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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01
CANAL CONTRACTORS.

Several contractors on the North Branch
Canal, who had taken contracts at the last
fall letting, and who afterwards threw them
up, and again took them, contrary to la1C,
at priUate contract, of the old Commission
ers, at great advance of former prices,
have memorialised the legislature, COM
planning Of f" oppression on the part of the
present canal Commissioners, because they
will not fulfil these illegal contracts. 1t
does appear Ia us, thatit required the most
consumate impudence in these contractors
TO complain, in this case, for they knew,
when they entered into these contracts,
that the Commissioners had no laufW au-
thority to make them without preUiOUS pub
Tic notice, and that if such were made they
were null and void; and certainly every rea-
sonable man, to whatever party he may be-
leng, will say that they ought not TO take
advantage Of their own wrong, to rob the
state of exorbiant sums, for work which
they had before agreed to do at fair prices.
The Commissioners have sent to the house
communication upon the subject of this
petition, in their own defence, in which they
mention three or .four farorite partizenS
who were to receive about $50, 900 more
for doing the same work than they had orig
iRally agreed TO do it for, and that much
more than other responsible persons had
proposed doing it for, whose bids were re-
jected. The memorial has been referred
10 committees in both branches of the legis-
lature, who will no doubt do them Justice.
We hope they will rip up all private con-
tracts, let them be made by whom they may.
The State has been heretofore flched of
immense sums, to enrich the pockets Of un-
prncipled partizans, while the honest yeo-
manry have been robbed Of their hard earn
ings to pay the bills. Governor Porter's
administration came into power under a
pledge of reform. Let us have it IN deed,
and not in name only. The people demand
it.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

The Great Spccuiator.-Thers is a
Dutohman who attends the lower market
and does thriving business by purchasing
chicken cocks from the country negroes and
retailing them at profit. He is now as
well known among the darkies, as Rotchs-
child was on change in London. He
regulates the chicken broth, just as Nicholas
Biddle did the currency, and controls the
price of plate of broiled fowl, as Rotchs-
child did the funds of Europe. He is there
fore quite an important parsonage in his
own sphere, and his monopoly, in his par
tlcular line of business, exceeds the great
beef monopoly of which we hear SO much
IN northern cities. We even learn that he
writes to his country friends, informing
them of the changes in the chicken market
with all the technically, ,witha a cotton factor
would use when writing business letter to
planter.
When Timothy enters the market of a
morning the sable venders of chickens are
'monstrous" polite to him. They recog-
nlze him among the greatest kind of a
crowd, and cry out, one to another, look
heea, Pete, Gumbo look heea, say gosh,
heea cum de great speculator-I's shua
chickens is ris, and dat ducks is down."
Thus it will be seen that the great chicken
spGculator is no ordinary individual.
~. q. PicaUune.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

We are glad to see that the message from
Cover Porter, vetoing the Local Appropria
iion Bill, receives the cordial appreciation
Of almost all the democratic newspapers
throughout the state, while it receives the
unanimous condemnation of the wings.
This bane of legislation, this ruinous sys-
tenn of log-rolling had attained fearful
height during the three years of " Rimer
folly" and itrequired succession of bold
and vigorous blows to defeat it at the COM
mencement of the present Democratic Re-
form Administration, and it is well for Penn
sylvania that they have such man at the
helm of state, as David r. Porter, who will
thus fearlessly do his duty to his constitu-
'nts' and prevent every trining object from
'hrusting its grasping clutches into the
treasury of the people, while the great OBJ
lects of State pride and interest, are left TO
dwlndle for want of encouragement and
protection.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

The Harrisburg Reporter, in speaking of
Mr. Stevens Convention, says:-" The
failure Of Mr.. Stevens to muster even a
" corporal's guard" in his Harrison and
Webster convention, should admonish him
to beware how long he abuses the pa
tlence," even of his friends. That the
" sceptre has departed" from him, and that
he can no longer say to his party, 1" thus
far shalt thou 60 and no further, this
candidate shall be supported and no other,
the thin and spiritless group who met to
register his presidential nomination, clearly
evinced. The convention was called at a
most favorable season for general attend
ance from the different counties. The le-
gislature was in session, and strangers here
from all parts of the commonwealth-som
as witnesses before the different committees
OF the two houses-others, his own faithful
and well rewarded contractors, choice spir-
It's for an anti-masonic convention were
here in great numbers to demand liberal eS-
Inmates, and demonstrate against further
appropriations TO thepubAc Improvements,
and yet the convention was not more than
half full, and many of the delegates who
were in attendance, we believe were with
out constituents and without authority to
act for any body else than themselves
Under all these circumstances, the conven-
ton may be considered the death and buriel
of General Harrison's prospects. The
chi1s Of the coming aCinter will not be
more fatal to his success than this conven-
ton"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

