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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

The Hon. George Summers Of Virginia, is ia.
vorahly spoken of as the successor 10 Mr.. Rivcs,
in the t. s Senate
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

The candidates for mayor Of Hoston are Josiah
Quincy, Wing Adam W. ThaNter Democrat ;
Thomas A. Davies, Native, and 5. q. Shpey,
Temperance.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

The new Senator for Arkansas, Chester Oak.
ley, is said 10 be the most imposing man in that
body as we'll as a man al excellent sense and
character,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

Gen Isaac q Fsree, the present Democratic
representative of the third Congressional Dis.
trict in New Jersey, has given formal notice TO
his Wing successor, John Runk, Esq, Of his in.
tcntion 10 contest the recent election, and 10
claim the seat himself as the lawfully elected re-
nresentatiNe of the District
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

a. The PorrLAR yoTE.-Thn Official returns
ofthe Presidential election, from all the States,
except Arkansas, have been received, The az
grcgate vote is over , 2,7OOO00. Including o.
600 majority in South Carolina, which is consi-
dered fair estimate, as out of about 80 600
votes the Wing party proper polled but 3O5I at
the late election Polk has ,372 lGl, Clay l..
3lO,Gll, Birney Gl ,OG9, making Polk's majority
over both candidates iSl In 1910, the aggre-
gate vote of the Union was 9, ,iO2 500. The in
crease in lSil is over 81 600. We shall publish
the official vote as soon as it is complete,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

c. HAREIsBuRG PArERs.--The "Democrafic
Unjon' will be published twice a week during
the session, for - copy, or 50 for the whole
year. The Legislative proceedings are reported
with great accuracy in its columns. The editors
say they now propcl their Press by the aid of
Steam, which is some evidence ofthe Ego ahead"
principle.
The "Harrisb"rg Argus" is Published once a
week, and single copies, during the session, fur
nshcd at IS each The argus is a we'll con.
Quoted paper and will also contain the proceed
ings of the Legislature,
The "Noio"a Enquire" is published at Har-
Tishurs at 81 30 per annum The above are
all the Democratic papers Published at the seat
of Government.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

CJ- President Tyler recommends the building
of mad house in the District of Columbia, 10
confne the insane. Some editors are uncLarita-
Bile enough TO think that this is about the wisest
recommendation in the Message,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

or FIX Governor Corwin has been elected L
: Senator ia Ohio.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Commercial Advertiser thinks that Mr.,
Birney is in favor of anneXing Texas.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

u5| NEAL's SATURDAY GAzErTE.-The last
number of this paper came TO hand richly laden
with useful and interesting matter, in a chaste
and beautiful dress
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

u New PoSTMAs1FFs-.Iohn W Miles Esq
has been appointed Postmaster al Northumber
land, ir place of Daniel Weimer, removed. The
appointment is an excellent one. Mr.. Miles is
well qualified for the station, and is, besides, a
gentleman of excellent character and good and
consistent democrat.
At Milton, VIM. c. Wilson has been appoint.
ed to superscde Mr. l.. b. Stoushtor. The ap.
think will make an efficient officer and give gen.
eral satisfaction.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

At this time, the interest due TO the Smithso.
nan Bequest fund, by the treasurer of the United
States, amounts TO sls2 900, and the whole fund
100000, II will be matter for earnest dis.
cnssion during the present session of Congress,
as to the best means of applying this money.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

- FFANcIs Il. SurNK, ESQ, Governor elect
of Pennsylvania, will be inaugurated on the 3D.
Saturday in January next.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

Cy~ The eclipse Of the Sun, which took place
on Monday, was plainly visible here, and was
best seen about an hour before sunset Put a
small portion of the northern limb was cclipsed.
The sun went down ccipsed.
o. Winter has now fairly set in. Boats were
still passing the canal few days ago. On
Wednesday boat load of Coal was despatched
from this place, for Milton, the last that will be
shipped this season.
e. Our ncghbors at Northumberland had a
Democratic Hall, on Friday evening. the 9th
inst. Owing TO the inclemency of the weather
and the bad state of the roads, the number in at.
tendance was not as great as expected. We paid
a short visit to the Ball Room, and found it hand.
ely and tastefully decorated The company
appeared to enjoy themselves and all, we believe,
passed off in very pleasant and agreeable man
ner Abont II o'clock the company set down
to most excellent supper, served up for the oc
casion by Mrs. Wilmington,
az L. 5. SEvAroR.--A corr espondent of the
! Sunbury Gazette recommends our friend and
neighbor c. w. lIEGrNS, Esq. of this place, as a
candidate for t. S Senator The writer thinks
the North entitled to the Senator, and that Mr.
! lIcsins is we'll qualified for the station.
! u ApMIITrp.-On motion OF Armstrong
( Esq on the I'd inst, |. S. McMicken, Esq, wa:
,In,iitnI Il, nroctirp i'm tho several Courts Of y
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

