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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-02


a Mississippi Romance. csrrespoR
dent Of the Natchez Courier, writing frem
the seat Of government of Mississippi, in a
long letter about banks and banking, gives
currency to the following adventure:
turn from the Legislature TO give an item
which smaeks Of romance and novelty. Ts-
day there arrived in the stage, in company
with Judge Bodley, a fair faced and Juye-
nile passenger in pantaleons arrayed and
on stopping at the mansion of Madame Dix
on, the passengers were consigned to q
room in company with Senator Thomas B.
Rives.
In few minutes suspicienS were set a.
| float that the stranger was wsman, where
upen Mrs. Dixon in curious trepidatioH, re-
paired TO the presence Of cur now guest
"You AREA woman" said Mrs d. 'tI know
am, replied the stranger" shut listen ts
my story" She then related an adventure
that far eclipsed the dangers braved by the
lover Of Orlando; she had been cruelty trea.
ted, her husband had fled the country, and
resolved 10 fad him she changed her dresa
and went to the Mississippi River, whsre
she secured birth on one of the steamboats,
as cabin boy this life she followed up and
down the western waters for eight months.
despairing of the object Of her anxious pur-
suit she is now on her way to the bosom
Of her family in one Of the eastern counties
of Mississippi.
When her sex was discovered several la
dies and gentlemen recalled her acquain.
tance, and by the kindRsss Of her friends.
she was soon transformed and conducted ID
the psrlor gliuering in all the splendOr Of her
sex. The steries she told were interesting
and all true-whils cabin Boy she had
two sr three fights, in all Of which she
came off victorious Who will say tho
Mississippi ladies' are not brave and do not
love- We intend to write the history of
this lady for one of the annals the materi-
ais are ample, her beauty, ,chiyalry devotion.
and other heroic qualities Lock out for
the story of the "cabin boy wife"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-02

Number l..

"As far as the Deestrict of Columby:''
"What state is it in!'
"A state of desperation"
"What latitude are we in !"
According TO the thermometer we'1e ten
degrees below zero"
(which is the most western point Of
North America ~
"Cape Cod"
"Good. NOW, sir, let US knew how far
ysu studied mathematics. What's the area
of square acre Of land?"
THAT depends upon the quality" repli.
ed Slick swapping the blade Of his knife.
"Well, suppose it 10 be good corn
land I"
:. why it depends upon the number Of
"Say-fve hundred"
"Quess you might as well tell feIIer
how many grains to the hill I!
Give"
"Then accordin' TO Elucid. il would b
TAG feet horizontally perpendicular"
"Excellent Pray, sir, where are yeu
from -
"Stauntcn, down in the Bay Stats--ana
| can do most any thing"
"No doubt, but there is one thing you
cannot do, you cannOt humbug US, You can
&C."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-02
Observation-Disclosures
THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH.
JUNE %, I778.

From the C,tsfis RecoHections and Private
Memoirs ofMe Life and Character Of
UnsbinrfOn.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

ATRocIoys MURDER AT HEMpsTEAD, LONG Is
LANp.-A most diabolical and cold -blooded murder
was perpetrated on Thursday morning. by a negro
employed by highly respectable widow lady nam
cd Mrs H residing in Hampstead, l.. l.
Ii appears that Mrs. H. lady of retired habits.
She employed negro to work in her garden. In
the early part of last week she visited New York,
and returned home on Wednesday evening. The
following morning she went into her garden, after
breakfast, and observing that some directions which
she had left had not been complied with, she was
talking to the negro the subject, when he, with
out the slightest provocation, lifted the spade he
was at work WITH and struck his mistress despe-
rate blow, which took effect upon the upper part of
her forehead, and fractured her scull She scream
ed and fell, when the assassin struck her another
blow, which alighted on the nape OF the neck Her
sister hearing the cries of Mrs. H., out to her
assistance, and proceeding to raise her up, when
the negro struck his victim another blow on the
back which it is supposed materially injured the
spinal marrow. The unfortunate lady was then re-
moved into the house, where she died in two hours.
The negro taken into custody by Justice Me-
Nell, of Hampstead and the coroners inquest found
a verdict against him Of ''wilful murder"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

