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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-20

A WOMAN BURIED ALIvE.-The Lewistown
Falls Advertiser gives an account of the silua-
ton of a woman in Auburn in the State of Maine,
which is enough to make one shudder.
1t appears that about thirty years since the
wife of Moses Stevens became insane, and that
for the most part of that time she has been con-
fined, and for more than twenty years she has
been chained in filthy cage, ten or twelve feet
square, the threshold of which, for the last half
of that period, she has not crossed.
She is now in her den, without single Win
dow or loophoe to let in a ray of sunshine, and
there bound with clanking chains! Her heart
stirring and agonizing prayer to God is, that she
may get into the green fields and warm light.
A fral, innocent woman, in the State of Maine,
in civilized community, shut up for twenty
years in cage, and, except when her keepers
may have opened the door leading to it, scarcely
able to distinguish day from night-never catch
ing full breath Of fresh air-without fire
throughout the whole winter to warm her limbs
Boston Daily Null
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-20

MURDERoUs ATTENTION. Monday evening
last most villainous and murderous attempt was
made upon the lives of two young ladies', inmates
OF the house of Mr.. Thomas Johnson, West Sara
toga street Between 8 and 10 O'Clock, after the
ladies' had retired to their chamber, in the second
story they heard a noise under the window in the
street. They raised the SASH and, looking out,
observed couple of ruffiian- looking men, each
carrying gun. These night providers, after
standing some minutes in the position where they
had been discovered, as stated above, began to
move off in westerly direction, and, on getting
some forty or fifty yards from the house, quickly
wheeled and discharged the contents of their guns
at the window out of which the two young ladies'
were looking, breaking and SCATTERING to pieces
several panes of glass, and lodging some shot in
the window casing Very fortunately and GER
tainly mracuously, the ladies' received no injury.
The raen then fled at full speed, and thus far
have escaped detection. This circumstance was
made known some days ago. but it was thought
best not to publish it, those interested entertain
ing belief that the offenders might be overtaken
and brought to justice. A more heartless, DELHI
crate, cold blooded attempt to destroy human life
is seldom placed on record Their purpose evil
IDENTIFY was to rob, and if necessary to effect their
purpose, commit murder also 1t is sincerely
hoped that justice will yet overtake them, and
that the laws penalty may be visited upon their
heads.--Balt. Pat.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-20

TRENT NDoUs RAINs.-Tbe Springfield Olli-
noisy Journal says: "Withn the last two weeks
this section of country has been drenched with
tremendous rains and from the fact that no
Eastern mail has been received for week, we
suppose that the storms mus, have extended some
distance east. The creeks in our neighborhood
have been higher than known for years, and many
valuable bridges are carried away. The Sanga-
mo in some places has been the usual width of the
Mississippi, and the water has risen nearly as
high as it was in the famous year of the f" deep
snow"
The above paragraph confirms what Mr.. Espy
"the Storm King" said to us week ago. namely,
that we should soon hear of tremendous rains at
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-20

ROBBERY AND AssAULT.-A man, named David
w. Young, arrived at Albany, on Saturday, from
Michigan, and fell in company with two men by
the names of Stephen Cutler and David Lloyd.
He was led about by them among The various
groggeres for two or three days, and at last they
decoyed him on to The lower part of the city,
out of reach and hailing distance, when Cutler
knocked him down, and with the assistance of
Lloyd, robbed him of sS26, his remaining money,
and of his watch and other articles Of lighter
value. He lies feeble, and much injured
internally. Cutler and Lloyd have been arrested
aud committed.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-20

JUDGE MARSHALL, than whom our country has
never given birth to purer patriot or more high
minded and honorable gentleman, in letter writ
ten and published in 1928, disavowing an express
sion attributed to him respecting Gen Jackson,
adds the weight of his great name to the fasity
of the charge of corruption against Messrs. Ad-
ans and Clay. The following is an extract from
the letter referred to- which is dated March 80,
1928, and addressed to the editor of the Rich
mond Wing:
81 admit having said in private that though |
had not voted since the establishment of the gen.
eral ticket system, and believed that never
should during its continuance, | might probably
depart from my resolution, in this instance, from
the strong sense | felt of the injustice of the
charge of corruption against the President and
Secretary of State. JOHN MARSHALL"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-20
II GERMAN PRINTING.

