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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-11-25
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While eXecraions are heapcd on the
Jews, we see the Chrislian charities shine
out in them undmmed by persecution:
Je'0jsh T'ra'ion.-A letter from Bcr-
lin says, ian opulent Prussian lsraelile
h lately given noble example of toer-
aGcc. Gu the l7,h inst. was celebrated
'hc inauguration of church which he built
foe the use Of the parish belonging to his
os'2re. Pray, have you ever heard Of
c csiians building synagogues for their
Jewish neighborsi"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-11-25

Judge Lewis, now distinguished law
yer and Judge in this state, was a journey
man printer in the Office Of the New Yor
Daily Advertiser in 1917.
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OBITUARY..

Departed this lie at the rcsidenc
Of his father near this place, after
short but painful disease, JOHN BOW.
YER, only son Of Mr.. Benjamin Boone
the 18th year of his age.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-11-25

TWe W0nt money. O'ir customers
,ciN pieoseto cD,rd he necessary reti9, by
complying wiih oar terms.
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sJoOn Tuesday last, on motion Of VIM.
G. Hurry, Esq. Mr.. HIRAM THORNTON
was admitted to prac ice law in the several
courts of this county.
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ccsN,uaxs..:a:,.S.z S.z1

High Prices.-A farther rise took plac,
in the price of wheat, on Saturday, beyon,
that mentioned in our notice of the markc
on that day. A parcel of a!oat 1900 bush
els, good red, just imported in the Sic.
mond Cesar, from Bremen, being all ST.;
brought, was sold on Saturday at two do,
lars and ten cents buslieI. 1t is I,
We hoped that our agricuturalists, wh
have not yet found time to get out the
surplus crop aud send it to market, will mu
be inattentive 30 .hcse accounts Of high pri
ces.-BaH. Pat.
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To send an uneducaled c' il into tn.
world is injurious to the rest OF mankind; i
is little better than to turn out mad dog o
wild beast into the streets.
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@We have received the first number
of "IHe NorthtmJrian," published at
Milton, by Hamlet A. Kerr, Esq. 1t is
neatly printed, we'll conducted, and sup
ports democratic principles. We wish him
las we personally wish all editors) success.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-11-25

Messrs. HAVIuRsT and SMITH will
accept our thanks for their Conventional
fayors.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-11-25

Valus cfthe Coal Trade.-No more stri-
king evidence Of the value of the Anthracite
C5al trade need be given than IS furnished
5y the operations Of the Schuylkill Canal
Company during the present year. The
Philadelphia Commercial List informs us
that from the opening Of the Canal on the
LIST Of March last, to the 2sth Oct. the
ldils received amounted to $500 ,s47 90.
From that period until the closing of the
canal, say December lst, they may be put
down at about $G0,009, Water Rents, &c.
say $l9, 9,OOo-naking the total receipts on
Canal 1881 mules in length, S6lO,s47 90,
Ormore than half the whole amount receiy-
ed from all The eight New York State Ca
aals this season.
The principal source Of this immense
profit is the transportation OF Anthracite
''a to tue Philadelphia market.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-11-25

6%The democrats of Dauphin count
bave chosen their 4th of March delegates
They are without instructions.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-11-25

hPMr. Kelchner, of the "State's Ad-
Advocate" has associated with him Mr..
Joseph II. Tweed, by whom the paper
will be Jointly conducted.
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CORPORATIONS.
w. B. IL.

By 4 report made to the Convention, it
appears there have been granted by the I.c-
gisIature, since the year 1875. lli2 act
of incorporation for va'ous purposcs---o
which the following is rarngilu!ation:
Agricultural Sncieies, 3
Banking institutions, Il
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03
TRUST SALE.

BIZ virtue of deed Of trust executed
to the subscriber by Joseph BOWERS on
the Nth day Of October, 1886, and of
record in the Clerk Office OF the Coun.
ty Court Of Augusta, for purposes there
III mentioned. shall, on Monday the
2Sts of August. (being the first day Of
the August Court,) sell at public auc.
tioa, for cash, before the door of the
Wayne Tavern, in Staunton,
A Tract or Parcel Of Land.
lying i'll the county OF Augusta, OF the
head waters of the Calf Pasture river.
containing by estimation so acres, be the
same more or less. There are about 20
acres cleared, and the balance well tim
bered. On the tract there Is a good
APPLE ORCHARD, and a never fail
ing stream of water.
The title is believed TO be indisputa-
Bile, but acting as trustee shall convey
such title only as is vested in me by the
trust deed aforesaid.
w. b. KAYSER, Trustee.
August 3, 1897.
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bargains Bargains
SELLING OFF AT COST.

