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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21
Isaac NJ. KNAPP. & Co.
Estrays taken up.

49, STRAY mare taken up by Alex
SA ander Moore, one mile north Of Column
EN bus: Said mare is sorrel, with a
S7fASIW small star in the forehead, supposed to
esss,S.sLs be or 10 years old. Appraised at $40
the Gath day o March, 1888
march 80 S3ls Printers fee, 81.
ASrRAY MARE, taken up by John H. Riley,
bay color, branded Oh the right thigh with the let
ttIs G, blaze face, her hind feet white, and seven
years old. She was appraised at S45 90.
April 1883 Pr fee 81 90
STRAY Bay Horse taken UP by A. B. Duling,
~ with bald face, bob tail and rock name !;
branded on the left hip with I c. Appraised at
US %. Printers Fec ST.
JOHN FLETCHALL,
march a. 1883 S7t3 Depty Ranger.
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Notice.

Ro0KS for subscription to the capital stock
Ne Of the +" Mississippi Union Bank" will be
opened al Columbus in the county Of Lowndcs, (the
seat OF Justice for said county, on the first Monday
n May next, TO be continued open for aud during
NE space OF one hundred and twenty days, under
The SupeTniendence of the undersigned managers
appointed for that purpose by the act supplemental
70 an act Incorporating said institution.
JOHN DAVIES.
GEORGE GOOD,
WILLIAM H. WALSH.
march II, 1885, Bows
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

K.owlHG YOUR MAH.--Tho following capital
anecGote Is iom the Boston Times:
The recent tragic ALTAR at Washington, which
should fiji the uind Of every one with Indignation
and sorrow, remind me Of little anccdo,c d the
late Judge thatcher, VI Mainr, who was for ma
~ wears member Of Congress and Justice
If the Supreme Court Of Massachusetts, He
was challenged on certain occasion by, ihinl,
member Of Congress. Tile Judge vas not de-.
Gcem in true courage, bit his principles were
decidedly opposed to dueiIlng. u VII g and
consult ny wife, replied he, "and if she consent
Ggh. yoa' "You are co ard" replied the
challenger. Vey well,o SAID the Judge; .you
knew Vas, Or you never would have challenged
ne"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21
BIBLES AND TEsTAMENTs.

The Bibles and Testaments Of the Bible Society
Of this place have arrived and are deposited at the
Drug Store Of DR.. Spilman g. Co. Individuals,
Societies. Sabbath Schools, Bible Classes, SC. can
be supplied on application according tn the rules Of
the Society. ISAAC SHOOK, Ssc'ry.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21
Notice.

NOIICCs
"a ILL be sold at the court house in the town
~ oil Athens, on the fourth Monday Of April
HeN' on credit Of twelve months, the purchaser
ss,,s bond with good security, a tract of land lying
y Nlonroe county about one mile from Hamilton,
SSSaValhng two hundred acres, be The same more or
,.S' win us appurtenanceS; known as Willis Old
"1's, 'ntte being grst and saw mill thereon be-
S ,"s ,ae place owned by Joel McNeev at the time Of
10 aeaih. JOHN FALLS, Admir-.
march II, 1888 s6w6 Pr fee 81 ool
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21
rLnWrRS OF SIZING.

Flowers bnom in SPRING. Lady
Fhwr-s belong u yolih-
Winter wv hath and Holly,
Ase hath only Truth.
C.m&tlhop % me FIR song Lady
Cam'l ,1ou 10 are for song
The soce OF JOY responds 10 Thee.
b., aawegs 10 Spring belong,
Oh happy IS Tia, voice, Lady,
When thine ;hs lS'nns earl
The ~ waves, tue Holy tree
Dungeons, when thou ar, near.
+. lsy Aem'ry ep.ake,h Lady
And, mlmlug r,nd walls,
Archer moral tcs 90 me
Than ba,iIynientei halls
Ivy Frlal,kp speake'h, Lady
FROM yoUth 90 ruuG age;
Oh gracefully, iu!l yertau;y,
Extends the lca'y page!
The broken raI, il covere,h, Lady
With soft ami olnroaS green;
Great Natures ,,orl fer sympathy
Or yicd walls IS SEGA.
The Holy seems The Truth, Lady
Guarded and firm, trsctt
E'eu unto death that constant tree
In 1de.ess ggcen is dcck'd.
With scarlet bright is seed Lady
Glow,th, as with O baam,--
Thus, at glance Of loy from thee,
Green lcpyes HE god do seem.
The flowers Of life be tbinc, Lady
lis green's with thee now hye,--
Truth, friendship sympathy
Il is thy went to give.
Oh cuil those flowers with care, Lady,
And 10 thine mnl be gn.a
Nhsu U.t'5 haght JOYS ute nT from thee,
Tie 4narJatt 81 Hfarsa.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