The Providence Gazette states that Thomas
w, Dorr is seriously i'll, and that his friends are
alarmed for his safety
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

C. Col. Carter, of the Lancaster Democrat,
is not onlye humorous and philosophical editor,
but also very lucky one, lie won pair of
boots from the editor of the Union published at
Lancaster, cn the last election, and thus consoles
his unfortunate whig contemporary The fact
is, our unfortunate friend not only lost his candi
date, but he lost PAIR Of boots Nor is this all,
lie paid the bet like AN honest man and the said
boots now encase our democratic feet. In view
ofall these circumstances, we know that he will
not doubt our sincerity when we assure him that
we pity him from the bettom of our sole"
Cy~ Gov. Hammond's Message to the South
Carolina Legislature, does not meet with much
favor in that body. Some of the old Nuliders
have been severe on the Governor, and are dis
posed 10 give him the cold shoulder on the sub
ject of the Tariff, Texes and the Abolitonsts.
His views are entirely too radical for them now.
We should not be surprised that South Carolina
herself would again become tariff State before
! many years elapse
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-14

u ApMIITEp.-On motion OF J. Armstrong,
Esq on the I'd inst, ]. S. McMicken Esq, was
admitted to practice in the several Courts of Ly
cnmnu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-03
rNIoN oE THE DEMOCRACY.

The Wings, poor fellows, seem too be horrioiy as
concerted the certain and glorious prospect OF re-
nnion between the Van Buren, and Calhoun branches
Of the great Democratic party OF the Union, ana
all sorts OF appliances are now beng reso''ea TO- .
act these two divisions by The ears again Strong
appeals are made to the pride and the ch'vairy oil
the Calhounes and they ridicued al "head
quarters" in this State for suffering themselves, as
a fuckess party 10 become the 'jest OF Torres and
the scorn of Whigs"-"Never did party present
such sad disproport,on between Their Vaun's ana
their performance -"Their future motto should be,
.oreat cry and little wool They came prancng
rp in all the pomp and circumstance Of war and
..Huny down their lances without striking blow,
even for honor upon better condition. than OF being
allowed 10 turn camp followers "llencecrth, they
will have rendered the of CALAMITY spirit honor,
nretences as ridiculous in public AFFAIRS, as Van Eu'en
has done patriotism, or love OF ,he people: iaey
are extpeu:shed gone, and will be heard of no more
These are The kind of appeals which The Coon organs
are pouring for the purpose OF sIr''ng mp fresh
spirit of anmosity between the cierent branches oil
the Democratic Party, that they may reap inc adVan-
spes of the runous conflict But lest some o. 'ese m
discreet writer's may have overshot the marx he id''t
leader at Richmond very careful to incucas The idea,
that these remarks are no; Intended to be applied
70 the rank and file of the Calhoun party and hence ne
undertakes to desc them up with q little "sot corn.
He says-"Far be it from TO any reproach upon
the rank and file Of the Calhoun party They are SIN
cere and patriotic. They have been betrayed by lead
ers whom the hope Of participation in the 'spo'ls IN
fuenced more than :he. professions, and The he
nor Of those who conEdsd in their integrity and lead.
rrshp" He says ave kRo,c that The rama and hIe IN
Virginia are indignant al the facility with which 'hef
cause was surrendered, and that they view win dis-
dain the insulting proposition 10 by their support
with the Vice Presidency.
Here the whole artillery Of rdicue and compliment
is exhausted fret 10 sir up anew the slre winch was
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-03

