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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

TnH NEw RAILROAD BRAKE.-On the 1th mat q,
the patent air brake Was introduced on she pas
ssnger ears OF the Northern Central Railway,
for the bret time. Il is most desirable Improve,
menr, as we'll as an additional preeaullon agains,
accidents, fur'ythree Passenger, baggage aud
express ears have bsen hllsd sIlh the neeesssr)
appafalas, aud Il 10 expected that, Ia a shori
time, an 1ll be furnished Nilh Il.
ls wondeffaliy eiiieadoas, ani train of slA
eaSs can BE- sioPpsd BY ils 'aeans sliLln Az aud
40 lesl' shea Iahaipg Al the rats VI ,hlHJ n,is,
an h0uF,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

SOME weeks ago young man by the name OF
Ellis Lundy, representing himself TO be college
graduate, whose parents he said lived near Alex
anGria, Virginia, applied to Geo. W. stroh, on
Bros Island for employment as a farm hand.
Mr.. 5. hired him, aud amer he had worked for a
few days he showed such strong evidence Of in
sanity that his employer found Is necessary "a
lodge him In the jail at this place until his rcla'
tlSes could be communicated With. Il wac after,
wards discovered that he had friends living ueal
Muncy, who took charge Of hlm.-Gazsiis,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE Excelsior Boot & Shoe Store is having n
great rush. There is u constant going in and out
OF Mr.. Miller's store, and invariably all going in
come away satisfied that there is no superior
stock of Boots and Shoes any where. Ills varie-
ty is the largest in this section of country, and
country merchants eau always buy as cheap as
In the city.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

To m EXPosED.-lt Is said that those highly
yirtuous individuals who send money TO the New
York ''saw-dust swindlers" In the hope OF re-
eeNlng return Of counterfeit money are likely
to come to grief. Their letters are 10 be retained
and opened at the New York otilce, and the
name OF the writer forwarded TO the post master
where written, with instruction TO post Il eonspl-
cuously Ia tho o'iee with statement OF the facts.
The Idea Is a good one.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

FIRE.-On Saturday morning last, between 8
and O'Clock, fire broke out in the Phosphate
mandatory of Messrs. Wolvertop & Purdy,
at the east end of Chestnut street, and before a
general alarm was given, the flames enveloped the
whole building, which was burned to the ground
with all its contents. lot of prepared Phos-
phate and stock was consumed, amounting to
several thousand dollars. The loss is probably
$4,000, which was partly insured. The fire is sup
posed to have been the work of an incendiary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

Our farmers are busily engaged in haymaking
and harvesting. The hay crop will not be as
good as is desired on account of the drouth. The
grain crop is an ordinary one though not SO
thick it is well filed Corn generally is looking
much better since the recent showers, and will
probably yet give more than an average yield
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

3. OF l.. E.-The Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, are making extensive arrangements
to celebrate the 4th OF July, Birds Island, be-
tween this place and Northumberland. The bro
therhood is composed OF excellent and deserving
men, and we have no doubt they will celebrate
our natal holiday in becoming manner. Prof.
Ulp's Quadrille Band furnishes the music, which
we know is excellent, and have no doubt il will
please those who wish to "trip it on the light fan
tastic toes
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

INSURANCE PAID.-On Monday last B. W.
thompson, ESQ.,, Secretary Of the Williamsport
Fire Insurance Company, paid to Messrs. VOL.
verton " Purdy, of Sunbury, whose Phosphate
Mandatory was destroyed by fire on the previ
Gus Saturday, the sum of one thousand dollars
that sum being the amount of insurance on tho
stock in the mill. This promptness speaks well
for that company. and furnishes an additional
argument that local insurance companies, if pro.
pcrly managed, are the best and safest to insure
in. Why not have our own company, the ''Nor.
thumberland County Fire Insurance Company
organized at once, and 90 to work 2
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

a. A. SnIsILBR, ESQ.,, and Mr.. E. Wilvert,
members of the Republican State Central Com
mttee, attended meeting of the Committee at
Altoona, on Wednesday last. The former is the
member of the Republican delegation at Wash
ington, d. e., and the latter is the member for
this county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

