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

Home prominent men In the South appear
to he lahorlng under tho illusion that the
war 4. not yet over. For instance, n Con.
fe,detate named Williams, in addressing a
ao called Democratic mass meeting at Shrcve
port, Ln., tho other day, pitched into the
North In the following style;
ave arraign them in the name of our own
dearly beloved Confederate dead Icheers
whose bopes are strcwn all over the South
west killed in battle by the atrocious cauelty
of the Radical Government. cheers. |"
Unfortunately for the argument of Mr.
Williams, about as many of the rebels who
fell in battle against their country were killed
by bullets fred by Democrats as by Ropubli
cans and when he proposes to mako thu
Lost Cause triumphant in the approaching
election, he does nothing but array together
the mass of true patriots, Democrats as wei
as Republicans, under the banner of Gran
and Colfax. The cry now, as in the darl
days of yore, will be:
Down with the traitors, up with the stars!
Rally round tho Flag, boys Rally once again.
Shouting the bsttle-cry of Freedom
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

WITNESS FEEs.-We understand the fees
of witnesses, attending Court in this county,
have been raised by special Legislative en-
actments to two dollars per day. Our pre-.
sent member has the credit Of increasing
this burden on poor suitors, for the benefit
of the Office holders. The fees OF Justices
of the Peace, aud Office holders generally,
have been greatly increased of late years.
The members of the Legislature themselves,
modestly raised their own fees from about
$3.50 to $1,000 per session, or about three
fold. Can our Democratic Representatives
for the last six or eight years, reconcile thcs'
things, with their loud profession Of eeouo
my, and their love for tho dear people
whom they so successfully humaug All,
cajole, in order to fleece them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
FACTS AND FIauREs.

Revenue Commissioner Wells has publish
ed summary of our national finances which
is an ex.inguisher to the Copperhead false.
hoods of Gov. Seymour, and his servile imi-
tators. The following summary shows the
extent of the various amendments made by
Congress to the internal revenue laws that
have reduced taxation:
by act of July l3, 1865, $50, 600 ,ooe
ny act Of March 2, 1867, 40,00o,Ooo
BY act of February 3, 1868, exemption =, .,o nm
of raw cotton,) zS,!ts,00V
By act Of March 81, 1858, 43,soo'ooo
To,., sle7, ,2o9 900
This is better than platform resolutions
or promises from candidates 1t VIII %
seen that S87, ,269, 900 of this reduction mas
been made by the present Congress. Inc
| total reduction of taxes since the war is q
yery gratifying aggregate. Yet under oil
| these the revenue for the fiscal year ending
June soth, 1868, still reached $408, 800, 900,
viz:
Customs (gold) S,oS' 100 Soo, ooo'ooo ,oo
Internal Revenue currency ivsvvu'vvo
Miscellaneous currency A,,uVV'vvv
Public Lands and direct tax currency 2,soo,Voo
Total, s406, SOC, 900
If the amendatory tax law in reference to
spirits and tobacco be properly enforced, the
revenues for the current year will largely
exceed the above amount. As regards the
aggregate expenditures for the fiscal yea-,
Mr.. Wells says:
The expenditure of the Government ON account Of
interest on the public debt for tho fiscal year ending
n
expenditures of the several departments OF the Gov
ernment for the same period were 2s,9l4,6If 90,
making total expenditure for the fiscal year end.
ing june 80, 1865, of S37l $50 225 and leaving an
estimated surplus of receipts over expenditures of
S34, 1917. The present condition OF the FUNDED
and bearing debt Of tho United States OK.
elusive of tho bonds issued TO the Pacific Railroad
Companies the interest on which is u charge upon
the roads) neccssitates a present annual expendi.
turc on account of the interest Of about Sl2b 600
000 The Of expenditure on account OF inter-
est over this amount during the last fiscal year was
due mainly to payments on account OF accumulated
interest on the oompound interest notes. and will
not again appear in the future disbursements Of tho
Treasury account of interest
These figures will be apt to surprise many
persons who have been led by partizan
speeches and journals to believe that Con-
gress was squandering all the revenues and
running irto debt besides.
Congress has also passed funding blii'
the effect of which would be to reduce TINS
interest many millions by putting the debt
at the low rates of four and four and half
per cent. interest President Johnson, influ-
enced by the Democrats who opposed the
act vehemently, pocketed the bill to prevent
it becoming a law. AS to the outlay upon
the army and navy, Mr.. Wells goes into the
figures. Here is the statement of the expen-
ditures of the Navy Department from 1850
to the present time:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

Hon. Josnru WILSON, the affable and in
telligent Commissioner of the Land Office,
at Washington, has organized, under an Act
Of Congress, corps for the exploration of
the mineral resources of some of our new
Territories. Mr.. Wilson's superior abilities,
and long experience in the Lane Office, has
made his services almost indispensable to
the Government.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
New Albany, Ind, Showing her
COI0rs.

