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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
shower OF Flesh and Blood.

II is only few weeks since we had an account
from the East, of fall of mamma of the richest
quality. And now we give below an extract from
the Nashville Banner of the 20ih ult. which men
tiJns a fall of flesh and blood no! of quails we pre-
sumo, but sill animal flesh, fat and ean and good
ly quantity of blood. This is really Marvellous if
true
On Tuesday we heard from various persons, that
a shower, apparently of flesh and blood, had fallen
in Wilson county, near Lebanon, in this State and
that the fields were covered to considerable extent,
The account staggered our belief hu, strange as it
may appear, it has been confirmed by the statement
of several gentlemen of high character who have
personally examined the scene of this phenomenon.
They state that the space covered by this exraordi
nary shower, is half mile in length, and about
seventy-iive yards in Width In addition to the in
formation thus received, we have been favored by
DR.. TrOost Professor OF Chemistry in the University
OF Nashville, with the following letter from highly
respectable physician OF Lebanon we have also seen
the specimens sent TO him for examination. To US
they appear to be animal matter, and the olor is that
oipulrIt flesh. We do not pretend TO offer any
theory to account for this phenomenon, we leave
that to abler and more scientific heads. When the
specimens have passed through the crucibles of Dr.
lroost shall furnish readers with the result
LEBANON, August s, lSil.
DR.. G.. Vroost Il have sent you some matter,
which appears from authentic source to have fal,
len from the clouds.
With me there can be no doubt Of its tcing animal
matter blood, muscular fibre, adpose matter Please
account to u.s. fyou can, philosophical principles
for the cause OF this phenomenon. The PARTICLES |
send you, gathered with my own hands from the
extent of surface which il has spread, and the
regular manner it exhibited on some green tobacco
leaves, leaves very little or no doubt of its having
fallen like a shower of rain and il is stated on the
authority of some negroes only, to have fallen from
a small red cloud, no other clouds visible in the hea.
vens at the time. 1t took place Friday last, be.
/ tween and IL o'clock, about five miles ~ L. o
! Lebanon. | have sent whatI think to be drop
of blood the other particles, composed of muscle
and fat, although the proportions of the shower ap.
peared to be a much larger quantity of blood than
of other properties.
| am, in haste, your most obejicnt,
w. =. SAYLE.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
The Case of Mary {. Rogers.
w. =. SAYLE

The Planet-a penny paper-of this morning
tells strange story about this young lady. 1t as
scrts that a letter was received in this city yester-
day, from PIusburg, the writer of which allegc,
that he had just seen and conyersed with Miss Ro-
gers there, in company with Mr. Gechell to
whom she was supposed to be married. That she
told him she had left New York cIandestnely, be,
cause her mother urged her to marry a man she
did not Ike and that she was going to an uncle Ia
Illinois. Farther that she had LETT letter on the
table addressed to her mother, telling her Of the
course she was about to take, &c.
The Planet says that Mr.. Crommeln on seeing
this letter Ohe from Piltsburgh,) set oil imme-
dately for Illinois; aud that Mrs Rogers denies
having found any letter from Mary.
This is strange aud improbable story and
there is so much recklesness, in some of the pa
pers, about mixing statements on doubtful authori.
,y, or none at ALL no matter how grave the sub
ject, that we cannot but hesitate in giving 10 it tbs
least particle of credence lfit were true some OF
the other morning papers would, we think, hav,
had some notice of it.
There is one circumstance, perhaps, that nigh
he cited in coToboration of the Pittsburgh letter
which, from the first, has often caused US to doub
as to her murder. Some two or three years ago
while in a'tendarce upon the segarshop of NJ
/ Anderson, Miss Rogers was abducted, OF went IA
/ to concealmen' that it might be believed she ha
been abducted, in order 10 create excitement an
! help the sale OF The goods of her employer Ate
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

