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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

ly- The Harrisburg correspondent OF the
Wilkesbarre Farmer, in aludng to the Senators
who voted for Gen. Cameron, with all the vrtu-
Gus Indignation of Bombastes himself, after call.
ing them rascals and sundry other ugly names,
says: I'm writing their names will put a
glove on my hand, that it may not be polluted in
recording sJch mass of nfamy," We regret
that friend Collins. whose sense Of propriety
would prevent him INDUCING in such low scurility,
should permit his columns to be polluted by the
rawlings of such a baekguard.
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o. METHODIST EpIsoopAL CONFERENCE -

o. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE -
The following are the appointments Tor the
Northumberland District
S. Brlson, T.. L. Sunbu-y, John w. IIougha-
won't, Dauyl!le, Jas Ewing, BENJAMIN f Brooke
B,Iwck, John Bowen, VIM. T. Prnlz, Tho
mas Bowen, sup; Bloomiugdale, Robert Beers,
Cambridge Graham Luzerne, 5, l. NJ. Don
ser, Alfred Wlles; Nluhumb,r rand, b, ii.
Creever, n. s. Buckingham Milton. a. Brit
tain, E. f. Buscy Nillamsport, Maybery
Goheen Lycomlng, Jos. a. Ross, J. w. Eli
OFT Jersey Shore, Thomas TOnneyhll, J. w.
Tongue; Lock Haven, Philip b Reese Belle.
fonte, Henry G. Dill, J. J. learce Clearfield
Films Welty, 7. Barnhau; Penn's Valley
VIM K. Mills. Samuel q. Hare, transferred to
the Philadelphia Conference.
The next Annual Conference will be held
in Baltimore City Station, on the Ilth of March
1916. The Fast Day Tor this year, set q.
part by the Conference, is Friday, the 4th o.
September,
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Murder of c. IL. thomson.

The circumstances of tho murder Of this cs-
tmable citizen, in the Courthouse at Mount
Sterling, Ky.. are thus rented by cortespon.
eent Of the Lexington Inquirer:
witnessed to-day tie most tragic soene ever
enacted in Courthouse, in the murder Of your
distinguished townsman, Clifton r. Thomson,
by Henry Daniel. suit had been brought by
Thomson against Daniel at the last of March
term. Daniel procured continuance Of the
cause by verbal statement until the Sep.
tenlbcr term. At the September term he was
again not ready but was compelled to give n
which he wished to get continuance. The
case was continued. To-day the case was call
Cd, and he came forward with another affidavit,
for another continuance. This so provoked
Thomson that he requested his council to permit
him to answer the affidavit, which contained
much low and personal abuse of himself In
his answer Mr.. Thomson was rlably corte.
0us and dignfed, until he came TO the ungen-
tiemanly slang about his having swindled his
sister, Daniels wife,) This Thompson pro-
nounced low and contemplate slaRdcr. Daniel
told him not to repea, that again. lie repeated
it. Daniel drew a pistol, took deliberate aim
and shot him through the heart before any one
could interpose. AS soon as he had fred he
made percipitate retreat thinking, doubtless,
that Thomson would pursue hn!-But alas!
his spirit had taken its f1ghi he stood motion.
less Tor a moment, then walked step or two,
fell on his knees and tunbled over, lifeless
corpse! Oh! twas horid spectacle 10 see the
gifted orator, who but moment before hat held
the Cont, ,he bar, the jury and The popuuce en-.
tranced in mute asonishment with hts power.
ful but indignant eloqucnCe, converted, in mo.
ment's time, into palid corpse! He lived a
bout two aud half minutes--said not word.
uttered not groan or murmcr. His brother
William was present, and never saw 4 man SO
deeply nffected-The Court Immediately order.
ed the Sheriff to imprison Daniel, or think the
excited populace would have lynched him on
the spot The Court adjourned Immediately af
Ter the occurrence.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

MARBLE The Centre Democrat says, quar-.
ry Of marble found on the farm of H. Humes
Sor is pronounced by sculptor who has exami.
ned it, superior TO any hitherto found in the Uni
ted States, and scarcely cqualed by that of Italy
One of the varieties is of the statuary species ne
yer before discovered this side of the Atlantic,
white as the "driven snow" and susceptible Of a
polish beautiful beyond description. Another
quarry has been opened on the farm OF Mr.. George
Graham thus, almost within guu-shot Of Belle
fonte, marble has been found in three different
places.
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For the Amerlc
Thoughts on leaving Sunbnry.

