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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-16
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4 DREADFUL MUTINY!

II takes great deal iosrrake sailor rnu-
Tiny: it is not done by nerited punishment.
A sailor knows as well as his officers do
whs II he deserves fogging, but if he
knows he does not deserve it, the lash cuts
deeper in the flesh, and leaves "a scar which
1t takes long time TO ear out il il is ever
effaced. Men in that ship were expected
to do what was impossible; a whole watch
Of ore.top-nien wsuld sometimes be fog
ged for Being few seconds after the matt
iop-man, and the las, man on the topsail
yard was sure Of it. john Simmons was
second captain Of the top, and as smart a
sailor as ever hauled out reef caring.
One evening, some time afteJ my being
diSrsted, / was at the lee helm; as there was
Q fresh breeze of wind. The Captain came
upon deck, and / could see by his Jsiesled
face, that the devil was in him; his noutrils
we're com pressed, and his Upper lip cuIled
up like scroll. He took two or three hur-
iied turns, looked sloil, and swors a. the
officer of The watch for having Stacked of
tho lee (ors-toP sail brace, called the quar-
tsrmsster an old lSbber, and gave symptoms
Of the return Of his madness. lie then
rosred out, Turn the hands up, reef top
sails, and III fog The lasl half dozen on the
lower deck
This men came rushing up from below
ii If the devil himself had been driving
theih
'NSA,' said he taking ou, his watch, III
allow YOU one minute, and I'll fog every
man Of YOU il you are nos in sime-'way
sloh, lower tbs topsails.'
The men few UP the rigging like light
ming, and, the command, trice up lay out
take two reefs was hardly given when il
seemed the sail was reeGed, the men Of the
yard, and the Fall a. the mast head again
Il was done within the time allottedj but oil
looking up, point was discovered unlLsl
on beth fore and main top sails. The'Cap
tain very harrdnely gave them smother trial
and the reefs we're shaken out and the sal
tssfed, as quietly and as we'll as beforei bu
poor John. who was at The lee yard arm
in bis anxiety TO avoid being the last MAI
on the yald. made spring at the lee rig
EinE, be missed his hold, and fell upen Nh
deek!-poor fellow every bone IN his body
was broken.
What-lubbet is that Z demanded !h'
Captain OF the iore-csstls officer.
The second Captain Of the fOre-toP sir,
replied the Lieutenant
Pitch him Oyerboatd and DID, then.
feturhsd The captain.
This horrid mandate was net obeyed
ihe doctor was aft, and ran forward 10 SCI
what could be done, but his prompliIud
was useless; poor John was dying. Whel
he fell, was close by him, and ran to NEE
him, and raised hrs head gently from ih
leck, and supported It On MY arm Th
doctor wished him to be removed to tn
stack bay, bat he said faiatly;-' Doht lOucl
he-good buy, shipmates--God bless yo'
all,' and as the glaze was coming over hl
eyes, he recognized me, and his last wiahe
we're Poor Jane, give--give--, his hes
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From the Lancaster Intelligence.
THE PRERIDENTIG lELEoTIoN-THE
REs6.rS
To man Of calm(ze deliberate juds-
ment, there can be buy {e hesitation about
telling, from the signs he times, how the
contest nov wsging bel zen the People and
the British Wings fesnlI. The gas
conade OF log capl,, hard cider will do
very well to amuss sral HarrisOd and
his friends, and 10 intdkicate them with the
belle that the whole country is at their mer-
cy, and that nothing can keep them from
conquest; but to those who arc used to
this sort of political fanaticisin,lt is nothing
more than food for mirth. We have mo re
confidence now in the certainty of the f.
lection of Martin Van Buren than We have
eve, had before; and to show that our conf
dence is founded on something tangible, we
ask attention to the following summary, in
which our reasons for this belief may be
found ~gt.
Psnnsyluania.--In 1886 the majority for
Van Buren, was small. The reason was,
that the Rilnsr party, as is usual with them
on all occasions, turned the public works
into an slsciiOnssrihg engine, BY which
means, it is presumed, at least ten thousand
British Whig votes were pOllsd. This
power, however, is now on she other sidei
and while the Democrats will make no ef-
fort to force men TO vote sgaiAst their oPin-
ions, ii is to be presumed, that, by this Ve-
ry course, large DsmncIaiic vote will be
polled. The State is safe for Van Buren
by, at least, Fifteen Thousand Ths feel
fH-ra asf sarrf = -
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-16
BURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA. SATURDAY MAY 16, 1s4O.