CoNsrASrlSE, wien he was chosen Emperor.
lnnnl segtJu Christians in Office, aud issued al cdici
reduGae Them To rcuounce their faith or quit their
places Most of them gave up their Offices 70 pre-
serve their copceAtg--but some cfund, and re-
nouced Ch suamty. When tie emperor lad thus
made l.jl proof of their drpo-itons end characters.
he remo,td all who thus La.ely complied with his
uishes, and retained the Oilers aayins, that thoc
who would desert or deny their Divine Master,
would desert hun and were not worthy his conf
drncc."
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21
BY AUTHORITY.

Laws OF THE UNITED STATES, PASSED AT rHE
SECOND SESSION OF THE rwENrY-FiFTH Con-
CREsS
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

ImPoRTANT NoIIoE.-The American cham
Der Of commerce at Liverpool, has ISSUED M
ice Il masters Of vessels from the United States
that iney are unde, obii-a ion 10 send newspa.
pers TO the post office, and recommends them to
end all newspapers and parsels dilectto the Of.
zee Of the vessels consignee for distribution
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

" TT-T- -
CARDS AND GAMIEo.-li IS related Of Mas
dame du | eaftn, that three Of her iilenls brouaBI
a card table to her bed side, at her rcqge,,, Vi
her last lhess, she taking hand. A. She h-t.
pened 10 die in The midst ot an interest sting gui'e,
her mariner played dummy Tor her, aud thus The
three quietly played i ONT and settled tie stakes
before they called the servants % p"ny lh@n Of
The very incpporuue demise Of theIr misi'c 81
/ his is tough story, bul se can very easily be-.
heve il, or any other respecting gamblers, wlnah
comes within the range Of possibility. Gambling
deadens he perception Of right and ~r n, blunrs
the sensbiues, destroys phy, sympathy, and eve
ry other human emotion.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

A person asked a doctor, " Docs snuff inIre the
brain; Certainly uo' replied he, " for tAey have
10 brains who Use H."
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

Go AiiEAD!-A new steam cotton factory is
to be built by a companyat Newburyport, Mass.
with 1000 spi.dles. Gen. James, of Rhode
Island. distinguished for his scientific knowledge
Of thu machinery, is 10 be the superintendent.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

woman in Lancaster, being mli that candles
had been raised i#o cents IA the pound, on account
Of tic war an, Dang il, are hey gotto fighting
by candle hgM:"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

We see il stated that "plcnsne excursion"
10 Europe, is to sail from Baltimore on the lst Of
May next, to occupy about nine months time in
its completion. Passage $500. The vessel will
touch at the principal and most remarkable ports
in Europe, and, likewise, many desirable points
On the Mediterranean, IN Asia and Africa.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

Ky We ARE authorized 10 aunounce IIEsDLEY
> BENNET, as candidate Tor the Office # Circuit
Judge, Tor the sixth Judicial District, composed Of
lie counties q Lowndcs, Noxpbee Kcmper, Win.
ston and Okubbchn
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-04-21

A bill passed the Legislature Of Louisiana,
raising the salaries Of tho members to S. per day.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13
TINE REFOR.u % .vTE.vTTO.N
From our Correspondent,
PnnADnLPnIA, Jan. 2, 1898.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2, 1898.
DEAR SIRs After long debate the Con-
vention lin committee of the whole) were
prevented from getting direct vote on the
following proposition, on the 29th ult. by
Mr.. Woodward, in the following words,
viz: Sand the Legislature may repeal,
change or modify the charters Of the banks
heretofore incorporated, or which may here
after be incorporated in this commonwealth,
whether the power to repeal, change or
modify be reserved in such charters or not; I;
but when the Legislature shall repeal the
charter of any Bank or resume any of its
corporate privileges they shall provide ad-
equate and sufficient compensation to the
stockholders of such Bank" The pre-
vious question was sustained by vote of
yeas 6O-nays SIS. An attempt had been
previously made to call the previous ques-
ton, but it was not sustained.
The convention is now engaged in con-
sidering the first article of the constitution,
on second reading. The day of the gener-
al election has been restored. The third
section is amended so as to read as follows,
viz :-"No person shall be Representa-
tive who shall not have attained the age Of
twenty-one years, and have been citizen
and inhabitant of the state three years next
preceding his election, and the last year
thereof an inhabitant of the district in and
for which he shall be chosen Representa-
tive, unless he shall have been absent on
public business of the United States, or Of
this state"
The convention is now discussing an a.
mendment to the 4th section of the first ar
ticle, which goes to re-appoftion the state,
by making a new enumeration Of taxables
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uNPRoFITABLE AuCTIoN !

