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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-12-19

Represent the prefessed claims upon one of the most important lines of communication in the world as it IS the sole link between the Pacific Coast and the Great Interior Basin, over which the immense overland travel must mass and the :
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
Barring Feat.

Il Pair Of Hindcu6ea Brgl47s Escape
Through the Windoto Of Cur'S Saloon achiLe
the Train is RunRiRg at tile Rcte OF Thirtv
Miles an HoUr-Ihe FR,ians Re.edptaved.-
Two men were arrested at Tidioutc. Warren
county, on Thursday, the 2lst nit, on a
charge of having robbed the Breevort Pc
troleum Company's Office, near Rousevlle,
on Cherry run, on the previous night, where
they stole one hundred and eighty dollars,
and almost killed the clerk, Mr. Foley, who
slept in the office. They were hand cufIea
together, and placed on the train for Oil
City. On the way, when near Tionesta,
they make an excuse of going into the closet
attached to the car, and a moment or two
afterwards one of the passengers, who was
looking out of the window, saw them roll
ing down the bank together. They had
crawled through the window of the closet
and threw themselves down the embank-
mcnt, although the train was running at
the rate of thirty miles an Hour at the time.
The passenger who witnessed their uncere-
monious exit, Immediately notified the ofll.
GERS, who pulled the bell rope, stopped the
train, and started in pursuit of their pris-
oners, followed by about twenty passengers.
In short time they came in sight of the
iugitives, and several shots were fired at
tuShi VI lOOh ncl.nSr
had they the effect of stopping those they
were aimed at. After chase of about O.
mile the prisoners were oyertaken, and vet
wouid not stop until one OF them received
blow on the head from the butt of one of
the officers pistols. They were defiant md
took matters very cody, giving full details
OF their mode of escape; stating that one
of them (thc one who was struck by the
oiiicer had backed out of small saloon
window, and then with the arm which was
manacled to his companion had succeeded
in pulling that companion through the win
dow, head first, and both had ''gone it
blind" down the embankment. The snow
being drlted, their fall was so broken as to
do them no damage. 1t was, however, a
daring attempt on the part of two men
hand-cufied together, with the train running
at the rate OF thirty miles ali hour. The
men were taken to housewife, and on
being arraigned before Justice Beyeridge
asserted that their names were respectively
Edward Stewart and William Hays. Mr.
Foley fully identified the burglars, and they
were both committed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
Orchard and Nursery.

AS the severity of the weather moderat
the knife may be used in shaping
GoUNG TREES. them back to sec,
stocky growth. and well balanced fol
DO net cut so close to q bud as to endan.
it, nor SO far above as to leave stab.
PRUNING.-There are mary who are oblis
to do it now; select a time when the VIC
is not frozen. Old trees and young o;
may have wash of soft soap, mixed
water enough to apply with brush,
there is much loose bark, or a great &C
mutation of moss, a blunt scraper may
used. Some are made for this use. Ey
cluster of
CATERpILLAR's EGGS removed now is G.
gain.
CIONs are to be cut on mild days,
kept III saw-dust or moss until wanted
Earth or sand will keep them as well,
they are less pleasant to use than when ,
served in moss or saw-dust. Cions are rC
lily sent by mail; tie them in bundle, W
in oiled silk, and over all put stout bro
paper, anG tie securely. Mark ''cutti
only" ana put no writing in the pack,
Postage is cents for 1 oz
GRATING should be deferred until
buds OF the stock begin to swcll-wl
they will do this month in some parts Of
South. Root grating ought to be tinis
up, and the grated roots ready to set
MANURE may be spread in the orch
wherever the ground is not frozen.-Aa,
can igricWiturist.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
:, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNA
OLD SERIES, VOL. 81, NO. 2l

