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

On BOTH SIDEs.-An exchange says :
"Last year the Democratic party, in order
to get the votes of white men, took high
ground against negro suffrage. They said
it was derogatory to the dignity OF white
men and against the Constitution. They
swore this was and ever should be white
mans governments They played on this
string until it was worn out. They have
now changed the tune. They have secur-
ed about all the votes of white men that
were lying about loose,' and they now
go in for the colored vote, by unsaying all
that they have heretofore said by acknowl'
edging that the 18th Amendment is the
law of the land, and ought to be obcyed,
and they are willing to take colored man
to their bosom and treat him as a man
and brother.' This is about the mos
unblushing bid for negro votes that evel
was made. Never was meat OH the sham
bles more the subject of barter and trade
No wonder honest Democrats are ashamed
of snch prostitution Let us hear no mor'
about 'Woolly Head Party and "Negr'
Worshipers" from these hightoned an'
patriotic Democrats ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

IT is estimated by Mr.. Delmar that
about 40, ,000, 900 bushels of brcadstuIs, or
one-thirtieth part Of the total grain crop of
the United States, is annually made into
whisky. The quantity Of proof spirits ca
pable of being extracted from bushel of
grain depends much upon the skill of the
distiller. AS much as seventeen quarts has
been produced from one bushe. The aver
age in good distilleries, with all the modern
improvements, is from twelve to fourteen
quarts but the general average in all the
distilleries in the country is much less.
Strychnine and other powerful agents are
sometimes introduced in the process OF
MASKING, for the purpose of increasing the
production. In 1870 the total Federal
revenues from spirits, including produc-
ton, license, stamp, sale, and all other
taxes, amounted to 100000. This
leaves out of view fermented liquors, such
as beer and wine, and omits all custom
! duties.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

TIE Democrats ofColumbia county have
denounced the ninth resolution and negro
suffrage, and other counties are following
in their footsteps.
The trouble with the Democratic party is
that they think the people are fools, who
cannot see through their knavish tricks. 1t
will be just as easy for the Democratic par
ty to place jeff. Davis in the Presidency as
it will be to make the people believe that
the supporters of the new departure are ho-
nest in their present movement.
The people are not going to forget such
leaders any more than they will the servi-
ces of General and President Grant. They
will not turn out an Executive who has re-
duced their burdens at home-who has ho
nestly carried out the laws TO the benefit o.
all the people, and who has completed a fo
reign policy that is acceptable at home, anC
praised by the whole worla-for a set o
men who have become bankrupt in advo
eating their true sentiments, and now de
sire to achieve n fortune by propagatins
! false ones.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE Cincinnati COmmOner, which be-
lieves in Mr.. Pendleton, cannot accept the
new departure yet. OF the Ohio platform
it says: "We shall be greatly mistaken if
the Republican convention platform will
not be better Democracy. We pronounce
the Kentucky Republicans at Frankfort
lately to have adopted a platform that
comes nearer TO the truth. Mr.. ilurd's
substitute, denouncinS the amendments as
being void, on principles of common hon
esty, should have been adopted. There
will not be much enthusiasm for such Il
creed and ticket.
The notorious female brokers Of New
York city, Mesdames Woodruff X ClaAin,
have instituted libel suit against Henry
Ward Beeeher aud the publishers OF the
nChrlstlan Unlon," laying damages at
$3.50, 900.
Tooth ache proceeds from ague in the
face, operating upon the Xposed nerve OF
deeayed tooth, Rub the gum thoroughly
with the finger, wet with Johnson's Ano-
dyne l.iniment, heat the face wei, and lap q
hannel, wet with the liniment, ON the face
also put little OF lhe liniment into the
cavity OF the tooth on cotton.
The system frequently gets out Of orlel
aud should be AT once regulated, else othel
troubles will ensuei Rhen physic is needed
take Parsons fursatiye Pills; they are .
safe, wholesome, and natural medicine.
4 NonTdAoK has been leit at lhe ofilo,
OF VIM Kuhn, Esq., Recorder Of DanphlI
county, 10 be recorded, Of tho ihlladelphll
and Heading hallroad Company ~ ihs
Fidelity insuranee, Trust and nalo ikp0sl
Company, ior s2b, 90, ,O0O, on ahleh thi
United States Toyenuo staInps amount 4
~, Gao. - ifarr,stufy IslsyFdIA'
TheFe is doe ll0m eA,collcctOTs ef inter
nai Teyenue lhs snni oi neahy $500, 90
which u u supposed sill have ~ he collecl
td MALAY by talls agalnsi il.sll boudsileh a
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