THE subscriber having determined to
remove his Store to Bridgewater, Rock
ingbam county. and wishing to COM
mence at that place with stock of en-
tire new Goods, will offer from this day
till the first day of Septembe next. his
remaining stock of Goods on hand at and
about cost, for cash. The subscriber has
many articles on hand which would be
very troublesome and unbandy to move;
ia such articles great bargains may be
had. Persons in want Of Goods will
find it greatly to their interest to give
the subscriber a call before purchasing
elsewhere, as a discount of at least %
per cent will be allowed from customary
prices, and in many articles more.
r. II. HOLLAND.
Hotties Mill, Aug. 3, 1887. -3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03

, surrounded by ditch, the entrance to
which is only through large iron gate
ways. The centre is low open plain
rising from which the ground has u grad.
ual and gentle slope, until it attains the
level Of the surrounding streets. The
open space is without trees, the slop.
and elevation are shaded with very fine
ones. On this slope and elevation, and
among the trees, were collected 3O0. O0O
persons, while the troops manoeuvered
below, and went through a sham fight.
During this. some of the rockets, and
other fire works. taking wrong direc
lion. wounded some of the spectators.
and in one part of the field two men fell
from tree and were killed on the spot.
Ii was not. hewever, till the breaking
up Of the spectacle, abont I0d o'clock
that the main catastrophe ensued. The
crowds, anxious to disperse, rushed to
the gates. At first the exit was easy aud
regular. but soon as the mass from be-
hind pressed impaiiently on the jam be-
came terrifc-alarm seized upon the
crowd-men, women and children, ut
tering irighttul cries, were trsmplcd uu-
der foot-and for more than quarter of
an hour, especially at the gate of the
Military School, Ibis horrible scene was
continued, and the crowd got ont only
by passing over the bodies of :he dead
and the wounded.
Twenty-iour persons, IL men and IL
women were killed on the spot, two wo-
men carried TO their homes expired al
most Immediately and there were more
than ONE HUNDRED FIFTY wounded
OF whom 40 very seriously. 1t is fear
ed that in addition to this list, others at
the lower end of the enclosure, and i'm
passing out at the bridge OF Jena may
have been precipitatcd into the Seine,
as there had oeen many enquiries for
persons missing, who are neither among
the wounded nor the dead.
ain the midst Of this scene Of desola-
ton" says one paper, there were men
who seemed to take ferocious delight
in augmenling the tumult. They snatch
ed the jewels and ornaments from the
women, tore off their clothes, aud per-
petrated the grossest insults upon them.
Women were seen lying on the earth,
bleeding and senseless upon whom these
wretches we're still wreakins their enor-
mites"
The conduct the King and the Duke
OF Orleans is beyond all praise. The
provisions prepared for The grand banquet
intended to be given to the King and
Royal Family, were distributed among
the hospitals OF the capital on Thursday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03

THE MOUNT VERNON FARMER.-The
lame of General Washington as soldier and
statesman is universally known and highly
admired toy all who appreciate talents, worth,
and love OF couhtry, but his character ss a
farmer was less known in his day, and his
memory in this respect is not veneraied ac-
cording TO its desert. Possessing ample
medns aud the most ardent love for rural life
he was one o: The first experiment tai and prsC>
teal farmers in Virginia. His estate at
Mount Vernon, consisting of 10 600 acres Of
Land in one body, equal 10 about Is square
miles. IL was divided into farms of COnven-
lent size, al the distance oil two, three and five
miles from his mansion house. These farms
he visited every duy in pleasant weather, and
was constantly engaged in making expert,
ments Tor the Improvement OF agriculture.
Some idea OF The extent ofbis farming opera,
lions may DE formed frem the following facts:
IN 1857, he had 500 acres in grass-sowed
900 bushels OF oats-T00 acres with wheat,
and prepared as much more for corn potaIo
beans, peas, sc. and $50 with lurnips HIS
stock consisted Uf 40 horses, II cows, 235
working oxen, heilerS and steers, and 500
sheep He constantly employed $50 hands
aud kept "a ploughs going during the whole
wear, when the earth and state ofthe wea her
> 'uld permit. In 1856, he slaughtered l5C
hogs, weighing is, $50, for the use Of his ia,
mily, besides provisions for negroes.
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administrators, Notice.