WOLVES ON A RAILwAY.-"A cattle train
on the Luxembourg railway was stopped,
says the Nord, "a few nights back, between
Libramont and Polk, France, by the snow
The breaksman was sent forward for aid t.
clear the line, and while the guard, fireman
engine driver and customs. officer were
engaged in getting the snow from under the
engines, they were alarmed by wolves, OF
which there were five, and which were at.
tracted, no doubt, by the scent of the oxen
and sheep cooped up in raied.in carriages
The men had no weapons save the fire uten.
sils belonging to the engine. The wolves
remained in II semi circle few yards distant
looking keeny on. The engine-driver let of
the steam and blew the whistle, and the
lanterns were waved to an6 fro, but the saw
age brutes did not move. The men then
made their way to the guards carriage
Three got in safe; and while the fourth was
on the step one of the animals sprang on
him, but succeeded only in tearing his coat
They all then made an attack, but were bea.
ten of, one being killed by blow on the
head. Two hours elapsed before assistance
arrived, and during that time the wolves
made several attempts upon the sheep trucks.
bu. failed to get in. None of the cattle were
injured"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

HE lNDIANs.-Since the advent of the
filgrim Fathers, the Indians have dwindled
down from 100000 to 297,774 persons.
ana maintaining their nomadic and iptract.
able character, required each mile square
OF territory for support, while few acres.
at most, will keep white man Besides
TINS, we have perpetual annual expcndi-
tnre OF $4,000, 600 to appropriate for their
support-but it is only fair to state that tho
government agents, who have the handling
of this money, get full one half of it. Then
we have to thrash them for deprcdations
committed on the agents and trappers, who
cheat and provoke them to wrong doing,
which costs one or two hundred dollars
each more. Last year, 1900 Nayajoes
were held by us as prisoners in New Mexico,
at an expense of Sl,500,000. Valuable
population, these Indians! .E
The Cleveland Herald says "The other
day treacherous piece of ice deceived the
understanding of a handsome and we'll
dressed lady, displaying the prettiest feet
that ever trod the Rue de Superior, causing
a sudden lurch, in an effort to regain a per-
pendicular, to rupture a miserably weak
seam in her stocking, allowing Indian meal
TO pour out like flour coming down the spout
of Merwin street mill. What will those
poor calves do for mea! 2"
Chicago at present contains hundreds of
houses marked "for rent" and the news
papers of that city say that rents there arc
declining. In Philadelphia there are now
more buildings publicly offered for rent than
has been the case for some time past, and the
general impression is, that house rents have
seen their highest point.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

Z BAPTIziNG A SINNER.-Poor people hav,
hard time in this world of ours. Even il
the matters of religion there is vast differ
ence between Lazarus and Dives, as th,
following anecdote, copied from an ex
change, will illustrate:
Old Billy C. had attended great re
vival, and, in common with many others
was "convicted' and baptized. Not many
weeks atterward one of his friends met him
reeling home from the court ground, with q
"brick" in his hat
Halo, Uncle Billy" said his friend 81
thought you had joined the church,
so l did" answered Billy, making a
desperate effort to be still. $50 | did
Jeeiness, a bin good Baptist, if they hadn't
treated me so everlastin' mean at the water
DIDN'T you hear about it Jeemes Z"
No, never did,
"Ihen I'll tell you about it. You sec,
when we come to the baptizin' place there
was old Sinks, the rich old Squire, who was
to be dipped at the same time. Well. the
minister took the Squire in first, but didn't
mlnd that much, as l thought that 'twould
be just as good when cum so he led him
in mitey keeriul, and wiped his face and
ied hlm out. Well, then cum my turn. and
instead OF liftin' me out as he did the
squire, he gave me one sosh, and left me
crawlin aronnd on the bottom like q mud
turtle-that's so, Jeemes."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

a GIFT FROM GEN. SHERIDAN "A few
days ago General Sheridan sent to Miss Re-
becca Wright, of Winchester, Virginia, a
gold chain set with pearls and charms, one
OF the latter being an exQuisitely wrought
miniature sword ornamented with diamonds.
Accompanying the gilt was a letter from
Gen Sheridan, acknowledging Miss Wright's
services, which led to the Generals success
at the battle of Winchester, on September
18th, 1864, Miss Wright was Jealous adj
vocaif of the Union cause, and willing to
aid 1t at any sacrifice. When in the course
of the battle General Sheridan was in doubt
how 10 act, he sent scout to the lady, who
writing upon piece of paper the needed
information, and enclosing it in tnfoil, the
scout carried 1t in his mouth and success
fully eluding search, gave it to General
Sheridan, This paper conveyed to the Gen
eral the information which enabled him to
achieve the victory
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
NEW SERIES, VOL. 3, NO. 81.
P @ Z T | C A L..
YOUNG GRIMES.

