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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-05-05
POETRY
MY MOTHER.

The tribute TO good Mother, which Col
lows, well serves to express the feelings o
many who behold time ravages upon thei
most dear and highly priced pareut:--
MY MoTHEn thou art growing old;
Thy locks, as white as snow,
Prclaim thy years are well nigh told
And thy cheeks have lost their glow.
o, must thou fade so soon away,
My best and only friend
Thou who first taughtmy lips to pray,
My infant knees to bend!
Thou who forsook thy couch at night,
To watch around my bed
And deemed it still fond delight
TO kiss my feverish head!
Thy kindness inmy tender youth
never can repay;
In sickness ever near to ssoih,
;. : And comfort every day.
My Mother (! I can never tell
OF all thy tenderness;
For thou hast loyed-loved much too we'll.
And watched too oft to bless,
When weary, and my toll is Der
I'm sinking to my rest,
seem to feel as years before,
When nesting at thy breast,
But as thy evening hours decline,
With all Iife's labor past,
Noioys shall be as great as mine,
To cheer them while they last.
My Mother every nerve shall strain
To take away thy care.
Couldst thou but live thy years again,
would thy trials share
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-05-05

Grace otter meah-One day at the table
of the late DIR. Pearse, Dean of Ely just
as the cloth was being removed, the subject
of discourse happened to be that of an ex-
traordinary mortality among the lawyers
K" We have lost" said a gentleman, not
less than six eminent barristers in as many
months" The dean, who was quite deaf,
rose as his friend finished his remarks, and
gave the company grace" For this, and
every other mercy, the Lords name be
Praised" The effect was irresistible.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-05-05

A gentleman not very courageous, was
once so far engaged in an affair of honor as
to be drawn to Hyda Park to fight duel ;
but just as he came to the Porter's Lodge,
an empty hearse came by, on which was
his antagonist, who was droh officer, well
known, called out to the driver, Stop here,
my good fellow, few minutes, and I'll
send you fare. This operated so strong
ly on the gentleman nerves thathe begged
the officers pardon, and returned home
with whole skin.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-05-05

Educafiol of Fenlales.-There is a sea-
son when the youthful must cease to be
young, and the beautiful to excite admira-
ton; to learn how to grow old gracefully, is
perhaps one of the rarest and most valuable
arts that can be taught a woman. And it
must be confessed, it is most severe trial
for those women to lay down beauty, who
have nothing else to take up. It is for this
sober season of life that education should lay
up lis rich resources. However disregard
ed they may have been, they will be want
ed now.
When admirers fall away, and fatterers
become mute, the mind will be driven to
retire into itself, and if it find no entertain
ment at home, will be driven back again
upon the world with increased force. Yet
forgetting this, do we rot seem to educate
our daughters exclusively for the transient
period of youth! Do we not educate them
for a crowd, and not for themselyes!--f
show, and not for use!-for etelnity.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-05-05

Il cHtttiOn-A man in New Orleans,
lately, in paying for theatre ticket, gave a
fifty dollar bill instead of Fifty cent shin
plaster The Picayune says he came back
when too late for his change, and the way
he talked French was funny.
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A gentleman delivering m oration in fa-
vor Of " woman, dear woeanl" ended IT
with these words: - Oh, nothing beats a
good wile!' 81 beg pardon" said one of
the company, " bad husband does"
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Read good books, seek ont good compan-
ions, attend to good counsel, and initiate
good examples.
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A gentleman, having fallen into the river
Exc, relating. the accident, said, "You
will suppose | was pretty wet" A." Yes"
said his friend, " wet, certainly in the E1e-
styecn."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06
LOWER CANADA.

