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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
Enlargement Of Forest County.

The bill enlarging the boundry of Forest
county passed by the Legislature, has been
signed by the Governor since the election.
The Republican says the Commissioners
named in the bill, j. A. Leach, of Mercer
county; Jacob Ziegler, OF Butler; and c.
Fulkerson, of Venango county, have had
several meetings in reference to locating the
line which is to cut off portion of the ter
ritory of this county. The original bill
contemplated taking what is known as the
"Tionesta region" from Venango county and
attaching it to Forrest This embraced :he
townships of Kingsley, Harmony, Hickory
Tlonesta and Tioncsta Borough. The citi-
zens of the Vcnango region" excepting
those in Harmony township, favored tho
bill, and the remainder of the Venango citi-
zens were willing to part with them if they
were willing to go. Subsequently, however,
a supplement to the bill was passed which
gave the commissioners sort of "roving
commission" to dip into Venango county
ad libitum. Under this supplement an eff
fort is making to embrace slice of
Allegheny township, and to this its citizens
object, as do the people generally
meeting of those opposed to the action
OF the Commissioners under this sup
plement is to be held in few days. They
threaten to join the citizens of Forest
county in contesting the constitutionality of
the bill in the Supreme Court. The citizens
of Tionesta borough urge the Commission
ers to include portion of Allegheny. AS
the Commissioners have power TO relocate
the county seat of Forest county, Tionesta
looms up as the prospective capital. AS d
consequence, corner lots in that striving
village arc looking up. Lively times are
expected in the courts before this enlarge
ment of Forest county becomes 'fixed
fact. - TauSgiUe Herald
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

A woman's first duty--to take care of her
baby.
In reasoning, if you wish inferenccs that
will not follow, draw them.
Want less than you have, and you will
always have much more than you want.
John Shultz, aged III, is the oldest
Methodist alive. ...
Colonel Robert Taylor, son of ex President
Taylor, is candidate for the office of Adju-
tant and Inspector General of Alabama.
Casper Vanah, butcher, has been con
victed at Newark, n j., of selling diseased
horse meat, and fined S25.
Grasshoppers bit the tongues of u number
of horses in Illinois, making them so sore
that the horses were unable to cat and died
of starvation.
The sweetest word in our language is lore.
The greatest word in our language is God.
The word expressing the shortest time is nor.
| The three make the creates. and the sweet
est duty man can perform.
| A Liverpool firm writes to the London
Times that they are now receiving largo
number of locomotive engines from Switzer-
land, and that this is the result of recent
combinations and eXorbitant demands on
the part of English workmen.
Mrs Ward, of Utica, n. Y, jumped from
her carriage, the horses being, as she thought,
about to run away her hoops caught on
the springs of the vehicle; she was dragged
a mile and q half over stone road and
killed.
Duke Driver, of Tennessee, is said TO haye
been the original inventor of Colts revolver.
He died last winter in Lincoln county, Ten
nessee.
Jerome b. Champlin, a prominent mem
Der of the Chicago Board of Trade, abscond-
eG from that city recently after buying
heavily of grain, for which he paid in checks
on banks with which he had no funds.
Ex-Governor Perry, of South Carolina,
has written a letter in which he says that II
the North would purpose national con
venton of all the States the South would
cordially accedc to it. -
A large number Of Quakers residing in
Blair county, met for the first time in many
years in Hollidays5urg, Pa, last week, for
the purpose of engaging In their peculiar
mode OF worship. ..
A genius of jackson, Michigan, has had
patented reversible boot and shoe heels, the
merit of which is that they may be changed
so that they wear evenly. One pair OF them
is to wear u lifetime.
Englishmen drink much beer and also pay
much money for it. A Manchester paper
says that hotel and restaurant keeper IN
that city asks e24 900 for the good VIII oi
his business; his profits arc "a, 500 pei
anuum and the profit on the sale OF beer Is
| 80 per cent, and on stout 200 per cent.
A st. Louis saloon keeper named John
McNamsra, while partially intoxicated on
Sunday night. threw small single-barrelled
pistol across the room, feeling vexed at hi
, wife for a small matter. The pistol struck
chair and was discharged, the bal
, striking his wife and killing her instantly
, His family relations had always been of I
pleasant nature, and the coroner's jury re
turned verdict exoneratipg him from
blame.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

