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SaIss arln ghsteAts.
RETIRING FROM BUSINES.
BY BRET HARTE.

BY BRET HARTE.
What the Colonel's business was DOody
knew, nor did any one care particllriy.
He purchased for cash only, and he rver
grumbled at the price of anything IN he
wanted who could ask more than tit E?
Curious people occasionally woIered
how, when it had been fully two yearsince
the Colonel, with every one else, ,anroned
Duck Greek to the Chinese, he maged
to spend money freely, and to lose msid-
era5le at cards and horse races. j fact,
the keeper of that one of the twoCbllepge
Hill saloons which the Colonel did ut pa
trouize was once heard to assent mildly
wonder whether the Colonel admit mon
ey mill somewhere, where te turneC out
double eagles and 'slugs'-te coast name
for fifty-dollar gold-pieces.
When so important lersonage asa
barkeeper INDUCED publiel! in an idea tie
inhabitants of Challenge Hill, like god
Californians everywhere, Considered then
selves in duty bound to ave it grave en-
sideration SO for few days certain N
dustrious professional gentlemen, who Vol
money from the Colonel carefully weigie'
some of the brightest pieces. and teae
them with acids, and fastened them, an
sawed them in two, ard retired them. az
melted up, and had the.mps assayed.
The result was eomete vindication OF
the Colonel and loss ocousiderable GUS
tom to the indkcreet bar;eeper.
The Colonel Vas as goo-natured mau
as had ever been snowD at Challenge Hill,
but, being mortal, he Colonel had his oc
casional times of deapo.d,ucy, and one Of
them ACQUIRED after eries OF races il
which he had staket his all on his be-,
mare Tipsie, ard had pst.
Looking reproachfully at HI beloved an
imal failed to heal the aching void of hi
pockets, and drinking deeply swearin
eloquently, and glaring dehaEly at a
nankind, were equally unpromctive Q
coin.
The boys at thesaloon sympathizea met
feelingly with the Colonel; they were u
leeasins in their Invitations to drink, I'D
they even exhibitd considerably Christn
forbearance whel The Colonel savagely s.
sented with evey one who advanced ~
propositions, no nstter how incontrove-
BILE.
But unappreciatd sympathy s.ows (
cided,y tiresome to the giver, and it wi
with a feeling of relic that the boys sa
i the Colonel strike outof the saloon, mou
Tipsie and Sallop furielsly away.
Ridiss on horseback has always be,
se..sidered an excellent srt of exercise, al
fast riding is universally admitted to
.sue of the most heathful and delight
seans of feKhilaration'n the world.
But when a man is 20 absorbed in h
efeucase that he will no stop to speak to
q lfriead, ana when his exoration is so col
ylete that he turns h, eyes from W
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

A young clerk in ore of our pattern stores
is laughing yet at young lady, fresh from
boarding school, who tripped into the store
as softly as a snowflake, and in voice as
clear as strained honey, asked him if he
had ''any patterns of husbandry ?" He
thinks she wanted to make one.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08
keep q Stiff Upper Lip"

"Keep q Stiff Upper Lip"
There has something gone wrong,
Ny brave boy, it appears,
For see your struggle
To keep back your tears.
That is right. When you canno;
Give trouble the slip,
Then bear it, still keeping
"a stiff upper lip"
Though you cannot escape
Disappointment and care,
The next best thing to do
Is to learn how to bear
If when for life's prizes
You're running, you trip,
Get up-start again,
''Keep stiff upper hp!"
Let your hands and your conscience
Be honest and clean
Scorn to touch or to think of
The thing that il, meau.
And the right with firm grip,
And though hard be the task,
"Keep stiff upper lip"
Through childhood, through HiaukoOd,
Through life to the end,
Struggle bravely and stand
By your colors, my friend.
Only yield when you must,
Never "give up the ship"
But fight on TO the last
With ga stiff upper lip"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

A systematic gentleman of Holyoke,
Mass, was united in wedloek, on Sunday
last. to young lady whom he had been
training for the position Of his wife ever
since she was two years old.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08
SUNBURY, Pa. FRIDAY MORNING. MAY 5, 1874
Select poetrp.
HARD TIMES.

