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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

STRANGERS OPINION OF SuNpURY A CORES
pondont Of the Chambersburg Repository, writing
from this place under date of July 7th, gives his
impression of Sunbury, together with description
of the scenery and improvements along the Susquc.
hanna from Harrisburg to Sunbury, from which we
extract tho following:
"Leaving Harrisburg at P. NJ, we reached Sun
bury after a most pleasant ride of two md half
hours along the banks Of the beautiful Susquehanna
The scenery along this the largest and grandest Of
Pennsylvania rivers, must be seen to be properly
appreciated. Towns are spfnging up, as if by
magic every here and there along the course of the
Northern Central Railroad, which with the Sunbury
and Erie Road is opening up to settlement and com
merce vast extent of the richest mineral and um
bering portion Of your great State.
"sunbury is one of the Oldest points of settlement
in Middle Pennsylvania. An Indian town called
Sho-ho mokin existed there long before the present
town was laid out. 1t the ralying point Of The
Indian hunters and warriors who roamed over
great extent Of the surrounding country. 1t was
presided over by Shiknllany, a Cayuga Chief, the
father Of tho celebrated Logan After his death, in
l749, the Indians burnt their town and abandoned
the place, and it was occupied by the whites. Fort
Augusta =" one of the earliest Colonial Notifications,
was erected by Governor Robert Hunter Morris, in
1856, for security against the Indians, and for the
safety of TIE pioneers of the frontier in times of dan
ger 1t stood about half mile north of the present
town Some traces of it yet remain to bo seen, but
it has been almost entirely obitcrated by the march
of improvement, and the habitations of the white
man now stand whore one hundred years ago the
savage Indian howled around its protecting walls,
rstng for the life aud scalp OF the daring settlers
at was reserved tor the opening of the railroad to
give Sunbury the impetus which is now sending it
forward on its pathway of prosperity. Property of
all kinds has trebcd IN value since then. Many
new and beautiful public and private buildings have
been crected-a spirit of emulation and improve
ment has seized upon the people, and in few years
the old place will not know itself
The Court House recently erected by Nor
thumberand county, at cost of about S25 900, is
of the finest looking county buildings in the
State and is in many respects of the safest and
best Its lower cellar story is Of solid stone and
brick masonry, arched over head The next, or the
first story above ground, is perfectly rcprocf, with
wide airy halls, and large, cool, comfortable and Sc
public Offices and vaults-whilst the Court Hall
is of the most elegant, yet neat and commodcus
rooms | have ever been ia.
"The First National Bank of Sunbury has recently
erected one Of the ncatest Banking Houses | have
seen in the interior of the State, An immense and
steadily increasing trade in lumber and coal is done
there requiring large carital-and it is said that
much more money could be advanageously used at
this point. a good private bank would do we'll
there
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

The RRPAIRIYG OF THE RIVER BASK.-Our
Chief Burgess j. W. Bucher, Esq, will receive pro-
posals until Tuesday next for the work of widening
the river bank, from the Shamokn Valley Railroad
to the south side Of Spruce street, which was badly
damaged by the flood last Spring The proposals for
the work must be by the yard. The material for the
improvement is to be taken from the bed of the
river in such as not to interfere with the
slope wall. We earnestly hope the contemplated
improvement will be pushed forward and completed
this season, in order that our town may be spared
from the damaging effects of the Spring freshets'
Had tho river bank been properly repaired last sea-
son, we would not have experienced any inconveni'
ence from the late food
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

MORE PRIsoNERs.-On Sunday last our county
Jail received three more prisoners. Daniel Williams
and two women named Sevilla Applng and Eliza
beth Williams, from Jordan township, were COM
mitted for lewdness, &c. Mrs. Applng, who is rep
resented IN abandoned character, has her child,
aged about eighteen months, with her in Jail. The
little innocent is perhaps the youngest person that
has ever been incarcerated within the walls of our
prison.
On Tuesday last Andrew Saxon, an Irshman, re-
siding in Cakes addition, was committed by Justice
Beard on oath of Ruth Huoy, charged with keeping
a disorderly and tipping house.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

