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thirtyone, 81 three, 8, four A. seven, eight. s,
eleven, IL fourteen, II, fifteen, 15 nineteen, 10,
twenty, 90 in block thirty two, 49, three 8, four,
4, seven, 6, eight, 8, twelve, IL, thirteen, 13,
eighteen, is, and nineteen, 10, in block thirty
three, 80; three. 3, four, T. nine g. ten, TO- four
teen, IA, fifteen, Is, in block thirty four, "a;
three, 8, four, 4, nine, 9, and ten, 10, in block
thirty five, 35, four, 4, five, 5, twelve, IL, thir-
teen, 13, in block thirty six, &c. four, s. SIXTEEN
16, and seventeen, II, in block thirty seven, 81,
three, B four, A, twelve, 12 thirteen Is, sixteen;
16, in block thirty eight, 3S; one two, g seven,
Z, eight, s. and eleven, l., in block thirty nine;
80, one, 1, two, 2, seven, Z, eight, s, eleven, IL,
in block forty, 40; four, 4, five, 5, an6 six, 6, in
block forty one, Al the Undivided one-third, 1-3,
part of blocks one, and two, 2, of lots eight, g,
nine, Q, ten, 10, and eleven IL, in block three, 3;
and the undivided one third, 1-3, part of the
north half block seven, Z, of block eight, s, and
of block nine, 9, and ten, 10; undivided Is parts
of blocks thirteen, 13, twenty one, 81, and FIVE 5;
as the property of RICHARD B. DOUTY.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY Virtue of sundry Writs of Ven Exponas,
ID Levari Facas, alias Levari Facias, Pluries
and Ven. Exp. issued out of the Court of Common
Pleas, Of Northumberland county, and 20 me d.
rected will be exposed to public sale outcry on
Wednesday. June Sd, 1874.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-22

A certain building located on the southwest
side of Wheatley's alley, between Park alley and
Second street. in the borough Of Northumber-
land, in said county, containing in front on said
alley twenty-four (24) feet, and in depth eight
teen (18) feet, and the lot or piece of ground
and curtilage appurteAant to said building, to
wit: the lot numbered in the general plan of
said borough as one hundred and sixty-seven
Q6O; as the property Of ANDREW CARO-
THEIRS.
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SPRING AND SUMMER STYLES,

Sunbury, May 22, lS74.-6t.
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THE STONE WALL

was first built. which was stipulated to rise
from 4 width of 8 feet at the base to feet
at the top, which latter was az feet above
the bed of the stream. This wall was con-
tracted to be laid in the best known cement.
Enveloping the wall on either side was
mass of earth, which slopcd down on the
water side at an angle of thirty degrees.
A lateral section of this earthen support
measured about 120 feet at the base. This
wall of earth was sixteen feet across at the
top, covering the crest of the stone wall two
feet in depth, in order to prevent danger
from frost. The water never rose quite to
the breast of the dam, being kept about two
feet below that line by The waste-way at
the western side.
The citizens of Williamsburg held a town
meeting on Saturday night and appointed
a committee to raise subscriptions, look af-
ter the destitute, and organize search for
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-22

4 certain lot or piece of ground situate in the
borough of Shamokin, Northumberland county,
Pennsylvania, known and designated in the
general plan of said borough as lot number five
(5), in block number thirty-five (35), bounded
northerly by Water street, eastwardly by Second
street, southwardly by lot number four (4), and
westwardly by First street. containing in width
twenty-four feet, and in depth one hundred and
twenty-five feet whereon is erected n two-story
frame dwelling house as the property of HEN
RY G. FRY.
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OUR NEW YORK LETTER.

