Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-09-25

upon him. he proceeded in a mastery speech 10
yndcate Congress and the President lor Tie
atrocious charges heaped upon them oy Tue un-
scrupulous press of the Democratic party:
| The Committee above referred to was turtnei
instructed to notify Messrs Parker and John OF M
their nomination for the Assembly, ana zen
John X. Clement of his nomination Tor the Ds-
trict AttOrneyship.
The committee having performed their duty,
| the several candidates being called upon, repheu
in appropriate remarks. ..
The Chairman of the Convention then IN lew
appropriate remarks, expressed his Satisfaction
| with the harmony and good order dlSpayeu
throughout the proceedings, whereoh the Coh-
vention adjourned sine die.
| MuITARY.-On Wednesday evening four mill
tary companies connected with the Seventh
Regiment, commanded by Col Alex. Caldwell,
passed through this place from the coal region
en- route for Harrisburg, where inspection and re-
view took place yesterday. They arrived here
in a special train at $3.50, and were attached to
the $40 train going south. The companies were
composed of the Washington Rifles, CaPt. D..
McElece, n men; Shamokin Guards, Capt.
James Shipp, AZ men, Geary Bucktails, Capt.
Strasser, 63 men Mt. Carmel Rifles, Cart. j..
! NJ. John, 81 men. They were fully equipped,
and their fine uniforms and general good ap-
pearance attracted great attention. These COM
panies were only part of the regiment, those be-
yond Mt. Carmel went over another route. The
companies are composed Of the best Of men, well
| drilled, many being old veterans, and n credit to
our military organization. Capt. McEliece's
company is composed principally of Irish citi-
zens, and by their good behavior and patriotism
in the past, have won for themselves the high
esteem of all the military organizations as we'll
rs the citizens generally in the county. They
made splendid appearance and were greatly
admired by our citizens. Well may the Captain
be proud of his men under his command.
The Companies returned to their homes this
| (Friday) morning.
| Ho! FOR THE STATE FAIR.-That everybody
who goes to the State Fair ria Harrisburg, may
enabled to make the trip at the lowest possible
price, excursion rates from that city have been
| secured upon the following terms With the
assurance of not less than 200 persons, tickets
for the round trip will be placed at only $3.50,
which includes one admission to the fair grounds.
| The excursion ticket can further be used for ad-
mission to the fair at half rates during its con-
tinuancc. THE regular rates to go and return,
| including single admission to the fair grounds,
would be about S7,2O.l Those who propose TO
take advantage of these reduced rates will please
send their names immediately, to II. C. Demming,
Harrisburg, of Mcssrs. J. Z. Eby d Sons, corner
Market and 5th Sts., (near depot,) Harrisburg,
at which latter place the names of parties going
| will be recorded. The excursion will be over the
| Philadelphia and Reading railroad ria Reading
and Allentown, and the excursion trains will
leave Harrisburg only on Wednesday morning,
| September so. at 525 A. NJ, and at $40 A. N.
tickets good to return until the close of the fair.
Tickets for sale at J. R. Eby 6 Sons previous to
| Wednesday, September 80, and at the depot on
| that day.
| ATRoCIoUs CoSDUCT.-On Tuesday evening
last while the Temperance League was in session
| in the basement of the st. Paul's NJ. f. Church,
some scoundrels outside made an attack on it by
! burling stones through the windows, breaking
the glass and wounding Mr.. F. Montagus on the
arm pistols were also fired OFF at the same time.
| The attack was repeated when the Williams were
chased of the darkness of the night and no street
| lights facilitating their escape. We characterize
| the attack as atrocious, as many ladies were at
the meeting who were thrown into the greatest
consternation. The next day Mr.. VIM. Antrim
! dug out of the window jam Il large sized bullet
! imbedded therein, plainly proving that the ras-
Gals fired with deadly intent.
Never before in this place has house of wor-
ship been assailed, and it has come to a pretty
pass if n meeting, no matter of what kind, moral
and legal, can't be held without danger from
ruiiians. Every good citizen should join to for
ret out the perpetrators OF this Rurderous as
sault-DGnrills H.tslqencer.
MuRpagoUs OUTRAGE.-Cn Tuesday evening
last, about II O'Clock, Charles Leidy, Esq, of
this place, accompanied by his wife and another
lady, were walking along Market street, he was
assaulted by couple of ruffians who came up
behind him and struck him with club or billy,
and stabbed him in three places about the neck
The assaulted party called murder lustily, and
the villains fed. From the nature ofthe wounds
the assailants were evidently determined upon
taking Mr.. Leidy's life, as the stabs were made
in vital parts, and he blcd very severely. Mrs.
Leidy had noticed the rufians following them
some distance, and had warned her husband OF
their approach, but he would not credit that they
meant harm until he WAS assaulted. The night
was very dark one, and was well chosen to
commit murderous leeds.
From this and another dastardIy Geed of ruff
fianism perpetrated on the same evening, it
seems our town is infested with wretehcs who
heye murder IN their hearts, and are capable of
doing it, and only wait the opportunity 10 carry
out their designs. Such being the case, it be-
hooves every citizen who appreciates law and
order, and values life and property, TO lend their
hand in aiding the officers to ferret out those de-
mons in our midst. Until this is done, no mans,
woman's or child life is secure an hour when
darkness closes in our town. And first of all,
/ let our borough streets be lighted.-DdRyH. In
tei!igsltcet.
COFFEE vs. RUM.-Mr. Joshua L. Baily, well
/ known merchant in Philadelphia, in order to stay
/ the ravages caused by rumselling and promote
the cause oftemperance,is engaged in establishing
coffee houses where workmen and all others who