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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

Rev. ISAAC GRIER, of the Buffalo Church, Union
county, having appealed from the decision of tho
Northumberland Presbytery at its session in Muncy,
last spring, in the between his Church and the
Mifilinburg Church, the Pennsylvania Synod in ses
sion at Lancaster, week before last, appointed n
commission of six clersymen and six elders to visit
Milinburg, and examine into the merits of the case
1t will probably be time before the will be
disposed of finally.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

Cons DrsrHrsIA CoRS-wnl immsdiatoiy re-.
iievs and permanently cure the most aggravated
ease Of Dyspepsia, Elatulency, Sour stomsoh, Con-
spation, and all diseases Of the Stomach and Bow
els Physiolans olergymon and all who use II, Join
in unbounded praise of its great virtues. Sold BY
Druggists everywhere. Price S1.0o.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

ERRoR-In our last issue, in noticing the large
amount Of rails manufactured at tho Pennsylvania
Works at Danvile, stated that 1857 tons of rails
were made in one week. 1t should have been in
ore month. The mistake was made by one Of the
Danville papers, from which copied the article.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

SCHOOL DIRECTORS DUTiEs.-The last number of
the Pennsylvania School Journal has the follow.
ing sensible article on the importance of school di-
rector, visiting schools
"The duty Of visiting the schools is considered one
of the most important duties that directors have to
discharge in the administration of the system. The
law makes the duty imperative, and no person
should accept the office Of school director unless he
is willing to perform it. When well done its effect
is always TO make tho schools more efficient. 1t
stimulates pupils in their studies 1t enables direc
tors to ascei tain the condition OF the schools,
school houses and school grounds. On the whole,
high value does the Department set on the lecal
supervision of the schools that it always expects to
find the schools of districts which regularly and
systeia atienlly visited by Boards of Directors
cording to the provisions of law, other things equal,
fifty per cent. better than those Of districts in which
the schools entirely neglected in this respect and
this estimate is made from personal observation in
hundreds of DISTRICTS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

Tar PLLcB.-The place for a large and cheap
assortment Of Cloths and Cassimeres for Fall and
Winter, Is at J, o, Becks tailoring establishment,
Fourth street 1t is the right place for all kinds
Of clothing for men and boys made to order Of any
kind of material, in the very best manner, and at
tho very lowest rates. Call in and you will find 1t 90.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

The DAsvILLE AND HAzLEToN RoAD.-A Dan
VILE paper says shat this new road IS being rapidly
pushed forward in that vicinity. large force is
at work at the foot of the Blue Hill, opposite that
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

Co.'s Coueu BALsAM-The great popular Rene
dy for Coughs, Colds, Group, WhOopng Cough, and
Consumption. Both sizes-ordinary 4 o., also NAM
moth family bottles-for sale by all druggists and
dealers In medicines. No family should be over
uight without Tin the house.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

a Card.-A Clergyman, while residing in
South America as II missionary, discovered n safe
and simple remedy for the Cure of Nervous Weak
ness, EARLY Decay, Diseases of the Urinary and Sem
inal Organs and the whole train Of disorders brought
on by baneful and vicious habits Great numbers
have been cured by this noble remedy. Prompted
by the desire benefit the afflicted and unfortunate
will send the recipe for preparing and using thi:
medicine, in sealed envelope to any one who need:
ii, FREE OF CHARGE. Address,
JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station d, Bible House, New-York City.
Sept IL, lS6S.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

SUCCESSFUL DEER HUNTERS Tho Mil.Onian
says that on the 4th inst. c. B. Davis, K. l.. Hat
held, Alfred Krause, Franklin Hoy and Peter Smith
went to the mountains, deer hunting. On Wednes-
day Of la:t week they returned, bringing with them
three of the coveted animals. They report tho game
As ouite pIenty
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

The meteorc shower, predicted by the astrono-
mers, took place on Saturday morning last, com
mencing about o'clock, and continued until nearly
daylight. A number OF our citizens witnessed the
display, and describe it as very fine. The Philadel
phia Press says metoors appeared in the northwest
from that city, which lighted up tho heavens and
lasted at least fye minutes
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

