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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09

Col. Cresksi.--I is stated that the sor
Of Col. Crockett. "a member of Congress
from Tennessee, has rscevee Information
inducing him TO believe that the report in
relation 10 his father being in one Of the
mines Of Mexico, is correct. Steps will Be
Immediately taken to ascertain its truth
and procure his liberation. Can this BE-
possible
A Mr.. James Ssrtin cut his brother Sam.
uers throat near Mount Pleasant, Miss.
on the lth inst, and then dashed out the
brains Of the deceased. They had been
disputing.
A slave named Bacchus, died recently a,
t'rledland. Va, aged ITO. He was IN the
capacIsy0f teamsler at the seige Of York
town, and also saw GenaraI Braddock as he
passed on 10 the west.
Il is reported that the difficulties with the
Indians in Missouri have been checked
the tribes having consented to deliver up
the perpetrators of the Ouirages.
The TurbG1.--The auiher of " Harry
France" says; :" have always observed
that your bold dashing women, are fond of
a turban, and do not remember that ever
met with modest, retiring woman, with
one on her head"
The Postmaster at New Orleans has Civ.
en- notice to printers. and others who are
IN the habit of sending newspapers to Tex
as, through the mail, that their labor is in
vain, unless the postage is paid when the
papers are mailed, the Texian Agent refus-
ing 10 take them from that office.
Col. Pierce, the distinguished comman-
der of the first regiment Of artillery, arriy-
ed at Boston on Wednesday morning, with
battalion Of his regiment, inieight DAYS
march from Plattsburg, N. Y, on his way
10 the Maine frontier. Col. Pierce is one
Of the best officers in the service.
The sum overdrawn by B. w. Greene
from the Bank Of Virginia is ascerlained to
amount to 1891 900,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09

Uho 10 the Soldier.--Gen. Harrison
carries his pockets full Of paper certificates
vlndicating him from The charge of being
too prudent: bst bears no bodily evidence
Of having been within gunsAot Of the ene-
nv.
Col. Johnson, the unassuming phiIan-
ihrepist, and the democratic candidate for
the Vice Presidency, carries no paper test.
monials of his services but bears upon his
frame. and will take with him to the grave
SEVENTEEN SCARS, the enduring
memorials of his yalor and bravery in the
front Of his command, and in the thickest.
and deadliest Of the fght.--O. Patriot.
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ANSWER THESE

If Harrison was such valiant General
in the last war as the wings represent, why
did not Congress present him with some
tribute Of respect as it did his subordinate
officers, Croghan, Duncan, &c.l Why did
II actually refuse 10 present him with a
sword when such motion was made?. Why
did Harrison resign before the close Of war!
II Harrison is poor man. what has he
dono with the salaries ofthe different Offices
he has held for the last forty pears Ohio
Patriot.
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From the Philadelphia Spirit of the Times.

From the Philadelphia Spirit of the Times.
The Spunky WVe.-There was great
meeting on Tuesday night in this city Of
the Female Abolition Society. No males
are permitted to be present at these conVen-
iicles; but on this occasion the husband of
one of the women being Of a jealous tenn
perament, was determined 10 be there
The feminines were terribly distressed for
while by his presence, and finally one
jumped up, and after parlicularzing the
rules, demanded of the presiding petlicoat
that the intruder Se removed. Here was a
dilemma, that led to a perfect storm Of
words. Il was settled at last by. the gem
tleman's wife, who (like all wives, unwill-
ing TO let others abuse her husband, howev-
er she might indulge in that luxury herself J
remarked with some tartAess, that for her
part shs could not see why men had not as
good right to attend the meetings Of wO-
men as the women had to attend the meet
ngs Of the men. This short straw ,ickled
the fancy of the assembly, and the man was
permitted to remain. Huzza for the wo-
menJ
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09
VIRGINIA.

The lolloMing remarks of the New York
Evening Post relative to Virginia, are of a
very interesting character just now:
" II the wings, as is now probable, should
keep possession for another year of the le-
gislatare of Virginia, this cannot be consid-
ed as test of the political character of the
state. In veting Tor members Of the House
OF Delegates. the lines Of party politics are
not so definitely drawn in that state as in
many others. Besides, in the state cleo
items, freeholder can vote in all the differ
'ent counties in which he owns farms, which
gives the wings considerable advantage, a
majority OF landholders being Of that party.
In The election Of President however, each
Neitizen votes but once.
10 show that failure TO elect majority
of the House Of Delegates, is no proof that
the democratic party has not a majority in
Firginia,we need only refer 10 the elections
Of 1882.
In April Of 1882, the election Of members
Of the House of Delegates resulted in the
the choice Of ifiy-hve members friendly to
General Jackson, and seventy-nine of the
'Cppositon, large majority of the latter
party; sufficient, if these local elections in
Virginia formed any test, 10 do away all
hope Of obtaining the vote of the state for
General Jackson.
Yet when the time for the autumnOl cleo
lion arrived; when the contest was between
Jackson and Clay, and party distinctions
were strictly observed, Virginia gave an i'm
mense majority for The democratic candidate.
The vote for Jackson was 33, $685. that for
Say ll,45l, making majority Of more
hsR TWENTY Two THOUSAND in favor Of
the former. After this, no man can say
That the success Of the wings in elecling
majority in the House of Delegates, de-
cldes the political character of Virginia.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09

