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PORTER,
David R. Porter is a member of the ‘Royal family’ of Porter who have
received more money from the state at different times, than any other family
in it. His father, Andrew Porter, was Surveyor General about five years,
at $1,600 per annum, and thus received of the public money $8,000.” After
enumerating certain offices held by the son and grandsons of Gen. Andrew
Porter, it makes this remark: “The ROYAL FAMILY; it will be seen from the
above, has always been fond of, and fee on TREASURY PAP’!!” Let us for
one moment inquire who this head “treasury sucker of the royal family,”
Andrew Porter, was. By reference to Rogers’ Biographical Dictionary
of the soldiers and statesmen of the Revolution, it will be found that
Andrew Porter was appointed a captain in the revolutionary service on the
19th of June, 1776, before the declaration of independence, and served
through the whole revolutionary war. He was personally engaged in
the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown, and in the
latter action nearly all his company were killed or taken prisoners.
In the battle of Trenton he received the commendation of Gen. Washington
on the field for his gallant conduct in the action. In 1779 he was detached
with his company to join Generals Clinton and Sullivan, in their operations
against the Indians on our northern frontier, and served throughout the
whole of that long perilous campaign with great credit. He was elevated
to the rank of Colonel in the army of the revolution, and in the siege
of Yorktown, the closing struggle of the war of Independence, he rendered
efficient service in the preparation of all the ammunition used in the
siege. In 1809 he was appointed Surveyor General by Gov. Snyder, and in
1812, he had the appointment of Brigadier General in the United States
army, and Secretary of War, offered him by President Madison, both of which
he declined on account of his advanced age and failing health. He
died shortly after at the mature age of 70 years, universally lamented,
and was buried with military honors in the Presbyterian burial ground of
the borough of Harrisburg. Such is the character of this “Royal Family
Sucker, who was always fed on Treasury Pap! Who can read this low
scurilo’d and brutal denunciation of one of the heroes of the revolutionary
war, without mingled feelings of shame and abhorrence? It is a disgrace
to the state of Pennsylvania that its governor should employ, and be supported
by such detestable human Hyenas, who rot only dig into the graves of the
dead, but into the graves of those companies and supporters of Washington,
whose memories are held sacred by every true American, and whose labors
achieved for us the freedom we now enjoy! These men are fit associates
in their joint attack upon the democratic party, of those abolition calumniators
who denounce Gen Washington as a hypocrite, a man thief, and a villian.
If a character and service like those of Andrew Porter cannot rescue
his memory from the harpy attacks of Gov. Ritner’s supporters, how can
we expect that his son, David R. Porter, should escape. To draw upon
him the whole artillery of the libels, it is enough that his father was
a brave soldier of the revolution, and himself a candidate of the democratic
party. Had Gov. Ritner himself on any of his ancestors ever drawn
a trigger in defence of the stars and stripes of his country, it would
had sadly disqualified him for being the candidate of the compound of Hartford
convention, British toryism and abolitionism, by which he is now so zealously
supported. (Thursday, August 30, 1838, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles F. Ames
Died, in this city, on the 5th inst., Charles F. Ames, printer--a young
man of rare genius, precipitated to an untimely end by the demon Intemperence.
Not long since, under the influence of sober reflection, and animated,
no doubt, by a sincere resolution to reform his habits, this ill-fated
young man wrote and published the following penitent and beautiful lines.
But alas! his resolution was not equal to the sincerity of his penitent
emotions; and relapsing into his former habits, he soon found an untimely
grave. (Thursday, October 18, 1838, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Turpin
FATAL DUEL IN IRELAND. The immediate cause of the recent fatal
duel was as follows:--About ten o’clock on the night of the 17th ult.
Mr. Bayley was standing on the bank of the grand canal, when Mr. Turpin
came up and addressed to him some irritating expressions. Mr. Bayley
remonstrated, but was instantly knocked down with a large stick, with which
Mr. Turpin was armed, himself being totally defenceless, and even when
down the assault was continued. A message was the consequence, the
parties met, and Mr. Turpin fell, mortally wounded. Mr. Turpin survived
for nearly three weeks, and we believe, expressed his perfect acquiescence
in the propriety of Mr. Bayley’s conduct throughout. It is understood
that the friends of the deceased also are satisfied that neither that gentlemen
nor his second, Captain Flood, are to blame in the transaction, and they
will not, consequently oppose their obtaining bail, which, it is expected,
they will accomplish in a day or two. The verdict of the coroner’s
jury found that the deceased received his death from a wound inflicted
in “a fair duel.” Mr. Bayley is a retired lieutenant of the army.
Mr. Turpin was of a very respectable family residing at Tullamore.
His funeral took place there on Sunday, and was attended by most of the
gentlemen of the town and neighborhood.--Dublin Pilot. (Thursday,
November 1, 1838, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sanderson and her five children,
DREADFUL POISONING.--At a small hamlet, near Preston, called Fairhurst,
a Mrs. Sanderson and her five children, aged 12, 9, 6, 4 and 2 years, all
died on the same day, Sept. 3d, from the effects of arsenic, which the
wretched woman mixed in a pudding, for the purpose of destroying her life
and theirs, because “the neighbors had turned their backs on her.”--The
details of this most awful tragedy, which are published in the Preston
Chronicle, are heart-sickening. (Thursday, November 8, 1838, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Cutting
The wife of Rev. Mr. Cutting, Baptist minister in Warner, NH, hung
herself on the 10th inst., in a fit of temporary derangement. (Thursday,
November 15, 1838, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. Wm. Lindsay
The Southern papers mention the death of Col. Wm. Lindsay, of the U.
S. Army, at Huntsville, Alabama. (Thursday, November 15, 1838, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
DARTT-SWEET
On Thursday the 18th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Hancock, Mr. Cyrus Dartt,
of Charleston, to Miss Matilda Sweet, of Middleberry. (Thursday,
November 1, 1838, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
REESE-BUTLER
On Thursday, the 4th inst., by the Rev. Mr. R. T. Harcock, Mr. Michael
Rease, of Charleston, to Miss Martha Butler, of Delmar. (Thursday,
November 8, 1838, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
WILLIAMS-WILEY, WILLIAMS-WILLIAMS
Interymarrying, with a vengeance.---A correspondent writes as that
a Mr. Williams, of Doncaster, York co., England, had two daughters by his
first wife, who was deceased. The elder daughter married Mr. John
Wiley, the son, and the younger married Mr. John Wiley, the father, a widower.
The older Wiley had a daughter by his first wife, whom old Mr. Williams
married, and by her had a son, therefore, the elder Wiley’s wife could
say, my father is my son, and I am my mother’s mother, my sister is my
daughter, and I am grandmother to my brother. This beats all.---N.
Y. Sun. (Thursday, December 13, 1838, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
ELDRED-LENHART
On Tuesday the 18th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Ewing, C. D. ELDRED, Editor
of the Lycoming Gazette, to Miss Mary, daughter of H. Lenhart, Esq., all
of Williamsport. (Thursday, January 3, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
BROWN-WHITNEY
On the 31st ult. By Rev. L. Hancock, Mr. Dehalla Brown, to Miss Sarah
Ann Whitney, all of Charleston, Tioga County. (Thursday, January 3, 1839,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
KINSLOW-FUREY
On Tuesday the 4th ult., by the Rev. David M’Kinney, William A. Kinslow,
Esq. Editor of the Lock-Haven Eagle, to Miss Harriet, daughter of Robert
Furey, of Pine Grove, Center county. (Thursday, January 3, 1839,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
BREWSTER-SPRAGE
On Tuesday, the 15th inst., by Benjamin B. Smith, Esq., Mr. Jonah Brewster,
Esq. to Miss Roxana Sprage, all of Delmar, Tioga Co, Pa. (Thursday,
January 17, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
A wife worth having.---Miss C. Mitchell, of Georgia, when married some weeks ago, was dressed in silk of her own manufacture. We hope the time will come when there will be many more such. (Thursday, January 24, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
HARDY-SCAGERS
In Charleston, on the 17th inst., by Lucius Barlow, Esq., Mr. John
B. Hardy to Miss Clarissa Scagers, all of Charleston. (Thursday,
January 24, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
STARKWEATHER-SMITH
In Charleston, on the 17th inst., by John F. Donaldson, Esq.
