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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-14
Address
To the Democratic County Committees.

4 LRe, DeUUOCTUttC CUhTCtV CVHtWHtCCo'
The Central Committee take this early
opportunity to state that, since the nomina-
lion of Gen. David r. Porter, by the scon-
vention recently assembled in this place,
they have received from every section of
the commonwealth, the most CRAFTY ying ev-
idence as @cll of the universal appreciation
with which the nomination has been recev-
ed, as of the harmony which it has produc-
ed in the ranks of the democracy. In the
east and in the west, IN the north and inthe
south, the best feeling prevails. The firm
but conciliatory spirit which in former days
crowned the e1ertions of the democratic
party with success is revived, and the adj
Ivocates of those immutable principles which
Aiamphed in the elections of Jefferson and
SNYDER, are every where animated with the
conviction that the election in October next
will restore the councils of Pennsylvania to
the hands Of that party which laid the loun-
dation her glory, her prosperity and her
republicanism.
IL is with no ordinary pleasure that the
central committee communicate this lnlor-
nation. They would, however, at the same
time, urge upon the county committees, ap-
pointed by the convention, the Importance
ofan early, prompt and q faithful DIS
charge of the duties conhded to them. The
certainty Of success is sometimes too apt
to produce fatal apathy. The democratic
party have now the numerical strength to
command success. Let that strength then
be efficiently exerted. Let there be sh ict
organization in the various wards, boroughs,
townships and counties OF the State. Let
committees of vigilance be appointed. Let
the county tickets be formed and laid be-
fore the people as early as practicable. Lee
there be an unreserved interchange OF sen
timent and information between the centra
" and county commitees-let information as
to the principles, the policy and the pros
poets ofthe party be freely disseminated
among the people, and let the slanderon'
imputatons of our opponents upon the char
acters and pretensons Of our candidates b'
promptly exposed and rebnked. Ii th
course be adopted and actively carried out
the central committee hazard nothing in say
ing that the democratic party will not onl,
b be successful but successful by one Of thos
decisive maiorites which characterized 1t
victories in former days.
Much depends upon the fidelity of n
county committees to the trust reposed
them. TO their hands has been committe
the duty of experimenting the interests
the democratic party, within the respectlv
counties, but more particularly Of inducin
an early and efficient organization
X In calling the. attention Of the count
slnmittees TO this important portion Of the
S24ties, the central committee feel assure
that that duty will be performed with tn
patriotic zeal and alacrity which has alway
distinguished the selected agents of Il
democratic party either in the darkest
Abrightest periods of its fortunes.
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a Ii persons indebted to the subscriber
"a either by Note or Book Account, pre-
vious to this date, will oblige him by
making payment before the first day of A.
priluext. After that date the collection OF
such demands will be attended with Costs.
Tehre will be no mistake in this notice.
G. b. FISHER.
BIoomsburg, March 10, 1898.
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NEsEITARY NOTICE.

7HVHE members of the TNDEpENnEYT TRoop are
III notified TO meet Monday the 7th dav of
May next at the house of NFm. Robson in Blooms
burg, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. with aims and accoutre-
ments iii good order Tor parade and Inspection
1t is expected that all members indebted for fines
due from lest year, viii make payment on that day,
as warrants will be issued for the collection OF
all fines not tlten paid
by order of the Captain
Nn a., F.sWABY I'd. S.
Bloomsburg, April l3, 1888.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the subscriber by bond
"a note, or book account or otherwise, are re
quested to call and settle the same before the DrSt
day Of april, neat. He is determined to have old
matters Justly arranged; and those who neglect at
tending to this notice may rely on strict legal pro-
ceedings for the purposes of settlement There is
no mistake DANIEL ON DEh,
Bloomsbury, January 6, 1888. 3f-u
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Evidence of the extreme popularity and
certainty of the election Of the peoples can
didate Gen. David r. Porter, thicken upon
us from all parts of the State Now is the
time for all men, who wish well to theil
country, to rally round the standard Of Por'
ter and Democracy.
Gettysburg Compiler.
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lewistown Circuit-5J Munroe, John

Lewistown Circuit--J Munroe, John
Ball.
Berwick-C Kalpfus, ] Hall.
Danville---R I Nixon, w Hirst.
Northumberland Sanks, | T
Stratton
I.ycouning--J Even, G L Brown.
BelleiOnte-T Tanneyhill, 6. Guy
er.
Clcar6eld-SV V Blake, z Butler.
IIuntingdon--J. Stevens, J. Hodges,
=. Resort.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in Tie Post Office at Blooms
burg, .April lsf. 1898.
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InZSADH CRDE;R.

