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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12
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THE ELECTION

Is over, and it may appear strange TO our
democratic brethren abroad, that VIM. Colt
should be elected by 50 small vote as $3.50
in county where last year he received
sbou, oao0-and that Valentine Best, the
would he dictator, should be defeated in his
election for Prothonotary, after having re-
ceived the appointment from tue Governor
by less than one half the number OF votes
poled for Colt last year, and but irifie over
two thirds of his present vote. But their
surprise will vanish when they understand
the reasons which have governed the democ-
racy Of the county in their course at the
late election. There is no county in the
state, in which the democracy are more in
telligent, independentand true to their prin-
ciples than in this. They hate deception
and trickery in their agents, whether in the
humble station Of an editor-a delegate to
nominating conventions, or in the more ex-
tended and important sphere Of members OF
Legislative bodies. They are sincere in
their principles, and advocate them because
they believe them just and true They do
not themselves change from day to day as
the wind bloweth. They are as firm as the
rock of ages, and they want their agents to
be possessed of the same stamina of charac-
Ter. Mr.. Colt not having exhibited Ibis
trait in his Legislative capacity, but having
o., departed ia several instances from the known
principles and wishes Of his constituents,
j. many Of them could not give him their sup
port, consequently his vote has been de-
cfeased about one third. AS for Valentine
;2Best, although his name has gone abroad
as 4 tower OF strength in the county, he me-
vcr has had any real popularity or influence
other than a certain artificial influence
which his station and associates gave him.
No party or set ofmen could ever place any
confidence in him further than the present
moment. lie has emphatcally been the
High Priest and Grand Master of Som.
erse,5" for the county; and we'll has he sus.
tanned The character. The people had be.
come disguised with his course, and the
hrst opportunity that offered, have shaken
him oil, as an incubas. Poor SOUL" Wa
pity him." lie should learn wisdom from
the past, and become an honest politician
we shall pursue this subject hereafter.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

Valentine Best, is defeated" literally
used up" He. lid mot allow jldgemen. 10
go by default, bu, he has, for the last six
weeks, +" fought for his place I" He has
visited from house to house, urging the peo
pie to vote for him upon the grounds Of his
having been appointed BY. the Governor,
and that it was passing ccnsure on him (the
Go'ernor,) by not confirming the appoint
ment with their votes. This has given him
hundreds of votes which he would not 9th
erwise have .l.ainnd, and we verify believe,
had he not this plea, his vote would have
been at least one third if not one half les.
shan it is, so limited is his personal popu'
larity, arising out of the dsreputable cours:
he has pursued in his editorial career.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12
GREAT FIRE IN NEW YORK.

New York has again been visited by a
Eost destructive conlagration. On Satur-
day evening last, about 4 o'clock, a fire
broke out in Albany street, and consumed
three buildinga, and seriously iniuring sew
cral more. Between IL and l o'clock,
Sunday morning, another broke out in FL
bridge street, which destroyed buildings,
and injured several others. Wills! the fire
in EIdridse street was still raging, another
broke out in Water street, and ragged with
great fury for several hours, consuming
about 60 very valuable buildings. The
entire square, bounded by Front, Burling
Slip and Water street was destroyed, be-
sides large number Of buildings on Water
street. Loss estimated ST. 100000 In.
surance, $650,00O.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

y MAJ for Gsoiogists.-Tt is stated in
the Brookeville Qndana) American Of late
date that Messrs. Cummias and McNutl
who are digging a well for their steam mill
in Union town, Of that county, when abou
thirty-fye feet below the surface Of the earth
came upon several pieces OF wood, limbs Of
trees, leaves, &c. The wood was ol The
swamp cedar, none Of which is supposed
now 10 grow in the West That paper says:
1.-The town of Union is in a fiat, beech
country, far removed from any stream or
water course, and near the we'll is the stump
Of large oak, which has just been cut down
and which has stood theSstorms Of many
hundred winters. When we're these leaves
and limbs deposited thirty.f.e Feet below
the root of this sturdy Oak'-M z, New
Era,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12
THE POOR HOUSE.