Newspapers The celebrated writer,
"Junins,' thus speaks Of newspapers
They who conceive our newspapers
are no restraint upon bad men, or impedi-
ment TO the execution of bad measures,
know nothing of this country. Our min.
islsrs and magistrates have really little pun
ishmeni 10 contend with beyond the censure
Of the press and the spirit of resistance it
exctes among the people. While this CEN
soIial power is maintained, 10 speak in the
words of a NEST ingenious foreigner, both
ministers and magistrates are compelled in
almost every instance to choose between his
duty and his reputation. A dilemma of
this kind PerpetuaIly before him, will not
indeed work miracles on his heart, but will
assuredIy operate in some degree upon his
conduct"
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ETNllsNlAEo

MARKEDLY the Rev. d. S. Tobias 8
on the 9th inst. Mr.. ALEXANDER
MEARS TO Miss PHEBY KANOUSE,
both Of Cattawissa.
BY the same on the same day, Mr..
GEORGE KAUFMAN, from the state of
Michigan, to Mrs. JACOBY, of .Bleons-
burg.
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INDEPENDENCE.
3, 3,

THE celebrated and well bred horse
INDEPENDENCE, will be kept for SER
vice at the stable of the Subscriber, in
Bloomsbury, the ensuing season, to com
mencs on the first Of April and end on the
first day of July next, on moderate terms.
INDEPENDENCE, is beautiful Bright
Bay, having black list along his back, and
black legs, name, and tail. He stznSs lis
ing sixteen hands high; and for symetry
and movement, he can have but very few SUI
Periors on this Continent His former OWL
er kept him for the turf, on which he nsv-
er lost race, for six hundred yards, and
quarter Of mife. He is well knowR in
this neighborhood 10 be a sure horse; and
his stsck Of more value, than that OF aay
other horse that has been kept in the county
for maRy years past.
The Sire Of INDEPENDENCE, was
the celebrated imported horse, Printer, tho
swlilest horse, at that time, in the United
States. His Dam was got by the importsd
horse Whip; Grand Dam, by the imported
horse Quicksilver; all first rate horses; that
were the noble progenitors Of what is now
considered, the best blood, and most yalsa-
bic stock in Kentucky.
NOAH s. PRENTIS.
blOomsburg, April 7lh, 1910.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09
CANAL BOAT
For Sale.

HNHE subscriber has for sale CANAL BOAT
n OF about so tons burthen-has been in use
one year. and would be sold on reasonable terms as
to price and payments or would take pay in Stone
Coal orin freighting produce to Baltimore or Phil
adelpha. Address the subscriber.
NJ. MCDOWELL.
McDowelPa Mills, (Boom,) Col. co. March ID.
The Wilkesbarre Republican Farmer will please
publish the above three times, and forward Their
bill to this Office,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09
ELECTORAL TICKET.

JAMES CLARKE, Of Indiana,
Gro. G. LEIPER, of Delaware, ID
l Col. John Thompson IL Frederick Smith
2 Benjamin Mifilin l3 Charles Mcclure
Frederick Stoever Ia ]. M. Gemme
3 Vim. II. Smith Is G. M. Hoenback
John +. Steinman l6 Leonard Pfoutz
John Dowlin II John Horton jr.
Henry Myers Is William Philson
8 Daniel Jacoby lS John Morrison
6 Jesse Johnson 20 Westly Frost
Jacob Able 81 Benz. Anderson
Geo. Christrnan % William Wilkins
9 VIM. Shoener % A. X. Wright
10 Henry Dehuh' "a John Findley
ii Henry Logan 25 Stephen Barlow
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09

The MaysviIe Eagle say We learn
froa gentleman just from Greenup coun-
ty, that while Mr.. Norris and his neph-
sw, Mr.. Hannah, were engaged in hunt
Ing turkeys on Wednesday--the latter,
hearing bis uncle calling turkeys, and hay.
ing but partial glimpse Of him, supposed
the noise to proceed from turkey, fred
and instantly killed Mr., Norris, his neck
having Been broken by the shot.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09

