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SUNBURY AMK1UCAN AND SHAMQK1N JOURNAL.
A singular Tonv.
Oalignani' Messenger contains the fol
lowing singular loiy, which may or may not
be true, at GaJignani is famous for strange
erents.
A few days tinea a medical man named
Phillipe, died in a tillage near Paris, where
he had resided many years, and had acquired
a jjreat reputation for skill and probity. He
neer demanded any remuneration, except
from those who were in circumstances to be
able to pay him ; and during the last visit of
the cholera he was indefatigable in his atten
tion to the suffering poor. Last year an
Englishman, tiaelling in that part of the
country, was taken so suddenly ill that he
was obliged to slop at an inn in the commune
end Dr. Phillippe was sent for.
Scarcely, however, had he arrived nt the
led side of the patient, when the latter be
came violently agitated, and his countenance
changed exceedingly. The doctor appeared
also to be agitated, and at once ordered every
one out of the room. When that was done
the door was, locked on the inside. The
landlady, being desirous to know what was
going nn, listened at the door, but the cote
versation was carried on in a language which
he did not understand, she, however, heard
the patient exclain in French, "Assassin !
assassin !" after which a violent altarcation
ensued. The Knglish man appeared to
threaten, and the doctor to supplicate him
the Utter afterwards left the room, and went
into the kiichen, where he prepared some
medicine, which he ordered to be given to
the patient several times during the night.
On the following day the stranger was much
worse, and feeling his end approaching, he
made a sign for pen, ink, and paper, and
wrote a few words in French, which the
landlady gave to the Mayor of the commune
who, not understanding the language,
threw it aside into a drawer, where it was
forgotten.
The stranger died in the same evening.
A lew days since the Mayor, when calted on
to register the death of the doctor, who in
his turn had paid the debt of humanity,
thought of this paper, and on his showing it
to his nephew who understood the language(
it was found that Dr Phillippe was no other
than the famous Paticson. a noted robber of
the United Stales, all trace of whom had
been long lost. The Englishman had recog
nised him as a man who had 20 years before
attempted to murder him, while travelling
in the State of Vermont, in America. The
Mayor immediately proceeded to the house
of Or. Phillippe to institute an inquiry. He
found that he had during his illness refused
to be undressed, and had made the persons
who attended him ptomise that he should be
buried in the clothes which he had wore.
The Mayor, however, ordered the body to be
undressed, when it was found that the doctor
was in reality a very spare man, although
be always appeared stout, the bulk being
caused by his wearing clothes wadded most
thii'kly. His legs were also bandaged up.
and one of his feet was found to be a very
skillfully artificial one. The body was cov
ered with marks of wounds. In a dark closet
there were found several chests fastened
with triple locks, and on these being forced
open they were found to contain arms of va
rious kinds, watches, gold coins of all nations
and diamonds and jewels to a considerable
value. Particulars of this discovery have
been transmitted to the government, and a
copy sent to the authorities of the Slate of
Vermont."
The Boston Slave Excitement. During
Friday night seven persons were arrested for
refusing to leave the vicinity of the court
house when requested. They were all dis
charged before morning except two, who(
being found armed with pistols, were sent
to jail, and on Saturday afternoon were ex
amined in the Police Court, on a charge of
carrying concealed weapons. During Friday
evening several hundred persons remained
about the court house, and cheers were re
peatedly given for the Union. Several armed
colored men were arrested and" comrnilted
to jail for endeavoring to gain admittance to
the armory of the New England Guards
-where the company was under arms. On
Saturday morning several ill disposed per
sons watched for the appearance in the street
of the three gentlemen from Georgia, who
re witnesses in this case, and upon their ap
proaching the vicinity of the Court House, a
tiKfcb gathered and surrounded them, evident
ly with the attention of taunting and annoy,
jng tliem. if not for worse purpose.
Officers interfered, and the three stiangets
entered the Court House without further mo
lestation. A body of 350 United States troops, with
two pieces of ordinance, were kept in
readiness, at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Railroad Transportation Arrangement.
The Baltimore Sun says arrangements have
been made by the Columbia and Philadel
phia Railroad, on account of the recent burn,
ing of their bridge over the Conesioga, near
Lancaster, for the conveyance of all their
freight cars over the Philadelphia, Wilming.
ton and Baltimore Railroad to Baltimore, and
thence to Harrisburg, over the Baltimore and
Susquehanna and York and Cumberland
.Railroads This arrangement will probably
continue about three weeks, until the bridge
"V it rebuilt. The passenger tiains over the
Cumberland road will continue to run as
heretofore from Philadelphia, the paisen
gers crossing the Conestogs on a tempor
ry floating bridge, which had beeu cree
led.
A Moras Killed ar her Dadchter
tTa regret to learn that most tragical oc,
curteuce took place on ilonJay last, within
a few miles f Pittsburg. A young lady
whose family i one of the utmost respecta
bility, was basliaing hex little brother or
ister, when bar soothe ialettetted for jts
protection, upou which, horrible to relate
the young girl struck ber with a poker. The
tblow, or stab rather, look effect in her abdo
men, which it penettated, arwl (ha uufortu.
Bate women instantly fell to the ground.
Medifsl aid was at once procured ; but she
-only lived a short time after the fatal blow,
fUttlurg (Pa.) GaiUtt, Harci .21.
THE sAXOX.XC.A1T.
SUNBURY.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 19(1.