The people will rejoice TO learn that the
Poor House project has been defeated by a
large majority, but few voting for it out Of
Mahonng. We knew il would be so if
ihe people become acquainted with The real
merits Of the question. When We first
sbroached the subject, We stated that we be-
aieved it was project Of Danville to throw
fhe support of their poor upon he county
generally. This was denied by the lnleIli-
gencer, at the same time declaring that the
the votes OF Mahoning would show who
were in favor of it. And they DO show that
we were correct in our belief, as Mahoning
pollsd 2G6 for. and only II against it. or
more for it than all the rest of tho county
Who wanted the Poor House, Mr.. Best,
Danvile or the county generally and who
sent the petitions TO Harrisburg, as you
stated, from various parts Of the county p
Speak out and let US know the truth from
YOU for once. You can ds il with safety
now, as it sanno, affect your .!scIien'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

The walls Of building corner of Chesnut
and Water street fell and buried beneath
its ruins several human beings.
The same paper adds,
Repeated explosions of gurpowder or
salt-peire we're heard among the burning ru-
ins. The wind, we repeat, was strong right
upon the city, which with the narrc wness
Of Water street, enabled the 6renen. though
they never eyinced more alacrity or daring
energy TO save little or no property. About
one hsf of the square between Market and
Chestnut is injured or destroyed by the frc.
The Camden and Amboy rail road Office al
the loot of Chestnut street, was saved az if
by miracle. 1t was low building. with
old wooden rooi. and was burned up to bv
| the fire; how il escaped destruction we can-
not divine. A contemporary who Witnessed
The scene says -" The showers of sharks
which fell on the shngle roofs of scores of
houses in the vicinity, threatened the whole
neighborhood with danger and obstruction.
BIZ. the fremen eXerted themselves IN the
most becoming aud manly spirit. They
risked life and limb and We every momon;
feared 10 hear of some disaster. We saw
nunibers of them in the most perious situa.
ions, on roofs, walls and chin,nies, viii,
buckets and Hose pipes, exiinguishing the
flames as fast as they appeared. Around
The flaming edifices---near which the heat
was so intense that it was difficult TO remain
they placed 'heir engines with SKILL ex.
traordlnsry.
The scene was at once sublime and terri
dc. The light was sufficiently vivid 10 rem
the jersey shore perfectly distingui.habIe
the agitated water reflected the flames li!i.
amlrfor; the island--,he shipping o
three sIoops sailing by; the steamboats,, ant
houses; roofs and steeples of all standin!
ont in bold relief, presented picture Of
truly remarkable and exciting character.
TSs.,o,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

An experiment has been made in Scot
land, showing The practicabilitv Of towing
canal boats by means Of locomotives. The
first trial was made on the Firth aad Clyde
canal, on the banks Of which Isa way had
been laid when large passenger boat con-
tanning ninety passengers with their bag
gage was drawn by the engine through the
water at the rate OF seventeen miles al honr.
The experiment was repeated several times
in tie course Of the day with equal sue
cess at each time. Several heavy vessels
with 'masis were taken in tow afterwards and
carried along the rates varying from three
10 five miles per hour. The engine en-
ployed being intended onl y for slow trade
was not made to go at a greater speed than
eighteen miles per hour, but it was suppo-
sed by the persons who Witnessed the ex-
periments that with proper locomotives
boats on canals could be caused TO move
with velocity equaling that attained OF the
best railroads. Fork EJ. Post.
szs-ssszz,znax.n
Murder and Su;cid:.--The boropgh of
Johpstown in this county, was made the
sceuc Of one Of those dreadful tragedies,
lasl mondaJ, which have OF late become
very frequent in this csuHrv, bu, We be-
lieve never 5efue enacted in this county.
The cirnstances OF the case. as they came
to our knowledge, are as follows: The
cry of murder vas heard in the house of
man nared Fulmcr. stout noon Oh Monday
last, wnjch alarmed the neighborhood, VINO
forced their way into the house, aid found
FIlmsI and his wife welierjng in the. own
gore in the agonies OF death.
He had stabbed his wife twice in the alr~
dvmen aud onca near the heart, and item
stabbed himself in the abdomen and cut his
own throat, severing the jugular al baGore
those alarmed by her cries arrived on tia
spot.
We have heard no reason assigned for
this horrible act, out learn that Fulmer has
frequently threatened to kill his wife and
then destroy himself. We know nothing
of his previous character, bat learned that
he was about GO years of age, and the ia
!her Of large family.
Cambria (Pa.) MOnmtaineer.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

