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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
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(Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, Illino is,
Indiana, and Wisconsin, had no banksl
In addition 10 the above, there was the U.
s. Bank, with capital OF s35, 100000, at least
two thirds OF which was in operation in Jack.
son states, making capital of about one hun
dfed millions. That this was too much TOE do
not cay: our own opinion is that the then I'd.
ministration states needed more than they had,
and are to be justified for liberal additions
This, however, was not the doctrine of the
Jackson mon. Shortly after the period of
which we speak, they commenced the bank
var, led on by the General himself; and from
jackson in 1880. jackson in 1891.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

The Globe and The othor Van Buren, presses
now tell us, that they intend 10 get FOUND
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04

that time TO this, the war has been continued
on paper. "Down withthe banks" has been
the common and loudest party cry. On that
ground they have sustained General Jackson
to the last, and elected Martin Van Buren, =
and on that very ground they are now striving
for political power, and particularly in Yer.
mont What, then, has been the PRACTICE
of the Jackson states 2 Let us look at the
report for Jan. 1885. Maine, N. Hampshire,
New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia,
Alabama, Mississippi, Illinois, and Michigan,
were in 1886, as well as before, Jackson
siates: and they exhibit an INCREASE in
banking capital amounting
to S37,97s,046
Deduct diminuton
in niet Col e. N @ Q61 S9k
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
BANKS.

BMlSl&Se
Number and capital Of all the Banks in
che United States, in the years 1880 and
1886.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-09-04
35,0l6,221
And the increase ia

And the increase is 35,Ol6,22l
r. Island, Conn.,,
and New Jersey be-
came Jackson states
in that period, and
we add their increase,
viz SIS, 1918, 456; Lou-
isiana Jackson Lee
gisatures added, be-
tween 1884 s. 1896,
l0,400,529; also
Tennessee, and In
diana, which had
Jackson legislatures
until 1886, $685.
325; also Ohio,
which though voting
for Harrison in '36,
had Jackson legisa-
lures and Governor
up to and after Jan.
1886, $685., 1858, ma
king 3l,oO4,66s
Total INCREASE
in the Jackson, alias
onti-1unk states ss6,O2O,s s
The increase in the Wing states
and territories, Vermont, Massa-
chusetts, Maryland, South Caro-
lima, Kentucky and FLORIDA
was 22,467,l83
Deduct diminution
in Delaware 1925
22,454,959
Add increase by
Wing legislatures Of
louisiana l7,99s,775
"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
PROSLAMAT1cN.

XNHEREAS the Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Pre-
w sident Judge of the courts of Oyer & Ter
miner and General Jail Delivery court Of Quarter
Sessions Of the Peace and of Common Pleas and
Orphans Court in the eighth Judicial district COM
posed Of the counties of Northumberland Union,
Columbia and Lycoming, and the Hon, William
Montgomery and Leonard Rupert, Esquires, asso-
ciate Judges in Columbia county, have issued their
precept bearing, date the 22d day of April, in the
year Of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and
thirty-seven, and to me directed, for holding the
several Courts of
oyer and T'erminer and General Jail De-
HUery, General Quarter Sessions ofthe
Peace, Common Pleas, and OrpRan's
Court,
IN DANVILLE, in the county of Columbia, on
the third Monday of August next (being the 2lst
day. and to continue one week.
Notice is therefore hereby Gipen, to the Coroner,
the justice of the peace and Consables of the said
county of Columbia, that they be then and there in
their proper persons at ten o'clock in the forenoon
of said day, with their records inquistons & other
rcmembrances, to do those things which to their
| offices appertain to be done; And those who are
| bound by rocognizances to prosecute against the
prisoners that may be in the Jail of said coun-
ty of Columbia to be then and there TO prose-
cute against them shall be just. Jurors are request
ed to be punctua in their attendance, agreeably
their notices.
ISAIAH SALMON, Sheriff.
Sheriff S Office, Danve, July Is, 1887.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
IMPROVING THE STOCK.

