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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31
Murder tm Chester County.

The Philadelphia Spirit of the Times, of yes.
terday, contains an account of an awful murder,
committed by man named Jabez Boyd, in the
nelghborhood of West Chester on Sunday morn.
ing last, the particulars of which are as follows
Mr.. Patton, very respectable farmer OF the
neghborhood, in connection with portion OF his
family, started to church, leaving the house and
an infant child in charge of his son William, lad
of II years of age and bound girl of Is, About
half past ten O'Clock Boyd, who had formerly re-
sided with Mr. Patton, entered the house care
fully locked the doors, and deliberately beat out
the brains of the boy with pair of tonss, aud
threw the boy into the fire. which was burning
on the hearth. The girl, with a singular pre-
sence ofmind snatched the infant from the cradle
the moment the boy was attacked aud escaped
with 1t through the back window of the house,
giving the alarm to the neighbors who immedl-
ately assembled and found the murderer gone.
! The body of the ll-ess boy was discovered par
! TALLY consumed, and cupboard in which Mr. P.
kept his money broken open and rfed o. It's con-
tents, which consisted of about $50 in silver aud
| gold. 1t is presumed the intention of Boyd was
/ TO murder both the boy and the girl, take the mo-
| ney and then set fire 10 the house tie is a man
! of low character, having been imprisoned IN
| West Che ster about three years ago, upon the
charge of larceny when he broke jail, and esca.
ped He was pursued and arrested at his fathers
house, and committed TO prison to await the de-
mands of Justice
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In this place, on the 27th inst, at the house o
Deacon John Budd, by the Rev. ID. Trtes, DR.
ID. T. TRIES 10 Miss 5. H., daughter OF Mr. n
Garrison of Maryland, both of this borough
On the Goth inst, by the Rev J. IL Worrel
Mr. MAHLoN HoFF of Augusta township, TO Mis-
HANNAH VAsrINE, of Shamokin.
On the 2sth ult, by the same, Mr. HARMA,
SNYDER to Miss MARY ANN RAIkE, both of Rus
township.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31
BALTIMORE MARKET.
Office 0fthe Baltimore AMEnIcAs. May

Office cfne BALrINoRE AnE"IcAs. May 90
GRAIN.-The demand for Wheat is les. ac-
tive-A small lot of good Md. red was sold to-
day at 9S cts. We quote good TO best reds 81 a
100 cents, which shows decline OF about 2 cents
per bushel. Tte,e was no Prnnsy ylvana Wheat
al market for two or three days past. Sales of
Corn at 80 a 81 cents for white, and &C cents for
yellow We quote Oats at "a 26 cents, which
is an improvement.
WHISKEY. Holders today offered 10 sell
hhds at 2O!, aud bbs. at 2l cents. Small sales
were made al these rates.
CoSsr,~r ExrRcIsr When constant exercise
cannot be used, frO9i any cause the occ 'sonal use
| of 0peajng mediciae slch Brnndrehs |rgefa
! bk Unirersai PiHs, is ahso'u'Iy regui'sd. Thus
the condus If the BLoon, the fountain OF lfr, are
! kept free from those impurities which wouil pre-.
vent It's steady current minislering health. The
morbid hum,rs prevented from becoming mir
I'd With it. II is nature ~hich is thus assisted
through the means and suflefs which she has pro-.
Vd, for herself Daily 4 these Pills will ne.
he injurious bee ,u>e the l"neer they use |
the less is required 10 produce an operation. They
are the only medicine known which possess III :
| quaIiy. Reference Can b, given to some of our
mot respecia lie citizens, whom they have curel
! Of C nsttuIion,l co.tiveness.
| az Purchase of II. d Masser Sunhury, or
Tho agents, published in another part of this paper.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

