Newspapers: Indiana Register (Jan-Mar 1853), Indiana Co., PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb's Archives by Sonya M. Barclay MCHG@grove.iup.edu (SMB) USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Indiana Register, Indiana, Pennsylvania, January-March, 1853. 5 January 1853 MARRIED. On the 9th December, by E.E. Lewis, Esq., MR. EPHRAIM PEARCE, of Canoe township, to MISS REBECCA SPENCER, of South Mahoning township. --On the 16th Dec., by Rev. A. May, MR. JOHN COOK, to MISS MARY BUTERBAUGH, both of Green township. --On the 14th Dec., by Rev. S. Fairman, MR. WILLIAM A. COOK, to MISS MARIA GIBSON, both of Green township. --On the 5th October, by Rev g. Hill, MAJOR HENRY L. HILL, to MISS MARY JANE HOSACK, of Blacklick township. --On the 24th December, by same, MR. SAMUEL M. OGDEN, of Westmoreland county, to MISS JANE SMITH, of Blacklick township. --On the 19th October, by same, MR. JOSEPH MOORHEAD, to MISS REBECCA ARMEL, both of Blacklick township. 6 CENTS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber residing in Washington township, an indentured apprentice to the Boot and Shoemaking business, named JOHN OLIVER SPENCE. He is between nineteen and twenty years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, light hair, and has a blinking of the eyes. All persons are cautioned against harboring or trusting him on my account, and any persons giving him employment will do so at their own risk. R.C. LUCAS 12 January 1853 LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA. Five young men, WALLACE AND JAMES GALLAGHER, GEORGE DOUGHERTY, JAMES DICKEY AND ROBERT S. EWING, left this place for California last October. The following letter from the latter, announcing their safe arrival, will be read with interest. Mud Springs, November 26th, 1852 Dear Sir: --I am now in the great gold country, California. Arrived at San Francisco on the 16th inst. Sailed from New York for San Juan del Norte on the 20th October, arrived the 29th. Sailed for Virgin Bay immediately after our arrival at the del Norte, arrived at Castilian Rapids on the 30th. Took dinner and sailed for Nicaragua Lake Steamer, at which we arrived about sundown same evening. Lay aboard the lake boat Central America till the next day noon, when we again sailed. Arrived at Virgin Bay on the 1st November left this place on the morning of the 2d, aboard a mule, for San Juan del Sud, a distance of about twelve miles over a road indescribable, and arrived same evening about four o'clock. Next day got aboard the Steamer Pacific and sailed for San Francisco with 551 passengers, of which 80 were ladies. Arrived at Acapulco 7th, coaled, watered and provisioned the ship, and sailed on the 8th. On the 9th, at 6 a.m., 190 miles north of Acapulco passed a large steamer steering southeast; 14th, spoke A. barque Caroline of Stonington, whaler, with 750 bbls whale and 70 bbls spearm oil. Passed steamer Golden Gate fifteen miles south of Point Nuevo. Encountered strong head winds and heavy head sea since passing Cape Lucas. Left San Francisco 17th, arrived in Sacramento City next morning before daylight. I stopped here till 20th noon, when I left without any particular destination. Arrived at Mud Springs on the 22nd inst. Met my old acquaintance PLINY KELLY here, and concluded to stop a week in order to learn something about mining. There is very little doings in the mines for want of waters. Miners generally complain of being unsuccessful. But I haven't been here long enough to tell much about California. I have seen a great many things new to me, but havn't [sic] seen the elephant yet, that is to know him. I don't know however how soon I may. I have not yet heard where JOHN is or what he is doing. It is not a very easy matter to find a person in this country, without it is by mail. There are people here from all quarters of the globe, and from every state and in every state--the state of sin and misery not excepted. The weather here is delightful, well about like May at home. We have had some rain, perhaps about three whole days since I arrived. It costs some to live here, 10 to 12 dollars per week for board, and other things in proportion. I am enjoying good health and have since I left home except a few days seasickness. We all landed safely. Yours, &c., R.S. EWING MARRIED. On the 23rd December by