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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-03-30
FROM THE SOUTH.

The Savannah Georgian of the 10th, has
the following melancholy intelligence, Of
the death Of Captain Russell and Major
Noel:
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

SFEINo.--Ne remember, years ago. when our
own lie had no, YET reached IT. meridian, We
| once aposrophised this beautiful season. Il was
bright balmy day, and vas The first genial sun.
shine we bad experienced. Winter, With us bleak
winds, liof We were further north than We now
are,) and ce-bound brooks, and lis merry sleigh
bells. and the skaters song, US be SKINNED over
the CLASSY lake, like the fleet wind, bad passed
away. We love 10 see the generous hearth piled
up with fuel and the family group gathered around
the cheerful blaze. But then with the departure
Of chill winter comes spring. with its young hoW-
es, and its full, bursting buds, and its gay fields
We've We in the valley Of the Ohio, instead OF
the Delta OF the Mississippi, we might still SILVER
over the CRATE, or long for the real coming Of
Spring, with the red blossom Of the elm. and the
pale green Of the maple, and The bright cup Of
the tulip tree, and the cluster flower Of The buck
eye, snd the peach bloom, and the apple bloom.
and the bloom Of the wild grape, and The white
blossom Of the aloe. and the pear. and the plum,
and The cherry, making woodland. lawn, and lea
rcdolenl Of sweets But here. We rarely have
winter. The GENIAL sun is ever besmiBg. We
have no means here Of measuring the enjoyment
experienced on Springs coming There is no
transition. We seem to be growing in conset.
Eaiory, where there IS eternal summer. Every
thing wears a cheerful aspect, save during some
Of our dull, cold, dreury, drlzzng, dripping, dark
days--the very weather for engendenbg blue de-
wills and connecting suieism. We are not com.
PEELED to wall for tho coming Of the crocus, and
dailod, and nnrcissus. and our daisy, the dande.
hon, spoiting the medows with its bright yellow
flower We have our roses the year round. and
February brings US violets as sweet as ever ex.
hailed perfume
There is rapture in Springs coming which the
lover of nOturo--lhe dehghter in field sports truly
feels. There IS n language in each howrct that
starts up, and here is voice that goes 10 tho
heart in the carol Of its birds. The giddy and
ihoughess may have no eye for Them no ear for
them, no heart for them but TO the rejecting and
feeling, the myriad tongues Of Spring tell no idle
tale.--.N q, True American.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

shall be allowed and paid TO the marshaIs Of the
several States. Territories, and the District Il
Columbia the amount Of postage by them respec.
lively paid on letters relating 10 their duties under
this act
Sec. 10. And be il further enacted, that the
aforesaid marshals and their assistants shall also
take census OF all persons receiving pensions
from the United States for revolutionary or mali
lay services, stating lheIT names aud ayes and
also, shall collect and return in statistical tables
under proper heads, according 10 such forms as
shall be furnished. all such information in relation
TO mines, agriculture, commerce, manufactures,
and sohoos,as Will exhibi, lull view of the pur.
suits, industry education and resources If the
country, Us shall be dneclcd by the President Of
tho Untep States. Aud II shall be the duty Of
the Secretary OF State, under the direction Of the
President to prepare such forms, regulations, and
instructions, as shall be necessary and proper to
comply with the provisions Of this act.
See. Ii. Add be Il further enacted. that the
sum Of twenty thousand dollars is hereby appro.
praied, out Of any money in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, for tho purpose Of carry.
lng this act int0 effect
Approved, March 81, 1889.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
TPUBLIc--No. all

