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THE LUZERNE DEMOCRAT AND FARMER'S AND MECHANIC'S JOURNAL (May-Oct 1841)
PUBLISHED FRIDAY – TUNKHANNOCK, PA
BY WM. S. JAYNE & JOHN V. SMITH
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TERMS, $2 dollars per annum in advance or within the year, or $2.50 if not paid at the expiration of the year.7 May 1841
To The Public
In establishing a political newspaper, there appears at present, three
difficulties to be considered and overcome – to find any thing
of a political nature worth publishing – to give offence to none,
in publishing it – and
to find a sufficient number of honest intelligent subscribers to read it
when published. Policies, has now, become a game, in which the office-holders
are
the Kings; the office-seekers the Knaves; the Public the Pack and the poor
Printer the mere Table or thing played upon.
In commencing the publication of the Democrat, the Editors are, in a measure, aware of the responsible duties they have assumed. To become public purveyors, is certain to elicit censure from some quarter; for among an infinite variety of tastes, it would be impossible to please all. What to the mental palate of one, would be stimulating food, to another, would be as insipid as water to the dram drinker or sober sense to the fanatic. The Democrat will therefore waive all pretentions to universal favor – its political course will be consistent and Republican – regardless of men, it will firmly and unyieldingly sustain all measures of the government, calculated in their operation to secure the "greatest good to the greatest number.
The Editors believe a public newspaper to be an organ thorough which the voice of the public should be heard. The columns of the Democrat will therefore at all times be open to the expressions of public opinion: it will further, particularly be devoted to the interests of the northern Townships of Luzerne county, and opposed to that influence at the Centre that would rob them of their just rights. Tunkhannock, we believe, from its position – being located on the route of the North Branch Canal, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Tunkhannock rivers – surrounded by an extensive and fertile country, abounding in mineral & agricultural wealth – the centre of its trade, must , on the completion of the North Branch, become a place of extensive business. It is at present a thriving Village, and in the event of a New County, comprising the northern Townships of Luzerne, being set off, it would most probably from it favorable location become the seat of Justice. To the New County measure, therefore, the Democrat will be particularly devoted; and the Editors stand pledged, to co-operate with the ----le, in using all honorable means in their power to obtain so desirable an object.
To our local politics also, the Democrat will not be wholly inattentive. The Editors are Republican in their principles and they have heretofore endeavored to be so in practice. They only ask in common with their Democratic brethren, a free and full expression of the sentiments of the party in our County Conventions, independent of Central dictation. They ask, that in the distribution of offices the interest of the Townships should be considered – that their voice should be heard. They hold it subversive of Republican principles that a petty oligarchy at the Centre should assume the whole control of political affairs in the county, and a portion and divide among themselves the offices in the gift of the people, as though it were their right by hereditury succession.
We are aware, that in thus honestly expressing our opinions, we shall incur the displeasure of a few ambitiuos men; but in times remarkable for good reasoning and bad conduct, for sound rules and corrupt manners, when independence of principle consists in having no principle on which to depend; when patriots will hold any thing except their tongues; keep any thing except their word, and lose nothing patiently except their character, it becomes our duty, as public censors, not to cover the truth but to speak out – our only object and wish is, that the public good should always be considered paramount to private or individual interest, and in the selections for office, men of principle should in every instance be the principal men.
A man named William CAIN, has been arrested at Salem, N. J. on suspicion of having murdered a female named, Caroline HULL.
An Englishman named Thomas MARSHAL was accidentally killed a few days since, by the caving in of a bank of earth, near the Canal in Luzerne County.
The article in the last Wilkes-Barre Advocate, in relation to the Towanda Bank, it is feared, may have a tendency to induce holders of the bills to part with them at a discount. Those who understand the business say there is no occasion for alarm.
Notice – Agreeable
to notice of Pres't TYLOR, the 14th day of May
will be observed in Tunkhannock, by Divine service &c.
Service will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. The Stores
and other pubic places will be closed. The citizens of
the Village and country adjacent are respectfully requested
to be
present, (without distinction of party), and observe the
day in commemoration of a great national bereavment – and
it is sincerely hoped that some order befitting such an
occasion may be observed
by the citizens.
--MANY CITIZENS
N. B. A Meeting of citizens will be held on Saturday 9th inst., at the Hotel in Tunkhannock, at 4 o'clock, P. M., to appoint a Committee of arrangement.
Died – In Tunkhannock, the 16th day of April, Miner, oldest son of Doc. James and Maria KELLY, after an protracted illness of twenty-three days aged seventeen years seven months and sixteen days.
