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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
THE FRESHET.

Considerable damage has been done in
the southern portion OF the state by the late
Freshet. The Harrisburg Bridge, and the
Rail Road Bridge, at Harrisburg, have both
been materially injured. The old Bridge
at Northumberland, upon the Sunbury side,
is entirely swept away. Upon the Juniat-
ia much damage has been done to Bridges,
and to the Canal by the overaowing of its
banks.
The Bridge across Fishing creek, which
we mentioned in our last as having been
rendered impossible, has been repaired and
made perfectly safe for crossing. So that
we may still repeat the invitation, " come
and Sse." eur water power" and cur - oar
beds" to the great disappointment of our
Danville friends who were chuckling at the
idea, that all "lookers OUT would be COM
PEELED TO stop a! DanvilIe. in consequence
of the destruction of this Bridge. And we
can assure our friends abroad that our wa
ter power remains, and although it was moi
"strong enough" to carry oar Bridge dOac'l
to DaaUiHe yet, it has sufficient strength,
TO drGeo their steam pOCer, and business to
Bloomsbury.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
MEEs1szzzzaza

The following from the pen of Charles
Lamb, the celebrated essayist, forms an i'm
presslve sermon against intemperance. The
writer drew his materials from the melan-
choly lessons furnished by the latter days
of his own life:
"Could the youth to whom the favor Of
his first wine is delicious as the opening
scenes oflife, or the entering upon some
newly discovered paradise, look into nv
desolatlon and be made to understand what
dreary thing it is when man feels him
self going down precipice with open eyes
and passive will--to see his destruction and
have no power to stop ii, and yet to feel it
all the way cmanating from himself; to per-
ceiye oil goodness empted out Of him and
yet not be able to forget ti.ne when it was
otherwise TO bear about the piteous spec
Lacle OF his own self-ruin; could he sec the
ieyered eye-teverish with last nights repe-
tluon Of the folly; could he feel the body of
which icry hourly with feeble out crv 10 be
dellvered--ii were enough to make him
dash the sparkling beverage TO the earth in
all the pride of its manting temptation.
%, if a wish could transport NE back to
those days of youth when drought from
the next clear spring could slake any heats
which summer suns and yeulhfal exercise
had power TO stir up in the blood how
gladly would return to thee, pure element
the drink of children and Of child-like her
mits In my dreams can fancy the cool
reireshment puring over my burning tongue
Bat my waking stomach rejects it. That
which rsireshes innocence only makes me
sick and faint.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
SazznsssgEzEza

An auctioneer in Illinois heads his adver-
tisement of land sale with 'iDon't look at
this - This fellow knows some thing OF
mankind for it is one popularity of the
human biped 70 wish TO look at every thing
which is forbidden to be looked at. No
man cares fig ior seeing any thing which
he is invited TO see--but only say "don't
look at it, and that is sufficient to make
him risk his ears for a sight. Men will sell
dom acknowledge themselves liable to this
frailty, but the ladies know the whole truth
of it. For this reason the fair ones wear
wells, because it makes the fellows more
desirous of seeing their faces.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
VIRGINIA

Has elected Wing Governor TuoNAs
W. GhMaR' who enters upon his duties on
the 4th of March. He received the precise
number Of votes necessary to choice
which was occasoned through the recrean-
cy of democratic Senator, Mr.. POUL-
SON WHO VOTED FOR Hm! To this Mr..
Poulson' them are 'he Wings Of Virginia in
debted for their Governor. The Richmond
Enquirer very justly Iemgrks:
"Our flag has been struck by a foe in Disguise
The traitor we mark, and the treason dspise."
States Gap, Gag.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
ET0zEJI0IRa
January 25, 1910.

