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-" have como for my umbrella, =
said the lender Of one Of those avtiulss. ~
a rainy day to his friend "Csa't hslp
that" exclaimed the borrower. (" Doa't
You see that am going out with hfs
"Well, yes" replied the lender. sssea.sAsd
at such impuderce. Eyes. but-but--bas
what am to do :" "Do!" rspiisd IL
other. as he. threw up the top and wsltsd
OIL, lido o. I did, borrow ono" aiABT
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ET Hon. Ethan Allen, distinguished
Reputlican politician, in . very Radical
speech at New York, few days since.
paid the following tribute to Gen. Blair:
"IIere let me, IN Justice to the gallsss
soldier, say a word ia regard to Gsosssi
Frank P. Blair, the Democratic nominee
for the Vice Presidency. cannot agres
with many Of my political associates n
their denunciations Of this gentleman.
The baud which held the sword OF one
wing of Shermsn's army In that grand
march to the sea, the sword which hewcd
its wap to victory across the continsut
AID flashed like 4 meteor through the
Southern sky; tho hand which held that
sword belongs 10 no disloyal man.
Great applause. That sword wsa
welded by General Blair. -Four years Of
heroic service to the country in the Geld.
and always a. the front, ever being found
where the bullets few thickest and death
raincd fastest, entitle General Blair 70 the
lasting gratitude Of patriotic citizens,and
will secure for him brilliant page In bic.
tory. Renewed applause. We can Il
fsrd to be just and admit this truth - 70
the deeds an illustrious soldier"
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YoUNa LADIES BEwARx.--Ths New
York Sun 10 severe on what il calls thssil.
ly fashion which our young ladies sons.
,imys employ in writing their Christian
names. To illustrate: Hh o uufi
"A detailed report Of . fashionable wsd.
ding conveys the Information that . youas
gentleman who bears the noble name a
Lionel has just been united in wedloek 10 .
lovely maiden named Jennie and that
among the bridesmaids on the interesting
occasion Tires were named. respectively.
L'ttie. Annie and Gertie. Tho ladies wsss
all dressed in the height Of the fashion. cad
some Of tho most popular gems from Odsa.
bschs operas were performed. The young
ladies who thus give to public noto,isty ths
pet names conferred on them while tAsy
yet bloomed in the seclusion Of the nussssy.
do not mean. Of course. TO b. guilty ofvul.
gsrity and impertinencs, bat they srs cad
we speak Of their fault because il Is % gsa.
eral. especially mong ignorant ard
thoughtless people. It 10 very proper fos
Lionel to address his bride by the swset.sf.
fcc,iona,e speculation Of Jennie. but that 10
privilege Of his situation to which IT,
general public can not be admitted withoas
. violation Of propricty. When ths name
OF tho young woman comes 10 b printed
on her visiting card or in Hswspapss. h
should be done decorously and simply =
Janc. SO Of her bridesmaids; their right
names are Lctitis, Anne. aud Gsrtruds. sad
il is nobody's business l,y what teadsr %.
brevistions and expansions Of those sppsl.
la,ives they may be named By their moshsss
OF their future husbands" 9
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- below will b. found what is Jssm |,
oil proper text from which 70 preach tn
funeral sermon Of Ben. Butler: FROM
Jeremiah ill.,. 10; And the basins. and ths
irep~ns, aud the bowls, aud the csldroaey
and the candlsstisks, and the spoons. and
tho cups that which Vas Of gold, IN ye!d.
and that which was Of silver. II sllvtss w.
captain ofsho guard tsek swsy.se 70 700
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A VERY BAD WoMAN.--Issbella'ss csa.
dalous conduct a, Madrid for years past hes
occasioned talk. Her latest favor;is. Mar.
Tori, is exceedingly disliked ia Madrid and
had not the queen persisted that II shs We
allowed to come back to Madrid. she nass
also bring back to Madrid this unpopalss
man with her. Isabslla might again PCT.
haps have been allowed to return to ~
Spanish capital. But no: she would not
part with him. A Paris paper, the Evsas.
ment. gives the following account Of drs-
matte scencs on her arrival q the railway
station of San Sobsstin area
Gen. Concha sntrssisd Lsbslls to return
with the Primes Of tina Austrias, sroand
whom it nigh. be possible to rally the pso.
pie. and above all, without NJ. Marfori, the
very sight Of whom would cause irritation.
These las, words exAspsrsted Her Majesty
to such degree that she could not control
her anger, and burst forth into . violent
TRADE against her people. Here l remain. :"
she exclaimed, "and will remain until these
bay onsts are vsnquished and il yield, I
will retire to France. only too delighted 10
be disenbsrrAsed Of the sovereignty Of .
nation Of robbers and asssssins." II sp.
pears that the Queens infstustion for d.
MarIori 10 so great that no psrsussions q
entrsaties will induce her to separate from
him. Ii was in vain that her most dsyos.
ed friends--who are few enough sn.rsatsd
her to consent to separation from bet 10.
tendant. " fon risk your crown" said
ono. What matter r wss the reply.
Bat think Of your children!' Gone
what may !" rejoined the infuriatsd woman.
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Masonic Notice.