Tue case of Samuel Cherry, who was brought
before Esquire Bree, for not maintaining his fa-
mily, II few weeks ago, we are informed, was
done through malice, as the neighbors generally
agree that Mr.. Cherry is a good proyider, and
his family had been cared for.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE heat on Tuesday last was decidedly OPP
pressNe and sultry, and humanity sweltered,
perspired and fairly groaned, SO intense were
the rays Of the sun. About o'clock in
the afternoon the sky became overcast with
clouds, and grateful, refreshing, eopious rain
fell, accompanied by vivid flashes of lightning
aud heavy peals of thunder. The air was sur
charged with electricity, which frequently made
itself manifest. The influence OF the showers
was most benefcent, and their appearance op-
portune. Relief was experienced, the air purged
OF It's Impurities, and vegetation greatly aceele-
rated. Every shower at this seafon Of the yeaI
Is Of untold wealth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

The old 'Eagle Hotel' has been torn down.
This building was erected between eighty and
ninety years ago, by Mr.. Samuel Hepburn, and
on tearing it down, on some of the timbers were
found scores in red chalk of sdrlnks" unpaid for
at time when lath and plaster had never yet
graced its walls. In this case the mason, like
charity, "covered multitude of sins % 1t ex.
pected by Captain Hun, to have the new house in
running order in about four months.-LM.tonia,,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

LIEN LAW DECISION According to a late de-
cision of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, a
person furnishing supplies for a new building
cannot secure himself or obtain q lien ON the
building unless he first has distinct understand
ing with the builder and owner of the premises.
Otherwise he cannot collect one cent for whatev-
er he may furnish for structure. 1t will be well
for our material men and mechanics to make a
note of the above, and govern themselves accord.
ingly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

PENcuANT FOR WAToHEs.-On Friday of last
week, n stranger named w. ii. Owren, was
brought before Esq. Beard, charged with picking
the pocket of Thos. Ray, of gold watch, valued
at S120, and abstractlng watch case from the
store of 7. 5. Shannon, in Market Square. The
evidence was conclusive, and the prisoner was
committed to Jail for trial at the August term Of
court,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE Farmers and Horticultural association
met in special meeting in the sheriff's Office in
Sunbury.
On motion the President stated the object of
the meeting Phos. Barr, Esq, made q state
ment on part of a committee from Turbutville,
and made proposition to effect n conjunction of
this association with their association in holding
the coming fall fair.
On motion the charter of Incorporation of this
society was lead for information. A proposition
was made by this association to meet all the dis
affected elements of the County Agricultural So
ciety, and join in under the charter of this
ciation in one exhibition of the whole county.
Speeches were made by Soydge, Starner, Ma
lick, Horning, Snyder, Clark and Barr.
On motion it was resolved to consider the pro-
position of the Turbutville committe, at our next
meeting.
On motion adjourned to meet on the first Sat
urday in July next, at Augustaville.
L. LIMERICK, Pres.
SnI
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

: SHoP LIFTING.-somo time during last week,
an expert shop litter took Japanese silk dress
pattern from the mammoth store of II. Y. Fri
ling, Esq. Our storckeepers should keep sharp
lookout for the rascals, and when caught should
have them punished with the extreme rigorof the
law.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

The Republican County Convention of Snyder
county met at Middleburg, on Monday last, and
nominated the following ticket:
President Judge-Hon. S. S. Woods.
Assembly-Col. VIM. 6. Herrold.
County Commissoner-Jacob Gross.
Auditors. A. Wetzcl,
A vote was taken on the Crawford Co. Syste IN
and it was adopted by majority of about 300.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

NEW BUTCHER SHoP.-Mr. Abraham Brosious
has lately commenced the butchering business in
Purdy's addition, and is now serving the citizens
Of Sunbury with the choicest of mutton, beef
&c. Those who wish to procure Il nice roast or
steak will be accommodated by giving him a CALL
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE Strawberry Festival held during last week
by the ladies of st. Matthews Episcopal Church,
closed on Saturday evening. Two hundred and
thirty dollars were realized, which amount is to
be applied to the purchase of a church organ for
their church.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