Mr. Alvin Starkweather to Miss _____ Smith, all of Charleston. (Thursday,
January 24, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
BLAKE-DICKINSON
In this borough, on the 24th inst., by the Rev. Charles Breck, Mr.
Charles W. Blake, of Manchester, to Miss Catharine Dickinson, of this place.
(Thursday, January 31, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
SEELEY-BOWEN
In Charleston, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. Charles Breck, Mr.
Mason Seely to Miss Angeline Bowen; all of the town of Charleston.
The above hymenial notice was accompanied with a delicious wedding cake
and some good wine, for which we tender our thanks; and wish the happy
couple a long and prosperous life. (Wednesday, March 27, 1839, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
DEWEY-FLETCHER (SRGP 05891 - 05892)
In Sullivan, on the 21st inst., by Solon Richards, Esq., Mr. Josiah
S. Dewey to Miss Emily Fletcher, all of Candor, NY. (Wednesday, May
1, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
AYRENSTEIN-GRAYSON
Never give it up, girls.--Mr. John Ayrenstein, lately led to the altar
in Philadelphia Miss Rhoda Grayson after a courtship of only 34 years!
This shows what may be done if we only stick to it. She must have
had the patience of Job. (Wednesday, May 7, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
CATLIN-HILL
On Wednesday 26 ult., in Charleston by Rev. R. F. Hancock. Mr.
Joel Catlin to Miss Almira Hill. (Wednesday, July 10, 1839, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
PHILLIPS-THANKFUL
In Shippen township, on Sunday last by J. F. Donaldson, Esq. Mr. Charlton
Phillips, to Miss Thankful, daughter of David Ellis, Esq., all of that
place. (Thursday, August 14, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
FURMAN-DARTT
In Charleston on Monday evening last by J. F. Donaldson, Esq.
Mr. Benjamin Furman of Pine Creek, to Miss Eliza Dartt of the former place.
(Wednesday, August 28, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
OGDEN-MAY
On the 26 inst. by the Rev. R. Hancock Mr. Jacob Ogden to Miss Alvira
May all of the town of Delmar. (Wednesday, September 4, 1839, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
NORWOOD-BEERS
On the 29th ult. at the Horseheads, Chemung Co, NY, by the Rev.
E. Wallee, Mr. Cyrus Norwood formerly of Carthamville, to Miss Susan Beers
of Elmira. (Wednesday, September 11, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
GUERNSEY-DONALDSON
On the 5th inst. at Lawrenceville, by the Rev. Mr. Wells, Mr. Peter
B. Guernsey to Miss Eveline L., daughter of the Rev. Asa Donaldson all
of Tioga, Tioga county, Pa. (Wednesday, September 11, 1839, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
MILLER-HOUGHTON
On Tuesday the 1st inst. by Simon Houghton, Esq., Mr. Josiah B. Miller,
of the State of Illinois, to Miss Jemima, daughter of Simeon Houghton,
Esq. of Delmar township, Tioga Co, Pa. (Wednesday, October 9, 1839,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
RAPER-FLETCHER (SRGP 13839 - 35982)
On Thursday the 12th ult. in Sullivan township, by the Rev. J. Mansfield,
Mr. Joseph Raper to Miss Pauline Fletcher, all of Camden, NY. (Wednesday,
October 9, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
FIELD-M’EWEN
In Delmar township, on Monday evening last, by J. F. Donaldson, Esq.
Mr. Nelson Field, to Miss Martha M’Ewen, both of that place. (Wednesday,
November 6, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
WELCH-RITCHTEN
At Blossburg, Tioga county, by Evans Harris, Esq. on Thursday, December
12th, Mr. Francis Welch, Innkeeper, to Miss Elizabeth Ritchten, of Lycoming
county. (Wednesday, December 25, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Julia Hugg
Libel for Divorce, In the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County. Julia Hugg, by her next friend John Ives, 3d. Vs. Daniel Hugg, Take notice that you Daniel Hugg, are hereby required to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas, to be held at Wellsborough, in and for the county of Tioga aforesaid, on the second Monday of March next, to answer the complaint of Julia Hugg, and to show cause, if any you have, why the court aforesaid should not degree a divorce from the bonds of Matrimony agreeably to the acts of assembly in such case made and provided. John Waklee, Sheriff, January 31, 1839. (Thursday, January 31, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Louisa Utty
Libel for Divorce, In the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga county. Louisa Utty, by her next friend John T. Leonard, vs. Elijah Utty. Take notice, that you, Elijah Utty, are hereby required to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas, to be held at Wellsborough, in and for the county of Tioga aforesaid, on the second Monday of March next, to answer the complaint of Louisa Utty, and to show cause, if any you have, why the court aforesaid should not degree a divorce from the bonds of matrimony agreeably to the acts of assembly in such case made and provided. John Waklee, Sheriff. February 6, 1839. (Thursday, February 7, 1839, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
BACHE-NICHOLS
On the 25th ult. By the Rev. Charles Breck, Mr. William Bache, jr.
to Miss Mary Elizabeth, daughter of the late Archibald Nichols, formerly
of Chenango co, NY, all of Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa. (Wednesday, January
1, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
BUEN-DePUI
On the 31st ult., at Tioga Village, Tioga co, Pa., by the Rev. Charles
Brock, J. S. Buen, to Eliza, daughter of Elijah DePui. (Wednesday,
January 8, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
AUSTIN-THOMPSON
On Thursday, 13th inst. by B. B. Smith, Esq. Mr. Nelson
Austin of Charleston, to Miss Lydia Thompson of this Borough. (Wednesday,
February 26, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
WHEELER-HENRY
On Thursday, 27th inst. by B. B. Smith, Esq. Mr. Noah Wheeler
to Miss Laura Henry, of Charleston. (Wednesday, March 4, 1840, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
MANTOR-DAILEY
On Thursday the 5th inst. by the Rev. Francis Strang of Lawrenceville,
Mr. Peter W. Mantor, to Miss Selena L. Dailey both of Tioga. (Wednesday,
March 11, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Queen of England
By the last arrival at New York, we learn that the Queen of England
was married on the 10th of February, to Prince Albert. The Prince
is to receive thirty thousand pounds per annum. We will perhaps be
able to give a full account next week. (Wednesday, March 18, 1840,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Queen of England.
Marriage of the Queen. The Queen of England was married to Prince
Albert on the 10th of February, at the Royal Chapel. The day was
inauspicous, a heavy rain falling, but immense multitudes assembled to
gaze upon the processions. Since the marriage of her Royal Highness the
late Princess Charlotte of Wales, there has been no occurrence connected
with the royal family of England which excited so great an interest.
It was known throughout the metropolis in the course of the last week that
the celebration of the marriage would take place an noon, instead of an
advanced hour of the evening, as was heretofore the custom with respect
to royal marriages. The knowledge of this fact brought many, many
thousands from all sides of London into the Park at an early hour.
Never did St. James’ present such an extraordinary display--never was such
an immense multitude assembled there since the rejoicings at the visit
of the allied sovereigns in 1814. Buckingham Palace.--Her Royal Highness
the Duchess of Kent, and the twelve Bridemaids were in attendance upon
her Majesty at an early hour.--The Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester,
the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duchess of Gloucester, and the Princess Augusta,
also arrived early at the Palace, and were admitted to her Majesty’s private
apartment. The Royal Bride’s Procession began to move through the triumphal
arch at twelve o’clock. The cheers of the men and women’s fond and
audible aspirations of sympathy continued, until the royal salute of twenty
guns announced that the Queen was entering her carriage. When she
appeared amongst them beyond the precincts of the Palace, she was hailed
with acclamations of love and royalty, which seemed to affect her so much
that tears might better express the intensity of her feelings than even
the winning smiles she wore as she repressed her emotions. The cries
of “God Bless Her!” which burst upon her ear from every side, evidently
affected her. The procession passed on to the garden entrance of St. Jame’s
Palace, by which her Majesty proceeded, up the grand staircase, to the
Queen’s Closet or Privy Council Chamber, immediately behind the Throne
Room, where she remained till the order of the procession was arranged
in front of the Throne, of which her Majesty received notice from the Lord
Chamberlain. Prince Albert’s portion of the procession moved first, preceded
by the Lord and Deputy Chamberlain, who conducted his royal highness to
the chapel, where he remained on the right hand side or left of the alter.
