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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
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GEN. CLEMENTS LECTURE.
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Enr the AMERICAN.
NoRTHUMBERLAND Feb. 18th, lS7

NORTHUMBERLAND req. l2tn, 1917.
The third lecture of our fIte course was
delivered on Tuesday evening, Feb. 9th, at
the old school Church Hall, by Gen. j. h.
Clement of Suubury. The subject announ-
ced was, Music as a necessary branch OF
popular education. Among other things
he said in substance.
ut has been said, that linen Of action
govern the word.n This is a mistake,
men of thought govern the world. The
men of action are only the agents OF men OF
thought, aud serve but TO carry out their
plans. 1t is the silent contemplators who
rule over the fate of men.
There is no greater proof Of genius, than
the desire to elevate mankind. 1t is all a
dream that knowledge, without virtue, can
accomplish any good. Let us recognize
that there is moral utility IN things.
We sometimes hear it proclaimed, by
intelligent persons, that there is no need
for education, that mankind are just as
well off without it. What melancholy
thing il is, to hear such sentiments express
ed by men who have had opportunities for
learning better.
It is the truly educated men who make
life bright and beautiful, shedding around
them and ever widening influence OF JOY
affection and freedom. The little subtera'
man HOWE Onmhlu uuoCCb, uhhNutNf
! it refreshes the surrounding fields, and
clothes them, in times of drought, with
beautiful verdure.
The rill at first is tiny and weak, but
gathering strength as it progresses, it be
Comes at length an impetuous brook, sweep
ing Oh with headlong fury, to swell at las
into a calm and powerful river. So strength
of purpose win carry the human mind on
ward, overcoming all obstacles, to achieve
ments of grandeur and power.
A man should go to school to his owl
mind. lie can lind no better teacher.
1t is the men of action who make the
noise, and amass the weather of the worlt
but ii is the poets, philosophers and artists,
those who have stirred the Utmost soul o
humanity with their exquisite harmony o.
eloquent words, whose memories live in thu
hearts of the people.
There are over practical men in thu
world, who cannot respond to the fine
feelings of the human heart, on whom thu
influences of beauty and harmony are lost
Like him of whom Wordsworth sings.
"a primrose by the rivers hrim,
| yellow primrose Was to him,
Aid it was nothing more"
Is it possible 10 dwell happily with suol
mens
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
j. w. WASHINGTON'S
GRAND BARBER SHOP.

The old permanent shop Of the town.
We decline the boast, but at the same time
consider that the mighty truth maybe seasona-
bly, spoken without Inanifesting an uneomforta-
BILE amount Of vanity and ambition. ...-
Just twenty years ago / began my business
career in this plaee-half my lifetime thus far
spent, have ] stood upon the door of our shop.
day after day, and night after night, and applied
the sharp blue cleaning steel, and within that
elapse of time embraced by the mighty folds OF
that eventfu period have l shaved nearly every
body in the country Qu common parlance) aud
TO oblige the public interest we herein publicly
announce to our patrons old aud new that we
are ready to shave them all again three hundred
thousand times or more. ...
Como when you please, just in tina Is the max
im-we are always ready to work, forenoon or
afternoon, to shave you, hair cut YOU, shampoo
you, Yhisker dye you, or perfume, comb ana ar
range the hair with artistic skill, In the "water
fall' or water raise style TO suit the customer
We work to please, not plaase to work. . aa
Stop, don't go past our shop to get shaved on
the basis OF ability-heeauss We do IL as well a.
ls ean'be done or ever could be.
chance Is all that We demand
To give the proof We hold In hand.
A tsw door sbors pspos, ussr Hsrkst strssA
Or. /, fs5p
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

How Coal WAS DISCOVERED. II
chanced one day that in constructing a
limekiln, Col. Geo. Shoemaker, who lived
on the Schuylkill river, used some Of the
black stones that were lying about the
place. milne Gott mine Got der stones
be all on fire ~ exclaimed the astouished
Dutchman, when the rich glow Of the igni-
ted anthracite met his gaze. The neigh
bors, who, of course, were few and far be-
tween, were, after much ado, assembled Ia
witness the marvel. This happened in
1912. Shortly alter mine host loaded a
Pennsylvania team With the black stones
aud journeyed slowly TO Philadeiphia, a
distance of ninety three miles. There un-
forseen difficulties were presented. Tho
crate and stoves then in use were not con,
structed TO facilitate the combustion OF
anthracite, and burn it would not. Amer
many Intellectual attempts to ignite th"
product it was thrown aside as worthless,
and the old German, who had bsgeiled h's
toilsome way to the metropolis with dreams
of ingots, returned to digest his d!ssppvint-
ureut in his mountain solitude
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
Select poetrr:
BURY IN THE MORNING.

