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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29
Kentucky.- .--K u-kyuy 0ufruue.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 25.-The Courier
Journal publishes another letter from a
special correspondent sent into the Ku-klux
counties to investigate the outrages The
correspondent gives list of eighty-six out
RACES committed in Henry, Owen and
Franklin counties, since 1870, varying from
simple warnings to property holders not to
employ negroes, to arsons, rapes, whip
| pings, pillages and murders. Governor
Leslie, some weeks since, offered reward
| OF 5000 each for the apprehension of Ku.
kluX concerned in the N urder of the negro
! Wilson on the Knox Brown plantation, but
since that proclamation several other out
RACES have been committed.
| The outlaws laugh at all attempts to Sc.
cure conviction, and when one is arrested
he easily proves an alibi by other members
of the gang The correspondent believes
that the whole number of organized Ku-
kluX in those three counties does not exceed
one hundred, who have regular places of
meeting and plans of operation. The letter
closes as follows Zone and all agree that
soldiers, State or Federal, can accomplish
the dispersion and the utter annihilation
of the Ku-kluX in short order. Can we get
them? We have furnished evidence time
and again that the civil law is dead letter
in this case. Why should any one longer
uOuUt l. uiNC dJteillpJCu 10 lurDlSu n
chronological list of Kuklux villains. That
they have committed twice as many as
time and means at hand have enabled me
to gather, there can be little doubt. If
dozen murders, as many rapes, several
hundred attempts at murder, and whip
pings, beating and driving from their
houses of thousands Of our best citizens, do
not call for extraordinary measures, what
in the name of truth and justice ever will
The people Of Owen and Henry are earnest
in their appeals. They even protest that
Governor Leslie is tardy in coming to their
relief, while he has thus far done all that
any officer in his place could do. Still His
EXcellancy is maGnanimous enough to
overlook the nervous upbraidings of the
men whose wives and children are at the
mercy of the cut-throats and outlaws, and
he must institute other measures, law or
no law"
The COurierS Journal, in double-lead-
ed editorial, commenting on this letter,
calls for prompt, decisive action TO rid the
State of this band of midnight assassns
and banditti who have almost complete
control over the whole section of country
around the State capital. The same pa
par has advocated the formation of body
of armed police, to be sent into the dis
trict and remain there until the discovery
and arrest of every member of the gang
has been effected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

THERE appears to be class of journals
protesting to be Republican in principle,
who arc so infatuated with the teachings
of the New York Tribune, that they are
constantly assailipg our standard bearers
and misrepresenting the measures of our
platform. And in order to exert an infu-
ence, when disappointed in their schemes
in local matters, set up hue aud cry that
the administration was interfering through
its agents. 1t is well known fact that the
New York Tribune is as hostile to the Re-
publican party as the most rebel Domocra-
tic Journals, and its fault finding is endless.
The Tribune having lost its prestige rs a
Republican Journal by its course pursued
in the last Presidential campaign, in en-
deavoring to cast the seed of discord into
the Republican ranks, with an expectation
of creating new party over which it can
dictate. We regret to see that there are
some journals in this state, and in fact
around us, who are constantly aiding in
misrepresenting the administration by cop
pying leading articles from the Tribune, and
adopting them as their own editorials. We
find some of these journals constantly
croaking at every thing that is done by the
Republican party and misrepresenting the
administration for it, and at the same time
endeavoring to take the lead in the Repub-
lican ranks. The fact is that all such
journals cannot be classed as Republican,
but as belonging to the Liberal Republican
movement advocated by the Tribune and
its kindred sheets. Some of the editors Of
these journals, we know, have been persis-
tent Office hunters, but probably being dis
appointed ir the continuance of a lucrative
position through the majority of the people,
they are endeavoring to create a party Of
their own which they hope to control. We
notice that some of these kindred sheets are
so closely allied with the teachings of the
New York Tribune, that they initiate that
sheet in the smaller local matters in their
vicinity, with view of creating every dis
sention and drawing to their aid the credG-
lous to assist them to set up howl and n
grumble, for the purpose of setting them
selves up as leaders Of a new party, where
they eau rule and secure offices without
consulting the people whether they are en-
titled TO it or not. We confess we cannot
see any honesty in these journals in pro-
Tossing Republican principles, and to our
mind it is clear that they are more desirous
that Democratic principles should predomi-
nate, and it would he far more crcditable
were they to declare themselves openly in
favor of the party they are con tinually fur
nishing with capital.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