POPPING THE QUEsT1oN.-A party of
ladies and gentlemen were laughing over the
supposed awkwardness attending declaru-
tion of love, when gentleman remarked
that if ever he offered himself he would do
it in collected and business-like manner
For instance" he continued, addressing a
lady present, "Miss Smith have been two
years looking for wife. am in receipt Of
about three hundred q year, which is on the
increase. OF all the ladies of my acquain-
tance, l admire you the most indeed, l love
you, and would gladly make you my wife"
'You flattcr me by your preference" good
humoredly replied Miss Smith, to the sur
prise OF all present; Il refer you to my
father" "Bravo!" exclaimed the gentleman.
"Well, declare.' said the ladies, in chorus.
The lady and gentleman, good reader, were
married soon after. Wasn't that modest
way of Coming to the point" and lady
like method of taking a man at his word :
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

magistrates, and never wept particle, and
got no presents but fifteen cents trom the
old man to pay her car fare home, and when
she got to the magistrates she just rose up
off the bench and told Bill she didn't see
much use in splicing, and that she didn't
like him anyhow; and SO she went home,
and Bill he went with her, and told her he
wasn't sorry, as he didn't ike her, and
guessed she was hard on clothes, anyhow,
and so they never got married, and the
whole thing turned out wrong; but
couldn't help it, for | amt going to put
facts on record that amt so. But it amt
bit like any novel that ever read, so
there must have been something strange
never find out, so I'll have to lei it slide as it
is.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
The Wonderful Land with Stone Trees Six
Hundred Feet Long.

In the Eastern Slope newspaper we find a
report of many of the curiosities aud the
great riches of Black Rock country, in the
southwestern portion of California. The re-
ports of the singular features of that sec
tion are of many years standing but are so
marvellous that they have seldom obtained
credence. Among the wonderful stories we
have heard is one of the petrifed tree there
seven hundred feet in length. The present
report in part confirms previous statements,
and establishes the fact that Black Rock is
one of the wonders of the Pacific coast, like
Yosemite, the Big Trees, the Geysers, &c.
Besides the curiosities there appears to be
an abundance of silver at Black Rock, but
the ore is said to be of an unusual variety,
and very difficult to work; but 1t has been
worked with very good results at the mills
at Wsshcc. The quantity OF ore is 50 great
that it is said it will justify the erection of
thousand mills. A gentleman who visited
the section has exhibited to the editor OF
the Eastern Slope very many curiosities pc
culiar to the country strange pet:ifactions
| from the ravines, curious water worn peb-
bles from the mountain tops knives, arrow
! heads and daggers manufactured by Indian
skill from solid flint, superior quality, ap-
parently, of ore-block tin, said to contain
six hundred dollars in silver TO the ton, peb-
, BILE tin, with its curious fracture, that admits
no change in form, and thousand strange
and new things. The editor says: He al
so tells us of many strange things that he saw
but could not bringwith him, and many
stranger things he heard of but did not see
Among the latter list Of wonders is grea
basin that contains petrified forest, appa
rently tioated there, many vast trees OF soiie
stone, ranging from six to fifteen feet IL
diameter. Doubtful as this tale may appear
shall We dare to dispute its correctness wher
we know that this strange country has I
boiling spring of fresh water fifteen feet il
diameter, that cannot be sounded, from
which no drop of water ever runs that II
the same vicinity there is flowing strean
of cold and apparently good water, tn
drinking of which induces venerable dis
eases; and that any water found by digging
is as salt as salt can make 1t; that hal
: dollar deposited in the soil is eaten up b.
, the salt, and after thirty days no vestige Q
: IL can be found ? ''f
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENN'A.
OLD SERIES, VOL. 27, NO. 12.