1t will be seen by the following announce.
ment that Lord Durham has a last answer
ed the question, "what will be done with
the prisoners?" Nelson, Bouchette, and
others, were to ship for Bermuda on Mon.
day.
From the Montreal Herald
On Friday last there appeared supple
ment to the Quebec Official Gazette, init
mating the appointment Of Vice Admiral
Paget, Major General Macdonell. Lieut..
Col. Grey, Col. Copper and Chief Secreta
~ Butler as a Special Council, and con
tanning two provincial ordinances. one royal
proclamation and one editorial article.
The second ordinance. which ia entitled
IAN ordinance for establishing an efficient
system Of police in the cities of Quebec
and Montreal we shall publish at full
length tomorrow.
The first ordinance and the proclamation,
which are merely one and the same thing
under different forms, have fourlold OBJ,
jsct in view:-
First, To send Woffed Nelson, R. S.
M. Bouchette, Bonaventure Viger, S. Mar
chessaut. II. A. Gavin. II. Goddu, r.
Des Rvieres and l.. II Mason, all guilty
of high treason on confession, to Bermuda
not as place of punishment but as seclu.
ded residence, until it may to Lord Durham
or 10 any of his successors appear conss-
tent with the peace and tranquility OF this
province, by any act or instrument under
his hand and seal at arms to permit their
return;
Second, To keep out Of this province,
under he same dispensing power on the
part Of the executive, l.. ]. Papneau, C.
II. O Cote, ]. Gagnon, r. Nelson, Il. B.
O'Callaghan, L. Z. Rodler, II. S. Brown,
l.. Duvernay, E. Charter, G. +. Cartier,
John Ryan Senior, John RYAN Junior, l..
Perrault, P. P. Demaray, J. +. Davignon
and l.. Gautier;
Third, To reserve for trial the supposed
murderers OF Wier and of Chartrand;
Fourth, To pardon all those not compri-
sed under any of those three heads.
TO satisfy the reader, we shall to-mor-
row give the ordinance and the proclamo
! ton, which will be found to conla IN not, thing
IN addition to our summary but provisions
for Furnishing an unauthorized return and
securing good behaviour and loyal conduct
after return or release.
AS the penalty of temporary enactment
necessarily dies with the enactment itself
the repatriation Of the traitors can last al
most only about four years. The expalri-
alton, moreover, is of the most ltmited
| extent possible, for Victoria has been made
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06
REMARKS OF MR.. HERRICK, OF
RANDOLPH.

a soldier Of The revolution, aged 70 years.)
The following is a condensed and very i'm.
perfect sketch of Mr.. Herrick's remarks J;
given, in his o,cn language. As The de-,
tails of events ,cere more familiar to The
memory, The consequence is TINT in this
sketch they are all retained, ,oh,ie much,
that pa' more directly applicable to The
occasion, is lost:
Mr. President, However strange it may
seem, ! feel disposed to offer few thoughts
on the present occasion, | have not the
oratory of Demoslhenes | am not favored
with that fluency of speech or volubili'y of
tongue, as are gentlemen who have just
spoken; but the substance Of which | wish
to remark is designed to impress The present
and rising generation with due sense Of
the vast expense of our liberty, as nation,
cost us,
Mr. President, people generally estimate
any thing in proportion to what it cost.
Hence, sir, we discover that mothers set
much by their children. BY the same logic,
| argue. that we ought to set very higly by
our national privileges; and especially
when we consider the immense expense Of
blood and treasure those privileges cost US,
through the process Of an eight years rev.
olutionary struggle, most of which time J
was in the service, by land or sea. And
here, sir, think it becomes me to be very
grateful upon the consideration mat some
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06

Our last advlces from Washington show
eonclus'veIy that the people have nothing
10 expect from their rulers. They are de-
te'm'ned to rule or ruin. The Senate, by
vote ofayes 26-noes 81, have ordered to
DC engrossed, for third reading, bill re-.
pea''ng the whole deposite law, so far as
" applies to the safe keeping of the public
"oIey'-thus leaving it, as Gen. Jackson
and HE Industrious successor" construes the
'aw' at the discretion, and 10 the safe keen.
ing ofthe President of the United States. II
This bill passes. the former will remain, as
It did when Gen. Jackson removed the pub.
lie deposi'es. How i, will be exercised
every man in the country knows. 1t is
openly aod boldly avowed, by those who
still possess the power, that they will no,
receive or hold any Bank paper, nor have
connexion with Banks.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06
FOURTH OF JULY.

