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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28
AN ACT
TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE or SILK

Section |. BE IL enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives Of the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania, in General
Assembly met, and il is hereby enacted by
the authority of the same, That from and
after the passage of this act, whenever any
person or persons, either individually or
collectively, shall raise any silk within this
Commonwealth, he, she or they shall be
entitled to draw from the state a premium
OF twenty cents for each and every pound
Of cOcOons, so by him, her or them raised
and the person or persons so claiming the
premium aforesaid shall first exhibit the CO.
cOOns raised and the silk reeled as afore-
said to one alderman or Justice Of the pc ace
within the proper city or county, where they
shall have been raised, and the said alder
man or justice shall thereupon examine the
person or persons claiming the premium as
aforesaid, upon his or their oath or afiirma-
ton, and shall require ihe party so claiming
the premium TO swear or affirm that the CO.
cOons were raised in the State of Pennsyl-
vania after the passage of this act, and that
the premium has not before been claimed
by or paid to any other person, and also in
relation TO such other facts, matters and
things as is or may be in their opinion con
nected with the raising or reeling of the
same, and upon the evidence being satisfac-
tory TO his mind, he shall thereupon make
out certificate under his hand and seal of
the same and the respective CITY and coun-
ty treasurers, upon the presentation of the
said certificate or certificates, are hereby
authorized and directed to pay the amount
of the same out OF any moneys belonging to
the commonwealth which may then be in
their hands, and the state treasurer, in set
tling the respective accounts of the several
city and county treasurers, shall and he is
hereby authorised and directed to receive
the said certificate as equivalent to the
amount of money paid out therein, in con-
formiy with the provisions of this act. and
the same shall be audited and adjusted in
like manner as other payments out of tn
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

Democracy, from the Greek language,
dl'5,OS, the people; and kratemai, to gov
6rn; noun, denokrafiG, the People govern.
Aristocracy, from the same language, Gris-
fos, best, or most eminent, and krateO, to
govrn: meaning, the best or most powerful
govern. Hence, where a government is
Democratic, there the People govern; but
where Aristocratic, there the most power
ful or best men govern. The difference of
these two governments, is very great, ex
actly in the same proportion as the number
Of the people exceed the number of those
that govern them. If our State were go ".
erned by 200 ruIers, and contained zoe b,.
900 ofpeople, the proportion were as 4 to
10000; therefore, as is to 10000, $50 is
the liberty of an Aristocratic goyernr .hent to
the liberty Of a DemocEatie government.
The same differeprn. Exists between the ge
nil or spirits r Oft the two governments. ThE
spirit ,qGi democracy seals the liberty and
lghappiness Of all the people, yet, withobt
any compulsory means or measures; bbt
the spirit Of arstoeracy constantly seeks 10
transfer all power upon the smallest nun.
Der, even TO one, that he may cree! the
throne ofdespotism. The former says, BET,
us all be virtuous that we may govern oftr.
selves and be happy the latter am viEtU-
Gus and will govern you, so that you Fil
be happy. And finally, the democrat says
what is good for me may be good for Others
the Aristocrat, what is good for me, / wiI
haze, I wiH do whatever I think is right
the former represents and consults his con.
stituents, the latter represents and corfulb
himself.-LGn. Journal
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28
CONGRESS

Mr.. Grant, from the committee on roads
and canals, reports on the subject of ship
canal around the falls of Niagara, that the
committee are altogether in (aver Of the
work, and fully convinced ofits utility. In
the course of investigation, they have
elected the fact, that the route from
New York to New Orleans, by the
New York and Ohio canals and the lakes,
and the Wabash and Mississippi river, is
nearly two hundred miles shorter than that
by the ocean. This fact, in the event of a
war, would be of vast importance. The
coast is estimated at from to 4 millions
of dollars, the amount depending on the
location. - Lancaster Journal.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28
UPPER CANADA.

