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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

u~tT Some Of our citizens were alarmed about !
o'clock on Saturday night last by cry Of fire.
One ofthe companies had already tsken out their
Engine when it discovered that the cry Of fire
proceeded from one Of the inmates Of the Jail, who
was believing at the top of his voice. The man
was dcraneeJ,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

An AccIDENr.-On Welnesdiy last, serious
loss, Tor poor man, was sustained by Mr.. Jack
son Of this place, by downing pair of fine young
match horses in the "dcep hole" in Fishing creek
at the lower end Of town. Mr. Jackson unhtched
from a wagon, and dove them by the lines with
the harness on TO the creek to water. He drove
them into the creek at the fording, when they took
direction up stream and soon plunged into deep
water, became entangled in the harness and drown
ed in few minutes.
Mr. Jackson came to this place in April last, and
had not leaned that the deep hole had an exist
cnce. I, is deep pot or kettle shaped hole, about
siI,ern feet in diameter very derp, close in shore
and but few fe sboye an excellent fnrdng across
the creek Bcr,Gick SeAtineL
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
From The Mlc York Tribune.



The Steam p,cket New-York brings 10 Ne,
Orleans important intelligence from Texas. Ere
sden, HousroS. as some Of the N. o. p1pers som
time since predicted has issued a proclamation d,
nouncng Commodore MoonE, "Post Captain il
the Texan Navy" for having disobeyej the order
of the department in having repeatedly refused
return the vssses under his co nmani and to repor
himself in person a, Galveston. The proclamation
again commands him TO report forthwith and il
case Of his f,ilure TO obey, in ease he may hav
gone TO sea (as he has actually done,l the Pres
den, declares the Government will not be respon
sih'e for his doinss, and requests all "the Govern
ments in treaty, or OF terms Of anty with this &c
vernmeD', and all naval officers on the high seas.
in ports foreign 10 this country to seize the s7i
Post Cap,sn, f. w. Moore, the ship Austin an
brig Wharton with their crews, snd bring them. o
any of them. into the por, of Galveston, ih.t III
vessels may he secured t, The Republic. and the cu
prt or culprts airaigncd and punished by the sen
tence Of legal tribunal" The Galveston paper
are most loud in their condemnation Of Houston
conduct, and the n. O. Bee thinks be will surely
lynched. Anticipating the action Of Houston, Com
modoIe MOORE previous 10 his departure, aldrcs
sed to the editor of the Galveston Times the fol
lowing notice:
Arm 10Th, 1913.
In the event Of my eing declared by proclaim,
ton of the President az pirate, or outlaw. you
will please state my signature that | q down
to attack the Mexican 'quadron, with the consen
and (uH concurrence Of Col. James Morgan, who
is on board this ship as one Of the Commissioners
to carry into effect the secre, act of Congress- in
/ relation TO the Navy, and who is coming with me
believing, he does, that it is the best thing tha
could be done for the country. This ship and the
brig have excellent men board, and tie officer,
and men all eager for the contest. We go ,c
make one desperate struggle to turn the tide Of il
luck that has so long been running agains, Texas
YOU shall hear from me again as soon as possible
Yours, truly.
E. w. MOORE.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

Or The Germantown Telegraph recommends
TO the Militia the adoption of the Hunting Sbir, a.
used in the Revolution, as a uniform. The shirt
would cost hu. one dollar. Of any color fringed.
cap could be had for 50 cts. A cheap uniform
and one that might be easily adopted.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

or GnAIS.-We are glad TO the price of
grain advancing. Good Penna. whea, has been
selling at Baltimore this week as high at 81 10,
with fair prospects of an increase of price. This is
cheering news. indeed.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

or The editor Of the London Times, speaking
Of the disgusting practice of smoking in public pa.
ces, says ; "li men must indulge in such a vice
let them do il in secret and not deprive their bet,
tsrs OF the pure air they ale unable 10 estimate"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

or V. b. PALMER. Esq. OF his Real Estate and
Coal office, No. lO4 South Third Street, Pha.
ielphia. is authorised to &C, ns Agent, and to re-
ceve and recrpt for all monies due this Office, for
subscription or advertising.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
Saturday. June 3, !s43.

