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Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-12-23

An interesting case has recently been decided
in Kentucky. il was the petition for freedom on
the part Of . woman who alledged that she was
swhite.' Il was established that she had been
hold N bondage from infancy until about two ca
~ ago, and had then been liberated on a writ Of
habeas eorpss. The report We have seen Of the
trial, does not state what the evidence in re-
gard to the color ofthc mother Of the woman and
u seems that such evidence was decided by the
Judge who presided as inadmi.sible-for il IS said
that the court excluded all idence founded on
uta'ion. and placed tho verdict Of the jury on the
presence absence Of any OF the ch.racte r;stics
Of the African. None Of these appearing to the
Jury their verdict was in favor Of the woman,
and she vas set free.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26
COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA SATURDAY, AUGUST 2e, 1881

brave--and who could be otherwise under
the command Of Perry.
The day after the battle, the funeral OBJ
sequies of the American and British officers
who had fallen in the action, were perform
ed, in an appropriate and affecting man.
ner. An opening on the margin of the
bay, was selected for the interment Of the
bodies. The crews of both fleets attended.
The weather was fne-the elements SEEM
ed to participate in the solemnities of the
day, for every breeze was hushed and not
wave rufied the surface of the waters.
The procession of boats-the neat appear
ance Of the officers and men-the music
the slow and regular motion of the oars,
striking the exact time with the notes ofthe
solemn drge the mournful waving of the
ilags-the sound of the minute guns from
the different steps in the harbor-the wild
and solitary aspect of the place-the still
ness of nature, gave to the scene an air of
melancholy grandeur, better felt than de-
scribed-all acknowledged its influence
all were sensibly affected. What a con-
trast did it exhibit to the terrible conflict of
the preceding day Then the people of
the two squadrohs were engaged in the
deadly strife Of arms. Now they associa-
ted like brothers, to pay the last sad tribute
ofrespect to the dead of both nations.
Five officers were inferred, two Ameri.
can and three British. Lit. Brooks and
midshpman Lamb of the Lawrence; Capt.
Finks and Lieut.. Stokes ofthe Queen Char.
otte, and Lieut.. Garland of the Detroit
The graves are but few PAGES from the
beech, and the future traveller of either ma
ton, will find no monument whereby he
may distinguish the American from thu
British hero.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26
NlEIa B-8L2-8iaT 0BYo
PERRY's VICTORY ON LAKE ERIE.
BY AN EYE WITNESS.

BY AN EYE WITNESS.
On the morning Of the 10th of Septem-
Der, 1919, at sunrise the enemy were dis
covered bearing down from Maiden for the
purpose ofatacking our squadron then at an
chor in Put-in-Bay. Not a moment was
to be lost. Perry's squadron Immediately
got under way, and stood out to meet the
British fleet, which at this time had the
weather gage. At 10 A. M. the wind shift
ted from S. w: to S. E. which brought
our squadron to windward. The wind was
light the day beautiful-not cloud obscu-
red the horizon. The line was formed al
eleven, and Commodore Perry caused an
elegant flag, which he had privately prepa-
red, to be hoisted at the most head of the
Lawrence; on this flag was painted, in
characters legble to the whole fleet, the
dying words of the immortal LAWRENCE
"DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP" It's
effect is not to be described-every heart
was electrified. The crews cheered-the
exhilarating can was passed. Both fleets
appeared eager for the conflict, on the re-
suit Of which so much depended. At Is
minutes before l2, the Detroit, the head
most ship of the enemy, opened upon the
Lawrence, which for ten minutes was obli'
ged to sustain well directed and heavy
fire from the enemy's two large ships with,
out being able to return it with carronades
at 8. minutes before IL the Lawrence open.
yed upon the enemy-the other vessels were
ordered to support her. bot the wind was a
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26
PRINTERS PROVERBS.

l. Never enquire thou of the Editor for
the news, for behold it is his duty at the ap-
pointed time to give it unto thee without
asking.
2. When thou dost write for his paper,
never say unto him "what thinkest thou of
my piece" for it may be that the truth
might offend thee.
8. 1t is not fit that thou should ask of
him, who is the author of any article, for
his duty requires him to keep such things
unto himself.
4, When thou dost enter into printing
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

