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source Of the st. Croix, and then run the
line in southwesternly direction, through
the region enclosed by the valleys Of the
St. John and Penobscot rivers. The Uni
ted States claim that the line beginning at
the source of the st. Croix runs about one
hundred miles north, across the st. Johns
to the source of the small streams emptying
into the st. Lawrence. The land in dis
pute contains about 100000 acres, nearly
one third of the state Of Maine, for the most
part uncultivated, but abounding in forests
thought to be of great value.
On this subject we make the following
extracts from Mr.. Tanners interesting Ge-
ographieal Memoir which accompanies his
large map of the United States. 1t will be
found well worthy of perusal, as it clearly
shews that our claim to the territory is be-
yond a shadow Of doubt.
"One of the arguments used to enforce
the claims of the British government to the
north part of Maine, is founded on the as
sumption that no high lands, sufficiently dis
tinct to exhibit with precision the line
claimed by the United States exist between
'the rivers that empty themselves into the
st. Lawrence, and those which fall into the
Atlantic ocean, (Treaty of Peace of l7s3,)
On consulting any good map of the United
States, it will be seen that highlands or
mountains do exist along the entire course
of the line, from the sources Of Connecticut
rivers to those of the RistigOuche. Some
of these mountains attain an elevation of
1000 feet above the level Of the st. Law
renee.
This elevation continues, with the slight
interruptions, through the whole length of
the boundary, from the sources of the Con-
necticut to its termination in the north east
angle of the State.
Recent investigations exhibit view of
the physical geography of this part of the
country, essentially different from former
delineatlons, and completely reverse the
general aspect as given to it by the advo-
Gates of the British claims. They affirm
that the route claimed by the Americans as
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-03-30
LESSONS FOR LOVERS.

A late number of FIazier's Magazine
pntaiRs pleasant little poem, under the
shimscal tnle of "Very," which contaius
pne sege maxims for young gentlemen
Tho go a ceurting. We extract three stan
Rs:
II for instance, woman you wish to WOO,
& Re her humor grave or merry,
/ he game is your own-you've nothing to
do
But make her believe you -"Very."
Icy sad, very gay, very sharp, very flat,
Very given to tea, or to sherry
Fery hot, very cold, very this, very that,
Very any thing-so you're-"Very."
Very tall, very short, very dark, very fair,
Very pale in the face,or forid,
zAy, I've known man loved to the verge
OF despair,
For being surprisingly horrid."
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DLUMBrA COUNTY, PA. SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1899.
Number as:

which the whole matter rests, is about DO
miles from tho source of the St.Croix, and
about the same distance from the place,
where this line in its prolongation, insersects
the st. Johns"
1t will be seen above that Mr.. TANNER
mentions the fact that up ID certain time,
the boundary line claimed by us was ac-
knowledged by Great Britain. 1t was SO
in effect up 10 the treaty Of Ghent in 1914
when her present claims were asserted, and
the object of getting up the difficulty was
explained by the suggestion of the British
agents that there should be such line Of
frontier as may secure direct communica-
between Quebec and Halifax There was
no trouble before Great Britain fonud it ina
portant to have this connection for the bene-
fit of colonial sway, and it appears to US
that she is determined to have it at any cost,
particularly since the recent disturbances in
the upper and lower provinces have demons
strated its convenience.
The award of the King Of the Nsthera
lands was rejected by both parties, and the
British Government rs4assetted its claim to
the whole territory, in the communication
Of December, 1895, the plan proposed
by Mr.. Livingston, then Secretary Of States
was new and thorough survey Of the
whole face of tho country. After many
propositions and demands from both sides,
a new joint survey was agreed on in 1885,
with the understanding that both govern
ments may adheru, If they please, to the
respective interpretations which have been
given to the various treaties, Maine having
resolved at the same time if the matter was
not speedily accomplished, to take the setA
tlement into her own hands.
Sir John Harvey now asserts right Of
exclusive Jurisdiction over the whole terri"
tory, in defiance of shesubjo agreement
to the contrary, to which he alludes fOs his
purpose of gross tnisinterpretatiOn.
"Mr. Livingston, in his communication
dated July 2l, 1882, remarks Until this
matter shall be brought to final conclusion.
the necessity Of refrainlng on both sides
from any exercise of jurisdiction beyond the
boundaries now actually possessed, must
be apparent, and vii no doubt be acquiesced
in on the part of His Britannia Majesty's
Province, as it will be by the United
States.'"
In reply Sir Charles R. Vaughan says,
I" he is further to assure Mr.. Livingston that
his Majessy's Government entirely concur
with that of the United States in the prin-
ciple Of continuing to abstain, during the
progress of the negotiation, from extending
the exercise of jurisdiction within the dis
puted territory, beyond the limits, within
which it has been hitherto usually exercis-
ed by the authority of either party"
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TpOLAz.Hl2Y
From the Kniekrbocker
TIME STILL MOVES on"