The New Hampshire Argus states, that
Mr.. Ezekiel Powers, of Corydon, of that
state, has had three wives, the last of whom
is now living. By his first wife he hal
eight children, by the second six, and by
the third, thirteen, the last of whom is an
infant six weeks old. Mr.. Powers is sixty
eight years of age, has kept house fifty
years, forty-eight of which he has taken a
democratic newspaper, and what is mere
surprising paid for it too.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01
4larflollNHsIMFZI n

The " Iron Grey" spirited democrat
'icpaper has lately made its disappearance
On the theatre of action. We say reap.
peared, because the same paper was pub
ished for some months during the last fall
campaign, after which it was suspended.
HIS now published at Harrisburg, once a
week, at 81 so per year. 1t is of course, a
cheap publication,and we cheerlully recon-
mend it to the patronage of our democratic
friends.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01
PIRGINEa ELECTION.
DEMOCRACY TRIUMPHANT.

The election in this State took place on
the 23d ult., and from the latest intelligence
it is confidently asserted that there will be
a democratic majority, over both Wings
and Conservatives, on joint ballot in the
State Legislature. Net democratic gain so
far as heard from, 0. 1t is already ascer-
tanned for certainty. that Senator Riyes
cannot be reelected.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

IL dozen Glass Boxes,
IL dozen Lockets,
II dozen Lead Pencils,
IL dozen Toy Prints,
II dozen Sand boxes, with the sand
IL dozen Fifes,
IL dozen Doll babies,
- dozen Conversation Cards.
IL dozen Toy Watches,
IL dozen Brass Watches,
IL dozen Hair Pencils,
IL dozen Breast Pins,
II dozen Finger Rings,
IL dozen Spoons,
IL dozen Pass Books,
IL dozen Tooth Harps,
II dozen Steel Pens,
IL dozen Tea Sets,
IL dozen Everpoint Leads,
IL dozen Head Bands,
% dozen punches beads,
$4,000 Fish Hooks,
l2,006 Slate Pencils,
Just received and For Sale at the cheap
Health Emporium, Bloomsbury, by
d. S. TOBIAS.
June /.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

The Regis-tireG man continues nightly
vexed because he cannot prevent an action
upon the removal question, by the Demo-
cratic party at the approaching election
His reasons are best kJ1o,On to himself
Perhaps he has effected, what he has often
declared he could do, make the best bar
gain with the Danville interest"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01
Increase,
$46,l9I %

The committee in the case of Thaddeus
Stevens, reported to the house that he had
forfeited his seat. The report was accept
ed by the house, by vote of 81 to 81, and
new election ordered by the Speaker.
A proposition was made few days since
in the legislature, to elect the Canal Com
missioners by the people, for the term of
three years. 1t was sustained by the uni
ted voice Of the federalists, and some few
of the democratic members, but the propo-
sitlon was voted down.
Nothing of importance has been accom-
plished in either house since. From pre-
sent appearances, it appears to be the de-
termination of the opposition to embarrass
the administration as much as possible.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

By the official report, we learn that the
whole amount of tolls received upon the
Pennsylvania canals and railroads, from
the Goth of March to the 18th of May, 8
weeks, is $3l3,98S 90
Whole amount received s
weeks, 1888, ending May
10, 267,797 II
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

The Lancaster Intelligencer says, that
crops in that neighborhood have advanced at
least two weeks, before the usual time
Such is the case in this vicinity, and
wheat.and rye crops never looked more
promising.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

The Legislature talk about adjOurning on
the l th of June next. There is vast
deal of business to do between this and
that time.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01

lhe following is a condensed statement
The Banks in the United States from
rAIch returns have been received, January
1898.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01
Patent Horse Collar,
TRUNKS.

of any description that may be required.
All of which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms, and he will also be ready
to do any work in his line, on short notice,
and solicits a share of public patronage.
bloomsbury, MAY IS, 1899.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-01
TIE CORNER STONE,

Of the ORANGEvILLE UNION
CHURCH will be laid on Sunday, the 9th
of June next, with appropriate ceremonies.
Orangeville, May lS, 1882
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-01-10