THE MoNToUR ASSEMBLY NoSIINA-
TIoN.-The Democratic Convention Of
Montour county, met at Washngtonville
on Saturday last, and after having had
forty ballots, decided in favor of J. &. AM
merman as the nominee for Assembly. \
resolution was adopted Of the old stereotype
kind, reiterating ''the time honored princi-
pies of Democracy, )" censuring the salary
grab, denouncing corruption in county,
state and nation, and endorsing the course
of Mcssrs zimmerman and Dewitt. How
the convention can reconcile itself on the
course OF Mcssrs zimmerman and Dewitt,
is mystery to many Democrats in this
county. Both of these gentlemen had weak
lungs last winter on the salary question,
and had a general weakness for advocating
IL number of bills which the convention
processes to condemn. 1t will remain now
for the people to say whether that conven.
ton is justifabie in endorsing their course
when they knew to the contrary. 1t is also
asserted that Mr.. zimmerman had pecuni
airy weakness in procuring his nomination
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

THE Harrisburg Telegraph, of Tuesday,
says William Hoffman, Esq ;, justice of
the peace of the borough of Uniontown,
Dauphin county, and an old line Democrat
all his lifetime, has renounced his adhesion
to the Democratic party. Mr.. Hoffman
declared to US to-day that the party had
entirely deserted their principles, and moth
ing but the empty name was left. He will
hereafter labor for the success of the prin-
ciples Of the Republican party, believing
that they are more Democratic, and also
protect homo industry. Mr.. Hoffman ad-
yisos all his friends to leave the old, defunct
and corrupt leaders of the secalled Demo
cratic party.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29
THURSDAY THE 2sth August,

THURSDAY THE 2Sth August,
1873, the following valuable described real estate,
to wit:
No. !. A certain tract of Wood Land situate
in Jordan township, county of Northumberland,
Pa, adjoining lands of the heirs of Moses
others, containing thirty-four acres, and one
hundred and thirty-two perches, all well tim
bered.
No. .. A Tract of Wood Land situate in the
township, county and State aforesaid, adjoin-
ing lands of William Shatfer, Henry Byerly, and
Peter Troutman, containing Ten Acres, and one
hundred and forty perches, all well tmbcred.
No. 8. A Tract of Wood Land situate in the
township, county and State aforesaid, ad Joining
lands of YeTger aud Daniel, Moses Troulman's
heirs and Elias TToutman, all well tim moered.
No. 1. A Tract OF Land situate in the town
ship and comfy aforesaid, adjoining lands of
Jacob Hoffman, John Troutman, Moses Trout
mans heirs, John Bohner. Daniel Brosious,
Emanuel Bohner, and George w. Troutman,
containing Eighty-one acres and twenty-five per-
ches, all In fine state of cultivation, on which
are erected
A TWO STORY DWELLING HOUSE AND
BANK BARN, and all necessary outbulldings.
No. 5. a Tract Of Land situate in the town.
ship, county and State aforesaid, adjoining lands
of John Troutman, Elias Bush, Peter Troutman,
Elias Troutman, John Bonner and Moses Trout
mans heirs, containing ninety-three acres and
Sixty pcfches, All III u nne state oil cultivation,
ON which are erected
2 TWO STORY DWELLING HOUSES, BANK
BARN, and all other necessary outbuildings.
No. 6. A Tract of Land situate partly in Low
er Mahanoy township, Northumberland county,
and pa rtly in Miffiin township, Dauphin county,
Pa, adjoining lands of Samuel Kiehl, Alexander
Bngaman, Elias Byerly, Jacob Wilmer, Henry
Lair, Isaac Raedel and others, containing Eigh-
ty-eight acres, and twenty -four perches all in a
fine state of cultivation, on which are erected u
DWELLING HOUSE, BANK BARN, and all
necessary outbudngs.
No. Z. A Tract of Wood Land situate in Lykens
township, Dauphin county, Pa, adjoining lands
of john Troutman, Jacob Hoffman, Jacob
Bush ana John Ifoutman, containing Nine acres
more or less, wen timbered.
No. 8. A Tract of Limestone Land situate in
Jordan township, northumberland county, Pa,
adjoining lands OF Peter Keefer, Henry Harscher,
Hias Philips aud William Shaffsr, containing
one-fourth Of an acre more or less.
Sale TO commence at 10 O'Clock of said day,
when conditions of sale will be made known by
- SOLOMON TROUTMAN,
Executor of Moses Troutinan, dec.
Jordan twp, August s, 1873.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