DANyILLE, HAzLETON AND WILKEsBARRE RAIL
EoAD.-Tho work on this importan; link in the Rail
Road system of our country has been suspended for
some time. 1t affords us pleasure to say that gem
temen of abundant means have taken the work in
good earnest and intend pushing the work vigor-
ously forward 10 completion. The road will cpon
up large section in the middle coal field, hitherto
untouched, and will add greatly to the prosperity of
the country through which it passes, and of this
prosperity our town will reap its full share. All
this is being brought about by the sagacity and un-
tiring eRergy of our townsnan, S. P, Kase, Presi-
dent of the Company, who secured the charter ten
years ago. We know of no new Rail Road in the
State which gives equal promise of satisfactory diyi-
dends.-DanUiHe American
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
SI,er.ifl-s Sale.

DY virtue of II writ of Fieri Facas issued out Of
ID the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland
county, and to me directed. will he exposed to pub
lie sale. at the Court House in the Borough of Sunbu
ry, on Saturday, August LIST, 1865 at o'clock Z
M, tho following property, to wit:
All that certain lot of ground, situate in the Bo-
rough of Mt Carmel Northumberland county
Pennsylvanis NUN bered in the general plan of said
Borough as lot number twenty three in block num-
her thirty. bounded the east by Oak street tho
south by lot number twenty-four; west by an alley
and north by lot number twenty-five, whcreon is
erected Jorge two-story frame store house with
stone basement.
Seized taken into execution and to be sold ms the
property of Patrick Donohoe x Philip s. Nanhorn.
DANIEL BECkLEY. Sheriff.
Shcrii-s Office. Sunbury, July 10Th. 1868
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

The NEW INSANE AsYLUM.-Thc Commissioners
appointed TO locate the new Insane Asylum are in
town, having the deed executed, conveying to the
State the property which the Institution ID TO be
built. Mr. Andrews, the Assistant Architect is also
here, under the direction of the Commissioners, ma
king the necessary arrangements to commence cpc
raions by having the ground surveyed preparatory
TO commencing work on tho foundation.
Our people can scarcely realize what will be the
magnitude of this building when finished. 1t is to
be eleven hundred and thirtythree feet in length
showing a frontage, which, if the institution was To-
Gated on Mill street, would reach from the Compa-
ny IS store to the south side Of the canal bridge Ia
king the depth of the main building, aud roceding
wings, together with the frontage, it would reach to
a distance Of over seventeen hundred feet The i'm
pOrtance to this town in tho building and compile
ting of such public improvement, cannot be pro-
perly estimated. 1t will give work to n very large
number Of laborcrs and mechanics, and disburse
thousands upon thousands Of dollars in our midst,
while the character and Importance OF the institution
when finished will be of the kind that will always
draw to it large number of VISITORS and strangers.
The Legislature have appropriated 100000 to-
wards the erection Of the building, exclusive of the
cost of the farm Fifty thousand dollars of the above
fund is allowed to be drawn from the treasury of
the State during the present year, to commence
operations. .-DaHriHG IHtehigcHceT.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

Coon TENrLARs' PARADE.-A grand parade of
all the temperance organizations in the State will
come off at Pottsville GA Wednesday, the 23d Of
September, Col. R. B. Beath, of Potsvillo, has
been appointed Chief Marshal and he will issue all
necessary orders and instructions for the government
of the parade. All organizations intending to par
ticpate in the parade should report to him. Ar
rangements will be made for the issue of excursion
tickets all the principal railroads. and everything
possible will be done to make the parade COM
plete success
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

BITTEN GY RArrLEsNAKE.-Iiram Callahan,
of Mcllenry township this county. was bitten by
rattlesnakc under rather peculiar circumstances.
lie was moving in field when the snake cainc in
contact with the scythc and was cut in two. They
went on round the fey until they came back to the
same point when theyWeEt to move the snake out OF
the way. One of the men attempted TO lift it with the
point of the scyhc, but failing to do so Hiram took
hold of the piece to which the head attached, in
tending to jerk it away but as quick as lightning
the head came back and the fangs fastened in his
thumb firmly that he could not pull it off, except
10y bringing the piece with it. They then put Il
baniagc around the thumb in order to prevent the
flow Of the poison to the heart. But in short time
the swelling caused the band to burst They then
tied it around his and again it burst. As as
it could be procured whiskcy was administered but
it was thought he would not live. 1t was reported
that he dead but believe he is still alive with
hopes of recovery. Jersey Shore Ftdene.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