The great Rhinoceros, belonging to the
travelling caravan of animals, recently
nullifed. and Withdrew from the union
He was at the last accounts wandering
about in the low grounds of Ohio, MAX
ing merry with the good things Of the
West, plenty of water and proiusion
ofgreen corn-what more could he desire
his horn is exalted, but if he does not give
up before winter, he will stand a chance of
tasting a climate such as he did not find in
/. the South of Asia, a season not to be spent
in mud-puddles and fields. There is such
thing as having too much liberty.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12

ConteTtits.-We understand there are
counterfeit certificates of Loan No. IL, on
the Corporation of Spring Garden, Phila-
delpha, of the denomination of fifty cents
and two dollars; the signatures of II. c..
Cerbit, on the former, and of l.. Shuster
on the latter, are miserably executed, and
may readily lead to their detection.-Phil.
Gazette.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
OBITUARY..
ain the midst of life we are in death. .

DIED.-On Wednesday morning last
of dystentary, MARTIN VAN BUREN,
an interesting and only son of Mr.. John
Long, of Cattawissa township, aged about
4 years.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
Total,

Being an average OF s6 years and .
months each, and the aggregate excess of
the time-honored thirteen over fourscore,
is lust 80 years. No deliberatiYe assem-
bly, of equal magnitude, was ever more re-
markable for the virtue, temperance and
longevity of its members, than the one
which declared the American colonies free
and Independent.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12

Printers Toast.-The following toast
was given at Piqua, Ohio, by Printer:
BY George b. Frye.-The Printers Of
the Union. May they escape the dangers
ofthe pressure-and when chased by the
Constable or Sheriff, to be locked up, find
plenty of quoinS in the Bank to redeem
their paper.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
TABLE

Exhibiting the amount Of Tolls collected
since October 81, 1886, up TO the 29th
Of July, 1887.
WEEKLY REPoRT.)
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
JOHN S. INGRAM,
NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE.

On the first Of Juiy. 1887, ,oiH be published, beau
TRULY printed, on good paper, and stitched IN a
torapper, extra kaygl r0yni OctagO, THE FIRST
NUMBER of aaesU Priodical Work, entitled
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
The GentIennam's Magazine.

FEVHE announcement of a new periodical, IN the
present state of affairs, may create some feel
ing of surprise; but having contemplated an altera-
ton in the nature ofa very popular monthly pub
lication Every Body's Album, the proprietors deem
it best to proceed in the perfected arrangements and
produce periodical embodying the most wholesome
points of the old work. but conducted with sufficient
energy and talent TO the success othelr new
arrangements. The respectable and extensive sub
scrpton list of the Album, to which thiswork Is de-
signed as a successor, will at once place THE GEN
TLEMAN'S MAGAZINE L in a circulation equal to
that of any other monthly work in the United States,
and guarantee the continuance ofits publication, with
the certainty ofpayment to the enterprise OF the pro
prietors.
The contents of the Gentlemans Magazine will,
in every respect be answerable to the meaning ofthe
title We do not pretend in our literary pursuits,
to fly as "eagles soar above the ken of man." nor
shall we be content with merely skimmng the sur
face of the ground our pages will not be filled with
abtruse predictions, shall we display the brlancy
of critical acumen in matters "cayiare to the mil
lion" In short, we do not mean to be profoundly
learned. nor philosophically dull Wewlsh to pro-
duce gentlemanly agreeable book-an ePitome OF
fe's adiunctves-a literary meange, possessing
variety to suit all paates, and sufficient interest to
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tleman in the United States.
In the varied and ample page of contents attached
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celebrated writers of the dsy.--Essays, Humorous
and Didactc-Graphic Delineatiohs of Men and
Manners.-Free and Spirited TRANSACTIONS of the
lighter portions ofthe Literature of continental Eu-
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the principal stars in the Dramatic hemisphere The
Current Literature will be reviewed in full, and lib
eral extracts made from and valuable works
An Original Copy Right Song not otherwise to be
obtained, will be given with the music, in every num-
Der.
The Gentemans Magazine will contain seventy
two extra sized octave pages of two columns each
forming the close of the year, two large handsome
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Twenty-eight columns, each column containing one
third more than an octave page Of average proper
TONS Several engravings will be given in the course
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TERMS Zine subscription 10 fhe aarHo0 PIE
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Chesapeake and Ohio Cdnal.-One hum
dred and thirty miles of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal are completed, comprising
the distance from Washington city to Han
cock, in Maryland. In so or go miles
more the canal will reach the valuable iron
and coal mines in Cumberland, Md.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
NOVEL TRIAL-sALE OF A WIFE.

