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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
On Tuesday afternoon, Miss Margaret

On Tuesday afternoon, Miss Margaret
Reinberger and Miss Grove, Of Susquc-
hanna towship, above Harrisburg, drove
about the neighborhoOd collecting flowers
for strawberry festival for the bcniit Of a
church at Coxestown. After receiving n
number Of floral decorations they started
on their homeward trip, taking the road
along the canal. Their horse backed into
the canal, throwing them into the water
and drowning Miss Ren5erger, aged about
II, and also the horse.
by letter handed us by DR.. Van Bos-
kirk, we learn that Liverpool WAS visited
by destructive fire, which consumed Eight
Stables, cabinet maker shop and IA ware
house, on the 10Th inst. !Selin$Jrore Tri-
bUae.
Tooth ache proceeds from ague in the
face, operating upon the exposed nerve of
decayed tooth. Rub the gum thoroughly
with the finger, wet with .IohnsOn's AnO-
dyne Liniment, heat the face well, and lap
a flannel wet with the lnimcnt Oh the face,
also put a little of the liniment into the
cavity of the tooth on cotton.
The system frequently gets out of order
and should be ut once regulated, else other
troubles will ensue when physic is needed
take Parsons Pills they are safe, whole
some, and natural medicine.
The hope Of the Democracy that the Re-
publican party would split into two frac-
tions over the currency question, is evil
IDENTITY doomed to disappointment. The
moderate and conservative tone of the f.
nancial resolutions passed by the state
Republican Conventions of Vermont, In
diana and Illinois clearly proves this.
Tom Collins has sent a paragraph on its
rounds through the press, to the effect that
Forney has become reconciled to Cameron,
and that, as the result, Forney is to so to
the United States Senate. The story has
no foundation, whatever, except in the
imagination Of that prince Of impalpable
liars.
Miss Flora Snyder, the young lady who
was burned by the Coal oil explosion at this
place, on the 9th inst, died at her resid
ence in Middleburg, on the 18th inst. The
funeral was largely attended. The be-
reaved mother has the sympathy of the
Community, ,SelinsqrOre Tribune.
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Sll,3lO 20
Order No. JAG, amounting to 81 500 90, was
for the payment of loan made in 1872 from the
First National Bank of Sunbtiry, charged to the
Treasurer in the audit of that year.
Orders, Nos. 6l0 and 1919, amounting to 81
500 90, were issued as payment of loans from
said Bank, made in 1878, and charged to Treas
urer.
Orders, Nos. 594, $685. G94. COS, 69s, 500 and
S26, amounting to So, ,202 SO, includes all expen-
ses for locating, surveying, advertising and SELL
ing the lands belonging to the county, now lying
outside of its limits, and investigating titles in
reference TO the same.
Order No. 1, ,001, amounting to 81 1868 CO, was
issued by Commissioners to Treasurer for taxes
for land sold to the county by Treasurer in 1868,
1870 and 1872, for which they did not hold deeds.
This amount is charged to the Treasurer in his
settlement, less the costs.
Orders, Nos. 1,0O4, 1,0S5, l,122 and 1,143,
amounting to sS43 IS. includes the expenses for
locating, seated and unseated lands, now lying
within the county, and notifying such holders to
redeem before sale.
1t will thus be seen that the above amount of
$40 %, added to the actual expenses of the
year. including old orders paid, and after de-
ducting Treasurer's commission, will exactly
balance the amount of orders issued, namely,
SS4, $40 9S. We therefore claim that our late
report is, and always was correct, s'General
Readers" and "Tax Payer'sn assertions to the
contrary notwithstanding and that we closed
the same just as we intended il should be, know
ing that the Receipts and Expenditures and the
Treasurer's settlement are two separate and dis
tinct accounts. We would also state that Mr..
Hettenstein was in error when he stated that
the Treasurer had the amount of outstanding
taxes, &C., in his pocket, as we know the Treas
urer is always charged with overpaid taxes as
well as with any other cash received
We would hereafter advise ''General Reader"
alias Charles Hottenstein, before he proceeds TO
assail the honesty of the County Treasurer, and
cast contempt and ridicule upon the board of
County Auditors, to try and master the difference
between settlement with the County Treasurer,
and the real and actual expenses of the county
for any one year.
We have been most maliciously assailed by
| MIR. Hottenstein, his communications deserved
only silent contempt, and would have been treat
ed by us rs such had we not thought that other
tax payers of the county might be led astray by
his misrepresentation and misconceptions. We
shall take no further notice of his insolent at
tacks upon ns-but leave him alone in his
glory.
J. VI. FOLLMER
JACOB f. MUENCH,
JOSEPH EISELY
Auditors.
I,,,o
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

