.
we're bruises
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

THE late continuous heavy rains have done more
injury in the destruction of bridges creeks and
smaller streams than any food We have had for
many years. The county bridge at Shamokin
was not only carried away, but by the fury of tho
flood broken TO fragments, and thus the bridges be-
low saved from destruction The foundations
of number of bridges over the Shamokin creek
and its tr!butsres have been somewhat injured by
the floods
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

RELIGIOUS NoTIcE.-'The harvest is past, the
summer is ended, and We are not saved" Young
men OF Sunbury, is it thus with you? If SO, God
forbid that another harvest shall pass you shall
acknowledge that "Christ is your all and in all"
Young men, be present with us at our next Union
Prayer Meeting, which will be held in the lecture
room of the Presbyterian Church. next Sabbath eve
ming at 6 O'Clock, P. NJ. Ministers of the gospel
cry aloud to the young men of this place spare
not, urge them TO the necessity of attending the
Union Prayer Meeting. Cast aside sectarian prn
ciples and counenanee and encourage these Young
Mems Prayer Meetings by your presence.
MANY MEMBERS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

The entertainments given at the Masonic Hall,
on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings last, for the
benefit of the NJ. E. Sunday School were very sue.
cessful. The programme consisted of tableaux. d-
alogues, declumations, singing, &c. About Sl25
realized, which will be used in the purchase of
library for the Sunday School
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

LIFE INSURANCE. E.-There can be no higher
earthly motive, nor that gives greater elevation
of characer-nrising from the pures; impulse of the
HEARTH that which impels parent to retrench
uxuries or even many of the nccessaiies of ife to
secure to the loved the of future support
from the time they have the services Of parent
no longer
JAcoB SHIpMAs, Fire and Life Insurance Agent,
Sunbury, Pa,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31
BUsINEss NOTICES.

ITJob PrintiDg.-Having received q
large supply of NEW JOB TYPE, of various new
styles Posters Handbills, Circulars Cards, Letter
Hsads Bill Heads, Labels, &C., can be printed IN
tho latest and best styles, and on short notice =
Order, y mail rromptly attended to-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

TIE PLACE TO GET THEM.--Persons not knowing
where to purchase cheap, should not fail to call Mt
tho First National Boot and Shoe Store, in Pleas
ants building, Market square. All persons desiring
a cheap and fashionable pair of boots shoes are
respectfully invited to call and see the extensive
stock now on hand ID.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

The CONTINENTAL CLorHisa BAZAAR, in Market
square, still continues TO be the great centre Of at
traction. The Continental turns out the neatcst,
cheapest and best.ftting garments to be obtained
outside of the large cities. The latest and most
fashionable styles always be seen at the Bazaar
Call and examine n .ff.T ..s..' I.HIf "r....
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

Struck by LIGBrSING-A barn belonging to
Samuel Resser, in Upper Augusta township was
struck by lightning during the storm of Wednesday
afternoon last, and was consumed with its contents.
The barn was flied with wheat, lately harvested.
The loss is about 81 $780, which there is partial
insurance.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

"SEcURE THE SHADOW, ERE THE SUBSTANCE
FADES" IF any of readers should want a
beautiful and life-like Photograph, pictures of
any size or style, and any kind of material, we
would advise them to go TO tho Photograph Gallery
of S. Byerly in Simpsons building, Market street
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

MELoNs.-The season for good watcrmeons and
citrons is now hand, but those brought up by the
market cars are high in price and nothing extra in
quality This is particularly applicable to cirons
which, at best are inferior in every respect to those
raised in this neighborhood
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

A TALK.-It has lately been remarked that the
gentlemen of Sunbury all appear so well and fash
ionably dressed This is always the case when gem
tlemen order their suits from John Z. Smicks Tai
lorng Establishment, on Fourth street. All who
have neglected to replenish their wardrobes can
readily be accommodated at Smick's.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

The New RULES OF COURT, regulating the prnc-
tice Of the Courts in the Sth Judicial District Of
Pennsylvania, composed of the counties of Northum-
berand, Lycomng and Montour have been pub
lished by us, and are now for sale at the AMERI-
CAN office Those who have not yet subscribed can
obtain copies by applying immediately.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

THE White Deer Mills, owned by Messrs. Grifey
and Brumbach, were damaged to the extent Of over
100000 by the late ood the dry house being wept
away, and the main buildings being badly dam
aged. The flats below the mills were covered with
logs from the new dam being built by Mr. Grifey
for Mr. Pardee and which was also destroyed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

A FINE OPPORTUNITY to shoe your mothers, wives,
sons and daughters, without finding the bottom of
your pockets is presented at Millers Excelsior Boot
and Shoe Store in Market Square The largest,
most elegant and genteel stock of Boots and Shoes
ever brought to Sunbury, you will find at Millers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

ELEoANr.-our citizens will find at J. 0. Beck's
tailoring establishments Fourth street, the most
elegant stock of cassimeres &C., for gents and boys
clothing. Suits made to order promptly, neatly
and cheaply. -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31
TIL e H 2 LING POOL.