ACCIDENTS IN CHILLIsQUAQUE. Hugh Martin,
ED, formerly Commissioner of this county was Sc
riously injured last week by being thrown in front
of horse rake and dragged and raked until he was
inscnsible. The rake finally passed over him. the
horse being at full speed, leaving several serious
wounds in his arm, head, &C. His family physician,
DR.. n. C. purdy, was called Immediately, and we
learn that Mr.. Martin is in fair way to recover
from his injuries. We also learn that Mr. Feter
recently had bis heel cut off by getting in front of
reaper.-Democyat Of last tceek
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

GOES Coudn BALsAA.-The great popular Rene
dy for Coughs, Colds, Group, Whoopng Cough, and
Consumption Both szcs- ordinary 4 o., also nam
moth family bottles-for 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, 1868-08-01

Mr.. d. H. DRIEsBACH recently returned from
Kansas having after thorough investigation of the
opportunities in that young State, concluded to To-
cate at Lawrence lie purchased two houses and
lots in the city, and bought farm Of 500 in
Lcayenworth county, about twelve miles northeast
Of Lawrence, which latter place is in Douglas
county. Mr.. b. intends removing to his home
in October t--AILORiaR.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

"TALKING MATCHES" are about being made
among some of the women of Boston, There are a
great many "talking matches" in this section, in
which the principal subjects of discussion are the
superior Boots and Shoes at Mer's Excelsior Store,
Market Square, and the unusual inducements offered
for buying there.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
DEATHS.

IN this place, on the 22d ult, Mr.. AUGUSTUS II
CLEMENT, aged 81 years, months and % days.
The deceased was tho only brother Of Mr.. Ira Z.
Clement, of this place, and was we'll end fayorably
known TO most Of citizens for his unostcntatious
virtues and his kindness of heart lie bore his own
Affections with chccrfulncss, and was ever ready
with his services in minsteripg to the wants of the
sick and afflicted
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

THE lAzLEToN RAILRoAD.-We are pleased TO
learn that the new railroad from this place 10 Ha
zleton, in progress, will be prosecuted with
nowcd visor. Mr.. Dunn, lately connected with II
railroad in the western part of the State, has taken
charge of the engineering department of the road,
and informs us that Col. F. G. Arms, formerly of
this place, who first located the road, has been ap
pointed Chief Engineer of the company. We trust
that this is correct Col, Arms connection with the
road will add greatly to its character.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

DECIDEDLY the best place'in Sunbury to get
"fxed up' is at shaehers tailoring establishment,
in Market Square. ShaeGers suits are especially
admired, while his prices are so low that any one
can make himself look "neat, but not gaudy" for a
small sum, Every one should give Shaefer call,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
A. n. BRrCE, Secretary.

Fruit AND NEGETABLE MARKET.- The late hot
weather and want Of rain untnyorable for
whortlc and blackberres Dewberries have been
i'll market for several weeks and sold at 10 cents
per quart Blackberries and whortleberres are now
in season and sell at prices varying from I to S
cents for the former, and IL cents for the latter
New potatoes sell at 90 cents per peck tomatoes at
% cents per dozen.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

STONE PUMPs.-Ar Peter Weaver, whose alver-
tisomcnt appears in another column, has supplied
number of our citizens ourselves included, with his
stone pumps, all of which give entire satisfaction.
These pumps are constructed of sections of stone
ware pipe or tubing The chamber being of stone
will not wear, and the woody taste of the old fash
Toned pump is avoided. These pumps will discharge
Il barrel of water in less than three minutes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

THE MAINE sAwMILL.-This property, at Selins
grove, has lately been purchased by Mcssrs Schnuro
and Carey for the sum of $4,000 This includes
the mill and all the grounds and appurtenances at
tached thereto and all lumber and logs on hand
well as the timber land up in the mountains amount
ing to 2,3OO acres
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE-Will mmodately re-
lieve and permanently cure the most aggravated
case of Dyspepsia, Flatulency, Sour Stomach, Con-
stipaion, and all diseases of the Stomach and Bow
els. Physicians, clorgymen and all who it, join
in unbounded praise of its great virtues. Sold by
Druggists everywhere. Price 81 90.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

COAL BREAKER.-Messrs. Tillet & Cruikshauk,
proPretors of Daniel Webster Colliery, No. 9 have
completed their breaker at the red ash vein, noar
the furnace at Shamokin, and commenced shipping
coal last week. 1t is capable of preparing about %
car loads per day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
sIyssssII'I-s SALE.