m, IN, village has the reputation of having observed
,in, ,La Jubilee with less noise and prepara.
W Won .nan her sister towns: the good people of
,hsms "g,"u' with how much taste and patriotism
cusomarv NV" @ decide, chose to dispense with The
,orma,'l,e. Of federal s~ues, public dinners and
braocs. . ote;"1en's' and TO cherish The remem.
que; w. o, h. .%e low ow" domestic occupations
toe U"vers Ipsu w" "It tue members of our flourish
liberal studies as well as by their eu ny
noble and seiorge,ng patriotism Of 1 'ho"e ., a '
~nose memory ,h's day seems to perpeua,e. 10
appreciate the character of The upDiye,sara ~
nsyo.e portion Of their time aud energy to il, i.
%ep and USI I;'sra u l. surely TO our erar,
noks for some way OF celebrating ,ha %,,
more rational than The sensele.s and Sometime
criminal practices Of The less reAec,ioa and NOR
'''naoIs Than Tho insipid and ful.ome haranaue
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06
FROM THE FRONTIER

The colonial government OF Canada has
purchased the small steamboat Experimet
She is on an expedition among the Thou
sand Isles, for the capture of Bill Johnson,
We learn that Mcleod, and a number
of others, concerned in the Short Hills
affair, have been captured and the remain
der of the anti.royalist party dispersed.
Intercourse between the two territories
seems, for the present, to be stopped al,
least so far as concerns the action Of the
Canadian au horitles A number of per
sons who crossed at the Falls yesterday,
for the purpose Of viewing the natural
curiosltes, were at once marshalIed before
the military authorities to give an account
of themselves, and were then lmmed al ely
ordered back to the American side. There
is great deal of folly in this excess of
prudence, and we hope 1t will be suffered
to blow over in few days. Bu6alo Com.
.Adu.
From the Buffalo Com. Advertiser, of June 20
REoccUpArIoN OF NAVY TsLANp.-A
report is IN town to day, that Navy Island
has been reoccupied by the Patriots. We
have taken some pains to ascertain on
what foundation the story rests, and, from
the best information we are able to obtain,
are inclined to think it is correct. The
night. according to intelligence given to
Maj Kirby. who is in command at Water
loo. The number of the Patriots is repre-.
scented TO be not less than 500. There
may possibly be SO, who are probably the
remains of the party that was collected at
the Tamarack Swamp, on the main land,
and have fled to the Island for refuge,
and thinking perhaps that they will receive
reinforcements. But the spell which pro.
tected Navy Island last winter is gone. 1t
is position wholly untenable against such
force as is now collected at Chippewa,
and will undoubtedly be very soon cleared.
The Com Advertiser of the next day,
adds the following explanation:
1t is true az we stated yesterday that Navy Island
was re'occupied, but by any very blood thirsty
Patriots. A small party of them who wished TO
enjoy practical joke at the expense Of The Royal
lists, went on the Island at the time stated, and fired
few musket shots across UPON the main land.-
The alarm was instantly given and expresses start.
ed off with the information that the Island had been
re.occupied by large force. All being still last
night or this morning, the Island was explored and
the Patriots were found to have vanished. This
we are assured by gentlemen from Canada is the
true version Of the story.
The trial of Anders N, indicted for arson,
in burning the Sir Robert Peel, commenced
on Friday, of last week and was submitted
10 the Jury about o'clock on Tuesday
last. After celebrating about two hours,
the jury brought in verdict of mot
GUILTY." Some demonstration Of exui.
taticn were made upon the rendering OF
the verdict, but the cour. promptly inter.
posed its authority, and order was restored
The prisoner was Immediately remanded to
await his trial on another Indictment
Vaterto,on Jefersonian.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06

to pledge her royal word, that any one Of
the exilcs from w. Nelson down to l..
Gautier may reside unmolested in any por-
ton Of her empire beyond the borders OF
Lower Canada. This will be very conven.
lent for some Of the traitors. Mr.. Papneau,
for instance, may pitch his tent in peace on
the right bank of the Ottawa, Immediately
opposite to his unconfiscated seigniory of
Petite Nation; and, as soon as similar
magnanimity is displayed in Upper Canada,
Mr.. Mackenzie can safely conduct the Vim
dcator in Montreal and Dr.. O'Calaghan
the Constitution in Toronto.
AS the rampant impunity OF the traitors
is merely question Of time, it is, perhaps,
unnecessary to anticipate; but, having ex-
perienced one rulers haste to authenticate
his success in tranquilllsing the province by
means of a public thanksgiving, we cannot
but see at least the possibility OF another
rulers erecting to himself similar trophy
in the pardon Of the exiled rebels.
Fortunately it is not for US to prove,
what the ignorant population Of the coun'
try will henceforward believe, that, in
cases of open rebellion, a mere absence
of a few years is "Justice to the Guilty"
or free pardon TO such men as Tavernler
and Bell "Mercy to the Misguided"
The editorial article Aforesaid the
only one. we believe, that has graced the
Official Gazette for eight or ten years.
promises the establishment of Registry
Offices. the Communication of the Feudal
Tenure and other highly useful measures.
So far good but, in SO unusual an Incl.
dent, we discern two things which cannot
be contemplated without pain, namely a
consciousness, that the ordinanc, and pro
clamaIion required sweetener in the
eyes of one portion Of the population land
disposition to give such swee,ener.
This, in truth, is the revival Of the balan-
cling system Of Cancellation, which always
has failed and always will fail.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06
4 our common Alb of July orators.

