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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18
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"Niggcr Diclt.,,

! The May number Of ScriJner's -Ionthly
! contains an illustTatration of .'N;gger
Dick" rushing in front of locomotive and
clearing the track of the people. The pic
ture is ono of several illustrating n desci in.
tion ofa trip "Northward to Niagara
We extract that portion relating to Dick
An express train follows US into Harris.
burg. As we pass through the waiting
throng that crowds the platform and over.
runs the road way for the station is sad
, ~ lacking in capacity-a wild looking SOD
of Ham sweeps down the track, hustling
men and women right and beft, clearing
the way for tho approaching locomotive.
Crazy Dick, ~ says the executive, as the
apperition speeds past, now dashing for.
ward to shoulder from the track some heed
less loitcrer, now falling into reckless dor
trot scarcely foot ahead Of the cowcatcher.
There seems to be method in his made
ness"
Indeed there is. and usefl, method,
TOO. Dick saves good many lives in the
course ofa year,
I'm the employ of the road ?"
NO; ON his own hook. It's q craze he
The train passes on and Dick slouches
away looking as if he never had thought
or purpose in his life. His whole mind
seems absorbed by single object--to keep
people from being run over, and nothing
nut an approaching train eau arouse him
To activity. Then his zeal flames out in
magnificent burst of action, to DO follow
ed by AFFECT listlcssness until the next train
is due.
LIRE ~ Oh, Dick is one who takes no
thoughts FOR the morrow. The men about
the station see that his board is paid at the
lunch counter; aud the engineers, conduc-
tors and other roadmen club together now
and then and rig him out with a new suit
OF clothes He sleeps anywhere"
Among many instances in Dicks career
recounted on our way to the superinten-
dents office to make arrangements for to-
morrow's run up the river, one especially
illustrates the intensity Of his life saving in
stinct.
Two or three years ago company of
harrisburg fireman succeeded in enticing
Dick away from his self.elecled duty-not
an easy thing to do-and took him off with
them to Altoona. Arrived there, Dick
straightway forgot his companions and fell
TO guarding the track as at home. Like
many other public heneiactors, Dicks mo-
tives were miSjudged. His zeal was attri-
buted to the wrong spirit, and before his
friends could explain matters he was march
ed off to the police station on the charge of
drunkenness. Naturally the simple-mind-
cd fellow took his arrest very much to
heart ; but that was nothing to his distress
on his return to Harrisburg to frd that
during his absence a boy had been run
over and killed--the first accident of the
kind that had occurred since Dick came
upon the field.
II done knowed su'thin' would happen
if went away ~ the poor fellow cried, de-
p!orin2 his remissness in a storm of weep
ing. Since then nothing can induce him
to desert his post; and so plainly beneficial
is this mania, that he is allowed to pdrsue
his mission unchecked, although it is only
too evident that it must some day come to
a tragic end.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18

CUT'CM TOO SHORT The dis
tance between my post and the Santa Fc
was over three hundred miles, and to facil-
tate matters | was ordered to survey a new
and shorter cutting oil about seven
i miles. a company, numbering eighty
men, was detailed for the purpose (; and as
the course led partly through wooded re-
gion, a considerable squad was required to
act as axmcn. Three or four lively black
and tan tarriOrs accompanied the com
mand, attording no little amusement by
their activity in swapping up upwary goph-
ers, rats, mice and other vermiu. The
aborigines, who frequently honorcd US with
their presence, claiming to be, good Iu-
dian, me-" were excessively pleased at
those performances. On n certain occasion
one stalwart fellow, who spoke few words
of English, said to me:
''Natanh. heap, good dog"
Yes" replied. ''thcy are good dogs"
"Cut'cm ear, cut'em tail, make'um good
dog"
Certainly; it is because their ears, and
tails are trimmed that they get around SO
lively"
,Aough Me got Il good dog; cut,um
tail"
Yes, bring your dog, and III have him
fixed for you" .... .-
Next day my Navajo friend appeared
with II small, black, Indian flee, sporting
a long tail and ears to correspond. Un-
rolling this precious quadruped from his
blanket, he signifed Il desire to have the
job done without delay; so l called two
men, and bade one hold the dog while the
other docked his tail with an AK. This did
not suit Redskin, who refused to trust his
favorite to the tender mercies of savage
white man, and preferred to perform the
operation himself ! therefor ordered ono
Of the men 10 hold the dogs tail over con-
venicnt log, while the other held his head
and fore paws. All being ready the Indian
seized an AK, but instead Of using it as any
other person would have done he swung
the blade high above his head with both
hauds, as ii the object TO be separated re-
quired all his strength. Just then the
soldier who held the tail gave it a sudden
pull while the one at the heal gave a cor
responding push. Down came the keen
weapon, dividing the unfortunate "purp',
just forward of the hind quarters, 10 the
iutinite disgust Of the Indian, who picked
up the disi0inted halves, threw his blanket
over his shoulders with indescribable dig
nifty, au1 exclaimed in eutteral accents
ugh ! II Damn! Cut'em too short"
- OrcrIand Monthly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18
Don't Read This "

