The Sunbury America..
Is Published Evert Friday, bt
EH?L WILVEET, Proprietor,
Corner of Tliird St., and Market Square,
6TJNBUET, TA.
At One Dollar and Fifty Cents A
If paid strictly in advance ; $1.75 if paid within the year ;
or $2.00 in all cues when payment m delayed till after
expiration of the rear. J'o subscription discontinued
until all arrearage are paid unless at the option of the
publisher. Thche tkhmh arc siuim.T AKHtitFi to.
All new subscriptions to the AmeriCAU by ihthouh living
outside of the Coumy of Xoriuuuiberhtiid, mux! tie ac
companied with the Oakh. This is insde ueceewiry by
the diDiculty experienced i.". colleetint; unpaid Hutwirii
tions at a distauoe.
BALTIMORE LOCI! HOSPITAL,
JQR. JOIINSTON,
Physician of this celebrated Institution, has
discovered the most certain, speedy, pleasant and
effectual remedv in the world for all
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.
Weakness ot the Back or Limbs, Strictures,
Aflectious of Kidneys aud Bladder, Involun
tary Discharges, Impotcncy, General Debili
ty, Nervousness, Dyepcpsy, Lansruor, Low
Spirits, ConfMsion of Ideas, Palpitation of
the Heart, Timidity, Tremblings, Dimness
of Sight or Giddiness, Disease of the Head,
Throat, Nose or Skin, Affections of Liver, Lun-rs,
Stomach or Bowels these terrible Disorders
arising from thcSolitnry Habits of Youth those
secret and solitary practices more fatal to their
victims than the song of Syrens to the Mariners
of Ulysses, blighting their mort brilliant hopes
of anticipations, rendering manlHge, &c, impos
sible. .
IOUNG MEN
especially, who have become the victims of Soli
tary Vice, that dreadful aud destructive habit
which annually sweeps to, an untimely jjrave
thousands of young men of the most exalted
talents and brilliant intellect, who might other
wise have entranced listening Senates' with the
thunders of eloquence or waked to ccstacy the
living Krc, may call with fnll confidence.
MARRIAGE.
Married Persons or Young Mm contemplating
"marriage, aware of Physical Weakness, (Loss
of Procreative Power Impotency), Nervous E
eitability, Palpitation, Organic Weakness, Ner
vous Debility, or any other Disqualification,
speedily relieved.
He who places himself under the care of Dr. J.
may religiously confide in his honor as a gentle
man, and confidently rely unon his skill as a Phv-eit-ian.
OSGANIC WEAKNESS.
Impotcncy, Loss or Power, immediately Cured
and full Vief Restored.
This Distressing Affection which renders Life
miserable, ard marriage impossible is the penalty
pnld by the victims of improper Indulgences.
Young persons are too apt to commit excesses
from not being aware of the dreadful conseqences
that may ensue. Now, who that understands
the subject will pretend to deny that the power
of procreation is lost sooner by those falling into
improper habits than by the prudent t Besides
being deprived the pleasures of healthy offspriutr,
the uiost serious and deal ructive symptoms to both
body nnd mind arise. The system becomes de
ranged, the Physical and Mental Functions
Weakened, Loss of Procreative Power, Nervous
Irritability. Dvspe. ,in, Palpitation of the Heart,
Indigestion, Constitutional Debility, a Wasting
of the Frame, Congh, Consumption. Decay and
Death.
A CURE WARRANTED IN TWO DATS.
Persons ruined In health by unlearned preten-d.-j's
who keep them trilling mouth after month,
taking poisonous and injurious compounds,
should apply immediately.
DR. JOHNSTON,
Meml-er of the Royal College of Surgeons, Lon
don, Graduated from one of the most emineut
Col'eges in the United Slates, and the greater
part of w hose lfe has been spent in the hospitals
of Loudon, Pris, Philadelphia and elsewhere,
has effected some of the most astonishing cures
that were ever known ; many troubled with ring
ing in the head and ears when asleep, great
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden 6oands,
bashl'tilness, with frequent blushing, attended
sometimes with derangement of mind, were cured
immediately.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
Dr. J. addresses all those who have injurrd
themselves by improper indulgence and solitary
iiubits, which ruin both body and mind, unfitting
them for either business, study, society or mar
tin zc.
T riesE ore tome of the sad and melancholy
effects produced by early habits of youth, viz":
Weakness of the Back and Limbs, Pains in the
Back nnd Head, Dimness of Sight, Loss or Mus
cular Power, Palpitation of the Heart, Dyepepsy,
Nervous Irritability, Derangement of Digestive
Functions, General Debility, Symptoms of Con
ettmption, &c.
Mestaxlt The fearful effects on the mind
are innch to le droaded Loss of Memory, Con
fusion of Ideas, Depression of Spirits, Evil
Forcbodings, Aversion to Society, Self-Distrnst,
Love of Solitude, Timidity, &c, are some of the
Vila produced.
Tuoi'Saxds of persons of all aces can now
judge what Is the causef their declining health,
J.M-ing their vigor, becoming, weak, paie.nervons
and emaciated, having a singular appearance
about the eyes, cough and symptom ot consump
tion. YOUNG MEN
Who have injured th mselves by a certain prac
tice indulged in when alone, a habit frequently
learned from evil companions, or at school, the
(fleets of which are nightly felt, even when
asleep, aud if not cured, renders marriage impos
sible, and destroys both mind nnd body, should
apply immediately.
