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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

ADVERTISING. There is no doubt that tho great
lever in the extension of business in these go-ahead
times is advertising but the immense popularity of
that celebrated remedy for Dyspepsia, bivor Com
plant, Nervous Debility, &c, lIooAand's German
Biters, is not much owing to the fact that it has
been extensively advertised, ms it is the great merit
of the article.
A worthless medicine may, through publicity ao-
quiro short-livsd notoriety, but it requires the
basis of true merit in order to sustain itself for any
considerable length Of tmo. Hoonaud's German
Btters has been known to the American public for
more than twenty years; each day adding some new
proof of its virtues and great curative properties.
This bitters is entirely free from all Alcoholic ad
micturo.
the Ingredients Of the Btters, with pure Santa Cruz
Rum orange anise, &c, making n preparation of
rare medical value The tonic is used for the same
diseases the Bitters in whore some Alcoho-
lie Stimules is necessary.
Principal Office, 63l Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sold everywhere by Druggists and others.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

A NEW REMEDY IN CoNsUMPTION.-A
Physician who had Consumption for several years,
with frequent bleeding of the lungs, cured himself
with a medicine unknown to tho profession, when his
cnse appeared hopeless He is the only physician
Tho has used it in his person, or who has any
Wedge of its virtues; and he ascribo the de.
gree of health he now enjoys to nothing but the
use of his midicne and nothing but utter despair
and entire extinction of all hope of recovery, to-
gether with want of confidence in all Others nduc-
ed him to hazard tho experiment. To those suffer-
ing with any disease Of the Lungs he proers treat
ment ho confidently believes will eradicate the
disease. Price 81 so per bottle or SO half dozen,
sent by express. Send for circular or call on
DR. +. BoYLsToN JACKSON,
No. $50 North Tenth Street. Philadelphia.
May 30, 1868 -ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

PENNSYLVANIA STATE FhIR.-The Pennsylvania
State Fair will be held at Harrisburg, commencing
September 20, 1868, and will continue four days.
It promises to be Of the largest hold in the
State. The locality is very central, and accessible
from all parts of The State by Railroads. We are
Informed by the Secretary that already many in
quirios being made by exhibitors with great pro-
misses of exhibition of their articles The grounds
contain sixty and are located on the banks OF
the Susquehanna, within q convenient distance OF
tho city of Harrisburg, and about onchal mile from
the line of the Penn. Railroad Tho locality should
insure large and most interesting fair.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

A FACr.--The finest assortment Of Hats and Caps
in Sunbury vicinity will be found at 5. Fausts,
in Market Square. His stock includes every style
and quality, at remarkably low prices Faust is
determined on 'quick sales and small profits
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

SUNDAY School CELEBRATION The Emanuel
Union Sunday School will hold a celebration in
Solomon Malick's grove Lantz's school house,
in Lower Augusta township, on Saturday, Sept 5th
Addresses will be delivered on the occasion. The
public are invited to attend.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

"EvERr day brings something new" is an old
saying made modern by the daily arrival Of goods
at Mler's Excelsior Store, Market Square where
may always be found large and general assort-
ment of Boots and Shoes, all of which 10 guaran-
tees, and offers his goods at reasonable prices.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

RuNAwAY.-0n Tuesday morning last DR.. Angles
horse, while standing in Market Square, became
frightened at the and dashed through the Square
at II furious rate. He was finally checked in front
of Fausts hat store. The carriage to which he was
attached was completely demolished
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

CoEs DYSPEPSIA CuRE--Wil Immediately re.
lieve and permanently cure the most aggravated
of Dyspepsia, Flatulency, Sour Stomach, Con-
stipation, and all diseases of the Stomach and Bow
els. Physicians, clergymen and all who use ii. join
in uuboundel praise of its great virtues. Sold by
Vruggisls evcrywhere. Price Sl.VO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

SEVEN YEARS IN CONSTANT UsE two have a
Grover d Baker Sowing Machine for seven years
in constant use, hemming, telling, tuoking, and
doing everything that the fingers do. 1t is pre-
ferred over all others on account of its durability of
work. elasticity and strength of stitch, ease of move
ment and simplicity of construction. ."-TeStimosy
of Mrs. Gen. Buell., before the Commissioners Of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
local affairs.