HARD TIMES.
Oh! take me, friend, oh take Inc where
Hard times none ever cry,
Where bread and butter grows on trees,
And sausages close by;
Where oysters dwell in constant stews,
And devill'd crabs fall out,
Where clans come ready cook'd TO hand
And cooks can never pout.
Oh take me to some wilderness,
Far, far away from town,
Where turkeys roasted run about,
With gravy dripping down.
Where people never have to work,
As some do, night and day,
Where one can get just what one wants
Aad nothing have to pay.
Oh take me where no wicked still
OF strychnine whisky's found,
Nor where champagne dlls every rill
And cognac doth abound:
But where the most delicious fruit
The eye has ever seen,
Spontaneous rolls from mountains down
And every hill ice cream.
Oh take me to the land of peace,
Where never comes dun.
Where people never go to law,
And lawyers nevo- come;
Where crops are good and meyer fail,
And each one gets his share,
Where one may eat, and drink and sleep,
Without an anxious care.
Oh! take me, do, where all the folks
Get plenty clothes to wear;
Where fashions never change, and pants
Do never burst nor tear;
Where satins, silks and bonnets all
May have a full supply;
Where children are obedient,
AID babies never cry.
Take me where wives good-humor'd grow,
And gossips never talk,
And parsons less by preaching judg'd
Than by their daily walk;
Where doctors charges are unknown,
Where none grow grey and old
Where chills and fever trouble not
And quinine is not sold.
Oh take me, for Pm awful sick;
Far, far from banks away,
Where ue'er another note I'll give,
Or hav. a bill to pay.
Oh take me to some wilderness
Where all these things are found
Oh take me, take me quickly, for
Pm almost run aground.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

Florida justices Of the peace manage TO
get sober enough to hold court - commit
ting themselves to Jail fo- shree days be-
forehand.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

rsohionables DOW wear boots made of
kangaroo skins. They are chiefly worn at
hop ,arties.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

Yearly advertisements payable auarterly-Transient
advertisements must be paid before insertion, except
where parties have accounts.
Local notices twenty cents line and ten cents for
every subsequent insertion.
Cards in the 'Busness Directory" column 81 90 per
year the first two lines and 81 90 for each additional
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business SarDs.

W : RuoGDs J. PLCKER HAAS
VIZ n. RHOADS a. CO.,
w. RETAIL DEALERS OF
ANTHRACITE COAL, SUNBURY, PENN'A.
OFFICE WITH HAAS, FLGELY d Co.,
Orders left at Seaskoltz & Bros, Office Market
treet. will receive prompt attention. Country
ustom respectfully solicited.
| Feb. 4, 1871.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

a MEXICAN MARKET PLACE. - The
male and female Indians squat on the
ground near their fruit and vegetables,
which are placed in layers on a mat, and
cry their wares most discordantly. 'Ato-
le' and 'tortillas' (boiled maize and maize
bread) are offered by the Indian women,
who fail not with their soft voices to aa-
nounce their merits. Round them are as,
,embled the muleteer, clad wholly in lea
tier, the soldier from the neighboring bar.
RACKS, and the laborer, all Of the mestins
class, to take their breakfast. Here roast-
ed wild ducks are lauded, there a ragout Of
pork with Spanish pepper, whilst the In,
eian praises his pulque, or we are invited
to drink lemonade, CHA water, and other
refreshments in colored glasses, at table
prettily ornamented with flowers. Here
we find the sun-burnt ranchero, the pea
SAINT and herdsman with his wife and
daughter, or perhaps his sweetheart; he,
spurred, a whip in his hand, and the
snowy 'sarape' picturesquely flung over his
shoulder like the toga; she, with broad
brimmed fek hat, or with blue handker-
chief round her head to keep off the sun. A
brown, barefooteA fellow has tray before
him, on which are little wax figures repre-
senting popular subjects, while another Of
fers lottery tickets for sale, and promises
luck for the drawing which is to take place
in the evening; third recommends q po-
litical pamphlet as the newest and most i'm
poatant thing of the kind. In all the pub
public places OF the Mexican towns, we al
ways meet with the 'leperos' or lazaroni
They are found at every corner with rope
and porter's knot, Offering their services as
porters they also officiate as day-laborers,
scavengers, hawkers their number is in
creased bo peripatetic cobblers, cock-fght-
ess, conjurors, and above all by the homo
rable guild of cheats, swindlers and pick
pockets.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

DR. G.. M. MARTIN, Office in Drug
~ Store, Clement House Block, Once hours :;
from IL a. m, to p. M, and from to 9 p. m,
at all other hours, when not Professionally en-
gagged can be found at residence, corner Of Front
and Penn street, sUNBURY, PA. Particular
attention given to surgical cases. viii visit
Patients either in town or country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