The regular communications Of VAN Br-
Rem LODGE, No. 8, A. Y. MAsoSs are held
the Saturday on, or next preceding each full
moon, at p. NJ, in their Hall at Van Buren,.
Members Of the Fraternity in good standing
are respectfully invited to meet with US.
..... III. +. THOMSON, w. NJ.
CHAs. I. HARVEY. Secretary.
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TNIIE Van Buren, Agricultural Works want
an unlimited number Of saw stocks
They will contract for any quantity delivered
at the river bank in raets,or delivered by wag-
on at their Steam Saw Mill, upper end of the
City Wharf Stocks of any kind Of Lumber.
such as Pine, Cedar, Oak, Cherry, Walnut.
Gum, Cottonwood, &C., wanted. Persons
wishing to contract will address Van Buren,
Agricultural Works" or apply in person at
the Office of the works.
-.- UAYMAN & SCOTT.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15
Fish Dams.

Jacob Gayman, of Dauphin county, was
twice convicted Of erecting fish dams in the
Susquehanna and Judge Pearson, in refu.
ing motion for new trial, laid down the
law applicable to the Susquehanna, Juniats,
and Schuylkill rivers as follows:
We have several acts sf Assembly express
ly aimed at fish dams in the Susquehanna
river, declaring them nuisances, and requir-
ing their removal. As early as 1851 ON act
was passed reciting the injury done by such
devices, by the distractions of the young
fish, &c., aud Furnishing the erection or
keeping up thereof by heavy fine, and in
default of payment, by six months impri-
sonment; also requiring the removal of
such dams by the rupcrvisors of highways,
ON the justices of sessions, and enjoining
on constables the duty of inspecting the
river, and reporting all such devices 10 the
court, or to the justices of the peace. (See
Smiths Laws, p. 23l) This act may pos.
sibly not now be in force, as we have one of
later date containing many similar pro-
visions (Sce 8 Smiths Laws, p. 378, passed
April 3, l799) II is entitled An act to
prevent the erection of fish dams and bask-
cts in the Susquchanna, Juniata and Schuyl.
kill rivers" The preamble speaks of such
devices as nuisances, and the first section,
&C., indictable, subject 70 fine OF thirty
dollars, on conviction. The second section
makes 1t Toe duty of those liYing on lands
adjoining the river, where any such dam is
erected, to give notice thereof to the super
visors of the roads, or to justice of the
peace, under penalty of $40. The third
sections makes it the duty of the superyi
sors to complain to Il magistrate of such
dam, who is to issue his warrant TO them
for its removal. This is to be done at the
expense Of the township, but the owner is
TO be punished. He has right of appeal
to the sessions and trial by jury. So far as
We are able TO discern, this act is still in
force, although there are later laws regula
ting the fisheries in the Susquehanna and
its tributaries, and imposing severe penal.
ties against different devices tending TO de.
stroy the fish, or prevent their free passage.
We, therefore, feel. ourselves constrained to
declare that every fish dam and basket in
the Susquehanna is public nuisance, and
the owner or person using, keeping up, or
repairing the same, is subject to an indict.
mcnt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15
Renlsfer,s Notices.