Ur We have on hand sixty ieams of print.
ing paper, similar in size and quality to the sheet
upon which this is printed. Also SO reams Of su-
per Royal 81 by 2s inches, which will be sold q,
cost and carriage. for cash
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

ALTERED Norrs.-Yes,sfday, several altered
notes put in circulation in this city. Thrce's
of The Globe Bank Of New fo,k altered to the L.
MON Bank Of Dover, New Jcrsey-one's OF the
Lancaster county Bank 10 Sos, and ones of the
Harrisburg Bank to SSs.-Phi Gag
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
Death OF Doctor job
L. w. MOORE

Death OF Doctor John Scudder, the Oculist
The decease Of thi. celebrated man has passed
wi,hou, word of comment from the pre-, Hs
expired at the Almshouse in this city. Ofhis hi.,o.
ry OF his talents, his eccentric character and per.
verej and ruined intellect. will not speak they
are too well known 10 bear repetition now. Hi,
death in ahecness, des,itu,ion and poverty tscbo.
q great lesson to US sl. Possessed Of mind of
great powers, original in il. conceptions quick =.
lightning in its perceptions, and able BY its single
and unsssisred efforts to grasp any science, aud
srapple, giant like, with any theory, the dawn of
his earthly career broke in uucouded brlisnce, and
for time the sun Of prosperity shone in nGon-d,y
! splendrr upon his pathway along the highway Of
life. He fell from his high est.te and never rose
again. The evil spirit (um) took hold ofhs great
spir''. VI hch no, even its giant strength en.hIcd
him, hard anil often as he struggled, to shake Oft
He went from depth to smother, until at length
! ruined, broken 10 strength of mind and body, hut
shadow Of his former self, he went to the Aims.
house to lie down and die. Death came su lLcn-
! ly, but not unexpected upon him, He knew th,t
his hour WAS at hand, and calling The attend,n'.
and such friends with him at the trying
moment, about his bedside, he told thsm thu he
iorsavr every man on earth who had injur him,
and asked forgiveness. Of all whom he had offended
Then turning his face to the wall, he addressed
himself to his Maker in prayer and supp,cson,
eloihin. hi, thoughts in such language a. never
before heard fall from the lips Of moral man. He
seemed to be talking face TO face with his God
The scene was morally sublime and awful. The
prayer cCased-his lirs no longer moved-he sunk
down in his hel-hi' head droppel on one side
he was dead !-ADany paper,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

Qf American wood screws now manufactu
led cheaper and better than the English article. So
much for ihe tariff raising the price of goods.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

CT The f's, of June made its appearance in Q
mantle, cold bleak and Jreary.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

uF The following article 10 relation TO the Lon.
don Times serves TO show the immense influence
which such paper is likely to have in the com-
little uf,ror to tina, Of some dcspoic governments.
This paper. we have been nfrmed, has in some
instances received much $1,000 for the use Of
one column for single day, in giving publicity to
the proceedings of some political meeting:
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

ASoruER WoLF IN THE CHnrsraIS FoLn.-
We learn from the Detroit Daily Advertiser that
Horace Fleming, Methods, preacher, in Branch
county, Michigan, who was lately arrested on
charge of polygamy and pleaded guilty on his en.
animation, has escaped. He is a MiIlerte, and
last fall left his wife and family at Utica n. Y,
and moved west to proclaim the speedy coming of
Christ lie passed himself Off as a single man, and
consumated his deception Ivy marrying a respeeta.
ble young woman Of Sherwood, Branch county,
while his wife in Utica was mourning his absence.
While the Maysvlle packe, Indiana was lying
at the wharf yesterday morning, a passenger drop
ped package of Sc, 100 into the river TWAS
folded in handkerchief, in unrong which the mo-
ney slipped from his hands and fell over the gs,rd.
EGpHs were made to recover it, but without sue,
cess. s24O of the sum was in goli, the balance
bank notes, principally Of The denomination ofslOO.
| Cincinnati Times
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
The Mammoth OF Newspapers.

The Londoa Times is he most successful news
paper enterprise in the world II was formerly
whig in politics, and then it exercised mighty
control over the popular mind of great Britain -
But it bough, over by the Tories for Gl so 900,
(S9OO,O00) aud is now bitter, bold and malg
nsnt scof1et at every thing republican liberal
may he found under any of The old monarchies. II
continues TO be eded with signal ability, and to
he conducted in all its drpsrtments, with the most
liberal and untiring enterprise lts prime pies
however are by no means steady or incOrruplibe.
We see il stated that "ihe Advertisements Of the
and all are paid for before insertion. Unlike the
papers Of this Continent, il has no subscribers il
supplies the agents, and they the public.
! There two powerful steam engines on the
premises, and the impression is made by double
cylinder presses It. circulation is The largest in the
world; there is not a town The civilized earth
! in which the Tim,s may not he fund. Its re-
! porers are TO lie met with in all quarters Of the
! globe accompanying the expeditoa in China
and participating in the tols and dangers of the
every land. Its expresses have ua,ersed the desert
and anticipated the Indian Mails. Its agents ar,
10 every court, and it lays hare their mos, secre
proceedings Mr. John Walter, the late Membe
for Nottingham, is the principal proprietor, and HI
draws hom it yearly revenue of GsO,OOO. |
had formerly three regular editors, Messrs. Barnes
Lawson and Delane, besides large corps of occa
sonal writers. Since the death Of Mr. Barnes
this number has been increased"
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28