SPITTING ON THE PLATFORM. The
Standing Committee Of the Democracy OF
Chester County, says the Village Record,
held meeting at West Chester, on Thurs
day of last week, TO consider the action and
platform of the late Convention at Harris
burg. The 'Ninth Resolutions was duly
considered, and unanimously condemned
as uncalled-for, time-scrving and at war
with The settled policy of the Democracy.
Such, we understand, was the unanimous
opinion of the Committee, who also agreed
that if this platform was endorsed by the
candidates they could not receive the votes
Of half the Democratic party in the county.
Thus far the old line Democrats have re-
ceived the "new departure' platform not
only with GOODNESS but hostility. Having
been educated to oppose negro suffrage,
they consider that to be consistent they
must oppose it. The situation is one cal
culated to try their mettle. Consistency
requires themto stand their ground. Party
subserviency demands them to change it.
Mr.. Wallace, and the wire-pullers at Uar-
risburg, say that the success Of the party
demands that they shall take the negro tc
their keeping. Principle whispers back the
language of HENRY CLAY: 81 would
rather be right than successful" The stu
alton is an embarrassing one for the
Democracy; the new platform has not only
left them with nothing to stand on, bu
drives back into their old ranks all the Re
publicans who were unwilling to swallow
negro suffrage. Their opposition to th,
Republican party has been one ofprincipl
especially on the negro suffrage question
But when their distinctive principles ar
sacrificed by their leaders at Harrisburg
in the mere hope ofpower, no wonder tha
hundreds feel disposed TO allow the Repub
lican candidates to walk over the cours
rather than by their votes to sanction tn
schemes of trcachery. The men who man
aged the State Convention have shown tha
the question of Negro Suffrage has been
mere catch-penny. They were agains
Negro Suffrage last year-they arc for
this year. Where they will be next yea
depends upon circumstances. They hav
turned faced right about" Many Demo
Gratis have an old-flshioned idea that, on
question ofprinciplc, they cannot turn at th
bidding Of political leaders.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

TIE Pennsylvania State Medical Society
was in session at Williasport last week. DR..
Gross, the celebrated Philadelphia Surgeon,
delivered an able lecture ON Wednesday
evening. On Thursday a rule of the society
which prohibited, on pain ofexpulsion from
the Society, consultation with women
physicians, or with those men who consul
ted with them or taught them medicine,
was rescinded by vote 80 to 40.-AIany
Of the leading and ablest members of the
Association advocated the resembling of this
rule. The Convention adjourned on Fri
day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
Funeral! OF SEr. SalIanIigham

DAYTON, June 20.-The funeral of
Valandigham to-day was of most inn
posing character. The procession was
two miles long. composed of persons of all
political parties and professions. Business
in many parts of the city was suspended
during the passage of the cortege. The
county, city and private buildings were
draped in morning.
The pall-bearers were A. G.. Thurman,
s. 5. Cox, George f. Pugh, George w.
M'Coot, Judge Gilmore, General o. G.
Elihu Thompson, ID. X. Boyer, W. H.
Gillespie and ID. \. Honk. Many dis
tnguished persons from all parts of the
Union were present. Chief Justice Chase
was prevented from attending by il
health.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

BY comparing the returns published in
our last issue, il will be seen that the cam
didates slaughtered at The late Democratic
Convention were by a fair vote elected or
nominated by majorities ranging from two
10 four hundred. But as "there is many
n slip between the cup and the lip" they
unfortunately were compelled to submit
The candidates placed on the ticket are
now endeavoring to bringa bout are concili-
alton, and urge them to "stick to the ticket"
Many OF the old and consistent Democrats
will probably begin to doubt the sincerity
of some of these leaders, and begin to think
that they are influenced more by the love
of Office than of principles. 1t looks to us
mat the old trick ''stick to the ticket" has
had its day, and that Democrats are begin.
ming to look more favorably upon men who
work for principles than those who are
laying plans constantly to secure offices,
and are ready to adopt any platform, only
SO it is wide enough to get them intca pay
ing situation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

