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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13
New IIaInps shire Elections.

CONCORD, N. H., March 9.-The returns
from the State election show q smaller vote
than in November, but indicate al increased
Republican majority over March last, when
Hartman was elected Governor by about
2500 majority. The election to day. of
Onslow Stearns, Republican, for Governor,
over John Bedell, Democrat, is probably
secured by 5000 majority. The Republicans
also elect full delegation to Congress, aud
large majority in the State Legislature.
The Governor elect, Mr.. Stearns, was called
on tonight by large crowd, and after re-
turning thanks said New Hampshire would
stand by Grant in his declared purpose Of
introducing economy, retrenchment and re-
form into every department of the govern
ment As New Hampshire was the first to
formally present the name of Grant to the
nation, it is fitting shat she should send us
a greeting, the first endorsement Of his sd.
ministratioD.
The Hon. Z. II. Rollins furnishes the fol.
lowing despatch:-
The Republicans have elected eight out
of twelve Senators, and . majority in the
House of Representatives of about sixty one.
One hundred and sixteen towns show .
Republican gain on the vote Of last spring
of 900. The Republicans have carried seven
cut of ten counties.
Another despatch says Stearns will have
about 1000 majority. All the Republican
Congressman are elected.
"SATEsMAN" OFFICE, CONCORD, n. H.,
March O. IL p. N.-l20 towns gives Stearns
23,432, and Bedell 9,l00. Probable ma.
jority for Stearns, $500.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

Col. J. w. CAKR.-AmOng the removals
OF Ardy johnson on the last day Of his
term, was that Of Col. Cake, the Collector Of
Customs, at Philadelphia, and the appoint
msnt of Jas. Marks, of Philadelphia. in his
place. The impression has been that Col.
Cake was removed by Gen. Grant, but it
was one of the last acts of Andy. This
nomination and that Of Mr.. O'Neill, District
Attorney of Philadelphia, were both con-
frmed the last night of the session. Andy
was determined to punish the Colonel fer
suutLing him in not removing his subotai.
mates according to order.
1t is said that Mr. Marks cannot relieve
Ce'. Cake until he gets his commission
which is withheld, either by the order or con
sent Of Gen. Grant, and 80 with Mr. O'Nsill
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13
Interesting Suits.

At the late term of the Circuit Court at
Sandy Hill, q suit was brought by a
Whitehall lumber dealer, Mr. Cooke, against
Mr. 4. Davis, of the same place to recover
$4,000. TIE plaintiff alleged that defen-
dent had agreed during the war to furnish
him $4,000 in greenbacks, at a specified
brought suit to compel the performance of
the alleged contract, but was non suited On
the ground that it was in the nature Of a
wager, and hence immoral, tended to de,
grade the national currency, and was with
out an adequate confederation.
At the same term Of the court an equally
novel suit was determined. The Bank Of
Whitehall, OF which A. II. Griswold is Presi-
dent, brought suit to recover the face of a
note upon which it had taken more than the
seven per cent, interest allowed by law in
this State, and which the maker Of the note
refused to pay on the ground that it was
made at usurious rate of interest, and con
sequently forfeited under the State law The
prosecution set up that the law of Congress.
was superior to the State law, and that tLs
act creating the national banking system
provided that the rate of interest should b,
fixed by the different States, and that in cas-,
of excess the forfeitures should be only twic,
the amount thus taken. They further claim
ed that was the only penalty applicable to
the case of q national bank, and that tn
State law declaring the note void for usur,
was inspplicable in such case. The cour
decided that the note was not vitiated b.
the State law, and that the plaintiff ha.
| to reeover-Atbany Argus, 9th.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13
HR EYITIEA. .