Goods! OSTERHOUT & JACKSON offer for sale at their Store in Tunkhannock, their usual stock of Goods – consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hollow-ware, Stone-ware, Crockery, Hardware, Codfish, Mackerel, Iron, Nails, Looking-Glasses, Boots & Shoes: All of which they would be pleased to sell on their usual terms, or Low for cash. They have also a first rate article of Mess Pork, Hams, Shoulders and Lard – also a few Blls. of salt. They call on their customers who have had accounts standing unsettled for some time to make settlement by cash or otherwise, this being the usual season for settlement, they hope their friends will not neglect it – delay is dangerous. Tunkhannock.
Rectified
Whiskey - The Subscriber is now Manufacturing
at his Distillery in the Village of Tunkhannock
a Superior article
of
Double distilled,
Rectified Whiskey, which he will warrant equal
to any manufactured in the Untied
States,
and has been pronounced by good judges to be
equal to the Monongahala, by giving it age. For sale
by the barrel
or
less quantity, cheap
for Cash.
W. B. MONEYPENNY, Tunkhannock.
Carriage Waggon & Sleigh Making – The Subscribers inform the Public that they have formed a co-partnership in the above business, under the firm of I. AVERY & Co., at the old Stand of I. & E. S. AVERY; where they will be ready to attend to all orders on short notice. Repairing and Smith-work in connection with the above. Ira AVERY, Daniel B. AVERY, Edward S. AVERY
N. B. Those indebted to I. & E. S. AVERY are requested to call and settle by note or otherwise without delay.
Military Notice – The Lagrange Volunteer Battalion will meet for Inspection at the house of S. H. GULICK, in Falls township on Saturday, the 22nd day of May inst. at 9 o'clock A. M. Punctual attendance and full uniforms will be required. John V. SMITH, Major.
21 May 1841
Spots on the Sun. It is stated in an eastern
paper, that with a Telescope, five distinct
clusters of
dark spots
on the Sun
may
now be seen,
(May 5th). The two
clusters near the centre of the Sun extend
upwards of fifty thousand miles in length
by about twenty
thousand in breadth.
It is shrewdly
suggested the above
may account for the cold weather and backward
spring we have had.
Drowned – John SHIBLEY, a much esteemed and highly respectable citizen of this Township, was drowned in the Tunkhannock Creek on Saturday last. He left home on business, and in attempting to cross the stream on a raft, the slabs of which it was composed, separated, and he was precipitated into the water – he has left a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
Towanda Bank – We learn from the Bradford papers, that the stock of this institution has changed hands and a new board of Officers have been elected. Maj. DYER of Tioga Co., was elected Cashier in place of M. C. MERCER. We understand its notes are received by the Bank in this place on deposit, and in payment of the debts due this Institution. Montrose Register.
Miss P. CHAMBERLIN, Milliner & Manteau Maker – Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Tunkhannock and its vicinity that she has commenced the Millinary and Manteau Making business in this Village, a few doors north of Mr. STARK'S Store, where she will be ready to attend to all calls in her line. She has on hand, and making up, a lot of fashionable Summer Bonnets, which she invites those wishing to purchase to call and examine. Bonnets made to order or done over and repaired in the most fashionable style. Tunkhannock.
Dr. E. B. WEST. Physician & Surgeon. All operations in Dental Surgery done in accordance with the latest improvements in the science. Residence in the dwelling house recently occupied by Dr. BOUTON. Tunkhannock.
Taken Up – Adrift in the Susquehanna River, about the 23rd of April last, a part of a Raft of white pine hewn timber, loaded with nearly 2000 feet of white pine boards and about 5000 white oak barrel staves; the names of PEARL, PARDO & W. ROGERS wrote on the boards and timber. The above property is in the care of F. W. HUNT, near the Mouth of the Meshoppin Creek. Washington.
28 May 1841
To Raise Good Radishes – Take pure sand, some depth from the surface,
or pure earth, below where it has been tilled or moved, or sea sand washed
by the
waves, make a bed in the garden
six or eight inches deep, and as big as you please, in this sow your radish
seed, and they will grow well without manure, & be
free from worms we have tried
it frequently, and never failed. Radishes that are grown
very early in the season, are
of slow growth, and inferior to those
grown after the weather is
warm enough to hasten them, as the faster they grow,
the more tender, and the finer
the flavor.
4 June 1841 – No paper issued
11 June 1841
Grammar School. The Subscriber
will commence a course
of Lessons on E.
Grammar in
this village as soon
as a sufficient
No. of
subscribers shall
have been
obtained. Terms, $1 (75
cts. for those who attend the
day school)
for
15 lessons – 3
lessons per week, to commence
at 5 o'clock, P. M. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
A rare opportunity is thus
presented,
especially for those who
are somewhat
acquainted with the Science,
to become thoroughly masters
of it. As to competency, & c.
