Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-23

CE PnocEEprNcs oY couRr.--The March term
fof Court oonmepoed In this place on Monday, iitl
Inst, bis Honor. Judge Jovdnn, and Associates, pro
siding. ~ - E
Z Com. 70. John shive.--For and has. Defendant
md John Farnsworth held in the sum Of $500 for
bis appearance at next term Of Court. o.
Com, vs.. Jacob Marts For. and has. Defendant
and John Mars each held in the sum Of $500 for hi'
appearance at next term. U.
Mary Alice Miller vs.. Ephraim Mller.--subpuns
! In Divorce. Petition Aled to set aside writ
Isabella Gurton VS.. Robert Gurton.---Subpena In
Divorce. Court appointed VIM. M. Mervine to take
testimony in the case.
Com. VS.. Daniel snyder.--Msdemenno in OBJ.
structing ahighway. True bill. Case not tried.
s Com. vs. Frederick Marts--Assault and battery
verdic. not guilty, and each party to pay half the
costs. d.
Com. vs.. Mary Crawford. rd.-Larcony. True bill.
Com. VS.. Jacob Crawford.--Larceny. True bill
Not disposed of. r....
Com. vs. Mrs Frances supket.-Malicious mis-
chief in killing a goat. Defendant acquitted and
each party to pay half the costs.
Com. VS.. David Druck emiller.--Assault and bat
terry Bill ignored and prosecutor, Z. G. Bostian, to
pay costs.
Com. VS.. E. q. Bostian, Zebedee Bostian and Ed.
ward Lyon.-Assault and battery. No bill and
prosecutor, David w. Druckemiller, to pay COSTS
Com vs. Durell Shafer.--For. and bas. Defend.
ant bound over to next term. ....
Com. VS.. Philip Batman.-For. and bas. Bound
over for next term. r.. - T
Com. VS.. Lewis c. Crossland.-For. and bas.-
True BILL Indictment quashed. Is.g
Com VS.. Robert Wesh.--Assault and battery on
i lis wife. Verdict guilty. Sentenced to pay fine
of $40 and undergo one months imprisonment in
the county Jail. '. ''
Com. vs. Theodore H. Manly.--Assault and bat.
tory. No bill, and prosecutor, John Wesley, to pay
| the costs. r..
| Com. vs.. David Donmyer.-Assault and battery
No bill, and Henry B. Crissinger, prosecutor, to pay
| the costs. -.. .. .'..
| Com. VS.. George Apsley, George E. Apsley and
| C. W. ,Walker.-Conspiracy Indictment quashed
and defendants discharged.
Com. vs.. David Eckmsn. Assault and battery
No bill, and M. shpe, prosecutor, to pay costs.
| Com vs. Same.-Assault and battery. No bill
and Emanuel shipe, prosecutor, to pay costs.
Com. vs.. Michael Corcoran. Indictment, for re-
sisting a Constable. True bill. The prisoner es'
capped from the county Jail. ...-..
On motion of VIM. c. Lawson, Esq, Edward A.
Evans was admitted to practice in the several courts
of Northumberland county.
On motion of G. W Ziegler, Esq c. s. McCor-
mick was admitted to practice in the courts of the
| county. ... ..
The following report was made by the Grand
Jury, relative to the county buildings, &c;
To tie Honorable Alexander Jordan, President
| ..fo T,y,Ioro soff fJs of Nnr
! MumJeyiandi
The Grand Inquest of the county of Northumbcr
land, having passed upon and finished all busines;
laid before them by the Court and District Attorney
and made such examination OF the public building
as deemed necessary, do report
| To Joseph Bird, Esq, Of Northumberland, thanks
are due for the presentation to the county Of the gill
eagle which occupies the recess in the arch over the
Judges chair. As the national emblem of America
the Jury consider it a very appropriate ornament tc
| the court room.
Upon examination of the public buildings the Jury
| find that the following articles are needed at the
Jail Two stoves, two tables, half dozen chairs, zinc
or sheetng under all stoves also certain repairs te
the floor and the Jail yard wall also recommending
that an apartment, for females exclusively, be SCI
apart in the front portion of the JAIL and that suta
bic furniture be procured therefor.
The recommendation made by the Grand Jury
January term, in regard to partition for the hall in
the Jail to prevent communication between prison
ers and outsiders has been acted upon by the Sheriff
with good results
Three breakages are noticed in the Court House
roo-one in the front and two at the end Of the
building. which should be at once repaired.
The public rooms and offices are found in good
condition. and well adapted to the purposes for which
they are used. 1t is recommended that J. A. j
Cummings Esq, be reimbursed for expense incurred
in necessary Improvements in the Register and Re
corders office, upon presentation Of vouchers.
| l.. II. FUNK, Foreman
The following cases were disposed of during thu
second week of Court commencing on Monday last
18th inst.
Peter IIackenbach VS.. Cattawissa Railroad Co.
Action of debt, for Al cords of wood. Verdict fo
defendants.
Com. vs. John Carew.-Defendant is an enginee
and was charged with blocking a public highwa.
with train of cars. Verdict, S25 damages 70
plaintiffs.
VIM. L. Dewart vs. J. B. Masser.-Action Of deb
on bond. Verdict for plaintiff for s749.2O.
George A. Rauck VS.. Francis A. Carr.-Action il
debt for boat, mule team, and bounty money
Verdict for plaintiff in the sum of 1924.