H. B. MASSER, Editor and PrsarUUr.
V. B. PALMER U our suthorised smt to rtceira ink-
scription nd advertising it hii office, in Philadelphia, New
York, Bostun aixt Baltimore.
To AmnfflTTsnit. The circulation of tht Ptmbory
American among the different towns on the Puaqnehanna
ia not exceeded If equalled by any paper published in North
ern Pennsylvania.
FOR GOVERNOR:
WILLIAM BIGLER.
Subject to the decision of the Convention.
EDITOR'S TABLE.
Basilicas Notices.
Gockt's IiMir'a Boos Ton Mat. We hare already re
ceived the May number of Godey. The Engravings of this
number era beautiful. The principal engraving entitled
"The language of Flowers" is a gem. The other engra
vings, which are numerous are all handsome and apptopri
ate. "The Crystal Palnce" for the World's Fair at London
is a mngnincent pile. . The contributions are from some of
our best writers.
After June the 30th, the postage on the lady's Book will
he only 2 r ents for 500 nii'cs, and 4 cents few 1500 miles.
The postage therefore is no longer an objection. Waoaays
8.1-75 advance for Godey and the Sunbury American ?
Jocas.1. or Tits Frasklix Instiictk. la our adverti
sing columns this week, will be found the advertisement of
tbis time honored and rnlunble Institution. Among its
memliers ore aome of the most lenrned and scientific men of
the dny. The Journal is probably the best publication of
tins kind in the Country.
Esscxrc ok G woe. We refer our renders to the adver
tisement of Ambrose Smith, Drupgist, in Philadelphia. Ilia
Essence of (iingL-r which is for sale at this office is a aril
clc that should find its way Into every ftfjilly.
Candli Movt.ns, Ac. The advertisement of John Cat.
verley, Manufncturcr of Candle Moulds, Slurgieal pumps,
Ac, will be found in another column. Mr. Calverley ia a
first rate mechanic, and turns out from his establishment
work of the very best quality.
Mill Stones. Great improvements have been made in
the manufacture of this article, for the particulars of which
we refer those interested to the advertisement of Mr. J E.
Mitchell, old York Road, Philadelphia, who keepsan eaten.
sive supply of Mill Stones, Grind Stones, Ac.
One of the best and most extensive Fovndkibs in Phita
delphia, is that of Wnrnick Ic I.ihramtt, on Noble Street
Wharf. They uso in their establishment nothing but tha
best material, and their castings stand A No. 1 in the Phila
delphia Market. The establishment is of itself worth
visit.
Hardware, Cctlert, Ac Mr. Wm. M. MeClure, No.
27 Murket street, wlr.ise advertisement will be found in
this weeks paper, has one of the best and well assorted
llmdware Stores, in Philadelphia. Those of our readsrs
who visit the city, and are in want of articles in this Una,
should give him a call.
BoTTLixo Kstaulisiimint Mr. James H. Magee,
whose card uppears in our paper this week, keeps constantly
on hand bottled Porter, Ale, Cider; tec. See his advertise.
ment.
Orphans' Court Sal. The administrator of James
Johnson, dee'd., offers for Rule on the premises, four Lots of
Ground, in Northumberland, on the 7lh day of May next.
KELIGIOL'S NOTICES.
The evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church,
of Milton, will be dedicated, (God willing,)
on the 1st Sabbath ir. May, friends of reli-
gion in general are respectlully invited to at
tend. E. V ALTON.
THOS. STRIXE.
Rev. Dr. Dewitt, of Harrisburc. will
preach in the Presbyterian Church in this
place, on Sunday evening next, at 7 o'clock.
KJ" NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE.
Persons in want of a good newspaper should
no longer hesitate. Papers will be sent
any distance within the County, free of
postage, from the first of July next, and the
postage for all distances under 50 miles,
out ol the County, will be but 5 cents per
quarter.
Admitted. On Monday last, on motion
of Mr. Lawson, J. W. Brown, Esq., of Mil
ton, was admitted to practice in the several
courts of this County.
JIDGE POLLOCK.
The April Term of our Court commen
ced on Monday last. Judge Pollock took
his seat on the Bench, for the first time, in
this County. The Judge's Charge to the
Grand Jury was clear, and emphatic. He
evinced a determination to use his utmost
power to put down all kinds of vice, and
especially gambling and tipling. Thus far
the Judge has made a favorable impression.
IU Appropriation for the River
Bank. Mr. John B. Packer our member
has succeeded in passing through the House,
an appropriation of $5,000 to repair the
Schute and abutments of the Shamokin
Dam, and also $3,000 to rip rap and se
cure the Bank of the river at Sunbury.
We trust the Senate will concur with the
House in granting the appropriation. Mr.
Packer at all events deserves much credit
in getting the matter through the House.
PITIABLE SIGHT.
Robison who escaped from the Jail at
Lockport, New York, and who waa con
fined to the Jail of this County a few weeks
since, was taken from thence on Thursday
last, on a requisition from the Governor of
New York. Though he was desperate and
furious when arrested, he was now humbled
to the dust. He is a tall, well made man,
with a powerful frame, and it was really
pitiable to see him in his manacles, when
led out, weeping and sobbing like a child.