the standard is preserved, The result is
highly beneficial to the nation as we'll as to
individuals, and through this influence, the
people are taught to respect the stock of the
country, because it constitutes great ele-
ment of the countrys wealth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

LEARNED SoMETnINa,-A good joke is
who had manifested great aversion to ac-
quiriug additional learning, and in the
course of the reprimand the teacher said
snow, James, can you tell me QUO single
thing you have learned since the quarter
commenced ?"
"Yes, sir, have learned one thing"1
"What is it n -f
swell, I've learned where there is a bully
chestnut tree that none of the boys knows
any thing about, and | was going there for
nuts ii you hadn't kept me after school"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
BOUNTY FOR SOLDIERS.
HOOP SKIRTS .E1 CPS
HOPKINS "OWN MAKE"
New Fall Stylesy

Are in every respect First Glass, and embrace a
u complete assortment for Ladies. Misses and child
ren Of the Newest styles, every Length and Sizes Of
Waist.
OUR SKIRTS, wherever known, are more uniyer.
sally popular than any others before the public.
They retain their shape better are lighter, more
elastic, more durable, and really Cheaper, than any
iastenngs are warranted perfect Every Lady should
Try Them They are now being extensively sold by
Merchants, throughout the Country, and at Whole
sale Retail, at Mandatory and Sales Room.
No. 62S ARCH Street, below 7th., Philadelphia,
! Ask for HOPKINS "own make, buy no other
| CAUTION None genuine unless stamped oil
each Fid Pad-"Hopkin's Hoop Skirt Manuiactory
| No. 628 Arch street, Philadelphia" .--t...
Also, Constantly on hand full line Of New Yorl
made Skirts, at very los prices.
| Terms Net Cash. ~ N One Price Only.
Sept, /, lses.-4m .ar tU
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

NNHE following persons are entitled to receive IN
i increase Of Bounty under the Act of Congress
passed July 1865, to equalize Bounties.
1st All soldiers who enlisted after the 10th day Of
April, 1861 for years and served their time Of
enlistment and have been honoraby discharged, and
have received or entitled to receive Bounty Of
SlOO, are entitled an additional Bounty of SIOO.
I'd All such soldiers who enlisted for years, and
have been honorably discharged account OF
wounds received in the line of duty, are entitled to
an additional Bounty of 500.
81 The Widow, Minor Children, or Parents of such
soldiers who died in the service of wounds disease
are entitled to an additional Bounty of SIOO.
BY application to s. P. W0LVERToN, Esq, OF
SuHBuRY, Pennsylvania, who is an authorized Claim
Agent, ali such claims can be speedily collected.
Supbury An aust 4, 1S66.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
EQUALIZATION OF BoUNTIEs.
BOunfies Collected.

G, W. HAUPT, Attorney 1t Law, Sunbury, Pa
offers his professional services Cor the collection CT
bounties due to soldiers under the late Equalization
Act passed by Congress. As authorized claim
agent he will promptly collect ali Bounties Pensions
and Gratuties due to soldiers Of the late war or the
war Of 1872
Sunbury, August la, 1856.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
BOOTS, SHOES AND TRUNKS!
III. q. TIIACHER,

W w APsLEY.