NOVEL TRlAL-SALE OF A WIFE. |
The Annapolis Gazette of Thursday |
contains the report of trial which took
place before Justice of the Peace, of that
city, last week, in which the plaintiff
brought his action for five dollars, which
he claimed TO be due him as the purchase
money for his wife, whom he had sold to
the defendant.
at appeared from disclosures made on
the trial, that some time last week, the
plaintiff, Richard Kirby, sold his wife to
the defendant, George Dunn, for five dol
lars. Nobody professed to know the mo-
tive that Influenced Kirby to make the sale;
il may have been the love of money, or
the want of money, or it may have been
solely to relieve himself from the burthens
of mattimony; but certain it is that be did
sell his wife for the before mentioned sum,
and that too without so much as stipulating
at the time, that it should be paid in gold or
silver, and not deprecidted bank paper.
Scarcely, however, was the bargain con-
cluded, before Dunn, who is a married
man, repented of having made it, and be-
gan to hum the old song, which runs
"Sic wife as Willie had
wad ma gle button for her."
But it was too late, there was no backing
out; he had consented to take her, and the
husband had determined that he should
have her. The plaintiff profIered Dunn {
bill of sale, and demanded the money
which Dunn refused to plank up, alleging
as the reason, that he was in jest when he
agreed to buy.-This excuse was not ad
mitted by the husband, who, discovering
that Dunn was not to be d1tnned out Of tht
cash, resolved on aresort to the law, whicf
in some cases may be found more efficaciou
than the arguments of individuals, matte
how eloquent or persuasive the latter may
be. His Honor, the Justice, pronounce'
judgment against Kirby, who was thu
cUbed in his attempt to saddle another maj
with his wife, and doomed to bear his bur
} then, however grievous he may find it
He was somewhat Disconnected by the de
cision. and Immediately went his way,
may be, in quest of another purchaser
With Mr.. Dunn, it was quite different; hi
countenance frightened, andit was so eyj
dent, that he was inwardly congratulatn
, himself that he was not done over, that tn
, impression of the spectators is, that he wi
! hereafter be cautious how he je8ts about sc
, rious matter.
! The woman is said to be young and pre-
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Professor Rogers, in his Geological Re-
port, gives the following statement of the
astonishing arrangement of strata in Hamp-
shire county, Virginia.
"Upon rich stratum of iron ore, not
less than 5 feet thick, rests bed of sand
stone, upon which reposes coal seam 3
feet thick; another bed of sandstone, then
a 2 feet vein of coal, next sandstone, and
then another coal seam of 4 feet again
stratum of sandstone, and over it a 2 feet
vein of coal, over this a heavy bed of iron
ore, and crowning the series, an enormous
coal seam of from Is to 20 feet in thick
ness"
The thunder storm on the night of July
4th, in Crawford co. Pa, raised French
Greek to such height as to sweep away
100000 worth of property.
The Albany Journal says that the Flori-
da war has cost the United States thou
sand lives, and million of dollars. Mel
ancholy to relate, the Indians are no more
conquered now, than they were at the COM
mencement the campaign
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12

The Canadians are loud in their opposi-
ton to the Whig Ministry of England, and
more especially Lord John Russell, who
they charge with having dishonored his
name. M. Papineau seems to be the OBJ
served of all observers, and is escorted by
cavalcades of horsemen wherever he moves.
If there be any thing in indications of pop
ular sentiment, the time is not far distant
when the British crown will be forced to a.
bandon its Canadian possessions or assert
its rights by force of arms. Late events
look so much like revolution, or rebellion,
that nothing short of the argument ofKings
will be able to solve the difficulty.
baltimore American.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12