OI5- Ban. APsoLrTE.-Ry a late Act Of Assem-
bly, bail in cases Of appeal from the Judgment
OF Justices Of the Pace and from awards of ar
bitrators and also bail for the stay of executions
before Justices shall b. bail absolute The Act
will 90 into effect on the lst ofJune 1915
Cy-By the late Act of Assembly, the Reporter
ofthe decisions of the Supreme Court, is TO pub
lish the decisions so that they be contained an.
nually in two volumes if necessary in law calf
binding not to contain the minority opinions,
nor less than $50 pages which are not 10 be sold
for more than 81 per annnm This will save
lawyers from 81 to sc per volume. Robert VI
Barr, ofReadng has been appointed the Report
er, by the Governor.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

rTCandi,ates, this year, are thick and nu-
mcrous Our readers will find a long list OF
them in another column. They will have no oc'
casion to complain for want of an opportunity to
make a choice.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31
Saturday. May 81, !si5.

n~5-We are indebted to the Hon. James Po
lock for public documents, relative to Con-
merce. &c.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

ny-THE BAfrALioS, or muster day, came of
in this place according to announcement, on
Saturday last. The officers marshalled their
forces in market square, about 10 o'clock. We
could plainly see the decline Of the ancient mill
tary spirit, in the accoutrements as well as the
conduct of of the soldiery, if the term sodery
can be properly applied TO a set Of jovial indi-
viduals, bent on fun and frolic, and armed with
sticks, canes and umbrella handles. Captain
Chapman's company, from Northumberland,
were particularly uproarous while forming, and
paid as little attention to the gnh,ont Captain as
to the commands of the field officers. Had he
used his "trenchant blade" upon the backs of his
refractory recruits, they would have richly me.
rited the punishment. One of the men sported
a shield formed of ginger bread, as large as that
of Achilles at the siege of Troy. Among the
Sunbury company we looked, but looked in vain
for something like a weapon of war. There was
not even apology for frelock in the whole
company. The officers ofthe Battalion were
however, generally well equipped aud made
! ha andsome appearance The hucksters were
more numerous than heretofore The flying
horses" also did swimming business.
On Monday the Mahonoy Battalion came off
1t is well worth visit from those who have ne
yer been ''there to see' There was a prrfec
jam in the street, as well as in every room in tn
house We observed one striking difference be
tween the Nahonoy and Sunbury Battalions
II former We're generally we'll equipped wit,
good rifles or other fire arms. We also observe
a handsome company of Rilemen, called III
jackson Rflemen," which is highly crcdtabl
10 the military gentlemen who compose it. Th
company is under the command of the folowin
officers Martin Drumhelcr, Captain Wi
lam Cariss, lst Lieutenant Jacob ietricl
2d Lieutenant. The Captain informed us tia
his company now numbered sixty one, rank an
file, and are perfectly independent, having fu
nishrd their uniforms, arms, aud every thin
else, at their own expense. If called out in d.
fence oftheir country, we have no doubt the
would show themselves worthy of the name
American Freemen Captain Jacob IToffa is a
so about raising a company, to be called II
Washington Guards.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

OYOur readers will find some interesting ar.
ticles on our first page. Among them lecture
from M,fer Candle, and also one from the verl.
table Mrs Candle
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

Mn. CusHING, il is said is now engaged in
preparing a work descriptive of the countries,
people and scenes falling under his observation
whilst engaged in his late mission to China
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

CHEAT TRAVELLING The fare from New
York to Albany, 100 miles, is down to 25 cents
from New York 10 Boston. 800 miles So so
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

ExPEDiIIoUs TRAvELLING.-Travell now
pass from New York to Detroit, by way ofAl-
bany and Buffalo il fifty hours
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

The Union announces that the President
has determined in all appointments 10 Consul
ships To nominate American Citizens, where IT
is possible.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