WILL TODD, ESQ.,, private Secretary to Vice
President Colfax, has commenced the practice Of
the law in this place, and can be consulted at the
law Office of Hon. Jno. b. Packer. We welcome
Mr.. Todd to onr town, for he is most exempla-
ry young man, and one who will gain the conf
dcnce of the public.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

AFIRE occurredt IN Lewisburg, on Tuesday last,
by which four frame dwelling houses were de-
stroyed. There was no insurance on the proper
~ DESTROYED.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

HOWARD SANITARY AID Association
y For the Relief and Cure of the Erriag and
Unfortunate on Principles of chrislian rhllan-
.hiopl' kssays on the EHors " Youth, ana lhe
follie. VI Age, la Telaii0n 81 hARRIA0E And So
siAL hsiih, shh sanitaTy aid ioF tbs aiiils 90
n.nl Hsel ~ ssaled enfelopes, Address, HOW,
AID ASSOCIATION, Boa Y, rhllaaslphia.
VA nay1, 10 ~,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

Ice is delivered to families at the rate of 80 cts
per hundred lbs, at Williamsport. A friend asks
whether it would not pay to get it from that
place. We think it would, but there is no point
on the Susquehauna where it can be harvested
cheaper than at this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE Managers of the sunbury Lyceum propose
furnishing fine Dinner on July 4th, on Birds
Island. Tickets so cents each. We are inform.
ed that every arrangement will be made to nc.
commodate any and every one WHO may attend
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

T. Fl. B. KAsE, was adnitted TO practice at the
Bar of the Northumberland county Courts on
Monday of last week. Mr. Kase stood credita-
bic examination before the examining Committe.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
Marria9es.


In Sunbury on the 18th inst, by Rev. g. w.
Hemperley, Mr.. +. II. IIEMPERLEY, to Miss MA
RY A. ENGBJ, all of Sunbury.
In Sunbury, on the 18th inst, by the same,
Mr.. JOHN MANTs, to Miss CATH. +. SHIssLER,
all of Sunbury.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

MANHOOD: HOW LOST, HOW RESTOR-
INl ED.-Just published by DR.. LEWIS. 256
pages, Third Edition. TIE MEDICAL COM
PANION AND GUIDE TO HEALTH, on the
radical cure of Spermatorrh@a, or Seminal Weak
ness, Involuntary Seminal Losses, Impotency,
Mental and Physical Incapacty, Inipediments to
Marriage, etc, and the Venereal and Syphitic
Maladies with plain and clear directions for the
speedy cure of Secondary Symptoms, GonorrhGa,
elects, Structures, and all diseases of the skin,
such as Scurvy, Scrofula, Ulcers, Boils, Blotch-
cs and Pimples on the face and body. Consump-
tiou, Epilepsy, and Fits, induced by selfndul-
SouSv or seotual extravaganza.
The celebrated author in this admirable Trea-
tise, clearly demonstrates, from n forty years
successful practice, that the alarming consequence
of self-abuse may be radically cured pointing
out a mode of cure at once simple certain, and
eilectual, by means of which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may be, can be etIec-
tually cured, cheaply, privately, and radically.
~ This book should be in the hands of every
youth, and every man in the land.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope. Price so
cents Address, DIR. LEWIS, No. Beach street,
New York.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

A. c. SIMPSON, Esq, of SelinsgroFe, offers to
give six of land located near that place, to
any one who win erect upon it hot blast an
thracite furnace.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

Mr.. W. II. Miller of the Excelsior Boot and
Shoe Store, is relaying the pavement in front of
bis houses along Third Street. II is much needed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

WH aFe Informed BY q eoffespondCnt that 1hs
contract foT piasleTlng n. naupls new building
had bssa awarded 10 W. Logan Of lhls place, Ia
s1ea. u Gso GslssT a. Rollesa Ia oHr lasl Issue.
We make thls eoITestlon Ia Justice ~ AT Logan ,
Sla Z oas VI our hes, ueehAuiea.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

SOME of our amateur performers contemplate
giving q series of entertainments in Fry's Hall
soon, for the benefit of thc Brass Band now form
ing in this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE Northumberland County Democrat says
that the little ''nigger" is helved. Poor Darkey!
Since the Democratic Convention, few weeks
ago, VIXEN candidates wep shelved by the whole
sale,-poor darky has had no rest until he too
fell victim of the Court House Ring.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

focal Stairs.