.a % Vic, batween those two divisions OF the
Dmocra;,c part,; and then, II that should Id Is 'a'
!, MI luia sail corn administered 10 cut ioose lux
. .od 6Ia from their treachcr0us leaders, ana WIN
,ta,,, ,r "a the support of Coonery MI Preston, II
,s :, b;s snee ch at the Wing caucus at richmond
relied upon the union oil tue @"''"l" W"
| Go :, aunment the Wing vote oi ISL lie a
,J ,l, ,hs rank and file oil the Calhoun party were
:, ., o,h;,y bo, old fashioned Coons, or, 10 Use ms
o.n l,nuu,cs M substantially reported IN the Richmonu
wa ., her hearth are with us. That t4ey han no
r;ons bone Of eIevatiug their great champion to tue
Presidency and if they were only hinHy h'"ed " "r
,vbs HAY would prefer 10 sse them SUCCESSFUL a'he
than be an ssouri clique, which was ooh on Pe's""a'
~ ,,h,c ,,,n,Js SO at-fu IL them " Mr + was "p-
80" - 10 ,oscrip,,on ot the rank and lille of the Cal
b,nn ,,r,v .Tha language oi prescription, rays me-
-. ,h. I,,,,oae ot victory "Give those who nave
,eo,,-v stf,y.d from as, their natural ahtss aa 0eSt
cr;.nJs lar orporunliv To return ard lhs To1tt.
r,,t;,n of $40 Will be routed again Here, you see,
r h. IA ni,emo In the rank and file oi the Gal
houn party 10 make common cause WIN 1"one'y' nu
and ,,,s ;s ~, English Of the handsome CON pmens,
which. all oil sudden The great organ :" "nsge'y
N Edmond is Plying the raak and fle OF the Cal
! houn party .a l;.l,,
The ,,.., Calhoun leaders, whose pride and chValfy
h,ve been twitled up finely by the Wing ffess,
ro- The purpose of preventing the RECOMMENDATION
which is now being happily effected between tue
two winrs OF Democracy, are not now, we suppose
regarded as the natural allies of the Coons al any
rae afier these handsome compliments, they WI
MT ex,,cl 10 be considered fcnds ond II is u oe
hoped that they will be wiling 10 give .iiiceh' ava 10
,ba ef,, which is making, our par 10 pFoouee
nn;on and harmony in our ranks We think that the
INIT ard file, as well as The leaders OF the calhoun
Party. vii, be cute enough to see through Tue shaow
ar,ifce with which Coonery IS preparing 70 e"IaP
| them fLyachburg RepaMtcah.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-03
LITTLE u,ENNEsSEE

We are assured that the Democracy Of Southwest
ern Virginia never strong united than at
the present iime-the opinion of Senator w. b Pres
ION TO The contrary notwithstanding. The Wings OF
Washington seem determined 10 make show Of tight
but are utterly unable to do any thing else Our friends
in that sterling Republican county have commenced
the work Of oganzalion and they always do The thing
handsomely when they 60 earnestly and energetically
about ii. They held meeting al their December
court, aud appointed the following gentlemen TO the
Richmond Convention: Dr. n. Suead J. Is FLOYD, DR..
D Trgg, A Edmondson, Sr.. b Edmondson, William
Buchanan, Edward Latham, WIN. X Trigg, DR.. Sam
Dunn, A. 2eatie Capt John Clark, Peter Clark, Moses
c. Or, Col S. L. Goodson, Col. jams DAVIS The
NEE ting was ably addressed by John b. Floyd, as we
learn from he Abingdon Banner That paper says;
"Mr Floyd availed himself ofthe occasion to descan
in the most acceptable ard impressive manner upon
the great points OF separation between the Federal:sIs
and Republicans-ihat IL, the Wings and Democrats
| NJ. Watson, (,he Wing orator) having thrown down
the caunr, 10 his opponents for general discussion
hareafiu, Mi F!oyd promptly took II up in behalf o.
the Democrats, that may expect TO hear debates
from tie stump by next grass and before. We put
Finyd against the whole Of Wing orators. Come
one, come all Mr.. Watson (sVhig) isa maa of tnienls
oily fluent, zsalous, sanguine-h- shoots cut of long
run with n ca pill i repor-but the shot stick not
They rebound from the impenetabls mgis OF the Demo
cfacy. The piaak 10 hit, but not the target
fLgachbHrg Republican.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-03