RESOLUTIONS In the PRESBYTERIAN General
Assembly at Cincinnati, on Tuesday last, the
Committee TO whom memorials on the subject of
slavery had been referred submitted Report,
accompanied by the annexed resolutions
"Rssoired, First, That the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church inthc United States
was originally organized, and has since contin.
1ued the bond of Union in the church, upon the
conceded principle that the existence of domcs
tic slavery, under the circumstances in which it
| is found in the Southern portion Of the country,
is no bar TO christian communion.
"Second, That the petitions that ask the As
semby to make the holding of slaves in itself a
matter of discipline, do virtually require this
! Judiciary to dissolve itself and abandon the or
ganlzation under which by the divine blessing,
it has SO long prosprcd. Tn" tendency is evil.
IDENTIFY TO separate the Northern from the South
ern portion of the church a result which every
good citizen must depore as tending 10 the dis.
solution of the Union of our beloved country,
and which every enlightened christian will op-
! pose as bringing about a ruinous and unnecessa.
ry schism between brethren who maintain a
! common faith"
After the reading of tho Report several inPf.
fectual attempts were made 10 postpone. Then
amendments were offered, with view of ren.
dering il less defensive OF slavery, but were re.
jeeted by decisive votes. The vote on adopting
the report was then taken and resulted as fol
lows Ayes lGl Nays Il; non-liquets ,.
RAISING A SALARY.-The New York True
Sun says it is rumored that meeting of the Pu
seyite Clergy in that city has been held, at whc'
il was resolved to raise $4,000 per annum 70
the support of Dr Onderdonk until the Genera
Convention of the Episcopal Church meets 4
circular was also prepared 10 the rural clergy
requesting them to be non -commtral on the sub
jeot of the Doctors position for the present,
Roman Catholic Baptisms were condemne
by the Presbyterian General Assembly at Gin
cinnati, Goth inst Yeas l69 nays 6 not vot
ing l. Majority against recognizing the Bar
tlsms, i59 The question was, whether III
Catholic Church was church OF Christ. Th
Assembly has decided that IT is not
\ The question, may man marry his decease
: wife's sister, is up again before the Old SchoC
p. Presbyterian Assembly at Cincinnati
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

Dr.. TYING, the Phila. Inquirer says, rendered
his resignation To the vestry of the church of the
Epiphany, on Saturday last, and preached his
farewell sermon on Sunday. He will preach at
night
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31
"GOOd Intent Fire Companv.,,

\ STA TED NEE TING o, the Comp nv wi
L h" held On ruesI y evening "er,, a, o'clocl
al lhe Court House. Punctual ATTENDANCE Is T,
quired. CHAS. 5. WEISER.
May 81, 1870. Secretary.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31
"Vashington Fire Company.o

THE members of the Washington Fire Con
p'n" are requested to meet at the Staj
House, "n Monday Evening, June ., at o
clock precisely. Punctual attendance is required.
May 81. ID w. SHINDEl.' Sec.
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ID 1 l. ID A.,

In Augusta township on Thursday mornin
last, Mr. JACOB GASS, aged about 90 years
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

O5-DuRGLARs A number of dwellings in the
country, in the neighborhood OF this place, have
been entered within the last few weeks and rob
bed of considerable sums of money Several
attempts We're made in this borough, but the
burglars made nothing by the operation. Per
sons should always be careful 10 guard agans,
dangers fthis kind, by placing their money il
places of security.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

CMCuLArIoN OF RrtIGIors PAPERs.-At a
ate meeting oi the Sunday School Cnlon OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church in New York, the
secretary reported that the circulation OF The
Sunday School Advocate was already $4,000,
aud was rapidly approaching 80 600, and there.
tore the largest IN the country
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

Cy-The weather continues changeable and
unsteady. Rain is much wanted The showers
we have had were generally followed by cold
and windy weather. The fruit crop, however,
promises to be fair one. Grain also wears a
promising appearance.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