G. Robertson, Esq., MR. JOHN PEDDICORD to MISS SARAH JIMESON, both of Brushvalley. DIED. On the 9th December, in St. Paul, Minnesota, MR. JOHN Q.S. ALTMAN, formerly of this place, aged about 29. --At his residence in Plumcreek township, Armstrong county, on the 3rd Jan inst., JOSEPH LOWRY, ESQ., in the 66th year of his age. 19 January 1853 MARRIED. On the 23rd December by Rev D.B. Campbell, MR. JAMES A. SPEEDY, of Centreville, Indiana county, to MISS ELIZABETH GRIFFITH, of Florence, Westmoreland county. --On the 4th January, by same, MR. WILLIAM G. DECKER, to MISS MARY JANE BINKERTON, both of Florence, Westmoreland county. --On the 30th December, by Rev. F.A. Barnitz, MR. WILLIAM S. PERRY, of Jefferson county, to MISS RUTH KUNCEMAN, of North Mahoning township, Indiana county. DIED. On the 14th inst., at the residence of JOHN PHILLIPS in Centre township, MISS MARY ALLISON, aged 20 years and 10 months. Weep not for me when you stand round my grave, Think who has died his beloved to save, Think of the crowns all the ransomed shall have, When I am gone, I am gone. --On the 16th inst., ELIZABETH, daughter of ARCHIBALD WEIR of this Borough, in the 15th year of her age. --On the 15th, SARAH LOUISA, daughter of N.B. AND RACHAEL LOUGHRY, of this Borough, aged 12 years, 7 months and 23 days. --DIED. On Saturday 1st, at the residence of his brother in Erie, Pennsylvania, after a lingering illness which he bore with Christian fortitude, WILLIAM TAYLOR, ESQ., in the 24th year of his age. "We record the departure of our young and promising friend with sincere, deeply-felt regret. An intimate acquaintance of several years duration, afforded us frequent opportunities of observing those characteristics of intellect and heart which constituted his peculiar excellence. As a son, he was dutiful and affectionate--as a brother he displayed becoming fraternal qualities--as a citizen, he was honest, generous, noble and true. Nature had been liberal to him on mental gifts--his mind being one of no uncommon order. Disciplined by education and wellstored by close and careful reading, it was competent to the proper group and eludication of subjects of the most intricate nature. His future beamed with hope and promise, and we have not a doubt that if an All-wise Providence had been please to continue to him life and health, all the great ends of a laudably cherished ambition would have been fully achieved. But his Heavenly Father willed otherwise. Sickness, bodily pain, death, came, ere the culmination of his youthful meridian--and he passed from Time to Eternity calmly and serenely. Never did Summer sun set more placidly and beautifully than the sun of his existence. Commending his mother, his brothers and himself, to the mercy of GGod, he closed his eyes and went to sleep--never more to awake this side of the grave. In the light of his guiding principles, his conduct and character, we have an abiding faith that his home is now in the skies. ---Erie Gazette" 26 January 1853 FIRE--NOT QUITE. --On Monday evening an alarm of fire was heard on Clymer street, in which quarter bright glare was distinguishable. It turned out, however, to be nothing but the burning of a chimney in the house of JAMES MITCHELL, ESQ. DIED. On the 22nd inst., ROBERT, eldest son of ARCHIBALD WEIR of this borough, aged 17 years, 11 months and 15 days. --On the 15th inst., at the residence of her son-in-law, THOMAS B. KERR, in Conemaugh township, MRS. MARGARET WALKER, in the 80th year of her age. Early in life she connected herself with the Presbyterian Church, in which communion she continued to the end of her life, a consistent member. Having tasted deeply of the troubles of this life, she had been for several years waiting the summons of her Redeemer, being desirous to depart and be with him. 2 February 1853 We learn that MR. FRANCIS GOMPERS, a day or two since, sold his farm adjoining the Borough of Indiana, and containing about two hundred acres, for the smug sum of $10,000. This, we suppose, may be called Railroad price--and the purchaser no doubt considers his money profitably invested. SURETY OF THE PEACE. On last Monday, ALEX HAZLETT and ADAM CARBAUGH were bound over to keep the peace, on a complaint laid by REUBEN W. MARRINE before Justice G.P. Reed of this borough. MARRIED. On Friday October 29, by Elder W.B. Bingham, MR. JOHN PIERCE, to MISS LUCINDA HAYES, both of Plumville, Indiana county. --On Thursday, December 30, by the same, MR. THOMAS GARRESS to MRS. MARY JONES, of Conemaugh township. DIED. On Saturday the 29th ult., MRS. MARGARET WEIR, of this place, aged about 86 years. 