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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

GOur opponents do not claim the e.
lection of Bowman as a Wing triumph, as
will appear by the following extract from
the "Register'' of Wednesday.
"We are not disposed" says the Regis
ter, "to misead our friends at distance as
to the Wing strength in this county: we
are willing to admit that we should not have
carried our candidate for the Legislature,
had we not received assistance from the
liberal and candid of the Van Buren, party.
The dictatorial course and consequent un-
popularity Of Felty Best, contributed in a
great measure to our success"
The cause of Jackson's defeat we have
pointed at in preceding article; and with
this acknowledgement from our neighbor
we feel satisfied. We can only hope that
such cause may never again exist; and that
at future elections we may have Democratic
triumphs both in the nomination and cleo
ton of candidates.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

JoHN RANDoLPH's MoTHER.-The Ia
John Randolph, some years before his dea
wrote a friend as follows:
81 used TO be called Frenchman, b
cause | took the French side in politics; al
lnough this was unjust, yet the trHh IS
should have been French atheist iiith
not been for one recollection, and that W
when my departed mother used to take o
little hands in hers, and cause me on o
knees to say--'Our Father which AZ
HeaUen."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14
7,36O,OOO
AN INHUMAN MONSTER,
Buffalo, Sept. 20.

Christopher Babcock was this MORNING
committed to Jail, by Mr., police Justice
Barton under five charges, embodying rape
and seduction Of as many children, all of
them now under fourteen years Of age, all
though one of them has been living with
him two years. This is the same man,
who' some years since, was either par
doned or his sentence commuted for a SIM
Ilar offence. A villain of more systematic
a'roc,iiy, 1t is happily seldom the lot of
mankind 70 know, or public journalists to
expose. There were two children from
one family, who had been thus ruined by
THIS black-hearted robber; and fortunate il IS
lor hlm that he lives in a country where
Iho law has power not only to punish, but
10 protect even the guilty, and where the
people have such reverence for the law.
lnal they will not take vengeance into their
own hands-lor his crime is of that CASTE
mat were mems hearts stone, thew would
burn to rescue their nature from the CHARGE
oi committing aught so monsrous.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

In Edinburgh resides gentleman who
as huge, though not so witty, as Falstat
1t is his custom when he travels to boo
two places, and thus secure half the insid
to himself. He once sent his servant to boo
him to Glasgow. The man returned wit
the following pleasing intelligence: "ln
booked, sir; but there wern't two iOsIdi
places left, SO | booked you one in and @i
out"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

GPThe 4th number of "7He Gentle
mems Aagazine" is just received, and is
rather superior to any ofits excellent pre-
decessors. Can we get no patrons for this
periodical, which needs no fulsome praise
to recommend it? Itwould afford us plea
sure to transmit few names to the publish
ers; and equally crafty Us if the borrowed
numbers would be returned,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

SUPERLATIvEs.-A man so short that he
can't look over fence after he has climbed
to the top. Another with nose so red
that it serves him for lanthern in dark
night. A dandy with mustachoes so long
that he uses them to brush away flies, as
other asses do their tails.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14
BEAT THIS !

Our neighbor Robson, who is rather fa-
nous for raising big things, exhibits a
Squash, the length Of which is 2G inches,
circumference "a inches, and weight 80
pounds and 4 ounces. 1t would be hard
matter to ''throw up pumpkin that would
come down squash like this monster.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14
flDITORIAL CHANGE.

Samuel d. Patterson, Esq has disposed
Of the residue of his interest in the Penn
sylUania Reporter to Mr.. VIM D. Boas,
his former partner, who has secured the as
sistmee Of Mr.. Thomas l.. Wilson in con-
Quoting the editorial department. The Re-
porter is a sound and efficient organ of the
democratic party at the seat of government;
and with the known integrity and capacity
of the present owner, and his assistant edi-
tcr, we presume it will both continue to ex-
eteise It's useful course, and secure con
tinuance of its liberal support from the de-
mocradc party of Pennsylvania.
sHE4FssFala.1lzaasn
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

