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

THE GRAFT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.-At a
meeting of the directors Of the Gratz Driving
Park and Agricultural Society, held on Saturday
last, it was decided to hold the first exhibition of
the society on the 22d ed, cath and 25th of Sep
tcmber next. Moving and reaping matches are
also to take place under the auspices of the So
ciety, to test the merits of the various machines
that may desire to be represented ut the fair.
Agents are invited to be on hand with their ma
chimes. The times and places of these trials will
be announced hereafter The following are the
committees of award On Mowing-Messrs
Franklin Bycrly, II. B. Schrciner, Capt. b. j..
Evitts, William Hoffman, Franklin Kehler, ST.
mOa Daniel, E. l.. Umhotz on Reaping-
Messrs Benz. Byerly, Josiah Hoke, j. Q. Adams,
Joseph Wehry, Daniel Keisc:, c. T. Bowman,
Geo. Daniel.
The grounds of the society are enclosed, the
driving park nearly completed, and the exhibi-
tion buildings are TO be commenced in few
days. The work is progressing favoraby, and
there is every reason TO hope that the approach
ing fair will be success III every respect.-Lg-
kenS' Register.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

joins AUTES, Esq, of the Watsontown Record
really announces himselfa Democratic candidate
for the Legislature. Well, now, John Who
would have thought it. If elected won't we have
some tiwny iaws.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

The CkTARACT's sEXCURsIoN.-Y Yesterday morn
ing the Cataract Steam Engine Company started
on their trip to Allentown, EastOn and Danville,
leaving this city about O'Clock. They were ac-
compaaied by Mayor Smith, several members Of
the City Council, Chief Engineer Barker, the
Lock Haven Cornet Band, and a number of cit-
zens. The excursonists proceed at once TO AL
lentown, where they will be the guests of the
Good Will Engine Company Of Allentown, with
whom they will remain until Thursday morning.
From Allentown the party goes TO Easton, there
to be entertained 10y Phoenix Engine Company.
They will remain in Easton until Friday morn
ing at 1918, when they will take the Lehigh
Valley train to Danyillc, arriving at the latter
place at $50 p. IN. Here they will be taken
charge Of by the Washington Hose Company.
At Danyille they will remain until Saturday
morning at IL O'Clock, when they will take a
special train on the Danyille, Hazeltine & Wilkes
barre railroad, for Sunbury. They will remain
at Sunbury until evening, when they will take
the z. & f. railroad for home.
The trip bids fair to a most enjoyable one, and
we have no doubt but the boys will return well
! pleased with ''the good time passed away" and
anxious for an opportunity to offer whereby they
may show their appreciation of those with whom
/ they me..-Lock Hdccn Republican Of "Wednesday
ldsf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

CHuLIsQUAQUE GRANGF.-1he following is a
list of officers of Chlisquaque Grange, organized
June Sd, in Chillisquaque township, this county:
Master, William Follmer; Overseer, F. Bucher;
Lecturer, Samuel McNinch Steward, Joseph X.
Murray Assistant Stewart, Peter VOris Chap
lain, John II. Cawley Treasurer, William S.
Foresman Secretary, S. II. Ritter; Gate Keep
er, Charles Rissel; Ceres, Mary Murry Pomona,
Mary Risse Mary Smith; l.. a. s, Lizzie B.
Noris.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

\ BEAUTIFUL work of art is the 'PoTtrait
Gallery of Eminent Men and Women of Europe
and America" published by the great publish
ing house of Johnson, Wilson IL Co., % Beck
man street, New York, and 32G Walnut street,
Philadelphia. Mr.. +. V. O'IIare has just ar
rived in town for the purpose of canvassing for
subscribers for the work, and We hope he may
not he permitted to leave before getting large
list of Names as it is a work that really deserves
a place in the library and family. 1t.
One ton of coal per month can be saved by
using J. YOungman and Co.'S Improved Slide
Valve, in any engine requiring valve of 2SS
square inches, wherever a Eoilcr is kept under n
maximum pressure. See advertisement.
The COMMISSIONERS LAND SALE.-The sale OF
Unscated Lands located in Columbia, Luzerne,
Snyder, Union and MontOur counties was ad
journed to August Sd after some tracts had been
sold last week by X. NJ. Cummings, Esqr. A
number of tracts were redeemed before coming
to a sale. One coal tract sold at $40, 900. These
tracts were purchased at Treasurer's sale years
ago, there being no bidders, and have since been
left updsturbcd until Mr.. Cummings wal
employed by the commissioners to survey and
locate the lands and sell them for the benefit o.
J the comfy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19