I would beg leave to refer
to Drs. BOUTON and WEST.
Those who wish to subscriber
will please call upon,
S. H.
TAYLOR, Tunkhannock.
Jury Lists
Taken Up, By G. M. GAMBLE & H. N. STERLING, adrift in the Susquehanna River, in Braintrim Township, Luzerne county, on the 2nd inst., three Platforms of pine boards, a few courses of scantling in the bottom of one Platform – no other marks discernable – supposed to be from 8 to 10 thousand feet. Any person claiming said lumber, must call on the above named persons at Black Walnut Bottom.
18 June 1841
Mrs. BRADY, the wife of a laborer on the Canal, residing at the Buttermilk
Falls in this county was on Sunday evening, last week bitten by a snake supposed
to be a pilot. By the timely application of the proper remedies the woman recovered.
The fate of the sarpint not known.
Married – In Tunkhannock, on Thursday, the 10th inst., by Wm. S. JAYNE, Esq., C. BROOKS, late of Philadelphia, to Mrs. Ann HOUSE of the former place.
Married – In Carbondale, on Wednesday the 9th inst. by Gilbert BURROWS, Esq., S. G. BATES to Miss Angeline WARD, all of Tunkhannock.
Died – In Falls township, on Monday, the 7th inst., Phebe Ann, wife of Dr. John V. SMITH, junior Editor of this paper. The deceased was for a number of years a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in that place, and has left a numerous circle of friends and acquaintance to mourn her loss.
For Sale or Rent – A good Tavern Stand, with suitable Barn Stable, and out houses &c. – also a first rate Spring of water, which the Subscriber wishes to sell or rent on reasonable terms – the property is situated in the township of Braintrim, near the mouth of the Meshoppin Creek. For further particulars, apply on the premises to Waltrin LOVE.
For Sale – A first rate Patent Pail Machinery, already put up in a suitable Building, on the Meshoppin Creek, Stocked and ready for use – the Machinery could be removed at a trifling expense if the purchaser chose. The above Machinery can be bought cheap, and on reasonable terms by applying to Francis W. HUNT, Sterlingville.
25 June 1841
Died – At the residence of Abraham JAYNE, in Washington Luzerne Co.,
Pa., on the 10th inst., Thomas NEWBERRY a native of New Jersey, in the 95th
year of his age, after a protracted suffering from a cancer in the face,
which terminated his existence.
Dissolution – The Firm of A. O. CHAHOON & Co., of Tunkhannock is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons indebted to said Firm will please pay Lewis VASTINE, who is duly authorised to collect the same. A. O. CHAHOON & Co., Tunkhannock.
$5 Reward! Ran away from the constable of Washington township, Luzerne county, Pa. on the 16th inst. John BEAME, aged about 30 years, dark complexion, sunken eyes, and downcast look; had on a black wool hat, snuff colored satinett short-coat and pants and a pair of old boots with the tops cut off. Said BEAME had been arrested for bigamy and bound over for trial at the Court of Quarter Sessions. Any person who will arrest said Runaway and secure him in the Jail of this county, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges. Mason F. ALDEN, Const., Washington.
2 July 1841
We learn from the Wayne County papers that James M. PORTER, Esq. will deliver
an oration at Honesdale, on Monday the 5th inst. commemorative of the Declaration
of our National Independence.
The following interesting communication we
had the o pleasure of receiving this morning through the Post Office, the
author of which most probably
forgot to pay the postage:
Springhill, June the 25th year 1841
Mr. William
S. JAYNE and J. V. SMITH – Sir
I now take my pen in hand to inform you that I am Well at present and hope
these few lines May find you
enjoying the same blessing I did Sub Scribe to you for the Luzerne Democrat
Paper Which Was first published on may 7th 1841 And I have only received
With my name on the first one I got Which is the only one that has come to
me I
have gotten three besides With different names on And I should be glad
if you could send them long enough to make out three months if you could
have them
come Steady and I will pay you for them and if not I would like to have
them Stop now and I will Pay you for what I have had and if you send them
on Steady
to make up the 3 months if I do not Pay for them then you may continue
on So no more at present only this from T. J. B. to Mr. William S. JAYNE & J.
V. SMITH, Tunkhannock.
--In copying the above, we have omitted the
writer's name in full, presuming that he will recognize his own, and learn
in future,
when he addresses
a letter to the printer, to pay the postage.