B1@WmLIAM KITCHEN, Esq. has been
elected Sheriff of Columbia county, con-
trary to the instructions from abroad, and
contrary to the wishes of his pretended
friends at home. He was not our choice;
but as the successful candidate, we feel
bound to acknowledge his capacity, and as
aPersonal friend give him our best wishes
while he occupies the honorable station.
He is the brother-in-Eaw of JOHN FRUIT.
who was our favorile; and owing to this
relation, if we did not support him, we alb
stained from any opposition to his election
"a principle that generally governed the
course Of Mr.. Fruits friends.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

A communication respecting the worse
than mean conduct of certain individual in
orangeyille' has been answered by private
letter. The election is over and as his
detection in such fasehoods and rickerv
may prevent him from again attempting the
same course we shall decline the publica-
tlon Of the statements.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

The ''Berwick Sentinel" has hoisted its
flag for Henry n. MuhIenJerg for Govern
or. A very bad sign for our old favoritc-
unless he runs as a volunteer Mat
Faction hare such aGondegfW ontipathy
TO Regular nominations!
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14
E'BaPbaCUe."

In conformity with previous intimations,
and the expressed wish of many, splendid
festival will be given at the Buckhorn, on
Thursday next, the Goth instant. All the
friends Of popular suffrage are respectfully
invited to attend and participate with
MANY.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

:, EST OF lNToNcATIoN.-A native of the
Emerald Isle was asked the other day how
ne could tell that man was DRINK: Faith, -
answered Pat, "Id never be after saving
l!al man was drunk at all without saw
MN try to light his pipe at pump"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

BC9THE ELECTION is over. Through
out Pennsylvania the people have chosen
their public servants; and political excite
ment has ceased. We are glad ofit not
that we are averse to a jealous participa-
ton in all political contests; but because
we are more inclined to pursue that quiet
course, in our editorial capacity, which
promotes good feeling amongst all classes
of our fellow citizens, and tends more to
the advantage of our paper and its patrons.
How far our advocacy of candidates has
been sanctioned by majority of the peo-
pie of Columbia county, the official returns
published in this paper will exhibit. 1t
was warmly contested electon--conduct-
ed with much zeal and acrimony-and with
the result we are satisfied. We shall nev-
er rebel against the expressed will Of the
majority, however much their decree may
differ from our personal or political pIedi-
lectons; but with JOHN Bowman for our
representative in the Legislature; WILLIAM
KITCHEN for our Sheriff; Isaac G. JOHNSON
for our Coroner; HUGH M'W1LLIAMs for
our Treasurer; JOSEPH BRoBsT for our
Commissioner; and GEO. IL. Willis for
our Auditor-we cannot but feel gratlied,
both as regards our own successful opera
tions, and the good selection made by the
people-espccially under the existing cir
umStances,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

An old lady complaining of the dreadful
state of a certain town, observed that uo
children who could neither walk nor speak,
ran about the streets cursing and swearing
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

Il pretty good Hck.-A young man na
med Asa w. Cole, of Blddlerord, Maine,
the other day walked from Saco to Port
land, l5 miles, in hour | minutes.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

BrJ"The following comprises the num-
Der of taxable inhabitants in the respective
townships of Columbia county, according
TO the enumeration made in lS35-36.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

'Is the Marquis down YETI" inquired q
friend Of Blandlord's valet. "Yes, sir
replied the man, "he was dorm after the
fifth bottle, and has not been up since"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

ii CouafeDeiter arrested.-An indiT.
al calling himself Patrick Brady has b
arrested in Columbia, Lancaster county
passing 50 counterfeit notes on the Far
er's Bank of Reading.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14
THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT.
MONDAY, OCT. 16, 1887.