The Lord Chamberlain and Deputy Chamberlain then returned to her Majesty,
and having taken their prescribed advanced, preceded by music, and guided
by the officers of the Earl Marshal. At half past nine, there were comparatively
few seats occupied in the gallery, and none in the pews below. In the Ambassador’s
gallery, facing the alter, among the first arrivals, were the American
Minister and Mrs. Stevenson, the Turkish Ambassador, the Princess Esterhazy,
Mr. and Mrs. Van De Wern, Count and Countess Bjornstjerna, the Swedish
Ambassador, Russian Ambassador, Count Sebastiana--a number of others arrived
in rapid succession, and the south gallery soon presented a magnificent
display of costly diamonds, stars and decorations. At ten o’clock
one of the bands marching into the Palace yard, passed the chapel window
playing “Haste to the Wedding,” and while a smile mantled the faces of
the ladies, the Archbishop of Canterbury most appropriately entered the
chapel, and proceeded up to the alter. In the lower pew, on the right of
the alter were the Duke of Devonshire, with magnificent nuptial favors,
depending from either shoulder, the Duke of Bedford, the Duke of Sutherland,
and the Ladies Sutherland, Marquis of Westminister, the Duke of Wellington,
who also wore bows of white satin ribbon, his Waterloo medal, and carried
his Field Marshal’s baton. His Grace appeared to form an abject of
much interest and curiosity to those assembled in the Chapel. At eleven
o’clock the choristers preceded by Sir Geogre Smart, took their seats in
the organ gallery, and shortly afterwards the Archbishop of Canterbury
and York assisted by the Bishop of Llandaff, Dean of the Chapel, took their
places on the right side of the communion table. The second pew on the
right side of the alter was appropriated to the Queen Dowager and suit.
The Queen Dowager entered immediately afterward, and took her seat on the
right of the state chair appropriated to Prince Albert--all the spectators
rose on her enterance, and her Majesty courtesied at this mark of respect.
At half past twelve, the folding doors of the entrance of the Chapel were
thrown open, and immediately afterwards the drums and trumpets in the distance
announced the approach of the Procession of the Bridegroom. On entering
the chapel the drums and trumpets filed off without the doors and the procession
advancing, his Royal Highness was conducted to the seat provided for him
on the left side of the alter. His supporters, the Duke of saxe Coburg
and Gotha, and the hereditary Prince, with the officers of their suite,
occupied seats near Prince Albert. His Serene Highness wore a field Martial’s
uniform, with large rosetts of white satin on his shoulders. There
was a flush on his brow as he entered the chapel, while his manly and dignified
bearing, and the cordial and unaffected manner with which he greeted those
of the Peers and Peeresses around him, with whom he had been previously
acquainted, won all heats, and many of those around us, either with their
lips or hearts, pronounced that Prince Albert was a consort worthy of Queen
Victoria. The Lord Chamberlain and Vice Chamberlain, proceeded by drums
and trumpets, having returned to attend her Majesty. Her Majesty then proceeded
to the chapel. Her Majesty wore a magnificent lace robe and veil of the
most exquisite workmanship. The only ornament on her head was a wreath
of orange flowers, and a small diamond pin, by which the nuptial veil was
fastened to her hair.--Her train was of white satin, with a deep fringe
of lace, and she looked the personification of dignity, gentleness &
love, as she advanced up the aisle to the alter. Prince Albert met her
Majesty at the haut pas, and conducted her to her seat on the right hand
side of the alter. Immediately around her Majesty’s chair, were her twelve
maids of honor attired in virgin white, while in the centre sat her majesty,
“the leading star of every eye.” Prince Albert standing on her right,
and her Royal highness the Duchess of Kent on her left. A little
further to the left stood the Duke of Sussex, Duke of Cambridge, Lord Melbourne,
the Lord Chancellor, and the other great officers of State. The Archbishop
of Canterbury having advanced to the rails, her Majesty and Prince Albert
approached him, & the service commenced: The Archbishop of Canterbury
having asked--”Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?” His Royal
Highness the Duke of Sussex, who occupied a seat on the left of her Majesty,
advanced and taking her Majesty’s hand, said “I do”. The Archbishop
of Canterbury then laid hold of her Majesty’s hand, and pressing it in
that of Prince Albert’s proceeded with the ceremony. The rubric was ridgedly
adhered to throughout. The Archbishop of Canterbury read the services
with great appropriatness and much feeling, the Bishop of London repeating
the response. While the services was proceeding, her Majesty was observed
to look frequently at Prince Albert, who was standing at her side.
In fact she scarcely ever took her eyes off him till she left the chapel.
The service having concluded, the several members of the Royal Family who
had occupied places around the alter, returned to take up their positions
in the procession. On passing her Majesty they all paid their congratulations;
and the Duke of Sussex, after shaking her by the hand in a manner which
appeared to have little ceremony but with cordiality in it, affectionately
kissed her cheek. After all had passed, with the exception of the
Royal bride and bridegroom, her Majesty stepped hastily across to the other
side of the alter, where the Queen Dowager was standing, and kissed her.
Prince Albert then took her Majesty’s hand and the Royal pair left the
chapel, all the spectators standing. After the ceremony, the procession
returned through the suit of apartments her Majesty and her illustrious
consort walking hand in hand, and acknowledged with gracious smiles and
cheers with which the walls of the ancient Palace now re-echoed, for it
must be observed that the procession passed on its way to the chapel. The
Attestation.--On reaching the throne-room the form of attestation took
place, when her Majesty and Prince Albert signed the marriage register,
which was attested by the members of state present. A splendid table
had been prepared for the purpose, and this part of the ceremony presented
one of the most auspicious spectacles of the day. Having remained a short
time in the Royal Closet, her Majesty & the Prince returned in the
same carriage from the Royal Garden of St. James’ to Buckingham Palace,
and the generous greeting which burst from the crowds, whose numbers the
pelting rain had not diminished, seemed to be in a great measure addressed
to the ear of Prince Albert, who acknowledged the kindness evidently with
deep feeling. Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert left Buckingham
Palace at four o’clock, in a carriage and four, with four outriders in
scarlet liveries, and escorted by a party of light dragoons for Windsor
Castle. Crowds of people triumphal arches, flags, and other cemonstrations
of joy lined the road to Windsor and the preparations there to receive
the royal couple were on a grand scale. A banquet was given at the
Town Hall, and ample supplies for all poor families at their dwellings.
The wedding favor was worn by all, rich and poor. Eba College was
splendidly illuminated, and wreaths and festoons of flowers were hung about
the streets in all directions. The reception was cordial in the highest
degree. The state banquet, in celebration of her Majesty’s marriage was
given last evening at St. James’ Palace, in the grand banqueting room.
A cross table at the end of the room was appropriated for the principal
guests, the rest of the company occupied two long tables at the sides of
the room. In the middle of the cross table was placed her Majesty’s wedding
cake, decorated with four elegant flags of white satin, containing the
royal arms. The gold plate was used at the banquet, and the
plateaus of the cables contained some of the finest epergues and candelabra
in the royal collection, embellished with classical and mythological subjects.
A magnificent sideboard at the end of the room, hung with crimson, drapery,
looped up with white rosettes, the highest in the centre surmounted by
an imperial crown, displayed to great advantage a great number of every
variety of shields, salvers, vases, and tankards, and cups, interspersed
and illuminated with candelebra and sconces. The shield immediately
under the crown had a fine alto-relievo, the subject a battle piece.
At the bottom of the sideboard was a number of choice tankards and cups,
the most interesting of the number being the national cup, designed by
Flaxman, with the patron saints of England, Ireland, and Scotland in riches,
introduced on the circumference, and, between the divisions the national
badges of the three nations formed by precious stones and surmounted each
by crowns. All the company came in court dress, the members of the orders
of knighthood wearing their respective insignia. The band of the Coldstream
Regiment of Foot Guards was in attendance in the ante-room, and performed
a number of favorite selections in the course of the night. Grand dinner
parties in honor of the day, to all of which the guests came in full court
dress were given. The account from Windsor, state, that on Tuesday morning
her Majesty and her Consort rose to breakfast as early as half past eight,
and subsequently were seen walking arm in arm on the slopes of the Castle.
The dinner party in the evening was confined to the immediate attendants.
On Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, his Royal Highness Prince Albert drove
her Majesty out in a pony pleston. The royal couple appeared in excellent
health and spirits, and were greeted with the renewed cheers of the people
among whom their appearance was unexpected. On Friday, at 4 o’clock, her
Majesty and Prince Albert returned to the palace from Windsor, in a travelling
chariot and four, escorted by a troop of dragoons. The public being prepared
for her arrival, an immense multitude was assembled to greet her and her
royal consort. There was a large party invited to meet her majesty and
the Prince in the evening. On the following Wednesday, her Majesty held
a leeve at St. James’ Palace at two o’clock. Illuminations, fastings and
rejoicing were general all over the kingdom.--The city of London and other
corporations, the several clubs, did ample justice to the occasion, and
the good things of the world. The theatres, which were opened gratiously,
were all thronged to an overflow, and in most of them due attention was
paid to the primary cause of the enjoyment afforded, and the royal anthem
of “God save the Queen,” was received with universal cheers. Every house
of entertainment was crammed with joyous parties, and the metropolis; from
one end to the other, was one scene of mirth and hilarity. In conclusion
we should observe, that congratulatory addresses have poured in from every
quarter, and there appears to be but one feeling abroad, which is-- “Long
live the Queen and his Highness Prince Albert.” So wishing the happy pair
all the happiness they wish themselves, we bid farewell to this interesting
subject. (Wednesday, March 25, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
BRATTON-BOYD
On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. De Witt, Mr. John B. Bratton,
one of the editors of the State Capitol Gazette, to Miss Sarah A., daughter
of Mr. James R. Boyd, of Harrisburg. (Wednesday, April 1, 1840, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
SENSMAN-SHOUSE
At Easton on Thursday the 28th ult. By Rev. Mr. Hecht, Abraham H. Sensman,
Editor of the “Easton Sentinel” to Miss Catharine M., daughter of Mr. Wm.
Shouse of that borough. (Wednesday, May 20, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
VANDERBELT-BEECHER
At Williamsport on the 26th ult. by the Rev. J. P. Hudson, Mr. William
R. Vanderbelt, to Miss Eveline, daughter of John Beecher, Esq., all of
the above named place. (Wednesday, June 3, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
HENLOCK-UPDEGROFF
At Thompsontown, Juniata co. on the 10th ult., by the Rev. S. R. Boyer,
Mr. William Henlock, one of the editors of the State Capitol Gazette, to
Miss Eliza, daughter of Mr. Jacob Updegroff, both of Harrisburg.
(Wednesday, June 3, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
DEWEY-RICE
In Spencerville June 7, by the Rev. Samuel Grinell, Mr. John W. Dewey
to Miss Lucretia Rice, both of Jackson, Tioga co, Pa. (Wednesday,
June 10, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
CULVER-STARKWEATHER
On the 25th ult., by A. E. Niles, Esq., Mr. Joel Culver, to Miss Sally
Starkweather, all of Charlestown, Tioga Co, Pa. (Wednesday, July 1, 1840,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
NAGLEE-ADAMS
At Lawrenceville on Tuesday the 14th inst., by the Rev. E. D. Wells,
Mr. S. C. Naglee, to Miss Julia J. Adams, both of Willardsburg. (Wednesday,
July 29, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
YOUNG-REINEFF
“Another Revolutionary Hero Gone.”--Married, at Mallon, Nova Scotia,
on the 15th ult., Mr. Reuben Young a Lifeguard of Gen. Washington, in the
Revolutionary War, aged 82, to Miss Sarah Reineff, aged 25. (Wednesday,
September 16, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
HYMES-READINGTON
On the 1st inst., by Sylvester Beckwith, Esq., Washington G. Hymes,
to Miss Mary, daughter of Mr. John Readington, all of the township of Middlebury,
Tioga county, Pa. Communicated. At the above wedding
after the company had partaken of a colation at the house of Mr. Guy White,
a vote, not a very ordinary circumstance, was proposed and taken on the
Presidential election which resulted for Mr. Van Buren 44--and for Mr.
Harrison 1. D. H. (Wednesday, September 16, 1840, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
KILBURN-DAILY
On the 20th inst., by A. E. Niles, Esq., Mr. Chancey Kilburn to Mrs.
Lecty Daily all of Middlebury, Tioga Co., Pa. (Wednesday, October
21, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
SEARL-MANN
On Monday the 19th ult., by the Rev. Chas. Breck, Mr. Richard Searl,
to Miss Lucina Mann, of Tioga. (Wednesday, November 4, 1840, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
DEMIDOFF-BONAPARTE
Marriage of Miss Bonaparte. La Presse announces the marriage,
at Florence, of the Princess Amelia, daughter of Jerome Bonaparte, to the
rich Russian Count Demidoff. One of the conditions of the marriage
contract is that the Count shall never, under any circumstances, bear arms
against France. (Wednesday, November 11, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
MAY-PEAKE
On Thursday the 24th inst., by A. E. Niles, Esq., Mr. Alonzo May, to
Miss Nancy Peake, all of Charleston, Tioga Co, Pa. (Wednesday, December
16, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
HUMPHREY-ROSA
In Richmond, on the 16th day of December, 1840, by Benjamin Kresk,
Esq., Dr. Abram Humphrey, of Tioga, to Miss Celestia Rosa, of Rutland,
Tioga county, Pa. (Wednesday, December 23, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Caution. Whereas, my wife, Martha has left my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Lowel Chappel, Chatham, Tioga co, Pa. Feb. 28th , 1840. (Wednesday, March 11, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Caution. Whereas my Wife Maria, has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, I therefore forbid and warn every person not to trust her any thing on my account after this date. Jacob Scheely. Liberty, August 3d, 1840. (Wednesday, August 26, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Kobler Musselman
Henry Kobler Musselman was executed on Friday last, in the jail yard
at Lancaster, between the hors of 2 and 3 o’clock. He behaved with
much firmness on the scaffold, and protested his innocence almost with
his last breath. (Wednesday, January 1, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Welthy Culver
In Charleston township, Tioga co, on the 2d inst. after a lingering
illness, Mrs. Welthy Culver, consort of Joel Culver, aged 36 years.
(Wednesday, January 8, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Decatur
Mrs. Decatur, the wife of the late Commodore Stephen Decatur, died
suddenly on the 9th ult., at Washington city.--She was one of the most
elegant women of the age. (Wednesday, January 15, 1840, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Lamson
Man Killed--The powder mill of the American Powder Company, in Sunbury,
Mass. Blew up on Monday morning last. Mr. Joseph Lamson, belong to
the town of Russel, was observed going into the mill with an axe upon his
shoulder, after which the explosion immediately occurred, and Mr. L. was
killed. No other person was near the building. (Wednesday,
January 15, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert T. Lytle
The New Orleans papers announce the death in that city, on the 22d
ult. of General Robert T. Lytle, of Cincinnati. Gen. Lytle is well
remembered by the public for his short but brilliant career in Congress
a few years since, when he represented the Cincinnati District, and attracted
much attention by his fervid eloquence. He was afterwards appointed
Surveyor General of Ohio by General Jackson. At the time of his death,
he was on his way to Texas for the benefit of his health, being in a rapid
decline. (Wednesday, February 5, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Commodore Isaac Chauncey
Another brave heart beats no more. Commodore Isaac Chauncey,
one of the senior officers of the navy, and president of the board of navy
commissioners, died at Washington on Monday last. We have not the means
directly at hand for sketching the life of this brave, patriotic, and truly
estimable man. He has passed his life in the service, having in his
boyhood served with the old commodore in the navy. Our first personal
acquaintance with him was formed during the winter of 1812-13, at Sackett’s
Harbor. When, during the war then waging between the United States and
Great Britain, the British were increasing their navy upon Lake Ontario,
under the command of Sir James Lucas Yeo, Capt. Chauncey was detached to
the command of the American navy upon the lake, and his winter’s rendezvous
was at Sackett’s Harbor. It was there, that under the direction of
Chauncey; the skillful and patriotic Eckford caused, as if by magic, the
transformation of the adjacent trees of the forest into a gallant navy,
embracing ships brave and large. The service of the lake was arduous; both
happily was almost bloodless, since it was a war of tactics between the
two inland admirals. The opposing navies could never be brought into
fair fight--the growth of the American navy having been too rapid and large
to suit the British Commodore. But there were several beautiful chases,
and some elegant manoueuvering. Both officers were exceedingly vigilant;
but the American gained his purposes, by victories of skill, gallant, though
bloodless. After the war, the Commodore served upon the Mediteranean and
other stations, and was subsequently for a long time in command of the
New York station. His death will be mourned by all who knew him.--N.Y.