IN GERMAN PRINTING.
J. III Proprietor and Publisher OF the German " Ma
onal Gazette, prepared to print with neatness and
despatch, speeches, documents &c, in the German lam
gudge, in pamphlet form otherwise. Documents, &c.
carefully translated into German
Office on street, between 9th and 10th, Washington,
DC. p A. SAGE,
may1S-lm Publisher Of the National Zeitung.r
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-20

We copy the following from the New York
Tribune of Friday in order that our readers may
be informed Of portion, at least, of the many
rumors which are daily put ahoat, without, how
ever, expressing any opinion in reference to them
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The latest reports from Washington indicate
nominate Mr.. Van Buren, for Justice of the Su-
preme Court if he will agree to accept-with the
understanding, of course, that Van, perceiving
the hopelessness of his own election, will throw
in for the Captain Another rumor says that
Tyler, if the worst comes to the worst, will throw
in for Van, if Van will agree to appoint him to
the Supreme Bench! We are confident the Sage
Of Lindenwad s.too shrewd politician to make
or NEEDLE with John Tyer-we could almost be-
lieve him TOO sensible to the dishonor it would re-
fleet on New York to do any thing of the sort.
1t is pretty certain that John has put out feel
for Senator Allen, of Ohio, to accept his vacant
Secretaryship of the Treasury but Allen is not
so green as TO take tive wish he would, as we
would like to see two Wings from Ohio in the
next Senate.
There is no doubt, we believe, that Calhoun is
tired of being John 1yler's subordinate, and i'm
patient to get away but he cannot till the Texas
treaty has been rejected Ut will receive from
to II votes) P. M. General WickIiffe is to 90
out soon, (for which we are devouty thankful,
whoever may succeed him J and Mr.. Attorney
General Nelson will not stay long. Tyler is like
child, that wants new set of play things quite
often.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
All Eyes on Pennsylvania.

The Albany Argus congratulates its readers on
the immense changes in favor of the Democratic
party, in every State OF the Union, as compared
with 1910, and then adds -
"ln this connection, we can, with propriety
revert to Pennsylvania. That old Common
wealth gave Gen. Harrison 3l3 majority A
change of 200 votes, or an increase of 500 de-
mocratc votes, would give this State to Polk
Now, it is remarkable fact that there has not
an election occurred in single State since the
Presidential nominations, in which the gain, as
compared with result at corresponding time
in 1910, has not been sufficiently large to have
given the Keystone to the democratic candidate
Louisiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana
Illinois, Iowa, Maine, and even Vermont, show
handsome gains since the corresponding elections
in 1910. We state this circumstance, to show
how absurd the calculations of the wings are
that Pennsylvania may 60 for Clay. Vermont
is as strong a tariff State as Pennsylvania, and
yet the wings have not in September, 1914, the
majority they had in Sept. lsiO, by 5000"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
A Vision ut NauyoO.

Though Joe Smith is dead, the gift Of prophe.
cy remains with some of his followers, who seem
to exercise it as Joe did for .heir own advantage
Sidney Rigdon has had quarrel with the twelve
and they have cut him off from the Church He
threatens TO come out with an exposition, and
processes 10 have had vision, in which il was
shown him all that would transpire to the wind.
ing-up scene. He says he has received the keys
of David, spoken of in the third chapter of the
Revelations, which shutteth and no man open
eth, and openeth and no man shutteth. 1t has
been shown to him that the temple will not be
finished, and in less than four years there will
be blood shed about this time the saints will
fight the first great battle at Chambersburg, in
Pennsylvania; the second at Harrisburg; third
at Philadelphia; fourth, at Baltimore fifth, at
Washington; sixth, at Richmond seventh at
Boston ninth, on the Hudson tenth and last on
this continent, at Monmouth, New Jersey, in
which they will defeat the forces of Queen
Victoria; take the shipping that brought over
her army, and pass over in divisions, to England
France and Spain, and finally complete the con-
quest of the world; and fight the battles of Cog
and Magog at Jerusalem, when the Saviour will
appear, which will be in about eleven years
from this time. Sidney says the keys he holds
are above those held by Joseph He has or
dained several prophets, who are not TO leave
Nauvoo at present, but that sign will be given
them when TO leave, SO that they may assemble
and take command of the army If they have
so grand warike job to perform, they had bet.
ter begin soon. II will take some time to carry
out this design of universal conquest Phiiadei.
phia Ledger
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28