THE finance or currency bin which pass
ed both Houses of Congress, by more than
a two-thirds vote, and signed by the Presi-
dent fixes the maximum Of greenback cir
culation at $685., ,0OO, 900, and to provide for
its gradual reduction to $500, 100000. The
reserve on national bank circulation is abol-
ished, but reserve on deposits is required,
and five per cent. Of this amount is to be
kept in the Treasury for purposes of re-
demption. The present law in regard TO the
limit of national bank circulation is not
changed, but the bill provides for the with
drawal of S55, zoo, 900 fsuch currency from
the States which now have au excess, and
its redistribution to other States that have
less than their quota.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
OUR NEW YORK LETTER,
THE NEWEST DODGE-FASHION AND MO-
NEY-DOGS-DEATII OF HYDROPHOBIA
THE STRIKERS-TIIE WEATHER AND
THINGS
New YORK, Jtme %, 1874.
THE COMMON DODGE NOW.

THE COMMON DODGE NOW.
Should plain Mr.. John Smith of Tunk-
hammock, Pa, bc walking down Broadway
to- morrow, Mr.. Smith would very likely be
met by bland gentleman who would ad-
vance with extended hand and say, "Why
Jones how are you, and how are all the
folks in Jericho ?''
Mr. Smith would reply, you are mis-
taken my dear sir, my name is not Jones,
nor do 1 live in Jericho; l am Mr.. Smith
and live in Tunkhannock."
Excuse me, " would the bland stranger
reply; II was mistaken"
Mr.. Smith would walk one more block
and would be accosted by another bland
stranger who would say, GLOW are you
Smith, and how are all the folks in Tunk-
hannock.n
And then the bland stranger would go on
and say that he lived in TunkhannOck some
five years ago; that he went there to go
into business but did not make the rifle,
and left but that he met Smith once or
twice and recognized him.
"Will you take something" says the
stranger; which Smith, being Jolly good
fellow and glad to meet any man who ever
saw Tunkhannock, does with alacrity.
Two or three drinks are taken and Mr..
Smith being sufficiently primed starts out
with his friend. Getting down into Nassau
street the friend remembers that he has
drawn prize in n lottery and will step up
and get it cashel. Win Mr. Smith step
up2 Mr.. Smith does step up, and Mr..
Smith steps into loom with sign "Jones
& Co., Bankers, II and Mr.. Smiths friend
is greeted by q benevolent old gentleman
in spectacles who takes his ticket and pays
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
FrightfuI Catastrophe.

D1 NACIHE.' ~. ouilC -.
An appalling catastrophe occurred here
tonight \ strawberry festival was being
held in the parlor of the Central Baptist
Church, when, without any warning, the
floor gave way, precipitating roOmful into
the story below. The parlor was on the
second floor, and the room underneath
was also full Of people.
An alarm of fire was at once given, and
the firemen hurried to the scene, and soon
10000 people there, and tremendous excite
Went prevailed. 1t is impossible to give
any particulars at this hour. Five dead
bodies have been taken out, and the work
has hardly commenced. Probably l0Oper-
sons are more or less injured, many of them
very seriously.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