Good morning, Mrs. A, where are you bound
for so earlyl
Mrs. A.-Why Mrs. c., uont you know Mr..
Byery has bought out the Grocery and Confec-
tonsry Store of Haas & Weaver, and 10 selling
nice fresh Groceries, Canned Fruit, aud In fact,
everything in the Grocery line, cheaper than the
cheapest, aud have got tired paying high prices,
so have made up my mind after this TO patron
ize Mr. Byeriy. So good morning, Mrs. C.
must 90.
Mrs. c., to herself-Wen am bound to nnd
out for myself, and will go 10 Byerly's new cheap
cash Grocery, the next time want any
Groceries, COnfee tioneries or Prime
Oysters.
Will Just say to all come and give me a trial,
and satlsfy yourselves that there is one cheap
cash Grocery in Sudbury.
Remember the place, No. IL, South Third St..
In Clement House Bulldog, sunbury, Pa.
s. BYERLY.
eonburJ, Jan, %, 1879.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18

Dayy Crockett used to tell how he was
once treed by herd of prairie wolves and
how he rid himself Of their unwelcome
company. 81 shot away all my ammuni-
tion. and then threw my gun and knife
among them, but it was no use. Finally,
thought would Try The effects of music,
| had finished the first verse every wolf
put his fore-paws to his ears aud saloped
off,"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18

An artless newspaper man, who lately
bought q few sausages, thus relates his
troubles got them sausages home with.
out getting BIT ; and cut them apart and
left them. Three of them had cuddled up
together and we've sleeping sweetly. Two
of 'em had crawled to my milk pail and
were tapping the milk, and one, black
and white one, was on the back fence try
ing to catch an English sparrow. ldrown.
sd the whole lot.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18
BYEHI.Y's HOTEL.

TosIAII BYERLY, Proprietor, Lower Maha-
- ucy township. Northumberland county, Pa,
on the road leading from Georgetown to Union
town, Smith Inn, Trevor,on Pottsrili;, &c.
The choicest Liquc.s and Segars at the bar.
The tables are provided with the best Of the sea-
sou. Stahliug large and well suited for drovers,
with good ostlers.
Every attention paid to make guests eomfoita-
be.
NOV. Il. lS7t.-1v.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18
8otsIs #as Aestanramts.

4 NLEGslENY HOUSE, A. BECK,
IN. Proprietor, Nos. S12 ana Sl4 Market Street
above eighth, PHILADELPHIA. Terms, So
per day. Hs respectfully solicts your patron
sge. ... JanG'72.
"A PIERRE HOUSE, Broad and Chest
- nut sts., Philadelphia, J. B. BUTTER
WORTH, Proprietor Terms per day, $3.50.
April IS. 1S7l.--1y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18

a man who gives his children habits Of
industry, provides for them better than by
giving them fortune.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18
TuMyEEs,s nEsYAURANT,

Commerce ST., SHAMOKlN, PENN'A.
Having just refittcd the above Saloon for the
accommodation OF the public, is now prepared to
serve ais friends with the best refreshments, and
fresh Lager Beer, Ale, Porter, and all other malt
quors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18
NEW
Flour, Feed, Fruit and Vegetable Store,