Old Grimes is dcad-that good old man,
We ne'er shall SEQ him more
But he has left son who bears
The name that old Grimes bore.
He wears n coat of latest cut,
His hat Is new and gay;
lie cannot bear to view distress,
So turns from ii away.
His pants are gaiters-ftting snug
Der patent leather shoes;
His hair is by II barber curled-
lie smokes cigars and chews.
A chain of massive gold is borne
Above his llashyvest
His clothes nre better every day
Than were old Grimes best.
In Fashions court he constant walks,
Where he delight doth she'd
His hands are white and very soft,
But softer is his head.
He's six feet tall-no post more straight
His teeth are pearly white;
In habits he is sometimes loose,
And sometimes very light.
His manners are of sweetest grace,
Ills voice of softest tone;
His diamond pins the very one
That old Grimes used to own.
Ills dyed mustachc adorns his face,
His neck scarf Of blue;
lie sometimes goes to church for change,
And sleeps in Grimes pew.
He sports the fastest ''cab'' in town,
Isaways quick to bet;
He never knows who's President,
But thinks "old Tips in yet"
He hns drunk wines of every kind,
And liquors cold and hot;
Young Grimes, in short, is just that sort
OF man--o!d Grimes was not.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

TiE LAST OF Glorious BANDA tele-
gram ANNOUNCES the death, at Ednburg,
Saratoga county, New York, of Samuel
Downing, the last surviving soldier who was
actually under arms in the war of the reyo-
luton. Mr.. Downing's age has been stated
at from 100 to l0G, but we are not able to
determine the precise figure. He enlisted in
New Hampshire near the close of the war,
and alter peace found his way to New York,
In which State he liveG for more than half
century. There lave been a dozen or
more OF last of the pensioners" but we
presume that the decease of this well. known
citizen closes the list, and that there is not
man living who actually bore arms in our
great struggle for liberty. Sixty,seven years
nave gone by since Washington died, and he
was almost the first mot slain in battle) to
lead the long array of patriots whose glo.
rous line is finished Ivy the departure of
Samuel Downing.-N Y. Tribune.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
EEmDWJ~H>~.

TIME following persons entitled to receive AZ
l. increase of Bounty under the Act Of Congress:
passed July 1866, to equalize Bounties,
lst All soldiers who enlisted after the 10th day Of
April, 1861 for 3 years, and served their time OF
enlistment and have been honorably discharged, and
have received or are entitled 10 receive Bounty o
Sl00, arc entitled an additional Bounty of &l0G.
I'd All such soldiers who enlisted for g years and
have been honorably discharged on account o
wounds received in the line of duty, entitled &c
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 SHO0.
BY application to s. P. W0LVERToN, Esq, o.
sUSBuRY Pennsylvania, who is an authorized Claim
Agent. all such claims can be speedily collected.
Sunbury, August 4, 1S66-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
AGRICULTURAL, &C.
a Cranberry Venture.

On Monday, while at the farm of Charles
Cooper, "a mile or two southeast of Maple
villc.) we were interested in his expert.
ments IN the cranberry culture. Early in
the season he commenced on meadow of
live acres. lie removed the turf and in June
planted about halt an acre with the plants
which are now bearing berries. The course
Of operation is-tirst, to remove the turf, ant
then to cover the surface about six inches
with sand or fine gravel. This kills th
wild grass roots, and other forms of vegeta
tion which are nimical to the welfare
I the cranberry. The vines are next plante,
about eighteen inches apart, each way Thi
is all that is necessary 20 be done, except
flow them with water during the winter
dam is constructed for this purpose NJ
Cooper is now at work on the remainin
four and half acres, and will have th
land ready for plants the present autumn
lie informed us that the cost to him of I'll
whole operation is about four hundred do
lars per acre, which we think is higher tina
similar work on meadows will average ]
some portions of the country, in New Jerst
Tor Instance and on Cape Cod, Massach'
sets, the work has been done for one hu
dred dollars per acre; but the expense
carting on the sand was saved as there
natural sand beds under the turf in tho
localities. .r
The final question now comes-will t
culture OF the cranberry in this manner p,
for the outlay On this point we have
a doubt. Experiments within our persol
knowledge proves the fact. With prop
management, which is quite simple,
Cooper and all Others who follow his
ample, will find handsome renumeratic
Planted with the cranberry, the now CO
parativeIy worthless meadows of New Er
land may be made gardens of wealth
FoOnsocIet, Rhode Island, Patriot.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
SgJSEsIJRY HoENS,5.
T8T3EIlCGEI.AnG I5INm%190