Peach trees are in blossom in Nashville. !
Edwin NJ. Stanton suffers from asthma.
Peach trees are pink with blossoms in
Georgia and Mississippi.
At Amherst, Mass, three japanese are
studying for the ministry.
The most popular barber in Lansing,
Michigan, is girl fourteen years old.
All flowers of speech spring from tulips.
Indiana has s3l aboriginal log school
houses still in, use.
The Prince and Princess Of Wales will
soon go on an exc ursion to the Holy Land.
In Meridian, Conn, there is a physician
who makes his professional visits on q
vslocipede.
Missouri wants to have State entomolo
gist, with salary Of about $4,000 a year,
whoss duty it will be to kill the grasshop
pers.
A Boston paper says Mr. Buriugams
when in this country. said the Emperor of
China would take stock in the Darien canal
to the amount of $S0, ,o00, 600, and supply all
the labor needed.
There are about 100 Slate companies in
Northampton county.
Huntingdon county last year paid g..
204 80 for fox, wild cat, pole cat, hawk and
owl scalps.
The citizens of Bedford have voted for
Postmaster Of that place, which resulted 10
the election of A. Sidney Russell.
A gentleman Of Huntingdon has made a
calculation, which shows that more than
$l00, 900 are spent for Intoxicating liquors
each year in that borough.
A railroad President has sent Rev. George
Trask, pass for a year, inscribed as fol-
lows: Pass the Rev. George Trask, for
services in fighting the devil on his own
hook, until Dec. 81, 1859"
A VENERABLE WoHAN-Thers 10 in
Nashville, Tennessee, a woman, aged ia,
who has out lived three husbands, all of
whom served in the revolutionary war, and
for whose services she draws three pensions.
Her name is Dinah Vies'; she has 400 de
seendants, and her daughter, aged 90, lives
with her.
A young lady OF Great Bend, Susq quehanna
county, was relieved of a tape worm thirty
1--WE feet 10 length last week, and she is now
doing veil.
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Tn NEW CABlSKT.--The formation Of q

THR NEW CABINET.--The formation OF Q
Cabinet of Counselors, by an incoming
President, is always difficult, and General
Grants experience has been ne exception to
this rule. His appointment of Alex. T.
Stewart, Of New York, who 10 at the head
Of the largest mercantile house in this coun'
try, as his Secretary Of the Treasury, had to
be recalled, because an old act of Congress
in 1850, presluded Au importer Of goods
from holding the Office. General Grant
evidently had great confidence In Mr.. ste'
wnrt, and accepted his resignation with re-
luctance. Mr.. Stewart had offered to put
his business into the hands OF trustees,
md pay over the profits, during bis term to
public charities, which, In four years. were
estimatsd to amount to six millions Of dol
lara Mr.. Stewart could have no motive,
but to serve the public, as this salary would
not amount to two days Of bis income,
which is about $1,000 per day. The ,proba-
bility 10 that Governor Boutwell,, Of Massa-
chusstts will take Mr.. Stewards place. He 10
an able man whose appointment, will give
general satisfaction. mr. Washburne ii 10
said will not continue Rs Secretary Of State,
but 60 as Minister to France. General
Rswlins will he the new Secretary Of War.
lie has been General Grants chiefof-staff
during tho entire war, and il one Of the best
executive officers in the army.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13
Resignation of Democratic Mem.
bers OF the Indiana Legislature.

Yesterday the Democratic members of the
Indiana Legislature broke up the session.
Enough of them resigned in each House to
deprive it oe q quorum. The object was to
prevent the ratification Of the proposed sul-
frege amendment to the Constitution. The
oesertion left the Appropriation bills IN
finished. The pretense of Justification for
this act is that they desire to have the
amendment referred to the people but the
method was cOntrived so as to dodge any
popular trial Of the question for the mem
bers from districts in which the Democratic
majoIities were small held fast TO their
places, net daring to make the reference ex-
cspt in strong Democratic districts. This
10 a new style of popular trial.
Had all the Democratic members resigned
they would have shown some confidence in
their case but in the way they managed it,
it has a snesking and dodging appearance,
a. if the iastinct to hold on to office was
paramount to oil other considerations. The
thrift of the Democratic mind was also shown
by their drawing their pay and stationery
and postage stamps to the last moment.
The Governor has ordered . new election
for the vacant districts on the Goth. As
these members have deserted their duty
their constituents ought to take them al
their word. If they elect them it will only
be to desert again for their reelection viii
not prevent the ratification. 1t is not likely
that the people of Indians will continue tt
elect members to the Legislature merely Il
F, resign. The regular election of the Legisla
ture is biennial, and will not take place un
til next year Cincinnati Gazette, March 5th
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