ANTHRACITE COAL!
VALENTINE DIETZ, Wholesale and
v Retail dealer in every variety of
ANTHRACITE COAL, UPPER WHARF,
sUNBURY, PENN'A.
All kinds of Grain taken in exchange for Coal.
Orders solicited and filled promptly. Orders left
at s. F. Nevin's Confectionery Store, ON Third
treet, will receive prompt attention, and money
receiptedfor, the same as at the otAee.
DENTISTRY.
GEORGE NJ. RENN,
In SIMPSONS Building, Mstrkst Sq@Gre,
sUSBURT, Pa,
prepared to do all kinds of work pertaining
i TO dentistry. He keeps constantly on hand
a large assortment of Teeth, and other Dental
material, from which he will be able TO select,
and meet the wants of his customers.
All work warranted 10 give satisfaction or else
the money refunded
The very best Mouth Wash and Tooth-PoWders
kept on hand.
His references are the numerous patrons for
whom he has worked for the last twelve years.
sunbury, April 81, 1872.
OOALi COAL! COALI-GRANT BROS,
~ Shippers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers ia
WHITE AND RED ASH COAL, SUNBURY, Pa
(Lo"xR wHARF.)
Orders will receive prompt attention.
NEW COAL YARD.
! yT,HE undersigned having connected the Coal
Il husine,s with his extensive FLOUR q GRAIN
trade. is prepared to supply families with the
VERY BEST OF COAL,
Egv. Stove and Nut, constantly on hand. Grain
taken in exchange for Coal.
suBbury, Jan. IS, 1s70.-tf.
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MARRIAGE.

reflect that sound mind and body are the most
necessary requisites to promote connubial happi-
ness. Indeed without these, the journey through
life becomes a weary pilgrimage the prospect
hourly darkcns to the view; the mind becomes
shadowed with despair and filed with the melan-
choly reflection, that the happiness of another
hecomes hlirhfed with our own.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

TN HI. Ii. KASE, Attorney at Law, SUN
L. BURY, PA. Office in Market Square,
(adjoining the office of w. [. Greenough, Esq,
Professional business in this and adjoining coun-
ties promptly attended to.
Suubury March 16, lS72.-1y.
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PARTICULAR NOTICE.

Who have injured tn mselyes by certain prac-
tice INDUCED in when alone, a habit frequently
learned from evil companions, or at scheol, the
effects Of which are nightly felt, even when
asleep, and If not cured, renders marriage impos-
sible, and destroys both mind and body, should
apply Immediately.
What pity that a young man, the hope of his
country, the darling Of his parents, should be
snateheG from all prospects and enjoyments OF
life, by the consequence of deviating from the
path of nature and indulgng in q certain secret
habit. Such persons MUST before contemplating
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ROCkLAND.

was observed as usual to-day at the State
Prison, Thomaston. Religious service was
held in the chapel al nine o'clock, Rev. J. X.
Mason delivering short practical discourse
appropriate to the occasion. From ten to
twelve persons were allowed to enjoy the m
selves together freely in new paint shop, an
immense room, with music, dancing and so.
cial recreation. At noon they filed into the
cells, each being served with good dinner
Of roast fowl and accompaniment. The af
ternoon they spent in the cells.
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NalloMell Zocal Mems.

Thanksgiving services were held in the
Methodist church In this city, at the usual
hour on Thursday. The sermon by Rev.
Mr.. jacques, was u practical review OF tho
history of our nation, and the stirring events
of our religious, political and social exist
ance, giving the various political parties
whatever of censure or praise the speaker
deemed advisable, without regard t. the
opinions of ring politicians of the past or
present. The opinions expressed with fear
less and commendable independence, were
sach as have often engaged the attention and
study of thinking men for the last generation,
and will bear reviewal on every appropriate
occasion. The attendance was unusually
large for the average Thanksgiving day, and
all listened with respectful attention to the
entire discourse. The Methods: choir under
the lead of veteran johnson. officiated to the
acceptance of ALL discriminating audience.
We learn that the funeral services of the
late Capt John Baeman of this city, will be
attended to-day Saturday at two O'clock
L. NJ.
The boys had some fun skating on the Cas-
cade Pond Thanksgiving day. Sleigh riding
was also in order during the day and evening.
We have heard of no accidents from the in
diligence of either Of these exhilerating and
healthy amusements.
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PENNSfLV ANA.
Arrest for Forgery,