Telegraphic adyices inform US, with inn
mense gravity, that the City Of Tampico
has been stormed aud taken at the point of
the bayonet. This means that 400 men,
commanded by two regimental officers OF
the Mexican army, have been compelled
10 give up their little rebellion in Tampeo.
Tho reyolulionlsts first captured all the
money in the Custom House, and then
proclaimed for Lerdo As Acting President
Of the nepablie. They have been eXtin-
gulshed, as a matter OF course,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
WESTMORELAND

WESTMORELAND REvOLTS.-The
Grccnsburg Argus, the organ of the Demo
cracy Of Westmorelaud county, repudi-
ates the platform adopted at the recent
Democratic State Convention. 1t says
''Beyond the nomination OF candidates,
they (the convontion) had no authority to
act for the party" and also, that
The Democratic platform is a legacy from
the fathers Of the Revoution-the Consti-
tuition adopted by the people without the
aid Of bayonets or negro voters. We nereI
can make the ninth resolution an article o.
our faith. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth
amendments are fraudulent dppenddges L
the Constitution. Constitution and the
people against all fraudulent devices of tho
enemies of free ,chi.e mans government
The Democratic party cannot gulp thes,
fraudulent amendments and pTeserre heil
integrity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

II Is possible that Gcn. Cluseret, late
Communist Minister Of War, may survive
~ read his osn obituaries la uhe English
aud American newspapers. II iA nov
rumored that this soldier VI ioFlune is alive,
and 1lll be arrested The original report
u hls execution MAS bat a hne iTom farls
10 lhe i.oadoa IaIeTs, u 1hs eiises that hs
had besn sssealsA W lhs Versailles auth
critics.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
New Grocery,
Confectionery and Bakery

CTEELE & BRO. would respectfully inform
- the public, that having purchased the Con-
fectioncry Store of VIM. Haas, on Third Street,
Sunbury, adjoining Henry Fagely's Butcher
Shop, they have laid in an elegant and fresh as
sortment of all kinda Of
CONFECTIONERlES
They have also added Il Grocery Department
to the store. In addition to the regular line of
Groceries, We have on hand Fresh Vegetables
and Canned and Dried Fruits.
j., BAKERY.
We have er4clet Il Bakery in Purdytown and
will keep on hand at the store, every day, Fresh
Bread, Rolls, Cakes, Buns, &c. For the con-
venicuce of customers we will commence to run
I a wagon on Monday, june 18th, 1871, which will
I visit all who wish 70 be thus served carly every
| morning.
ICE CREAM.
In connection with our store we have fitted W
an Ice Cream Room for the convenience of lade:
and gentlemen. We prepared to furnisl
! parties and families with Ice Cream by the quart
or can on short notice, at the most reasonable
terms. fair share of public patronage respect
! fully solicited.
STEELE IL BRO.
Sunbury, June Il. lS71.-2w.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
A Dozen Reasons why the Demo
cratic Party must he Defeated.

LIST. Because the Republican party, as a
political organization, has been faithful to
the country, defended its life against its en-
emies, and maintained its authority when
it was denied by traitors.
I'd. Because the Democratic party, asi
political organization, was in open SYM
pathy with the men who banded and arm;
ed to disrupt the Union, and who for six
years warred, at the sacrifice of thousands
of lives and millions of dollars, to destroy
the government
3D.. Because If there bad not been Re-
publican party we would not now have a
government. The strength and patriotism of
the Republican party of the land, and the
unwavering devotion of their leaders, alone
saved the Union and perpetuated the gov
ernment.
4th. Because, if there had not been De-
mocratic party, slavery would never have
attempted rebellion. The covenant into
which the slave-masters encouraged them
with the hope that treason would be sue
cessful, as they believed, the Democratic
party of the North would be strong enough
to prevent troops from going South to con.
tend with rebel organizations.
9th. Because the material resources O
the nation have always been protected by
Republican policy. The labor which il
now prosperous owes its vitality to the in
vigorating policy of Republican rule.
9th. Because the influence which uset
slavery to crush free government is nov
willing to allow pauper labor to destro.
free labor.
7th. Because the only reliance which tn
creditors of the country have for the secu
rity of their investments, is in the Republi
J can party being kept in power. Repudia
ton is as sure to follow Republican defea
, as rebellion was the direct result of Demo
7 cratic teaching.
7 Sth. Because our system of internal i'm
} provement, now so potent in its intluenc
, for good, would, by Democratic victory
become the direct prey of corrupt lobby
( ever ready to use the representatives of th
S people in furtherance f schemes to plundC
Y private and public enterprise.
v 9th. Because the Democratic party, 6
l the advocate of direct taxation, would r.
: store the tax on real estate, repealed at I'll
>, instance of Republican Government.
4 10th. Because the Republican party hs
G secured for the American people foreig
: policy by which we now WELD more pow,
e in Europe than our government ever po
d sessed in the old world, by reason of whit
If millions of our bonds are held by Europes
: creditors.
8 1lth. Because the Democratic party ha
n ing been and yet being ready TO make
h merchandise of human flesh, would not hei
e tate to barter in the honor of the COVER
n ment, once they get it in their possession
l. 18th. Because the Republican party C;
If be trusted, having been tested and four
5, ul-Stdte Journal
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
BAKERY BAKERY :! BAKERY y!
LEONARD DOVERTH,