Mr.. ZIMMERMAN, the Democratic nom-
inee for Assembly from this district, is re-
ported to have paid five hundred dollars
to secure his nomination in Montour coun-
ty. His election will cost abo ut the same
which exhausts the salary of a Represen-
tative, and would leave him to draw on his
private purse to pay his board bills. No
wonder his voice was weak on the salary
grab question during the last session OF
the lpuislaturo
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

OUR neighbor of the Democrat, In his
last issue, already shows his fears that the
Ring ticket will be unsuccessful. His rant
ing gives evidence that the Ring party are
determined TO regain some of the Offices if
possible. They do not like the people of
the county to find out how matters have
been conducted, and hence every effort will
be made to put in office those VINO will
cover up many of the transactions of the
Ring of late years. The idea of Republi-
cans being in Office Lot quite year, and
having already reduced the county debt
from upwards of twenty thousand dollars
down to about six thousand, is too much
for their neives, and shows that misman-
agement existed some where. Perhaps
too, among other items kept concealed dur
ing the administration Of the Ring officers,
is one which will make a material change
in the conduct of the Ring favorites, viz: that
of giving out and charging collectors for
their duplicates. Can our neighbor explain
how il comes that nearly all these collectors
are charged less on their duplicates than the
duplicates amounted to when properly add
ed. An explanation how it occurred would
go great ways in enlightcning the public
as to what was done with the surplus fund,
as the amount already realized to the coun-
ty, on old duplicates, amounts to over one
thousand dollars. The records show this
to be fact, which every one can see by APP
plying at the offices, and we demand an
explanation from our neighbor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29
WAsuINGToN, D. c., August 23, 1873.
FATE OF THE MODoC PRISONERS.

FATE OF THE MODOC PRISONERS.
The War Department promulgatcs in
general orders the findings and sentence in
the case of the Modoc captives Captain
Jack Shonchin, Black Jim, and Boston
Charley, Barancho, alias One Eyed jim,
and Sloluch' alias Cox, who were tried 10y
military commission for the murder of
General Candy and Commissioner Thomas,
and for assault with intent to kill other
Peace Commissioner. They are found gull
ty of the specifications and charges, and are
sentenced to be hanged. The proceedings
have been approved by the President and
Secretary of War. The following is the
order made by the President in the matter !:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, August %, lS73.-
The foregoing sentences in the casses of
Captain Jack, Schonchin, Black Jim, Bos-
ton Charley, Barancha, alias One Eyed
jim, and Sloluch, alias Cox, Modoc Indian
prisoners, are hereby approved, and it is
ordered that the sentences in said cases be
carried into execution by the proper mill
tary authority under the orders of the Sec
retary of War Oh the Bird day Of October,
1873,
Signed. u. S. GRANT, President.
The Secretary of War has ordered that
the sentences be duly executed under the
direction Of the General Commanding the
Department of the Columbia, at Fort
Klamath, Oregon, on Friday October 3D.,
1873
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29
A ADESTRUCTIyE FIRE.
1915 Buildings Destroyed.
LOSSES ESTIMATED AT $500, 600

IOoSES ESTIMATED Al SJOO,OOO,
BELFAST, Maine, Aug. "a.
A very disastrous fire broke out here at
two O'Clock P. NJ. to-day, the weather being
dry, with strong gale blowing from the
north.
DAMAGE OF THE CONFEDERATION.
1t commenced in Benefits sail loft,
north of Il. Sibley Brothers. wharf, and
spread with fearful rapidity along the
wharves as far as Carters shipyard and
marine railway, crossing Union street and
extending to High street, consuming all
the buildings in its southerly course as far
as the House of Z. NJ. Boyle, on High
street, where the fire we stayed.
OVER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE
BUILDINGS
Were destroyed, mostly of wood, and the
whole loss is set down at about $500, 600.
Except on two steamboat wharves, with n
single exception, ali prominent wharfbuild-
ings are burned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29
ORPHANS, COURT SALE.