Guide 10 ONnarriage.-IoungM Men n's g uid .
TO Happy Marriage and Conjugal Felicity. The hu
views of benevolent Physicians, on the Errors
and Abuses incident 10 Youth and Early Manhood,
sent in sealed letter envelopes free Of charge Ad.
dress HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Boz p, Phiisdel-
pbia, Pa.
June IL, lsss.-Iy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

Miss NJ. L. Lazarus is now opening her Winter
stock of Millinery Goods, at her store in Dewart's
frame building on the North side of Market Square.
fine lot of ladies' dress goods, and full assort-
ment of everything in the millinery line, can be
seen at her establishment. We would call the at
tention of the ladies to the superior inducements
offered to purchasers at her store.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

No LESS than two hundred kinds Of hats are worn
by mon, and all fashionable, the present The
best of these styles to be found at Fausts fash'
ionable Hat and Cap Store, Market Square. Faust
has just received the largest and cheapest stock
brought to Sunbury.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

THE Shamokin Furnace, which was blown out
weeks since for repairs will be put in blast In
a few days
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

THE Good Templars of the district composed Of
the counties of Northumberland, Columbia, Union
and Snyder, met at Selinsgrove on Wednesday of
last week A number of the order from this place
were in attendance.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

Mr.. JoHS Bowen has obtained the contract for
filling up the low grounds near the Phila. Erie
Machine Shops in Cakes Addition. A large num-
Der of hands are now at work on 1t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

CoURr.-Court is still in session. and will probably
continue during this and the greater part of next
week The jury in the case of John Lauck VS.. John
Douty rendered verdict on Friday evening last.
This case was based on Mechanics Lien, filed by
Philadelphia builder against defendants building in
shamokin, which is ono of the handsomest and most
costly structures of the kind in this section. The
verdict was for the plaintiff
This week Judge Bentley, of Lycoming county, is
holding special Court. Early on Monday jury
ras empannelcd in the case of Eliza P. Peasants
ct al VS.. Thomas Baumgardner. This is q care of con-
tested title to coal lands and up to the time o
going to press was still on trial.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

FIRE ESenEs.-It is a remarkable fact that this
town, now containing between 1000 and 5000 in
habitans, is in condition, regards protec
ton against fire, than it was thirty years ago, when
it contained about one-ffth the number Of people
Unfortunately most of the new buildings erected
Of frame material, making the dangers of conaa-
grafton more imminent If fire should break out
in some parts Of the town nothing but miracle
could save from destruction large amount of pro-
perty. Why do not our Borough Councils move in
this matter, and procure good steam fire engine
without delay! 1t is all folly to talk about anything
else for the purpose. Tho superiority of steam in
this respect is well established that the old style
of engines are already numbered as among things of
the past. The objection that they cannot be used
with effect without running water and Ere plugs is
not well founded. They draw water from wells
and other sources, by means of hoso if properly
managed We have amongst us a number of per-
sons competent to take charge of such an engine,
and as steam fire engine is not only the most effec-
tive, but requires only few persons to work it,
we could reasonably expect more efficient manage
ment than under the old system, where everybody
claims right to interfere.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

HousEkEEPERs and others will consult comfort
and economy by using Wall Paper and Border, .
large stock Of which can be had cheap at
A. LIGHrNER 4 ZEIoLEp's
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21
Znral affairs.

wILLiAMsPoRr supports thirty-ons schools, with
about two thousand scholars in attendance.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

For REsr.-Tho rooms adjoining the hat store Of
Samuel Faust in Market Square, lately occupied
by L. A. Evans as law ONCE.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

Col. T. @. ARas, who removed from this place to
oolumba last Spring We are pleased to SEQ has re-
sumed his residence again in Sunbury.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

A LARGE STOCK of Books, Stationery, Frames, 80.
always on hand at the old established cheap Book
Store of LIsBTNER ZEIGLER,
1t Market Square.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

TEE regular monthly meeting of the sunbury
Mutual Loan and Building Association will be held
at the Masonic Hall, Friday evening OF next week
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21
Valuable Property AT Private Sale.