THE MERITS OF THE GOLDEN TONGUE
By A NEW JERSEY BARD TO BEATTY AND PLOTS,
WASHINGTON, y. j.
'Tis an age of invention, improvement and skill,
The worlds in commotion, AID nothing is still ;
And progress in written wherever we turn
SO ! ''the ball is kept rolling" and each day we
learn
OF some new achievement in science or art;
Each branch of industry in fact claims part.
So each is awarded prize from the hands
OF IL generous public as merit demands.
So music's department can point, in her pride,
To men of true genius, whose fame has gone
wide
O'er hills and through valleys, in mansions and
and cots.
Well, due are such honors to 'Beatty & Plots,
Whose Golden Tongue organ stands first in the
land
The first as TO merit, and first in demand.
Excellng in sweetness and richness of tone.
Surprising all others, and standing alone.
Its worth is acknowledged whereveri it is known,
As all will bear witness, and cheerfully one
For equal in workmanship, beauty, design,
Or finish, they challenge the best in the line
Where faces were gloomy, and hearts once were
sad
What homes are now cheerful-yes, happy and
glad.
continue tHy HllSSlOu, INV sung 'boluoi lOusuc,
Hath chains of enchantment for old and for
young.
Beatty IS Plotts' celebrated Golden Tongue
Pnrlor Organ is acknowledged by eminent pro-
fessors of music to be the best Paror Organ now
in use. Thousands of testimonials are constant
ly being received in favor of them, which 20 to
show that our instrument gives entire satisfac-
ton.
.-es For Price List Address
BEATTY & PL0TTs,
Washington, Y. j.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

o. Friday, Mr.. Stevens and wife, on their
way from White Deer Valley to Norhumber-
land, stopped under a tree neaE the latter place
TO let their horse rest, and Mr.. Stevens got out
of the buggy. The horse took fright at an UNI
brella held by Mrs. Stevens, and dashed off at
full speed, throwing her out, injuring an arm
and bruising her. The horse was caught short
distance from the accident after smashing n
wheel of the buggy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19
Building Committee.

Two lads named Vim. and John Joe, of Wat
sontown, were sentenced to the House Of Refuge
last week by Judge Rockefeller on the petition of
their mother who is unable TO control them.
Their ages are Is and -.
WE are frequently in receipt of papers and
pamphlets sent to us by persons who have mark
cd portions of articles which they desire to have
inserted. ESSAYS that they have written and
read, or speeches delivered, also claim the use of
our columns and the space that we devote to
other purposes. 1t is just as well to be under
stood that none of these requests receive any at
tention. Were it otherwise our whole paper
would be filled with these generous scissorings of
Of our good friends, which, while each clipper
would think that his or her offerings just the
very thing, those of all the rest wholly mad
missible. The fact is, we must be left to edit the
paper II our own way, as We always have done
and mean to do.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19
HO UsEIIOLD why will You
Gunery

To all persons suffer-
ing from Rhuematism,
Neuralgia, Cramps in
the limbs or stomach,
Bilious Collie, Pain in
the back bowels or side,
we would say, TIL f
HOUSEHOLD PANACEA
AND FAMILY LINIMEST
is Of all others the rem
edy you want for inter-
nal and external use. 1t
has cured the above
complaints in thousands
of cases. There is no
mis- axe about it. Try
it. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

THE Democ Board of School Directors of
Upper Augusta township, appear inclined to ad
here to their party much stronger than the Re
pubicans generally do. In appointing their
collector lately they could not see the policy in
appointing a poor, one armed soldier, so they
gave the appointment to an able bodied farmer
whose circumstances are comfortable. because
ne is n democrat.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