INDIANAPOLIS, August AT the munich
pal election in New Albany to. day, the Dem
ocratic candidate for Mayor was elected 10y
l42 votes, a Republican gain oC 700 votes
MIR. Hendricks spoke at length, on last Sat
urday, with what effect to. days election
demonstrates. New Albany has always been
q famous Democratic stronghold.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

GRAPE BIrrERs.-Every one knows the value Of
the grape, as luscious and healthy fruit. Speer's
STANDARD Wine Bitters" is the ultimate Of the
grape in its properties mildly stimulating, diuret
10, sudorihc, and tonic More than seven-eighths Of
them are the pure juice of the grape, simply made
bitter by Peruvian Bark, Chamomile Flowers, Snake
Root, Calamus. Wild Cherry Bark, tc
Sold by Dfuggsts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

SEE BUNCH OF GRAPES on Standard in another
column. sPRER's STANDARD WINE BIrrERs is
highly recommended by physicians for Dyspeptics'
on account of its tonic properties, is purity, and
its delicious flavor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
COMMERCIAL CALCULATION

Including the best and most rapid methods Of COM
putting Interest Exchange, Profit and Sales, Avera-
gng Accounts, &c, are comprised in the Course Of
Instruction.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

The Secretary of State has issued a pro.
r,amehon announcing the adoption of the
f'"rteenth Amendment as a part of the
"ohsA'o'ion Of the Uni.ed States.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

Dan VOORHEES, has been making q great
fuss about taxation, and he made so much
fuss about it that the matter was looked
into, and it was found that Dams tax
amounted TO eighty.seven and a half cents
IN I'VE years. Dan is not the only one.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

Students received at any time, and instructed at
such hours as may best suit their convenience.
Tho large number Of business men now in attend
students to fill vacant positions fully attest the ap
probation in which the institution is held by the
business community.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
BUSINESS PRACTICES

Purchases, Sales, Consgnments, Shipments, Deal
ings with Banks, Remittances, &o., 30.
Also, Commercial Law, Photography, Detecting
Counterfeits, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

COAL LANDS FOR LEASE
NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be
IN received by the undersigned, to grant for n
term Of years, Trevorton, Northumberland
County, Pa, several new leases upon Red and
White Ash Coal beds, having four miles run above
water level. The req ash the same veins now
being worked by the Lykons Valley Company, tho
coal from which is Of superior quality and always
session of the premises can be given Immediately.
In addition to the facilities possessed by this
region for shipment to market by way Of the North
ern Central Railway and the Pennsylvania Canal,
there will tits believed, very soon be an opening 70
the Eastern market, by way of the Enterprise and
the Phadslph and Reading Railroad.
JOHN W HALL, or P. W. SHEAFER.
Engineer of Mines, i25 Centre St., Pottsville, Pa.
uarrisburg, july H. 1868 Pm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
OPEN DAY AND EVENING.
CATALOGUES SENT GRATIS.

The Crittenden Comme ercial Arithmetic and Bu-
siness Manual, for sale At the College. Handsomely
bound, IL mo. Price, sl.50. Sent post paid to any
address.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