No less than thirteen of the fifty-six Sign
ers of the Declaration of American lnde-
pendence reached the age of 80 years and
upwards, viz:
Charles Carroll of Maryland, 50
VIM. Ellery of Rhode Island, 80
John Adams, of Massachusetts, 81
Samuel Adams, do. 81
Robert Treat Paine, do. 80
Benjamin Franklin, do. 81
VIM. Williams, of Connecticut, 81
VIM. Floyd, of Long Island, 81
Thomas M'Kean. of Pennsylvania, SO
Thomas jefferson, of Virginia, 83
George Wythe, do. 80
Matthew Thornton, Of Ireland, 80
Francis Lewis, of South Wales, 80
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
SHERIFF..
SEEEREFFALTY.

To the Electors of Columbia county:
HNELLOW CITIZENS: AT the solicitation ola
q number of my friends | have been encouraged
to offer mysefas a Candidate for the office of
SHERIFF..
at the ensuing General Election. if should be so
fortunate as to obtain majority of your suflrages,
pledge myself far as my abilities will admit to
perform the duties of the Office with integrity and
humanity.
PETER KLINE.
Roaring Creek, May 90, 1887.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
Amt. of Canal and Railway, s639,6l6 90

Specie.-The New York Express of
Wednesday says:
"By the packets which sailed yesterday
for Europe, there was carried out more
than double quantity of specie that has left
any previous packet day. The amount ex-
ceeds one million. From inquiries made,
the different ships took out as follows:
) Ontario, for London, $495, 900
Orpheus, for Liverpool, 4O2 900
Baltimore, for Havre, 1873, 900
Shakespeare, for Liverpool, $4,000
Total, $I,l45,000
This sum, with what had been previous
ly shipped, makes the amount little rising
$5,OOO,OOO since the suspension.
: Victor Cousin, in his report of the Prus-
sian School system, says that there does
not exist single human being in Prussia
who does not receive AN education suited to
his avocation in life. In 1881, that coun-
try, with population of l2,796,s32, had
2,043, ,O4O children in 22,740 public schools,
the number of teachers employed being 27,-
74O.-BaA finer.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
SLEIJ 2TIEIgEA[hzg?yo .
SEESITT.A TY.

To the Electors of Columbia county:
ENELLOW CITIZENS: At the urgent solcita
q tons of numerous friends, | offer myself as a
candidate for the office of
SHERIFF.
Should be so fortunate as to receive majority Of
votes, and procure my commission, pledge myself
to execute the duties of the Office with fidelity and
impartiality. ELIAS McHENRY.
May ID, 1887.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12
Railsody and Motive Power Tolls.

1877, ,53S 27 1873, ,342 81
Whole amt. of railway tolls, $ls7,5 27
Motive Power, l3S,342 IS
Canal, 3l3,735 81
49,. oc Hon,I onJ Do;1,,,o,, etpOO cIe ~
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-12