COOLING DowN.-After the Auditors
Report was published last Spring, several
communications appeared in the-Northum-
berland County Democrat, written by e..
Hottenstine, Esq, which reflected on the
character of our late County Treasurer and
the County Auditors. These communica-
tons were undoubtedly with view to create
political capital, as they were readily en-
dorsed by the editor of that paper, who is
always ready to entertain any scheme to
Get the Ring into power, but who out
side of his Office acknowledged that he knew
the auditors report was correct. \ libel
suit was instituted against the editor and
Mr.. Hottenstine, when they tried TO creep
out by modifying the tone of their articles,
and ~ bna s'i->, ---------~., --;-i--.. a~pnnt-
ing that il would be done, urged a re-audit
of the county accounts, and insinuated that
the auditors were incompetent. OF course
this was not saying much for the Democra-
tic Auditor Mr.. Eisely, who il one Of the
board and who is known to be one of the
most correct accountants in the county.
On Monday last the auditors met, and
again looked over the accounts to be GER
tain that they did not make any error.
Their report appears 10 another column
over their signatures.
Ii must be very humiliating to the editor
of the Democrat and bis man Friday Mr..
Hottenstine, when it is shown 10 the public
that their game to deceive the people has
been so completely blocked, and the lie is
forced down their own throat. Any one
who knew the gentlemen composing the
board Of auditors, knew that they were
honorable men, who would never attempt
TO palm a repor: upon the people that was
not correct. There would not have been
any object for them to do 50, hence the
base attack made upon them is explicitly
shown as malicious, and the lie turned
upon the heads of its authors. The report
and its explanations by the auditors are
most satisfactory as will be seen by refer
ring TO them. The late County Urea
surer is so completely vindicated from the
malicious charges, by both the Republican
and Democratic auditors, that the editor of
the Democrat and his man Friday" will be
very apt TO "cool dogn."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

RETURNED HoME.--The Hon.J b. Pack
er returned to his home on Monday last.
He looks remarkably we'll considering the
laborious position he occupied during the
last two months of the sitting of Congress.
There are but few members of Congress
who served their constituents more satis-
factorily than Mr.. Packer. His time and
labor were constantly devoted to the in
terests of his district and those of the whole
country, for whom he iabored, frequently
whole nights in perfecting bills for passage
for the benefit of the mechanical and labor
ing classes of the country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

T,HE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVE NO
L tice that they intend making application to
the Governor of this Commonwealth for char
ter of incorporation that the character and OBJ
jeet of the corporation to be formed, is to supply
the inhabitants of South Danville and the Bo-
rough of Riverside in the County of Northum-
berland, Penn'a, with water to be taken from
the springs situate on the farm of Mrs. Mary
Yorks, in the township of Rush, in the said
county OF Northumberland.
DAVID UNGER,
CLINTON d. YORKS,
VIM. F. GEARHART,
PETER GEARHART,
MARTIN SAUNDERS.
South Danyille, North'd Co., Pa, June &c, "a
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

CoMPI TMENTARY.-Th Danville Intel
Eyencer of last week, pays the following
compliment to Judge Rockefeller, President
Judge of this county:
Judge Rockefeller held court here one
day last week. He gave US friendly call
ere he left. We, along with our citizens
generally, regret to lose the services of the
Judge. For the limited time he presided
over our courts, he won the respect and
esteem of all for his honesty, impartiality
and evident desire and determination to do
his duty in every case that came before
him.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

The new comet, first discovered by Mons.
Coggia, assistant astronomer at the Obser-
vatory of Marsailles, on the l7th of April,
and more recently observed by Professor
Swift, of Rochester, is steadily approaching
the earth and is now just visible TO the
naked eye. At one O'Clock in the morning
it is situated directly beneath the polar star
and about twenty-five degrees distant from
it. it will rsach the point of its orbit
nearest to the earth during The latter part
of JaIy or the fore part Of August, aEl will
then be quite conspicuous and brilliant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
smburp american.
E. E. SliVfsT. W t'' Editors.
SUNBURY, JUNE &c, 1874.