TELL DAILAs.-The editor of the Potter Po
neer requests the following information to be
impaired to our candidate for the Vice Preslden-
cy:-
That on the morning of the 30th ult., Just
afer our great mass meeting on the Goth, was
born at Mr.. Butterworth's Hotel, Uhe landlady
being the happy motherD fine boy which was
Immediately named George Miilin Butterworth.
This was sanctioned by three loud and long
cheers from the host OF democrats who had taken
up their lodgings at that hotel"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28

Middle creek within enc mile. There Is saw mill
on the tract OF land adjoining, at which the timber
of this tract can be wrought into boards and otter
slwed stuff.-Price, $780,
0-jT 10 consideration of the scarcity Of money OF
this time, will sell any all the above property
terms TO suit the times and in case cash be Offered
reasonable deduction will be made. Further par
tculars msy he obtained by addressing the sulsei.
Der at Selinsgrove, Onion county, Pa.
II. w. SNYDER.
SelinsCrove, August g. 1S11-3m
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
Presidential aud state Electt0ns,

We give below condensed table, exhibiting
the times when the Presidential and State Ecc-
tions, respectively, will be held in the several
States during the present year; together with
the Popular Vote given at the Presidential Elec'
ton 1t will be found useful for reference during
the approaching election
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
CHEAP
G. A r p e T S r OR e .
ON THE CASH PLAN.

At No Al StraWJery 81. Philadelphia.
VINHE Rem, of the Subscribers in their present
l. situation being very low, aud their terms
CASH, they are enabled to sell at such low prices
that customers cannot fail be sat SIZED, and they
invite the people Of Northumberland and the adj
joining counties To call and examine thei stock
rs they offer an excellent assortment, comprising
Beautiful Imperial, 3ply, !
Superfine l. grain,
Heavy Twill Venetian, SCARPETINGS.
Fine English Worsied do.
Plain Striped do.
With a large stock Of well seasoned Floor Oil
Cloths of all widths, for Rooms, Halls, Door Pie
ces, g.. Also Furniture OH Cloths, Beautiful
Heath Rugs, Table Covers, Floor Baize, Rag Car.
pets, Mating, &c &c, together with a large stock
f low priced Ingram, Entry and Stair Carpets,
Wholesale and Retail, at the lowest prices in the
city. ELDRlDGE & BROTHER,
No. al :, awherry street, one door above Chcs-
nut near 81 street, Entrance also at No. SO South
Second street, Phiadelpha.
Sept. 2srh, isi4-.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
VOLUNTEER CANDIDATE.
TO School Teachers.

NMTEhL qualified Teachers will be wanted for
w the following Schools in Shamokin Dis
uic, viz, One Teacher and Assistant for the Pc
tersburg School; one for the Eastern one for the
Blue Meeting House; one for the shutdown; one
for the Brick Meeting House one for the Baptist
one for the Snydertown; one for the KTcher; one
for the Irish Valley; one for the Furman and one
for the Meyer Schools
Persons wishing TO be employed as Teachers for
those Schools, the ensuing Autumn q Winter, will
please make carly application to the Directors ha-
wing the special care of those Schools. BY order
of the Board JACOB HAAS,
Pres't. of Board School Directors, Shamokin
EuDA JoHN, Scc'y. Dist, North'd CO.
August 81, l5i1.-it
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
LeCisistiye Biuutlers.

The Pennsylvania Legislature has not been
over careful in the making up of its public ac-
count There is not volume Of the pamphlet
laws that is not crowded with errors, sometimes
of the oddcst and most ludCrous kind. To say
nothing Of the innumerable mistakes it has
made,-such, for instance, as that which occurs
in the last volume, OF no less than three distinct
acts passed, through accident, for some trivial
purpose the appointment we think, OF militia
lieutenant,--it has fallen into blunders much
more unhappy in their character. We heard
Of a case of an old couple who had entrusted to
ore of their representatives, a petition tor the
settlement of claim against the government
Of long duration. The member, forgetting lis
object, brought in bill for divorce, and, ac-
cording to the usual fashion, tackled it on to two
distinct omnibus bills, one of which was lmme-
dately passed, and the other postponed for the
session. The amazement of the parties concer-
ned, when they found they had been divorced
from the bed and board a, which they for thr-
~ years had lived harmonouslWpay be imagi-
ned and as no Justice of the peace or clergy
man was AT hand, they uuugeu OH sotfo"IuIIy
each to separate corner, till after night pas
sed in tears and solitude, they were again united
by competent authority. Their horror and
modification exceeded all painting, when in the
course of the next winter the new divorce bill,
after the regular CESSATION, was produced in the
midst of the vast conglomeraton OF which 1t was
part-PhH. Saturday Museum.
A Child with two heads is being exhibited IN
Baltimore The parent of this prodiga freak OF
nature, is the mother of ten children and is now
living and in good health, This curious offspring
is perfect in all its parts weighs niue pounds
one ounce and half; measures across the breast
from shoulder to shoulder, eight inches and three
quarters and is nineteen inches long.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28