A SCHEME FOR FORWARDING THE WnoLE
MAIL, at the rate of sixty miles an hour, the
Washington esrondent ofthe Journal of Com.
merce says, is now in agitation, Experiments
soon TO be made which will demonstrate its
entire feasibility II will be cheap mode of
transporting the mail-and is far preferable even
10 the atmos pherc railroad talked of in Eng land
Babe, the Pirate, the New York Tribune SAYS
suffers much under the state of uncertainty
which hangs around him, IN consequence OF his
trequ mt reprieyes. lie says his mind is near.
man again, where he to BE- pardoued. lie has
now only fourteen days to live, it he be not .
gain repr'evcd and he says that he would ra-
th"r be hung at once than suffer as he has done
all the horrors OF anticipation, heightened by
the occasional CLEANS nfhope.
Washington correspondent OF the New York
Journal of Commerce writes
notice that, among other improvements and
discoveries, the of galvansm in promoting
the growth of plants, is spoken of something
new. The Tribune mentions an experiment
wherein plant was made to grow three fourth.
of an inch in twelve hours. by this means Blu,
| | am credihly informed that this mode of forcing
rapid vegetation has been known and practsed il
the East Indies from time immemorial.- i:
practlsed IN India by the jugglers and the Fakir'
for the entertainment of the vulgar. gentle
man now here, mentioned to me some extraordi
nary exhibitions of the kind, which he saw il
seeds were put in the ground, covered with
basket, frequently watered, &c, and the plant
grew six inches in half an hour.
GRAND LARCENY.-Green, the reformed gam
bier, says that the game OF faro is 90 per cent
stronger than stealing
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-31

DR., Aonzo Potter is at present the Professor
of Bellies Lettres and Moral Philosophy in Union
College. Schenectady New York, and was for.
merly the Rector OF ST Paul's Church, IN Boston.
DR., Potter is represented TO be ripe scholar and
Eplscopate OF Massachusetts, but declined the
appointment. Whether he will accept the pre-
sent one, we believe is not yet certain.
DR., Potter is the son-in law of the much es,
teemed DR.. Nott Of New York his views on
Church policy, the Philadelphia Gazette says, a
gree, with almost uniform coincidence, with
those OF our late venerated and apostolic Diocesan
Bishop White and the whole tenor of his life
as gentleman, scholar, and a Christian, is an
assurance that under his guidance the Church will
| command the respect OF the world
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-16

ject was first broached to the prcsent-auded brief
ly to its probable terminus, point upon which he
was not prepared authorized to give any definite
information. His speech was listened to with deep
attention throughout, and it must have had ten.
dency to remove all doubts if there existed any, in
relation to the feasibility and ultimate success Of
the project
After few remarks from Mr.. Huntington Of
Walpole, Gov Hubbard addressed the Convention.
He advocated the passage of the first resolution in
a speech OF considerable length, and portrayed in
glowing language the immense benefits which must
result to that section of the State from the con-
struction of Railroad from White River to con-
meet with the Cheshire Railroad at Charlestown or
Bellows Falls; and expressed his firm belief that
this enterprise may be accomplished within two
years He also expressed his entire confidence in
the value Of the stock in this road and closed by
urging all those present to give their hearty and
tive cooperation.
Mr.. Walker, of Meriden, Mr. Sumner of Hart
land, Mr.. St John, of Walpole, Dr. Richards DR..
l.. Jarvis, Thos. Leland and j. j. Prentiss, of Car-
emont, addressed the Convention, and we regret to
say we have not room this week for q synopsis of
their remarks which were made in the right spirit,
and characterized with determined resolution to
spare no efforts TO carry out the great and impor-
tant object for which the Convention was called
Gov. Hubbard is an excellent presiding officer, and
threw a spirit and life into the proceedings of the
Convention which rendered them peculiarly inter-
ostng and profitable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-16
POETRY.
[selocied for the Watchman.l
THE SOULS FAREWELL.

