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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-03
From The We.o York Herald.
{ RELYIDERA IN NEW YORK.

Truth is strange-stranger than felton,"
This hacknied aphorism of Byron's is
confirmed by the almost daily occur
rences which take place,in common life
around us; and were the feelings of the
actors in those every day scenes analy-
zed and known, they would furnish pro-
life subject for the novel writer, and the
dramatist.
We were led into these reflections, by y
an event which happened TO US the 9TH
er day in one of our morning walks.
Passing along one of the most fashion
able streets, in the upper part Of the ci-
ty, our attention was attracted to an ac-
ton, going on in one of the noble looking
mansions, which there abound. The
superior elegance Of every thing about
i, the house, excited our curiosity; and,
ascending the marble steps, we passed
through the open door into the hall.
; Piles of magnificent furniture were
visible on every side; rich carpets, po-
lished tables, and sideboards, and elegant
chairs, were heaped in wild confusion
4, around.
There isalways something melancho-
ly in the disorder attending a sale Of this
description; this violent invasion of the
sanctuary Of the Penates, is painful, even
in ordinary. cases; but here it is evident
that misfortune, and not caprice, was the
cause Of the confusion.
The agents Of the knight Of the ham
mer were scattered through the room,
watching with lynx-eyed vigilance, the
disposal of the articles.
g Here stood villain with horrid face,
Lording it DER heap of massy plate"
We beg the respectable gentleman's
pardon, who had charge of this depart
ment; but whenawe learned the story of
the unfortunate master of the mansion,
we were inyol unfairly reminded Of the
quotation.
Two months ago, Mr.. introdu-
ced to this abode Of elegance and ease,
affair and blooming bride. All that could
cnbellish and sweeten the cup of life,
was here assembled for her acceptance.
Wealth 10 crafty every wish Of her
heart, and taste to direct the disposal of
that wealth, seemed to be the lot of the
beautiful Belvidera.
/. Surely there can be no state of exis-
tence, better deserving the epithet Of
Paradise, than that Of young, hand
: some, and mutually attached couple, pas
sing tbehoneymoon under such auspices.
And yet the second moonof that beatifc
period, shad scarce yet filled her horns" /"
when the, bright prospect, like the shift
ing scene, Of some German melo-drama,
was changed into one Of misery, and
want, and wcel
One morning, about two weeks back,
after parting with reluctance from his
lovely wife,, the happy bridegroom pro-
ceeded with: light heart to his usual
business in Wall street.
As we stood in one of the splendid, but
now dismantled saloons, we pictured to
ourselves the parting OF the married low
ers on that eyentful morn.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-03
RATES or AnyERrrs1Na
[From the Knickerbocker.]
THE YOUNG WIDOW.

.H L. sO1a bAS AAuiCAGEUOCh6E.I
THE YOUNG WIDOW.
Ye bid me mingle in the dance,
And smile among the young and gay
Ye say that grief will. dim my glance,
And turn my raven tresses gray:
care not, yet strive to bow (
In meekhess to my lonely fate
dry my tears and smooth my brow,
The while my heart is,desolate.
When last / joined the festive throng,
heard--it seemed my brain to scar
A stranger breath the very song
That first HE warbled in my ear.
The words, the tune, but ah that tone
What living lip could initiate?
Mid laughing crowds / stood alone,
Unutterably desolate.
miss him by the evening hearth,
miss him at the silent meal,
But keenest in the bower of mirth
My hopless solitude feel:
But late saw happy bride,
Smile fondly on her welded mate,
While I-oh would that had died
With him who left me desolate.,
Ye speak of wealth-In mamnlon's mart
There's not single hoon crave;
Gold cannot heal the broken heart,
Nor bribe the unreturning grave
It cannot fill the vacant seat
Where once my honored husband safe,
Nor still my hearts convulsive beat,
Nor make my home less desolate.
Alas! the base on which we build
Hopes fairest fabric, is but air,
And laughs the heart. when God has willed
To lay his Christening finger there.
A brighter, happier dream than mine,
Did never love and hope create ~,
/ bowed before an earthly shrine, ~
And Heaven left me desolate.
And yet not SO my soul be calm
The hand that smiteth will sustain;
Thou hast helper on whose arm
The mourner never learned in vain.
o! May that arm the pilgrim guide
By the straight path and narrow gate.
To where the loved in bliss abide,
And where hearts no more are desolate.
J. B.
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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29
WEST BRANCH BANK.