The following pathetic and musical verses
ire said to have been written by Stephen A
Douglas:
Bury me In the morning, mother
g. fys Q let me have the light
OIL. or one bright day on my grave, mother,
~ Ere you leave me alone with night. ..
Alone In the night of the grave, mother,
IT'S thought OF terrible fear -.
And You Will be here alone, mother,
And stars will be shining here;
80 bury me In the morning mother
.r n And let me have the light .....
or one bright day on my grave, mother,
Ere Pm alone with the night.
You tell of the Saviour's love, mother,
feel IL is in my heart
But. oh from this beautiful world, mother
'Tis hard for the young to part
For even to part when here, mother,
. .-.I The soul Is fain to stay;
For the grave is deep and dark, mother,
And heaven seems far away.
2 Then bury me in the morning, mother,
-,. Aud let me have the light
OF one bright day on my grave mother,
.. Ere Pm alone with the night.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

WHEN Do MEN DIE.--Medical expert
ence proves that, in chronic diseases, the
greater number of deaths occur Just before
dawn. This is eminently true of brain dis
eases. and of all these related cases where
death results from an exhaustion of the
vital power through overwork, excessive
excitement. or nervous prostration. 1t is
at the hour Of five O'Clock in the morning
that the lite-iorce is at its lowest ebb, and
succumbs most readily to the assault OF
epilepsy, or paralysis, or Of the fatal leth-.
argy that comes in those Vividly beautiful
picture dreams, for which medical sciences
has ms yet found no name, and OF which 1t
has taken no sufficient cognizance. Nine
tenths Of those who die in this way expire
in their sleep. In many such cases, If
friend were Mt hand to waken the sleeper
when the attack comes on, or ii he We're to
be awakened by some accidental noise, he
might, by the use of n few simple precau-
tions, prOlong his life for many years. for
the shock which proves fatal to the man
wrapped in deep steep, when the system is
passive and relaxed, would be victoriously
repelltd were il armed with all it's waking
energies. Men who do brain work, and
who are on the shady side of forty, should
be on their guard against this insidious
enemy. They should beware of 8 O'Clock
A. NJ, for it is perilous hour. Do you
find yourself unable to sleep when you re-
| tire for the night, exhausted with your
days work ? DO you, in vain, turn from
one side to the olhcrp Does your brain
persist in working when you would fain
| have it rest ? Do old saws and scraps OF
rhyme repeat themselves in your memory
with wear arisome iteration, defying your
utmost efforts to silence them Then, be-
ware You will be sure to sleep at last
1t is only question of time for, soon or
cate, nature will assert her rights.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

LIQU UOR q + o X Ell
CHRISTIAN NEFF, LID.
Second Street, opposite the Court House, sun
BURY, PA, -..
Respectfully invites the attention Of Retailers
and others, that he has on hand, aud will con-
stantly keep all kinds of L
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS,
Consisting of Pure Brandss: Cogniac, Cherry,
Ginger, Rochelle and Otsrd.
Whskies Pure Rye Copper-nistillsd, Mon"n-
gahela, Apple and Nectar.
PURE HOLLAND GIN
Wines: Champagne Wine, Sherry, Port and
Claret.
Crab Cider, Champagne Cider, N. f. Rum,
Brown Stout and Scotch Ale.
STOMACH AND BAR BITTERS,
And all others Liquors which can be found In
the city markets, which will be sold at Whole
sale and Retail. Every article guaranteed as
represented. Also, a large lot OF DEMlJOilsS
and BOTTLES, always on hand.
ES- Orders promptly attended tn, and public
patronage respectfully solicited
sunbury, July 8, 1soo.-iy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
who had caught six eagles in ono day in

this way. .. ... .f ...' II
They say if they do not fast and do thetf
medicine properly, the eagle will get one of
his claws loose and tear their hands. Some
have had their hands ruined forever In this
way. If q man does not catch an eagle
during the day he is obligedt to moan and
cry all night; we could hardly sleep with
the noise made at night by the uusuccess:
full hunters. ...r.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
sUNBURY MARBLE YARD.