Silks and Fancy Goods.
W & II p Remington 30 Market Street.
Ashhurst N Remington so
Buck d Potter Il6
Yard d Gilmore l09
Domestic and Foreign Dry Goods.
Reynolds, McFarland & Co IO5 Mnrke, Street.
Burnett, Wihers N Co 100 "
Scott Il Baker $50
Wise, pusey q Wise l5i
Hady & Hackers 46 \. Second ST.
Importers of Cloths, CassimcrS, Vest
ings, &c.
William II Love l47 Msrket Street.
Lambert Duy los
Hardware and Cutlery.
Michael V Baker 2l5 Market Street.
Edward Handy & Co SO
Importers and Manufacturers Of Sad
dlery Hardware.
Horn & Kneass 2l5! Market Street
Boots, Shoes, Bonnets. Caps, Lcghorn
and Palm Hats, &c.
W + & J G Whelan, lbs Market Street.
Levick, jenkins & Co $50
NJ Conrad ~ Co 60
Manufacturers and Dealers in Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils, &c.
Thomas p Jam 2l2 Market Street.
Potts, Linn q Harris "l33
Robinson. Collins * Co 81
Edward Cole 81
Thompson Pansoast x Co 40
Hats, Caps, Furs and Trimmings,
l. Kenron l76 Market Street,
John Sauerbier & Brother e.
Books and Stationary.
Grigg & Elliott . \. FouIrh Street.
Hogan & Thompson 80
Importers of British and French Fan
cy Staple Stationary.
l. Cohen 4 Co % Fourth Street.
Henry Cohen , "
Importers of Hosiery, Gloycs, Trim
mings and Fancy Goods.
Serlcy & Severing 81 N Third Street.
Parker d Lehman 3
Combs, Brushes, Brooms, &c.
Thomas Cooper IN From, Street
Importer of Toys. Fancy and Staple
Goods.
4 + OF Monrose lB 5 Fouth Street.
Manufacturer OF Patent Lard Lamps.
Ellis S Archer 81 n Second Strect
Manufacturer of Patent Floor and
Furniture Oil Cloths.
isaac Macauley, Jr \ Fifth Street.
Manufacturers and Importers of Pa
per Hangings.
/ Howell & Brothers so & li@ Chesnut ST
/ Philadelphia, Angus, "a, ls44.-3m.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
S p A N I S II II I ID T. S

TANNERS OIL.
5000 Dry La Plata Hijes--frst quality.
$500 Dry La Gura. do
1000 Dry Sailed La Guira, do
1000 Dry Sailed Brazil Hides, do
35 Bales Green Sailed Pa,na Kips
20 Bales Dry Palna Kips.
100 Barrels Tanners Oil.
Tanners and Curriers' Tools.
For sale to Country Tanners at the lowest prices
and upon the hest terms,
N. b. The highest market prices paid for all
kinds ofleather
d. KIRKPATRICK & SONS.
No. 81, South Third st. Phil 'delphia.
September H. ls44.-ly.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
GOLD SPECTNCBES
9@HdD HMCN .

EROM lawyers office, in Sdnbury, on the LIST
of July last They Were lady's, with bright
pebble glasses of eight sides, aud without any joint
IN the frame. They were No |, or of the young
est, or least magnifying power.
A literal reward will be given for recovery Of the
Specacles, detection OF the thief on application
at Aug. 3, lSii. THIS OFFICE.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
Great Changes In High Quarters.

