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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

am one among their supporters. Ii the peo-
pie prefer the rode heretofore practised,
disappearing schools by private contracts
ego ahead" andI am with you. All in
tend from establishing Lyceums, or Socie-
ties, is to build up aids or coadJutors to
Common schools, let them be taught and
supported as they may. In regard to the
usual mode ofteaching, | may remark that
it is not sufficiently practical. Teachers
too commonly deal too much in books, and
ideas unconnected with visible illustrations,
and lead their pupils too much from the
daily avocations of life.
In my own family l have tried the social
plan, connected with visible demonstrations,
and found the benefit. Some years ago
had four, five, or six apprentices and young
men about me, and I conceived the plan of
a republican government amongst them in
the shop. put it in practice, and during
several years had no difficulty in govern
ing those under my care. They were do
cile, Industrious, careful and moral, mas
much that do not recollect ever having
occasion to reprimand one of them in SIX
years. They govenedthenselves by laws
of their own making. My plan was in the
winter evenings to invite them to meet me
in some convenient place and bring with
them such Of their comrades as they chose;
when we all sat down to otr studies on
terms of equality. instructed all that
came in reading, writing, arithmetic, book
keeping, or any other branch they were de-
sirous of learning, in as familiar manner
as possible. l found that they improved
rapidly, that they were always cheerful and
good nat6red, and never had the least trou-
BILE on account of their rambling at night.
Here, then, am convinced that "Social
meetings" of master and apprentice were
fraught with all good, and no evil conse-
quences. I am well aware that all was
not done that might have been done with
the same means, because did not deal suf-
fcienhy in uisible illustrations; but still har-
mony was promoted, minds were impro-
we'd, morality strengthened, and affection
cemented between me ndmy household;
and have now the satisfaction of seeing
every one who attended my domestic fire.
side instructions filling his place in life re-
spectably-and most of them rearing fami-
lies which hope will "do likewise
If my apprentices were made better and
happier by social instruction, is it not ra-
tional to conclude that others will be bene-
fitted also9 Then try the experiment; The
trial will cost nothing, and may save much.
1t will elevate the character of the country
where it prevails, advance virtue and piety,
and counteract the baneful influence of dis
sipated society.
GnNEITTTTTo
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

6"Our opponents assume the name Of
Democrats. Horrible! most horrible!
They are generally the Oldest kind of FEr
understanding approximating to the
spirit OF TORYlSM, which prompted them
to oppose the last war against Great Britain
and offer the enrolled militia certain brides
to remain at home. Gentlemen, appear un-
der your true colours: If you are either
federalists, ArlstOcrats, or Tories, don't be
ashamed of your cognomens unless yOd
change your principles.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05
"rRUTH WITHOUT FEAR.
Saturday, August 3, 1897
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

r'SocRATEs" is laid upon the shelf. He
has committed plagiarism in the first place,
and most horribly murdered the Kings
English of the original. We would advise
him to study the rudiments of language as
preparatory to another attempt to palm up
an editor as his own one of the chaste pro-
ductions 'ofAddison.
"THE FAMILY OF Trout SPRING-No.
q" will appear in our next.
"DELrA" is very pretty and tender name
for votary of the MUSES.; but the follow
ing stanzas, which precedes ten more of
similar sentiment and diction will explain
the cause of non-publication:-
my heart is full, my love is strong,
My eyes with tears does flow,
Because to me you won't belong,
You'll craze my mind with wo."
And high time it was to hollow "i0O!'
Such heart, eyes, mind and tears, are E.
nough to set any person crazy without the
aid Of love, or any other passion.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

WooL.-The Rutland Herald says this
great staple of Vermont is now ready for
market. and estimates the aggregate crop in
that State, at over 100000 pounds, which
at last years prices (about go cents would
amount to near $2,00O,O0O.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

The SUGAR cRoPin Louisiana is said to be
IN very promising condition, and should
1t not suffer from those accidents TO which
it is always subject, large return may be
expected.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05
52S.OOO

Besides these, considerable quantities
have been received at other cities on the
seabord, and more or less must have reach
ed Oswego, Ogdensburgh, &c. from Cana
da.
The l,365,90O bushels, above enumera-
ted as received at Newly ork, was imported
from the following countries:
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

Mr. John Plat, of Poughkeepsie, much
embarrassed in his pecuniary affairs, com
mtted suicide by hanging, while on visit
TO Syracuse
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