AN AT for The improvement and survey of GER
tain rivers, and the repair Of certain roads in Flor
ida.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
senIalives Of the United States of America IN Con-
gress assembled, That the following sums Of money
be- and the same hereby, appropriated, to be
paid out OF any money in the Treasury, not other
wise appropriated, for the purposes herein specified,
that is TO say;
For the removal Of distractions at the mouth Of
the Suwannee river, and for the survey # the said
river, with view TO lis Improvement, fifteen thou
sasd dollars,
For the survey of Yellow river, Florida, to ascer.
tain the pracllcability and cost of removing the raft
which obstrncis its navgabllity, five handred do
lars;
For the repair, including the alteration if neccssa-
ry Of the road from Jacksonville, by the way Of
Gareys ferry, to Newmansvle, Florida, Eve thou
sand dollars
For the construction Of road from Jacksonville
to St. Mays Florida, in part or IN whole upon the
route Of the existing road, as may be found eXped-
ent, seven thousand five hundred dollars all which
sums shall be expended under the direction Of the
Secretary Of War.
Approved, March 81, 1880,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
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,9orized BY some responsible person.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
tPuBLIc-No, III

AN ACT for the relief of umbrella -makers.
BEL enacted by the Senate and House Of Rep
ieenatives Of the United States Of America in
congress assembled, That there shall be refunded,
@o the Treasury, 10 such umbreIa-makers as
nave imported umbrea-stretchers since the pas
hge Of the act entitled "An act to alter and amend
lt several acts imposing duties on imports, APP
eO'ed the fourteenth day of July, A. D. eighteen
ndnd'ed and ihlrty-two, all excess Of duty, beyond
s@ such importers would have been required to
Hy, u The provisions contained in the tenth and
Me'h Clauses Of the second section OF said act had
q az Times since its passage been suspended in their
yE'suon IN the same manner as they were slspen-
asu oy the act Of the secnn of March, A. d. eigh
Hea hundred and ihrty-threp, entitled IAN act to
eApah and amend the several acts imposing duties
,i'orls passed the fourteenth of July, one thou
sIu esht hundred and thirty 1.-TWO, so far as relates
SnaFaware and certain manufactures Of copper and
'es Of like character.
approved, March Sd, 1889.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
Approved, March 81, 1889.
TPuBLIc-No. 23,1

AN ACT to provide for taking the sixth census or
enumeration Of the inhabitants Of the United
States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States Of America in Con-
rress assembled, That the marshals Of the several
districts Of the United States, and Of The District OF
Columbia, and of the Territories of Wisconsin,
Iowa, and Of Florida, respectively, shall be- and are
hereby required, under the direction Of the Secrea-
~ Of the Department of State, and according to
such instructions as he shall give, pursuant 10 this
act, 10 cause the number Of the inhabitants WITHIN
their respective districts and territories (omlttng, IN
such enumeration, Indians not taxes) TO be taken
according 10 the directions of the act The said
enumeration shall distinguish The sexes Of all free
white persons, and ages ii the free white males and
females, respectively under five years Of age; those
of five and under ten years OF age; those OF ten
wears and under fifteen those OF fifteen and under
twenty those of twenty and under thirty; those
Of thirty and under forty; those of forty and under
ffiy those Of fifty and under sixty those Of sixty
and under seventy those of seventy and under
eighty; those Of eighty and under ninety those OF
ninety and under one hundred those of one hun
dred and UPWARDS and shall further distinguish
the number of those free white persons included in
such enumeration who are deal and dumb under
the age Of fourteen years and those Of The age OF
fourteen wears and under twenty five /; and oil the
age OF twenty five years aud upwards and shall
further distinguish the number OF those free white
persons included in such enumeration who are bind;
and also in like manner of those who are insane OF
idiots, Distinguishing further such OF the insane and
idiots as are pubic charge. The sad enumera1
ton shall distinguish the sexes OF all free coloreo
persons, and Of all other coored persons bound 'e
service for life or for erm Of years, and the ages
Of sucn free and other coIored persons, respectively
Of each sex. under ten years Of age; those OF ter
and under twenty -four; those OF twenty-iour ana
uader thiry-six those Of thirty-six and under hi,
five those of ifiy-fye and under one hundred
and thuse Of one hundred and upwards: and shai
further distinguish the number Of those Tree cooret
and other coored persons included in the foregoing
who are deaf and dumb without regard 10 age, am
those who are blind and also in like manner
those who ale insane or IDIOTS, distinguishing
| ther such Of the insane and IDIOTS as are puDh
charge. For edectng which the marshas aioresa'
shall have power, and are hereby required 10 Sp
pont or more assistants in each CITY ard count
ia their respective districts and territories, resident
Of such city or county Tor which they shall be az
| pointed, and shall assign to each Of the said assn
lauts certain division Of territory, which dvisio
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
[PuBLIc-No. 1871
AN ACT,o,