BVsSPARK BENJAMIN, ESQ.
Time stin moves on, with neiseless pace,
And we are loitercrs by the way,
Few win and many lose the races
For they struggle day by day;
And even when the goal is gained,
How seldom worth the toll it seems!
How lightly valued, when obtained,
The prize that fattering hope esteems!
Submissive TO the winds OF chance,
We toss on life's tempestuous sea:
This bllow may our bagk adYanee,
And that may leave it on the lee:
This coast, which rises to the view,
4 May thick be set with rocky mail,
And that which beetles Ger the blue,
Be safest for the shattered sail.
sThe cloud that, like little hand,
! Slow fingers when the morning shines,
Expands its volume o'er the land,
"A Dark as a forest sea OF pines;
While that which casts drapery screen
Before the azure realm Of day,
Rolls upward from the lowland scene,
And from the mountain tops away.
Oh, fond DECEIT to think the flight
OF time will lead to pleasure strange,
and ever bring some new delight,
TO minds that strive and sigh for change
Within ourselves the secret lies,
Let seasons vary as they will;
Dur hearts would murmur, though our skies
Were bright as those of Eden still!
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THE PARTING.

"a mine eyes tell at parting,
For my lips they never can!
IN! how hard these tears keep starting
tA | thought was man.
NJ more fond remembered blisses,
Loves sweet token now command;
39ld seem all thy burning kisses,
Faint the pressure of thy hand.
lnce it seemed heavenly treasure,
One more kiss snatched on the wing!
IS we feel starting pleasure
Finding violets in spring.
8ht no more of loves fond frances,
No more roses plucked for thee,
Sping time smiles, my dearest Frances
III 'tis Autumn drear to me
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ADVERTISING.

Here is sensible article, written in
quaint way, on the advantages of adVertis.
ing. 1t is taken from paper printed in
Saugerties, New York.
TO THE PUBLIC.
have several reasons for advertising my
goods for sale. Among the many, give
but few. Firstly, the proprietors of this
paper have perfect right to expect from
all mechanics, and others, doing business
in the village of Saugerties, an ADVERTISE
ment in the Herald, and it is our duty to
give it, in order to make it profitable to
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ance of a sheet published in a fourishing
village, and supported by business men:
Secondly-and this reason is not pungent
because wish the people generally to
understand, that it is my intention to sell
goods as low as any in the country, and I
do not kbow of any better way to give the
public hint to that effect than to advertise
in anewspapsr,like a majority of my neigh
bors in the trade--therefore- it goes.
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The girls Of Northampton, Mass. have
been sending bachelor editor bOquets Of
tanzy and wOrnwOod. He says he dOn's
care; he had rather smell that than matrimo.
ny,
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10 kiss ladies' hands after their lips, as
NC do, is like little boys, who after they
'tthe apple, fell to on the parings.
, 1839-11-23
From tn, Philadelphia National Gazette.

The Centenary Of Mehodism.-The &C.
casion Of so much interest to the Christian
world has been widely observed by the de.
nomination who respect the Wesleys as foun-
ders of their Church. The appellation Meth.
odist, was first applied by Charles Wesley
when at College, who from the sedateness Of
his manners, the regularity and piety Of his
life, gathered around him a few Of the more
thoughtful, while he was subjected to the
ridicule of others. Their number at first, in
1928. consisted of four, namely. John Wes-
ley, fellow Of Lincoln College, Charles Wes-
ley, student Of Christ Church, Mr.. Morgan,
commoner of Christ Church and Mr.. Kirk
man, of Morton College. In 1882, Mr.. Ing
ham, of Queen College, and Mr.. Broughton,
of Exeter, were added to their number, and
soon after Mr.. Clayton, of Brazen Nose,
James Sleevy and George Whitefeld joined
them.
The first organization of a class of re-
lisious persons, under the appellation Of
Meihodists was made by the Rev. John Wes-
ley, in the year 1889. in the city Of London.
His first place of worship was a transformed
foundry in London, and.the members number
forty.tVo. Now the societies number
half as many churches; the pumber ofmem-
, 1839-11-23

sense. do yous.not mp sticks and Off Why
do you stay feref
Oh, cause the light wood knots are so
'mazin' handy"
Gentle readerl-look me steadfas,ly 10 the
face. Upon your honor, as a gentleman, Tor
lady.) do you believe that was IN ANIMAL
Do you believe that a real genuine man, or
brute would have remained his whole life,
under these. circumstances, in such a spot?
Nc, youdon't. Now, there is what call a
man of the receta6ie species. | can't tell
whether a vegetable thinks, or not; but if it
does. | will bet my spectacles against the
pr%ettiest Iady's eye in the country, that, that
mans idea ofheaven was, that it consisted of
a large pine barren, where the light wood
knots were 'mazin' handy and where he
could shiver the whole day with a 'cu'sed
ager.' over a large fire of the aforesaid light
wood knots, kept in perpetual fame by the
'ministering angels Of the place.
Saturday Chronicle.
, 1839-11-23
From the .7!tun Telegraph.
OREGON