The following list comprises some ofthe most
influential wings, Governors, members and ex-
members of Congress, and whg Electors, who
have renounced the whig cause, and are doing
battle for POLK and DALLAS. We scarcely open
an exchange paper that does not contain scores
of renunciations. The list below contains only
those who have been in high standing with the
party which they now have abandoned.
John Tyler, President of the T. S.
Ex-Governor Gilmer, of Ga.
Ex-Governor Pope, of Ky.
Ex-Governor Gregory, of Va.
Members and Er. Members Of Congress.
Hon VIM. w Irwin Of Pa
Hon A, II, Campbell of Ga.
Hon Geo NJ. Troup, of Ga
Hon James Garland, of Va,
Hon 6. Gholson, of Va
Hon Henry A Wise, of Va
Hon VIM. Taylor, of Va.
Hon Thomrs F. Marshall, Of Ky.
Hon r. Wickliffe, of Ky.
Hon Geo II. Profit, Ind
Hon II c. Test of Ind
Hon VIM Bryant of Ind.
Hon David Potts OF Ind.
Hon David Stewart of Nd
Hon n. p Tallmadge, OF n. +.
Hon Abm. Rencher of \. {.
Hon Geo. Crabb of Ala.
Hon Zadock Casey, of ILL.,
Hon James c. Loomis, of CT.
Hon Richard Reese, of \. Y.
Hon Samuel Fessenden. of Me.
Hon Louis M'Lane, of Md.
Harrison Electors, 1Sho no,c go far PoM and
Dalius:
Hon Wager Weldon, of r. l.
Hon Thos L Peters, of n. c.
Hon Peter Biercc ofCt.
Hon Guian c. Verplanck, ofN Y
Hon David Stewart, of Md
Hon r. Kiddcr Mead, of n c.
Hon Howell Cubb, of Ga.
Hon John w Hooper, of Ga.
Hon Marshall Welborn, of Ga.
Hon George r. Gilmer, of Ga.
Hon Thomas Stocks, of Ga
Hon VIM. ~ Bishop, of Ga.
And we will add the following distinguished
men
Judge Platt Of y. Y.
Gen. Felix Houston La whig orator in u 10.
Gen. VIM. S. Murphy, o., a whig orator in
1910.
Judge Cheese, offs. C..
Gen l.. p Walker, of Ala.
Jacob B. Wednan, Esq, member of the Re
form Convention of Pa
Judge Todd, of Pa.
George w. Sharswood Esq late member of
the Legislature from Philadelphia city.
Judge Lieston, of Ind
Samuel w. Black, of Pa
Gen. Adams, of S. c., whig orator in 1910.
Capt. Stockton, of y. j., whig orator in IS 10.
Samuel Parke, Esq, Lancaster, Pa
Joshua F. Cox, late whig member of the Pa.
Legislature.
Hon. Thomas II. Burrows, Gov. Ritners Sc
cretary of State.
Col s. II. Wales, of r. l., the whig standard
bearer at Baltimore in 1910.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
- TO
Country Merchants.

VgNHE Subscribers respectfully invite Country
Il Merchants who are about 10 purchase Fall
and Winter Supplies, to an examination OF their
respective Stocks, believing that their several
sentiments complete as have ever been ole,-
eh in the Philadelphia Market.
With stocks OF Goods in their several Depart
ments of the choicest kinds-a determination to
sell on terms which canno, tail to prove sasficto~
ry-and disposition to please old and new custo
mers, will, we hope, he sufficient, nducement 10
purchasers to call at our respective establishments
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
~GDJHE n,

S hereby given that have bought at consta',e'S
sale, the 23d inst, as the property of Charles
Shisslcr, one bald horse at s32, and one black
mare at $50, which have left in possession of the
said Charles Shisscr, until think proper to take
them away. JOSEPH WEITZEL.
Augusta, Sept. %, ls4i.-3t
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28

HERn's HoTEL, Formerly fremont House, No.
ll6 Chcsnut sueet,) Philadelphia, September
2tst, 1874.
have used Shugert's Patent Washing Machine
in my house upwards Of eight months, and do not
hesitate to say that deem it of the most USE
tnl and valuable labor.saving machines ever inven-
ted. | formerly kept two women continually oc-
cupied in washing, who now do as much in two
days as they then did in one week. There is no
wear or tear in washing, aud it requires not more
than one-third The usual quantity of soap. | have
had number of other machines in my family, but
this is so decidedly superior to every thing else, aud
Sd little liable to get out of repair that would not
do without one if they should cost ten times the
price they are sold for DANIEL, HERR
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
Fire COmpany.'.

THE members of the "Washineton Fire Com
pany" are requested TO meet at the State
House, on Monday Evening Oct. 9TH, al o.
clock, precisely. Punclual attendance is required.
Sept. -. JACOB YOUNGMAN, Sec.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-28
g Good Intent Fire COmpany.o

4 STATED MEETING of the Company will
be held on Tuesdly evening next, at s O'Clock,
at the Court House. Punctual attendance is re-.
quired CHAS. J. BRUNER,
Sept. %, 1874. Secretary.