Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-10-28

HAPPY RBuNroN.-we are much gratlfed at
the manner In which the result of the late cleo
tion is taken by both political parties In this
county. No demonstrations Of JOY are indulged
in except in a private way, in which noigbbors
and friends 20 together to congratulate each 9TH
or. Such rejoicugs are principally over the vic
tory of right over fraud and corruption, aud all
honorable men of both parties join to celebrate
An event which will long be remembered In the
political history of the county-the rescue from
the hands OF designing dcmagogues of the offices,
which will in the future be filled by men of poll
tical and moral integrity. One of these happy
meetings occurred on Friday last, at the residence
of our highly esteemed friend Jacob Scosh"'tz,
Esq, of Upper Augusta township. Mr.. seas
holtz has long been known throughout the coun-
| ty as q staunch Republican, as well as the bosom
friend of his honor Judge Jordan. The result
| of the late election In electlng VIM. NJ. Rookie
fcler, Esq, to the President Judgshir, (thc per-
sonal friend of both himself and Judge Jordan,)
to give proper expression of his feelings, he ex-
tended an invitation to his friends to partakc of
dinner at his residence. About 10 O'Clock the
guests arrived, and as buggy after buggy came
in front of his door, they were most Hospitality
received by Mr.. Seasholtz, his inestimable lady,
aud his sous and daughters, who are too well
known throughout the county for their generous
hospitality, on all occasions, to need any further
comment. The Squires venerable countenancc
assumed n degree of happy expression as proba-
bly It had never done before. The mingling In
cordial friendship of his friends, though political
ly at variance In honest sentiment for years, mu-
tually rejoicing In common with himself over the
vanquishmeut of partizan dishonesty, and indi-
vdual chicanery, was truly an event to be
remembered during the balance Of his life.
Such lifelong Democrats as the Hon. A. Jordan,
Hon. Vim. l.. Dewart, Geo. W. Zelgier, ESQ.,,
Geo. Hill, ESQ, Ex-Sheriff D. .Bccklcy, DR.. r. II.
Awl and others, and among the Republicans
Hon. j. B Packer, Hon. w. NJ. Rockefeller, Jos.
Bird, ESQ.,, Capt. c. j. Bruner, DR.. j. B. Masser
and others, who have been political antagonists,
uniting upon common platform to war against
the corrupt influence of politicians, who were
aiming ut position for which they were wholly
unqualified, was an event that probably never
before occurred in the political history of North
cumberland county.
The Squire's residence was thrown open to his
guests, who appeared at once to enter into the
pleasant employment of making each other hap
py About O'Clock diuner was announced, and
the party surrounded the festive board, which
was ladcned profusey with all the luxuries oft the
season, and after blessing, offered by his honor
Judge Jordan, to Him who rules over all, for His
bountiful supply, the guests done ample Justice
to the many choice meats set before them.
After dinner the Hon. VIM, l.. Dewart offered
toast to the host and hostess, which was re-
sponded to by Mr. seasholtz who said that he
was overjoycd to have his friends honor him with
their presence on this festive occasion, and that
he united with them in their expression of regret
that the term Of Office of his friend Judge Jordan
was so near at hand, but rcjoiced that his place
would be filled by one in every way worthy that
he had been on the most intimate terms with his
Honor for over hfy years, and that during that
time they had been connected by business rela-
tions, and he always found him to be man who
was honorable in every way, which was the cause
Of his elevation in life. That he remembered well
the time when lie struggled through hardships TO
maintain himself by the practice of the law, and
that he felt proud that he had assisted him, step
by step until he reached the pinnacle Of his pro-
fcssion, the law. Now, that he was about to re-
tire, he had also the qualification of knowing that
his successor would act honorably, and follow
the footsteps of his predecessor. lie then APP
pcalcd TO the young men of the legal profession
present, to take for their guide the example set
them by those who had been exalted to so high a
position in their profession, so they too might
gain that confidence and esteem which the gen.
temen referred to had gained.
His Honor, Judge Jordan, was then called
upon, who rejoiccd to say that upon his retire
ment from the Office of President Judge, he was
much gratified to know that his place would be
filed BY one who had been his pupil, and whose
life and character was irreproachable. lie had
watched his career from boyhood, and was proud
to know that the people had elevated him to that
position, which he was able to fill with honor and
success. He then referred to his start in life,
and the hard struggles through which he passed
in his early career as a lawyer, and that he had
always found steadfast friend in Mr.. Seashotz
upon whom he could always rely. That during
his term Of twenty years as President Judge, he
endcavored to fufll his duty honorably and I'M
partially that if he had erred he asked Him who
prcsidcs above to forgive. That during all that
long period of years he never allowed partizau
feelings to overcome his better judgment, and he
cndeavored to mete out justice alike to rich and
poor, regardless of religion or politics. Now
that he had come to that stage of life allotted to
man, over three score and ten, when it becomes
necessary to assign his place to others, he rejolc
ed that his desk would be occupied by one whom
he knew would act as ably as himself, and that
as his career with his friends was shortening and
about to close, il would be but little while ere
he would leave them.
Some happy remarks were then made by Judge
Rockefeller, Hon. VIM. l.. newart, Hon j. B.
Packer and Geo. Hill, ESQ, and after spending
some time with the Squire and his family the
guests bade them adieu, and left for their home.
with the hope OF soon having another such hap
py reunion.
A BooM.-Messrs. Frilng, Bowen Il Engel
are moving for the permanent establishment oi
Boom Company to Improve the old boom pro