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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19
EtinPEMENT.

The Liverpool correspondent of the New
York Evening Star, communicates the
following affair of the heart:-
"There has been an elopement in high
life.-Mr. Conroy, son of Sir John Conroy,
(equery to the Princess Victoria) has boiled
off with Lady Alicia Parsons, the beautiful
daughter of the Earl of Rosse, an Irish
peer. The elopement was in this wise:
Three years since, the youthful pair met
at a quadrille party at Tunbridge Wells,
where the Duchess of Kent and Princess
Victoria were spending the summer. d.
Israeli insists that there is such thing as
''love at first sight snd might quote this
as an instance, for it is certain they were
mutually smitten, and thus they continued
until some days since. They met where,
how, and when they could-Eove, you
know, will do all these things. II is like a
hydraulic power-always finding its own
level. AT late ATmack's ball, Lady Alicia
and Mr.. .Conroy were again partners in
the may dance. He pleaded his suit-she
blushed good deal and scolded little
He spoke of marriege-she of the pain it
would give her papa. He whispered "Gret-
ma Green" and the lady sighed-he talked
of flight, and she patted his cheek prettily
with her fan,-he said he had carriage
and four in readiness at the end Of Oxford
street, and she-'saying she would not
consent, consented So, away they went,
and the next day but one saw them in
the little parlor of Gretna. They have not
yet been reconcied to Lord Rosse, but no
doubt will. Meantime It's the town talk:
since Brinsley Sheridan ran away with
Miss Grant, the rich heiress, there has
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

The BRITtsH QUEEN.-We have heard
the inquiry whether Queen Victoria is at
liberty to marry whom she chooses. Be-
fore she came to the crown, she was by law
prohibited, with the other members, male
or female, of the royal family, to marry
without the consent of the King. Being her
self sovereign, this restraint is of course
removed, and there is no other person
whose consent she is required to obtain
By statute Of the lst of William and Ma
ry, however, it is provided, that any person
Who shall profess the Polish religion, or
marry a papist, shall be excluded and be
forever incapable to inherit, possess or en-
joy the crown and government of the realm;
and in such case, the people would be abb
Solved from their allegiance, and the crown
and government would descend to such per-
sou, being protestant, as would inherit
the same, in case the person so protesting
or marrying were naturally dead. With
this exception, we are not aware that there
is any restraint upon the free choice of a
husband by the Queen, Independent of the
will or consent Of any one.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19
AUTHOR OF tONIUs' LETTERS.

Although nearly seventy years have c.
lapsed since the publication of these cele-
brated letters, the English people seem de.
termined to unravel the mystery of author.
ship; and the motto of "sfdt norninis u,i,-
6ra' is destined to prove unavailing.-Sir
David Brewster, distinguished author and
philosopher-has undertaken to identify
Lachiedn Mcleaae as the author; and from
notices of his intended publication we have
little doubt but that his research has accom-.
plished the object. AS we have always
heartily participated in the spirit of that
"great unknown" and admired the style
and principles of his writings, nothing in
the literary world could afford us greater
pleasure than TO assist in immortalizing his
real name. His whole object seemed the
enhancement of liberty and equality, and
his jealous and satirical efforts in the cause
of the people against the cotruptions and
managements of prosttuted rulers, should
render him an object of love amongst the
honest and of admiration amongst the learn.
ed. We may nbtice some Of Sir Dayid's
disclosures in our next lumber.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19


G%Some tatting wag has played off
hoax upon our neighbour ofthe "Register"
IN regard to our "valedictory address to
the AntimasonS of Union county" In our
editorial capacity in Union county we were
never concerned in any other papers than
"The Union 1imes,'' and German pa:
per which we styled "Der Jackson Her
aid" Both of these papers were demo-
cratic to the backbone-they went "the
whole hog for democratic candidates and
democratic principles; and they zeaIously
opposed all kinds of Bank Wiggery and
Antlmasonic Humbuggery. Our neigh
bour's experience, too, in the tactics Of
THAT party should have convinced him OF
his erroneous statement with respect to
"pocketing $llOO" of Antimasonic cash.
Poverty crowns the labors of all that fra
ternity; and, on this account, the "Regis-
ter" could easily give fiat contradiction to
all reports "to the contrary notwithstand-
ing" If such hoax were perpetrated on
us we would dinkyy the author as a satisiac'
ton for his mischievous trick.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

SHIN-PLAsTERs.-It is estimated that not
less than 100000 of this despicable cur
rency are in circulation in the City of Phil
adelphia; and that about the same amount
of cOuatefeits accompany them. Itis inn
possible to distinguish between the genuine
and the spurious, for all are so meanly ex-
ecutcd, and the signatures so little known to
the public. 1t is impossible to conjecture
the evil consequences which must result
from the circulation of these rags; and we
can only hope that amongst the poorer class
es of community the injury may not prove
SO baneful as we are induced to apprehend.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19
-L1rEnARY nSEn1MENrs. p.

