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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

lows must have easy consciences, or must
think Uncle Sam credulous old fool, who
has nothing to do but believe their tales.
and give away the money of the people to
foster treason. One claim is that of Will
liam and Mary College, of Virginia, nest
to hatch young rebels, and one that has
done more to educate the mind of the South
in the heresy of States Rights, and in the
principles Of the rebellion, than any insti-
tuition of learning south Of Mason and Dix
on's line. The buildings of this college
were destroyed by rebel troops, and now
they demand liberal appropriation from
Congress to rebuild them. \ similar claim
for their relief was defeated in two or three
previous sessions of Congress, and It is
hoped will meet the same fate in this. Mrs.
Polk, widow of President Polk, has also a
claim for ten mules taken. as is alleged by
our soldiers from off her plantation in Mis-
sissippi. Gallantry will not permit me to
say anything against lady, but think
Congress had better cry halt right here,
or else these quondam loyalists will ask the
Government to assume the rebel debt, the
confederate bonds, and to grant pensions TO
those who fought for the ''lost cause"
Yours, fraternally,
II. d. W.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24
The Flood in the n ssississippi.

NEW ORLEANS, April 20.-Onicial tele-
grams state that the whole country from
Monroe to the mouth of Red river is under
water, and ten thousand people in that dis
trict will soon be on the verge of starvation.
Large numbers of negroes from the over
flowed districts are focking to this city.
Governor Kellogg has issued proclama-
tion to the officials and citizens of the over
flowed district, assuring them that the gov
ernment has done and is doing all its re-
sources allow to alleviate suffering.
He states that application has been made
to the General Government for aid, which
be has reason to believe will be promtly re-
sponded to; that the mayor of New Or
leans, the president Of the Chamber Of Com
merce, and q committee of distinguished
citizens are doing oil that can be done to
send immediate assistance to those most in
need, and that appeals have been made to
the great cities, North, East and West,
which will doubtless bring generous re-
sponse. Food, clothing and money will
be forwarded without delay.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

GENERAL READER, !" has another CON-
munication in last weeks Democrat, Of a
most astonishing character. This second
Solomon has raised some four thousand
dollars over his former amount, which he
wants to make appear, is in the hands OF
the late County Treasurer. But as "Gen-
eral Reader does not prove his assertion,
he might Just as well have put bis amount
at SOS, 600, as il would have been just rs
plausible and would have probably had
greater effect for an electioneering scheme,
for which be intended it. As the matter will
no doubt be investigated, and General
READER be called upon 20 produce his evil
dence to substsntiate his slander, we re-
frain from goin. into detail in regard 10
this clectioneerius scheme ut present. II
General Readers statements were true,
what an enormous amount Of money must
have been pocketed by the Court House
Ring of former years. Just think, reader,
of larger amount Of expenditures being
paid. and twenty-one Thousand dollars OF
Democratic debt, with the same amount OF
taxes as in former years, and now General
READER wants US to believe that the Trea-
surer had pocketed still eleven thousand
dollars besides. No wonder there 10 such
n strenuous effort made by the Ring, TO get
nossession again Of the Offices.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

The Court House Ring are making every
effort to get possession of the county offices
again. They are working daily to accom-
plish that end. Even the Democrat who
denied at ono time being the Rring
organ, last week throws out the following
hint to reinstate the Ring party: IF the
so-called Democratic Ring" that the
American was 80 fond Of berating, was put
into power again we are convinced the
people would save money"
AS the editor appears to be "conuinccd
that the people would save money" the
people, we have no doubt, are also con-
vinced that the Ring made money while
they had the Offices, and were sinking the
county into debt annually. If the present
county officers, paid more expenditures,
and paid off county debt of twenty thous-
and dollars last year, with the same
amount of tax levied when the Ring were
managing the affairs of the county, we
would like our neighbor to explain whether
the people saved money during the past
year, or whether somebody was robbing
The County Treasury during the reign Of
the Ring.
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DOCTORS SOON LEARN ITS VALUE.
PAIN X l. l. T. X,
1S4O. 1874.
time tests the merits OF all things.