Farewell, That word in sadness, now breathe,
To scenes familiar, and TO friends sincere,
Yet memry oit her magic hucs will wrcathe,
And picture spots, beloved, and faces dear
Magnifcenty beautiful art thou,
Thy misty mountains, aud thy valleys mild,
Thy broad expanse of waters, glancing now
In living light or darky roaring wild
On such rich scenes, Imagination dwells
With fond delight, and vvldly recalls
Those heights majestic, and those gentle swel's,
Those lone retreats, and mnrm'ring waterfalls
Yet Nature, in her lovellness, is cold,
Unhallow'd by the ties which sweetly bind
The kindred hearts that deep communion hold
And the bright glance that mingles mind with
mind.
Such was thy charm thou lovelies, spot of earth,
In thy soft vale the stranger found home
And loving hearts, and souls of highest worth.
Whose converse sweet, forbade the wish 10
roam.
But ONE is not "A dreary void is there
\ gem too pure for earth is gone on high,
Whose light, benign, blest all within its sphere
And glltters now, in realms beyond the sky
And Oft as Mem'ry saddens at the thought,
That those sweet hours can return no more -
That all things here, with death and change are
frauglt,--
That one bright spirits earthly race is DER,
To YOU my Friends! my heart still fonder cings
And strives in words, its treasures 10 unfold.
Feeble essay! The sonl's best offerings,
Are feh in hidden symPathies mot fOid
CATHARINE.
Willamsport, March 22d.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

c. TowNsniP ELEc1 1ioNs.-The following
4 correct list of the Justices Of the Peace a
Constables elected at the late township election
which we publish for the information Of o
readers.
SuNBeRY BoRoUGH
Justices-Ceorge Weiser, Christian Bower.
Cons,able-Samuel Thompson
NORTHUMBERLAND BoRoUGB.
Justice braham Diefenbacher.
Cons,able-Wm. Elliot.
POM.
Justices--John Paul. j. w. Stamm
Constable-.Samuel Thatcher,
AUGUSTA.
Justices--John Yordy, Frederick Haas,
Constable-Jacob r. Clark.
Coal.
Justices-Rchard Yarnell, Casper Sholl.
Constabe-Franklin A. Clark.
MILTON.
Justices-James Tharp, Jacob Wceland
Constablc--James Covert.
SHANoKIN.
Justices-Davd Maltz, John Huff
Constable-Samucl Hales.
Lower MAHoNoY.
Justices-Mchael Lcnker, Peter Bixler.
Constable-Joseph Bngaman.
Ll1rLE MAHoNoY.
Justices-John Fagely, J. II. Krebs.
Constabie--Samuel 5. Wagner.
CHlLLIsQuAQuE.
Justiccs-Thomas ParAoe, John Voris.
ConstaLle-Wm. T. Irvine.
UrrrR MAuoNoY.
Justices-John Maiich, Peter Monteius.
Constabl le-Jacob Hoffa.
Rusn.
Justice-James Eckman.
Cons;able-Wm. Johnson
TUEBu1.
Justices None elcctedl
Constable-Edward Eisenbrown
DELAWARE.
Justice-John Vincent.
Constabe-Samuel Gufy.
JACKSON.
Jus,ices-George Reed. Daniel iIilbish.
Constable--George II. Troutman.
LEWIS.
Justicc-James D. Barr.
Constable-Isaac Reader.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

REFoENAIIoN IN GERMANY.-Ronge, the Cath
ages TO Treves 10 see the holy vestment has been
excommuncated by his ecclesiastical superiors.
But those Catholics who agree with him are a
bout 10 break of all connection with the Church
of Rome, and 10 form themselves INTO a separate
community, opposed TO that church on all the
points on which Protestants are opposed to it.
In Prussia and Northern and Central Germany,
the opinions off Ronge are supported and opposed
with equal violence - North american,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

Cy PARry NAMES There is contest through.
out the Union, between what is called the 'od
llunkers" and the young democracy" BY the
term 'old hunkcrs, is meant the old wire work
ers and Office holders of the party, who of late
years seemed to think, that Offices were only in.
tended for them and that they alone were inten.
ded for office. The young democracy are all
those, young and old, who are opposed 10 corrup-
tons of the kind, and who are determined that
the people, not the office hunters, shall rule
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29
Correspondence octhe Phil. Ledger.
HARRISBURG, March 24th.