Arm T.-William Carter, a juvenile negro was
put to the bar to take his trial for stealing 835 in
bank bills, the property Of his employer The pris-
oner had confessed the abstractng the money but
his counsel set up that he did il under PROMISE and
must be acquitted
The Recorder held that the Jury must take into
consideration the fact Of the money being found in
his possession The jury returned verdict Of guilty,
The Court adJudged him to the House Of Refuge
Patrick Brunnell, well dressed rowdy, was put
to the bar, charged with assauting one Daniel Burt
nett, IN broadway, on the 3D. Of March. The prose-
cutor deposed that he was passing along Broad
way, when he saw the prisoner and two others mall
treat an old lady, and Tor his interference he re-
ccived Touchdown blow, and good knocking
while on the ground. The jury found Mr. Brunnen
guilty.
George hilbert was put on his trial for burglary
in the third degree, in breaking into store No ia
Willct street. The facts were very simple, q
Waterman swore that he saw the prisoner coming
out Of the store and feled him TO the ground with
his club. The jury found him guilty
John Wilcox was put TO the bar, charged with
the commission Of second petty larceny. Bowycr
proved arresting the prisoner with two pieces Of
drilling in his possession, which had been stolen
from No. los Water street. Verdict guilty.
Wilson Clarke, indicted along with Wilcox for
the same offence, desires to plead guilty, in order
to trouble.
John Reed and Henry Burquet were convicted Of
stealing gun from gun smith in Frankfort street;
and the Court adjourned
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

WAsHINcToN, Wednesday, April u.s. o'clock.
MIR. Ogle, of Pennsy lvania, is now making Of
the most brilliant, witty and effective speeches
the Civil Appropriation Bill, ever heard in Con.
gress In the course Of his remarks, about an half
hour since, he thus alluded to the New York Herald
He was making comparison between Clay and Van
Buren,, and read article from the Herald, publish
ed last year, describing their mode of going to
church. Mr.. Ogle said, :" read from the New
York Herald, Mr. Benefits paper, paper conduct
ed with more talent and spirit than any other paper
in this country. IL is attached to party, and it
tells exactly the true state of things and it embraces
more general information than all the New York pa
pers together"
After this who will fail to read the Herald.
Yours sc.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

TExAs.-A party of 30 Camanche Indians, with
their squaws, lately arrived at Bexar, with young
GIRL miss Lockhar to treat for the restoration Of
other prisoners. They were detained until they
gave hostages they showed fight, when the whole
IS were butchered. A squaw then sent TO the
tribe to treat for the release Of the other white prs
oners.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

Such are the simple facts connected with the re
suit Of the late election. Let the Tippecanoe Clubs
ponder diligently thereon, and brush up their armor
for the contest next fall. The nonsense of the
Courier" and the other miserable Wall street pa
pers about foreigners and the naturalization laws,
we shall attend to hereafter.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

QUIcK PASSAGE FROM buffalo TO NEw YoRr.-
gentleman arrived in this city yesterday morning
from Bufslo in AZ hours, as follows:-From Buffalo
to Lewiston, by rail road, 8 hours; from Lewiston
to 0swego, by the splendid steamboat St Lawrence,
IL hours; from Oswego to Syracuse, by stage, 8
hours; asd from Albany TO New York in 10 hours
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

OSs- The attention Of our fair readers is directed
to the advertisement Of Madame Graham in this
days paper Those who have long known her pop
ular establishment need no praise from us; those who
do not requested only to call and satisfy them
selves that the stock and workmanship is inferior to
none in the city.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18
u. y. Circuit Cuurt.