Wyoming Claim – The resolution reported by the committee, appropriating $3000 for the purpose of adding in the erection of a monument to cover the bones of the Connecticut people who lost their lives in the memorable massacre in the Valley of Wyoming in 1778, passed the House by an overwhelming majority on Wednesday evening. The Senate saw fit, however, to continue it to the next General Assembly, in which the House afterwards concurred. We regret that this course should have been taken, especially as the objection to the resolution seemed to be on the ground that it would be impolitic. The justice of the claim cannot be controverted, and we believe a large majority of the inhabitants of this State are convinced that it ought to be allowed. Hartford Current.
Saddle, Trunk and Harness Manufactory – Perry MARCY – Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced the above business in all its branches, on East Street, opposite OSTERHOUT & JACKSON'S store where he intends manufacturing and keeping on hand for sale, Saddles, Bridles, Martinales, Harness of every description, Collars, Trunks, Valisers, Saddlebags, Cart, Gig, Waggon and Carriage whips; all of which he will sell on reasonable terms, and very low for cash, Tunkhannock
Off-Hand Penmanship. Based on the principles of Physiology and Anatomy. Messrs. SMITH & WOLCOTT have commenced a course of Lessons in the above highly approved and popular style of writing, will continue to receive pupils during the present week. A superior hand-writing is guaranteed. Tunkhannock.
Notice – All persons indebted to the Firm of DURHAM & MARTIN either by Note, Judgment or Book account are requested to call and settle the same immediately by payment (as longer indulgence cannot be given) and save Costs. N. C. MARTIN & Co.
List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at
Tunkhannock, Quarter ending 30 June 1841:
David AMY
Mary AGNEY
M. F. ALDEN
Miles AVERY
Eunice BALES
E. BOWMAN
Michl BRENNAN
Rich'd BOURKE
Hiram BOUDOIN
Thomas BARRETT
James BARRELL
Thompson BENSON
Oliver BEBEE
John COLLINS
John CALLAMAN
Joseph CAMP
John CAISEY
Patrick CONWAY
John CLARK
Martha CHAPMAN
Daniel CROWLEY
Charles DANA
Bryan DONAGHER
William DOYLE
James DAYLY
John DESMOND
Michael DOWLING
Patrick FLYN
J. M. FOSTER
Christopher FALITT
Timothy FLYRM
Michael FORRELL
William GILL
A. B. GRAN
JAMES GOFF
Maurice GEARY
Thomas HORAN
Samuel HINE
Alfred HINE
W. C. HOLFORD
Patrick HUYES
M. HIGGINS
J. B. JONES
Timothy KAVANAGH
Mr. KEEF
Peter LATON
Wm. LUCKEY
Joseph C. LYNCH
Thomas LANEN
S. & J. LANGTON
Cumice MECHAM
Edward MOUNTAIN
Nedd MOUNTAIN
V. MAR-HAL
Patrick MC ENVOY
Wm. MC DONOUGH
Catharine MC CARROL
A. M. NICHOLA
H. O'GRADY
James O'BRIEN
Daniel O'BRIEN
C. O'LEARY
Caleb ROBERTS
Timothy ROTCHFORD
Patrick RYAN
Samuel STARK
William STARK
Nathan STARK
James SULLIVAN
John STREAPHY
Millond SHIPPY
John SAWYER
Samuel TORBERT
Isaac VOSBURG
John WILSON
Adam WILSON
James WALLACE
Eliza WILLSEY
Edward WHITE
W. B. MONEYPENNY, P. M.
Caution. I hereby caution all persons against purchasing a certain Note
of hand, drawn in favor of Fitch DIXON for $50, dated the 16th or 17th
June
1841; as I have received no value on said note. I shall refuse to pay it
unless compelled
by law. Frederick HELF.
9 July 1841 [Only page 1 & 2]
Executor's Notice – All persons indebted to the Estate of the late
George GAY of Braintrim township, are requested to make claims or payments.
Ahird GAY, Exc'r, Braintrim.
16 July 1841
A destructive Tornado accompanied by hail, occurred in Spencer, Tioga Co.,
on Tuesday of last week. It commenced near the village of Spencer, and
passing in an easterly direction destroyed nearly everything in its course,
about
nine miles in extent and three or four miles in width. Grain of all kinds
over the
entire range of the tornado was almost totally destroyed. Trees were stripped
of their foliage. Fences were destroyed and the windows of houses, were
nearly all broken. A person who witnessed the storm, states the hail stones
were
nearly as large as hen's eggs. Some were found the next morning which measured
three inches in circumference. Bradford Porter
Notice – All persons indebted to the Tunkhannock Hay Scales, for weighing, are respectfully requested to settle the same immediately, and much oblige their humble servant, N. C. MARTIN, Tunkhannock.