DY virtue of a certain writ of Leyari Facias is.
- sued out Of the Court of Common Pleas of Nor
thumberland county, and TO me directed, will DO
exposed to public sale, at the Court House, in the
Borough Of Sunbury, on SATURDAY, the lst day
OF AUGUST, A. ID. 1868, at one o'clock, z. M, tho
following property, viz
AN that certain tract, piece parcel Of lind situate III
Coal township III the county of Northumberland, in the
State OF Pennsyl wanna, surveyed the twenty ghth
(9St) uay o octobe one thousand seven hundred aud
nhey-tOur,ior Samnc Scott, BEGINNING at white oak
thence By hid of - Kramer south sixty degrees west
,wohnnuied nid twety-seven pciches to white unk ;
thence north thirty degrees west sixteen pcrhes to
pine thence by land surveyed for Bernurd nubey south
two degrees east two hundred and FIVE perches p-st
thence by land surveyed for Thomas Grant north eighty
eight degrees east, hundred and hit perccs
TO post thence north two degrees foiy five per.
ches tn post thence by land Of Alexander IIunter urb
eighty degrees east, hundred fy.fuur prr.
chcs TO posts thence by lard Of Jnmos Hepburn, north
two degrees west one hundred aud Twenty-Five fll p.rs
cics posi- thence by the sanc north eighty eight de-
grees east ninetysx perchcs TO chestnut oak thence
north two degrees west sixty perchcs to post thence
south seventy six degrees west hundred aud sixty
perclles by la.r ui ESTHER Kramer and thece by the
same north thirty degrees west one hundred aud fourteen
rerches to the place of beginning, containing four hun
drri aud tweny.tree acres nid nne-i"nh oi an acre
and allowance, be the samc more OF less
ALSO "A certain tract q! land, situate III Coal town
ship. IN the cnIuty Of Northumberland aforesaid hrgn-
in2 at white oak, thence by land surveyed Tor Esther
hnner, north eghycigi degrees east one hundred and
ninety peIches tn post thence by nd surveyed Tor WIZ
liam Green and Samuel Clark, north two degrees, west
oHe hundred and two perchcs to stones thence by ind
surveyed Ter Thomas Hamilton south lightweight de-
grres west two hundred and forty five pelchcs to stones
thence 10y land surveyed for NJ T. Scveisjn south thirty
degrees hundred and seventeen perches to the
place Of ralunng, containing hundred and thrtyonc
acres htyiour perrhes a,h allowance which said last de-
sclbed tract of lad was surveyed for John Cnrwn d.
1901 und returned fnr hurdrr and six (iu6 acres but
which upon rcsurvey by ocr uf the Board of Property
dated the 9Th day ol March Thousand eight hundred
aud twcnty-fmT US2l was reduced to hundred aud
wciy-nne (l2D acres and iny-nur (5D pcrches, which
by divers convcydnccs vested in Charles Wharton in
fec.
Seized taken into execution and to he snd the pro-
perty Of Charles Wharton with notice t. lanes A. Rec
sd", Robert G. Hayes, James kelsO and Benjamin X.
Keller terGc tenants
DANIEL. BECKLEY, Sheriff.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

SrEcTAcLEs AND EYE CLASSES L. $. Shan
non the cntcrprising Jeweler in Miller stone build
ing, Market Square has secured the sole agency for
the sale of Lazarus Morris celebrated Perfected
Spoctaces and Eye Glasses, in Sunbury and vicinity
Sec advertisement
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

The political canvas now opening does not retard
the steady custom at Beck's tailoring establishment
on Fourth street His fashionable coats, vests, pant
aloons &C., continue to be in great demand. 1t is
really astonishing to learn the amount of clothing
Beck sells.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

