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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
WEEKLY SPIRIT OF THE TIMES.

WEEKLY SPIRIT OF THE TIMES.
AAN the First Saturday IN .gugMst will be
w published the first number Of the " WEEK.
LIZ SPIRIT OF THE TINES which will
be made up from the best POLITICAL articles of the
daily" Spirit Of he TS0acs," and shall also con
taln-The latest Foreign and Domestic Intelligence
Interesting Miscellaneous Gleanings, Tales, Poetry
Amusing Police Reports, and such other matter as
VIII render It complete Family Newspaper, suita-
Dle ior all classes of persons. I'VE have been IN
duced to this undertaking from the constant request
made to us by our country friends, to furnish
newspaper calculated for circulation among the far
mers and yeomanry of the interior of the state Be
ieving such paper might prove an important aux
iary to secure the of Democratic principles
at the approaching election for a change of rulers
IN the commonwealth, we shall go forward with the
publication, expecting to receive liberal support
from the Democracy of the keystone state
The "Weekly Spirit of The Times will be
printed with good type, upon a handsome double
medium sheet, and will he furnished to single sub
scribers at ,TTT"O DOLZ.gk4S per annum-
one dollar payable invariably in advance
Clubs or individuals wishing the paper can have
it for one year at the following ratesi
Six copies for $40 90
Fifteen S25 90
Forty $50 90
And proportionate reduction for laryer num-
Der of copies.
|. Persons wishing to subscribe, are requested to
furnish their names forthwith (postage pald) to the
publishers, in Philadelphia.
ANDREWS, MEADERS g. DU SOLE.
ELf3Subscriptlons received at this office.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

We last week mentioned report Of the
" insolvency Of the Harrisburg, Portmouth
and Lancaster Rail Road Company" We
are happy to be enabled to contradict the
report on the authority of letter received
by a gentleman in town, from the cashier
of the Bank of Middletown, who says, that
the shinplasters of the above corporation,
are received in payment at that institution,
and that the report of its insolvency is un'
founded.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

The whole amount OF tolls received on
the Pennsylvania Canal for the present fis-
cal year, TO July Z, is g 6s3,75l 70.
In description of the Astor House by
the New York Wing, we have the follow
ing account of the application and, power
of steam.
"By the multiplication Of stationary wash
tubs, and power of steam, cloths may be
washed, dried, and ready for use, in half an
hour, after they are given out. The dry
ing process is accomplished in five minutes,
by spreading the clothes on wooden horses
running on lail roads, and leading into a
large close apartment heated 10 very
high temperature by steam. A rotary
steam engine pumps water, supplies steam
TO the kitchen, wash-rooms, &c., cleans the
knives and forks, boots and shoes, and has
in reserve power enough for other uses"
The Provident Institution for saving in
the city of Boston, has now in its keeping
$2, 900 ,s32 II cents, to the credit of 49, OI5
depositors.
A Census is being taken in Florida but
it is probable from the returns received q At
the population will give only $4,000 whites
to $4,000 blacks.
The thermometer has only been up to 81
deg, at Savannah, and that tempered by a
fine sea breeze--a Greenland to our climate
North.
The ST. Louis Bulletin Of 18th ult. says,
,'By gentleman who has just arrived, from
| the Indian country,we learn thatlthe ravages
of the smallpox has almost subsidized. 1t is
estimated that about one hundred thousand
Indians have fallen victims to this desolating
scourge."
e There is great drought in Rhode Island
the streams dried up, and the mills and
manufactures stopped The Providence
Journal recommends, properly, reservoirs
to provide ageinst such occurrences.
Il Useful LnUentiOn.-An improved paiI
of shears for cutting iron, hasbeen invented
by Mr.. Pope, of Sandwich, Mass. 1t will
cut off bar of iron six inches in width, anC
three eighths of an inch in thickness, with
as much ease as as a piece of sheet iron
can be cut with the shears generally il
use .t
| HoW 10 SaUe Oil and candles. Use SUI
light two hours in the morning, and dispenst
with candles and lamps two hours afte
nine P. NJ. The morning sun light is mucl
cheaper and better than evening LAM
light.
HoW TO saUe time.-Have place for ev
cry thing, and when you have done usin
it return it to its place. This. will sav
much time in hunting after articles Whic
are thrown carelessly aside, and lie yo
,, know not where.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
The Q Spiy.tt Of .the Times.0