The Militia and Volunteers of the End Battalion
sth. Division will parade for training and Inspec-
ton in the following orde-.
The Volunteer Battalion of Union Guards. COM
manded by Maj'r. A. Smith, on Monday the 18th.
day Of May next,
The lst. Battalion of the End. Regiment, COM
manded by 1t. Col David Middaugh on Tuesday
the 18th. ,a
The 2nd. Battalion ofihe said Regiment on We'd
nesday the 10Th.
The Volunteer Battalion of Columbia Guards
commanded by Maj'r Matthew Mcdowell on Thurs
day the 18th.
The Huntington and Union Volunteer Battalion
commandedby Maj'r. l.. Prescott on Friday tho 9Th
The I'd Battaiion Of the Il5th Regiment COM
manded by Col. John Johnson on Monday the lst.
The lst Battalion of SAID Regiment on Tuesday
the 22d.
Tie list. Battalion Of the Wyoming Volunteer
Regiment commanded by Col Hendrick b. Wright
on "Wednesday the 23d.
The End. Battalion of said Regiment on Thurs
day the oath.
The lst' Battalion of the Il6th Regiment com.
mandedby Col. Thomas HadIey on Friday the 25th
The 2nd Battalion of said Regiment on Saturday
the 2Gth.
MILES AVERY Inspector
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wTALLERsHAMP's Cough sirup and Family
" Pills, for sale at
1Iobias's Health Emporium.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30
FROM II Elk A 8.

VELAsco, July 7.-1he sales of town property
here have just closed; something like a hundred
thousand dollars worth Of property was sold, and
only fraction of the entire interest disposed Of. A
mong the purchasers Of lots we notice the names OF
Gen. Lamar and Col. Bee. We understand that
they intend to have their residences this plac e.
We also notice sone of our most extensive planters
purchasing FOR the purpose Of residences.
The propletors intend laying proposition before
the next Congress- offering this place as the perma-
nent seat Of Government. It's position during the
war is highly neutrality-suspicious. and West it is
nearly central, and in point e health and comfort
it possesses advantages over every other place.
We have learned by gentleman just from San An
tonic, that deputation oil IL Cherokee chiefs had
just returned from Matamoras, escorted by $50
Mexican Cavalry, and that they had made area,y
with the Mexicans.
1t is expected that we have much Just cause OF
apprehension at their hands-several indications OF
hostility have already occurred Many little parties
of surveyors have been attacked and destroyed.
Capt. b. +. Cage aud Mr. Campbell were recent
y attacked near San Antonio bya party Of Cuman-
chess the latter was killed and the former shot
tn Dug and only saved his life by his GOODNESS and pre-
Of mind He cut The bowsrings OF one Of the In
dams, and succeeded in reaching thickct where he
defended himself for time against large party
Gage disciple OF Bowie and an old Indian
fighter, and but for his skill and courage would have
been killed"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30

FRUIrs OF ABoLiTIoN.--We bear from Adams
county, Illinois, OF an unfortunate ARRAY, connected
with the bad spirit existing in that quarter, between
the Abolllionists and anti-Aboouists. Two citi-
zens of Boone county, in this state, had pursued
OF their runaway slaves to Bear Creek, in the gh
borhood OF Quincy. When satisfied Of their beng
discovered, the negroes, both of whom were armed
with rifles. took shelter in hazel thicket Their
ret eat surrounded by the citizens, who had
engaged in the pursuit. As the attack CON-
menced, one oith negroes fired his rife, the con-
tents OF which were lodged in the body Of one of the
pursuers. The wound is said to be extremely dan
gercus. shot from The pursuers struck the body
OF one of the slaves and he died in few hours after
wards. The other runaway, seeing resistance hope
less, gave himself up to his A party OF Alb
oll'ionsts, who had by this time collected, inter
tered to prevent the slave from being taken back to
his masters residence. They insisted upon an
examination before magistrate, the roof of owner
ship, DC. hoping some opportunity would be given
for the rescue escape of the slave. The anti
Abooniss opposed any such proceeding until
from words tie parties proceeded to blows, which
were given and returned with hearty good will. In
the confusion Of the scene, the owner of the slave
vas enabled to secure him horse, and made his es-
cape to the ferry at Hannibal, which lie crossed on
his way home. The parties militant were left fight
ing when our informant came away.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30
STEA MBOAT DISASTERS.