Valuable Property AT Private Sale.
rINHE undersigned offers his valuable lot, IS feet
i front by 30 deep, on the south west corner Of
the Shamokin Valley and Northern Central Rail-
roads on Third street, on which is erected FRAME
WAREHOUSE 20 by 40 feet. The Warehouse is q
new one, having. been built about two years since
and is a splendid stand for any one wishing to go
into the -four and grain business, The fixtures Of
the concern will also be offered for sale, at reasona
bio rates.
This property is offered for sale for the reason that
intend giving up business in Sudbury. For further
particulars, applyto J. n. CADWALLADER,
Sept. 10, 6S.-3m. Sunbury, Pa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

DEAFEEss, BLINDNESS AND CATARRH treated
with the utmost success by ]. IsAAcs NJ. D., ocul-
ist and Aurist, formerly Of Leyden, Holland) No.
S05 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Testimonials from
the most reliable in city and country be
seen at his Office. The Medical faculty arc invited
to accompany their patients, he has secrets in
his practice. ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted with
out pain. No charge for examination. nov. .3O-ly.
A NEW REMEDY IN CoNSUMPTIoN.-A
Physician who had Consumption for several years,
with frequent bleeding of the lungs, cured himself
with medicine unknown to the profession, when his
case appeared hopeless. lie is the only physician
who has used it in his own person, or who has any
knowledge of its virtues and he can ascrbe the de.
gree Of health he now enjoys to nothing but the
use of his midicine; and nothing but utter despair
and entire extinction Of all hope of recovery, to-
gether with want of confidence in all others, induc-
ed him to hazard the experiment To those suffer.
ing with any disease of the Lungs he proers treat
ment he confidently believes will eradicate the
disease. Price 81 so per bottle or - half dozen,
sent by express. Send for a circular or call on
DIR. Il. BoTLsToS Jackson
No. $50 North Tenth Street, Philadelphis
For sale by H. Y. Friling, Market Square, Sun.
bury, Pa, and Druggists generally.
May 80, l668-1y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21
BUSINESS NOTICES.

MERCHANTS and others can always get Paper
Bags, thereby saving freight, at city prices, of
LIGHTsER ZEIGLER,
II Market Square,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

FoR sALE.-An excellent top buggy, new. En-
quirs at this Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

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TIE NATIONAL
LITE INSURANCE COMPANY,
UNITED STATES or AMERICA.
WASHINGTON, D. c
0'A''''0o by special Act Of Congress, Approved
Cash Capital 100000.
-
BRANCH OFFICE, PHILADELPHIA.
Firsr NATIONAL BASE BrrLprsu,
Where the general BUSINESS Of the Company IL tram,
acted, and to which all general correiu u5nder,s
should be addressed
DIRECTORS.
Jay Cooke, Phiaaa. It. A Rollins Washington
y. II. Clark. Henry D. Cooke, "
f. Ratchford Starr, Wm z. Chandler,
VIM. G Moorheni, John D. Defteeo, "
geo: II. Tyler, Edward Dodge, Now York.
y hncklsy CLARK, H. G. Fahnestock, N. Y.
OFFICERS.
G. II CLARK. Philadelphia, President
HENRY ID. COOKE, Washington, Vice President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive
EMERSON W. pEET, philnd'a seo'y and Aotuary.
T. z e y. Turner, Washington, Assistant Secretary.
FRANCIS q. SMITH. NJ D., Medical Director
EWING MARS, NJ D., Assistant Medical Di.
Medical Advisory BEARD.
j. X. Barnes, Surgeon-G enoral U 8. A, wa,hing.
P J; hor4itz, Chief Medical Depsrtn.ut UsE.
Washington.
D w Bliss, NJ. D. Washington.
Solicitors ahd Attorneys.
Wm. z. Chandler Washington, D. O.
George Harding, Philadelphia Pa.
This Company, National in Its character, offers,
Dy reason OF its Large Capital, Low Rates of Premi
um and New Tables the most desirable means Of
insuring life yet presented to the public.
Ihe rates Of premium, being largely reduced, aro
made as favorable to the insurers as those Of the bee.
| Mutual Companies, and avoid oil tho COMPLICATION
and uncertainties Of Notes, Dividends and the mis-.
understandings which the latter arc so apt to causo
| the Policy-Holders
Several new and attractive tables are now present.
ell which noed only 10 be understood to provo accep
table to tho public, such as the Income Producing
Policy md Return Premium Policy. In the formo.
the policy holder not only secures lifo insurance.
payable at death, but will receive if living after
period OF a few years, an annual income cqualjo
ten per cent 90 per cent.) OF the par of Lis policy
In The latter, the COMPANY agrees to return to tie
assured the total amount of money lie Las paid In
In addition to the amount ofhis policy.
The attention of persons contemplating nsuring
their lives or increasing the amount Of insurance
they alreny have, is called TO the special advantages
! offered by the National Life Insurance Company
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particulars given
on application 10 the Branch Office Of the CompaDv
in Philadelphia, or to its General Agents,
ES' Local Agents are Wanted in every City an
Town and applications from competent parties 70,
| such agencies, with suitable endorsement should bs
addressed 10 the Companys General Agents only.
| in their respective districts
GENERAL AGENTS:
X. W. CLARK CO, Philadelphia
For Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.
JAY COOKE 4 CO., Washington, D. O.,
| For Maryland Delaware, Virgins, Dis,ris. {.
Columbia and West Virginia
WIN. II. BOGLE, Agent, Milton, Pa,
September 8, lsGS.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

