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EDWARD ARCHBOLD,
WILLIAM +, HUNTER,
Sol. for Petitioner
August 90, lS44-6tn26.
STATE OF OHIO MONROE COUNTY, IS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
IN CHANGERf.

Benjamin Stephens, William Wells and Nancy
his wife, James Law and Lucreua his WIFE
DS.
Apollo Stephens, Adam Shriver, and Marth
his wife, John Lore, and Hester his wife, Elijah
Stephen, Nancy Stephen, Lucretia Stephen, An
drew ]. Stephen, Francis Stephen, Eliza Jane
Stephen, Apollo Stephens, Jr. Modana Stephens
Jr. Nancy Stephens, Edward Stephens, John
Stephens, Aaron Morris, and Elizabeth his wife,
Nelson Brown, and Modana his wife, Modalina
Stephens Senior. The above named Apollo and
Edward being executors of Apollo Stephens de-
ceased.
The defendants who are heirs at law, and exec
utors of Apollo Stephens Senior deceased, are
hereby notified, that the complainans have this day
filed in the Office of the clerk of said corrt, their
bill in chancery, setting forth amongst other things
that the will of said Apollo Stephens deceased,
lately admitted to probate in said court was and is
invalid by reason of influence, artiiice and undue
means exerted TO induce said Apollo to make said
will, and because said Apollo at the time OF making
said pretended will, was not of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory, but incapable from mental
imbrcility of doing any legal or binding act Said
petition prays for an issue at aw TO try the vail
dity of said will, and that the same may be declared
null void and Intellectual in law
WILLIAM f. HUNTER,
EDWARD ARCHBOLD,
Sol. for Compainants.
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Auditors Office, woodsfield, Aug. 20, 1874
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
Opinions Touching the Imprisonment of
Thomas ". DOrr.

Among others invited to attend the recent
Rhode Island Convention, were Ex- Presidents
jackson and Van Eurcn. Neither attended, but
both sent written communications. From the
letter of General jackson we extract the follow
ing paragraph -
''lf understand the issue presented in the tri.
al and condemnation of Gov. Dorr, he can have
committed no offence except that of cndeavorng
TO superscde the Royal charter bya Constitution
emanating directly from the people, and based in
this respect on the great principle which runs
through all Constitutions of the American States.
Granting even that he erred as to the means a
dopted, either in reference 10 time or form. il is
difficult to conceive how the severe punishment
inflicted upon him can be Justified"
In the letter from Mr. Van Buren,, we find the
following
with no motive to look upon Gov. Dorr' 5
case IN any other than an impartial light, | am
constrained 10 regard il as one of oppression, a
like severe, humliating and unjust | cannot,
therefore, do otherwise than wish success, ear
nest and sincerely to all efforts of the character
you have described, which may be made for his
release
The dividing line in all movements of a revo-
lutionary character is so very narrow, that such
expressions as the above are OF immense value
to the individual whom chance prejudice may
have placed upon the criminal side of the divi,
sion. The above paragraphs are from very dis
tinguished sources, and will as they should, 90
far in forming posterity's Judgment on trans
action now matter of history.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
Francis R, Skunk.

We observe that the whig prints are strainins
every nerve TO find some fault with FRANcs T.
SKUNK. They had hitherto lauded Mr.. Skunk,
expecting thereby TO injure Mr. Muhenberg by
the comparison. Mr.. Shunk's sudden and un-
expected nomination has thrown them all sudden
ly aback, and what to say against him has be-
come extremely difficult Some of the presses
have charged him with having made speech in
favor of the Catholics, at procession in Pitts
burg, and having knelt to the host This absurd
story, however, they have become ashamed of
and is now Abandoned. Mr. Skunk, just before
he left Harrisburg, was, we understand, regular
attendant of the Methodist Church and strongly
inclined in its favor But it matters not to what
church he belongs He is known as a good mo.
raj citizen, and an excellent, worthy and ex-
efnplary man, and has risen TO what he now is
from being poor friendless and penniess boy.
by his own talents and industry. The Danvlle
Democrat says, che has been too long in Office
and has had his hands too deep in the public Trea
sury." This we confess is something new 1t
is true, Mr.. Skunk has had great opportnnitie, of
enriching himself but it is well known that so
far from being wealthy, he is comparatively poor,
and yet he has always been industrious and fru-
gal in his habits. What other eulogy does his
character require. The people know, and uiH
reward him
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