BLACKSMITH wANTED-Ag good
Blacksmith or Csrriagssmith will and constant
suploym msnt BY applyingst the Carriage shop Of
- q bBAtO1T1.
sansury pss ~, isrt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

DEESE HOUSE, Third Street, at the
N depot, SUNBURY, PA, WIN. REESE, pro-
prietor. Warm meals served up at all hours.
Fish, Fowls and Game. Fresh Oysters con-
stantly on hand and served In every style. The
best of wines and liquors ut the Bar. .. .H-u
tEFamiies will be supplied with oysters
done up in any style, by leaving orders at the
Bar. Nov.5, '70-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
J. VAIL E RS ..
WINTER GARDEN AND HOTEL

Nos T2O, 722, 724 4 797 Vins ST.,
PHILADELPHIA.
WINTER ARDEN II OTEL,
Con- THE EUROPEAN PLAS)
Centrally located, connecting with all the City
Passenger Railway Cars, from all the
Depots in the City.
Excellent Accom- I'M Odati0ns for Ira
Yellers.
Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concerts every
evening in the Summer and
Winter Garden.
sy Orchestrion Concert Ersry Afternoon. -
ZINE LADIES' RRsTAURAST-rHE BEST or
RRFREsuMESTs SERVED.
Office OF ]. Valer's Fountain Park Brewery.
June 4, 1810.-ly. .--E'. .H
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ENDoRsEMENr or THE PRESS.

Tbs many thousands cured AZ this Estaolish-
nent. year after year, ana the numerous i'm
portant Surgical Operations performed by Or.
Johnston, Witnessed BY the representatives o. the
prsss and many other papers, notices OF whicn
have appeared again aud sgein before me puonc,
besides his standing - gsptieman of cnarsc'er
sSs af1iessd. chin diseases svssdily ssrss'
Fvsvusvy ~, iev1.-fy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

NATIONAL HOTEL. AUGUSTUS
IN wALD, Proprietor, Georgetown North'd
County, Pa, at the Station Of the N. c. X. w.
Choice wines and cigars at the bar. ain.
The table is supplied with the best the market
affords. Good stabling and attentive ostlers.
VITASHzNGTON HOUSE, G. NEFF,
w Proprietor, Corner Of Market u Second
Streets, opposite the Court House, snnbury,
Pa. May2s, 10.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-08-01

his loss Then came the jumping. :
Here flea was successful rather to the
vexation of many present, who had
hoped that the grasshoppers would
have won, feas being unpopular, and
living with low, dirty people. During
the games an interruption was caused
by a wicked magpie, who stole the hay
which had been put down for the poor
little calves to eat. However the gor-
illas took her off to the lookup.
Then the King wished to see the var
ious PROOFS of industry given by his
subjects. Beavers and ants we're much
commended
Tho rest of the day was spent in mu-
sic and other amusemeHts. Nightin-
gales and many other birds sang. The
crickets played ut their own game, as
sisted by bats. The frogs had turn
ut leal-frog, quite among themselves.
Then night drew on the worms
attended the company part of the way
home. But unfortunately many of the
youngest and most imprntlents among
them had forgotten umbrellas. So a
shower of rain put out several.
Anti now have told you MI re-
member! Next time King Elephant
holds 4 court advise you to attend
it He talks of opening a museum of
| curious things. HI 8.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-08-01
Revolution i'm Printing.

A new type-setting machine is now
on exhibition in the international Ex-
position of Industry ut London, which
seems to Obviate some Ut the difficulties
that have hitherto prevented type-set-
ting machines from coming INTO prac-
teal use. The new machine operates
with the ordinary type in use in every
printing office. Each machineis worked
bv two boys, who require no other
trimming than to read and to work, OF
adjust certain levers or keys like a
piano-forte. The process of distribu.
ton is also very simple, and is effected
by reversal of the method of type
setting. It il stated that boy, by the
aid of this machine, can distribute just
a little faster than the best skilled type
setter. This new labor-saving inven-
ton has been examined by the most
competent judges, and pronounced to
be very nearly perfect. The best
possible proof Of this is afforded
bv the fact that two of these
machines are now in constant and sat
isfactory operation in the London
Times Office. 1T is said to be intended
to SGT up and, distribute, the entire
piper by the sole agency Of machinery.
II this can be effected, it will do much
to hring the new machines into opera
ton and effect a COMP Iteteyolution in
printing. Much, however, will depend
upon the price at which the new ma
chimes can be placed in the market.
It is indispensable that the interest ct
the capital invested in them should be
.laaS. Ahan kka v,o0a1i If the akilled work
men, whose labor is dispensed with.
With this condition secured, there is
nothing to prevent them from coming
into general use, with the result; Of
cheapening books and newspapers, and
bringing them more than ever before
witllin the means of the million.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-08-01