How true is it that "the way of the trans
gressor is hard V
HI?" The School Law. We were in
formed by our member Mr. Packer, a few
dayi since, when at Harrisburg, that he had
succeeded in passing through the Legisla.
ture an act allowing the non-accepting dis
tricts in this county to decide by a vote of
the people, whether or not tha school sys
tem should be adopted by them. This aeemi
to be the xigbt principle.
A SINGULAR CASE."
The last Miltonian i down upon the
one l-dttud Editor of the Intelligencer tn
the upper end of the County. The Mil
tonian should ask John what has become of
tha free toil principles with which his
whole soul was imbued a few months pre
vioui to his advent into Mc'Ewensville.
John is certainly a most valorous genius,
In bis last paper, he attacked among others,
Col. V. Best of the Danville Intelligencer,
and strange to say lost his "I" in lh con
test, bringing the redoubtable "we" to bear
on our frightened neighbor with fearful
vengeance. But John if a remarkable
man. When he was immersed up to hia I-
browt in free, aoilism, a few months before
his Herald ol Freedom burst forth upon the
astonished world, from Bloomshurg, he
magnanimously offered to subscribe for our
paper, on condition that we would change
our principles. We held the matter under
advisement, but concluded after due delib
eration to decline the offer. We regret
that our young friend, who officiated for us,
during our absence at Philadelphia, should
have threatened John with such an indignity
ai "a spanking." He protests, however,'
that the matter of "free soil" had entirely
escaped his memory at the time, or he
should never have ventured to propose
such an infliction.
THE SUSQUEHANNA RAIL ROAD.
A strong effort is making to defeat this
bill now before the legislature. The peo
ple of the Susquehanna are resolved to have
a rail road up the valley of their noble
river, which will not only connect with
the New York and Erie Rail Road at El-
mira, but will be carried up the West
Branch, and from thence to Erie. The
Ballimoreans are aware of the great im
portance of this trade, and will themselves
give a liberal and helping hand to aid in its
construction. We understand that a stun
nearly sufficient to build the road, from
Harrisburg to Sunbury, is ready for the
work. It is high time that something is
done to secure the trade of Central and
Northern Pennsylvania. New York is ex
tending branches in every direction to draw
trade to her capitol. She now has North
ern Pennsylvania as her customer. As
soon as the IVilliamsport and Elmira road
shall be finished, even the Counties as far
East as Clinton and Lycoming will turn
their trade in that direction, during the
winter, if the Susquehanna road is not soon
constructed.
MOSTOIK COUKTY.
The bill for the re-annexation of Mon
tour county to Columbia has been defeated
in the Senate by a vote of 14 to 16. What
ever we may think of the propriety of the
formation of the new County, we could
not view its repeal after its organization,
as any thing short of an arbitrary stretch of
power. The first grand error was in the
removal of the seat of Justice from Dan
ville to Bloomsburg. The latter place, it
is true, was more central, but we doubt
whether any one ever sustained anything
more than an imaginary injury, in travel
ling a few miles further to reach the seat of
Justice.
It will be seen by the legislative pro
ceedings that a motion has been made and
carried to reconsider the bill.
IU" Two Men Killed. We learn that
two men, father and son, were killed on
Mr. Shaffer's Section of the Trevorton Rail
Road, near Smiths Tavern, by the falling of
a bank of earth. Their names were Mi
chael and Patrick Martin.
Qjp" Judge of the Supreme Court. It
is not known who will be appointed to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Judge Burnside on the Bench of the Su
preme Court. Among others we believe
the name of Joshua W. Comly, Esq., of
Danville, has been presented before the
Governor. Mr. Comly is a lawyer of
fine legal acquirements, and possesses the
respect and confidence of all who know
him. Governor Johnson could not vell
make a better selection.
Since the above was in type we have
learned that the Governor has appointed
Hon. George Chambers of Franklin county
05 Three cent pieces. The coinage
of these pieces has been commenced at
Philadelphia. They are about the size of
a half dime, and are well marked with the
Roman numeral III on one side.
tty" Strawberriss and Cream. Col.
Wallace of the Philadelphia Sun makes a
note ol some delicious strawberries and
cream he was invited to feast on, at James
W. Parkinson's. Philadelphians are wise
in one thing at all events. They keep
their editors, generally speaking, well fed
if not always well paid.
Post Office Changes, The Postmaster
General has changed the name of the office,
at Sandy Creek, Mercer county, Pa., lo New
Vernon. He has also established the fellow
jng new offices : Alsion, Burlington county
N. J., W. W. Flemming, postmaster
Mooreheadville, Erie county, Pa., J. Y
Moorehead ; Fostoria, Blair county, Pa., J
Easterline : BenezCHe, Elk county, Pa., D
B. Window ; Smith's Cross Roads, Morgan
county, Va., John W. Engle ; Sun Rise, Ball:
county, Va., John P. Erwin.
Men who wield "the scissors" with
UNTrowia The majority of the Pittsburg
editors. They certainly deserve credit for
their untiring industry. They work on thtart4
Tha atael ia mightier than the pen I
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.-
Srsslas) 1881.
Harrisburg, April 1, 1851.
House. The bill read at this morning ses
sion were passed after being very generally
amended, so far as "the bill to incorporate
the Mount Eagle and Tremont railroad
company," which was the last bill consider
ed. On motion of Mr. KUNKLE, the House
adjourned to meet again at half-past seven
o'clock this evening, for the purpose of re
ceiving the Hon. Daniel Webster.
