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The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28
DOVER FEMALE BENEVO-
LENT SOCIETY.

| LEN1 OOSIG IL
10 the early part Of The winter, a SoI
cieiy bearingthe above name, was form
ed by number ofthe benevolent ladies
ofthis town the design Of which il to
ameliorate as far as possible the con-
di,ion Of the poor, and 10 aid 10 the dis
seminatiOn acknowledge, by establish
log Library for the youth, and othel-
wise promoting the welfare ofthe rising
generation.
1t may notb be improper here to re>
mark, that Of all the refined and enlight>
ened communities that have ever yet ex
isted, not one can boast of having risen
10 It's zenith, without the aid Of wo-
mans influence. II we look for that
community, where the polished and
chaste languages are used, where relig'
ion, morality, and virtue reign supreme,
where charity and berevolence, 90 forth
hand in hand, to the door of want, and
where happiness and tranquility stand
guardians over the more fierce and tur-
bid passions Of our nature, we will only
find il where woman's influence is felt,
and respected. And 10 nothing is the
fourishing town Of Dover, SO much in
debted for its rise and progress, as we'll
as the goodwill and harmony existing
among lts citizens, ,as 10 tho saluiary in
influence exerted by the females, and
the manner in which that influence is
appreciated by the other sex.
So far, THE Society has met with de-
cided encouragement. The members
meet once every two weeks, at each
others residences,and devote the great
er part oflhe day and evening, to the
making up of articles Of usefulness,
which it is the intention to dispose Of,
ct Fair ;,the entire proceeds 10 be ap-
propriated to charitable purposes.
| We have by invitation attended, one
or two Of their meetings, and are pres
pared to say The object is laudable
one, and should merit the patronage oi
all cur citizens. They are governed
by a Constitution, and By-laws, one ol
which we quote:
"That any gentleman may become a
member Of this society, by paying into
the treasury the sum oftweuly five cts" "
And we will further add, that should ne
want any Of :hose various little apper-
tenances usually attached 10 a genlle-
mans apparel, such as Linen, Bosons,
| Stocks, Sc. or fancy articles suitable
Tor presents, or tokens Of friendship, The
Society will Kindly furnish him will
them, at a triie above the first cost o.
The material We should bear 10 mlnC
lha. in purchasing fom the society, the
, purchaser Is attaining three fold OBJ
.. ject. First, getting better article
: second, he may be tie means Of prolcc
> ting the sbiverlng form Of poverty from
The unfeellng blast, or of lighting up ,h'
. Dormant powers Of a mind that nigh
e otherwise grow up IN lgrorance.a and be
} come burthen on communly-lhirdly
4 he would be duly appreclating the graf
. ultous services Of those ladies, unde
i. whose care the society has thus ia
}. been fostered. Our limits forbid iurlhe
IS remarks al present, but We shall recu
's 10 the subject and endeavor TO lIlus,ra'
h the numerous advantages 10 soclet,
s, arising fiom the beneficial influence I
m females.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28


REASONS.-In looking over The
proceedings oflhe late Wing conven-
tion, in this county. we find resolution
the latter part Of which contains re-
quest, that we publish the proceedings.
This we decline, for the following rea-
sons:
lst., The principles we have always
been taught, differ fundamentally from
those maintained by the party who com
posed this convention, and no request,
no art, no threat will ever induce US to
sanction the proceedings of a party,
whose doctrines are hostile 10 our re-
publican institutions.
ID, The principles OF the 'Whig'
party, though clothed in all the variety
that names could give, are neither more
nor less, than Black CoCksde, Hsrl>
ford convention Federalism, and every
attempt to promote such principles arc
lnImlcal 10 our government.
I'D. That those resolutions not only
maintain Federalism, but slander and
WHY honest men, no one VIII deny,and
as such only merit the contemp, Of
all good citizeus.
4th. Those resolutions were undoubt
edly drawn up prior to the coDvention's
meeting. by squad Of demagoguep,
who heve no other objec, in view, than
self aggrandisemen,, and who ought to
have the words "Public spoils' branded
upon their !orheads, for attempting 10
deceive those few honest men whom
they enticed into the ranks; but who.
discovering the pre-conceried plot, stood
mute and silent and viewed with disgnst.
the passage ofsuch ISLANDERS and libel'.
Lastly, we wish in future, never
to he requested to publish such resolu-
tIons as emanate from the breeches
| pocket, Of the Advocate editor, and his
worthless junto.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28
TEMPER ANCE MEETING.

