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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-07
Bon Aqua Springs !

NHE ABOVE POPULAR SUMMER RE
sort, under the management Of Mr.. j. n.
Robinson, of Nashville. Tenn, will be open
for the reception Of visitors ON the 10Th inst.
Board, per month, $40; per week.
sI4; per day, 81 90.
children md sr twelve years and servants. half
price Special rates to large families.
Excursion tickets via Memphis and Louis
willie railroad, from Memphis to Burns Sta
ton and return distance two hundred miles,
Burns Station for the Springs. Immediately
upon the arrival Of trains. Sleeping ears
through.
Trains leave Momphis at 3 :25 am. and 80
nm. and arrive at Burn Station at 2:S0 p. m.
and 2 $50 am.
For further information addrels
j. +. ROBINSON,
Bon Aqua Springs, via Burns Station, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-07
VOL. XVI.
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Trains l.srinr Memphis viii start from The
depot of the Memrhi1 a1d Little hecs railreaa.
j. W. WILBUR, euFeuntendeut
N No~aGrrnr. Genl Ticket Afsat.
Memphis. June =, - A-i1p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-07
MoNTvALE SPRINGS.

nHIS FAVORITE SUMMER RESORT, SIT
uated in BlOunt county, East Tennessee,
will be opened for the reception Of visitors on
the 18th Of May, 1878. and maintained in
style worthy the patronageof discriminating
ing the use of these waters in functional de-
rangements of the Liver. Bowels, Kidneys and
Skin, aAd the cure of chronic diseases, attest
their medical properties. All the accessories
for endowment and recreation at the best wa
tering places will be found here. Special at
tention will be given to the comfort and i'm
provement of invalids.
Visitors to Montvale necessarily pass over
railroad, making the city of Knoxville, Ten
nessee, a point; thence via Knoxville and
Charleston railroad to Maryville, sixteen
miles, whence passengers are conveyed in
trains, to the Springs. nine miles distant.
Return tickets can be obtained at all promi-
..art nnintq
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-07

Nos Cures. Cents.
| l. Fevers, Congestion, InAammations, 81
| q Worms, Worm Fever Worm Colic g.. 50
| g. Crying~COlie, or Teething Of Infants, 81
4. DiarrheR, Of Children or Adults, "
8. Dysentery, Gripping, Bilious Colo, "
| G. ChOlera-Morbus, Vomiting, 5O
Z. Coughs, Colds, Bronehitls, 81
| B, Neural9ia, Ioothache, Faceaehe, 81
| 8. Headac ches, Sick Headache, Vertigo .. ~
10. Dyspepsia, Bilious StUmneh, 90
IL. Suppressed, or Painful Periods, 30
u. whites, too Profuse Periods, -
IS. Group, Cough, Difficult Breathing, 20
IA. Salt Rheum, Eryspelas Eruptlons, 30
10. Hheumatisnl, Rheumatic Pains, ~
l6. Fever and Ague, Chill Fever, Agnes, 30
II. piles, blind or bleeding, 5O
le- Ophthalmy, and Sore or Weak EIes' ~ ~
10. Catarrh, Acute or Chronic Influenza, ~
90. IVhOOping-COugh1V Violent Coughs ~
2l. Asthma, Oppressed Breathing, 0O
Q2. Ear Discharges, Impaired Hearing, 80
%. Scrofula, Enlarged Glands, sWelllngs, 5o
"a. General Debility, Physical Weakness, 80
Is. Dropsy and Scanty Secreiiona, 30
96. Sea-SIcIxness, siczpesB nom Riding, 50
97. Hfdney-DiGeaae, Gravel, %
as. Nervous Debility, seminal weakness
or Involuntary Discharges, loo
~ ~ 7rD,,,arv weakness, Voting the Bed, 50
az PAINFUL Periods, with spasms, 80
s9' su1Terimgs at Change OF ldie, -iO0
"a TsufIepsey, Spasms, st. Nitus' Dance, lUO
"a Diphtheria, liberated Sore Throat. 20
* ChronIc COngestiOns and Eruptions, 80
FAMILY CASES.
Case tdorocool with above 80 large yials AMI nd
Manual of Directions, $iSS w w
Case SIorOccOl Of 20 large walls and Bo1s, tho %
o.ss n. single box 60 any part OK the
countr.y, free of charge, on receipt OF
price. Address
Humphreys SPECIFIC
homeopathic Medicine Cos
ne;os and Depot, No 562 BRoADwAY, rSSw HoRK.
=. For sale by all Druggfsts'
And by II. c. Steever A Co., Second ST., corner
Madison; Andrew Renkert. 40 Main st.. Il.
W. Yigus, lS7 Poplar ST., Memphis. Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-07