no inconsderable part is justly chargeable to the
expenses attendant upon the existence of Indian
hosilities upon the plains in the summer and fall of
1867, which largely and exceptionally augmented
the cost of transportation and subsistence.
Tho military appropriations for the current fiscal
year are S33, 0sl ,0l3,
As much noise has been made about the
huge sums spent by the War Department
since the close of the war, on this point
Mr.. Wells says:
The aggregate expenditures made through or un-
der the direction of the War Department from
April l. 1865 to juno 80, 1867 inclusive were SgI7-
ll7,0i3 AZ. or this aggregate, the disbursements
for nine months, from April l. 1865, to December
3l of the same year, as stated by quarters, as
follows:
From April to June 80, 1865, S4I4I96 PIT 20
From June 30 to Sept 30, 1865, los, 1863, ,237 32
From Sept 80 TO Dec. 81, 1865, 6S,l2254 65
Total, s647, ,68S, ,056 "a
1t thus appears that of the above total expendi-
lures Of the War Department, S6i7, ,6SS, 900 or 20
par cent ofthe whole directly contingent upon
the termination of the and the disbanding of the
army, and were disbursed within the nine months
Immediately succeeding tho surrender of Lee in
April, 1865
The balance of expenditure charged to the War
Department on the books of the Treasury, viz -
S269 42S9 9s7 TO- covers period of thirty months or
from January 1866, TO June 80, 1868, and repre-
sents the disbursements farther contingent upon the
termination of the war, such as of pay and
transportation of troops the regular expenses Of the
military establishment the expense of the Indian
War in the summer and fall of 1867 the payment
of bounties $40 1882 $50 from July |, 1885, to June
49, 1868 the payments for property lost destroy
cd in the military service of the United States Sl
100000 y the reimbursement of State claims $40,
$50 900 in 1878 river and harbor improv ements
and the expenses of Notifications subsistence of In
dians Freedmen's Bureau expenses of Recon
struction, &C., &c.
OF the whole amount expended on the
Freedmen's Bureau and Reconstruction, the
former reaches only $5,617 900, and the lat.
ter 81, 2,344, 200, and the work done for this
has been of incalculable benefit to the South
ard to the country. The total appropria,
tions made by counting for the current fiscal
year are eighty millions less than the aggre
gate spent for that ending June 80, 1868
This exhibit shows that we have reduced
the taxes sl67, 100000, paid off all the wal
expenses, reconstructed the South, reduced
our debt, brought the army down to peace
Standard and are in sound financial condi
ton, with our expenses falling every year
Economy has been steadily pursued by Con
gress, and there is no foundation whatever
for complaint in regard to the management
of our finances. Taxpayers may look to the
future for still further relief in the way o
reduced taxes, reduced debt, reduced army
and civil officers and prosperous nation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
Notice in Bankruptcy.
NEW CARRIAGE q BUGGY

MI AN UFA Glory
VNHE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
Il of Sunbury and vicinity that he has opened a
shop in Sol. Stroh's Blacksmithshop- Building on
Chestnut street, Sunbury, Pa, where he keeps con-
stantly on hand, and manufactures to order,
Carriages, lsuGSys, SuIlSys, &c,
of the latest style and of the best material.
Repairing Of Wagons, Carriages, &C., done at tho
shortest notice.
Persons in want Of fine Bugges and Carriages, are
ii. C. R0USH.
Sunbury, July I, lS6S.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
PENMANSJJIP

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

ORNAMENTAL WRITING,
OF oil kinds, is executed in the most finished man
ner.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08


of, or through the War Department. for the fiscal
year ending Juno 30 1868, Sl23, 246,64s g. Of
this amount there were paid
For Bounties sos, 100000
For Reimbursing State War Claims l0,33O, lSS
" harbor I improvements, s,1ss,s2O
For Payments for property lost or de-
stroyed in the military service of tho
United States, Act of March 3, lS4e,
and supplements thereto estimated, 5,lll 800
For subsistence of Indians, estimated, 1000, 600
For Freedman's Bureau, 3,2l5'0oO
For Expenses Reconstruction, l,I99,2l
For National Cemeteries, 792,S60
0' of CSV'''' War. u ''N'' y $4,000
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08

1t will 30 seen that the expenditures
reached their height in the year 1865 and
have rapidly declined since, SO that the
amount appropriated for 1869 is. only $l7,-
100000. Concerning the expenditures of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
NOTICE TO COAI. OPERATORS

JuIv * I9R9 AIM
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-08-08
S66,533,23S
Total,