Com. Adv. (Wednesday, February 19, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Death of the King of Denmark
Intelligence of 3d Dec. from Copenhagen reached Paris on the 11th,
announcing the death of Frederick IV., King of Denmark, which took place
on that day. He expired without pain, without sickness, and to the
last moment concealed the symptoms of his end.--Frederick 4th was 71 years
of age, and has reigned 31 years. Christian 8th, cousin of the deceased
king, has been proclaimed sovereign of Denmark. All the constituted
authorities civil and military, and the soldiery of Copenhagen, have sworn
fidelity to the new King. Great hopes are raised upon his accession
of future reforms and ameliorations in the Government. (Wednesday,
February 19, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John McMilan
Mr. John McMilan of Mercer township, Butler county, was frozen to death
on Thursday night, on his return home from Harrisville, in the same township.
His body was not discovered until ten o’clock the next morning. (Wednesday,
February 19, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
A man named Black
Remarkable Death..--A man named Black, of Ontario co, NY, it is stated,
lately said, that if a lady of whom he was enamored should refuse him her
hand, he would drop dead at her feet. Singular to relate, he proposed
on Sunday the 12th inst. and was rejected, when he immediately fell dead.
A post mortem examination discovered a rupture of a blood vessel near the
heart. (Wednesday, February 19, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Haynes Bayley, Esq.
This sweet lyrical poet died at Cheltenham, (Eng.) in April.--He has
been, we fear, another example of the sad and unfortunate lot of literary
men. Born to good expectations, and married to a beautiful and accomplished
woman, who brought him a considerable fortune. Mr. Bayley began the
world under the most favorable auspicies, and mixed with the best society
of the day. His expectations, were, however, disappointed; and he
could not fall back into a sufficiently economical course, till the pressure
of circumstances impoverished him beyond a remedy. For it is hard
and difficult, if not impossible, for a person so situated, to disentangle
himself, and again enjoy a fair field for the exercise of his abilities.
In England, poverty is the worst of crimes, and punished more unrelentingly
than the deepest guilt.--So did Mr. Bayley find it.--Lad. Garland.
(Wednesday, February 26, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rutland Township death
On Monday of last week, a man residing in Rutland township of this
county, was killed by the falling of a limb. He had gone into the
woods to cut fire wood; after falling a tree, he commenced chopping it
in to, when a limb, which had been broken off and lodged in another tree
near him, fell and struck him on the head producing instant death.
He was a poor man with a wife and six children depending on his daily labor
for support. (Wednesday, February 26, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Steamboat Disaster
The Hermittage which left Nashville on the 13th, come in collision
with the Hugh L. White, in the neighborhood of the Harpeth Shoals and sunk
in ten feet water. She was crowded with passengers, but only one
life--that of a fireman--was lost. (Wednesday, February 26, 1840,
Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sophia Ann Tovee
In Charleston on the 7th inst. Mrs. Sophia Ann Tovee, aged 31 years,
leaving a husband and two children to mourn their loss. (Wednesday,
February 26, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Man named Ailmon
We are informed that a man by the name of Ailmon, was frozen to death
on the road between M’Allisterstown and Thompsontown, while driving an
Ox team on that road. He was found dead in his sled. (Wednesday,
March 4, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Stephen Girard
Stephen Girard, born in France in 1750, came to the United States as
a cabin boy, made a few voyages as captain, established himself in Philadelphia
as a small grocer, became a merchant and banker, and died in that city
on the 26th of December, 1831, leaving an estate valued at about twelve
million of dollars. Being a widower and childless, and having evinced
during his long life no special liberality towards his most distant connexions,
it had become a subject of popular curiosity to know what disposition he
would make of his great accumulations. We have heard of some who
hoped they might not die before they should know the contents of Mr. Girard’s
will. His reserved and taciturn disposition gave no clue to the speculations
of the inquisitive, and the great secret never transpired until the estate
of the old “mariner and merchant,” as he styled himself in his testament,
passed into the hands of his executors. It then appeared, that after
various bequests to public and private charities, amounting to about two
million of dollars, all the residue of his property was devoted to the
establishment and maintenance of an institution for the support and education
of “poor white male orphans.” The sum of two millions is specifically
assigned for this purpose, but he whole of the residuary estate is a fund
from which if necessary, the Orphan College (as it is called), is to be
maintained. When we consider that Mr. Girard was an illiterate man, unsocial
in his habits, absorbed during his whole life in the mere routine of business,
hoarding his gains and scarcely ever relaxing his grasp in favour of the
claims of humanity, the final disposition of his wealth must be regarded
as far more judicious than might have been expected, and an emphatic tribute
to the value of an education, the want of which, in his own case, all his
millions could not supply. There is no evidence in the terms or provisions
of the will that he was impelled by motives of ambition. He did not
give his name to the institution, he prescribed the erection of a building,
the characteristics of which should be “strength, convenience and neatness,
avoiding needless ornament;” the system of instruction in his mind comprehended
only a plain and substantial preparation for such situations in life as
generally fell to the lot of destitute boys,” and in fact, the only monumental
feature of the plan is the greatness of the foundation for its support,
and the motive of the founder, for this seems purely to have been to extend
the benefits of the institution to as great a number as possible.
Those scholars who shall merit it, shall remain in the College, until they
shall respectively arrive at between fourteen and eighteen years of age;
they shall then be bound out by the Mayor, Alderman and Citizens of Philadelphia,
or under their direction, to suitable occupations, as those of agriculture,
navigation, arts, mechanical trades, and manufactures, according to the
capacities and requirements of the scholars respectively, consulting, as
far as prudence shall justify it, the inclinations of the several scholars,
as to the occupation art or trade to be learned.” Sec. xxi. Parag.