WIN II. ARMSTRONG, Esq, of Lycoming county,
has received the unanimous nomination of four out
of fve counties composing the district, for Congress-
and will undoubtedly bo elected to that position.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

Co.'s CoUdn DALsAM.-The great popular Rene
dy for Coughs, Colds, Group, Whooping Cough and
Consumption. Both sizes-Ordinary OF, also NAM
moth family bottles-tOr sale by all druggists and
dealers in medicines No family should be over
night without it in the house.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

GENTLEMES's DREss GooDs, of all styles and
suitable for the season. always to be had at Beck s
tailoring establishment, on Fourth street. Prices
always according to quality. Good fits warranted
lie spares no effort to give satisfaction. 1t ia the
place 10 20 to-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
BuSINESS NOTICES.

tP"JOb Printing.-Having received n
large supply of NEW JOB TYPE, of various new
styles, Posters, Handblls Circulars, Cards Letter
Heads, Bill Heads Labels &C., can be printed in
the latest and best styles and short notice.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

EXCURSION TRAIN.-The Phila. & Erie Railroad
Co will run an excursion train, on Sunday morning
next, to accommodate those who wish to attend the
great Camp Meeting at Wayne Station near Lock
Haven. The train will leave Sunbury at .05 A. NJ.
and returning will leave Wayne Station at P. NJ
and arrive here at 9.15 P. NJ. Fare, So 40 for the
tr,n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

A GENTS WANTED.-LIGHTS AND SIGA.
N D0WS OF THE GREAT REBELLION, con-
tanning Thrilling Adventures, Daring Deeds, Starts
ling Exploits and Marvellous Escapes of Spies Scouts
and Detectives
The cheapest, most complete and intensely inter
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pages and numerous engravings. Price only S21
Send for circular and terms.
Also. FAMILY QUARTO BIBLES best edition
published. WILLIAM FLINT, Publisher,
No. 26 S. Seventh, Philudep phia, Pa
AUGUST Is, '68 lin
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

MURDER IN MILToN.-On Thursday afternoon of
last week II colored man, named Joshua Jones, shot
and killed his wife, while walking with her in one
of the streets of Milton. The murderer immedi.
atey made his escape and has not yet been arrested
The murdered woman formerly resided in Sunbury,
where she employed a servant, and was well
hnnrn hern
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

sURGTcAL.-Dr. George Trcon, of Turbutville,
and DR.. j. Raker, of Lower Augusta, recently re-
moved q cancerous tumor from the breast of Mia
Catharne Smith, of the former place. 1t weighed
one pound and five ounces and was of eight years
growth. The patient was doing well at last accounts
The operation difficult to perform, but the
above physicians skillfully accomplished the task
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

ScHooL.-Miss Amelia Fisher will open her school
at her residence, on Chestnut street, Fourth on
Monday next. All who desire to be admitted for the
fall session, should apply at the opening.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

To CORRESPONDENTS -" Furnace" came too late
for this issue, and will appear next week.
"INcJe," is declined until the name of the writer
is sent to us. No communications appear in our
paper unless accompanied with the namo of the
author
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

7. SPRoLE LEIsEsRrSa, formerly of Nortbumbor-
land, has been nominated for the State Senate, by
both tho Workingmens and Democratic Conventions
of the second District, Philadelphis
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

TEE BUILDING AssocrATIoS.-Th regular month
ly meeting of the Sunbury Mutual Loan and Build
Ing Association will be held in the Masonic Hall,
this lFridayl evening
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

Including the best and most rapid methods of com.
putting Interest Exchange, Profit and Sales Ayera-
ging Accounts, &c, comprised in the Course Of
Instruction.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
NOTICE TO COAA OPERATORS.

COAL LANDS FOR LEASE.
NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be
n received by the Undersigned to grant for a
term of years, near TrevcrtGn, Northumberland
County, Pa, several new leases upon Red and
White Ash Coal beds, having four miles run above
water level The reu ash the same veins now
being worked by the Lykens Valley Company, the
coal from which is of a superior quality and always
commands the highest price in the market Pos
session of the premises can be given mmedi lately
In addition to the facilities now possessed by this
region for shipment to market by way of the North
ern Central Railway and the Pennsylvania Canal
there will it is believed very soon be an opening to
the Eastern market, by way of tho Enterprise and
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
JOHN W. HALL, or p. W. SHEAFER
Engineer of Mines, l25 Centre St, Potsville, Pa.
Harrisburg July IL, l968.-2m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

Students received at any time and instructed at
such hours as may best suit their convenience.
The large number Of business men now in attend.
ance, and the numerous applications received for its
students to fiji vacant positions fully attest tbe nm
probation in which the institution is held by the
business community
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
CARPENTERS

WILL ind in our establishment q superior stock
Of Planes, Saws, Augers, Hatohsts, Hammer, Files
Ohisels, 30, DO, for ssle by
X coRIYY q 60
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