The last mails from the West furnish acc cunts oil
the occurrence Of several disasters steamboats,
those waters, but in only one of which, however, were
there any lives lost.
The Cincinnati Daily News states that on tle uis hi
OF the 2Ih instant the steamboat Detroit, bile de-
scendng the river from Pitsburg, with Messs. CLAY
and CRirrENDEN, struck on some obstacle IN the ry-
or, supposed TO be a sunken coal boat. The Captain
being on deck AT the time, promptly directed the boat
10 the Kentucky shore, where she sunk. but the pas.
sengers dsembarkcd without Inconvenience. The
steamboat BalIao came along after, and took
on board the De,rots passengers. Messrs. CLAY and
CRITrENpEN landed at Maysve, where they took
stage for hone.
Aaotier.-The steamboat Rio bound up the Mis-
sissppi, collapsed ue the the lllh inst. miles
above ST. Louis. The second steward, black
m an, was 81 d,eadully hurt that his life despair
ed of; and five children, deck passengers, Sc
verely scalded--Two Of the Latter, one an infant,
have since died. A black boy, about 10 years old,
was also Injured severely that he died the day az
forwards. The passengers unanimously passed res
olutions absolvng the officers OF the boat from all
blame.
Aaother.-Ihe steamboat Ben Franklin. on her
way up from Louisville TO Cincinnati, took fire on the
night of the 9th instant, from sparks flying the
hurricane roof The fire al first is said 10 have h ad
quite an alarming appearance, but it got under
without mich damage.
The steamboat Pioneer, on her upward passage TO
Wheeling broke shaft on the 18Th instant. No
other injury sustained
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:. Y. COURT or COMMON PLEAS.
Il. S. IHYyer. rs. John Iraeers.


Thiswas an action TO recover SO, 500. on a CON
tract for services rendered by the plainfto defend
ant aud also for money paid while such service UNI
der the following circumstances:
1t appeared that during the session of the New
Jersey Legislature Of 36 and '37, plaintiff WAS en-
poyed by defendant, to proceed to Trenton and iob
bp Tor the passage OLA bill, entitled THE Bergen
Port Company Bill" (Ofwhch company, dele nd
ant has subsequently been Prcsdent) The plaintiff
proceeded according to contract, and succeeded
though with the greatest difficulty in procuring the
incorporation, and the bill was finally passed, near the
close of the session 1t was also shown that the
defendant present and iobbed in aid OF his agent,
the plaintiff
The defence set up. was, that the plaintiff had no
right recover, as il was an unlawful and illegal
procedure altogether number OF witnesses were
here Introduced TO explain To the court, what was
meant by the term ioblyine, or rather what was
the nature of the duties performed by tue plain
till.
This part of the testimony was very full and exp
Cit and afforded no little amusement TO the audience
| a well as the count. We need not cite but sim
gle point by way OF illustration explain salh iacto
rily this portion Of the report Ii was "that the
plaintiff invited the members ofhe Legislature to his
house to supper, and that while there, and under the
influence of wine, then votes were promised in sup
pon OF the bill"
The court charged, that no doubt remained, that
the plaintiff had rendered his services as had been
alleged III the opening. But every agency to pro.
cure votes in the manner which has beet proved,
was Illegal and repugnant TO republican principles,
which all our institutions are founded. No man
therefore entitled to for such services
There were two points FOR the jury to consider.
lst Whether the defendant in this did en-
poy the plantn-and
Cd. Did he employ him for honest purposes II
so, he is entitled to recover.
Ifhe was employed to bring into effect his person
al influence with the New Jersey Legislators, he
certainly could not recover. Such recovery would
be at variance with public yltue. II the tract
was altog ether corrupt, then a verdict must be
given for the plaintiff. If the jury satisfied to
the contrary, the defendant would be entitled the
verdict.
The jury retired, and after almost four hou,s
absence &c into court with verdict for the de-
PENDANT.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30
GEOLOGICAL LECTupr