The friends Of Temperance. are requested 10
meet, al the Presbyterian meeting house on 'ah-
bath evening next, at halfpast 6 o'clock. ACun>
sti,uton will then bo reported and so,isly Or
ganized.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28
NEW BRUNSWICK.

The provincial legislature of New Bruns-
wick met the last of January. Sir John Har~
Ways speech at the opening speaks encourage
ingly of everv thing in connection with the pro
vince. The only aIusion made To the 5oundO'
ry dispute is in the following paragraph;
| will not conclude this address without eX~
pressing to you the confident expectation which
Ientertain, that the result Of the exploration Of
certain parts of the disputed territory which has
been made by commissioners appointed by her
Majesty for that purpose, will enable her MnjesI
ty's Government to advance such propositions
TO that of the United States, as tho basis Of the
settlement Of the momentous question involved,
as must lead to its early, amicabIe and final adj
justment. In the mean time would express
my hope that sentiments Of moderation and ior-
bearanoe may prevail on either side. ,..-
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28

The fifteen Gallon Law Repealed - The Sc
nate Of Massachusetts has concurred with tho
House in tht hill 10 repeal the fifteen gallon law.
We congratulate the Post man on this result; hs
can now enjoy julsp without being compelled
to drink fifteen gallons at once.
nol Q,,n
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28

VIM. b. LLOYD.-Th,s individual.
sill holds seat in the Legislature,
notwithstanding be has to face 45 men
out Of 70, who believe hun unworthy 10
hold seat in that house. So much for
the 'Decencv party
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28
TIL + NJ A KET.

WHEAT has been selling at Sc and 60 ccnts
The price be quoted a. Sc.
Oats, Com, Potatoes, &c, &c. remain about
the SAME.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28

The remains of Gen. Lytle, were conveyed
from N. Orleans TO Cincinnati, to he inferred.
His funeral took place on the 5th inst.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-02-28

SPECIE GoNE,-.A yalise containing six
thousand three hundred dollars 10 gold. was loSt
in the Ohio river, near Wheeling, on Sunday Of
last week, l, sunk in fifteen feet wateT' II. b.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENT.

Northern a;ia', dur every day at 5, a. m
Coscs every day a. i. p'p.
Southern o. :.o,u..'L.a ::.a.', sue c"crr .!nI
Il; ), p. IL.
Closes every day at 8, T. m.
;LEeLetters for Charies:@:, arc made up
evcrv lgv. and sent via Columbia
.;um,'r;Aio nr:.I. ,'Iu every i'ucsday an;!
,'Di,ia. at :, j.. III.
CInscs every u c'Inesday and Sunday a. i,
Sta,cburg mail, every "Wednesday and Fri
day, at 5, p. III.
Glasses every Wednesday and Sunday at
4, p. N.
Lanca>rr mail. due every Monday and
F;i11Y, al ;. p m.
Closes every "Wednesday and Friday, at
e. p, ~.
Ynrhville mail, via Liberty Hill, due every
'!'haI lay. At 10, a. IN.
Closes every Thursday at I, p. m.
ETgpihe office will be "r"n on the Sab
bath, for iic delivery of papers and letters
from I to s, a. H., and H. the evening enc
hour after the arrival of The Columbia
mail p. THORNTON, P. NJ.
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EFGr Sale Oz' LSeE2s.

rEy:!2 House on Drnalh street now oc-
= ca,;c,l b. tir. - -. McDowaIl. 1t
i. d srnijie situaliun for persons wish
iag Ia send c;.iidyrn 10 school, as it Is very
convenient to both tie Male aid Female
Academies. Apply 20
ELIIADETH WARREN.
Jan. S5. tlo
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NOTICE..

(, Lh persons indebted to the late firm
IA Of J. Ii. ANDERSEN & 90. arc rcqncs-
ted TO call on The subscriber a,d srt,le
without; delay, as the business Of ,l:e Coll
Cern must be close
J. II. ANDERSON.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-02-29

n@a'f,e Subscriber fsaVEisS 8
~ returned to Camden, will aiten'i
to any work in tie TAILORING line with
prom2,ness and dispatch Any orders
left with MesSrs. Jones g. Hughson, cor
ncr of Broad and Ruledge Streets, will
meet with immediate attention.
). l.. DNASlNCTON.
Jan. 4. oto
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-02-29
dissolution Of OpartMeusssiD

FHVIEE firm of II. G. Roberts & 7. b. L.
Il cas-, wa dissolved by mutual consen'
On the lst instant. The business of the
concern viii b. settled by Fl. G. Robarts
II, G. ROBERTS.
Il. b. LUCAS.
Jan, %. 3lS
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-19
RETURN or NEWS.