SUNDAY SCHOOL PIc-NICs.-on Tuesday last the
Sunday School of the German Reformed Church Of
this place, held picnic in the woods near Martin
Class residence, in Upper Augusta township. The
day was very pleasantly spent by large number Of
teachers and scholars.
The Presbyterian Sunday School held picnic
shamokin Island Thursday last. 1t was very
well attended, and everything passed OF very sats
factoriiY.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

IMPORTANT DECIsIOY.-The case of certain ar
ties against the Susquehanna boom company, and in
which the former brought suit restrain the latter
from selling certain logs advertised to be sold pay
boomage, was tried on Tuesday, the 18th inst, at
Pitsburg, when it decided that the owners of
the logs must take them and pay the charges or
suffer them to be sold. This is very important
decision for all concerned in the lumbeE business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
OPEN DAY AND EVENING.
CATALOGUES SENT GRATIS

The Crittenden Commercial Arithmetic and Blu,
siness Manual, for sale at the College Handsomely
bound, IL mo. Price, $3.50 Sent post paid to any
address.
:. s. H. CRITTgNDEN l. co,
July 70, 1853 -ar
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
BUSINESS PRACTICES

Purchases, Sales Consignments Shipments. Deal
ings with Banks, Remittances, &c., &c.
Also, Commercial Law, Photography, Detecting
Counterfeits, &c
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

Tie longest established and best organized
COmmercial College in tho City.
The practical value of its course of instruction has
been tested by long experience.
HUNDREDS OF YOUNG MEN
Have found, in the knowledge gained here, the
means OF profitable employment, and Of success in
business
Each Student is Instructed separately, and in the
most practical manner.
Books for the various Branches Of Trade are
opened written out, and closed in the manner prac-
ticed in our best mercantile houses The different
Business Papers, such as
BILLS OF EXCHANGE,
PROMISORY NOTES,
CHECK ACCOUNTS-SALES,
ACCOMPLISHMENT,
LETTERS, INVOICES, &c..
Are made out as in actual business,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

RED Men PlC-NIC.--rhe members of Shohomokin in
Tribe, No. 50, [. o. of r. NJ, Of this place, intend
holding picnic on the Island, back of Haas mill,
on Saturday, the 18th of September 1t is expected
there will be large attendance and very pleasant
time is anticipated, Quite number of attractions
are offered Cornplanter Chief, and number of
his tribe and three squaws expected to be
and participate in the festivities of the occasion
They will introduce several of their dances. Every
arrangement will be made to make it pleasant to
all VINO may participate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
PENMANSEalP
.RNAMENTAL WRITING

Is taught by superior penman in such manner
that an attentive student in short time gains a
Rapid, Free and Elegant style of Business Writing
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

Tue County AGRICULTURAL ExHIBIrIoN.--We
noticed in last issue that the annual Fair of the
Northumberland County Agricultural Society will
be held at Turbut,ille on the 23d, cath and 25th
days of September. fine situation has been selec-
ted that place, and the necessary halt-mile
track, buildings, stalls &c, will be prepared in the
best style. The Con ,aittee determined to make
the Fair complete success. The premium list will
soon be published.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
STONE PUMPS.

VIE subscriber, we'll known in this part OF tho
Il country as manufacturer Of Wooden pun ps,
"aS now turned his attention to putting in the
CELEBRATED STONE PUMP,
wnlch ior durability, appearance, continued freeb
ness -. water and protection against freezing are
srGsuy 9, superior to the ordinary wooden pump
Ihey nave beon used in Sunbury for the past two
years entire satisfaction and can be seen
Rohrbach, James Boyd, VIM + grasnou,b oyJ
other gentle en- in Sunbury. "'''
Price, 81 90 per foot.
PETER WEAVER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

DEsrRuCTIvE FIRE AT WILLIANspoRr-Ee
on Sunday morning last a fire broke out in "A barn
owned by Ex-Governor Packer, in Wilamsport 1t
was filled with hay and other combastible m materal
and was destroyed The heat from the burning
building intense that it set fire to the Mulberry
Street NJ f. Church. situated on the opposite side of
an alley. The greatest efforts were made to save
the church building, without avail, and it was com.
petely destroyed. The church was valued ut $50 =
600, ana was insured to the amount of So, 500.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE About half past eight
clock, on Thursday evening last, the alarm Of fire
was sounded when it was found to proceed from the
Steam Saw Mill of VIM. Reagan, Esq, on Front
street, in the upper part Of this Borough The fire
spread very rapidly, and before any assistance ar
rived the whole building enyeloped in flames
and fire department has ceased to exist, little
hopes could be entertained Of saving the buildings
and stock The flames soon spread to the lumber
piles in the yard when the heat became intense, and
for sometime endangered the surrounding buildings
but fortunately high winds prevailed at the time,
and they were saved with buckets. The entire mill
was consumed, together with large quantity of
boards, &c, in the yard.
The fire was first discovered in the upper part Of
the mill and is not known how it originated. The
loss IS estimated 1t S2j, ,OoO, which is parIy COVERED
by an insurance. cf abuu, 81 900.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
HOTEL FOR SALE