.4necdote.--In calling the roll of the
Convention of Business men, yesterday,
with the view of ascertaining the occupa-
ton of each member, when the Presidents
(Mr. Halsey) name was called, he answer
ed that his business oflate had been that of
pondering upon the evils of the times and
endeavoring to discover some efectual REM
edy. He had some time ago been engaged,
he said, in building small houses for me-
chanics and trades people, but the pressure
had stopped business and driven these a.
way so that his houses were now tenantless,
and his occupation was gone. He hadno
business, which was the very reason why
he came here.-Phila. Herald.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

We have seen two Italians with two
monkeys, drum, some jingling bells, and
set of whistles, attract larger concourse
of spectators than Mr.. Webster can by a
dinner speech. All this parade is mere
nim-doll. As long as the Hartford Con-
vention occupies place in American histo-
ry, no man connected with that treasona-
BILE conclave, however remotely, can ever
be President of the United States.-NetO-
port (R. H. Argts.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26
JOHN RANDOLPH.

The late John Randolph, of Roanoke,
in the year 1913, when the New York
banks suspended specie payments, had a
remittance of some thousand dollars made
him from England. The sum covered the
whole of one of his tobacco crops, and the
funds wsre locked up in the vaults of the
bank of America. Mr.. Randolph was at
the time in the prime oflife, in the full en-
ioyment Of unequalled popularity. He re-
paired to New York, and demanded his
funds in specie. 1t cannot be had was the
prompt reply. at must be had' was the
Iaconic response of Mr.. Randolph. The
The bank was incorrigible till the succeed
ing day, when the columns of the New
York Columbian announced by advertise
ment, that that afternoon at 2 o'clock the
Hon. John Randolph of Roanoke, would
address the people on the subject of banks
and the frauds they had committed, from
the steps of the bank of Amerca 1t is
scarcely necessary to say that before the
hour arrived every farthing demanded by
Mr. Randolph was paid over in specie
PiHSbug Intel.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26
Number rs.

office, have care unto thyself, thou dost
not touch the type; for thou may'st cause
the printer much trouble.
5. Look thou not at the copy which is
in the hands of compositors; for that is not
meet in the sight of the printer.
T.. Neither examine thou the proof sheet
for it is not ready to meet thine eye, that
thou may'st understand it.
7. Prefer thy country (State!) paper to
any other:-subscrib Immediately for it,
and pay in advance, and it shall be well
with thee and thy little ones.-BrotU,,s
uiHe.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

A late London periodical says: "Bal-
looms now start almost every evening from
various parts of the town--and men, wo-
men, and monkeys are to be seen ascending
and descending. We have less CONNER
cial and other distress, probably, in conse-
quence of the worlds looking up."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

Singular Name.-A good old lady once
presented her darling to the parson to re.
ceive the ordinance of baptism. The rev.
erend gentleman took the child in his arms,
and in a solemn impressive tone said,
"name this child" "Ac,s," replied the
mother. The divine withdrew his hand
from the holy fount, where it had Just been
placed, and said, "why madam do you call
your boy by that name!" why sir" said
said she, sour eldest we called Matthew;
we have since had Mark, Luke and John,
and intending to 90 thro' we this one Acts.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

An lrishman meeting an acquaintance,
thus accosted him, 'Ah my dear; who do
you think | have just been speaking to!--
Your old friend Patrick, faith? and he has
grown so thin, | hardly knew him. You
arc thin, and am thin, but he is thinner
than both Of ms put together.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

A lady at sea, full of delicate apprehen-
sions in a gale of wind, cried out, among
other pretty exclamations, ''we shall all go
to the bottom, mercy on us, how my head
swims!" MADAM, never fear" said one
of the sailors, "you can never go to the
bottom while your head swims."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26
From the Mountaineer.
POPULAR MELODIES.

