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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
"MAY 8, 1887.

DEAR SIR: l have received and read the first
number of the columbia Democrat" and while
am pleased with its neat execution, cannot avoid
my expression in favor of the pith and principles
which characterize both your original and selected
matter. If you pursue your present course, you
will not only assist in sustaining freedom and spread
ing intelligence, but you will secure the confidence
and support of the people, and your paper be looked
upon as the one through which correct principles
alone are promulgated.
By the bearer send you 50, as advance payment
for one years subscription. am aware that in
most instances young man uses all his capital in
STARTING business; and wish to support the free
dom ofthe press the surest palladium ofour rights
employ my efforts in this way to attain the object.
Wishing you success in your present undertaking,
/ am Your well wisher, &c.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
THE CONVENTIONS.

We have only room to give condensed
view of the proceedings ofthe Conventions,
which we CLEAN from our Harrisburg ex-
change papers. The address and resolu-
tons of the 'Integrity of the Union" con-
vention are given entire; and when the con-
vention" to alter and amend the Constitu-
tom gets properly organized, and pro-
ceeds to act upon the exciting topics which
have long been agitated, and which will
unquestionably be introduced into that body,
we shall endeavor to give the proceedings
more in detail, and occasionally present
our readers with the speeches of the Dele
gates. So far as business has progressed,
the PARTY line has been drawn with the
backest kind of ink; and with the exception
of Walter Forward, Esq. the delegates
seems determined to have each question
decided exclusively on party grounds
This gentleman is untrammelled by politi-
cal feelings-he holds the balance of power
in his own hands--and, although a whig,
seems determined to go for his country and
his whole country. His casting vote gave
the printing of the Debates, to the editors
of the "Keystone;'' and his opposition to
life offices, and to the immense patronage
of the executive, may present a reform in
our constitution which we had but little rea-
son to expect from the political caste of the
Delegates, since the death of Dan Caldwell.
We can only now hope for the best; and
while so distinguished an individual in the
ranks of the opposition pursues course so
honorable to himself and so subservient to
the interests of his country, our hopes have
a reasonable foundation. However little
party feeling has affected the interests OF
the people already dyJ,yYy yet tIIdJf do 10 much in
jury in preventing the promulgation of good
acts; and we sincerely wish those causes
for useless excitement may be entirely lost
in the anxious desire to promote the public
good, and that the same patriotism and love
of country which characterised the distin-
guished trainers of our present charter of
rights, may prompt them in suggesting a
mendments, which are so seriously to af-
feet the interests Of those who sentthem as
delegates to the convention. We say again
we can only hope for the best.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
TEXAS.

The New Orleans American of late date states
that an intelligent gentleman from Washington,
(Texas) informed the editor that the feeling is dali
ly growing in favor of driving the Spanards from
Matamoras He says "The army is in fine order,
and if peace be not made with Mexico before the LIST
of June, we may be certain that it will move upon
the above city. The Texian congress meets in
few days, and they will doubtless adopt measures
for the benefit of the country. Nothing would be
more popular than to carry the war into the enemy's
lines"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

bD@We thank our editorial brethren for
their promptness in forwarding exchange
papers; and we really feel grateful for the
undeserved compliments which have been
bestowed upon the matter and execution of
our first number. These complimentary
notices, we are proud to say, come from
both political parties; and in our intercourse
with either, however much we may vary in
sentiment and action on public topics, we
shall endeavour to deserve their good wishes,
and enjoy their best feelings, by tenacious
adherence to the course laid down in our
prospectus. Scarcely thirty winters have
frosted our terrestrial existence. and eioht Of
these at least have been spent in catering
Tor the pnblic, as the editor of newspaper;
and although we have been an active parti-
zan IN almost every political strife since the
memorable one of 1928, which happened on
the very day we were entitled to a vote, by
age, yet we have learned, by experience,
that one friend is more valuable than anv
number of enemies; and that to preserve
friends we must act honorably, live socia-
bly, and neUer Uilijty our 6rother.typos,
who are as spunky as any Texian sodiery,
and who have vowed on the shooting-stick
that they will never suffer an insult to pass
without inficting their inky resentment.
TO ALL then' we extend our kindly feelings,
and promise, on honor, that we shall not, at
least, be the first to handle the filthy weapons
which sometimes characterize the personal
abuse of one another.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

A TRUE PATRON.