9, of the Will. (Wednesday, March 4, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
The Murders Cell. The editor of the Missouri and Illinois Temperance Herald in a late paper, gives the following interesting sketch of a visit to Buchanan who was hanged in St. Louis on the 3d of January. We were met at the entrance by a good looking man, of some three or four and thirty, attired in the garb, and having the deportment of a gentleman. He set a chair, and asked us to be seated. He drew a chair for himself and sat down by our side. As we surveyed his features, and discovered not the least expression of savage malignity, but, on the contrary, what we considered the fair index of benevolence and kindness; we could not but exclaim, “Is this the man that on Friday next is to expatiate the guilt of murder upon the gallows?” He appeared dejected in view of his awful condition, but was communicative. In answer to our enquiries he stated that he was thirty years old, was a native of Princeton, New Jersey, where he was a child, he went to Sunday School for several years and had faithful teachers. He lived in the family of Judge Bayard, where they worshiped God daily--morning and evening. The ladies of the family would instruct him on Sundays out of the Bible. His mother was a godly woman, is still living an aged and deely afflicted widow. He has not seen her for three years. He showed us letters he had received from her since he had been imprisoned the following sentence occurred in one of them. “What? O my son could have taken a possession of you. You were always a good and kind child to me, and never had the bad habit of drinking. I am afraid you have fallen into bad ways since you left Princeton, I have seen so little of you of late years, that it may be you drink. I can account for this dreadful business in no other way.” She also mentioned the fact that a younger son had become insane, since his brother’s melancholy fate had been decided. The prisoner was brought up to the trade of hat making. It injured his health and he was advised by a physician to engage in some light occupation. “I accordingly, said he, engaged as a Bar keeper, in Philadelphia, Until this time,--nine years ago, when I was twenty five years old, I hardly new what liquor was. And for three or four years after I commenced the business, I seldom tasted any liquor.-- It is now about five years since I began to drink a little. It grew upon me, until within the last year or two I have kept stimulated most of the time, though I was never what you may say drunk more than once or twice in my life. I took care not to drink so much to show it. My conscience often checked me while in the business. Until I got into the habit of drinking myself, I never would sell liquor to a man when he was intoxicated; and whenever I could get a chance, I would go to church, but this was seldom, all my business required my attention at home almost constantly.” In April, 1838, he came to St. Louis with Fisher the keeper of the “Old Dominion.” For some time he was steward at the race grounds, till that was broken up. He then spent several months in Illinois--was a head steward for a company carrying on the public works in Coles county. Last spring, Fisher wrote to him to return and keep bar for him. He returned on the 15th of June, and kept bar till the 28th of July--the day he murdered Brown. They had been on good terms. He had nothing against Brown , and did not know that Brown had any thing against him. “It was Sunday. There was more drinking on that day than any other. It was generally our best day. There were six or seven boarders, all but one had been drinking, and were so much intoxicated that when they came to testify they did not know now much about it. Brown had two fights--one below and the other above stairs.” Prisoner had parted him from his antagonist both times. He was not in the habit of carrying pistols, but during the fracas, he had picked up the pistols and, put them into his pocket for fear that mischief might be done with them. Brown was angry with prisoner because he had interfered came up to the counter, drew a knife from his pocket and swore he would kill him. Prisoner instantly drew a pistol from his pocket and shot him. “I was intoxicated,” said he; ‘but not drunk. If I hadn’t been intoxicated, and engaged in that business, I would never have been here. Since I have been a bar-keeper, I have often had serious reflections, and was afraid I should lose my soul. I never attempted to pray because I knew it would be making a mock of it, till I could give up selling and drinking--No man can be religious and be in that business, because he knows he is injuring his fellow men as well as himself. I knew all the time I was about it that I was injuring my fellow men and making their families miserable. O! I have seen enough of that in my time. I have often had bad feelings, but they would pass away. From my personal intercourse with liquor sellers, I am satisfied they all know that their business does nobody any good, but produces only mischief and misery. But all they care about is the money they get, and they generally have so little principle if it wasn’t fear of the law, I don’t see why they wouldn’t steal money just as soon as make it in that way. It would not do people more hurt. Mother often wanted me to leave off my selling liquor, and follow my trade. As I am soon to die, I am anxious to do all I can for those I leave behind. And I should like to warn all liquor sellers against the influence of their business and I hope my example may be a warning to them, I would warn all young men against drinking. From what I have seen and experienced during the last nine years, I am convinced that no man can sin a little occasionally without becoming a drunkard. I have seen a great many respectable men begin in this way, and not stop till they ruined their fortunes, and their health and lost their lives. I have seen a great many families, in comfortable circumstances, reduced to poverty, and perfect wretchedness by my business, and now I deeply regret that I have in any degree contributed to it. There is no safety any where but in letting liquor alone entirely. When I lived with Esq. Bayard, I lived happy in those days. O! if I had but attended to the faithful instructions I received while in that godly family, and in Sabbath School, I might have been a respectable and useful man, and a comfort to my aged mother in her declining years.” The expressions were written down as he uttered them, and read over to him one by one, and he told us they were correct. He mentioned a fact which shows the influence of this business, in blunting every sensibility of our nature.--Since he has been confined not a single one of the 275 rum-sellers in St. Louis has ever come near him or offered to do any thing for him. Not ever Fisher himself, his employer, has visited him but once, and that was on his own business! Further, Burchanan’s Counsel told us, that Fisher refused to pay the postage of a letter from his mother to him--addressed to his (Fisher’s) care; and this too notwithstanding he had testified under oath at the trial, that prisoner had been, ever since he knew him, a man of perfectly unexceptionable character. Prisoner’s counsel paid the postage himself. (Wednesday, March 11, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sally
On Sunday the 8th inst., in Wellsborough, Sally, consort of Israel
Greenleaf, aged 72 years. (Wednesday, March 11, 1840, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Lucy Harrington
Singular Case.--The following narrative of a most remarkable and distressing
disease, is taken from the Transcript, a paper published at Amesbury, Essex
county, Mass. “Miss Lucy Harrington, formerly a resident of Amesbury, recently
died in Cornish, NH. She was sick three years and a half, and confined
to her bed two years and five months. Several months previous to
her death, her right hip was dislocated by a contraction of the muscle,
while she was sleeping quietly in bed. Immediately after this event
her bones began to break, and before her death, they had broken nineteen
times or more, in different parts of her body. At first, her ribs,
then her collar bones, and then her lower limbs, her under jaw, and the
bones of her hands and feet.--Their breaking was sometimes attended with
a noise, and at others not, and was always preceeded and followed by the
most acute pain. The ends of the broken bones would sometimes for
a day or two, grate together on being moved. Upon a post mortem examination,
not a sound bone was found. All was softened as to be easily cut
with a knife. When her bones began to break, the muscles of her lower
limbs so contracted that they lay directly across her stomach and bowels.
In this position she remained until her death. Her body was so contracted
that at one time she measured as she lay in bed only two feet and four
inches. She gradually lost all strength in her limbs, until she could
only move slightly the ends of her fingers. She was 43 years of age.
(Wednesday, March 18, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Hotman
A Brave Fellow.--At New London, Connecticut, the following inscription
is found on a grave stone: “On the 20th of October, 1781, four thousand
English fell upon the town with fire and sword--seven hundred Americans
defended the fort for a whole day; but in the evening, about five o’clock,
it was taken. The commander of the besieged delivered up his sword
to an Englishman, who immediately stabbed him; all his comrades were put
to the sword. A line of powder was then laid to the magazine of the
fort to the sea; there to be lighted, thus to blow up the fort into the
air. William Hotman, who lay not far distant, wounded by three strokes
of the bayonet in his body beheld it, and said to one of his wounded friends
who was also still alive, ‘we will endeavor to crawl to this line; we will
completely wet the powder with our blood, this will we with the little
life that remains to us, save the fort and magazine, and perhaps a few
of our comrades who are only wounded.’ He alone had strength to accomplish
this noble design.--In his thirtieth year he died on the powder which he
overflowed with his blood. His friends and several of his wounded
companions by that means had their lives preserved.” After this simple
narrative are the following words, in large characters:--”Here rests William
Hotman.” (Wednesday, March 18, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
School child died
Poisonous Roots.--A number of school children at Penn Yan, (NY) were
recently poisoned by eating of the root of the cicuta, or poison hemlock;
which they mistook for gentian and sweet sicily roots. One of them
died. (Wednesday, March 25, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Gov. Wolf
From the Keystone of March, 16th. Death of Ex-Governor Wolf.
We take the following account of the death of Gov. Wolf, together with
the brief notice of his public services and just tribute to his virtues,
from the Pennsylvanian of Thursday: We regret to state that Ex-Governor
Wolf Collector of this port, died very suddenly yesterday morning about
9 o’clock. He had long been suffering under what is supposed to have
been an ossification of the heart, and was taken with spasms as he was
about entering the custom House. Assistance being procured, he was
carried into the building, and Dr. Troubat in the neighborhood was sent
for and arrived in a few minutes, but nothing effectual could be done.
He was able to utter but a few words, and died in about twenty minutes
after the first attack. His body was conveyed to his residence in
Prune street, & information sent to the members of his family at Easton
and Harrisburg. We presume the arrangements for his funeral will
be delayed till their arrival. For many years this gentleman has
ranked among the most worthy, useful and distinguished of our citizens.
Successful in his early professional pursuits, and abilities and integrity
found a wider field as a Congressional representative, and then he passed
in succession through the high stations of Governor of Pennsylvania, Comptroller
of the Treasury of the United States, and Collector of the Customs.
In each department of public services, as in every relation of private
life his duties were fulfilled to the permanent advantage of his country,
and the lasting pride of all who enjoyed his friendship. In this
commonwealth, his manly, enlightened, and persevering efforts to perfect
the system of internal improvement, and education, accomplished the long
deferred wishes of the wise and good; and have secured for him, in its
history, an honest and enduring fame. “To the family of George Wolf, his
death is a calamity which words cannot alleviate. His admirers and
friends will find some consolation in dwelling upon his memory, and in
knowing that to the last hour of his life he preserved unimpaired the faculties
of his mind, the loftiness of his principles, and the purity of his heart.”
The burial took place here on Saturday. At a quarter past 10 A. M.,
the ears from Philadelphia arrived, in which were conveyed the remains,
accompanied by numerous relatives and friends. A large concourse of citizens
collected at the depot. At half past ten, a procession came down from the
capitol, consisting of the Governor of Pennsylvania, the heads of departments,
canal commissioners, members of the judiciary, senators, and representatives.
