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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-24
! 90 MEPs TENNESSEE. THURSDAY EVENING" OCTOBER 1872

but this time her destination was no
eecret. The company had gone 10 New
Orleans. All right; that was in my way.
/ would tarry there few days If only 10
look upon Mary Bennett again. p
A week later | was in the Crescent
City, only TO arrive the day Mary Ben
nett and the circus company sailed for
Vera Cruz. is sr8 a9
Now perhaps the reader will not be-
lieve me when | say that my going to
Mexico in the next steamer was purely
accidental. IL will rather be supposed
that was following Moll Bennett, and
accident had nothing TO do with it but
l do declare that tao fair horsewUrnan
had nothing TO do with my visit OF
course | was glad Of the opportunity of
transacting some confidential business
for Mr.. Valdes, as il might enable me to
see her who was very much OF the time
in my thoughts.
was three weeks behind the circus
company, 80 when | reached Vera Cruz
they were in 0rizaba. My business was
transacted in a few days, and | was at
liberty TO 90 where | listed until the
steamer sailed. |, therefore, went to
0rizaba.
The circus company was there, but
my disappointment was great when on
visiting it'll found that Sonora Maria
no longer belonged to it.
A lew days previous she had married
q Mexican officer quite suddenly, and
had left the city Iposted back TO Vera
Cruz, and began to think about my re-
turn, when | heard that Colonel Aguero
and his beautiful wife had arrived TO
take passage for the United States.
L watched for an entire day in the
halls Of this hotel, hoping to get
glimpse of this famed beauty, for |
thought it might be Mary Bennett. Ny
efforts were at length successful; who
should meet as was carelessly loung-
ing along the corridors but Miguel, the
former cook TO the miners at Black
Gulch He was dressed in Colonefs
uniform We knew each other directly.
Embracing me in the genuine Mexican
fashion, he drew me into his room TO
present me to his wife, more charming
than when she occupied cabin on the
prairie. We all three had a)long and
confidential talk. MiguePs rise in life
was nothing uncommon in country
where revolutions are SO frequent but
the Union Of these two persons was
something wholly incomprehenSible to
my mind. Before the steamer was ready
to sail Colonel Aguero's leave was coun-
termanded and he was ordered TO the 1
interior, as formidable rising had taken
place l, therefore, reluctantly bid them
good bye.
Since then have heard that Sonora
Aguero left her husband or'he left her,
and that she may be daily seen in public
on the piazza at Havana, where she is
famed for her transceudent beauty. l9'
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served, one or two nights after, the
nephew. in his night dress, descend,
take various valuable articles, aud pro-
ceed with them to a summer-house in
the garden. On his return the uncle
confronted him, being duly prepared, we
may suppose, for " scene. He was
disappointed The nephew appeared
utterly unconscious of his affectionate
relatives presence, and passed quietly
up stairs to his room. Next day the
uncle taxed him with his extraordinary
conduct. The nephew denied all knowl-
edge OF it. The summer-hopse was
searched, and in a cellar beneath il all
the missing articles were found. 1t is
bad enough to have either somnam-
bulist or kleptomaniac in family,
but the two combined is really trial
which We trust, for poor humanitys S
sake, will remain rare.
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rhe ChIne.s shoem.ker.

The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union
says; tstI IlNE rttsatilsfl
The bold experiment Of G. F. Samson,
a heavy shoe manufacturer Of North
Adams, in the importation and employ
ment Of Chinese laborers, inaugurated
some twenty months ago, has proved
TO be complete success. OF the origi-
nal fifty laborers first set TO work, forty.
eight still remain, and are in all respects
first-elass workmen, industrious, faithful
and reliable During the time they
have been employed they have so fully
mastered the difficulties Of their work as
to be able at the present time to produce
larger results every week than the same
number OF white hands we're accustomed
to do two years ago They work steadi-
ly, ask for no holidays, and save their
earnings to miserly degree. No Oh
lection has been brought against then
as being licentious or intemperate. In
word, their outward conduct and in.
dustry have been beyond reproach. Mr.
Samson's success with bis celestial
help u likely 70 encourage others L
make simlar experiment when in sim
liar need.
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A retired French tradesmAn vas lately
much disgusted at finding various valu-
sble personal articles mysieriously abb
sent ron their proper places Residing
With him was an old servant who had
lived in the house thirty years, and 3
nephew. Il was impossible for him to
suspect either, and yet there was not the
slightest ground for supposing th=. .he
robberies bad been effected BY any one
outside the house. BE resolved 10
watch. To bis eousternstion be Oh
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-24