WouLp Nor .-osEy- rssaS LAw-Tbe
LegisIatufeN OF New Hampshire before rs
ldJonrnmenl. refused toiay ++4e-siaie. off into
cong essionsi Districts. accordihg to The
'tquisitIon OF The law pass d by C6nsfess /:
tnus showing while they profess democra rg.
total disregard Of law, and CARRYING ou,
he principle ofnuilification to its utmost 7sz,-
otutlonaTg extent, and practically prov
ing modern democracy to be nothing more
Than the spirit Of finsubordination, anarchy
destruction and recklessness In one State u
refuses to eject Senators to Congress; in an.
other II tyranizes over the minority, and
'gerrymanders" the STATE; in another it re-
fuses 20 district the State at ALL lest it should
unavoidablJ give the Wings one or two
Representatives,. Such is modern democra-
cy:- +ornm.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
NOTICE.

Pursuant 10 decree ofthe Probate Cour;
Of Marshall county. State of Mississippi. rem
dert11- ar tht- .ll.ctn,h.r term 1910 Iii
Cou I. will ola the 18th DIV ,or-.,rpr-nr...s
ht II, at the town of Lamar. proceed to sell,
TO the highest bidier. on credit of ~
months, the following property, "a the real
estate OF VIM q. Irwin, deed, 70 wit: OEe
lot IN. the town Of lamar, being part Of The
pubic square. containing Al feet by la #.
back, on " hlch Is situated a store house: al
So lots No 25. 26, 81, %, 29, 35, SO, & 81,
10 said town Of Lamar; also. lot No 2 in
that part of said town laid off by said VIM
CT Irwin ABRAM F. IRWIN,
Admir- If Wm. G. Irpcin, decd
July %, IS43-5O-3t
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
DENTISTRY.
o. O 8 w AID, NJ D.

OFFERS his services to the Citizens of Holly
oSprir5gs and vicinity, in the practice Of Den
tai Surgery. All operations entrusted 10 hirn
will be executed in a durable and scientific man
ner, and at rates corresponding with the depres-
sed prices of every thing else.
A long experience in the Practice OF Medicine
and Dental Surgery, enables him 10 anticipate q.
liberal share Of public patronage
He will DC consulted for the treatment OF all
affections, arising from decayed and defective
ieeth and attend 10 the adjustment and effeetuaI
cleansing Of chiIdrens teeth, SO as TO secure to
then: that comfort and beauty, Of which manv
of the present generation are deprived.
Ladies Will be waited on AZ their residence, if
preferred
Office over the Northern Bank, in the room
formerly occupied by DR.. Bretney.
January the 8, IS42--6n
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28

THE subscribers have just received 1000 yards
Il of CalcoeS, from 6i TO 25 cents per yard.
Also, 5000 yards Brown and Beaehed Domestics,
from TO 20 cents per yard, besides many Other
goods which will be sold tos0 for eaSk.
June 8, lSf3-f3-u Ii. HOLMES s co.
The State of Mississippi. Lafayette county,
Cireuit- Court
James A. stubblcfeld. May Term 1913
D. ]. Simmons.
THIS day came the complainant. by his at
torneys. and il appearing to the satisfaction
of the court that the defendant ID. ]. Sim-
mons is not an inhablant of this state, but
resides beyond the limits thereof so that the
ordinary process oflhis coLlt cannot be serv-
ed upon him; therefore it is ordered by the
court, that unless the said defendant appea
before the Judge of the next circuit court to
be oiden for the county OF Lafayette at the
court house In the Town of Oxford on he
Sd Monday of November l843 and plead
answer, or demur to the bill OF comp plant, the
several allegations thereof, will be taken for
confessed and such order and decree made
therein as the court shall deem equitable
and Just. And il is further ordered by the
court that copy ofthis order be inserted ln
the Holly Springs Gazette newspaper pub
Iished in the town of holly Springs Miss
issippl, once a week, for two months success
sively. A true copy from the minutes
c. NJ. PHlPPS, Clerk.
Belcher s. Johnson. Sol.
July 7.-2m.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
GROC ERIES. PRODUCE &c.