the time when questiOned-nos what they
were in days that are past and gone; and if
this has been the policy Of the, country
heretofore, why should an exception be
made in The case of old Gen., Harrison 3
Is his situation so very peculiar that it ought
not, nay, must 'lot, BE inquired into at pre-
sent! Are no. even his friends permitted
to ask and to know what they may expect
from him, provided he should be elected
President Of the United States!
Certainly, there must be something
wrong in this matter, or his Confidential
Committee would not have adopted this
new and extraordinary mode Of electioneer-
ing. The truth is, the whole scheme from
his nomination down 10 the secret policy a.
dopted by this Committee, is nothing more
nor less than a labored effort TO conceal
from the American people definite plan Of
his Administration. And thus keep togeth-
er tbs whole mass of politicians snd others
composing the party opposed to the present
Administration. Therefore to publish his
true position, OF "n,ake any further dccla-
ration Of his principles for the public
eye" would blow up the whole scheme, and
leave the old General as he now il, very
worthy and eminent citizen of Ohio, and
| .,fLo e NJ a.,L na.J
In the South, his supporters affirm thai
he is not an AbolitOnists, and by thi,
means, many are induced to 60 for him wht
otherwise would not. In the North, th'
Abolitionists unite upon him, and boast o
his being their candidate, land by this meanl
the Abolitionisss are secured, and thus tht
game is played, ~ t..
But if definite policy were 10 be adopt
ed by the party supporting Gen. Harrison
and Southern man asks him--are you a,
.aboliiOniSts1 and he answers as a plaii
homes, man should, if hesis--ues, ami
he would then say TO him; sir, y cannc
support you. If, on the Contrary, he say
mo, l am not; then the Aboli!iouist
would drop him as they would hot PoIatos
So you see, gentle reader, the only plan is
for tho "HerO Of Tippecanoe" to keel
dark and to have his confidential commitse
speak for him. But will the highninde'
and honorable portion of any party tOlerat
such a course Of deccplion7 In short, viii
tho people give their votes to any man VIII
is afraid OF ashamed to avOw his real senti
nents on questions involving the interess
and happiness Of the American peoPle'-
If'sucIi should prove to be the case, W
are greatly deceived in the American charac
Ter
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-16
POLITTC AL.
From the Western Carolinian,
SECRET COMMITTEE OVER GENER'
AL HARRISON.

We las, week published correspondence
between the Union Association of the village
Of Oswsgo, N. Y, and the Confidential
Committee Of General Harrison, and at the
time, ,uade some comments on its ex.raor-
dinary character. We again advert TO the
subject, to show IN clearer light the gen.
,eraI pellcy adopted py Tie nsrrISonltes5 as
disclosed through ihs cOrrespohdhnce Of
that. Committee.
/, would seem that the General 10 no Ion
ger permitted TO Sit down to his desk and
answer his own letters, addressed to him by
his fellow-citizens, calling for his opinions,
as 10 the policy he may adopt, should he be
elected President, but must hand them over
to his Guardians, appolnied for the Pur-
pose, and les them dictate answers for
him
The Hrst developemenl from this Honor
able Committee, that has as yet met the
public eye, was the correspondence alluded
to, in which i. declared that, "ths policy IS
that the GeneIai make no further deciara-
tion ofhis principles for the public eye,
whilst occupying his present position" az
candidate for the Presidency.
The second is, that whatever no has said
writes, or done, on the great political top
les Of the day, must be all taken for gran
led; and that they ara to be hunted up. from
all quarters of the country, collected and
published under the eye Of his Guardians,
aud palmed on the public Ar his opinions
n0iO.
Was there ever such political nan@uvrS
lttsmpted to be palnsd upon the American
people before
Here 10 a man, candidate for the high
est Office in the American Republic, and
when he is asked by letters or otherwise,
what his present views are on certain points
touching the dearest interests Of our COM
mon country, he keeps mum, and says
go and ask my committee and they will
tell you, or give you pamphlets on The sub
ject.
If he be asked, are you in favor sf
receiving and referring abolition petitions
to abolish slavery in the Distric. of COlum-
blal he says, 60 and ask my commit
tee!
Are you in favor ola United States Bankl
The RESPONSE is the sams--ask my commit
tss. Are you in favor of assuming the
State debts BY the General Government, or
taxing the people to raise surplus revsn-
ue to cmanoipals cur slaves' he answers as
bslorc-go and ask NY committee.
Hitherto. it has been the practice, NOT on
ly to ask, but 10 knOl0 Of those who seek
Office, what their political opinions are at
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30
NONE ~ MARKE EFT +.