Hops! Hops! The Subscriber will pay the Cash for any quantity of good Fresh Hops, delivered to his Distillery in Tunkhannock. W. B. MONEYPENNY.
Wyoming Monument – The Wilkesbarre papers have of late been pretty much filled with the details of the Wyoming Monument festivities. The Lady's Fair and Monumental Dinner have been excellent subjects for the prolific pen of Mr. SISTY of the Advocate – subjects to which had has not failed to improve. In his vivid description of the "Lady's Fair," he carried the reader along with him into the midst of the scene. He enters with him into the Court House – the winning smile; the splendor of the decorations; the endless variety of articles; the music, all seem presented to his view, and at the conclusion he looks involuntarily around him for the reality of the vision, that has been thus conjured up in his mind. The ladies of Wyoming certainly deserve great praise for what they have done; without their patriotic exertions, the brave men, slain in the defence of their beautiful Valley, might have been left without a momento to mark the spot where they fell. A thought strikes us now, that it would be a good plan to commit the fiscal affairs of Pennsylvania to the care of the ladies. If they were to display half of the zeal in their management, that they have in collecting funds for the Wyoming Monument, in two years the main lines of our Canals would be finished and the State in the high road to prosperity. The experiment, at leas is worth trying – we go in for it.
WYOMING MONUMENT
(July 1837)
We sought the spot, and peaceful was the scene,
As through an infant's chamber it had been;
A summers cloud just veiled the sun's bright glare,
And nature laid her richest carpet there;
A murmer soft and low from stream and grove,
Seem'd soothing as the voice of one we love.
As though aerial spirits loved to keep,
Their watch around this couch, where patriots sleep;
Thus is the spot so beautiful and blessed,
Where from that day's fierce toil they sunk to rest.
That day of toil, that earned they glory, fame?
No, their bold hearts ne'er throbbed at glory's name,
But deeper, holier feelings there prevailed,
When haughty foes their humble homes assailed.
and ‘tis a holier voice than that of fame,
Shall still such sufferings, and such deeds proclaim.
And in the light that mem'ry sheds around.
As we approach the consecrated ground.
Borne on the swelling tide of feeling strong,
We see them come, a living, honor'd throng
Calming the tribute, patriot hearts can pay
When glory's loud acclaim had died away.
23 July 1841
The Wyoming Literary Institute, July 14th passed a vote of thanks to A.
SISTY and W. W. LOOMIS Esqrs. for Odes composed by them for the anniversary
celebration
of the Society – Umph! Thankful for small favors.
Blacksmithing – The subscribers having Rented the Stand formerly occupied by Noah HICOK, where they intend to carry on the Blacksmithing Business in all its various branches, and they hope by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage. All persons wishing to have their work done Cheap and in Good Order, are respectfully invited to give them a call. T. HADSALL & Co., Tunkhannock.
6 Aug. 1841
Appointment by the P. M. General – P. M. OSTERHOUT to be Post Master
at Tunkhannock, Vice W. B. MONEYPENNY removed. We have heard no case whatever
assigned for the above removal. Mr. MONEYPENNY, though not a warm partizan,
belongs to the whig party, and as far as the duties of the office are concerned,
we believe has given universal satisfaction. Mr. OSTERHOUT, also, from the
zeal with which he enters upon his duties, and the gentlemanly and obliging
manner in which the business of the office is conducted, bids fair. The secret
cause of the removal is with the initiated – we leave it there.
13 Aug. 1841
We have received the first number of the Athens Scribe, edited by O. N.
WORDEN – Whig
in politics. Its appearance is neat and Workmanlike. In an editorial capacity,
we have formerly know the scratch of Mr. WORDEN'S pen, and were he not
enlisted in a bad cause, his talent and tact in conducting a newspaper would
undoubtedly insure success. However, for the benefit of the craft, we give
him "God speed."
We deem it proper at the present time, to remind our democratic readers, that the usual time of electing Delegates, is on the first Saturday in September, and the Delegates are to meet in Convention, at the house of the late Philip MYERS, in Kingston township, on Tuesday following, (September 7th) to nominate suitable men as candidates for the county offices, at the approaching fall election. The recognized usages of the Democratic party in the county, further require, that each township and borough, at the time and place of electing Delegates to the county Convention, elect two persons to act as a township committee of Vigilance, for the ensuing year.
Tunkhannock Female Seminary
- This School, conducted by Misses L. M. & R.
GARDNER & situated in pleasant and retired part of this Village, is now
open for the reception of Young Ladies and Girls over four years of age,
whose instruction is faithfully attended to: and indeed, no pains are spared,
to
render the School good in every respect and worthy of patronage. Terms, as
follows:
Orthography, Reading, Writing, Arithmetick, Geography, Eng. Grammar and plain
Needle-work $2.50 per qr.