this meeting, be right side up at the coming e.
lections. The number of votabes present was
about 1900. Some of the whig party, previous
to the meeting, said there would not be less than
1000. From their notices published all through
the State, and with particular attention in the
18th district, they expected mighty outpour-
ing Of people-an out-pourng that would sur
pass the Mass Meeting, held in the same place,
on the Goth August, by the Democracy But
how mistaken they were They did not out-num-
Der the Democratic meeting, nor did they equal
it, after all said and done They had a day upon
which all could attend without the least incon-
venence--a day exceedingly pleasant. On the
other hand how was the Democratic meeting inn.
peded By the torrents Of rain which attended f.
1t would be a useless task for me to follow the
speakers through their lengthy discourses. As
usual their principal theme was, the Tariff ,
Tariff, If the reader ever attended a meeting Of
this nature, will leave him conure the balance
out of his imag lnatien, as is easily done.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
Mr.. Clay and the Harrison Men.

"a CHANGE OF TrNE.--For three years past
our opponents have charged those who voted for
Harrison in lSi0, with having been 'bribed'
brought and led, 10 the Polls while drunk 3
They have now changed their tune, and are coax.
lng those whom they thus slandered, back TO
their ranks. Their honeyed words come too
late, especially they have not yet retractcd the
charge that li5, 600 American freeman were pur-
chased like sheep in the shambles and were made
eeastly drunk with hard cider.-U s. Gazetie.
In ISL Mr. Clay, in lettcr referring to the
Harrisburg Convention, used language Ear from
complimentary to the Harrison men Ifhe has
changed his opinion since then, it is due to those
whose support he asks that he should rctract the
charge. The following are extracts from the
letter -
"My name never again, with my consent shall
be brought before Convention ] have been
most shametuHy treated by men in whose ret-
Grated promises of support placed every conf
dence. When | ascertain II is the wish of the
people to elect me to the Presidency | will CON
sent to be their candidate.
"With these men never will again 90 into
Convention \ But am too happy too
debt and surrounded by domestic felicity and
true hearted friends, to be dragged BY KNAVES
before the public, and my name used for their
base personal purposes ,"
viii "those men," who voted for Harrison in
1910, be likely TO vote in 1914 for a disappoint
ed man, who denounced the Harrisburg Con
ven,on, as a band of KNAVES?
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
FOR THE AMERICAN.
The Whig Meeting.

Mn EpIroR The wings, "instigated by a
desire to secure the Thirteenth Congressional
District" held great meeting at Northumber.
land on the 10th inst. After appealing TO the
people in every manner and form, their meeting
cannot be considered otherwise than small one
1t was TO be ''mighty demonstration" of the
18th district-a demonstration that would not
soon be iorgotton,--a demonstration that would
prove them unconquerable. Did II prove them
unconquerable Far from it, 1t was gather
ing mostly composed of people not residents of
the district Columbia sent on her whole force
II is well known that the leaders of the whig
party did not realize their expectations They
expected it to be considerably larger than il was
The 18th district will from the indications OF
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to carry the opinions you have advanced into
practical effect, but that circumstances does mo-,
detract from their soundness, nor ilnpeach their
validity. The efforts of honest men for the nc-
compishment Of great and loudable objects, are
seldom, if ever, exempt from such convenien.
ces, since it is not expected that even the most
thorough coincidence as to Objects will always
be followed by equal unanimty in the adoption
ofthe means for their attainment.
am, gentlemen,
Very respectfully and
Truly yours friend,
NJ. VAN BUREN.
To Felix Robertson, J. J. B. Southal, and
A. j. Donaldson, Elk. Com &c.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