In addition to the Premiums contained in
the Premium List, the Directors call attention
to the following additional Special Premiums,
which they have concluded to offer, viz;
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NOTARY PUBLIC.
HUNsDoN CARY,

Notary Public, u. S. Commissioner,
anc Commissioner OF Deeds.
once 30 south Court st.
HAs RETURNED TO MEMPHIS IN RE
IL neWed health. and WI pe siad . sc his
friends. A-so
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PUBLICATION,

MO PAPER IN MEMPHIS Is A BETTER
~ advertising medium than the Western
Methodist, IL having within the limits Of
which Memphis is the commercial center =
very large circulation. This can be known
and read Of all who may become interested.
Judicious advertising will pay. Our Office is
Z7qi< Main street. up stairs, in same building
ss-t r. W. BLEW 4 90.
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nR- The Society will have General Agent,
who will take.speeial care and give particular
attention to all Stock and articles on exhibi-
tion at the Fair. ii flsitl te ffI
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Five Attractive Flowing Matches
NBA.s ~ M Bs.& 3
Six Trotting Premiums,
ONE FOR EACH DAY.
Stock Premiums-alsO, for Poultry,
Very complete and liberal.

The Directors cordially invite superior, dis,
play of Agricultural implements, Household
Fabrics, and ornamental Workmanship under
their liberal offer of premiums.
Premium Lists may be obtained by apptca-
ton to the Secretary, at the Chamber OF Gem
merce. :,
Half-fare rates will be charged by the rail-
roads, but the person purchasing tickets for
the Fair must be certain to call for ouch tickets
at his place of starting, and have them
otherwise he will be charged full rates.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

To the People Of Shelby. Fayetto and Upton
Convention of Upton county, and tho requesi
Of my friends In Shelby-nnd Fayette, L an.
nounco myself o candidate for Senator for thil
district In the next General Assembly, subject
TO the action Of the Senatorial Convention,
este PEYTON j. SMITH. ]
1 hereby announce myself candidate to
represent Shelby county in the Senate Of the
next Legislature, subject to the nominating
election Saturday. July %. 1872
107-te j. M.CREWS.
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PROFESSIONAL.


No Bleeding, Blistering, Poisonous
Drugs or Drastic Purges..
IotiIo liIlEel'fli
Pain Removed Almost Instantly.
Chronic Diseases OF all kinds Sue-
cessfully Treated.
Chronic Female Diseases a Specially.
NO CURE, NO PAY.
DOOMs AT THE CENTRAL HOTEL, NO.
h 65 Adams street, where be mag DO con
suited from am. till p m, daily.
nT Consultations Free. fl-t6
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Bc st Pigeon shooting.
Match on FRIDAY. Entrance fee, IS.
Best general display Of Flowers, Plants
and Shrubs from the greenhouse aud
Flowers. BouSuets and Evergreens....s5O 90
Best general display of Canned Fruits,
Preserves, Jellies, Pickles. Catsups, ..
etc., made in Southern States.........a.. 80 "
Best Suit of Gentleman's Clothing, made
by Lady. including Coat, Pants and n. %
Vest % W
Best display of Quilts and Comforts
and S%S1nuo,' wooI " .nS.uo ',. '. sOs 25 90
Best display of Embroidery by South
ern Lady, to include specimens Of silk.
wool and cotton. .lOO 10
Best and most tasty Calico Dress, made
Rest display Of Is 90
Best general display Of Artificial Flowers 25 90
Best display of Hair Work.................. q 70
Best Southern made Bonnet 50 %
Best Pictorial Worsted Tapestry. 25 90
Best Historical Painting, in oil, by a
SOutherner Original designl .............. 80 90
design ..,.......'.......... s' o' W. .. Is 90
desiSny ' - 49,. 25 90
Best Painting in water colors (Original
design % W
J. G. BALIsENTINE, President.
LEON TROUSDALE, Secretary.
13-dAwt
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INSURANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
No. Bs4 Front Street.