For some weeks past we have been in
the receipt of the Spirit Of the Times"
an ably conducted daily democratic paper
published in the city of Philadelphia, and
within week past we were much gratiGed
with the appearance of a weekly sheet
from the same office. 1t is large sheet,
neatly printed on good paper, and we'll fill
ed with interesting matter, both political and
miscellaneous. We cheerfully recommend
it to the patronage of our democratic breth-
rem who may wish to procure a weekly po-
litical paper from the city. We publish
the prospectus in another column.
There are about five millions of acres Of
waste land in Ireland,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

If the Register man has no other evidence
Of an increase of his subscription list than
decrease of ours, he has no very hattering
hopes ofan extensive calculations; & ifhe has
any desire for an increase, we think it would
be much more to his credit and advantage, to
abstain in future from advising his particu-
lar friends to make use Of F." hydraulic pow
er'' TO insult and abuse their neighbors who
assemble for civil amusement, and maltreat
strangers who may tarry in town over night,
and make use Of the same power to wash
his own concern, inside and out, of the
filth that has been collecting in and around
it, for years. " A word to the wise is suf-
ficient, but the fool profteth moi"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
LADIES' = T.AfH.

The Ladies of Danville will hold Fair in the
room adjoining the store of Mr. Peter Badly, during
the first three days of the next Court that is the
goth, 2lst, and 22d of August. A large assortment
of valuable ornamental, and interesting articles,
prepared through the industry, and with the judg-
ment and taste for which the Ladies of that place
arr 0'aHent will be offered forsao, fOf the pcnefit
of the Episcopal Church.
DanvilIe, July 20, 1888.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

A report is circulated by the Ritnerites
that David r. Porter will be withdrawn
from the contest before the October election.
We were not surprised to hear this silly
story from them, as we were prepared for
any story that can be invented by man, that
would tend 10 inJure Porter's election. But
all will not do. David r. Porter will re-
main on the course, and completely distance
his compet tor '''
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
lDlNM00DA ATIU g2L9W1LAWc

VENHE next, orninth, number of the Democratic
Review will be published on the first Of Sspr
tember commencing the third volume The first
number ofthe Democratic Review having been pub
lshed in October, 1886, in advance of the regular
monthly issue commencing in January, 1888, it
becomes necessary to intermit one months publiea-
ton, so as to hiring the usual series of twelve num-
bers within the present year. Advantage will be
taken of this delay to complete in the next Sep
ember, number the History of the last session Of
Congress" executed in the same manner as the
/" History of the Extra session." which gave such
general satisfaction in the January and February
numbers of the Democratic Review.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
Mr.. TVe66,

In looking over your last paper, find to
my establishment that the name of JOHN
LAUBAUGH, of Sugarloaf, has not been
named by any member of the democratic
party, as a candidate for Commissioner, he
being, in my opinion, from the long ac-
quaintance have had with him, worthy
democrat, and, if elected, will perform the
duties of the office with fidelity.
a Citizen Of Columbia County.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

Commodore John Rodgers died at Phila-
delphia, on the first instant, after having la
bored under severe malady for two or
three years, which has deprived his coun-
try of his services. He was the Oldest Off
Ger in the American Navy, and senior in
command He will be succeeded by Com
modore Barron, next in age and rank
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
.sore Hen,.

We have received the first unmber Of a
new Democratic paper, entitled " The Iron
Gray and Democratic Signal" published
at Mechanicsville, Cumberland county. 1t
is very spirited paper, and supports Da-
vid r. Porter. Terms--One Dollar Fifty
Gents per year, or One Dollar for four pa
pers until the election.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
HYMENEALo

MARKEDLY Tench G. Kentzing
Esq. on Thursday the I'd of August inst.
Mr.. Jacob Wants of Catawissa Town
ship, to Miss .4ngelina Reese of Nescopeck,
I4uzeme county.
On Thursday, I'd inst. by the Rev. r. T.
Nixon, Mr.. Sampson TO,cnsend, to Miss
Priscilla Lanniag, all Of HemlOck town
ship.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

The farmers of Columbia county want
two things-lst Rain--2d, David H. Por-
ter for Governor. The first, we hope they
will have soon. The second they will as
sugedly have on the second Tuesday of
October. No mistake.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

Detruction -Mirabeau gives an excel
lent canon advice in regard to detraction-
" Deal with it as wasp; never attack it
unless you are sure TO destroy it, or it will
,assail you again, with increased exaspera-
ton and greater force" We will hereafter
profit by it.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

We learn that a very numerous and ami
mated Democratic County Meeting was
held at Wilkesbarre, Luzerne county, on
Tuesday last. George ". Woodward,
Esq. and DR.. .A,,dre,0 Bedford, were ap-
pointed Congressional Conferees to meet
the Conferees from this county.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
SELECTED ITEMS.