FSRE TRabE.--Mr. Clay in speech deliv,
ed in the Senate, March 20, 1912, thus discour,
on Free Trade,
What is free trade Does it mean ira
between two nations, with freedom on one 81
and all sorts OF ofrestrctions on the other1
that free trade Or does it mean trade vi
absolute freedom that is, with no duties at .
or very low duties and equal duties on both side
If that is the Senators meaning, will not ST
to discuss the question; ! should be glad 10 4,
universal freedom Of trade established over
face Of the whole earth"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

"FoNpNEss OF THE CHINESE FoR SAGE TEA
The Salem Observer mentions IT as fact that
the Chinese are as fond Of sage, as a beverage
as we are of their best tea, and would readily ex-
change two chests for one. Would Mt 1t be a
good Joke if the Yankees should turn this TO ac
count, and engage in the culture of sage for the
Celestials 20
70 The Ceestials, it is said, are becoming
more enlightened, and have probably heard of the
apothegm,
"If you would be wise, drink sage tea
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

Mn GREELY's OPINION or Polk, IN ISL
"In 1889, James 4. Polk, one cfthe ablet men
and most po,rerfuipedkers in the southwest, took
the field as the administration Wan Buren, can
didate for Governor, and, after canvass of un-
precedented vehemence, in which he prOred him
SELF an Ousrmatch, both IN speaking talent, md
inPTSOnai address and popularity, for his Oppo-
nent, Gov. Cannon, he was electedby some TWEEN
ty- FIVE hundred ma jority,"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
RED HOT poLKERs FOR THE wHIG

/. agriculture needs no protection h. Ga
? There is 10 necessity ofprotection for pr
tertion" Henry CLay.
3 My efforts have been directed TO the
ducfion and modification of Tariffs H Clay.
4. 81 never was in favor of what consider,
a high Tariff Henry Clay.
5 There is no danger of high Tariff ev
being established Henry clay.
G II should have preferred tina, the Compr
mise in all It's parts could have been adhered to
Henry clay.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
FALsEHOOD REFUTED.

We regard, with no other emotion than that of
contempt, the course which is now being pur-
sued by the Clay papers against Mr.. SKUNK.
They charge him with having walked in a Ca
tholic procession, in Pittsburg, and making ali
address against the Native Americans. Mr.
SKUNK is Democrat in principle, and does not
seek to obtain the votes of any class of his Eel.
low-citzens by pursuing the of dema-
gogoe. While we have no doubt of his oppos.
ton torcliglous persecution, and 10 all doctrines
that SAVIOR of injustice or dishouor, we are eha-
bled 10 say, from the best authority, that he
never made the speech imputed TO him We do
not know that the story deserves any denial but
we regard the course of the wings, in this mat
ter, and its object palpably mean, and so
contemptble that we do not hesitate to expose
it promptly. We copy the following article
from the Pittsburg Post as an appropriate com.
mentary on this shameless humbug Lancaster
Ltteiigencer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
AFTERNOON SESSIUN.

Al O'Clock the Convention was called 10
order, and the minutes of the mornings pro.
ccedlng read and adopted.
The Convention adjourned sine die at ten
minutes past 10 o'clock, last night the whole
Of the afternoon and evening being taken up
principally in an animated and somewhat cx-
cited discussion on the proposed resignation of
the Right Rev Onderdonk--thr result OF which
ton was accepted.
The vote of the clergy stood, ayes 81, noes
13; IS churches out of 50 voted, which sent to
the Convention certificates of the election of
delegates. 80 voted in the affirmative. and Is
in the negative-6 churches being divided.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
An famous FaIsehood,