G@We invite an attentive perusal ofthe
article on the subject of SOCIAL LYcBUMs
from the pen of our correspondent "Con-
lucius." 1t treats of a matter which is be-
ing brought into practical operation in ma
ny sections of our state, and which has re-
ceiyed the appreciation of those who have
witnessed its progression and beneficial re-
suits. In the language of our correspon-
dent, they are only aids to schools; and it is
the duty of individuals to employ their most
Jealous efforts in promoting an object so
laudable to its patrons, and so well calcUla-
ted to advance the education and interests Of
community.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

BRIGHT PRosPEcTs.-The people of sus'
quehanna county, Penn. are looking for
ward for copper currency, out of the mine
SAID to have been discovered at Brooklyn
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

GA son of Mr.. Jonathan Cooper, of
Berwick, aged about l3 years, was drown
ed in the Schuylkill, at Pottsville, on the
24th ult.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05

p GTHoNAs McNAIR has been appoint
ed Post Master at FoundryviIle, in this
county, in the room of George Mack, Esq.
resigned
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-05
EDUCATION.

From the report of the Secretary ofeh
Commonwealth on the subject of educoIo,
by common schools, we CLEAN the follow
ing facts in respect to the cost of prm,r
schools in Pennsylvania, as estimated b,
him for the present year.
From annual State appropria-
tion, to accepting common
school districts, (being four
fifths of the whole number,) Sl6Om
From taxation in the same dis
tricts, including the city
and county of Philadelphia
for the support of lIancaste-
rian system therein, 4OOOW
Annual expense of teaching
poor children in the enon-ac-
cepting districts, being one
ninth of all the districts in
the State,) under the old
law for educating the poor
gratis, 25,OM
Total amount Of one years
public instruction in pri-
mary schools, S5s5,OOO
Including the payment of s4OO, 900 Oh,
of the 100000 appropriated by the eg.
lature at its last session, he estimates tIe
81 100000 will be expended this year m
the purposes of education in primary schoo,
100000 of which will be paid by Nh
state, and the residue by taxation. In est.
mating the cost of educating all the Chi.
dren in the state, he sets down the who.
number between the ages of and ) year
at 620, ,000--of whom he calculates 22O ,Ow.
will attend three quarters in each yc,
which at 81 25 per quarter will make la
annual cost of primary education s6GO,OO
This calculation is made on the supposiuo.
that the system will be accepted in all Ii.
districts Of the commonwealth.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10
THE EXPUNGED RESOLUTION

The following is the original Resolution
passed in 1884, which majority Of the
Senate have expunged from the records. -
1t should be published in staring letters IN
every paper conducted by freeman:
RESOLVED, That he President in the
late Ereeutire proceedings in relation
TO The public revenue, has assumed upon
himself authority s. po,cer not conferred By
The constitution and LapS, but in deroga
ton Of both.
Originally passed Yeas &c. Nays 90.
The whole affair, says the New York
Star, would be cont empt ible, were it not
for the deep stain which it infilcts on the
characte' and institutions Of the country.
At all events. some portion of the Press in
the UnLed States is still free--has not
crawed to the feet of Adrew Jackson. -
For ourselves and posterlty. we renew and
place or our file the honest resolution
struck from the journals of the Senate,
and let us see the power that shall compel
US to erpunge.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10
Simplicity and integrity Of The Swiss
.nOuntn,neerS.

A peasant named FraGz, came one eve.
ming to look for Casper, who was moving
a meadow, and said, my friend this is my
harvest thou knowest we have dispute
about tbs meadow we know not to whom
it properly belongs; to decide this ques-
ton have collected the Judges at Schwlz,
come then to-morrow with me before hem.
Thou seest Fran'z, that ! have moved
the meadow, cannot be absent And
cannot send away the Judges, who have
fixed upon this day Indeed, we should
have known to whom it belonged before it
was mown,' They had some little conro
versy on the subject; but at last, Casper
said j will tell thee what thou shalt do.
Go to morrow to Schwiz; give the Judges
my reasons and thine; and shall save the
trouble of going myself On this agree
ment Frantz went to plead Tor aud against
himself. and threw out the reasons on both
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10

Sides as well as he could When tn
Judges had decided he went to Casper -:
The meadow is thine. the sentence is in
thy favour People the earth with such
men, and happiness will dwell there Swiss
Tourist.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10