ALL persons having claims against the
eS,a'e Oh JOHN LIvIcK, SEM. deceased.
whether by bond. note or book account
are hereby notified to present their
claims to me legally authenticated, on or
before the fourth Monday in August,
instant, as am anxious TO make tinal
settlement Of the estate with as little de.
lay as possible. Those who full to pre-.
sent their claims. by that time, are hereby
notified that this notice will be plead in
bar against any claim presented after the
said fourth Monday of August.
JOHN TRIMBLE,
ADMIR- or JOHN LIvIcK, Deep.
August 3, IS37.-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03

Qpick Work.-The bridge over the
Charles River, on the Boston and Wor-
cester Rail Road, was burned OH the 4th
of July--on the 9Th was rebuilt aud rea
dy for the passage OF the cars. This
bridge is lao feet long. 30 ieet high,
and strong enough 20 support any load
that may be put on it. 1t is truly aston
ishing with what rapidity the Yankees
execute work While at the South. a
thousand laborers aud slaves are set to
making excavations for the track OF a
railway, with wheelbarrows, carrying
back nearly as much OH their shoes as
they carry out on their barrows, the
Yankees lay their rails as fast as they
dig, put on an engine. fill car, and car
ry off the dirt that they dig from the
hills to places where entertainments are
necessary. Wheeling Times.
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= 4 r. r.

The subscribers will offer at public
sale, the residue of the land belonging
10 the estate OF Maj. Joseph Bell, on the
South River, being
200 ACRES OF LAND.
II not privately disposed Of before the
18th of August, it will on that day be
offered at public sale. This land is wor.
thy OF attention, and Ines on the main
road leading from Yaynesborough 10
Greenville, the South River running
through it. 1t is deemed unnecessary
10 give further description, as any per-
son inclined 10 purchase will view the
premises.
onethird of the purchase money will
be required in hand, and the balance in
three equal annual payments.
WI Nj. 81 ROBT, GAMBLE,
Executors IF Jos. Bell, decd.
August 3, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03
GENERAL HARRISON

MIAMI CANAL CELEBRArIoN.-T
citizens OF Troy, Miami county, celebrated.
The hrst arrival ola canal boat n, that place
on the 9TH Of July, in very appropriate
manner
General HARR1soN was me, a, DAYTON
bya special committee ei the citizens thence
he proceeded in the Packet Clarion, Capt.
Owens, accompanied by his son, many CHI
ze"s al Day Ton, and u fine band Of music. &
arrived al III o'clock ON the Fourth The
General was received amid the roaring of
musketry, and the hearty and enthusiastic
cheers OF the people. On this occasion there
were not less than three thousand persons
present, including tpo hundred Sunday
school children, and splendid array of la
dies
"On landing, Gen. HARRIsoN was es.
corled by the officers Of the day, and the Ca
vairy and Volunteer infantry, to the quar-.
tiers previously prepared, where he was wel>
coined ny brief and pertinent address, To
which he replied very courteously."
Al The dinner, numerous tnasts were OF
tered, among others The following:
Our e uest-WILLIAM HENRY HARRI
SON: ASS Pioneer of the W est as a Cit
izan and Civilian AS u Subaltern aud
General, he is eminenily entitled Ia the grate,
ful respect and confidence OF his fellow cili.
Zens"
L" this complimentary sentiment, Gener-
al Harrison responded, and concluded 10y Of
fering the following
he People Of the United Siates-When
they decide upon the conduct of those who
administer their affairs, may candor, Impair
TALLY and justice he tended To aIl-bui i'm
piicii confidence to none"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03

A Convenient CGi.-A short time ago,
poor lrishman applied at the church
warden's Office for relief, and upon some
doubt being expressed as to whether he
was proper object for patochial cbari
ty, he enforced his suit with much ear
uestness. "Och, your honor" said he,
sure I'd be starved to death long ago
but for my cat" But for WHAT" ask =
ed the Astonished interrogation. My
cat" rejoined the lrishman. Your
cat how so ?" "Shure, your honor,
sold her eleven times over for sixpence
a time. and she was always at home be-
fore I'd get there meself"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03