No Porson caIl talk these Bitters accord.
uy to directions, and res,ain long unweii, provided
tcir bones destroyed by nrcra poison or ONE!
means, and the vital organs wasted beyond the point
Of repair ~
Dy~pe usia or Indigestion. Headache, Pasr.
in the Shoulders, Coughs, Ti,lness OF the Chest 1'
.iness, Sour Quotations Of the Stomach, lad TASTE
Heart In9annatit, Of tho Lungs, Pam in the regions
Of the Kidneys, and hundred other painful symptoms
are the ofsrrinss Of Dyspepsia In these Complaints
it has equal and one bottle will prove Letter guar
antee Of its merits than lengthy advertisement.
For Female Complaints, in Young or DID,
married or SINGLE 1T the dawn OF w,nnano'd or the
,urn Of ife these Tonic Bitter display dccdrd an
influence that marked improvement IS SOON pe1cep-
tible.
For Inhlan,'""tory and Chronic Rhe"-
,natlsp,p and Cont. Bilious, Ecn,t.ent aud Inter.
mttent Fcve:s, Diseases Of the Blood Liver, Kidneys
ard Bladder. these i.eTs have no equal. Such DIS
eases are caused by Inflated Blood which is generally
induced Ly arrangement Of tho D,@~' te t)rS-iis
They are Gentle I'ssrf,nftTe as well ~
Tonic. possessing also the peculiar merit OF acting
=, nos,er,l agent liz relieving Congestion or intlam-
nation of the Liver and Visce:al Organs, ana n Bilious
For. Skin, Disease, Erup'ioas, Tst'sr, Salt
RheurS, 4Mikes Pus'ues i'"'is' Car
speas, Itch, Sc.e D:sco.rato,s Of the Sk'"' Hun'rs
and Diseases II The Skim, If sasescr name "' nature,
are literally dug up aud carried out OF the system III
short time by lke ,ise Of stiee- Bitters. ~
Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEoAk FIT,
11R: ss n~. wonderful l"sgor1n' that ever sustained
] WALKER, P.op,r. r. H. MCDONALD g. CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agts San kEhcisco aud New York.
a. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS 4 DEALERS.
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A gentleman living ON Ninth Street
hill was very much amused yesterday
vening at Z regular pitched battle be
tween . diminutive Bantum rooster
and robin. The latter ventured into
a flock Of chickens, of which Banta
was chief, while they were feeding.
evidently with tho intention Of satisfy
ing his own appetite. Not relishing
the intrusion, Banta went for him bill
and spur. The robin evadad his an
tagonist. and went for HIM in . manner
that for few minutes looked % though
he would get the best Of IL. Some I'M
usual noise occurred just at . critical
moment in TIL fight and the robin few
of. One of the eyes Of the rooster was
badly hurt. Had the combat been a.
lowed to proceed, there is no doubt
that the robin would have picked out
both his antagonists eyes, O. they
were what he seemed to be going foI
every time.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-08-01
a.saEF u - "a : : N-FsaE
Queer Antiquities in Spatn...Twelye Fe-
: o. male Figures.

Near the village Of Yecla, in the prov.
ince of Murcia, in Spain, there is a:hill
called "El Cerro de los Angeles" ow-
ing to the numerous fragments of sta
tues which have been discovered near
it. A little more than year ago, the
heavy rains, or some other circum-
stance, brought to the surface some
fragments of antique statues which at
tracted great attention, and caused tx
cavatioDs to be made in the locality
Among the discoveries made were those
of curious female standing figures,
about twelve in number, tour of which
have large conical head dresses, and
the body covered with drspery in SYM
metrical folds; the remainder have
smaller head-dresses, although richer
in ornapentation, and necklaces in the
form ofS cord Or plait. All these stat
ues hold q vase in their hands, at the
heightof their waist. One Of these fig
pres holds the vase with one hand, and
in the other has an object which ap-
pears to, be the flower of lotus. Anoth-
er has her hand lifted TO her shoulder,
in The same way as the figures Of the
SOCAVu 0CAVU4y "AAVA AOANA SuV OOAUo
of their mantle& i. ~
The most remarkable of NIL is q fig
ure which holds u vase. from which
flames issue; on her breast is Z, large
necklace, with a representation Of the
sun and moon and star, and on zone
of the interior tppic, at the height of
the k1ees, several attributes are en-
eraved. The execution of these sculp-
cures is coarse, indicating that they
were made by unskilled hands rather
than at a period of complete decay.
The fact Of their being made of the
same stone which is found in the local
ity, renders it probable that they are
the work of artists who worked apart
from the principal centres Of culture.
They are considered as of an epoch pos
terror to the birth of Christ and earlier
than Constantine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-08-01

