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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

The following persons were elected township
Officers for Lower Augusta, on Friday last
JusS'"e of the Peace, Jerem;sh Hileman Con-
stable, o. A. ConaI', supernso's, j. B. Fox and
Isaac Martzi Overseers of the Pow, 9ser Dun.
elberger and John Snyder schol Directors,
Samuel Keefer, Jacob shpmaz and Or. II. NJ.
Raker Judge of Election, D. d. Com ID Iu-
spectors, G. w. Hetfner and Levi Conrad !; As
SCISSOR, Henry Bloom /; Auditor, Hiram Bloom.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

SMOKE HOUSES RoBBED.-We learn that seve-
raj smoke houses in this place, have lately been
visited and empted of their contents. In several
instances poor widows were left entirely destitute
of their meat. 1t is pity these thieves cannot
be caught and lynch law applied in their cases.
1t would be well enough il every family would
keep look out for the raseals, and give them a
dose of cold lead when they enter upon the
premises.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

The annual election for officers Of the Sunbnry
q Lewstown Railroad Co, was held at the Kew.
stone Hotel, Ia this place, on rusday. Mr.. Smith,
the present Incumbent, wasrre-eleeted President;
aud Gen. VIM. Painter, d. R. Walker, Jas. NJ.
sellers and Col. Alex. Mcclure, of Phila., and
Col. VIM. y. Wagenseller and A. X. Gin, of
Snyder, aud Andrew Reed, Esq, of Mlfilu, were
elected Directors. By resolution of the board, all
meetings OF said board will hereafter be held In
fhiadelphia.-Ss SsliasgroVs Times, Fs6. l6th.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

HOME on yIsIT.-our Washington eorres-
pondent, II. d. Wharton, Esq, spent a few days
with his family and friends, at this place, during
last week. Mr.. w. looks we'll and expects TO
give his usual aid 20 the Republican cause during
next campaign. rf.rE
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

FoR EURoPE.-We notice that Jacob Shipman,
Esq, of this place, has received the appointment
at agent for the Cunard Line of Steamships, be-
tween New York and Liverpool. Those wishing
to visit the foreign lands can secure passage in
frst-class steamers on application to Mr.. Ship
man, at the following rates Fsr Cabin, $50,
800 aud $3.50 gold, according to accommoda-
tion. Steerage, $50 currency. Children under
12 years, hall price. Infants under year, free.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

ASSExATIoS.-Pettions for the aunexing OF
Rush Township and Riverside Borough TO Mon
tour County are now circulating among the peo.
pie of those sections, and are being pretty gene
rally signed. Thus far as the returns come in,
more than one hundred signatures have been
obtained with every indication of the number be-
Ing largely increased. But few persons, We un-
dersland, have objected to signing the petitions
We trust that a full return from all parts of the
township Will be received by the close ofth week,
and the signatures of at least two-lhirds of the
citizens, secured. -DaaVile american.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

p THs use OF lemons Is recommended as pro-
ventive Of bilious disorders. Acids are useful
and often necessary to counteract the effects of
bile, and there 10 no acid so agreeable and so
beneficial as citric or that OF the lemon, which
should be more frequently used. Fevers might
often be prevented by sneh precautions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
FOofiand's German Filters, or
HooFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC, with HOOF
LANDS VsOaOphyIIsn Pill,

will cure vow. They are the Greatest
BLOOD PURIFIERS known to the Medical
world, and will eradicate diseases arising from
impure blood, Debility of the Dsgestiye Organs,
or Diseased Liver, in shorter time than any
other known remedies.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

WE learn that the Ladies connected with the
NJ Z. Church at this place, have, been quite snc-
cessful with their Festival during last week.
We have not learned, however, what the proceeds
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

The Northumberland County Agricultural So
ciety will hold their annunl meeting on the first
Tuesday of March Court, at 10 O'Clock, A. N.
In the Arbitration Room, in Sunbury.
At o'clock, P. NJ, same day, an election of
officers for the ensuing year will be held
Northumberland, Feb. 10, 1872. -
sFFtst -FE-a JOSEPH BIRD, Pres't.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
ESTATE OF HENRY vyENClC