We learn from The Fonrsylgaian, chat
II. J. LEus, Of the SehuyIkiI Bank, has
returned from Europe lie arrived in Phil
adelpha on Saturday night last, from BsId-
more. Intelligence Of l,is important fact
was Immediately officially communicated "a
the Board of Drectors Vt tha, iHsiiuuon. .--
he is still at large, but prompt measures for
his arrest have 1een taken by the proper
authorities,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-19

E6tcta Of The LJapsnlat Treasury
BN.--Wo nrs told that all the manufac-
turing establishments, which were suspsn-
dod last winter ald spring, have commenr
ced Operations since tAe passage Of the ln-
dependent Treasury Bill. All descriptions
Of goods have taken start, and are adyan-
cling in prices. As the importers have Hos
now The use Of the public money to pur-
chase foreign goods but few orders have
cone abroad. In addition to Ibis, the fact
lha! ror,ioa Of The duties are required TO
be paid in specie, make the banks shy Of
large loans 10 iaPoao,s, whereas formerly
they were favored customers. Witnessing
these things, the manufacturers who are iu-
,eligent perceive ,hat their true interest as
well as thst Of tha country is identified
with tho Independence Of the Treasury and
its total dlsc0naecli9n from all banks.
| Hartford Times
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-19

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ana lhe same ne mao on 'ne uoy oi we 'uur,
yer 'le same man tracks were aiso ioun" |
rom near sne Darn ana lo''oWeu up 'ne
mountain iil o'''0' course 70 van over
,he NouHlain' WueIe me- "l,hs7l', saiu ne
nfs' "oH''Wheh ne went 70 mare FaI'eY lot
d "Ut99' vi e@''ii''s',o" N' "'5 P9'soNi.-
So, uIo2a was iouhG on ms t'sN, i'oNu az we
sue % uV ua't On .ho HtAo "uB'E'
v. NV ''a' 20 ''o Va" jo'"S 'le "59'''"N
us '.""u '''c u'eaeo @' ,"'' pace was oVep
anu " 30 ''N o' ''o'N' P'1saeu "O'P ""0
:, t'lu5'l',y ''s romans % d l"lse qu"n33
.I,'1 ,'1' Doon "Asl'Iu Cu' O''N's S''oU'ueI
W. was d ID, = o'T'Ss' "u'1H 'pPe1'S' 10 o
,"o El''P oi .,a"u' 'HPP'S9u 70 NC s''o"
Wy NeotBo' A"' ''9 O'ooo WI" VIC o'"'@s
no coui1 s''9 no account. QUO" IN sun
S,a''oo was w 'os'llo,iy ~ o''li'e1''o "lul
49," . "'''oi ro'lug'!'''Iu y, ',.0 man
80 90 U'',' 'J' ~ "'9 '''ol VI Guy
N'"T ""N ''' oou"se' "GI " 'e'y 'o.o'y q"
inc nope OF destroying brown tesumoHY'
0NI lh'S was VaIn'
brown was sustained I'D all ms evidence,
ny 'hs most resPee'ah, e Wi'nesSes'uP 10 lhe
tIne ne arrived at nus house and ms oascIiP-
non CT ~ Conaughy as be saw him when
ne shat al MN was iul'y sustained by iUnr
or 1--WE " .'Hes1Is m 1I ",'o ga" n'.n ysIy soon
','o' 80 ~ any 49, "0 ,l9G
a''7' SpoU''"s a. Llo"h' As L,o"u haa
Y9o" az ''o We" 'I"." nouns ana co".u h"'
naEe seen Va ocu"9g ~ curing DIS aosoHce'
anu as "e u5S'r!Oeu n's H1eSS SO p'a1'gly
1'0n - MS i'a'I'5 '',9 SUM- s,'c''' 'o''sU
uI', l.l as 'l.'' ul',tN'o IsssI' ,uoh was '"e
s''''e 'S s''o" Dy VIC o'.5. ac's o' Al'FGaF,
,1G W., ,uo'''o 700 ag'eeu WY" '"o ac's' mao
~ ~ Non@usNy S0I'1eue" ~ "u'Ce'''B
D'o~", "e "ou'u nave oseh so'o He!' ia
l's"' oi ms Wiz 70 Drown laf'A Oh 10y
acres WIN an '"e persona, properly. auo'
Jec, 70 'uo cram oi one o'nef clI,u Ia o.
nol'sr county pay VINO could afterwards
nave Geen oesPa'caea' Id ShoI'a''ef view
ing an evidence aGaocea' u was impos5!oje
ior ''G m'nG 10 ara" a'y o'her eeHcIusion'
man ~ 'ha' "hig" 'nS J"Fy 0ohe' u was NJ
GoIaus.4y a..H .,,o.1 no II., 'e'ui''"'
ronnd ord o,Ioas,,' ~, ~ f,,J a.. 49, W. '',N -
than Robert RlConsurhv who cop,d bays
done This desd.an in,nFohabili,v LigI, &C Tho
u,roeJ mountain U,at aa,.ted do . ',r
slaughter rise up and forbid US reaching such
an absurd conclusion"
On Friday The prisoner was brought ont
10 receive his sentence. An immense crowd
6lled the Court House and after the PRISON.
eY was seated short time,he was called on
10 stand nm and receive his sentence. lie
had been sick the dlv and night before, and
when he rose M TO Ills feet his appearance
l.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-19

