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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

THE ECENTENNIAL.-T failure of Con-
gress, through the Indifference of certain
members to the exhibition of high and
loyal sentiment at the one hundredth anni-
versary of American Independence, calls
for action from the people of this Common
wealth. 1t was here in this State that the
mighty idea was conceived. 1t was here
that the most intimate associations of the
Government in its primitive days are to be
found. The Declaration of Independence
received existence in this State, and our
States history forms the most important
part in the history of the earlier days of
the Republic In the confines of our State
are treasured the relics of the first stages
of the Government /; therefore belongs to
us a pride in the Centennial far deeper,
more identical, more soul-stirring than
could infuse others. 1t is an object that
should warm every hart with the noble
nass of its purpose. IL should stimulate
our people, though not encouraged by
others to work zealously and earnestly.
Time and money devoted to this cause is a
gift toward the perpetuation Of the Repub-
lican Government. Our success will form
an epoch in the history of our State as
our Government, expressive of our graft
tude to the forefathers, and enact a COM
memoration of the dawn of independence.
lis achievement by us would crown us
with the laurels of honor and show to the
New England States where the strength of
opposition lies that we are equal TO any
task where the representation of our honor
is at stake. New England's opposition
arises through jealousy the theatre of this
grand event should be in their midst, and
the lustre from what the nations people
have done render praise TO them. These
are the thoughts of those lacking breadth
of judgment who opposed it in Congress
and who are avowedly stubborn against
its taking place elsewhere.
Their plea is economy; as decidedly
weak as it is absurd. Economy, honest,
iudicous and subservient to the nations
moneys safety would be a good basis of
policy for any Congressman to act upon.
L; is but seldom that we see it, and now
when a matter comes up in which the peo-
pies patriotism is imperiled if the proper
recognition is not taken, the cry of econo-
my suddenly becomes a matter worthy of
consideration in Congress. As we have
said before, it is weak and absurd. EconO-
my has been too long apparent and neglect
ed in our Government, for this subterfuge
stimulated by jealousy, to make our people
credulous to anything but the spirit in
which it comes. The Centennial is not
The few, out the demand of the American
people, of the State Of Pennsylvania and
wherever Republican sentiment exits. We
hope, therefore, that new feeling will pre-
vail iu Congress when the matter is next
taken up and the bill passed. If not then
it behooves us TO carry on the work which
has now been begun in the face of opposi-
tion and push it to a glorious success
Miners Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

THE death of Edgar Thompson, Presi-
Gent Of the Pennsylvania Railroad on the
y ult. creates q vacancy in that Office. 1t
is generally conceded in Philadelphia that
Col. Thomas A. Scott will be bis successor
as he has been Vice President of the road
for q number of years.
Since writing the above we learn that a
meeting of the board of directors was
held at Philadelphia, on Wednesday last,
and Col. Thomas A. Scott was elected un-
unanimously to Gil the vacancy of the Office
of President of the Pennsylvania railroad
cOmnany
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
WATERS CONCERTO ORGANS

are the most beautiful in style and perfect in
tone ever made. The Concerto Stop is the best
ever placed in any organ. 1t is produced by an
extra set of reeds, peculiarly voiced, the effect
of which is most charming and soul stirring,
while its imitation of the human voice is superb.
Terms liberal.
Waters Philharmonic, Vesper and Orchestral
Organs is Unique French Cases, are among the
best made, and combine purity of voicing with
great volume of tone. Suitable for Parlor,
Church, or Music Hall.
Waters New Scale Pianos have great power
and fine singing tone, with ali modern improve
ments, and are the best planes made. These
Organs and Pianos are warranted for years.
Prices extremely low for cash or part cash, and
balance in monthly or quarterly payment.
Agents wanted in every county In the U. s. and
Canada. liberal discount to Teachers, Minis
tiers, Schools, Lodges, etc. Illustrated Catalogues
Mailed. HORACE WATERS & son,
4S1 Broadway, New York. Box 1867.
MAY 29.-4w.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