A board of Directors have been chosen
for this institution, who have elected JoHN
II. CowDEN, Esq. its President. No
Cashier has yet been appointed; and, from
what we understand, it will be some time
hence before the Bank will have occasion
for such an officer. The 100000 paid
into the Bank for the purchase ofstock ha:
been loaned out on landed or other security,
and until the prejudices of the people sub
side, no notes will be issued. Probably
their present course will answer the ends
of the stockholders, and certainly prove
beneficial to the community in its immedi-
ate neighbourhood.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

AMENDMENTS TO THE CoNsTITUTIoN.--
We understand that no part of the constitu-
ton, was acted upon by the Convention.
further than the first reading in committee
of the whole. The following is an account
of what has been done, and offered for the
consideration of the people, that their opin-
ions may be formed and expressed to the
delegates prior to their meeting again in
October;
Article l. Representatives to be elected
the third Tuesday of October. Senators to
be chosen for three years. In case per-
son has been previously qualified elector,
and shall absent himself from the state, he
may be eligible as Senator or Represen-
tative on one years residence after his re-
turn. No district shall elect more than two
Senators, unless a single city or county be
entitled to more than that number. Gen
eral Assembly TO meet first Tuesday in
January.
Article 2. The Governor not to hold his
Office for more than two terms of three
years successively.-TheG Governor to ap-
point, and with the advice and consent of
the Senate, all judicial officers, or nomina-
tons. In case of the death or resignation
of the Governor, the Speaker Of the Senate
to perform the duties of Governor.-Anoth-
er Governor to be elected at the next gen.
eral election.
Articles. Amended to read as follows
In elections by the citizens, every free
man of the age of twenty-one years, having
| resided in the state one year, or if he had
previously been a qualified elector, six
months before the election, and within two
years next before the election, paid state
or county tax, which shall have been as
sessed atleast ten days before the election,
shall enjoy the rights Of an eector Provi-
ded, that freemen of the United States, hav-
ing resided in the state as aforesaid, being
between the ages oftwenty-one and twenty
two years. shall be entitled to vote although
they shall not have paid taxes.
] Article 6. County officers.) Registers
, and Recorders, Prothonotaries, and Clerks
of courts, to be chosen by the citizens in
the several counties once in every term o.
three years, and be capable of reelection
Justices Of the Peace to be elected by the
people for FIVE years, and hereafter only one
person to be elected as sheriff or coroner.
Articles 4, 6, T. 8, and 8, either not actet
4 upon, or agreed TO without amendment.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

"A symptom.-The New Hampshire
House Of Representatives, by vote of 1876
to GO, passed resolutions on the 7th inst.
instructng their members of Congress and
Senators, to vote against National Bank
of any description. The Senate passed the
resolutions unanimously.
The Legislature adjourned the day fol-
lowing, after session of 81 days,-having
passed l0l acts.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29
HYMENIAL.

MARRIED-On Thursday morning last,
in this village, by the Rev. George C.
Drake, Mr.. BRIGHT r. PAXTON, of
Cattawissa, to Miss EMELINE, second
daughter of John Barton, Esq. of Espy-
town.
On Thursday the Goth inst, by the Rev.
|. BAIL, Mr.. HUDEON OWEN, to Miss
EMILY J. JACKSON, both of Berwick.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29
TO TRAVELLERS.
N0RWIlUE UE1TgTElRTLNND
AND
WHKESBARRE
EEFSh -
4 e
LINE OF O.,
MAIL STAGES