April 2, 1851
Sehati. On the motion of Mr. GUER-
EEY, the Senate proceeded to the considers
tion of the bill to provide for the election of
judges of the several courts of this Common
wealth.
The bill, after having been subjected to
some amendment, passed through com
mittee of the whole, and was laid aside.
On motion of Mr. M'CASLIN, the bill to
change the name of the Northumberland
and Point Infantry, was taken up, amended
into an omnibus, and passed a second and
final reading.
April 3, 1851.
Re-annexation or Montour. -The bill to
re-annex the county of Montour to the county
of Columbia came up in order on second
reading, and Mr. FRAILEY, holding the
floor from Tuesday, resumed and con
cluded his argument against the pas
sage.
He was followed by Mr. BUCKALE W,
who replied very briefly to several points of
his argument.
The question recurring upon the first sec-
lion of the bill, it was negatived by the fol
lowing vote :
Yeas. Messrs. Baiiy, Buckalew, Crabb,
Fernon, Fulton, Guernsey, Hoge,
Jones, M'Caslin, Muhlenberg, Sanderson, Sa-
very and Shimer 14.
Nays. Messrs. Carolhar, Carson, Cunning.
ham, Forsyth, Frailey, Haslelt, Ives, Konig
macher, Lawreuce, M'Murtrie, Malone, My
era, Pucker, Robertson, Walker and Matthias,
Speaker 16.
The first section having been negatived,
the entire bill fell.
The bill relating to the taxation of real es.
tate in this Commonwealth, came up in or
der on second reading, was discussed at
considerable length by Messrs. Forsyth,
Packer, Muhlenberg, Myers, Walker, Sand
erson, and Carson, and negatived by a vote
of yeas 1 1, nays 20.
On motion of Mr. HUG US, the supplement
to the act to provide for ihe reduction of the
public debt, was taken up on second reading
discussed by Messrs. Hugus, Muhlenberg.
Myers, and Crabb, and was still under con
sideration when the hour of one arrived, and
the Senate. Adjourned.
Bills Acted Upon. The bill to charter
Ihe Mechanics' Bank of Pittsburg, came up
in order on third reading, and was, on mo
tion ol Mr. WALKER, postponed for the
present.
The bill to provide for the election of
the judges of the several courts of this
Commonwealth, came up on second read
ing.
April 8, 1851
Senate. The Deputy Secretary of the
Commonwealth was introduced, and preseu
ted a communication from the Governor,
nominating the Hon. George Chambers, of
Franklin county, as an Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, in
place of the Hon. Thomas Burnside, de
ceased.
The Finance Committee reported a bill
making an appropriation of $20,000 to rebuild
the Conestuga Bridge, which was taken up
and passed.
Ihe bill from the Senate appropriating
520,000 to ihe rebuilding of the Conestoga
Bridg e, and was taken up and passed.
The following also passed :
To incorporate the Chester Gas and Water
Company.
To incorporate the Pennsylvania Live
Stock Insurance Company.
The bill to tax tonnage and passengers on
the York and Cumberland railroads was then
taken up, when Mr. Bonham proposed a sub
stituie, placing this road on an equality with
the Pennsylvania railroads.
Much discussion ensued upon the proposi
tion, and before a vote was had the House
adjourned.
NEXT CONGRESSIONAL IlEPREtEN
TATION.
Judging from the best Census Returns we
are able to put together, says the Ntw York
Tribune, the Representation of Ihe several
States, under the New Census will com
pare with that under the present as fol
lows :
PTATia. Causes '40 Do. 'SO Ptates. Cskics '40 da. 'SO
Maine,
N. Ilumpsliire,
Massachusetts,
Hhule Island,
Couneetlcul,
Vermont,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delawure,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Norih Carolina,
houlh Carolina,
tieoreia,
Florida,
Oliio,
T 8 Imlmiia, 10 11
4 3 Illinois, 7 8
10 11 Mii'hipnn, 3 4
U Wisconsin, 3 3
4 4iwa, !)
4 3 Kentucky. 10 8
34 XJi Tennessee, II 10
5 A Missouri, 5 7
81 Si'Ariaiiaaa, 1 g
1 ljljouisiuiia, 4 4
Aluhmna, 7 7
15 l.'l Mississippi, 4 4
S Texas, g
7 6 California, S g
a
1 I Total. SJ3 833
31 31
Of course, until the Census Returns are
complete, no calculation can be absolutely
relied on, but the above is very near cor
lect. It cannot vary from the official result
in more than two or Ih ree instances,
nor more than a single Member in any
case.
The X. Y, Tribunt publishes the following
extract from an original letter from Kossuth
to Dr. Fbans Tatlur as he was about leav.
ing Turkey :
"America's glorious example gave us
courage to resist the treacherous despotism of
Austria America's approbation supported
our resolution in the days of danger Ameri
ca's sympathy is the hope and consolation of
every Hungarian in the present days of our
adversity. May your country ba ever great)
glorious and free.
'L. KOSSUTH,
Exiled Governor of Hungary.
KvtimVA, (Asia Minor) 2d May 1850."
Letteeies. The proprietor of one of the
"Gift" performances at Buffalo, N. Y., have
drawn a fine of $1000 in Court.
Germans in the West. -Of the two
hundred thousand aouls in Wisconsin, more
than one hundred thousand are said to be
Germans. This race of men are settling the
country on the scouroe of the Mississippi ve
ry rapidly, and in that region, if in any part
of the Union, the German character and
customs seem likely to impress themselves
on the population.
