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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
Political Condition of the south.
WASHINGTON, August 25, 1868.


A private letter from prominent North
erner in business in the South gives dis.
couraging view of political affairs in that
section. 1t says, "a September session OF
Congress will he the salvation ofthese States
for Grant If it is not held, these fellows
(rebels) will ride right over everybody that
is disposed to he radical, particularly the
blacks, and the South will 90 for Seymour
and war" Hon. w. Jasper Blackburn. of
Louisiana, writes from New Orleans that
political affairs in that section are badly
mixed. He says II honestly believe that
Grant will be elected, but not down South
The pressure of the free and enlightened
North will have to do it, and l hope end
know it will
distinguished staff officer who has just
arrived from South Carolina says that the
Democrats in that State, finding that they
are too largely in minority to successfully
overawe the negro voters, have changed
their tactics, and now treat the negroes with
marked kindness, and that they are holding
out to them promises of increased pay and
suits of clothes at the end of the year, and
various other inducements, if they vote the
Democratic ticket. He represents that this
system is prosecuted with considerable sue
cess.
The chairman of the Republican State
Central Committee of North Carolina writes
that Nathaniel Boyden, Conservative mem
Der of Congress from the Sixth district, has
come out in strong letter for Grant and
Colfax
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
who are heesuomsibIel

Ifthere is man in the State of Pennsyl.
vania who. does not believe that the Demo-
Gratis of the South, now supporting Seymour
and Blair, did not bring about the rebellion,
aided by Northern Democrats, we cite for
their information a couple of instances.
Mr.. Rhctt, of South Carolina, q leading
rebel, said after the ordinance of secession
was passed 10y the Convention of that State
"7he secession Of South Carolina is not an
ecent Qf a day. II is not anything produced
6y Mr.. hncotn's election, or By the aoRe5ecution
g Metugitioo S,ace lao. II hns been a matter
'ohlch has been gathering head for thirty gears"
General Andrew Jackson. our patriotic
President in 1888, said of the Nulliiers and
Secessionists of his day:
"7he tariff aoas only the pyote1t, and dis.
union and A SOUTHERN CONFEDRACY
THE REAL OBJECT. The meet pretet oiIl
be the negro or SJooery question:"
Who will pretend to deny, after reading
the foregoing, that the leaders of the Demo.
cratic party, both North and South, did not
bring on the war1
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
Important Order by General
Sheridan.

Font LEAvENwoRTH, Kansas; August "a.
The following order had been issued by
General Sheridan
Font HARKER August 24..--In conse
quence of recent open acts of hostility on
the part of the Cheyenne and Arrapahoe
Indians, embracing the murder of twenty
unarmed citizens in the State of Kansas and
the wouEdng Of many more and outrages
on women and children too atroCiOus TO
mention in detail the general commanding,
under the authority of the Lieutenant Gen
eral commanding the military division,
directs the forcibe removal OF the Indians
to their reservations south Of the State of
Kansas. All persons are forbidden to have
intercourse with or to give aid or assistance
to these Indians, until due notice is given
hereafter that the requirements of this order
have been carried oat.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
The Attack on Esuuuuisa-.'EIic Allies
kepuIsed with IA Ross Og hrcc
Thousand Rkillcd and Wounded

RIO JANEIRo, July 81, via London, Aug
2O.-The attack on the ParaguayaL For
tress of Humaita, the news OF which has
been duly expected for a fortnight past,
took place on July IS. In the morning the
combined Brazilian and Argentine forces,
under command of the Marquis dc Caxias,
advanced to the assault, in three columns,
amounting in the aggregate to ten thousand
men.
At the same time heavy fire was opened
upon the Notifications from the fleet of
iron-clads and land batteries. After a des-
perate and prolonged fight at the intrench
ments, the Allied columns retired without
ehectiug a lodgment within the enemy's
works. The Allied loss is reported at three
thousand killed and wounded. Nothing is
known of the loss of the Paraguayans, but
as they fought under cover of their intrench
ments, it issupposed to be less than that of
the Allies.
The Allied force in Grand Chaco also ad-
vanced with the object of cutting oil the
communications of Lopez. These they
found to be defended 10y large body of
Paraguayans, protected by breast works.
After an obstinate engagement the Allies
withdrew to their former position.
The causuaIies in the fight are not stated.
The hopes of the war party IL Brazil rest
ed upon this enterprise and its failure ill
give great Impetus to the peace move
ment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
More Indian 0u,trages.