AZ 10 authorize the Secretary of the Navy
purchase tract of land belonging 10 the
Ee9s OF John Harris, deceased, being within the
cS S,1 o. lhe navy yard in Charlestown, Massa-
..a,.. ! enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
a.'es o. the United States of America in Con-
~ SSssenoled, That the Secretary Of the Navy
ch,s. Us Is hereby authorized and required 10 pur-
raw seralh lands situated within the limits Of the
ss,, ysta IN Charleston, in the State Of Massachu-
jain u I'u iand being the property OF the heirs Of
r.. 'isFrs lale of said Chareslowp, deceased.
,nI 80, And be il further enacted, That the price
tm,,sa ue OF SAID land may be fairly and justly es-
,A,,,.a; 'he Secretary Of the Navy is hereby au-
sboos,a'o agree with said heirs in selecting and
VIII 'nree disinlerested, discreet, suitable men,
ma sTr being sworn, and wing fully exam
Pravi'u, and shall estimate and appraise the same:
sun. oe purchased Ior reasonable
Ap a. . and De it further enacted, That, when
slo,srfIp sisa shall be made known 10 the Secretary
una ~ ana guod and sufficient deed Of The
Sa,s. ~ shaIl De rendered or gwen to the United
Nav ~ Inc said heirs, then the Secretary Of the
pass 'aal pay said heirs the amount of said ap-
Of ~ SeIhg the consideration for the premises, oul
prat:a money in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
approved, March 81, 1889.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
[BY AUTH ORITY.l
,,wsoF THE UNITED STATES PASSED At THE THIRD
SESSION OF THE TwENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
lPuBLIc-No.. l5l


NACT to authorize the construction of certain
improvements in the Territory Of Wisconsin and
b other purposes.
B, il enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-.
vpt,lives OF the United States Of America in Con-
rsS assembled, That foI the further survey and an
stnae of the cost of improving the navigation of
he Neenah and Wisconsin rivers and connecting
6s ame by navigable canal of water commune
eaton, lwo thousand dollars, be and the same are
hereby appropriated and Mat the following sums
d money be, and The same are hereby, appropriate
abr The construction OF roads in the Territory of
Wisconsin, TO wit:
For the construction of road from Racine, by
Iiresvie to Snipee, OH the Mississippi, ten thou
nnd doIars
Fnr tie survey and construction of road from
Sank lsrbnr, ON lake Michigan, to Dekorree, on the
Wsconsg river, five thousand dollars;
Forae construction of a road from Fond du
Lac IN lake Wnnebago, by Fox lake, to. the Wis
coril river, five thousand dollars.
Srr .. Aud be It further enacted, That the sum
or two thousand dollars, appropriated by the act Of
the seventh of July. eighteen hundred and thirty
ast entitled AN act making appropriations for
certain roads in the Territory Of Wisconsin" for
slload, shall be applied BY The Secretary Of War
ia the survey Of the most eligible route for rail-
pld from the town of Milwaukee, on lake Michi-
gu ia such point on the Mississippi river as may be
deemed most eXpedient.
JAMES K. POLK,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
Ri. NJ JOHNSON,
Viec President Of the United States, and
President Of the Senate.
Approved, March 81, 1899.
NJ. VAN BUREN,.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
[PvBLIc-No. POL
AN ACT making donation of land to the Territ,
Woi Iowa, Tor tae purpose Of erecting pub c bui
dingS thereon