9 February 1853 SUDDEN DEATH. On Monday morning, 31st ult., at 3 o'clock, MR. DANIEL McCAUMISH, of Green township, died of an apoplectic fit, at the Cherry Tree, in said township. It appears that MR. M. in company with MR. ROBERT HARBRIDGE, had gone to the latter place for the purpose of hauling lumber. At about 2 o'clock on said morning, they both rose from bed, supposing it to be near daylight. Finding themselves mistaken, however, they again retired. After being in bed a short time, MR. HARBRIDGE'S attention was attracted by an unusual noise produced by MR. McCAUMISH, and speaking to him, received no answer. He then shook him, but still received no answer. Becoming alarmed, he roused the inmates of the house, when, on examination, MR. M. was found to be dead. He was about 50 years of age, and leaves a wife and several children to mourn their loss. ASSAULT AND BATTERY. --On last Thursday, SARAH CARTER, a colored girl, made an information before Esquire Coleman, of this borough, against MARGARET CLARK, another colored feminine, for an assault and battery committed by the latter on the former. Defendant was arrested, but entered bail for her appearance. 16 February 1853 MARRIED. On the 20th Jan., by Rev. J.H. Kirkpatrick, MR. WILLIAM CAMERON to MISS CATHERINE LAPSLEY, both of Green township. --On the 20th February, by same, MR. PETER REISINGER to MISS ELENOR LAPSLEY, both of Green township. DIED. On Friday last, at his residence, in this borough, MR. WILLIAM HENRY, aged 49 years, 10 months and 3 days. 23 February 1853 A MAN FROZEN TO DEATH. --On Wednesday evening of last week, a man named WILLIAMS, residing in Rayne township, some seven miles from this place, was found dead on the road. It appears that on Monday at about 12 noon he left home and went to SAMUEL STAHL's house for the purpose of procuring a quart of whiskey, and on his way home having as is supposed, become intoxicated, he fell and was unable to rise and proceed. In this miserable situation, he was frozen to death. An inquest was held by Esq., Hopkins, and a verdict returned in accordance with the above statement. --WILLIAMS was a very nice, respectable citizen we are told, but unfortunately would occasionally use liquor too freely. He was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and large family to mourn his sad end. MARRIED. On Tuesday Feb 15th, by E.E. Lewis, Esq., MR. WILLIAM WEAMER, to MRS. ELIZA WEAMER, both of Plumville, Indiana county. --At Indiana, on the 17th inst., by Rev. A. McElwain, MR. DAVID HILL to MISS ELIZABETH FLEMING, both of Armstrong township. --On the 20th Jan., by R. Doty, Esq., MR. DANIEL CLAWSON, to MISS ANN ELIZABETH MOSES, both of Blacklick township. DIED. On Thursday last, SARAH, consort of WILLIAM EARL of this borough, aged 31 years, 7 months and 19 days. --On the 10th February, JACOB PIPER of Conemaugh township, aged about 70. --On the 7th February, MR. DANIEL KEELY of Conemaugh township aged about 70. 2 March 1853 MARRIED. On the 22nd February by James Stewart, Esq., MR. JAMES HADDEN of White township, to MISS AGNES BENNETT of Pine. --On Monday evening, the 14th inst., by Elder M.B. Bingham, at Robert's Hotel, MR. HENRY PERRY and MISS AMANDA McGLAUGHLIN, all of Greene township, Indiana county. 9 March 1853. MARRIED. On the 8th Feb., by Rev. J. Carothers, MR. ADAM SNYDER, to MISS MARY JANE SHORTHILL, both of Rayne township. --On the 3rd March, by Rev. D. Blair, MR. DANIEL ANDERSON to MISS MARY B. McCOLLUM, both of Armstrong township. --On the 24th Feb., by the same, MR. JOHN COWAN of Armstrong township, to MISS SOPHIA BOTHELL, of Rayne township. --On the 18th Feb., by Rev. F.A. Barnitz, MR. JOHN BECK to MISS RACHEL FLECK, both of Smicksburg. DIED. On the 23rd Feb., MRS. REBECCA COUP, of Brushvalley township, aged about 54 years. --On the 24th Feb., MR. JOSEPH DIXON, of Blacklick township, aged 71 years, 4 months and 10 days. --On the 27th Feb., ELIZABETH, daughter of WILLIAM RHEA, of Armstrong township, aged 17 years. --On the 23rd Feb., MR. DAVID BROWN, of Green township, aged 53 years. --On the 26th Feb., WILLIAM R., son of RICHARD CLAWSON, of Young