No two things differ more than hurry
and despatch. Hurry is the mark ola weak
mind, despatch of a strong one. A weak
man in office, like a squirrel in cage, il
laborIng elernaly, but to no purpose, and
in constant motion without getting on one
jot; like turnstile, he is in every body S
way, but stop nobody be talks a great
deal. but says very little looks into every
thing but sees into nothing and has a
hundred irons in the fire, but very few OF
them are hot, and with those few that are
he only bnrns his fingers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10

Pedantry,-Ignorance | can bear with
out emotion but thu affection of learning
gives me tiet Of the spen'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10

Zeuxs is said to have painted some
grapes so naturally, that the birds would
come and pick at them. At another time
he ed boy laden with grapes, when
The birds again flew at them to eat them
he was vexed at this, for said he, had the
boy been well painted, they would not
have ventured SO near him. The artist
died of laughter at the sight OF an old
woman he had drawn,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10

The reason why many people know com
para,ively nothing. is because they never eaI
bare TO be told any thing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10

There are learned men without wisdom
and wise men without learning. fe
learning is means of wisdom, aud wise
man will seek to increase IN learning.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-02-10

A BIRD's EYE VIEW OF THE SOLAR SYs.
TEN. Suppose this earth to be a ball Of
one foot in diameter; on that scale of pro
portion The sun would be one hundred
feet in diameter, and the moon three in.
ches The sun would be two miles from
us--the moon thirty 'eet-Jupiter ten miles
from the sun, and Herschel forty miles
The loftiest mountain on the surface Of the
earth, would be one .eighteth Of an inch
IN height. Trans.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

MARRIED..
On Monday evening" 10Th nst Herbertsyle NJ j. by the
daughter Of John Colver, ESQ; Of the former place.
Sunday 18th inst by the Rev. Mr. Geisenfamcr John
Hope, to Joanna W. winckleman, all OF this city.
DIED.
Monday 18th inst, after short Illness Margaret ysunc-
est daughter Of Peter Mclaughlin
His friends and acquaintance respectfully invited
tend the funeral this 4 O'clock from No O. Elm
street, corner OF Leonard.
On Tuesday 3Oh inst after short and severe Illness Eli
zabcth Anna OF Charles Pndar in the 2ith year OF
her age.
requested attend the funeral this afternoon O'clock
from No Domimck street.
On Monday, 18th inst, Cphelia Gray Coleman, adopted
daughter of the late William Coleman, ESQ
O'Clock, residence her
mother, No 81 Hudson street
Monday, 18th nst John Kayannah in the 9Th year
On Sunday 2sh inst Content aged % years eldest aur
ter of Ezra Collins, of this city.
WEEKLY REPORT OF INTERMENTS.-The City In
pecter the death of 49 during the
ing ON saturday May 9Th, WIS men, 81 women AZ Loys
OF whom IS OF the age Of I year. and UNDER be-
tween and ID between and 81 between and TO- be-
10 and ~; 10 between between and 80.
% between 40 and So 0beween 50 and between 90 and
10; between 10 and 80 between 80 and 90
UiseasesAslna Il Broachil l. Collie q Cholera infantun,
Delerium tremens Il Drowned q Drspsy do head ]; 10
chest Erysipe O. Fever 8 do. scarlet q; do typhoid IA;
40 rem. .i DO paeTPea, Indigestion y in,amnaton
Inemperance 2 Jaundice l. Lues venera, l. Mathematical Il
Marasmus ? Modification 2 Measles 8; Neuralgia Old age
Pay Small Pox Suicide scrrhus Of Uterus u Teeth
f the above there were from the Aims House o. e, he
Bellevue Hospital l6 from the City Hospital 2-Coored per-
Places Of NatiptgUnted States g7 Ireland es England
- France L. Germany, ]; Wales u Brazil Canada Tn
HENRY G. DUNNEL City Inspector.
City Inspectors Office May n, 1887.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

CoRoNER's ISouEsT May 30h.-The following
nquests were held yesterday. One on the body Of a
man named Joseph Ostof, German, found drowned
at the foot of Watts street. Another on the body of
an unknown man found drowned at the foot of Dey-
street. apparently about thirty five years of age
Verdict in both cases, found drowned.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