We inadvertently omitted TO mention in our Ia,
that Professor Vim. b. Rogers, of the Upys,.;,.
pad us brief visit at the close of the urec.d,..
week. x in compliance with the reqnes, Of III. ~.
Men's Society," delivered on Saturday evening. in N.
methodist Protestant Church, an able. eoo,.n,
au" instructive Geological Lecture, tefore ,ba, A..
Soc'at'on the Patrick Henry Society, and delight.
cd auditory OF ladies and gentlemen. Profes,o,
Rogers mas gone on Westwardly. FOR the purpose of
meeting corps Of his Assistants, who il viii h. p.
collected are, under his supervision making a gen.
'sN"' reconnaissance OF the State. He is expected
~ D' WIZ, US again "'ou, the last of August, when
We VIII una convenient deliver us an nd
di,ional Lecture.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30

The Buffalo Commercial gives an account of a
great eclat, although the number of troops not
great expected, probably not more than six
eigh, hundred in all. Lord Durham appeared in
the uniform Of a general officer accompanied by Sin
John Coborne, Sir Charles Paget, and brilliant
staff. The Countess of Durham and several ladies
were also on the ground. The review was followed
by sham fight. A large number of spectators were
present. including many from the United States, who
were treated with marked courtesy, some fifty being
invited to COLLATION., at which Lord Durham gave the
health Of the President of the United States pre-
facing his toas, with some appropriate remarks. The
whole affair went off in good STYLE and cannot fail
TO have produced favorable impression.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30

9sound Of bis so!icisude 10 have his character anu
S,cn,zl couArciency elevated before the public.
ne descanfed GU the immense field for enterprise
Il The Indau settlement beyond the Mississippi and
through that. q stepping s'one' INTO Texas ana
recommended me To direct my destinirs tia, way.
! wi.hou, making any promises or commitments |
al moi discourage, al this stage, his inflated
Achemes foS my advancement. as had curiosity,
new o. tpioe. 10 hear this romantic projection, for
his u,anncr and his enthusiasm were at least enter
tanning Accordingly he went ON TO deyelope much
Of systematic enterprise, but not half what have
since learnt from another soutc; perhaps because
he discovered that my interest in the subject did mol
keep pace with the an,icipaiions be had formed to'
the progress Of his disclosures. learnt from him
these facts and speculations
!. That he organizing an expedition against
Texas; 10 afford cloak to which, he had assumed
the Iudan costume, habits and associations. by set
Ting among, them, in the ncghborhood OF Texas.
That nothing was more easy TO accomplish ian the
conquest and possession OF that extensive anu ierue
country BY the cooperation of the Indians IN the
Arkansas Territory and recruits among the citizens
Of the United States. That, in his view, II would
hardly be necessary 10 strike blow To wrest Texas
from Mexico. That il was ample for The establish
ncnt aud maintenance Of u separate and independent
government Il ON the United States. That the ex-
pednion would be got ready with all possible des-
match thai the demonstration would aud must be
made in about twelve months from that dme That
the event OF success opened the most nnbound.d
prospects Of wealth to those who would embark ~ III
and that il was with view TO facilitate his recruits
he wished TO elevate himself in the public confidence
Nv the aid Of my communications To the Richmond
Edquirer. That should hive surgeoney in the
~xpe,uon, and recommended me in the mean time
90 remove along with him. and practice physic a
monr the Indians in the tcrritofy."'
fCopy ofenaorsemen, on tic ADORE By The Presi-
denf;-s DR.. Mayo. on the contemplated invasion OF
Texas-private and oonidcnal--a letter 10 be wit
ten (con6deptia) TO the Secretary Of Arkansas, with
= copy OF confidential letter TO VIM. Fulton, Esq
Secretary 10 the Territory OF Florida.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30