vi our common 4ih oil July orators.
The Young Ladies of Miss GREEN's Seminary,
after listening 10 elegant and appropriate address
from one OF their number. proceeded in procession
TO the beautiful residence of NlosEs CATLIH, Esq.
who had fitted up his grounds aud tables for the
occasion with great TASTE and liberali,y. Here
they were joined by large party of our citizens,
who were invited TO participate in the festivities OF
the occasion and in the pleasures of friendly and so.
cial intercourse. Nothing was wanting which
could contribute 10 the enjoyment OF the OCCASION
The patriotic sentiments naturally incident 10 the
Day, we're heightened IN the minds Of all present
by sense that they we're then participating, in a
peculiar degree. The blessings which spring from
national liberty and wellregula,eG society. And IL
IT he true that natural beauly has any influence TO
quicken such sentiments, then in this 100. were the
company peculiarly fortunate, for it may truly be
said that the view from the delightful mansion of
Mr. Catlin, is one Of the finest which our village
affords, and it is needless to add that no higher
praise could be given. All seemed to have caught
portion Of the enthusiasm and kind feeling OF
their host all were young If not IN gears at least in
feelings.
The nmusements Of the dag were most appropri.
aely and delightfully."- closed by an evening party
nj Miss Green's Seminary; the apartments were
decorated for the occasion with exquisite judgment
and taste and the happy and cheerful faces of all
present indicated how highly they appreciated the
poieness and courtesy with which they were en-
terIained. In the course Of the evening a spirited
and beautiful ode, wrillen for the occasion, was
sung by the young ladies-hc music was composed
by Mr. MoLT and was every way worthy of his
distinguished. reputation.
A large patty also made a pleasure excursion
upon the lake on board the burlington.
The pleasures of The evening were much height.
ened by the efforts Of the Bur hngton Band, who
favored our town with variety Of excellent must.
cal performances. Il. Il.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06

we find the following paragraph in The
published proceedings of the 5th district
Convention. It breathes the true wbic
spirit. Let It warm the heart and nerve
the arm of every Vermonter who homes for
better times. The rescue of our common
country from its present ruinous condition
should be the single and absorbing object
Personal and local considerations should
not will not, we are persuaded. weigh the
dust OF the balance. Those may be ad.
1u'ted at more convenient period.
SiR-Not being able to attend with YOU, can,
no. let 'h,s opportunity slip Of saying, that il is nv
earnest wish that every personal and local feeling Of
the Convention may be laid aside, and candidate
CU se'ec'ed' who may carry the entire Democratic
wig strength Of The District. Whoever such
person may be, he shall have my cordial supnor,
IS useless. in storm, to talk Of VIVA, nigh, he
zone W a calm. The only question ought 10 be.
now snail we get out of the unhappy difficulties in
w"'cn we now see our country involved The
question is easily answered, by every man doing his
duty. Let This be done, and in September nexI our
candidate will be elected. WI
Yours with respect,
MoHPe''er June 9Th, 1888 J.P. MILLER.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06