0@Tho publication of our paper this
week has been delayed for the purpose of
publishing the OFFICIAL returns of the elec-
ton in this county.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

There will be Volunteer Battalion at
Mooresburg on the 2sth inst. under the
command of Maj. b. s. UIolcertoa of
Danville.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

About one thousand bushels Of wheat
taken daily from Batavia to Rocheslcf
"Clty OF Mills" from wheuco New'l
'lly Is in a great measure supplied
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

FLOUR IS selling in Philadelphia
in Baltimore at So so.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

The election of William Kitchen, Esq.
''glves general satislaction," says a neigh
bourng print. Did the editor think SO
when he procured the nomination of "the
strong candidate !''-or did the exhibition
of certain Instructions from abroad denote
any such feelings towards Mr.. Kitchen p
The facts are too well known not to expose
such cahtifig hypocrisy.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14


s~The Wilkesbarre Farmer" we
are informed, has been quoting all the abu-
sve articles from the disorganizlng prints
in this county; but avoids sending us the
numbers containing them. The object is
evident--for although the Farmer had no
interest in the election just terminated, yet
"the time coming" engages the attention of
the Beaumont faction in Luzerne, who are
intimately connected with the iunto Of dis
organizers in this county. If we felt dis
posed to retort, the democratic paper in
Kingston would give us ample scope for
selections; but as we can smile at the ma
licious tricks of fallen foe, we shall per-
nit the Farmer and its nominal caterer to
lick up the vomit that best suits such pal
ates, knowing that the brayiDgs of such
long-eared animals can do no harm, and sat
islied that our course has been sanctioned
by majority of the people in our own
county.-The support of Mr.. Dyer, and
the card of Mr.. Bidlack, should induce the
Farmer-boy to cry pecaUi, and attend to his
more immediate neighborhood if he wishes
his mischievous course to affect the usages
and principles of democracy.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

"Wesfaeard the march Of empire tqkes
as Way.'-The Cincinnati Republican
gives the following as the estimate of the
probable population Of the Western States
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

"The particular friends Of Mr.. Fruit,
having undertook TO regulate too many mat
ters, upset their own broth!"
The above is from the ''Danvile Intelli-
gencer" of Friday, and may probably be
correct in two respects. First, that neither
Mr.. Fruit nor his friends took any very ac-
tive part to secure his election, having cleo
tioneered less than any other candidate;
and, secondly, that the above is an open adj
mission of the fact of Mr.. Fruits popular
ity, and of the certainty of bis election, had
he or his friends used any exertions. Mr..
Fruit needs no better compliment from a
source which pending the election, charged
him with being public defaultor, and guilty
of gross offences against the laws.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

The Reform Convention meets this day.
Our readers may anticipate a condensed
notice of their proceedings.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

Let the Democratic party be steady
"keep sharp look out'-be frm--'and
Columbia will redeem her character in a
glorious Manner Already has she put
down the Disoiganizors; and soon will she
reward those who have accomplished this
good work, from which the democratic par
ty must reap so many advantages.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14
ELECTION RETURNS.

In Union, Miflin & Juniata, the demo-
cratic ticket for Assembly has succeeded by
about 300 majority.
In Northumberland county, LEWIS DEW
ART, Esq. is reelected by 500 majority.
In Dauphin county the Antimasons have
succeeded by $50 majority.
In Lycoming county the Democrats have
carried every thing before them by in
creased majorities.
In Cumberland, Democratic members
elected by 500 majority.
In Franklin, Federalists elected by $50
majority.
In York & Berks the democratic oandi-
dates have been elected by large niaiorities.
In Philadelphia City, Lebanon, Lancas-
ter, Chester 81 Delaware the Federal tickets
have been elected.
In Philadelphia county, the Democrats
have carried.
The "Keystone" of Thursday, estimates
a majority Of ten to twenty democrats in
the house of representatives; and sets down
the Senate, lS Federalists, 10 Democrats.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-14

&c congress adjoums this day.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-01-11


