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young married friend tells good joke
on himself, perpetrated by n little three
year old "pride of the family" She is the
only pledge of love that has twined itself
around the heart and affections of himself
and wife. A few evenings since minister
visited the family and remained until after
tea. AT the table the reverend visitor ask
ed the blessing, and the little one opened
her eyes to the fullest capacity ir. startled
wonderment. She could not understand
what had been done, and it was with great
persuasion that her mother could keep her
quiet during the time they were at the ta-
ble When they had left il, She walked UP
to the minister, for whom she had formed
n great friendship. and said: "What did
you say at the table before we commenced
eating 2" My little darling, thanked
God for his goodness in giving us to eat, so
that we might grow and be strong" Papa
don't say that" ''What does your papa
say ?' Papa says, 'Godlemghty, what
a supper !''-Lo,ceN Courier.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05

and soon after convicted of murder and sem
fenced to death. Their life in prison was
an almost unbroken series of sickening
scenes of fear and despair. On the morn
ing of the day of their death, Executioner
Pritzler entered the cell. After tying their
hands 10 their Backs, and connecting their
feet with a short leather strap, he cut off
the upper part of their dresses, exposing
their necks. During this operation they
begged the headsman pitcously to have
mercy on them. The executioner tried to-
comfort them, but when he left their cell
their cries of anguish and distress could be
hear all over the prison. When they ar
rived on the scallold the executioner's as
sistanls lad to support them. The death
warrants were read, and the headsman
motioned Anna Priester to advance. The
wretched woman threw herself on her
knees, and cried in a piercing tone. 'Mer-
cy mercy ~ She had to be dragged up
TO the block, where her head was quickly
fastened. The headman took his axe from
n leather case. lie tried the edge uf the
blade aud then rapidly stepped up to the
| left side of the block. lie looked moment
at the white neck of the woman, whose
body was moving convulsively all the time.,
Then he lifted the axe and struck. The
blow had done its work well, for the head
of Anna Priester rolled down, while her
trunk rose up,a thick stream of blood spout
ing into the air, Meanwhile Frederica,
upon witnessing this horrible spectacle, had
tainted away, and the doctor had to hold
hartshorn under her nose before she reawoke
to consciousness. She was already more
dead than alive when her head was fastened
to the block. a second or two afterwards
her head, too, had been severed from the
trunk. And then ensued still more re-
voting scene. Large numbers of bystand-
ers hastened on the scafiold and tried to ga
ther some Of the blood of the victims in tea
cups or tin vessels, the supcrstitous in GER
tain parts of Germany believing that the
blood of executed females is II certain remc-
ly for diseases otherwise incurablr
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05

A MAN in the rural districts Of Ohio
wrote the editor of his horticultural paper,
and asked: "What are The most advan-
tage additions to replied, "Acrolinium
roseum, A. alba Gomphrena globsola, and
G. glObosa camea." When tile rural man
read this he fairly boiled with raye-though
we never saw man "boil" with rage
and immediately sent note TO the editor,
said no editor who swore that way, just
because be was asked a simple question,
should have his support. atr.- ....
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
ADV ERTISING SCHEDULE
10 Lines, or abont 100 W ords, make Square

AN ACT OF -Chapped hands
and face are the most serious annoyances
that farmers, and people who labor much
out Of doors, experience from exposure.
Exposed persons, especially children, re-
peatedly suffer intensely from great cracks
upon the hands, that often bleed. 1t is
cruel to allow ones self or others to suffer
in this way, when the means ofpositive pre-
vention are SO easy to be had, and so cheap
ly, as TO pay ten cents for a bake of Hand
Sapolio Hand Sapolio is not only better
but it prevents chapping, and renders tho
skin soft aud pliable. Sold everywhere.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05

THE Democratic platform of Ohio starts
out with saying that " the Democracy of
Ohio, now as heretofore is opposed, " &c.
This reference to " heretofore " is good,
and we have therefore only to look at the
past to find what Democracy is at present.
To go no further back than 1856, when the
Democrats of Ohio were "the natural allies
of the SOuth,n We find South Carolina
Democratic paper thus defining the positi-
on of its party on the labor question. 1t is
plain and easily understood;
"rhe great evil Of Northern free society
is, that it is burdencd with a servie class
of mechanics and laborers, unfit for self
government, and yet clothed with the at
tributes and powers of citizens. Master
and slave is a relation in society as neces-
sary as that of parent and child and the
Northern States will yet have to introduce
it. Slavery is tne natural and n0rmal con-
dition of the laborng man, whether white
or black"
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SeIsst pottrp.
A APPEARANCES,
Ut GEO. II. THROOP.