SENATOR CAMERON introduced a reso-
luton into the United States Senate few
days ago relative to a survey Of the Sus-
quehanna with reference TO the steamboat
navigation of that river. 1t is suggested
that the improvement of the river below
Columbia, Lancaster county, should be by
the enlargement of the Tide-water Canal,
or by new canal on the Lancaster side,
perhaps one around Conewago Falls, and
along the river elsewhere by dams and
locks. Colonel James Worrall, of Harris
burg, a practical engineer, who knows the
Susquehanna better than the seaman knows
the sea, expresses the opinion that the
plan is entirely feasible. Geo. W. Harris,
Esq, native of Harrisburg, row a resi-
dent of Washington, advocated this scheme
in 1888, and in 1884 reported from meet
ing at Harrisburg a memorial asking Con-
gress to inquire into the subject 1t is i'm
possible to overestimate the advantages to
result from any measure that would make
the beautiful Susquehauna navigable for
steamboats,. II penetrates region Of mar
vellous beauty and boundless resources
Philadelphia Press.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

The will Of the late J. Edgar Thompson
will be admitted to probate in the course Of
a few days. Itis generally understood that
the instrument contains provisions that af-
ter the death Of Mrs. Thomson the estate
is to be disposed Of for the purpose of erect
ing and maintaining an institution in which
children of employees Of the Pennsylvania
railroad, who were killed in the discharge
of their duty, may have home.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

Julius l.. Shuman, member Of the State
Legislature, from Lancaster county, was
shot by jacob Wilmer, at Washington,
that county, on Saturday night. Wilmer
was drunk, and threatened to shoot his
wife, wnen Shuman entered their house
and interfcred. The bullet entered Shu-
mans abademen and lodged in his spine.
He died on Monday morning.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

LIABILITY OF LANDLORDs.-Few peo-
pie are aware that there is on The statue
books of this State civil damage law, un-
der which the friends of persons injured by
the sale of liquors may recover damages.
The following is the third section of the act
of May 8, 1854:
ANY person furnishing Intoxicating
drinks to any person in violation of any ex-
istins law, or of the provisions Of this act,
shall be held civilly responsible for any in
jury to person or property in consequence
of such furnishing; and any one aggrieved
may recover full damages against such
persons so furnishing by action on the case
instituted in any court having jurisdiction
of such form Of action in this State"
Recently landlord in Blair CoOunty was
sued for 81, 900 damages for selling, liquor
TO a man who soon after fell from a house
and was killed. The defendant settled the
case by paying the claiment 5000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

Gov. Hartranft, in pursuance of an act
passed by the last Legislature, has appoint
ed a commission to propose amendments
to the State Constitution. The commission
ers are Chief Justice Agnew Judge Henry
w. Williams, of Tioga Hon. VIM. A.
Wallace, OF Clearfeld Hon. Benjamin
Harris Brewster, of Philadelphia Hon.
w. A. Playford. of Fayette; Attorney
General Dimmick, and Hon. A. T. Nc
Clintock, of Luzerne.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

WHATS WRONG We notice that our
neighbor Of the Gazette endorses the re-
commendstion Of John Mcfarland, of Deia
ware township as the Democratic candid
ate for the next Legislature. What is the
matter now Iohn
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

A large expedition, which is likely to
prove of great interest and advantage, is
now being fitted out at Fort Lincoln, Da-
kota territory, to explore the Black Hills
country. The expedition will be under the
command Of General George A. Custer.
Very little is known of the Black Hills, but
it is believed that the country is rich in
mineral wealth, and full Of interest to the
explorer and scientist. Ten companies of
cavalry, and detachment of scouts, and a
section of Gatling guns will accompany the
explorers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

A Georgia paper advises all former slave
owners to preserve a record, in the county
clerks Offices, of their slaves, in anticipa-
ton Of the time when the government will
pay for the slaves freed by the war. Should
the day ever come when Congress has
majority Of men holding the views of the
newly elected Senator from Connecticut,
this claim will unquestionably he preferred,
and in all probability recognized.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
REPRESENTATIYES.