THE NEW BUTTER - -PEDESTRIANISM-
wESTON-BENNETT- AND
FOX-ICE-REAL ESTATE--THE WEALTH
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From our Special Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Mav1O 1874
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All that certain messuage of three lots of land
situate in the borough of Turbutville, Northum-
berland county, Pennsylvania, lying contiguous
to each other bounded on Front street one hun
dred and fifty feet and running back to an alley
two hundred feet, containing three-fourths of an
acre, more or less rs the property of GEORGE
SCOTT, Administrator of c. B. Reifsnyder, de-
ceased, John Chrsman, A. s. Wagner, d. w.
Smith and Thomas Barr, terre tenants.
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ALSO.
By virtue of certain writs of Fl. Fa., and alias
Fl. Fa., &C., on SATURDAY, MAY SOth.
1874, at O'Clock, p. m.
A certain lot or piece of ground situate in the
borough of Milton, North'd CO., Pa, bounded
northwardly by Centre street, eastwardly by lot
of j. NJ. Caldwell, southwardly by land Of Geo.
Baker, and westwardly by ten foot alley, con-
tanning in width thirty three feet, and in depth
one hundred and seventy feet, with the appurte-
nances consisting of a two story, frame dwelling
house and other outbuildings as the property OF
LOUIS HAAS.
ALSO:
All that southern half part of lot number two
hundred and eighty, as marked on the general
plan of the borough of Sunbury, North'd co.,
Pa, bounded northwardly by the northern half
part of said lot, number two hundred and
eighty, eastwsrdly by an alley, southwardly by
an alley, and westwardly by Broadway or Front
street, containing in width, twenty eight aud
three fourth feet more o. less, and in depth two
hundred and thirty feet, with the appurtenanees
consisting of two story frame dwelling house,
partly destroyed by fire as the property Of La
FAYETTE WYNN.
Taken in execution and TO be sold by
8. II. ROTHERMEL, Sheriff.
sherif's Office, Sunbury, May s, 1874.
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ALSO:

A certain tract of land situate in Upper Au-
gusta township, Northumberland county, Pa,
bounded and described as follows, to wit adjoin-
ing lands OF FL. b. Masser and the Cattawissa
road on the north, bounded eastwardly By land
of Michael Shipe, south gardly by lands of Jno.
j. Rhines, and westwardly by land of Anna Ma
ria Myers, containing &c acres, and Isl perches,
whereon is erected one and a half story wea-
ther board log dwelling house and log stable; as
the property of PETER BARNHART.
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Notice to Contractors.

Reading, Pa. May %, 1874.
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A certain lot or piece of ground situate in Up
per Augusta township, Northumberland county,
Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows,
to wit on the east by the Catawissa road, on
the south by lot of William Walter Shaffer, on
the west by an alley, on the north by lot of Ira
T. Clement, containing in width forty feet, and
depth one hundred and fifty feet, whereon are
erected one frame dwelling house one-and-a half
story high and frame kitchen ; as the property
of ABRAHAM REM.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-22

A certain lot or piece of ground situate in the
town of Trevorton, county of Northumberland,
ted in the plan of said town as lot number eight,
in block number one hundred and nineteen
bounded northwardly by Shamokin street, east
wardly by lot number nine, southwardly By an al
ley, and westwardly by lot number seven, con-
tanning in width twenty-five feet, and in depth one
hundred and fifty feet with the appurtenances
consisting of a two-story frame dwelling house
with basement and frame kitchen attached. Also,
a certain lot or piece Of ground situate as afore-
said, known and designated in the plan of said
town as lot number nine in block number one
hundred and nineteen, bounded northwardly by
Shamokin street, eastwardly by lot number ten,
south by an alley, and westwardly by lot number
eight, containing in width twenty-five feet, and
in depth one hundred and fifty feet as the
property of PATRICK III. CURRAN.
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A frame cabinet maker shop, two stories high,
situate on the southwest side of Wheatley's alley,
between Park alley and Second street, in the bo-
rough of Northumberland, in said county, con-
tanning in front on said alley twenty -four (24)
feet, and in depth eighteen 1S) feet the lot
being numbered on the general plan of said bo-
rough one hundred and sixty-sever as MARGA-
RET FAUST and s. CAROTHERS, owners and
reputed owners, ard Andrew Carothers, eon-
tractor and builder.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-22

All that certain tract of land situate in Wash
ing:on township, Northumberland county, Penn
sylvania, bounden and described as follows, to
wit northwardly by lands of Michael Treon and
William A. Hetrck. eastwardly by lands of
Michael Treon and John Kiehl, southwardly by
lands of Joseph Rebuck, Henry c. Fisher and
Nathan Kehres, and westerly by lands of Daniel
Rebuck and Henry d. Hoffman, containing seven
ty-nine acres, more or less, with the appurte-
nances consisting of one two-story dwelling
house, log house, barn and other outbuildingE
as the property of J. r. TREON.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
Hard Times in Arkansas-Ta Taxes.