And by II. Q. Steever a Co., Second St., corner
Madison; Andrew Renkert, 40 Main st. Il.
W. Yigus, ISL Poplar ST., Memphis. Tenn.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

To THE PROPERTY HOLDERS OF SUNBUET.--
While all admit the Importance of Il well organ
lied, and well supported fire department, all do
not seem to be willing to give their aid in its sup
port. LasL week the young men composing our
steam fire company, gave number of enter
tainments for The purpose Of raising means to
purchase hats, n necessity that has not yet been
supplied them, moi w'ithstandlng the company has
been in existence several years. Great eXpecta-
tions were entertained by the members of the
company, but the house was so sparcely attend
ed that the expenses attending such entertain
ments were barely paid, and ut their close on
Saturday evening last the enormous sum OF 81 oy-
er and above expenses, were realized. Previous
TO getting our steamer, we had u III >erabe oTga-
ntzation, and sometimes at all, li'r the rea-
son that being fireman is not only attended
with hard labor, but with great eNposLl'" ana
even hazard of life. Our present company. In
hucnced by the fine and costly apparatus they
hold In their possession, manifest the greatest
zeal In their efforts TO render IL an efficient orga
nization, although most of them do not own a
dollars worth of property in the place, and why
they should be compelled TO beg tor means TO
supply themselves with anything that may add
TO their comfort or protection, or 10 place the or
ganization on proper footing, we cannot see.
They have no interest at stake, or at least most
of them have not and if they all had we cannot
see why they shold protect the town against fire
with their own bodily exertons and pay expenses
too. The position of fireman is laborious and
hazardous, and the indications presented by the
occurrence to which We make reference, are that
II is thankless.
OBSERVER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

MONUMENT Assoc1ATIoN.-The following arc
the proceedings of the several recent meetings Of
the Executive Committee of the Monument AS
sociation
p. II. Moore, Chairman of Committee on foun-
dation, reported that they had entered in:o
contract with Ira T. Clement for the construc-
ton of the foundation-contractor to furnish all
material, except cement, and lay the same in n
good, substantial and workmanike manner for
five dollars per perch.
On motion, the contract was confirmed.
On motion, the subcommittee on foundation
were instructed to proceed with the construction
of the same as soon as the weather will permit.
Owing to the removal OF Chas. j. Fox from the
county. his place as a member OF the Committee
was declared vacant.
Jared G. Irwin was unanimously elected to I'll
the vacancy occasoncd by the removal Of Chas.
j. Fox.
The executed bond OF the Treasurer was sub
mitted, and, motion approved.
An estimate bill for one hundred dollars for
material furnished was presented by Ira T. Gle
meut, and, on motion, an order for eighty dol
lars was granted
The resignation of Samuel H. Knowles US
member of the Committee was received, and, on
motion, accepted.
Solomon Malick, Esq, was unanimously elect
ed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resgna-
tlon of Samuel II. Knowles.
On motion, committee of three were appoint
cd to procure a charter. Committee, G. b. Cad
wallader, A. n. Brce and l.. H. Kase.
On motion, it was Resolved That for the pur-
pose of securing the proper observance of Deco
ration Day, the committee instruct the Secretary
to extend an invitation to all the orders ard or
ganizations in this place and vicinity 10 part!cl
pate in the exercises of the day.
On motion, A. N Brice and L. NJ. Yodcr were
spUointed a committee to wait on Hon. John D..
Packer and invite him to deliver an address on
Decoration Day.
On motion it was Resolved, That committee
of three be appointed to enlist the sympathy and
co operation of the common schools and Sunday
schools of the county in the accomplishment of
the object of the Association. Committec-Gcn.
Clement, Solomon Maick and l.. NJ. Yoder.
On motion it was Resolved, That committee
of three be appointed to engage the services of
Prof Steck to deliver lecture on the subject
'Horace Greeley, Moral Hero,'' in the Court
House, on Saturday evening, April 26th, for the
benefit of the Association. Committec-Gcn.
Clement, A. n. Brice and j. j. Smith.
On motion, the regular meetings of tie Com
nit:cc were fixed for the first Wednesday even
ing CT each month.
j. SMITH, President.
HEBK1 PAISTCR, Secretary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