Pennsylvania's California. A joint
committee of the Legislature of Pennsylva
nia, estimate the value of the present annual
yield of Ihe coal mines of Pennsylvania, at
917,800,000, and Ihe annual product of fur.
naces, forges and rolling mill, at not less than
$28,000,000. In about two and a half years,
Ihe time since the discovery of the gold
mines of Californiait is estimated that
$95,000,000, have been taken out, or at the
rale of $38,000,000 per annum. The coal
and iron 'of Pennsylvania are therefore
more produolive than are California
riches.
IN THE COl RTS OF OYER AND TERMINER
AND QUARTER SESSIONS.
Before Pollock, President, and IVelker and
Dentler, Associates.
Commonwealth vs Jacob Bergtr, Surety
of the Peace. Deft, had been using threat
ening language towards his wife. Ordered
to give bail to keep the peace for 6 months.
and committed in delault. Counsel for
Commonwealth, Kutz and Kean; for de
fence, Lawson.
Same vs Jesse Lewis. Indictment for the
larceny of a trunk of Rev. Mr. Dosh, from
the stage at Milton. Prisoner found guilty
and sentenced lo the Eastern Penitentiary
for one year. Kutz, Dis. Att'y, and Porter
for Commonwealth ; Pleasants, Kean and
Tharp for defence.
Same vs Jacob Doebler. Indictment for
Nuisance in obstructing a public road i
Delaware township. Jury returned ver
dict of not guilty, and deft, for costs. Jor
dan, Porter and Dis. Att'y for Common
wealth ; Miller and Lawson for defence.
Same vs Elizabeth Johnson Indictment
lor Arson, in burning the buildings of Sam
uel Hunter. Found guilty and sentence
to the House of Refuge for six years and
nine months. Dis. Attorney, Donnel an
Brown for Commonwealth ; Jordan and
Kean for defence.
Same vs Jeremiah Saxlon. Indictment
for For. Si Bas. on body of Caroline John
son. Jurv discharged.
Dist. Att'y, Brown and Tharp, for Com'
monweallh ; Porter and Miller for defence
Same vs Charles Alexander, Assault &
Battery. Ignoramus.
Same rs Jacob Haas. Assault Si Battery
Ignoramus.
Same vs Daniel lhats. Obtaining mon
ey under false pretences, &.C., of Thomas
Brass.
Same vs James E. Kurran. Indicted for
stealing a horse of Henry Neuer. Prisoner
pleaded guilty, made a statement and thre
himself on the mercy of the Court. Sen
tenced to the Eastern Penetentiary for two
years.
HON. THOMAS BURNSIDE, I) EC I).
In the morning of the 7th instant, at Sun
bury, the Court having been opened, before
the Hon. James Pollock and his associates,
the Court was addressed by Hugh Bellas,
Eq., upon this subject. He briefly sketch
ed a history of Judge Burnsides life, from
intimate perspnal knowledge during forty,
five years; giving a relation of interesting
facts of his youth ; and proceeding to his three
successive appointments ns President Judge
of as many several districts, from 1814 to
1345. In January uf the latter date he way
appointed an associate Justice of ihe Supreme
Court, and hold that oflice until his recent
death.
His character as a Judge, as a citzen, ns a
friend, a husband and father was describee
and in conclusion on Mr. Bellas's motion, the
Court from respect to this memory of the
dee'd., adjourned.
A general meeting of the Judges, the Bar
and citizens was held in the afternoon, and
on motion of David Tagcnrt, Esq.
The Hon. James Pollock was appointed
Chairman and Chuiles Pleasants, Esq., Sec
retary. On motion of Charles A. Kuts, Esq , a
Committee of five as follows, was appointed
by the Chair to report resolutions expressive
of the sentiments of ihe meeting upon this
occasion, viz.
Messrs. Bellas, Jordan, Casey, Lawson
and Comly.
Mr. Bellas accordingly, reported on behalf
of the Committee as follows:
Resolved', that, by the death of the Hoti1
Thomas Burnside, who dm ing the last six
years has tilled the high and lesponsible of
fice of an associate Justice of the -Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania, the Judiciary of this
Commonwealth, and the community at large,
sustain a great deprivation of extensive
knowledge very long experience and emi
nent ability, and of faithfulness, uprightness
and industry, in the discharge of onerous of
ficial duties.
Resolved, that, by this lamented event, a
citizen of generous public spirit and disinter,
ested benevolence is lost to society ; a sincere
and warm hearted-fiiend is cut off from
many personal friends; and his wife and nu
merous offspring are bereaved of a most affec
tionate husband and father, with whom we
deeply sympathize in this affective depriva
tion. Resolved, that in testimony of high regard
for Ihe memory of the dee'd., we will wear
the usual token of mourning for 30 days.
Resolved, that a copy of these proceedings,
signed by the piesent officers be forwarded
to his family, with the assurance of our sym
pathy in this sorrowful visitation of Heaven.
On motion of George F. Miller, Esq., Re
.olved, that the publio papers are hereby
requested to publish Ihe proceedings of this
meeting.
HON. JAMES POLLOCK, Chairman.
Charles Pleasants, Secretary.