We cannot resist the temptation of CIV
ing publicity to the following letter from an
old friend and subscriber. 1t comes from one
who has always stood in the front ranks of
democracy, and who justly appreciates the
services of an humble, but vigilant editor.
His acquaintance with the pecuniary affairs
of a printing office are well expressed in
words, and ably exhibited in the eloquence
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

DIvIDENDs.-The Bank of Middetown
has declared dividend of six per cent
from the profits of that institution for the
last half year, ending 30th of April; and the
Harrisburg Savings Institution a dividend of
seven per cent. Gen. Cameron is at the
the head of the Middletown Bank, than
whom, as Mr.. Bicknell says, $50 better
cashier is not within the U. States;' and
from its regular semi annual dividends we
should really suppose that Mr.. B. was a
good judge of Banking officers.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

IRON ORE.-We have been shown spe-
cimen of Iron ore dug from the farm of Mr..
William Robinson of this place, which is
about one mile from town, on Fishing creek
II is the fira-a- ~ '
and must yield from rs to 80 per cent.
The vein runs from to 8 feet below the
surface of the earth-is from 10 to ls inch
es thick; and must be inexhaustible in ex-
tent. About 100 tons have been excavated,
and are lying on the bank; and while they
promise a great source of wealth to our
friend Robinson, they add little to the fu-
ture prosperity of Bloomsbury. We again
congratulate Columbia county on account of
her mineral resources.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

The Superintendent of the w. Branch
division of the Pennsylvania canal will re-
ceive proposals at McEwensvillc, Northum-
berland county, on Thursday next, for re-
pairing the Muney Dam and Schultz, which
sustained considerable damage during the
ireshets this spring,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
WASHINGTON. MAY

In the case of Richard II. WHIrF, indicted in our
circuit court, upon charge of burning the treasury
building in March, 1888, and now tried on that in
dctment for the third time, the jury after being shut
up three days and nights came into court yesterday
morning. again without verdict, declaring thatth
should never be able to agree upon one The Jurors
were, Of course, discharged by the court,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

ADvERTIsING.-Thos of our friends
through whose representations we were in
duced to make sour habitation and our
home" in BlOomsburg, and to whose exer-
tions we are indebted in great measure for
our present subscription, should also bear
in mind that advertisements are the life of
paper, and the main support ofan editor on
commencing business. We believe the
democrat circulates as extensively as any
paper in Columbia county; and as Admin
istrators, Guardians, Agents, &c. have
controlling power in the disposition of these
favours, we particularly look for them as
due us from those friends who seem, at
least to feel such an interest in the prosperi-
ty ofthis establishment. A gentle hint will
certainly give.'no offence; and as we give it
from purely interested motives, we hope it
may have the effect which we unquestona-
bly, intend.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

The Commissioners Of Columbia county
have advertised for receiving proposals at
the house of John McReynolds, Esq. at
the Buckhorn. on Friday next, for the con-
struction of two Bridges across Little Fish
ing Creek. One is to be built near Paxton
and McKelyy's mill, with stone abutments,
ten feet above low water-mark, surmounted
by circular arch, on Burr's plan, and to
be rs feet long and l6 feet wide. The
other to be built at Kinney's fording, with
stone abutments, eight feet above low wa
ter mark, TO be surmounted with common
trussel superstructure, and to be 60 feet in
length and l6 feet wide. Plans and speci-
fcations will be exhibited at the letting
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