TOBACCO BEGeiNa.-Every tobacco chewer is
considered beggar OF the "weed, )" and most ge-
ncrally they are found liberal In supplying their
neighb0r's wants when applied to. There are
but few, however, who know that in following
the practice of begging and giving that they sub
joct themselves to penalty of thc law. The
United States Internal Revenue law allows no
person or persons to sell or dispose of tobacco in
any form, no matter how small or great the bulk,
without first paying license fee Of five dollars.
This may be reducing the law to n fne point, yet
1t is true, If We accept the law as the above
clause reads. There are several In this place
who indulge to great extent in begging tobacco,
with whom we would be pleased If they were to
secure license for us or quit begging.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

THE estimated cost of the old Court House ac-
cording to an old paper fled among the records,
signed hY John Weitzel, VIM. Gray, and Alex
ander Hunter, Trustees, dated Sunbury, Sept. II,
1876, aud published in the Daily, was G2,l29-l6
3. The editor says he was eomewhat nonplussed
with the totals, ul,.l friend Informed him that
American pound was s2,G535. The Ameri-
can pound varied il the different States. The
Pennsylvania pound was shillings pence, or
50 $685.. In New York shillngs or 81 so, aud
and in the New England States aud Virginia the
pound was S3,332h.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

FILLING UP.-We rotice that D. A. Finney,
tho popular caterer in the Dry Goods and Croce-
ry lines, is filling up his store on Market street
with magnificent assortment of Dry Goods,
Groceries, Willow-ware, Glassware, Earthen-
ware, Notions in great variety, and all kinds of
goods, generally of the latest spring styles. By
fair dealing Mr.. Finney has established large
business, and he is now prepared to furnish his
customers with any article of goods they want at
the most reasonable prices. Call and examine
his mammoth stock.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

PATENT GRASTED.-We find the following no.
tice in the list of patents granted by the Com
missioner of Patents In Washington, last week :
CHAIN MAcHISE.-George W. Binnix ,Sunbury,
application filed February 10, 1878. A recipro-
eating cross-head carrying vertical bending roll
lers, whose journals work In elongated stats,
bends the blank over stationary Former. Side
rolls work against the bendng-roilers near the
end of the stroke TO force them inward and press
the ends Of the blank. The finished blank is re-
moved by bifurcated lever operated By a rod
connecting wth-the cross.head.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

FHCIT PRosPEoT.-The severe rold of the past
winter has evidently killed all the peach buds.
iue prospects OF peach crop, in this State, are
rouh better. Cherries, pears, and apples, APP
uagaaty. have not been much affected by frost.
G-ap-, in many instances. have also suffered,
tout the Concord, the hardest as well as the best
OF aII our native varieties, have been but little
effected, and not at all in the vineyards of this
ueighborhoo6.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

Perhaps one of the very worst street crossings
in the town, is the one at the railroad on Third
and Walnut streets. No oattenii"n has been given
10 1t for several years past. As the street com-
missioners have had no occasion 10 make repairs
In Walnut street for several years, tie citizens in
that vecinity think they entitled to n crossing,
so they need no longer wade through mud and
water when crossing the railroad
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

New FoUNDRT.-The erection of n car wheel
foundry, was commenced on Wednesday last In
Cakes addition to Sunbury, by Messrs. Wolver
ton, Wilmer and Thatcher. The building will
be LOG by 40 feet, and is expected to be ready for
operation in about two months. II ls also con-
templated by the lrm to add Il car shop for the
building of cars, when a large number of hands
will he employed. We wish the arln success in
their new enterprise.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26
fOtaI aHairs.