uT 4 writer in the last Milton Ledger, who
signs himself az Republican" has made most
malignant attack upon David b. Montgomery, be-
cause the delegates nominated him for Assembly in
preference to John Mckinney or Jesse &. Horton,
in which, as usual, Augusta and Sunbury come in
for full share of Billingsgae sldnder. The writer
very properly observes that the public will no doubt
look for some evidence to prove his charges Of un-
fanc.s and dishonesty against Mr.. Montgomery.
They have looked, and look in vain 10 find any
proof of the kind in his communication. few po-
ltcll dcmagogues in the forks, for the purpose of
furthering their own selfish designs were detemi,
n,h TO re-nominae Jesse c. Horton, and failing to
effect their object, have determined to break down
the democratic ticket. With this view they profess
themselves the warm friends of John Mckinney,
who, unfortunately for himself suffers himself to
hc made tool Of for the double purpose of njurlng
Mr.. Montgomery and advancing the election of
Gen Frick. Our readers will recoect, when the
friends of Mr.. Horton last fall pressed his nominal
tion and election, we opposed him principally be.
cause lie was deeply interested in contracts upon
lhhiC "oIhSdiIh HtNduet IL WIS 10 stIN
man TO the legislature for the purpose of voting
large appropriations of money for Tie benefit OF him
self and his friends. We predicted that Mr., Hor.
ton would be thus influenced if elected. We now
ask the democracy Of Northumberland county, whe-
ther our predictions were true or false. Have they
not been fulfilled to the very letlerl The same
persons who were then interested in the election OF
Mr.. Horton, made every effort to send him back a.
gain, although Nh. Horton committed in teniod
greater degree the same sius for which they then
/ opposed Mr.. Higgins. What stronger evidence need
we want of the interested HOipeS of these patriotic
democrats From David Is. Montgomery they wei
know they have nothing to expect; hence their anx
iey to elect Gen. Flick, and then apparent love 70
John Mckinney, who has foollshly lent himself Il
effect the object OF their unhoIy combination,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

posi,ion-and bond shall he given by the assignee
for the faithful discharge of his tics.
10. The court shall require the collections of
assets to lie msde as speedily the interest Of the
creditors will allow and a distribution of them TO
be made every six months, and all proceedings
shall he closed if practicable in two Yeas.
sll. The assignee shall have authority to re-
deem and discharge any mortgage, lien, &c, upon
any property and to render due performance of
the conditions thereof and also 10 compound debts,
under the order or direction of the court-and cred
itors shall have notice, and be allowed to show
cause why such order or direction should not be
passed.
l2. The proceedings in all cases of bankrupt
cy shall be deemed matter of record, but shall not
be recorded at length. This section also establish
es certain fees to he charged by the officers.
s l3. This provides for in which two or
more persons who are partners in trade, become in
solvent, and direct the assignee to distribute the
proceeds property, joint separate, to creditors
according TO equitable rules-in all respects, except
as relates TO the manner of distribution and dspo-
sing of the proceeds of the property of such part
ners, the proceedings against them shall be the
same as lift had been against person alone.
s a.. Prescribes the manner of constructing ihc
deeds, to be given by the assignee upon the sale of
lands of the bankrupt.
Is. Confcrs upon the circuit court of the L..
s for the District of Columbia and upon the supc-
ror courts of the territories all the jurisdiction,
power &c. vested in The district court of the t. :.
in cases Of bankruptcy.
! l6 Prescribes the time when the &C, shall
commence taking effect, and the period Of It's dura-
! ton.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
Steamship President.

Saint Thomas paper contains letter, said to
have been found in bottle picked up at sea, which
purpous to give account OF the loss of the Presl
dent, written by one of those on board, The Ma
tiona Gazette, in which we find it republished says
that the statement is wholly improbable. II is as
follows:
son Iceberg, March l7th, lsil.-To whomso
these presents shall come, these addressed
not in the hope Of ofohtaining aid, but to 0pprsc
friends OF our awful aud inevitable fate, We, un-
happy passengers and company of the President
Steamer had rough weather from the hour Of our
departure from New York.
"On the night of the lith instant, blew hurfi-
cane with hail and snow, and the lookout was una
ble to see a cables length from the ship At about
halfpas, seven P. m, being then under close reeiel
topsails she encountered island of ice, SO rapidly
did she fill, that had barely time to escape to the
ice before she went down.
O. The above is all sheer fiction, without a
word of Truth,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