ST. LOUIS, August 24.-Despstches from
South Pass City of August % say that on
the 11th instant train was attacked 80
miles east of here By the Sioux Indians. A
man named David Hays was killed and the
wagons and stock captured. On the Goth
inst Major Baldwin and men were attack
ed by 20 Sioux 65 miles east of here. Two
whites were severely wounded and three
Indians killed.
The following day three men were attack
ed at the same place. Baldwin had his fight
and three Indians were killed. One of the
whites escaped. but the other two were
doubtless killed, as they were closely pursued
by the savages,"
Twenty.one car loads of Mormons left
Omaha for Utah on Saturday.
Adv;ces from Leeshurg, New Mexico,
mention Indian depredations in that region,
also between Forts Siddon and McRea.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

WILL OF THE Hon. Mr.. STEvENs.-The
Hon. Thaddeus Stevenss will was admit
ted to probate at Lancaster, Pa, on the
18TH lie gives $1,000 to the Juvenile Lii
brary Association of the Caledonia County
Academy, in Peacham, VT, and $500 to the
trustees of the graveyard III which his
mother and brother are buried, In the same
town, the interest of the same to be applied
annually; and if either of such legacies
should lapse, the same is to go TO the Bap
tist chuch of meeting nearest To DanvIlie
Centre, VT, the testatOrs native town.
Other bequests are made to Mr.. Steyens's
relatives and to his late housekeepeT, Mrs
Smith, So 900; and of the residue, ii amount
ing to 100000, $4,000 is to he expended
by his trustees in erecting, in Lancaster con
ditionally, or in Columbia, Pa, suitable
buildings for an orphan asylum for indi-
gent orphans, without distinction OF race
or color Neither Germans, Irish or Ma
homedans nor any, on account of their race
or their religion, or their parents, must be
excluded. All the inmates shall be educa.
ted in the same classes aud manner, with
out regard to color. They shall be fed at
the same table" The codcil gives the
Baptist Brethren $1,000 conditonally, ana
81 900 to the Pennsylvania College at Gettys-
burg.
The will also contains the following items /:
"The furnace property and all other real
estate may be rented or sold. The furnace
must not be worked longer than to consume
the stock on hand. 1t, at the end OF any
five years, Thaddeus, nephew, shall have
shown that he has totally abstained from all
Intoxicating drinks through that time, the
trustees may convey to him fourth or
the whole property. If at the end OF the
next successive five years he shall show that
he has totally abstained from all intoxica-
ting drinks they may convey to him one.
fourth, being one half of the property. 1t
at the end of another consecutive five years
he shall show that he has abstained from
all Intoxicating drinks, they may convey
the whole to him in fee simple. II he shall
get married before the house | live in it
sold, he shall receive the same and occupy
it without sale"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

BY this it will be seen that the Republican
vote has increased since 1860 from 1854 TO
26.279, and that the Democratic vote during
the same period has decreasd 2S,B45 The
increase of the Democratic vote from 1864
is accounted for by the fact that at that time
about one half of tue party were in the rebel
army.
The Mobile Tribune uses the following
elegant language in speaking of the death
of Thsddeus Stevens "Chickens going
home to roost-Thad, Stevens, and Brunner
of the New Orleans Republican. The devil
will sooB have Brownlow, aud then hell will
see sights" The Vicksburg Times follows
suit The death of that incarnate fend,
Thaddeus Stevens, is an event which calls
for universal rejoicing. AS the old wretch
was in favor of judicious hanging while on
earth, we devoutly hope he will have judi
oious roasting meted out to him in the warm
climate to which he has gone-the hottest
region of the damned" The Atlanta ConStt
tuition speaks as follows "StGOsRs Is dead.
Mourn, ye Rads, for we rejoice weep, 'ye
dirty dogs for We smile. Let decency once
more hold up her face, and the Goddess OF
Liberty cease to blush. The oevil demanded
his own, aud Thaddeus went, Brownlow
and low Brown are supposed TO be the next
on the list. May the DEVILS collecting agent
eoms soop."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

