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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26

KEEP TT BEFORE THE PEOPLE;
That it is absolutely necessary that peoi
pie should pay their subscriptions to enable
printers to live like other folks. This in
formation may be astonishing to some of
our patrons, yet we assure them that it Is
literally true, for we have proved it by aca
mal experience. paper.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26

Very a6scting.--A sentimental youth
having seen young damsel shedding tears
over something in her lap, took the first op-
portunity to be introduced TO her; and made
no doubt that she was congenial spirit
What work was il that affected you SO
much, the other merning? saw you shed
tears. Was it Bulwer's lasts'
i don't know what Bulwer's last is re-
turned she, but can assure you, sir, | was
doing job which always almost kills me-
was peellDg onions.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26

'"SaS"ilh6 VIZ lVHSi lOuS NlSS1 llIdh WOuiu
have probably lasted over all the steps OF
the flight Of stairs, exclusive of the recess,
at the broad step we're the flight turns
But Kate heard the slp-shod maid of all
work going 10 the Hall door, closed her
own door--put away the book she had
been reaaing-turned her back upon the
entrance--resled her cdows on her knees,
-s -smothered her face in her handkerchief,
and inflated sob as we'll as she could
An interesting posture--but then Kate had
caught her husband admiring her shoulders;
and who can wonder that she turned them
up?
Il think-you--ought--to be ashamed'
snuilled Kate.
The servant girl pulled her elbow.
'Ge, away-you hateful!
Why, mawm, ii isn't Mr.. Brewsterr
Kate looked up, A tall,roguish looking,
but certainly a very handsome young man
stood attentively regarding her. In his
face were apparent variety of emotions,
in which wonder led, mischief sparkled,
but embarrassment had no place--awkward
as Kate thought any strange man might
have felt in his situation. NoW she could
have cried without any exerton, but she
did not She bowed in manner confused
but PTettier for its confusion, to the strsn.
ger, and turned 10 the servant enquiringIy
THAT official was hanging on the door knot
with her mouth open, but still no were
came from it.)
Betty how many times have told yor
not to surprise me in this way without an
nouncing guest!
Please ma'sm the gentleman said hi
name was no matter ma'am,' said Betty
and he ,0ould come op.'
Boiy--yeu may co.! said the stranger
Kate stood irresolute.
Go repeated the strange gentleman.
Kate was too much astonished TO say any
thing. Betty closed the door, and peepet
through the key-hoe. She saw the stran
ger take her mistress by both hands-sh
saw Mrs. Brewster shrink back momen
and then, as Betty afterwards said, 'sh
guv lock, and then she guv a scream
and then she guv him hug, and then
run, for wouldn't have waited anothe
minute for the world. What is it coming
| to!'
With all proper reverence for Betty--sh
lied. She did notrun for any such pruden
tal motive. 1t was only because an awfu
ring at tho street door started her, ant
down she ian TO welcome more horrid mys
terry! Il was only circular to all true de
mocratc, republican, whig electors, direc
ted 10 MI. Brewster. When Betty wen
up again to her post at the key-hole, he
mislres and the stranger were sitting oppo
site each other. How Betty did wish tha
her eyes could hear as we'll as see!
The stranger went early away. Poo
Be,ty went TO bed that night in a doubt
ful state New York was one Of tn
doubtful at that time-sO Betty could hav,
gone to sleep in no other, without crossing
to Jersey.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26

Nothing squire. never stop a woman
when her curiosity is once up, especially if
she be curious to know something about
herself. Only hold secret in your hand to
her, and it's like bunch of catnip to a cati
she'll jump, and frisk, and frolc round like
any thing, and never give over purrin and
coaxin of you till she gets it,--Slick
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26

The Nantucket Inquirer gives The last
case of absent mindness. A lodgeri in hotel
after washing himself in the morning, wiped
his face with the newspaper, and sat down
TO peruse the napkin; he did not discover
his error .he attempted to tear of the
corner to light his cigar
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26
Number 35.
A OUACK DOCTOR.

Well, Mike, Ill speak to some of my
friends here about you, and we'll settle it
all properly. Here's the Doctor
'Arrah, Mister Charles, don't mind him;
he's poor crayture entirelyi devil thing
he knows
Why what do you mean, man? he's
physician to the forces
'Oh, by CORY, and SO he may be- said
Mike, with toss Of his head; those army
docihcrs isn't worth their salt It's truth
I'm leln you: sure, didn't he come to see
me when was sick below in the hold?
'How do you feel! 2 says he.
Terrible dhry in the mouth says I.
But your bones, says he, 'how's themt
'As if cripples was kicking me- says |.
We'll, with that he went away &brought
back two powders.
'Tako them,' says he, and yen be cured
in no hme.'
What's them ? I.
They're ametcs, says he.
Blood and ages says l, 'are theyi'
Devil he,' says he, take them imms;
diately.'
And TUX them--and would you believe
me, Mister Charles?-its truth I'm telling
you--devil one of them would stay in
my stomach. So you see what a docther
he is =
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26