Philadelphia, November &c. Geo. +. Hit,
alias j. "A. Batchelder, was arrested this
morning at his residence 18th and Tioga sts
charged with forging United States bonds and
insurance bonds. Hit is secretary of the
Safeguard Insurance Co. OF this city, recent
ly under examination by insurance commits
sioner Foster. Hilt was taken before L. S.
commissioner and held in $4,000 bail for a
further hearing Oh Wednesday next, when
the officers promise additional and important
testimony
The story told by the officers is that Hit
hired an office at As New street, New York,
June 9TH, under the name of j. f. Batcheld-
er, where he has at intervals since been do
ing business, with seven or eight others.
Captain Irving of the New York detectives,
went to the place two days ago, which was
vacated Saturday, and found two $4,000 L. S.
bonds, one of $1,000 and some insurance
bonds alleged to have been forged by this
Hit
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| There 10 lively contest in Brunswick on
the post Office question. The Telegraph says
that the present incumbent Mr.. G. C. Craw.
ford, is a applicant for re.appointment, and
Master j. c. Given Is an applicant for the
place.
On Monday afternoon a a convict in the
State prison cut all the fingers Of his right
hand with machine used for cutting leather
in the shoe shop.
Rev. Mr.. Stevens, pastor of the Methodist
church, Falmouth, was thrown from car
rage and seriously injured short time
since.
Calvin s. Peters, alias Peterson, colored,
who escaped from the State Reform School
some months since, has heen arrested in Bos-
ton.
Mr.. Silas Perham of Farminglon, sold
Flying Eaton colt, one year and a half old for
$3.50 last week.
Mr.. Amos circuit Of Amherst, who recent.
ly shot himself, died on Thursday last from
the effects of his wonnd. His age was about
20 years.
On Friday, Herbert, son of Samuel Stew
ems, of Monroe, aged IA, was thrown from a
wagon, breaking one of his ribs and other.
wise injuring him. Mr.. Stevens, who was
also considerably injured.
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FOREIGN.
italy.

Rome, November 81. A bill signed by 105
deputies of the left has been introduced in
the lower chamber. providing for grant oil
$50, 900 annually to Garribaldi.
France.
Paris, November 81. 1t is announced that
the memoirs of the late President Jaurez OF
Mexico, containing important revelations
concerning Bazaine and Maximillian will soon
be published.
st. Petersburg, November 81 Mr.. Schuy-
Ter, Charge de Affairs at the United States
Legation, here, gave a Thanksgiving enter
tainment yesterday to the American resi-.
dents.
Germany.
Berlin, November 20. Mr.. Saunders has
received his execquatur as Vice Consul for
the United States at this city.
Herr Zelichas, one of the editors of the
Gazette, was brought before Judge to-day
and examined on oath with reference to his
statement concerning Count Won Arnim's ne
gotiations with that journal. The public
prosecutor has decided to ask the court before
which Count Won Arnim is to be tried, to ex-
clude the public during the trial, as it will be
necessary to read official documents the pub
lcty of which would be prejudcal to the
State.
England.
London, November %. The new steam
ship Gallert, of the Eagle line, was success.
fully launched at Glasgow to-day.
1t is finally decided that commander Alfred
Markham, Il. r., shall have the chief COM
mand of the government expedition which is
to start next May for the Arctic regions.
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STATE NEWS.

The Press says that John Kerr, laborer
in Portland, fell from the roof of his house
Wednesday morning, tracturing two of his
ribs Rev. Mr.. Stevens of Falmouth, was
thrown from his wagon recently, and quite
badly injured. Mr.. George Weaver Of Deer
ing, was thrown from his market wagon We'd
nesday morning while coming into town and
his LET, leg broken above the ankle.
Frozen herring posters are a strong indica-
ton that cold weather has arrived. A good
winter for the sale of the above fish will put
thousands of dollars into the pockets of the
fishermen of Quoddy. PASSPORT Sentinel.
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Chicago Produce Market.