Murder and Ltnchino. Mr. Alexande-
Boggs, of Baltimore, was murdered in Curiis-
ille, California, on the 25th of January, by
gambler named Brower, whom Boggs was
endeavoring to separate from another man
with whom he was fighting, the spectators
were so infuriated by the ouirage, that they
seized the murderer and hung him on a gal
lows used for slauuhterine bears. Mr.
Boggs was much esteemed by all who knew
him.
New Advertisements.
TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTHUMBER
LAND COUNTY.
Fsitow Citizkjis: At the solicitation of
my friends, I oner myself as a candidate for the
oflice of
COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
at the ensuing election. Should I be elected, 1
promise lo disclmrce the. duties of said office with
fidelity and impartiality.
UUOUUE BKIGHT,
Sunlmrv, April 12, 1851.
Estate of CONRAD KERSHNER, Dee'd.
"TajOTICE is hereby given that letters of Ad-A-N
ministration have lieen grunted to the sub
scriber nn the estate of Conrnd Kershner, dee'd.,
late of Sunbury, Northumberland county. All
persons indebted to mid estate, or having eloims
against the same, arc requested to call nn the
subscriber for settlement
J. II. ZIMMERMAN, Adm'r.
Sunbury, April 12, 1851. (Jt.
F.Ntnlcol GIHi:0 .AI 4ltHM:, DecM.
JOTICE is hereby given that letters of Ad
I ministration have hern granted to the snli
acjiber on the estate of Gideon Markle, dee'd..
late of e'unliurv, Northumberland county. All
persons indebted to said estate, or having claims
against the same, arc requested to call on the sub-
scrilier for scUlemenA
MARY MARKLE, Adm'trix,
Sunnury, April 13. 1851. Ot.
ORPHANS' COURT
SALE.
TJIY virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of
Northumberland countv, Jospph Johnson,
Administrator de bout tion of the goods, Ac, ol
James Johnson, lute of Northumberland, dee'd.,
will expose to sale by public cnduc on the pre
mises, on Wkiinksuat the 7th day of May next,
at 3 o clock, 1 . M., those four cerium
Lots of Ground,
situated in the Borough of Northumberland, in
said County, containing about
Twenty Aeres
more or less, adjoining lands of the heirs of Jas
Kay, dee'd., Joseph Wallis and Amos K. Kapp,
on which H erected a good 1 wo Story
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE
and 1SAI5X, and other improvements.
JOSKl'lI JOHNSON.
Adm'r dt tintis tion of
JAMES JOilNtSON, dee'd.
Hv order of the Court, )
JOHN 1'. 1'UKSEL, Clk. J
April 13, 1851. ts.
DAYS OF APPEAL.
THE Board of CommUs'ioncra have fixed upon
the following days for hearing appeals at the
Commissioners Ollice, in Sunbury, to wit:
Chilistia(jiie township, "ith April 1851.
Milton Uorough, " ' "
Turbut township, " " "
Delaware " " " "
Lewis " " " "
Low. Mahonoy " 25th " "
Jackson " " " "
Up. Mahonoy " " "
Little " " " " "
Coid township, " " "
Hlmmukiii " " " "
Low. Augusta " " " "
l.'ppcr ' " Slith " "
Sunbury lioroug'i, ' " "
Rush township, " " "
Northumherl'd Uorou;h, " " "
Point township, " " "
' CHARLES WEAVER,
WILLIAM WILSON,
CHRISTIAN ALULKT,
Commissioners.
Sunbury, April 12, 1 Sol. St.
JOHN CALYEHLEY,
Itlaiiut'.icturcr ol'
C-17DLS IC"JLD3,
No. 109 Uacc, (Sassafras,) street,
Above Third, opposite the White Swan Hotel.
rHIZ.ASBZ.FHIA.
Tallow Chandlers and Mamif.icturrrs can lis
anpplied with a first rutc Article ol'l'andle Moulds,
of Superior excellence and finish.
N. 1J. The Moulds are inndc of the host Metal
and polished hy a new Putent Machine, which
rIvcs them an extra finish. They are after the
English style the tips to screw on the pipe, and
the piM) to screw tight in the bench.
ttT Wakihstku to be far superior to any
other now in use.jsj
lie also munuluctures Surgical Pumps and
Syringes.
April 12, 1851. fimo.
JAMES II. MAGEE
A-S removed from his old Stand, No. 118
Vine street, to
So. 52 Dillwyn St., (fcc'n CaVhill $ ll'illov,;)
where he has constantly on hnn.l,
BROWN STOUT, PORTER,
Ale and Cider.
FOR HOME CONSfMPTlOX ort SHIPTIXO.
N. B. Coloring. Bottling;, Wire and Bottles,
Vinecar, &e. For sale as above.
Philadelphia, April IS, 1851 ly.
Journal ol the
FRAXKLIX INSTITUTE.
Of TH ST1TI OF PENNSVLVAXU, ret Til PaoMUTlOM OF
Tin: mi: ii i ic ahts.
THE oldest Mechanical Periodical extant in
America, is published on thu first of each
month in the City of Philadelphia. It has been
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gentlemen appointed for the purpose, by Ihe
Franklin Institute.
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and abroad, which this Journal lias acquired and
austained, I'.as given it a circulation and exchange
list of the Iwst character, which enalilea the Com
mittee on Publications to make the best selections
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entific subjects, and noticea of new inventions ;
nolicea of all Ihe Patents issued at the Patent Of
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on Mechanics. Chemistry, and Civil Engineering,
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This Journal is published on Ihe first of each
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bout 433 pages each, illustrated with engravings
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ber and it will be forwarded free of postage
when five dollars are remitted to the Actuary
(postage paid) in advance for otie year's subscrip
tion. Communications and letters on business must
be directed to "the Actuary of Ihe Franklin Insti
tuta, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania," the postage
P"d' WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Actuary, F. I.
