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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10

SOsE Oi the Democratic papers are al
ready busy making political capital out of
the Belknap case, by stating that !; was a
case "1ithout psrallcl'' in history. Taking
ur the remark made by Mr.. CIymer when
moving for impeachment. This looks as
though these Democrats we're possessed of
short memories. Or else they never heard Of
Floyd and Thompson, and Beverly Tuck
ssr. uor of The large forgery by an Italian
Cabiugs Minister within the week, who
forged the very signature OF the King
himself. But, then, if collegiate graduates,
ike Mr.. CiyGler, never heard Of Francis
Bacon Lord Chancellor who soid the de-
ci.ions oc The highest court Of England
Sho knew nothing of Rome under Alexan-
der VI, when bishOprics and cardinalates
were sold Of France under Louis XIV.
and and under the Charleses, when
the government was administered 10 suit
tie capriccs of each successive mistress
si.d who has never heard OF Napoleon III.
as his .otien Empire, where generalships
were sold, then we must expect DenOcra-
uc editors to be loose and careless. In
exciting times ike these when the public
ID is excited and inilamed, il becomes a
civil duty that men should be cool aud not
add flame to The burning fuel by misrepre-
sentations. Tbeie s Iuough disgrace
upon the government H.out flying ru-
,uors directed at the honor e the country,
,sr TO say that the case has no parallel
The greatest mind in England, while its
pcssessor lived, was the icales; and the
sileanest, rendering the man who owned
is powers the most miserable, by reason Of
bis high crimes, that ever fell from high
estate. Bacon was the great ornament Of
i:is age and nation, and Hume, the histO-
rian. tells us that naught was wanting TO
render him the ornament of human nature
hnt that strength Ofmind which might check
his iuordinate desire for preferment. His
want of economy and indulgence in ser
wants had involved him in necessities,
and in order to supply his prodigality he
Fesorted TO taking bribes. Here is the Be-
cret of the causes which had much TO do
SIth the downfall of the late Secretary of
War. Love Of show, desire for display,
The allurement Of dazzling social sur
roundings, were too much for the young
soldier and his magnificent wife, and they
fell an easy prey 20 the debauched crea-
lures always on hand TO profit by such
weakness
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

Washington dispatches say that Bah
cocks departure from the white house was
enforced, and that he left in disgrace, it
having been tolerably definitely ascertained
that Attorney General Pierrepont's famous
letter to District Attorney Dyer was fur
nished 20 Emory Storrs by Babcock him
self who copied it from the copy sent to
the President for his Information.
The President has sent to the Senate the
name Of Richard III. Dana, Jr., of Mas
sachusetts, to be envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipoientiary to Great Britain,
vice Robert e. Scbenck, resigned.
The President has nominated Judge
Taft, of Ohio, foraseeretary of war. He
was formerly Republican member Of Con-
gress from that state, and is a gentleman
Of standing and ability.
Many Of the Democratic Congressman
are coming to the conclusion that there is
no occasion for them to waste their time in
efforts TO effect q general agreement on the
subject of the finances, as they are now no
nearer a compromise than they were a
month since. At the last caucus there was
a small attendance, and an evident lack Of
interest in the proceedings. The Payne
bill, was presented as the report Of the
majority Of the committee appointed to
draw up a plan, but there wac no at
tempt 10 reach even a test vote.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
ANOTHER GREAT MAN HAS FALLE