Some Of the British Wing editors are
highly elaled at the appearance Of new
article called "Tippecanoe Soup" They
need it.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-19

JAMES CLAEH, Of Indiana, cs,a,or;,'
GEo. G LEI2ER Of Leiaware,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-07-11
CASUALTIES.

We are sorry to learn that at the Whis
celebration in the village of Kingston,an in.
dividua named Morris GiJler was very Sc,
verely wounded by the premature discharge
OF the cannon--his left hand being torn en-.
ureiy of. together with the third and fourth
fingers of his right hand.
AT the Whig celebration at Razoryillc, AN
individual by the name of JccoJ 6lyers had
three fingers of hls right hand blown of,
and at celebration in Blakey, 7Hom@
Rr0wn had also three of the fingers OF his
right hand torn off. All of the individuals
were more or less injured in their faces, eyes
and various parts oftheir bodies. by splin-
ters from the ramrods and the charges in
the cannons. Our last accounts represent
them all as in fair way of recovery.
We have not heard orany further acci-
dents and sincerely hope these may be ALI
We learn that they are all men of fami'
lies, depending on their daily labor for sup.
port.-NiiksbarYe Adv.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-07-11
GERlfANS.

We take pleasure in publishing the fol-.
lowing extract, from the Missouri Argus,-
1t is high and deserving compliment, to-
an intelligent, industrious and worthy pso.|
pie.
attentions TO The Germans of S.
Charies.-The Germans of st. GharIe,
county have formed Democratic associa.
ton the articles of which 100 voters put!
their names on the spot. Sometime since
we published an address to these adopted
citizens written with admirable clealness
and ability.
Their proceedings show them TO be
brave men, good citizens, thoughtful and
scrutlnizing, consistent and firm in polili
cal principles. No foreigners who come
to add themselves to our population are
more valuable than the Germans, and We
sincerely rejoice TO see from the foreign
papers, that many thousands will leave the
continent of Europe during the coming
summer. They are worthy to be free
and independent Americans, they know
how to be free and in our country will
find the freedom that is their birth right rs
men.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-07-11

Extraordinary Marder.-As a voting
girl, Of the canton of Meufchatel, was pro-
ceeding 10 neghboring village, she was
accosted by an ole soldier who entered into
conversation with her, and they logged ON
amicably together. The young girl inform
ed her companion, that she was proceeding
to the next village for the purpose Of receiv-
ing 400 francs fer her parents, and that she
would sleep in the village. "For my part"
SAID the veteran, am a poor devil, and
cannot aitsrd TO pay for bed at an inn; but
| shall find bundle of straw somewhere
or other; however, let me tell you, my pref.
ty maiden, that it is very imprudent on
your part to travel alone with SO much mo-
ey about you. My road lies the same way
as yours. Shall l accompany 20 They
parted, and it was agreed that the soldier
should call in the morning. The following
day, as the appointed hour drew near, the
yong girl began to consider that she had
been very imprudent in placing SO much
confidence in man she knew nothiug Of
and expressed her alarm on the subject to
the landlady. The latter soen tranq1ilized
her, by saying, " | will hide you in room,
and when the soldier comes, | will tell him
that you are gone" This was agreed on,
and when the old fellow came, he was in
formed that the maiden had left. This
excited some discomfort on his part, but he
hastened after her, and inquired of all he
met II they had seen young girl of such
a description, and constantly received neg
alive answer. This made him uneasy, and
he returned to the inn, and earnestly, but in
vain, inquired for the girl. She is still
here, ! am sure" cried he, /" for there is
her basket" The landlady grew pale. A
was present, asked her what
had stained her gown with blood. She
talniy replied that she had killed two rab-
bits for dinner. A search was made all over
The house, when 10 a corpse was found in
The cellar. The wretched woman had as
'assina'ed and robbed the poor girl.
SWisS Paper,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-07-11

