Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-05
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charity only excepted, it is highly desirable that
all good citizens should use all suitable moral
means to secure to them the enjoyment of their
rights in this respect.
During the passage of the resolutions, the
Convention was several'y addressed by the Rev.
Mr.. Williamson, Rev. Daniel Trites, Rev. j.
w. Pratt, and Rev. O. s. Powell when they
passed unanimously.
Rev. Mr.. Williamson, Chairman of business
Committee, reported the following Resolutions
which were adopted
Resoiued, That Ministers Of the Gospel of C.
very denoInina,ion be respectfully requested to
preach at their various stations on the sanctl6ca-
ton Of the Sabbath at least once previous to the
first of October next, and to take up collections,
the proceeds of which to he appropriated in such
proportions as may seem desirable to sustaining
the operations of the Philadelphia Sabbath AS.
sociation, and for procuring Sabbath tracts and
documents for gratuious distribution.
Resolpcd, That it be recommended to form
Sabbath Associations in the various towns and
neighborhoods in this vicinity, and they be re.
ponding committee in Northumberland, as early
as the first of February next,
RcsOlrcd. That Committee of three residing
! in Northumberland, be appointed to ascertain
how far the recommendation of the two precec-
| ding Resolutions have been carried ont and re-
port 10 the Philadelphia Sabbath Association as
! early as the 18th of February next.
Rev. Jno Patton Christopher Woods and
John w. Miles were appointed said Committee
Resolution No elcied several remarks from
the delegates in attendance, viz; Samuel Yorks
sr., John G. Grier, Rev. Mr.. Pratt, Rev. Mr.
Patton, Rev. Mr. Powell, G. a. Snyder, aud the
President of the Convention, and was unan-
mously adopted.
Convention adjourned until half past 7 in the
evening.
Ercnino Session.
The Convention met pursuant To al djouinment,
and opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Pratt.
Owing to the absence of Mr.. Grier President
of the Convention, on motion of Rev. Ms Pat
ton, f. =. Shannon, Esq, was appointed Presi-
dent.
On motion o: the Rev. Mr. Iancc,
Whereas, the lock tenders look for directions
from the Supervisors in all matters connected
with their locks, and as experiments on the
Hudson g. Delaware, on the Delaware division
and the Lehgh Canals show the entire pracii
cabillty of closing the locks on the Sabbath with
out dcrIment tn busncss-Theretorc,
Rcsolrcd, That we respectfully invite the at
tention of the Supervisors ot the two divisions
that pass this place, to the propricty of closing
the locks on their respective divisions on thc
Lords day.
On motion of Rev. MIR. Williamson,
RcSo'rcd, That as example is powerful an,
absolutely essential to give force to moral pre-
cepIs, it De earnestly and respectfully recon-
mended to the community Of all classes and oc
cupations to abstain from travelling, visiting an,
, seeking their pleasure ON the Sabbath day
Which was adopted.
On motion,
Rcsofred, That the thanks of this Conventoi
are rendered to the First Presbyterian Congrc
CATION of this place, for their kindness in open
ing their house for onr accommodation.
Rssoired, That these proceedings be sgne
by the officers anu published in all the papers
the Commonwealth friendly to the cause.
4 The Convention then adjourned after prayc
4 by the Rev. Mr.. Hancc.
o Signed by The oGiccrs.)
PLEASANT AND PRoFIrABLE.-A great nun
Der of casks of wine were landed upon pier y,
), North River, few days since, which 500
got wind among that class of individuals IN ella,
scal knowledge denolninatcd suckers aud Ia
wing provided themselves with strawa, poss
Of them Immediately applied themselves at tn
:, bung-holcs with great assiduily. until they wer
compelled to desst from sheer disability to sue
any farther. When exhausted nature wonl
not stand anything more, they tell oil one b
one, dead drunk. Officers Green and FairceC
rot couple of carts and took something like
dozen Of them 10 the Police office, where the
!, were commi,,ed,-N. Y. Go.eitc.
IS A DELICATE ARRANGEMENT. In China III
married women it is said, lie under sort ofiI
e terdict from the presence of their husband
ID fathers, who may not speak to them, or ent,
ID their rooms except on particular days. I'll
h fathcr,n-iaw retains, however, an unlimte
r. right of chas,sing the lady when she does an
thing which he thinks wrong but how is |
a IN flor If he NAV not nnDronch bpr An ii