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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-10-07

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sihot, Gaps u0dg Powder,
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wanted and not on hand, will be ordered at one,
sunbury, Aug. 10, 1911.
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Quality.
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est ever charged &oG tho
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-10-07

ABOUT CASA circular has been issued by the
sunbury Gas Company, announcing among other
things, the important fact that we are to have
gas at two dollars per 1000 cobic feet. By a COM
parson with prices in other localities, even in our
largest Cities Il will be seen that this is cx-
tremely low price.
We understand, nlso that the Government tax
of twenty cents per 1000 feet is to be paid by the
Company. The promoters of the enterprise also
state standard of quality, and that quite q high
one, namely fourteen candles. By this, we are
given to understand that each burner consum-
ing five cubic feet, or one cents worth of gas per
hour, shall equal in light fourteen sperm candles,
or nearly two kerosene oil lamps. The standard
In England, by act of Parliament, is generally
twelve candles. In this country, though there
is no legislation on the subject, the standard is
generally higher, reaching on an average we I'M
dcrstand, thirteen candles.
We are scarcely able to comprehend, how gas
can be sold here at such an extremely low price,
particularly under guaranteed standard, but
here it is intimatcd that the promoters base their
expectations of success upon certain improve
mcnt in manufacture. While nearly all branch
os of manufacture and arts have undergone great
ture of illuminating gases this day remains the
same at its inception, some cghtyycars ago.
1t is especially gratifying, therefore, that the
spell is to be broken now, aud in our midst 1t
would seem, however, that the Improvement is
no untricd experiments as it appears from the CO.
lumns of tho american Gas Light Journal that
at Memphis, Tenn, Columbus, Ohio, Hamilton,
Ohio, and number Of other cities, works have
been in operation some months with signal sue
cess, and corporations are going on to introduce
the improvements into the Mutual gas works of
New York, the Ctizens' of Brooklyn, the Peoples
of Chicago, the New Orleans gas works, and
many others. In the manufacture, not only coal
but petroleum and its products can be used with
advantage. Anumber of works arc constructing
in England to use coal upon the improved me-
thoG. Let us hope for the early advent, and the
continued success of cheap gas.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
Mrs. ID. p. Bowers.

The production at the Academy of Music,
OF the deeply emotional and spectacular
| drama. entitled Amy Robsart," presents
the distinguished actress whose name heads
this article, in a character of great interest
and loneliness. The beautiful, pure and de-
voted .fmy Ro6sdrt. whose gentle charms
won for her the love OF the noble Earl Of
Leicester, finds in Mrs. Bowers represcn-
tative equal to anything the genius of the
great poet could have conceived. when he
wrote, in his richest language, the novel from
which the play il dramatized.
The writings Of Sir Walter Scott are noted
for their purity Of style, their moral spirit
and just sentiments His poetry abounls
in attectionate. noble and friendly thoughts
and feelings. The novel which has given
rise to this play is founded on English life
IN Queen Elizabetlis time and is full of
stirring incidents. The queen. herself is
made to play an important part in the piece.
as well as other important characters in
English history
The Earl Of Leicester is personated by Mr.
j. L. McCollom in a style that gives an audi
ence very fair idea of what a noble lord
might be in the days of the mighty Eliza
beth. who could love and hate almost in the
same breath with an earnestness dangerous
to resist. And the queen was not without
love for the handsome Earl Of Leicester. who
had won the beautiful amy and induced her
to leave her fathers house and accompany
him clandestinely to his castle of Kenil.
worth. They were secretly married there.
and then commence the troubles of the
beautiful, tender and contiding Amy. Miss
Louise Hawthorne makes an elegant and
d!gnitied queen Elisabeth, impressing her
auditors with full sense of majesty. The
other characters are all we'll sustained.
The manner in which Manager Bidwell
las produced this really interesting play en-
titles him to the patronage of the public.
It's scenic effect is grand particularly the
entrance of the queen to kenilworth castle.
The piece is full OF lively incidents that are
produced with startling effect. Another
full house witnessed its performance last
night. 1t will be repeated again tonight
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
CONGRESS-.