What a pity that a young man, the hope of his
country, the darling of his parents, should be
snatched from all prospects and enjoyments ot
life, by the consequence of deviating from the
path of nature and indulging in a certain secret
habit. Such persons atrsT before contemplating
MARRIAGE,
reflect that a sound mind and body are the mos1
necessary requisites to promote connubial happi
ness. Indeed without these, the journey through
lire ecomcs a weary pilgrimage ; the prospect
hourly darkens to the view ; the mind becomes
shadowed with despair nnd filled with the melan
choly reflection, that the happiness of another
IkWuios blighted with our own.
A CERTAIN DISEASE.
When the misguided and imprudent votary oi
pleasure finds that he has imbibed the seeds ot
this painful disease, it too often happens that an
ill-timed sense of shame, or dread of discovery,
deters him from applying to thosa who, from
education and respectability, can alone befriend
him, delaying till the constitutional symptoms of
this horrid disease make their appearance, such
as ulcerated sore throat, diseased nose, noctural
pains in the head and limbs, dimness of sight,
deafness, nodes on the shin bones aud arms,
blotches on the head, face and extremities, pro
gressing with frightful rapidity, till fft last the
palate of the mouth or the bones of the nose fall
in, and the victim of this awful disease becomes
a horrid object of commiseration, till death puts
a lcriod to his dreadful suffering, by sending
him to " that Undiscovered Country from whence
no traveller returns."
It is a melancholy fact that tuousauds DIE
victims to this terrible disease, through fulling
into the hands of Ignorant or unskillful PRE
TENDERS, who, by the use of that deadly Poi
son, Mercury, &c, destroy the constitution, and
incapable of curing, keep the unhappy sutlerer
mouth after month taking their noxions or in
jurious compounds, and instead of being restored
to a renewal of Life Vigor and Happiness, in des
pair leave him with ruined Health to sigh over
his galling disappointment.
To such, therefore, Dr. JonBTO pledges him-'
seirto preserve the most Inviolable Secrecy, and
from his extensive practice and observations in
the great Hospitals of Europe, aud the first ii:
this country, vis: England, France, Philadelphia
and elsewhere, is enabled to offer the most cer
tain, speedy and effectual remedy in the world
for all diseases of imprudence.
DR. JOHNSTON.
CTFiCE, NO. 7, S. FREDERICK STREET.
Baltimore, M. D.
Left hand side going from Baltimore street, a few
doors from the corner. Fail not to observe name
and nnmber.
147" No letters received unless postpaid and
containing a stamp to be used on the reply. Per
sons writing should state age, and send a portion
of advirtiscment describing symptoms.
There are so many Paltry, Designing and
Worthless Itnpnsters advertising themselves as
Physicians, trifling with and ruining the Lealth
of all who unfortunately fall into their power,
that Dr. Johnston deems it necessary to say es
pecially to those unacquainted with his rermta
tion that his Credentials or Diplomas always
han in bis office.
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS.
The many thousands cured at this Establish
ment, year after year, and the nnracrons im
Iortant Surgical Operations performed by Dr.
Johnston, witnessed by the representatives of the
press and many other papers, notices of which
have appeared again and again before the public,
besides his standing as a gentleman of character
and responsibility, is a sufficient guarantee to the
afflicted. Shin diseases speedily cured.
April 0. 187.r.. It
LIUBKK AM) ILAM0 MILLS
Third Street, adjoining Phila. & Erie K. R., t wo
tjuare North of the Central Hotel,
BUNBURV, PA.
IRA T. CLEMENT,
IS prepared to furnish every description of lum
ber required by the demands of the public.
Having all the latest improved machinery for
' manufactariDg Lunber, he is now ready to till or
ders f all kinds of
FLOORING, 8IDING, DOORS SHUTTERS,
BASH, BLINDS MOULDINGS, VE
RANDAS, BRACKETS,
and all kinds of Ornamental Scrawl Work. Turn
ing of every description promptly execut ed. Also,
A LiBOl ASSORTMENT OF
BILL LUMBER.
HEMLOCK and PINE. Also, Shingles, Pickets,
Lathe, Ac.
Orders promptly filled. and shipped by Railroad
rtherwi. IRA T. CLEMENT.
IHtabllsried In is to.
IMUI E 91 50 IN ADVANCE. )
grcftssional.
TH. II. KASE, Attornev nt Law, SUN-
BURY, PA. Office in Market Square,
(adjoining the office of W. I. Grccnough, Esq.,)
Professional business in this and adjoining conn
ties promptlv attended to.
Sunbury, March 1G, lS72.-ly.
JO 1211 1 nTa II N O Ll,
ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Liverpool, Perry county, Pa.
All business matters in the comities of North
umberland, Snyder, Union. Perry and Juniata
promptly attended to. Consultations can be had
in the German and English languages.
npril 17, 1 874.-1 y.
TV
Til. A. SORER.
ATlUKStl At L,AH
AM) COUNTY SOLICITOR.
Office on Front Street below Market, Snnbury,
Pa. Collections and all legal business promptly
attended-to.
J AMES HEARD.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Haupt's building, South Eaf-t Corner
of Market Square, Sunbury, Pa.
Sr-ECUL Attention Paid to Collections.