April 18, 1851. 6mo.
NOTICE TO LUMBERMEN !
L. W- II. GIESE,
(Agent Tor Henry Carr.)
LUMBER C0MM1SSI0H MERCHANT.
Falls Dock, Ralllmore.
Ths undersigned takes this melliod of inform
ing his friend and U'xnti urium generally,
that with a view to having perfect control of the
business, and the better to furlhor Ihe interests of
his friends, he has thought best to discontinue the
rrancemant had with Messrs. Brown, Jones &
Co., and he is now acting as the agent of Hanat
Cia, Esq., and is prepared to rcreive consign
ments of li'mbkb, to which he devotes his whole
attention, and hopes by diligence in obtaining the
highest market prices and making prompt returns,
to merit a liberal share of patronage.
Advances made on consignment!, and sulea
cashed and remittances I ode as soon a sales are
closed.
Letters and consignme.iU should be addressed
t L. W. H. RIESE, Agent
N. B. The subscriber will give everv infor
mation respecting prices and also with regard t
mo proper sizes to winch the dillcient kind ol
Lumber should be snvvccl.
Baltimore, March 82, 1851. St.
STOVES! stoves:
PlHE subscribers return their sincers thanks t
their customers, for liberal encouragement
for the last year, and hope by strict attention in
filling orders to meet with tha same liberal patron
age. We have on hand the greatest variety of
patterns of any other Foundrv in the United
States, and still adding to their number. Give
us a call before purchasing elsewhere. Our stock
embraces a great variety of Cooking stoves, of the
most approved kinds. Parlor stoves lor wood or
coal, common stoves, cylinders of all kinds, and
odd plates of all kinds to repair stoves.
r or Summer use, a small Stove, called Sum
mer baker, new and superior l'urnuces for burn
ing charcoal or stone coal, Gas ovens of several
dillbrent patterns, Ilnkc ovens, s vera! patterns,
hitching posts, Spout irons, and a variety of arti
cles in casting, too numerous to mention. The
Hardware trade can be supplied with common 4,
6, 6, 7, and 8 quart Tea kettles, at very low pri
ces for cash or city acceptance.
A tew casks ol superior German black lead on
hand.
WARNICK Ik MBRANDT.
Noble at. wharf, Delaware, Philadelphia.
April 12, 1851. Gmo.
; ESSENCE OF
JAMAICA GINGER.
MADE from the bfs Jiiniain Gimr?r, nil the valuable
medicinal propcityrf whirl, it will hu luunil to pi
bvw in a c inwiiMfitt ninl fMiirMi train. I' rm.
It ii a ni'tui efticifiit and withe Same time harm !, gently
Stimulating t mir l r the H iii i'-li, auA will I louim very
Ixueticml in relieving the j tniii'ul uml tiivirt-BSiit! f eelintjs
ocrmtioiied hy the im hi nil nc i n i I his imp rtuitt iirpan.
From hiilftoa whnln ii-fy mHii! inkeu in u vine-gla-ful
ol' Wfeteiifil viur will iiumei.iytHy rem vt tl ilntu
lncy and ippreMinit rrsnllm" tnm initrirtMi n mid ii taken
tw- nr three times d:iiiy. us rt-tpiirvtl, will I: t tmri hit; lily
usrfiul itguhitt Oik laMim1tiiiKl Reuse ( i:iiV.u: nf the stom
ach uml lemlewy t its tUr rihreil uriimi ofrnntr.nftl hy tha
eitervuttiig ttlW't ot the summer hi.tit. -r f II wmjr nftrr in
(lnpiwiTMM, ond for C'lrrt't ling the lucij ient ttayea ot' ilisrr-
It isalft nn rftrelleiU twd.rina f'r th Be who hit ve in
jured tUe t-'iie of their s'oni'u'l n hy thi inim. .derate use nf
jut ix ica ling lifii"m. hy its fthchtly Rlimuhnniir t-riVrt upon
the stoiimcb rem trinn; the cr t injr I' r MiimiluiK. while it
h.1 no injurious acti n on the hmia. and is n t siHrrecded
by feelings of depression, whuii always follow the me af
aicdi 'lic stimulants
A few drops added to nnflitet-in, rhuharh or r ther pnrea.
live medicines, will mitler them m re ar 'lih'e. to tha
rt'tinarh and prevent the grlj ing which ia 8,4 t. ht-Cuinpany
their actum.
ritr.PAnEii only hy
A Mill! OS K SMITH,
bKUGOIST and rnr.MT.
iV. E. corner of Hh and Chestnut Streets.
Philadelphia, April 10, IP 51 ly.
Criat IniproVi'iiicnts in unking
French IJuit 31 ill Stones..