PG"A coroner's inquest was held on the
body of JOSEPH C. JONES, on the Sd inst
lie was drowned in crossing Cattawissa
creek near Paxton & McKelvy's mill, on
the 3lst OF March last, but his body was
not found until the date of the inquest above
mentioned.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

SPEc1E.--Bicknells "Reporter" of We'd
nesday last says,-"we believe it Is an ad-
mittcd fact that the amount of specie in the
vaults of the City Banks at this time, is
larger than at any former period for num-
Der of years" And yet the Philadelphia
papers prate about the Banks being COM
PEELED to stop specie payments, notwith-
standing their solvency in every respect.
The reason is obvious: they wish their
stock thrown into market, so that they can
purchase it themselves at discount--then
sell again at an advance Of 10 or 20 per
cent.-and continue this course of specula-
ting policy until widows, and orphans, and
soap-sticks, are completely rihed of the
small change which industrious and econ
omical husbands and ancestors had intend
ed for their honest and liberal support.
Every day but the more and more convin-
ces us of the denominations attending almost
every species of speculation-ospecially
Banking.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

TOur latest Harrisburg paper is the
"Keystone" of Wednesday, from which we
CLEAN our notice of the proceedings of the
couvention-the latest reports being up to
Saturday.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
THE PRESSURE.

There is a great fuss made by the City
papers about pressure and failures, and
really ifa person knew nothing of the
world, he would imagine that all the riches
and honors of great men were scattered to
the four winds Of fHeaven-because it would
be ludicrous to suppose that they should
fall to the lot of poor and humble citizens.
But how ridiculous is all this palaver and
excitement, when we know the cause in
most instances. For example, many of
these "untortunate" businessmen. were not
worth red cent three years since; but they
commenced specializing in stocks, and buy
ing lands in the West and Texas, upon a
credit that had nothing to loss and all to
gain; and when payment is demanded, and
the Banks refuse to discount their paper,
why they fail! "Oh! what fail was there,
my countrymcn!" Then they buy in their
debts-they compound with creditors, and
pay 20, or %, or 30 cents in the dollar
which is new era in business; and they
commence operations on a larger scale
than eUer! Those are CITY failures. Now,
in the COUNTRY, poor people are always
scarce of cash, and rich people know how
to keep what they get; but there is no such
system of speculation-no such credit-no
such mode of paying old debts. When a
man fails here, there is no fun about the
matter-there is no compounding for less
amount than the property will bring under
the hammer of the Sheriff:-and after all his
property and credit are gone, he will be
monstrous lucky, and feelmonstrous happy
if he gets employment to supply him with
comfortables in the way of living. We
never knew a man fail for $50, 900 in Phil
adelphia, who did not seem richer, in al
his adversely, than a Countryman with
three or four farms, all well stocked, anC
all paid for. We consequently never no
tice those sham alamrs of distress. They
are like the Bank panics Of l934-nothin&
but smoke arising from the burnt rags tina
never were ofany real value.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
JOHN S. INGRAM,

A7E7EODNiA9E All MAW9
nFFERS his professional services to the citizens
q of Columbia county. He will also attend to
business in the several courts Of this Judicial disrct
Law office in the same room with the printing Office
of the "Columbia Democrat"
BIoomsburg, April 90, 1897.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
IDDH GOODS

AMONG WHICH WILL BE FOUND
Cloths, CaSSimeres and Sattinetts, of DIFF
,fsrent styles and colours; Silks; Fgor-
ed La1OnS and JackOnettS, European e.
american CalicOes g. GinghanS, Vest
iagS, Dan1aSk Table Cloths, Hosiery,
CloUeS, Bonnet Trimmings, SC. Sc
also, Ladies' Morocco, Seal, g. Pr,t-
nellie Shoes 8. Slippers, 6. Mems Shoes
and Boots.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
A DIGEST
OF THE
Revised Code & Acts

Passed by the Legislature between the 18th
day of April, 1886, and the 10th day Of
June,ls36; forming with Purdon's Di-
gest of 1880, and Parke e. Johnson's di-
gest, vol. /. a complete digest of the laws
Of Pennsylvania, to the present time
~A fstO copies Of the abOOe Digestjor
sale at this Office.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13

GPJoHN COvENHovEN, Esq. of Orange
vile. has been appointed Justice of the
Peace for the townships of Bloom, Briar
Creek, and Mount Pleasant.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
Tract of Land,
NOTICE..