The Toronto Patriots of the 9th inst
says: General Sutherland, as far bs we
can understand, is not destined .fbr, tho
lgallows this turn, but is to fput % better,
use" The Patriot then goes lon to say that y
Sutherland has made some @ry extreordi'
nary disclosures, duplicating parties no
heretofore suspected, relating TO advances
Of money from Torento, the Contributors Of
which may reasonably feel h dread. In
connection with this the Patrot mentions
the figh. of VIM. Ketchum, ESQ. late pres
ident Of ihe Farmers Joint Stock B.
md that warrant has been issued E1o
apprehension. ts%
We perceive by the BufaloIpaTsrs, that
Mr.. Ketchum has arrived in'ftat city.
Mr.. X. for many years reprdehted the
county of York in the proY1cial parli-
ment. He is a gentlemen of grsat wealth,
and we believe is much esteemed. Wef
have been acquainted with him for many
years, and although we have often heard
him speak in favor of reform, bis wish al
ways was to obtain it by legal and constitu-
tional means.
Sentence of death was pronounced at
Hamilton, in the Gore District, ipon Hora-
ito Hill, Stephen Smith, Charles p. Wal
drath, Ephraim Cook, John Trifford, Ma
than Town and Peter Macom-lay of exc
cution the Goth instant.
Also upon William Webb and John Ham
mill-execution to lake place on the 22rd
instant.
Robert Stebbins, indicted for high tr'a-
soR, has bee tried at Torento and acquitted.
The Torento Guardian states that lheI'
Ter founded his defence chiefly on the aser-
ton that he was an American citizen, Ylich
was overruled on the ground that htwas
born British subject, and could not Hvest
himself of his allegiance.
The same paper says that the fse OF
Sutherland remained undecided on ID lth
and intimates doubt of the rumors pit forth
about his extraordinary disclosures.
In passing sentence upon Peter blcolm,
the court Informed him that for real IS as.
signed his case would be favorsblv repre-
sented to the Executive
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28
THE GOLD BILL OF ls34

This great measure of General Jackson's
administration, is now producing its rich
fruits, Gold is flowing into the United
States with repidity never witnessed in
any county. The arrivals Of specie at
New York alone, now amount to about
million of dollars a week, and the greater
part of all that arrives there is in gold.--d
Probably ten millions of gold, and as mueT
in silver, will arrive in the country Us
year, and make our specie ONE hunFed
millions Of dollars. The gold alone whl be
near thirty millions By the end of the/year.
II was computed at twenty millDnt last
year; and the branch mints ofN orth Carolina,
Georgia, and New Orleans, )ar( now in
operation. Thus we shall hdvgla national
gold currency, in few months, superior
IN amount to the highest 0Iantiiy of United
States Bank notes evr in circulation.
twenty-five or three/millions was the
highest quantity that bank ever got ont,
and fifteen or sixte5 millions was her
average circulation i the best of her times.
We shall have nearlOuble that by christmas,
and by the end oGMr. Van Buren's present
term, we may ybetooE Tor a nationineRd.l
currennoy of forty or fifty millions of dollars
Such is the fruit of this noble act--an ac
which will stand as a monument to tn,
honor of some, and of reproach to others
Lei II not he forgotten that Secretary
1dney was at the head of the treasur,
when that law was passed, and gave 20 i
his most strenuous support; and let it no
be forgotten that Mr.. CLAY, as membe
OF the Senate, gave to the law his mos
bitter opposition, and predicted the dires
evils from its passage: Let these things b,
remembered; and while the deluge of golt
now pouring into our country proves tina
a NATIONAL GOLD CURRENCY, a
promised by the friends of the bill in 1894
is fully and completely in our reach, an,
will be attained, in defiance Of all opposition
let it be well remembered that Mr.. CLAY
and the BANK OF THE UNITEI
STATES were the deadly enemies Of tina
law! that thev opposed it, reviled it
riiiculed II, caricaturedI its friends, ant
pronounced it visionary, absurd, an,
ruinous TO the country. Let these men AM
their revilings be remembered, now that IN
golden fruits Of that law are gladdeninV tn
hearts of all good citizens, and bringing t
the banks and to the country the real RE
LIEF, which has put an end to all attempt
to get up the new panic.a nd has killed OF
the catalogue of DISTRESS ORATORS
/ Globe.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28
Hamilton .ab

This day the Court assembled 10 give
judgement on the prisoners. His LprSRiP
addressed them on the enormity Of lRSlr
crime, and the awful situation in whiclith&
then stood.
SENTENeEs.-Willialn Webb aBdJohn
Hammil-Sentence of death r9brded
with an assurance that their case Johld b
represented to she Executive not ID anlorc.
the sentence.
Horatio Hills, Stephen Smith, Cha les
Walrath, Ephraim Cook, John rufe d,
Nathan Town, and Peter MA,olnI l.
DEATH,
The prisoners were ordered for eIeta7
ton on Friday, the sOth of April hls,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28
Tice
Presidents.
VARIOUS MATTERS.
SUPPORT YOUR MECHANICS.