MR EcToR-By the letter oi AmaSa Wal.
ker Esq, published in your last number, my
attention has again been turned to Oregon
Territory. Ii is, no doubt, remembered by
many that, at the meeting held in Alton, of
which Mr.. Walker speaks, an attempt was
made TO dIrec, the public eye OF that meet
Ing 20 the vast Importance OF 4 speedy ac-
ton in behalf Of 4 chain of internal commu-
~nication from the Atlantic TO the Pacific o.
ceans. by link across the Rocky Mountains
from the head OF navigation on the Missouri
river, to the head OF navigation on the Col
umbia river; and that the attempt seemed to
hc too visionary TO demand serious attention.
Notwithstanding this, ] have moi been able
TO dismiss the subject finally from my mind.
And the more ! mediate upon it, the more !
am convinced OF It's innumerable ADVANTAGES
to The United States IN general and 10 the
Western States in particular. And here
permit ne, sir, If you please, 10 present TO
the public eve what | believe would be some
OF these advantages. And
LIST. | believe that it would soon become n
grand thOroughiare 10 Asia, not only from
our Atlantic States, but from Europe. Any
person will believe this when he takesinto
consideration the safety, the saving Of time
the danger Of the scenery that n journey or
a voyage to Asa by the present course.
81. | believe that the friendly intercourse
it would in.iuce between foreigners and our
own citizens would have a great tendency
% keep us in peace and amity. with other na-
tons.
Sd. | believe that 1t would tend TO the
augmentation of our national honor, for all
nations receive hpuor tor their magnificent
and magnanimous works.
4th. | believe that it would be Of immense
advantage to the United States 10 times OF
war. to lie able to receive from Asia her rich
produce without the risk ofa six months voy-
age exposed to the ravages Of a bellIgerent
power.
9Th. ! believe that it would increase the
national revenue by bringing into market n
vast territory in which the sons Of freedom
from every nation would take up their abodes
aud thus cause the tree Of liberty. planted by
our forefatilers to spread its outrageous
branches from the Atlantic TO the Pacific O.
cean.
9Th. / believe that it would strengthen Our
National Union, by forming a 'igament
that would connect the North with the South,
and the East with the West, SO firmly that
nothing but the arm of Omnipotence could
ever break it.
have thus, sir, cursorily presented what
| 6elieve To be a few Of the National advan.
tages that would attend the accomplishment
of the proposed project. ] will now hintat a
few more which, although they are National
in their character, yet they are more imme.
diately interesting TO the Western States than
they are to the East. And.
list. ] believe that it would cause q rapid
, 1839-11-23
SATURDAY M0RVENG OVEN B Il x %. 1883.

increase Of The popuiat;on of the, West, as a
natural result OF adevelopement of its resour.
ceS.
Cd. | believe that it would soon cause the
nom Western States TO become tire middle O.
an extensive republic, and put them in that
attitude towards the other States Of the Union
which nature has designed for them, ard to
which they are justly entitled. | believe
this. because | nave always observed that n
place where two great t~hcrougkhTes inter-
sect, invariably becomes n place of Impor-
lance; and with this observation before me,
my mind naturally inquiries, What would be
the Importance of that place where n grand
~thoroughfare from the Atlantic TO the Pacific
Oceans should cross the Mississippi river
and what would be the benefits that such a
place would bestow on the new Western
States? But these inquiries are too extern
sive for me TO answer. For when with the
minds eye | look at the Mississippi rolling its
waters from North to South, and i line pfin-
ternaI communication stretched from the At
lantic To the Pacific over our beloved coun-
try, | cannot even hazard a conjecture in re-
ply.
now, sir, for the present. leave the sub
ject with the hope that some mind ADLER than
mine will take it up, and that our L.egisla-
ture and delegation in Congress will endea-
vor TO induce orr National Government to
have it inves,i cated by survey or otherwise,
as speedily as possible.
Yours respectfully, CLINTON.
, 1839-11-23
From "Tne School Boy"
THE 20 AND MAN.