Ut GEO. II. THROOP.
How little we know of each other ...
How ready we are to condemn, .. .. a. '
And laZily drift with the current .......
'Twcre manly and noble TO stem!
When, could we but know the temptations,
And trails of frail ones that fall,
Our judgment were tempered with mercy
And tender COMPASSION for all .t..
How little we know of each other
How dim In Prosperity's ray,
The trials and struggles that cover,
Like guilt from the eye of the day
And the woes of the houseless, the homeless,
The friendless, on Poverty's road,
May, even in death, 5e uuheeded, ..
Aud visible only-to God.
How little we know of each other I
The brand of dishonor and shame
Ii truth were as current as ialsehood--
Might canonize many name,
The culprit-might put on the erinine.
The silver-bc fee from its dross,
And Crimes CHASTITY gibbet, tranfgurc
To Martyrdom's glorious cross.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05

81 don't miss my church so much as you
suppose" said n lady tn her minister who
had called upon her during her illness, ''for
| make Betsey sit at the window as soon as
the bell begins 10 chime and tell me who
are going TO church, and whether they have
got anything new."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
Gmsinsss CARDS.
ANTHRACITE COALl
VALENTINE DIETZ, Wholesale al

Retail dealer in every variety of
.NTHRACITE COAL, UPPER WHARF,
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
II kinds of Grain taken In exchange for Coal.
ers solicited and nlled promptly. Orders left
=. T. Nevin's Confectionery Store, on Third
4, will receive prompt attention, and money
eiptedfor, the same as at the Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
DENTISTRY.
EORGE NJ. RENN,
,,nson,s R,1iIdin0 Market S0III

GORGE NJ. II ENN,
Srmpson'S Building, Market Square,
SUSBURY, P4u
prepared to do all kinds of work pertaining
10 Dentistry. He keeps constantly on hand
rye assortment Of Teath, and other Dental
erial, from which he win bs able 10 selaot,
NEE. the wants of his customers.
Il work warranted 10 give satisfaction, or else
money refunded.
le very bost Mouth Wash and Tooth-Powders
on hand.
is refeFeppes are the numerous patrons for
IN he has worked for the last twelve years.
nbuFy, April 81, 1872.
OALi CQAA COALi-GRANT HRos..
shippers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers IN
ITE AND RED Ash COAL, sUNBuAY, pa,
CLOVER wHARF.)
= Sole Agents, westward, at the celebrated
yClay Ceal, jan 1906
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
TWO WOMEN DECAPTICATED.

FRIGHTFUL SCENES ON A GERMAN
PITEoUs APPEALS PoR MBR-
CY.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
Nsb embellishments.


>-l-- --l-Cl~-~-----14
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
Aih Just Opened
at the Store of
Reed Brother e. SeashOltz,
rig (successors to 8. o. Reod s. Bro.)
III COMPRISING OF DRY GOODS
ofevery description and variety such as
f gf Drcss Goods
comprising all the novelties in fabric and shade.
White Goods, Fancy Goods.
FULL ASSORTMENT OF MOTIONS,
which are being sold at the lowest Cash Prices.
ALSO, GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
.i pure and fresh.
QUEENswARE, GLASSWARE, AND WOOD
'''' AND WILLOW WARE,
Nieest Brands of Flour constantly ON hand.
b, I'D. ,rHr-a D. A very large ,-..- I'D, IL.
j ASSORTMENT. OF WALL PAPER,
both glazed and common, always on hand.
BOOTS AND SHOES
from the celebrated hand made Boot and Shoe
Mauufactory of watsontown, for
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
READT-lADE CLOTHING,
Ofall cizes and of the latest styles.
..... + l. o L r..
4 constant supply of western whhe wheat -four
speciality.
The public are invited to call and examine our
Goods Tree of charge. Our motto is "Quick
Sales and Small Profits" and to please all.
The highest prices will be paid for all kinds OF
country produce. . ....-
BY strict attention to business and keeping at
all times the most complete stock, and selling at
theowest prices, we hope to merit fill share OF
patronage.
cunhury Nav 1S79
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
Central Drug Store.