Late cfthe borough Of Northumberland, deed
NOTICE is hereby given that letters tcstamen.
~ tary have been granted to the undersigned
on the estate of Henry Wcnck, late Of the Bor-
ough Of Northumberland, Northumberland Co.
Pa, deceased All persons knowing themselves
indebted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment and those having claims to pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement.
SARAH A WENCk,
NICHOLAS WENCK,
Executors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

SUNDAY EVENING LECTURE AT NoRTHUMBER-
LAND.-David II. Clark will deliver a lecture at
the Unitarian Church, Northumberland, on Sun
day evening next, February 25th. Subject, "The
Rearing of Children" t.....a
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

On Marriage.-Essays for Young Men, on
Great Social Evils and Abuses, which interfere
with Marriage, and ruin the happinese of thou
sands,-with sure means of relief for the Erring
and Unfortunate, deceased and debtated. Sent
In sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. r..
Address, Howard Association, No. 2, South
Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

The DEVIL OK THE RAuRoAD.-The devil has
been at work in the capacity of engineer and
fireman according TO some Of the newspaper re-
ports. The Columbia Courqnf is responsible for
the following: ....
The ''deb5 am out on a big rampage" slong
the line of the Punnsylvania railroad. He Is
seen at various places along the road, One night
laet week, after tie Philadelphia express lett
Tyrone station. his satanic majesty got on the
engine with Sol. Hofmaster. He looked around
for moment, then taking the poker from the
fireman, opened the fire door and stirred the fire,
at the same time sticking his feet in. He then
sat down, stretching out his immense legs aud
bringing his tall around laid II between hls coven
hoofs. Sometimes wings could be Seen about his
shoulders. He was very particular about tue
fire; sornetimcs he would put his head In the
hre-box and look around, then throw in his tail,
stirring the fire at rapid rate. By this time he
had got warmed up, and 30 had the engineer and
fireman, who were nearly scared to death. The
engine was making about thirty-fve miles an
hour when the devil picked up the oil can, went
out and oiled the locomotive in all its parts. He
then returned, aud requested Mr. Hofmaster to
slack up and let him of at bridge No. 5; but Mr..
III. told him he might get off the same way he
got ON. The engine was then running at q fear
full rate of speed, aud Mr.. Devil stepped to one
side and disappeared.
We learn since that phantom train was seen
in the vicinity of the Gap. Some nights ago,
I
some purpose when a train was heard approach
| ing at rarid rate. Knowing that there was no
train due at that hour, schedules were examined
carefully; but the stranger could not be made
out. Al length IL came laundering around the
curve with an immense headlight and other
equipments. The conductor, ii. Bell, engineer,
/ fireman and brakeman all saw aud heard the
train coming. The tlagman, john X. Newell,
Immediately went back With n light aud placed
signal caps upon the rails. The phantom train
came, making the usual noise, and lighting up
/ the whole track with its huge lurid glare, when
/ in tSinkling the whole thing disappeared.
| Some say il was old Amos Clemson's train-the
notorious leader OF the Gap gang, who died seve-
! raj years ago-and that he was aboard swinging
| red light furously.
John Filbert, engineer of the Lancaster train,
informs us that when approaching Pcquea bridge
some nights ago, he saw the devil on the COW.
catcher of his engine. He was running At the
f, rate of thirty - hour. He quickly shut
off the steam and slackcned up, but could moi
see anything gnore of the strange object. These
stories are creating great deal of comment
among railroad men. We give them as told by
us, aud leave the readers TO draw their own con
| c!usions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

RUMoR got abroad that Judge Woods had
died at Lewstown, which we noticed last week.
We are happy to state ,hat 1t is incorrect. The
Judge is not only living, but Is gaining in health.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