W. W. APSLEY.
N addition to large stock, already hand, we
i are now receiving full supply of Fall and Win
ter goods for Ladies' Gentlemen, Misses and Chill
dren's wear. zoo . .
Il. II. Bags, q ents' fine leather Satehels Ne wish
il distinctly understood that intend selling our
goods at small profits, exclusively for the cash.
Don't forget the place. Apsleys old stand, in the
well known house of Mrs. Boultsn, Market street,
Sunbury, Pa. .rfr.GL..1'a d ..it 4 .ai.is
NOTfCE-Boots and Shoes neatly repaired at
short notice. If any bought'of us should rip they
shall be fxed for nothing
| I-7-lI -fl9 rit- II. q. THACHER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
Support Home Industry

a
HI "a - Of Every Description! N
FULL ASSORTMENT JvsT OPENED by
SAMUEL FAUST,
Two doors west of Benefits Drug Store, Market st
SUNBURY, PENN'A-
OtALL and examine the large assortment of the
~ latest New York and Philadelphia styles o.
IBismarl<. Warwick, Tudor,
Half Dress Resort Planter, Half. Planter Driving,
Silk, Quaker and Brush
HH N Z" - .
BOYS HATS and CAPS Of every style and variety
These styles of Hats which for beauty and du-
rability cannot be exceled. Being practical Hat
ter he atters himself that his stock has been select
this place.
He also manufactures to order all kinds of soft
Fur Hats, all of which will be sold at Wholesale and
RETAIL at reasonable rates. ''
Dyeng dohe at short notice and Mt the lowest rates
Sunbury, Nov. "a, 1865.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

1896. 1866
Philadelphia A. Erie Railroad.
YyHIS great line trayerses the Northern and North
l. west counties Of Pennsylvania to tho city of Erie
on Lake Erie.
1t has been leased ami il operated by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company.
Time of Passenger Trains at SRnbHy.
Leave Eastward. d.
Erie Mail Train, Has p. m.
Erie Express Train G.35 an.
Elmira Mail Train, 1925
u Leave W Westward.
Erie Mail Train. - - - - 81 soc am.
Erie Express Train, 6.S5pm.
Elmira Mail Train, ass p. IN.
Passenger cars run through on the Erie Mail and
Express Trains without change both way: between
Philadelphia and Erie sgs..sses.
a New YOrlx Connectfon.
Leave New York at 90 m arrive at Erie 10 90 n.
m. Leave New York at 500 p. M, arrive at Erie
7.l5 pm. Leave Erie at s. 20 p m, arrive at New
York 40 p. m. Leave Erie at O. 10 a. m, arrive at
| Low York l9.l0 a, m. 90 ..3-
ELEGANT SLEEPING CARS on all Night Trains.
For information respecting Passenger business
And for Freight business Of the Company Agents
S. B. kingston, Jr., Coz. 18th and Market ST.,
Philadelphia. -
j. w. Reynolds, Erie.
William Brown, Agent N: G. r. r., Baltimore
| II. ii. HoUsros, ~
| Gen' Freight Agt Phiiada.
| ii. w. GwIssER,
| Gen'l Ticket Ag't, PhiladA
A. l.. TYLER,
deEl Manager, Wiliiamsport
December l, 1856. L
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

Dainis, Glass, Putty, White Lead, yarnishes,
II &c Everything that Painters use at unheard
OF prices Mt the Hardware Store Of
J. II. coNLEY 4 CO
sunbury, June le, 1896 - .'sa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
UR & FEED STORE

HOLESALE AND RETAIL.
subscHber respectfully informs the pablie
he keeps constantly ON hand at his new
tOUSE, near ths Shamokin Valley Railroad
.SUNBURY, Flour by the barrel and sacks
.nds Of Feed by the ton .t 4.
above is all manufactured at his own Mills,
be sold at the lowest cash prices. -
] NJ. CADWALLADER.
)ury, April l., 1896. -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
TERMS OF THE ..ArrERlt,AN., >,

TERMs-Two DOLLARS per snnum.. 81 50 II
not paid within the year. No paper discontinusd
until all arrsarages are paid. aaao q 'on'e9e
These terms will be, strictly adhered to hereafter.
If subscribers neglect or refuse 10 take their news
2apers from the Office to which they are directed
IRE responsible until they have settled the bills and
ordered them Discontinued tl't
stank letters containing subscription money. They
tre permitted to do this under the Post Office Law
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