After some remarks by Messrs. Ewing.
S,r"hn', Miller. Of the city. Bell. of HUI
tingdon. Fullerton and Barclay, MIR. Ew-
ins's amendment was ne2atived, yens l6,
nays IL.
Mr.. Pearson then addressed the Senate,
when Mr.. Fr::ley's am ndmen, was neg.
alived. Yeas Is. Nays IL.
The Question wns then taken on the o.
ris'nnl resolution to recognise the Hopkins
House, aud decided in the affirmative
Yeas IL. nays l6,
Mr.. Barclay then moved to amend tho
preamble ny striking out the word ..undlis.
putcd aud inserting the words regularly
ret"rned' which was agreed to, yeas 10.
nays III, and thus modified, the p. Gamble
was adopted. yeas IL, nays l6; and Mes.
IS. Mictler aud Miller Of the city were an.
pointed the Committee under tie resolu.
tinn. Adjourned.
The Senate sat from eleven until fvo
O'Clock, it being the first instance in which
business was transacted by the Legislature
on Christmas day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-01-10

means Of payment would a, ull ,i.nes be
AT hand Therefore.
i. ReSolred, That the revenue should
be commensurate with the wants only of
tho Government.
z. HesotDed, That tIe eslabli, .,ment of
u National Bauh III any form IS uncou.u.
tiOuai.
s. Resotued, That had Congress the
power to charter u Bank Ut Inc Uu,.eJ
States, Tue exercise Ut sucn power would
be hiSaty incxpeLieni, InpoInIc aud dan
Serou,, as its great capi,al anh consequent
crcdit would not TAIL " gIvei IL control
ling inllueuce over all other uiuulLd iu,t,-
tutn'ns, by which II wouii .r1A,l inc
commerce as well as the ,oi,csi aIbe
country, thereby destroying Dulu
dom ui trade aud freedom UI opinion.
4. ReSotUed, That the ivssons .. u.pe,,
ence have taught u, the ulier ln,ApcL,cFes
oi pcr'n''l,ns The public iuuis Id uc cuu-
troi'cd by the lOcatS il-tituiuus; mat TN.
system oi depositins III them, elIhe. upon
general or special dcpusl,c, Is IN etiecl the
same, aud contrary To sound pulicy, az
we'll on accoun' OF tho purlaiity aud iavor
iIism IN granting lie use oi the government
money tothrse corporations, AS from tho
necessarily have over all connected win
them, and Ia prevent Il recurrence oil these
effects aud O,ner great evils, u is indispeu-
sable that All cntire disCOuncctiDu or total
divorce Ut the Government from all Banks.
>hodid be The established and permanent
policy Oi The American people.
D. ReSotvtd, That The prIhciplc Of the
independent irc"sury or Sun-rreasury
system. Is IN strict cOninrnty with the
teqa,sItlnns Of the Constitution and the
prhctirr "f the government for muny wears.
u. ReSoiUed, That the government can
collect, keep aud disburse its revenue in
no way 50 perfectly free from partialty,
iavor'tisni, Or oppression, us through The
agency oiits own officers appointed for
The urp">e.
Z. Resoived, For the convenience of
the su~d people of the Unred States, tha,
II Is proper tor the government To issue
treasury n"les or checks. limited by law
In the extent Of The revenue Oh hand, re-
deemable IN demand It all the convenient,
points OF the Union, in proportion TO the
revenues received at such places.
RcsoiUed, That, with regard 10 the cur
rency In he received in ,hr payment of
public dues, the Legislature is of opinion
that tfr General Government ought to he
lri' free I" exercise the rights and priv,le.
ges of other creditors, in the collection of
hcir debts. and that in the collection
oi The revenue, we are further of opinion,
that, while the interests of the Government
should in no case be jeopar,led, yet the
convenience and interest Of the people
Shnnld he pro,noled as far as practicable.
8: Rcsofped, That his Excellency the
Governor he requested to forward copies
"f the foregoing preamble and resolutions, !,
T." Zach ofour Senstors aud Representa-
'yeS i'm ConpresS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-01-10

The following paragraph is copied from
The Naichez Weekly Courier, aud coin
eides with our views so perfectly, that we
cannot refrain from giving i, to our read
crs. We would readiIy agree to The ar
yaneement proposed by our nanlcsake of
Nalchez, were our good friends with whom
we transact business to give us the aujd
pr0 quo. when we desire it. hut our paucr
makers to whom we made the proposition.
rejected it unanimousty:--
"Atention!-Wc seldom or never nre.
sent bill for yearly adveD without
the demand being mads1 -, the pa !.
per Gratis. THIS zoe Aa( ,ue nm,
nerer ,0iA do. 1t would d reason
able for ns when a mcrchaHe senrs us
his bill for coat. to demand "throwinr
in" of a vest or if a bill for pair of boots
To request the gratutions addition of n pair
OF slippers. When the public generally
will rcciproca'c the favor by such ullo,c-
ances'o us, then we will gave the Courier
without charge; hu until that time arrives,
we ask 10 be excused"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-01-10
.NeaU Years address
~ OF THE CARRIE X OF THE
aEDnrfteln anberttse..

