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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

MR.. SCBENcK's BILL.-Mr. Schenck's bill
pledging the faith Of the Government to re.
deem all its interest bearing obligations in
coin, which passed the House last week,
was somewhat modified in the Senate. As
it passed the Senate the words "interest
bearing" are stricken out, making it read
"all the obligations Of the United States"
except where the law expressly provides
otherwise. The proviso "that before any of
said interest bearing obligations not already
due shall mature or be paid before maturity,
the obligations not otsbearing interest, known
as United States notes, shall be made con.
vertible into coin at the option of the hold
err is also stricken out; so that the bill
has gone back to the House for concurrence
in the following shape:
Be it enacted BY the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States ct Ame-
RIGA in Congress assembled That in order to
remove any doubt as to the purpose of tho
Government 10 discharge all just obligations
to the public creditors, and to settle conflict
! ing questions and interpretations of the laws
! by virtue of which such obligations have
/ been contracted, it is hereby provided and
| declared that the faith of the United States
is solemnly pledged to the payment in coin,
or its equivalent, of all the obligations of
! The United States except in cases where the
law authorizing the issue of any such obi
cation has expressly provided that the same
may be paid in lawful money or other cur
repcy that gold and silver.
SEC. 2. And be it.turther enacted, That any
contract hereafter made specifically payable
in coin, and the consideration of which may
he lone of coin, or sale of property, or
! the rendering oflabor or service of any kind
the price of which, as carried into the con
tract, may have been adjusted on the basis
of the coin value thereof at the time of such
sale, or the rendering of such service Or la
Dor, shall he legal and valid, and may be
enforced according to its terms.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
FLOUR and FEED.
sunbury, Feb 81, ls69.--Jm.
SHIErtIFF,S Sale.

DY virtue offs writ Of alias Lovara Facia,, issued
ID cut Of tho Court of Common Pleas, and to me
directed, will be exposed to public sale at the Court
House in the Borough Of Sunbury, on Monday the
eth day Of March, lj6q, at 30 Z. NJ, the following
property TO wit
Allrha, one undivided noiety or half part of n
certain tract parcel Of land situate in Coal town
ship, in the county OF Northumberland. Stat. of
Pennsylvania buing part of tract of land taken up
IN the name Of Samuel Clark, [and known by the
name of Boyd's Stone Coal quarry,l on which the
town of Shamokn is principally laid out, beginning
in the centre of spurtsheim street in the line be-
tween John Q. Boyd and David Mcknight and
thence eastward along the middle OF raid Spurilheim
street to the centre or intersection OF said Spurtsheim
and Rock streets, thence southwark along the Md
die of said Rock street TO- the centre intersection
Of said Rosk and Webster streets thOnce eastward
along the middle OF said ebster street to tho orr
Sinai line between the Samuel Clark and Samuel
" hethoral surveys which Is near the Danvlle md
Potsv ic Railroad thence south along said iginal
line to heap Of stones in the line between Samuel
clark and W Green surveys thence west along
the said line seventy-one perches to post in
tho first mentioned line; aud thence north along
said line to the middle Of said Spurtzheim street
10 tho place o. beginning containing about eighty
aeros ofland or the same more or less beVg the
same premises which tho said David Mcknight
and Elizabeth II his wite, by indenture bearing
even date herewith, and executed Immediately
before these presents, for the consideration therein
mentioned, and which is hereby secured did
! grant and convey into tho said Richard Rich.
/ ardson ia fes - as by said rccited indenture,
reference being thereunto had will more fully and
at large appear, together with tho privilege OF
ing the branch railroad mads To the mill on
the property, with moiety Of all the materials
with which tits constructed, and the right Of any
way at any and all times To make, rel air and re-
model sad railroad, and together with all and sim
guar the buildings and improv streets lanes,
/ alleys, passages, ways waters, and water courses,
rights, liberties and hersdaments thereunto belong
/ ing.
siered, taken inte execatisn and to bo sold as the
! property of Richard Richardson.
DANIEL BECKLgY, Sheriff.
I Sunbury, Feb. 20, 1859.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

THE Southern people are becoming very
anxious for Northern emigration. Many of
tho railroads of that section are Offering in
ducements to visitors by reducing their rates
of fare. We learn that there are some most
inviting openings there for investment
Excellent lands can be bought for few
dollars per acre, AS soon as it is satisfac,
tonly established that we "shall have peace
permanently, the South will be settled up
very rapidly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