10 sUNBURY, PA.
JOHN WILVER
having just opened q store at the above place,
where all kinds of Of the best brands Of
Flour and Feed
will be sold at greatly reduced prices. The cele-
bratel Bucks Mills Flour will be kept constantly
on hand. Also, all kinds of
Feed, Grain, Corn, Oats and Rye, chopped or
whole,
Potatoes, Apples. Cabbage d Fruit
generally, at 6 cheaper rate than can be bought
elsewhere. All goods delivered Free of Charge.
Call and examine my stock and ascertain the
prices befora purchasing elsewhere.
JOHN WILVER.
sGnbury, Dec. 2, 1s7i.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18

NATIONAL HOTEL. AUGUSTUS
~ WALD, Proprietor, Georgetown North'd
County, Pa, at the Station OF the n. c. r. w.
Choice wines and cigars at the bar.
The tablets supplied with the best the market
affords. Good stahling and attentive ostlers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18
DENTISTRY.

GEORGE NJ. r ENN,
In S,mpson's Building, Market Square,
SusBURr, Pa,
I prepared to do all kinds Of work pertaining
Il to Dentistry. He keeps constantly on hand
. large assortment OF Teeth, sld other Dental
material, from which he will be able to select,
and meet the wants of his customers.
All work warranted to give satisfaction, or else
the llouey refunded.
Tne very best Mouth Wash and Tooth Powders
kept on hand.
His references are the numerous patrons for
whom he has worked for ths last twelve years.
eunhuTy, April u, ISM.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18
r. BygELY.
y. r. q. BOW
"UNEON HOUSE"

LYKENs, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENN'A.,
BYERLT g. BOWER, Proprietor.
The table Is supplied with the best the market
affords. Good stabling and attentive ostlers.
NAV 20, 1871.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-18

GRACIE."
l was quite surprised that she should
have rallied sufficiently TO have written at
All and more surprised at the elegance aud
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-27
NAUGHTY BUT NICE.
Approaching ma rriage OF the Queen OF
Song.
JFrom the New York SUM-

From the New York SUM-
Dn Friday last letter was received in this
CITY by friend of Miss Chrisline Nilsson, 10
which Mlss NilssGn writes that she 10 to be
married to N. Augusre Rouzaud in London
the last week in July. NJ. Rouzaud Is French
gentleman, about thlrty-slx years OF age, and
is q stock broker, now residing In Paris. MISS
Nilsson first met NJ. R0uzaud In the City OF
Paris when she went to that city some seven
wears since TO begin her brilliant career as
the .sQueen of Song" Since that tlne they
have been devotedly attached to each other.
During Miss Nllsson's tour in America, n. Rou-
zaud made briet visit to this country, at
which time Miss Nilsson gave him the promise
of her hand and heart. The delighted French
man returned to his native land overjoyed.
This union is founded on love alone. NJ.
Rouzaud is by no means wealthy man, MS
property having been impaired by the late
war. Miss Nilsson has had many offers OF
marriage from titled noblemen and from most
wealthy gentlemen, both In this country ana
Europe; but to all she has turned deaf ear.
Other private letters, received IN this CITY
during the past week by friends of Miss Nils
son, state that this wedding will be one OF the
prandest and most brilliant that has taken
place on tie Continent for many years. The
bridal pair intend to sojourn 10 SWltzeriand
during their honeymoon, and Miss Nilsson VIII
reappear on the operate stage 10 Russia IN
CITY, who is now in Europe. will represent
Miss Nilsson's most Intimate New York friends
at the wedding. Notwithstanding her leglons
of European admirers, Miss NILSSON seems
most anxious of meeting those to Whorn sne
became devotedly attached while IN tht coun-
try. She has already forwarded earnest inV1-
tations for them to be present at the marriage.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-27
JorT1NGs ABOUT THE STATE.