u NbiiN--4Nu- ~
AN ACT making donation of land to the Terrific
~ OF Iowa, Tor Iae purpose Of erecting pub bull
dings thereon.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
senlallveS of the United States OF America in Con-
greSS assembled, That there be. and hereby is. APP
propriated and granted to the Territory of Iowa.
one entire section OF land, of any Of the surveyed
public lands in said Territory, for the purpose of
erecting thereon the public buildings Tor the use of
the Executive aud Legislative departments Of the
Government OF tie said Territory Provided That
the said section Of land shall be selected under the
authority Of the Territorial Legislature the seat of
Government located thereon. aud notice of said Sc
lection officially returned To the register OF the land
office IN the district IN which the land is situated
within one year from the passage OF this act: And
provided, further, That nothing herein contained
shall authorize the selection OF the sixteenth section
in any township reserved for ,he use Of schools, nor
of any lot reserved for public purposes and that in
the selection 10 be made aforesaid, no pre-txistng
Improvement or right to presumption recognised by
law, shalibe Preudiced thereby.
See; 2. Aud be it further enacted, That it. at
the time of the selection Of the section Of land To be
made as Aforesaid The contiguous sections thereto
have not been made subject 10 public sale, or being
so subject have not been sold at pubic sale or by
private entry, then each and every section conijgu-
Gus 10 said selected section, and not Sold shall he
thereafter reserved and withheld from sale in any
manner until the further order of Congress thereon.
But nothing herein expressed shall be construed to
restrain the said Territory OF Iowa, after appropr
atihs sufficient quantity OF land within said select
ed section for the site and accommodation of the
public buildings, from selling and dSpoSDg of the
residue OF said section in lots or otherwise, for the
use OF said Territory in the erection and completion
Of said buildings.
AnnrOYed March 81 1920
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

Irhc following lines, written by an es,imable
friend OF ours, some months since, were accidentally
miSlald. We are indebted to the talented young
author for several original productions, ofgreal mer.
it, aud are graurd with tie opportunity of present
ing To our readers his graphic description of The
Father OF Waters. Eos
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
[PUBLIc-No. 1911

AN ACT torepeal the second section of Gan act
to extend the tine for locating Virginia military
land warrants and returning surveys thereon to
The General Land Office" approved July seventh,
eighteen hundred and thir'y-eight.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
Eseniaves of the United States of America in Con-
GEES assembled, That the second section of An act
70 extend The time for locating Virginia military
ani warrants and returning surveys thereon 10 the
General Land Office, approved July seventh, eigh-
teen hundred and thrty-eght, be and the same IS
hereby repealed
Approved, March 81, 1899.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

CATION OF the commerce Of the United States. the
following sums bt, and the same hereby are. appro-
prated, 10 be paid Oal Of any money in Treasury
not otherwise appropriated, and to be applied 10 the
following objects:
For building per at the northern extremity Of
Wmneoaga AXE, IN The Territory OF Wisconsin,
the sum of FIVE hundred dollars;
For placing bnoys at the mouth Of Neenah nv
er, atthe head ct Great bay, in said Territory. to
mark the ehaane! thereof tie sum OF five hundred
dollars.
Approved, March 81, 1889.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

rHE suSsHiNE or THE HEART.
The SUNSHINE Of the heart be nine,
Which beams charm arouad;
Whefe'er It sheds its ray divine
Is oil enchanted ground
No fend Of care,
Nay inter there,
Though fate employ her art
Her darkest powers all bow to thine,
Bright sunshine Of the heart
Beneath the spIendor Of thy ray
How lovely all IS made;
Bright fountains IN tie desert play,
And palm trees east their shadet
Thy morning hight
Is rosy bright,
And wheu thy beams depart,
Still CLOVIS with charms thy attest ray,
Sweet sunshine Of the heart
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
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70 rus MIsslssIrrt AVS