THE names of those who will constitute
Gen. Grants Cabinet, will not be known
until sent into the Senate for confirmation.
The frmness and prudence of the President
elect, III oil his actions preceding his in.
augura;ion, is sure guarantee that his ad-
minis,ration will be conducted with the
same wisdom aud decision that have here
tofors Characterized his acls az the com.
mander of our armies.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

NEW Issue OF GREEKBAcKs--Th Trea
sury plate printing office has nearly ready
for printing new series of the $50 and 800
gresnosck notes, to take the place of the
present new issues, which have been largely
oountsrisited. The 500 notes will bear a
likeness OF Mr.. Lincoln, with vignetts sym
bollcal OF obstruction; and the $50 notes
VIII bear likeness of General Grant, with
avignssts symbolical OF the restoration OF
peace.
Andy johnson Is proposed for president
O. me Memphis. II Paso and Pacific Rail.
road Company, and ii 10 said his intended
irip 10 Europe 10 for the purpose Of negoti.
sting the bonds Of that road, should the
Senate pass the pending resolution giving
i the .igEt Of way through tho public land
t.oa :. tds, ID ,ae ass.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

THE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD
The annual meeting of'the stockholders of
the Northern Central railroad, on last Fri.
day, elected the following directors j. d.
Cameron and William Colder,of Harrisburg;
A. f. Kapp, of Northumberland ; Geary
Small, B. F. Newcomer and S. NJ. Shoemaker
Of Baltimore Z. C. Biddle, John NJ. Ken.
nsdy, Jacob p. Jones, Wister Morris and
Edmund Smith (thc latter in place of John
A. Wright, absent in Europe, of Philadel.
phia, and Henry Welsh, of New York. The
newly elected directors subsequently met
and reelected j. D. Cameron, Esq, President
alse ]. N. Dubarry, Esq, Vice President.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
Paw UE,iPAY IIPi

Since the first of January, we have sent
out number of bills Of Indebtedness to us
for subscription, advertising and job.work.
To those who have go promptly responded
to our request in remittipg, we return our
sincere thsnks, A large number have not as
yet given Us any reply. We desire that they
should do SO, as we are in need OF tue
amount due us. Contemplating making
improvements, in few weeks, for the bene-
q. of our patrons, we necessarily must have
the means to do it with. And as we ask no
more than that which belongs to US, to ac
complish our object, and at the same time
offer the AMERICAN, with improvements, at
reduced rates, we trust that none will look
to his neighbor to pay first, but at once
remit to us the amount due, so that we car
carry out our contemplated Improvements
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
Assignee Notice.

IL the District Court Of the United States for tho
Western District of Pennsylvania.
In the matter Of e
MenaRah p. Seaman, Bankrupt. ! In bankruptcy
To whom it may Concern The undersigned here.
by gives notice Of his appointment ms Assignee Of
Menassnh P. Seaman, of Milton, in the county OF
Northumberland and State of Pennsylvania, with.
in said district, who has been ndjudged Bankrupt
upon his own petition by tho District Court Of said
District. l.. H. kASB, Assignee.
Sunbury, February ~, ls69.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

appointments to the Cabinet were mailed on
Saturday, aud to the West on Friday also,
that three members at least oftho new Cabi-
net are in town. Tho general belief, how.
ever, of those we'll informed is, that the
members have not been notified, and will
not be until. their names are sent to the Sen
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

Western District of Pennsylvania, SIS.
In Bankruptcy. At Port TrOvorton, Feb. IS, 1860.
fINllE undersigned hereby gives notice Of his ap-
i pointment as Assignee of William A. shaaer,
Of HerndOn, in the County of Northumberland and
State of Pennsylvania, within said district, who has
been adjudged Bankrupt, upon his ewn petition by
the District Court OF said District.
DANIEL WITMER, Assignee
Port Trevorton, Pa.
To the creditors Of tho said Bankrupt.
February 20, le6e-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
Assignee Notice.