observed a notice in the "Keystone" (unde
one which published,) signed by Mr.. P. c. Gil.
christ, Agent, stating that the Susquehannah Boa
Line would carry passengers in less time than the
Mail Stage-whlch is not the fact. It will be un-
derstood that the Boat leaves Harrisburg one day
before the Stage; yet we have taken Passengers
through to Wilkesbane in time for the Montrose
stages, notwithstanding the tardy manner in which
the mail is brought from Harrisburg to us at Nor
thumberand. If any other persons had the convey
ance of the mails from Harrisburg to Northumber-
land than those connected with the Boats would
engage to start at the same hour with the Boat at
Harrisburg, and deliver the mail and the passengers
TWELVE HOURS sooner than the Boat Line
possibly can do it. .. y.. .,.,.
When the Company runs stage from Northun-
berland to Wilkesbarre the mail can arrive at Nor
thumberland from Harrisburg by IL o'clock, A. M;
but when the Boat runs above, they then keep
back the stage at Northumberland until o'clock p.
M. and sometimes as late as o'clock, P. M.
These facts, which, if the Post Master General
is not aware of, it is time he was made acquainted
with them.
OFAny passengers ioiShing TO take the stage at
Northumberland, to go through to Montrose, aoiA
be taken on IN time 10 secure seats IN the Mo,ityose
stage, notwithstanding the delay Of the Opposition
IN arriving at NOrthuntberiDnd-p Mey fla
upon regular time for starting.
WILLIAM robson.
Bloomsbury, June 10, 1887.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

The Philadelphia and Baltimore rail road
was opened last week. By this route the
passage between the two cities will be redu-
ced TO five or six hours. The rail road
commences at Wilmington, to which place
the communication to Philadelphia is by
steam boats and runs TO the Susquehanna
opposite Havre de-Grace. From the latter
place it is completed to Baltimore.--IG.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29
A DEMOCRAT.

Criminal StatiStiCS.-There have been
SO capital executions in Pennsylvania since
1890, and 81 persons pardoned for capital
convictions. Only one execution under
Gov. Ritner. The number of persons par
doned for various offences during the above
period was 446l,-the remission of fines
and forfeitures 4ll6.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

0~The "ninety days pennance" has
nearly expired, and yet we hear of no pos
tive movements on the part Of the Banks
with respect to resuming specie payments.
Are they determined to give Gov. Ritner
an opportunity Of annulling their charters
by proclamation! A fortnight more will
tell
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

There is rag Of light in the following
remark from the Pittsfeld Spy, worthy of
present considerations
"a thousand dollars drawn from the earth
in the shape of products adds that sum to
the capital of the country: but the same
amount made artJfcially by "swampping
roosters," benefits no one, nor the commu-
nifty.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

Bank If England.-The total number
of persons employed by the bank in 1882,
was as follows:-620 clerks and porters;
3s printers and engravers; 81 clerks and
porters at the branches; $40 total-average
salary, 1881 Equal 10 2Il ,500i., or ST.
200 paid for salaries only.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

TOur farmers are busily engaged at
harvesting; and it affords us great pleasure
to announce The fact, that from all appear
ances they will be amply rewarded for
their tolls, by bountilul crops. Wheat,
Rye, Corn, Oats, Potatoes-every thing,
in fact, promises to yield abundantly; and
we may confidently calculate on great de-
cline in prices on all these productions in
the course of few weeks.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

The New York Mercantile states that
forgery has been perpetrated on the state
bank of New York since the lst instant, for
upwards Of $4,000.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

HoT WEATnER.-The thermometer a
Charleston, South Carolina, on the 9th inst
at 2 o'clock, p. M. was l0l.
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OBITUARY.
In the midst of life we are in death,

In this place on Saturday evening last,
very suddenly of Group, WILLIAM, in
fant son of Bernard Rupert, Esq. aged 2
years, months, and twenty-six days.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29
Saturday, .Buly 80, 1897.
RrPWe are under many obIlgations to

~We are under many obligations to
Mr.. SMITH, one of our Delegates to the Re-
form Convention for the transmission of
missing numbers of the "Daily Chronicle"
since the adjournment of that body; and
also to Mr.. HARRIS, of Union, for similar
favors.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

"Paddy, do you know how to driver"
said a traveller to the "Phgton" of jaunt-
ing car. "Sure | do" was the answers:
"wasn't it l who upset your honour in a
ditch two years ago!'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

The Comni0i. : =,
have decided, by vote vote'i6hI'i 81 10 OF richmond
cannot legally put in circulation notes 6fES
less value than five dollars,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

The entire population of Maine is 49,
45l-of which 255, ,2S9 are under 81 years.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29
WANTED.