AtIeAN~ hODOSLI ~
THE subscriber begs leave TO inform the
citizens OF Marshall county that he has pur-
chased the entire stock of Produce, Groceries
and Plantation articles of w. G. Beck He
hopes by keeping up general assortment
of goods, and close attention TO business, TO
sharea liberal portion of the trade of the
town and country. r stock consists In
part of the following articles viz:
Sugar. Coffee. Molssses, Mackerel No.
s. 2, Flour, Bacon Lard. Salt. Rice. Clan
fed Sugar. Vinegar Peach II years Cogni-
ac Brandy. Irish Whiskey. Holland Gin,
Boston Soap. Raisins. Candies. Sperm and
TaIlow Candles, Starch. Teas in boxes, Tea
in caddyes to SUI brchasers, Water Buck
cts, Tin ware assorted. Brooms, Trace
chains, Hames. Wedding Hoes. Plough haeS
Whip stocks, CousA yarn assorted. Domes-
ties, Calcos, Linseys checks Blankets, Bro
gan shoes, Champaign wine in bottles.
Brandy cherries, London Porter, Tomato
Ketchup family Mustard. Saleratus, Ginger
Spice, Pepper. Indigo g. Aladder. Northern
dried Beet and Crackers, Writing paper
Pins. Nedles, Suspenders, Buttons. Poeket
Combs, Butter knives, Percussion Caps.
Powder g. Shot. Fine and common Tobac-
CO. Shaving Soap. Hair Brushes, Knitting
needles Cotton cards No 10, Cigars, Garden
Seed, Hymn Books. Palm leaf hats, Wool
hats. Net and Seal Skin caps, Foot mats.
Weavers Stays &c sc.
He offers the above mentioned articles az
reduced prices for cash; call and examine
for yourselves.
P. o. RAGSDALE.
July 7th. 1913.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE.

Among all the fine and beautiful figures
and modes Of reasoning that the universe IN
which we dwell has afforded for the illustra-
non Of the bright hope that is within US of a
lie beyond the tomb, there is none more
beautiful or exquisite that know ofthan that
WhIehis derived from the change of the sea-
7ons-irom the second life that bursts forth
u spring in objects apparently dead; and
ilon Ihe shaduwing forth. in the renovation
oievery thing around us. Of that destiny
%hlch Divine Revelation calls upon our
hAh 70 believe shall yet be ours. The trees
'pai have faded and remained dark and gray
'arough the long dreary lapse Of winter,
'i0th themselves again with green in the
Sonng sunshine, and every hue speaks of
ne The buds tina: were -trampled down
aud laded burst forth once more in freshness
ana IN beauty, the streams break from icy
Ilalns thar held them, and the glorious sun
nluiseli comes wandering from his far jour
nssy' giving summer, and warmth. and fer
'l'i'y and magnIfcence to every thing a.
round AL that we see breathes the same
10 ,iope and every thing we see rekindies into
iHe.--Janss
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
TO THE AFFLICTED.
JOHN OSW AID, M. d.,

Having located 10 Holly Springs. offers his
professional sevices to the public, In the treat
ment of all chronic diseases Having had
ample experience in Hospital, and private
practice, he fatters himself with idea that
his Investi cations into the condition of all aft.
ections of long standing. haveenabed him 10
determine their true character IN majority
of cases; and also to apply, with certainty
of great benefit, if not entire success those
remedies, which nature has designed and sci
ence prepared for the mehoration and cure
of all diseases, whether of the body or the
mind
No quack or secret medicine will be used,
but all remedial agents will be selected with
strict reference to their known virtues, and
prepared and applied with scrupulous exact
ness TO the indications that may present
themselves. in The case of the afflicted.
Except under urgent circumstances, his
practice will be confined to the office, where
be will be happy to prescribe for. and sup
ply medicine TO all those who may apply.
Persons at distance, not IN condition TO
visit him, can be successfully prescribed for,
and supplied with suitable medicines. by
sending a correct, and if possible, a written
description of the most prominent symptoms
of their affections.
Calls are earnestly solicited fom these
VINO regard themselves as hopelessly affiict-
ed with Rheumatism. Scroffula. Liver Com
plaint. Consumption, Dyspepsia, Piles,
Gravel, Old Ulcers. Habitual Costiveness
Chronic Diarrhea, &c, &c, &c; or all, OIL
any of that train Of distressing maladies. to
which the females our country subject
OFFICE-Over the Northern Bank
where the public generally and Physicians
particularly are invited 20 call.
Holly Springs. July %. l843.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
TAX coLLEcToRs SAFE.

| will offer for sale to the highest bidder,
for cash. before ihe court house door in the
town of Holly Springs. Marshall comfy,
Miss, on the 2lst day If August next. be-
tween eleven o'c lock IN and three o'clock k
p IN. lots No. 81. 80. SO, and part of lots No.
33, 34. 35, in the town of Hudsonville and
the county aforesaid. owners name not
known; or so much thereof as may be suffi-
cient to pay so cents, the state and county
tax due thereon. for the year 1912. and al
costs. JOHN Il. McCARROLL,
Nav 10, IS43 TAX collector.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
NOTICE.