time, and with short notice, TO strike ia
tai blow at the southwest, before the fede-
raj government can be prepared 10 resist il.
With these views Of the subject cannot
hesitate to recommend that you memorial
ize the congress of the United States, at
their present session, placing before them
all the considerations which should induce
an acquiesconcc in the preiudices and feel
ings OF the northwestern Indians, by setting
apart district country north fthe Falls
Of st. Anthony, to which they may be rca.
Oily removed.
deem it my duty to call your attention
to the necessity of more efficient organi-
cation ofthe militia of the state. Our mill
tia system as il is now permitted to remain,
is worse than valueless, and indeed is but a
mockery upon the design Of the trainers OF
the law. Too little importance is general
ly attached to this branch Of our State po-
Icy. The genius Of our institutions will
not permit reliance upon the permanent
existence OF large standing army. In the
event Of war our government must look for
the armor of her defence in the ready ac-
ticn of brave and disciplined Militia. We
cannot expect to be forever exempt from the
perils and calamities OF war. Our country
has met them heretofore, and may expert
ence them agan,an the lessons of the early
campaigns of our last struggle with Great
Britain, teach us what sacrifices of blood
and treasure the want of discipline in an
army must cost us when brought into the
active field.
The first essentia! feature in the improve
ment of your system must be to secure per-
feet discipline and complete drills amongst
the officers. If your officers understand
their duties they can soon exert favorable
influence over their men. You must then
by law require your commissioned and non
commissioned company officers, TO be fire.
quently and thoroughly drilled and for the
purpose of securing their attention TO this
duty, pay them fair compensation for the
time thus Withdrawn from their private pur-
suits. With this attention to the character
and qualifications of the officers, you can
not fail soon to possess a well disciplined
militia; without it, the attempt to an organi-
cation might as well be abandoned.
In conclusion, fellow-ctizens, permit me
to invoke union and harmony in your coun-
ellis. Let me entreat you to Danish from
your deliberations all party spirit and Sec
tlonal feelings; and to exert your whole
efforts for the honor and welfare of your
constituents. Sensible as am of the inn
portance of despatch in the discharge of
the multifarious duties committed to your
charge, and satisfied of the Inconvenience
resulting from prolonged session of the
legislature, it only remains for me to assure
you of the fidelity and alacrity with which
| shall cooperate with you in the accom-
plishment of every measure conducive TO
the happiness and prosperity of Michigan.
STEVENS r. MASON.
Detroit, January 2, 1887.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-01-11


rebels were completely routed. Consider
able attention was excited in the capital by
the publication of the War Minister'S expo
si,ion Of the strength of the Queens army,
which, il states AT 3O3600 men.
Advices from Bayonne TO the Doth con-
firm the account that the advance of Espar-
tero had compelled Villareal to raise the
siege of Bilboa. There are conflicting ac-
counts as 10 the route taken by the rebel
forces.
From all accounts it appear that Gomez
was pressing the siege of Almadcn, which
held out, whilst Rodil was only within few
hours of it.
The Journal de. Commerce of the 24th
ult. states, that 30 French soldiers, with
their suba terms, had been discharged, and
gone over to the Carlists in detachments OF
fifty mcn,-a convincing proof of the double
dealing of the French Government with re-
gard to the Quadruple Alliance.
Letters from Madrid to the Both ult. state
that Gomez, the Carlist General, made an
attack on Almaden on the night of the 22d,
and continued it the following day at the head
Of $4,000 men. A gallant defence was
made by General Finter at the head of on
ly 1900 movable National Guards until
nightfall. During the night the rebel forces
found means of effecting an entrance into
the town, General Finer with his handful Of
troops retreating to building very made
quately fortified, in which they held out until
the evening of the oath. Considerably re-
duccd in numbers, and exhausted by the
privations and fatigues ofthe protracted con.
test, and, seeing.no prospect of the arrival
Of promised succour, they were at length
compelled to surrender. On the 25th, ac-
cordng to subsequent accounts, partly Out
of revenge for the losses suffered by his
troops, and party with view to iniure the
Government, by throwing impediments in
he way Of working the valuable mines Of
quicksilver situated there, Gomez set fire to
the town, and reduced it 10 ashes. On the
same day, the 25th. Gomez put himself in
march, and, by this time, is supposed to
have reached Gaudaloupe, a point from
which he may fall either upon Talavcra or
Toledo, the former distant about fourteen
leagues, and the latter sixteen, and both with
in halfa days march of Madrid. General
Rodil was at Argamasla on the 22d. at the
head of an overwhelming force, only eleven
ieagues distant, and on that day promised to
relieve General Fnter if he only held out
for two days. There was nothing TO pre-
vent his performing the promise, but he did
not do it (; he remained ten leagues distant
on the 9th, and in The meantime the gallant
Flinter was compelled to surrender at dis
crciion, in order TO avoid the needless cffu-
sion of blood. Accusations of trcachery
are loud against Rodil, and if there be any
foundation for them, it is to be hoped that he
will be called to speedy and severe &C
count.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-01-11