1t is well known that majority Of the delegates
of Jesse G. Horton. 1t is also well known that they
could not unite upon either John Mckinney or Ja-
cob Gearhart. They could therefor do nothing
else than nominate Mr.. Montgomery. Who then
are opposed TO the nomination We answer, the
same designing few, who opposed G. w. Higgins
a, the last election, because he voted for nine
months Suspension, and who are now in faror of
Jesse G.. Horton, because he voted to give the banks
five years. Such democrats must hold their princi-
pies exceedingly cheap,
The nomination of Mr.. Montgomery was as fairly
brought about as any nomination that was ever
made, and the unanimity with which he will be
supported on the east side of the river will fully
prove the fact. But TO show what measures were
rcsorted to, to defeat the nomination of Mr. Mont.
gomery, we will state while the ballottings were
going on, an attempt vas made to bribc one of the
delegates, by offering to make him Sheriff, provi-
ded he would support Mr.. Horton. The same Of
fer made to no less than five individuals last
fall, in order TO their support for Mr.. Horton
fever member of the legislature betrayed his trust,
trust unequivocaly expressed, it Mr. HOr-
ton. And yet his friends, these same men of pria-
ciple according to their interests who failed in secu
ring his nomination, are endeavoring to dis
cord in the ranks of the party, by protesting friend
ship to Mr.. Mckinney, who they know stands no
chance Of success, for the avowed object of promo
ting the election Of Gen. Frck.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
Amendment TO the Bankrupt Law.

Unless the present Bankrupt Bill is so amende
to give Jurisdiction TO the state courts it will re
main dead letter upon the statute books so e.
as many poor debtors are concerned. The procec
ding must now be had in the l.. 5. Courts, which
in many cases, would compel poor debtors to trayc
several hundred miles to avail themselves of the bc
nclit OF the law, at an expense often wholly bcyon
their reach. Congress should pass law, confcrdn
jurisdiction upon the state courts, AMI give pow,
To the President Judges TO appoint commissions
of bankruptcy in each county. If this was don'
debtors of the most humble class could avail then
selves of the benefits of the law.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
Democratic Meeting.

At large and respectable meeting of the ctil'
of Rush tow nship Northumberland county, fuel
" to the election of David Il. Porter for Govcr
of this Commonwealth, held at Henry DindingC
in said townsip on Saturday the 2sth day OF y
gust, ls4l, on motion Of Jos Patton, ABR
HAM HOFFMAN was called to the chair, 10
HuRsu aud Jos. Parton were appointed '
Presidents, aud Joscph Eckmaa Secretary.
The meeting being organized, and motion ma
that the chair appoint committee to draft reso
,ions to be submitted to the meeting for its apl
baton, the chairman appointed VIM. Johnson, Is
WoolveIton, John Pensyl, Jacob Reed, John II
man, Henry Dindineer, Christian Foulk, RoI
Scott, Peter Haughawaut, John Dewitt John Hu
it,, Levi Miller, Andrew Runyan, Isaac Ephl
Joseph Pegg and John Quick the committee.
After retiring short time, they reported the
lowing resolutions, which were read and un'
mousy adopted:
Resolved, That we highly approve of the ii
innexible, and fearless course which our patri,
governor, ID. K. Porter has hitherto pursued IN
charging the high functions of his responsible of
and that we will use our utmost cxertions to sec
in October next his triumphant reelection to
high station which he has hitherto filled with
much credit, honor, dignity and rectilude.
ReSoI,td That we concur with entire appro
lion in the regular formed ticket, by the Dcmoc0
county convention, held at Sunbury, Aug, ., Is
Resoiecd, That we recognize David b, Mont
merry as the fairly and regularly nominated del
cratic candidate for Assembly by said convent
and have the highest confidence in his ina'Sible
herance to sound democratic principles, as wei
hi Intellectual and moral qualifications, fairly hc
laby and fearlessly to represent the will ofhis
stituents in the next legislature, and therefore
will use all fair and upish, means to secure
triumphant election in October next,
Resoircd, Thatwe disappro,c OF the measure
! our democratic friends in the forks, in getting
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
Another Extensive Hank Robbery.

UPwAnDs OF NINETY TnousASD Dot,
LARS SroLES.-We learn from the Richmond
Compiler, that the Danville Branch of the Far
mers' Bank of Virginia, was entered on the night OF
the "lst or 22d inst. by means OF false keys, and
robbed of ninety t,oo thousand one hundred and
htrtyfre dollars! Fortunately for the Bank,
sI2,l5o OF this large amount were mulilaled notes
issued by the branch, stamped on the face "Cau-
ceIed,' which It Is hoped may aid in the detection
of the burglars. A Areward OF five hundred dollars
is offered for the apprehension aud conviction of the
robbyr OF robbers, and the recovery of the money
OF in proportion TO the amount recovered,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
To THE Enron OF THE American