NEW MACHINE SHoP.--Geo Rohrbach Il Son, of
this pIaee, have established machine shop in
nection with their foundry. They have new lathes,
planning and boring machines and skiilful mechan-
les. They have also enlarged their foundry, and in
connection with all other castings now enabled
10 make all kinds of mill casings
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

THE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the
Sunbury Mutual Loan and Building Association was
held on Friday evening of last week, at which eight
shares were sold-ive at SlO0 and three at SlOl
The shares are now worth S1703
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

CONVENTION of tho Methodist Sunday Schools
Of the Northumberland District was held in the
Methodist Church, in Northumberland, on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday of this week
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

The WEATHER-Since tho refreshing rains of
Friday last tho atmosphere has been cooler and
more pleasant Our farmers have been blessed not
only with good crops, but MOI. favorable weather to
sprure them
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

FAcT.-The finest assortment of Hats and Caps
in Sunbury vicinity will be found at S, 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, 1868-08-01

SURGICAL OPERATroN.-0n Saturday last u large
tumor was successfully removed from tho body of
Mr.. Valentine Deitz, of this place. The Grafton
was performed by Drs Angle and Massor
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

WE observe that tho Executive Committee of tho
sc-cal'ed Northumberland County Agricultural So.
cie'y are making arrangements for holding their
annual exhibition at Milton, next fall
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

The SrRrKE.-The shamokin He,aid, of Thurs
day last, says there is little to note in connection
with the strike in that region during tho past week
Work has been resumed at ono or two collicries
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

Mass TEMrERANCE MEEriNG.--A mass meeting
Of the friends of temperar will be held in the
Court House, in Sunbury on Tuesday evening, Aug.
4th. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. Irwin ii.
Torrcnce and Rev. Mr. Hempery. The friends Of
temperance from all parts of the county are invited
JOIN HAAS, President.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

STEVENSON BRIcE are selling Books and Sta
tonery at lower than ordinary prices, and good
glassware and knives and forks at wholesale prices
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

The Methodist Church at McEwensyille this
county, having been painted, carpocd, &c, will be
re-opened, and public services held tomorrow Sun
day. in the morning at lOs and in the evening at
u o'clock
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01

NEW Post Office has been established in Jordan
township, this county, called Urban, and Josiah
Schwartz appointed Postmaster
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
Aoral AHairs.

THE August session of Court will commence in
this plsoo on Monday next, and will continue two
weeks.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
M A r X I A G. e s.

In this place, on the 29th ut, by Rev q. W
Hemperly, Rev. A. W. LEYrz, of Montgomery,
Lycoming county, and Miss HATrIE A. HAAS, Of
Sunbury
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
HOTEL FOR SALE.

INIlE "Susquehanns lIotcl,' located on the corner
| Of Penn and Fourth Streets, in the Borough of
Sunbury. Northumberland county, Pa, is offered
at private sale, on reasonable terms. This well.
known Hotel has lately been renovated, and is one
of the best stands in the place, with an excellent
run Of custom For further particulars apply to
Il. W ARBOjAST. Georgetown. Pa,
or GEO. WAGENSELLER, Sunbury, Pa.
July II. lists
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
Dissolution Of Partnership.

NOTICE is hereby given that tho partnership
N heretofore existing between John r. Haas 4
Haas & Wolverton, wa. dissolved by mutual consent
on the Both day of j une 1868. The Books, &c, are
in the hands of John p. Haas, for settlement where
all knowing themselves indebted requested to
call and make payment and save costs.
JOHN T. HAAS,
q, II. W0LVERT0N.
C,,b,rr Jrly 1SGS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-01
Sunbury, July Is, ls68.--4t
Auditor.,s NOTICE.

Office is hereby gwen mat the undersigned
Northumberland County to ascertain the amount of
interest due by Peter W. Gray, Executor of William
NJ. Gray late of said county, deceased in accordance
with the decision of the Supreme Court in the matter
fthe exceptions of said Executors account will at.
tend TO the duties of his said appointment at his
Office in Market street, in the Borough of Sunbury
on Saturday, the 25th day ofJuly, A. d. 1868, at
10 o'clock, A. NJ, at which time and place all per
sons interested may attend.
VIM. NJ. ROCKEFELLER, Auditor
Sunbury, july l. 1868