PRooERDIHas oF THE NoRTHUMBERLANDC CoUr-
~ uAeRscshgunAr. SoGtEzr---A- -speoial meeting
Of the Northumberland County Agricultural 80
ciety, in pursuance. Of a call by the President,
held at the vankirk House, Northumberland, on
Saturday, February srd, ls7s, was called to order
by the President. -
point committee Of three to audit the accounts
of the Treasurer. .--.'s fH]
John Mcfarland, Geo. Gaui aud @. W. Arm
strong were appointed said committee. 'ala1
Several alterations and amendments to the
Charter were proposed, and agreed to. -,
Rssolysd, That the Executive Committee ad-
journ to meet at Dr. Jos. Eyster's Hotel, in Sun
bury, on Saturday, Feb. nth, at 10 O'Clock, A.
M, to hear report OF Auditors, &c. 'i
JSo.' "A. VINCENT, Asst. Sec.
at-H h.n 'l- 7' =. 'la -'.a.l11a.
At an adjourned meeting Of the Executive
Committee, held at the Hotel OF DR.. Jos. Eyster,
on Saturday, Feb. nth, 1879, the meeting was
called to order by the President. ..i.a Ir.
John Mcfarland, chairman of the Auditing
Committee, submitted the following report:
DIX. D' i'y' .G or...
Amount received by Treasurer from
all sourecs during The, year-,.-- $500 II
CIR,
By amount paid BY Treasurer ...... s3,1O1 90
1rf. . IyIILlG So
Cash, balance ON hand....,....,. s1l9 IL
The Society has also on hand, Lum- -...-
Der, Buildings, &c, valued at...... 1888 19
On motion, Resolved, That the Auditors Re-
port be accepted and committee discharged.
On motion, Resolved, That all uncalled for
q. fo.
first Tuesday of March Court, or be forfeited to
the use Of the Society. EAu" "ff
On motion, Resolved, That the proceedings of
the Executive Committee be published in all the
papers in the county as news. .... ...
On motion, adjourned
JSo. II. VIscEsr, Asst Sec.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
9 q 9 9 g q 9 9

MORE MONEY can be made canvnssing
1Nk for tho "Young Peoples Helper dollar
magazine for young folks, than with any other
enterprise in the country. A magnificent Prang
Chrome given to every subscriber. Boys and
girls do as vol as men and women. Send for
particulars to 7. q. RICH & CO.,
Publishers,
[Dont Delay!1 Portland, Ma
Jan. IS, ls52.-4t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

THE small pox in Philadelphia is still prevail
ing to alarming extent, though there were
only about 1876 deaths last week, or about 40 less
than the week previous. ,asTs'#
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

CHAseE.-Conduetor z. D. Hughes has been
placed in charge OF the mail train on the l.. &
B.RR. This Change will be highly appreciated
by tue travelling public, Mr., Hughes has long
enjoyed che reputation OF being one Of the most
prompt attentive and obliging railroad men in
this section Of the sssse, while In social life he is
regarded as a gssisi. wss friend. May be con-
ilnqe TO 60 up - fsarsls An0isaa. ~ 80
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
JOSEPH BIRD, Pres't.

Nsw .HoUsEs.-our enterprising townsmen
Ira 7. Clement, Esq, has erected three new
dwelling houses on Third street above Race, in
this place. They are conveniently arranged and
well built. They will all be ready to be occupied
by the first of April. .. ..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
Marriagrs.

On the 10Th Inst, at the residence of Augustus
Wald, Georgetown, this county, By Rev. Mr..
Early, Mr.. CHARLES Z. KATTERM,S aud Miss
REpEvUA &. HuN EKUCKER, of Lower Mahanoy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
LIST of letters remaining in snnbury Post or
fee February 81, 1872 a -

James Baker, Mast Buskhart, c, A, Bower, g..
W. Brili, Esq, Ms. Jane Cane, G. VI. Cook,
Daniel conrad, Mrs. Helen Cummings, William
ii. Eckman, William Fisher, William II. Fisher
Charles Gussler, Jr., Mr.. Hopper, (Broom Manu-,
taeturer), Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison, p. G. King,
George Lenis, William Lose, II. Z. Miller, A. J.
Miller, Miss Mary Marteh,. Elizabeth Moore,
Mrs heoeeea aaTI, L. T. Northrop, J. B. Nc
Qustion, Smith Jary, Peter Snyder, j. s. S.,
der, Joseph Snyder, Rev. A, s. Throue, 20
T.; updegrove, Misc Adallne WI"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