Thirty years is certainly long enough
time to prove the efficacy Of any medicine,
and that the Pain-Killer is deserving Of all
its proprietor's claim for it, is amply proved
by the unparalleled popularity it has at
tanned 1t is sure and effective remedy.
1t is sold in almost every country in the
world, and it needs only to be known 10 be
priced, and its reputation as Medicine of
Great Virtue, is fully and permanently es-
tabIished. 1t is the great Family Medi-
cine of the age. Taken internally, it cures
Dysentery, Cholera, Diarrhea, Cramp and
Pain in the Stomach. Bowel Complaint,
Painters Collie, Liver Complaint, Dyspep-
sia, or Indigestion, Sudden Colds, Sore
Throat and Coughs. Taken Externally, It
cures Bruises, Boils, Felons Cuts, Burns,
Scalds, Old Sore and SpIains, Swellings of
the Joints, Toothache, Pain in the Face,
Neuralgia and rheumatism, Chapped
Hands, Frost Bitten Feet SC.
Pain is supposed to be the lot of US poor
mortals, as inevitable as death, and liable
at any time to come upon US. Therefore,
it is important that remedial agents should
be at hand to be used on emergency, when
We are made to feel the excruciating agony
of pain, or the depressing influences of dis
ease. Such remedial exists in Perry
Davis Pain Killer" the fame OF which
has extended over all the earth, Amid the
eternal ices Of the Polar regions, or beneath
the intolerable and burning suns of the
tropics its virtues are known and appre-
ciated. And by it suffering humanity has
found relief from many of its ills. The
effect of the Pain-Kiler upon the patient,
when taken internally in cases of Cough,
Cold, Bowel Complaint, Cholera, Dysen-
terry, and other affections of the system,
has been truly wonderful, and has won for
it name among medical preparations that
can never be forgotten. Its success in re-
moving pain, as an external remedy, in
sases of Burns, Bruises. Sores and Sprains,
Cuts, Sting of Insects, &C., and othe causes
of suffering has secured for it the most pro-
minent position among the medicines of
the day. Beware of connterfeits and worth
less imitation. Call for Perry Davis We
getable Pain-Killer. and take no other.
@Sold by Druggists and Grocers.
April ;, lS74.-1m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

The County Commissioners will hold their O.
pcals at the following places, to wit:
Delaware twp, April 81, st Jacob Huns:ngsr's
Watsonsown bor.. April %, at John Coonsr',
Turbutville and Lewis, April %, at Hssr
Dreisbach's.
NcEwensville, April "a, at Hesry Readsrfs.s
Milton, April %. at J. n. HuGs.
Turbut, April 20, at Abraham kIssingsr's.
ChillisQuaque, April so, At Chas. Hartman
Point and Northumberland, May I, at Geor,
Burr's.
Upper Augusta, May ., st Commissioner
Office.
Riverside, May 6, at School House.
Rush, May 2, at school house, Pole Tow.
Shamokin twp, May 8, az Thomas NessIs'
Shamokin bor., May IL, at William Weaver
Coal, May Is, at William Weaver's.
Mount Carmel, May IA, at Joseph Deepen
Mount Carmel bor., May IA, at Jos. Deepen
Cameron, May Is, at Weikel's Hotel.
Zerbe, May 16, at Thos. Folds.
Little Mahanoy, May IS, at Gap Hotsl.
Washington, May 19, at Henry Fishers.
Upper Mahanoy, May 20, at Z. Geiss's.
Jordan, May 81, at Elias Skaters.
Lower Mahanoy, May %, at Ahm. Rothernst
jackson, May %, at John Albert's.
Sunbury, May 25, at Commissioper's OGcs.
Snydertown, May 90, at William Farrow's
Lower Augusta, May 81, at David fay's.
AMOS vAsTINE,
J. G. DERHAM,
d. s. REITZ,
Commissioners
P. W. GRAY, Clerk.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

VETO OF THE SENATE CURRENCY BILL
NY TIE PREsIDEST.-The President re-
turned the finance bill TO the Senate on
Wednesday, without his signature. He
saws ''the fact connot be concealed, that the
bill increases the paper circulation OF the
country 100000, ,O0O." The theory. in his
belief, is departure from true principles
OF finance, and its approval would De de-
parture from every message sent TO congress
by him on the subject. He recommends
earnestly such legislation as will secure as
speedily as practicable a return TO specie
payments, and refers TO the pledges Of the
government TO make provision at the ear
lest practicable moment for the redemption
of United States notes in coin.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