Mr.. GEO. o. BARTLETT, the popular photogra-
pher, still holds forth on sunbury street, in the
town of Shamokin, and is better prepared to ex-
ecutc the best work. He makes the best pictures
at less cost than any one else. Call and see his
specimens. Orders filled at a distance when du-
plicates are in his possession.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

Ice CREAM Freezers. a new lot just received
,y II. b. MASSER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

Dem NosE-A few weeks ago we noticed the
fact that A fracas had occurred in Jail between
ssBlnker'' Yost and another prisoner, which re-
suited in Strengthening the prisoners nose. Since
then the prisoner has been liberated and the i'm
provement made on dem nose was truly wonder
full. So improved was the physogomy OF the
prisoner that scarce any of his former friends
recognized him. At the time of his incarcera-
ton the prisoners nose stood at an angle OF
about rty-tive degrees, and through game of
euchre and with aid of ''Blinker'' Yost's mallers
den, nose was completely mashed. DR.. krebs,
who was called to the aid of the prisoner, readily
discovered that a little elevation from the usual
course of surgery would make an improvement,
and with the aid of plaster remodeed the aprobi-
els and made it straight, that "dcn nose is nor
where der nose ought to be''-in the middle of the
face. Yet we regret that the doctor did not
shorten it, rs few inches amputated would
have improved the prisoners face still more, and
he might now pass as handsome man.
The Democratic Standing Committee of Nor
thumberland county met in the Court House, in
Sun5ary, on Tuesday of last week. q. w. Zieg-
Ter, Esq, filled the chair, and J. II. Vincent was
elected Secretary.
On motion of J. w. Ryan, Esq, of ShamOkn,
the first Saturday of September was fixed upon
for holding the delegate election, and the Mon
day following, Sept. 9Th, as the time for the
meeting of the nominating convention.
Col. Philip IIilbish, who was selected by the
Snyder county democracy to represent them in
the next State Convention as the Senatorial
delegate, was also appointed to represent this
county.
D. c. Dssinger, of Sunbury, was appointed q
representative delegate to the State Convention
in addition to w. T. Forsythe, who was appoint
cd one last fall.
The delegates were instructed to vote for and
use their influence to secure the nomination OF
Hon. VIM. l.. Dewart, of Sunbury, for Lieuten-
ant Governor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

LARCENY. "A young woman named Mary
Gearhart, living at John Keenan's, corner Of
Market and Fourth streets, in this place. was
arrested last evening by Captain Roach for steal
lug set of jcwelry from lady inmate of Mr..
Keenan's house. Squire Brice committed her
to jail, in default of bail, to insure her appear
anee at Court. The girl made some resistance
to arrest by scratching and biting Capt. Z. She
also made an attempt to clude arrest but was
cornered by the Capt. the old depot lot
Daily Of yesterday.
Since the above is in type we learn that the
girl named is a subject for real sympathy, and
that all who witnessed the arrest say it was a
hcartrending case. She is only about IS years
old, has no education, and is considered weak in
mind She no doubt committed the act without
knowing it to be a crime, with a view of dressing
| in imitation of our gaudily dressed women whom
! she may have noticed III our streets.
! This same girl has lately been seen rowing
about the streets and alleys with pack of young
men in pursuit. On Sunday evening some five
of these young men molcsted her on Front street
| in most shameful manner, preventing her from
! going her way. As it WAS yet quite light many
witnessed their disgraceful conduct. As she has
had no opportunity of getting into any other So
cirty than such 'roughs'' as we allude to, better
things. can not be expected from her, and while
We hope her case will be disposed of as it should
be in Christian community, we would like to
see the ruffians arrested and punished, who, nc
doubt, have been following her, and led her into
evil practices.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

We congratulate our friends, T. VI. b. Kase,
Esq, and W. c. Packer, Esq, upon the very ele-
giant and appropriate remarks made at the pre-
sentation at the Good Intent Fire COm2any's
Hall, on last Friday evening. Both these young
men are destined soon to make their mark at
the bar. 1t Sas made very evident on this occa-
sion that they will not long remain in the back
yround in their profpssion
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