bo O"'t0I puy' WIN WISH StuCoTcs
Would bid happy, happy year
To all his patrons. old aud young.
In strains that may he sail .as1tung.
We of, have ,ruascd ,hre. Ia s,se,,
That you should have y sheet,
Wherein tho news from Car q wear.
You might receive throughout the year;
From Southern climes, and Eastern
sands,
From Northern shores, and Western
lauds.
Kind patrons, then, defer no, hope,
Bur cheer our dropping spirits up;
Our bosom fill with rapiurous glee,
By generous New-Year's fee:
With lighter heart. md blihesomc soul,
We'll serve you the seasons roll.
We have ever faithful hcen,
TO portray the varying scene,
or public veal and public wo,
How either party stAnd or 60,
We have praised where praise was due.
And censured, though reluctant, too.
Our coun,ry's honor and her peace.
We will eDdeavor to increase,
And strive with firm and homes, zeal,
r. enhance her fame and common veal
Our counsel she shall always share,
Our mind in peace, our strength in war.
In
We will exhibit to your view;
lmparlially and fairly show,
70 whom the need Of praise we owe
InduIeing hope. with fervcnr prayer,
That Heav'n will guide aud govern there.
Fhe merchant, aud mechanic too,
Their interest we will keep in view;
From week to week the markets show,
and other things that they should know;
How Cotton sells and Grnce,ies TOO,
And Broadcloths, grecn.an black. and
blue.
And 10 our youths. our country's hope,
Whonow in life are springing up,
On whom will ultimately rest,
The safety Of our sres' bequest,
Wen show the path that they should
tread,
The honor'd way our fathers led.
> Well prove that honor Is gain,
That vice will alw ays end in pain;
Though here and there dark clouds appear,
VIRTUE II ever .uauu
And long and lasting is tho joy,
When we are found in her employ.
While patriotism should you guide,
A patriot should have bride;
From the fair daughters Of our town.
Select a bride your joys to crown;
A single life few joys know,
While marriage makes heaven below.
Aud 20 the fair, we will convey,
The bard's etfusions Of the day,
"With thoughts that breathe. and words
that burn,'
Wen cheer a lonely hour, and earn
From their sweo, lips the welcome smile,
THAT will many care begnile.
When fond youth with manly art,
Would nobly seek exchange of heart;
With maiden holiness choose your stand,
Refuse at once or,take his hand.
Candor in maids can never harm;
Faslidiousncss is not charm.
And likwise. in the time Of youth.
Adhere TO virtue and to truth;
Religions patti, will prove secure,
And will eventually procure
Sweet peace Of mind, respcc, and love,
And blessings waited from above.
Now to our patrons we return,
And hope generous fee to earn,
That when they read our compliments.
Phey will reward with Fifty Cents,
While others hail the day with JOY.
30 likewise may the
CARRIER BOY.
The following paragraph is copied from
the Naichez Weekly Courier. aud coin
eidcs with our views so perfectly, that we
cannot refrain from giving i, to our read
ers. We would readily agree to the ar
NJ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-09-12
STANTON. Sept. ).
HENRY CLAY IN srAUNToN

HENRY CLAY IN SrAUNTON.
The great champion Of Constitutional
freedom, HENRY CLAY. arrived IN Staun-
ton on Saturday last. on his return to his
residence IN Kentucky, from his Northern
sour. and was greeted by our fellow -ciii-
zens with the enthusiasm Of feeling which
has every where attended him in his
progress through the country.
On arriving IN town. the procession
halted IN front Of tho Eagle Tavern, and
as MIR. Clay descended from the carriage
he was met by Mr. Peyton. who welcom-
ed him in a handsome and appropriate
address-to which Mr.. Clay responded,
IN bis usual elegant and impressive man
ner. though evidently labouring las he
said. under great fatigue and exhaustion
from the round Of ceremonies and excite
ments through which he had been hurried
by the enthusiasm Of bis fellow citizens.
From the moment he left the Canada
shore, he had been denied all tho priv.
leges Of free mamie had been taken
up and passed from one committee TO ano-
Their. from village 20 village. and city TO
city. and State TO State. He said he had
hoped. however. that when he reached
the "Old Dominion" he " ould have been
allowed some repose. and still less did he
expect that the citizens Of Augusta would
hear Of his approach. Nevertheless. he
felt bound to say that. severe and exhaust.
i0g as were the faiigues and priyalions
to which he bad been subjected by the
tide OF popular feeling which had thus
overwhelmed him, he could not help
being gratified--not on his own account,
but on account Of the great principles
with which the people had been pleased
10 identify him. and which were involved
IN the struggle now going on between
PTeroga,ive pOwer-between the people
and those who control The Government
OF the country. He expressed his unsha-
ken confidence in the soundness Of the
people, and his firm conviction that no.
thing is wanting but a spirit of concilia-
ton aud harmony, and Of persevering ef-
fort to ensure the triumph OF our cause
which is emphatically the cause Of the
Constitution. and Of Republican free
dom.
According TO arrangement, n number
Of citizens supped with Mr.. Clay, and
the evening was spent in delightful hilar-
ity, amid flashes Of wit and the low OF
sentiment Itwas an evening which will
long be remembered with pleasure by
those who participated in it.
Mr.. Clay left next morning in the
Western stage, being DESTROYS to reach
Kentucky by an early SpeefOiOr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-09-12
S(1InD(D,t YcIgrc1IS