am CONSTITUTES YOU A MEE5ER-
0lE SO for policy. 81 examining fee, and q
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A Magnincent DOubie-Barrsled
BREEcH.LoADINe SHOTGUN
Worth $3.50 is offered for IL

NWUIIu eIVU 2 VHVIVu IVI VHO
Bcst pigeon Shoo ting
Match on FRIDAY. Entrance fee, IS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31
@isrrll lameons.
Speech Of Thomas v. Cooper, Esq.
THE CONSPIRACY EXPOSED.
EVANS AND PAINE HARTRANFT'S ACCU-
SERS.
The Philadelphia "PreSS" and otiter Ne.cs-
papers Implicated.
READ! READ!l READll!

The following remarks were made by
Thomas V. Cooper, Esq, Of Delaware
county, before the Republican County Con-
yention, held in West Chester on the goth
inst Let every one read and tamiliarize
themselves with the damnable character Of
the conspiracy that has been entered into
TO defeat the Republican nominee Tor Gov
ernUr.
"In dropping in to witness your delibera-
tions had no thought of being called upon
to address YOU. lie would fail indeed,
however, who could not give a word OF en-
couragelAent in this, the fifth national con-
test OF the great Republican party--in be-
half of Il party whose previous contests
have all, save The first, and then it was in
its swaddliug clothes, proven successful
in behalf of Il party which has grown with
each contest, and which is now promised Il
victory greater than any yet achieved.
Added to its illustrious history is power
unknown to other rganizations--the pow
er to purify itself--ior in the present, as in
all previous struggles, we see that those
who are actuated simply by personal mo-
tlves leave it, and see also that their places
are always more than filled by others. At
time when its principles are almost uni
| yeIsally recognized to be just, when its old
and open enemies attempt claim OF the
| sole right to, and possession OF these pin
ciples. and indeed Of their former advocates,
| how else can it be than that those who
| leave do it from private and personal rea-
sous 4? They claim that the mission oi
| Republicanism has been filled. DO they
not mistake the situation Isn't it rather
| that their own missions have been filled
| that they have had more than their share
aud must now look elsewhere; that they
have taken more stock out of the concern
than they put in, and that their only hope
| is in new departure.
! The candidates presented on the nation
al ticket command our attention and sup
port. In General Grant we recognize q
/ man who has led us to important victories
before-we recognize one who is not mere
| ly a military hero, bet whose general man,
acemeut, careful economy, aud strict regard
for the rights Of all classes OF citizens
stamp him as possessing the safer and bet
ter attributes Of statesmanshlp. In Henry
Wilson we find true type, a fitting out
growth of Republican institutions-an ex
ample to the struggling and humble, q
pride to the prosperous and great
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31

The old permanent shop of the town.
We decline the boast, hut at the same time
consider that the mighty truth maybe seasona-
bly, spoken without manifcstng an uncomforta-
Die amount Of vanity and ambition.
Just twenty years ago | began my business
career in tins place-half my lifetime thus far
spent, have ] stood upon the floor of our shop
day after day, and night after night, and applied
the sharp blue cleaning steel, and within that
eapse of time embraced by the mighty folds OF
that eventful period have shaved nearly every
body in the country Gin common parlance) and
10 oblige the public interest we herein publicly
announce to our patrons old and new that we
are ready to shave them all again three hundred
thousand times or more.
Come when you please, Just in time Is the max
im-we are always ready to, work, forenoon OF
afternoon, to shave you, hair cut YOU, shampoo
you, whiskcr dye you, or perfume, comb and ar
range the hair with artistic skill, in the ''watei
fall'' or water raise style to suit the customer
We work to please; not please to work.
Stop, don't 10 past dur chop to get shaved on
the basis or ablltS-because we do it as well as
ii can be done Or ever could be-
chnncc is all that we demand
To give the proof we hold in hand.
A few door above Depot, near Market street.
Net | 1874
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ADVERTISING SCHEDULE
10Lines, or abont 90 Words, make squar.