Philadelphia, 1st ward, I'd; I'd, 3; Sd, l;
4th, /; 9th, /; 9TH, L; 7th, 2; Sth, L; 9th,
l; 10th, 1lth, /; 18th, /; 18th, /; 14th,
l.; 18th, l.; 10th /; 18th, /; 18th, 2; 18th,
2; 2Oth, 2; 2lst, /; 22d, l; 23d, /; oath, /;
18th, l; 18th, 2; 9th, /; 18th, |.
Adams county, members.
Allegheny--City of Allegheny, } :; Pitts
burg ; county, 4 members.
Armstrong, members.
Beaver, 2 members.
Bedford, members.
Blair, members.
Bradford, 3 members.
Bucks, 4 members.
Butler, Z members.
Reading, 2 f.; county, members.
Cambria, 2 members.
Cameron, member.
Carbon, 2 members.
Centre, 2 members.
Chester, 4 members.
Clarion, 2 members.
Clearfeld, / member.
Clinton, / member.
Columbia, 2 members.
Crawford, members.
Cumberland, 2 members.
Dauphin- Harrisburg, /; county, men,
bers.
Delaware, 2 members.
Elk, member.
Erie-Erie city, l :; county, 3 members.
Fayette, members.
Forrest, l member.
Franklin, 3 members.
Fulton, member.
Greene, member.
Huntingdon, members.
Indiana, 2 members.
Jefferson, l member.
Juniata, member.
Lancaster-Lancaster city, l county,
5 members.
Lawrence, 2 members.
Lebanon, 2 members.
Lehigh, members.
Lycoming, 3 members.
Luzerne-W Wilkesbarre, ! Scranton, 2 /;
5.
Mexican, ! member.
Mercer, members.
Mifiiin, member.
Monroe, ] member.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

THE Democratic County Committee of
Snyder county instructed their Represen-
tative delegate, to the State Convention to
vote for Hon. VIM. l.. Dewart, for Lieute-
nant Governor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
MODERN DRINKING CUSTOMS.

1iODIA-N DAhi4NhA4No SOoAOJiS.
The drinking customs of society form a
curious topic of study. One hundred years
ago people of Anglo-Saxon stock drank
coarse, alcoholic drinks to the most beasty
excess. The habit was universal, and
practiced openly and without disgrace.
Men of ali degrees literally ,callO,ced in
drunkenness, and the number of bottles
sound drinker could put under his belt and
live was matter of proud boasting.
The refinement, and, it may be added,
the hypocrisy, Of modern society has
changed all this, and made it disreputa5le
to drink deeply, and, in many parts of our
own country, to drink at all. But in fact,
is there less consumption of alcoholic drinks
than went on century ago? l believe
the amount consumed will be found to be
about the same per head, and that the ,ari-
GUS temperance movements have not essen
tally lessened the amount used. The way
of using it has changed and wha. was FORM
erly practiced openly is now done in secret,
and orgies which would have set English
society Il bushing in the time of Georges,
are now occurring under the safe roof of
many brown stone dwelling along the
avenue. l know q lady-and she is not
the only One-of great attractiveness and
power, well born, well bred and imparting
all grace to high social station, who goes
to bed with almost knightly regularity in
a situation Of inebriety. Her husband and
a few intimate friends know of her misfor-
tune, and all means have failed to check
her secret consumption of wine. If we
could lift off the roofs of the houses of the
great city, where secrecy is easy and temp
tations thick and powerful, we should be
staggered at the disclosures, and believe
what l think is true, that while society
changes and modifies vices it has as many
at one time as another
And now that think of it, / don't be-
lieve that drinking is any more secret
than it used to be. Walk through Water
or any of the low streets in New York and
you will see whole blocks of rum mills, at
which liquor is sold openly and without
concealment. Go up in the respectable
portion of the city, and it is just as bad.
There is not block on Broadway which
does not contain dozen, aud ON tie side
streets the number is appalling. A man
doing business on Wall Street, and living
in Fourteenth, will pass on the way up
town, not less than two hundred drinking
places. And they all do business. They
pay from $4,000 to $4,000 per annum
rent, and the amount Of alcoholic beverages
that must be sold to pay this expense may
be imagined. The millennium is not yet at
hand.
THE WEATHER
continues glorious. New York has the
most magnificent springs of any city on
the globe. The weather is warm, but the
air is bracing and healthy. But woe to
the dwellers here month hence.
PIETRO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
JURUBEBA.

1t arrests decay of vital forces exhaustion of the
nervous SYSTEM restores vigor to the debilitated,
cleanses vitiated blood, removes vesicle o5struc-
tions and acts directly on the Liver and Spleen.
Price 81 bottle. JOHN Q. KELLOGG, New
York. may29.-4w.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

CLEMENT HOUSE, Third Street below
~ Market, Sunbury, Pa. THAD. S. SHAN
NON, Proprietor. Rooms neat and comfortable
Tables supplied with the delicaces of the season
and the walters attentive and obIiging.
Sunuury April 81 1874
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
The AppOrtiOnnent Bill.