HORACE GREELEY AS A MORAL HERo.-The
Rev. Chas. T. Steck will deliver his celebrated
lecture on Horace Greslsy in the Court House, on
'.hiS, Saturday evening, for the benefit of
the Soldiers Monument Association. Mr.. Steck
has reputation for eloquence, and is spoken of
as one of the most forcible and attractive lectu-
rers of the times.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26
Remaining in the postofcc at sunbury, April

Remaining In the Postofice at Sunbury, April
23, 1878:
Miss Elizabeth Aurana, Gustus Boncr, Miss
Christian Bicksler, Mrs. Anna Mcclure, John D.
Chevalier (2) Mrs. Rachel Cammel, Mrs. Hanah
Duigart, n. c. Dean (2), Mrs. Sarah S. Dorse,
Dnas. Frsk, Mrs. NJ. b. Graves, Miss Emma
Graham, Miss Josephine Hollenback, Miss Jen-
ME Hoover, Miss Mary c. Hardleine, Mrs. Julia
Hosternan, Miss Mase Harrison, Samuel
Langs, VIM. j. Martz, Miss Ida Marck.
Persons calling for advertised letters will please
say they are advertised.
j. J. SMITH, 7. NJ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

COMING delights - house cleaning, moving,
green leaves, strawberries and cream, cholera
morbus, ocnics, l45 degrees in the shade, excur-
sions, and summer complaints generally.
SOMEBODY says: "Peope who imagine there
is no cotton raised In the North are mistaken
There are thousandsof women who raise pound
or so of cotton rvery time they draw a breath.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

TIE editor of the Freeburg Courier having
paid visit to the sunbury Musical Association
notices 1t In the following fattcring manner:
"1t was recently our pleasure to attend the
day and evening sessions of the sunbury Musical
Association, under the instruction of Prof. VIM
Meyer. The officers are Solomon Malick, Presi-
dent, Mr.. Stevens, Secretary, Jacob Fetter, Trea-
surer. 1t numbers 1876. Text book used "Scep-
tre." Meets regularly on Monday afternoon
and evening, and Friday afternoon and evening
of each week. We doubt whether similar AS
ISOLATION in point of numbers. talent and beauty
exists anywhere In the State. A public enter
tsinment will be given In a few weeks.''
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

OUR lady readers will have the benefit of a
rec exhibition of most beautiful Millinery
goods selected from the leading houses of New
York and Philadclpha,by calling at the Millne-
ry store of Miss Lou shissler, on Market street.
Her selection is not surpassed for beauty while
he assortment is Of the most varied. The Pal
netta hats, directly imported from Florida, are
curiosity, and are admired by all. They are
enune article. Call aud see them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

sNow.-Since our last Issue, we we're visited by
several snow storms which have puzzled the
minds of some of the oldest weather prophets In
thelr efforts to discover what they indicated, and
rs TO which was the "onion snow," usually the
winding up snow. 1t has been stated that new
order OF things have been ordained, and that we
are entitled hcnceforih to a ''celery snow," q
"lettuce snow," "potato snow," a ''cabbagc
snow" and probably ''4th of July snow"
Since young lady wrote the poem "Beautiful
Snow" there has been remarkable change In
the seasons of the year, and we are strongly i'm
pressed with The idea that the Arctic regions are
being drawn towards us. Whether this Ia the case
or not old winter still maintains her sway 10 the
great distress of the feminlnes whose trailing
skirts and gathered feet make deep Impressions
in her last remnants upon our sidewalks. Poor
girl--that she could see the nasty conglomeratlon
on our streets, aud give us poem suitable to the
case.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26
Business locals.

SEWING MACHINES AND COTTAGE ORGANS
Miss Caroline Dalius Is the agent for the sale of
the best Sewing Machines in existence, viz: 'The
Improved Grover & Baker, and Domestic
which are constantly kept on hand, and sold at
reasonable prices. She is also agent for the sale
of the celebrated Silver Tongue Organs and the
Bay State Organs,' and for the sale of the
Frantz & Pope Knitting Machine. Call and see
them. Office on Market street, east of the rail-
road
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26
j. J. SMITH, 7. NJ.