We pubsheda few day since the fact that Mr. John Thsyer
had commenced sui, against United States Banl in Phi
adepha behalf Of the Boston creditors ofha eoncer.
the amount Of ssoooto The Express Of this morning the
following in relation Ia it,
rcor generally circulated in the streeia few days
snce that person or persoss bad from Boston, who
represented about eight hundred thousand dollars
post and bank nots Of the Bank of the United States
scout. the bank We learn from entitled 10 ertirc
Boston, did 10 Philadelphia that neither he any
other persons nstscd proceedings the banknsr
- there such held in Boston, IL the story put
ahoS depress the stock Of the bank had the desired effect
chases made"
This u barefaced denial Of fact which every Gnan-
cer Wall and in Philadelphia knows 10 be Mr.
Thayer the suit and judgment will be gives to-
norrow Saturday usual in all the last Saturday
the month We will in few days give full detail Of the
whole proceedings II s stated that the Court has the option
o. increase under certain circumstances the of sure
ties given by tho Bank for the stay Of execution for twelve
months IN this case the Bank may have less dcuv -
procuring necessary securities than Anticipated Thus
however matter Of very great doubt aud the friend. Of the
ank rauch alarmed for the result The effect of The pn
deaf denial Of the fact by Banks ORGANS in this citv
-ery bad for its interest II vinces 80 as to
alarm the stockhodesand the stock fell p.r TODAY
The oaly possible for the Bank 20 save itsefm de.
rucons boldly TO resume specie payments The
discred attach to its present position il enough 10 ruin the
most stable institution l lie capital were now entirely unn
paired few months Of business like that Of past would
nal fearful nroads IN IT, On the contrary II sh luld bold
W resume spece payments allowing that il s nsoeu there
would be but little to and might itself u spr
e~ey 10 the position Of the merchsRt who had in hs banda
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

AGENT FoRTHE CRY TRUsr CoNPASY.-A fel.
low named Emery has been arrested on suspicion Of
counterfciting On searching his house, the officers
found $500 worth Of certificates Of the City Trust
Company Of New York; also, 81 $40 in Manual La
Dor Bank notes, and other certificates amounting in
all to upwards Of $4,000 dollars. The Philadelphia
papers suppose the certificates to be counterfeit -
That hardly be the case with regard to the City
Trust, for genuine certificates can be had at better
rate than TO counterfeit them.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

JoHS srRrEr.-This has long been enc Of the
hlthest and most loathsome looking streets in the
city Half full Of miserable novels, and rum shan
ties, Il was disgrace to the business part of the
city u is now undergoing tremendous alteration
Tor the better. The street is TO be wdened consde
rably, the old ~retched and filthy wooden novels
are to be pulled down-(we hope all Of them,) and
neat new two and three story brick dwelling houses
erected in their place. This description Of build
ings is much wanted in that neighborhoed. There
are too many large stones.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

