Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-07
SIJNRJJRY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN JOURNAL

1t was no mean compliment, sir, that he
was the only man Of his party, who has rep
resented this County, strongly opposed in
politics, in the Legislative Halls Of the State.
II was no mean compliment, sir, that among |
the many enlightened and honorable gentle. |
men, who compose this Society, he was cho.
sen, on accoun, Of his position, his capacity |
and his character, its first President. I, is no
mean compliment, sir, ,ha, he has gone
down 10 his grave, regretted BY all who
knew him, and regretted most BY those who
knew him best.
Mournfully impressed with these thoughts,
| beg leave 10 offer the following resolutions:
Resolvcd, That we do mos, sincerely mourn
the un,imely loss Of our late President, SAM.
UEL HUNTER-s,ricken down in the height
Of his usefulness and in the summer Of his
life that we will fondly cherish his remem.
brance, and profit by his example.
Resolved, That we tender our earnest con.
dolence, in this public manner, TO the family
made lonely by his death.
The resolutions were seconded by Mr.
Horton and unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Cameron, the President pro tempore,
in submitting them to the meeting, said he
fel, called upon by the position he occupied,
to speak a few words in reference 10 their
subject. 1t was with feelings Of sorrow, he
stood where he did. An upright and useful
man had been stricken down 10 make room
for him, aud now tina, he was gone, and no
mourning would call him back, il beloved
us to do the best we could 10 supply his
place. He had one in his mind, whose resi-
dence was only separated from that of the
deceased by river, who would fill his place
with ability and energy, and to the sa,isfac.
,on of the whole Society, and particularly,
his own (Mr. Cameron's.) He spoke elo-
quenily Of the p.rposes and prospects Of the
Society, and pledged his own un,iring efforts
for its success
The meeting then proceeded to the elec.
ton Of President, -whereupon on motion OF
VIM. l. Greenoueh, Esq, seconded by Jesse
C. Horton, JOSEPH R. PRlESTLEY, Esq,
Of Northumberland, was unanimously elected
President, Of the Society.
Mr. Priesley in taking the chair, stated
that he was no speaker, but he would en-.
E Geavor TO make up in action what he lacked
in words, he thanked the gentlemen present
for their par,aity 10 himself and promised
: it should not be his fault if the Society did
not stand and flourish.
On motion of J. c. Horton, Esq, Com
milee o. FIVE, was appointed by the chair tc
; procure person 10 deliver an address to the
Society, OIL the last day Of the Exhibition il
: Northumberland, on the 9Th day of October
$ The chair appointed Jesse C Horton, Samue
i John, David Taggart, Wilson Hutchinson ant
Benjamin Gearhart.
: David Taggart, Robert M. Frick and Sam
; uel John were chosen a Committee TO pro
cure members from the persons then present
3 On motion Mr.. Samuel Thompson, th'
t Court Crier was elected a free member Of ih
Society, on account of his kind services
In addition 10 the members reported at ih
last meeting, the names Of so were handet
II in.
>. THE names are omitted for want of room
q The above names having been announced
the meeting adjourned.
, WIN. |. GREEsoUGH, Sec'y.
= At o'clock, p. NJ, the Executive Com
:, mi,tee met a, the Office Of Charles Pleasant:
Esq.
Present-Messrs. Pties,ley, Horton, Cam
:. eron, Kapp, Heller, Taggar', Ripp and Johr
MIR. Pries,ley in the chair, Mr.. Taggal
acting as Secretary.
II. The following premiums were fixed
~ HORSES.
r. Bes, stallion over years DID, $50
Second SO
>. $ Best a. under years. 40
to Best mare with colt at her side, So
I'd Second so
Diplomas will be awarded for all hns an
mails, not coming under these heads.
&c CATTLE
IT. DURHAMs OR SHORT HORNS.
Ut Best bull, years old and upwards, Sc
n Second " 81
de Best bull calf under 2 years s over Sm' b 80
i, Best bull calf under 6 months, 2,t
~ Second IL
Of Best COW over years, a,t
oi- Second *
ue Best hsifer between & sysa"' 81
Second 2,(
e' Best heifer under years, 81
We Second p
m, The same premiums will be awarded
Devons under their respective heads.
80 NATIVES.
bs Best bull years and upwards, g.,
=. Best bull calf under . yrs and over 6m, 2,
Id Bes, under months, IT.
'oT Best COW, years and upwards, -
ed Brs, heifer between and years, J.,