Hal monarch stream majestic flood
Great giant OF a giant cline
Whose every mountain, river, wood,
Is stamp'd with Nature s grand sublime
Hail and roll on IN native pride,
Thy swelling bosoms Iab'rlng tide,
Majestic stream love 10 stand,
And mutey view thy bold career;
For, emblem of my native land
Thou secn'St--laDd 10 my heart most dear
And where Ike thee, unclan'd and Tree,
Rolls on the tide of Liberty
! love 10 muse upon thee, stream
As wildly rush thy waters vast,
And IN deep rcvry wrapi, 10 dream
Of all thous't witnessed Of the past;
Oh all the warrOr.tribes who'Ye sto0d,
ln battle fierce beside thy food.
And Oft meihlnks with dismal wo,
Thy wrath has shrek'd along thy tide,
And oft Derrhance ihn,,'s' Morse 'i'S now
ul crimson gorc--lo savage pride
That sacrifice Of sweetest gest,
The purple current Of the breast.
And empires too, pcrchancc, lhou'st known,
Where arts and arms were CHERISHED long,
Oer which oblyions pail is THROWN
Aud cen traditionary song
Tells not TO onliquary wise,
Their splendid fall or humble rise.
Bat thou, u silent witness, suwbt,
Their grandeur and It's al sublime,
Taught Of grandeur they could boast,
Since naug|t has riumph'd over time,
Save relics sagely deem'd a town.
Or fortress strong by woods oergrown.
Yet mighty stream! It's not that thou
The ffanc shrek Of wo hast borne,
Or that some empire none know how
Or all Ms pride and greatness sliorn)--
Thoust witness'd--that with conscious prid
view thy world Of waters glide.
But lis for what lhon We, shalt be-
In other tmes-u0r yet alar--
When my own land from sen to sea
Shall wide extend--and freedoms star
Its bright rcluIgence DER It east
And thou its central highway vast
-- ----- }. II. ".
The writer alladcs 10 the general opinion viii
ri Utsl "a a ,ti
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
TPuBLIo--No. 22.l

AN ACT granting to the judges of the supreme
court of Iowa the same compensation ss by law
is given to the Judges Of the Supreme court Of
Wisconsin.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives of the United States OF America in Con-
gress assembled, That from and after the commence
ment of the nextquarter, after the passage Of this
act the Judges Of the supreme court OF the Terrific
ry ii Iowa shall receive the same salary as is now
received by the Judges Of the Territory OF Wscon-
sin.
Approved, March 81, 1885,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

AhBir I0N,
lie who asccnds TO mountain tops, shall find
Their lotest peaks most wrapt IN clouds aud snow
He who ~ufpasses or subdues mankind
Must look down on The hate of those below
And far beneath, the earth and ocean spread,
Round lin are icy rocks, aud loudly blow
Conteudng empesis on IT'S naked head
And thus reward Tie tolls which 10 those submits led!
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
[PunLrc-No. 1a.1

n ~. making appropriations Tor buihing pier
ap5 northern extremity Of Wnnebago lake,
r"O tyr other purposes.
seu,,,', Enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
press ,ses o the United States of America in Cen
assembled, That for tie security Of the pav-
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13
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And what is il It's but midnight dream
A httering sYhbeam's transient Jay,
Which, when most beautiful aud most desired
by man, smiles at his wish aud fades away.
Mems lives, Ike waves, IN quick succession rise,
Aud heave and roll, and burE upon the shore
Youth follows childhood manhood follows youth
Cd age succeeds-then death, and all is Ger.
Or like ihe sound Of some far distant bell
Peal follows peal, and chime succeeds 10 chime /;
Death follows ilie--and thus revolving moves
The long ntermnable chain of Time.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

Sorrows are but the clouds which darken our
skies, while, at the same time, they shelter US
from the fierce glare Of tbs SIN Of prosperity,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-04-13

We copy the following sensible and statesman
like remarks from the Louisville Public Adyer
iiser, one Of the best democratic papers IN the
State.
"The working classes are the pillars. When these
pillars become incapable Of sustaining the super
structure, 1t must tall * great will be the fall thereof
Let them remember that on them devoivos the re.
sponsIblibly Of sustaining this grand and beautiful
fabric. Let them remember that when that Fabric
falls, they too must fall with it, and be rodden un.
der FOO. o. rian.' "Let them remember that FROM
| this fall there can be resurrection"