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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

Quite large armed Spanish force has
arrived at Havana, and the Spanish Gov
ernment will send out, as soon as trans
portation can be furnished, an additional
re enforcement Of at least 5000 men
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

While the people of the North are
skating, aud in many places sleighing, at
this fore part of February, they are eat
ing ripe water melons down in Florida.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

Harry f. Chamberlain, aged 10, hung
himself, on Tuesday, at Akron, Ohio
His father committed suicide several
years since.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

An oak tree was recently cut in CaB-
dia, \. H., which was four feet in diane
ter and yielded four tons of ship timber.
1t had a halloy in which eighty pounds
of honey was found.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

At Harrisburg, on Monday last, Geo,
Church aud Marshall Quay had hand
blown of by the premature discharge Of
a cannon while firing salute.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

The political campaign of 1869 will
open with the following State elections
New Hampshire, March 8; Connecticut,
April 4; Rhode Island, Aprial I. A
Governor is to be chosen in each.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

Abner c. Wood, ,..of Little Britain town
ship, Lancaster county, drove TO market,
on the 18th inst, eight head of fat cattle,
averaging the extordinary weight of 2,l00
pounds each.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

\ Buffalo despatch of Tuesday night
told US of a snow storm, in that city and
vicinity, which lasted for twenty. eight
hours, and delayed all the trims
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

OF the Supreme Court decision, in the
Oregon case, which is to the effect that
greenbacks are not legally a tender for
what is not debt, the New York Post
observes:
1.-THE most curious and sweeping result
is to destroy utterly the Pendleton doc
trine of payment of the FIVE. twenty bond.
in greenbacks. These bonds are redeem
able at the pleasure of the United States
after five years, but payable only at the
expiration of twenty years from their date
They become debt only after twenty
years and since greenbacks are decided
to be legal tenders only for that which is
strictly debt, and not for other oblisa
tions, they are not legal tender from the
United States for the payment of any oh
legation which is only redeemble and not
payable; such as the five twenty brnds
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

A bill locating the Capitol of West
Virginia at Paekerburg, has passed the
Weft Virginia House.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

A fashionable New York lady, recently
in the course Of two months, ran up q
bill of more than So 900 at Stewards.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

The Kansas Senate, refused, on Wed
nesday last, to strike out the word
white" from the State Constitution.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

The track of the Central Pacific Rail-
road is again clear through the deepest
snow OF the Sierras.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

Flowing has already commenced in
some parts of Chester county.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-25

Marriages in Philadelphia for the year
1868, 6,3Sl Deaths, i,693,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

Our FIRE DEPARrMEsr.- have on several
occasions referred to the miserable condition of our
Fire Department in this place, and urged that some
action should be taken to put il in better order We
are liable to fires at any moment, yet we find our
Borough fathers turning deaf ear towards provi-
ding that which every citizen is interested in
Should FIRE break out would sadly feel the want
OF Fire Department. There is nothing now in the
place to aid in extinguishing a Hre, except water
buckets. Oar FIRE engines are all out of order, ow
ing to the fact that We have no shelter for them.
We find two in stables and one standing in an alley
1t is certainly deporable to think that have not
sufficient pride to keep up well organized Fire De-
parment, Who is TO blame for all this Certainly
not the fremen, who are generally men Of limited
means, and perform the labor while a fre is raging
riskipg life and limbs to save property. The Bo-
rough Councils refuse to make provision account
of want Of power to do So While this is the case
we would suggest that application be made TO the
Legislature to empower our Council to levy tax
for the express purpose Of keeping up Fire De-
partment, and to procure fire engines that will be
seryioeable when needed, and for the erection of
suitable buildings 10 preserve them and keep them
in order We hope that move will be made at
oncs towards accomplishing that which interests
every one
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