NId1Cn zlln.
HousE.-In the House, the appropriation Bill
passed final reading to-day, and was sent to the
Senate for concurrence The only amendment
made to it, Of any Importance, was in relation to
payment of the August interest. 1t was offered
by Mr. Bayard Of the city, and anthJrizes, lin
case the fund of the Treasury should not be suff.
cient at that time TO pay the whole amoun, of in.
terest due,) the payment Of sums under $50
in full and directs the State Treasurer TO an.
portion the deficiency amonst the larger claim.
ants, in whose favor he is to draw checks on the
Bank OF Pennsylvania in sums not exceeding
5000 each, payable at any convenient time 10 be
fixed by him not exceeding fonr months from
the lst of August ; which said checks are to be
given TO the larger claimants, in part payment of
their interest. For the payment Of which checks
at maturity the said Treasurer is required to
make arrangements
The bill from the Senate authorizing suits to
be instituted by the Attorney General, in Dau.
phin county, against public dcfaulters, was deba.
ted some time, after which the same was commit.
ted to the Judiciary Committee
The bill TO pay the troops passed final reading
this morning.
SENATE was engaged all day in the consilera
ton of private Bills.
Both branches ofthc Legislature agreed o.day
10 adjourn sine die OIL the 18th of April next, at
FIVE o'clock, M
March 25th l2I o'clock
The House, as is the order has been engaged
upon private bills, in Committee OF the whole,
all the morning..
In the Senate Mr.. Crabb read, in place, bill
TO revive certain act TO encourage agricultural
societies in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties,
which was taken up and passed
Mr. Kline read, in place, supplement to the
charter Of the Union Railroad and Mining Com
panv relating to the laying of second rail track
Mr. Eyer read in place a bill to compel the
Tide Water Canal Company 10 take the notes of
that Corporation in part for tolls
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

Coon NEwS--Thc Methodist Episcopal Con-
ference in session at Baltimore has come to the
decision not 10 separate the church into North
ern and Southern division, on account of the ex.
istcnce of slavery. This is an important ceci-
sion, and we are gratifed to learn, says the Re-
publican, that it was made after due dellberation,
and in the true spirit of christian conciliaton.-
The Baptist denomination is at present in greater
danger ofdivison on the question of slavery.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

MATRIMoNY VS., CRIME-In examining the sta
tistics of the different prisons, we cannot fail TO
the married aud unmarried inmates. In one Of
our Western penitentaries there are 1870 prison
els; of these lG are married, lol are unmarried
and i3 widows and widoweIs. Such facts may
well excite feeling of alarm for our bachelor
friends
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

a VALUABLE BooN-The Journal of Com
merce says wealthy gentleman called upon
Bishop Onderdonk on Friday, and on taking
leave, made him the present OF a book, On Ia
king off the wrapper and opening to the title page,
there was a slO0 bank note on turning over
a leaf there was a another; third leaf and there
was a third bill over the fourth leaf fourth
bill and over the fifth leaf a fifth bill, until IT
seemed as though the book was volume of hun
dred dollar bills Few persons, Bishops or o.
therwse, would object 10 reading such book
frequently.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

FLoop AND DREApruL lNuNpArroN.-A letter
from Macao, published in the foreign papers,
gives an account ofthe oveThowing of rivers in
the north of China, before which the European in
undations that have been recorded during the
last few years shrink into relative nsgnfcance.
On the shores OF the Yellow Sea the phenomena
took the character Of second deluge Whole
provinces, with populations respectively larger
than some of the second class kingdoms Of Eu'
rope, were almost entirely submerged. The re-
treat of the water left corpses in thousands.
Touching episodes given as pictures Of this
awful calamity. On the river Yange-Tse were
found large floating casks, which when exam.
ned, were discovered TO contain the bodies of
young children, whose mother, when all hope for
themselves was gone, had committed them TO
these floating arks, as a last slender chance of
salvation. Upwards ofseventeen millions OF hu
man beings, escaped from the inundation, have
poured themselves over the adjacent provinces,
beggarded OF all things and crying for bread.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