There is scarcely anything says stheKnickerbocker
which tends more to the improvement Of town,th
fair and liberal support offered TO mechanics of ev
cry description Population is necessaryto the prcspe
rity Of an' country-and the population oens of an
honest and industrious character renders prosperity
more certain and uniform. Scarcely any place bhas
risen much importance, II poss@e5Sed OF the
best commercial advantages withg6ut due regard to
the encouragement of the psfechanical arts. For
though the importatioprof merchandise forms the
leading features of such place the various arts Of
mechanics arSs put invariably into requistion, and
areindispepfsbe to render the progress ofcommerca
operations safe. To an inland town. mechanics are
casually important as elsewhere. They constitute
large and highly respectable portion Of society in
counties, hut in towns andvillases they are almost
leading constituent part of their growth and popu
| lation
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

The vanity of young men in Loving fine
clothes and new fashions, and vaIuing them
selves by them, is one of the most childish
pieces of folly that can be, and the occasion
of great profuseness and undoing of young
,nen. Avoid curiosity and too much ex-
pq9siveness inyour apparel; let your appa-
resbe cosntssf PiaiIr, decent. sightl,., not
cnrious and costly; itlis the sign Of wax
he;sl-piece 10 Ne sick for every new fashion
or tp think hi.dseIf the better for il, or the
worse without it.--Sir Hathew Hale.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

TO represent Columbia county in the demo-
critic State Convention of Young Men TO
be held at Harrisburg on the 4th of July
next.
Levi l.. Tate, s. F. Headlev, Emanuel
Lazarus, Leonard Rupert Jr., b. X. Rhodes
George DePuy, II. p. Badly, John M'Wil-
liams, Jacob Billmyer, Philip f. Maus,
VIM. s. Davis, Jackson Carnakan, Lewis
II. Maus, John Keller Jr., John Shmeck,
Michael Fornwald, B. S. Woolverton, ].
F. Wilbur, Thomas, r. Young, Capt
Thomas Brandon, Jacob Yeager, John
Hamer. Cain Hover, Moidecai M. Jack
son, Casper Rawn, Moses Davis.
Resolved, That the Delegates to repre-
sent this County, In the Democratic Young
Mems Convention to be held at Harrisburg
on the 4th Of July next, be instructed to
support the principles, measures and men
recommended in the resolutions and address
of this meeting.
Res0IUed, That these proceedings be
signed by the officers, and published in the
democratic papers Of Columbia county, and
in the Reporter and Keystone at Harris
burg.
Hon. LEONARD RUPERT, P,es't
PETER BALDY,
JonN RoBIsoN,
ELIAS M'HENRY. Tice
JOHN DEAN, Presidents.
HENRY PETIT,
JosEPH MAUs,
Y. Best, =
r. y .T1c6So,.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

.Rntiquitiss,-On high bluff near the
river des Pores, Missouri, are number OF
graves, which appear to have been existing
there for centuries and made for men who
were far superior in size to those of the pre-.
sent day.
On The shore Of Msumee river, near the
town of FentOn, there was an immense ce-
mentry, containing several thousand graves,
all of them remarkably small, the largest
not exceeding four feet in length.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

The following Bill to promote the culture
of Silk in Pennsylvania, passed both houses
of the LEGISLATURE
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

THE ParTcIAS.--rhe life ofa physician is
life of contradiction. He is slEndsred, abused and
derded; yet he is sought with avidity, and freely
received into the bosom of families His opinion
can blanch the cheek or suifue the eve with tears
Of JOY; and his lips closely watched as iffrom
them proceeded the issues of life and death He
lives by the woes Of others; and while he would
stsve il constant health were he attribute of ourrace
he is endeavoring to banish sickness IRON among
men while success in his avocstion would ruin him
forever. He is always engaged in war against his
own bread and butter.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