FREE POSTAGE. Congress before clos
ing passed the bill to allow the free circu-
lation of papers in the county where pub
lished. But newspapers sent out of the
county must be prepaid at the Office where
mailed. Exchanges also pay postage.
Prepayment to commence January l, 1875.
See letter from our special correspondent
from Washington.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

A SUPERIOR quality of Anthracite Coal
has lately been discovered in Charleston.
Tioga county this State, which promises to
to be very profitable to the landholders. A
shaft has been sunk which is successfully
worked. We are informed that J. F. Kapp
Esq, of this place, is interested in the lands
on which the Coal has been discovered.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

The iron interests of England, like those
of our own country. are greatly depressed.
Numerous heavy failures are reported in
our latest fles, and ia the single county of
Stafiordshire alone only forth-twG OIt of
one hundred and fifty-three furnaces are az
xvork-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

HARRISBURG, June 19.-The wife of
Senator Simon Cameron died this morning
after an illness of severa! weeks. Mrs.
Cameron's death is much mourned here,
as she was deservedly highly esteemed by
all classes of society for her many virtues,
and had very large circle of friends
throughout the State. Senator Cameron
has been here during the entire week.
She leaves two SONS, Hon. Donald J. Cam
eron and Simon Cameron, Jr., and two
daughters, the wives of the Hon. Wayne
McVeagh and Hon. Richard J. naldeman.
The recent death of her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Donald J. Cameron, and her eldest
daughter, Mrs. Burnside, FASTENED Mrs.
Cameron's death, it is believed. The citi-
zens of Harrisburg, without any political
or personal distinction, unite in express
sions of deep sympathy with the Senator
and his family in their bereavement.
Clark Evans, who murdered Mr.. IIolbert
in Illinois, was taken from tho Jail in Car
rolton on Sunday by mob of disguised
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

POSTMASTER Geaeral Creswell rendered
his resignation as q member Of President
Grants Cabinet, on Wednesday last, as
signing as a reason for this action the ur-
1eney of his private business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

SINCE such sheets as the New York
Tribune have lost their prestige and turned
over TO the Democracy, we notice several
other papers which have always been guided
by the Tribune, protesting to be Republi-
can, following up the course of their leader
with sneering and disrespectful remarks
applied to the President.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

Wonder what course the Democracy will
be likely TO pursue in regard to the tinaL-
cial question, now that i: is evident the
Republican party is not going to be split
into fractions on the subject Z
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
TURKEY.

TERRIBLE DISASTER IN THE SEA OF MAR
MORA.
CONSTANTINoPLE, June 20.-ThG Tur-
kish vessel KdrS, en- route for Salonica,
was run into yesterday in the Sea of Mar
mora by an Egyptian vessel, the Beira,
and sunk in few minutes. The KUs had
three hundred and forty persons on board,
including passengers and crew, and of this
number three hundred and twenty were
drOwppd
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
At q meeting OF temperance men held a

At meeting Of temperance men held at
Harrisburg recently il was determined by
a majority that a eo0sention to nominate
State ticket be called, TO take place on
the 18th of August. This action was
strongly opposed by several prominent
men, who held the view that no positive
GOOD could be obtaiaed ia that way, while
a separate ticket would ia oil probability
increase the strength Of the Democrats ia
the Legislature, from whom az a class DO
favors could oe expected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

4 terrible storm of wind Gnd rain swept
over the soutberp portion of Fort Wayne
county, indiana, on Sunday afternoon,
teaEi1g up trees, demolishiBg fences and
barps, besides destroying large quantities
Of wheat. No loss oflife is reported
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

SNYDER oOCSTF.-On Saturday last
the Republicans Of Sayder county nonin-
ated Col. Samuel Alleman for Congress and
Geo. Alfred Schoch for Assembly,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
LIVINGSTONE Is DEAD.

For so years Millions have intently watched
his perilons yet heroic struggle and 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 wild and woGerfui country. II is
just ready. 1000 agents wanted quickly. One
agent sold 1S4, another 1876 one week. For par
tculars, address HUBBARD BROS, either Phil
adelphia, Boston, or Gin, o. May 29.-4w.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

NnuTIIuNuI,pr AA-D CorNTY COAL
TRADE.-The coal trade, like every other
kind of business, is dull, but it is believed
that the Shamokin region has less reason
TO complain of the depression than most
any other coal producing district. Prices
have kept firm and the collieries have been
able to keep running the greater part of the
tune. Reports have been in circulation for
some days past that there would be sus-
pension of ii month on the part Of the oper-
ators, to take effect on July Sd, but no de-
finite orders have been issued yet. The
coal trade, after all, when compared with
other branches of business, is in a more
healthy state than most of the other great
industries, and as the close Of the season
approaches will doubtless improve, as init
mated by the North American, the iron
trade will at once revive, and with this
great interest, coal will come in demand
!Nunokin Herald, June 81
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