township, aged 17 months. --On the 15th Feb., MRS. ANN G., consort of WILLIAM K. DAVIS, of Conemaugh township, aged 27 years, 1 month and 3 days. --On the 18th Feb., ROBERT E., son of JOHN COLEMAN, of Conemaugh township, aged 4 years and 25 days. --On the 20th Feb., ISABELLA A., duaghter of JOHN COLEMAN, of Conemaugh township, aged 14 months and 5 days. CAUTION. Whereas my wife DEBORAH NEIL has left my bed and board without any just provocation, this is to notify all persons that I will not pay any debts contracted by her, unless compelled by law. JOHN NEIL 16 March 1853. DIED. At the residence of his father in Green township, MR. JOSEPH WIDDOWSON, JR., aged 24 years, 2 months and 28 days. At the close of a short but noble life, thus passed from our little circle one of its choicest spirits. From an easy, natural sleep he seemed to glide away into the deeper sleep of the good and true, leaving behind him a memory to be cherished and embalmed in the hearts of all who knew him; "for none knew him but to love him, none named him but to praise." He was not widely known but how well and how earnestly can be best known by those among whom he lived. A little while ago, and he wended his way to the far-off land of gold--just now returned and now borne away by the pallid messenger. he was dear to his friends but Like the dew on the mountain, Like the foam on the river, Like the bubble in the fountain, Thou art gone forever. 23 March 1853 DIED. On the 15th inst., after a protracted illness, MR. CHARLES McCLAIN of this Borough, aged about 50 years. --On the 11th, MR. DAVID KIER of West Lebanon, aged 30 years, 6 months and 19 days. --On the 13th, MR. DAVID PRICE, of Green township, in the 75th year of his age. --On the 10th, MARGARET ANN, daughter of ROBERT M. WALKER, of Montgomery township, aged 1 year, 8 months and 23 days. --On the 6th, ELIZA ANN, daughter of DANIEL HILL, of Montgomery township, aged 5 years, 3 months and 20 days. --At the residence of his father in Blacklick township, on the 15th inst., of Typhoid Fever, MR. T. SCOTT LAUGHLIN, in the 24th year of his age. The death of this excellent young man left a void in the circle of his young friends and companions which will not soon be filled. But especially in the family of which he was an attractive member his absence will be severely felt. Life is a span, a fleeting hour; How soon the vapor flies! Man is a tender transient flower That e'en in blooming dies. Then cease, fond nature, cease thy fears, Religion points on high; There everlasting spring appears; And joys which cannot die. MARRIED. On Thursday, 17th inst., by Rev. P. Sahm, at the house of MICHAEL JOB, MR. ROBERT JOB to MISS ELIZABETH KUNKLE, both of Centre township, Indiana county. --On the 8th March, by Rev. J. Carothers, MR. SAMUEL McQUILKEN to MISS CATHERINE THOMPSON, both of Rayne township. --On the 10th, by Rev. Donaldson, MR. JAMES P. LEECH to MISS ELIZABETH WALKER, both of Armstrong township. 30 March 1853 MARRIED. On the 22nd inst., by Rev. D. Blair, JAMES W. HILL, ESQ., to MRS. ELIZA KELLY, both of this borough. Accompanying the above we received some most delicious cake. We tender our best wishes to the twain for this future happiness and well-being. --On the 9th March, by Rev. g. hill, MR. JAMES S. MATSON to MISS CATHERINE MEYERS, both of Westmoreland county. --On the 17th, by the same, MR. JOHN Y. McGAUGHEY to MISS ISABEL CUNNINGHAM. DIED. At the residence of his father, in Rayne township, March the 22nd, of Typhoid Fever, MR. ADAM SNYDER, aged 26 years, 1 month and 14 days. The death of this young man has left many friends and schoolmates to lament his loss. MR. SNYDER, was a good English scholar, which he obtained from his own diligence to study, he was highly honored as an energetic member of Temperance, Morality and Peace. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and trusted in God as his daily deliverer. In his last hours, his pains were eased by the attention of a young and loving wife. In early youth, I would begin, As Joseph did, to flee from sin, And God's commands obey; And, though, awhile I may be sad, My God, at length will make me glad, In heaven's eternal day which is at hand, Jesus can make a dying bed; Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there, Beneath the silent grave, his body sleeps, His soul with Jesus, is ever blest.