We are requested to state that at the dedica-
tion of the Shamokin Baptist Church, IN Shamo-
kin township, on Sunday, June 2s, dinner and
horse feed will be furnished in the vicinity Of the
church.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

The Buell. family Of singers will give two con-
certs OF sacred music in the VI. f. Church, in this
place, on Monday and Tuesday evening, July .
and 9Th. They are excellent singers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

STABBISG AFFAIR. - The village of Seven
Points, in Lower Augusta township, was the
scene OF fracas on the evening of the 10th inst,
in which little slashing of knives was INDUCED
in. The parties who got into the fracas were
Edward Marsh and John II. BOughner. The
latter was stabbed in several places in the abdo-
men, ana Marsh was cut across one of his hands.
Neither are dangerously hurt, however. Marsh
brought suit before 'Sqre Snyder, of this place.
on Friday, against Boughner for stabbing him
in said hand, and against Aaron Raker for aid
/ ing and abetting the act. Both gave bail for
their appearance at court. We understand that
Boughncr has brought suit before Snydertown
justice against Marsh for the stabs received by
him in the abdomen. Boughncr's friends allege
that Marsh cut himself in the hand while using
knife against Boughner. Marsh also gave
hail for his appearance at court.-Daay Of Satmr-
dan
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

A Boat RACE.-A row-boat race will take
place on the river-distance from Market street
to the Island-on this (Friday) evening, at o.
clock. We are informed that the gentlemen who
are principals in the race are from Willamsport
and this place. A 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.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

FRUIT AND GRAIN.-The prospect for large
crops of fruit and grain were never more pro-
missing in this county. Every thing that bears
fruit, from the apple tree to the blackberry bush,
is in the most promising condition.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

TIE Potato Bugs are continuing their destruc-
tive operations in this vicinity. They appear to
be on the increase. Like the locusts and lice of
Egypt, they take possession Of the ground, and
prey upon this useful esculent. When fully ma
tured, they are large as finger nail, and the
shape of turtle. No means Of destroying them
short Of picking them off of the vines and burn
ing or burying them has been discovered, unless
a spoonful of Paris Cream dissolved in bucket
of water, and sprinkled on the vine, will do it,
but that is very tedious and offensive method.
Like the wheat fly, and mischievous insects they
will have their day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

f. b. HAINEs, the historian, well remembered
by some of our officials ana citizens generally as
doing up history of sunbury, not long since,
has started a paper called the ''DcmOcrGtic BGn-
msr' at Williamsport. We know of no one
more fitted to espUuse and advocate modern De-
mocratic principles than this man Haines. He
has all the requisites of modern Democrat, both
| in spirit and flesh. The Banner will De charac-
teristc of the head which covers the ground.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

Accidental Insurance Tickets can be had OF
J. Shpman, Ticket Agent, at the Depot.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

SINCE John Auten announced himself candi-
date for the Legislature, he has been interviewed
by Democratic brother who knows the ''ways
that are dark, and the tricks that are vain'
about Harrisburg, TO discover whether John knew
any thing about the art of the ''Faucy." When
John answered in the negative, the brother shook
lis head ominously. John was once eucltred out
of Deputy Sheriff, and We fear his chances for
nomination us a Democratic candidate, will be
extremely slim without knowledge of cards.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

| \ CORREsPONDENT OF the DdHY, on Monday,
gives the information that II number of citizens
of Lower Augusta township have lately been
swinGed by New York salesman who was
selling them inferior goods, and then left for
other parts. After so many repeated cautions
given by newspapers not to deal with these
characters, not much sympathy will be given
for those who get bit by them in this enlightened
age. A few dollars spent for newspaper might
perhaps saved some of the victims forty or fifty
! dollars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

SUDDEN DEATH. - Daniel Mullincr, of Port
TreyOrton, died suddenly on Friday last. He
was walking along the road on his way home by
himself. When found lie 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 SsliHSgrors TjHiss.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

A BARBER SALOON has been opened in the City
Hotel, in this place. II has long been needed in
that pleasant establishment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

CORNER STONE LAYISG.-The corner stone Of
| the Montandon NJ. F. Church, will be laid on
Sunday next, at 3 O'Clock p. III. Ministers of
the gospel, and the public generally are invited
to attend.
REV. \. 2. WHARTON,
K. VI. CUMMINGS,
JNo. w. BUTLER,
SAINT Fry.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

THE Parry Troupe gave an excellent musical
entertainment in the Court House on Saturday
night last. The patronage was not what the en-
tertainment mcrted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

jon PRISTISG of every description neatly and
promptly executed at this Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

October 81, lS73.-l yr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-19

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
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-18
Venerable Old Document.