WYE HAVE JUST RECEIVED a large as
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various banches of literature, VIZ: Cuvier's Animal
Kingdom; Lyell's and Comstock's Geology; De
La Beehe's Geological Manual; Manual Of Classic
al Literature Ssmond's Fall Of the Roman EN-
pre; Niebuhr's Rome; Wheatons International
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Mrs. Sigourney's Letters; Methodist Hymns and
Prayer Books, all Sizes and very fine; Waverly
Novels, 81 Vols. Davy Dumps; Sketches in
Paris; Egypt Arabia Pe,rea and the Holy Land ;
Celestial Scenery of the Heavens by Thos Dick
Abbott's Way TO do Good Young Mans and Young
Lady's Library; Young Wiies Book; Young
Husbands Book; Gen. McComb's Tactics; Mrs.
Barbauld's Lessons; Clark's Commentaries on the
New Testament; Bingly's Travels IN Europe !;
Chnique Medicale, by Andral; Lady Bessing,on's
Complete Works Vol, &c. &c. together with
very extensive assortments Of English, Greek. La.
tin and French School Books and Stationary of
every description Wholesale or retail, at low prices
Our stock is now the most complete ever offered
IN this Market, and particularly invite the reading
community to call aud examine for themselves.
IS =, MARTIN & LATHAM
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30
From he Bridgeton Clron icie.
TIE GREAT ECLIPSE OF 1888.

The eclipse we perceive begins o be the subject
OF comment in some OF the newspapers III our coun-
try, and this early notice is no doubt owing TO some
peculiar circumstances connected with the phedome-
non itself. For many years past we have had, NJ
short intervals large eclipse of the suu-either to-
tai or anruar--a and this one has been styled BY way
of ominence the last of the serles-ior shall not
witness another similar eclipse for sixteen years. nor
total eclipse for nearly generation TO come! aud
we cannot withhold the solemn reflection, that this
will be the last remarkable eclipse that many of us
shall ever be permitted TO see ! Yes, before another
conjunction of the heavenly bodies which will cause
total obstruction Of the suns rays, whole genera
ton of our species will have passed The ordeal of
DEATH the retrbuions Of eternity aud yet The undis-
turbed affairs of the Almighty move on-and those
splendid spheres, launched from his hands, with I'M
devating certainty fulfil their destined round-prai-
sing their great Creator either in lusre or in shade
But we leave our readers 10 moiaze upon the sub
ject at THEN leisure. We hope the day may be fine
that not cloud may obscure the horizon or dim
the setting suns" effulgence-that all may enjoy
the pleasure CT beholdns-,hough none can expert
epce the delight of such a spectacle but the student
Of nature. and the humble worshipper Of its great
Author!
In order to furnish our readers with full and ac-
curate description, we have been at considerable
pains and labor to calculate the exact phases and
Tunes OF this eclipsc-adapling them expressly 10
the latitude and meridian OF Bridgeton, which we
find to be 80 deg. 20 min. north, aud longitude rs
deg Is min. west from Greenwich.
This eclipse will not be total but aunuiar--tIla is
the moons apparent diameter being less at the time
man the suns, hide the whole face of the sum-
but will leave the marg gin visible like luminous ring
TO all persons within certain distance from the cen
tra path
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-30
CAporvILLE, (Mass.) July 7.

THE GREAT BELL.-I have just been to see the
great bell, few days since by the ingenious aud
Justly distinguished mechanics the Messrs. Anes,
of this place. 1t is truly acuroslty and well worth
n Journey of one hundred miles TO see. Its weight
is abou, s, 900 pounds and measures in height a
bout feet and is nearly OF the size in dame
ter. 1t is TO be placed on the City Hall in New
York, and 10 be rupg only in cases OF alarm by
fire. Several attempts have heretofore been made
by the Corporation of New York TO obtain bell OF
sufficient size for this purpose, but they have here
toforc been unsuccessful. Several large bells have
been put up. but all III short time have been bro
ken. The Messs. Ames have invented a new mode
of ringing this bell, which will undoubtedly prevent
its being broken. Their plan IS 10 have the bell
remain stationary, and to be struck by machinery
put in motion by crank. The object of the ma
chine is to change the direction OF the clapper al
each stroke in such way as to cause every part OF
the brim of the bell to be struck, and Of course to
be equally condensed.
To do this, vertical shaft is made to pass up in
the centre ofthc bell, with a cam on the upper end
This shaft rcvoves between two upright supports OF
cas-, non, from which the clapper or tongue of the
bell is suspended-haying an arm on the upper end
against which the is made to act and give motion
TO the clapper The supports of the clapper have
a slow revolving motion given by worm wheel at
ached to the shaft of the crank. The clapper gives
stroke to every revolution Of the crank, and reyolves
around the bell to every hundred strokes.
By this ingenious conrivance, the bell is always
stuck with same force, however fast the crank is
turned. There can be no doubt of its complete sue
cess; and il affords another instance Of the grea,
skill Of those gentlemen, who have already done so
much for American manufactures.