No. % Market Street, sunbury,
rs the place to buy your
MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,
GLASS, PERFUMERY, PATENT
MEDICINES, LIQUORS, and all other articles
usually kept In a fret class Drug Store.
Special attention paid 10 compromising Physi-
clans Prescriptions at all hours including Sun
GEO. b. CADwALLADEI,
Plalmacutist.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05

a CITIZEN of that thrifty young city
known as brooklyn states that duriug an
interview damsel fresh from Ireland, who
proposed to perform certain household SER
vices. she asked his wife And phase,
ma'am, will ye be atther telling me if it's
Croton water shat you've got all over the
house ?" NO." replied the lady; "we
do not have Crotou water in Brooklyn"
"Och shurc, then I'm not after stayin'
here, having been always used TO it in Ire.
land ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
y ~. NNNW S1MnhHnM ~, i"' N'' N''oe''


Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils,
ilass, Varnishes, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars,
Pocket Books, Dalries, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05

How TO FEED SHELLED CoRN.-Where
corn cannot be ground without too much
expense, the next best way is to mix the
shelied corn with short cut corn stalks !;
dampen the mass, and let it lie few hours,
when the cattle will eat the corn and stalks
together, and mastcate the corn much bet
ter than when feed in the cob. They arc
fodder; besides, in this case, the corn will
be raised with the cub and remasticated,
thus giving it the benefit Of second grind
ing, which 1t does not have when the corn
is fed alone. This is a matter Of great inn
,portancc in feeding. ... .. ..0..-rs1
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
SOLOMON NALICK,

ATTORNEY At LAW,
)fice ut his residence on Arch street, one square
torth of the Court House, near the jail, 81 n
SURY, PA. Collections and all professional
usiness promptly attended to in this and adjoin-
u. counties. Consultations cun be had III the
;eruan language. July21-lSI2.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05

rTN II. h. KASE, Attorney al Law, SUN
l.. BURY, Pa 0fiee in Market Square,
(adioining the ofice OF w. [. Greenough, Esq.,)
Professional business ia this and adjoining coun-
cics promptly attended to. ..'-
Sunbury, March 10, lSS2,-1y. ..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05

EXERCISE. Live out of doors as much
as you can. IL is the place for man to
be. 1t is good for the health. A disting-
uished physician was in the habit of say
ing, However bad the air may be out of
doors, it it always worse iu the house."
1t is good for the temper. People who are
always shut up in a house are apt to grow
freitul and peevish. They are prone to ac-
quiro narrow views Of things, and to worry
over trials not worth considering. 1t is
good for the whole character for strength,
hope, patience and fortitude. 1t expands
and softens ones nature, and makes us
more charitable, r
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-09-05
LIEGlER. IL l. h'""hH''
ZIEGLES a. RONSBACH,

ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Oflce in lIaupt's Building, lately occupied by
udge Rockefeller and l.. T. Rohrbach, ESQ.
Collections and all professional business
r>uptly attended To IN the Courts of Northum-
crland and adjoining counties.
Dec. z. 1871.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-12

NboNtN@IOuutuoo bo<tou sOuEnhll
have caught with hook and line nearly
all kinds Of flsh, besides turtles, frogs, ducks
and other fowl; but yesterday, while fishing
for trout In the wcllinglsy brook, in Ply
mouth, Mass, discovered now field OF
sport. While had Just taken out splendid
trout from under rock, and was about bait
Ing my hook, I saw good-sixcd squirrel
jump upon tho rock. Ny pole was Of good
length, and 1 improved the opportunity by
placing tho hook near his hoad. At frst he
brushed y away with his paw; but after
q while, either out OF spite or for love Of the
SPORT made jump and took the hook In his
mouth. AT that moment 'drcw upon MN, .
and soon saw him dangling twenty feet In
the air. Such dancing and climbing up the
line and then down the pole, was q lesson 10
COMMON fsh. finally laid the pole on the
ground, aud then came series Of gyrations
and various antics. Not being acquainted
with that kind OF flsh, and fearing that an
attempt TO discngagc the hook would be bad
for the fingers, shouldcrcd my Hsh-p and
marched TO the blackmlth-shop near by,
where, with the aid OF two assistants and 4
pair Of blacksmith tongs, the hook was do
tached and tho fellow set at liberty MOI
three minutes later, however. he was capcr.
ing along the fence rs II nothing had hap
Mcneil %. q. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-12