Cow Roasted ALrvE.-The only living thing left
on board the Inflated Poland, was poor old COW.
She was confined in a house on deck. Captain An
thony intended to have killed her, but compelled
to leave the vessel without carrying his good nten-
ton into effect and the good old that had faith
fully supplied the passengers with milk, was left "a
roast alive.
Mr. Nallee, one Of the passengers, from Detroit,
saved all his money, probably by having it on hi,
person. lie leaves in the British Qucen Monday
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30
CnArmAM TmrArnr.-Now let the ten thousand

friends Of Manager Thorne be hand testify their regard
Tor most deserving ard firing in his
erons 70 the best attraction 10 be found There
another IN the profession popular than Thone and here
- opportunity TO show H. the Of his benefit
night But aside all this the bill alone
the comfortable wellventlated pretty Chatham full il
hold. First Thorne himself Richard, which
hnei then Celeste in The Colonel, piece ST. Mays
Eve and La Bayadere and the Jefferson Brass Band play
between the piecesthiry Instruments What
up the mark than this1
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30
ep- Let Colonel Stone, !" the tribe Of the Graham

10 Let Colonel stone, " the tribe OF the Graham
ties and other denouBcers lecture
s much they people will in spite Of
smoke and chew however Of the utmost importance to
all who indulge such habits Tor uxure n pleased that
they should obtain the best and choice qualities the
uces they whether be tobacco smoking
cigars. Mr. A. A. Samsnos Of No. Wall Tin the
basement The INST celebrated importer in New York Of Hava
and Principe Cigars has within week days
eeived briggs Prmea and pd the splendid
mens Of Cigars large and small faras the golen tipped CT
&c that have been introduced into this
These ,mporaons part Of what until recently
cusvey onopolzed by purchasers for the English and French
markets In addition to these he has the best qualities
other known brand and has besides Of chew
ing and smoking Tohacco which other importer
has been possessed Of
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

CENSUS OF lSi0.-The sixth census of the United
States will be commenced on the first day of June
ensuing, and must be completed by the first day OF
November next. In addition to the enumeration
Of the inhabitants, the assistant marshals are bound
to collect and return, statistical tables under pro-
per heads, all such information in relation TO mines
agriculture, commerce, manufactures, and schools,
will exhibit full view of the pursuits, industry
education, and resources of the country.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

90 The old clo' Jew Of the Star, denies that he
owes me $500, though proved that debt in a court
Of justice. He now pleads confusion Of accounts -
So did Of his common ancestors, honest Judas Is
CARROT, also old clo' man, who sold his master for
thirty pieces Of silver and then pleaded his
account current. The latter went out and hung
himself-why don't the ferIner7
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

0rI- LIVER COMPLAINT This is one Of the
easiest diseases TO be cured II the sick wosd only use the
proper medcire Yet all persons and here myreds az
ntted with this disease, Immediately Dr. Tavors
Basam of Liverw0rt, and they will longer suffer Ii
s br mem see running
table Balsa doing wond, curing disease we com
meud II 20 the attention of reader.
35 Bowery " the office Cor the sale Of this medicine. he
you get that which IL made Bowery. dSvit
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

NArALrr.-We learn that Noah received $500,
not $500, for the play called Natalie" which he
passed of upon MIR. Elliot for his own. He gave
Phillips, the poor devil who wrote il, $3.50, and
kept the other $3.50 to HIMSELF for the use Of his
name Ought not Mr.. Elliot bring action against
Noah, for obtaining money under false pretcnces
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

LATEST FROM rue EXPLORING EXPEDITION
Capt Hooper, Of the shepherdess, at Boston, in
ninety weight days from Sydney, New South Wales,
reports that the Exploring Expedition consisting of
ships vincennes and Peacock, brig Porpoise, and
schooner Flying Fish, sailed from thence December
Is on cruise to the Southward-all well.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

RUNNING AWAY WITH SrrAMBsAT-The steam
er Osceola was seized by the crew, while lying at
Cincinnati, on the night of the 2lst inst. for debt
and run away with The boat was cut loose from
the wharf while the owners shore, and the
captain asleep, and anchored in the stream until the
steam was raised, when her bow was pointed up the
river, and before daylight she seen about thirty
miles abeve the city. 1t was reported that bloody
fracas had oc curred on board.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