NJ. 2.
TUNE-"Rtyai Charlie"
Hard timcs!-Hard times!-is now the cry
The country's in confusion!
The Banks have sToPPED!-and still they try
To mystify deusion:
They give trash,
. And keep the cash,
To send across the waters,
70 pay for things
They bought from Kings,
To gull our and daughters!-
CHonUs.
Then to the Pollsl-ye noble souLi
The Banhs may cry for quarters!
but hear their dooni--l JJ'rHEY SHALL RESUME
Or forfeit all their charters!
Shall CoRPORATIoNs rule the soil
~, That Washington defended
Must honest people sweat and toll,
And see their rights "Suspended?"
~ Must we be slaves,
To pamper knaves?
Shall Bankers be our masters?
4 Must all Our pay
From day to day,
Be nothing but shin-plasters?
Then to the Polls, &c.
Brave JACKSON strove to keep us free,
He loved his country dearly;
His "sound metallic currency"
Was not "PROMIsE" merely:
If f"LITTLE VANS"
An honest man,
He'll initiate the Hero,
And send the wings,
TO dance their jigs,
At kegst--as low Zero!!
Then to The Polls, DC.
Az CoNeREss is about to meet,
Upon great occasion,
May no unholy scheme defeat
The common expectation:--
If MARTIN will
Be honest still
The scenes which now are tragic
Must disappear
Before year,
For HoEEsTY is "MAGIc!!"-
Then TO the POiLS DC.
The Empire State may play her pranks,
And cen the "Old Dominion"
May sohite tUash all her broken Banks
Regardless of opinion:
The Keystone State
Won't hesitate.
Tho ills fall thick upon her,
To still maintain,
Without a stain,
Her high and "sacred honor"
Then to tile Polls, &c.
We duly understand our rights,
q The rights of LGD and Nafure;-
We'll vote no more for paper kites,
TO fill our Legislature
For just Reform
Wel brave the storm,
Bold as'Columbias Seamen,
Well do or die
FOr, Liberty
And prove that we are .freemen!
Then TO the Polls, &c.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

"A Snake in Ireland.-The virtue of st.
Patrick's curse appears to be on the wane.
A snake was seen near Carrick, toward the
end of Maya fact which we find duly re.
corded in the Dublin papers.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

AntediluviGn Pun.-'Let me have your
walking stick asked little child of his
father who carried very heavy loaded
staff. No, no, child was the answer,
you're not YRJie to carry my Cane
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

The Eastern Argus says that man can't
begin to get into the best society in Middle
town, CT. unless he has failed three times,
and the last time for over 10000.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

The New Orleans correspondent of the
New York Express, says in a letter dated
July 3O'h-
Thirteen duels have been fought in and
near the city during the week-Gve more
were to take place this morning.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-08-26

My Hars!-The following toast was
given at late Railroad celebration in Car
lisle, Pa.
Romna.-The Morning Star of our
youth-the Day Star of our manhood
the Evening Star Of. old age. God blcs
our Stars!
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27

Linle Bals.-The agent of Rhode Island Bank tells us that he has exchanged some eight thousand dollars of one and two dollar of his bank for city bills, beginning after the suspension of specie payments and that the cashier of the bank told him yesterday, that of those bills had yet found it's way home. The little bills are real favores with the people. They would bring five per cent premium if they could not be obtained otherwise. What strange stupidity that must be, which still holds these favor ties fthe people in such condemnation by the Legis lature. The Boston Banks have just commenced making bills of Sl.25 and Sl,5O The demand for them great that the Banks who arc doing it have orders on hand for all they can make for a month- A gentleman of our acquaintance had to make spe- cial favor to get Sl0O of them.-Joar. ef Com.
 There is beautiful little quarrel in :he Van Buren party in Connecticut. The Hartford Times, the or gan of the party, calls Gov Edwards traitor. and Governor Edwards calls the editor of the Times fool
 Prentice
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27
DIED.