The body was then borne to the Lutheran church, followed by the relatives
and friends of the deceased, by the procession from the Capitol and by
hundreds of citizens and strangers. Here the funeral service was
performed by the Rev. Mr. Leece, and an address delivered by Doctor DeWitt
of the Presbyterian church. After the conclusion of these solemnities
the body was committed to the grave in the adjoining church yard. (Wednesday,
March 25, 1830, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sarah PRUTSMAN Smith (SRGP 65060)
In Middlebury township, on the 14th inst., Sarah, consort of David
Smith, and daughter of Jacob Prutzman, aged 29 years and three months.
(Wednesday, April 22, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Chandler, Esq.
We regret to announce the death of Charles Chandler, Esq., a member
of the Legislature for Susquehanna county. He was taken with the
Small Pox at Harrisburgh, and was unable to leave that place at the close
of the Session. Mr. Chandler was about 45 years of age. (Wednesday,
May 6, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Hugh L. White
The Hon. Hugh L. White, died at his residence in Knoxville, Tennessee,
on Friday morning, the 10th ult. (Wednesday, May 6, 1840, Tioga Eagle,
Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mother of Judge Thompson
Painful.--The mother of Judge Thompson, who was lately killed in Texas
by the Comanche Indians, resides in this city. She is the deepest
distress from the positive news of the death of one son, and the melancholy
uncertainty attending another one, who was also in Texas when the encounter
occurred. This family were formerly of Charlestown, Mass.--Sat. Courier.
(Wednesday, May 20, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sharlet Kress
The subject of this obituary notice, Mrs. Sharlet, wife of Gen. George
Kress, died on the 5th inst. at the residence of her husband, in Delmar,
Tioga county, Pennsylvania, of Puerperal Convulsions, after a short but
painful illness of twenty-four hours, in the 31st year of her age.
She left a devoted but disconsolate husband and three children, two daughters
and a son of tender years, to mourn the early loss of a most amiable and
affectionate wife, and a loving and tender mother. But they mourn
not as those without hope; her guileless spirit rests in Heaven.
They have indeed had the consolations which a life devoted to God, and
death in Christ, can give in memory of the departed Consort and Mother.
And though she can no more return to cheer and bless and hallow their home,
yet Faith inspires the undying conviction that in her, “Father’s house
are many mansions” reserved for those who put their trust in Him; and that
where she is, there may they be also. And that enough sorrow may
now reign in their hearts, and tears of grief and anguish bedew the grave
of their friend, and mother, yet the period will be short--and when they
shall have joined her in that pure upper world “Where no lowering clouds
obscure the sky,” their grief and tears will be changed to joy and
gladdess; and their happiness he like a peaceful river flowing from an
ocean shoreless and unfathomable. Her funeral was attended on Friday,
the 8th inst. by numerous relatives and friends. All hearts seemed
deeply affected by the bereavement of the family, and the irreparable loss
to society of one of its most valuable members;--no one could refrain from
mourning with the afflicted family. And while they gathered around
to look for the last time upon the remains of their departed friend, it
was indeed, “A lecture silent but of sovereign power,” nature spoke in
her own language--none were ashamed to weep. An appropriate discourse was
delivered by the Rev. S. E. Shepherd, from the 15th chapter of 1st Corinthians;
the body having been consigned to the grave, to remain until Death, the
last enemy shall be destroyed. Then in the language of the scripture
above mentioned: “This corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal
must put on immortality.” May 9th, 1840. (Wednesday, May 20,
1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Chapman
Mrs. Chapman alias Mina, who murdered her husband a few years ago in
Bucks county and was allowed to escape punishment died recently at Quincy,
Florida, where she was traveling with her children as strolling players.
So says the Doylestown Democrat. She had been a miserable wanderer
ever since her acquittal, some six or eight years ago. (Wednesday,
June 3, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. McLean
Near Tallahassee, on the 18th April, nearly a whole family was butchered
by the Indians. Mrs. McLean and her three children were killed.
Mr. McLean was away at the time, and his son escaped after shooting two
of the red skins. (Wednesday, June 3, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
From the St. Augustine News, May 9. Indian Fight. Capt. Rains, of the 7th Infantry, is in command of Fort King and with the most laudable ambition of doing effective services, has been actively employed in efforts at the destruction of the enemy. But a short time since, some of his men were killed, as they left the garrison; and he determined on placing shells under cover of a blanket; in the hope their cupidity might induce them to appropriate the articles, and thus fire the fuse, sending death among them.--During the night he heard an explosion and on repairing to the spot in the morning, with eighteen men, he discovered tracks of blood and scattered clothing, as well a pony tracks. Suddenly he was surrounded by a galling fire, whilst the woods were resounding the war cry of the enemy. Capt. Rains immediately charged upon the Indians, who took their shelter among trees, and continued the discharge of rifles at his little band. The fight was kept up with great spirit, until the leader, Alectustenugge, fell; when he was immediately born off and the Indians retreated. Capt. Rains was mortally wounded by the chief--when the command devolved upon Sergeant Jackson, who behaved in the most gallant manner, and avenged the fall of his captain, by shooting Alectustenugge, after being severely wounded himself. The loss of the whites was 2 killed and 3 wounded--that of the enemy, 4 killed. The enemy numbered 93. We look upon this as the most brilliant affair occurring during the whole war; whether we consider the noble daring of this handful of men in sustaining such an unequal conflict, the loss of the enemy and the gallant and praiseworthy conduct of Sergeant Jackson. It will lose us probably, Capt. Rains; a man distinguished for his scientific attainments, patriotism and virtue; whose active exertions in Florida, thus early closes a life of great usefulness, and adds another martyr to the calls of duty. Capt. Holmes, 7th Infantry commanding Fort Russel, on the Ocklawaha, a few days since killed one Indian and captured another. The prisoner was taken to Black Creek. (Wednesday, June 3, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. Solomon B. Isaacs
Murder.--The Jackson Mississippian says--Col. Solomon B. Isaacs, Attorney
of the Marshall District, was basely murdered at the Holly Springs by a
man named Thomas Westerbrook. It adds; “in these days strange things
are quite common.” (Wednesday, June 17, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
John G. Kennedy
At his father’s residence, in Philadelphia, on the morning of the 4th
inst., John G. Kennedy, in the 22d year of his age. We record the above
with feelings of deep sorrow. The deceased was a young man of much
moral worth, whose conduct from early boyhood up, was exemplary in the
highest degree. To a fond mother who doted on him with more than
parental fondness, the loss is irreparable. All who knew him, admired
his sterling integrity and unsullied virtue: but none valued his worth
more than his early associate and friend. “Sweet peace, and heavenly hope,
and humble joy, Divinely beam on his exalted soul.” [Ed E.] (Wednesday,
June 24, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Chauncey Skinner
Execution.--On Monday morning, at 8 o’clock, Chauncey Skinner underwent
the extreme sentence of the law, in front of the gaol in this city, for
the murder of Henry M’Caul, in Whithby, last fall. Though much agitated
and enfeebled, he pronounced a solemn warning which he repeated more than
once, to the crowd of people round the gallows. He told them he was
another among the myriads of the victims of drunkenness, and beseeched
all to beware of its direful and deadly influence.--Toronto Guardian.
(Wednesday, July 1, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Alexander Atkinson
Execution--We learn from the Savannah Georgian, that five negroes of
the late Mr. Alexander Atkinson, of Camden county, were hung on Monday
the 6th inst., at the spot on the plantation of the deceased, where the
murder of their late master was committed. They were buried under
the gallows. A number of persons witnessed the execution. (Wednesday,
July 29, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Tamer
In Morris Township on Friday the 24th inst., Mrs. Tamer, consort of
Sylvester Webster, aged 33 years 8 months and 21 days. (Wednesday,
July 29, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert Packard
The Albany Evening Journal in announcing the death of Robert Packard
says: The deceased was sixty-six years of age, and sustained during life
the character of a highly respectable and honest man. He was the
oldest practical printer in Albany, and for many years superintended the
business of printing for the State under the firm name of Packard and Van
Benthnysen. His death will be deeply felt and long regretted by all
who knew him. (Wednesday, August 5, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
King of Prussia
From the London Gazette. The last hours of the King of Prussia.