LITERARY "SEDMENTs." The Office
imp of the Amesbury Courier absconded a
day or two since, leaving the following card
in the editor.'s sanctum: Il am not going to
serve as your devil longer, have found
employment more cOngenel to my literary
pursuifsj namely WoOd ChOppens"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

p~Bloomsburg is improving much in
appearance. Several buildings are being
constructed, and if the hints of our CORES.
Pondent' published a fortnight since, have
any effect in inducing cleanliness and the
removal of rubbish, we shall in short time
have the tieatest village in Northern Penn.
sylvania.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19
THE MARKETS,

In Philadelphia, Flour is selling SO SO
and 50; and Wheat at 81 90. Whiskey
81 cents per gallon.
In Baltimore, Flour and grain are the
same as above, and Whiskey 80 cents in
hogsheads.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

The Ohio papers predict that wheat will
soon be down to at most 10 cents bushe
in that state, notwithstanding speculators
have been contracting for new crop at 81.
If such should prove the fact, the bite will
be ia the right place this time,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

Several gentlemen "down east" have
formed themselves into company, to OBJ
tain what relics they can from the wreck of
the first American frigate ever built, viz.
the Warren 80 guns, wrecked at Penobscot
in the revolutionary war.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

@On Sunday last the Methodist Ebis-
coPal Church of this place was dedicated to
the Worship of Almighty God. Several
Clergymen were in attendance, and great
concourse of people assembled to witness
the ceremonies.
The construction of the Episcopal
Church, (St. Paul's,) is rapidly progress
ing. The walls are nearly finished; and in
week hence it is expected to have this
noble edifce under roof. When compile
ted, it will be an ornament to our town
and an honor to its builder, whose industry
and enterprise saves neither time nor ey-
ira expense in hurrying the operations, and
adding a finish to the original plan.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

A SwINDLER.-A. W. Sterling, mer-
chant of York, Pa. who has made consid.
cradle fuss in the newspapers by Offering
$500 reward for the restoration ofSls 600
which he stated was stolen from him on
the 25th ult. has been caught in his own
trap and foiled in base and villainous at.
tempt to defraud his creditors, and ruin the
character of respectable person whom he
had committed on suspicion. His adyer.
tlsemeht mentioned "three $1,000 bills on
the Mechanics Bank of Baltimote;'' and
that institution having no such notes in cir
culation led to his detection.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

Have you GoldsmitHs Greece1" said
gentleman few days since in entering a
bookstore in Market street. "No," replied
a lad, smartly," "we don't keep it here,
you can get ii at Mr.. Webb's jewellery. -
Buh. Trans.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

THIRTEEN REAsoNs--An old English
paper contains thirteen objections given by
young lady for declining match-the
first twelve being the suitor's twelve chill
dren, and the thirteenth, the suitor himself
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

0We have been requested to state
that "a MethOdist Camp Meeting will be
held on the farm of William Girton, ESQ.
In Hemlock township, on the 18th of next
month,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

0The Young Queen of England seems
disposed to inculcate the soundest princi-
pies ofmorality in her administration Of the
affairs Of government. She has issued
proclamation prohibiting all public houses
and festadrateurs from selling drinkables or
eatabies on the Sabbath during Divine SER
vice; and threatened severe punishment to
all who do not attend public worship on the
Lords day. The proclamation is lengthy;
but it strongly expresses the vrtuous feel
lngs OF VICTORIA, and her full determine
ton to compel her subjects to the practice
of piety and morality.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19


EPOur readers are referred to the ad-
vertisement of Messrs. Pdrdy, Welch, Ma
comber & Co. from the New York Zoo!o-
gical Institute, who intend exhibiting at
Bloomsburg on the I'd of September next.
1t will be an exte nsive and splendid con.
cern; and we feel assured that the enterpri.
sing managers will receive ''benefit' in
this village. AS bills are circulated amongst
the neighboring villages, we deem it unne.
cessary TO notice the collection of "nature's
wonderful crestions;" but we cannot avoid
mentioning that the exhibition will be rem.
dered doubly Interesting and attractive by
the accompaniment OF the BosToN Brass
BAND, composed Of sixteen performers, and
under the supervision of Mr.. Edward Ken
dali, one of the most eminent musicians
now living. Those who come either to
"exPlsre the great museum of nature" or
to enjoy the "soft sweet charms" of music
will certainly hot be disappointed.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19
Partly NAMES.