TUE FIRST TO REsPoSp.-Sinee our last weeks
issue, says the Pottsville Miners JonrnGl. in
which We gave number of members of Captain
Kauffman's company the credit of being Hrst to
offer their services in case of war with England
we have received the following communication,
signed "Manayunk," from Locust Gap. The
correspondent says;
81 noticed in last weeks paper that you claim
"Schuylkiil County ahead, because some mem
bers of Capt. KaufImans company, of Miners
vile, reported to him as being ready for duty in
case of a war with England, Now, we, the offi-
GERS anu members Ql0 menl of the Washington
Rifles Of this place claim pe championship OF
being ahead of schuyIkill County, because we
had sent despatch 10 the Governor Two days
ahead of the Minersviile men, oi.ering our seryi-
ces, In case of an emergency. Noy, until this is
beat, we will claim the championship, aud as
Northumberland being ''ahead of schuy.kih."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

Ia. rHENHLs q receiving all kinds Of Groee.
rss constantly, and is selling them At tho lowest
cash prices. r,-s>. -, -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
Deatbs.

In this place, on the 18th inst. ROBERT
SLOAN, eldest son ot Wm. C. and Mary Young,
aged years. 8 months and 10 dAys.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
THE WHOLE SUPREME COURT OF
PENNSYLVANIA SPEAK FOR
THESE REMEDIES.

VITO woCID ASK ron MORE DiGSIrIED AND
STRONGER TESTIMONY
Hon. GEonGR W. wo,pwARD, formerly Chies
Justice of the Supreme Court OF FennsylyanlR.
at present Member OF Congress from Pennsyl-
vania writes
PnnApELPuI4, March 10Th, 1867.
fad "HooHaud's German Btters'' is good
tonic, useful in diseases Of the digestive organs,
and Of great benefit in cases of debility, and
want of nervous action in the system. Yours,
truly, GEO. ". WOODWARD.
Hon. JAMES THOMPSON, Chi cf Justice OF the Su-
prcmO Court OF Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, April IS, 1867.
I consider "Hooaaud's German Bitters' Il val
liable medicine in Of attacks OF Indigestion
or Dyspepsia. can certify this from my cxpc-
rienCe Of it.
Yours, JAMES THOMPSON.
Hon. GEORGE suARswooD, Justice OF the su-
preme Court of Pennsylvania.
PuMADELPnIA, June /, 1865.
have found by experience that "HOoland's
German Bitters" is very good tonic, relieving
dyspeptic symptoms almost directly.
GEORGE SIARSWOOD.
Hon: Wm. =. Rogsrs, Mayor of the City of Bui-
Mayors Oflce, Buffalo, June 90, 1866.
have used "tioofand's German Bitters and
Tonic in my family during the past year, and
can recommend them an excellent touic i'm
parting tone and vigor to the system Their use
has been productive of decidedly beneficial cf-
fects. WM. F, ROGERS,
Hon. James H. Wood, Ex Mayor Of Williams.
port, Pa.
take great pleasure In recommending ''IIoof-
lands German TOnic' to any one who may be
afflicted with Dyspepsia. | had the Dyspepsia
so badly it was impossible 10 keep any food on
my stomach, and became 20 weak as not 10 be
able TO walk half n mile. Two bottles c.lectod q
perfect cure. JAMES NJ. WOOD.
REMEMBER
THAT
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS,
and
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC,
VIII Cure every Case of
m e r a S M u S
or Wasting away of the Body.
REMEMBER
that
HOOFI.AND'S GERMAN REMEDIES
Are the medicines you require to p'.
Blood, excite the torpid Liyer to her
and To enable you t. u'ss s"'"l"
hardships or eXposur
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

A Plan
SUPPOSE
at the Exeels
ket square.
mems Shoes,
and Shoes of eve
THos. G. NorT u.
convinced Of the fact lAa.
merchant tailoring is carried Z.
American Office, on Third street.
made up which in regard TO neataess,
and eheapness, cannot be equalled In s.
A FACT worth remembering, that Weim.
goods lower than the lowest. His stock Of Dire,
Goods In silks, Merinos, Empress cloth, Sattius,
Plalds, &C., &C., are complete. velvets and
Velveteens 25 per cent lower than former prices.
Waterproofs Of the latest styles and best make.
Ladies' Childrens' and Gents Furs. His assort-
ment of shawls, embracing all the leading styles
in the markets, which he offers at extremely low
prices. Call and be convinced that welmer's
popular Cash Store is the place to secure bar
gains. His stock of goods is not surpassed
by any In quantity, qusltqessonaoI IwyA 'rou-
BILE to show goods - a u
HavinP'-
ke'- -cN
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24

Hon. GEORGE SnARswooD, Justice OF the Su-
preme Court of Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, June !, 1865.
have found by experience that ''HOohand' 5
German Btters" is very good tonic, relieving
dyspeptic symptoms almost directly.
GEORGE SHARSWOOD.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-24
SHORTEST ROUTE EASTWARD.