The American Pittsburg) of yesterday con.
tains one of the most atrocous falsehoods against
Mr.. Skunk that could possibly be invented The
conductor OF that paper is we'll known as one of
the most brutal and reckless slanderers that ever
disgraced the press but vile as he is known to be,
no person could imagine that he would dare to
publish such an atrocious falsehood as appeared
in his paper of yesterday. The substance of the
article is that at the laying of the corner stone OF
the German Catholic Church in the Fifth ward,
Mr. Skunk had the American Flag spread out for
the priest TO walk over, in order that, by thus
suffering the flag of his country to be tramped
on, he might gain the votes of those present.
The motivc attributed to Mr. Skunk is too ri
dcuously false TO require any refutation, and the
whole statement touching the flag is totally dest
tute of truth. No such occurrence took place
the occasion referred to, as can be testified to
by hundreds who were present during the cerc.
mony and if this editor had desired TO be cor.
rccty informed on the matter, he might have
made enquiry 81 some of the members of his own
party who where present, and who, we know,
/ must have felt an interest in the proceedings.
Ii Mr. Skunk was there it was as a spectator
only and if the whig party intend TO hold all re.
sponsibe whose curiosity Impelled them 10 wit.
ness the ceremony, many OF our most respectabl,
citizens of all denominations and of every party
/ will be prescribed by this new standard OF pa
trotism that the wings of our city have set up
! The Catholic Procession charge shows I,
what desperate shifts the wings are driven L
rake up some objections to the democratic can
didate for Governor They look III vain for am,
moral OF political sin TO charge him with am
their last recourse is TO their never failing eN
pedent of mixing religion with the politica
wrangles of the day In the absence of any rea
objections the enemies of Mr.. Skunk have here
tofore denounced him for being present, wit
thousands OF his fellow citizens, al the laying
the corner stone of the German Church, but IT.
trampling the flag is recent addition TO IN
story-a lie of new coinage-which is expectC
TO circulate where the base misrepresentation
of the first statement have become uncurrent
We do not notice this story from any fear
the effect it ght have in this neghborhood, io
here It's falsehood is as we'll known is the ch,
ractcr of its author but for the purpose ofcour
teracting the use that might be made of abroa'
where the mcndacity of the person who put
forth is unknown-P'HsJ~g Post,
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f. l. &c + q X :
ELECT TORS,
for f'residen and Vice President Of The T. States
WILSON MCANDLESS, tsoro,or;,j
ASA DIMOCK, "'
REPR EsENT TIVE.

g The "AMERICAN' FOR the CAMPAIGN-
As it has become fashionable to furnish news
papers from this to the elections at low price
we propose 10 furnish the "Amercan," or our
German paper, until the elections, for 2jcts. for
one copy, or five copies for one dollar
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

~ ELECTION NEws.-The returns from
Maine, as far as heard from, show a democratic
gain, The democratic candidate for Governor
will be elected by 5000 majority, Vermont, as
usual Wing
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

c. Our abseacc from home, on business
mus, be our excuse for want of the usual quaint
" OF editorial this week
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

~ The Conferces of the 18th Congressional
District, met at Nluncy Oh "Wednesday last,
and nominated GEN, WM A. PETRIKEN,
oi Lycoming. \ better nomination could not
have been made. The General will be triumph.
antly elected. "Old Northumberland" good for
1000 majority
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1844-06-22