There never was bolder or more sue
cessful trick than that which was played off
by the Biddle men in 1894, when they as
sumed the name of wings. There never
was more wicked or deceitful one, for
their plans and purposes were the anti
podes of those entertained by the men of
the revolution who contended for freedom
from European power. "The tree is well
known by its fruit" The wings of the
revolution fought to emantipate the coun-
try from the shackles of British rule.
Their strength was in their God, their in
tegrity, and their own right arms. They
succeeded, The wings of 1884 hoisted
British standard, declared that we should
be subject to the power of British aristocra-
cy, and they have succeeded in bringing
the country at the feet Of the mighty British
bank, and the influence which controls its
destiny The wings of re had to contend
with the open and noble foe, equally with
the secret and subtle snares laid for them
by their tory friends. With the latter,
even to the present day, the contest has
been carried on. The tories became feder-
alists after the adoption of the Constitution,
blue lights in the second war, and wings
in the contest between the country and Mr..
Biddle in 1884. The latter had credit a.
broad, and was willing and able to destroy
whatever came in the way Of his plans at
home. The Biddle party gave the wings
of the revolution the title Of tories, and pro-
claimed themselves the real Simon Pures,
the only genuine wings. Every Hartford
Convention mali became, all at once, whig,
Daniel Webster hailed as true-blte whig,
Josiah Quincy was whig; and Arnold, had
he lived and been in this country, 1--WE do not
mean to couple his conduct with the Others
would most certainly have been whig.
The Biddle men have pr6stituted the term
that was once so sacred, and have gained
followers by it. "My father was a whig,
e. I'm whig," is the cry of many persons,
in few cases of the really well-intentioned,
but deceived, equally with those of the de-
signing. The wings Of rs, such persons
should remember won the country from the
power of kingcraft, 1--WE beg pardon of the
"whigs" for speaking of royalty thus and
establish republican Institutions;
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19
ANOTHER BREACH.

A serious breach occurred in the Canal
about nine miles above Berwick, on Satur.
day last, which has entirely suspended nay-
fpation. We have no idea when it will be
repaired; and we can only regret the loss
which it occasions to proprietors of boats,
and the great delay and vexation to iier-
camille men who depend upon the public
improvements to receive their merchandise
and transport their produce.
sGP Persons have been employed in re-
moving the grass which we last week no.
ticed as covering the bed of the canal above
Berwick, and when the breach above men,
toned is repaired, we may anticipate the
re-opening Of navigation.
G~P. S.-We hare just been informed
that the breach above noticed has been re-
repaired--thdt the Water WaS let into the
Canal on IUesday-and that The entire
North Branch division ,oW be in naviga.
BILE order this evening. NE hasten 10 an.
nounce this pleasing intelligence to our
readers; and only hope ii may proUe cor
rect in eUery particular.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

A great many of the best things said by
the celebrated Burke were uttered in the
course of those debates, when the foolish of
the time empGed the benches at his rising.
He being an Ifishman, his being of the
middle order, and his being totally above
the calibre of the fashionable trifies who
would listen to nothing but an epigram,
could understand nothing but double
e11tendre, often left him nearly alone with
the lew necessary attendants of Ministers
on the Treasury bench. On one of these
nights he ahimadverted in strong terms
on some acts of the Cabinet. GEORGE On
slow, who probably thought that he had
now chance Of distinction by GRAPHING
with Burke; and showing, if not his Wis
dom, at least his zeal, started up and said.
haughtily, that he must call the honourable
member to sense of his duty, and that no
man Should be suffered in his presence. TO
insult the sovereign. Burke listened, and
when OnslOw had disburthened himself Of
his loyalty, gravely addressed the Speaker
'Sir, the hOnOnrable member has exhibited
much ardOur but little discrimination. He
should know that, however may reverence
the King, am not at all bound nor at all
inclined to extend that reverence TO his
Ministers. l may honour his Majesty, but
Sir, can see no possible reason for hon
curing" and he glanced round the Treasury
bench, "his Majesty's man servant and
maidIseryant, his OK and his ass"
The Texian Congress have passed an
Ses ptGx GGxSGlafing the SLAVE TRADE 40 NE PI-
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19
REMOVAL. q.