II The Courier and Enquirer concern has been
elected printer TO the Board Of Aldermen. ITO the
yctors belong the spoils" as Governor Marcy says.
Every dog has his day. greater man says, riz.
Salienstal
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

II The Journal Of Commerce" makes a great
fuss about row in cash auction store and says that
all cash dealing folks roeue. This is the morals
Of bankers and bankers corrupt agents.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

Police, May 3oth.--Sleep,ng on i.-William
Johnson was brought before the magistrate yester-
day under the following circumstances Mr..
George Cengol No. A Whitehall street, deposed that
abelt three weeks since he locked up his house and
before yesterday, he found his house had been bro
ken into during his absence, and large amount of
very valuable clothing stolen. He went ,ut and
communicated TO friend what had taken place, who
returned with him to make an examination of the
premises, when 10 and behold what should they dis
cover but a man. boots and all, snugly slowed away
in one of Mr.. CengolIs best beds, sleeping away
care, and snoring imitation notes of Gambats trum
pet. Our gentleman was quickly awakened and
commenced staring about him with good deal of
discreet surprise; begged ten thousand pardons for
the mistake he had made and wanted 10 be off,
THE, however, was not permitted, and upon further
investigation, Mr. Cengoli discovered that he had not
only appropriated the bed to his own use, but also
pair of pantaloons coat vest stock, shirt stockings,
and very handsome pair of new boots which Mr..
C. had had made for an especial purpose. The watch
called, and the rogue delivered into their
dy Johnson when INTERCEPTED respecting the rob-
berry, made but lame story oft, and was fully
mitted for trial.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

DRowNED-Yesterday afternoon the foot of Murray
Boy about IL years ofage His body being found any
information respecting, be given No. 81 West street
He had brown clothes The of the body will
suitably rewarded by applying above mYaI
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

II We are sorry to sse the quarres between the
locofocos and the democrats. The Examiner is 100
severe by half our friends John L. Graham, Dan
lei Jackson, and GeorgeD. Strong. Under our regime
il was different.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

TAKING THE REspoNsIBrLITy.-Some country pa
per nominates Samuel Swartwout for Vice PRECEDENT.
A capital idea He who would disobey the law one
day. and obey it the next has leather and prunelle
enough for chief of a people.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

81 Mr. Bennett-sr by inserting the following you viii
| obligea number Of your subscribers
know through the medium your invaluable paper.
who built the market in Jones Street his
expense To belcnd the young butchers that not able
Tor them 10 occupy the stands market should want them 10
sign their article OF his framing binding them
selves for three al an annual rent OF $e when be knows
a. they do,and perhaps better that optional with
corporation whether they will lie allowed sell
market any longer than the next %ssngl the honorable
IrOR SAL TThc stock and stand Of frst Grocery
l. Apply to 23 Bosery my5i-lw-eodt
VNANTED-Two journeymen cooiecteners. Those in
l3f William street my5l-H-is
IL JOHN NJ JOYCE, formerly of the Bleecker street ON
bu house. but aery Of 6l2 broadway Of Houston
his Red House sos Beecker street my5lSt'
linton Course.
SECOND DAf-Wednesday, May 3st-Purse 500
III " vsnns,er enters gr G Manalopan ny Medley, dam
Robert l. Stevens enters b. Tom Moore by Eclipse,
Slooo-Fore s2 Seven subscribers and closed
Nv Hampton names imported b. Emily, by Emeius
John Stevens produce Of Charlotte Temple and
Lance.
q Robert TiIotsos CHI. c by Henry Of Msdoc's
a Robert l. Stevens produce Polly Hopkins sod
r. Stockton b. by Dashal OF Monmoo,lis
dam. A
O. VIM. Gibbons names b. shadow, by Eclipse Lielffoc
ALExR T. BoTTs,
DAVID IT, BRANCH IL
Mr.. John G. Stevens CHI g. Dosods by Henry, NJ
sweepstakes yesterday Of mile heats beating mpne3
Morli%er O' Time NJ S s&@sss "''' - - - si
(HEEsE.-75b boxes Cheese
~ rs Old Englshdo.
sor sale by HAaTasS Z slkDsxI2, sScser. and
my7 Commission Merchasis, - and 50 Water a.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