The present year is the hardest on the
working peoplc-farmers and mechanics,
and we might say all others-we have
ever known in Arkansas. The low price
of cotton, which is the staple article pro-
duced, will not pay the farmer this year.
II will not pay for the cultivation, pick.
Ing, ginning and bsling OF it. After the
farmer pays for the labor he has had to
hire to prepare it for market he has moth
ing left to pay his taxes and support his
family. In consequence Of the hard
times many of the mechanics have been
idle most of the past year-nothing to
do, and consequently have no spare
means to pay their taxes. The valuation
OF all real estate from which taxes are as.
sessed this year, is more than it can be
sold for now. The fact is, very few can
pay their taxes this year. while money is
SO hard to get and taxes 50 exhorbitant.
The revenue law Of this State is, beyond
all doubt, the most odious of any State
in the Union. 1t seems to have been
framed with no other view than to wrest
the land from the hands of the honest,
hard-working man, and give it into hands
Of men who have money, or to railroad
companies, and, by this course, to drive
honest industry from the State.
If a man cannot pay his taxes within
the time prescribed by law, it is taxed
fifty per cent. penalty for the benefit of
the State; and if it is forfeited to the
State hundred per cent is added, thus
placing it out of the reach Of the right
owner, giving him no chance whatever
to redeem it
The commonwealth, which should be
the protector and kind guardian Of its
citizens, becomes their oppressor. This
is what we call odious legislation, and is
calculated to discourage the poor and
drive the industrious from the State and
also to discourage emigration to our
State. We must have change. A
"new leaf must be turned over" Some
thing must be done for the relief Of our
people.-Batesrills Times.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
Death of the Siamese Twins.

Intelligence has been received of the
sudden death Of the celebrated Siamese
twins, on Saturday morning, the 18th
inst, at their residence at Mount Vevay,
Surry county, N. c Chang was partial.
" paralyzcd last fall, since which time
he has been fretful. very much debilita-
ted and strongly addicted to drinking IL.
quor as Il means Of allevating his suffer.
ings He had been quits feeble for sew
eral days, SO much SO as to confine the
brothers to bed. On Friday night Chang
became worse, and expired suddenly
about o'clock, Saturday morning.
Eng became so terribly shocked that he
raved wildly for awhile This attack
was followed by what seemed to be a
deadly stupor and in two hours, it is sup
posed, from the death Of Chang. Eng
breathed his last The wives and fami
lies of the twins are in the deepest grief -:
the ehildrcn-many Of whom are deaf
mutes-expressing their sorrow in the
nest pitiful manner
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
Roaugs FALLING OUT.
A Scene in the Post once Department
A Row between Postmaster. General
Crsswell and Senator Clayton
Of Arkansas

Washington correspondent Of the New
York Sun, January 18th:
There was quite q scene at the Post
Office Department yesterday between
Postmaster General Creswell and Sena-
tor Clayton of Arkansas 1t seems that
Clayton has been wanting the free deliv-
cry system extended TO the city of Little
Rock, and Creswell had partially prem.
ised to comply with his demands, but has
neglected to fulfill his promises. Yester-
day Clayton called to press things and
Creswel refused TO comply, on the
ground that Little Rock had not the
requisite population required by the law.
This was not at all satisfactory to Clay
ton, who does not believe there is any
law that an officer is bound to respect
where the interests of the party are to be
promoted by its violation. He was GER
tain that the interest of the Republican
party in Arkansas demanded a free de-
livery of mail for Little Rock, and he
very naturally became indignant when
Creswell hesitated because q law was to
be violated. He therefore expressed his
opinion rather freely, and the Postmas
ter General becoming excited replied in
terms more emphatic than polite
The result was row, in which oaths
were freely hurled and the atmosphere
made rather sulphurous in that neigh
borhood, but no serious damage was
done. Clayton swore be would not vote
cent for Mr. Creswell's department un
til Little Rock had free delivery, and
Creswell told Clayton TO 60 to warmer
place than the hot springs Of Arkansas.
Clayton said he would look after the con-
tinSent expenses of the Post Office De-
partment, and see how many carriages
Creswell had whereupon the Postmas
ter General replied that people who lived
in glass houses should not throw stones,
and wanted to know who paid for the
carriages and horses Mr.. Clayton kept at
the Senate stables. Where this recrimi-
nation may lead to no one knows; but
the old adagc is applicable, a" When
rogues fall out. etc.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27

Nc have the Blanks. for sale at this office
suitable for application to the Board Of Super
vi6prs, for relief from the Levec Tax
~ = Peters Musical Monthly No. Is. for No
v6unber /, to hand and contains its usual
amount of fine songs, Choruses. and Instru-
nlcntal Piano Music This work Is printed
from full-sizc music plates, and gives every
month several Songs. Duets. Choruses, and
Plano Pieces, to the amount of at least 81
and yet all the Publisher asks Is the modes
sum of 80 cents per copy. Those fond o
Muslc can save money by sending 30 cents
forthr November number Address. j. l.
PETERS 800 Broadway. New York.
We will furnish the Press and Peters
Musical Monthly tor 81 80 for the year for
both
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
NEW CHURCH.