The Court met, when his Honor Judge Belts, ia
formed the grand and petit jurors that he shouts not
require their attendance again until the 9th Of May
IL did not transpirc whether the Grand Jury had
signed the bill against Weed. for forging Cystom
House document They certainly have not found
bill, az u would have been on record
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

C.xAL NAvIeArIoS.-The inhabitants ofOswego,
in this state held bit Of an indignation meeting
the 9th instant to take into the conduct
Of the Canal Commissioners, for not opening the
Oswego Canal These Commissioners deserve all
the Indignation that can be heaped upon them. The
canal ought to have been open long while ago.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

BLOODY ArrRAy.-LIrE IN IowA.-A gang Of
hors. thieves and countefei,ers, set up atavern in
Iowa, near Galena ; the Sheriff undertook to arrest
them. A fight ensued (; there were killed and 2
wounded on each side, besides 10 prisoners.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

0t- Wing Mayor has been elected in New Or
leans; the first time in twelve years.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

Gy- A movement is uHder weigh TO recall many Of
our ministers, now abroad.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

0- Let us have full investigation Of the affair in
relation TO Miss Susan Skatts.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

RELIGIOUS MovENFSrs.-BrotherC raigen, who
has been the agent Of the Moral Reform Society, for
the better Observance Of the Seventh Command
ment" has left that concern, and set up business
his own account. He expects to do larger business
on his own hook During his connection with that
Society, he saved fourteen very handsome women
from the clutches Of Satan.
Brother Sutherland, the pious editor of the lions
Waterman, has been suspended from his functions,
because he believes that a black and a white
woman would have children of mixed complexion.
What persecution for opinions sake Il
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

90 Gen. Washington's Head Quarters in IT'S, at
Cambridge, Mass, has been destroyed by fire.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

This shows Tippecanoe gain Of nine hundred and
ninety-th votes since last year.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

o. The recent storm ragged with tremendous vio-
ence in every part Of the country that has been
heard from. Troy, Gettysburg, and other places,
suffered severely.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

CITY ELECTION RETURNs.-We have nearly com
pleted the list of charter officers elected for 1910.
The Aldermen and Assistants we gave yesterday
the minor officers we give today. Those in italics
ara uvbigs
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

rs-THE WEEKLY HERALD will be published
., o,cloek at the office, 81 Ann street. IL
does not contain any thing wonderful this week
tell the truth, il is rather iat-not I'D hat' as
the sinners say-except the last day, when mas "
prettv fair sermon, the first OF the season. ny w"
o,,,n particular self. Now first sermon Is hNe
first shad, always good and high Priced' AS '"e
great annual Religious Anniversaries Tor May are
approaching, we shall turn our attention 10 P'ous
subjects, and beat all the knapps and hlrKs that
ever existed Tomorrow is Easter Sunday-on
Monday we will have sermon TO publish that will
do some good, and III May we snail report all 'he
religious meetings, good, bad and indifferent
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

JEWISH PAssovER.-This is the First Day OF the
Hebrew Passover, and of course there will be great
and splendid doings at the Synagogue, by way of
penance for the sins done yesterday, $40 years
ago. 1t is worth ones while to go there and see the
pretty Jewesses, who, if they had had their way,
Jesus of Nazareth would not have been hung
tree Good Friday. For 1910 years the Jews have
greatly regretted that deedthey will do so for $40
more.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

o. 1t is reported that Dabney, the runaway tell
Of the Virginia Bank, has been taken with S00,-
600 on him.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

trt- The River at New Orleans has risen alarm
ingly high
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