ANOTHER GREAT Man HAS FALLEN
THROUGH THE LUST For WEALTH.
Secretary Belknap, a cabinet officer, here
toiore held IN high esteem by the people
generally, is to-day n self-confessed crimi-
nal. His crime is one deserving of The
severest punishment, without regard TO
political atlinities or personal friendship
he is charged with corruption and bribery
While he occupied high and honorable po'
sition in the government, be yielded TO The
influence Of an cxtraysSdnt wife, by when
he brought disgrace dpon himself aud the
government for paltry sum. All this
has been doue to support a short season oil
social extravaganza. ltis the old story.
lie was dragged down 10y 4 woman. The
good record of his sword, the faithful and
,neritorious service Of bis subordinate otii-
cial life is all blotted ont in one brief bour.
The fall of Belknap has created immense
excitement over the whole country. And
although the government does not lose a
cent by his disgraceful conduct, he is look
ed upon as one who betrayed his trust 10
his government, and stands before the
American people almost as great criml-
nal as Secretary Floyd, in James Buchan-
ans cabinet, at the outbreak Of the rebel
lion Uho stripped Northern arseuals TO
replenish Southern repositories Of arms
Rpd was indicted by the Grand Jury OF the
District of Columbia, as being priyy TO the
abstraction of $50 600 in bonds from the
Department OF the interior, When :he
investigating committee discovered the
crime committed by Belknap they were
unanimous in their report, and when reso-
lulions favorable 10 Impeachment were
offered by Mr.. Clymer, there was unani-
nou. vote in its favor, showing that every
member Of Congress, whether Democrat
or Republican, looked upon il as a disgrace
aud deserving OF scyereSt punishment that
the laws OF the country can iufiict upon a
criminal.
The Press too is outspoken and unani-
NOUS. The iudgmen. Of one is the judc-
ment of ALL In fact, meyer in the history
of this country has there been au instance
where journalists were so united upon one
subject. AL regret th.. tbe government
has .e.n - unfortunate rs g. have one in
the cabinet who proved dishonest and dis
graced himself and sunk beneath the dignity
of en- American citizen. In fact 40 one who
is true American citizen, aud loves his
country and is government will attempt
90 rindicate sue actions, or rejoice over r
calamity Of this kind. The:e isno one more
indignant than the President himself at
the part that his favoriGc officer played, ard
he stand. irm upeu the motto, let no gull
ty man escape and desires u speedy tria
and punishmen OF :he offender.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
A Few Words to Feeble and Deli
cafe Women.

By r. V. PIERCE. NJ. d., of the Worlds
Dispensary. Buffalo n. Y, Author of
The Peoples Common Seuse Medical
Adviser y etc, etc.
Knowing that you are subject to great
amount OF suffering, that Gelicacy on your
part has q strong tendtnc to pr0long it.
and The longer II is neglected the more you
have IT, uendure and the more difficult oi cure
your case becomes, |. as physician, who
am daily consulted by scores of your sex
desire {" say to you, that | am constantly
meetinti with those who have been treated
for their ailments for months without being
benefited in the least, until they have
become perfectly discouraged and have
almost made up their mind never To take
another dose of medicine, or TO be tortured
by any furier treatment. They had rather
die and have their suffering ended than to
I've and suffer as they have. They say
they are worn out by suffering, and are
only made worse by treatment. Of any
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10

A dispatch from La Crosse, Wisconsin,
says that serious food is prevailing in
that vicinity and dong great damage to
railroad tracks, bridges, dams and other
property.
Gen. Sheridan has ordered Col. Fred.
Grant 10 report without delay in Chicago
for service on the plains.
The Public Debt Statement for February
shows decrease of S3272, ,733 during the
month.
A tiendish murder was perpetrated in
James City county, on the Peninsula of
Virginia, last Saturday, tho victim being
Henry Jones, Esq, of York county. 1t
appears that he had two gangs of Iaborers
cuttin wood for HIM, and it was his Gus
tom to pay them off every Saturday. He
started with a considerable sum cf money
on his person 10 pay of one party Of labor
ers, and, not returning, the other party
became impatient aud went IL guest ot
him. Upon arriving at the place Mr..
Jones' body was found lyIng on the ground
partially covered with leaves. The head
and arms had been chopped from the trunk,
the fiends having robbed him Of all the
money he had about him. An alarm was
at once given and party organized, who
succeeded in capturing seven of the eight
criminals, and they are now safely lodged
in Jail awaiting trial.
And the Granger movement seems to be
dying out. Iowa, which was for several
years the Banner State in that organization
lost seventy five local oranges last year.
Gen. Babcock has retired from duty at
the White House. He has not acted in
any official capacity as private secretary
since his return from ST. Louis beyond car.
ryiDu oTi, D,pSeoUp In fhn Senate
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10

in the winter. 5ur they must have some-
thing. and thIt something is very remote.
HOW THE RICH AMCSE THEMSELVES
w Nhlla the poor are starving the rich ere
amusing themselves. as they ALWAYS will.
The last form OF fashionable amusement is
horseback parties. Companies assemble
at comfortable ridinG schools. ladies and
gentlemen and train their horses to 20
through the figures nf dances, precisely as
though they We're in ballroom. Think
d. the Virginia reel on horseback Yet
they do il. and they tag" just as they
used u when they were children. and there
fathers were butchers and bakers. This
latter game they play with their horses at
full uallop, and so expert have riders become
that very few accidents are reported. 1t
beats skating.
LENT
is upon US. and the fashionable Christians
| have To change their base. They cannot
| show their fiue feathers ut the theatres, O,-
| eras or parties, but they make it up at the
| churches. How devnutly they crowd the
churches every morning. when they have
new clothes, and how sweetly piOus they
lOrk, when they glance around aud see
that they out dress all their nei2hb0rs, and
then the meetings for charity, which are
iminenlly proper. How they complacent-
~ 60 ID a sweet, simple costume that cost
$1,000 in Paris. and give $40 to relieve the
suffering poor at their doors If there is
anything utterly absurd. It 10 the obser-
vance of Lent by fashionable New York
Christian lady. They make the season Of
Modification the time for the widest pos
sible extravaganza. They exchange the
paid singers OF the opera for the paid sing
! ers OF the fashionable churches. and take
revenge for the inferloIity by piiing more
agony on their dress Curious world this.
And yet these people all expect to get to
heaven by-and-by. PIETRO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10