ALL persons indebted 10 Doct. C.4HEN
MOYER, ,RheumatcPhysician from Read
ing,Sy resident at d Snyder's s,for profession.
al attendance between May, 1888 and May
1889, are notified that in consequence of his
being compelled to be absent, he has left
his accounts with Charles kahIer, Esq. for
collection, with whom they can be seuled
within four weeks from date without ex.
pense, after which time they may must ex-
pect to pay cost.
January 25, 1910.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

The people Of Jasper and the adjoining
counties Of East Mississippi, exnspersted
at the swindling operations Of The Blandon
Bank, have met aud comc to the following
summary resolution respecting the branch
at Paulding THAT "the meeting take
possession of the vaults, books, papers and
all other things belonging 10 the Branch
Bank, and place them IN the hands of a
committee Of FIVE for safe keeping, and ap.
point committee to receive whatever prop
osiliong the bank might feel disposed to
make"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

Pennsylvania House Of Representatives..
The Harrisburg Telegraph has the fol-
lowing statement Of the occupations of The
members Of the House Of Representatives
Of the Pennsylvania Legislature. -
Bricklayers 2, Merchants 3, Formers "A,
Lawyers 20, Printers 2, Physicians 8,uat-
ters 3, Gentlemen 2, Saddler /, Cabinet
Makers ., Inn-keepers /, Blacksmith l.,
Tanners /, Coach Makers |, Carpenters 2;
toIaI 100.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
DETg0CR .A.TEC
COUNTY ETEE1TENG.


By the Resolution below, passed at the
Delegate Convention held at this place on
the Sd inst. county meeeting is re-
commended to be held at this place on the
22d inst. AS the salvation of our party de-
pends upon union and harmony, it is very
desirable that general attendance Of the
friends Of the state administration should be
had, that fair and full expression Of the
democracy of democratic Columbia upen
the all absorbing subjects that now engrcss
the attention Of the community may begiven,
We hope therefore, that all who have the best
interest of the party at heart will attend
Resolve9-That this convention, recommend a
county meeting of the Democratic citizens Of Co
lumbia county to be held at the house of Daniel
Gross in Bloomsburg, on the 22d day of February,
inst for the purpose of taking into consideration,
the general affairs of the state and of the Democrat,
-ic party.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
3. *. EDGAR,
EDNYl7h0)Ync

RESPECTFULLY informs the public
and his friends generally, that he has just
received the Philadelphia Fash
i0Xas and TAILOR'S ARCHEpYPES,
published by Ward, Basiord and Ward, for
January, 1910, and is prepared to make
Gentlemen'8 and Lady's Garments, of ev-
cry description, III the best and most fash-
able style, and at short notice, as he is de-
termined TO merit share OF public patron
age.
January 25, 1910.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
WaIuabIa T9ediCines.


THE Subscriber respectfully informs
the public that he has recently received the
appointment Of an Agency from the pro.
pr etor, for vending Dr.. Wilham Evans
justly celebrated Medicines, and that be has
just received direct from him, the following
articles, to wit:
DR.. Evans Camomie and Aperient Pills,
for cure of Dyspepsia, Consumption, Liver
complaint &c.
Dr. Evans Soothing Syrup for Children
teething.
DR.. Evans Fever and Ague Pills.
DIR. Hunts Botanic Pills.
DIR. Goodies Female Pills,
Baron Won Hutcheler's Herb Pills,
The Public are cautioned to beware Of
CounterleiIs, as none arc genuine but those
obtained from the authorized agents of DR..
William Evans, of New York.
JOHN r. MOYER.
Bocmsburg, Jan. % ,ls40. s9--tf
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
no Bridge Builders.
Feb. %, 1910.

THE Old Bridge at Mr.. Obed Evcreits,
across Fishing creek, having given way, and
not passable, the Commissioners of Column
bia county met and agreed to build new
bridge, and will enter into contract with the
lowest and best bidders, FOR building bridge
across Fishing creek, at or near where the
old bridge now stands, on the great road
leading from DanvilIe to Blcomsburg. 1t
will be let at the house Charles Doebler,
Innkeeper, in Bloomsburg, on Saturday,
the 9TH day Of March next, and is to be of
the following dimensions and materials -
Stone abutments 20 feet long, 10 feet thick,
IA feet high from low water mark-wing-
walls on the south side go feet long with a
small curve up and down said creek, and
on the North side % feet long--all of which
is to be sstone Of the largest size and all to
be laid in good lime and sand, The super
structure to be an arch bridge 1856 feet long
double track, each l3 feet wide, making
in the whole width 26 feet from cut to out
with a good shinsle roof and well wealth
er boarded. Said Bridge is to be built on
the plan of the Susquehania Bridge at Cat
tawLssa, and timbers to be the same in quail
ity and size. Specification will be shown
on day of letting. The contractor will be
required to commence the work within 5
days after the letting.
The old bridge will be offered for sale on
the same dav.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