Joe Crews has gone home to Laurens.
Major John E. Bacon delivered an oration
before the literary societies Of the South Caro-
lima University on Tuesday.
The first divorce suit in Marion County
came on at the June term, Messrs. Warley d
McKerall for Mrs. Matilda A. Coleman against
John E. Coleman. The prayer Of the COM
plainant was granted.
During the week past, the examination oil
the several classes at the South Carolina Uui-
versIty have been progressing, and very
smoothly has everything passed of, much to
the satisfaction Of all concerned. the eXaIni-
nation of the class of Professor Babblt was
conSluded Monday. -
The Marion Star says: ave find that
there Is quite O difference OF opinion among
our farmers as to whether our corn crops have
been injured up to this time by the want OF
rain. Many think they have; most OF those
with whom we have conversed think that with
good seasons from this date, good crops OF
cotton will be made"
In Columbia, on Monday afternoon, while
a convict named Harrison (white) was being
placed In the stocks, he suddenly freed him.
self from his guard and bolted. Several shots
were fred at him without effect, but coming
too near TO feel altogether comfortable,
the prisoner took refuge behind o tree, and
raised the white flag, when he was quietly led
back to durance vile.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-27
BY ]. FRASER MATHEWES,
Arotln.S~sr y.
: ENGNICK VS.. OAULFIELD.

ENGNlCk VS.. OAULFlELD.
IL Pursuant to an order Of sale in this cause to
me directed BY the hon. R: F. Graham; Judge Of
the First circuit will offer for sale at Public Auc
tion THIS DAY, the 9th day OF June, 1872, at II
O'Clock A. NJ, at the Old Postoffice Broad street,
In the City OF charleston.
All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings
thereon, situate on the north side or Wooiie
street, and known by the No. 8, Duttlng and
bounding south on Woolfe stIeet north on Lands
now or formerly OF Eldridge, west on Lands now
Thomas R. Salter; measuring In front on Woolfe
street thirty five S5 feet, more or less, on north
line thirty 1--we 1857 feet more or less on east line
ninety five 1867 feet, more or less, and the same
on the west line. -g.5 20.
. All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings
thereon, bounded south by Vernon street, north
by Land now or late OF Sylesla Ball, east by Land
now or late of Richard Fordham, west by Land
now or late OF Elmore; measuring and containing
one hundred and ten ul0) feet IN depth, more or
less.
All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings
thereon, known and designated In q plat OF the
same annexed to the deed from Colonel William
Dr8yton to william Wlghtman, recorded IN the
office OF Registrar OF Mesne Conveyance for
Charleston District, by the No. one hundred and
twenty -0ne tl2l;) measuring and containing In
front on vernon Street forty five (45 feet, by one
hundred ann ten (ll0) feet in depth, more or less,
and having such outlines and boundipgs as are
set forth In the plat above mentioned.
ALSO,
All that LOT OF LAND, with the Buildings
thereon situate on the stslde Of Church street,
In the City of Charleston, known by the No. ~,
measuring and containing In front oa7 Church
street forty five (45 feet by one hundred and fifty
u60) feet in depth, be the same more or less;
butting and bounding east on Church street, south
on Lands OF Bryan, west on Land formerly OF
Vincent, north on Lands OF Gibbes.
Terms cash. Purchaser toipay for papers and
stamps. r WIN. J. GAYER,
iun27 Referee.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-27
BY w. Y. LEITCH & X. s. BRUINS,


NHE LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Il vs. Daniel e. Silcox, Administrator OF James
u. Spear, ct al.
rlue OF an order directed to me by Hon. r.
=; f. Grans... Judge Court Common Pleas Tor
eaa. esG o WILL oner for SALE at tae
gast enT aH, ~ nioah ''ssss st II O'Clock, THIS
Allthat LOT OF LAND with the Bpxaar ora tbers.
on. situated on the north tde Of South si.sst.
Charleston Battery, In the City OF Charlest0nr
known by the letter B In the Plat OF Lands drawn
by James l.. Branch, Surveyor, In June, 1880,
measuring and containing, according 10 the said
Plat, 81 feet II inches Oh the front line. on the
back line 81 feet 2h inches, on the east line 282
201U0 feet, and on the west line 253 60l00 feet;
butting and bounding t0 the north on Lands
formerly Of the Estate OF w. P. Monefedt, to the
east on Lot OF Land Ietered on sald Plat, to the
south on South Bay street, and to the west on Lot
OF Lanis lnte Of John y. Sshe, now OF the Estate
Of James f. Spear.
This Residence Is of modern construction,
built OF brick, double piazzas, clstern, &C. House
contains Blk rooms, with dressing rooms and
marble mantels In each room.
Terms-One-half cash; balance In one and two
years, to be secured by bond OF the purchaser
bearing interest from day OF sale, payable semi.
annually and mortgage OF the property. The
premises To be insured by the purchaser and the
policy assigned, with the bond and mortgage.
Purchaser TO pay Auctioncers for papers and
stamps. D. =. SlLCOX,
Jun27 Referee.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-27
BY w. Y. LELTCH & r. 8. BRUINS,
AucttOneer6. -,