We are requested 10 mention' that puo-
Tic examinalion of the school Of Mr.. New
ton, will De had at the Methodist meeting
house, in Bloomsburg, on Thursday next,
the l7,h inst, commencing at half past one
o'clock in the afternoon. Addresses may
be expected on the occasion. A general
invitation is rendered to parents and all
others who take an interest in schools, TO
be present.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12
DEATH OF AN INDIAN CUIEF,

Died on the 20lh Sept. near tn, Oneida
Castle, Ondayaka, head chief of the Onoa-
dagas aged about ninety-six years. At the
time Of his death Onlayaka, with the subor-
dinaie chiefs and principle men ofhs nation
was on his way to join in electing a head
chief of the Oneidas. Within a few miles
of the council Of the latter tribe, Ondavaka
placed himself at the head 0lthe tleputalion
of the Onondagas, and commenced the per-
tormdnce of the ceremonies observed OH
such occasions, when he was suddenly
sezed with the bilious cholic. Calling
the next chief in authority TO ill his station
lie Withdrew TO the road 'it was The will of
the Great Spirit that he should live no lon
ger upon tie earth" lie then sent for his
people and took leave of them after coun.
selling them TO cultivate and practice tenn
perance and brolherly love in their councils
and among the people of the nation and
friendship and integrity witi all He so0n
after became unable to speak, and in few
hours his spirit was gathered to the Great
Spirit who gave it, Oneida Wing.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

Damn that little Coiumbia, how she
kicks" exclaimed Valentine Best, as the
returns Of the election of Parliamentary
came pouring in upon him from all quarters
ofthe county, or Tuesday evening last
I" really thought had drawn the chains
so Iaught tha. they could not be slipped ;
out it seems both heels have been used as
if the devil was in them. II must be that |
oiled them too much.'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser saws:
" Our severe equinoctial storm wound up
yesterday with fall Of snow, as liberal in
quantity as it was untiIEely in season. i,
was followed last night, nc: by frost, but 4
perfect cangeiation. At distance from the
lake. on the highlands, we doubt not the
depth Of snow was at least six or eight
iaches."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12
FvvlEUg--Trz-

Lane, the sergean: Of the guard at the
Missouri Penitentiary, who recently shot
down and killed convict named Coatmere
has been convicted Of murder, and sentenced
to be executed.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12
/" Some !hings can be done as ven a,