One hundred thousand axes, besides ham,
me1s and other articles are annually manu-
factured in the little village East Douglas in
Massachusetts.
In six towns in Virginia, more than elev-
en- millions of dollars are invested in the
manufacturs of these places.
Smoking in Holland is so common that
when party meet in a room, and any one
present is wanted, the waiter goes round
with pair of bellows and blows the smoke
from before each face, that he may distin
gush the individual called for.
Itis calculated by an eminent political eco
nomist, that the average increase of popula-
ton in the United Kingdoms of Great Bri-
tain and Ireland, is one thousand per day.!
The number of women now living, left
widows by sailors, in the county of Barn
stable, is nine hundred and fourteen. Such
are the dangers of those who go upon "the
deep sea-" for living.
A Good Toast Felix O'Neil, at a
4th Of July dinner, in Wheeling, gave the
following quaint toast:
""The memory of the man
That owned the-land,
That raised the corn,
That fed the goose,
That bore the quill
That made the pen,
That wrote the Declaration Of lndepen-
dence."
The lumber trade of the Allegheny river
is estimated at million and half OF dol
lars per annum.
So numerous are the omnibuses that run
in and about London, that the mileage duty
alone amounts to 100000 per annum'
Several laborers on the Susquehanna ca
nal, died from the effect Of the heat and the
use'o of cold water.
The planters of Alachua and Columbia
in Florida, are again suffering from famine.
On the night of the 18th ult. an attempt
was made to set fire to very combustlble
part of the city of Savannah, Geo.
The number of primary schools for the
instruction of boys in France, are 39,5O4,
and for girls 1890. ,,,,
A fatal duel Some time ago occurred in the
west, between two Irshmen, in consequence
Of despute, on the question, whether II
was most genteelto serve up potatoes peal
ed, or with the skins on g.
Singular death.-In Northport very sud
denly on Monday last, Miss Betsey Lear,
aged q, A physician was called to make
most mortem examinations when he found
the heart badly lacera.od, against the Poln
ola darning-needle sticking between the
ribs. She had aplayful scuflle with small
boy about twenty-four hours before hel
death, when the needle was probably forced
into her side.-Beyast Democrat.
The wheat harvest in Maryland, is sale
to be more abundant than it has been for for
ty years.
The Canada militia on the frontier, 1t is
said, are disbanded, and the regular troops
are to proceed to the London district
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
Mr.. Webb,

Mr. Webb,
Please insert the name of JOHN AUCH-
ENBAUCH, of Fishing Creek, upon your
list, as candidate for Commissioner Of
Columbia county, and oblige
A DEMOCRAT.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

A few days since we asked Ritner man
from Muncy, if the late visit of Gov. Rit-
ner had made him any new friends in that
neighborhood. "No," said he, +" if he had
kept away he would have received more
votes than he will now.'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

We are requested 10 mention that the
Corner Stone of new German and Eng
lish Meeting House, willbe laid at Held.
ler's, in Brier Greek, on Sunday, August
26th inst.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE.

That have applied to the Judges ofthe Court of
Common Pleas in and for the county of Columbia,
for the benefit of the Insolvent Laws of this common
wealth, and that they have appointed the third Mon
day of August next, (being the goth day of the
month"; for hearing me and my creditors at the
court house in Danville at which time at place you
can attend ifyou think proper.
MILTON HAZE.
Danyle, Aug, 4, 1888
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

The whig county convention Will be ra-
ther a slim affair if none other attend but
democrats who are in favor Of the re-elec-
ton of Joseph Ritner. They are not to be
found, gentlemen. Change your address if
you wish any member to attend. Direct
your notice to the federalists---they are the
only electors in this county that will an
swer such call. 1'i e
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
Committee Meeting.