BUILDING AssoCIATIoNs.-The Ques-
ton is being agitated extensively through
the State whether building association
can be compelled to pay compound inter-
est to a Withdrawing stockholder, and whe-
ther the new Constitution cannot be so in
terpreted as to compel such associations
to pay part of the profits earned by all
the shares to Withdrawing members. All
building associations are incorporated
either by act Of Legislature or by the Court,
and the charters granted provide that with
drawing members shall receive such inter-
est for their money or such share OF the
profits as the directors may decide. The
associations are bound by these charters,
and each member is individually bound
under them, SO that, in law, the withdraw
ing stockholder cannot compel the payment
of any other rate of interest than the direc-
tors may decide to give him. Apart from
law, and as a mere question of equity, q
Withdrawing stockholder is not entitled to
full share OF the profits. The association
is designed 20 be continued until each share
shall be of the value of 500 or $500, and
until such value is reached the society, in
which each member is interested, is entitled
to the use of all the money paid in. When
a withdrawal takes place the society suf-
fers the loss of certain amount Of capital,
too, which, under the terms of the con-
tract accepted by the stockholders, it is en-
titled, and to prevent destruction it must
encourage all to continue their membership
and discourage those who desire to leave
By depriving the latter of a portion of the
profits earned on each share. The new
Constitution is silent on the suject.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24


Arkansas is the scene Of conflict be-
tween two obstinate factions contending
for the Governor,hip Of the State. One
Baxter has got possession ofthe Governors
office at last election and his opponent,
Brooks contends that the of3ce belongs TO
him. A few days ago in Barter's absence
Brooks and his friends got possession of the
Court House and fortified themselves.
Baxter opened another Executive ONCE
aud now each claims to act az Governor.
Roth their friends are rsllying and large
numbers have already assembled. On
Tuesday lively time was had oy shoot
ing several hundred shots and Wounding
a number seriously. The United States
troops were called out who suppressed the
riot fer the time being. The latest de-
spatches state that the ts0sble u about
ended.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24
rup M.ssACursyTTs SENAroRsHIP.-

THE MASSACHUSETTS SENAToRsHIP.-
The agony of electing United States Sen
ator to fill the vacancy occssioned by the
death of Hon. Charles Sumner 10 over
Gov. VIM. B. washburne was chosen on
Friday last by the Legislature on the
thirty-third ballot. The vote stood
Washburne, ISL; Curtis, lDem.) Ga
Dawes, &c Adams, 10; Loring, Banks
4: Scattering, 3. Total number OF votes
cast, 267; necessary to choice, l34.
From the beginning Governor Washourhe
was a candidate, and in case OF = lock was
regarded as the coming man. "ashourne
may be considered an exceptionally good
man in every way, and it is understood
that his success and the happy termina'
,ion of the contest, was owing to the good
Offices of Vice President Wilson.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

The Lock Haven Republican says: Mrs.
Mary Ferer, q widowed lady residing in
this city, has Bible in her possession with
which a curious incident is connected.
During terrible hurricane which passed
over some portions of Westmoreland coun-
ty in the summer Of 1860. this Bible was
carried distance Of four and one-ha.f
miles by the force of the wind, and lodged
in pine sapliug. The book was lying
across limb of the sapling opened a. the
l22d Psalm, which is nearly the exact mid
die of the book. Not leaf was torn, not
a scratch to be seen, save where it fell On
the branch, and there only slight impres.
sion made on the leaf Mrs. Ferer was
thrown down and had her arm broken in
three places by the same storm. The story
comes to US duly authenticated, and though
it is seems scarcely probably true.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