SO@@N<S|-@ - ~ - G-O&O
9NHE uLdsrsigsed, highly approaching the
- very liberal patronage heretsfore extended
% ME- school, takes this method Of ialoFming hi.
patrons, snd ell whom u nsy concern, that b,s
'aosiiou will have tsrmiosted on Aonday the
Jih of September. 81 which time the school
will be re-orgsniZed
And having made arrangements for eompo-
tsat assistance. he hopes. By unrs@Rtlng en-
desVoTs, 20 secure 20 his pupils RAPID improve
meat end 10 bis PATROLS the eradication Of
'heir most ssnguins expectations.
The respective quarterly charges Cor tuition
VII Be ~ bsTstof0rs AdyeTtissd, VIZ
fof OF'hoEsnphy, Reading, Wsftiog. and Arish-
metle. PER quarter. 81 so
tor Geography. With the use Of Maps,
hnd History, per quarter. a. 90
foT Engiish Grammar. Engiish Composi-
ton and hhstofio. per qusrisF. 81 50
FoF Asthemstics, iaeiBdiug AiksbFs. Gsoustry
Tfisepo@stfy lWhh iss application ~ Heights
aod Dis'soess.) Nsnsnrsiion. surveying the
application q Aigsbrs 70 Geometry, sc %
per gHsrisr
AaJ pupil stud yinE any 81 the succeeding. NAV
also sigdy soy % he preceding brssehss, With
oct additional chargs.
Aguauef vili consist % taeivo weeks. with
oai say dsddeiion fof iims losi on tho pasl of
ne pupil except iu eases q siehosss--and en-
scholar entering tbs schooi wiii b. eoasidsFsd
- engaged foF quarter
THOMAS ,. DODD.
HsrpeFs-FsFgv. Auz %. 1879 1T
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-09-12

PRIcE or GHAiN SoUrH.-The Green.
vile. :. &. Mounlainesr of the 10th 10.
slant states that few days previous
wagon load q prime wheat vs. purchased
50 East Tennessee al "a cents per bush.
81. aud the gentleman who purchased II
said that u be had gone few miles far
Their he could have had Il ~ - cts. per
busbel. The same informant SAYS that "
that section O! country ths fafieers offer
70 engage corn. when 1t 10 harvested. o..
from III 70 u oenis per bushel A.
mone sll our evils IL il very evident that
We shall not siafve fof the wsnt II some.
thing 10 sustain nature. The whole eoun.
try with few exceptions has been most
bounufUlly blessed The "ofoakers" have
10 some cases started the tale II "fained
crops rust. ''long drought sc. 10
certain sections Of lbs eoaairy. bot u
woni take.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-09-12
nornka,- EVENING ruoUenr.

. :. SoenS'
MY clear, wood IRE beside
NV baby crrer,ny M my fret
Who on with ylanc.. of pr,dr
Looss back. elatr. and pl-aS.d 4, show
How fast nj, inv limbs can 90
NV hule daughter Cair.-
who.e doll anon her xu.. doth ride.
ESSaysa matron,s care
While many l,x,.,n half severe.
With kisses ,nixd mus, dolly hear.
Those chosen friends of old
Ii, p.n. REGARDLESS of INV will
Turks IN us bronzrL hold
Htrh lows they rayc hu, no, 40 dear
As those that eid nv i;Ir,,d. here.
Mid voa,h,s unfaII,n, ho,,.
And'piadnesx WINS The dance,,s fee,
That Sem IN t,ead ON HoucrS
I've sha,,d m. Gun =, s,,,LIe5 Glen,
ITxas Coam-,hr n,.c,ons dTa,,,h, - here