BE- We observe that an Anti Bank Com
vention assembled at Harrisburg, Pa on The
4th ult The Convention Was organized on
the 9th by calling James Black, Esq. To The
chair and the appointment of s vice presi-
dents and secretaries. On call of dele
gates, twenty three counties appeared to be
represented. Various resolutions we're a.
dopted, expressive Of the sense Of the Cons
vention on the subject of Bank ing ard the
Currency-one Of which was that The Stock
holders ought 10 he individually liable Tor The
redemption Of Bank issues as partners in
trade. Committees were appointed 10 draft
an address To the people, and TO memorialize
Cong ress. -ROmney Intel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03

A D,iemma.-A fellow yesterday en-.
tered the passage in the "Riatte" be.
tween the bar and BARRIERS shop. He
had one solitary bitt. a long beard, and
a confounded thirst. He wanted to be
half shared. What to do he knew not
ior moment, but while Illuminating up
on his condition, thought struck him
TO toss up his bitt-heads, shave-taiIs,
JuleP. Up went the bitt, and up comes
heads !! That's not fair" said he, and
up goes the bitt again, for seven success
sire times. and heads it was. Still it
was not fair play. Finally up came
tails-"that's fair, the long beard may go
to the ID "-and down went the mint
iulep.-N. .. Picauune
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500 E9kIVW A RD.

Runaway from the subscriber living
IN the upper end of Albemarle county, Oh
the 2Oth instant, negro man named
ANlEL, about 55 years of age, stou,
made. nearly black, upper fore teeth de-
cayed cut. the end of the middle finger
think) on the right hand, cut off, and
the most prominent part of the foot lust
where the hollow should be. He took
with him blue jeans (yarn) coat and
walstcoat, coarse hemp pantaioons, one
cotton and two hemp and cotton shirts.
And as | suppose he is somewhere west
OF the Blue Ridge, will give ten dol
lars fer the delivery of said negro to me
II taken east ofthe Allegheny mountains.
or twenty dollars if taken west Of said
mountains, OF secured in Jul! SO I get
him.
WILLIAM ROBES.
July %, 1871
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PA MHD MAKHMG

TIE subscriber, residing en- the land of
Mag. John Crawford, on the Middle River.
IN Augusta county, near the residence of
Col. Samuel Hansbarger, is now prepared to
make Pumps, and bore and lay Pipes, ofany
description whatever, when called upon.
His prices for work OF the above description
are much lower than heretofore. lie will,
be thankful to those wanting work done for u
call. lfmore convenient, any word !el. with
A. 5. Hall. Esq, in Staunton, will be
promptly attended TO- He refers To the
certificate Of the Rev. VIM. Caihoon, Jona
than Shurley and others, hereto annexed for
" nom lie has done work
JACOB VANFOSSEN. Jr.
May II, IS37.-tlslS
We do hereby certify that Jacob VaDfes
sen, IN laying Pipes, or making or fixing
Pumps, is as mastery and faithful work.
man as any other man. Samples OF his
work may be seen at our residences.
Wm' CdMoon,, James Crawford,
JonathGn Shurley, Jacob Crisi,
n EfCln, George PdtLeT on
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We publish the following little story
for the benefit of all females who pre-.
tend to high accomplishments and pos
sess great deal of false pride. 1t is
from the Haverhill Gazette:
"A young lady of high accomplish
ments. (and no pride in absence of the
servant. stepped TO the door on the ring
ing OF the bell, which announced visit
from one of her admirers. On entering,
the beau, gIancing at the harp aud pia.
no, exclaimed, 4 thought l heard music
ON which instrument were YOU per>
forming, Miss - ION the gridiron, sir,
with the accompaniment OF the irving
pan replied She my mother is with
out help' and she says that 1 must learn
to finger these instruments sooner or la.
ter and L have this day commenced TAX
ing course of lessons"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-03