THE ASTI-TREATING MOVEMENT
In several Western cities associations have
been formed, the members Of which re.
strict themselves to one pledge, not to pay
for any other mans drink, and not to drink
1T any other mans expense. lfthis pledge
were strictly adhered to the spread cf ir-
temperance would be generally checked
throughout the country. The American
habit of Treating has baleful influence,
and is the origin Of much Of the misery and
damage which cone from excessive drink
ing. There are thousands Of boys growing
mp to-day, to whom the taste and smell OF
whisky arc offensive, who are destined TO
become drunkards merely through this bad
habit. They know OF no other way OF
making themselves agreeable to their ac-
quaintances, when they meet, than by ask
ing them to take a drink, and when the
same invitation is given TO them they can't
refuse Who has not seen these boys
marching to the bars by twss and threes,
asking each other "What will you have g''
md gulping down dose OF poison which
brings the tears to their eyesp When one
has paid for the drinks, each Of the rest
feels the obligation resting upon him to re-
turn the courtesy. But the one who has
first paid is the slave of his friends. "You
have drunk with ali the rest, and now
you must drink with me-" The signing
Of such limited pledge as We have men
toned, would free these thoughtless boys
from the chains OF this miserable and dan
gerous custom. There are very few who
would deliberately 60 up to counter and
ask for solitary dram. This is only done
when the habit has become q strong one,
aud then the hope of reformation has pref
ty Well disappeared.
The reform would also effect another
class Of men who are despised and NAL
treated in the bar-room, but who always
form a considerable proportion Of its pub
lie. These are the absorbent creatures
known as "bummers, - who have spent all
their money for whisky, still haunt the
scenes of their former disbursements, in
the hope of an occasional general treat.
They are of the kind an army officer de-
scribes as ornamenting the sides Of bar
room he entered in the South West. He
approached the counter and asked for a
glass Of brandy, and the whole party rose
from their benches land "lowed they, d
take sugar in theirn.'" The number OF
people who never pay for drink and yet
are never sober, is very large.
II is true that this is not 3 thorough
going temperance movement But it is
nevertheless, salutary 30 far as it goes, and
there is nothing erasive or dishonest about
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24
An ACT IN RELATION TO WARRAN

An ACT IN RELATION TO WARRANTS
FOR VACANT LANDs.-An act was pass
ed on the 18th inst, requiring applicants
for warrants to survey vacant lands, to
lle description with an affidavit Of a dis
interested witness, specifying that it is not
improved in whole or in part, unless aban-
doned. Every applicant for warrant
after filing his APPLICATION and depos:ting
his money, must give at least thirty days
notice of the same with full description
in one or more newspapers published in
the county where the land is located. before
q warrant can be issued. If any caveat
is entered, such warrant will not be issued
until directed by the board Of property.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24
THE CENTENNIAL.

a committee of Philadelphians are in
the city now, endeavoring to get up some
interest in the great exposition which is to
be held in Philadelphia in 1876, commemo-
rating the Centennial of American Inde-
pendence. New York has regarded this
great enterprise unfavorably, probably
from the little jealousy that always exists
between great cities that are so near to
each other. But the committee succeeded
in removing the feeling, and New York
will Join heartily with Philadelphia in
making the Centennial the greatest and
grandest occasion the world ever saw.
The Exposition will open in April and
continue till October. The buildings will
be on scale of magnitude never before
attempted, and all the countries of the
world are invited to show therein their
best work. What an occasion it will be !!
The Nation will be an hundred year old.
The thirteen sparsely settled colonies are
now almost three times that number. One
hundred years ago we had no manufac
lures now we compete in the markets of
the world with the older peoples. In Phil
adelphia. where American liberty drew its
first breath, the people of this country will
meet. in friendly rivalry. England will
have on exhibition the results of her diver
sified industry, France, Belgium, Ger
many, and the Oriental countries will all
participate. The American who does not
wish this great enterprise all success is
not worthy Of his birthright.
The funds necessary are being raised
partly by the State of Pennsylvania, partly
by the city Of Philadelphia and its citizens,
and by subscriptions to its capital stock.
The shares have been put by Congress, at
$40, and are being rapidly taken, as they
should be. Frederick Fraley, 9O4 Walnut
st., Philadelphia, is the Treasurer. Speak
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24

A dispatch from Pine Bluff states that
an attempt will be made to forward to
Brooks company Of colored men from
there, and the Baxter men will prevent
them from leaving. The Brooks men are
housed in the court house.
The city is unusually quiet for this hour.
Beyond the steady tramp Of the sentinels
and The changing of the guards all is quiet.
Business is entirely suspended, and the
city is nothing but military camp.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24
BAKERY. FLOUR & FEED STORE.

TNHE Undersigned, having taken ssssl's Bake
Il ry, In PURDYTOWN, has secured the ser.
vices of First Class Baker, from Philadelphia,
and is now prepared to furnish the citizens Of Sun.
bury, every morning with
Fresh Bread, Rolls, biscuits, Buns
Cakes, &e.,
made of the BEST FLOUR in the market. u
also has on hand general assor.nsns Of
FLOUR AND FEED,
which will be sold at the lowest market prisss
All orders promptly filed, and the articles deli
vered free of charge in any part Of suubzry
Caketown aud Pcrdytown.
Orders left at Steel's butcher shop, On Make
street, will receive prompt attention.
WM. L. MOORE
Anril 8 fS74.-S mos.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-04-24
Hack, Hack d! Cough, Cough