VN. It It ICE,
. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AM) ACTING JU3TICE OF TUE PEACE.
Next Door to Judge Jordan's Residence, Chest
nut Street, Sunbury, Pa.
Collections and all legal matters promptly at
tended to.
"JEREMIAH SNYDER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND
ACTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Conveyancing he collections of claims, writings,
and all kinds of Legal business will be attended
to carefully and with despatch. Can be consult
ed in the English and German language. Office
in Haupt's building, Market street, Sunbury, Pa.
April P,'5.
G.
A. ROTDORF,
Attornev-at-Law,
GEORGETOWN,
Northumberland Co., I'enna.
Can be consulted iu the English and German
languages. Collections attended to in North
umberland nnd adjoining counties.
Also Agent for the l banon Valley Fire Insu
rance Company, tnhla
W. C. PACKER,
Attorney at Law,
Sunbury, Ia.
November 9, 1873. tf.
SR. DOVER. Attorney and Counsellor
at Law. Office In Wolvertou's Law build
ing, Second street, SUNBURY, PA. Professional
business attended to, in the courts of Northuin
oerlaud and adjoining counties. Also, in the
Circuit and DMrict Courts for the Western Dis
trict of Pennsylvania. Claims promptly collect
ed. Particular attention paid to rac In Jiank
niptcy. Consultation can be had in the Ger
man language. April 9, 75.
L.
II. KASE, Attorney at Law, SUN
BURY, PA., office in Wolverton's Law
building, Second street. Collections made in
Northumberland and adjoiuing counties.
April 9,'75.
J. Merrill Linn. Andrew H. Dill. Frank. S. Marr.
I.IXN. DILE MARR,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Kctt door to the rresbvtrrinn church, Market
Square, SUNBURY,
Anril 9.'7.'i Northumberland Co., Pa.
EDMUND DAVIS, ,
' ATTORNEY AT LAW.
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
Office in Masser's Building, south side of Mar
ket Square. April 9,'7.
JAMES II. McDEVITT,
Attorney at Law and
United States Commissioner. Office with S.
B. Boycr, EsqJn Wolvertou's Law Building,
Sunbury, Pa. " April '75.
SI'. WOLVEKTON, Attorney nt Law.
Market Square, 8UN'BURY,PA. Profession
al business in this and adjoining counties prompt -y
attended to.
HR. MASSER, Attorney nt Law, SUN-
BURY, PA. Collections attended to in
the counties of Northumberland, Union, Snyder.
Montour, Columbia and Lyeotniug. apUO-O'.i
GEO. Y. ZIEGLER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office In Ilanpt's building, Market St., Snn
bury, Pa.
Collections and all professional business
pr-mptly attended to in the Courts of Northum
berland and adjoining counties.
March 19. 1S75.
DR. C. M. MARTIN, Office in Drug
Store, Clement House Clock, Office hours :
from 11 a. m., to 1 p. m., and from G to 9 p. m.,
at all .other hours, when not Professionally en
aged can be found at bis residence, on Chestnut
Street, SUNBURY, PA. "Particular attention
given to surgical cases. Will visit Patients
either in town or country-
GR. C AD WAEEADER.Market Street,
SUNBURY, PA.
Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils,
Glass, Varnishes, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars,
Pocket Books. Dairies, &e.
DENTISTRY.
GEORGE M. RENN,
In .Simwon' Building, Market Square,
ScsnrET, Pa.,
1 prepared to do all kinds of work pertaining
to Dentistry. He keeps constantly on hand
a large assortment of Teeth, and other Dental
material, from which he will be able to select,
and mee. me wauts of his customers.
All worn warranted to give satisfaction, or else
the money refunded.
The very best Mouth Wash and Tooth-Powders
kept ou hand.
His references are the numerous pntrons for
whom he has worked for the last twelve yc:rY.
Sunbury, April 21, 1S72.
jcttls anb jUcstanrants.
CYtAVFORD IIOI SE, Cor. Third and
Mulberry, Business Centre, Williamsport,
Pa.
Wm
11, 1874.
CRAWFORD, Proprietor.
Dec.
CEEMENT IIOI SE, Third Street below
Market, Sunbury, Pa. PETER S. BUR
RELL, Proprietor. Rooms neat and comfortable.
Tables supplied with the delicacies of the season
and the waiters attentive and obliging.
Sunqury, Jan. 2-', ls75.
NITER STATES HOTEL, W. F.
KITCHEN, Proprietor. Opposite the De
pot SHAMOKIN, PA. Every attention given to
travellers, nnd the best accommodations given.
April 5,1873. tf
ATI OX A L HOTEL. AUGUSTUS
WALD, Proprietor, Georgetown North 'd
County, Pa., at the Station of the N. C. R. W.
Choice wines and cigars at the bar.
The tablets supplied with the best the market
affords. Good stabling and attentive ostlers.
I'M MEL'S RESTAl'RANT,
LOUIS HUM MEL, Proprietor,
Commerce St., SHAMOKIN, PENN'A.
Having Just refitted the above Saloon for the
accomodation of the public, is now prepared to
serve jis friends with the best refreshments, and
fresh Lager Beer, Ale, Porter, and all other malt
qnors.
Ijtisirttss jar&s.
W. 8. RriOADS. J. PACKER MAA8
WS. RHOADS A: CO.,
RKTAII. DEALERS OF
ANTHRACITE COAL, SUNBURY, PENN'A.
