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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06
Wonderful Ruins i'm siam.

The Paris Recietaof architecture publishes
an account of some wonderful ruins at An
cor Wat, in the Kingdom of Siam, which
have only lately become known to Euro
peans. The structures were the work OF
some unknown dynasty in remote antiquity.
They cover circle of ten or twelve leagues
in diameter. NJ. Cesar DAILY, who furnishes
the HsDiew with an account of the ruins.
says: "The most celebrated monuments of
ancient or modern Europe are mere barracks
compared with these, while our palaces and
vasilicas, the Vatican and the Coliseum, are
little better than dog kennels in COMPARE
son." He continues
~ wished to ascend to temple which ap-
peared to be in q good state Of preservation.
There were eleven staircases, of know not
how many steps, which must be assembled
to arrive at the first of the five peristyle.
l commenced my upward journey at half
past six in the morning; at halfpast seven
l had scarcely entered the lower halls. Fear
ing that might have to descend the steps
in the heat of the day, l was compelled to
shorten my visit. The walls are in every
Part sculptured and ornamented. The first
effect which the sight of these monuments
produced upon me was one Of amazement.
l am no amateur, to go into ecstacies over
L
the winding staircase of an immense tower,
situated on an eminence. Arrived at the
summit, enjoyed the sight of the ruins.
There are in localities which have not yet
penetrated, palaces of a height and gran
deur truly colossal. With field glass,
examined the details. Their architectural
richness is unrivaled, and they extend into
the territory of Chambodia, distance of
ten or twelve leagues. Picture to yourself
how Paris would appear in ruins. A few
rough stones, scattered over q diameter OF
two or three leagues, at the utmost. Here
there are on the ground, and below its sur
face, marble already hewn in sufficien. quan
titles to build. even as the giants have built
here, all the cities of the universe. / have
seen the leg of statue, the great toe o1
which was eleven times the length of my
hunting rifle. 1t is in marble like the rest
in fact there is no other stone near except
the pieces of colored marble used for Dor
ders, and for the eyes of the statues. There
are pedestals of steps reft os their statues
which are more lofty and larger than Sain
Germain'l Auxerrols. Think of octagona
pyramids cut off at the middle, and all il
marble"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06

During recent wedding in church, in
villabe near Troy, n. y, when the clergy.
man asked if anybody knew any reason
why the ceremony should not proceed,
woman rose in the audience, and forbade
the bans on the ground that the groom had
promised to marry her when her husband
died. The clergyman decided that she
had no right to look so far ahead, and went
on with the performance.
General Sherman has issued an order in
which he says that the Indian treaties must
be maintained, but that the Indians, having
gone beyond their reservations and commit.
ted crimes are subject to punishment.
A man who can't swim may keep h;s
head above water by tying his handker-
cheif around his hat, placing the hat top
downwards in the water and resting his
chin on it. All persons before they fall in.
to the water are advised to prepare their
hats in this way.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06
TERMS OF AnvERTIsare.

SKELETON LE'rTER.-Mspy of our readers
who have admired the exquisite tracery of
leaf structure displayed In the denuded
skeletons OF plants, may be glad to know
how to make such preparations for them
selves. The following method has been
communicated to the Botanical Society Of
Edinburgh, by Doctor g. Dickson:
A solution of caustic soda is made by dis
solving ounces of washing soda in two
pints of boiling water, and adding one and
half ounces of quicklime previously sla-
ked boil for ten minutes, decant the clear
solution and bring it to the boil. During
the ebullition add the leaves; boil briskly
for some time-say an hour--occasiorally
adding hot water to supply the place of
that lost by evaporation. Take out leaf,
put it in a vessel of water, and rub it be-
tween the fingers under the water. If the
epidermis and parenchyma separate easily,
the rest of the leaves may be removed from
the solution, and treated in the same way !;
but if not, then the boiling must be contin.
ued for some time longer. To bleach the
skeletons, mix about q drachm of chloride
of lime with pint of water, adding suffi-
cient acetic acid to liberate the chlorine
Steep the leaves in this until they are whi-
tened (about ten minutes), taking care not
to let them stay in too long otherwise they
are apt to become brittle. Put them into
clean water, and float them out on pieces of
paper. Lastly, remove them from the pa
per before they are quite dry, and place
them in book or botanical press.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06
A Singular Case.