ELECTION OF orPlcHRs.-at an election of the
stockholders of the Danville Hazleton and Wilkes
barre Railroad, held on Monday last the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President-Thcmas Woods, of Philadelphia.
Vice Presdent-S P. Kase, OF Danville
Troasurer-S p. Wolverton, of sunbury
socretaries-B. f. Pine, of Philadelphia, and
George Hill, of Sunbury.
Directors-Robert b. Sterling, Benz. Hendricks,
s. P, Wolvsrton, George Hill, S. p. Kase, Andrew
Russell and DR.. Hugh W. McReynolds.
General Superntendent-S. P. Knse.
We learn that the work on this road is being
pushed forward with great vigor The grading at
many points is ready for the laying of the track
We have'no doubt that this road will be completed
at an early day, and when done will become ono of
the best paying roads in this section of country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

A NATIONAL ISsuRAsos EsrERPRrsE.- ten
dency of the time is TO nstoua,o entorprises which
are for general public benefit The Post odice Do
partment is tho sequel Of private letter and parcel
carringe tho national banking system at hrst met
with very strong opposition, but has had its merits
fully proven the Pacific railroads show tho sdvan-
tage of supplomenting private enterprise BY govern
ment charter and aid, and national supervision Of
railroads and elegraphs is actively discussed One
Of the latest illustrations Of this tendency is the
National Life Insurance Company of the United
States Of America, which was chartered in July,
1888, for the transaction of insurance business, this
charter giving it far wider Gold FOR operations than
any mere State organization can have paid-up
capital of one million dollars attests the solid char
acter of the enterprise, which Is managed by such
widely and honorably known ananoors as c. II.
Clark, Jay Cooke, and others. The Company pro.
poses TO do business solely upon tho stock principle,
and to do this upon lower cash rates than Afforded
by any company organized under the mutual plan.
Avoiding all complications Of possible future diyi.
dends 1t pays those dividends in advance by its an.
usually low rates and then makes specific bargain
of so much insurance for so much money. Having
thus afforded insurance upon the Life plan at very
low cash rates. the Company has introduced some
novel plans which must bec3me very popular. Inc
Income Producing plan nbt only pays tho full
amount of insurance in case of death at any time,
but embodies contract by which tho Company is
bound TO pay the insured, after certain term OF
years, annual income long as he survives
By another plnn-the Return Premum-the poll.
cies constantly increased by the amount OF the
annual premium, SO that the death of the person
insured his heirs receive not only the full amount Of
the policy, but all the premiums he had paid. The
insurance thus costs no more than the interest on
the premiums, and the use Of the money is all that
the Company gains. Add to tksso facts the further
ones that the policies are exempt from attachment
and negotiable that there is no extra charge for
medical examinations or Stamps; that there are no
restrictions upon the movements Of the insured and
it will be seen that the Company presents unu.
sual claims to tho attention and confidence Of the
public.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

STEAM FERRY.--While The ice was on the river
and people could cross over it in safety we noticed
that number of our Snyder county friends brought
their marketing to this place and merchants found
considerable increase in their business The trade
from the other side of the river is certainly very
large item and worthy the attention Of our business
men. There is another branch of trade that might
be brought to this town, if proper efforts were made
The immense amount of produce raised in Snyder
county could be drawn to this point If proper faci-
ties were afforded in crossing the river during all
seasons of the year Those interested should not
allow the Legislature to adjourn without having an
act passed to establish steam ferry at this place in
order to the trade from the other side of the
river. 1t s not only of interest to the merchants
but every consumer is benefited by it. The ferry
will not only prove to be great convenience but
successful investment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

fRE.-on Wednesday morning last the second
story OF the dwelling house of Mr.. Samuel Neidig,
along the shsmokin Valley Railroad, was discovered
to be on fire. The alarm was given, md in short
time 1t was extinguished by aid Of buckets Ii is
supposed that the fire originated by defect in tho
hues' The fire was in the attic, and for somo time
1t was supposed the building could not be saved and
the household goods were all carried out Under
the excitement some thOughtess person in the second
story was pitching various utensils out of the win.
dow. The crash of crockery, failing on the rail.
road awakened tho attention OF bystanders to the
danger of their positions, whose sympathies, as we'll
rs rsibe faculties, excited one and the same
moment, on witnessing tie practical result Of the
operation
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