Boris HoNoR.-Young Nelson once set out
on horseback, after the Christmas holydays with
his brother William, who was year and half older
than himself,.o return to schoo--W lliam, who did
not much like leaving home, preysiled on him to
turn back, because there had been fall of snow.
and he told his father that it deep for them
To venture through it, II that ia the case said the
father, shall not insist your going; hut make
anohE trial and will leave it to your honour. II
me roat is dangerous, come back; hut remember.
boys leave tito your honour The snow was
deep enough 70 have afforded an excuse, hut Horstio
toui not he persuaded TO turn back second tine
We must 60 on said he, rfmemher bro her. il
was left to our hOnour.--Nsyal Keepsake for 1893,
containing new life Of Nelson, by the Old Sailor
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

Singularity.-St. Francis worked hard
at banishing every appearance Of singularlty
from religious families, saying it was fault
which rendered pieiy odious and ridiculous,
lie wished external conformity in matters
Of indifference in our compeers in ranks and
situation, without any aim at notorieiy, and
cited the example of our Saviour who, dur
ing his life on earth, was made like unto
his brethren in all ihings, but without sin,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28

Burnt 10 Deah.-The Somervlle
Messenger informs MS that the wife of Mr..
Jacop Van Arsdale, Of Hillsbotongh,
Somerset county, N. J. aged so, was burnt
so badly, last week, by her clothes taking
FIRE while in wagon with her husband,
that she died in ten hours. One of her
fingers was burnt off. The FIRE was
Communicated to some Gotten and to the
straw in the wagon, by her husbands
tobacco pipe: He was also badly burnt
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-24
n E.MORRIiOTDS

HAYS LINIMENT.-No Fiction.-This sx-
l. Il traordinary chemical compost ion, the rcsu't
of science, and the invention OF celebrated Inedl
cal man, the introdua'. n OF which TO the public
was invested witt the soemmty OF a deathbed
beqrest, has since gained reputation unparalleled,
fully sustaining the correctness of the lamented
DR. Gridey's last confession, that - he dared not
die without giving to poster,y the beuefh of his
know ledge this subject," and he therefor.
b.quea,hed to his friend and attendant, Solomon
Hays, the secret Of hin discovery.
II is used in the principal hospitals, and
the private practice in our country, first and NEST
certainly for lib. Of the Piles, and SO exten
siyey aud effectually to battle creduty, unless
where its effects are witnessed Externally in tho
following complaints:
Fer Dropsy-Creuting extraordinary absorption
at once.
All Swellings-Reducng them in few hours
Rheumatism--Acute or Chronic, giving quick
ease.
Sore Throat-By Cancers, Ulcers or Coils.
Group and Whooplng Cougf-Extcrnally, and
over the Chest.
All Bruises, Sprains, and Burns-Curing in
few hours.
| Sores and Ulccrs-Whether fresh or long
standing, and fever surcs.
| Its operations upon adults and children in reduo
ing rheumatic sweIlings, and loosening coughs und
tghtne.s of the chest ny relaxation of the parts,
has been surprising beyond conception. Tho
common remark of those who have used it in the
Piles, is - 1t acts like charm"
THE Pill ES-The price, 81 is refunded TO any
person who will use bottle of Hays Linime..t
for the Piles, and return the empty bottle without
being cured Those are the positive orders of the
proprietor to the Agents; and out Of many thou
sands sold, not ono has been unsuccessful.
Va might insert certificates 10 any length, but
prefer that those who sell the arliclu, should tx
hlbit te original to Purchasers.
CAUTION-None can be genuine without a
splendid engraved wrapper, on which is my name,
and also tina, of the Agents.
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold wholesale and retail, by COMSrOCk d
Co New York, and by Druggist in every
town in the Union.
For sale by the Wholesale Agents, corner of
Common & Tchouptoulas street, and by the
Apothecaries generally. jc30
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-24
RUSHTON a. ASPINALL'S