NToTICE is hereby given to all legatees creditors,
IN and other persons interested In the following
estates, that the Administrator, Executors and
Guardians Of tho within named, have fled their
accounts with the Register of Northumberland ooun.
ty and that said accounts will be presented to the
Orphans Court, for confirmation and allowance, on
Tuesday the 10Th day Of March next, at 10 oolock
A. M:
1. The account Of u. D. Mourer, Guardian Of Ed.
ward Calvin, William Kills, Daniel Elmer. and
Emma Eliiabsth Machamer minors, filed Deeem.
Der 18th, 1851.
2. The account Of Samuel Brosious, executor Of
Jacob Brosious, deo'd, fled December 20, 1857.
8. The account Of Adam hartman and Abraham
Zartman executors Of William hartman, decd, filed
December Oath, 1857
4. The account Of Adam Lenker. administrator Of
Charles Kerstetter decd filed December 27th 1857
8. The account Of John Paegor, and Adam Epler,
executors Of John P8egor, decd fled JanuaryI6th,
1S6S
8. The account Of William ssvidge, guardian Of
Charles Kemerer, minor, filed January 6, 1858.
z. The account Of George Dimm, guardian Of AL
fred and George Hafer, minor children, filed Janua.
~ 10, 1868.
8. The account Of Thomas c. Dimm, administrator
Of Ruben Hafer, decd. filed January 10th, 1868.
0. The account Of John Meyers, administrator OF
Anna Maria Meyers, docd filed Feb. 1st. 1888
10. Tho account Of Philip Ii. Folmer administra
| IL. Tho account Of Daniel Roitz, guardian of the
minor children Of William Rothermel, decd, nled
| Feb. Sd, 1868.
| u. The final account of Soloman Young, admins
traitor Of Elisabeth Hummel, decd, 6lei Feb. 4,h
! 1868
49, Tho account of William Elicit, guardian o.
/ Emanuel Smiley, minor, flied Feb. 9th, 1858
| IA. Tho account Of samuel Derr guardian o.
Andrew l. Karchnor, minor, fled Feb. Sth, 1865.
| Is. The account of Abraham Shipmnn, admins
traitor OF Elenor Lytle, decd. fled Deo 9Th, 1853
J. LEIsENRING, Register.
| Sunbury, February 10th, 1868
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15
SHERMAN AND THOMAS.

1t gives us profound qualification 10
publish the speeches of distinguished men,
on great occasions, whenever we can get
them inside of q single column. This morn.
ing we have the rare pleasure of publishing
two orations delivered ut the recent meeting
of the gallant Army of the Cumberland, by
two of the most illustrious and influential
men Of our time:
SPEECH OF LIEUT.. GEN. SHERMAN
COMRADES OF THE ARMY OF THE Cum.
BEnLAND: once commanded you, but you
command me now A voice said: "Yes
and you obey US well."1
cannot attempt q speech at this time
but cannot help but express the pride and
qualification feel in seeing you before me
on this occasion. You cannot, from your
seats, see what see-this theatre filled from
the footlights to the dome with intelligent
faces beaming with patriotism. am proud
of it; and can't but think that such q
sight is tie best assurance of the safety and
peace we live in. The citizens will sleep
all the more soundly tonight, because OF
the patriotic fire burning in your hearts,
When see one of my old comrades, or q
crowd of them, as / did the other day at St
Louis, and hear the "three times three" and
the tiger" my heart fills to overfowing
and ! remember with kindness every man
that shared the glories of the field with me
But know now that you just called me
out to take look at me. Cries, "That's
sol Well, here am, the same old Billy
Sherman that commanded you once and il
does give me pleasure to show myself tc
you, and sec your faces again. ! know
them all disguised or not, always recog
nize soldiers face. In conclusion, l hope
we will toll along through life together, and
die together, and go to glory together.
SPEECH OF MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS.
GENTLEMEN OF THE SOCIETY OF THE Army
OF THE CUMBERLAND: have no words tc
express the feeling which animGtes me at
seeing SO many gallant soldiers Of our arm,
answer our first call TO come together if
such meeting as this. We have assembled
here from all parts Of the country, showing
an earnestness and an interest in the WORK
we have done, and willingness to do what
ever may be required of us by our country
which is but gratifying to every patriotic
heart. [Cheers.l AS our time is short, yor
must excuse me from saying more.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15
PROM WASHINGTON.
WARRINGTON. Feb. !
THE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE.