GJ-The Democratic Free Press and Detroit
Daily Free Press establishment has been totally
stroyod by fire, as will be seen in tho TO blowing
paragraph from the Detroit Evening Spectator Of
this 4ih inst -
FmE.-A fire broke out quarter before three
o'clock this morning a small wooden tenement
in Shelby street, two dco:sfro N Jefferson A,en .,
"h.ch destroyed that building, the adjoining ono
on Shelby street, and commune ted in the rear to
The large brick building occupied by Joha s.
ID gg, Esq, proprietor Of the Daily Free Press.
which its entire contsnts, presses, Type pale &c
&c. with which tn, Office was well supplied, was
entirely consumed. vs. understlnd that the of.
ico was insured for $1,000 only, which would
Scarcely cover the amount OF p per destroyed,
vs. offr our friend of ths Free Press our sincere
sympathy and condol nee, most he .rty regi etting
the unfortunate calamity with which no has been
visited.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-01-11
CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY II. 1897

u The M,ssag, in to.day's paper, was d.
ivered by the Governor in person, bsforc the L.
gslaturs, at the opening of the session on the 81
inst. 1t will be found an able and interesting
document. His confidence in the late asserting
convention is distinctly expressed. The reno
val of the Obstacles 10 onr admission by congress
could not be nationally hoped for, by any repeat
of the obnoxious provisions of their law, and of
course an assent in some way expressed, must b.
had--or, Michigan nerer become a state of the
Union. The governors reasoning on this point,
though embraced in a paragraph, outweighs all
tn, voluminous and deceptive "apologi@s" for ar
gument, ever written or said by the enemies of
the prosperity of our state, Tia d;ssenters. While
tho rights of Michig IN are firmly maint aimed, her
policy is also nationally considered. That she
h been wrong, ID no one doubts, but the question
is, "who will point out the remedy 2" There
was no chance of appeal to judicial tribunal
while out of the Union, and no possibility Of long
continuing state independent Of the Union.
We hope the legislature will SO practice upon
the theory in advice economy, in reg ard to the
public expenditures, and dispatch all their bu.
sncss, as to mix, really "a " short session" Tne
suggestions in respect to the depostes expected
Of the U. s. surplus revenue, are Of great impor-
lance as well as those regarding public works
and internal improvements. And on the subjects
of common schools and education, the judiciary,
a revision of the laws, imprisonment for debt,
cIution in chartering banks, the usury laws,
geological survey of the state, census and APP
portionment of representation, removal of thu
northwestern Indians, an efficient organization
of the militia, and the punishment from kgisia-
tive elaboration of all party spirit and sectional
feslngs-th, governor speaks with mature judg
ment and sound sense.
Though Michigan has had the haunting rebuke
from oeher stlt1s, of clecting Juvenile govern
or" we arc not ashamed to hold him up in CON-
parison with the chief magistrate Of any state in
the Union-however glowing muy be tn, bump
on his caput for ripe wisdom. And we know not
of any, for whom We would give him in ex-
change.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-01-11
uA communication from our correspondent.

IVA communication from our correspondent
for to-day's pap,r. He informs us, that J. J. Ad-
am, of l. ,nawcc. was elected Secretary and Dig.
by v. Bill, of st. Joseph, and Charles A. Nor.
ton fBerrisn assistant secretaries to the Senate;
Mr.. Whippls of Wayne, Speaker TO tho House,
and A. Ten Eyck, Albert Chandler and ID. M.
Prico, clerks. Mcssrs. B4rry, Manning and
Comstock, compose the judicial committee in the
sonate. A committee in each house was appoint
I'd to investigate the illegal banking operations
of the River Riisin and Like Erio rail road com.
pany. Mr.. b gg's loss by the fire was $4,000 |;
$4,000 insured. IT,, however, is about to issue
his weekly again, and is already prepared to do
tie printing for the legislature.