OFriCB with Haas, Faoei.t te Co.,
Orders left at Scaskoltz fc Bro's., office Market
trect, will receive prompt attention. Country
nstom respectfully solicited.
Feb. 4, 1871. tf.
OAL! COAL! CO A LI GRANT BROS.,
Shippers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
WHITE AND RED ASH COAL, SUNBURY, PA.
(lower wharf.)
Orders will receive prompt attention.
ANTHRACITE COAL 1
VALENTINE DIETZ, Wholesale and
Retail dealer in every variety of
ANTHRACITE COAL, UPPER WHARF,
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
All kinds of Grain taken in exchange for Coal.
Orders solicited and filled promptly. Orders left
at S. F. Nevln'a Confectionery Store, on Third
treet, will recieve prompt attention, and money
receipt edfor, the same a at the office.
SUNBURY
.
NEW C OAL, YARD.
TnE nndersigncd having connected the Coal
business with his extensive FLOUR & GRAIN
trade, is prepared to supply families with the
VERY KENT OF (OIL,
CIIEAI' FOR CASH.
Egg, Stovo and Nut, constantly on hand. Grain
taken in exchange for Coal.
J. M. CADWALLADER.
Suubury, Jan. 15, 1870. tf.
VJ
SUNRI BY MARREE YARD,
Fonrth Street below Market,
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
TIIF. undersigned has returned from the Ver
.nout Marble Quarries with 50 Tons of
M.nolc for
Hon nm on fs, Grave-Stone),
lie has bought nt snch figures that
will allow him to sell better stone, for
less money, than heretofore. The best
.Sutherland Falls Marble,
which 1 better than Italian. Rutland is now
sold as low as the Manchester.
Those who need anything in the Marble line,
for Monuments, Grave-Stones, or other purposes,
will find it to their interest to eail and examine
this large stock, as better bargains can be secur
ed than buying from parties 'huckstering' round
the country.
All lettering will be done in the neatest and
most improved style.
W. M. DAUGHERTY.
Suubury, Jan. 11, 1873.
THE KING RARRER SHOP
IS THE SHOP OF THE TOWN and long
lias been ; ask history nnd she will tell yon
Men have grown old in onr patronage
Babies on their mothers' breast
To bouncing boys at play ;
And youths by maidens fair caressed,
To stalwart men with cares oppressed,
And old men silver gray.
And among the honored nnd lasting impres
sions of time, and the crash of revolntions iu
circumstances, we stand a living monumental
memento of the ingenuity and perseverance ap
pertaining to the identity of progression, plying
our vocation with the highest style of art nnd
perfection, and aspiring to achieve the highest
reward of merit attainable in our bumble capaci
ty, and the sentiment of respect and approbation
which the presence of superior appliances and es
tablishment are always wont to inspire. j
Always to please ,
We shavo with cac
Cut and comb with taste the hair ;
Shampoo the head.with soothing care,
And color the whiskers black or brown,
l'o suit the people abont the town.
Then allow me politely request yoo to stop,
And not go past nor from around our shop.
To get shaved on the basis of ability nor as
some have done for onr use of the bUlot for prin
ciple sacred and right nor under the common
secret and invidious guise of enmity to complex
ion ; for the cnt of a man's coat, or the color of
his skin, ought not to affect his usefulness nor
his qualifications. A fair chance is ull that we
demand, to give the proof to all the land.
JAMES W. WASHINGTON.
Proprietor.
Sunbury, April 5. 1873 ; No. 91, Market st.
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Sflo Sbbcrtistmtuts
A NEW STOCK OF
MERCHANT TAILORING- GOODS.
CHAS. JIAIIIL
j Has just returned from the Eastern citieR,with an
elegant selections of
CLOTHS,
VA SSI MERES,
und YESTINGS,
of tho finest French Brands. Trimmings, etc.
He is now ready to receive orders for
SPRING AND SUMMER SUITS
of any desired style. The latest styles of pat-
terns on hand, nnd
NEAT FITS GUARANTEED.
Yon will find prices at least as reasonable as
elsewhere. Give me a call.
CIIA8. MAIIIL,
FOURTH ST., Ophite CITY HOTKL,
SUNBURY, PA.
Sunbury, April 9, 187o.-tf.
1815 MILLINERY. 1875
TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED
HATS and BONNETS.
Sl'UIXC. STYLES.
CRAPE ANDIrAPE VEILS.
"J-EW French Styles In Infants' Caps. Straw
.131 Goo.is, in Shade Mats, School Hats and all
the latest Fashionable Shapes and olors.
Chip in Drab, Brown, Black and White. Leg
horn, Black Hair, etc.
All the novel lies Id Silks, Gross Graius, Sashes,
Serges, etc.
French Flowers, Wreaths, Roses, Buds and
Sprays. Ribbons in the new shades.
Purchasers will find a full and carefully se
lected stock of Millinery nt M. L. Gossler's
Millinery Store, Fourth St., below the Sbamokiu
Div. N. C. R. R., Sunbury, Pa.
April 23, 1875.
gjPRINO AND SUMMER STYLES
OF
MILLINERY
NEW STYLES,
NEW FEATHERS,
NEW FLOWERS,
ORNAMENTS.
