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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

"TRAyELiING.-A meeting of stage propric-
tors was held in this borough last week, and
line Of stages, &C. in connection with the Rail-
road, was arranged, extending to the Lake
Counties. IN New York, TO take effect after the
first OF April next
These arrangements, as far as we can learn,
are as follows: The passengers will leave
Philadelphia at half past ) O'clock, dine at
Pottsvillc, arrive at Northumberland about 7
o'clock, take the packet boat for Willlamsport,
sup on board and retire to rest, arrive at VIII
Transport early next morning, and take the
Willdmsport and Emira Railroad as far as
completed, and stages from that point connect
ing with the Lakes and the great Erie Canal
At Northumberland the line will also branch
off to W;lkesbarre and North Pennsylvania,
by means of packet boats and stages. 1t is be-
lieved that all the travelling from that section
Of the country will pass through this place next
spring, 1t being the nearest, cheapest, and most
expeditions route 10 Philadelphia and the city of
New York; Miners Journal"
Preparations are now making to carry the above
arrangement into effect. There will be, we under.
stand, no !, IS than four lines on this route All
persons travelling TO the north or northwestern
part the state from Philadelphia, will naturally
srck this route the thorcst, cheapest. and most
expeditions. The whole distance between this
place and Philadclph, will be hy railroad, except
ing 25 miles fiom Shnmokin to Potsve. Pas
scngcrs will leave Northumberland at 4 O'Clock in
the morning, take the rail road at this plncc, and
arrive at Shamokn for breakfast, then take stage
25 miles Pnttsvile for dinner and arrive Phil
adelphia at { o'clock in the evening. New and
commodiouS will be placed on the Railroad
between this place and Shamokin. Passengers
cars, as the Passenger will leave this in the
morning and arrive at Shamokin before the train
leaves that place, and in the evening, start for
Sunbury after the burden train has arrived at Sha-
mokin.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

Q1T TIE New York Tribune thinks our story of
the highway robber that was shot in Tioga county,
though good one, rather apocryphal The Ber-
wick Sentinel, in repuhlishing it, says, 1--WE learn
from private sources that the tale, though strange,
is ,rue.' Our informant man of the highest
rcspccabllly and intelligence.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

0If Miss Croghan, the great western heress,
who recently c!oped with British officer, is not
entitled to any of her great fortune, if she marres
without her fathers consent She was only 6.
Her husband about co. Her fortune about $40 600
per annum.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

CT They have had fgh, in the Medical School
at Lexington, Ky. One of the pupils undertook
TO teach one OF his teachers manners, by applying
his cane to his ears The professor in return drew
his pistol intending to ",cach the young idea how
to shoot" but be missed his mark This was in
the street. The school is likely to be broken up.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

Cj" We get news from every where in abun-
dance, except from Harrisburg. Our Pr pcrs, when
received are generally three days old. There must
lie something wrong somewhere.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

Q-j- 1t is said hat grca, deal Of specie is hoard
ed up by the farmers of Berks County. One
farmer is known to have not less than $4,000 in
specie. This, however, is not uncommon among
the farmers of this state.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

al The "Yourhs Gazette" published at the Of
flee of the New World, in New York, will here
afer I've published every two weeks, and will COLI
tain double the quantity of matter.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

a. The receipts upon the rail road from Potts
vile to Philadelphia have averaged, since its open
ing, abou, eight hundred dollars per day.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

C-1T A meeting of the Stockholders of the L. S
Bank was held at Philadelphia on the 2ls, Some
Of the stockholders wished to rcpudate the two las,
assignments of the Bank Others were for sustain.
ing them. The meeting adjourned in confusion.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

Qr The last New World contains an able and
very favorable review of MI Robert Tyler's new
poem "Ahasuerus'
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26
saturday, February &c, 1912,

nr We are indebted to the Hon. James Buchan.
nan, for a copy of his speech on the veto power,
in answer to Mr.. Clay of Kentucky.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

q Thos. Bradford, who was appointed by the
President in place of Judge Hopkinscn, deceased,
has been rejected by the Senate, by majority of
five
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

0J' The people of Pottsville are getting up
Home League for the protection and encourage
ment of American industry
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

CT Byron, the greatest poet of his age, in his
Ode to Napoleon, thus euogises Washington, who
was truly "iirs, in War-iirst in Peace" and will
always remain First in the hearts 0: his country
men :"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