The following is the substance Of the ap-
portonment bill as it finally passed both
Houses of the Legislature the day before its
adjournment:
1st District, /, 2, and 26th wards, Phila-
delphia.
I'd District, 3, 4, 8, &, 4, and 1lth wards,
Phila.
Sd District, l6, Il, Is, and 10Th wards,
Phila.
4th District, q, -, "A, and 9th wards,
Phila.
9Th District, 10, 2s, and 2sth wards,
Phila.
9th District, I, 3, and 9Th wards, Phila-
delphia.
7th District, 10, II, l3, and l4th wards,
Phila.
Sth District, 10, p, and 25th wards Phi
ladelphia.
9th District, Delaware County.
10th, Bucks.
llth, Berks.
18th, Montgomery.
18th and l4th, Lancaster.
10Th, Dauphin.
10th, LehiSh.
18th, Lebanon.
18th, Northampton.
18th, Chester.
10th, City of Scranton, Carbondale and
part Of Luzerne county.
2lst, Remainder of Luzerne.
22nd, Monroe, Pike and Carbon.
22d, Bradford and Wyoming.
oath, Lycoming, Montour, Sullivan and
Columbia.
25th, Tioga, Potter and Mexican.
26th, Susquehanna and Wayne.
9th, Union, Snyder and Northumber-
land.
18th, York.
29th, Pottsvillc and part of the town
ships of Schuylkill county.
Both, Remainder of Sehuylkill.
3lst, Perry, Alitfln and Juniata.
32d, Cumberland aud Adams.
33d, Franklin and Huntingdon.
34th, Clinton, Cieariield and Centre.
35th, Blair and Cambria.
Both, Somerset, Bedford and Fulton.
37th, Cameron, Elk, Clarion and Forest.
3Sth, Westmoreland.
39th, Fayette and Greene.
10th, Butler and Armstrong.
4lst, 42d, 43d, 44th. Allegheny county.
Add, Beaver and Washington.
46d, Lawrence and Mercer.
47th, Warren and VenangO.
48th, Erie.
49th, Crawford.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
GRAND OPENING OF SPRING and
SUMNER GOODS.

ofevery description and variety such as
Dress Goods
comprising all the novelties in fabric and shade.
FULL ASSORTMENT OF MOTIONS.
which are being sold at the lowest Cash Prices
ALSO, GROCERIES AND Provisions,
pure and fresh.
QUEENswARE, GLASSWARE, AND WOOD
AND WILLOW WARE,
Nicest Brands of Flour constantly on hand.
A very large
ASSORTMENT OF WALL PAPER,
both glazed and common, always on hand.
BOOTS AND SHOES
FOR
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
READ CLOTHING,
of all sizes and of the latest styles.
T l. o U r
A constant supply of western white wheat -four
aspeciality.
The public are invited to call and examine
Goods free of charge. Our motto is sEQuiek
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
thelowest prices, we hope to merit fall share of
patronage.
REED BROTHER & sEAsHOLTZ.
SuDbury Nav % 1874.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
Gem sohertissntemts
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that ! have pur-
IN chased the following articles of personal
property at Sherlff's Sale, the property of Geo.
D. Bostian, and have loaned the same to him
during my will and pleasure:
tables, 6 chairs, l buggy, mirror, cook
stove and utensels, l clock, sink, 1 bedstead
and bedding, l small bedstead and bedding, 9
tubs, washboard, bushels potatoes, 2 barrels,
log chain, chest and carpenter tools, grind
stone, 3 shoats, &c.
L. D. BOSTIAN.
Upper Augusta twp Nav 90 1874 -2t<
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
Log Dwelling House,

Executors Notice.
ESTATE of Jacob Seasholtz, deceased.)
NOTICE is hereby gIven, that letters testament
~ tary have been granted TO the undersigned
on the estate of Jacob Seasholtz, dec, late of
Upper Augusta township, Northumberland CO.,
Pa. Those having claims against the estate, will
present them duly authenticated for settlement,
and those indebted will make immediate pay
ment.
CHARLES p. SEASHOLTZ
RUTH SEASHOLTZ,
Executors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

About 5000 emigrants pass through
Harrisburg TO the West, over the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad every week.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05
Notice 10 the Republican Standing
Comm fttee.