BIMGMAAG HOUSE,
ELEVENTH & MARKET SITS, PHILADELA
TINIIlS new and elegant House is now open for the
l. reception of guests, 1t has been fitted up in a
manner equal to any in tho country. The location
being central makes it very desirable stopping
place, both for Merchants and parties visiting the
city. The parlors spacious, and elegantly furn.
ished The tables will be supplied with all the deli.
cacies the market will afford, and it is the intention
OF the Proprietor to keep in every respect First
Glass Hotel.
Terms So 90 per day
CURLIS DAVIS Proprietor.
February 2, lS67.-6m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

SLACK WATER NAVIGATION IN EINNEso-
TA,-Major Gen. G. X. Warren has made II
survey OF Minnesota river and reconnois-
sance of the Mississippi above the Falls of
st. Anthony, and reported to the Legisla-
ture of Minnesota. He shows that slack
water navigation for steamboats, up the
Minnesota river, can be secured for dis
tance of 237 miles, at cost of $4,000 -
1t will require sixteen dams. He thinks
the Mississippi, above the falls. may also be
made navigable to the outlet of Sandy Lake,
2s5 miles above ST. Paul, and he recon-
mends an appropriation of $4,000 for the
survey of this stream.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

ONE REASON FOR MARRYING.-A bachelor
friend of ours is about getting married for
no other reason than to have some one to
take care OF him when he is i'll. The treat
ment lie received at fashionable boarding
house, the last time lie had the ague, has
cured him of single life. He ordered, he
says, the servant to bring him some Cruel on
Monday morning, but which he never got
I'll wednesday afternoon. During his con
hnemcnt not single soul visited him save
the young gentleman who cleans the knives:
he came not for the purpose of consolation,
butte inform him that "Missus would be
much obliged if Mr. Skecsick would do his
shaking on chair, SO as not to get the bed
stead apart" This was the feather that
broke skeesicks' bachelorship. From that
moment he resovled to connect his fortunes
with piece of dimity. ..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

A CEMENT FOR CELLAR FLooRs.-A
respondent of the American Farmer W
that persons wishing to line their ce'
and who do not wish to go to the experr
buying cement, can take coal ashes and
with water to the thickness OF mortar.
can be put on about four inches thick,
which let it lay twenty four hours,
stamp it with aheavy block of wood thu
four times day, until it is perfectly !
u is better than cement, as it win
crack or scale of, and the Jumps or ci
contained IN the ashes do no harm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

The latest news from Mexico chronicles
the almost uninterrupted success of the
Liberals. The defeat of Miramon is con.
hrmed, while the reported capture of Juarez
proves to have been only an idle rumor. The
Liberals arc closing in about the city of
Mexico, which must soon fall into their
hands. The French troops are embarking
at Vera Cruz Twelve hurdred of them
were to have left ON tue 10th instant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 9, 1867.

ashes. For this act alone am responsible,
AS the officers engaged in it were simply exc
cutting my orders, and had no discretion left
them. Notwithstanding the lapse of time
which has occurred, and the result Of the
war, am perfectly satisfied with my con-
duct on this occasion, and have no reason to
regret it,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

MILK LEG.-W., in the RatraI Ameri,
gives this method: In reply to cues
in regard to curing a mare with big, or u
leg, the best thing have ever seen trie
the root of gentian. Boil it to a good str
tea, feed from a quart TO half gallon
day in corn meal or wheat bran. and b,
the legs well with the tea twice day,
bing them down well.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

To PREVENT A HORSE throwing
tongue over the bit and letting il hang
4 correspondent of the Rural Ne,o "
recommends using a straight bit with
upper SIDE roughened with a cold cl
Another advises the use Of a s:raigh
with piece of sole leather rivited 10
centre, so as 10 run back from the b
inch or two.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
EsosaRsiies Collected.