Mixed schools in District of Columbia -
Resolution by Senator West-Exempt.
ing Iron Cotton Ties from Duty-Coudi-
tiOnal Adjournment in May Relief of
Purchasers Of Lands sold for Taxes
Proposed Change Of Time for Choosing
Electors Resumption Of Specie Pay.
ments.
WASHINGTON, December l2.-SenaR-
Mr.. Sumner introduced bill for mixed
schools in the District of Columbia, and
and urged early action. He hoped the ex-
ample will be speedily followed in the
States.
Mr.. West introduced the following:
Rcsoired. That the committe on finance
be requested to inquire into the expediency
of exempting from the payment of customs
duties all materials. including iron ties, i'm
ported into the United States. which are
used for the purpose of Daling or bagging
cotton.
Mr.. Morton's motion to adjourn sine die
the third Monday in May was amended with
the prOvisO that no adjournment take place
until the supplemental civil rights bill, re-
duction of tariff and civil service bills pass.
No action.
The Senate went into executive session,
and then adjourned.
Honse.-The committee on expenditures
were directed to examine into the financial
condition of all the departments.
Mr.. FarnswOrth's postoffice bill passed.
The bill for the relief of purchasers of lands
sold for taxes in the revolutionary States
passed The bill to pay the interest due to
South Carolina was referred to the claims
committee.
The House went into committee of the
whole on the apportionment bill. No action.
House adjourned.
Mr.. Bingham, from the Judiciary commit
tee, reported a bill fixing the first Monday
in November: 1872 as the time tor holding
the election for choosing electors for Presi-
dent and Vice President.
Messrs. Bingham and Sheldon explained
the necessity of the bill. arising out OF the
prov isions in the Louisiana constitution.
After some discussion. the bill was post
poned till the second Wednesday IN Janu-
arv.
WASHINGTON. December l2.-The COM
mittee ON banks and banking to-day consid-
cred the question OF the resumption of spe-
Gle payments and appointed a sub-commit-
tee to examine the subject. There will be
no action by the full committee before the
HOLIDAYS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
THE COURTS.

In the United States District Court the fol
| lowing grand Jurors were sworn in. and re
tired to their room to receive whatever com
munication the District Attorney should
lay before them: Edward Murphy, T. L.
Airy. Frederick +. Bridge, II. }. Vose
Ca>sard. J. T. Sarrazin, James Buekner.
Thomas H.. FuIua, Justus Francke, J. A.
Letton. A w: Merriam, K. Sproule, w. b.
Crumbhaar, James Pollock, j. c. Denis, C.
Bussey, j. w. Homan, John Il. Lallande,
jules Aldlse. James Pollock, Esq, was
appointed foreman
In the Fourth District Court, in the case
OF Joseph +. Willard and Mrs. Mary II.
Willard against S II. Peyton, the plaintiffs
claimed that they were the heirs of their
father and entitled to real estate valued at
$32oOO. The defendant a.erred he was
the owner and acquired the same by public
sale in the succession Of +. II. Willard. In
reference to this succession sale Judge
Theard decided that, where sale has
been ordered By probate court, at the re-
quest OF the administrative, and the terms
fixed by the court for the purpose of paying
a mortgage debt. the Fourth District Court
can not 60 behind the order of the probate
court to inquire if the decree appointing
the administrative was valid in law or not
The case rests solely on a technical
grOund-that the administrators was not
legally appointed
In the Sixth District Court the suit of
Conrad against the city for services as
clerk of the finance committee. was decided
the court holding that the services Of the
petitioner ceased when the city govern
ment under which he was employed went
out Of office.
In the Eighth District Court. the cases
of Allan and others seeking to compel the
Auditor to reimburse them for taxes paid
under the tax on gross sales, law of 1864.
to the amount OF SiOO,O0O, came up and
ended IN postponement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
FOREIGN.