II is stated that the wheat and rye fields
throughout Pennsylvania, present the most
fauering appearance, and it is calculated by
some thai the coming harvest will ever ex-
ceed that of 1899. If this should be the
case, and the large quantity of produce
raised be such as to cause prices to be low
er, we suppose the wings will continue to
blame the Administration for the low prices.
Oh, ye are beautiful set Of patriots and
economists.
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TERMS

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Payments may be Transmitted BY mai. at our risk,
postage paid. The notes Of any incotporatsJ ban2
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Try where subscriber resides, will be receiyed.-
But when subscribers can procure the notes Of
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please send them.
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fess the money accomponiesH. The lo,o price for
Dafch zoe publish this paper, preciudes credit to
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for any person to send an order to u.s. not dccopa-
MED by the money
10 insure all the himbers subscription should bc
here BY the 18th May iext, at farthest.
=. BLAIR & RIvES.
Washington City, 9th April, 1870.
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having been broken by the shot
In Fitlsburg General Harrison is suppor.
ted as the great friend of the Tarf, and in
Georgia his friends avow him its decided
| enemy
Real Estate IN 81. Louis. (Mo.) worth
one hundred thousand dollars, was recently
sold at Sheriff's sale for four thousand dol
lars.
A lottery dealer IN New Orleans advertis-
es his Office as the :" Road TO Ruin Lottery
Office" This piece of honesty will give
him lets of customers.
The Mississippi Legislature, has passed
law requiring the banks 10 resume specie
payments. This shows that the people of
that State have seen enough of bank hum-
bugs, and at the next Ppresidential election
they will demonstrate the fact, beyond all
cavil.
Mr.. John AyrenlIon lately led to the al
tar, in Philadelphia, Miss Rhoda Gipsen,
after acourt-ship Of thirty-fsur years This
shows what may be done il we only stick
to it.
The height Of the ridiculous.-- Federal
dandies in rutfied shirts, and silk Stockings
holding conventions in log cabins and
drinking hard cider
Thirty-nine divorces were decreed dur
ing the recent session Of the Maryland Le-
gislatnre.
Upwards Of sixteen hcgdred and twenty
passengers arrived at New York from Eu-
rope, during three days Of las. week.
Strawberries ard asparagus made their
first appearance in Boston market en- Wed
nesday last.
Il Fact.-There is nothing which so
keenly wouAds little mind, as to witness
tho objects of its jealousy calmy pursuing
then own concerns, without the least ms
iice Of its Puny vaPorings.
The Celestial .Army.-The Chinese ar
my consists of 1000, ,0Oonfaniry, and sOO,-
900 cavalry. They ale good soldiers when
opposed to bad ones, but bad ones when
opposed TO good.
The English have l line OF battle ship,
8 frigstes and Is sloops of war. on or near
our coasts making total Of S22 guns, and
$500 men.
Imprisonment for debt has been abolish
ed by both branches of the New York I.e-
gislaIuRe.
A new post Office has been established
at Nsw Castle, SchuylkilI county, and
Doct Benjamin G. Morris appointed post
master.
Rev. Isaac Braham, says the Salem Ga
zetle. has efiiciatsd as pastor of the Con-
Society in Georgetown, in this
county, forty-three years. His salary has
ever been 5000 and twelve cords Of wood
per annum.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09

rRosfEcTus FOR THE EXTRA GLOBE,
The publication Of the Extra GhoBr" viii
commehce early in May, and be continued six
months. The first number will contain the nro-
ceedines Of the Democratic Convention TO be held
in Baltimore the first week in May, to nominate
candidates for President and Vice President Of Tie
United States.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-09

Fresh Garden Seeds.
The subscriber has just received sup
ply oil Fresh Garden Seeds, from the United
Society of Shakers in tho state Of New
York, which are considered the best and
cheapest offered to the public.
JOHN r. MOYHR.
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NOTICE

The Subscriber has this day loaned to
Sedgewick Wells, Of BlOomsburg, the fol-
lowing property, viz : IL chairs, 80 yards
carPetting, copper kettle, wash stand, 1
breakfast table, Q rscking chairs, and said
S. Wells holds them on lease from me,
and in no other way.
THEODORE WELLS.
April "a, 1910.
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HOTEL.
FHNHE Subscriber respectfully informs the public
u that he has taken the large and commodious
TaVern Stand.