OUR neighbor of the Democrat read lee.
ture to that portion of the Democratic Press,
which had the good sense to refuse to rake
up the ashes of the dead, and hyena.like,
revel upon the corpse of once powerful
opponent. The new editor is much mis-
taken if he supposes the intelligent portion
of his own party, in this section, will sane.
tion such appeals to the basest passions of
our nature. Thaddeus Stevens had his faults
bot be possessed virtues enough to make
gentlemen of regiment of his traducers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
The l'Ourteenti, Amendment Sati-
fled by the SieOrgi;a H.cSisiIturc.

WASHINGTON, Aug 20,-The President of
ficially announces in brief proclamation that
the Legislature of Georgia has ratified the
fourteenth amendment to the Constitution
of the United States.
Information has been received at the
Post office Department, ~arrSnting the be-
lief that the British Postotiice Department
will assent to the proposed notifications of
the New Postal Convention between the
two countries, by which among other things,
the postage on small pamphlets will he re-
duced. The Convention is an improvement
in various particulars over the one now in
force.
Postal negotiations are now pending be
tween the United States and France for a
more liberal exchange of mails.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
total vote of 1891. This evidence of popu-

total vote of 1891. This evidence Of popu-
larity in man who has never sought this
or any other Office, is the best augury of
success, and that he will be triumphantly
elected no one doubts. Northumberland
county is entitled to the nomination and she
has no better man to fill the place than MIR.
Packer. His character is above reproach
in every particular. He is emphatically an
honest man, and as such will reflect credlt
upon his constituency in his public acts. ne
possesses strong, well balanced mino, Is
talented lawyer, fine speaker, gouu
citizen, and thoroughly understands VII.
needs of the district he is to represent NJ
Washington. He brings to the Work rs
representative of the great Republican party
n clear record of answering huelity 10 the
Union we love, q personal popuiafi'y snu
public appreciation created oy ms many
good qualities. Northumberiaho county
nav well feel proud of furnishing candl-
date for the district who is in every psrticu'
lar 40 well qualified to fill the position"
From the Harrisburg State auard.l
The action of the Republicans of Dau-
phin county, in declaring for John b. Pack
er. of Northum berland county, makes that
gentleman the Republican candidate for
Congress in the Fourteenth District. We
are entirely satisfied there is not a Repubi
can in the county who will offer single oo.
lection to this action, because the masses OF
the party seem to have made up their minds
before the Convention assembled, that MIR.
Packer is eminently fitted to represent them
and uuauestionably deserving of their con
fioieuce. He belongs to a class of men who
made business of their profession before
they make business of politics, and having
achieved the highest distinction as prac-
ticing lawyer, he can well afford to turn
aside from the pursuit of private business to
engage in the public service. Dauphin coun-
ty will give Mr.. Packer as large vote as
any candidate for Congress ever polled in
this county.
THE Muncy LUminary although publish
ed in an adjoining District, thus notices the
nomination Of Mr.. Packer, which shows the
high esteem in which he is held abroad
at gives us pleasure to notice that Johr
B. Packer, Esq, of Sunbury, has received
the nomination tor Congress OF three coun
ties in his district, viz: Northumberland
Snyder anG Dauphin, and will of course
become the nominee of the district. Mr.
Packer is an able man and very popular
and will no doubt be elected by large ma
jority."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
OUR CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.