At a meeting of the Democratic Commit
tee of Correspondence of Columbia county
= held on Monday, the 10th of April, 1888
the following resolution was passed:
" ReSolUed-That this committee will
meet again at the house of John Rhodes, in
DanviIle, on the first day of August Court
In pursuance of the foregoing resolution
the Committee will meet at the place nam
ed, at 10 o'clock, A, M. on Monday, the
20lh Of August, inst. The following art
the names ofthe Committee:
" Best, e. Q. Jackson,
VIM. Colt. s. F. Headly,
John Rhodes, George Kelchner,
b. S. Woolverton, John Knorr,
Isaiah Blue. Isaiah Salmon,
John Cooper, David Fowler,
James M'Mahan, Samuel Greasy.
Hugh McWilliams, Stats B. M. Yants,
George Smith, Henry Petit,
Cornelius Clackner, Peter Yohe,
Robert M'Cay, John Keller, jr.
VIM. S. Davis, Sebastian Hover,
John Biddle, John Yeager,
Jeremiah Welliver, George G. De Puy,
Richard Fruit, Peter Kline,
Jacob Swisher, Stephen Baldy,
G. Thomas, John p. Davis,
E. G.. RiGkets, Michael Fornwalt,
Joseph Lemon, Joseph ShulLz,
John Battin, George Kaufman,
John M'Henry; Robert Moore,
Abraham Young, John DIETRICH,
Samuel Roam, Daniel Snyder,
Isaac Kline, Bernard Rupert,
Tram Derr, Daniel Gross,
John Lazarus, John Robson,
Daniel Reader, VIM. III. Petrikin,
Elias M'Henry, Adam Michael,
William Ikeler, VIM. Mann.
John Shuman,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11

1t is truly Iaughable TO hear the wings
talk about unparalleled effrontery and
villainy" of the democratic party in attack
ing the character of Samuel Sturgeon, of af-
fadavit memory. They, who have de-
scended to all the low, base, vulgar slang
ever retailed by street scavenger, to de-
stroy the reputation Of D. r. Porter-they
who have ietailed, time and again, that
which they knew to be false, and that the
man who had sworn to it; was a =" peijured
villain''-to talk about " unparalleled ef-
frontery."-"O sllame,where is thy blush!'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
TAe last HanaDHg.

The antimasonIe-whig- g-abolition-shinplas-
ter-Ritner party call upon the democrats Of
Columbia county, who are in favor Of a
sound currency, and opposed TO all the mad
schemes of this piebald party, water works
and all, to meet them in county convention
to form county ticket.--Whew. You
must call again before you catch EN-"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
BLOoMsBURG HOUSE
CHARLES DOERLEN.

H 3 aving leased the above establishment, situated
III Il in the village of BLooMsBuG, COLUMBIA
County, and having thoroughly repaired the House
and Stables is now ready to accommodate the trav-
elling community in manner that will satisfy their
expectations. His B A r and LARDER will always
be supplied-with the best that-can be procured in
the country; and he iatters himself he shall be ena-
bled to administer to the comfort and convenience
of all who may call on him.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-08-11
SEGAR MANUFACTORY.

SEdTAR MAN NUEACIORYo
IA n G has also established mandatory for max
n n ing Segars, Cut Tobacco and Snuff, and will
supply Merchants and Tavern keepers with any
quantity of Segars from the common to the best of
Spanish Leaf, Gut Tobacco and Snuff, upon as rea.
sonable terms they be procured in the State.
Bloomsbury, July, 2lst 1888.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-28
RICHMOND WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT

sairs Of Tojcceo at ShoehG Uartho"se. %pt p:
Iuos. SIS - -
Icaf common 10 midinp, - u : %
Do. miGing 10 good, % -
Do. good 10 fine, ~ y" IS ~
Do extra quality, for manufacturing, II % Il 10 -
The market this week, has been rather more heavy
than pre- vOsy and sales have rated from 70 TO O els
per hundred lower than last week: but the news from
Enrl.nd, By the Great Western, indicates small rise
in that market and will probably rally quite up 10
the rates Of last week.
WINFREE, WILLIAMSON * CO.
FLorE and WHEA7 are without any fixed prices, hav.
ing been thrown completely into Tie tog by recent ad.
vices from EnulanG and New York 1t ~ believed how
ever that prices Will become settled in the eay part of
the Week and that they will then beFlour % cents.
and Wheat 10 cents below the late high water mark
CoRy is also in the vibrating mood, but We quote it at
81: and MEAL from 81 10 To -. BAcCH ranges from
Is TO l7c sales Of Smriield al Is MOLAssEs 30 -
and SALT 81 y per sack. SrocKs, recent sales.
PETERSBURG MARKETS.
Further accounts from England by the packet Of The
10TH represent the Wheat crop 10 be better than
anricipatrd-the weather fine and the prices have
declined. In 'qucnCe of which prices have fallen
10 81 - for red. and 81 80 for white Tobacco and
Cotton remain the last Gnord. Corn, none in
market small lots would bring Il -.
Sept II. }. l.. MERfENS.
BAcox- (Ilog Round} l6 IS.
CoFrEE- 10 II ] .
SUGAEs-N Orean, 5 | 2.
Sr. Cook. 10 II | ,.
SALT Liverpool 81 - So.
lGoS- Swedes, per ION. sos $40. Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-28