Last week one Of the wandering sons Of
Israel, who carried his bundle on his back,
announced to the people of Bloomsburg
that he would dispose of his motions at
public auction. The first sale went of
very well; but at the adjourned sale, just as
the crier was in the heighth of his glory,
the poor Jew was abruptly informed by
Constable Shannon that his presence was
required before Esquire Painter. The
Jew was either frightened at Justice, or at
the devils, and other emblems of Pandemo-
MIA, which usually beset printing Office
he confessed his errors, and was mulcted
into penalty Of $50 for each offence, ma
king Sl00--one-half of which was Justly
the property of Governor Oil, the inform
ant. However, the wanderer again got
hearing on Monday, by consent of the
County Commissioners, and as they failed
to prove an actual sale on the second days
action, he was exhonorated from the pay
ment of the penalty in that case; and hav-
ing compromised matters with his Excel
lency on reasonable terms! got out Of the
scrape by paying about forty dollars. This
may prove caution to others OF the tribe,
whose ambition may induce them to over
reach the limits Of their licenses.
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BLOoMSBuRG.

The coming spring will give an addition
al impetus to the increasing business and
prosperity OF our village. We understand
that a Foundry, on an extensive scale, will
be erected within its precints, and that the
construction of Furnace is contemplated
on Fishing Creek, opposite the town, and
but triiling distance from some of the
most extensive ore mines. Should these
enterprising schemes be carried into effect,
and the extension of the Cattawissa railroad
be put under contract, we shall truly enjoy
the pleasure and benefits arising from an in
Hux of enterprising and industrious stran-
gers, and the abundance of cash which al
ways attend such operations, either in the
shape of Bank notes, Shin-plasters, or Mint
drops. We can only hope that all may be
commenced, completed, and prove profitable
to those who engage in the respective un-
dertakings.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13
THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT


A Amessage was received in the House Of
Representatives this morning from the Gov
ernor, stating that the Internal Improve
ment bill had become a ldlc tgithout his
signature. After the Clerk had read
few lines Of the message, Mr.. Johnston, Of
Armstrong, moved that the message be not
received, on the ground that the Governor
had no right under the constitutional provi-
sion TO send in his objections to bill which
agency. Some debate arose upon this mo-
ton which was afterwards modified by
Mr.. Johnston, as follows:
"Resolved, That such portions Of the
Executive message in relation to the I'M
provement bill, passed in December last,
as contains the reasons of the Executive
for not acting on said bill, but suffering the
be not received or read in this House, or
entered upon its juornals; and that tie u
sual number of the other portions of said
message be printed for the use of the mem
bers."
The message vas then read on the call of
Mr. Ford, when, after some remarks from
Messrs. M'ElWee and Stevens, the House
adjourned without taking the question.
Having already delayed our paper beyond
the usual hour, we have no time to refer to
the contents Of this documents document
which we consider to be replete with exec
utive dictaton, official arrogance, and an o.
pen attempt to change The meaning and
intention Of Lar passed By a large ma
jority Of the Representatives. cf The people.
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-. =. =, = =
FROM C.4.N.9D.8.
ASTOUNDING NEWS FROM THE
NORTHERN FRONTIER,
Ttrehtu-tlro. .4mericans hiLledl !

BY an Express Bulletin from Buffalo,
received in this city on Thursday it is sta
led that party Of Royalist on the British
side, came over on Friday night, to Fort
Schoosser, below Black Rock on the A.
mcrcan shore, and attacked the steamboat
Caroline, being at the wharf at the place,
On board of which were 36 or 40 persons,
entirely mamed. After killing number
OF persons, they cast the boat loose, set
her on FIRE, and she drifted down the falls
Of Niagara, and every soul on board per-
ished. The whole frontier was in great
state Of excitement.
Another account says that % ,Oere Kill
led That Captain Applebee who piloted
the Caroline from Buffalo, narrowly esca-
ped with his life; that Mr.. Dulfee, former
ly Of the Eagle Stage Office, Buffalo, was
lying on The shore with his brains blown
ous and that the attack was made at 3 o..
clock, A. M, by five boats, with from loC
TO $50 armed men.
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PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, Jan. S, 1883.

FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 1883.
Mr.. Darragh offered joint resolution, asserting
the right of petition and declaring the resolution
passed by the House Of Representatives in Congress
the 2lst ut relative to laying slavery meh6rlals
the table, to be unconstitutional and void and
instructing our senators to oppose such one, and
requesting our representatives in Congress to use
their exertions to have the same recnded.
Nh Penrosc offered resolution nstructing the
committee on the judiciary to enquire into the ex-
pcdiency OF giving journeymen mechanics engag-
ed in mining or manufacturing employmenis pre-
ference in the payment Of their claims for wages
not exceeding six months out of the effects OF in
solvent or deceased employers. Which was adopt
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13
RICH. CRAWFORD, THE FoRGER.

II is not, perhaps, generally known, that
this individual, who has recently been sem
fenced at Louisville for forgery, under the
assumed name OF A. c.. Woods, upon
Forsyth Il Co., was for some months last
spring; resident Of our city. The follow
ing facts respecting Crawford, we learn
from gentleman who had with him per-
sonal acquaintance. is the son of re-
spectacle parents in the State of New
York. His education has been good, and
his mapners are accomplished, and those Of
: man accustomed to refined society. In
nersJ l,asis ElselY formed dark complex
ION ,I..fi e'e nlack hair, and his age can
not I,. ~ 1ssil tisirty.-Ilis first debut up
on tlls e.al.e ofibe world, was at New Or
leans s heic for BONE time he transacted
an extsnsi5c bDsihess; and finally wound
mn NJ +, esfhS BY swindling New York
,oentN,g.aR WHO had furnished him with
eanitsI at al she sum of 1000! He
then 3ste NesF Orleans, with the intention
1,f rdslflsilie i5 he native State On his
wavI uil Il4 Mississippi on the steamer
Chiaftnssitt 81A3shall, he met with Miss
S. afyery be4atsfsll and accomplished girl,
daughter Of one Of the first families in the
STATE Of Virginia. A mutual attachment en-
xsued between them, and on reaching Whee-
ling they became husband and wife, much
against the will Of her father.
The next thing we hear OF Crawford, he
deffauded a gentleman Of Richmond, va.
by the name ofSwan, OF 1000, by means
OF forged Bill Of Lading. The interval
between the forgery Of the bill, and its peri
cd Of payment and the consequent detec-
ton; was passed by Crawford with his
wife in the city OF New York in wild and
extrayagant couise cflile. He was arres-
ted at length at Wheeling. for the forgery
but the matter was Compromised by anote
10 Swan from Crawford, for tho sum for
ged, with responsible endorser. Al the
instance Of his father-in-law, however, he
was Immediately arrested on behalf of the
State, and lodged in prison to await his
trial. By the assistance of the friend who
had endorsed for him, he released himself
and escaped to this city, Here, by issue
of dece ptions he contrived TO establish
himself in the Office Of Dr., as a clerk
for which capacity he is said to be preemi
nently qualified. He boarded at the CITY
Hotel, and was well known to many ofou
most respectable citizens. While here re
ward of 500 was offered for his detection
by the civil authorities Of Wheeling, ant
his wife's fdtheyy and the police officer
same on 70 ST. Louis 70 apprehend hlm
lie lerane aware ofthe fact, and went Iron
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13

The navigation OF the Pennsylvania
Canal was closed at Pittsbnrg on the 10th
December, 1t appears that notwithstan-
ding the disastrous condition Of trade du-
ring the year last closed, the tonnage of the
past season has exceeded that of 1896 by
fifteen millions of pounds, During the
entire season OF navigation, that is from
the 25th March TO the 10th December, 49,
81, the number of Canal boats noted at the
Collectors Office in Piasburg was 24l6,
freighted with 55,633,766 lbs.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13
GoVENoR MARCY,s ADDRESS

Governor Marcy, of New York, has
Just issued Special Message to the Legis-
lature, in relation to the burning of the
Caroline, and the slaughter of American
citizens. He recommends the State to
take the proper steps 10 redress the wrong
and sustain the honor of the country. "He
says it is an outrage that has not been pro-
voked by any act done, or duty neglected,
by the Governor Of this State, or the u
nion."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13
our supporters.