GAVGIN stand,
formerly kept by William Robson in Bloomsbury;
that he is fitting it out in good styles and intends to
spare no pains, in endeavoring to render it in all re-
sPects, comfortable house of entertainment for
travellers and guests, who may favor him with
call. His arder will always be suppliedwith the
best productions of the Market and his bar with
choice wines and liquors.
The stables are ample for the accommodation of
large number ofhorses, and careful Ostlers will
always be in attendance.
The Subscriber, by strict attention to business,
aud careful attention to the comfort of guests hopes
to merit and obtain share of public patronage.
GEORGE w. ALBEIT.
BlOomsburg May 9th 1910.
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Singular Cure. AT The buyning Of the
ST. Johns Female Academy, at Shery' 3
town, Pa. was young lady, who had been
so i'll that her parents had been sent for.---
AT the fist alarm of fire he repaired to the
spot, and after an anxious search found her
in an out building, 200 yards from the
house, 10 which she had fed in her fright.
and only eAveloped in a counterpane. She
was Immediately removed TO her father Q
lodgings, whore ii was sooR ascerianed
that the fright had entirely removed the dis
ease under which size had been laborinp,
and she has since arrived at Baltimore in a
perfect state Of health.
a NoUI .Afair.-A few days since a
gentleman riding in tho west part Of this
town reined his horse up TO boy who was
standing in front Of house, and offered
him pocket book. The boy not under
standing the design Of the stranger, and ta-
ken by surprise, refused to accept it; when
tke stranger threw it into the street bv the
boy and rode off. The pocket book was
taken into the house, opened and examined,
and was found to contain two hundred and
three dollars in bills Of the Hartford Bank.
There was also slip Of paper attached to
the roll OF money, on which was written
with pencil -" Give this money to Miss
-" The name was that of young
lady who has been fer some years partially
deranged, and who has lived in dependent
circumstances. The whole affair is singu-
lar and part very foolish; for if the donor
wished to make this present without expos
ing his generosity, he might have adopted
some more sure method of safe convey
ance.--HarSord Review.
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GRAIN
MILITARx NOTICE.

MTLITA1x NOTICE.
n notified to ms It prangeve on Thursday,
the list day of NJ ksxt, and the Volunteer Com.
panies attached ia sr7s>& meet at the same time
and place.
The I'd Battalli' the 7lst Regiment with
the Volunteer !, les attached, will meet at
Ca1tawissa, OF. he 22d day Of May. The
BattalOns Vouv. for parade and Inspection
with arms and acOi nents in good orderat 10 o.
clock, A. NJ
As there is a p,gpNt of War, the Colonel hop IS
military spirit w peryade both officers and men,
and should their country require it. they will be rea-
,dy and willing to serve her with prOmptitude and
honor
Il tlsexPected that one or both of the Generals
will be present.
NJ. MCDOWELL COL
7lst Reg. lst Brig. 9Th ID. p. NJ
CourtsOf appeal will be held on the second Mon
day of June, for the LIST Battalion at Orangeville
and for the I'd battalion at Roaring Greek.
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The sum Overdrawn by B. w. Greene
from the Bank Of Virginia Is ascerlained to
amount to $39l 900,
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THE EVERGREEN;

A monthly Magazine of Ne~ and Popular Tales,
Poetry and Engrauings.
1NHE Characteristic feature Of this work is sig
' II nifcd and portrayed in its title. The month
" wreath we intend offering 10 our readers shall be
literally composed OF Evergrecns." Our design
is to collect into shape at once neat and suitable
for preservation, the best and most interesting spe
cimens of periodical and fugitive literature Of the
day. to carefully separate the chaf from the wheat
the dross from the line gold, and to present com.
pendum which, like good wine, shall be heighten-
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motto, perennial and fragrant"
OF course it will but require proper exercise of
taste to render magazine, formed on this plan, the
richest depository Of elegant and entertaining tera.
ture ever published, and this seriously mean the
"Eyergreen shall be- for VIC are quite sure we have
the materials TO render it so. We can boast of L
more brilliant list of contributors than any conem.
poraneous periodical, as may be seen by glancing
at tho contents of our present number. Indeed,
there is no author honoraby known to fame in these
or any former times to whose productions we DO not
have access. We shall always am however, at
presenting what is new and comparatively original
to the readers Of this country; believing at the same
time, that an old familiar piece, it be excellent in
itself is far preferable to original article having
no claim upon the attention Of persons Of refined
literary taste.
A portion of the talent of the age, in this codn-
try and in Great Britain, has been exercised in the
periodical department of literature. We need moi
mention the names of Campbell, Wilson. Bulwcr
Washington Irving JeIeys' hockn?st M?,t Knpwss ps
Mrs. Ilemans, T. X. Hervey, Barry Cornwall, T
Hood, Poole, Leigh Hunt, and hundreds of other
distinguished and agreeable writers, to prove this
! fact These and many others Of eminence have
given brliancy to the magazine literature Of the
last ten ycors and such Of the productions OF these
as may be new and uncollected, shall find "loca
habitation" in the Evergreen.
! Our work will Oc cmbellished with engravings
| on wood or OH steel, and each number viii contain
st pages neatly printed. ,,.
: Terms So in advance Published by J. WIZ
chester, %: Am Street. New York.
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