1 Y the e of
f ) KKXDKftlMMS
Impr d e-.mt inm
Eye which in Unit
into tlie K tinner,
tis in nil w t'r the
wer of the St' n
Mid h.tn a m v cable
Ivilince - ryne itd
driver s i ufi to keep
the hiiliiiire of the
iih witli' 'iHlntm
ni'nir until it it
v.r?i nut. O n r
st rk of M eks im
leeted in Frnnce. find the trr onntitv rniv tfed.
r 'hi Burr ft'nrs it in 2 t it .Vet in diameter with tha
l ver tSt ne to rim, so ns t prm-nit the runner phttkinc
in the eye. B dtuit; CMhs of nil tiii!nhrK, ch-ip fur cash.
Mill Irons mid Smut M.-ichinr umiiftlH-d t order.
ffMndstniipfl ol' afs Ttd sirs. auitukilf lor inmtrv Mer.
chsms, imported and lor sale hy
J. I:. M lit llr.l .Is,
N. II old York Uond, mnr the Indian 1'ole.
Philadelphia, April I'.. 11 fimo.
WE STUDY TO PLEASE.
MMIE atteittt m of ttuildem nnd 1 the r. nre respectfully
l invuru ( i me extensive mid Wi-ll st-irrieU tlocki (
IslllsUI.Mi IIAKIMV Altl. AMI HHH.t II W
the suhsrriber, OMisismn: in i un us f !!. :
i-tlcred hy
Amciican 1'ront 1Kki L t'ks. tit nifhl, with night work,
plutetl or hntst t'urniiui, or p.-n eluui "nil -rs.
Americuu Kront U or L tks, upright, plnin, with
night werk, plated vt brofes furniture, ur potcebin all
colors.
American Front Door l.ocLs nnd Ft re IV-nr. Horizon
tul or upripiit, hruss furniture, or pon-ekim nit c -h-rs.
American Hiiu Ln;ks( U mz-.-a nnd qunliites. While or
brass furniture, or porcelain ull e 'I is.
American Mortice Isorks, nil sizr-a, with plated, while or
briiM furniture, or orct luiii nil c ! rs.
AniprirHii M irlicr Jsatctirs. ull sites, with plated whit
or brass turn mi re, or porrH-jin all c I -is.
American Mortice ami linn CI -set U ci.s, pluted ol bras
ear-utrhrons, or port'elniii ull v lora.
Anirncuii iJrop, Stop, Thumb, Gate, and Store Dor
Lutfhfs.
Ala i, liimojtcd !ork and I Jitclirs rf evetv description.
Baldwin's, and American IJuit Hinges, of nil sizes, fast
or loose j ant.
Shutter, Uute, Strap, T , and Diirktlnp Hinses. all kinds.
Stiiitter. Gate, Do.r, Fltifch, ami Spring U.t, ! wrought
or cat i nm and hruts. every dccri ii n
Screws, Sprigs, Glue, S-jnd Taper ol' the best quality.
Anteiicuii Axle and S.iuui Axle PulUs, of every
variety.
American Buttons, plain or on plates, braes, iron, or
bronzed.
American Nobs, plated, white, iron, or wwl, all kinds.
Sult-Conl, coininou and patent, with other articles too
numerous tn mention.
IV NAILS and SAMMYUIGHTO at FACTORY
PHICKS
( V All Goodi delivered free of Cliarge to any part ot
the City ami Districts.
At tins estublishmeiit ran be found one of the lorpesl anal
beat bs irtmeuts of White and Fnuey Notis t-r Inks, Ac.,
In the City: aome mil terns, of which, cannot be teen, or
obtained, at any other More. TOOLS.
Speut Jacks mi ff OJrk, Pam-I. Hand, nud Kipp Saws,
imported expressly for Hetiul Kites, all selected wi'hcare.
Sole agent foi the celebrated 1' lanes. rud' by V.. V, Car
penter, of ls&ncaster. Ph.. beiim nil m ule ot snlit wood.
and the Bitls ground and tried litsmy's .V Williams' make
of Chisels, Aim, llutcheta, Drawing Knives, Ac, all war
rant eu flOOd.
Pugli'i and Slack's make of Augers and Auger Bats, ail
atiea
American Squares and Bevili of every description.
American Kules, Gauges, SuWsetta, Compasses, Screw
drivers, Ac.
American C. 8. Hammers, Clow and Riveting, all sizsa,
Anvils and Vices, all sues.
Steel, Inm, and Wooden tlraces, with C. 8. Bills, ia
great variety.
V. Grenves k Shi's, Butcher's and other celebrated
makes of Chisels, Files, PUmp-lrons, c, Ac.
Addis's celebrated Carving Tools, all sluipes.
Making one ol' the heat and m at extrusive asfrtmenta
of tluildiiig llmdware and Toots in the State.
At this establishment it is eon idered a pie. sure to show
the Good. Yod are invited to cjiM and examine thesssort
inent, suid hear the prices asked, before purchasing else
where. Come and see us.
Yours, respectfully,
WM. M McCI.VnE,
Nn. 27 Market at , between ?th and MH, upper aid.
Philadelphia, April 1, 151 I y.
SMITH'S ESSE:VCE OF JAMAICA GIN
GER, a fresh supply just received, nnd for
sals hv M. B. MASSER.
April 19,
GOLD PENS with and without silver cast
just received, and for sale by
H 1). MASSKR.
funbury, April 12, 1851.
SILVER WATCHES. A few double cases
English Silver Watches, for sale at very low
pricee by H. B. MASSER.
Sunbury, April 12, 1851.
V)ATENT BRITTAMA 8T0ITERS for
p oar ootties tor tale oy
II. 9. MASTER,
Sunbury, April 12. 1851,
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