Married, Thnlny, the 2Oh Inst b! the Rev Mr. Tu:tnn
Mr. JonN MARSHALL to Miss iSS ELIZA ELaCSwELL, all OF the
county OF Fauquicr.
Married, Wednesday,, tho 9Th iast ct Ben Lomo"d hy The
John T. Mrt.Uc, GARvErr, E Attorney al Law
Miss A. ov ".h:e' OF the late Colonel hr"i
GacwO"l, all Of ESSEX.
Manned on SAura. evening the Rev. Geo C.. Conhuan
Mr. CL.IuoR>E RuENLTT Miss NARY VI. RELf"En Aso, al
,hy the Nj EonEHT EE"F"Ro ~ Mi's SARAH
l.. ErurS.. MI OF RIrhu!unI, NIrsrnIt-.\1 Int
Married. on the IrI instant hy The Rev. G.u 'mmon d. H.
4. CUhRE OF nc county I" 'iI.' OLIVIA J. ic"S
.,. eldest Ila liter Juha Il. Dow uuan, of idTqGigT
HrcL, Tue,lay l-h mot. a, Ei&ib"iohn y j. - the
Rev f. H. lH -. d. the Rev. CUSRiGs II. HSLrY, o! Ne"
JTsrT ELz, daughter OF Charles kinS l Editor
o. me New Norb American.
Married. in Princes, Ann, :, Co. Sept, 18th. ISIS Il, III" residence
of d. James PyS the Rev. Mr.. Jacobs W. tn,s L. IILULH
Of Vrf.bure M-.i.sipp Miss MsHr p c's; daughter
I,nac L. MllllniE., E.I.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-28

CuRrsria>sGrGG, Sept, lith, 1892.
Gentlemen Your letter OF HE lOih lnS, has been duly
received You express the desire that should reconsI-
der my determination TO retire from public life al the
close Of The next session Of Congress. and request per
mission TO announce Eir as candidate for r. election
Anxious as am for private life, cannot resist your
call. feel that | would he guilty Of moral wrong
were TO withdraw against solicitations so warmly press
ed You stood by aud crowned my einrts with sue
cess, when sough. the honor Of seat III Congress-
Now when il is your desire that should continue ,n Oil
it, cannot unGraten!ly turn my back upon you You
have my consent To announce me as candidate; and
should be again chosen Tor The important trust as lar
as nrnness purpose and honesty o! intention can be
relied guar"nircs you mag expect in!i cscHarge
of the duties which il Involves
With the highest regard,
am: gentlemsn your obi serv't,
ROBERT CRAIG.
To Jmcs Nc DOrtN. E,g John 81. Rolissoa Esp, John
Lusier, Esq, Benz. CaTp,r, Esq, SC sc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-28
DEATHS.

Di,l in the rouuiy CauberaEi the 18th g" September.
l> Mrs JrrEINs, supposed l." l IN her SIN year She
and sincere Christian {" The Methodist society
~ a, IA. ,r.curc at PAGE Bruok. this couHiy. Monday
evening G,ia&r ions FACE sen s an H-rd and
CUUuiy MI Fa.c has NAKED
rS'lmnhc mlS Ul uri- ::HEG IN all
,lr various r, ns 1t both public and private he" hy street into
iv m Cd uIhariy secured To h'tscf the
rr,n gn.arJ oil ~ knew him. An interesting aud
,yc connection friends and arrs are r mourn S loss
I.,"rkr,i,r piryJHjG7.
Died. the Giln.,, ELzAr. daughrro JOHN T. Page Esq,
orIuriilud. The her heart "my 'F"hcd by
ia, fascinating character, and to nd
added those little, which r"n"r woman proud
t.r-rcd-hc Tho
,,, l.;op SEA. beautifully exemption he" illness,
which lon. ard painful With i"c hf""ih OF r caicr n-
he, those around her io seek h' SAVIOUR
inr Lc had found so prcruus soul ~ II was beau
t,!!v cXprrscd 0 her grave e history WHO'S"
srk be-. forbid cI becav, irniIy and !hrni> from
he Of ufrrw many virtues ly which her me
n,oy . rn>hrn. CT Ill WHO kTcw her are such as 10
need m "uu.y."