DIED,
 In NewPrestOn, on the 22d inst at the residence0 0f her brother, Dr. Charles Vail, of consumption WIs, Almira Hall, aged S6, wife of MT Drew HaI, ol this town, date of Newark, N. J) and daughter of Mr. Benjamin Vaill, also of this town Her femaius were removed to Litchfeld for nterment.
 I In tiIs town on the 2Sd inst Andrew, aged 10 yrs, son ot the late MT. Lorenzo Hart.
 In Hartford, Mrs. Ruth Smith, aged 49. wife of MT. In Berlin Mr. John Roberts, revolutionary pen- In Canaan, on the 22d of June, Mrs. Elizabeth FL more, wife of John Elmore, Esq. aged n. rt m salisbury, Mrs. Thankful Smith, wife of MT. In Falnesvie, Ohio on the Eth inst Mrs. Abipail Eliza Matthews, wife of Doct David Matthews. snd daughter of Seth Marshall, Esq. - In Macon, Geo: on the 27th June, MT. Albert B. Hart, late of Pennington, Conn. aged M In Hampton, N. H. Mir Nathan Mason, aeed sS- His feet and legs frozen when he was at the age of Is, and cut off in consequence; yet he lived 70 years afterwards, and for many years performed con- siderable labor.
 In Easthampton, L. I. June 24, Mr. John Chatield, aged 54. Possessing some thousands, he denied him. self the necessanes of life-.hat he might die rich
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27
MOTCE.

N tax of five cents, and a, State tax of one cent on dollar on the assessment list of 1886 against all persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Litchfield. Twill attend for the pur- pose of receiving said taxes at the house ot Col. Wm. Odell on the first Mondays of Au- gust and September next; in Milton at the public house of MT. Stevens on Tuesday the 9th of September; in Bradleyville at Capt. Bradley's on Wednesday the 9th in North field at the public house of MT. Turner on Thursday the 7th; and in South Farms at Capt. Simeon Smiths on Friday the 9th. will attend at the above places from until 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
 ALANSON HALL, Collector.
 Litchfeld July p, 1887. . 6
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27
NOTICE.

THE Hon. Court of Probate for the District l of New-Milford has limited and allowed six months from the 9th of July, 1887, and no longer, for the creditors of the estate of George Welton, and the estate of George g. Welton, both late of New-Milford, deceased, repre- sented insolvent, and have appointed John Wooster and Lyman Smith Commissioners to receive and examine said claims against said estate. Certified by
 GEORGE TAYLOR, Judge. We the subscribers having been appointed Commissioners to receive, examine and ad- just the claims of the creditors of the estate of George Welton, and the estate of George s. Welton, both late of New Milford, deceased, hereby give notice that we will attend to the duties of our appointment, at the late dwelling house of the deceased, on Monday the l1th day of September next, and on Friday the 9th day of January, 1888, at o'clock A. M. on each of said days.
 JOHN WOOSTER, Commits
 LYMAN SMITH, sioaers. Ne,o-1filford, July 10, 1887. g
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27

THE HARvEsT.-A farmer from Litchfeld county, who was in our office few days since, observed that he never knew the crops in own State more prom isng than at present. He says appearances now in- dicae the greatest abundance, and that even corn, about which many fears have been expressed, is far advanced by the few days of warm weather we have had to occasion further apprehension ofits scarcity. Accounts from all parts of the country are equally favorable [New-Haven Pal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27
MARRIED

In South Farms, Mr. James VI. Thomas, of Water bury, to Miss Cornelia R. WhiuIesey..
 In Bethlem, MT. Henry R. Whittlesey, of South Farms, to Miss Mary A. Pamelee.
 At the Missionary Station, Creek Path, Cherokee Nation, April 25, Mr. Elias BOudnot, native CheTo- kee, to Miss Delight Sargent, of Pawlet, Vt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27

which drove 90 much of our specie into circulation this prescription therefore, was prominent cause of the suspension. 0Whle the cause exists it will be difficult to counteract it's effects In other words 1t will be very difficult to resume specie payments sue cessfuly until small bills are restored to their nghful station in society.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27
SPRAYED.