Hats & Bonnets
TRIMMED AT ALL PRICES.
IRIIBBOilSrS
IN THE
Latest and Best Shades.
Good Assortment of Notions
CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
FANCY ZEPnYR GOODS AND
INFANT'S HOODS,
At Misses L. & S. Wciscr's Millinery Store,
Market St., Sunbury, Fa.
April 23, 1875.
in
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SUNBURY. PA.
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Sample copy of paper ent to any address free
of charce.
MORNING, JULY 23, 1875.
WHEN YOU GET MARRIED.
If you should e'er get married, John,
I'll tell you what to do
Go get a little tenement,
Just big enough for two ;
And one spare room for company
And one spare bed within it.
If you'd begin Love's life aright,
You'd bet:cr thus begin if.
In furniture be moderate, John,
And let the stuffed chairs wait ;
One looking-glass do for both
Yonrself and loving mate ;
And Brussels, too, and other things
Which make a fine appearance,
If you can better afford it, they
Will look better a year hence.
Some think they must have pictures, John,
Superb and costly, too ;
Your wife will be a picture, John,
Let that suffice for you.
Remember what the wise man said ;
"A tent nnd love within it,
Is better than a splendid house
With bickering every minute."
And one word aa to cooking, John ;
Your wife can do It best,
For love to make the biscrit rise
Is better far than yeast :
No matter if each day you don't
Bring Tnrkcy to the table,
'Twill better relish by and by,
When yon are better able.
For all you buy pay money, John,
Money earned every day,
If you would have yoar life rnn smooth,
There is no better way.
A note to pay, Is an ugly thing,
(If thing you please to call it)
When it hangs o'er a man who has
No money in his wallet.
And now, when jon are married, John,
Don't try to ape the rich ;
It took them many a toilsome year
To gain their envied niche ;
,Ant' as you gain the summit, John,
! Look well to your beginning,
Lvud, then, will all you win, repay
The care and toil of winning.
THE II ENTER'S PERIL.
A Story or the RIack HUN.
The case of Damon and Pjthiaa is .often
spoken of as without a parallel iu modern
times. But such is not the fact. The in
stances are many ; where one fricud has
placed his life in peril ior another, even
where death appeared almost certain.
One of these extraordinary instances re
cently occurred near the base of Laramie
Peak, one of the ridges of the Rocky
Mountains. In this vicinity resided a set
tler with his family, who, with the whites
in common, had incurred the ill-will of tho
r Pawnees.
One evening, just before dark, one Bur
ton family had gathered in front of their
cabin. The eyes of the father were bent
upon tho Black Hills, far distaut across the
plains. All remained silent for a time.
But nt length the father sprang to his
feet, turned and gazed earnestly upon each
Member of the family. Then he advanced
a few paces, clutched his rifle firmly with
one hand, while with the other ho shaded!
his eyes, and bending low, appeared to be
watching and listening.
At this moment a voice asked :
'John do you see anything unusual.'
The man so addressed turned, and said,
in a low tone,
'Wile, don't let the little 'uns sec ye
'cited any. Reck'u there's not much dan
ger ; but we'd better get the team hitched
up as quick as possible. My 'pinion is that
we've put off movin' almost loo long, an'
the critters will hev to travel to-night ef
wo save our bar.'
'What do you see John ?'
'Can't you see it wife V
'I can see a loug way off what appears to
be a single horseman. Is that a cause for
any especial alarm ?'
'Oh, no. We don't want ter git 'specially
'larmcu, but to me it's enough to say git
fudder down toward the fort, or you'll lose
some of these 'ere treasures !' The old set
tler glanced at his children as he spoke, and
something like water glistened in his eyes.
'Shall I have the horse hitched up at
once ?' asked the wife.
'Not jist yet, Kate. Thar may be some
of the pesky reds up on the Peak watchin'
us. We must'nt let 'em know that we in
tend to move, so we'll wait till dark before
we bitch up.'
The person who attracted the attention
of John Burton in the distance was rapidly
approaching, and in a short tune it was
plain to be seen that the horseman was a
white man. As he came forward he waved
his hat over his head, aud Burton said :
'Wife, thet's Joe Stout. He's been up
the Hills, an' he's got news ot some sort.
Would'nt wonder et it was important.
You go back to the children, and I'll go
forward a bit nn' meet Joe.'
The wife did as requested, aud old Bur
ton advanced to meet the approaching hun
ter, who proved to be a young man of
fttheletic frame, and a generous, open coun
tenance. As he came up he leaped from
bis hore and grasped Burton by the hand,
shaking it warmly.
'Any news ot 'portance, Joe ?' asked the
old settler, but in quite indifferent manner.
'Yes,' returned the young man ; 'and as
we are not within hearing of the women
folks I may as well speak out at once.'
'Out with it. You know you're not
speaking to a baby.
'Well, you must lose no time, but move
your family down to the fort at once.'
'Best to hitch up the team afore dark ?'
'No. But just as soou as it is dark
enough to conceal your movements get un
der way, and make your horses do their
duty until you reach the fort. I have a
good reason for telling you this, for you are
especially marked.'
'Didn't think that. Never troubled the
Tawnees none, and thought I only come
under their general hatred for the pale
faces.'
'It isn't exactly yourself, John, but Jes
sie, up there.'