The Colored people Of Van Buren,, propose
70 build new Missionary Baptist Church.
Tie lots have been secured and the Trustees
ar Frank Stewart. Henry French. Samuel
White and Cato Willioms. who will have
charge Of the work. The Trustees are well
Known in this community and are a guaran-
tes, that the work will be carried to success
hA completion. An appeal will be made to
Tho citizens Of Van Buren for assistance and
It hoped it will be met by II liberal response
~ the object recommends ilscfto the favora-
BILE consideration Of those who have the best
Interest Of the community at hearth
A FESTIVAL
Will be given in short time for the bene-
ft OF this Society. and it is hoped that it will
10 liberally patronised
CITIZEN
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27

EFT The first number of the Franklin
County Advocas is before us. 1t is a
neatly printed twenty-four column paper
ably edited. In politics, democratic. L.
L. Witch, Esq, is editor and E. j. Ell
lis, proprietor. Mr. Witch has the ablll
ty, and we are confident will make good
paper. Franklin County should give the
Advocate that support which will guar
antce its success from the start. Our
best wishes, gentlemen.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27

~ The Independent has the follow
ing good words for the National Bank
Of Western Arkansas:
This Institution has declared a divi-
dcnd Of 12I per cent, which is to be paid
On the lst of July next Besides 2 per
cont is added tv the general fund, which
is qusl to l5 per cent. This is the prof
its for the year 1878 The stockholders
can exclaim with pleasure. well done
tLou good and faithful servant This
Baak is conducted strictly on banking
Business, and has nothing to do with out
stde speculation. neither has it any pets
to bestow favors upon b. Bear is the
PRESIDENT, and Z X Roots, Cashier.
Their names are q host Of themselves
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY MoRNING.

TUESDAY MORNING.
The River Is about OH "a stand with G feet Of
water in the channel by tha guage.
The Fort Gibson arrived Saturday night,
AMI went down Monday afternoon, with a
Load Of cotton.
The Cherokee arrived Sunday morning and
reeprned from here for New Orleans yestcr-
dAy afternoon, with 700 bales Of cotton.
The Carrie v. Counts arrived Sunday night
ana goes down to-day.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
The Oranges.

The St. Louis Rspublisan's CORES
pondent, writing from Jefferson City,
January 10Th, says:
The Patrons Of Husbandry, members
of the Senate and House of Representa-
tivcs, met in the Jefferson grange hall
last night with the local grange. In the
meeting there were three Senators, who
are not only members Of the order, but
two of whom are masters oflocal oranges,
and the other lecturer of local grange.
There were, perhaps, about thirty mem
bcrs of the House also in the meeting
last night. The subjects discussed were
Of character to promote the interests
OF the Grangers. One thing they agreed
upon, and that is to call, on Saturday
next, a caucus of all the farmers, mem.
bers Of the Legislature, irrespective of
their connection with the Order of the
Patrons of Husbandry The course of
the legislation during the present session
is an indication Of what its future course
will be. 1t is the "grizzled tillers of the
soil, as lobby member terms that In
huencs in the prcsent Legislature, which
have thus far shaped the action Of the
law. making power Of this State,
"DOwA WITH OFFICE HOLDERS"
That is certainly very iarmer- like
cry and the way they propose to "dOwn
with the Office holders" is to destroy the
offices which they occupy. Farmer Bit
finger of the St. Joseph Herald offered q
resolution to day instructing .ae commit.
tee on ways and means to inquire into
the expediency of doing away with the
office Of county collectors Of revenue.
The resolution was adopted. Yesterday
the House destroyed one or two offices
so far as its action could accomplish such
a thing, and to-day it is proposed to still
further decrease the number. There
won't be many Offices left if the process
goes on.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27

TINlIE well known and long establishes
Ferry at Van Buren,. Arkansas, is now
under the charge Of the subscriber. The pro-
D, ictors having recently put on a argc New
Steamboat and Sith careful and experienced
Fcrrymen, they feel confident that they cah
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim viii be to meet the In
creasing demands Of the large emigrant trav-
el to Texas.
The st Louis, and sherman. Texas. L. g..
Mails are carried over this Ferry. which is .
good guarantee that II is the shortest rs weh
as the best route for travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat o.
the river, and can cross 200 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides Of
the river. and no pains will be spared to ae-
commodate the public We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route 70
and from Missouri and Texas.
n. b. Ferry Accounts must be ssttlsd
Monthiy-No deridtion from this rule.
II. G. RIO BARDs, Prspytsiss.
Van Buren,, Feb. 4, "a. =
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
TENNESSEE.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 20
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATION.

