Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-10

PROCEEDINGS OF COuRr.-The August term of
Court commenced in this place Monday last, his
Honor, Judge Jordan and Associate Judges Ship
man and Bidelspach, on the bench.
Commonwealth VS.. George II. Miller.-Indict-
ment, for. and bas., Rebecca Radel, prosecutrix.
The defendant was bound over to appear ut next
session of court.
Com. VS.. Alfred Nicely.-For. and bas., on oath
Of Mary Alice Shutz Defendant bound over to ap-
pear at next session.
Com. VS.. Jacob Helburt-For. and bas., on oath
of Catharine Drosious. Defendant bound over to
appear at next court.
Com. vs.. Jacob Crawford.-Highway robbery
The prisoner was accused Of attacking preacher
the highway Cameronia, in the upper end
Of the county, about year since. He struck his
victim with club, knocking him down and injuring
him severely. 1t is said that Crawford belongs to
u gang of horse thieves who have been operating
extensively in the northern part of the State The
jury found the prisoner guilty, and Judge Jordan
sentenced him to pay a fine of $50 for the of tho
county, costs of prosecution, and undergo IN i'm
prisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary for three
years and seven months. ...
Com. vs.. Catharine bell.-Malicious mis-
chief. Verdict guilty Sentenced to pay fine of
IS, costs Of prosecution, and be imprisoned in the
county Jail for one month.
Com. VS.. Edward Spencer.-Burgary. The pri-
soner charged with committing burglary iD
the house of Mr.. Alfred Cadwaader, in Milton,
nbout three weeks ego. He was overheard in his
Operations by Mrs. Cadwallader, an elderly lady,
who sprang from her bed and seized him, and held
on to him until assistance came, when he was pro-
perly secured and placed in jail Spencer is quite
young man, and is said 10 hail from Harrisburg. He
was found guilty, and vas sentenced to pay line OF
$50, costs OF prosecution. and undergo imprisonment
in the Eastern Penitentiary for period of years.
Com. VS.. Michael Mccormick, k,-For. and bas.-
Bound over to appear at next session.
Com. vs George Bergine. Shooting. The prison.
or was charged with shooting at conductor on the
ShamOkin Valley Railroad, at Shamokin. Verdict,
guilty. Sentenced to pay fine of $40, costs Of
prosecution, and imprisonment in the Eastern Pen-
tcntiary for year.
Com VS. Aaron Rhod enback Assault and bat
terry. Bill ignored, and the prosecutor, Henry Hum
Com VS. Jacob WOomer. r.-Desertion, The prison
or charged with negecting and refusing to
maintain his family The court ordered him to pay
SIG per month for the support of his wife and chill
dren, and to stand committed until sentence is COM
piled with.
Com VS. William stitzman- Robbery and larceny.
Verdict not guilty.
intent to kill Verdict, guilty. The prisoner was
sentenced TO imprisonment in the Eastern Peniten-
tary for two years, and also sentenced to pay
fine Of $40 and costs of prosecution.
Com vs John Hogan-Msdemeano in office Jury
Withdrawn and continued.
Com VS. Simon Light-Passing counterfeit money
No bill
Com Us John B Eisley, John Keefer and Thomas
BurIew.-Disturbing meeting Of Good Templars
Bill ignored, and prosecutor, Thomas Esley to pay
the costs
Com VS. Thomas Burke-Durglary. Bill ignored
Com VS. Samuel X MeCracken-S Selling liquor on
Sunday and without license. True bill. Bound
over u appear at next term.
Com VS. Jacob Martz-For. and bias. Defendant
was bound over to appear at next session,
Com VS. Patrick Meloy-Assault and battery -
True bill On trial. .
Com VS. Mary Basiian Maliciopsly scalding a dog
Verdict, not guilty aud defendant Mary Bastlan
20 pay the costs
Com VS. II Doyle-Robbery and larceny, De
fendant was bound over in tho sum Of $500 for bi;
appearance at the next term Of court of pauphir
county ....
Com Thomas Docly and Edward payis-Rob
berry GAd lalcr1y. True bill On trial,