CO Iron in England, has advanced about SIS
per ton within the last six months, and is still
advancing, on account ofthe increased demand for
European rail roads. The repeal of the tariff
here, would have advanced it still higher, and
made the prices greater than it can be manu!ac.
tured for in this country.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

c. We are indebted TO Edward Y. Bright
Esq, of the House of Representatives for the
Report of the Revenue Commissioners, and also
bill introduced BY him. entitled, an act TO re.
duce the expenses or government.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

REMovEp,-The Surveyor OF the Port of Balti-
more, after sending host OF petitions to be re.
tanned in office, sent President Polk present of a
handsome horse, but the horse was Immediately
surveyor
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

The L.. s. SENATE before its adjournment for
got 10 make choice of President pro tempoys
according to custom so that il the President and
Vice President should die before the next meet.
ing Of Congress, there would be no one 10 take
charge OF the government
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Saturday, .narCh 29, !s45.

=. Is. P.7L.NELs. Esq, at hfs Ksai Es-
tate amt toai 0n;cs, w.. 50 Pine sfr.ft, Pitt
iadrii,hta, IS nuths,f=fd 10 uci rs .7Srnt, a, II
receipt TOR oil monfcs due this office, for sub
Scif;Jlicu ~ advertising.
.giso at his Office No. 100 NASSAU Street.
NV York
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

A Doc IN THE PuLPII "A few Sundays since,
At the 9th ST church, in Cincinnati, the hinister
not having arrived early in the desk, huge dog
ran up the ailse, ascended the pulpit and put his
paws upon the bible. The expression of his
eounlenance and the movement ofhs tail were so
ludicfons, that most Of the congregation were o.
bliged TO leave the church. The dog having no.
thing particular 10 say walked out as he came in.
The minister shortly after arrived, and discover.
tTayed so much astonishment, that the congrega.
tion again laughed Alter while the service
went on as usual.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

How TO CArcn RABpITs.--We lately read
in the London Gardiuer's Chronicle. curious
way of catching rabbits. Take a large crab or
lobster, and stick candle about an inch long on
his back, light it, and then put him to the hole,
avcr the mouth of which spread net. lie will
not crawl far before the rabbit gets frightened,
runs ou,, and 10 cough, in the net.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

c. JEFrrEsoS CoLLEGE.-Ths institution
had upwards of 400 students at its last session 4
large number graduated at the late commence.
ment And amongst the number we observed the
name of Percival IIottenstein, of Union county.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29
Revolving Attempt at Murder.

The AuburR Journal furnishes the particulars
Of an extraordinary attempt, by a man of the
name of Lorenzo Patrick, to make way with his
wife, with whom, it is said, he never previously
exchanged single cross word. He went to his
well, and while he was there called to his wife
10 help him in getting hen out, which he said
had fallen in. While she was leaning over the
curb he caught her by the feet and plunged her
over, head first. into the WELL which is about
% feet deep, the water coming up within some
i feet of the platform. She retained her hold
Of the rope for its whole length, and finally sue.
cceded in climbing up, got out of the water
with her feet upon the stone, and screamed for
help.
"lhe monster then got a light, the one which
they had having been put out when she went
into the well, and next took board and under
took to jam her down into the water. Sic said,
'Lorenzj, tor Gods sake don't murder me = and
he replied, Il won't he then got over into the
curb and let himself down so as TO put his feet
on her legs, and tried to push her feet from the
stone on which they were placed Now she
clenched fast hold Of his pantaloons, and by his
help raised herself so that she got hold of the
curb. At this same time he got out of the well,
aud taking his knife, cut off the rope, which he
supposed she was still holding on, as he says he
never saw her come out Of the well. After she
got out she ran to the nearest neighbor's and
gave the alarm.
"Mrs. Patrick is woman of delicate health
they have been married about 5 years are not
far from % and 80 years Of age ; have two chill
dren, the youngest about months old and
they have always borne good characters.
"Patrick was arrested, but made his escape
on Sunday night following, and is yet at large
From every attending Circumstance, it appears
to be one OF the most deliberate, cold. .blooded
transactions Of which we have ever heard. For
some weeks before he had been very busy in
collecting debts, but has scarcely been known
to pay tarthing on any bill presented.
mo 6oubt is felt that the foul deed attempted
has been long premedltated."
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