An ILLUsTRATRB RAILROAD rDooUMEsT.--Rail-
road reports usually dry complications Of nsures
which, TO tho general reader devoid Of attraction
or interest. But an exception must be made In the
case Of the new pamphlet just issued by the Union
Pacific Railroad Company, whose forty pages nre
full of matter not only interesting in ITSELF but pre-
sented in attractive form. The book is made up Of
an "Introduction," showing the organization of the
Company, followed by chapters under the titles
"Progress Of the Work. Character Of the Work, I"
Agricultural Resources "Mineral Wealth" !"
"Brsnch and Connecting Roads, "Resourcss for
Construction" Culture Business of the Company"
"Its Saving and Profit to tho Government" "The
Way Business-Actual Earnings," and "Ihe Usi0n
Pacific Railroad Company's First Mortgage Bonds /"
These titles indicate the varied contents of the book
which, We venture to say gives clearer idea of tho
extent and capacity of the Great West than ma
jority of Biographies succeed in doing. An ac-
curato map accompanies the work, whilst the artist
aid has been called in to make perfect what Is in
every way SO excellent, and wo have appropriate
headings and yignetes for the chapters, with title
page extremely artistic and suggestive. The print
ing of the book is perfect it is equally appropriate
for the parlor table or the counting room desk.
The road is now completed for $50 miles, and will
and by July Of 1899 the entire line to the Pacific
will be in active operation. Careful estimates show
what an immense future business must be done by
the finished road, while one of the most important
chapters proves, from official returns, what national
profit is already accrueing by the operations of the
road, the government freight for 1867 having cost
almost two millions dollars less by the railroad than
it would have done by wagons. The chaptet Upon
the character and value Of the Company's First
Mortgage Bonds proves them to be profitable and
safe the public confidence in them as an investment
having been already attested by the sale of twenty
millions during the past eighteen months. 1t is not
unlikely that before long, what remain unsold Of
these Bonds will be disposed of among capitalists
as to withdraw them entirely from market, except
at largely enhanced prices.
Copies Of the new pamphlet may be obtained free
by mail from De Haven & Bro, dealers in Govern
ment Securities, Gold, &C., No. 40 South Third
Street, Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21
62S HOOP SKIRTS 62S
CORSETS, CORSETS.
WIN. T. HOPKINS,
No. oas Arch Street, pI,in.
MANUFACTURER OF THE

Celebrated HAKPfON" Hoop lskirts
FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN.
The largest assortment, and best qualify and
styles in tho American Market. Every lady should
try them, as they recommend themselves by
ing longer, retang their shape much better, lighter
and more elastic than all others-warranted in every
respect, and sold at very low prices. Ask for Hop
kins' "Champion' Skirt.
Superior Hand made Whale-Bonc Corsots In Tif-
teen different Grades including the "Impcrinl' and
Thompson Langdon's 'Glove Fitting" Corsets,
ranging in prices from 81 cents to S5 together
with Joseph Beckels Celebrated French Woven
Corsets, superior shapes and quality, Ten different
Grades, from 10 to S5 SO. They the finest and
best goods for the prices, ever imported Tho Trade
supplied with Hoop Skirts and Corses At the Lowest
Rates.
Those visiting tho City should not fail to call and
examine our Goods and Prices, as we defy all com.
petition.
February 20, 1S68.-10mos.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21
Treyorton Lots for Sale.