HARD on THE DEM0CRACY--The New
York T,jb2Eo, which, for several years
past has been high authority in the inter,
estS OF the Democracy, and Is frequently
quoted by them ia its structures on the
Republicans, pays its compliments TO the
leaders of that party in Congress, in terms
more forcibe than complimentary. Why
do not the Democratic Journals OF this
county give to their readers the views of
go able an exponent of the principles and
policy OF their party? Speaking Of the
action OF the leaders OF the Democratic
party in Congress, The Tribune says -
Their management thi. Winter has, been
--Asgusting. They have shown no capacity
&fpr government, and until within few
. days not even a capacity for investigating.
They have no policy, no leaders, practi-
Really no organization. Ii has scarcely
been fort night since they were dOdging
:. arsnp6 trying TO escape the responsibility
for Va appointment Of a shameless liar,
who was so delighted with the assassina-
tion OF Abraham Lincoln that he named
his child for the assassin. it's q party with
out conference, without leadership, without
principles, discordant in policy, rent in
twain on the money question, absolutely
without unity on any subject save the de-
sire 90 get into Office. 4 thousand times
within the past twenty-four hours, honest
men as they met each other Oh the streets
have said, oh, if the Democrats only
bad any sense nr any honesty ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
Philadelphia. Jan. l, 1876

Messrs. Seth w. Fow'e & Sons.
Gentlemen Miss S. Burns Of 18th and
Coates Streets. has lonD been a sufferer from
Il severe cough ami hDarseness. which l
considered chronic. She was treated by
some OF our most eminent physicians, but
they were only able to afford her tempor-
ary relief. l prescribed DR.. WIsTAR's
BALSOH OF WTTD CHERRY. the use of four
bottles Of which entirely cured her, as it is
now four months since she took the last of
it, during which time she has had no re-
turn of the complaint. For the good of
suffering humanity Miss Burns has request
ed me to lay the case before the public.
Yours truly.
L. d. MCGRATH. NJ. D., Druggist and
Chemist.
S. E. cor. 7th and Wharton Streets.
80 cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10

We condense/fronl the Leaig! Register the
substance Of q /0ayo rsatiCn about Oak Hall III
in Hefo EFon r.53 L3sSsi snS
ettandaHeSie the speakers:
visitor. " What corner is the building on?"
Attendant. "SOuth-EaSt corner OF SiIth and
Market. Please note the SIXTH. for some
s.rsngers seeking Oak H-ll, have been mi.lcd
ty designing persons
v. II is perfectly colossal Do you know
its dimensions
A. 1900 square feet-5s on Market and
$50 odd on Sixth, six stories high has over
three acres "a afOoIjSe, end cores space once
coupled by prs.nan twenty different busi-
30 you Use stesm-power?"
4. "A giant young engine furnishes power
Tor the freight and passenger elevators, aud tie
boilers steam for heating, AID the oineE opera
lions OF the hous>."
Y. "Wlla. o.,.lr 30 you Jake with goods
A. "IhCy are fr>t CpeZed and arranged IN
the basement on long1% counters, and tl.-cn
ior,s room on thesss,N lccr"
V. is inspecting Sthe int operation" ."
A. mo, sir, measuring. The goods are Crst
measured in the piece, then inspected. he
cloth passes over rollers in tie face Of strong
Light, and TWO men sit, ole before and one
behind the goods, watching with the eye of q
hawk for the least pin-hole inperfection, Gnd
marking every flaw, so that the cutter may see
and avoid j. when he comes to cut the gar
nentS."
A. "Comc u our fifth hoGE and seeI We
keep 20 hands all the tite cYting up the clotl.
into ogarInents,-besideNsyS machines that DO
dozen mem work eaclWt a stroke
v. Do you manufacture all your own
gpodsZ'
a. We do. and most carefully. Our ex-
sminerJ inspect every stitch and seam, and
certify to every garment u eXtra-well made
before we put our EicAs. on il, end become
responsible f. it,
deal ?"
A. I'm every direction, sir. 1t is tle system
and economy We practice oil T. wX through
lasSd that enables Gs US to put our to The
"" After inspecting the work, VIA. becomes
Of it?"
A. Before II goes into stock It is ticketed.
Every single garment has its number and
other points noted on IT, so that its entire his
tory can lie traced without fail, upon cur
books"
v" You must have 30 or 40 salesmenY'
A. "Why sir on busy days you maYsee 100
in the various rooms and suites OF rooms
selling 10 the thro1Es of Customers."/
.uG Vi cIDSs:5 -D0 yGH! 9! do an oFGe' bu<|by mail
"Sery Prest IL over the c'f,-,t-y Our
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
PROFOUND SENSATION.