Die that in n contract wherein the people
OF the State formed party, these bonds
could not be applied to any purpose other
than indicted by the law authorizing them,
Fellow citizens, have known General
llartranft for many years, have for two
years been intimately associated with the
men connected with State politics, and
with the dongs at the capitol, and have
yet to know any Of their number who do
not believe him personally and officially
honest. His reputation has never in my
hearing been impeached by any such, whe-
thcr Democrats or Republican,. -.
L am glad to see that the Republicans of
Chester county are alive and moving; we
are not one whit behind you in Delaware.
Our county Is small. tliickly populated,
and we can approximate political results
pretty closely, and give It now rs my de-
libcratc conviction that we will give Hart
anft gain of from three to four hundred
over any candidate for Governor since
there has been Republican party, or since
Delaware has been a county
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31

How THEY SHAVE IN CHINA.-A fell
low vino has been shaved in China says that
his barber first stropped the razor on his
leg and then did the shaving without any
lather The customer demonstrated, but
was told that the lather was cntitely use
less, and had tendency to make the hair
stiff ard tough, and was therefore, never
used by persons Who had any knowledge
of the face and its appendages. After the
beard had been taken ol'-and it was done
in very short time-the barber took long,
sharp, nccdie-Shaped spoon, and begau 70
OXplOre his customers ears. lie brought
up from the numcrOus little crevices bits OF
wax and diIt that had been accumu!ating
since his childhood. The barber suddenly
twisted his subjects neck to one side ili
such 4 MANNER that it cracked as If the
vertcbrae had been dislocated. Hold
on" shouted the party, alarmed for the
safety of his neck. "All right ~ replied
the tonsor; "mc no hurt you; and he con-
tinucd to jerk and twist the neck uutil II
was rs timber as an old lady's dish'Tag.
He then fell To beating the back, breast,
arms, and his sides with his fists, and
pummcled the muscles until they fairly
glowed with the beating they received.
Then he dashed n bucket of cold water over
his man, dried the skin with towels, and
declared that his work was done. Price,
two cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31
II0uOIt STORE!

CHRISTIAN SEFF,
Second Street, opposite the Court House, SUN
BURY, PAL
Respectfully invites the attention of Retailers
and others, that he has on handj aud will con-
stantly keep all kinds of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS,
Consisting of Pure Brandies Cogniae, Cherry,
Ginger, Rochelle and Otafd.
Whiskies: Pure Rye Copper -pistilledj MonHn-
gahela, Apple and Nectar.
PURE HOLLAND GIN
Wines: Champagne Wine, sheery, Port and
Claret. .
Crab Cider, Champagne Cider, n. z: 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, large lot Of DEMIJOHNs
and BOTTLES, always on hand.
Iss- Orders promptly attended t6, and public
patronage respectfully solicited
Sunbury, July 3, 1S60.-ly.
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Select Poetry.
"BE GOOD TO YOURSELF,

'Good-by goodby 70 the driver said,
As the coach went off in n whrl
And the coachman bowed his handsome head
"Be good 10 yourSelf-my girl ~
All many fond good-by I've heard,
From many an aching heart
And many II friendly farewell word,
When strangers came to par..
And Eve heard thousand merry quips,
And many sense.ess joke,
And many n fervent prayer from lips
Tha; all a-trembling spoke.
And many bit of good advice
In smooth proverbial phrase;
And many II wish-of little price
For health and happy days.
But musng how the human soul
(What'er the Fates may willy
Still measures by its sclf-control
It's greatest good or i'll.
or bcnedictons, protest,
Mid many shining pearl,
l Ike the merry coachman's best.
''Be good TO yonrsUlf-my girl ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31
BYERLY'S HOTEL,

TOSIAH BYERLY, Proprietor, Lower Maha-
- noy township, Northumberland county, Pa,
on the road leading from Georgetown TO Union
town, Smith Inn. Trevorton Pottsville, &c:
The choicest Liquors and Segars at the bar.
The tables are provided with the best of the sea-
son. Stabliug large and well suited for drorers,
with good ostlers.
Every attention paid to make guests comforta-
bic.
Nov. II, lS7l.-ly.
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TUssMEL.s REsTAURANT,

I LOUIS III MMEL proprietor.
Commerce ST., SHAMOKlN, PENN'A:
Having just reftted the above Saloon for the
accommodation of the public, is now prepared to
serve lis friends with the best refreshments, and
fresh Lager Beer, Ale, Porter, and all other malt
unOrS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31
EUROpEAN HOTEL,