THE Excursion to Watkins has been postponed
until the 18th of July.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

ws are Informed that the last rail- on the
main line Of the ID. II. 4 w. Il. r., wac laid dur.
ing the past week. Ths road whl be readJ foi
Taias 10 Tun over the whole llne betwsen Mi.
place " liA1lelon IN the course OF a monlh.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
sPsfial autissS.
The Confessions OF am Inyaiid.

DuBLlsllED as warning aud for the benefit
Il Of youag lssa aAd oihsFs, Who suffer nom
Nervous Debility, Se., supplying The means OF
selfeuro,
Written BY ono who cured himself and sent
hee on receiving a g0sl ,pajd directed envelope.
Address, NATHANIEL MAYfAlR,
Nay ~, lsfl'-om. BFooklyu, ~,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24


MT. CARMEL.-whie at Mt. Carmel q few days
since, we found business matters assuming quite
a different shape from what It was q few months
ago. The collieries are all In operation, and in
stead of tho laborcrs lounging around the corners
they are buslly engaged in performing the labor
which they were there to perform.
The business men are looking much brighter,
and instead of dsheartened look we found them
cheerful and speculating upon the future trade.
There have been quite o number of improve
ments made during this season, and many of the
buildings erected are very creditable to the place.
Mr.. Jonathan Hoover has in course of erection a
fine brick building on the brow of the hill oppo-
site the Mt. Carmel House, which we learned he
intends to occupy as a private residence. s. John
q Sons are about completing a fine frame build
ing ON the corner OF Oak and Second streets, the
basement story of which is intended to be occu-
pied as q Hardware Store, and the upper story as
Hall. We also noticed several new business
establishments opened since our last visit, among
them we would note that of Mrs. Bolig, Milli-
merry store, on Oak street. The establishment,
though not large, contains splendid variety of
millinery goods of the latest styles, which have
been selected with taste and care. Ladies in that
place may well be proud of such an establish
ment from which they can procure the latest
fashions, and avoid the inconvenience of travel
ing to other towns to do their shopping.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

No. and shore macEcral, picked salmon
and white fish at Kirby's, all fish warranted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

New Beans, Peas, Potatoes, Lettuce, Straw
berries, &C., at Kirby's.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

5000 Rolls Wall Paper just received at Light
ner's, cheap for cash.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
B0Or AND SHOE nANUFACTUR.
Eh,
JOSIAH HENRIE,

AaTkei square, thTee doOrs sect of the railroad,
oh nofth slds, SUDBURY, PA.
VIII attend 90 the nanuiaeiuTc of Bo0is aud
shoes IN All iis branches, end al work NaTTaniod
~ he satisfactory.
hslalTlnE done a sAOu aOiicn
sunbgTy, MAJ ~, lsli
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

Ice CREAM FREEzERs.-A new lot just received
and for sale by III. b. Masser.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
MiseeIIaneons.
NEW MEAT RhHelp,,

NEW MEAT SEFOP.
rTNHE undersigned respectfully informs the citi.
4 zens of Sunbury and vicinity, that they have
opened
MEAT SHOP,
in Dewa,t's buildng,on the north side of Market
Square, two doors from the railroad, were they
will keep constant supply OF the best of Beef
Pork, Milton, &C., at wholesale or retail, at the
lowc1 prices and Of the first quality. Awagon
will ber,m tosupply qlstomcrs every morning
(eXdett cSundaysD I'm best of meat will found
at their shop. -Give - a call and satisfy your.
selves. az REFFEW & BOWER,
Oct. 10th 1S6Q.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

Fruit Of every descriptions is kept for sale at
KirbY's.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

Doors and Shoes for the community, at popu
lar prices, at the Regulator.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
DR. J. y. CAsLOW,