sC@ Our Court commences OH Monday
next, and probably the greater potion Of
the term will be taken up with the trial of
criminals. Two persons are now confined
on the charge of murder-one for robbery
and two cases of perjury and forgery, be-
sides several minor sessions cases, viii un-
dergo legal investigation. The number S5
nature of the offences charged are mprece.
dented in any of the courts of this judicial
district, and will unquestionably induce an
unusual attendance of witnesses and spec
tators.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13

The city for few days till the police had
returned TO Wheeling, leaving behind him
note, that it would be impossible to
find him--IIe was for some weeks after
this, employed on business in the country
for Dr., but finally decamped, taking
with him quantity Of stolen jewellery and
money. On arriving at Louisville, he per-
perated the forgery on Forsyth 81 Co.,
and with the money purchased an elegant
carriage and horses, and went on to Whee-
ling, to visit his wife, who was residing
with her father A reward of $500 was
offered for his detection, and he had been at
Wheeling but short time when he was ar
rested. His young wife, Notwithstanding
his crimes, his deception and neglect of
herself, and the bitter hatred of her father,
was devotedy attached to her husband, and,
at the period of his arrest, was in a situa-
iion peculiarly delicate and interesting.
Her feelings on the occasion may not be
conceived.
Crawford was carried to Louisville, and
his trial came before the Circuit Court on
the 4th instant The evidence is said to
have been conclusive, as 10 his guilt, and
his own confessions tended othe same re-
suit. The forged checks and bill were pro-
duced at the bar. The case seemed hope
less one, yet his counsel, Robertson and
Thurston, wroughtup for him defence Sc
ingenious, and appealed so powerfully and
successfully to the natural feelings of the
jury, though they could not but declare the
prisoner cuILTY, they sentenced him TO on
| ly FIVE years Imprisonment, instead Of ten
as his crime demanded, and as every one
who listened to the testimony, anticipated
1t is said the counsel for the prisoner have
obtained time 10 file q plea for new trial.
and bill of errors in arrest ofjudgment.-
ST. Louis Bulletin.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Thursday, January 4.
Mr. Hrst offered the following preamble and re-
solution, which were adopted
Whereas, The present militia law is burdensome
to the brigade inspectors and expensive TO the COM
monwealth well in respect TO the costs of appeals
to the collection of fines and is unequal in its op-
erations in relation to the salaries of captains or
commanding officers of militia companies-- There
fore,
Res0lvid, That the committee on the militia sys-
tenn be instructed TO enquire into the cxpedency of
reporting bill to alter the militia law in relation
to holding the battalion courts of appeal so as to
make the same conform to the laws made for the
volunteers upon the same subject, and that the said
appeals may be held and the fines collected in the
same manner in the militia as is provided for vol
unteers, and providing that the captains or com
manding officers of companies shall each receive
about ten dollars for their annual compensation to
include the pay of musicians.
On motion Of Mr.. Fling,
ReSOlUed, That the committee to whom was re-
ferred that part Of the Governors message which re-
lates to the reduction OF the state taxes be insruc
tea to enquire into the expedency Of repeating the
several laws Of the commonwealth imposing tax
upon the retailers Of foreign merchandise.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13

EFOur readers will no doubt feel gra.iGed
to see our former quality Of paper used in
the publication of the Democrat, and to learn
that we have now supply of the same kind
which will last until the termination Of our
volume. If our patrons are punctual we
shall avoid recurrence of the change here
after--being more anxious to advance than
to retrogade in the confidence and esteem of
our supporters.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13

GPThe West Branch Bank at Williams
port, has instituted legal proceedings against
the editors Of the Gazette & Chronicle"
for exposing some of its violations of prin.
ciple and charter. How monstrously ten
der some folks are when you tramp on their
corns A sorry affair for a Bank and
from the Independent spirit of those whom
they would persecule, may not prove very
beneficial to either the little mammoth or
iIs directors,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-01-13

The Dismal Swamp Canal, which con-
meets the waters of the Chesapeake at Nor
folk with those of the North Carolina
Sound, was never in finer order. Lake
Drummond furnishes constantly an ample
supply, giving over five feet of waters which
is the required depth.-No less than GO
schoohers, one sloopj and II Lighters, pas
sed through it in November with full car.
goes, and in the same month there went
ouwards 81 schooners, 3 sloops, and II
lighters, partially loaded