This amount deducted from tho aggregate expen
ditures above given indicate the regular and legit
mate army expenditures for the fiscal year ending
juno 80, 1858, to have been S56,7l3,4l0, of which
no inconsiderable part is justly chnrgeable to the
expenses attendant upon the existence of Indiar
hostilties upon the plains in the summer and fall
1867, which largely and exceptionally augmented
the cost of transportation and subsistence.
The military appropriations for the current fisca
year are S33, 0Sl 0l3.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-05-27

urcd goods, 500; articles in Floral Hall,
5000, making a total of about $500, the
largest amount ever offered by the So
cicty at any of its previous exhibitions.
The fair will draw together the largest
number of horses, cattle, sheep, and ar
ticlos that have been on exhibition i'm
Vermont, and il will be the aim of The
Society to make all the departments, cs-
pecially in that of agricultural implc-
mcnts, machinery, and in the Floral
Hall, exceed any former fair of the So
cicty.
The Rutland & Burlington, Vermont
Valley, Vermont q Canada, Vermont
Central sullivan, Bennington q Rut-
land and Passumpsic II. r.. will trans
port articles and animals for exhibition
free, if returned to the place of ship
mcnt. Persons attending the fair will
be carried for fare one way.
Exhibitors must have their animals
or article, ON he hooks of the Secretary
on or before Tuesday, September Sth.
Those desiring 60 enter live stock, should
give notice to the Secretary, ut Rutland,
rs early as September LIST. Ladies and
children are allowed to present articles
for exhibition free of charge but no OK
! hibitor's tickets will be given 10 such
! persons.
Parties desiring information, or copy
of the pamphlet, should address Horny
Clark, Secretary at Rutand.--RW'and
! Wordid.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-05-27

"PENDLETON ESCORT. Ut is stated
that the friends of Pendleton at Cincin-
natl and elsewhere in the West have
organized committee, under the title
of the "Pendelton Escort tog go to New
York on the day Of the National Con-
vention, in such numbers as will ade-
quately reflect the feeling of the West
in reference to the Presidential candi-
date. Arrangements have been made
with the railroad companies, and every
facility will be afforded to the "mem-
beers of the Pendleton Escort to reach
New York in an inexpensive and pleas
ant manner. The members of the or
ganization will constitute feature at
the Convention in New York, going, as
they will, united, and with appropriate
banners and designation. Citizens OF
the Western States are invited to enrol
the organization.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-05-27
fremont state .IOIjcUitHr0i Society

The eighteenth annual fair of the Yer
mont State Agricultural Society and
Wool Growers Association will be held
at the city of Burlington, on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sep
TENDER Sth, 9th, 10th and llth, 1868.
The grounds formerly occupied by the
Chittenden County Agricultural Society
are being fitted up in an ample manner
for the accommodation of the exhibition.
The premiums in most of the classes
have been largely increased. The pre-
MUM for horses have been extended
and thoroughly revised, and the prizes
offered largely increased, which will,
undoubtedly, bring out the largest coll
lection of fine horses ever assembled in
Vermont.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day evening, public discussions will
take place in the City Hall, upon sub
jects pertaining to the industrial inter
ests Of the State. These discussions will
be opened by gentlemen who have been
! appointed for that purpose, after which
an opportunity will be offered to other,
to present their views and experiences
upon topics underdiscussion. An essay
will also be read each evening.
The various premiums in each depart
ment are as follows: horses, 81 ,554 cat
tie, 1919; sheep, S2S4; swine, S25 poul
try, S3S; butter, S22 cheese, S22 fruits
$7S; maple sugar and honey, sly; veg
etables, $40; farm implements and
heavy machinery, 5000; light machine
ry, $3.50; machine work and manufact
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-05-27

By A witty Democrat says the eley-
enth impeachment article was taken up
first on Scriptural grounds, AS the inn
peachers hoped that little 'leven would
leaven the whole lump, and bring in
c.%Pf.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-05-27

pssy1 Have you seen l'rangs Chrome?
"Old Oaken Bucket" Falconer and
Bride"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-14

In the published correspondence OF John r.
appears 4 letter from this person to General Ho-
bart, in which he says he will be able prove that
"Styll & Davis have been regularly shipping by
the York River railroad and the Baltimore packets
their surplus WhIskey, or to large amount in
fraud.n
This IS n volunteer statement by Gmcr. He
has gone out OF his way 70 charge us with fraud.
tie has not even the excuse of being assistant
counsel "a position which he seems eagerly TO
have sought, with It's accompanying fees, but
which the Secretary Of the Treasury refused him
III his letter Of Ostober 3lst.
He has been as swift to asperse the character OF
his uelghbors rs he has been reluctant to refer To
them for his ''qual!tcations rs 4 lawyer ~ or his
''hrmness Of purposes and position as mau.
We are content that those who have had the best
opportunity of knowing both us and him the peo-
pie Of this city and State-shall judge bttween him
and our elves as to any matter OF fraud, r4sc tty
or unrustworth!ness. We will take their verdict
as to whether he or we would the more readily en-
ter in o any conspiracy to Gcfraut.
We denounce This publicatt a mean and
wilful falsehood, uDsupp Jrted by any shadow of
foundation. Though he has played The part of !.
detective, all the time, as appears from bis own
publication, whining for his pay, we defy him.
We call upon this man, who has so fully abused
all decent propriety, to make good his base words.
r. II. STYLL,
Il. II, DAVIS.
ApIr Tnre rn'n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-14