Onlce and Residence, Walnut Street, between
Third aud Fourth streets,
UNBuRf, PENN'A,
All forms OF Diseases OF the Eyes will be treat
ed OF opeTated upon, such as strabismus, Gross
fyes,) Cataract, (bllndness,) aud ali other di-
seases relating % Surgery, as Talipes, (Club OF
Reel feet,) Ilalr-lip, Exelslon OF 'rumors, &e,
Also the cure Of Epilepsy (or Failing fls,)
sunbuFy, May lS, 1871,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-12-07

Ostaoa 1ee0s.
Elisha Soper killed a pig this week 8
months and days old which weighed AZ
pounds beat this n You can. ~n
The smelling has begun. Several lots
OF from 100 to 800 pounds have been sent
TO Boston and New York. In the one-half
tide weir they are saved; keeping only the
large ones.
Some II 500 buseels Of potatoes have
been shipped from here this fall Some
4.eo bushels are stored. They are in bad
condition, chilled II not frozen. For these
the farmers about here have received about
$500
The experiment In breeding salmon by
Mr. Atkins and his associate Mr. Dresser
has been decided success. or the 5000
taken, a5 per cent. will develop. a larger
average" says Mr.. Atkins ethan usual; As
per cent. being the average.
Our port is blocksded In, one schooner
frozen in and one out. Here are the outs,
tins the one in has part Of cargo Of po-
iatoes which are chilling badly; the one
out is hoping TO get In and take a small
cargo of potatoes before they frecse,
ALMOST A FIRk. = There Sas a little
smoke. the alarm given, the crowd gathered
With goodly amount Of noise, and Il was
low water. All the necessary conditions
were present 10 make a Gre a success. The
place Wa a wooden building. built nv Hon.
4 7. Emerson. ION hts wharf near the
head Of tide wafer. years age. for an Iron
boundary. The upi~r part has been used
iaF a sal loit aud sunday school gafhsf-
ings making o. place ofhistoric interc.t
The lower par fpr = cooper shop aud Store
heu~e ovcupisA a, tho time II tbs Gre q,
" II C. g Powers. they having .,o.ri
there 500 hu.hel. Il POTATOES. Na.,iu-
shipment. Fir has bern ksif das and
Might 10 kc-p oat the frost. Tai. Ire ..e
CURED during the nigh; watch sa,uida,
evening. Dec. :. lssl. No insurance.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-12-07
BLUEHIII. Dec. tih- ISL

Dill EHtiL. Dcf- AIN. Is. l.
Mr.. EDITOR Reading the article from
East Bluehill in your paper OF iast week
relating 10 the shooting aaffir" on board
the bark E7erett Grey. OF Yarmouth. Ne,
and believing it did not give true account
Of that affair, and having an opportunity
10 know As much Of the matter perhaps, as
any man In town. here state the ease as
understand IL: The barque Everett Grey
lay in the Cove nj McHeards. about three
weeks. loading paving stone for New Or
leans. There were on board the Captain.
two mates. two boys, six colored men and
the steward; the Captain also had his wife
aud little son. about two years old. with
him. The cargo was all lighted from the
shore to the barque in small vessels. Hav
ing the care Of shipping the stone, l was
on board several times while loading. and
never heard a cross u harsh work spoken
by the officers TO the men. although ! no
ticei two of the colored men were sulky
and grumhling while at work; and heard
IL remarked by the men on board the light
ers. that those two men would soon find
trouble II they did not look out. The day be-
fore the shooting the bark finished loading.
was on board and stopped about hours
when went ashore the Captain went with
me. After we were in the boat the Captain
asked the man Jim (afterward shot if he
wanted rair Of boots. His reply was. he
wanted to 20 ashore and get his boots him
self. Capt Loring told me he did not want
him 10 go ashore As he had just paid him a
months advance. and was ready for sea.
and he might run away. The next after
noon | received word from Capt. Loring
that he had trouble on board and wanted
me TO come down that evening. Mr.. +. 5.
stephens and myself drove to McHeards
and went on board the barque, and were
there till nearly eleven O'Clock. The &C
count given us by the Captain. mates, and
boys was ~ follows. After breakfast that
morning. the wind being fair. the mate
called the men to turn to and get ready to
sail, which they ~ did except the man Jim.
The mste aaked him II Ae was not going to