As the young man spoke there was an
earnestness in his tone, and nn evident
tremor ran through his frame. He pointed
to a young girl who was seated near the
cabin, whoso ago appeared to be some six
teen years, and who possessed considerable
personal charms.
When the father heard the name of Jes
sie he exhibited great emotion for the first
time, and asked :
What of my Jessie ? Speak out, Joe.'
Well it's just this : Old greasy Wontum
is in love with her, and is bound to havo
her as his squaw. He has resolved to kill
you and your entire family, with the excep
tion of Jessie, and then carry her to the
mountains.'
'When do they intend coming down up
on us ?'
Joe's Teply to this was again to leap into
the saddle, which observing Burton asked :
'What now, Joe ?'
j 'Look,' returned the young man, pointing
in the direction from whence he came.
Burton gazed in the direction indicated
and replied :
'My eyes are not as good as they were
twenty years ago, and it's getting dark.
What is it, Joe ?'
'The red-skins are coming. Good-by.'
'Where are you goiug V
'I'm going to meet them.'
What do you"mean ?'
'I mean just what I say. In half an
hour the rascals would be here, and then
all hope of escape would be gone. I have
a plan by which I think I can keep them
back for a few hours, at all events. This
will give you time to get a good start, ami
you can most likely, escape with your en
tire family.'
'You love my Jessie ?' ' -
I do.'
I thought so. Have you ever told her
80?'
'Never. Neither have I, to my knowl
edge, ever uttered a word in her presence
from which she could possibly draw the in
ference that I had any especial love for
her.'
'But she loves you.'
'Has she ever said as much ?'
'To her mother she has ; but not to me.'
'Then tell her, that if I should never re
turn, that my love for her was a part of
my existence.
Saying thi?, the young man dashed off
aB rapidly as he had ridden up.
CHAPTER II.
The young man rode onward at a rapid
rate for some half an hour, when he sud
denly found himself surrounded by a num
ber of savages. He did not, however,
evince the slightest fear, but 6aid in the
Pawnee language :
'I am glad to meet my brothers.'
Only a grunt of dissatisfaction answered
this and Joe was led fcirward to the pre
sence of the chief and the main party, who
had paused to await a later hour and a
denser darkness for their action.
Arriving before Wontum, the chief sur
veyed him from head to foot, and then
asked in a surly tone :
'What do you do hero ?'
'I came to see the chief,' replied Joe.
'No. You were brought here.'
'It is not true. I came of my own free
win, and to do my red brother a service.'
The chief gazed at the young man for a
few moments in silence and then asked :
'What service would you render Won
tom ?'
'Wontum loves a pale face maiden.'
The savage started, appeared a little
angry, and then asked :
How do you know this ?'
'I only know it by the aetion of the
chief.'
Well.'
'Wontum is a great chief. His home is
near the father of the pale-face maiden
whom he loves. If Jessie becomes the
bride of the Pawnee chief, her father can
often see his child. If she is taken by the
Sioux, she is lost to him forever, for the
Sioux are the enemies of the maiden's fa
ther, even as they are of the Pawnees.
'Does the Sioux chief seek the maiden ?'
'He not only seeks her, but is now at the
cabin, and preparing to carry the pale
maiden to his stronghold on the South
Platle.'
'It must not be !' cried Wontum, leaping
to his feet and betraying considerable ex
citement. 'I knew that Wontum would help us,'
returned the young man ; 'aud if he saves
the pale lily, his reward shall be her hand.
Will yourself and your warriors go with
meat once back to the cabin ? If we delay,
it may be too late, although I think the
Sioux will rest at the cabin to-night.'
'Yes, we will go at once.'
In a few moments the savages were
mounted and ready to start, and Joe with
the word 'forward,' dashed onward in the
lead, followod closely by the chief aud his
men.
They had ridden but a few yards, how
ever, when Joe suddenly reined up his
horse, and turning, gazed at those accom
panying Wontum.
'What is the matter ?' asked the chief.
'I was looking at the nunber of young
warriors. How many have you present ?
'One hundred.'
'How soon can you collect five hundred
more ?'
'It would be many hours before I could
do it. Why do you ask such a question ?'
'Because we cannot advance until you
have a larger force. Much as I would like
to go to the rescue of Jessie, I cannot con
sent to lead you into certain death.'
'How many of the Sioux arc at the
cabin ?'
'I should think there are at least three
hundred of them.'
Wontum remained silent for a moment,
during which time he gazed into the eyes
of the young man as if he would read his
very soul, but Joe did not flinch. On tho
contrary, be met the gaze in a kind of won
dering look, and then asked :
'Is it not possible for you to get together
one or two hundred more warriors before
daylight ? We might then surprise the
Sioux, and be successful.'
'I shall be successful with those I have
with me.'
'You will go forward then ?'
I shall.'
'Then I shall go with you.'
'Do you not fear failure ?'
'I confess I do. Still we may be able, by
coming upon the Sioux suddenly, aud mak
ing a fearful onslaught, to defeat them. I
am willing to try, and if you go, I shall
certainly go with you.'
Come on, then ! said Wontum, as he
started on at a rapid rate, followed by his
men and accompanied by Joe.
He continued his advance until he was
within a mile of the cabin, and Joe began
to feel somewhat uneasy, for he had almost
arrived at the conclusion that the savage
did not believe his story with regard to the
Sioux, but intended riding directly to the
place, in which case the deception, as well
as the flight, would be at once discovered.