The Fort Wayne Qnd.) Gazette gives the
following account of the recovery of his
speech and hearing by boy named Stanley
Marshall, who lost both in consequence of
an attack of lung fever, about a year and a
half ago:
A week or ten days ago, George Lloyd
and others, who had for some time before
taken good deal of interest in the boy,
conceived the idea of restoring lis hearing
by means of some viGlen. shock They
fred pistle over his head, and within o
few inches of his ear but it made no impress
sion. Some one told him that liberal use
of LIQUOR would cure him, and taking q
notion to try the experiment, last Monday
afternoon he pawned his pocket-boo for a
glass of whisky. Mr. Lloyd coming in (at
Strong's eating house, and finding him tipsy,
determined to carry the experiment further,
and giving him more whisky, until he was
quite drunk, and then commenced a rubbing
and shaking that shortly resulted in return
of hearing. He rubbed the ears of the boy
until the skin was broken, and shook him
until he was almost as tired of the exercise
as the boy was. or rather would have. been
if sober. Suddenly something seemed to
break loose in his chest or throat. There
was a report like the popping of cork
from O bottle of mineral water, and the boy
called Lloyd "fool"-the first word he had
spoken for over year. He soon began to
talk more freely, his speech coming back
in broken accents like those of child.
He went to bed quite sick that night, and
woke up the next morning quite stiff and
sore from the harsh treatment of the day
before, but able to talk and hear nearly as
| well as ever. The boy says that when his
speech returned it seemed as if a weigh,
was lifted from his lungs-he felt as i
something in him had "busted" and got il
| both ears.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06
REClPES. sc.
From the Germantown Telegraph

CURRANT WINE.-Dissolve eight pounds
of honey in fifteen gallons of boiling water,
to which, when clarified, add the juice Of
eight pounds of red or white currants then
ferment for twenty-four hours; to every two
gallons add two pounds of sugar, and clari.
fly with whites Of eggs.
BLACK CURRANT VISEGAR.-To four
pounds of fruit, very ripe, put three pints
Of vinegar let it stand three days. STIR &C.
casionally: squeeze and strain the fruit
After boiling ten minutes, to every pint of
juice add one pound of lump sugar Boil
twenty minutes.
CURRANT AND GoosEBERRY CoMPoTE.
Put one quart of red currant juice to five
pounds of loaf sugar; set il on the fire, and
when the sugar is dissolved put in eight
pounds of red, rough, ripe gooseberries, let
them boil half an hour, then put them into
an earthen pan and leave them to stand for
two days; then boil them again until they
look clear; put them into pots and let them
stand week to dry a little at the top, then
cover them with brandy papers.
CHERRY BouNcE.-To one pint of pie
cherries add two pints of black cherries full
ly ripe place these in demijohn and cover
with whiskey; stand away until about
Christmas, when, straining, add to one
quart of juice one pound of sugar stand
away for some time to dissolve; then bottle
off aud it will be ft for use
To PRESERVE CuRRANTs. Take ripe cur
rants free from stems; weigh them, and take
the same weight of sugar. put a teacup OF
sugar to each pound of it; boil the sirup
until IL is hot aud clear then turn it over
the fruit let it remain one night; then set
it over the fire, and boil gently until they
are cooked and clear; take them into the
jars or pots within skinner; boil the sirup
until rich and thick, then pour it over the
fruit.
CuRRANT JEILy.-Pick fine, red, but long,
ripe cuSrants from the stems bruise them
and strain the juice from quart at time
through thin muslin; wiring it gently, to
get all the liquid; put pound of white
sugar to each pound of juice; stir IL until it
Is all dissolved set il over gentle FIRE let
it become hot, and boil for fifteen minutes !;
then try It by taking aspoonfull into
saucer when cold, il il is not quite firm
enough, boil 1t for a few minutes longer.
CuRRANr JAM OF ALL CoLoRs. Strip
your currants and put them into your pan,
with three-quarters of pound Of sugar to
pound Of fruit add your sugar after your
fruit has boiled few minutes; boil all to.
gether, MASKING your fruit with a wooden
spoon boil sll gently for half On hour, then
al your jaFs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06
P @ E I | G A l..
PEBP1Na THROUGH THE BLINDS