TN pursuance of an order of the Orphans Court
l. of Northumberland county, Pa, will be ex-
posed to public sale, at the Court House, in the
borough of Sunbury, on
SATURDAY, the 9th day of SEPTEMBER,
1878, the following property, to wit
A certain lot OF ground situate in the borough
of Sunbury, Pa, bounded on the south by lot OF
Jacob o. Beck, north by lot of Charles Beck, de-
ceased, east by an alley, and west by Fourth
street, containing 25 feet in front on Fourth
street, and 230 feet in depth. The lot is lacated
on high ground, and is most desirable for build
ing purposes. Late the estate of Charles Beck
deceased. Sale TO commence at O'Clock p. m.
when the conditions will be made known by
CHARLES |. BECK,
Administrator.
Sunbury, Aug. 2G. ls73-4t
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Executors Notice.

Estate of lienIy Witmer, late of Jordan tp, d
NOTICE is hereby given, tina. letters L
~ mentary have been granted to the un,
signed on the estate of Henry Wi.mer, lat
Jordan township, Northumberland county,
deceased. All persons indebted TO said est
are requested TO make immediate payment,
those having claims to present them for set
ment.
The undersigned will be at the residence Of
deceased on Thursday the cd day of OctC
1878, for the purpose Of making final settlep
with all parties who may be unable to make
tlement before thatt time.
MICHAEL EMERICII. Jr.,
Execute
Jordan twp, Aug. 10, 1873.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29
The sehuyikiiI County Democracy.

IUIIoN lille, rug, 70,
Hon. VIM. NJ. Randall was to-day de-
feated in the Democratic Convention by
a combination that was perfect surprise,
instructed for him. His friends assert that
money, and money alone, has secured his
defeat, which has created q bitter dissatis-
faction among old-line Democrats of the
district, believing, as they 30, that it was
procured by open and shameless corrup-
tion. There is a rumor on the street to-
night that the friends of Senator Randall
insist upon his being an independent can
didate.
The contest for the Senatorship was very
bitter o. z. Bechtel, OF Pottsville, was
nominated for the Senate over Hon. Viii
liam Randall by large majority. Boyer,
Eagan and Foster for the Assembly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

SORRY For IT.-Our neighbor of the
Democrat, has not got quite over his scare
during the late "unpleasantness." He ap-
pears to have a general hatred towards
military titles. The sound of colonel or
captain causes palpitation of the heart, and
it generally takes two or three days before
his nerves become ou;eted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

WYOMING TERRITORY Is the battlefield
for deciding the rights of women. For a
long time the women of that locality have
had the right to vote, but not the right to
hold any important offices This has
aroused the females of Wyoming, who are
now determined to bear their bosoms in q
desperate struggle to secure the impartial
enjoyment of every honor and emolument
of the territorial goYernment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

The testimony of Mr.. Mertz before the
inquest adds still further to the outrageous
character OF the crime. He made n clean
breast Of it upon oath to the jury, confirm
ing the Doctors charges against Wenrich,
by swearing that every charge the Doctor
had made WINS true
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

TIE Democrat notices the fact that Mr..
Lemuel Shipmau, the Ring candidate for
Register and Recorder spent his time in
Sunbury, during court, -holing the
people for their votes. He is certainly ell
titled to the support of the Democrats in
the upper end for his earnest negative
support of e. ". Armstrong, Esq, last
fall for Prothonotary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

In our notice of the nominees last week,
we accidentally omitted the nominee for
County Treasurer. Mr.. Samuel Savidge is
an old staunch Republican of Upper Au-
gusta township, farmer well known
thoughout the county, and will receive more
than his party vote.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

THE editor Of the Democrat, last week,
got on his war paint and is going on the
war path to defend Skunk Scalpers and
the managers of the Ring. His ammuni-
tion is composed of the usual material, Of
something in the style of low comedian
attempting to display wit by daubing on
large quantity Of paint.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

THE Democratic State Convention, met
at Wilkesbarre, on Wednesday last, and
nominated Judge Ludlow of Philadelphia
for Judge of the Supreme Court and Frank
Hutchinson of Allegheny county, for State
Traocrrar
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29
DESTRUCTION OF THE SHOE Factory.