Tho Mennonite delegations arc about to re-
turn to Russia, having completed their tour
of observation In the British Provinces, Min
ncsota and Nebraska. Their determination
US 10 place Of settlement Is not definitely
known, but tho st. Paul (Minn.) Press says
"Thcre arc reasons for surmising that the
immense body OF Mennonltcs will separate
after arriving In this country. It Is probable
that the poorer classes will accept the very
liberal offers made by the Canadian Govern
ment, and settle at some point In Manitoba.
Tho middle classes, or those of moderate
more extensive sheep-grOwers will select tho
more southern latitude, and the extensive
and cheaper pasture In the Territory of Ne
braska. A number Of Lutherans from Rus
sia have settled In Nebraska, through the In
huenco Of the Union Pacific Company and
undoubtedly q strong effort win be made TO
attract to that Territory as many rs possible
| OF those who arc concerned In the future and
grand movement toward the Western conti-
ncnt. Duriug their recent trips the delegates
gave southwestern Minnesota and the Platte
river country In Nebraska critical cxamlna-
| ton, and appeared well pleased with their
observations. They seemed extremely graft
lied with the reception given them In the
Northwest, and especially with that Of the
national colonists at Worthington. These
representatives have commenced tho study of
| the English language, and arc making rapid
progress. They have purchased books, and
each day master the pronunciation and cor
rect meaning OF designated number Of
words"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-12
SEASIDE PLEASURES.


WasHingtonians NJ Ocenn View.
A party OF Washngtonlans are spending few
weeks at Ocean View, Lambs Island, and one Of
them writes to friend in this city as follows;
We arrived at this place well tagged out. After
hearty and most welcome supper, which was
hugely enjoyed, we took stroll along the beach
OF the island, where sights mil sounds met us
like what we remember reading about In " Rob-
lnson Crusoc.' The wild seh-blrLs swept down
upon us with their HI, hi, hi, :" aa II to warn us
that we were ialrudcrs there; indeed, 80 earnest
were they In their remOnstrances that we were
compelled to resort to the unpOetcal assistance
OF stones; no, not stones, for there were none to
he found, but Of shells, or whatever else would
answer the purpose Of missiles. but oh, how we
revelcd In the glorious view Of Old Ocean, rolling
In his massive breakers IA II TO engulf the world
before him. 'RlG deep roar, the more than
double bass, IL music for thn soul.
To descend to smaller things, have bathed,
but really found the water ton cold. Even now
write this with my overcOat on. ~ there Is
no heat here to encryatc, We have lsh and
game In profuslOn; for Instance, saltwater trout,
Spanish mAckerei, blue fish, rock, roach, sheep
head, with curlew, marsh hen, ployer, wlllst,
salt snpe, OTtOlan, &C., among the winged hosts.
Amongst our methods Of spending time Is that
OF gathering wild birds eggs, which we 10 by
the peck. II | can will take some home, az
well as samples Of the shells here.
our party consists OF Just ninc: DR.. Grouse,
&. u. Thompson, q. NJ. Lamb, J. II, Russell,
Messrs. GOT, Nolan, McGulgOp, Capt. Warner
| and Thos. A. Kennard. We exlBi to be gone a
month
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-12

The Troy Press says that carly on Sunday
morning gentleman was walking up Third
street, and when near the corner Of Broadway,
he hoard heavy, subducd thud, like the fall OF
some non-clastic body. This was Immediately
followed by groans. Tho gentleman. Mr..
VIM. Congdon, ran down Broadway, and on
the sidewalk, In front of the Mansion House,
he saw the apparently llfelcss body OF young
man In his night-dress md completely COW
cred with blood. Several other persons had
been attracted to the spot by the groans that
Immediately succeeded the fall Ii was found
that John stearns, proprietor of the Mansion
House, had fallen from window in the third
story OF the hotel. II appears that the Young
man has been q somnambulist for some time.
lie often arose In Ills sleep from his bed and
wandered about the hall, where he has
been seen, and sent safely back TO his
room by persons In the hotol. Tho window
In his room was open, and whom be got out Of
bed h0 must have walked directly out. lie
struck oil sign over IIldloy's music store
and the fall was somewhat broken, but
whether 1t was an advantage TO strike on the
edge Of the sign in his fall Is question.
When lie was found, the Waterman Of the
house was called, and medical aid at once
sent for. DR.. Bontecou responded promptly,
and attended the Young man aftor he had
been removed To the house The scalp was
badly cut, probably having struck on the
sign In the fall. The scull Is thought TO be
fractured. The spine has been bent inward
and II Is thought that the chest and lungs arc
badly injured. . The lower portion Of his body
appears to have been paraiyzed by The fall
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-12

m, =, ,-.-. -. -, o,
Inc subJoincd cx'ractirom inc HOT springs
(Ark.) Courier Is brilliant sample OF Jour
nalistlc amenities us thcy prevail In that
state,
e'. a, al, -,
ING following catcehism Is sa'u 70 nave
been generally adopted and brought Into use
by all classes and parties In the State Of
Artansas. agent tho small Dbrcad. and
1910 hr,,,.a." ,,ho r.,r.ir f,r nav.
ou'.o' v''ssuu VIM ' III pay.
VINO Is 4: Baxterr tic Is usurpins Gov
ernor oil Arkansas, H., VINO claims an. that Two 1--WE,
Is MI the points In law.
Who Is the greatest mar Il. Baxter,
usnrplng Governor OF Arkansas,
Who Is inc man Oh complications L.
Baxter, usurplng Governor OF Arkansas.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-12