John Randolph and Hayrisop.--The following
language was used by the Roanoke fantastic, in de-
hning the position of himself and Harrison. II
proves 'onclusivcy that the "Reign OF terror The
dark administration ofthe elder Adam3-had most
powerful supporter in the now Democratic Harri-
SON. He had just taken his seat as a delegate from
the Northwestern territory. Randolph thus aludas
TO him:
"He was an open jealous, frank supporter oftlo
Sedltlon Law, and Black-cockade Administration
and was as Jealous frank and open an opponent
oi the BLACK. .eockade and Sediton Law Administra-
uon' we diler fundamentally and otally--we new
er can agree about measures or about uen-T do NOT
mean to dictate to The genilemen--et us agree 10
differ as gentlemen ought to DO, especially natiyes
OF the same state, who andpodes to each other
IN politics.'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

It is fact that does not seem to be remembered
by the HaTrisonians that, during the late canvass
for Governor in Ohio which resulted in The crush
ing defeat of Vance and his tribe, General Harrison
rode over the whole State in company with Vance,
ral ng speeches, and assuring the people that the
d"fcat OF Vance would be as much of victory over
him! ltisnow predicted that the State viii 20 for
Harrison by 10000! We love to brush up these
dusty recollactions.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

Mr., RGcbard Hiidrsth, Of Boston. has
sued Charles G.. Greene, Of the Pos. for
twenty thousand dollars damagea fof express
sing belief that he is insane The Pos,
well remarks, that if suing pFil.ter for
100000 is not sufficient evidence that man
is crazy, there is no use in having the Wor.
chester hospital,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

A remarkable case of dropsy occurred on
the person Of Ann Stiles of Windsor, Conn.
aged 40, who has recently died. The dis
ease commenced in 1880, and since that
time she has had 20 operations of water
drawn from her, weighing BIS pounds,
nearly 100 barrels.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
nADII8S9 EMIRo

Tho Ladies' of Berwick tesigs holding a
FANCY FAIR, in This place, for the ben
eft oCihe new Academy, on the 22d Of
Feb, (Washington's anniversary to which
the gentlemen and ladies' of the country
and neighboring villages are respectfully in
yited.
Berwick, Feb. ts40,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

Mr.. Owen Downey of Cecil county,
md while sitting at the supper table, IN
Wilmington, Dell on Saturday week, be-
came choked with q piece of beef steak
which he was eating, and in few Einutes
expired. ltwas supposed a. first that it
was case Of appoplexy and the usual rem
edies were applied.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

A Justice Of the Peace ia Baltimore ate
ly gave twenty-five cents ou! of his own
pocket, in order to settle law suit which
he was called on to decide, and the matter
Of which in dispute amounted to that sum.
That man is too good to be Squire in such
times as these.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
POCKET BOOK LOST.

II OST, on Wednesday last, between Blooms
"a Eburg, and Yeagors Tavern in Roaring Greek q
large CALF SKIN POCKET BOOK, in which
were sundry papers of no use to any person but the
owner. The finder shall he suitable rewarded by
leaving it at this office or giving information where
it may be had.
HENRY BEZZENBERGER.
Feb. %, 1910.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
a1z2SEzssgs-E2R

Three hundred and thirly-eight persons
made application for the baueft of the in
solvent laws at the present term of the Phil
adelphia Court of Common Pleas, and OF
this number, three hundred and thirteen
were discharged.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
sEszzEEaiszusEa

A traveller undertook to cross the Ohio
at Wheeling in skifl, but finding the cur
rem too strong the ferryman put back and
leaPed ashore. The traveller had vaise
containing 5e,30Oin gold which he attempt
cd 10 throw on shore, but il struck the bank
and sunk in fifteen feet water.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

The ST. Louis Gazette, in noticing the
execution Of Buchanan for the murder of
Brown, says that more murders have been
perpetraled in and near St. Louis with her
$4,000 inhabitants, during the last year,
than have been committed in Boston, with
her 100000 inhabitants, within the last Eve
yeals.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