If this should be the case, be would lose
his own life, and the Burton family would
be easily captured, as it would be more
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than likely they had but just set out upon
their journey.
Presently, however, Wontum drew up
and the entire party halted ; then turning
to Joe, the chief said.
'We will go to Scorpion Ledge, on Lara
mie Peak. It is but a short distance from
the cabin, and we can remain concealed
there, while we can watch everything that
takes place.'
'You are right, Wontum, but you are
not going to make an immediate attack ?'
'I shall wait a few hours. In the mean
time I want you to go to the cabin, learn
the intention of the Sioux, and, as near as
passible, their numbers ; then come to me
on the ledge.
Wontum did not now look directly into
the eyes of Joe, but the young man could
8ee that he was closely watched for all that,
and he knew that his answer would be
noted. He was satisfied that the savage
suspected him, but his suspicion was be
coming less. He must now reply in such a
manner that the Indian would no longer
suspect his truthfulness ; so he answered :
'The presence of a white man would be
detected jxt once. One of your warriors
would do better than myself. I think you
had better get one of your most cunning
warriors one who can speak their lan
guage ; or let me disguise myself as an In
dian, and I will go. Iu the darkness my
face will not be readily detected, and as I
know the premises well, I can pass around
without much dangor. When I have heard
all I will come to you.'
Wontum smiled, bat did ma reply. Then
he rode away, and for a few momenta was
absent from the young man's side ; bat he
soon returned aud without giving the
slightest intimation as to what he had done
or intended to do, he said :
'Come, and be siient. V
Tho cabin was passed, half a mile in the
distance. Joe could not but gaze earnest
ly in its direction and wonder if his friends
were safe. He was gaining time for them,
whatever might be the result to himself,
and they were widening the distance be
tween themselves and danger.
Presently the base of the mountain was
reached. A hundred feet up the ragged
steep was the ledge to which the savages
had spoken of going. They reached the
ledge, and after having thoroughly con
cealed their horses, stretched themselves
upon the ground.
Joe could see by the expression on the
faces of those near him that they were
waiting for somethiug, and had no idea of
sleeping. What was their object he could
not tell ; but he believed that Wontum had
sent one of his own men to the cabin. If
so, it would be but a short time longer be
fore the cheat would be discovered and the
alarm given.
Then his death would be certain, unless
by some desperate effort he could escape
from their clutches. But the present mo
ment was the time for action, and this he
resolved to improve.
CILPTERIILi-V-Joe
had been lying upon the ground ap
parently indifferent to everything around
him, Bafljoflr-he raised his rTKrrt-tipon
his elbjw, and gazed cautiously around
while he listened attentively. Wontum
was near him and asleep. There wasno
mistaking that fact, as his heavy breathing
could cot have well been feigned. Others
were not, but they were less watchful than
the chief. Indeed Joe doubted if the
others understood matters at all; and if
not, they would scarcely look upon him in
the light of a prisoner.
At first he determined to walk boldly
away from the spot, and if questioned an
swer that he had been sent to reconnoitre
by Wontnm. But he feared those near
the chief would arouse and question him
as soon as they saw the movement. But
no time was to be lost.
Carefully he crept from the side of the
savage chief, and remained unobserved.
He reached a ledge of rugged rocks, and
among these he concealed himself, and
listened.
All was yet silent his movements had
not yet been discovered. And now it ap
pears that by following this ridge he could
soon reach the valley below, and then he
could reasonably hope for escape, as his
horse was as swift of foot as any owned by
the savages.
Now he began to make his way down
the ragged cliff.
But he had proceeded only a short dis
tance when he was suddenly thrown back
upon the rocks, and felt a pressure upon
bis breast.
A glance revealed that he had met a
powerful savage, who had seized him,
hurled him down, and was now standing
by his Bide, with arms folded, and with
one of his huge feet resting upon his fallen
victim's breast.
The position was so humilitating that
Joe was on the point of springing up, or,
at least, making an effort to do so ; but a
second thought prevailed, and he asked :
'What means my red brother by this
act?'
You are escaping,' came the answer.
'No, I am acting according to orders.'
Whose orders ?'
'Wontum's'
'What were you instructed to do ?'
'Go down to the cabin and see what the
Sioux are doing.'
'There are no Sioux at the cabiu.'
'How do you know this ?'
'I just came from there.'
Then they have gone, and carried off
my friends with them.'
'You are a lying pale face. There has
not been a Sioux near the cabin. But the
pale faces have left. You have lied to our
chief, and you shall die for it.'
Joe's chances were desperate, and his
efforts to escape must le the same.
He had quickly decided upon his course
of action. His hand had sought a knife
which he carried in bis girdle, and quickly
drawing it forth, he made a desperate
effort to arise to his feet. The move
ment was sudden, but not unexpected
by the savage, and in an instant the two
had clutched each other in a deadly cm
brace. Joe, was a man of no ordinary strength,
but the savage was the more powerful of
the two. For an instant only the strug
gle continued, and then each found him
self falling.
The fall, however, was. but a few feet,
and neither was hurt, with the exception
of a few bruises. But Joe had now the
advantage, and freeing one hand, he drove
his blade into the breast of his savage foe.
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A most unearthly yell followed this,
which was echoed in an instant, by the
savages but a short distance above.