A Whether the number OF hors's Tor wh'ch o'ncei'
nc The army and the marine corps are ai'o"eu " u'
forage, or money in lieu thereon, unoer sahe,
ca mot be reduced; and II SO, OF hA'"8 ''e
suitable to a state o! peace. .nlov.
,yLo,I,er there is any occasion Tor The employ
sam, of ua5on.masers and forage-mas,ers IN ''he :.
neace: and If not, of repeating SO mnch OF Tue ~ "
- 1888 rs authorizes their appointment ,h
BesoIred, That the said Committee inquire ~,
anad,sncy Of r.psang all laws now IN lorce allowing
49, no ~ otiice,s Of the army The marine corPs
also of repeal!ng the laws allowing donbie l'to"s
officers of the army and marine corps 'or comh'a""
departments and posts ~, r,;rs bc
R,sDirfd That the Committee on Napai ana"' =
instructed TO make The following inquiries r.
Whether i, is expedent TO provide oy Ia" 'o'
n. vo, peuce establishment designating the nnmoef -
vessels and Of officers, petty officers ana Seahe"
for such establishment: .io n
> Whether the compemant5 oil crews oil Vesse' "
comm;ss,on shall no, be less in time Of peace than OF
war: and If So whether the compliments as r1eu y,
,h eyis,no regulations Of the Department might not
be safely reduced
. Nhoi has been The annual increase IN iiie mum
bsr Of officers of each grade since the 1th oil Mac"'
Is9-, uos !, Al anv time within that period been IN
nacsssorv larue? And can The present NUMBER, par
tculatly of the hi CHER grades, as commanders anu
Ia u.s. be reduced with safety:
A Wbsther The annual pay OF the officers, as hAeu
n ,ha ot If The I'd of March, 1895, especially OF those
smnoved ON share on leave OF absence, or waiting OF
ders, can be reduced: IN
: Whether there is any ana what accouniaoy ."
the part of sorekeepeEs and others, for the keeping
and disposition Of the public property in yards ana
elsewhere and whether 're perfect system o, bv
counting for the same ouShl not 70 De esaoS"eu y
law? .o,e
kee,er, and other officers at the navy yards should
no, be fixed by law at the same Tine providing Una,
the s,orakeepes shall be appointed by the President
Of The q, States By and with the advice and consent
Of the Senalc?
Whether the expenses of the several navy yards
cannot he reduced: aud how far it would contribute to
that object, hereafter to require the pubic WORK III
them 10 be executed by contract or the JOB;
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-03
rue .po1ITIoy cooys AND HENRY CLAY.

A few oil The leading Wing ahoo"'s's' whose ny,
cocrsy and political dishonesty al just men must i'a'.
. p"G' asoana,e are trying make the Liberty men
believe tina, Henry Clay, the great slave halae, o,
Kenrucky is friendly to their views on the abolition
question OF the number OF these knav'sh cenuhs
Coons ia Giddngs of this State. lie has worthy
comaeer in The person Of Ex Gov. Ellsworth OF CoHhec
tcut. 49,, It'll =, Now
Haven. connscticei this ustr'ous abs" t"n eoon on
that OCCASION as e ore nl"fn''" by he was the
,,,-io, chef under ioye banner they would march TO
e esi s vc5or s Mr. Clay opposed TO the
e,n,,nuance and perpeiuiy OF slerery-~as opposed
70 hs adm;ssion Of Tsxas-,ba; abol'onisis knew not
wha, they were dung III opposing Henry cInyI.hsy
knew not what Mr.. Clay could DO Tor ln'in.ia. WI, "
he was IN CONGRESS, Ia. heard Mr.. Clay express his
"rEAs s egeis tia, they could moi have abolished
slavery in Kentucky We have done IN C"nnec,ea'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-03
TO TIE EDITORS OF THE ENQUIRER
The Currency equaIi:ed ritl0ut United States Bank

The Currency equaii-ed rih0ut United States Bank
Messrs Editors:-My calling has required me, for 10
years or more occasionally TO obtain dsaughs or checks
on banks in Ph,ladsphia New York, az the
safest form in which to make renttances by mail =
When the United States Bank in its prime, It's
Branch in Richmond used TO sell me its check on the
mother Bank, or other Northern BANK, tor pre-
MUM Of one haicper cent That is, Ivy paying to the
Branch 800 49, ! used to get lis written order upon
Bank in phia for $780, md at that rate Tor other
sums.
Well-ihe FARAERs' BANK or VIRGINIA is now de-
inc precisely the same thing. Twice, lately, II has
furnished me with Just the sort OF facility, at just
the same price, that the Wanted Equalizer Of the cur
renew used 10 do suppose that onr other Banks are
DOING the same Those OF The Carol'nas, understand
are on "a good footing "a ours-btfttr cannot be-
Thus for SIX or eight hundred miles South OF the great
centre of money Transactions and for several hundred
in all other directions, exchange 10 lsveiled-at least
down 10 the mere worth Of the trouble OF drawing
check entering il in the Bank books, and counting the
monev-or 10 less than il would cost to carry the sPs
Gle TO that centre As the pillows which the late storm
raised in the money of our country are now RAPID
" smoothing down and widely on all sides
we now EXPECT the calm soon TO be universal.
Always, in The United States Bank best days many
persons and among them muin tanned that the ne
banks were as able to furnish sound currency, and 10
keep exchanges equal, United States bank vas
They are already making good the assertion. both !,
and hey is true, liable TO be aured by genera
rage for speculation or forced by protective tar-
into oyer-issues which by reaction heighen tha
and begel necessity for an increase Of 'hat ta''H'-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-03
STAFFORD COUNTY.