DEATH OF Hon. G. r. CoBuRN.-We regret
to learn of the death of Hon. Charles r.
Coburn, which took place at Nichols, Tioga
county, on Menday last, after q lingering
illness. Mr.. Coburn, in 1858, Was appointed
by Governor Andrew g. Curtin - State
Superintendent of the public schools Of
Pennsylvania-tho successor of Thomas II.
Burroughs-whichr responsible Office he held
until November /, 1896. when he rendered
his resigustion, which was accepted. He
was appointed Deputy State Superintendent
by Hon. J. P. Wicksrshau,, who succesdsd
lin. which position 10 held until the time
Of his death.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13
Cabinet and other NOnlination
EouGrmed-

The Senate OH the 5th inst, confirmed the
following nominations in Executive session;
Secretary of s.ats--E. B. Wsshburne, of
Illinois.
Secretary of the Tressury-A. T. Stewart,
of New York.
Secretary of the Nsvy-Adolph E. Borie,
of Pennsylvania.
Secretary OF Interior-Jacob D. Cox, Of
Ohio.
Post Master Genersl-John A. ]. Cress.
well, of Maryland.
Attorney Gensral-E. R. Hoar, Of Nassa-
chusetts.
No nomisation for Secretary of War was
sent in. Gen Schofeld will act until super
seded.
Commissioner Of Internal Revsnus-Co.
lumbus Delano.
Lieutenant General Sherman, to be Gen
eral.
Major General Sheridan, to be Lieutenant
General.
Brigadier General Scho6eld, to be Major
General, in place Of Sheridan.
General Augur, to be Brigadier General,
in place Of Schofsld.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

How TO KILL TowN.-Ths Dubuque
Herald gives the following receipt for knock
ing town stiff and doad 'If you wish to
kill off town, put up no more buildings
than you are obliged to occupy yourself
If you should happen to have an empty
building, and one should want to rent it,
ask about three times its actual value. Look
at every new conner with q scowl Turn q
cold shoulder to every business man or me-
ehanic seeking q home among you. Go
abroad for wares rather than purchase Of
your own merchants or manufactures at the
samo prices. Refuse to advertise, so that q
person at distance will not suppose any
business Is being done in the place. 4
prompt and close observance Of these rules
will ruin any town in two years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13
REBEL DEMOCRACY VS.. WAR DRMocRA

REBEL DEMOCRACY VS.. WAR DRMoCRA'
GIVE copy the following rich article
from the Selinsgroye Times, tho organ Of the
rebel democracy of Snyder county. Major
Cummings, to whom the Times man refers,
has long been the war horse of the party in
that county. He Should he rather grateful,
than otherwise, for this pnintentional en-
dorssmont of his patriotism and Jackson
democracy, by the editor of the Times, even
though he couples it with uaworthy motives.
Every true man and patriot will think better
of the Major after this exposure, though
they may regret that he did not act upon
his 6rst and honest convictions;
"HIs HYPocRIcy. old dsmagogue
who at tho beginning of the war, and all
through the war, insisted on us that we
should join in with the war party, for the
reason, as he always alleged, that he could
make ropes of money"-yes, money by
the bushel"-now claims to have been
great and unselfish patriot for not having
jsined the war party sacrificed his principles,
and made his "bushels." Even so late as
the early part of the year 1865, he said it
wss not too late yet to make cord" and
that We had better join in with him and do
it vet. He assured us that if he had to do
it again his course would be different. New
he has the unb!ushiug impudence, when
talking to country people, to lay his hand
on his black heart and say: ~ tell ycu, it
! could have sacrificed my principles,
could have made ropes and bushels Of money
during the var, but by Cd | have al,
ways bosn toe true democrat to do it,
We would here refer to the fact that the first
War Meeting got up in selinsgroys was got
Up by this same man, who all during the
war when talking to democrat pretended
to beopposed TO the wal, and when talking te
Republican pretended TO justify the war
Knowing that We would refuse to print bill
fer = War Meeting, he got them printed q
Harrisburg or Philadelphia. Now, forsoeth
he was a great patriot! The democrac,
of this country were almost unsBimousl,
opposed to the war, aud we want them =
hsar in mind that whilst the 7iaes reflected
their sentiments this old dsmsgogue got ~
the first war meeting and used his best en-
deayor TO persuade US to go with him.
When we refused then he pretended to &
with &c. These are positive facts."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