The liquor compromising instrument rat
tied in the glasses. Smoke had ceased to
ascend in graceful clouds from the mouths
of tobacco devotees for upon its ejectment
from their lips, il had much ado to fad a
place in the dense atmosphere. without
playing fancy touches. Drums beatin the
street, and shouts Of o! X! made night
hideous. Brewster walked through the
bar-reom and up into the Hall. A pleasant
looking old gentleman, with white hair, and
plenty it, was leading 10 Tippecanoe
song, and Brewster joined the full thousand
who sweled the chorus for
The iron armed soldier--the rue-heartod soldier;
The iron armed soldier ofTppecauoe.
Then came a speech, Then another
song. Then Brewster made q speech, and
noticed among the bystanders that there
was one in particular who seemed to hang
on every word he said. He cheered vocil-
erously-stamped uproariousiy, ana beat
his hands ill they bEstered. When Nab.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12
THE STATE CONVENTION.

FROM every quarter, we hear Of extensive
preparations for attending the convention at this
place on the 18th. Two hundred Wagons it
is SAID will start from Bradford, in a body one
thousand are expected to assemble at Water
bury, and move in procession, while we are no.
tned 70 expect a cavalcade of several hundred
young men on horseback, from franklin coun-
ty. Arrangements have been made with the
STEAMBOATS, to carry all who may wish II to avail
themselves of that mode of CONVEYANCE. for half
price and we hazard nothing in saving that thew
will be literally loaded down. We arc also
given to understand that we shall be lonorod
by the attendance of a considerable number of
"sympathisers" from without the state. The
more the merrier. We should not be surprised
to see a 'jam"-such as Burlington never
witnessed. And here let us remind our towns
men that they have an important, though, VIC
are well assured, not unwilling, duty to perform.
"A very large number ofpersons must be accom-
modated with food and lodging-so large, that,
Tor the time being, every wing house in town.
must be considered a hotel. And then slppos-
ing there should still be some thousands unpro-
vided for! There's the Park, has got a good
fence around it-there's a glorious sky above il
and if the gates are kept shut, a good whip
need not catch cold. Old Tip has had many a
worse nights lodging than that. But we will
borrow no trouble. Let us do our best to ac-
commodatc our friends, and they will pardon tho
rest to good intentions.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12
IIARRISON'S LETTER TO BOLIVAR.


We would direct the readers attention To
this able document on the our page. Let any
fair man give it a candid perusal, and then DENY
to Gen. Harrison, if he can, the possession of
talents of a high order. As a specimen of com.
position, it is remarkable for its beautiful sim
plicity. Clear, comprehensive, and vigorous
without effort, it betrays a mind evidently stored
with the lore of ancient and modern timcs
deeply imbued with the principles of republi-
canism, and glowing with a just conception of
what constitutes the character of that truly
great man. These are not the characteristics
Of a feeble, narrow mind if they we're, the
friends of Mr.. Van Buren, might perhaps point
us to some paper of his that would bear COM
parison with the one in question. Can they -
We challenge them. The remark has often
been made, and the document to which we now
invite the readers attention, will bear it out,
that, in the style of his composition, the mode
Of reasoning, and the elevated tone of moral
sentiment which pervades General Harrison's
writings, he bears a nearer resemblance to
Washington than any other man now upon the
stare,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12
RUTLAND COUNTY.

There was a great gathering of the people
at Castleton on Monday, to make county nomi-
nations. A mGjorly fall the rioters in the county
were present in person, to pledge their individ-
ual and collective aid to the peoples candidate
and cause. The utmost good feeling prevailed {;
and what gave additional interest to the occa-
sion, was the circumstance, that Mr.. WHEELER,
(for several years a ~locofoco candidate for re-
preventative in Castleton,) came out and made
a public remuneration of Van Burenism, and
pledged himself to Old Tip. "They may cali
"me a turn-coat, or whatever else they please"
said he, 'but my judgment tells me that this
"people cannot prosper under the policy and
"'ncasures of this administration, and | will no..
"dare not, disregard the dictates of my con-
science. | believe Gen. HARRISON honest.
"capable, faithful to the Constitution, and a true
friend to his country. He shall have my cor
dial support" Rutland County will render q
GOOD account of herself.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12
GAaTl@,ateuD
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE IL, 1910.
OIL SIT Ell.