Mcintyre, and was then agreed upon unon.
imously. lie is q very fair man, personally
unassailable, and, like his competitor. Gov.
Kent, will poll the entire strength of bis
party. There will be sharp work in Maine
next September, but the result cannot be
doubtful. The Kennebec Journal relates
the following amusing incident in the do
ings Of the convention. During the alb.
sence OF committee, Albert Smith, Of
Portland, undertook to amuse his friends
with speech; and, casting his eye in the
direction of the speakers chair, and dis.
covering that the portrait of Jackson was
missing, fixed upon this as theme for de,
clama,ion. Rising up with great majesty,
and putting like porpoise, he broke forth
in tones Of thunder
"Since I have been sitting here have
been alternately astated by. anger, con.
tempt, disgust and pity. Two years ago
,he> democracy Of Maine was triumphant
and the portrait OF Andrew Jackson, the
second Savior of bis country, hung. where
by right it ought to. opposite hat Of Wash
inpton. But last year our State was
dscraced by federal victory end federal
mnkgnity--t Here the editor of the Argus
pl,ded like ghost from his seat near the
| Speakers Chair back to Sir Orator Puff
and whispered in his ear that he was "bark"
ing up the wrong ,ree;" that although he
was good at seeming the track Of some
kinds Of fowls. he would do well to sit down
| in his seat and be quiet and next time 'ook
before he leaped.1 This was real 'cho
kerr and even the FIX. Marshall with all his
impudence could not recover from the shock
Immediately. There was short but ex
prcsslve pause, sufficient 10 draw every eye
| to the speaker, who wound up his remarks
in low and covered tone by saying that
he was mis'aken-that the painter himself
took down the picture, but he had no doubt
it was done at federal lnstigation." Hav'
ing said thus much, he dropped into his
seat, covered not with honors nor btushes,
(tor he is not often guilty Of bushing.) but
with modification and chacrin, completely
FUSED up"--annihiate 1t is said to be
one of the greatest excelencIes of an orator
to inspire his audience with The same emo.
tons which he himself feels. In this
particular the Alderman of Swamp Ward
succeeded TO admiration, for unless We
msinterpreted the expression of the coun'
tenances of the assembly, they were
"aIterna,ely agi'ated by anger, contempt,
disgust and pity The simple facts of
this portrait are that a picture of Washing.
ton and one Of Jackson were left at the
State House, by the painter. in the hope
that the Legislature would purchase them.
but the Legislature would not make the
appropriation, and so the painter took
away one because in all probability he had
an opportunity to dispose Of it more profita
bly,. This removal the candidate for
Congress from Cumberland was going on
to ascribe to the malignity Of the federal
party, when he was interrupted and his
story spoiled by the promptings of Mr..
Greene.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06

MAINE.-The friends Of The Administra-
ton in this State held their Convention at
Augusta last week, and nominated Hon.
JOHN FAIRFIELD, now Member of Congress
from York County, for Governor. He had
I3ii votes on the first ballot 10 ~ for Rufus
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06

New HAMpsHlRE.-The Van Buren,
convention at Concord has nominated the
Hon. John Page Of Haverhill, as candidate
for Governor, at the election in March next,
and Charles G. Anterior, Jared w. Viii.
lams, Ira A. Eastman, Edmund Burke,
and Tristram Shaw, for Representatives in
Congress.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-07-06
HYDEPARI{.

At a public meeting holden at Hydepark
on the Goth inst. resolution was adopted
approving Of the nomination of the Hon.
VIM. P. Briggs for Congress, and recon-
mending district Convention. which it
will be recollected is already officially an.
nounced. Gamaiel Taylor presided. The
time is so near at hand when we shall have
the united voice Of the whole district on
this subject, tina. we deem it inexpeGlent
TO repubish these proceedings, os such q
course could only serve TO forestall what
ought to be free and fair expression on
that occasion. Our correspondent is wei.
come to draw his own differences from "a
previous course Of ours" We are neither
Mr.. Alleo's man, nor Mr.. Briggs man.,
nor any other mans man. We 60 for the
cause and whatever candidate, good and
true, shall be agreed upon by the district,
will receive our cordial support.
MILTON.
Just as we we're going to press we re-.
eelved the proceedings Of public meeting
at Milton, on the 4,h. inst.-Benj. Adams
pres'dlng-by which it was resolved, among
other things, that i, is safer at the present
critical moment, to rely on tried and faith.
fui public servants, than to resort to anv
new experiments. or 'untried expedients,
and therefore nominating Hon. Hemau
Allen 10 his present important station
pledging themselves however to abide the
decision off district convention.