Nat. Philosophy and Chemistry $3.00 per qr.
Botany, Algebra, Geometry, Drawing & Painting $4.00 per qr.
For making Wax-Flowers, with instruction for bleaching and preparing the
wax; Embroidery, Tapestry, Gilding, Painting with theorems on paper and velvet,
extra charges are made.
Board can be obtained with the teachers or elsewhere at the low price of
$1.25 per week. Girls between the ages of 4 and 10 years will be received
at $15.00
per qr. including board and tuition.
New Goods, Cheap For Cash or Country Produce - The Subscribers are now offering for sale, at their Store, in Washington township, a splendid lot of fall and summer Goods, which they are determined to sell as low as can be bought in any Store north of the head of navigation, either for Cash, Country produce, or approved credit. Dry Goods, of every description from superior Superfine Broadcloths, Silks, Calicoes &c. down to a stick of tape. Hard-ware & Crockery of every variety, and the best quality, selected with care, with a view to meet the wants and wishes of our customers. Groceries, among which are the following of a superior quality: tea, coffee, molasses, sugar, pepper, alspice, ginger, fish, salt, liquors, & c. & c. RUSSELL & SCHOLLS, Washington.
John
NICHOLSON'S Estate - To all persons interested, Take Notice – That
the Board of Commissioners of the estate of John NICHOLSON, appointed in
pursuance of an act of Assembly passed 16 April 1840, to adjust, settle,
and Compromise,
on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, &c., with any person or
persons, who, in any manner may claim or alledge title to any of the lands,
or ear estate of the said NICHOLSON, &c., will hold sessions for that
purpose at the following times and places to wit.
Danville, Columbia co., on the 16th August
Bethany, Wayne 24th August
Montrose, Sus'na 6th of Sept.
Wilkesbarre, Luzerne 13th of Sept.
Sunbury, North'd 14th of Oct.
Williamsport, Lycoming co. 19th of Oct.
At which time and places the Commissioners will be prepared to exhibit the
claims of the Commonwealth, & c, and also request those persons wishing
to compromise to exhibit their title or claims, &c. John DUNGAN & Jn.
D. CREIGH, Commissioners, Commissioners Office, Harrisburg.
20 Aug. 1841
A Tax on Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses and Salt!! We do not remember a more
bare-faced and villainous proposition than that of the Federal Whigs in Congress,
to tax the poor people of this county 20 per cent, on tea, coffee, &c.
in order to make up the defiency in the revenue to be occasioned by the distribution
of the public lands! [See article for more information]
Dreadful Steamboat
Accident – Burning of The Erie on Lake Erie – Over
Two Hundred Lives Lost! The Erie left her berth at Buffalo August 9, for
Chicago between 5 and 9 o'clock P. M. on Monday with a large number of passengers….
The fire was discovered about ten minutes before 8 o'clock, off Silver creek,
a distance of 25 or 30 miles from Buffalo. The flames first appeared running
rapidly across the boiler deck, a permanent platform of a foot or two in
height, to protect the boiler where it projects above the main deck. The
boat's
head was immediately directed toward the land, which was five or six miles
off. Twenty minutes only had elapsed form the beginning of the fire but after
the intenseness of the heat had forced overboard every other person, Capt.
TITUS threw himself into the water and abandoned the boat to its fate. The
few who then remained alive were tossing in the midst of a heavy swell, dependent
upon the precarious support, one of an ore, another of a plank or box, and
liable every moment to lose their hold through exhaustion and the benumbing
effects of fright. The steamer, De Wit Clinton, and it's Capt. SQUIRE,
saved about 27 passengers, some badly and some slightly burned. [See article
for more information]
The steam boat catastrophe, is of a nature almost too horrible to be contemplated.
Among the lost, whose names do not appear in the account, are Mrs. SPENCER
and two children and Mrs. DOW, of Springville, Sus. co., also Mr. E. W. CAMP
of Harrisburg, a gentleman well known in this place as a business man, and
a contractor on the North Branch Canal.
27 Aug. 1841
The Democrats of Susquehanna county have nominated for their candidates for
the Legislature: Senate, Col. Asa DIMOCK; Assembly, Dr. Calvin LEET. Col.
LUCK, the member forced upon them last year, and one of the faithful thirteen,
declined
the nomination.
3 Sept. 1841
The Steamboat – Erie - Total loss of this ill-fated vessel continues
to be measured and stands at 232. The body of Mr. W. M. CAMP, of Harrisburg,
was found on the Canada side of the lake, and more than 20 miles from the
place where the Erie was burned.