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our patrons to-day with an enlarged sheet,
somewhat improved in its mechanical appear
ance. This enlargement will more than double
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and among the largest country papers in the
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is rendered doubly onerous at present, from the
difficulty of realizing the small sums now due
Us. We have, however, vcntured upon the en-
t~erprize, under the belief that we shall still be
cheered in our course by a continuance of the
liberal patronage we have lera'C more received,
-. t..a, our humble efforts to merit all increase
may not be in vain. In the mean time, we
presume our old patrons, who may be in arrears,
will appreciate the Importance of a prompt liqui-
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rely with confidence upon the aid of our politcal
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was more necessity for an antidote tothe political
poison, which, through the agency of govern
ment patronage, is intusing itself into every
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the organ of no man, or set of men; and, while
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12

Harrison, ......2iS V. Buren, and doubtful, as
The whole number of electoral votes is 294-neccs-
sary to a choice ll9. You will perceive, then, that
Harrison will have 100 votes beyond the number re-
quisitc to elect him. | have given Mr.. Van Buren,
New Hampshire, which | know will be a matter of
complaint with our friends there; for they have de-
tcrmincd to make battle in a way to shake even the
granite hills. Perhaps l ought to make a similar apol-
ogy in regard to Arkansas. l have also given him
South Carolina, which will 90 for him, unless by De.
cember, when the vote is to be cast, Mr.. Calhoun shall
think the interests of the country require it to be given
to u third man as heretofore! OF the % doubtful
votes, | think Harrson's chance decided the best for
a majority of them and if the tide of public sentiment
continues to set as strongly as it has done, Mr.. Van
Buren,, by November next, will scarcely have 4 State
he can call his own.
/ look forward to the above result with the most
perfect confidence, and with the most pleasing antci-
pations. Whats rebuke vii. it be of the attempted
usurpaiion of all the powers of this Government, and
the practical subverson of its fundamental principles!
What a triumphant restoration of the powers of Con
gross, when freedom of thought and ofaction shall be
once more vouchsafed to the Representatives of the
People and of the States!
Excuse the haste with which | have written. under
the pressure of numerous engagements, and believe me
very truly yours. n. ?. TALLMADGE.
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L

At an adjourned meeting of the Tippecanoe
club, of Burlington, held at the Court House.
on the evening of June |, $40, Lyman Cum
mings, Esq. from the committee previously APP
pointed to prepare articles of association, report
ed the following, which were unanimously adopt
ed as the preamble and constitution of the club
Whereas, the leading measures of the present
administration, especially those which relate to
the financial affairs of the country, tend greatly
to increase the power and patronage of the Exc
cutivc, already too great in a government where
all power is vested in the people and their I'M
mediate representations.
The history of the world teaches us that the
tendency of all human governments is to increase
the power entrusted to them. This principle
converted the republics of old into monarchies.
If We desire to avoid their fate and preserve our
republican institutions in their purity, ii becomes
us to watch with jealousy those entrusted with
the administration of the government, and TO OPP
pose, by all lawful means, the very first indlca-
tons of a desire, on their part, to acquire addi-
tional strength to themselves.
For these and other reasons, we are opposed to
the reelection of Martin Van Buren, as Prcsi-
dent of the United States, for whilst he has made
great professions OF democracy and economy, he
has done more to draw from the people to HIM
self the power and authority 'hathAly belongs
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12
lit which we now ask of the Chamber has for

The credit which we now ask of the Chamber has for
its object the removal of the remains of the emperor to
the Involides, the funeral ceremony and the erection of
a tomb. We do not doubt, gentlemen, that the Cham
Der will respond to those royal wishes which we have
just announced. Henceforth, France, and France
alone, will possess all that remains of Napoleon. Ills
tomb, like his glory, will belong only to his country
The monarchy of l530is in effect, the only legitimate
heir of all those remembrances of which France is
proud to boast. 1t undoubtedly belonged to that mon
archy, which was the first that rallied all her strength
and conciliatcd all the wishes ofthc French revolution,
to raise and honor the statue and tomb of n popular
hero; for there is one thing, and only one, which bears
no comparison with glory-this is liberty.
The reading of this speech was followed by loud
tokens Of appreciation. Several deputies were sensibly
affected. NJ. Emmanuel de las Cases burst into tears.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12
HIS COMPANIONS IN ARMS.