The Canal Commissioner have made their report
in reference to the avoidance cf the Inclined Plane
near PhiladeIpha, and decide against the claims Of
both the West Philadelphia and the Valley road
companies. They reccommend' an entirely new
route, the cost otwmch shall be about S7O0,00O /;
and in that be rejected by the Legislature they
then recommend the LAYING or the north track on
toe present and cid location.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

Ss'eral wolves have lately made their ap-
Pearance in the neighborhood of Chelsea,
Vermont, the first it is said which have
been seen there for the last twenty years.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
Another Dridge

WILL be let by the Commissioners on
the same day, by receiving proposals for
building stone arch Bridge across Laurel
creek, at or near Peter Ruperts, on the riy-
er road leading from Donville TO Bloom
and is to be Ct the following dimensions
and materials 80 stone arches each l2 feet
wide the pier TO be feet thick at the foun-
dation-wing-walls 10 feet at each end
the wing-wals to be raised 3 fees higher
than the filling in Of said road, the stone
work all to be laid in good lime and sand
The top of said wall to be well COPIED with
good cement Sc. The proposals will be
received until o'clock Of said day by the
Commissioners OF any time before can be
handed to MI. Doebler, marked on the back
(proposal,)
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
JOSEPH BROBST,
JOHN M'HENRY,
JOHN DIETRICH,
Commissioners
Feb. 18th 1910.
NOTICE.

a LII persons are hereby forwarned not to pur-
"a chase or take an assignment of a Note under
seal given by Daniel Ksiler and Daniel Kistler, and
made payable to Mary Meyer, or oIder for the sum
of eighty dollars with interest from its date and
dated September, 7th A. ID. 1895, and payable sew
en- years after date The undersigned being the
drawers Of said Note; are determined not to pay the
said Note unless compelled 80 TO do by due course
of law,
DANIEL KISTLER.
DANIEL KISTLER.
Cattawssa, Feb. is le4O
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
EOgT on EEESEAED,

A Large Calf skin Pocket Book, (abOut
inches long,) containing letters and papers
of 10 Nnseqence to any but the owner.--.
There may have bsen a few shin rlaslerS Of
the subscribers former issue contained id
the book; but as he has long since redeem4
ed all his bills, they can be Of no use to the
finder or others.
Any person who will return the said
Pocket Book, or give such information az
will enable the owner 10 obtain it with the
contents, will be SUITABLY rewarded.
WIN. robson.
Bloomsburg Feb. /, 1910. 40s
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

The editor of the Portland Transcript
publishes poem commencing with the fol-
loving pathenc stanza, and touching re-
marks :---'' Nc have read some little poetry
in our day and have been variously affected
by it, but our feeling were never so wrought
upon as in reading the following lines"
When the cold storm howls round your door,
And you by light of taper,
Sit cOziy by evening fire
Enjoying the last paper
inst think OF him whose work thus helps
To wear away the winter,
And put this query to yourself
Have | paid up the Prnter1
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

The trade between New Orleans and the
coast Of Brazil is rapidly increasing
The last few months nearly $4,000 bags of
coffee have been imported direct from Rio
de Janeiro.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
TO BRIDGE BUiLDEKss

THE Undersigned Commissioners oa
Columbia county, will attend at the house
of Isaac G. johnson, Esq. InnkeePer IA
Orangeville, ON Friday the siyh day Oh
March next TO receive proposals and envet
into contract with the lowest and best bid
der for building Bridge across Fishing
Creek, at or near The house Of Henry Hcss
in Sugarloaf township, with stone sbuH
ments 10 feet long, feet thick, and eleven
feet high from low water mark wing walls
on tho west side, twelve feet long, with
curve up and down said creek, and wing
walls on the east eide twelve feet long, with
curve UP and down the said creek. The su!
peretructure, Brace Bridge sixty Pet long
between the sbu!ments, and sixteen feet
wide from out to out; 10 be put under good
shinglo roof TO extend six feet beyond each
abutnenh 4 plan and specifications Of The
wors, will be exhibited at the time and place
Of letting,
The Biddings will be closed at 2 o'clock
p, M en- the day of letting, .n
JOSEPH BROBST,
JOHN M'HENRY,
JOHN DIETRICH.
Ca'amissi0nerf'
Commissioners Office, D
Danyille, Feb 8, 1910.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

The long Bridge over the Potomac, which cost
such an immense sum Of money in its erection, has
been entirely swept away by the late freshet.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
szzsEEl.-1zrm

The Boston Post states that within Few
months past, nearly 100 persons have died
OF smallpox in that city ,and that abcal 900
have had the disease,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
sTATE TREAsuRE,s nrpoRr.