In the District Court OF the United States for tho
Western District Of Pennsylvania.
In the III after Of
Conrad +. Cares, Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To whom it may Concern The undersigned here.
by gives notice of his appointment as Assignee Of
Conrad +. Cares Of Turbut township, in the County
of Northumberland, and State of Pennsy yania,
within said District who has been adjudged a Bank.
rupt upon his own petition by the District Court of
faid District. l.. II. KASE, Assignee.
Sunbury, February o. ls69.--3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

IL the District Court of, tho United States fer the
Western District of Pennsyl ylranir.
In the matter of
Willism Haupt, Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To whom it may Concern The undersigned hcrc.
by gives notice Of his appointment us Assignee of
William Haupt, Of Milton, in the county of North!
upberland, and State of Pennsylvania, within said
District, who has been adjadged Bankrupt upon
his own petition by the District Court of snid Dis.
triet. l.. ii. KASE, Assignee.
Sunbury, February :3l, ls69v-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

UoN. GEO. T. MILLER.--We observe that
retiring members Of Congress, without dis,
tinctien Of party had social reunion at the
soston House, Washington, before parting,
perhaps forever, as the call expressed it.
Among the signers we observe the name of
our late member, Hon. Geo. f. Miller. In this
conn ection it is not ont Of place to say, that
during Mr.. Millers service in Congress, his
industry, promptnoss in business, and kind
attention to his constituents, is conceded by
all who had occasion to consult him or call
upon him at Washington.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
Escmoval of the ..Temple Of FASH
ILL fon.,,Le --- 4

CIRAND OPENING Of Spring FASHIONS, Monday,
u March ist, 1880 For the better convenience
of her patrons Mrs NJ A. Binder has removed her
Dress trimmings and Paper Pattern Store to the
N. W. Corner Of Eleventh and Chesnut streets,
Philadelphia. .,-.... -r.r,s, =.
Dress and Cloak Making Dresses made to b,
with case and elegsuce Tho finest assortment OF
Ladies' Dress and Cloak Trimmings in the city, at
the lowest prices Orders executed at short notice
Embroideries, Hdfs, Lnces, Ribbons, Bridal Wells
and Wreathes, Fine Jewelry and Fancy Goods
Pinking and Goferlng. Cutting md fitting A
perfect system of Dress Cutting taught Price 50 SO
with Chart. Patterns sent by Mail or Express to al
parts of the Union Do not forget location
n. W. Cor. Eleventh and Chestnut streets, Philad n
March5 Q, 1889 jim
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

WE observe that bill has been passed
throughIhc Legislature, abolshing spring
elections in Dauphin county, which will
save the people not only great deal of
unnecessary annoyance, but the county itself,
u large amount of money. One election in q
year is sufficient, and we think the bill
instead of applying only to Dauphin county
ought to apply to the whole State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

The Reading Eagle says that twenty two
liquor sellers irrthe upper part of that city
pave been Informed on aud hound over for
selling liquor without license, selling to
miners, selling on Sunday, aud for the com.
mission Of et her gcn cos ag ainst tho Law. =
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

Mr.. JAcoB SHBErs-Sir I cannot refrain from
expressing my entire confidence in the curative
powers Of your Celebrated Bitter Cordial | ad.
mnistoted it to my child eghteeR months old, for
Bowel Complaint to my neighbOrs' children for
pains in the stomach and other ailment to my adult
friends for Diarrhea, with astonishing cures was
dresdfully .paralyzed, and for two years suffered
severely with rheumatism. After using ell the
talked Of cures without relief and bee coming sais'
fed that the kidneys is the centre from which Rheu.
matism emanates, made firm stand against all
liquors, particularly malt, aud used your renowned
Herb or Bitter Cordial exclusively the result isl
past, notwithstanding its severity and many changes
Your truly, =. HlNKLE, JR.
S-Read SilEE1Z'S standing advertisement in
another column. .'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,


Dissolution Of Partnership.
NOTICE Is hereby given that The eo-partnership
IN heretofore existing between Henry Fagey aud
Amos Steel, trading under the firm name Of Fagely
& Steel, was dissolved by mutual consent. on the
Esd day Of January, 1859.
HENRY FAGELY,
"a @a@sa-- - AMOS STEEL
- sualur- March 9, 1859 st - -''s ! a $50
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

TIE effect of the declaration by Congress,
few days ago, that our national obliga-
tions shall be paid in coin OF its equivalent,
unless where otherwise agreed upon, is hav-
ing q most remarkable and encouraging in
fiueuce on Our national credit. Since that
resolution was passed, our bonds have
had most healthy appreciation in both
hemispheres, while gold is coming down in
o way that is alarming TO those who have
been specializing on its high premium
These facts establish the great necessity OF
convincing the world Of our honesty and OF
our ability to pay our debts. Let us have
retrenchment, economy and no more talk
about repudiation, and our grcenbacks will
soon be at par, and we can borrow as much
money as the nation wants at four per cent
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
Western District ofPennsyI'a., IS.