Joe was satisfied that he had given his
enemy a death blow. But the grasp of the
savage became tighter even than before
the blow was given Joe knew that it
roust soou relax, but the yells of the Paw
nees' were fearful now, and they were com
ing towards him. He had bnt a moment
fr action.
He put forth all his strength, but could
not release himself, although be felt that
the grasp of the savage was becoming
weaker. At length he was able to free
himself, but the Pawnees were just upon
him. He conld not even arise without be
ing seen, and quickly he rooled under- an
overhansing ledge, remaining prostrate
upon the earth, but holding his knife ready '
and resolved to sell bis life as dearly as
possible.
The savages paused an instant by the
dead Indian. Joe saw the face of Wontum
aud the rage depicted upon it plainly told
him what would be his own fate if he again
fell into the hands of that merciless chief!
In a moment after the savages went
bounding down the mountain side, and
yet Joe remained undiscovered. But he
soon became conscious of the fact that
sevetal of the Indians had remained be
hind and were searching amonj the ledges.
Presently two of Ahem approached the
spot where Joe was concealed. Now was
the time for action, for a moment's search
would reveal his hiding-place, and so,
without hisilation, he sprang to his feet
and with two well directed and powerful
blows with his fists, he sent the savages
whirling down the ledge. They set np
terrible howlinga at once, and from the
answering shouts Joe was convinced that
it would be impossible for him to go fur
ther down the mountain to the point where
his horse was standing, although be felt
that when once on her back, and out of
the range of the Indian rifles, he would be
safe.
Quickly he darted up the ledge, and soon
reached the table, or Sat rock, which
overhung an immense chasm below
In the darkness of the night he could
see the tops of the tall trees which grew at
the base of the cliff but a short distance
below him. Behind him came the howl
ing savages. Above him were ledges
piled upon ledges, which it was impossible
to mount.
He hesitated but an instant and then
made a lean. For a moment he whirled
in mid-air, and then he found himself sur
rounded by foliage, ne clutched at the
branches aud secured a hold upon them.
It was but the work of a few moments
for him to reach the earth, while the yells
of disappointment echoed fiercely behind
him.
His thought now was of his horse.
liorse. j
ase of the
i he arriva
Quickly he fled along the base
cliff, and it was not long before 1
near the point where he had left his ani
mal. He peered through the shrubbery
and saw that it was still eUndiog where
he had left :t, but that several Indians
were near.
lie could not hesitate. His rifle sent
forth its stream of fire, and a savage leap
ed into the air and fell forward to the
earth with a horrible cry. Two pistols
were discharged with the same effect, and
then the daring hunter rushed forward,
knife in hand. But finding none ready to
oppose him he sprang into his saddle and
giving his beast the word she darted off
at an arrow's speed.
His escape now appeared to be certain.
But suddenly a sheet of flame burst
forth, followed by terrific howliogs. The
Indians or a portion of them, were con
cealed in a thicket close at hand.
Joe felt a sharp pang and knew that he
was hit. How badly he was hurt he conld
not tell. His horse reared and plunged
forward, and for a moment appeared
ready to fall, but she recovered herself and
continued her course with greater speed.
Daylight came. The savage yells had
ceased, but a glance behind betrayed the
fact that the Indians were still in pursuit
anil were close upon him and still gaining
at every step. Joe tried to urge his horse
to greater speed but tho poor beast tottered
and finally sank to the earth with a groan
almost human. She had born her rider
uobly, but at length had to yield.
Joe felt a fainlness creeping over him,
and had almost given up hope, but in .an
instant after a large body of hunters came
iu sijta, headed by old John Burton, and
the savages were glad to beat a hasty re
treat. Joe -afterwards declared that he would
willingly receive a wound any time just to
have Jessie Burton dress it.
Jessie becam? Joe's wife soon after.
Integrity of Character. Y oung
men should be deeply impressed with the
vast importance of cherishing those princi
ples, and of cultivating those habits which
will secure them the confidence and the
esteem of the wise and the good.
A young man may bo unfortunate, he
may be poor and penniless, but if he pos
sesses unbending integrity, and unwaver
ing purpose to do what ia honest and just,
he will have friends and patrons, whatever
may be the embarrassments and exigencies
into which he is thrown. The young may
thus possess a capital of which none of the
misfortunes aud calamities of life can de
prive them.
We have known men wh? have sudden
ly been reduced from affluence to penury
by some ovei whelming misfortune, which
they could neither forsee nor prevent. To
day they were prosperous, to-morrow
every earthly prospect was blighted, and
everything in their future aspect of life
was dark and dismal. Their business was
gone, their prosperity gone ; but they have
a rich treasure that nothing can take away
They have integrity of character, and this
gives them influence, furnishes them with,
pecuniary aid, with which to commence
life once more under auspicious circum
stauces. AVe cannot too strongly impress upon
our young men the importance of abstain
ing from everything which shocks their
moral sensibilities, wounds their conscien
ces, and has a tendency to awaken that
nice sense of honor and integrity so indis
pensible to a good character. 'Integrity
of character !' Who ever possessed it,
that did not derive untold advantage from
it ? It is better than riches, it is of more
value than 'diamonds and all precious
stones ;' and yet every man may possesss
it. The poorest may have it, and no pow
er on earth can wrest it from them. Young
men, prize integrity of character above all
other earthly gifts.