THREE LOTS, in the town Of Trevorton, Nor
l. thumbcrland county, will be sold cheap, on ap.
plicaton to the undersigned. These lots advan-
tageously located, and are valuable for building
purposes. Apply to, or address
JOSEPH CONRAD,
Oct. ID 1855 ~ euubury, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

ShamOkin Coal Trade.
SHAuoKIN, Nov. II, 1858.
Tons. Cut.
Sent for week ending Nov. IA, IL 036 II
Per last Report, 4Si,G39 vs.
442,676 05
To same time last year, 42s,5S6 oil
Increase, 1900 o.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

NALL and seq thvss beautiful Bird Cages a tAo
" new Hardware store Of
IN coSlsY 49,?
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

ATTEMPTED MURDER-One Of Ihe Gang Cap
tured.-On Saturday last an attempt was mado to
rob and murder Col. Claude White, an operator at
Swa,ara Schuylkill county, on the public road be-
tween that place and Pottsville. From what par
ticuars learn, it appears that Col. White was
returning from Pottsvile with the money to pay his
men, in company with member of tho county police
and another man, and that they reached secluded
part of the road, observed standing on one
side, partly concealed by bushes with revolver in
his hand. Upon being ordered to lay down his arms,
he commenced firing at the policeman, who advane-
ing toward him, returned the frc As the policeman
fired his second shot, four seen to start up
out of the bushes short distance ahead and into
the woods, when the one confronting the policeman
turned and fed in the same direction. Mr.. White
and his party then started for Swatara and soon after
returned with force sufficient to capture the rob-
bers. Search was mado, but only the one who had
fred was discovered, and he was found lying short
distance from where the,afray occurred, wounded in
| two places. He was taken charge of and conveyed
to Jail We understand that he has been recognized
as resident of New Boston, schuylkill county, but
ho refuses to give or own to his name. Eis wound;
not thought to be of fatal character, and should
he survive, there is hope that the entire party who
in all probability are tho murdsrers Of Maj Rea
will be captured, or at least broken up.-ShamOkio
Herald, 1871 inst.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

SgJNIssJIeY NEAEsE& E'TS.

Corrected Weekly for the "American."
Wheat Flour, extra family, per barrel, Sl2 90
do do do do per cwt. 9 90
Rye Flour, per bbl. 10 90
do per cwt. b 90
Wheat, prime rod per hushel, l so
Rye, dc 40
Corn, do w
Oats do 90
Potatoes, do 20
Dried Peaches, parod por pound 25
do do unparcd do 20
Dried Apples, do 15
Dried Cherries, (unstoned) per bu , 20
Butter, per pound, 4S
Eggs, per dozen, 80
Cheese per pound, 70
Lard. do rs
Hams. do 70
Shoulders, do 20
Beef, hind quarter, do IA
% front /" do IL
Mutton, do is
Chickens, per pair 60
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21

PAYING THE WAeERs.-Among the humors Of the
campaign just closed, tho following wager was en-
tered into between two young men in this place,
Captain VIM. H. Miller and Warren H. Ridgway.
Tho conditions were such, that if Seymour was eec'
ted, Il, was to wheel the Captain from the Court
House to the Company's Touring mill and back
reversing their positions of wheeler and wheeled II
Grant was elected. The Captain is in for it. Ano-
ther wager was entered into between Capt. Miller
and Capt. johnson. If Seymour was elected, Capt
johnson was to toto and grind hand organ through
the town, collecting contributions from the crowd,
which contributions were to be handed over to the
soldiers widows; and in Grant was elected the
positions Of the parties werO to be reversed Capt.
Miller is in for this wager also. The wheeling comes
off on Saturday, Nov, 2lst at o'clock, p. M
Danrikie IntcAigencsr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21
NEW ADVERTlSEME ENTS
LIVERY STABLE.

TIME subscribers having purchased tho stock and
i fixtures of Mr. Charles Bacon's Livery Stable,
in Sunbury, would respectfully announce to the
public, that they intend furnishing it with frsclass
Horses, Carriages, Bugges and Spring Wagons
suitable for the business and will endeavor to make
i. Livery second in this section of the State
Orders left at the Central Hotel, at any hour Of the
day night, will receive prompt attention.
McGAW FARNSWORTH.
Surbury October IL, 1868.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-11-21
PHILADELPHIA,

e8- Samples sent by mail when written for.
October 3D. ls6s.-1y