1nnO Carriage Makers Wanted to buy Fclloes
lUUU spokss Huba, Axles, Springs, Bands. Bolt
and everything pertaining to the business at the
Cheap Hardware and Iron Store OF
J. IL. C0NLEY co.
FINE Myrtle Pomalum, at the Fancy Store Of
= IT-, ANNA PAINTER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

JOB PRINTING.
We have connected with our establishment well
selected JOB OFFICE, which will enable us to
execute, in the neatest style every variety of
Printing f.... Z. t...I
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-04
STEAMBOATS,.

NoT1cs TO SHIPPERs-Owing to the low
water and difficulty Of getting TO Smith,
land, the Cumberland River iow-wafer
packets VIII make this place their termi-
nus. BY recent action of the underwriters.
irefghts to and from Cumberland River
ale privileged via Paducah, without extra
charge for insurance or additional risk to
carriers. Any freight to our care will 90 for
Ward promptly, and at the lowest current
rates. Our charges for forwarding are SC,
per TO pounds, SC. per dry barrel, and l0c.
ior Wnisky, &c. !, FOWLER, LEE & Co.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-04
Twenty Million Dollars
Fire Limits.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN. thxe
IN two weeks from date / will apply "a
the Common Council of the City of Lvans-
Vile for permission to erect a one-story
frame building, forty feet long anE
eighteen and a half feet wide, on lot throG
go block thirty-seven, (37,) Eastern En-
largernent. 3. III. s.. COOK
june l5d2w.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-04
CANNED GOODS.

a LARGE lot of Peaches, P~ineapples.
n Beans, Corn, Tomatoes, Plums, Dam
sons, Biackberries, straw berries. Jams.
Jellies, Pickles, Oysters. Salmon, etc. etc
for sale at cost, at the H~ousekeepers' En-,
porium, 76 Main Street.
apps COOK It HEALY
The national Republican., 1867-08-21
Alexandria Affairs.

The Journal of yesterday morning says:
Mr.. Joseph Tripler, with Messrs. Mcclure and
Young, the latter of the Phladelphia fire depart
ment, visited the Friendship Fire Company last
night, being received and welcomed by the pres.
ident of the company, on behalf Of his comrades
The greeting was responded to by Col. Mcclure,
on behalf Of Mr.. Triper. After indulging in
the sumptuOus roPast prepared by the company,
his honor Mayor Latham, by unanimous request.
addressed them on the subject of the duties and
responsibilities Of lremen. Remarks. were also
made by W. II. McCaherty, Mr., - Augur, of
Baltimore, Mr. Young, of Philadelphia, and Ma.
jor W. r. Richards. Afterwards the company
escorted Mr.. Tripler to the City Hotel, where
after three cheers for Trper and Latham, it was
dismissed.
The WATER WORKS. STOCK Is represented as
the best evidence of indebtedness held by the
city selling as II does in the market at $ll0 per
shsro-an advance Of $40 on original value.
The national Republican., 1867-08-21

TnE rHinrrErn DAY oP SEPTEMBER will be IN,
twenty'hith anniversary Of the formaGio Of the
order OF the Sons Of Temperance, and In &C.
oordance with the suggestion Of the National
Division o. the United States, the division Of the
order in Alesandria will doubtless call meetings
and prepare In some suitable way to oelebrate
the DAY IN accordance with the reeommsn sndstion
alluded 10.
=, WE UNDERSTAND that on the opening Of the
Manassas gap railroad to travel to Hsrrisonbury
q number Of new and elegant sleeping cars, az
Woodrufs patent, will be introduced by The
Orange and Alexandria road for the aocommoda.
tion Of the travelling public.
The national Republican., 1867-08-21
Georgetown and Alexandria.