Telesraphers' Strike Continues-Royal
Aachts Sent aftor a Princess-Reeular
Troops in Cuban Forts-Republican
Municipal Successes in Spain-ROw in
the Paraguayan Legislature-Arrivals
from New wOrleans-Alieuation of Crown
jewels to France.
LONDON, December l2-The telegraphers'
strike continues. The people are teginnin-
to complain.
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert has
been dispatched to bring Princess Victoria,
wife OF the German Prince Imperial, to
England.
Lord Chief Justice Sir Alexander Cock
burn has gone to Geneva to attend the pre-
liminary meeting of the board of arbitrators
appointed under the treaty of WASHINGTON.
The business to be transacted is purely
formal. viz: the ratification of the power,
of arbltratOrs.
1he British government proposed to dis
pense with it, but the Washington cabinet
on)ected, and 1t will be necessary for all
members of the board to be present in per
son on the appointed day. 1t is possible
shat at the flrst meeting complete organ;-
zatlon may be effected, but the probability
Is that nothing will be ATTEMPTED beyond
the exchange Of credentials
The strike of the telegraphers is begin.
ning to break up. The employees at one in
portant point have already resumed work
anu others are following their example.
HAVANA, December l2.-General Valma.
seoa IN speech to returned volunteers.
sald opan Will send to Cuba this month
four battalions Of troops from the regular
army OF Spain. besides ten thousand rem.
1orcements, which are to follow within one
year"
oenor Mereno, the new governor Of Hava-
na' 1 nas begun suppressing gambling houses.
nc mas already closed two establishments.
1o-day and henceforth regular troops will
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
WASHINGTON.
Supreme Court Adj0urnment-Fuil Cabinet
Meeting-UnifOrm Tobacco Tax-Re.
publican Senatorial Caucus-Steam-
bOatmen's National Convention.

WASHINGTON. December l2.-The Sll-
preme Court adjourns from December % to
January :.
There was full cabinet meeting to-day.
1t is stated four members of the ways
and means committee have assured the
tobacco men they will favor IA uniform tax
of sixteen cents.
The Republican Senators caucused three
hours today upon tine appointment of the
Joint committee of retrenchment and civil
service, without result.
The executive committee of the National
morning in this city. for the purpose of
taking preliminary steps to revise the ex-
listing steamboat law, which has proven so
burdensome to the owners of all classes of
steam vessels. The committee of which
Thomas Sherlock. of Cincinnati, is chair
man, and Captain Il. S. Osborn, of New
York, is secretary. met at eleven o'clock,
and upon calling the roll it was ascertained
that the following States were represented
Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Yer
mont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland.
Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Louisiana, Ken
lucky, Michigan, New Jersey and illinois,
kilograms were received from members
en- route which will increase the representa-
ton Of the States to about twenty four
The bill which was introduced yester-
day in the House by Senator Neg
NNs ~1S pICsCutcu u Tue cOOmlCIee
for final Endorsement: this bill being
the one which was prepared by the
SUBJ committee at Pittsburg last month, and
which is held by steambOatmen generally
to be practical form of law which will be
not only just to them, but give far better
guarantees Of safety to the travelling public
and to the shipper.
Thus far the members of the committee
have found that Congressman favor the
change. and say steambOatmen are the best
judges of law which should govern their
duties and provide for safety of life and
intrusted to their care. There is
no desire on the part Of steamboatmen to
evade Just law, but the existing one is
considered by them so obnoxious that they
ask Congress to relieve them of its exac-
tlOEs.
The committee assembled represent near
ly seven hundred million dollars of steam
vessel capital, and more than nine-tenths of |
the entire steam tonnage of the United !
States |
The committee adjourned 20 meet again |
tomorrow morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13

The story told of, witness in an English
court who testified with great minuteness as
to the color of the wax used in sealing a
will. the kind of matches taken to light the
taper and other particulars, when the seal
proved to be on! " wafer, had its parallel
the other day in the Superior Criminal
Court in Boston. A noted Individual named
Spencer Peltes was on trial for forgery, and
a witness was produced to prove an alibi
who swore that the prisoner was in New
York on a certain day, January q, 1866, and
produced a diary in confirmation of the
statement. testifying that the entries relat-
ing to the affair were made at the time. The
diary being examined by the district attor-
ney and the court, it was found that it bore
the printed date Of 1869. 1t was not consid-
cred necessary to cross-examine that wit
ness.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
Another Indian Raid,