urged IN his defence, that Tho larceny was
committed under The influence Of hunger,
and tho Court decided ,ha, |, was no, nm.
'aw'o' Tor man to steal when he was hun.
cry 10 this It was replied tina, he had
stolen the pot also. But in this dilemma
me Court decided, that as the vic,usl,
could not be taken away without tho not. !,
was allowable tina, the pc, should sccompa.
ny its contents.
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From the Holly Springs Gazette.
WING MEETING.
Al meeting of The Wings of Marshal
county assembled in The Court House il
Holly Springs on Monday last, the following
Preamble and resolutions were unanimous,
adopted.
WHEREAS, Marshall County obtained the
ir'ze banrer at the late Memphis Mass
Meeting, awarded to that county having the
largest delegation, and said DELEGATE on con-
vened at Memphis resolved, that they cons
s'dered it as only obtained for the Wings Of
North Miss. whom they requested to assem-,
bic in Holly Springs to receive it, and this
meeting duly approaching the spirit that
animated the said delegation in sucha course,
and believing that it will be a favorable op.
portunily Of assembling together the Wings
OF Mississippi and adjoining States, ia Mass
meeting to hold counsel together.
Resolred, That Wednesday tho 7h day
Of August be hereby appointed as the day
on which the wings of North Mississippi are
requested and cordially invited to assemble
at this place and receive the banner la,el,
awarded the Marshall delegation at the
Memphis Mass Meeting and by them held
only in trust.
Resoloed, That the Wings Of Mississippi
and adjoining States are hereby invited toll
assemble in Mass Meeting at this place on
same day and commune together respecting
the policy and prospect Of The wing party.
Resolred, That the Wings Of Marshall
County will have a prize banner prepared
for the contemplated mass meeting, which
shall be presented to The County sending the
largest delegation.
Resolred, That our Democratic citizens
are kindly invited TO attend said meeting 4,
witness our proceedings and partake Of the
hospitality Of the occasion.
Resolred, That Committee Of invitation
consis'a Of nine be appointed to invite dis.
,inguao, nv persons Of the Wing party,
through J the United States to attend said
meeting and such oilers as they may deem
proper.
Resolred, That committee Of arrange.
ments consisting of . persons from each pres
enc, d 9 from Holly Springs be appointed
who shall make suitable arrangements for
the accommodation of all persons attending
said meeting.
Resolred, That committee of reception
consisting of seven be appointed 10 act on the
occasion.
RESOLVED, That committee OF six be I
app Din'ed 10 superintend the construction of i
Tho prize banner, who shall, also award it to q
The con:ending counties. U
Committee OF ARRANGEMENT. e
B. HILL, S. McCOKLE,
H. STRAT7ON, J, B, MARTIN, '
l.. A. BOND, w, Raglan.
&. TAYLOR, A, WOODRUFF,
JNO SWAN.
PENNINGTON.
r. RAYTORD, c. c. WHITE. Il
HuDsoNvILLE.
|. J, GARRISON. B, D, MATTHEWS. 2
Mr.. PLEASANT,
Or. HILL, B, G, LAWRENCE, Il
LAMAR,
MAXWELL WILSON, J. CARU7H, :
STovALL's. NJ
JOHN A, CRISP, JOHN HULL, "
BUTLER's. =
B. MARSHALL, H, W, KEEBLE, m
WATERFORD. C,
l.. H. COLE, VIM. HOSKINS, y
CHULAHoMA. lC
Z. :, BOWEN, 7, B, COLEMAN, y,
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IN devices of SURPRISING elegance and rich
ness. The manufacture has o II the appear
ancc Of painted velvet, with The texture ant
'asilng qualities Of woven fabric. In the
process Of manufacture, tho figures, with
Their various hues, are woven in thick piIe
several inches tong, and The fabric is then
divided into lamihG and fixed on to flexible
'nd'a.rubber groundwork, each slice of the
pile producing a separate picture in wool
Some Of the groups Of flowers produced by
this process are exquisiteIy beautiful, and
are admirably adapted for the decoration of
pala'al drawing.rooms. The attempts to
copy paintings and to take licensees are
comparative failures; but for ornamental Do.
signs, the mosaic cloth is almost unriyaIed
n beauty.
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ITALIA oosA.
A, p ARMIsTED, M, B PETERSON
CARLocK's.
NJ, c, CHEA THAN, -CLOP7UN,
Committee OF INVITATION.
IHOS. G, POLK, P,W, LUCUs
W. X, HARLEY, p, GORMAN
HEN. ANDERSON d MARTIN
+. W. HULING, in puIFER
VIM. FINLEY.
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION.
w, TAYLOR, WIN. ARTHUR.
c, g. NELMS, II, HARRIS.
q, A, WILSON, II, w, WALTER,
ALLEN HILL
FLAG COMMITTEE.
OSWALD, II. M. LUSHER,
J, N, CRADDOCK, J. W, CLAPP,
JAS. ELDER, J. B, DAY.
On motion the Chairman was added to-
The COMMITTEES of Invitation.
Resolred, That the whig papers of the
State be requested to publish the above pro-
,eedngs.
F.W. HULING, President,
VIM FINLEY, Secretary.