The Republican press Of this Cougresson-
al District notice the nomination of John
B. Packer, Esq, Of Sunbury, as their candi-
date for Congress, in highly compliment
tary manner to that gentleman. Below we
publish extracts from the Lewisburg ChyOn-
icIe, the home organ Of our present represen-
tatiVe, Hon. George f. Miller, and the Nil.
tOHian. Mr.. Packers nomination is not only
entirely satisfactory to the Republican party,
but is SO unexceptionable that even our
Democratic friends speak most favorable of
his eminent abilities and fitness to represent
the Fourteenth District in the next Con.
gress, and in a political point of view would
have preferred almost any other individual
us an opposing candidate. His election is
toreSone conclusion, and with the proper
effort we can give him at least tU0 thousand
majority in the District:
From the Lewisburg Chronicle, 22i inst
The Republicans of Dauphiu county
have declared in favor of John Is. Packer,
Esq, of Sunbury, for Congress. Mr. Packer
has therefore secured the vote of three out
Of the live counties composing the district,
and 1t only remains for the Conferees to
meet and ratify the nomination.
"Our first choice for this position has been
the present faithful incumbent, Hon. George
+. Miller, who has served us for two success.
sive terms with ability and honor. But the
majority having the right to rule-has
thought proper to choose another. We feel
quite sure that Mr.. Miller's mantle will fail
upon one fully competent and ready to car
ry out all measures adopted for the further
ance of the prosperity of our country. Mr.
Packers record is sound and we are quite
willing to trust him with the duties devol
wing upon that high station. That he will
be elected, there is no question. We should
try to give him vote as large as that re-
ceived by Mr.. Miller at his last election
perhaps we can make it larger. Let US try
From the Miltonian, 2lst inst,
John b. PACgER, Esq, has received the
nomination of Northumberland, Snyder and
Dsuphin Counties. Union presents the name
ct Hon. Geo. I. Miilor, aud Juniata, that of
j. j. Patterson, Esq. OF course they will
have to give way 10 Mr. Packer for Congress.
In this county and Dauphin, Mr Packers
nn.Ainstion VAS unanimous, and In Snyder
t"t lse Votes we're cast against him OUT Of a
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
EDITORIAL Correspondence.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25, 1868.

This famous manufacturing city, justly
called the Birmingham of America, on &C.
count of its numerous manufactures of iron
and steel, nails, glass, &C., must be studied
to be appreciated. The city is surrounded
with hills, rugged and broken, but these
unsightly hills are filed with bituminous
coal and iron ore, and are q source Of enor.
nous wealth to the place. This city is also
the centre of the Petroleum or Coal oil bu-
siness. Everything seems to be slightly
impregnated with oil, and with the SCOT and
smoke of the numerous manufactures, which
envelope the whole town in an atmosphere,
that prevents one seeing beyond the limits
of the city. At present business is dull, and
but few of the manufacturers are making
any money. The city, however, is improv-
ing, and great hopes are entertained of the
and Ohio Railroad Company has taken into
hands to complete forthwith. This will
give Pittsburgh short route to Baltimore,
and prove strong competitor OF the North
ern Central.
The political campaign here has opened
with great vigor. The Republicans Will
carry the city and county with larger ma,
jority than given to Lincoln. Here, as else.
where, you can find no Republican support
ing the Seymour ticket, while many Demo
Gratis declare themselves in favor of Grant,
who, in every encounter triumphs over his
enemies, North and South, in peace as well
as IN war His election alone can settle the
country, as the rebel element of the Demo,
cratic party will cause trouble as long as
there is the slightest hope that the Demo
Gratis will get possession of the government
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

Edwards, the new prize fighter, on Mon
day whipped Colyer, the celebrated cham
pion of light weights, on Traver's Island,
Coon river, Northumberland county, Va.
Forty seven rounds were fought, lasting
one hour aud forteen minutes. Collyer had
been beaten by Barney Aaron, and pre-,
yious to his encounter with Aaron had de-
fested McQuaide, of New York, near Har-
risburg,
Robert Toombs, in his speech at the Dem,
ocrdtic meeting at Atlanta, Ca, on the esd
ult,, said that Jefferson Davis had commit
tea no treason and the Radicals dare rot try
him. %
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