WoHDEss OF GALvAsIsM-Sone pretend 10 doubt
the efficiency of galvanism or electricity 10 pro-
duce power for mechanical purposes. To such knew
ing ones we commend the following remarks from
hgn authority, Professor Faraaay Of London las quo
sed Dy Professor Hare) in a recent publication:
a grosn Of water or of zinc contains much of
ne electnc mud as would supply 100000 charges Of
q battery containing coated surface of 1900 square
inches -Four grains Of zinc, with one of water may
yield as much electricity as is involved during hun-
der Storm"
Who, after reading the above and examining Daven-
ports Elecsro Magnstic 1kctiae will not saw that
the days of Steam Engines are numbered We are
not even sure but galvanism will pay ones notes.
PATHETIC TAtE.-The incident we mentioned the
other day of young woman Of New JERSEY having
been betrayed by her sutton, and driven away by her
friends, is more excruciatng than we were at that
time aware
II appears she lived with an aunt in New Jersey
who was worth 900. The sheriff of the county
made love ts the niece until he discovered that the
aunt would like 10 have husband. Accordingly
Lohario seduced the poor niece the best means Of
getting her out of the way. On making this lapse,
the aunt drove away her niece, and is now on the
brink OF marrying the seducer.
We have names and all. A full account will be
ready in day or two. The misery of the poor niece
was horrible.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

FoREIGN.-We are obliged to our attentive cores
pondent at Kingston, Jamaica-Lewis Cunha, ESQ.,,
fer files of the Royal Gazette, Chronicle, Waterman,
Gazette Despatch, and other West India papers,
from which we CLEAN the following intelligence.
Markets and ship news under the proper heads
Considerable excitement still exists among the plan
ters in regard to the negroes 1t appears, however,
that the experiment works quite as well as could be
expected the negroes industrousy working in their
own time at fair wages.
An attempt had been made at rebellion at Haytl.
The Jail commissioners Of Brdgetown had humane
b ordered the convict gangs half gill of rum day,
extra, for each hand.
Some of the Jamaica papers, are beginning to tax
the United States with the item of slavery. Droll.
The small pox has broken out in several islands
with much virulence
In Antigua they have experienced drasght of un-
precedented severity. They prayed for ran-but in
stead of that the sea rose and threw number of ves-
sells on shore
Incendarism was the order of the day at Trinidad.
Gov. Sir Lionel Smith has been making grand
gloiifica,on tour---with speeches and dinners, la
Jackson, ct id genus omnes.
Wehave no room for further particulars.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

PENNY KSowLEDGE.-The penny ]" Sun" says that
the bank n1te circulation OF the United States amounts
to one thousand millions. At the last general state
ment it was about l20 millions. People who pretend
to conduct papers should know something beyond
the mere alphabet.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31

nde was listened to without any marks OF dsaPpro-
baton. AT the conclusion spirit OF uneasiness mani
tested iteelf in different quarters Of the house-Ls
than came out 10 apologize-but il was Of no use;
he was not the man the discontinued wanted. After
talking to himself alone for some ten minutes, ne
withdrew. The house becoming comparatively 81
lent ne again made his appearance, and met with
the same reception Caldwell was called for, and
Caldwell came on, with copy Of the Courier IN
from all blame as TO the question at issue The house
gave him hearing. After speaking some fifteen or
twenty minutes he retired, leaving the audience as
much in the dark as to who was the author OF
extinguishing the lights of the most Objectionable
points in the slight committed on Sunday evening.
Mr.. Caldwell evidently excited, and hardly knew
what he said While he was addressing the audense,
a row was kicked up among the Italians themselves
behind the What occasioned this disgraceful
rumpus We know not, but angry, hlgh words were
banded about behin3 the scenes.
Mr.. Caldwell retired, and the curtain rose. The
dscontens endeavoured to put stop 10 the perform
ances but they were outnumbered and the opera was
finally permitted 10 90 without molestatlon
Two thirds of those who won't TO the theatre last
evening went with the intention, if Semlramiae was
cmtaed in the least, to:raise row. As it was the
last note that ever Ressini composed was played and
sung to the full extent and every thing passed OH
without further OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
EATON ROUGE, MAY 20-A race was run at this
place last Tuesday, between the Missouri Belle and
place says that "to Judge from the quantity of cash
that circulated on this occasion, no one would have
supposed that pressure existed IN our money market
About $6, 900 in all changed hands, a number OF
knowing ONES were bit and Miss Molly gained the
race."-Ibid.