THE REsuLr OF TIVE LATE ELEcrroN.-The
Vail street papers, in accounting Tor their recent ae
feat, have published all sorts of falsehoods ana mis-
statements They say that in the three days pre-
vious to the election, Zone of which was sunday')
1000 voters were naturalized in the Marine Court
alone; and over 300 in the Superior Court, besides
various other places when the fact is, that ony io
naturalised at all the courts in the city Tor
week before the election. Again, they say, that
they have been beaten by fraud and illegal voting
This is all nonsense; there only three arrests
for illegal voting and these three men so in
toxicated and glazing in their conduct, they could
not deceive any one. One was wing, and two were
locofocos And we do not believe that there were
100 illegal votes polled throughout the city on both
sides. And if it could be proved that there had
been 100 Illegal votes polled in any ward in the
city, il would not have altered the result at ALL for
the lowest majority in any ward was 40 for Alder
man in the 18th ward. 1t is all nonsense, there
fore, to make much fuss about illegal voting.
Again, the " Courier" of yesterday says that the
wing vote polled this spring greater than ever
the party polled before This is untrue, the fol-
lowing statement will show
Wing vote polled April, 1885, ............... o0s5
an
LoeO2co vote pGlled in APr 1880 1850
These arc the facts. The Locofocos have ma
jorty of 500 than they had last spring. this has
been occasioncd thus:
Falling off of Wing votes, ............... All
Increase Of Locoio votes. ................. IS
sos
The Wing vote is Al less than last spring whilst
the locofoco vote is 9S than it ever in the
city of New York. But as compared with last fall,
there is for the friends of Harrison to rejoice
for the vote therein stands thus:
Wing vote this spring. 1885
Do last fall, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1881
1853
Locoloco vote this spring.. ............ 2l,24S
Do last fall. ................. 1890
1895
The Wings therefore have gained on the locofoco.
in this city in the last six months, just 80 votes, not
withstanding the latter have naturalsed about So
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

RHODE ISLAND ELEcrIoN.-We have received
full returns from this State. Samuel Ward King,
Tippccauoe candidate for Governor, is elected by a
large majority as per annexed
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

lrs- If Hackett wants to fill the Park, give as
something new
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

The Wings therefore have gained on the locofocos
in this city in the last six months, just 80 votes not
wths;anding the latter have naturalised about $50
votes. The variations Of the wing vote in the
raj wards compared with last spring. may be nte-
res IN many and stands Tins
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

Or5- Ex-Governor Noble, of South Carolina, is
lead
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

THE FRUITS or BANK FRAUDS AND SUsPES-
sIoSs.-The riots in Philadelphia.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

RAscALLy.-The sloop Avon, Of Hartford,
down a small boat containing two men and woman,
Hurl Gate, on Thursday last, and pitched them
into the river She passed on without even attempt
ing to pick them up. Fortunately, however, boat
put off from Blsckwelrs Island, and saved the three.
When hailed from the shore, some one on board the
sloop said, "hey had time to attendto other peo-
pie"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

RAMAPo.-Did you ever travel through the pic
turesque valley Of the Ramapol If you have not-go
next summer, and you will see Of the fairest
flowers that ever Paradise gave birth to. few
days ago we saw one Of those buds in Broadway
and the blushns hues that breathed from her checks
are fresh in our remembrance yet.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

SUPPRESSION or THE IRIsH REBELLION ON THE
AaUEDUcr.-Now that the election is over, his Ho-
nor the Mayor is determined to take efficient mea-
sures for the restoration Of public order the Wa
ter Works. Yesterday, after an interview with the
contractors, the Mayor agreed to make arrange
ments with the authorities OF Westchester to place
an efficient force along the whole line to protect those
who are willing to work, against the rebels. On
Monday next body Of the cavalry and other troops
will proceed to certain stations the aqueduct in
this county.
We are glad to hear these arrangements max
dg. Let Mr.. vsrian have the proper credit.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

The Wing vote is Al less than last spring; whilst
the locofoco vote is IS than it ever in the
city of New York. But as compared with last fall,
there is cause for the friends of Harrison to rejoice,
Cor the vote therein stands thus:
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18

These arc the facts. The Locofocos have ma
jorty of 500 more than they had last spring; this has
been occasioned thus:
Ealing of Of WHY votes. ......... Az
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-10
NOTICE S.
Ofsererul Of the principal Officers cfMe Rerolu-
ttondry .4rmy