All persons having claims against said Josepb
Stettler, are requested to present them same uhe
and place for settlement and all persons indebted
solicited to be in attendance and make prompt
payment. PHILIP STETTLER, Assignee.
May IS, 1887.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
0GAIB MIAKTNGc
TAKE NOTICE.

YWNHE Subscriber is about leaving this part Of the
country & would therefore respectfully invite
those in arrears to him subscription lists &c, to
call on or before the st day of June next and settle
with him without further notice.
JEREMIAH SHINDLE.
Bloomsburg, May 6, 1887.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
NEW GOODS.
The Subscriber

I'D ETURNS his thanks to customers for the
III patronage which he has received from them
since he has commenced business in Bloomsbury.
He hopes they will still continue their usual sup
port; and he has the pleasure of offering them
a large and fashionable assortment Of SEASONA-
BILE GOODS, which have been carefully selected,
embracing tho latest style of French, English and
American
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
Tailoring Business.
4 CARD.
The Subscriber

WR ETURNS his Acknowledgements to his nume-
rous friends and customers for their past favors,
md would now respectfully announce to them, that
le has received the latest
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
SrpIBTNG5 NASIETONSo

From Philadelphia, and as there material cham
ges invites persons desirous of having their gar
ments made in the neatest and best STYLE to give him
a call He will endeavour to please all who favour
him with their patronage, by executing his work
in neat and fashionable manner, and at the short
est notice. PETER K. HElGHMAN.
Orangeville May ID, 1887.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-09-08

still closer in the bonds Of Union.
9TH. The nesO and Splendid BridgeC
of our enterPSiStng, pubic spirited and
hOsPitable tellosC.Citizen, Col. Thomas
@. BIeIOett. A noble specimen Of arch
itecturaI magni6cence and beauty.
After the announcement ofshe above
toast, Col. Blewett rose, and addressed
the meeting as follows:
GENTLEMEN The very flatteringi
manner in which the sentiment just Of
fered, has been received by this intelli-,
gent assembly, is received by me with
the most lively sincerity and gratitude.
During my residence in the State of
Mississippi, have not, gentlemen, in adj
vancing my own interest, entirely lost
sight Ofthe public good, and | this day
present to you the fruits of my labours.
| shall not be so uncandid as 10 say
that in the construction of this bridge.
and the turnpike leading to it, that i
did not in some degree, consult my inr
Idividual interest, yet in doing so lhave
directed it in such manner that the
public might be materially benefited.
Although gentlemen, my laDOur in the
present experiment may be completely
lost, and the money which / have ex-
.Ipended prove an entire sacrifice, yet /
shall be greatly repaid for all my losses
If the effort which / have made in this
public improvement shall turn the at
tention Of the people Of Lowndes to
the advancement oftheir County; and
I shall be more than paid if this individ-
ual experiment shall create a spirit of
internal Improvement in the people of
Mississippi, that shall burn with an ar
dour until the whole State shall be
.Checkered with roads, and every stream
spanned with a bridge that shall not be
surpassed by any State in eUnloD. II
gentlemen, the State of Mississippi
! could have had the boundry which ma
ture seems to have designed she should
have had, the great Mississippi River
on the West, and the Tombigby River
on the East, she would then have had
1.-Two large and growing Cities within
her borders; with an area Of foEty-five
Thousand miles or more, three fourths
|, of which Is equal in point Of soil, to any
State in this confederacy, and perhaps
Iequal to any in the world. But, gentle
,Imen, Mississippi IS she Is, presents a
field for high and honorable enterprise.
WHO can say what Mississippi will be
in twenty-five years to come with
THE soil, climate and population which
FIshe does and win possess. Look back
gentlemen, but q few years. On this
livery spot (sIREeupded as we are by so
much virtue, taste, intelligence and
beauty wasthe hunting ground Ofthe
savage. Our population gentlemen, is
mostly composed Of the most iRteli-
-Igent of our sister States, drawn here
'Iby the fertiIityofthe soil, and the facili-
rites of navigation. Let me say gentle
men, that the last best gift Of heaven,
THE ladies Of Mississippi, are the fairest
lof the fair. Theheroic enterprise which
they have manifested, is entitled to our
recommendations; they have cheerfnlly
left their homes, surrounded by polished
friends and dear relations, the comfort
and Injuries Of life, and have sought
"A - 4 \ 4
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-09-08