Al meeting of portion OF the Democratic q
the county OF Stafford, held in the Town Of taa
on the 30th January, ISi4-
On motion. Dr. Alex Fi;zhpgh was called
Char, and w. p. Conway appointed Sscni
Whereupon, It was
ResOtrcd, Tha; this meeting approve nj the d,
the proposed Democratic Convention Ia meet
CITY of Richmond, on the Ist day Of Februa'y
that --- do represent, the Democracy oil Sat-
the sad Convention.
The blank in the above resolution was iillrd "
names of John Moncure, James Morton, Thorn:
man, John &. Burlington, +. ID. G.. Hedeman.
mock Cox. John l.. Alexander, r. c. l.. Moncur
mund G.. F,'zhugh Robt. Cropp, john Shrlken
n. Stone, John Swetman, lawrence Sandiort,
r. Benson, VIM. F. Hord, w. w. J.. Benson
w. Coleman, James w. Stone, Sr John L Ilfa
John +. C"akley, John q. Hedgman, Jr Js@
Stone, Jr VIM T Cropp, John II. $. Pots, Jo
Honey, Thomas Ilarwood, John NJ. Daniel, Joh'
ton, Charles Bruce, James Montpith, Thoma.
ton, Thomas Payne, Hugh Adie, Robert /. q
John Schorlar, Mark Harding, Benz Ilsll, Jf,
Towson, George Pickett, Thomas A. W'laefs, >
Marques, Charles Pevton, Thomas P-yico
Lunsford. James Peyton, W. NJ. Cox, JAS. ;.
ley and VIM Dafian
R,soir'd. That John G. Iledgman, Esq, or
gate in the Legislature of Virginia, and The Chs
and Secretary Of this meeting be added 10 the :
ton TO the sad Convention.
Resolrtd That these proceedings be pub'l'0fl
Richmond Enquirer and Democratic Reeofd,F
dericksburg ALIEN FlTIHUOb'
w. P. CONWAY, Se'y.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-03
The Committee on the Address will not report till this

The Committee on the RdufesS VIII not ePort TIL TINS
morning.
But We have enough t, satisfy US; enough in the
noble and concatory speeches of Messrs. Gordon
Barbour aud Wallace; enough IN the free intercourse
which rs prevailed between the frie nds nf Messrs
Calhoun and Van Buren,; enough in the glorious spirits
NJ our marty, enough in the doTDcast looks and
fallen count nances of our opponents, II satisfy Us
that the Republican Party ~ now "oBe and ndlvlslbe.
The snr, f reunion has come TO drop balm and bes
nos from lis wings AS said IN the Convention The
Ark of the Republican Party, which has been agated
on the pillows Of the of Liberty, for twelve month:
mast has nav touched the summit OF Mount Ararat-
The Rainbow of Peace is Frightening the Heavens
n nd the Dove has gone forth from the Ark II
b,ug back the Olive Branch to all party
W. announce therefore, to our friends every where
m Virginia and in every other State, that are now
6rn,lv and inL,ssoluby reunited. The Calhoun and
Van Ruren marty are one and The same They will
bo,h "a for the candidate OF The Republican Party
and tbIs noble reconciliation and united at on will
shed Il, moral influence not only through all the
length and breadth Of Virginia, but through South
Carol ma, through Georgia, through North Carolino,
through oil the South-iheoughout the Union. We
hail the meeting Of the present Convention as the
barblurer of UNION aud success to our party.
We shull carry Virginia trlnmphanIly. All we have
10 meet and overcome the greut pecunary OF
the Wings and their nsdlous arts See for the one the
letter from Rockbridge, in this mornings puper-see
for the other the letter about their Proceedings ka-
nawha-and their exer,ons 10 palm upon votes
bv The Presidential Election and scatter their iact-
tious sufrages over the Commonwealth We now
know this and we mus, act with the energy which the
case requires.