FhOt VI Nd SENSATION.
The statements concerning the compiled
ty OF Gen. Belknap with the corrupt sale
Of post traderships, and his consequent re-
signation, causes the most profound sensa.
ton in all political circles here, and is the
theme OF universal conversation. The
published statements only give one side OF
the story. which from all that can
be learned up to the present does some IL
justice to Gen. BelAEap. There are pecu-
liar and delicate complication surrounding
the affair, which can only DC cleared up by
a thorough investigation, and as the COM
mittec having charge Of the matter have
so far refused to hear statements of Ger.
Belknap and his witnesses, iull explana-
ton OF the subject cannot be gwen at this
time.
In the midst Of great excitement, and
with an unusual stiffness in the House,
Mr.. C!ymer rose and said II ask per
mission of the House TO make a report
from the Committee on Expenditures OF
the War Department Of so grave impor-
tancc that am quite certain that when ii
is heard this House will agree that | am
justified in asking that permission at this
time" Permission was given, and Mr..
Clymer taking his position at the Clerks
desk read the following report
The committee discovered at the very
threshold Of its investigation such unques-
! toned evidence of the malfeasance of Gen.
/ cral Wm. w. Belknap, then secretary OF
war, that they found il their duty to lay
! the same before the House. They further
report that this day at II o'clock letter OF
/ the President Of the United States was
! presented to the committee accepting the
resignation OF the Secretary of War, to-
gether with a copy Of his letter of resigna
| tion, which lthe President informed the
committee) was accepted about 1920 this
morning. They therefore unanimously re.
, port and demand that the said William W.
| Belknap, late Secretary of War, be dealt
with according to the Law OF the land, and
! W iiitl cuu bootiilt hoirN.tu tue IesJ!inOty
! in the case taken, together with the sever
al statements and exhibits thereto attached
and also resCript of the proceedings OF
the committee had during the inyestiga-
ton of this subject and submit the follow
ing resolutions
Resolred. That William w. Be.knap.
late Secretary OF War, be impeached of
| high crimes and misdemeanOr. in office.
Resolced, That the testimony in the case
War, be referred TO the Judiciary Commit
tee, with instructions to prepare and re-
port without unnecessary delay suitable
articles of impeachment of said William
w. Belknap, late Secretary of War.
Resolced, That committee of i've mem
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10

The admission TO the Centennial Expo
sition has been fixed at fifty cents, and
every person applying TO the gatekeepers
for ticket Will be required TO have his
fifty cent note ready. This is done TO keep
the agents straight, as every fifty cent
peice is dropped in the money box il will
register itself. \ banker will be near the
entrance 10 furnish change to persons de
string il.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
1 MATTER Of POPULAR INTEREST.