HAS just opened Il first class Bakery on Front
street near the Railroad depot at Northumbcr-
land, and is prepared to furnish the citizens of
Northumberland and SunbuTy with all kinds of
Bread and Cakes, such as
BROWN BREAD,
MILK BREAD,
BREAD BAKED on the HEARTH,
and full line of FANCY CAKES, Tea Buns,
Rolls and Twists.
Bread and Cakes delivered to customers every
morning.
Cakes for Balls, Parties, Weddings, Fairs, &C.,
furnished at short notice.
Being practical baker, aud having worked
ut the business in Sunbury for several years past,
he hopes TO give satisfaction to his customers as
heretofore.
Orders are respectfully solicited.
NOrthumberland, Dune ~, lsn.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
The Connolly Murder and Suicide,

NEW YORK, juno 19.-The particulars
of the double murder and suicide of DIR.
Connolly on Sunday are of absorbing in
terest. DR.. Connolly had been for some
two or three day on a periodical ''spree,"
and Saturday and yesterday he took occa-
sional doses ofmorphine to quiet his nerves.
| About A p. NJ. yesterday he entered the
bedroom of himself and wife, on the rear of
the second floor, taking his two children
with him and locking the door. His wife
soon afterwards endeavored to enter, but
| without success.
The police, warned by the neighbors,
entered the house about O'Clock, and
forced open the door, The room being dark
| the gas was lighted, when horrible spec
tacle was presented. On the bed lay the
father and children, all dead, and literally
bathed in blood. The children had moth
ing but their night clothing on. The faith.
or was clad in white undcrshirt, covered
with blood, while pair of red fianne
drawers served to add to the ghastliness o
his appearance, leading one to believe, n
the first glance, that his entire clothin!
was soaked in blood from head to foot.
The head-board was spotted with blood
and the bed clothing and mattresses soak
ed. a rubber ball, with which the chill
! dren had apparently been amusing them
selves, all bloody, lay on the bed. Th
weapon the lunatic had used also lay on th
, bed. 1t was n carving knife, with Il blad
sixteen inches in length, and taperin
gradually to fine point. The throats c
both children had been cut their iugula
veins being severed. The throat Of tn
/: father was cut nearly from ear to ear, an
there were besides several stab wounds il
the breast in the vicinity of the heart. /
physician examined the bodies, and al
nounced that death had occurred severa
l hours previous. Mrs. Connally was rer
dered insane for the time by the terribl
, discovery
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

How ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN.-The
Democrats who supported the party and
its nominations, from principle, are now
very naturally indignant when they behold
their leaders, without warning, and from
motives of sheer policy, dropping opposi-
ton to negro suffrage, which was the chief
cornerstone OF their political fabric. They
had confidence in MI. WALLACE, and are
disappointed 10 sec him surrender to the
abolition PLATFORM
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

SINCE the late Democratic Convention
in this county, the Democratic element in
the Coal Region have become so much en-
couraged with their success in making
nominations that they have already pick
ed on one Of their leaders, Mr.. Connolly,
for Prothonotary, for the next term.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24
Clock g. Watch Repairer.
r.. KD(T.