Where may the wearied eye repose,
When gazing on the great
Where neither guilty glory glows
Nor despicable hate !
Yes! one-lhe first, the last, the best
The CIsCINSArUs Of the West,
Whom Envy dared not hate,
Bcquea,hed the name of WAsuINGroS,
To make man blush there was 6ut one !
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03
IN SENATE.
IL.
4 $50

Tuesday, ftbrn0ry J, l-l2
The Senate met at u O'Clock, pursuant 10 notice
for the purpose Of attending the funeral obsefnrs OF
the Hon Nathan T. Dixon, late Senator from The
State Of Rhode Island.
The Committee Of Arrangements, pall-brarcrs, and
mourners attended Mr. Clements, the late residence
Of the deceased at II o'clock, A. NJ at which time the
corpse was removed in charge Of The Committee ofAr-
Engagements, attended by the Sergeant-a-Arms Of the
Senate, 10 the Senate Chamber where Divine ser
vice was performed at precisely II o'clock, Nj. The
Chaplain TO the House of representatives, the Rev
Mr. Alallt, performed the service, and the Rev. Mr..
Tuston, Chaplain Of the Senate, preached most up.
proprata eloquent, and touching sermon, from Isaiah
Xiv 6--"But we all an unclean thing, and all our
righteousness filthy rags; and we all do fade as
leaf and niluities, like the wind, have taken
away"
The funeral procession was then formed, and it moved
from the Senate Chamber TO the railroad depot Penn
sylvania avenue where the body delivered to the
relatives othe deceased at their special request 10 be
transported for ntermen to the place of his laie resi-
dcnce, in the State Of Rhode Island.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03
ALLEGiiaNN COUNTY.
IL - ~ :,

At = meeting of the DemSc.a,ic citizens o. Aeghu-
nv county, the l7th day NJ January Ut being Court
day1 i'm the town Of CovIn5ton, at the Courthouse
thereof for the purpose Of appointing Delegates to
District Convention proposed BY the citizens OF Goe
tourt county, 10 be holden at Covnglon on the 30
Monday in February, 1872, ~ select suitable person
TO be voted for as Senator III this Distrct-lIkewise
10 appoint Delegates 10 represent tins county III iNch
mond on the I'd day OF February, at The Democratic
Convention TO be holden then By the several counties
On motion, Major Henry Anderson was called to the
Chair, and Samuel Carpenter, jr, was appointed Sc
cre,ary The object of the meeting having been ex'
planned by the Chair, ~
On motion. Cant Moses u. Mann, Isaac Steele,
Douglas B. Layne, james o. Hobbs and Samnel Gar
pen,er, Jr., was appointed committee TO dvt seso-
lutions expressive of the sehse oil tue ,neet anu
after having retired short te reported Tue "uo"ns
Preamble and Resolutions, w
Hhereas the Of servcs OF our present 4eraiof'
John T. Anderson, Esq, expires with ,he preseh, s,s-
sion of the General Assembly and believing 'ha' n's
services are no longer desired by his constituents nc
soircd therefore, That feel 1t our du'y 70 ho'u
District Cony enon for the purpose VI seicc.'ns "e
one to represent us in the next senate Oh 'irS"iu'
who will more fully reflect the sentiments oil the peo-
pie OF this District.
Resoired, That the following gentlemen DC ano .hey
are hereby appointed Delegates to SAID Ionv,nt'n:
Col. John Persnger, James l. Jordan, Col So.'
dan. John II. Il. Hansbarger, Maj Sampson vaInes,
Bennett Tinsley, Docesan Reynolds George S'uul'
sr., VIM Deeds, Stephen Hook, Chas; Y. fayne'
Capt Charles King John Arret, Lee iefs.nge' ga,
rnuel Cross, DIR. G. II. Payne, John Malle S ,0'ePh
Daniels, Jacob Bishop Jas Burke Wm Se1,l: Ma
thanel McKeney, John l. Rojnson, WI" Inhn Me- ow,
ell Mann. Alex. PARIS S Brow sr, Chas CalnGhan
sam Dickson, Jno Stone, sf Las. Carson, Jn": Wolf
Henson Douglas, David Morrison Arthur M'""'""'
Jabez Johnson and DR.. John Cooper c,o,o
And motion, Douglas Layne, , iI' Carnener
Jr and Maj. Henry Anderson were also added to the
do1anaIinn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY.