perfect system SD rules Of selfmesEureneE.
make il possible 10 please people 2Oo0 miles
away is 2|periec'ly as u they were here In
V. u suppose you heyest least half dozen
different departments
A. My dear sirl We have more than ,,rersg.
each charged with its own business, and each
thoroughly organized, necessary wheel with
In the great wheel"
Y. VIII you name dozen or 80 OF them q
4. with pleasure. The Custom Depart
merit for those who prefer custom made to
rcJdy-rlalG Iko Furnishing Department,
viii its 1g,s6se stock Of all underwear.
The Shirt fSctOry, with its busy machines
making ur own iirst-class shirts The Trim
ming department. itself es big as many regu-
lar store. The Garment Stock Room. The
Receiving Room. Tie Order Department,
named before. The Special Uniforms Depert-
score Of messengers. The"
I. II Id, hold sir, encrghF'
A. I'm not half through! The Advertising
Department, with its bill and sign distributors,
journal, circula;Sspg Tes. 10 COO copies monthly
tell oil your fri&tose send foritt The Mems
Department. witfffts many rooms. The BoyS
Department. The Youths Department The
ChiiCren'S Department. with its special
entrance for ladies. Tie Telegraph Depart
ment. The Chief Clerks Department. with
its book-keepers and assistants. General Man
ayers Department; Financier's Office, AMI
Quiet OAltcS VI tIiS Gil Dusy as DteS
thinking. planning, executing. buying, max
ing; registering, reesS sending opt; selling.
to carry on businesswith the people amount
ing TO between s2,0OoGe0 and $500, ,0Go-sn-
nuGlly."
V. "s-tu-p-e-n-d-o-u-s"
4. Indeed it IS / forge: to- name 6h-
Cashiers Department which handles It's SIS ,O0o
Of retail sales on sOIae single daysr'
V. "S2J, 900! Immensel That's what enables
the house to buy cheap and seITeheap?"
:. "Exactlyl You have iEst hi, il. The
people throng here, knSSi1{ that we depend
on low prices and imma kSalesT
Wv hat ere the 'FoCR RULEs' hear so
much about7'
A "OuT system of business dealing-I. Ono
price, no deviation; 2. Cash FOR everything; 5.
A guarantee protecting the purchaser; 4. The
money returned ii The buyer can't othegw Iss
be suited"
Y. Nothing could be fairer"
\. Nothing. And the people see fs.'
V. well, thank you, sir, for your polite
attention"
A. "Nctat all It's pleasure TO syfve you.
Gail again; and be sure OF the plske-Wsnz-
maker & Browns Oak Hall1koyn- East cor.
ner Sixth and Market" ~
V. THANK youl l shall be happy 70 do so
Good morning"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10

Dr. Caleb B. Marsh remains in Montreal
where be is preparing full statement for
the press concerning the Belknap affair.
Runlors are aaoat in Montreal that Ar.
Marsh contemplstes going elsewhere TO
escape notice.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
Correspondence.
ORR NEW YORK LETTER.

THE LAST ~ THE BEECHEE NATTER
THE BELKNAP DIsGEACE-THE EPlDE-
sic OF THE SEASON THE
BUSINESS OF THE wEEK-THE HIPPO
pRONE EMHETINGs-THE LABOR MARKET
How THE RICH AMUsE THEMSELVES
LENT.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
TeIegraphic News.
Charitable Institution Destroy Ell
AT Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, Ny. March Fire broke
oui at / O'Clock this morning, the corner
of Bushwick avenue and Chestnut, on the
outskirts Of the city, in large fourstory
building kuowen as the ouse of the aged
Of the little sisters Of the poor. 1t originat-
eG in the south wiuy OF the building, and
before the inmates knew of its presence the
flames had made considerable headway.
A panic ensued, and the age inmates
rushed wildly about until exhausted or
suflocated from smoke. The police rescued
many in an lnsensiblc condition. There
was one hundred and eiGty-fiye old people
in the institute, and as egress at southern
par. had been cut OF many rushed to the
roof screening and crying. The firemen
and police rescued ell from the burning
building bu, few who were suttocated and
burned in the ruiUs,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
LATER.

The loss Of life by the burning Of the
Home for Aged Poor this morning proves
TO have been more diaslrous than was first
believed. The fremen have recovered
seventeen dead bodies of men in the upper
stories, who had been burned in their beds
1t is SAID thirty persons are still missing,
and it is feared other dead bodies are still
in the ruins.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
CAUSE OF TIE REsIGNATIoS.

The resignation has been forced by de-
veiopments brought out by an investiga-
tion instituted by the congressional commit
tee on expenditures in the war department,
which was developed by the fact that Bel
knap had, as secretary of war, given a
contract to one Marsh, of New York city,
for certain post traderships in the south
west, in consideration of which Marsh had
paid the wife Of the secretary $4,000 in
cash and $4,000 per annum during the con-
tract
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
RESIGNATION OF THE SECRE-
TARY OF WAR, WM. W..
BELkNAP.
He IL Charged with Selling Pest
Tradcrships and Receiving
Brides.
HIS MPEAC MT.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Seeretary
Belknap this morning rendered his resigna-
ton to the President, and it was promptly
accepted. Mr.. II. I. Crosby. chief clerk
of the war department, who is by law
made acting secretary Of war during the
absence of the secretary, is to-day acting
in that capacity. There are no positive
indications as to who will succeed Belknap
but it is generally believed that General
John e. New, of Indiana, present United
States treasurer, will be rendered the posi-
tion.