In place of books, or work, or play,
Some ladies spend the liyelong day
In scanning every passer-by,
And many wonder they destroy.
They find among the motley crowd,
That some are gay, that some are proud;
That some are short and some are tall
They get their information all
By peeping through the blinds
You walk the streets, 10 common pace,)
You catch the outline Of face
The face seems strange, again you look,
Dear sir she knows you like a book
She knows the color Of your hair,
The very style of clothes you wear;
She knows your business, I'll be bound,
And all your friends the country round,
By peeping through the blinds
She knows the Joneses, across the way,
And what they dine on every day;
And thinks that Matilda Jane
Is growing very proud and vain.
She knows the Browns at number four,
Just opposite her very door
Folks quite MS poor us they can be,
For don't they sit and sew, while she
Is peepiDg through the blinds?
Dear ladies, If you don't succeed
In gaining knowledge that you need,
Then at the window take your seat,
And gaze into the busy street;
Full soon you II read your neighbors we'll,
And can their tastes AMI habits tell;
Aud know their business to T,
Much better than your own. you see,
BY pecping through the blinds!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06

SHOOTING "NIGGERs" IN TExAs-MURDER AS
FINE ART AMONG THE YOUNG BLooDs OF
KENTUCKY.
From the Galveston Republican,
A desperado, named Daniel G. Davis, shot
freedman named Picket in cold blood at
Richmond, Texas, on the 9Th inst. Davis
was on spree. Mounting his horse he rode
through the street. swearing that he would
kill nigger" The first that he met was
not injured, Davis saying that he was too
good nigger to be shot. A short distance
off he saw Pickett sitting on door step,
whiting. He at once shot him through
the heart. He was at once arrested by the
officers of the Freelmen's Bureau and COM
mitted to Jail without bail. Several of the
best citizens of the place stood guard around
the Jail to prevent rescue of the prisoner,
should any be attempted. No disturbance
cnsued, but Davis WAS afterward removed
to u more secure prison.
From the Louisville Journal.
We have been creGibly informed that
foul and cold. blooded murder was commit
ted in the vicinity of New Haven, on the
Crab Orchard railroad, last Sunday night.
Three young men, living in sight of New
Haven, went to house occupied by negroes
who were in the employ of Captain Marshall
and knocked at the door, A negro man in
side demanded to know what they wanted
there so late an hour in the night. With
out making any reply, the party burst open
the door and shot the negro through the
body. He died few hours afterwards.
The only reason given for this murder is
that the father o. tue young men had few
days previous had difficulty with one of
Capt. Keys negroes. The murdered man
was in no way implicated in the alteration.
He is represented to have been a worthy and
industrious man.
The murderers are to be seen in the streets
| of New Haven daily. No one has attempted
their arrest. This is certainly most unjust
exercise of clemency, in view of all the facts.
| We trus: the authorities will at once cause
| the assassins to be brought to trial for their
| hideous deed of blood.
From the Goldsboro IN. C.)News, Junelll
On Thursday last one of the most atrocious
murders was committed in Lenoir county
that has ever been perpetrated in civilized
community. On that day party of eight
or ten men went to the house Of Mr.. J. T.
Miller, and finding Mrs. Miller in the loom
room, adjoining the kitchen, ordered her TO
go into the house. which she refused to do,
whereupon she was shot in the head by one
of the party and instantly killed. They
then went into field where Mr.. Miller was
blowing, and binding him with the pillow
lines, took him to the house to see the dead
body of bis wife, and then carried him into
tue woods, distance of about half a mile
\ and hung him to tree, where his body was
found next day. No cause 10 assigned fol
this diabolical deed, and no arrests have
been made that we have heard Of Mrs
Miller leaves seven children-ons st the
breast.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06

A CLrNCHER.-We were highly amused
last evening, says an exchange, at hearing
the following story told by person in illus.
tration of the peculiar logic of an opponent.
The speaker said, few years ago he was
living in Missouri, and his neighbor had q
negro named Ephe, who was regular at
tendant at church, and was proud of his BIZ
BILE learning. He was saving wood one day
while his masters son, a lad of twelve years,
was locking on, and now and then asking
questions. (Which of the apostles does
you like best ?" asked Ephe. "Well, don't
know" drawled the boy. 81 likes Samson"
said Ephe; he was so strong and piled up
dem wicked folks So" "Why, Ephe," re-
piled the boy, "Samson wasn't one of the
apostles" Ephe put down his saw, looked
at the youngster a moment in amazement,
and then asked him with an air of triumph.
"look here white boy, how old are you q"
"Twelve," replied the boy. "Well, Use forty.
now. who ought to know best ak you
dat"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06
THE 2 SAY.