NROM the subscriber, on the 2Oth of June E last, FOsga. SaUiase, two barrows and two sows all white, except one of the sows has two black spots forward of the right hip; one of the barffows has curly spot on his runp about the size of a mans hand: all have long tails, and have no rings in their noses. It is believed they would weigh about l25 pounds each when they strayed. It is sup posed they were seen in Southbury near Ben- nett's bridge about week after they strayed. Whoever will confine and take charge of them, and give the subscriber information will be reasonably rewarded.
 CYRENIUS NORTHR0P.
 NeactOsCn, July 8, 1887. 6
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27
BROKE INTO

s THE enclosure of the subscri- WA 1 bers, on the l7th inst a light auwA Bay MARE, with white spot on 0%H the forehead and on the nose, ssszszkkze9 three white feet, and with poke on. The owner is requested to pay damages, and for this advertisement, and take her away.
 l.. & I. THRALL.
 IOrringt0n, .Tulv lQ' 1S37 8
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27

Hot WeOthr.-Tho thermometer at Charleston, on the 9th inst at 3oclock in the afternoon, was l0l
 SHALL CHAxeE.-A Mrs. CENT in Wisconsin, has presented her husband with four little centH two male and two female
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-07-27

Dedic0fiOD.-The Methodist Episcopal Church re- gently erected in this village Wednesday fore noon of last week dedicated to the worship of Amgh- ty God in an appropriate manner. The services were introduced and closed by prayers and singing The sermon on the occasion was preached by Professor Holdich of the Wesleyan University at Middletown, and was highly interesting, animated eloquent, and powerful discourse. The weather was pleasant, and the house was crowded to excess, and many people went away who were unable either to obtain seats or any other place where the services could be heard- In the afternoon the church again opened good discourse delivered by Rev. MT. Washburn, and the sacrament of the Lords Supper administered.
 The Fair on Thursday evening last by the Young Ladies Society of the Episcopal Church very fully attended-the numerous fancy articles exhibited were generally sold-and the evening passed off pleasantly with all who took occasion to visit the place. Had been bachelor, however, and young, there ma ny beautiful living objects present which we think would have made strongerimpression upon our mind and heart than the admirable specimens of painting needework boxes, the hundred other choice things offered for sale by the air members of the society," It is always pleasant from the loophoe of retreat to gaze upon such scene; to see youth and beauty engaged in works of benevolence. We understand that the receipts of the evening amounted about 65 dollars-to be devoted to the Green Bay Mission.
 Unexpected Victory aa Maine I've learn by the N Y. papers of Monday that the Wings have gained a Member of Congress from the Washington and Han. cock districts in Maine, lately represented by MT Jarvis, mere puppet of the administration. "The Portland Advertiser has returns from 52 towns (near y all,) which give MT. Moves (whg) majority of 54s votes over the two opposing Van Buren candidates upon which the Advertiser ayers that he is undoubt edly elected by 800 majority. This is the east ernmost district in the Union; and it is cheering find that there is one bright star in the East.
 Maryland was to hold her Congressional election yesterday; and we are not without hopes that the Wings may carry all the districts except one, though we shall not be disappointed if the tories succeed ir choosing three members. Another week and proba bly we shall have full returns.
 Early in August the elections commence in severa of the western and southwestern states. Our hopes well our wishes, ardent that the Wings vii have great accession of strength The result of the "great experiment." must we think by this time have opened the eyes of many of the people to the perni cious and mischievous policy of the past and presen administrations and that they will be, as they deserve to be, severely rebukcd through the ballot box.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-01-17

a rllsrursovs TOAST. TIE Van Buren, ~
ses are o0eu 'oi'sfsunr shsutd efssions Of s.,
political fanatic porpofiinr 10 be Of the Wing a,
~ and pslmug Il of upon their readers IS peclr
to the opposition. We offer the following ni@As
sentiment, O, ,oss'. given on some public oce,ss,
IN Enc county. y V. tss We have it in the r,
Gazette ty ono Of the yoiaries Of the "f,vo-,
son" q the Empire State as en- Offset, and Whe
!, is ss,d was drank with great applause BY srr
TIE Erie Gazette. its Editors aad prop'iotor,-
May they or HE morrow awake kHer dep ~ HI
aad he sHokr 4 fhsir torHsNts ascegd sP for er-
dE4 trer