TN pursuance of the provisions CT Deed O
l. trust, executed by George Markham 10 me-
for the purposes stherein'menIioned, and OF record
in the Office Of the Probate Court Of Marshall
County, Mississippi, shall proceed 10 sell for
cash on the premises,
= On thc 18Th dag of Decenber. 843,
the Nortn West quarter Of Section %. Tovu 7.
Range /, West OF the Basis meridian Of the
Chickasaw eessidn or 90 much Of the same as
will be sufficient Tor the purposes and according
to the provisions of said deed. The tide is be
ieved 10 be indisputable but selling as trls.ee,
shall only convey such title as Is vested in me bv
the deed. HAMILTON THORNTON,
June 10, lS43-6m- Tvllstee.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28

DIED-In this place. on the morning of
Thursday the 20th inst, MIR. CASWELL
5. CURTIS. in the Goth year Of his age.
He was one of those who professed to
have found the pearl of great price during
the revival Of Religion that excited so much
interest in our town last year. His deport-
ment since that time has been that of an hum
bic and consistent Christian, and we have
every reason to believe that he was ready,
with his lamp trimmed and burning, for the
coming of his Master. During the lucid in
tervals of his last few days earth. he con-
versed calmly and with much apparent
pleasure epon The subject OF Religion, and
seemed to rejoice in believing, that when he
should be called from the scenes of this
world, he would find prepared for him a
mansion in the building Of God, the house
not made with hands eternal in the heavens
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
C OF TON GINS

TIME undersigned having commenced making
i Cotton Gins in Holly Springs intends
working the best of materials, and on the most
.impfoved plan. He will warrant his Gins to
perform as well as any,
: Farmers wishing to purchase can be furnished
with as good article, and for as low price, as
can be got any where. II Those wanting old
Gins repaired, can have il done CHEAP and WELL,
or no pay. IA MES H. IA fLOR.
Holly Springs, Miss, July IA, 1913.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28

TAKEN up by T. H. RoSsel, living miles
east OF Holly Springs, one bay horse pony ab1uS
l3 bands high, years old last spring newly
shod, appraised TO $20.-June 3. 1913.
TAKEN up by Jno. Wilkins, miles west Of
Lamar, one chesnut sorrei mare, blaze iace, right
hind foot white, had on a heavey yoke when Ia
ken up, 5 years old appraised To S33.
posed to be Q yeatS old Appraised to S:25
THOS. A FALCONER, Ranger.
June @ 1913.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
EsTRAYS-MARsHALL COUNTY.

Taken up by William Ursery. living 4
miles west of Tallaloosa, one sorrsI horse.
white lace, with white on his side, both hind
fee, white to the knees. glass eye, big shoul-
der. 10 or Ii wears old, l5 or 10 hands high,
Appraised to s..
OLSO-One sorrel horse, star in his fore
head, left hind foot white, S or 9 years old,
IA or Is hands high. Appraised TO $50,
THOS A FALCONER
July %, 1885 Ranger.
Holly Springs gazette., 1843-07-28
District Chanacery Co'srt Of The State ot
Mississippi at Holly Springs
William Grains Admir-
256 rs Julv term. I943.
Robert Brown ct a..

Robert Brown ct al!
Upon opening The matters of this bill, il ap-
peanng TO the satisfaction of the court that
the defendant Robert Brown is not an inhabi-
tant of this State, but resides beyond the linn
ITS thereof. so that-the ordinary process Of
this court cannot be served ON him there
fore it is ordered. that unless the said defend
ant shall appear before the Vice Chancellor
at the court room in the town of Holly
Springs on the first Monday of January
next and plead. answer or demur to com
plainant. bill. the several allegations thereof
will be taken for confessed as to him, and
such order and decree made therein as the
Vice Chancellor shall deem equitable and
just: And it is further ordered, that copy
of this order be inserted in the holly
Springs Gazette" newspaper published in
the town of Holly Springs, Mississippi, once
a week for two months successivelY
A Copy.
Test, JAMES G. ANDERSON,
July %, I643-2m Clerk.