They say-ah, we'll suppose they do!
But can they prove the story true
Suspicion may arise from naught
But malice, envy, want of thought;
Why count yourself among the "they"
Who whisper what they dare not say!
They say-but why the tale rehearse,
And help to make the matter worse?
No good can possibly accrue
From telling what may be untrue
And is II not a nobler plan
To speak Of all the best you can!
They say-well, If it should be so,
Why need you tell the tale Of woe'
Will it the bitter wrong redress,
Or make one pang Of sorrow less?
Will 1t tho erriug one restore?
Henceforth to "go and sin no more ?"
They say-oh pause and look within
See how thy heart inolines TO sin
Watch, lest in dark temptations hour
Thou, too, sheuldst sink beneath its power
Pity the frail-weep o'er their fall,
Butspeak of good, or not at all
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06

ANEcDoTE OF Hon. WILLIAM l.. MARCY.
Many years ago, teacher in a cosntry
town in Massachusetts saw boy come into
his school, whom he knew to be one of the
worst boys in town. He determined, If he
could, to make good boy of him. So he
spoke kindly to him, and the boy behaved
well that day. The next morning the Pru-
dental Committee (ss he is called, } came in,
and said :-"Mr. Towne, hear that bad
fellow, Bill Marcy, has come to your school,
Turn him out at once. He will spoil the
rest of the boys" mo, sir" replied the
teacher. ~ will leave the school il you say
so, but cannot expel boy so long as he
behaves we'll" So he kept him, and en-
couraged him, and contded in him, till Bill
Marcy became one of the best boys in the
school. And sfterward, whenever William
L. Marcy came from Washington, he took
pains to 60 and see his old teacher, Salem
Towne, and thank him for'having been the
means of saving him and making him the
man he was.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06

READY TO BE CouRrED.--A young Indian
failed in his attentions to young squaw
She made complaint to an old chief, who
appointed hearing or trial. The lady laid
the case before the judge, and explained the
nature of the promise made to her. 1t con-
sisted of sundry visits to her wigwam, "many
little undefnable attentions and presents, a
bunch OF feathers and several yards of red
flannel" This was the charge. The faith
less swain denied the 'undefnable atten-
tions" in toto. He had visited her fathers
wigwam for the purpose OF passing away
time, when it was not convenient to hunt,
and had given the feathers aud flannel from
friendly motives, and nothing further. Du'
ring the latter part Of the defense the squaw
tainted. The plea was considered invalid,
and the offender sentenced to give the lady
"a yellow feather, brooch that was then
dangling from his nose, and dozen coon
skins." The sentence was no sooner conclu-
ded than the squaw sprang upon her feet
and clapping her hands, exclaimed with
joy; Nov me ready to be courted again ?
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06

A HAPPY WoMAN.-Here is something
for the dear, delightful darlings: A happy
woman Is not she the very sparkle and
sunshine of lifel A woman who is happy
because she can't help it--whose smile even
the coolest sprinkle of Misfortune can not
dampen. Men make terrible mistake when
they marry for beauty, for talent, or for
style; the sweetest wives are :hose who pos
sess the magic secret of being contented
under any circumstances. Rich or poor,
high or low, it makes no difference; the
bright little fountain of JOY bubbles up just
as musically in their hearts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sports of the Chivalry.

SHOOTING "NIGGERs" IN TExAs-MURDER AS
FINE ART AMONG THE YOUNG BLooDs OF
KENTUCKY.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-07-06

The Fort Wayne Democrat tells of q
beautiful, intelligent, amiable, fascinating
and immensely wealthy young lady in that
city, who carefully conceals the knowledge
OF her wealth. wears cheap clothes, and
works in millinery shop, waiting for IN
interesting young man 70 WOO and win her,
'.for herself alone" There will not be 9
paillinsr left In Fort Wsvns in three months.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-17