al Saith Continent An extraordinary
phenomenon presented in the Southern o.
cean, may render our settlements in New
South Wales of still more eminent import,
ance. A sixth Continent is in The very act
OF growth before our eyes! The Pacific is
spotted with islands through the immense
space OF nearly fifty degrees of longitude, and
as many OF latitude. Every one OF these is
lands seems 10 be merely central spot for
the formation Of coral banks, which, by a
perpetual progress, are rising from the un-
iathemable depths OF the sea Tie Union of
lew Of these masses of rock shapes itself in
to an island; The seeds OF plants are carried
TO II by the birds or by the waves; and, from
The moment that il overlops the wa,ers, il is
covered with vegetation. The new island
Constitutes, IN lis tuin, u centre vi grow III TO
another circle. The great powers OF nature
appear 10 be still in peculiar activity in this
region and, 10 her tarder process, she
sometimes takes The assistance of the volcano
and the earthquake. From the South OF
New ZEALAND 10 the North of the Sandwich,
Islands, the waters absolutely TEEN with
those future seats OF civilization. Still, The
corai insect, the dininu!ive, builder of all
these mighty piles, is al work the ocean 10
Iniersected with myrads of those lines OF
foundation and, when the rocky substitute
lure shall have excluded the sea, then will
come the dominion OF man. -LirerpooE Pas
per.
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HATS! HATS ! HATS +!
REV ESTAEBEESEaHaEN,E.

HE Subscriber respectfully informs
the citizens Of Brownsburg aud the sur
rounding country, that he has commen-
ced the HATING BUSINESS in the
house formerly occupied by Mr.. VIM.
Patterson, and lately by Mr.. John Nc
Fadden.- He Aatters himself from an
ample experience in manufacturing and
finishing Hats, acquired by some years
residence at the North, and having
worked in most of the Northern and
Eastern cities, that he shall be able to
furnish an article, both Is it respects du-
rability, style, fashion and neatness, E.
quail to any work from the North. He
is prepared to manufacture
Six Hats, No l, superior Italian Six,
and Others Of q cheaper quality, Ben-
ger, White Russia and Fur Hats of
all qualities and descriptions,
which he thinks Tor neatness and dura.
bility cannot be surpassed, His prices
of course will be according TO quality
from two to ten dollars.
He tenders his respects to the Ladies
and informs them that he intends TO mai.
ufacture Silk &C FIIY sYOnncas, o
the latest fashions and most approx.
ed style. These are neat article, very
fashionable, and much wore at the NORTH
and East. He has made arrangement,
to receive regularly the Northern and
Eastern fashions.
All descriptions Of merchantabls pro
duce taken IN exchange for his work
He invites the public to call and examine
for themselves, and thinks he will be a
bic to give satisfaction to ali who may
deal with him.
JACOB CLINEDINST.
August 3, lS37.-3t
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Valuable Property
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
-ooS~

In order to final settlement of the
estate OF John Alexander, decd, | will.
on Wednesday the 9th day of September
next. offer fer sale, on the premises, four
miles south west of Weynesborough.
the following valuable property, viz:
Five young and likely Slaves,
four men and one girl-the stock
of Horses, Cattle, Hogs S'Sheep,
all the Farming Utensils /; all the
Gram of every description, in
Guiding the Corn on the ground
and Hay; likewise some Bacon.
Also. the whole of the
Household s. Kitchen Furniture,
consisting of
BEDS, BEDSTEADS, TABLES, sc.
The above property will be sold on
eredit of twelve months, for all sums o.
yer five dollars, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security all sums
Of five dollars or under will be required
in cash.
ARCHIBALD STUART, Ear
of John Alexander, decd
South River, Augusta Coun-
ty, July ID, 1887.
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NO1FECE.

Persons indebted to the estate of
GEORGE b. TATE, deceased, are Inform
ed that the Books and Papers of said
Estate are in the hands Of JoHN NEW
TON, of GreenviIIe, who is fully author.
lied to settle and collect the same. All
persons having unsettled accounts with
the Estate will call on him and settle.
Persons indebted by note or otherwise,
viii make payment 10 him without de-
lay, as long indulgence cannot be given.
JAMES TATE,
Adm'r Of G.. B. Tate, dec'd.
April 10, I937.-,f
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PUBLIC NOTICE

ALL those Indebted to HENRY IMpo
DEN by Bond, Note, Book account. or
in any other manner whatsoever ar.
hereby notified that all claims of his have
been transferred to me By deed of trust,
OF record in the County Office Of Angus
ta' bearing date in February last, for the
benefit OF sundry securities, and that un-
less promptly paid to me or in my ab
sence TO c. Johnson. jr. Esq. will be
collected according TO law.
THOS. J. NICHE.
Jnne %, lS37.-5t