1t must be so, poor, fading mortal thing!
And now we part, thou pallid form of chyj
Thy hold il broke-I cun unfold my wing
And from the dust the spirit must away!
As thou at night hast thrown thy vesturo by
Tired with the day, to seek thy wonted rest,
Futgued with times vain round, us thus mat
of the frail covering myself dlvcst'
Thou know'st while iourneying onths thorny road,
How on we've sigh'd and struggled TO he twain
How have long'd to drop my earthly load,
And thou to rest thee from thy toll and pain
Then lie who sewers our mysterious tic
Is n kind nigel, granting each release;
He'll seal thy qnv'Ting lip and sunken eye,
And stamp thy brow with everlasting p'acc'
When thou hast lost the beauty that gave,
And life's gay more will give thee place,
Thou may'st retire within the secret grave,
Whore none shall look upon thine altered face.
But am summoned to tho eternal throne
To meet the presence of the King most High;
/ 20 to stand unshrouled and alone,
Full in the light of Gods all searching eye.
There must tho dcrd4 which we together wrought
Be all romcmher'd-each n witness made;
The outward action and the secret thought,
Before the silent soul must there be weighd
10! behold tho seraph throng descend
TO wan me Up where love and mercy dwell
Away, vain fears tho Judge will be my friend,
II Is my father cas-plle clay, farewell III. +. G.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-16
SIGNS OF RAIN.

Forty reasons for accepting the invitation of friend t
dine with him.
o.. l. The hollow winds be- gin to blow,
. The clouds look black, the grass Is low }
g. The falls down, the spanea sleep,
d. And spiders from their cobwcb peep
s. Last night the went pale to bed
g. The moon in haloes hid her head
2. The boding shepherd heaves sigh,
&. For a rainbow spans the sky
O. The walls are damp the bitches smell,
TO- Closed lis the pink-eyed pmporne.
H. Hlrk, how the chairs aud tables crack,
~. Old Betty's joints on the rack
49, Loud quack the ducks, the peacocks cry,
Ia, The distant hills seeming nigh.
Is. How restless the snorting swino
l6. The busy flies disturb the kine
H. Low DER the grass the swallow wings,
Is. The cricket, too, how sharp she sings;
10. Puss on the HEARTH with velvet paws,
90. Sits wiping o'er her whiskored jaws.
Thro' the clear the fishes rise,
%. And niinby catch tn inc1utious flies.
%. The glow worms numerous and bright,
"a. Illumcd the dowy doll last night.
%. At dusk the squad toad was seen,
o5. Hopping and crawling DER the green:
81. The whring wind the dust obeys,
%. And in the rapid eddy plays;
90 The frog has changed his yellow vest,
30. And in a russell coat is dressed:
81. Though June, the all is cold AMI still,
80 The mellow black BIRDS voice Is shrl.
49, My dog, altered is his taste,
81 Quits mutton bones grass to feast
49, And see yon rocks, how odd their flight,
&c. They initiate the gliding kite,
81 And seem precipitate to fall
80. as they felt the piercing ball.
49, Twill surely rain, see with sorrow;
49, Our jnunt must he put of tO-morrow.-Dr. JEsSrM
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& JOURNAL.

cash in advance 50 90 c payment Is not made
in advance interest always charged from the end oil the YEAR
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-05

:. Dury or woSxs.-The following from a
mon BY the Rev. Dr. Thacher, well points the proper
sphere Of and the legitimate of the inlu
Of female character sociey:-"Compare the
dition and pursuits n the Of with those Of wo
men. and tell which side lies the inforiory. While
the greater part of engaged in turning up the
cods Of the carh fashionng the materials which
supply the physical OF race exchanging the pro.
ducts Of industry Of different countries. tong amdst the
perls Of and the tumults of poitics-to you
mued the noblor task Of moulding the infant mind;
you give their character succeeding ages it is
yours control the stormy passions of man. inspire him
with those which subdue his erocity aud make
his heart gentle and soft i, yours to open TO him the
md pures OF happiness, and prompt him
the love of virtue and religion. tsite, mother. How
sacred and venerable these What nobcr objects
the most aspiring ambition propose itself than
fulfil the duties which these relations imply, Instead Of
murmuring that your field of influence is narrow my
friends, should you not rather rembe the magnitude
and sacrednes OF your responsibility When you demand
of \ higher education than has hitherto ben given
you, and claim drink from the wells Of knowledge
himself should it be that you may be thus embed
rush into that sphere which has marked ut
him. but worhly and gracefully within your
own"