At meeting of the Democra',c Republican citizens
of the county of No:,humb Rand held at The Court
house. on Monday the 10Th If January, 1912, being
court day, Capt Wilinm tlmd'ng appointed Chair
man, and Capt John y. Bets appointed Secretary
The object of the meeting Having been explained, the
following resolutions. were unanimously adopted;
Eesosa Tina, # '1s SG%sss
citizens of this Cumgonneail, in the city OF Rich
mond, in the month Of Felanaty next.
Resoired, Tha, James NJ. Smith, P. Griffin H. Fou-
shee, John II. Falln, +. Walter Rice, Samuel llar-
cum WIN. P. Booth VIM. Middleton, VIM. Henderson,
Presley Nelns, VIM. b. Davenport, Oscar Blackwell,
Alfred Hudnall and Cyrus Harding, De appointed to
represent this county in the said Convention.
Rcsoired That the proceedings of this NEE pg be
srned by the Secretary and Cnarmon, and travsnii-
ted to Jas NJ Smith, Esq, the representative Of this
county in the Legislature md that copy thereof De
delivered to some Of the other delegates naUedein
the foregoing proceedings, and copy transmitted to
The Editor Of the Richmond Enquirer FOR publication
WIN. HARDING, Chairman.
]. d. Belts, Secy.
NJ We, the undersigned delegates named IN the
above proceedings, do he (by appoint Col robert
Alexander, as our proxy in the Republican Convention
TO be held in the city of Richmond on the 2nd day Of
February next.
OSCAR BLACKWELL.
WM. i. DAVENPORT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03
Ian Odd. 1872.
Cu.u.Wt' .tIC.7TED.
Virginia Military Institute,

At meeting of the Corps Of Cadets, held this day
at the Institute, Cadet l.. 4. Garrett was called to
the Chair, and Cadet W. ID Faa appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting h;-vin. been explained,
the Secretary offered the following Preamble and Re
solutions, which were unanimously received:
The Cadets ofthe Virginia Military institute, having
lately made an expedition to the City Of Richmond, IN
obedience 10 the order Of the COMMANDMENTS Chief (the
Governor Of this Commonwealth having cxpc.
rienced during their entire excursion the most crafty
ing manifestations OF Virginia hospitality, take plea
sure in rendering "honor TO whom honor IS due, and
do unanimously adopt these resolutions rs the expo
nenls of their sentiments
l. Rcsoircd, That appreciate very highly, the
hospitality of the citizens generally OF Richmond and
Lynctburg so nobly exhibited during late expedi-
tons and do hereby offer them heartfelt
Judgments for the generous reception we met with
among them.
, Resoieed, That our THANKS are especially due to
the Volunteer Companies Of said plices-and we take
tins occasion 10 recprocaic their kind feelings, and 10
assure them that entertain the highest regard for
their characters as citizen soldiers, ready and wiling IN
the hour of deepest peril, to sacrifice themselves for
the good Of our dear "Od Virgins.
g. Resolced That under lasting obligations
to Capt Richardson Lieu,rnan.s Brown and Gay, and
others Of the Richmond Armofy, FOR their untiring de-
comfort and pleasure while quartered at
the Armory
4. Resoirsd, That We are grateful to the excellent
Managers of the Theatre a, RrEmond for their polite
and beraty.
) E,soircd, That we much g'acd at the exhi.
b,on OF good feelings the part of the Citizens and
Volunteers Of Petersburg towards us, and regret thai
circumstances beyond our control should have pre-
vented our visit to Their town. dspriving us, thereby, Of
the pleasure ofmingng in social intercourse with those
whose hospitality is unsurpassed "lhe world over
g. Rcsoircd That tie Editors Of the Lynchbnrg Viz
o;nian and Republican, Wing enquirer, and Compiler
Of Richmond and Petersburg lnicencer be requested
10 piyc the above one insertion their papers re-
spec,ively. l. a. GARRETT, Chairman.
". II Fam Sfr'y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03