The Brownsville Ranchero says:
Mr.. S. NJ. Jarvis. the efficient deputy col
lector of customs at Laredo. favors us with
the following information, dated the twenty
sixth, for which We return our thanks:
We have to record another Indian raid
this time no doubt by the kickapoos On
Friday they crossed the river from Mexico
about fourteen miles above town, killed
two shepherds and swept the ranches on
the river of several husdred head OF stock.
and then crossed back into Mexico tie
same distance above
In this case there are witnesses who saw
them cross over. and others again who met
them in Mexico with the stolen stock, and
shall try and get their evidence ia legal
form.
a party of our citizens leave in pursuit
this morning, crossing over to Mexico and
Joining the citizens who have organized
there. and they will do doubt go to the
Indian home.
The kickapoos have been camaed on the
river for week or two previous. and
many had come into town selling skins. etc.
The political news from Mexico is very
Little, no movement seems to have taken
place yet of any Importance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
WHOLE NUMBER l43l.

time during to day from suffocating attacks.
His strength is not so good, and what sleep
he has is followed by restlessness and in
quietude. The chest symptoms are bad.
The Princess Alexandra is greatly ex-
hausted. The Princess Royal Victoria, wife
OF the crown prince of Germany, is hourly
expected at Sandringham.
The excitement in London and the prov
lnces Is greater than during the Crimean
war.
The groom Of the prince. who is also sick
of the same disease, is somewhat WORSE
He is threatened with inflammation of the
lungs.
SANDRINGHAM. December IL, 8 A. NJ
The prince spent very restless night. De
lirium constant.
Noon.-The prince has been restless all
the morning, and his condition is unaltered
p. NJ Prince of Wales has been
somewhat less restless this afternoon, but
his general condition is unchanged.
10 p. M.-Prince of Wales passed an
unquiet evening, but prOstration does not
increase.
LONDON, December l2-Unofficial advices
state that the Prince Of Wales recovery is
not hopeless the patients voice remains
strong.
j T. M.-There are rumors that Incl
dents have occurred at Sandingha,n which
indicate more favorable condition of affairs.
Nothing definite has yet been given to the
public and the report is given with caution.
p. M.-Privats and unofficial advices
from Sandringham and Windsor, received
by the Central Press News Agency, holds
out some slight hope Of favorable turn in
the princes disease. The patients voice re-
mains strong, proof thatnature is not COM
pletely exhausted. Preparations which
were making against an unfavorable result
are relaxing.
kilograms sent from Sandringham to
Windsor are more reassuring, and the
hopes of the royal household at the castle
have been raised this afternoon by pri-
gate dispatch from Colonel Ponsonby.
Princess Alexandra is almost constantly
~ the bedside of her husband, and when
'he is compelled to retire for rest her place
3 supplied by Princess Alice.
Her majesty the queen remains at
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13

These items are from the Terrebonne
DDnuer:
The orange crop in this parish is very
large this season. We see daily large
wagon loads come into town, aud immedi-
ately shipped to the city. Some parties
here are largely engaged in the business,
buying and shipping. We do not know
Wagons are coming into town from all
parts Of the parish, loaded with sugar and
molasses. The planters act wisely in ship
ping now all they have on hand, as prices
will undoubtedly decline. The roads will
soon be worse than they are. after the win
ter rains set in, and those who can not hold
on to their sugar until spring had better
ship as soon as possible.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy Of Music.

Amy EObsart'' had splendid run fo
the second night, and it will be presente.
again this evening, with all the grand ant
beautiful scenery that created such in.ens.
admiration Monday and Tuesday nights
There i;s merit in the play and merit in the
performers. and, therefore, there will be
another full house tonight. Friday evening
Mrs. Bowers takes her forewell benefit
Monday evening the celebrated Abbott
Pantomime Company will commence an en-
Sa.ement for the holidays.
Varieties Theatre.
That general favorite in New Orleans,
Mr.. John T.. Owens. appeared again Ian
evening in his specialties Of Mojo, De Book
and Scion SAinyie, leading characters in
''EverybOdy's Friend" and 'SOlon Shingle'
For the matinee to-day at twelve O'Clock
- Everybo'ly's Friend" will be produced
This evening The Rivals" which will be
repeated Tomorrow evening. Matinee every
Wednesday and Saturday.
st Charles Theatre.
The Chapman sisters, in the great ex-
travaganza of the Forty Thieves" we're
as versatile, charming and bewitching as
usual. The petite comedy Of "A Quiet
Family" afforded a heap Of amusement dur
ing the early part Of the evening. Friday
evening the Chapman sisters will take a
farewell benefit. This evening they will
appear in splendid performances. and we
advise everybody to 90 and see them.
TivOii Circle.
Old John Robinson's museum, mena eerie.
caravan and circus company will pitch their
three mammoth tents in the Tivoii Circle
lot next Monday evening, and the young
folks will be specially entertained during
the holidays. We refer admirers of these
classes OF entertainments to the advertise
ment in another column
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13