CAfITAL IN BUSINESS MAE.-Every thoughtful
business must realize that he possesses capital
in himself. His monied value may be estimated by
hundreds thousands of dollars per annum accord.
ing to his business tact ability All that he earns,
over and above the interest upon the sum employed
in his business, is interest derived from his capital
lied SELF If he be worth 0000 in money, and
makes that much q year, as many do, his business
talents yield him &c. AGO. and his cash capital the
naming 5000. The man, then, is, IL a business
point of view, worth nearly sixteen times as much as
his money, and it is alimporant that portion, at
least of this pecuniary value of himself be secured
from loss, which can only be done by an insurance
on his life.
If it be unwisc for q business man not to insure
his goods it is much so for him not to insure
himself. Few allow their property to remain un-
protected by policy Of Insurance against FIRE, yet
many, through want of due reflection upon the SUBJ
ject are without policies on their lives.
TaE MUTUAL LIFE Insurance COMPANY, of New
York, offers peculiar inducements to business men,
inasmuch as it is purely mutual company, giving
TO each polcy.hoder his full share of the profits as
is explained in the circulars Of the Company. 1t is
the best kind Of Savings Fund or Bank in which he
can place his money, and nowhere else can he get
such return for his deposit. The examples given
show that this Company, in addition to the sum in
sured, paid, in dividends, more than the amount it
reeeivea for premiums.
A successful business man may say that he is so
prosperous in his business that he does not need
Insurance on his life. The more prosperous he is,
the better able is he TO insure, and the more Gdvisa
BILE is it for him to do so.
Those of moderate means should not delay to in
sure in this Company, as they can use their divi-
dends toward the payment Of premiums, and thereby
each year reduce the amount Of their payments.
Every dollar insured in The Mutual Life Insurance
Company, of New York is wise and safe provision
for the future. Feeble health may, at any moment,
unfit man for business but he can guard against
this contingency, by an Endowment policy payable
to himself at any specified age. Death may remove
him from his family, but their support can be proyi
ded for by policy payable to his wife and children
JACOB SHIPMAN, Agent,
SnNnuRY. Pa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16
CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY.

They pay six per cent. Interest in Gold and run
for thirty years. Principal also payable in Gold
They yield between eight and nine per cont. 10 the
inv esor and the issue is sold if not before
they will doubtless command much higher rate.
As First Mortgage the longes, line Of Railroad
in this country that is already earning than its
interest liabilities its way business, and which
cost nearly three (3) times their amount, the
ty is undoubtcd.
THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS 1880, ,000 ,0OON
of the First Mortgage Bonds Of the Union Pacific
Rail Road Company, and Of the Central Pacific Rail
Road Company, have already been sold.
The earnings of the two (2) roads from way hus-
ness alone, nearly Isl ,000, ,000) One Million
Dollars for the month of October
One Hundred Million Dollars have already been
spent by the two powerful Companies.
Fourteen Hundred Q400) Miles OF the route be-
tween Omaha and Sacramento are made by the Lo-
comotive leaving less than 400 miles to build of
which 2G0 are graded and ready for the Rails
We have for sale First Mortgage bends of the
Union Pacific Rail Road at lO2 and accrued interest,
and First Mortgage Bonds of Central Pacific Rail.
road at l03 and accrued interest.
The Bonds are recommended to most cautious
customers, and will bear the most careful scrutiny.
The new descriptive Pamphlets, with Maps &c.,
showing tho organization, progress, business and
prospects Of the enterprise, will bo sent applea-
ton to-
DE HAVEN & BRO,
Dealers in Government Securities, Gold, etc.
No 40 South Third Street, Philadelphia.
November 2l, lS6S.-y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