FATHER OF THE ANTHRACITE TRADE.
Very few persons know that the father of
immense anthracite iron trade is still living.
David Thomas, The inventor of the blast
furnace, is the Oldest citizen of Catasauqua,
on the Lchigh river. Before his time no one
thought of smelling iron anywhere but in
the large cities. Mr.. Thomas began ex-
peripeptiag, 5at without success, until he
found the merits Of the hot blast. This
wac in Wales, in 1887, and from his little
furnace thus erected has sprung the great
anthracite iron trade of Pennsylvania for ir
1899 Mr.. Thomas came to Maueh Chunk to
erect furnaces tor the Lehigh Coal Sayiga-
ton Company. lie .hen settled there, and
built furnaces, ard engaged in trade, and
pow at eighty is one Of the richest men in
the coal regions. He is said TO be as active
az man Of twenty, aud to think nothing
Of visiting Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pitts
bursb, or New York, if the fancy takes
him.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

A Harrisburg paper says the Fish Com
the fishway placed in the dam at that place
last summer, and substitute one on new
Dlan.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
New Millinery Store.
GRAND OPENING OF SPRING and
SUMNER GOODS.

SUMNER GOODS.
ofevery description and variety such as
Dress Goods
comprising all the novelties in fabric and shade.
FULL ASSORTMENT OF NOTIONS,
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 ND SHOES
FOR
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
READ DYMADE CLOTHING,
of all sizes and of the latest styles.
+ L o U r
A constant supply of western white wheat -four
speciality.
The public are invited to call and examine our
Goods free of charge. Our motto is ''Quck
Sales and Small Protts," 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 fill share of
patronage.
REED BROTHER & sEASHOLTZ.
Sunbury, May -, 1874.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
A CARD.

Persons suffering with Nervous Debility, In
sipent Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, or any form of Nervous or Pulmonary
Complaints, will receive a prompt and radical
Vegetable Remedy, free of charge, by giving
symptoms in full, and addressing,
DR.. CHAS. P. MARSHALL,
SO Swan St.. Buffalo, Y. Y.
Sunhnrv. April 81. 1S1+.-S.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
Executors Notice.

Executors Notice.
estate of Jacob SeashOtz, deceased.)
NOTICE is hereby gwen that letters testamen-
~ 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 iinmedisse pay
ment.
CHARLES p. SEASHuLTz
RUTH SEASHOLTZ,
Executors.
Sunbury, May %, 1S74.-6t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
JOSEPH =. ARNOLD,

ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Herndon, North'd county, Pa.
All business matters in the counties of North
cumberland, Snyder, Union, Perry and Juniata
promptly attended to. Consultations can be had
in the German and English languages.
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
J. YOungman's Improved Slide
Valve for Stationary and LOcOmO-
tive Engines.

HAVlNG within the last few years completed
Il i the invention ofa Steam Slide Vale design
ed for the purposcd of removing the pressure
from the valve as it exists at pesent, we will
warrant for six months and place one in any Lo-
cOmotive, any Ocean Steamer, any Inland Stea-
mer or any other stationary engine. 1t is simple,
cheap, effective and indestructable and saves
fuel and machinery. Ii moves its weight only.
No alteration in any part of the machinery is re-
Quired to apply it, and the time occupied in SUBJ
sttuting it for the ordinary ~ valve need not be
over half an hour,
,fy II is indispensable at the mines where hoist
inc is done. With this valve the engine can be
reversed without shutting off the steam, thus
saving time and avoiding labor. This valve can
be moved easily with one hand when surrounded
by any amount of pressure. Address
J. YOUNGMAN Il CO., Sunbury, Pa.
Sunbury June l2, 1874
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26
Hats and Bonrets,

Trimmings, Handkerchiefs, Ladies' sDkz
Collars, Gloves, and Notions gene
rally. Particular attention Of am
the ladies in the county Is directed
to her assortment, as her stock is larger than
ever, and goods sold cheaper.
SGuhury, May l, 1874;