THE "Susquehanna Hotel" located on the co,
| of Penn and Fourth Streets, in tho Borough of
Sunbury, Northumberland county, Pa, is offered
nt private sale, on reasonable terms This we'll.
known Hotel has lately been renovated and Is one
of tho best stands in tho place, with an excellent
run of custom. For further lrticulars apply to
O. W ARB0jAST, Georgetown Pa,
or GEO. WAGENSELLER, Sunbury, Pa.
July II. 1865
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

New RAILRoAD.-There is now large force of
workmen grading the track fer the Danvilie, HaEe-
ton and Wilkesbarre RGilroad, the other side Of
the river Mr.. Ksse, with his usual energy, is push
ing forward the work, and an early completion mny
be looked for We have frequently spoken Of the
great importance Of this link n the vast iron ehain
between New York and the West. II cannot be
overestmsLsd. We trust that those whose lands lie
on the route, will not forget the enhanced value Of
their property, Ond will afford the company every
possible advantage, in the right Of way, and such
sncours sgement as they can give the great enter
priss -DS7:ps'Ls Axsv;aza, 20fh i7s'i
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

CHASED WHERE THEY ARE MAYUFACTuRED.-The
CRATE is always the first to burn out the plates
aud other plates in connection with them, give way
in the of few years. the balance OF the stove
the outside plates-froRt, back, sides and bottom,
last almost a lifetime but thrown away because
the CRATE and inside plates cannot be obtained for
stoves manufactured in the cities, The cost Of re-
placing inside plates is trAng therefore, persons
purchasing stoves az YCungmans foundry, located
in Arch street. Suubury, close TO Mark P. Scupham 5
coach factory, have stove which will last them
a lifetime, for the reasons that the repairs can be
done at moments notice, and at Il triaing expense.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
COMMERCIAL CALCULATIONS.

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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

In doing SO they have confidence in the ability OF
their agent TO meet the requirements OF all Gus
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the simplest well the worst cases OF diseased or
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-10

IN these cass. He had seen three ~ then--thrce
against the tefenftant Rosenberg, ani he had lust
looked a. th1m enough to zee what was the orence
charged. 10 could. therefore, speak With regard To
certain extgt the other indictments presented very
much the saaie questions. The ConrC assumed that
counsel on making this SUGGESTION did 1t on the
ground thatthe defence were not yet prepared to
determine vhat course 10 take In defence OF
the MISUNDERSTANDING to plead to the
sanaby andpropery anticipate the question OF jurts-
diction-t question OF the scope OF the statute
under which the indictments are found NAV come
mp; and he supposed that counsel, In making the
suggestion low, are not prepared 10 say exactly
what course they viii take. He had some OF the
questions involved In this indictment presented TO
his mind insonsultaton with Judge Benedict. when
tne latter VIZ examining them with view OF charg-
ing the CRAM Jury.
Mr. stougton referred hts Honor to O decision by
Judge Curtis where eases OF this kind had been re-
mitted fronthe District Court 10 the Circuit Court
With refereice to those particular cases and with
regard TO tie general subject and the public ques-
tons involyq, It was certainly important that these
cases snoult De passed upon by tribunal that WIN
carry with Is decisions that weight and force that
Such important questions demanded
Judge BlHchfom said that as Judge Nelson
Win be hero on Wednesday to take hts seat in the
Clrcuit Cont, II was emlnently proper that the IN
dctments hould go TO the Circuit Court. and
Judge Melon should desire it he Judge BlatchforQ
would sit with him In hearing OF the arguments oh
wond lnterDse no delay; the legal points could De
discussed In the Circuit Court and IL the decision OF
the Court shud be that the trial OF the case be pro-
cecded with pn the indictments the indictments can
oe reunited hack to the District Court under the pro-
visions OF thu third section OF the act OF lS46 After
some furtherdiscussion the was postponed till
t9-laorrow uorning when 1t will be brought up
before Judge Nelson sitti e in Circuit