To THE Enron OF THE American:
| am charged in communication in the Ia
"Mllton Ledger" with having procured a nomn
ton for the Assembly 'uniairy and dishonesty
and am also accused ty that print, and by certa
individuals, who choose TO oppose the democrat
ticket for reasons best known to themselves, WI
treachery towards Capt. Mckinney. pronoun
these charges false and malicious, let them be ma
by whom they may. Ii the delegates who vot
fol- me in the convention acted dishonesty, or VT
imposed upon hy Others, it Is unknown TO
They are all highly respectable men, well know
in the county, and can -peak for themselves.
they will say that any fraud, treachery, imposltl
or bargaining was practised upon them, either
myself or any other person, that induced them
cast their votes for me, | will at once withdraw ir,
The contest. | did not desire nomination,
would have positively refused to suffer my name
be used in the convention, could | have tclleN
Mr.. Mckinney could have been nominated.
All | ask is fair play, and ii gentlemen choose
vote for Mr.. Mckinney, who is a very clever N
| have no objection.
DAVID B. MONTGOMERY
August 30h, lS4l.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

CT Members of Congress are capable of render-
ing much important service 10 their constituents, in
the transaction OF business at the public offices at
Washington. We have head, on several occa-
sions the prompness and attention of the Hon. Jno.
Snyder, the member from this district, spoken Of
His obliging disposition and correct business hab-
It's, has added many to his already numerous friends
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

or JAMES GAMBLE, Esq has been unanimously
nominated by the democrats OF Lycoming county,
as 4 candidate for the next legislature Mr.. Gamble
was an efficient and highly respectable member OF
last legislature.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

ar Friend Sisty of the Wlkeshare Advocate
asks US ito correct and bring forward the amount
of Wyoming Coal Trade" Most cheeiuIly. II he
will furnish it in his paper Under the head OF
delaware * Hudson Coal Trade" he will find all
correct
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
A Democratic Meeting

Win be held at the house of George Conr ID,
Augusta township, on Saturday, the 10th day
September. All good Democrats earnestly
quested 10 attend BY order of the
Committee OF VIGILANCE.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

Q-tJ' The notes of the Towanda Bank, according
to Bicknel's Reporter, should be quoted in our list
with dash. We have understood, however, that
some of our country banks receive them for debts
due.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

r--T The Anthracite Furnace of the Messrs.
Groves of Danville was destroyed by fire on Saur-
day night last.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

a. The Land Bill has passed both Houses Of
Congress, and now only awaits the signature oithe
President, which it will undoubtedly receive, as he
recommended the measure.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

the recent rains having fully rcplenshed them with
water.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04

the smoking Of the extra segars sold during the ex-
element had cleared away, the young woman re-
turned as good as new-N. " Com. Adp.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-09-04
Democratic Candidates.

Democratic Candidates.
ron GOVERNOR,
GEN. DAVID IL. PORTER.
ron ASSEMBLY,
David IL. Montgomery.
ron COMMISSIONER,
Philip Weiser.
ron TREASURER,
George Weiser.
ron AUDITOR,
Hugh Dawson.
WmG CANDIDATES.
For Goranr,
JOHN BANKS.
For assembly,
GIN. HENRY FRICK.
For Commissioner,
DAVID McWILLIAMS.
For Treasurer,
PETER LAZARUS.
For Auditor,
JACOB PAINTER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-30
Dec Is
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

THE yisers will proceed at their Meeting the l Of July
next to appoint Professors In the Schools Of Modern Lam
sua-es Mathematics and Law. Applications, directed 10 Doc
Harrison, Chairman Of the Faculty. At the University
viii he laid before the Beard OF Eisiiers.
The income 0 the Professor of each Of these schools
composed salary Of thousand dollars, and the ices
war; from twenty-five 10 my dollars EACH paid by The stu
attending his school, He furnished, with
convenient dwelling house, having garden attached free Of
rent The salary and fees received by the Professors Of these
schools respectively during four years, counting the
salary ut 81 900, has averaged Is follows:
The Professor Of Modern Languages, S29O per dannn
Mathematics, $500 .
Law, 1880 %
II required shall be taught in the School Of Modern
Languages French, Italian Spanish German and Anglo
languages And with applicant for The va
cant chair Of School, Visir will expect To he informed
competent teach all these languages and u mol,
which Of Them he can teach. ". II. WO0HLEY,
Proctor Of tic u. RI ia.
1T The Wing Richmond the National Intelligence ard The
Globe Washington City the Patriot and Republican, Baltimore
and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia the
Evening Courier Enquirer New York; the Atlas
and Post Boston, will copy tue above aud forward er accounts
10 this Office for collection.
18th Dec, 1910 6e-"t'y