Commercially speaking, this Island belongs
To US already. We buy 1t every year, taking
oven now slIty-four per cent OF It's sugar, and
ninety-one per cent. Of Its molasses, The
proposition, moreover, has boon very remark
ably Increased since the war, and, as our con-
sumption OF sugar Increases, II promises IL
become still larger. In 1853 orr consumption
was $50, 0OO, 900 pounds, or nineteen pounds
per capita II Is now l, 469, 0OO, 900 pounds, or
thirty-eight pounds per capita, and advanc-
ing every yenr.
HE worst feature of the business is that,
although We buy Cuba every year, we have
to pay large share Of the purchase money
to Great Britain and another share to Spain.
Importing from Cuba about sixty-scvon mil
lions In value, VIC export TO that island only
thirteen millions; the balance, about afty-
four millions yearly, is paid TO Europe. There
Is, first, tho export duty on Cuban products,
which goes to Spain; then an import dnty on
our products sent In return, which Is so heavy
that barrel OF -four has actually been
shipped from this country 10 Spain and
thence to Cuba, avoiding the duty, at a
profit But after Spain has taken Its tax
upon all our commerce with tho island.
Great Britain steps In and collects another
taX. The course Of trade Is such that large
share Of our imports from Cuba is now paid
for In British manufactured products. We
pay London for our sugar; London pays Cuba
with the products of Manchester.
AnnoxatiOn OF inc lsihnu would not only
put stop TO this heavily taxed and round
about traffic, but would open the fertile island
to American enterprise, capital and Industry,
| give It peace and order, and In due time
greatly Increase Its products and cheaper
them. At the same time, our tariff being ex-
tended over the island, considerable market
would be opened for our manufactures to
supply the wants now met by England, and
for our brcadstuffs and meats, now In part
excluded by the heavy Spanish duties. Nor
would Spain DO greatly the loser; large as her
| revenue from the island has been, Ii Is In
great part expended In costly armies and
nayies for Its defence and for tho suppression
| OF revolt.
We should sayo at least fifteen millions a
year In tho cost of our sugar, and gain mill
lions more In tho increased market for our
products, and could well afford TO pay to the
impoverished treasury Of Spain a consider
able sum for the peaceable cStinguishment OF
Its claims. In fact, rs a commercial opera.
ton, the purchase Of the island would DO a
good bargain II, giving for It si0O, OOO, 900 In
six per cent. bonds, VIC should thereby galr
over twenty millions year. The subject Ii
one which must soon he seriously considered
and the pcoplD Of the Mississippi valley viii
take peculiar interest In It's discussions
~. Louis Globe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-12

COLONEL ALIENS FUNERAL.
The Pail-Bcarcrs-An Meeting Of Jeurnnil-,.
GaIl,A.

II will be seen In another column that the
funeral Of the late Colonel A. q. Allen will AXE
place from the National hotel today at o'clock.
The following gentlemen have been selected as
pall-bearers: Mr.. J. H. Ria, Fifth Auditor Of the
Treasury; Mr.. Mahon, rint Auditor; Mr.. &.
Maliar,i, Of New Hampshire; Colonel =. lngcr-
soil, Chicago; Mr.. Y. Tcnnsy, National hotel;
Colonel b. Peck, OF Maine; Msssrs; John Wilson
and f. T.. French, second Comptrollers office; y.
Davidson, r. A. McNerh.ny, x. kingman, Wash
Ington; Arthur Shepherd, Mornfny Chronieis; W.
Il. snow, NATIONAL REPUBLICAN; G. \. Noyes
Evening s,ar; L. A. Gohright, Associated Press;
ID. q. Forney, Sunddy Chronirif; Colonel Thomas
Is. Florence, Sunday Ga,sDe; Almond barnes,
Sunday Capital; U. X. Harris, New York World;
ii. A. Preston, New York Herald.
II Ia not known Just how many OF these arc IN
the city, but those who are here arc respectfully
requested to make the fact known at the meeting
OF the members Of the press, which will be held
at the rooms Of the Associated Press at 1880
O'Clock this morning, when more complete ar
rangemenu on the part OF the press for the
funeral OF our departed friend will DO made.
MEETING OF JOURNALIST.
The Journalists in Washington, especially
those who were associated with the late Col. A.
q, Allen, are requested 10 meet at 1880 this
morning at the rooms Of the Associated Press.