Cough is a symptom by which various
diseased conditions of the throat, bronchial
tubes and lungs manifest themselves. But
whether il arises from the irritation pro-
duced in the throat and larynx by taking
cold, from an attack of Bronchitis, from in
cipient Consumption, or from various other
causes, nothing will allay it more perman-
emily than DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 1t does not matter whether it
be recent attack, or lingering cough,
the Discovery is in either case equally well
adapted for its relief and permanent cure.
In fact, it will cure cough in one-half the
time necessary to cure it with any other
medicine, and it does it, not by drying it
up, but by removing the cause, subduing
the irritation, and healing the affected
parts. No time should be lost in commenc-
ing the use of a proper medicine for the re-
lief of Cough, for Unless this course is
pursued, serious and Dangerous disease Of
the lungs in liable to result.
DOCTORS SOON LEARN ITS VALUE.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. Is, 1870.
DR.. Pierce-For the past six months |
have used your Golden Medical Discovery
in nv practice. and in that time 1 have
tested its merits in severe coughs. both
acute and chronic, in chronic disease of the
throat, severe cases of bronchitis, general
arrangement of the system, constipated
condition Of the bowels, and wherever a
thorough alternative has been indicated.
In all cases have found it to act gently
yet thoroughly and effectually in remov-
ing the various diseased conditions, and
bringing about healthy action through
out the system. Yours fraternally,
ii. L. HALL, NJ. ID.
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WANTED.

THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
CO., Of Philadelphia, an old and reliable Life
Company, desires an Agent In every portion Of
this State in which Il 10 not now represented. 10
Is a strictly Mutual Company, returns It's surplus
premiums to its members every year, and - ~
erpe,;ses are mall, furnishes them Insurancs %
the lowest possible rates. All Of its psieies ere
non-forfeitable for their value after the third
year. Liberal Commission contracts made With
reliable men. Apply to II. 8. BTEPHENs, v.
President. No. e21 Chestnut St., PhilsdsiphIa,
Pa AMI 10-4w
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New Millinery Store.

MISSES L. & 8. WElSER
Having removed their Millinery Store ints she
large building adjoining Zsttlemoyer's steve
store, on Market Street, where they have just
opened a large and elegant assortment Of
Fashionable Millinery GeeAs,
embracing everything usually kept in . we'll
stocked Millinery establishment. Their steek 10
entire new and consists Of the latest
New York and Philadelphia Styles.
DRESS MAKING
ton.
INFANT ROBES IN STOCK.
Terms reasonable and satisfaction Euarzatssa.
Cutting and Fitting attended to, and Chiiarsn's
and Boys clothing made to order.
MISS L. WEIeER.
MISS 8. WEIBER.
Sunbury, April Il, 1874.
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GEO. w. COBLE,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
REAL ESTATE AGENT, and Agent for the Pm
LApELPHIA Mutual PROTECTIVE LIrn
Insurance COMPANY,
Hernd0n, Norfhs7sesrlssd Cs@ssS, n
ALL CLAIMS entrusted In his hanas viii 70
prompt attention.
Herndon, Aug. %, 7s.-4 mos.
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A Carl ID.

Persons suffering with Nervous Debility, In
sipient Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, or any form of Nervous or Pulmonary
Complaints, will receive . prompt and radical
Vegetable Remedy, free of charge, By giving
symptoms in full, and addressing,
DR.. CHAS. p. MARSHALL,
Ss Swan st., Buffalo, n. T.
Sunbury, April "a, IS74.-6t,
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Estate orJoseph T. Trsutn.n, ass.,

(Late Of Jordan townshIp.)
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Of Aa-
IN ministration have been granted 70 shs AZ
dersigned, on the estate OF Joseph T. TroztnaB,
late OF Jordan township, Northumberland ssunty,
Pa, deceased. All persons indebted to said e.
tate are requested to make Immediate payment,
and those having claims, to present them for SET
tlement.
DAVID T. TROUTNAN,
AdministrAser.
Jordan township, april 10, ls74.-e.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE 10 hereby given TO the stockholders
Company, that there will be an election for Di-
rectors of said company for the ensuing year a.
the Office of Ira T. Clement, on Monday, shs ~
day of May, A. d. 1874, at ten O'Clock, .. n.
J. WEISER BUCHER, Secretary.
Srnbury, April IL, 1Sg4.-St.