From the New York World
When General Banks was in France last
fall he had several interesting interviews
with President Theirs. The general and
his wife and daughter. on one occasion,
were guests OF the president at dinner The
latter became quite interested in Miss Maud,
and drew from her. in conversation much
about Boston, in which he seemed TO be
deeply interested. Miss Banks, although
only eighteen, speaks the French and Ger
man languages tluently. Before leaving
Paris she expressed in note to President
Theirs desire to have his autograph TO
take with her to America. The veteran
statesman. now seventythree years of age.
promptly responded in the following note.
which was translated in Paris by lady to
whom it was shown, and forwarded to a
Boston paper:
VERSAILLES. October II. 1871.
MADEMOIsELLE: A warm desire to be
agreeable to you leads me to seek and
find the time to address to you these
few lines. | have been at work since
five O'Clock in the morning. and it is with
difficulty that l succeed in commanding a
few minutes to tell you how happy have
been to make the acquaintance of Your
father and your own, and with yours that
OF the young Americans OF Boston, so
simple so amiable. and speaking French so
naturally and with such grace. have one
wish tor them-that you may not be rarity
among them. for you would be such every
where. even i'll my dear Paris, to which |
am very partial. Please express to your
compatriots the interest which l feel in our
old friend America, to your father the
esteem with which he has inspired me. and
accept for Yourself with my respects, my
best wishes for your happiness.
4. THEIRS,
President of the French Republic.
Since the letter has appeared in print the
Introductory exploration made above is not
inappropriate.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
The Attakapas Re1ister saws :

The speech of General George A. Sheridan.
at Baton Rouge. is clear and able present
alton of the position OF the Republican rar-
ty, and possesses the qualities of independ-
ence. sarcasm, eloauence and truth. This
mirror of the disorganizers will set many
faces awry, that previously smiled in con
temptation of imaginary triumphs. General
Sheridan has participated in every campaign
since the organization of the Republican
in it's behalf. Governor Dunn once said that
" Sheridan was pleasing and effective
speaker, and it was rich treat to hear
him."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13

The Austin J>u'7'ol of the eight instant
says:
Quite an excitement was created. and
considerable damage done, Yesterday morn
ing, by the lion belonging to the circus,
which. upon being let out of the cage. pre-
paratory to the grand parade through the
streets. savagelv flew at a horse near by,
badly lacerating the poor animals throat.
also biting mule. The horse will hardly
recover. The spectators fed in all direc-
tons. up the trees, into houses, and some
securing high seats " in the tent The lion
was finally secured by the keeper. and
docilely went through the street parade.
We thought at one time we would be minus
the celebrated clown, Jimmy Reynolds. for
this evenings performance, as the animal
passed within two feet of him in his rage,
showing its teeth with savage growl as it
went by. Jimmy" would have been
great loss not only to the fun loving COM
munity as a clown, but to his many personal
friends
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
The Austin, Texas. Journal saws:

The railroad terminus is now Just this
side of Wheelers Store, about twelve miles
from town, and ample accommodations for
Sunday passengers can be secured by ap-
plying in time at the stage office. Passen
gers will leave Austin at five or six Sunday
morning, take special train at the terminus
at nine, and arrive in Houston by eight in
the evening. What change for the better
Brenham, occupying frequently two days
and a night Of continuous and most weari.
sene. snail-like lOcomotion. Progress in
Texas is becoming something like a Ger
tainty.