Northumberland, Jan. 81, 1S72.-Ct.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-01-26
COLUMBIA. s. G..
Fri ay s,orn,ng. January 20. 1872.
Personal.

The card published by Mr.. J. P. Tho.
mas, relative to myself, may be misun-
derstood. The agreement with him was
that he should conduct the political de-
partment of the PHOENIX, and, at the
same time, write a series of articles on
the commercial advantages of Columbia.
He went beyond this, and attempted to
exercise entire control over the columns
of the paper. As proprietor, justly
claim certain rights. My objection to
the publication of the Blue Ridge article
was merely on account Of what con-
ceived a reflection upon myself-as,
under the local head, on the Goth inst, I
noticed the enterprise encourngingly.
My course has been consistent. Icannot
consent to blindly follow any man. Let
the tone of the paper speak for itself.
JULIAN A. SELBY.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-01-26
Tho LeHislAture.

Ii we can place any confidence In the
resolution to adjourn on the 18th prox.
passed by the Senate few days since.
the close Of the current session Of the
General Assembly is drawing nigh. This
delectable body has been sitting for two
months, and though loud protestations
and lengthy harangues have been made,
and numberless so-called investigating
committees have been appointed to in
quire into and expose the many aud
we'll known frauds of the leading State
officials, absolutely nothing has been ao-
complished. Scott, Chamberlain, Par
ker and Kimrton. who are manifestly
guilty of surreptitiously and fraudulently
issuing bonds of the State to the amount
OF $6.3l4, 900, besides being engaged, as
is alleged, in number OF other swindiiug
schemes, involving smaller amounts, are
likely to escape, so far as any action of
the General Assembly is concerned, not
only without punishment, but without
even word of censure.
"AAb6 WIG coaSdoo "a 1OtOJ Wn6u Cu6
honest citizens of the State. under the
banner Of the Union Reform Party, en-
deavored to place the State in the hands
OF honest and efficient rulers, the sup
porters of the present regime met their
arguments and earnest appeals to the
people by acknowledging that there had
been corruption and criminal incompe-
tenoy in the previous Radical admins
tration; that cleansing of the Augean
stables was loudly demanded, but that
the reformation should and would be
made within the ranks of the Republi-
can party. A majority of the voting
population was persuaded by their ear
nest professions, and they were given
another lease OF power for two years.
How have they fulfilled their promises?
We put it to them to answer if they have
not grossly abused the confiding trust
OF their ignorant constituents, and 80
far from amelioration, rendered the
reigning administration greater stencil
by far in the nostrils Of all honest and
decent people than even the preceding
one.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-01-26

KEROSENE KU KLUx IN New York
Some years ago the city of New York
was greatly exasperated by the acts Of IL
band of unknown rascals, who amused
themselves by throwing vitriol on the
costly silks and velvets displayed on the
public thoroughfarcs by the danes and
maidens of that city. To-day the same
destructive practice has been revived,
and ladies are now subjected to the
annoyance and loss, of having their ele-
CANT dresses ruined by unexpected
showers of kerosene thrown upon them
as they walk. This is piece of refined
and gratuitous cruelty, which should bo
punished with great severity, for what
can be more narrowing to the female
sonl than the loss of violet colored
silk, or q purple velvet mantle? Men,
too, think OF the emotions with which
the unhappy father, or husband, as the
case may be, dives into his pocket in
order to replace the costly apparel thus
destroyed! This is clearly business re-
quiripg martial law, and Ku Klux
court, with Judge Bond, for example, to
mete out speedy Justice; and, in the in
terests Of our fair friends Of Gotham,
we beg his Excellency the President
to take the matter in hand without de-
lay.