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATION.
An Avalanche Jackson, Miss special
says the Mississippi Legislature assem-
bled nt noon to day j ID Shadd, col.
ored, OF Warren, was elected Speaker of
the House; II. w. Warren was elected
Clerk, and George r Pease Sergeant. at.
Arms. The Senate elected W. c. White
Secretary and adjourned. There are at
least dozen applicants for the subordi-
nate positions, and numerous aspirants
to Gil Ames' uiexpired term as Senator,
New TREATMENT FOR CONSERVATIVES -
Dr.. William Koch, Of Berlin, well known
to specialists from his Investigations in
the domain Of modern surgery, and from
his treatise on gun-shot fractures, has
discovered new method Of treatment
for consumption II consists in healing
ap the affected portions of the lungs by
injections Of iodine, SO as to cheek the
process OF fostering, which is the origin
Of the disease. The treatment has been
tested in the great hospitals of Berlin
within short time, among others at the
Royal Charity in the presence ofthe most
eminent surgeons. All the reports ofthe
cases in which this treatment has been
administered are favorable, and hold out
a promise OF complete cure. For many
years DR. Koch has been trying the ex.
pertinent with animals. having tested
it with more than three hundred, at a
vast outlay Of time and mensy.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
Tax Payers Notice !

Tar Payers can leare the amount Of
Msr Tares at The OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY CLERK, and get the difer-
sst Scrips to pay tho same at market
rates. No trouble in making change
4 ian 23w4
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
Cry IMPROVEMENTS. The City Faith

Cry IMPROVEMENTS. The City Faith
ofs have been entirely successful IN locat-
ing Lake Of Standing Water on Broad
Street, by hu'lling dam across ST. John
st. two fect high As this street is the
only cutie, for the water from more than
alc fourth If the town, the making Of
resercoir FOR the production OF all kinds
of malaria diseases is secured beyond
doubt or question, if we are not greatly
70 sJaken.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
A GEM.

For S3 so cents you can obtain Our
Fieside Friend, together with the beauti
ful Chrome CrrE all framed. Mrs
G. S BRUUN, is the Agent, and will call
on you, show you the Chrome and take
your names for subscriptions.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27

ET A cross eyed man east o gloom
over Detroit street.car last week by
asking one OF seven men and strangers
on the opposite seat " il he had any chew
ing tobacco handy" First the strangers
looked at each other, then the seven
hands went pockstward; and observing
this motion, each Of the seven supposed
his ncighbor the one spoken to, and the
seven hands returned empty Tho cross.
eyed man cast ficochet glance OF in
dgnation along the line, and with the re-
mark, "a sweet.scented lot Of generous
roosters," took q chew Of his own to.
hAcco
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
The Debois Cotton Gin.

Intention l. directed to the. advertisement
Of tl'c above celebrated Gin. In our paper 1t
khighly recommended by al who have tried
IT, Call aud see the Gin at ID. c. WILLIAMS,
Store.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27

ET A pretty poem, lately published,
tells how little girl in Scotch kirk,
weary of the ministers long prayer,
stepped softly to his side and said, 40,
sir, please say amen :"
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
M E. Church. South.

Rev. W T. BOILING. Pastor. Divine SER
yices every Sabbath at IL o'clock, A. nj. ana
7o'clock p. NJ. Prayer Meeting every We'd
nxsday evening at o'clock.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27

EP The Rev W L. BoLLIKG and
family left on the Cherokee, Monday af
ternoon, for Tennessee. He will leave
Ids family and return in about three
weeks,
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-27
GLORIFlCATION.

In honor Of the event of the occupa.
ton Of the capitol and State offices by
the chosen representatives Of the people
of Texas, = salute of 100 guns is being
fred in the public square by the Calves
ton artillery company, Capt. M. F. Mott
commanding. A stand has been erected
and eloquent speakers are addressing q
large conoourse Of people.