chicago, Nov. p, 1874.
Flour-steady-eXtr spring 25a4 20.
Wheat-No. spring cash, 924a; Jan. S3-a--
-aS5- Now: 9ls4a- for rest OF the year.
Corn No. ,. mixed, cash, 70l4 go; Nov, 791aa
AKA for the year,
Oats-No. 2. 534 cash Nov, j21.a-; 5ia5i4 fol
the year.
Rye-No. 2, 92a92H.
Barley-No. spring l25}.al2Gis cash; l30-- Dee
Dressed Hogs-6 00a6 as.
Perks 20 cash; 20 20a-- Feb: 10 40-a--
seller yea.
Lard-l3 a cash: Is 80 Feb. Is 20 seller year
Bulk Meats shoulders IA; short rib mid
9'.a; short clear mid --al0-.
Hams IA ms average alb.
Whiskey-Tt4a.
Freghts-Corn to Buffalo, Liza; wheat do A..
a.
Receipts 5000 -four; G9,o00 wheat; $4,000 corn
% 600 oats; 5000 rye; COO barley.
shipments - 5000 hour 1i,500 wheat; 6,G29
corn; 2l,O0e oats; 1900 barley $50 rye.
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pas. Itappears that Mitre was never nearer
the city than thirty-two lergues. The follow
ing has just been received:-
Montevideo, 20.
1t is reported here that the insurgent CHIEF
Anedonde has defeated General Rocca.
LATER.
Montevideo, November 81. The report
that the Argentine insurgent chief Arredon.
do had defeated the government General
Rocca, is confirmed by advices received to-
day, which state that Arredondo captured
Rocca's artillery and took many of his men
prisoners.
The Argentine government has issued a
proclamation prolonging the seige for 80
days. 1t is stated that the insurgent leader
Tabuado has entered the province of Cordo-
va.
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NEW YORK.

New York, November 81. The counsel for
Theodore Til'on asked Judge Nelson, in the
Brooklyn city court to-day to fix on an early
day for the trial of their client. The motion
was earnestly opposed by District Attorney
Winslow. Judge Nelson promised to look
over the matters.
Col Thomas Scott denies emphatically that
he has any interest in the Philadelphia Press.
VIM. P. Lynde, Congressman elect from
Milwaukee, Ill.,, has Withdrawn his libel suit
for $50, 900 against the Sentinel.
Miss Cushman's health is much improved,
aud she left Cincinnati to-day for Chicago.
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The vassalboro' Wooden mills are now running
on three quarters time. Over two tens Of their
goods were shipped by rail yesterday, to Boston.
Mr.. Wilkins, the agent Of the company, has left
for New Orleans to attend the forthcoming ma
sonic national convention in that city. Mr.. John
w. Ballou of Bath, accompanied him. Both gen.
tlemen are prominent members Of the ''mystic
tie" in Maine.
Don't forget to attend the lecture astro-
nomy, by Mr.. Cakes, at Meonian Hall on this
ava
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

Charleston, November ~. The freight
railroad connecting the Charleston depot of
the South Carolina railroad and the North
Easton railroad, with the upper wharves was
completed to- day, and will extend along the
entire line of wharyes.
A powerful steam dredge, chartered by the
city, is at work on the Bar, and has already
according to the report of Professor Maille-
fert, added two feet to the average depth of
water on the principal shoal.
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Washington, November %. She Secretary
OF War to-day forwarded the following telc-
gram from General Sheridan to the Secretary
of the Interior: -
Chicago, I'll 81
To Brlgadier General Townsend, Washing
ton, ID. {.
Il wish TO relieve the honorable secretary
of war from any apprehension coming from
the false statement going the rounds of some
Eastern paper reporting miners at work in
the Black Hills.
1t is possible the report may have origna-
ted from a recent discovery of gold forty
miles north of Laramie City on the Union
fac!tc Il. X. where many miners have CONS.
This place is at least 200 miles southwest of
the Black Hills
(Signed), P. II. Sheridan,
Lieut.. General.
The Comptroller says that is Congress
should provide for the withdrawal of legal
tender notes and the issue of national bank
notes as needed in place thereof, when the
amount Of legal tender notes should be re-
duced to say $500, 900 900, the legal tender
notes would then be In demand in proportion
as they should be reduced in amount the de-
mand for them would increase, until finally
when the amount of bank notes issued should
be largely In excess of the amount of legal
tender notes outstanding, tee national bank
notes would themselves be withdrawn at GER
tam seasons of the year Oil account of the
difhculty or expense of obtaining lawful
money with which to redeem them. The gold
coin of the country would then make its ap-
pearance in answer to the demand for an ad-
ditional amount of lawful money, and specie
payment would be resumed.
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CANADA.

Toronto, November &c. The East Toronto
election trial came off to-day. The personal
corruption charges against ODonahue, the
sitting member, were abandoned The Judge
decided the election void, the respondent to
pay the costs. No evidence of personal cor
rupton was given.
Tilsonburg, November 27. The loss by the
Ire last night was only S25 900, which was
partly insured
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
9aily 8ennebee ycnrnal.
Suicide near Richmond.
THE

Especial Despatch to the kennebec Journal
man named George w. Leavitt, living on
the line between Richmond and Gardiner, was
found dead in his barn to-day, having COM
mitted suicide by hanging from beam. He
was about GO years old. He lost his wife in
August, last, and it is thought he was insane
On account of her death.