There are few, presume, that hear of the
achievements OF distinguished men. without
forming some idea Of their persons and features,
and il is pleasing to know, whether the reality
answers the ldea.-i have therefore made some
inquiry respecting the persons of the most ac-
tive officers OF the American army, engaged in
those operations which il has been part OF our
task to describe, and, as believe that you are
not injurious upon this subject, ] will, without
hesitation, communicate what have learned.
Washington has been described so often, that
his whole appearance must be familiar with
your fancy. | cannot, however, pass by inv
posing figure, entirely unnoticed. With n
person six feet and two inches in stature, expan-
ded muscular, OF elegant proportions, and IN.
usually graceful in all his movenlents-his head
moulded sonlew hat on the model Of the Grecian
antique;-teatures sufficiently prominent for
strength or comIiness-a Roman nose and large
blue eyes, deeply thoughtful, rather than lively,
with these attributes, the appearance of Wash
ington was strikngly august. Of fine complex.
ION, he was accounted, when young, one of the
handsomost OF men. But his majesty consisted
in the expression OF his countenance, much more
than in his comely features, his lofty person, or
his dignified department. 1t was the emenation
of his great spirit through the tenenen; it occu-
pied.
Major General Green in person was rather
corpuent, and above the common size. His
complexion was fair and iorid-his countennnce
serene aiiu hiiti, Indicating SoounesS Whlch
seemed to shade aud soften the fire and great
ness of its expression. His health WINS delicate,
but preserved by temperance and regularity.
General Sullivan was man Of short stature.
well formed and actve-his complexion dark
his nose prominent--his eyes dark and pierre.
ing and his face altogether agreeable and well
formed.
Lord Sterling was short and thick set-some.
what pursy and corpulent. His face was red,
and looked MS though colored Ivy brandy, rather
than sunburnt, and his appearance in no manner
either military or commanding.
General .Mar,0eti was aboat the common size
without any thing peculiar either in tho features
or expression Of his face. He was man OF
merit, though of obscure origin. His manners
were not conciatory, and it was his misfortune
to be often at variance with his officers
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-10

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advance. If payment is made within six months
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-10

were there to receive hm,Do glance of affection,
no gentle caress, no baggage. He of course
was told of the circumstances connected with
the lady's departure. He had written no letter,
ne had commissioned no friend and his distress
may he conceived by those who know the Joys
OF domestic life, and those endearng ties which
bind together man and wife.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-10

STEPHEN BURRoUHs. The death of this ind-
vIdual, Of countereiing and other vicious mem
ory, has lately been noticed by the papers.
There is something truly gratifying in contem-
plating the re!ormatou OF an offender; and es-
pecially one of so deep and harened cast
Burroughs was.-Such examples of turning
from evil should he held up tile world TO
show that the work of reformation even in great
offender is not hopeless, even ifit be not begun
until late period. A writer in the Boston Tran"
script, speaks thus of the latter days of Huri
roughs:-.
But, after a long course of licentiousness, ras-
cality, and goodness a change somehow or 9th
er, come over Stephens dreatn-he took up the
business oil being respectable mani ana well
and honorabIy did he follow that business as
his many friends-enemies he had none-who
were long his neiShbors, will all cheerfuly test-
fly. He resided tor many years in ShIPton, L..
Canada, the banks of the noble river 81.
Francis where he married, at the age of ahout
sixty, q charming hlackeyed girl of nineteen,
WHO in about year after the knot was tied,
presented her nged but loved & loving lord with
as fine and healthy female baby as ever filled
fathers heart with joy. He supported himself
and little family, for several years, by receiving
and educating, ut his residence. Young lat.s, the
sons of wealthy gentlemen of Montreal Ihres
Rivers, Quebec 81 other places.-'These young
lads looked up to their aged intor-wi'o hau an
exceedingly happy tact OF impnrling knoW'edge
to his pupis-as Ia kind father' hid, Ill ,ne GA
piraton of their studies, omitted hls pheasant
dwelling with the utmost regret. Ahhongh .he
morning and noon oil ms ire was ''"''uy an" lor-
bidding. The evening was blameless and peaceful.
Reformation never got hold Of ii harder custom
or than when she took Mr. Burroughs in hand 81
never did she perform hen. WORK, more completely
and ehecIualIy. His many virtues will ever he
remembered with feelings OF pleasure 10y those
who knew him well during the bes. though far
too small portion OF his long life