lhb RECOMMENDATION COhhITTEB
Met to-day at eleven o'clock, Mr.. Stevens
10 the chair, and all the members present
The testimony of witnesses examined twice
was read to the committee, and Mr.. Stevens
moved for On immediate impeachment OF
the President, for conspiring to prevent the
execution ofthe Tenure of Office. He urged
It In the warmest- manner, and made very
Strong aud clear argument in it's favor.
Mr.. Boutwell,, concurred with him, but
nfter considerable 6esultory conversation it
was concluded to adjourn until Thursday
morning, in order to sec in print and ex-
anime closely the last edition Of the John
n-Grant correspondence. The latter came
into the House this afternoon, but failed to
develop any new points or to add anything
to those already known. General Grant has
not been summoned as witness, nor is 1t
the present intention of the sub. committee
to call him. There are some very strong
and resolute men behind this movement
though what will be the final result 1t is i'm.
possible at this period to foretel.
LETTERS OF THE CABINET OFFICERS.
The reading of The Cabinet Officers letters
created considerable merriment in the House
especially which the Democrats were ex
ceedingly disgusted with, they regarding
the conduct of Secretary Seward as trying
to trim his sails to secure his place in Presi
dent Johnson's Cabinet.
General Grants letter is understood I,
finally end the correspondence, in which, j
10 universally conceded, that Grant has com
out ahead.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15

A prominent New York politician saws
that Grantstands no chance at Chicago
just SO. There is no chance about it-be
has dead certainty.
Haight, of New Jersey, 90, is the youngest
man in the House; and Thad. Stevens rs,
is the oldest Maynard, OF Tennessee, is the
leanest man in the House Baldwin, of Mas.
sachusetts, is the fattest man in the House.
Mrs John Morrissey, who ia a large fine
looking woman, was sitting in the gallery
of the House of Representives, not long since,
dressed in complete suit of crimson, and
blazing with diamonds. One who Processes
to know, says she displayed twenty five
thousand dollars worth of those precious
gems.
A DEPARTING GLoRY.--A subterraneap
stream has been discovered at Niagara Falls
which beginning about half mile above
the Falls, has found channel TO the gulf
below, and is rapidly undermining the ledge
now known as the Horseshoe Ii is prophe.
sled that the Falls will be entirely broken
down at an early day, and the present grand
appearance Of the river at that point be con,
'eried into simple "thute" or rapid.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15
State LIlnatic Hospital.

The Trustees and Superintendent of the
State Lunatic Hospital of Pennsylvania, To-
Gated at Harrisburg, have presented their
annual report to the Governor of the Com
monwealth.
On the first of January, 1857; there were
S27 patients in the hospital, 1871 of whom
were males, and l46 females ITO were ad.
mitted during the year. OF whom 80 were
males and Il females; 90 males and 82 fe-
males were discharged during the year. OF
this number 81 were restored, 80 improved
~ were stationary, and "a died. On the
Slst OF December, 1857, ls5 males and l55
females remained in the hospital. There
was decided increase in the number of
patients treated during the year, and the
wards OF the hospital have been crowded.
Early in the summer the pressure was 30
great that the Board was forced to refuse
admission to all saverecent cases of INSANITY,
and they have never yet been able to recall
that order, nor do they see any prospect of
oeing able to do so during the coming year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15