Workingmen's Ticket:
Burgess: Cyrus AVERY
Council: Edward BUCK, Joshua KELLY, Ira AVERY, Isaac MORRIS, Samuel H.
HINE
Overseers of the Poor: Perry WOOD, Hiram JONES
High Constable: William L. VAUGHN
Borough Ticket:
Burgess: John MONTANYE
Town Council: Perrin ROSS, E. B. WEST, W. B. MONEYPENNY, Miner KELLY, Samuel
STARK 2nd
High Constable: William L. VAUGHN
Poor Masters: Perry WOOD, Sergeant KELLY
Suicide - Yesterday afternoon about three o'clock, the residents in the Neighborhood of Rittenhouse and Harrison streets, in the southwestern part of the city, wee surprised by a discharge of fire arms, which proceeded from the residence of Charles E. HEATH, at the corner of Harrison street. Upon inquiry being made, it was ascertained that Mr. HEATH had, in a fit of temporary derangement, induced by imaginary difficulties, committed suicide by blowing his brains out with a rifle. Upon the table was round a paper declaring his determination. The Coroner held an inquest on the body in the course of the afternoon, and the jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by shooting himself with a rifle, while laboring under a temporary derangement. He was about 38 years of age and unmarried. U. S. Gazette
10 Sept. 1841
We delayed our paper this week, beyond the usual publication day, in
order to insert the proceedings of the County Convention
17 Sept. 1841 [page 1 & 2 only]
Notice To Carpenters – The undersigned have been appointed a
Building Committee for finishing the Methodist Epispocal Meeting House,
in the Borough
of Tunkhannock, are desirous of received proposals for finishing said house.
William ROUNDS, Punderson AVERY and Peter SHARPS, Building Committee, Tunkhannock.
Laws & Ordinances of the Borough of Tunkhannock – An act Directing the collection of Taxes
Democratic Ticket:
For Governor: David R. PORTER
For Senator: Luther KIDDER
For Assembly: Hendrick B. WRIGHT, Andrew COURTRIGHT
For Sheriff: George P. STEEL
For Commissioner: Jacob BENSCOTER
For County Treasurer: William S. JAYNE
For Auditor: Chauncy SHERWOOD
Federal Ticket:
For Senator: Henry HEERMANS
For Assembly: Isaac HARDING, Philip YOST
For Sheriff: Schuyler RUSSEL
For Treasurer: Robert MINER
For Commissioner: George BOWMAN
For Auditor: John RICE
--William S. JAYNE, Esq.: The individual whose name heads this article is the Democratic candidate for Treasurer of this County – and a better selection could not have been made. For the information of those who are not personally acquainted with him, it may be proper to state that Mr. JAYNE, as far as relates to honesty, integrity and competency, stands second to no man in Luzerne county. He is a firm democrat in principle, and has endeared himself to his neighbors of all political parties, by his counciliating manners and uniform uprightness in all his dealings. He has officiated for several years as a Justice of the Peace in the township of Washington, where he resides, and in the discharge of the duties of that office he has given universal satisfaction. He is, in short, just the man to fill the office for which he is nominated. To the question, "is he honest – is he capable?" there can be but one response from all who know him. There is another fact that should be known. Mr. JAYNE has been unfortunate. His wife has been the constant subject for the Physician's care for the last eleven years – and despite of his unceasing industry upon his little farm, and in his office of the Justice of the Peace, he is still a poor man. The sickness of his family has swept away his hard earnings! The proceeds of the Treasure's office would, therefore, be to him of very great consequence, when to others it would be different. Without saying any thing against Mr. MINER, the whig candidate, I have thus hastily sketched by reasons for hoping that Wm. S. JAYNE will be triumphantly elected. A Voter
Lost Child – Nearly two months since an interesting boy, eight years old, was lost in the woods on Summit mountain, eight miles from Maunch Chunk. He was a son of one of the Miners and was remarkable for his intelligence and spightliness. He went off in the woods near by to gather berries, and since that hour nothing has been seen or heard of the little fellow. The whole country for miles in every directions is an untrodden forest, yet for nearly six weeks parties were out daily in the pursuit of him. It is possible he may have survived some days, and even weeks, upon berries but search has finally been abandoned. The heart broken parents are living upon hope that their fond child may yet be restored to them. It is feared he was taken off by some wild beast, but most probably he died of fright and starvation. [No name was given]
Executor's Notice – The estate of the late John MARCY, of Benton township, requests payments and claims. Punderson AVERY, Exc'r, Tunkhannock.