RUSHTON L. ASPlNALL'S
COMPOUND TONIC MIXrURE.-A speedy
" and certain euro for the Fovcr and Aguc,
remittent and intermittent fevers; prepared from
tho original recipe. Used with eminent and uni
versal success in 1892, by persons OF tho highest
responsibility in this city, as stated in the annexed
certificates
This medicine is highly recommended, and has
been extensively used in tho above diseases with
such distinguished success, that the proprietor of
the recipe has bcen induced TO offer it to the pub.
lie in its present form in tho hope that it may be
the means of relieving many of those who are
suffering under the scourge of our country. |, is
a medicine possessing great virtue, and whom used
according to the directions has never failnd of
ctfectng cure, even in the most obstinate stage
of the disorder 1t is not at oil disasreeabIc, and
persons of tho weakest stomach, and children may
take it with IMMUNITY. Il strengthens the digestive
organs, creates an appetite, and seldom requires
more than one Or in obstinate cases, two BOTTLES
to effect cure. There is neither mercury nor
arsenic in the medicine, nor any thing injurious
TO the human constitution. The proprietors arc
so well convinced of its efficacy, that ,hcy agree
to refund the price of every bottle which has been
takon in uccordanc, with the directions and has
not effected a n perfect Of tho fever Il aguc.
A. OLIVER, sole agent for New Orleans, a,
his wholesale and retail drug and medicine 81 orc,
corner of Bicnve and Chartres Streets
For District Agencies apply 10
jos L. w. SMITH, AZ Cont At.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-24
RAIDNEGS


A BEAUTIFUL head of hair is til" grandeat Orna
~ ment belonging II the human frame. How strange
" the loss OF changes the cnunt and rraina
turely brings the appearance of old age which II
many 10 reco ri being uncovered. and sometimes
even 10 shus Snceiv to avoid the tests 'nh sn0ers OF
their acquaintance: the remainder IF their lives nre con
srqu"ntly spent in retirement. In short. not even the
loss nf property fills the generous thinking v"nfh with
that sinking gnnm does the loss of his hair
Toavert all these unlea ant circumstances, oidfl1ge
Balm of Columbia stnps the hair from falling of On the
first application, aud few bottles restores il again. II
likewise produces eyebrow. and whi<kers; prevents the
nar from turning gray. makes it curl beautifully, and
frees il from scnrf Numerous certificates 'Oi the first
fesprctahty in support OF the virtues OF oidrldgei
Balm, are shown by The propr'et"rt.
o. Read the following
Robert Wharton, Esq. late Mayor of Philndesph
has certified NAV be seen below, to the high cham
ternf he following gentlemen.
The Undersigned do hereby certify that we hive used
the Balm "f Columbia discovered by J. Oldridge and
have found it highly serviceabe moi only preventive
against the FILLING off of hair, but also certain res'or
tive.
WILLIAM THATCHER, Senior,
Methodist Minister in st George charee.
No Sc North Fifth st.
JOHN INGLIS, 32l Arch street.
! JOHN d THOMAS, NJ d, I63 Racest
JOHN $ FuREf, Ihl Spruce street.
HUGH McCURDY .2a3 South Cd at.
JOHN GARD, Jr, 1913 Arch street.
II u known that three of the above signers are mor
than Oh years Of and the others not less than 3O
[From the Mayor.]
| Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, I
City of Philadelphia.
I. Robert Wharton Mayor Of said city Of Philnde,
rhin, do hereby certify that am well acquainted wi,
Messrs P Inglis, John : Fnre, ', and Hugh NJ Curh,
hose names are signed to the above cercae,t that the
gentlemen OF character and responsibility, md
such full credit should he given the said certificate
| In witnes VIII .reof have hercunto set my hans
and caused the seal Of the city To be ufi xed thi
| 9th day of December, &c.
r.. 81 ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor.
| OBSERVE that each bottle of the Genuine Balm la
splendid engraved wrapper, on which is representa-
tire Fail )fNiagara, &c
Sof holesale and retail by the sole agents for Am,
RIGA. % FLETCHER street. near Maiden Lane, enc doc
bel Pearl street. and by most druggists and perfume
+ nugh he country. -
JARVIS e. ANDREWS,
| mo Wholesale Agents, New Orleans.
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NEW IIAT STORE,

VUST received per late arrivals from New York,
- fresh and fashionable assortment If HATS.
The subscriber would particularly call the attention
of the public to style beaver hats Of superin,
finish fine texture, rio beautiful usrre; also to
fine plain Russia hat of superior quality and also
splendid article of silk hat, toget with general
sortment ranufactu ed by himself, expressly for this
market, wholesale unl retail
NV OSBORN, 81 Camp street.
NJ Cit, and country dealers are invited 10 call.