Anna gsgkrin, the daughter Of Moscow
merchant, is the wealthiest heiress ia Russia
Her prospective fortune Is estimated at 100.
900, 900 rsubles-about f75, ,000, 900.
The negroes OF South Carolina are sadly
perplexed about State and County taxes
They cannot understand how sheriff elect.
ed by themselves should turn around and
ask them to pay taxes.
The assessors' books show that the sggre.
gate sales Of ClaAin e. Co. for 1868 were
t48, 600 900, and those of A. r. Stewart,
e30000 ,000, Tho latter Is, however, for the
wholesale department alone.
Nearly oil the members of the Rhode
Island Legislature live at their homes during
the session. They go home every evening
and return every morning, like our suburban.
resident business men.
The Legislature OF Maine has increased
the bounty on bears from two to five dollars.
These creatures are increasing their deprs.
datiens lately, and killed three hundred
sheep in Kingfsld alone last year.
The snow blockade continues on the
Union Pacific Railroad; also in Canada. A
dispatch from Montreal reports that the
Athabaska Railroad is so completely showed
up that it must be abandoned for the season.
In some places the snow lies in dri fits nearly
thirty feot deep.
Recently, Henry Carr. of Middlssex, Vt,
found q hollow maple while cbnpping in
the woods, and in it found . swarm of bees
which had filed space Eve feet ten inches
long and one foot in diameter with bsauti-
full honey. He cut of the log, and carried
bees and honey home, intending to keep
the swarm.
KU KLUx IN VIReIMA.--A dispatch
dated Richmond, March Sd, says: General
Stoneman has instructed Col. Rose TO notify
the citizens that unless the Ku Klur out
RACES cease, . detachment of soldiers will he
sent isto the infected portions of the State
who will preserve order and su5sist upon
them.
u is reported that a Scotch engineer has
recently discovered 8 method of producing
intense light with common coal gas, by
mixing it with atmospheric air. Under
ordinary conditions, it is stated that the
introduction diminishes the illuminating
power, but greatly increases the hea: of .
gas fame. In the new plan tho mixture Of
easses is lighted after passing through a
tissue of wires, composed of iridium and
platinum, the metal soon becomes heated,
the fame disappears, and a vivid white
light il the result. 1t will burn, it is said
| in Q gale of wind without protection, and
will not be eKtinguishsd by heavy fall OF
rain.
India has had q curious railway accident
An elephant, seeing the red light and smeke
concluded that the noisy locomotive was an
enemy to be summariy demolished He
accordingly placed himself on ths track
and met the strange creature, head on, with
trunk and tusks. The result was = dead
elephant and eleven cars cspsized.
II won't pay for steaks as tough as these,
said an angry bosrder, there 10 no law tc
compel me-they're not legal tender"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

An effort will be made at the next election
for County Superintendent in Chester county,
in May next, to have the Office filed by q
female. The candidate will be Miss Maria
L. Sandford, of Unionville, who is gradu-
ate of the Connecticut State Normal School
and lady of eminent qualifications, energy
and ability to fll the position. The State
Superintendent of Common Schools has
decided that there is nothing in the law to
prevent the slectioa Of female for County
Superintendent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

JAMES G.. BLAINE, who has been elected
Speaker Of the 4lst Congress, is Represen-
tativs from Maine, where, for many years,
Ls was successful editor. He is a native
of Pennsylvania, having been born in Wash
ingson county ia 1880. His grandfather
Was sn officer in the Revolutionary war,
and as commissary General did in the army
" Washington. 10 its terrible winter at
Valley F0Tse srest ssaice
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

JAMES GRANT, who killed Rives Pollard,
at Richmond, some months since, was, on
Saturday, acquitted by Richmond jury.
The verdict was received with applause by
the spectators.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

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 so promptly responded
to our request in remitting, we return our
sincere thanks. A large number have not as
yet given us any reply. We desire that they
should do so, rs we are in need of the
amount due u.s. Contemplating makins
improvements, iu few weeks, for the oehe-
fit of our patrons, we necessarily must nave
tho 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 AMEmcAN, with Improvements, at
reduced rates, we trust that none will look
to his neighsor to pay first, but at once
remit to us the amount due, SO that we can
carry out our contemplated improvements.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

A wsggish editsr says that the streets Of
Allentown are to be lighted with red head
girls, to which an over practical brother OBJ
jects that too many people would be found
hugpjnr the lamp posts
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OOsTAR'E
Standard Preparations
are his
B E AU TIFIE E r!