In Bankruptcy, AT sunbury, Feb 10, 1869.
HNliE undersigned hereby gives notice of his ap-
i pointmont as assignee of Charles X. Wcikel, of
Cameron township, in the County of Norfhumber-
land and State OF Pennsy within said District
who has been adjudged bankrupt upon his own
petition by the District Court of snid district.
LLOYD 7. RollRBACl, Assignee,
Sunbury, Pa.
To the creditors of the said Bankrupt ..s.''.
February 20, lSsQ.--3t -"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
Hn the District Court Oi tssc H'ni-
ted STATES. for The sscsicTG Dfs-
triCt Of sbennsNiNnnin.

- OBERT HAYES, Bankrupt under tho Act Of
IL Congress OF March ID, 1867, having spilled for
a discharge from all his debts and other claims
Provable under said Act by order Of the CoUrt,
NorlcE Is HEREBY GIVEN to all persons who hayu
proved their dcbis, and other persons interested to
appear on tho 2Oih day Of March, 1860 at 10 o.
iser in Bankruptcy, nj his ofice. in SUnbury, Pa,
to show cause, If any they have, Why discharge
should not be granted TO The saiI bankrupt. And
further. NOTicE HEREBY GIVEN, that the second
and third meetings Of creditors Of tho said Bank
npt. required by tho 27th and 2>th sections of sail
Act, will be held before the said Register, at the
same time and place.
s. c. MCCANDLE~I,
Feb 18Th 1869 Clerk.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
Western District of Pennsyi'a., 81.

western District Of Peansyl'a., 81.
In Bankruptcy. At suntury, February 10, 1859 .
VNliE undersigned hereby gives notice of his up.
i pointment as Assignee of John l.. Hammer, of
shamokin, in the County Of Northumberland, and
State OF Pennsylvania within said District who has
been adjudgod a bankrupt upon his own petition by
the District Court of said district.
LLOYD I R0HKDACH, Assignee,
sunbury, Penn'a.
To the creditors Of the said Bankrupt. - .-'.
February 20 ls69.-3t .-. - co. .a..- .sa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

on the best terms 70 customers.
Tho highest cash prices paid for all kinds Of
grim VlQFHFTI (NFILI ~ FETIfL
fs,' Custom work solicited in preference Of Mer-
chant work.
--- sunburyr March Q, 1852. --------. .----...---
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

A GRAND AND MERIrgD succEss.-We learn
that great has become the demand for Dr. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy Of late, that instead of grinding
and preparing the ingredients which enter into its
composition, in common druggists mortar, tho
proprietor has had to resort to large set Of French
Burr Mill Stones, which run by water power.
When it is considered that it is but short time since
the remedy discovered and put sale, this may
truly be said to entirely eclipse the success which
has met the remedies OF Aver, James MoGat, Town
send, and the whole fraternity of proprietary med
ene vendors. Where there is success, there must
be merit. 1t is for sale in almost every drug
store in tho land, and is also sold largely and sent
through the mail at sixty cents per packase.-BnE
faio Erming Post.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

highly intelligent lady, resident of Syracuse,
n. Y, says that she afflicted nearly year, pc.
riodieally, with deraugement Of the circulation, the
blood rushing to the lungs with such force as to
threaten congestion and death. This was attended
with the most intense pain in nil parts of the body.
Failing to obtain relief from any of the physicians
whom she employed from timO to time, she in
duced to try the Plantation Btters and to hor sur
prise and jey they have relieved her, and she now
in good health and flesh.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

7 EST or NAMES, APPLICANTS FOR
IL License for Liquor Stores at March ses.iou:
! Cyrus Brown, Milton borough old stand
Martin Kinney W l. Cox, Sunbury,
Thomas Foulds Sr., Xcrbe twp,
W Wllsom 5. German, Shamokin Borough, old stand.
l. bishop, new stand.
J. j. REIMENSNYDER, Pro,hOnotary.
Ephrn
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06
Paints, Oils,

Paints, Oils, sc. = -.
A full stock Of Oils comprising Linseed Oil, Coal
OIL, fish on; and lubriss6pg oil for Eagisss aud
pIssos A. COfLEl COS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