Ss- To TIE CrrizEss or GEoRGErowN: Arrange.
msnu have been to have the REPUBLICAN, delivered
promptly and regularly every morning 10 subserib.
srs in every part Of osorgstown.
subseription will be received by is. y. THoRS,
No. lSS Bridge street, who 10 authorized agent
for Georgetown for Its delivery and will collect for
subscriptions and solicit advertisements for the ma
rIoSAL REPUBLICAN, from aud after August
The national Republican., 1867-08-21

BASE BALL-JEFFERsoS Tvs. EMPIRE.-
These clubs played q very interesting game yes
terday afternoon on the 'National's" grounds.
Like the game played by them on the FIRST Of the
present month, II resulted In tie at the end Of
the ninth innings, darkness preventing further
trial. In the arst game tho SCORE stood 80 TO
s6-in this, 83 TO SO.
or the Jefferson nine, Doyle played with his
accustomed spirit and effect, while on the EN-.
pire side the playing OF Beach, Stockholm, and
Thornstte was very good. We give the score
below:
The national Republican., 1867-08-21
Aational grpnblifau.
RATES OF ApvERTIsINe.

One square, one insertion, eli subsequsnt inser-
tons 80 cents. One square, one month,ss. Liberal
inducements to quarterly, semi annual and yearly
advertisers.
Every other day advertisements, 80 per cont addi.
honal Twice a week advertisements, 70 per cent.
additional
Right lines constitute a square, Less than square
charged In proportion, At the above rates.
Editorial notices, Is cents per line each insertion.
Local nstiees, 20 cents per line each insertion.
Advertisements coming under the heads Of wants,
For Sale, For Rent, Lost and Found, not exceeding
four lines, one Insertion rs cents three times, 80
cents Any greater number OF lines at propor.ionats
rates.
Advertisements should be bsnded In before o m m
The national Republican., 1867-08-21

JsGsIsOn......"".."s ~ s9eS d-ss
FIys caught-Jetisrson, 8; Empire, 10.
Out on fouk-Jeferson, 81 Empire, 7.
Left on bases-Jsfcrson, u Empire, Q.
Passed balls-Shields, 8; Thornette, 7.
Time Of game-Two hours and forty minutes
Umpiro-Mr. Parker Of the National Base Ball
Club.
scorers-Messrs. Gadsby and Preuder.
The Athletic and Mutual Base Ball clubs,
oolored, played o match game Of base ball, on
the grounds Of the Mutual, between Sixteenth
and Seventeenth streets west, and s and streets
north, yesterday at Z p. m. Much spirit was
manifested In the contest, and the game resulted
in favor Of tho Mutual club, as will be seen by
tho following score
The national Republican., 1867-08-21

under that decision taken the oath Of ofice re.
spectively II docs not admit Of very grave doubt,
and In my mind II Is clear that all hgisiaiiOR In
which they participate Is valid, and can be en-.
forced. JOSEPH II. BRADLEY,
Attorney Corporation.
The national Republican., 1867-08-21

PERsoNAL:-We are happy to announce
the arrival Of James .. Jones, the prominent
iron merchant Of Pittsburg. now sojourning at
Dyers Hotel. We understand that Mr.. Jones
visits this city on important mercantile business.
The national Republican., 1867-08-21

IMPRovISG.-We ore pleased to learn
that Mr.. Anthony J. Clark, tho gentlemanly
charge dc Affairs Of o'Leary's Senate House, Is
recovering rapidly from his late severe illness
His host Of friends will be glad TO hear Of this
and rejoice when ho Is on tirely convalescent.
The national Republican., 1867-08-21

lSDEcEScY.-D g. Willett was arrested
on Monday by Officer Dunn Of First ward for In
decent exposure, and was fined 81 BY Justic,
Harper.
The national Republican., 1867-08-21

ASSAULT AND BArTERY.-Catharine Cur.
ran was arrested BY otioer Grey for an assault
and battery on Mary Curran, and was sent 10
Jail for court by Justice Harper.