Bitter.Sweet and Orange Blossoms.
One Bottle, 81. .eo-Thrso for S2.oo
HIS
"ooSTAR's" Rat, Roach, DO, Exterminstor'.
"CoSTAR's" Bed Bug EItsrDinatcrs.
"CoSTAk's" (Only pure) Insect Powder,
"Ouly Infslliblo Remedies known"
"lS years established in New York"
$4,000 Boxes and Flasks manufactured daily ,
.'An Druggists in SUNBURY sell them.
"!!i Beware Of spurious limitations"
81 90 sizes sent by mail on receipt Of price.
So 90 for any threo 81 90 sizes BY Express.
Address
HENRY R. oosTAR, 10 Crosby ST., n. z
Or, JUHNF. HENRY Successor TOY
pEMAs BARNES 60. . 81 Park Rev, NY
Sold by II. Y. FRILINa, sunbury, Pa
January 80, IS6s.-ly
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WATERS

NEW 10 a Z FUS,
With Iron Frame, 0vsrstrung Base. and Agrsfs
Bridge, MELoDRoNs and CABINET ORGANS,
Tho best Manufactured Warranted for years.
Fifty Pianos. Melodeons and Organs OF first
class makers at low prices for Cash or onsquartsr
cash and the balance in Monthly instalmsnts. Sec
ond-hspd Instruments at great bargains lllustra-
led Catalogue mailed Wareroopis 4sl Broadway,
New York. NoRAoE nAlEhs'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-03-13

Assignee Notice.
I'm the District Court Of the United States for the
Western District of Psnnsylvania.
In the matter Of
Conrad r. Cares, Bankrupt, In Bankruptcy.
To whom 1t 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 Pennsyl yania,
within said District who hai been sdjudged Bank.
rupt upon his own petition by the District Court Of
said District. l.. II. KASE, Assignee.
sunbsry, February q, ls6o.-st
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AssfRnee Noaics.

In the Bistrist Court of the United State
Western District Of Pennsylvani
In the natter Of
William Haurt, Bankrupt. In Bankrupt,
To whom it may Concern The uudersigt
BY gives notice of his appointment. as As
William Hsupt, of Milton, in the county
uBberland, and State Of Pennsylvania wi
District, who has been adjadged Bankru
his own petition by tho District Court of
trist. l.. II. KASE, Ass
sunsury, February 23d, ls69--3t
Western District of Pennsylvania, IS.
In Bankruptcy. At Port Trevortcn, Feb.
TNHE undersigned hereby gives notice Of
l. pointInent as Assignee OF William A.
of Hsrndon, in the County Of Esrthumber,.
State of Pennsylvania, within said district,
been ndjudgsd Bankrupt, upon his own pet
the District Court Of said District.
DANIEL WITMER, Assig1
Port Troyor;e
To the creditors of the said Bankrupt.
Al
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FLOUR and FEED.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED
nAVE OPENED FOR TIE
BENEFIT OF THE PUPLIC.
A FE4CeEs ASD Feed s'rON
sdssrs East Of Moore DisSirssr's,
On Market Street, srnbur,.
Where they will sell and deliver to the citiz.ss
sunbury, each and every day II the morr-
ing or afternoon, any thing in their line
Of trade
EY' Ii is also suitable place for farmers TO lea
their grain for The mill
c. HAAS y BRo.
sunbury, Fob. e. 1889 --3m.
In The E>isfrlcL Court Of gEe E.a
ted States, for ric Si esfern Es;'
trict Of TF'eDnsylysnir.
ID 0BEKT HAYES, = Bankrupt under the Act
III Congress oil March 2l, 1851 having applied
a dischsrge from all his debis, and other clsiu
provable under said Act by order Of the Coul
NOTICE IL HEEEBT GIVEN, to all persons who hsN
proved thcr debts, and other persons interested,
appear on the goth day Of March, 1889. at 10
clock, A M, before John s. De;weilor, ESQ SEe;
lister in Bankruptcy, Mt his Office, in SunbuTy, Pa
to show cause, if any they have, why di-chsrg
should not be granted 10 the said Bankrupt Al
farther, NoTICE HEREBY GIVEN, that the seceu
and third meetings OF creditors OF tho said baNk
rupt, required by the e7th and 2Sth sections o. sa
Act, will be held before the said Register, at th
same time and place.
sc. MoCANDLESs,
Fsb. 18th, 1859 Clerk