MAGNOLIA WArER.-Superior to tho best i'm.
ported German Cologne, and sold at half the price
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

In ono Of Doctor Ayers lectures he states that
Chemistry confers practical benefit mankind,
than any other science, yet from other source
economies which chemistry would teach, if more
thoroughly and generally studied, would speedily
exercise a most benefeient influence. lie freely
confesses that he is indebted to this science for tho
virtues of his remedies and advises that the practi-
cal application of chemistry to medicine, the arts,
manu- ctures and agriculture, be enoined upon our
colleges and schools-L Wright.yille. Pa Star.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-06

r LST OF NdMES, APPLIt ANTS FOR
IL Restaurant License, Mt March session, 1869:
| Frederick Shronk, Sudbury, old stand
. Jacob W Bright "
George A Recser, "a
Stephen Templn, ".-
Simon Bostinn, Z" new stand.
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
rHe LOCUST scuusGe or UTAH.
The Grasshoppcr Army the Wius-A Track
Of Desoiatiom Behind Them.

from the ST. Joseph (AIo.l Herald, June ISL
Countless myriads or grasshoppers nave lately
made their appearance on the north and eastern
shores OF salt Lake aud are marching or hopping to-
wards the city OF the Desert. The ground around
ProfnpntOry Point Is literally black with the young
and rapacious insects. They are now about three
fourths Of an inch IN length, black IN color, and
more resembling a cricket than qrasshopper. But
as they increase in size their color changes TO
brown.
From the account given us 1t appears that our city
VIII again be visited by this scOurge We learn that
the scourge which passed over salt Lake two years
since continued is march, and the following season
made Its appearance in the lower end OF the Great
Basin, where the scenes OF the previous year were
enacted. TINS season the hordes have appeared In
the extreme southern Mormon settlements, where
they are destroying everything before them. They
are now some $40 miles from salt Lake, the locaf-
ties over winch they have passed having had one
years respite from their ravages. IL seems that
when these insects reach maturity they deposit
their eggs IN the soil and die. The following season
the eggs are hatched by the warmth OF the spring
and army follows on its march.
About two weeks since these pests made their first
appearance In that section, being then about an
eighth Of inch In length, and having the appear
ance OF sand crickets. They grow rapidly aud are
very voracious, destroying everything In their way
For miles the track OF the railroad is black with
these destroying insects, the ties and rails being
hidden from view by the thousands perched thereon.
salt Lake City has been cleared OF vegetation before
by these pests and IN each case the countless nosts
have made their nIst appearance TO the north ana
south and westward. Two years since such q
scourge swept the CITY, destroying every green
thing, even 10 the growth OF wood ana vine of the
the lake. for II seems nothing turns them when on
their destructive march, ln day the beautiful gar
deus and orchards Of the city were LETT as bare of
verCiure o though Ore had swept over them.
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
A MAN BUTcHEaeO IN MISSOURI.


From the st. Joseph MO-. Herald June Isl
On Sunday last Lucen Ashford, OF schuyler
county, Mo-. was murdered by X. b. Lane. A difli-
Guilty had existed between them for some time, and
Lane had repeatedly threatened to kill Ashford; but
as he was known TO be considerable OF braRgart
no particular notice taken OF his threats either
by Ashford or his friends. About q week previous
TO the murder they had met and renewed the quar-
rel, and Lane again swore that he would kill Ash
ford. During last week Lane wrote out challenge
to Ashford TO fight duel, but could get no
one TO carry II 10 Ashford. On the day ol
the murder Lane went to the residence OF
Ashford, armed with large butcher knife, and chal-
lenged him to deadly conflict, using any weapon
he might choose. Ashford picked up prick and
struck Lane blow that caused him to measure his
length on the ground and then sprang over the
fence and alighted almost upon his murderous foe.
by this time Lane had partially recovered from the
effects OF the blow from the brick. and as Ashford
struck the ground he u4anel raised his body partly
mp and thrust the butcher knife into the bowels OF
Ashford and then sprang up and dealt another blow,
infictng terrible cash IN the shoulder Of the fall
ing victim, then mounted his horse and rode rapidly
away. He was pursued as soon as the fact OF the
murder and flight was known aud traced 10 Union
town, Scotland county. where all traces OF HIM were
lost. Ashford lived until Monday.