Patch, but more recently adopted by Valen-
the Best. and still more recently by the de-
mocrscy Of Columbia county,as their motto
while casting the votes against their Gard
Master OF Sommersets. No man ever re.
ceived more severe rebuke at the hands Of
an abused and insuted people. than he has
received, at the late election from the de-
mocracy OF this county. For the last
twelve years he has published, what he pre-
tended 10 Term democratic paper. assu,n-
ing the power and authority Of controlling
the actions OF the party. Always advoca.-
ing, or pretending to advocate regular nom
inaucns, he never has abided the decision
of the county conventions, only when they
coincded with his views and wishes; he has,
therefore, as often been found upon one sid:
as the other, dividing and distracting the
party to subserve his own private ends. In
his editorial career he has never advocs-
ted with his pen, any particular measure of
poity, but his only aim has appeared to be
10 advance the personal interest Of few
would be great men Immediately around
To effect this, lie has by turns, praised, flat
tered, abused, sIandered and insulted, al
most every prominent individual in the eoun-
ty. Although he has al times, shown
good deal of policy and management III his
electoneering campaigns, yet you could al
most always see the spirit of malice or re-
venge pecping oot from behind the curtain
in the most Of his transactions. He has
long known that he was hated and dcspis-
ed by majority Of the democratic party,
and that he had forfeited all just claims to
any influence BY his coarse rlballry and per-
sona attacks Oh individual character, 10 OBJ
tain his ends. Instead of acting upon prn-
ciple, ,or for princ pie ,he has often attempted
10 carry measures, by diyerting the asten-
ton Of the public from the real issue in
question, by personally abusing individuals,
expecting by this means, to compel all
through fear, 10 submit TO his dctation. He
has thus nominaHy obtained an influence in
the county, which I've verify believed to be
real. Under this impression he, last win
ter, applied for and obtained the appoint
ment of Pro,honotary, not, as he states,
by the unanimous recommendation OF the de-
mocratic party but by their silence. They
were willing he should have it for the short
term Of six mouths, that they might have
an opportunity Of expressing at the polls,
their disapprobalion Of his political course
as an editor. That opportunity has been
had, and long, loud and deep, has the voice
of reprobaiion sounded in his ears. They
have met him in the open field, and defeat
ed him by democratic votes. They have
taught him 4 lesson, that even he, as reck-
less Of principle and feeling as he is, may
profit. They have taught him that low,
vulgar, scurility, are no. passport to the
lavor," of the democracy OF the " STAR
OF THE NORTH"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12
AWFUL CONFEDERATION {:


and greater loss Of property than has
fallen vpon Philadelphia Jy a similar
calamity for many yeUs!!! Wih
loss cf life 10 three .fremen!!!!
Philadelphia, Oct. 5.
Philadelphia was visited last night and
this morning with one Of the most disaster
0us fires that has fallen upon us for perhaps
the last twenty years, attendant uith loSs
f life 10 az least ta0O daring .fremen! At
half past eleven the alarm was given that
Mi. Prescott's large provision store No. 10,
South wharves between Market aud Ches-
nut streets was on fire, which within ten or
fifteen minutts was solid sheet Of flames,
from groundhoor to far above the roof, the
fire broke out in the immediate vicinity CT
the warf and shipping which strong high
wind from North East carried into the city,
saving the shipping, but dealing almost en-
tire destruction 10 the whole blocks of stores
aud houses from Water TO Front streets.
The Times. the paper from which the
above extract is made, here gives lengthy
description of The buildings and property
destroyed, from which we gather the fol-
lowing list OF their nunber and location.
On Front street below Chesnui, 4; above
Chestnut, 10, and partially injured.
On Water street above Chesnut, lower
side 0; upper side 8, two slightly injured.
On Water street below Chestnut, upper
side 3; lower side Q.
On Chesnut street, below Front, upper
side 3, and the large steamboat Coffee
House on the lower side kept by Thomas
d. O'Connor.
A double store house on 'raylor's alley.
TIRE tailoring establishment of Enoch
Allen. al Inc corner Of Chesnut and Water
and adiOlninips one below were also con-
sUmed,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

Il 'cinGJaN.-The Quincy Mass. Pat.
riot of Saturday, states that ga young man,
named Lewis Brigham, in No.thoorough,
about len days since in digging for wood.
chucks, unearthed metal ket,le, containing
near three pecks, by measure, of old com,
of various denominations, about one third
Of which was gold and the remainder sill
yer. The vessel was so completely decom-
posed as TO be Of no strength, aud barely
% IetaGl its form. The exact amount OF
the money has moi been ascerLdined."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12
~ ~ -
N0tGgo

THTHE Verdue Notes of John WeItfnan are in
"a my hands, and can he settled with me any
time before the first of November next, g; which
time all that remain unsettled, will be left with
Justice Of the Peace for collection.
PETER MENSH.
Bloom, Oct. 1889 20.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-12

In our paper Of to-day, will be found the
returns of the election in this county, so far
as received II will be perceived that Colt
is elected, and Best and the poor house de-
feaed,