THE NORTHEASTERN BOUN.
DAIRY

Our readers will, we are sure. feel graft
he'd with the prospect that Is at length O.
pened,of pacific and amicable termination
ef the difficulties arising out of the disputed
N. b. Boundary Line. We are happy ia
observe that on Monday, in Congress the
negotiation proposed by Great Britain to this
government was read by the Secretary oil
the Senate, at the call Of the Maine Sena-
tors. The President Of the United States,
states he had accepted the proposed negoti-
atlons from the British Government, or ra-
ther that the British had cencurred in the
negotiations proposed by the United States
year since. Ths President in his mes.
sage, also strongly recommended an imme-
dlate provision by Congress- for conven-
ton to survey the disputed territory on the
part Of the United States.
The two propositions concurred in by
Great Britain are TO the following effect:
First-to explore and survey the disputed
territory under joint commission, and
Secondly-to submit the arbitration of
any difficulties growing out of a survey and
exploration.
The dispatches, however, further states
that there are many of the details which
cannot be concurred in.
The President, in submitting his mes
sage, recommends special survey prior to
the joint commission.
All the documents and papers sent by the
President to the Senate were, on motion of
Mr.. Buchanan. ordered TO be printed and
referred to the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions. Sincerely do we trust, that no new
difficulty will be started to interfere with
such progress Of the negotiations, as will
lead to the only "consumalion deyoutly to
be wished"
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stencil ascends upwards until Heaven, it,.
eli grows angry, and the very gods there.
at get indignant You, the Queen of the
sad honorable nation, ought Immediately
TO have the plants in these parts plucked up
by the very roots. Cause The land there to
be used up airesh; sow in its stead the five
plants and if any man dare again to plant
in these grounds single poppy, visit his
criminal with the most severe punishment.
BY very benevolent system of govern
inent such as this will you indeed reap adj
vantage and do away with a source of evil
Heaven must support you, and the gods
will crown you with felicity. This will get
for yeursef the blessings of long life, and
from this will proceed the security and sta
bility Of your descendants"
"Let your Highness Immediately upon
the receipt Of this communication inform
us promptly Of the state of matters, and Of
the measures you are pursuing utterly to put
a stop to iho opium evil, Please let your
reply be speedy. Do not on any account
make excuses or procrastinate." ="
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-07-11
VARIOUS GATTERs.
AMERICAN STATISTICS.

me NdUy is composed Of SO vessels Of
war; as fellows: / ships of the line, from
"a to l2O guns, and one razee 81 cuns---lA
frigatcs first class "A guns,-2 flioates 2d
class aG guns--2l sloops Of war from lG 10
70 guns--l2 briggs and seheoners from
ship.
The order Of precedence and command
IN ship is as lollows,-l, Captain or Com
mander, 2, Lieuienants, according TO the
number or date Of their commissions. 3
Masters. 4, Masters mate. 5, Beat.
swan. 6, Gunner. Z, Carpenter. g.,
Midshipmen. "
When the President shall visit shin of
the U' 5. Navy, he is to be saluted with 2I
guns. Heads Of Departments, Governors,
ol States and Territories, and Foreign Min.
listers II guns.
me firing contains Of officers and men
l2,577 IN all, as follows ;-General Staff
81, Medical Department SO, Pay Depart
ment l9, Purchasing Department, Corps OF
Engineers 433, Corps of Typographical
Engineers, 36, Ordnance Department 322,
Two Regiments of Dragons l,49s, -Four
Regiments Of Artillery 3,020, eight reg-
ments of Infantry, 7,496. The total num-
Der OF militia Of the United States is about
100000.
Post CDice.-There were in 1899 in the
y. States 1880 Post-O -Ohices-Receipts
Tor postage $4,476,63s; expenditures S4,-
624, ,ll7-Extent of post roads 1873, 900
mlles-annua transportation of the mails
34,496,s7s miles.
1he PreSs.-There are in the United
States 1855 newspapers, magazines and Pc
rodicals. OF these 274 are published in
the State of New York, and III in the city
OF New York. il6 are published daily;
ID trl-weekly; 80 semiweekly; 99l once
week. The remainder are periodicals.
semi-monthly, monthly or quarterly.