G. W. IIAUPT, Attorney at Law, Sunbury, Pa
offers his professional services for the collection CT
bounes due to soldiers under the late Equalization
Act passed by Congress. AS authorized claim
agent he will promptly collect all Bounties, Pensions
and Gratuites due to soldiers Of the late war; or tho
war of 1872.
Sunbury, August ls, 1866
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

When all the seats in the next House of
Representatives are filed, including Nebras
ka, it will stand lat Republicans to As
Democrats. The Senate will be composed
of AZ Republicans and l2 Democrats. In
this classification Doolittle. Norton and
Dixon are classed with the Democrats.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
BOUNTY FOR SOLDIERS.

r HAVE made arrangements in Washington City,
i for the prompt collection of Bounty under the
late Act of Congress. Ihave alec received the pro-
per blanks to prepare the claims Soldiers entitled
to this Bounty should apply Immediately it is es-
timated that It will require three years 10 adjust all
the claims. i-t N f.-. I'D
All soldiers who enlisted for three years and who
have not received than 500 bounty are entitled
to the benefits of this Act as well as soldiers who
have enlisted for three years and discharged after
service Of two wears, by Of wounds reeev cd
disease contracted in line ofduiy. re-enlistment
.--.- - LLOYD I. R0HRBACH
Sunbury, August Is, 1865.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

lTcH IN HoRsEs.-A correspondent
what is good for the itch in horses.
best thing We know is sulphur oint,
Take one pound flour of sulphus and N
with some lard, and apply, rubbing it
roughly in. 1t is easily tried and Us
effeots cure.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

FROM NEW YORK TO JAPAN.-A cable
telegram from Hong Kong, via Suez and
London, reports the arrival of the Pacific
Mail Company's steamship Colorado at
yokohama, Japan, on the Esd of January.
and Hong Kong, China, OH the 3Otl, thus
delivering through mails from New York
within fifty days, in spite of unusually heavy
weather during portion Of the voyage
The Colorado left San Francisco on the
lst OF January, having received the Eastern
mails from the steamer up from Panama,
which had been brought from New York
across the lsihmus. Thus the great through
steamship line from New York To Japan and
China is in, successful operation, and the
commerce ofthe famed far East is knit to
America and brought to our doors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

A bill to remove all legal obstacles 10 in
termarriage between persons of different
races has been introduced into the Maine Lee
gislature, but has not yet been disposed of.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

The drumming match at Chicago, few nights
since, for the championship Of the United States,
between William Neyens and Robert Hendersohott
the drummer boy of the Rappahannock, resulted in
favor Of the latter. A large crowd present and
much excitement existed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
Pensions Increased.

Tho late Act of Congress gives additional pay to
the following Pensions, viz
ist. To those who have lost the sight of both eyes
or both hands or totally disabled to require con-
slant attendance, the sum of S25 90 per month
I'd To those who have lost both feet, or are totally
disabled in the same so as to require constant attend
ance, the sum of 800 90.
Sd. To those who have lost one hand or one foot
or are so disabled to render them unable 10 per-
form manual labor SIS OO per month, and other
cases in proportion.
The subscriber is duly prepared for the immediate
procurement oflhese claims.
S. B. BOYER, Atty at Law.
Sunbury, juno 16, 1866.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
Mount Carmel Hotel.

MT. CARMEL, Northumberland Co., Pa,
THOS. BURKET, PROPRIETOR.
This large comn odious Hotel is located near the
depots of the shamokin Valley and the Quakake d
New York Railroads Trains arrive and depart daily.
This house is located in the centre of the Coal Re-
gion and affords the best accommodations to travellers
and permanent customers. jay 5,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09
JNO. KAY CLEMENT,

a AsTyPpOMMlGfI Age LAW
Business in this and adjoining counties carefully
and promptly ATTENDED to.
Office in Market Street, Third door west Of Smith
Genther's Stove and Tnware Store,
SEISEeEIESE EoRlNNss