.L,,,c,er IN anv more danger in the hands oil
/ ~ Dozen" Of such men as Jackson, Fran
,,a,rson, than Il would be IN The hands OF
: aud that man, GA Lou,sian thinK
IA more especially, should he be the pensman
Ian ofpolliical events ? Suppose that ma.
!. IN, reople of the county should dare TO d'i-
| ~ ,ol,,ical chronoloriSt and chose to send
Il, .half dozen selinominated candidates, 70
,.sI,,nre' Why Il "a Louslan IS to be rei'ed
h.rc not one sixth part of the "mental quaii-
'1l,;s;,, for a ,olerahle legislator" An hum
,..,n,en, indeed, for burgess of tins old Ne
J, comfy 10 be placed in. However, public
:. : MOI always formed by such political eliusions
rscu exhibited over the signature oil "A L"u'-
me Democracy OF the county, must nave o0'
~. course OF these gentlemen l"sei' no'n'na
-, only for one or two years, but ih'ohgn ions
They have a, least been consistent, never enans
,ss and by their uniform habits OF virtue
,sncrous magnaam'ty, have ACQUIRED eooa
hnrsrsr they are known. They, too, did
ss-v;,c in the Republican cause IN the
!, rho years IS and -, in bringing the
.,c, hack 10 their first love; and in 40, they e1
,-,se,ce as we'll as patriotism, on account OF
...,n, way TO. and supporting, our present Ia
ps9resei,talive, Mr. Holiday. But now "A
has M further use for " ncompetency and
:, hnt throws them aside by the "half- dozen,
,s an, Caucus | predict, that whenever "a
N" i promoted, il will be By caucus, unless he
- or r.,racs his princ pies; that is, IT his com
80, q; the 18th ultimo, be true exponent OF
have but little doubt, that MIR. Pondexter, as
J, ,bs other gentlemen nominated, would prefer
:, before the people at the pols-nelther OF them
!. , caucus | have been informed by some OF the
I comment, Wings in the county, that there would
| WhIr candidate These gentlemen can rely on
49, men Of character. There is, then, no neces
i. ac,ucus; and my word for it, our election WI!
,,so,,eI without, 4 mob, nor will "liquor be the
.,,j al POLITICAL worth" | conclude by recon-
-.,n- "a Lousian" 10 exercise little
49,, l., ), FORBEARANCE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03

The Albany Evening Journal shows conclusivey by
the following paragraphs tina The Bostonians most
effectually "heading m the n. Workers:
Boston and albany Rairoad-One locomotive started
off day before yesterday for Boston, with 90 iregh
cars in The tolls the day before for freight East
were $500.
One person (and there others engaged in the
same business has brought between so and 90 tons
Of fresh fish since the lst of January, and our market
abounds with the finest Of this article.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03

A communication was received fromth Senate, an
nouncing the passage by that body, of the following
bills: An act concerning the Salem and Peppers Fer.
~ Turnpike Company-An act 10 extend the limits OF
the City of Williamsburg that they had agreed
10 the Resolution for survey of road from Coving-
ton, the County of Allegheny, 10 Huntersville, IN
the County of Pocahontas.
The Srr.xrK presented n communication from the
Acting Governor, enclosing letter from Brscoe 9
Baldwin, resignng his station as Major. General OF the
3rd division, in consequence Of his acceptance OF q
Judgeship in the Court of Appeals.
On motion Of MP *ARMsrKosG, it was Resofrfd, Iha'
this House WILL with the consent Of the Senate, pro-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03
Tnos r. EVANS,
II. RlEELE, Scerct
d. III. lloGE,
PRINCE, GEORGE

The following the names of the delegates ap-
pointed 10 attend the State Convention: William T.
Proctor, Alfred Butts, James S. Gee, A. ID. McBroom
Thomas Daniel Sr., William G. B,rchett, James w
Scarborough John NJ. B,rchett, Jno. l.. Meade, VIM
II. Harrison, VIM Il. Harrison, Thomas +. Stands
Thomas H. Daniel, IL. G.. Heath, Peter Brchett, ST.
and +. A. Stands.
On motion, The Chairman and Secretary were added
to the delegation.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03
Ilnnfllc-