r D. DESAUSSURE, RECEIVER AND
L. Agent In the case Of Beyward vs.. Hasel ct
81, W.. Daniel h. Silcoxi Administrator OF James
4. Spear, ct al. oft.,f, IA 4yai, >.
By virtue OF an order directed to me by the
Hon. R. F. Graham, Judge Of COURT OF Common
Pleas for Charleston County, win offer for SALE
at the east end or Broad street, (Postohcel at II
O'Clock, THIS DAY, 9th June, - -
All that LOT OF LAND, with the Mansion
House thereon, situate, lying and being on the
north side OF South Bay street, (known as the
Bsttery.) and opposite White Point Garden, In
the City OF Charleston measuring and containing
on the front line 81 feet, inches more or less;
on the back line 81 feet, and In depth 24l feet, be
the said dimensions more or less. ButtiDg and
bounding to the south on South Bay street; TO
the north on lands now or late OF Mrs. n A. Pett-
CRU; to the east on lands OF James e. Spear, and
IO the west on land OF T. ID. Wagner and W. &.
Ryan, trustee Of A. B. Ryan,. sa..1.
This desirable Residence contains IL square
rooms, with three.s story piazzas observatory, and
upou the premises are large kitchen, clBtern, aud
all necessary outbuildlngs.
Terms-One.half cash; remainder In one year,
to be secured by bond Of the purchaser, bearing
interest from the day or sale, payable semi-anDp.
ally, and mortgage or the property. The PIE.
misses to be insured by the purchaser and the
policy assigned, with the bond and mortgage.
Purchaser to pay auctioneers for papers and
stamps. u. >. SlLCOA,
tun17 10 '' Referee.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-27
THE MASONIC FR4TERNITY.
Dedication of New Lodge in SPARTAN
burg.
rrRou ORR OWN coRREsroNpsNr.l

[FRoM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT
. SPARTANBURG, s. c., June o.
The Town of Spartanburg, though shadoWed
by the mountains in view, and guarded we'll
with troops, both infantry and cavalry, has
frequently her jublees. This day was set
apart and dedicated TO the enjoyment of the
ancient order of Free and Accepted Masons
At about half:past ten o'clock A. 81. there is
sued forth from their sanctnm abous one hum
dred and twenty members, dressed In rlch
regalia, and armed with all the implements OF
Office. Marching through Main street, for
short time, they entered the spacious court
room, which was soon througed 10 overflow
ing by our citizens, the majority appearing to
be of the gentler sex. After being seated,
and, the audience settled, Past Grand Master
W8. 4. Blake, acting as the most worshiplul
graAd master of the State, gave notice That
they were there assembled for the purpose OF
dedicating the new and handsome hall lately
erected, and now to be occupied by Spartan
Lodge, No. 70, A. F. NJ, of the Town OF spar
tanburg, and then proceeded to discharge his
duty in mastery manner, and, don0tless, 10
The full satisfaction of the fraternity present,
and to the qualification Of his respected audi
ence. After the dedicating OF the ledge was
over, the brethren present, together WIN the
large and listening audience, were richly re-
called In a most acceptable, entertaining and
Instructive address, of about thirty minutes,
illustrating Masonry in its true and acceptable
J., hit, and delivered by one OF The members,
E. H. Bobo, Esq, when they again marched to
their hall and we're dismissed 10 their respect
I've duties or pleasures, as they most desired.
At about five O'Clock P. NJ. there was another
gathering together, but In different part of
our town, 1t being near the Spartanburg and
Union Railroad depot, to await friends who
were expected to participate in the com-
mencement exercises OF our most excellent
institution, Wofford College, OF which you
have already gathered in, preparatory to it's
festivities MARSH.