The Good Die Happy. The King, having ordered his bed to be removed
into a room the windows of which looked into the court of the palace, heard
the murmuring noise of the populace assembled to gain intelligence of his
health. The King inquired what it meant. On being informed
that it arose from the people, anxious to obtain the news of his health,
his Majesty replied, “I am glad they think of me, for I have loved them
as my children, and have devoted all my endeavors, all my energies, to
promote their welfare.” Talking of the laying of the first stone
of the monument of Frederick II, the King said, “It is my desire that this
work should be carried on with rapidity and skill. Therefore I charge
M. De Rochow, with its execution.” M. de Rochow is entirely indebted
to the King for his eminent position, and is also highly esteemed by the
Prince Royal, who has been attached to him from his earliest youth.
It might be said that his Majesty contemplated in M. de Rochow, who is
a statesman of the first order, the future prime minister of his son.
The King directed that his body shall be deposited in the vault at Charlottenburg,
by the side of the remains of his Queen Louisa. The funeral of Frederic
William has taken place with great pomp; the Emperor of Russia, the Hereditary
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, Prince Frederick of the Netherlands, and more
than 20 Princes and Princesses, followed the body to the grave. The
following details will give an idea of the effect produced on the Prussian
capital by the death of the King. Yesterday morning, the 7th, a courier
was sent from Berlin by the Empress of Russia with a pressing letter to
her husband, informing him that all hope was at an end, and that death
was near at hand. When the interview between the King and his eldest
daughter took place, he could only embrace her. The Empress fell
on her knees before the little camp bed, which the King would not quit
during his illness. At the head of the bed was the portrait of Queen
Louisa; the King pointed to this with a gesture to his daughter, indicating
his hope of speedily joining his deceased wife in Heaven. The last
sacrament was administered by Dr. Eylert the Protestant Bishop. The
King was at this time so weak that he could scarcely speak. The Princesses
were in the adjoining room, and very few persons were allowed to be present
at this solemn ceremony. The Prince de Witgensten, the oldest friend
and servant of the King, was in profound grief.--The immediate symptoms
of approaching death commenced on the morning of the 7th. An immense
crowd at this time surrounded the palace. It will be easily conceived,
that in an absolute monarchy, governed from the year 1797 by the same King,
who, through good and evil fortune, had maintained his popularity, a change
of government was a circumstance calculated to produce a sensation.
At about half-past twelve, the Emperor of Russia arrived at full gallop
in his little traveling carriage by the Rue Royale, in front of the small
palace. The Emperor immediately jumped out in his traveling dress,
followed by one of his aides-de camp. The people took him for a simple
military courier. In the saloons of the first floor he embraced his
wife and relations, and immediately proceeded to the bedside of the dying
King, who was become speechless, but recognized his son-in-law. The
Emperor knelt down and kissed the hand of his father-in-law. The
King died without suffering. At three o’clock in the afternoon there
was no longer any sign of breathing, and a small looking glass which was
held, before the mouth remained without a mark. The Prince Royal
then closed the eyes of his father, and the Emperor of Russia was the first
to salute him as William IV. The King having died on Whit Sunday,
when all the population were moving about, the news of the death spread
rapidly. The mourning is general, and within a few hours even the
poorest workmen were seen with crape on their arm. The new King proceeded
at three o’clock in the afternoon to the palace, and appeared upon the
balcony. The act of administering the oath to the Ministers took
place almost immediately. The troops took the oaths over their colours
in the barracks. The Emperor of Russia “will leave immediately after
the funeral; the Empress will repose from her fatigues at the Palace of
Sana Soci, near Potsdam, and then go the baths of Elms. The Queen
will go shortly to Charlottenhut, where the King will pass part of the
summer. The changes in the Ministry will not be published as immediately,
as propriety requires that nothing of this kind should be made public during
the period of the mourning. The Council of State will take the others
to-day, and proclamation will also appear. Do not place any faith
in what you may hear as to the words of the Emperor Nicholas and which
are said to have been pronounced shortly after the Death of the King.
His grief at the moment was too great for him to make any political allusions,
and the words in question were not heard by the most intimate servants
of the King. On leaving the palace, the Prince Royal, now become
King, was so affected, that the public were forcibly struck with his appearance.
The new King said to his consort, sister of Louis of Bavaria, “Support
me,” Elizabeth for I am now more in want of assistance than ever.”
(Wednesday, August 5, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
A. H. North and Mr. Reuben Nocks
A dreadful accident occurred at Vevay, Ohio on Saturday week, by which
two men from Cincinnati, Mr. A. H. North and Mr. Reuben Nocks, were killed
by the premature discharge of a cannon. The cannon belonged to the
Invincible Artillery Company of Cincinnati, and was used in firing a salute
immediately after the arrival of the company. Mr. Aaron Valentine,
lately a member of the City Council, had his thumb blown off, and Captain
Warren was badly wounded by the explosion of a cartridge he held in his
hand. Mr. Nocks was a constable in Cincinnati, and Mr. North belonged
to the City Watch. They have both left families and a collection
amounting to nearly $200, was immediately taken up at Vevay, for their
benefit. (Wednesday, August 12, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jack Sably
From Liberia we learn all was quiet excepting that a Kroom named Jack
Sably was hung in May for the murder of John Lithridge, an American boy.
(Wednesday, August 12, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. John Thompson
In Philadelphia, on the 31st ult., Col. John Thompson, in the 66 year
of his age. Col. Thompson died yesterday morning, after suffering for several
weeks under a renewed and aggravated attack of a disorder to which he had
long been subject. We sympathize with his family and connections,
and most lastingly hold in affectionate remembrance his personal virtues
and public merits.--Pennsylvania. (Wednesday, August 12, 1840, Tioga
Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob Smith
Fatal Accident. A man by the name of Jacob Smith, was killed,
near the Mills of the Hon. James Ford, in this borough on Monday morning
last. He was at work excavating gravel from the bank, near the flouring
Mills, when a large quantity of earth, fell up on him from above in such
a manner as to cause his death in a short time. He was a very industrious
young man, but we believe left no family to mourn his loss.--Lawrence Sentinel.
(Wednesday, August 26, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
General Hinds
Death of Gen. Hinds.--The Natchez Courier states that General Hinds,
who rendered much service to his country at the battle of New Orleans,
lately died at his residence in Mississippi from the rupture of a blood
vessel. (Wednesday, September 16, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. S. H. Anderson
Death of a Member of Congress.--The Hon. S. H. Anderson, member of
Congress from Kentucky, died at his residence at Garard county, on the
eleventh ult. (Wednesday, August 16, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Rozel Bailey (SRGP 16672)
It is with feelings of deep regret that we announce the death of Mr.
Rozel Bailey, one of the earliest and most respectable inhabitants in this
county. As he was returning homewards on the 23d ult. with a two-horse
team loaded with heavy iron castings for a saw mill, the horses, in the
neighborhood of “Daggett’s Hollow,” ran off, Mr. Bailey, it seems, was
sitting upon the wagon when it broke to pieces, and no doubt was dragged
a considerable distance before the horses became disengaged from the fragments
of the wreck. The body was taken up a short time after, but the vital
spark had fled to Him who gave it. The remains, on the Monday following,
were followed to the grave by a large concourse of citizens, who seemed
deeply affected by the melancholy catastrophe, which has taken from our
society a worthy member and much beloved neighbor. (Wednesday, November
4, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Robert Fitzgerald’s daughter
The Felon’s Daughter.--George Robert Fitzgerald, the Irish Patriot,
left a wife and daughter. His wife adhered faithfully and devotedly
to him to the last, and was untiring in her exertions during his trial,
supplying information to the lawyers, and seeking out for evidence.
His daughter was an interesting, gentle, but not handsome young lady, of
very retired manners, and, as we imagine, of a decided melancholy habit;
and yet when we saw her she was not aware of her father’s shameful fate.
She mostly resided at Castle town, the seat of her uncle, and from that
most excellent of women, Lady Louisa Conolly, she received the fond attentions
that her peculiar position required. But it so happened that being
alone in the library, and looking over the upper shelves, she hit upon
the trial of her father; she read it, and never after lifted up her head--but
sunk into an early grave--and it was best. Neither fortune nor high
connection, nor all the delicate attentions and fond solicitude of friends
could lift her out of her abasement--the felon’s daughter.--Dublin University
Magazine. (Wednesday, November 25, 1840, Tioga Eagle, Wellsborough,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
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