The Office of the "COLUM-
BEA DEMOCRAT'' is removed
to the Building adjoining w.
RObisOn's Stage Office. LAW
Office next door.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

The Texian Congress have passed an
act &c declaring the SLAVE TRADE 40 ne PI.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-19

hFOur court commences at Danville
on Monday next.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-03-25
Eulogy ON william Penn.
DU pONCEAC,

WILLIAM PENN stands the first amcng the law
fgivers, whose names and deeds recorded IL
history. Shall we compare HIM with Lycurgus
Scion, komulus, those founders Of military com
monwealths, who. organized their citizens in dread
full array against the rest Of their species, laugh,
them to consider their fellow men bafbarians
and he mselves as alone worthy to rule the
earth What benefit did mankind derive from
their boosted institutions? ln,errogate the shades
Of these who fell in the mighty contests between
Athens and LaceG1mon, between Carthage and
Rome, and between Rome and the rest Of the uni
verse. But see William Penn, with wcaponie>s
hand, sitting down pcaceabv with his followers il.
the midst OF savage nations, whose only occupation
was shedding the blood of thc. fellow men, disar-
ming them by his justice, and teaching them, for
See them bury their ton,ahawks. in I,s presence,
so deep that man shall never lie able to find them
again. See them under the shade of the thick
groves of Coaquannock, extend the bright claim of
friendship, and soiemniy promise to preserve it as
long the and moon shall endure. See him
then, with his companions, establishing his CON-
monwcahh on tie sole basis of religion, morality
and universal love, md adopting. as d'e fundamen-
tai maxim of his government, the rule handed
down to us from heaven, Glory to God on high,
and on curth peace and good uW to all men
Here WIS a spectacle for tine potentates Of the
earth to look upon-an example for them to initiate
But the potenates Of the earth did not see, Or II
they saw, they turned away their eyes, from the
sight, they did not hear, if they heard they shut
their ears against the voice which called out t.
them from the wilderness,
sD.sci jus.i:ia.n n,oai,i, temnese Diyos'
The character o: William Penn alone sheds a
never falling lus,er on our history.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-03-25
VOLUME VII. NUMRER II.

"Vell, I'm not particular " hat sort, either glazed
or rough will suit me, it will shoot quich.''
| 81 don't carry sunpowder in nv carriage"
| "Thai's a pity; you could trade right smart
chance oft i'll these parts. Have you to5acco?''
/ "itow dare you ask me such a question p roared
cur dandy, in violent Indignation.
The youn. man looked at him in astnnishmen,,
and calmly replied, "rm white YOU
III ask what questions please; if you don't like
II, you 90 ahead with your little go-car,.''
Mr.. Gossamer gave his horse violent cut with
his long !ash and dashed off At gallap, de,ermin-
ed to answer questions. But he was o.
b!iged 10 stop at cabin, TO get drink Of water,
and had no soo.er entered, than the good woman
ter powerful bad with the miser, in her tooth"
and inquired # he had any c0mGsc"
81 am 10 phy slcan, my good woman"
IL didn't reckon you was; YOU look too young
for a doctor. Do You carry the mail young mani"
From this eventful day forward, he gave up all
hope of ever being received gentleman. He
turned his horses head eastward, and never stop
ped until he reached hLme.
sit won't all do, said he to his friends, 81 have
been taken for pedlar, for travelling doctor, and
for mail carrier. ! could not pass for gentle
man IN the wi!ds of Illinois, any more than in the
circles of Philade pha. There Is some secret in
it that l have not learned. One thing is certain,
money will not make a gentleman
''What do you propose to do?''
ooh, cut the whole concern; / shall open the
old mans shop tomorrow, take in a partner who
can handle the shears, and become an operative"
What! not a tailorc'
"Ycs will will so--!'Il be hanged If DON'T
cannot be 4 centleman-I must be mcthing-l
III be USEFUL MAN.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-03-25
THE MISSING TRIBES.

Curiosity, which has been on tip-toe to
hear the lecture of Mr.. Noah on the missing
tribes, was gratified at length on Tuesday,
the fourteenth ult., when he delivered it be-
fore a very crowded audience sat Clinton Hall.
The subject, which is one ofhistory and
religion, was deeply interesting. Every
thing relating to the Jewish natIon-to that
people preserved in a manner SO singular
the parent, we nay say Of all religions-so
venerable for its antiquity. SO fruitful! of
great events-which has survived SO many
revolutions and vicissi,udes, and which even
now retains much of the original faith
religion concerning which We hear so much
from the pulpit, and IS SO Unidentified with the
origin Of Christianity partakes Of double in
terest, coming from one who is SO familiar
with its history and character as Mr.. Noah,
and who has ever laboured to elevate the
reputation of his people and aliay those pre-
JUDGES which happily have retreated before
the march of science and civilization. The the
ory that the American Indians have descen-
ded from the ten tribes of Israel, captured by
the Assvrians, is by no means a novel one I.
All the missionaries and travellers among the
various nations, from the time of the Span
ish conquest. were of this opinion. There
were many Indian festivals and ceremonies
strikngly analogous to those OF the Jews, but
it was still considered vague and indefinite
idea--more as a dream, singular, yet unac-
countable. Mr.. Noah, however, carries
out the theory in bold relief, amounting al
most 10 conviction. He maintains, accor-
ding TO Esdras, that the tribes. apprehensive