STATE TREASURES REPORT:
The-folOwiug is an exirac, from the repor,
OF the Stale Treasurer, The suggestions
are interesting TO the people and lor their
consideration.
" We have in this state in bank, turnpike
roads and bridges, loan companies and IN
surance companies, stock to tho amount of
seventy millions Of dollars, and in mouies
or interest on bonds, mortgages and other
securities, estimated to amount TO fifty mill
hons, bearing an interest of at least 5 per
cent, making in the aggregate, $4,000,
600 this at tax Of % mills to the dollar
(ess than one half that landed property now
6ears) would amount annually to 100000
dollars, and could be collected, as far as
stocks are concerned, through the agency
OF the companies, without expense to the
State.
Il would also recommend the repeal Of
that part oil the tax on retailers licenses,
which confines il to the sale of foreign mer-
chandize, which instead of Welding as now
from $40 10 $40, 900, would yield from Sl2O
to Sl4O,OO0i increase say SG0,00 on tav.
ern licenses would recommend an increase
of fifty per cent. which would give an in.
creased amount of $4,000. would also
suggest the propriety of levyiing a tax in the
form of commissions, and pc centage on
the amount of sales in all brokerage and ex-
change offices, TO the extent of their a5ili-
ties TO pay, from which / believe, $75 to
$4,000 could be raised, and if there was a
failure to raise a revenue, it might have the
wholesome effect of abating the nuisance.
| would also recommend tax on pleasure
carriages from which $40 to $4,000 could
be raised, thus
Tax on Stock, Bonds, &c. 100000
Retailers foreign mechandlze, 10000
Tavern licenses, $4,000
Brokers, DC. $4,000
| Pleasure carriarag On 0On
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
ENNg1aa1z-.izseF

To know Gen. Harrissn's principles is
but necessary to know the principles of the
Wing party. They are perfectly and har-
mcniously dentical.--RochgSter Demo
cTnf.
Bravol This will remind the reader Of
the following dialogue:-
Ma8ter. Cuff, where is the spade
Negro. Wild de harrow.
MaSter. Well, where is the harrowl
Negro, Wy, wild de spade; rnassa want
to breed fuss wild poor nigga dis mornin.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

E8iate Of FREDERICK RH0R, late Of
Greenwood township, Columbia eountys
deceased.
NOTICE is hereby give6, that letters
testamen!ary have been granted TO the SUBJ
scriber upon the above estate, All persons
indebted to said estate are required to make
immediate payment and these having
claims or demands against the same, to
present them for settlement, duly au!hentiS
Gated according to law, to
BENJAMIN KELLER, Of Jackson,
admir-. yifh the sUiH annexed.
Feb. 8, 1910
N. B. will be at the house Of the des
ceased, on the 9Th and l4th Of March next.
for the purpose Of settling the accounts Of
said deceased.
BENJAMIN Keller.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
100000
10000
$4,000
10000
20QOO
s5IO,OOO

In this mode, believe tax of 35l0O0O
could be realised without adding to the bur-
dens of the producing community, and al
though our yearly deficit is about $lOOO.-
coo, yet with the annexed annual income,
and the anticipated hope that our canal and
rail road tolls may from year to year in
crease, would be disposed to rest at pres
ent."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
EBloonnsbeIng Artillery.

THE Members of This Company are fea
quired TO meet at the house of Charles
Dcebler; in Bloonsburg, on SATURDAYb
the 22d Of February next, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, in complete uniform, for CONS
pany exercile and drill,
Per order,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
L. ARMSTRONG, Q. S:
Jan. 2b, 1910.

JAN 70, Ib4Ut
NIB. The Rloomsburg Band is requested
to turn cut with the Bloomsbury Artillery on
the 22d Of February.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22

PAY IEIB PDENTIzIg 3
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-09-17

tConrlndvd next week.