AN APPRENTICE to the Blacksmithing bu-
"a siness. Boy between l6 and Is years OF
age of good character and steady habits, will find a
situation by applying to the subscnbkr, at his resi-
dence near Espytown.
JOHN HAZLET, Jr.
July s, 1887,
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SUsQUEHANNAH
LINE OF
PACKET AND FREIGHT BOATS.

From Philadelphia, by Rail Road 8. Canal
TO Harrisburg, Northumberland, DAN
riHe, CdttUCiSSa, Bloomsbury,
Berwick, WilkeSbarre, Nil
ton, WihiamSport, and
..... intermediate places.
EBASSENGERS can leave the West Chester
III Hotel, Broad street. Philadelphia, daily, at
o'clock, A. NJ. reach Harrisburg at O'Clock, P. VI.
of the same day. Northumberland at 10 o'clock A.
M. of the next day and WiIkesbarre on the sue
ceedng morning at 6 o'clock when Coaches will
Immediately start for Carbondale, Tunkhannock and
Montrose, and thence to the Western part of New
York state.
RETURNING-The Boats leave Wilkesbarre
daily, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and arrive at Blooms
burg at o'clock, P. NJ. 1t arrives at Harrisburg at
o'clock the following morning. and reaches
Columbia in time TO take the morning Cars for
Philadelphia.
The Boats also arrive at Willamsport, on the
West Branch, at about O'Clock, p NJ. of the same
day on which they reach Northumberland-an ro-
turn daily.
The Boats on the above lines have been repaired,
and are now confidently recommended to the PUB
Lie as pleasant, comfortable and convenient mode
of travelling SEATS may be taken in Philadelphia
at the northeast corner of Fourth & Chestnut Streets
at No. 200 Market street, and at the West-C Chester
Hotel, Broad street. %. ..,
FREIGHT may be forwarded by Rail Road from
orich & Mobiles and ]. ]. Lewis & Co. Broad street,
to Harrspui sMc Cabes Line of Union Canal Boats
Susquehanna Line from Ou-,,ll be received by the
Wharf Schuylkill Vine street
p Nc. G. GILCHRIST,
Wilkesbare, June 10, 1887. Agent.
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VI NIU OUIUIIIDTu DOIIIOVI"''
THE NEXT GOVERNOR.

Mr.. Ingram: have seen the names of
many persons announced as candidates for
Governor at the next election; and among
others that of ISAAC SLENKER, Esq. of Uni
on county. If the policy of the democratic
party requires a new mali--one 'iresh
from the ranks of the people"-none better
could be selected to concentrate a united
support, than Mr.. Slenker He is a Ger
mana Pennsylvanian-a genuine Demo-
'crat; and by his honest industry and appli-
cation, has risen from a poor Farmers 5
Boy to considerable eminence at the Bar,
and to merted distinction in the Halls OF
Legislation. His private character stands
without spot or blemish; and for political
honesty and moral courage he has few e.
quals, and certainly no superiors, among
those already named as "prominent' can
didates. He neither seeks nor declines Of
fee, when offered or conferred by the peo-
pie; and their confidence cannot be mispla-
ced in one so deserving and so qualified.
This comes from one who has always sup
ported the men and measures of the great
republican family, and who therefore prides
himself in being
A
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-07-29

- publish the annexed communi-
cation win pieaSuie' -. c.on, nersonal ac-
'quaintance, having acquired our pro,~--..
in his office, we will freely endorse any eu-
logium on the moral character, eminent
qualifications, and stern political integrity
of the individual recommended to succeed
the present Executive incumbent,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-03-29

WtscomSin.-A friend from the neigh.
borhood of Cassville, informs us that valu-
able 'aineral discoveries have been made
Or Turkey river which empties into tho.
Mississippi about mile above that place.
Within the last fortnight lead mine, sup.
posed to be of considerable extent, has been
discovered in the north bluffs of the river.
two miles west Of Cassvile, and one mile
east ofthe town Of Salisbury, formerly known
as Hatfeld's landing. Several fine pros
poets Of mineral have been made at differ
ent points on the Turkey, within from six
to twenty miles from its mouth, which, says
our informant, has given an impetus to en-
terprise and adventure known in that re.
gion.
Perhaps no part Of our Territory is bet
ter adapted to the prosecution of agricultu-
raj pursuits, than the country referred to.
1t abounds in large and thrifty timber such
as oak, walnut, maple, &c. which is access
sible and easy of transportation to any
point on the Mississippi. Turkey river
has been navigated for many miles from
its mouth, and Mackinaw boats, it is said.
can ascend to the Indian boundary line, a
distance Of about 40 miles.--Belmont Gas.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-03-29
Farcwcu Address of Andreao Jackson and

Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson and
Inaugural ADDRESS Of Martin Van Buren,
These important papers which we lay before
our readers to-day are such as were expec.
ted from their distinguished sources. The
Farewell Address Of General JACKSON is
elegantly and powerfully written, is full of
sound principles and paternal admonitions
and is in all respects appropriate to crown
the public life OF its illustrious author. We
feel assured that we speak but the general
sentiment of its readers when VIC say that
it is the brightest leaf in the unfading civic
garland which adorns his bro e.
The Inaugural Address Of Mr.. VAN
buren, will compare well with those of his
predecessors. In its composition it is
elegant. Its tone is mild and at the same
time manly, and lis exposition of tho prin.
ciples which will govern his administration
full and explicit. Ills frank and decided
avowal that lie will refuse his signature to
any bill having for its object the abolition Of
Slavery in the District Of Columbia without
the consent Of the Slave holding States, is
worthy of all praise and will have salutary
effect in checking the vain and agiiating
efforts Of tho AbolIiionis,s. Fire Press,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-03-29

Later from South America.-By the ar
rival of the ship Nile, Capt. Hepburn, from
Buenos Ayres, we have received our regu-
lar files from that place to the 3lst Dec.
The only news of interest we find is the fol.
lowing.
The Chill mail arrived on Thursday eve.
last, by which we received Valparaiso jour.
nails to the 22nd November. The local in
teligence is Of but slight Importance. On
the 22nd were embarked for the island of
Juan Fernandez, in the schooner Peruvia-
ma, one Of the Peruvian vessels detained by
the Gillian Government, several officers en-.
gagged in the late attempt of revolution, and
who were taken at Chloe. General Freire,
and Colonels Puga and Urbistanda, are a.
mong the number. They have been sen.
fenced to ten years Punishment.
The news from Peru, is rather more i'm
portant. The crew of the Peruvian cor
vette Libertad, stationed at Guyaquil, is
said to have mutinied and resolved TO go
over to Chill. The schooner of war Yam.
acocha, would, it is said, likewise accompa-
ny her. Thus secret expedition had been
frustrated, which these vessels were to CON-
pose in conjunction with the brig Congreso,
which had sailed from Callao to join them.
The Peruvian General Gamarra, who
fought the battle of Yanacocha against San.
ia Cruz, was in Cuenca, with large mum.
Der of emigrants and banished officers wait
ing an opportunity to invade the Department
of La Libertad.
1t is reported that General Santa Cruz,
10 order to counteract the effects of the ap-
pretended opposition from El Ecuador,
which is supported by New Granada, had
formed close connection with the Ex-
President of that state, General Flores, and
had sent General Miller to Guyaquil, with
present Of from eight to ten thousand
Bolivian doubloons in order to cement it.
A meeting of the foreign diplomatic and
consular agents in Lima, had been invok.
ed by the Protector; the result of which was
long correspondence, and the resolution
of those gentlemen to request their govern.
ments to interfere for the purpose Of effec-
ting an amicable arrangement between Pc.
ru and Chill. A memorial on this subject,
addressed blythe British merchants to Fl. B.
Ms. Consul General, is censured by the
Mercurio of Valparaiso, for the high tone it
breathes, and the meddling and selfish spirit
it betrays.
General Santa Cruz has issued decree,
qualifying Professionally as ports Of entry
for foreign commerce the harbors Of Pocu-
sana, Lachira, Chorillos, Anchor and Chan
cay, ii. the Department Of Lima, and Lam.
bayeque and Sechura, in the Department OF
La Libertad. This measure it was thought
was intended to elude the effects OF a
blockade, should Chill declare war.
The decree issued by the former Presi-
dent of Peru, General Orbegoso, ordering
the liquidation ofthe pensions awarded to the
Argentine Gen. San Martin, has been revo.
ked by Santa Cruz.