In Dcwart's Block, three doors west of the Cen
trail Hotel, Market Square,
SUNBURY, Pa,
Respect fully informs the citizens of Sunbury and
vicinity, that he is prepared to repair Clocks and
Watches in all branches, also Gold and Silver
Ware of all descriptions.
Having had forty years experience in the bust
ness in this country, he Hatters himself that he
can give general satisfaction.
All work guaranteed-Custom'rc respectfully so.
licited. IJune II, 1871. If.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE Cincinnati Ga=ette says: "Unfor-
tunately, the people Of the South applaud
Davis utterances. Here is where the dan
ger lies, and this Is the Indicator that points
TO danger. Davis says wait until the
Democratic party get into power and we
shall regain what was lost in the iield;" and
the people who follow him aud c,owd upon
him and oyerwhelm him with demonstra-
tons Of confidence say amen. This Is not
discreet, we admit ; but il is better-it is
an honest expression Of what is running
in the heads Of Southern Democrats"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

TIE Pennsylvania Railroed Company
owns four hundred miles of railroad in this
State. The entire length of route controll-
ed by it exceeds three thousand miles. 1t
has secured, after brief struggle, the great
western thoroughiares beyond Pittsburg.
1t reaches with an arm three hundred miles
long, the commers Of the Lakes, with an
other four hundred and seventy miles long
the trade of Chicago. IL collects by net
work of leased lines through Ohio an In
diana the wealth of the central grain coun'
try, and draws il in To Philadelphia. II
controls the entire railway system ofsouth
ern New Jersey, governs various stock
companies by investment in their shares
represents capital Of nearly S250,000, 00(
and is probably the most powerful money
| ed corporation in the world.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

THE Pennsylvania Editorial Association
met at Williamsport, on Wednesday oflast
week. About one hundred editors, ac-
compaincd by their wives, from different
parts Of the State were present. During
the forenoon the party left the Herdic
House for visit TO the Boom. After din
mel the Association met at Elliott's Aca-
deny of Music, and received a formal wei
come from Mayor Perkins. The address
of the Mayor was responded TO by ii. G..
Smith, of Lancaster, President Of the Con-
vention. J. L. Ringwalt, read an essay on
Newspapers" and poem was ready by
Mr.. e. II. Mundy. In the evening BAN
quot was given at the Herdic House. o.
Thursday the party left on visit for Wat
kin's Glen and Minnequa Springs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-06-24

/ THE correspondent of the Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph, accompanying the men,
bers of the Press of that city to the Penn
sylvania Editorial Convention at William
sport last week, in describing the scenery
along the Susquehanua says:
"Along the banks of the Susquehanna
the scenery assumes new loveliness. Its
broad, placid waters are tarmed into a
glorious picture by the grand contours of
Clark's Ferry, short distance beyond
| Harrisburg. Further on, the graceful
curves harden into severer majesty, and
palisade-like bluffs rise from the stream in
long stretches of regular rock, looking like
the vestigates of the city wall girdling the
home of some extinct giant race. At each
successive step in ascending the river the
scenery is happily diversified, the hills at
times assuming gentle undulating curves
and again rising in harsher lines into pro-
portions of greater grandeur. The skies
lent their best aid to heighten the harm by
that succession of sunshine o d shadow
which reveals every beauty in elandscape
rich with the opblent verdur If June. The
wheat-felds cleaned with 4 the soft and
lustrous interminging 81 ides that mark
its approaching ripenc s, and the oats
swayed in gentle rpples Of silvered greenery
while along the roadside summer snow
of elder blossoms showed an unwonted
luxuriance. In the midst of the wide eX
panse of the waters of the Susquehanna
e innumerable tiny islands were clothed in
greenest grass or tangled thicket, and the
luxuriant verdure spread on every side un
til even that most prosaic of all utilities, the
: towpath, frightened into a cleaning threat
of green braided into the slvery ribbons o
!, the water upon either side. Near Nor
. thumberland rugged landscape answers
fittingly to the name, and the mountair
. sides are ploughed with RITA that beneath
= the softening effect OF distance show lik
: belts of rich, warm brown cleaning from
between the fine forest trees, and to com
4 plete the faultloss panorama u sunset o
. . golden haze rested upon the mountains
y changing them into purple tint as rich a
- it is rare, and ushering in that lovelies Q
e all hours when over the green mcadoy
i stretches the golden rays of the lingerin
= light, and the stars slowly marshal int
q rank through the shades of twilight. j. /
" r.