J. I. Hoke has laid on our table a
venerable old parchment, being the first
patent issued for a thresbing machine
10 run 10y horsepower. in America, to
his grandfather, Lawrence Hoke, on
the 18th day Of February, 1909, and
containing the genuine signatures OF
Thomas Jefferson, President, james
Madison, Secretary Of State, and c. A.
Roiuey, Attorney General. We under
stand the model was burnt in the
Patent Office by the great fire OF 1856.
From the description OF the machine,
II wonli be considered at this day
rather crude in construction, as the
cylinder acted as a rubber, revolving
half way round and back, rubbing the
wheat out. Considering the great
number OF patents now Issued upon
threshing machines, and the perfection
TO which they have been brought by
mechaoicsl skill, and their great inn
portsnce and value to the agricultural
interests OF the United States, We think
it a matter worthy OF note, so far as
Patent Office authority is concerned
that they may all be traced back in
novelty to toe crude threshing machine
patented by Lawrence Hoke in the yeal
lSp9.-Nep Creek Tribune.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-18
New York Market.

New YORK, May l6.-Cotton-
Quiet and firm; middIing uplands
lS!c. Flour-In moderate demand;
superfne western and State s. GOA
5 S.; common 10 good 6 0O@6 40,
good to choice 6 45@6 20; white wheat
extra 6 7067 TO- extra Ohio g lj@I 40.
Wheat-Shghtly in buyers favor; No.
| spring 81 j6@l IS; winter red west
ern | 60 white western 57Ml IS Rye
Quiet at l 05@l 10. Bsrley-Dull.
Corn-Ia buyers favor; new western
mixed and yellow S3@S6c; old do.
S5@S6lc; white western Soc. Oats
Firm; mixed western G24@64c; white
western 643@66ic. CofIee-Du'l. Sugar
Heavy. Petroleum-DuII; crude 81
@5Sc; reinedl3c. Eggs-Heavy; west
ern l2t@l5c. Leather-Urchanged.
Wool-Flrm; domestic fleece 4OG G52c;
pulled 5l@65c unwashed lI@3Gc.
Pork-Flrm; new mess II 10. Lard
Firmer; prime steam lie spot. Butter
-Heavy; new western 25@29c. Cheese
Heavy at l2@l2tc. Whisky-Low.
er at 9S@9Stc. Metals-Manuisctured
copper STEADY. IDgot lake steady at
24;025c. Pig iron; Scotch 81 UOG,
1000, American dull at 81 00G34 0O.
Bar quiet. Russian sheet at l6@l1c.
Naiis rominal; cut 3 S0@4 co. cIluch
5 509G 50.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-18
ARKANSAS.
The Legislature.

LITTLE Rock, May l7.-Both Houses,
To-day, by unanimous vote in the
House and three dissenting votes in the
Senate, passed bill providing for the
assembling OF a Constitutional Conven.
ticn on the 18th day OF July next. The
election is to be held on the 30th day
OF June. The House declared all OF.
fees vacant, the speakers, chief clerk
and others, where the officials have not
come forward and taken their places,
and then proceeded TO fill the places.
Hon. j. II. Berry was elected perma-
nent speaker. Lee Thompson, Briga-
der General in Brooks command and a
member elect Of the legislature, came
into the House aud took his seat this
evening, Other members, both OF the
Senate and House, will be In Monday.
De Brooks forces surrendered to-day.
The State arms are to be lett in the
State armory. Five hundred guns at
Fine Bluff, one hundred at Augusta,
and one hundred at Newport aud Full
Ton, were fired last night in honor Of
governor Bakers triumph.