column. SpEER's STANDARD WrSn BrTfRs
highly recommended by physicians for Dyspeptics,
account of It's tonic properties, its purity, and
its delicious flavor.
SpEER's "srAsDARn wrrE Buffers. The re.
comm endation Of the best Chemists and Medical
Practitioners assure the public Of the purity of
purity of his STANDARD Wine Bitters' the base of
which is his wine, only made bitter by herbs ana q
roots in daily by the Medical Faculty, among
which are the Peruvian Bark, Chamomile Flowers,
Wild Cherry Bark, 80.
Druggists sell tho Bitters.
TRgRE is no medicine prepared that has reputa-
ton for excellence superior to that Of HooFLAsns
GERMAN BirrERs. This article is looked upon by
those who are not acquainted with it, as most patent
medicines are, mere clap-trap to catch the simple
1t Is not in reality PATENT Medicine, but geuu.
Inc nticle, prepared by men who have an intimate
acquaintance with medicine and the requirements
OF the System when laborng under disease. For
dyspepsia Liver Complaint, Nervous Debility. DO,
IL mas no equal. We know of a number OF persons
who suffered for years with these complaints until
they were relieved by trial Of this remedy aud
one person in particular who suffered from Dyspep-
sa Tor ten years desires state for the informa
uon of the public that be has been entirely relieved
ana restored he believes by the of this article
alone.
The above is taken from the editorial columns OF
the Dispatch" Erie, Pa, and speaks volumes.
"Hoohand's German Bitters is entirely free from
all alcoholic admixture.
HooFLANDs GERMAN Tonic is q combination Of
all the ingredients Of the Btters, with pure Santa
| Cruz Rum, orange, anse, Sc. 1t is used for the
same diseases as the Bitters, in where aco
hohc stimulant is required. 1t is a preparation Of
rare medicinal value, and most agreeable to the
palate.
Principal Office, 63l Arch St, Phiad'a, Pa Sold
oy prusslsts and others, everywhere.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
Dissolution of PartnprsIif7s.

NOTICE is hereby given that the co-purtnersEip
~ heretofore existing between j. Weiscr Buchei
and L. Mssser Bucher, trading under the firm OF
''Bucher Brothers., in the tanner business, this
day august 24th 1861 dissolved by mutual con-
sent. The business will hereafter be conducted by
the undersigned, the old stand where all persons
indebted to the firm Of Bucher Brothers, arc
quested to call without delay md make settlement
and save cost. T. MASSLR BL CuLN.
Sunbury, AUGUST 20, lo6S-Gm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

If tho negroes OF the Southern States
should all go for Seymour aud Blair, and
elect them, what will become of Frank
BIalr's pros rammel What will become Of
the cry that this is q white mans Govern.
menti
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

FoR NEGRO SUFFRAGE.-Gen.S Sam. Cary,
the Democratic candidate for Congress in
the Second District of Ohio, in recent pub.
lic speech in the city of Cincinnati, said /:
II voted Cor negro suffrage last fall, and /
am in favor of it to day"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

The total cost of the railways of the Uni
ted States, as represented by their capitals,
is over sixteen hundred millions of dollars,
or about two thirds of the amount Of our
whole national debt. Their gross earnings
per year will aggregate about $350, 900, 900,
. greater revenue than that Of the Uuitsd
SiYtss goYarnmsnt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
pennsylvania state Agricultural
Society.
The next Exhibition Of this Society will be held AZ
HARRISBURG,
1"sHay, Wsanesday, Thursday, Ftsday, 4
September 29 and 30-0ctober aud 2, 1868.

Catalogues Of premiums can be had, and informa-
ton given upon application to the Secretary at Har-
risburg. The PREMIUM LIST has been enlarge, q
and is very liberal one. Excursion tickets viii be
cold by the principal Railroads leading to Harris
burg, and freight carried Mt reduced rates
A. BOYD HAMILTON, Pres't
A. B. LoNGAKER, Secretary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
Estate OF Abigail 4. GrecnOWGir,
EhpcpDsCsI

ETTERS testamentary on the above estate, hav.
IL ing been granted to the undersigned, all per
sons indebted to the same will make payment to,
and those having claims or demands, make known
the same without delay to
E. GKEEN0UGH SCOTT. Executor
Pottsville, Schuylkill county, Pa.
August 20, 1856.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29
Page l,403.

T. Hunter, sworn II am assessor of Phil
ipsburg borough; was ia 1867; | placed
forty two names on the list fourteen days
before the day of election done 80 at the
request Of M Lede.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-29

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

CONGRESS,
JOHN B. PACKER, Esq,
OF SoRTBuNBERLASD COUNTY.
TTrF EFT