The Members Of the Republican Standing
Committee OF Northumberland County, are no.
titled that a meeting of the Committee will be
held in the Arbitration Room in the Court House,
Sunbury, Pa, on Saturday the
xOth June, 1874, at ~ O'CLOCK, P. NJ.
A full attendance of the members is requested
as business of Importance will be laid before the
meeting.
L. NJ. MORTON, Sec'ry.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-05

By Mrs. T. B. II. Stonehouse, for % years wife
of Mormon High Priest. With an introduction
by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Two years ago the
author wrote a pamphlet ON Polygamy which
invite her to write book and ''Tell it All.'
Eminent men and woman urged her to accept
the challenge, and "Tel it Alp is the result. 1t
is the only book on this subject ever written by
a real Mormon woman. 625 pr. superbly Illus
trated and bound. 1t outsells all other books
three to one. 1t takes like wildfire. "a 100, 600
will be sold. Agents, new is your opportunity.
Our Descriptive pamphlet, terms, &C., sent free
to all. Address, A. d. WORTHINGTON & CO.,
Hartford Conn., Nav 90 -4w
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LIVINGSTONE Is DEAD.

For so years Millions have intently watched
his perilons yet heroic struggle aud grand achieve
ments, and how eagerly desire the complete life
history of this world-renounced hero and bene-
factor, which unfolds also the curiosity and
wealth of q wild aud woGerfui country. 1t is
just ready. 1000 agents wanted quickly. One
agent sold 1S4, another 1876 one week. For par
ticulars, address HUBBARD BROS, either Phil
adelphia, Boston, or Gin, o. May 29.-4w.
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3pnfsu 5 &D.'s SoIHlnn.

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easy, and comprehensive, enabling any one in a
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of the pen, and 40 words per minute. The un-
employed should learn this art. Price by mail
80 cents. Agents wanted. Address T. W.
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THE WEATHER

continues glorious. New York has the
most magnificent springs of any city on
the globe. The weather is warm, but the
air is bracing and healthy. But woe to
the dwellers here month hence.
PIETRO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-04

That Virginia is highly adapted to sheep
culture is, We believe, fact agreed upon by
all persons at all conversant with sheep-huS-
bandry. The greatest obstacle in the way OF
making her many advantages in this branch
OF industry available is the destruction OF
sheep by dogs. Every week brings with ii
ncw Instances OF heavy losses Of farmers by
the ravases of dogs amongst their llorks. A
friend informs us of the destruction of fifty
liae sheep in Frederick county, worth tive
dollars head. We hardly suppose all the
dogs in Virginia arc intrinsicalIy worth two
hundred and fifty dollars.
And why shall there not he something
done to check this great evil 4? The loss by
the killing of sheep does not sum up the
total injury done by the dogs. flock that
is once frightened By raid Of dogs is i'm
paired in value in man! ways, and the
farmer has TO incur eXpen>e TO protect them
from danger. Besides, persons inclined to
80 into shcep-husband'y are deferred from
doing 80 By the annoyance and loss to which
his neigh5ors are subjected. Thus are the
wealth and resources Of the State damaged
There is, we know, difficulty in making
laws 10 suit the case. Dogs arc in the house
ilvl;,,s and sheep are in the field. Tray sits
By the fire, and, in effect, has word to say
In the discussion. He is a companion of the
voter, and guards him of nights, and hum
bly, thanks him for the crumbs from the Ia.
BILE. Therefore he Is strong with the con-
t,itucnt body; and as every n,an thinks his
dog nc shccp.slaycr, all dogs are innocent.
But the poor sheep ale slain, aud dogs dc
kill them, however Innocent they may ap
pear by the fircside. A just Judgment woulC
not only convict them, but subject them tC
tie ncce sity Of atfording proof Of respecta
bility at least in their owners estimation by
being rcgiste,c cd and being taxpayers for the
social privileges they enjoy.
Let dogs pay for school-houses, as in some
counties they already do. Let the tax be
70. privilege, and not rs property. We
should think 1t could be collected.
Virginia is cursed by greater multitude
OF detestable ours than she ever before had
They are drain upon the means of sub.
sistence for men, besides being destructive
and seriously diminishing the general wealth
and prosperity. 1t is time that something
positive was done by the Legislature for the
protection of the public against this great
nuisance. 1t is a question between sheep
and dogs. The culture Of the two animals
cannot both be prosecuted successfully in
the same community. The day OF thorough.
breds is nearly gone. The day of dogs Of
"low degree" is in its fullness. For the
sake of the farming and stock-raising com.
munities, the number of dogs ought to be
greatly diminished, and those allowed to live
ought 10 be able to give good account of
themselves. Virginia wants relief from dogs
and drones alike.