1
Oct. 1841
At a meeting of the Democratic Delegates and Electors of the different
Townships convened at the House of J. SAGER in New Troy, on Sept. 28th,
for the purpose
of taking into consideration a propriety of forming a county Ticket upon
Democratic principles, instead of by found and dishonorable means, Daniel
HARDING Esq.,
Exeter was elected President – John JOHNASON
and William RICKITSON, Vice Presidents and J. W. GOFF and P. W. REDFIELD,
Secretaries. They had the following nominations:
For Assembly: Benjamin F. BAILY and William APPLE
For Sheriff: James KELLEY
For Commissioner: Philip MEIXELL
For Treasurer: Peter CORSELIUS
For Auditor: Truman ATHERTON
7 Oct. 1841 [page 1 & 2 only] Now published
by William BOLTON
To the Subscribers of the Luzerne Democrat – you are hereby notified
that I stand no longer responsible for cause and conduct pursued by that
paper, and all those who have become Subscribers on my account, if they see
proper
can discontinue by paying arrearages to William BOLTON who is hereby
authorized to collect and receive the same. Wm. S. JAYNE
The connection between the subscriber and the Luzerne Democrat has expired. The arduous duties of the profession in which he is engaged, has prevented him from always giving that attention to its columns that the public had a right to expect and its interest and prosperity seemed to require – this, with other causes, among which might be mentioned certain views, conflicting with those of the publisher, and already before the public, has induced him to retire from its editorial department – and in doing so, he would tender to its patrons his grateful acknowledgements for the kind of generous indulgence with which they have ever regarded his feeble efforts to instruct and amuse them – and assure them of his warmest wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. Jno. V. SMITH
List of Letters Remaining in
the Post Office at Tunkhannock, Quarter ending Oct. 1, 1841:
Mary AVERY
Charles ATHERTON
David AMY
John BROWN
Bridget BARRETT
Timothy BARRETT
Mary B. CAMP
Bly COUDRY
George COOPER
Doct. CRAWFORD
Morris CRANDALL
William CLARK
Phebe DICKSON
Philip DOUGHERTY
John DANFORTH
Daniel DRISCOTT
Thomas DONOVEN
Bryan DONOHER
James DOWNEY
Jacob FLOREY
Patt. FLINN
Cornelius FELTON
Patrick FITZPATRICK
James M. FOSTER
Michael FOLANEY
Michael GILL
Patrick GILL
Cathrine GAFFNEY
James GBUEY
Warren HUYLMAN
Alfred HINE
Joseph LABARR
Nathaniel MAPES
John MAPES
Patrick MC EVORY
Jesse MORRIS
Jannette MARSHALL
James MC CARTY
John MICHAEL
Machael MADIGAN
Wm. NEAL
Michael O'DOWD
Schuyler RUSSELL
Caleb ROBERTS
Charles D. REMER
George REMINGTON
REYNOLDS & MARTIN
Martin SULLIVAN
Squire SAMPSON
John O. SULLIVAN
John V. SMITH
Jasper STEVENS
Fanny SCHLER
Richard WALSH
Henry WOODHOUSE
P. M. OSTERHOUT, P. M.
15 Oct. 1841
One Cent Reward – Ran away from the Subscriber about the first of October,
a bound boy named John WILLSEY, about 14 years old. I here by forbid all persons
harboring or trusting him on my account as I will pay no debts contracted by
or for him after this date. Any person returning said boy shall receive the
above reward but no charges paid. Thomas MILLER, Tunkhannock, Oct. 12.
22 Oct. 1841 No paper printed
29 Oct. 1841
Our patrons are informed that the publication of the "Democrat," after
the present number, will be suspended until
the first of December. Various reasons might be assigned
for this, and among others, we are nearly out
of paper, out of cash, out at the elbows, and out of health and need
recruiting. The time from this till December, we hope will be improved
by our friends
and those intrusteed, in increasing the subscription to the Democrat.
This under
the present circumstances deprived as we probally shall be of most
of the public patronage will be found absolutely necessary. As yet, however,
we
can discover
no cause for desponding -–in fact, we long ago erased the odious
words from our vocabulary. True, we have been beaten by the whigs and
mongrels, but
not fairly; what of that? only show us the "wisible means of support,"
and the game before us, and we are as ready as ever to follow it to
the death.
Notice – Is hereby given, that there will be held a meeting of Juvenile Temperance Society of Tunkhannock, on Friday the 29th of October next at 4 o'clock P. M. General attendance is requested. By order of the board. Edward A. BUCK, Secretary. Pr. B. F. DURHAM.
Estray - Came into the enclosure of the Subscriber on or about the first of August last, two red steers, three or four years old, one had a bell on when it came – also one heifer about two years old also red. The owner is requested to come forward prove property, pay charges and take them away. Tho's MILLER, Eaton
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