When a young chap steals kiss from
an Alabama girl, she says. Il reckon it's
any time now and gives him box on
the ear that he don't forget in week.
hiCintOn Herald.
When clever fellow steals kiss from
Louisiana girl, she smiles, bushes deeply,
and says-nothing. We think our girls
have more taste and sense than those of
down east and Alabama. When a man is
smart enough to steal the divide luxury
from them, they are perfectly satisfied
PiCdyltne.
When a female is here saluted with
buss, she puts on her bonnet and shawl,
and answereth thus-I am astonished at
thy assurance, Jedediah-for this indignity
| will sew thee up
The ladies in this village, receive salute
with Christian meekness. They follow
the scripture rule-when smitten on the
one cheek they turn the other alSO.-
B,mgfOaCn ChrOn.
AS for the New York girls, they go on
the regular SpOiLs Of Uictory principle. A
man must fight for a kiss as if for dear life
head dress, sleeves, &c. not taken into
account. But if he takes the citadel, he
can then enjoy the spoil to his hearts con-
tent-because the girls never give up until
all their strength is gone.-N. 7. Com.
.AdU.
Our girls are very singular, in the way
Of kissing; that is matter of Importance
and, Of course, receives due consideration.
We would not give straw for kiss with
out battle for it, stolen fruit is always,
sweetest But how to effect an arrange
ment for the fight is always hard here.-
They look so retiring-sO modest-so un-
conscious of the existence of any thing be-
yOnd loOk-that you fear to grapple.
Try it, though. You will find them strong
and able to keep you at bay. They re-
ward man for his labor, and give up, when
he is tired.-Lanc0Ster hatetHgencer.
England.-THE QUEEN VICTORIA
The accession of a young, lovely, and intel
lgent ,COnlal to the throne of England,
will probably secure the government from
the throes and commotions which might
otherwise have happened. The chivarous
enthusiasm of the people at large will be
aroused to stand by, and protect and uphold
the yOlH3g queen, and she will find in the
generous feelings of the people stronger
safeguard than in all the political princ'PteS
that ever existed in either, or both, Of the
contending parties of England.
Through inadvertence, a gentleman at a
ball not long since, led off the dance out OF
his turn. The person appointed TO this
post of honor challenged the intruder next
morning, and received for his trouble the
following laconc reply;-"Sir, cannot
understand why, because | opened ball
last night. ball should open me this morn
ing. l am, &C."
The whole number of steamboats, built
on the western waters, according to Halls
Statistics of the West, amounts TO fee hul-
dred and eighty-eight.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-24

soon was lost in the woods. The case
was duly instituted, but by proper pro-
cess was removed to distant county
by the defendant. When it was called
for trial, a man in blanket coat was
seen to arise and address the court thus,
f." Your honors, and gentlemen of the ju-
ry, this is case of peculiar character,
the case of the widow and the or
phan." After the testimony was exam
ined, which was very pointed, the blank
ct coat again arose, and after recapitula-
ting the evidence, very pathetically
spoke of the labor and toll poor wild
ow had undergone to gain scanty pit
tance for hel pless family, which soon
awakened universal sympathy 10 her
favor, and caused the sturdy jurors to
drop their heads to hide lurking tear
and the stern judge, it was said, was seen
to dash an unwelcome messenger from
his eye-then commented upon the pun
ishment that ought to be due to villain
that would rob her and leave her helpless
babes to starve; after this, he turned, with
most piercing, whitening look, upon the
defendant, and with masterly eloquence,
held him up to the court as the very
wretch that had robbed the widow, and
took the food from the very mouths Of her
orphan children and what aggravated
the crime still more, she was so poor tha,
he thought he could rob her with impu'
nifty, for no one would espouse her cause
and protect her; "but, thank Heaven,
said he, "there is man they call Joe
Davies"
1t is needless to add, he gained hand
some indemnifcation, which the widow
received with heartfelt gratitude towards
her noble champion.-LancaSter Gaz.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-24

ness, that she drew acrowd mute and
silent around her, and melted every one
into tears.
The story Of one SO true and tender
could not but excite great interest in a
country remarkable for enthusiasm. Ii
completelywon the heart of a brave Off
Ger, who paid his addresses to her, and
thought one so true to the dead could
but prove affectionate to the living. She
declined his attentions, for her thoughts
were irrevocably engrossed by the mem-
ory Of her former lover. He solicited
not her tenderness but her essteems He
was asassisted by her conviction Of his word
and the sense Of her own destitute and
dependent condition, for she was exist
ing on the kindness Of friends. In
word, he at length succeeded in gaining
her hand, though with solemn assur-
ance that her heart was unalterably an
others. l
He took her to Sicily, hoping that
change of scene might wear out the re-
membrance of early woes. She was an
amiable an exemplary wife, and made
an effort to be happy one but nothing
could cure the silent melancholy that
had entered into her very SOUL
She wasted away in slow and hopeless
decline. and at last sunk into the grave,
a victim of a broken heart.
1t was on this lady that Moore compo-
sed the following lines:
(" She is far from the land where her young
hero sleeps
And lovers around her are signing;
But slowly she turns from their gaze and weeps,
For her heart in his grave is lying"