Ton MORTON, non compos mentiS,i was arrested
one day last week and taken before Justice Baehe-
Ter, on the aGidavits of Mr.. J. W. Chapman, Insu-
rance Agent and Capt. Fowler, that he had set fire
to the stable Of j. F. SlOan which led to the conaa.
grafton in this place last month. By little ingen-
GUS questioning, Capt Fowler drew from Tom the
admission that he had slept in the stable on the
Of the FIRE, and that wishing to take the morning
train, East, he had lighted match to find his way
out, and threw it down among some paper and hay,
which took fire, and he could not put it out. He
also stated to his nterrogaters that he started the
fire which, year or more ago, was discovered on
Robt McCloskey's property, and also that which
subsequently came near burning the residence Of
Oliver Donaldson. He was committed to the Jail,
where he will remain till the action of the court
shall release him from custody, order his removal
to the Asylum for the insane.
This young mans friends, we are informed, reside
in Northumberland county, and are able and for
aught we know willing, to support him. But he is
of rowing disposition and will not remain in one
place any length of time. He has been in the habit
of going up and down the railroads, at pleasure,
sometimes On foot, but more often on the cars as
''dead head" He has subsisted on the charity of
the public and has Jared better than most persons OF
his class. He has always been considered harmless,
and would never have been suspected of originating
this fire. but for aremark of of the special agents
of the Insurance Companies while they were here
after the late fire, who observed that wherever he
had been in West Branch valley to adjust losses by
fre, he had noticed this idiotic boy. This remark
led to the investigations which have resulted in
Toms confinement. The boy may or may not be
the author of some or all of the disastrous fires that
have visited town for several years past At all
events he should be taken care of in such manner
as will prevent him from being even the innocent
of any further damage to the property Of our
citizens. Lock HaUsn Republican.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

SKAMoxIN IrEMs.-The Herald, Of last week,
says On the night of the Goth ult, the efoe Of May
Patterson Bro, (sinco removed to Timmess now
building, was robbed of 81 worth of U. S. Revenue
stamps. Several drawers were broken into and an
unsuccessful attempt made to open the safe. The
burglars entered the building through window.
4 few nights before, Cruikshank & Bro. q office
was broken into, but we believe nothing Of any value
was taken,
The Catholic Festival held in Kutsner's Hall from
the 2st to the 26h ut., passed off very pleasantly
and was we'll attended throughout. That 1t q
success, the handsome sum-over 81 ,40Q-realizod
clear Of expenses shows. The sum realized is to be
expended in the erection of pastoral residence
towards which $4,000 is now raised. The building
is to be commenced early next Spring, and will be
an ornament to Shamokin street.
The Reformed Church Fair was continued from
Christmas eve until Saturday, I'd inst and nettcd
between Eve and six hundred dollars. The proceeds
60 towards paying cE the church debt and reduce it
to about $500, which amount the congregation pro-
pose to raise by another fur to be held sometime du
| ring the summer.
The members of Rev. T. B. Riddles congregation
made him u donation on New Years eve, thereby
increasing his stock of worldly goods to the amount
of 500. The articles consisted Of purse con.
tanning $50, silk dress for Mrs Riddle and grocer.
les and provisions generally. The affair was very
sleveriy managed, and took the reverend gentleman
and his lady completely by surprise.
Rev. ]. p Conkey has also been the recipient Of
like favors, though not presented in a similar man.
ner. During the distribution Of gifts to the scholars
of the Presbyterian Sunday School, on the evening
of the oath ult, small book, addressed to him, wa:
found on the Christmas tree, which upon examina.
tion revealed $50 greenback. Several articles ol
wearing apparel were presented to members of hi:
family as holiday gifts, and -four, potatoes, &C. no,
| ordered by him, were delivered at the parsonage
amounting in all TO about $50.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Audilorss Malice.

FCHE undersigned auditor appointed by the Or.
phans Court of Northumberland county, TO dis
tribute the balance in the hands of Peter Masser
of Executors of Henry Masser deceased to whom was
referred back his former report filed August s. 1868
''for correction and to report the facts" hereby
gives notice. that be will attend TO the duties Of his
said appointment at his ofice in the Borough Of
sunbury, on Saturday the 26th day of December
1868, al 10 o'clock A. NJ
S. b. BOYER, Auditor,
Sudbury, December ), 1885
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16
Special N otitrs.
TO COnsumptives.