WE have received specimen pages Of 'Behind
the Scene in Washington" Being complete
and graphic account of the Credit Mobilier In
Vestgation, the congressional rings political in
trigues, working of the Hobbies, etc. Giving the
secret history Of our national government, in all
Its various branches, and showing how the public
money is squandered. how votes are obtained etc ..
with sketches of the leading Senators, Congress-
description of the splendid public buildings of
the federal capitol. By Edward Winslow Mar.
tin, author Of ''Secrets of the Great City," ETC.,
etc. illustrated with numerous fine engraylngs
OF the public buildings and noted scenes in
Washington.
This work will soon be issued by the National
Publishing CO., Philadelphia. 1t will be valu-
able volume In every library. Agents are wanted
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

"NETTA," was admirably performed during &C.
veral evenings of last week, in the Opera House
Of this place, by Mr.. j. w. Lewis, and Miss Kate
Foster, assisted by some young men and ladies
Of this place. Those who did not patronize the
entertainment OF our fremen, for whose benefit
the performances were gwen, missed rich treat
The 'boys' OF the Steam Fire Engine Compauy
were highly pleased with the dignifed manner
In which the performances were conducted by
Mr. Lewis & Miss Foster, as will be seen by the
annexed resolutions, passed at their last meeting.
sUNBuRY, April 10, 1873.
At a meeting of sunbury Steam Fire Engine
Co., No. !, the following resolutions were adopt
ed: WHEREAS, We have Just passed through n
successful season with the military deama, "Net-
ia, the Vivandiere the Pride of the Regi-
ment-having given the people of our town We.
ry fine entertainment, fact greatly due to the
successful management of Mr.. J. Warren Lewis,
aud Miss Kate Foster. therefore be il
Rcsolred, That We tender to them our hearty
congratulations, and warnest thanks for the fine
manner in which they placed the Drama before
the public of our town, proving themselves to be
successful managers, and accomplished actors,
whom we can cordially recommend to the public,
assuring all who may be fortunate enough to Sc
cure their services, that they will find them all
they could desire.
Rssolusd, That a copy of these resolutions be
presented them with the kind regards and best
wishes Of suubury Steam Fire Company, No. /.
J. NJ. CADWALLADER, Prest.
sKo' 2. HoFrNArt, Secretary
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

The lecture of Mr.. Breslin, Esq, of Lebanon,
Pa, In the Court HI use, on Friday evening last,
was well attended 10y an intelligent audience,
not withstanding the inclement weather. The
lecture consisted of his experience and observa-
lions during three years. cruise to different
parts of the glcbe In the American MSn of War
''United States,' which was highly appreciated,
and will long be remembered by those who beard
It, The lecture vas well delivered, and many OF
the incidents related were of such characteris-
tic nature that the listeners mind WAS carried
over foreign lands as though it were n dream.
We hope to have a repetition of the lecture by
Mr.. Breslin, at an early day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

The NEW PosT OFFICE BUrLpiSo.-Tbrough
the polteness of postmaster Smith we were ena-
bled to examine the design or plan for the ipte-
rior of the new post Office, now building at this
place. This design was executed By the Yale
Lock Manufacturing Company, Of Stamford
Connecticut. When finished according to the
plan the interior will not only be convenient but
ornamental Ia its structure. The building is OF
brick, two stories In height, twenty-one feet
front, by forty-ttree in depth The general de-
livery is In front four feet in width. The delive-
ry cases on each side extend back at an angle
about eight feet from whence the Interior space
is continued 10 feet back, 8 feet seven inches
wide, with boxes on each side. The space be-
tv cen the boxes and the walls on each side, is
six feet. At the end Of the boxes on the left, Is
the money order desk. On each side, Ia the Gen.
tire, is a box delivery, besides the general delive-
~ in front. The number Of boxes Is SSS, name
ly, 500 case boxes, $50 lock boxes, and SS lock
drawers. These boxes are the patent metallic
Yale boxes gilt. The wood work is pine inlaid
with walnut. The space from the entrance door
to the general delivery is 13 feet. The entrance
to the back Office Is on the right. The delivery
cases on the angle are covered with stained
glass.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

THE continued high stage of water will, 1t is
supposed, enable many shad to get up the sus-
quehanna this season, and we should not be sur
prsed to hear of some 5000 or 1000 caught at
the fishery Immediately below the dam at this
place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-26

rHE best place to invest money profitably is at
she Excelsior Boot & Shoe Store of VIM. II. Mil
ler His line of goods arc of the best, and many
i doctor bill will be suved by buying the best
u ic Shoes & Boots in market. Miller has a
large assortment which he is selling at the lowest
prices, and few dollars invested in his stock
may save hundreds in bills for medicine.