Departed Ibis lif on The M December at Mulberry Island hi1
lis oldest Innd last surviving Of Richard Barnes
I-G. Ills disease bilious p!eury, viii Ii completed H.
his robust and noble frame IN thirteen days The
with which be bore his suffering. unrNamplch ncnng
belief that Divine power sustained hts faith IN Tie rr
nn his saviour work through affections FIR his eternal
good In drlncaion Of his character, II but justice 10 that
p qualities Of hi, ;cad and heart Of high and rarely .t
ed sscd with fine classical eiIcafn the rich >nrcs Gi
mind, continual feast Tor hun IN retirement, wcr t.
r benevolent Of his heart actively exercised
among domcStCS and the oof OF hi heiphboood
charitable and religious institution that came within
found III him and btueccn patron
and long moor and the distressed his irrrparahlc
s lie remarkable for his peaceful and ingenious rarac-
Ter and known through his whole life 10 preva
cate or iiS.rnbc subject: And well il he said Of him.
.Tha he was nobrSt Of Gud: for he indeed
honest man in thought and deed. lie represented his
county several in the Legislature, with much saSc
his constituents although hts relations and friends
amcntel misfortune Of ms M for he demands
rinir that eay hy tie popular crowd seemed
ever after affect when public. He has ci three
10 roan his loss, and nothing but Go' holy junction.
their wounded II j. confidently believed that he
died in love peace and harmony with The whole world and that
he left not m enemy behind Peace be III hi arhc. read
,ny his ashes ,e oil genius, Tor he IL your brother
Nor call his irrrverrnty men Of honor l he i your
This small trne Of respect u his memory offered
by one who him from childhood, and through life.
.sy- The Wing il requested I" COPY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03

Michigan andher Banks.-Itis stated in the Northern
papers that the repeal of the suspension law by The
Legislature Of Michigan has forced the Bank gt NJ
ehigan to make assignment of its effects.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03
LOUISA COUNTY.

Alta meeting of the State Rights Republicans, teld
at sons, the county of Louisa on the 29th Jan
1872 Henry NJ Burnley, ESQ., was called to the Chair
and Maj. VIM Jackson, jr, was chosen Secretary and
the following resolutions were unanimously adopted by
the meeting:
/. Reso'red, That Ibis meeting approve Of Repub'
lican Convention To held III the CITY OF Richmond, on
the I'd day Of February, ls42.
.. Resoired, That tins meeting Likewise concur in
the proprety Of holding District Convention, at the
Tavern Of Elisha Jackson in the county Of Louisa, on
the 4h of March, 1872 for the purpose OF selecting
suitable person a. Democratic Candidate for the Sena
torul District composed of the counties of Fuvanna
Goochand, Lonsa and Hanover.
g. Resolced, That John L. Holiday, William Nell
son. David Richardson, William Jackson, Jr, William
o. Harris, Stephen Farrar, Robert A. Duncan Elisha
Jackson, Henry NJ Burnley, George J. Gardner,
Thomas A. Hope, Francis Dabney, Garland Ander-
son, William e. T. Nelson, John o. Harris William
Meredith, John Swift, Jr., William Fowler, William
w Anderson, John w. Jackson, aud William c.
Thomas be appointed TO represent this meeting in each
Of the aforesaid Conventions.
4. Resolced, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Richmond Enquirer.
II. NJ. BURNLEY, Chairman.
M l.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03
WM. JAcKsoN, Jr., SccfttarY.
NOrTOlvAY COUNTY


At meeting Of number OF the Democrats oil Not
toway county, at their Courthouse, agreeaby to pub
lie notice on Saturday, The 10Th day of January, lS42
to consider of the expedency of appointing Delegates
10 represent, this county in the contemplated Conven
ton of the Democrats OF the State, 10 be held in the
City of Richmond, on the second Of February next
Archibald a. Campbell called TO the Chair, and
Sharpe Carter appointed Secretary Whereupon, the
following Resolutions proposed and UNANIMOUSLY
adopted, viz:
Rcsoired, That this meeting doth cordially concur
with similar meetings held for the same purpose IN
other counties of the Common wealth, in the expedlen
cy of the proposed Convention Of the Democrats oil
Virginia. in the City Of Richmond, on the second day
of February next.
Resolred, That Louis G. Bouldin George Fitzgerald,
Goodwin W, Tucker, Francis J. E. Jones, Ihos s
JONES' Robert Fitzgerald, Thos. Jackson, John ii
Knight, GrefT Cralle, Peter Grgg, George N Seay
and Austin S Fowlkes, be appointed delegates to repre-
sent this county in the said Convention
Rcsoieed That the Secretary of this meeting forth
with communicate to the delegates Intelligence OF their
appointment and request their attendance accordingly
Resolced, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and that the
Secretary cause copy thereof 10 be laid before the
Convention.
Resoired, That this meeting adjourn sine die.
A. A. CAMPBELL, Chairman.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-03

NTOTCE-1e absent rgatees of Margaret NOgrli VIII ap
~ py subscriber within the present for Their portion
Of her Estate, il Will lie otherwise disposed Of
GEORGE w. NORyELI., EIccaor.