EMsALMED.-Ihe body of a sailor, who had
been buried hty.fOnr years in guano, on Posses
tion Island, coast of Africa, was dug up last Jan
uary. and looked as natural as though II had been
inferred only a fortnight. With the exception of
sspendid a tomb, the poor sailor was as thorough
~ embalmed as old Cheops Of Egypt.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

oy Cotton has taken a rise in England. The
British Parliament has also abolished the duty on
cotton. This has given great satisfaction to the
planters
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

CoNs1EucrIvE TRAyELLING,-A Washington
letter says, before the adjournment Of the extra
session of the L. S Senate it was decided that
Senators were entitled to mileage for the extra
session although not one of them had left the pre-
cints of Washington. The travelling is all con-
sfrurtjre, and thus without paying out cent or
moving from their places the Senators will each
pocket for travelling a compensation of about
500 on an average, amounting in the aggregate
10 some s35, 900 or $4,000
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-29

CO ApJorRNMENr.-The Legislature has a.
greed TO adjourn on the 18th Of April.
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Gy Marquis Of Westminster, who lately died
in England mad an income of million aud
half OF dollars per annum
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WAsnINGToN, March 2l.

Gentlemen There are but few oIiiceseekers
left There were but 32 to-day at Coleman's,
and about 40 at Tyler x Buichs L. 5 Hotel
The Hon Robert Rautoul was today appoin
ted U. 5, District Attorney for Massachusetts,
and the late Gov. Morton Collector of the Port
Of Boston
Rumor this evening says that Mr. Elmorc, of
South Carolina, was appointed to-day, Minister
to the Court of St James.
p S.-Thc appointment of the Minister to
the Court of st. James was not made to-day, it
now lies between Elmore and Woodbury., proba-
bly, the former.
Mr. Skinner. the third Assistant Postmaster
General, will be removed the first of April,
and DR. Miller the second Assistant Postmaster
General, will be appointed in his place.
Gen. Van Ness, the Collector of the Port OF
New York, leaves day after tomorrow perfectly
sangune of remaining in office.
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Williamsport, March 22d.
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Honorable Employment.

What is the most honorable employment
Is II to carry green bag aud talk on knotty
points of law in open court Is i, To amp'l.y
yarlstck with graceful dcxterty ! l. it To
wear a cockadc a sign OF successful Office
seeking Is It TO sit at a shattered table in
the garre', with gonse Quill behind the ear
and fore finger between the eyebrows, sup
porting an editors aching head over ii blank
qulre of paper All these empIoyments may
be honorable So far they are useful to society
and no farther. DO you agree 10 this Then
YOU will alsoagrce to this plain rule; whatever
is the most uscfui is the most honorable EN-
ployment. Apply this rule 10 the skiful, IN
dusrious and honest cuI,iyator of the earth
Who could live but for him Who produces
80 much Of what is absolutely indispensable to
the wants OF his fellows as he Is not this the
employment, then, honorable, in proportion as
his laburS are the most useful vi any IN the
world Let him be represented accordingly
Next 10 him is the scientific Mechanic, VINO
, builds our houses and ships, and makes our
household goods. lie too should lie hOnorrd,
Lawyers, that prevent, rather than encourage
/ litigation preachers who labor To promote
"pcace ON earth and good will towards men,
/ rather than to excite the scctarHn an,ipathies
/ fther hearers doctors, who seek TO prevent
disease rather than tamper with 1t for u fee
merchants who sell al lalr prices, deceive not
their customers, aud keep true accounts these
and are useful aud necessary IN soce'y and
should be encouraged and honorcd accordingly
but it is time the notion was done away, tha,
farming aud handicIan are not respectable
! They are OH the whole more useful and there
fcre should be regarded more honorable. TIE
men who own the soil they till who can i've
independently hy their own productions and
then supply other classes Of citizens with the
means OF subsistence, are the true nobility of a
Republic. They are tho "bona and MUSCLES
which must keep the body polite together
We respect them.-Would that there were
more such, fewer idle lazy drones, who scorr
homes, labor, and strut in gay attire, living
upon the productive industry OF those far better
than themselves
An ap, quotation 10 like a lamp which fling
It's light o'eI the whole sentence.