OcrneSS; ana mere we see them under
going all the privations of life, cheering
US in the arddous task. Ofibuilding our
cabins and opening our plantations, un-
der the difficulties of which, many ofus-
would recoil, but for their oft repea-
ted encouragements., Hence l infer
the reason that in Mississippi, we have
so few of that thing you call old bach
elors. Let merepcat gentlemen, what
may we expect from the offspring of
such people. In conclusion permit
me gentlemen u offer you the follow
ing SENTIMENT
The State of Mississippi and Inter-
nal mProvement-the one evidently
designed by nature for the other.
9Th. The merchants of Columbus.
Honest, honorable, and upright. The
next crop will bring them out of any
difficulty, they may now labor under,
9th. The PlQntens Of LOpndes
COunty.-WlIen Lowndes is asked
for her Jewels, she will in imitation Of
the Roman matron, point to her plant
ers.
10th. The Columbus Female InSti-
tute. An ornament and an honor to
our town. Complete success is the
least we can wish it.
i IL. Our Sister State Alabama.--
May she unite with US in improving our
roads and navigable streams. Her in~
tereSt is Ours-Ours, hers.
18th. The Tombigby Riuer.-A no.
,Ible stream meandering through fruit.
] ful and healthy country. May Missis--
sippi and Alabama unite to improve its
d navigation.
f 18th. The Ladies. The only aris-
: tocrats whose authority is unquestioned
e i'm the land of freemen.
D Gen. P. M GRANT, and GRAY A.
e CHANDLER, ESQ. delivered speeches,
t which were well conceived, and hap
1 IPily delivered. Their theme was In.
: Eternal Improvement; and however dry
q the subject is in the abstract, they
r made it very interesting, and the speech
r les were listened 10 with as much attcn.
ton as circumstances would admit of.
d After the orators had finished, the COM
2 pany broke up in good order, and we
9 presume every person went away
7Ihighly pleased with the festivities Of
the day.
We addressed note to Col Blewest re.
AFOesting him TO favor us with description
: of his Bridge, to which he answered as fol-
lows:
. Cot. P. B. BARKER,
Deer Sir Your polite note has Just this
moment been received. III cannot, sir, re-
slfuse TO comply with your flasteyisg reaHest
D 60 send you copy of my address 70 the IA.
I dies and gentlemen at the. Bridge On yester.
!. day, and also the information which you
: ask Is TO the probable expense that have
incurred IN the erection Of the Bridge and
: Turnpike. was seven months in construc-
citing the Bridge, and Turnpike leading to il.
had from twelve to seventy hands, and
from one to four teams employed. lido not
think that the bridge has cost me more than
) six thousand dollars in cash and labor, the
{ brick piers (which willbe erected IN due
!, time, in place Of the wooden ones, and nv
own personal attention (Which was bestowed
Ito the entire neg lect 'of my other Interests
excepted. 1'Value the two and half miles
lof TsuFunik q nk Rv,0 0honean1 dnlaaru NJ,