TOSEPH BACHER, Proprietor,
- Third Street, near tho Depot,
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
This hotel is conducted on the European plan.
Meals at all hours day and night. \ Ladies'
Saloon attached The hest of Liquors Kept at
the bar. Charges moderate. maylS, ~.
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LLEGHENY HOUSE. \

N Proprietor, Nos. SIP and Sl+ Market Street,
above eighth, PHILADELPHIA. Terms; Sc
per day. He respectfully solicits your patron
age. JanO -.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31

AN indulgent father, who wanted to eN-
plain to an inquiring little son how trees
grew and how and they wero always getting
taller every year, saw the child, face
brighten up as he Inquired, " Papa, are
you growing tall?" No, dear; what
mako you think SOP" " Because the top
of your head is coming Through your hair"
The hair question was the next in order,
and the difference was SO easily explained.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31
NATIONAL HOTEL.

~ WALD, Proprietor, Georgetown North'd
County, Pa, at the Station ofthe n. {. X. W.
Choice wines and cigars at the bar.
The tablets supplied with the best the market
affords. Good stabng and attentive ostlers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31

Two men, named White and lIoultz, got
into a dispute while working at threshing
machine, near Olney, ILL.,, on Saturday last
which ended by white fatally shooting
Ioultz, whose wife was so shocked at the
event that she died on Monday. Houltz
was locked up, but was taken out of Jail on
Monday by crowd of men and hung 20 a
! tree in the court house yard
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HOTEL;
UvASHIINGTON HOUSE. C.

w Proprietor, Corner of Market X Second
Streets, opposite the Court House, Sunbury,
Pu May2S, 20.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL
DR. JOHNSTON,

Physician of this celebrated Institution, has
discovered the most certain, speedy pleasant and
effectual remedy in the world for all
DISEASES OF IMPRUDFNCE
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31

FRANKLIN is very much excited over
the inervase ofsmall pux in that place
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31
J. w. WASHINGTON'S
GRAND BARBER SHOP.

Fn!sIcIln and SUT.tOl
Snnbuly, Feb. 8, lST2.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-08-31
SUNBURY, Pa. SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 81 1872

prise, and struck my head against the cor
ner of the piano. Mr.. Churchill rushed
into the hall, almost upsettin9 the diminu-
tive DE Stultus, whom he met, the very
picture of cf1eminacy and ultra foppish-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-08-10
For the Trlepranll

For the Telegraph.
Mfr. Editor-On behalf of the committee
who reported on the state of the Editors corn
patch, allow me TO say in regard TO your COM
ments, which began in the spirit of chivalry you
declare yourself too gallant for any defence
| against accusations thus brought by the la
dies. But this chivalric Bayard mood gives
way and we are really threatened in certain
contingency of the future. Then Shakespeare
is made to subserve rather slaugy purpose,
and your comment closes with what is in fact
Ii not in terms, direct contradiction. Not
desirous of repeating our former statement
We will leave the matter to an enlightened
public to saY-if the testimony of siS Iadies is
not of more weight and Importance, than that
of one man, and he an Editor Now, Mr.
Editor, we shall not attempt TO deny that we
take little malicious pleasure in setting youi
weaknesses and iolbles before you, for il
brings you out--generally, but whether you
are put TO your trumps, or give us triumph
ant flash of attic wit, it is alike enjoyable
You will never conclude, of course because
we tell you the truth, we are therefore, youi
enemies, for 1t Is not so. We, however, In,
tend to keep an eye upon you, and unless you
carry yourself with tolerable meekness and
editorial propriety and modesiy. you may
perhaps, hear again from some member of the
committee. ONE OF 'EM.
We would like to placate this committee
and put ourselves upon our good behavior
We would not wound their pride for the
world. We would like on this account tu
smooth any ripple we may have occasioned
by that contradiction. No want of veraciiy
ON the part of our gentle friend. was thought
of, but as to what ladies know about corn, ex-
oept in the matter of cooking and eating 1t, is
not supposed TO be very extensiye-the chance
for an error of judgment was thought 10 be
quite possible. With this explanation, and
commanding ourself to their generosity and
fOrbearance, we would await their further at
tentiou,