TTNHE advertiser, having been restored to health in
Il a few weeks by simple remedy, after having
suffered several years with a severe lung affection,
and that dread disease, Consumption-is anxious TO
make known to his fellow sufferers the means of
cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy Of the
prescr pton used free Of charge) with the directions
for preparing and using tho same which they will
find sure Cure for Consumption, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, &c. The only object Of the advertiser in
sending tho Prescription Is to benefit the afflicted,
and spread information which he conceves 10 be in.
valuable and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy as it will cost them nothing and may prove
blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad.
dress Rev EDWARD A. WILSON,
l6S South Second St., Wliamsburgh,
Jan. 8, '69-ly Knga County, New York
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

CHRISTMAS has passed by. and with it the holiday
season Thousands of handsome presents have been
made, and many heart madc glad. The happiest
person We havo seen was the individual who was the
recipient of an elegant now suit from Sohafer'
Tailoring Establishment, Market Square. Schaffer'
suits are of the bost material, and his style and
makeup Incompatible.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

NobERT D. NElDiG, brakesmsn on the Northern
central Railroad, employed in shifting trains be.
tween Harrisburg and Marysville, was killed BY
falling from car when in motion, on the ist inst
lie was Orderly Sergeant in Co. D, 18th Pa Re.
serves, and served with that regiment until it wa.
mustered OUT when he re-enlised in the l9lst Reg
imSnt and served until the close Of the war lie
leaves n wife and one child
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

PERPETUAL PAsrE.-A perpetual pas.o may be
maze by dssolVing an ounce Of alum in a Quart of
warm water. When cold, add as much -four as will
make 1t the consistency of cream; then stew into i,
half teaspoonful of powdered resin, and two or
three cloves Boil it to consistency, stirring all
the time 1t will keep for twelve Incnths, and when
dry may be softened with water.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

The ooldost season Of the year ia now upon us.
The first duty of every person is to keep VAIN No
article is more sorviceabic to keep out the cold III %
a good ovorcoat If you want an article of this
kind or any style of clothing, which combines
beauty, comfort convenience and durability, 20 to
J. O. Beck, on Fourth street. below Market lie is
lust the man 10 SMtt everybody.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

A NovELrY.--Tho latest novelty is boquet
holder in tho shape of rosebud and st"7,, Tho
bud contains n delicate watch, and spring in the
stem unfolds the rose and reveals tho little time
piece The greatest novelty in Sunbury is the latest
styles of Hats and Caps at S. Faust's, in Market
Square. GO and sec them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

TnE warm weather and thaw of last week cnused
a rise in the river, and on Sunday morning, at 10
O'Clock, the ice the river at this place broke up
and departed, to the great regret not only Of those
who have failed to fiji their ice houses, but to nu
merous class who crorsed it for trade and business in
this place
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

SHERIFF. BEcKLEY had twenty-three Sherif's
deeds acknowledged during this week, for property
cold in different parts Of the county. These deeds
were got up with good deal of taste. Mr.. Beckley
Is one ef the most punctual officers that has been in
that position always ready to give advice and ac-
oommodate those that have business to transact with
him, and treating a.! fairly without regard to party
distinctions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

sNow sroRh.-Aorday last was one Of the most
disagreoable days Of the season. Sleet, snow and
rain wero falling nearly all day. The sidewalks
were in such condition that the use oil rubber over
ehoes we're not only excusatle, but almost indispen
sable This, with the driving slee., made outdoor
business almost in possihla
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-01-16

AN irritable man having been disappointed In his
boots, threatened to cnt up the shoemaker, bu, COM
promised by drinking cobblcr. He is resolved,
hereafter to avoid all trouble and dssppoin;mcnts
of this kind by going to hiller's Excelsior Store,
Market Square, for his boots and shoes.