Gov. ANDREW ON GENERAL GRANT
Thrce days before the death of the deeply.
Iamentcd Gov. Andrew, of Massachusetts,,
(who, had he lived, conservative as he was,
would have been the Republican candidate
for Vice President) addressed letter to a
personal friend, who had been closely con-
nes,ed with him in the Military operations
of Massachusetts during the war. The let
ter is fully characteristic of the man. 1t is
dated Oct. 81, 1867, and in the last para.
graph he thus speaks of General Grant:
"The tendency of the hour is toward
Grant. And thar is best. 1t is not the ideal
good. 1t is bad for the country that he
must leave his present post; bad for hia,
the soldier, to try and endure the hard fate
which awaits him, in civil life. But it is
the apparently best practical good the coun.
try can have. And Grant is so square and
honest a man that believe he is bound to
be right in the main, anyrhere.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15
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REMOVALl
+. .. SHAN NON,
Matchmaker & Jeweler,

MARKET SQUARE, sUNBUkY,PA
Win remove his Jewelry Store 10 Miiler's Stone
Building, corner Of Sd and Market Square,
ON FEBRUARY lH, 1858,
whore he will be happy to reoeive bis old customers
and the publie In general Thankful for past favors
be solicts continuance o. the same, and he is de.
termned 10 sell as low the lowest and for quality
not to be surpassed by any goods in the market A
large assortment Of
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Silver tea setn, card and cake baskets, brcakfas
and dinner castors Celery stands, syrup and drink
ing cups and full assortment Of Spoons, Knve
and Forks. Particular attention paid to tho repair
ing of Watches, Clocks, Jcwelry and Music Boxes
All work warranted.
Feb. 3, 1865
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15
GRANT AND THE PRESIDENT.

GRANT AND THE PRESIDENT.
The correspondence between Gen. Grant
and the President, presents no new points.
The President repeats his assertion that he
was deceived, and rather rudely intimates
that Grant tricked him-and that he In.
tended to do 30 all along. The Cabinet off,
cere, who are requested to sustain the Pre-.
sident as to what occurred at Cabinet
meeting, don't agree. Mr.. Weiles writes a
short letter endorsing the President. Mr..
McCulloch and Mr.. Randall indorse the
President, although Mr.. Randall, fails to
notice that Gen. Grant acted like "liar
and o sneak" MS he is reported to have
said at the time. Mr.. Seward makes a
guarded reply. He says that the converse
tion "wns respectful and courteous on both
sides," and, alluding to Mr.. Johnson's mar.
rative, says: II did not understand Gen.
Grant as denying, nor as explicitly admit
ting these statements in the form and full
extent to which you made them" In Other
words, he does not commit himself to the
Presidents story, but doubts it. The Presi
dent concludes by in,imating that the Gen
eral is insubordinate. The Generals reply
is brief, frank, aha soldierly. The charge
of insubordination he utterly ovcr,hrows b!
showing that, while the President gave hin
q vague aud meaningless order, intended tt
entice him into violation of law, the Post
master. General and Secretary Of the Treasur!
directly and officially communicated will
the Secretary of War.
So ends this business. johnson come
out cf it yelping like whipped spaniel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-02-15

ATExAN DEsPERADo.-A desperate. wbo
assumes the title Of Colonel Baker, c. s A.
mas made himself notorious in Northern
Texas by the commission of upwards of
forty murders. United States soldiers and
negroes were at first the objects of his dia.
Olery; but ne has ceased to make distinc.
tlens, and friend and foe fall alike before his
oaleful weapons. Rebels he treats as yam.
KEGS, because they have dared to censure
his lawlessness. He is skillful in avoiding
those who seek his arrest and defiant of ali
authority. To the proclamation of the com.
mander OF the post at Boston, Texas oiTerinu
reward OF $500 for his head, he published
an answer offering $40O for the head of the
commander. BY his threats he prevents thc
consummation of contracts, ATTEMPTS at set.
Elements, and disarranges the whole course
OF business. AS if hisappetite were whetted
oy blood, his recent acts have increased in
frequency and cruelty. At the house of an
old friend lie shot two negroes at the door
and then killed the occupant, saying to him
as he fired, You have outliyed YOUR useful.
ness" One the two daughters who ran 10
their fathers assistance was brutally knock.
cd down. Entering the house ho threw a
shovelfull OF hot Goals on the bed, and fa.
tally wounded another daughter who at.
tempted TO extinguish the flames. Strange
TO say this man devil is still at large.