Afew years ago, there was in the city Of
Boston, a portrait painter, whose name was
Cop!ey. lie did not succeed very well in
b%usiess, and concluded to 20 to England to
try his fortunes there. He had a little son,
whom he took with him, whose name was
John Singleton Copley.
John was n very studious boy, and made
such rapid progress in his studies, that his
father sent him to college. There he APPLIED
himself so closely to his books, and became so
distinguished scholar, thathis instructors pre-
dicted that he would make 4 very eminent
man.
Alter he graduated, he studied law. And
when he entered upon the practice of his
profession. his mind was so richly stored
with information, and so highly disciplined
by his previous diligence, that he almost i'm
mediately obtained celebrity. One or W
causes hegreatcst Importance beingintrucst-
ed to him, he managed them with so much
wisdom and skill, as to attract the admiration
of the whole British nation.
The King and his Cabinet, seeing what a
learned man he was and how much influence
lie had acquired, felt it to be important 10 Sc
cure his services for government. They
MN III "a pOot VI hOuOA
to another till he was created Lord High
Chancellor Of England, the very highest post
of honor to which any subject can attain;
so that John Singleton Copley is now Lord
Lyndhurs;, Lord High Chancellor Of Eng
land. About sixty years ago he was a little
boy in Boston. His father was a poor por-
trait painter, hardly able 20 get his bread
Now. John is at the head Of the nobility OF
England-one of the most distinguished men
in talent and power in the House Of Lords,
and regarded with reverence and respect by
the whole civilized world. This is the re-
ward of industry. The studious boy became
the useful and respected man.
Had John S. Copley spent his school boy
days in idleness, he would probably have
passed his manhood in poverty and shame.
But he studied in S chooI when other boys
were idle; he studied in college when other
young men were wasting their time; he ev-
er adopted for his motto, 'Ultra pergera,"-
press onwardl-and how rich has been his
reward.
, 1839-11-23

The may TO BE- HaPpy.-Cut your Goa accord
ing TO your cloth, is an old maxim and a wise
one; and if people will only square their ideas
according to their circumstances, how much
happier might we ell be? II we would come
down a peg or two in our notions, 10 accor-
dance with our waning fortunes, happiness
would be always within our reach. II is not
what we have or what we have not. wh;sh
adds to or subtracts from our felicity. II is the
longing for more than We have, the envying
OF those who possess that more, and the wis.,
to appear in the world of more consequence
than we really are, which destroys our peace
OF mind and eventually leads to ruin.
, 1839-11-23

Men measure their charities by a peculiar
standard; man who has but one dollar in
pocket would give a penny for almost any
purpose. II he had a hundred, he might give
one: carry it higher & there comes a falling
OIL. Oae hundred dollars would be consid-
cred TOO large a sum for him who has ten
thousand, while n present Of m thousand
would be deemed almost miraculous from
a man worth one hundred thousand:-yet
the proportion is the same throughout, & the
poor mans penny, the WIDOWS mite, is more
than the rich mans high sounding widely
trumpted Observation-Disclosures
, 1839-11-23
Humbug.-The learned DR.. Waterhouse,

Hum5ug.-The learned DR.. Waterhouse,
Justly ~denominated the "American Jenner,'
while professor of Natural History in
Harvard u University, some years ago,
made an artificial insect, TO the limbs of
which he could communicate motion, while
he held it in his hand. After exhibiting it to
the class he was lecturing, and permitting
every pupil to inspect it, one of whom
could tell to what class Of insects it belonged,
though they all believed it to be a real living
creature, the Doctor thus addressed them:-
4" | suppose, young gentlemen, you wish to
be informed Of the name Of this bug; had
you examined it more attentively, you
would have all perceived that it was a hum
, 1839-11-23
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Thus in three months the pigs on steamed
food had increased 173 lbs.-being CT lbs.
more than double their original weight
while those On raw food only gained IFS
pounds" In another instance, two lots were
fed on steamed, and on raw potatoes, and in
ten weeks the lot led on steamed food gain
ed 38 stone G lbs, aud the lot on raw pota-
toes, II stone II lbs, making a difference
in favour of the steamed food of $50 pounds,
Our experience is also decidedly in favor
Of steaming or cooking food for swine; but il
should not be forgotten. that in order TO make
profit bic pork for cooking. it is indispensa.
BILE that pigs fed on apples or potatoes should
have meal mixed with their food; the qranti-
~ TO be increased as the feeding approaches
lis close. With this precautlon the general
introduction Of the plan Of fa,tening swine on
steamed apples, OF apnles and potatoes, or
either alone, is one OF the greatest improve.
ments of modern farming, adding materially
to the profits OF the culiIvator of the soil. and
furnishing i first rate article for the market.
GcaeSce Farmer.
, 1839-11-23

that will require little or no expenditure of
animal or vital power for its appropriation.
The following statement will exhibit al a
glance the advantages Of so preparing food,
"Mr. Walker of Ferrygate, on the 4th of
March put up two lots containing five pigs
each of the same brood. and two and Il half
months old. They were separately fed, the
one on steamed and the other on raw pota-
ines. with an allowance of two and a half
lbs. of broken harley daily to each lot; the
barley for the steamed loi being prepared 4
long with the potatoes. The live weight Of
the two lots were
That on raw food, 1913
That on steamed food, 1O6
and the following table exhibits their several