Opening OF tho Tee Sea on-Larwe
shipments To EurOpe-Chtnese En-
Government.
Correspondence Of tho New York World.
SHANGHAI, June l2.-The tea season
commenced few days after the despatch
of the last mail. This year that event cx-
cites more than usual Interest Twenty
two tea tastcrs left Shanghai for Haukow
III expectation Of reaching the great mart
TOr black teas before the opening of the
market, but they arrived twenty four
hours too late. Tea-tas' crs on the SPOT all
ticipatrd them, the tea having been
brought to market few days earlier than
usual A large fleet OF &C. an steamers WIS
ut hand competing for cargots. Several Of
them have already been dispatched, and
llcav, bcts arc made on their respective
sailing qualities. In the days OF tea-cl'p-
l.crs, before the opening of the S"ez canal.
there wa great racing, competition, and
tcttlng, but now these have become OF q
more absorbing interest to all In China and
to many In London. Nearly all the first
crop Is sent to England, where the teas
which frst arrived are ut q premium. For
tho most part the teas that e In demand
tor the American market arc dispatched
later In the season. There was SO much
dete"tion on the Pacific railway last year,
that mcrchan's arc st loss whether to
send The commodity this year across the
Pacific to S'n Francisco, or to New York
via the cape.
Foochow is the green tea mart. Teas
began TO arrive from the interior, ut that
port on the 8lh ult. At HankOw and q,
FoOchow the teas are reported AZ OF aver
age quality and price.
A few days after The arrival of the first
crop OF trat the silk m n recr'ved musters
"f theft commodity. and now at Shanghai
we arc oil hard ~ work, The business seas.
on PROPER having fairly commenced. Ex-
ports aud imports are an, ually increasing,
and could the mandarins be induced to
abandon their conservatism and allow
tneir enterpri>ing countrymen liberty to de-
v-lop the resources of the cosQptry, for-ign
commerce, VIII oh is even now ensichinR
tie empire, would SION increase twenty
fold.
Unfortunat. the only Improvement
which the rulers are disposed to favor IL in
the art of war. A few days ago they
launched at this port trigate, the larges,
vessel ever constructed in China. Hel
gross measurement Is about 2,7OO tOnS.
The et gins are of 400 nominal horse pow.
er, but capable Of working up to /, $40
hnrse power. The battery will comprise
twenty six forty FOUNDER rife guns and two
ninety FOUNDERS, also rid' d The vessel
engines, aud all were constructed by Chi.
nese workmen. Only four f. reigne,s have
had to do with the construction, viz, naval
architect, engineer, draugh,sman, and
shipwright. The workm ,nship is highly
credltable to the native artisans.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-08-01
Training the Army Worm.

Mr.. Totman, who has been engaged
in the cultivation of castor beans for a
number of years with moderate success,
has this season fine crop of 100 acres.
When the army worm was attacking
his neighbors' fields, he excavated u
ditch around part of his field, dis
lance OF over half mile, which com
pletely protected his plants. The
worms tried to cross. but falling into
the ditch were unable to get out again.
Mr.. Totman says they were so thick in
the ditch that thousands could be lifted
up on fork Mt time. Mr.. Totman is
also experimenting on some worms
which, he has cuniined in q box, with a
view to ascertain their natural hnl,its.
They have already turned into the chry-
sails state, and he expects some butter
flies in short time. (Cut. J
Standard.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-08-01
A WOoli Broker Embezzling $00, 600.
From the N. Y Sun of Saturday

Yesterday circulars were. issued from
the Police Central Office, on which
were ikcnesses of Ralph D. Hine, and
offering reward OF 81, 600 for his ar
rest. Hine was wool broker, doing
business at % Park place. Eugene
List, of Wheeling, West Va, whose
name j. appended to the circulars, some
time in June shipped large amouns of
wool to Hine for sale. Hine notified
List that he had sold the wool, but
failed to make the proper remittances.
Mr.. List came to this city on the 23d
of juno, and found that Hine had de-
camped two days before his arrival,
taking the proceeds of the sale of the
wool, amounting to more than 500, 600.
Mr.. List, in addition to the reward
of 1000, offers Is per cent. of the
amount of the stolen money for its re-
covery. There are several other con-
signees who have suffered in large
amounts by the populations of Hine.
He is described in the circular TO be
AZ years old, feet inches high, stout,
dark complexion, black straight hair,
dark eyes, and black beard when un-
ShAVen.