HOWARD ASSOCIATION REPORTS, for Young
Men, on the crime of Solitude, and the Errors, Abu-
ses and Diseases which destroy the manly powers,
and create impedimonts to Marriage with sure means
of relief. Sent in Sealed letter envelopes free of
charge. Address DIR. u. sKILLIN HoUGHToN,
Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
lima lS67-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

"SoME things can be done as well as Others" said
Sam Patch when he put an end to his existence by
his wonderful leap at Gennessee Falls. Faust, the
fashionable Hat and Cap manufacturer, accepts the
above motto in business point of view, for at his
establishment there end to his stock of goods,
and his endless variety of styles will please the most
fastidious
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

FIRE AT SnAMoKIN.-On Monday evening last,
about o'clock, fire broke out in Shamokin, which
destroyed property to the amount of about $4,000
The origin of the fire is no. known.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

PEACHES are somewhat higher than last week,
but they much better than those first received
at this place. Messrs. Smith Genthcr received,
on Wednesday last, some very fno ones which they
sold at 50 per box CT
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31
Dr. Sclienck's Mandrake Pills.
a Substitute for CalOInel.

These Pills are composed of various roots, having
the power to relax the secretions Of the liver as
promptly and effectually as blue pill or mercury,
and without producing any of those disagreeable or
dangerous effects which often follow the Of the
latter
In all bilious disorders these Pills may be used
with confidence, as they promote the discharge of
vitated bile, and remove those distractions from the
liver and hillary ducts, which are the cause Of
bilious affections in general.
SCHENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS cure sick
headache, and all disorders of the Liver indicated
by salow skin, coated tongue, costiveness, drows-
ness and a general feeling of weariness and lassi-
tude, showing that the liver is in a torpid or OBJ
tsructed condition.
In Short these Pills may be used with advantage
in all cases when purgative or Alternative medicine
is required. , - ,
Please ask for "Dr. Schenck's Mandrake Pills"
and observe that the two kenesses of the Doctor are
on the Government stamp-one when in the last
stage of Consumption and the other in bis present
health
Sold by all Druggists and dealers. Price, 25 cents
per box Principal Office, No Is North 9th Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
General Wholesale Agents Demas Barnes Co.,
2l Park Row, New York; S. S. Hance, l0S Balti-
more ST., Baltimore, Md ; John ID. Park, h cor
Of Fourth and Walnut St., Cincinnati Ohio; alker
4 Taylor l34 and 1875 Wabash Avenue, Chicago,
III. Collins Brothers, southwest corner OF I'd and
Vine Sts., st. Louis, Mo.
Oct. 20, lS66.-4th&5th W ga molly.
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zoraI Afairs. .'

SEWING MACHINE FOR sALE.-0ne Of Howe 3
excellent machines, with the latest improvements,
has just been received and will be sold at reduced
price. Inquire at this Office. -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31
HKGDGDHM. sass 4.

All kinds Of SCHOOL BOOKS.
States, Pens, Ink Paper, &C.
Miscellaneous Books, good assort
ment All the books recevet y
as soon as published, ard for sale a j
Publishers prices. -
BIBLES, Prayer Books and Hymn
Books, in every style Of binding u
Catholic Prayer Books :
FAMILY BIBLES in various styles n
DICTIONARIES of all sizes.
Juveniles and Toy Books, large x
assortment A.
Blank Books and Blank
Forms Of all kinds. o
Fooscap, Legal Cap, Letter and n
Note Papers.
COPYING BOOKS, Inkstands :
Pen Racks, Files, Paper Cutters and 9
Counting House Stationery generally "
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS chear =
and dear.
Gold Pens and Holders. =
Pocket Books and Bill Wallets. -
Picture Frames. x
Stereoscopes and Views, American,
French, &c. %
Drawing Paper, all sizes, Bristol g
Board, &c.
Diaries Memorandum Books. &c. p
Backgammon Boards, Games, Chess e
Toys-a large and complete assortment m
Base-Balis and Bats Fishing Rode q
and Tackle. a
Perfumes, Brohemian and Partisan ID
Marbles, &c. q
Gold Pens re-pointed. ID
Lamps, Shudes, Globes, Chimneys ID
&c =,
Wall Paper and Border, all kinds ~
! Window Curtains, Paper Gilt an
/ Oiled
Music and Musical Instruments.
ET, All kinds of Books and Stationery no, on aai-
promptly ordered.
All the Daily and Weekly Papers and Magazine
Agent for the american Organ" A so for 'Ir
Roses Hair Restorative, '-Enamel Of America and
| National Steam Navigation Company"
Sunbury, May Is, 1867.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

The EEnsFliaston Library Company
VIII Award
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
IN PRESENTS TO THE SHAREHOLDERS
On Wednesday, September 25h, 1867,
At PHILADELPHIA, PA, rat the Institute RIVER.
SIDE, M.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

A NEW STOCK of fall and winter Clothing is now
being opened at Marsh's Clothing Store, in Simp-
sons building, Market square. Call and see the
late fall styles.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31
The Washington Library Co.,

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In order that the benevolent object forth in this
circular may he successfully accomplished, have
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

SELECT ScHooL.-We have been requested to an
nounce that Miss Clara u. Edkin will reopen her
school, in the Sunday School building Of the Episco-
pal Church, on Monday September 10th.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

TAKE NO MORE UNPLEAsANT AND UNSAFE
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

WHEN you want cheap and good Photographs
Bergstrcssor's Gallery. Third street, opposite the
Masonic Hail. is the place to resort to. Six cards, or
one large Photograph, for l.5O. Duplicates, 25 to
so cents
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-31

APPOINTMENT Thomas NJ Pursel, of this
place, has been appointed to a position in the Gus
tom House, at Philadelphia, under Col. Cake.