Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

OUR JoNlal friend, JACK NailZ, proprietor Vi
the Empire House, was lately presented with
foreman's hat, being foreman of the Washing
ton Steam Fire Company, which is not only
curiosity for its unique shape, but for its anti
quarian services. Mole than quarter of a CEN
tury ago, when Sunbury prided more in military
glory than in fire departments, it is well remein-
bered that this ancient of hats covered the era
mum of brave hero of the Negro Island cam
paign, during the reign of Felix Mourer, as She
riff of old Northumberland county. AS the
troops took their departure from this place,
amidst the wailing of wives and weeping OF ba-
bies, and marched with glIttering bayonets to the
falls of Shamokin Dam, there to embark in fat
boat to sail for the entertainments OF Negro Is
land, this handsome present, now bestowed upon
a worthy fireman, was seen in the front rank OF
that gallant band with a handsome red and
white plume floating in the air, taking a conspi-
cuous part in leading the brave to victory. At
the island this same historic relic was seen in
advan ce going over the entertainments, bringing
forth the aggressive woolly heads, frightened TO
the darkness of ebony, when cheer from the
victorious heroes rent the air, and the echos re-
sounded along the hills clear to Fort Augusta.
On their return at sunset on the same day. men,
women and children kept eager watch along the
river shore to get glimpse of the red plume
that adorned this same hat, now the gift of his
comrades to our worthy friend, and as its bright
colors were seen 10 fash in the declining rays OF
the hot summer sun, as it moved majestically for
ward in the advance to the beat of the soul-stir-
ring drum, and the notes of the shrill fife, which
piped forth Yankee Doodle and "The Girl left
behind me,'' many hearts bounded with JOY, all
feeling confident that where that hat took the
lead, 40 blood spilt. This handsome present
will, no doubt, form a conspicuous feature of the
parade of the fire department tomorrow.
Boar RACISG.-We have often been surprised
that sportsmen have not discovered that We have
the most beautiful basin for boat racing that
can be found anywhere within the boundaries OF
the United States. Here the interest does not
centre alone upon the race, but the sublimity OF
the scenery, the historic associations and length
Of the race ground-far above old Fort Augusta
adds interest to the sport Between the old "Blue
Hill and Sunbury, 4 distance of nearly mile,
and from Shamokin Dam to Northumberland,
distance of nearly three miles, amidst the most
beautiful scenery on either side, the junction OF
the North and West branches ofthe Susquehanna
form race ground not equaled in any stream
within our knowledge The depth of the wa
ter within these points is from 10 TO 10 feet gen.
orally clear ard placid during the Summer and
Fall. A boat race on this calm sheet of water,
from the Island to the Dam, a distance of seve-
raj miles, will be an exciting amusement to both
spectators and those concerned in the race.
All who come from a distance to witness Que will
be amply repaid this evening at 6 o'clock
FIREMEN.-To-morrow, at 1910 a. m, the
Cataract Steam Fire Engine Company of Lock
Haven, will arrive at this place, accompanied by
the Mayor and City Council, Chief Engineer,
members of the bar, and also of that of the
press, of that city. They will be received here
by the borough council and Sunbury fire depart
ment, and will parade through several of the
principal streets. We hope that the usual hos
pitality of our citizens will be extended to them.
A BOAT RAcE.-A row-boat race will take
place on the river-distance from Market street
to the Island-on this (Friday) evening, Mt e o.
clock We are informed that the gentlemen who
are principals in the race are from Wiliamsport
and this place. small wager is put up for the
winning side. We are not in the habit OF betting,
but we will venture our only copper pocket piece
that the Sunbury man wins.
SUDDEN DEATH. - Daniel Mullincr, of Port
Treyorton, died suddenly on Friday last. lie
was walking along the road on his way home by
himself When found he was lying by the side
o. the road unconscious, and died soon after be-
ing removed to his house. lie was probably IS
to 80 years of age SslihiSgrors Tjmss.
CORNER STONE LAYING.-The corner stone Of
the Montandon VI. F. Church, will be laid on
Sunday next, at O'Clock p. IN. Ministers of
the gospel, and the public generally are invited
to attend.
REV. 4. 2. WHARTON,
X. VI. CUMMINGS,
JNo. w. BUTLER,
SAM'L Fry,
Building Committee.