DESTRUCTION OF THE SHOE FACTORY.
About daylight yesterday morning, a
smoke was discovered issuing from the Shoe
Factory, on Eighth street, in this place.
An alarm was raised Immediately, and q
rush made for 1t, but the elements had full
headway, and all efforts to save the build
ing and machinery were unvailng, and all
were laid in ashes in very short time.
The loss amounted TO perhaps $1,000 or
5000. The machinery was the greatest
loss, as it was new and of the very best
The building was a>large frame, and not
very expensive. AS the factory has beeti
closed for some time, fortunately there was
not much stock in it. We learn that II was
insured. Le,cisbufV Ctronicdl.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

TIE Democratic papers declare that
great political crisis is upon us that the
county is either to be saved or hopelessly
ruined in the coming campaign. Republi-
cans don't seem to recognize crisis, and
are calm and cerene. Some persons will
fret and fume themselves into violent
pcrspra tion, and then declare that the
weather is excessively hot, whep every body
knows that we have had no heat to cause
pcrspiration for week or SO past.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-29

WneTeOu ure eTCcteu II Two STORY
LOG HOUSE, weather-boarded, and BANK
BARN, and other out-budngs q never failing
Spring Of Water near the house, an Orchard with
choice fruit, &C.
ALSO, Another TRACT of LAND, in said
township, bounded by lands of Solomon Reed,
Elias Byerly, John r. Lenker and William Mi.
chael, containing % ACRES, more or less, all
of which is cleared, and in excellent state of cul-
tivatiou. f.E. o. t.. .r
ALSO, The undivided one-thrd Of TRACT
of LAND, situate in said Lower Mahanoy tow n
ship, bounded by lands of David Schneider,
William Deppin. the Mahantongo creek, and
a public road, containing IL ACRES, more or
! less, whereon are erected TWO STONE HOU-
SES, one of which is occupied as u Store and
Tavern Stand, q BANK BARN, u young Or
CHARD with choice fruit, and all necessary out
buildings.
ALSO, A Limstonc Lot situate in said town
ship, bounded by lands of Adam Lenkcr. Elias
Vert, Jacob Wilmer and others, containing one
LIME KILN. There is also lime stone quarry
on the lot.
ALSO, Mountain Land situate In Miffiin twp,
Dauphin county, Pa, bounded by Mahantongo
creek, lands of Moses Troutman's heirs. Isaac
Rndel, Elias Byerly and others, containing I24
ACRES,and 105 pcrches, more or less. This tract
is well timbered with Oak Chestnut, and pine.
The land will be sold in lots of twenty acres
each.
Late the property of Michael Weri, decd Sale
to commence at l2 O'Clock, ni., on said day, when
the conditions of sale viii be made known By
&s!t 4. PETER VERT
JOHN VERT.
Lower Mahanoy, August O. 1873
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Sunbury, on
Tuesday, September ed, 1879,
the following property, TO wit .-
One DOUBLE HOUSE AND LOT,
whereon arc erected good, large stable, well.
bake-oven and other out. Buildings. Also. the
following personal property;
Eight Head Young Horses,
between the ages of five and eight years, part are
western horses - all good and sound and
guaranteed to do any kind of work. carts,
l two-horse wagon, nearly new-broad tire; 8
sets doubleteam harness; 8 sets cart-har-
ness; Corn, Oats, and Hny; lot of manure /;
30 wheelbarrows; a lot of shovels, picks and
such other tools as are generally used on public
works four horse iron plow with steal shear ;
dirt scrapcrs of latest pattern; 3 tool boxes 1
pair of spreaders and swingletree large sized
galvenized boat-pump IS feet pipe and pump
for driving; l sledge, crowbars, and a lot of
office furniture, and other articles too numerous
to mention Sale to commence Mt IL O'Clock.
BOWEN & SEASHOLTZ
Contractors.
Sunbury Aug. 10 1S72