The OPERA BoUFFE.-This is announced
as positively the last night of the successful
engagement of the Worrell sisters, and
they will certainly have crowded house.
Barbe Bleue, with the fascinating Jennie
as Boulotte, and Sophie as Blue Beard, will
be repeated at the earnest request Of many
who were delighted with this sparkling
comic opera on its previous representation.
Miss Jennie will also dance once more her
famous clog dance in connection with her
personation of "Nan the Good -for-No-
thing"
Last night everything passed off to the
satisfaction of o large and fashionable au-
dience, but the performance closed at q
late hour, and we are unable to give 1t an
extended notice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-14

STATE PROXIES ELECTED.-At n meeting
of the Board of Public Works held yester-
day the following gentlemen were appoint,
ed proxies for the State at the. different
railroad meetings:
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad.-L. Y
Mosby, Liberty; George s. Smith, Marion
j. W. Jackson, Bristol.
Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad.-W.
W. Wing, Norfolk; James H. Clements,
Portsmouth A. Donnan, Petersburg.
Southside Railroad.-G. F. Doggett, Pc
tersburg W. W. Forbes, Farmville; Ben
jamin F. Childrey, Petersburg.
1t is understood that these gentlemen gre
all in favor of General Mahone's policy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES To-MoRRow.-We
have been notified Of the following special
appointments
United Presbyterian Garch.-Service in
the lecture-room of the new building at II
a. M. and 81 P. NJ.
Second Presbyterian.-Rey. James G..
Hammer, D. D., of Baltimore, at IL A. NJ.
Third Presbyterian.-Rev. E. I. Baird,
D. D., at IL A. M.
Sidney Methodist.-Rev. W. II. Christian
at IL A. NJ.
Broad-street Methodist.--Rev. W. W.
Bennett, D. D, at IL A. M.
Trinity Aethodist.-Rev. 8. s. Lambeth
at IL A. NJ.
Clay street Methodist.-Rev. S. s. Lam
beth at 71a P. M.
Leigh-Strest BaptiSt.-Rev. T. G. Jones,
D. D., at ii A. NJ. Pastor at night.
At 10 A. NJ. Rev. A. E. Dickinson will
administer the ordinance Of baptism at
Four-mile Creek church, Henrico county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-14

HusrrNes Court OF MAGIsTRArEs-AL-
pERMAN PEBBLES PEEsIDING.-Thef follow
ing business was transacted yesterday
Elizabeth Cahler, indicted for petit lar
ceny ; noAe proseQui entered. Richard
Robinson pleaded guilty of petit larceny
sent to jail for thirty days. James Oscar
Lee, larceny; convicted; thirty days in
Jail. Charles Cook, larceny; convicted !;
thirty days in jail and costs. James
Wood, larceny; convicted; thirty days in
Jail. William Burwell, larceny; pleaded
guilty convicted; ninety days in jail.
John Bell, larceny; pleaded not guilty !;
noAe proseqai entered, and remanded for
felony. Albert Pearman, larceny; nolle
prosequi entered on payment of costs.
Hubbard Powell, larceny convicted; four
months in Jail, and fine of five dollars.
London Freeman, larceny; convicted !;
twenty-four hours in Jail. Arthur Rich
ardson, larceny; tried and acquitted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-14
Manchester Items,

The COUNTY COURT.-The quarterly
term of the County Court of Chesterfield
county, which has been in session during
the past week, is expected to adjourn to-
day.
William Gle, charged with stealing q
watch from William Hewlett, was sentenced
to five years imprisonment in the peniten,
tiary.
BOARD OF TRUsTEEs.-There will be q
meeting of the Board of Trustees for the
town Of Manchester tonight, at half-past
o'clock, at the office the town treasurer.