If Gen. Harrison is so feeble and inefficient
a man as the Tory presses are now erdeavoriug-
80 represent him to be. how happens it that
nearly all his old soldiers and fellow officers are
coming to the rescue of his reputation against
their coward assaults! Gen. Scott and Gen.
Gaines have already publicly declared their
high respect for his character, civil and military,
and pledged him their support. Gen. Cass, al
though holding office under Mr.. Van Buren,, is
said to have done the same. Col. Croghan has
called on him personally, to congratulate him OH
his prospects. In fact we do not know an officer
of any distinction in the army, and especially not
one who served under Harrison, or a soldier
either, who is opposed to his election. The
Tippecanoe Clubs of the city of New Orleans
celebrated the Victory Of Fort Meigs on the
9TH. Gen. Gaines attended-and gave the fol-
lowing capital Wing toast:
By Conceal GaineS.-A perfect Union of principles
principles such as animated the Fathers of the Rev
olutlon-prnciples such as marked the character OF
George Washlngton-the first and only Potriot Of
America, who was indeed the President Of the United
States, and never the President of a Party. Bellev-
ing VIM. Henry Harrison will follow in the footsteps
Of George Washington, ! desire that he may be the
President of these United States.
There is nothing in which the administration
ms experienced greater ditiicults, than in bring
ing the officers of the army and navy TO that
state of party subserviency which is required of
all who are Immediately dependant upon the
government. High-minded, frank and honor
able men, they have generally refused to pros
titute their official station to the base uses OF
demagogueisln.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12

SuRRouSDlNG THE ESEMY.-In the destruction OF
Indians the other day during a scout by Capt. Holmes,
an instance of GOODNESS and bravery occurred, eXhib-
ting the material of our own service, and the lndom-
table courage of the Indian. Capt. Holmes had Sc
creted a portion of his company in such a place as It
was probable the enemy would pass, and proceeded
onward with the rest of his command, in order to hunt
them up. The ambushed party had not lain long in
their hiding place, when a few indians were seen ap-
preaching, unconscious of their near proximity TO the
white man. On nearing more closely, the anxiety OF
a recruit being most intense, he was with difficulty
restrained from breaking upon the enemy and proba-
bly, defeating the great object III view. Atthis time,
Il deer sprang from its covert, and passing within Anew
feet of his gun, the temptation was too great, and the
recruit fired. Alarmed by the report, the enemy ran,
and the sergeant, with his command, mounted their
horses and gave pursuit. The sergeant soon overlook
a large athletic Indian, and disinounting, deliberately
levelled his gun and pulled the trigger. The gun ms.
sed fire. The red skin now levelled his rifle, and 10
the flint refused to do its duty. Dashing his musket
- the earth, the sergeant sprang to groprle the enc
N.Y., but was knocked down by the clubbed end OF his
rifle. Rising, he used the breech of his gun, with good
effect, but was repeatedly feled by the greater
strength of his foe. Victory now banging in doubtful
posture, he managed, while his head was receiving a
succession of blows, to fix his bayonet, and made o
charge upon the herculean Seminole. Doubt was al
an end the warrior took to his heels and sought q
tree. There, lodging a direct thrust of the instrument
he managed to hold theanger of the sergeant at bay
until the balance OF the command came up; who, dis.
posed to sec a fair fight, formed a circle round the COM
batants. All hope was now cut oil, and with a despe-
perate yalor he fought, until the sergeant thrustlng his
bayonct through him, left him dead at his feet.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12

Tho LocoGocos talk much of the true Jcflersonian
doctrine. Here is a sample Oft, which we commend
10 their especial attention;
awe are an inquiring people, (says Mr., Jefferson
md if the people are left to themselves, to the exercise
q richt-or, if they commit II mistake one time, they
= will rectify il the next. But let n pack ofsycophants
and hemagogues loose among them, seeking Offices
and places, and nine times in ten they will go wrong,
est of such men to keep them SO, that they may keep
Their Offices and places. ] have always thought il
wrong that men holding public stations should inter
cer, in popular elctions, for they are undoubtedly n
terested, and of course interested judges, and for this
renso,, gave early notice to such officers as were I'M
der NV control that an interference. with popular cleo
Gom Office"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-12
APOLOGY.

The immense labor of re-arranging our es'ao-
lishnent, and a disappointment in some oil our
help, has put it out of our power to bestow
moments time upon our editorial columns; and
even the mechanical part is not so perfect as we
could wish but this we will rectify hereafter
These columns shall yet be quickencd by the
spirit stirring influences Of new type, a broad
sheet, aud a glorious cause,
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TERMS OF THE FREE PRESS.

The enlargement of our sheet involves the
necessity of an alteration in the price. Here
after, we shall charge village subscribers, and
those who take it singly, by mail, s3. Conpa-
MES of ten or more, who take it at the Office, or
pay for the transportation, So. The W dollar
class embraces all who now receive it at II oo'
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of the Presidential election. I have taken great pains
to get. the most accurate information. | nave not
only consulted members of Congress, but | have had
a very extensive correspondence throughout the
Union. My sources of information may be implicitly
ty, that, in my Judgment, General Harrison will be
elected by n more triumphant majority than General
Jackson received in his palmicst days. In writing to
you as a friend, ! have not only no motive, but no
disposition, to mislead or cxaggoratc. ] give my es-
innate below, on which 1 place the most implicit re-
lance, and believe the result will fully justify it.
HARRIsoS. VAN RrpcN.