Tho following letter from Mr. woodw ward of St. Louis
To j. D. Harris. Ksq Of Nos London, Conn. Mr., W. is
gentleman OF high espsetablity, aud during the preya
lsuee Of the cholera In ST. ous watched the result
thu application of the Pain Killer for this disease and
hi4 testimony eau be relied upon with tho utmost
edsree:
lRAR sIki-you rseolset when l you ia New
LcuIon In January last, my expressing ti you most
saAsuiue expectations that DAVIS PAIN KILLER
would have Tremendous sAlo In the west this season,
and my aAtsi ationa have boon more than realized aud
Tho testimony Of thousands who have used It has hesa
that they uld not be vl,ins 60 TO he'd At night
Nlthoui II 10 the house.
On tho appearance Of the cholera In this city, such
tho confidence 10 the Pain Killer remedy that mRuy
Who purchased It remarked to that they had
OF dfeid Of tie ehoerA long they had the Pain
Killer by them, and hundreds took II daily preven
tAtve for person have arrangement Of thu
boWos or diaTrhns II they use this meieine This WA
the security and souEdtnee Of hundreds acquainted will
H. aud when their friends staok ed with the Choler
they woad administer the remedy in lnrge qusnttes
AAd in every when 1t has been taken in any Of tn
erst stages Of this disease has proved successful
1 consider II an inf,lible Tamely. have not hear
Of any Individual any family who used the Pain Kilv
whsH attacked, but what speedily recovered.
The clerk informed ME that he administered it to pei
sons when cold In the cramps, and 1t Eavs mmediSi
elisL but still 1t -hoald be given quickly Tor when III
discharge OF "hee water" has begun, the hope Of III
has asd should tbs disease make lis appearance aniuu
you, Is In ali probability 1t will be not alarmed 50
and all others there have tho remedy, aud am conf
dent ~ the Pain Killer 10 uset, not single d-Ath i
Cholera viii occur In your city
Respectfully yours,
Az WOODWARD,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-17

place, on the second Tuesday in .nuary, April,
June aud September
Superior Court aud Court Of Gen RAJ SESSIONS,
% held al GEORGE own, On the second Monday OF :
rii and second MONDAY 10 Icobsr in Kent I
County NJ bower, un the fourth Monday in April
and fourth Monday in October in New Castle
County at New Castle GU the Second Monday
after the Commencement Of the April term in
Kent, aud on the third Monday in November.
Ghe Court OF Chancery and Orphans Court shall
cummenea and be- held in New Castle County on
tina thrn .iondAy in February, aud trsi Alon-
lay ia Sspiember in Kent Coulty, on the nrst
Tuesjiy after the fourth Monday "a March, aud
gu tha f1nr'h Monday in Septemher; in Sussex
! County on the FIRST Tues lay after the second
| Moniay in March, and on the first Tuesday
after he third Monday IN september.
The Mayors Court sits in Wilmington on tue
FIRST Mon lay in Marcn, June, September aud
| December
BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
ruG NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE AT WILL
MISGToN,
Corner Of Sixth and Market Streets. Capi-
tai, $1,000 Discount days, Tuesdays and
Fridays.
rue FARMsRs BANK, AT wIINisGTos,
Coraer of Third and Market Streets. Capt
tai, $3.50 Discount days, Wednesdays ana
Saturdays.
TUB AATlONAI HANK OF NlLMlhhtuN AM
BsASDYwINg,
Corner OF Second and Market Streets. Capt.
i tai, $500 900 Discount days, Mondays ans
u Thursdays.
Il THE UNioS NATIONAL BANK OF wiLaiSdroN.
= Market Street, above Fifth. Capital, $500,
y 600 Discount days, Tuesdays aud Saturdays.
:, FIRST NATIONAL BANK or wlLMiSGToN,
Corner Of Fourth and Market Streets. Cap
tai, 100000. Discount days, Mondays an
Thursdays
SAVINGS BANKS.
III wlLAfNGTos SAVINGS FUND.
Ufile S. L corner Of Eighth ani Mark
hu streets
DgLAwARg sAviSGs BANK.
v,e Office Coz Market street.
J." ARTISANS sAytSGs BANK
Once COZ Market street.
INSURANCE COMP ANIES.
ts, DELAWARE FIRE INsuHAsog MrAsY.
Ofhcc No 6u7 Market street.
lth PARNBRs' MaTUlL PtaR iSsuRASog cpNPAsY
THE sTArg OF psLAwARE.
ITS, Office M. S27 Market street.
NEW cAsrLs COUNTY MUTUAL ISsuRAScE (Fil
ts., COMPANY.
= Ofi;e Institute Building, Market s,oeet. alb
uce Eighth
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-17

IhAve usai the medicine known FERRY DAVE
vKGgTAaLR PAIN KILLER, in my family, for the last
tselTs monihs, and have ge't pleasure In Ssfsiug IN
favor Of its very valuable properties would not
any account be without It. During the existence Of tie
Cholera last year used medicine Of any but
the Pain Killer. although myself and ssvera members
my family were attacked by it severely and an happy
10 say that the FAin KILLER equal to every genqy
Lit was both preventive and certain cure con
sidsr uhould net be doing my duty 10 the eommuut,
ara net say this much. II were attacked by tn
chosra to-day the Pain Killer should be the only
would uSa. have thoroughly tested 1t, and knox
| can be relied on. P.R. BER0INCENp,
GAlenA, Illinois.