TRrsL OF Cow. ELLIoTr.-Mr. Hutchinson, the
American Consul at Lisbon, was examined on Thurs.
day, touching the service Of plate. Nothing new.
Lieut.. Johnson testified concerning the treatment
Of Commodore Elliott TO Lieut.. Hunter on the race
ground at Mabon. His testimony corresponded
with that given by several other witnesses on the
same point
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30
DrNsrroRp is getting on his legs again. hi. new

theatre erammed every night pit dome Last night
At Whitlocks bcnes many disappointed for OF
room Tonight most superb bill presented and advise
s lovers Of fun who attend srroride and have him
A. hand for " expected that Young Diamonds dancing and
the ether attractions will tremendous break
The house extremely comfortable owing the
manner in which ID ~ ventilated There bre no there
whenever the windows arr opened
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

LUMINOUS APPEARANCES OF ruE HEAvEss.-Be-
tween the hours Of nine and ten last .ght the atten
ton Of great numbers Of citizens was attracted
to narrow, luminous belt, spanning the heavens
from east to west twas beautiful spectacle, and
furnishes illustration Of the scrptural declare
ton, that the heavens filled with the glory Of
God.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

The SUFFERERS AT NArcHEz-Is there sym
patty left in the community Does New York in.
tend to do nothing towards relieving the distress
and misery among fellow beings at Natchez p
Where are those persons who are always so forward
in getting up complimentary benefits and other
trash, and parading their names before the public
Where is Phil Hone, the great leader in these things
Where is Morris and Simeon Draper, and the small
fry, Webb, Noah, and omnium gatterum set who are
always so oficous and forward, except when a real
charity is needed. We now call upon the truly no
bic minded and generous to come forward, and make
a movement TO relieve the sufferers at Natcbez-
One hundred persons have been killed and 600 O0C
ofProperty destroyed and yet nothing has been done
for relief
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

Army OF CHINA.-The Chinese army, in 1925. was
estimated at 500 l0 million of infantry
and eight hundred thousand cavalry--in Numbers
truly formidable, but not in efficiency. The trade
or profession Of a soldier in China is hereditary
the sons entering the ranks when arrived at spe-
cited age.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

AN AFrRAY.-A bloody ARRAY recently occurred
at Cincinnati between the officers and deck hands
Of the steamer Memphis and some draymen in
which the latter were worsted One of them says
a Cincinnati paper, died Of his wounds next day,
and the Captain of the Memphis was seriously in
iured
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

APPOINTMENTS ny THE GovERNoR.-New York
George w. Bruen, trustee Of the Seaman's Fund
and Retreat, in place Of Aaron Clark, who declines
the appointment.
Thomas hathaway, cutler of slaves and heading,
in place Of Owen l.. Lamb, resigned.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

SHOOTING BY sTEaM-A steam gun, with ono
barrel, smooth bore, has just arrived from London,
that makes sixty discharges minute Its report is
not like that Of a common gun, but goes puff, puff,
puff like locomotive engine. Each puff is a shot
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

LETTERS roR EURoPr.-The letter bags Of the
British Queen will close at Gipn's, on Monday
noon. The bags Of the London, Liverpool and
Havre packets will close one hour earlier on the
same day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

RELIEF IsDErD-A plate Of strawberries and
cream at Pattinson's, corner Of Ann and Nassau
street. There may be greater rogues in Wall street
bst nothing in straw berries like Ann street.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

MoRE AND MoRE'-The theatre last evening was
more crowded than ever, to see La belle Fanny.-
The ladies occupied all the front tier to the back
seats Bouquets as plenty as ever.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-30

NATIONAL AoApEMY.-We shall commence our
notices of the paintings here Monday. Up to the
present time there has been that degree OF aen
tion paid to the exhibition that it deserves. The
public favor has been entirely divided, and entirely
taken up by the great Religious Anniversaries and
the dancing of Fanny Elssler As warm weather
approaches,h the Academy will be delightful lounge,
afiording both instruction and amusement.
We shall hereafter have much to say about the
organization of this institution, and the way in
which its business concerns are managed by a
clique. We have been informed that there has been
great deal of dissatisfaction expressed about the
way in which many pictures have been sent in with
fictitious names as the painters thereof; and move
ments are making for the establishment Of a rival
Academy forthwith. Nothing would do more good
to the arts and to the numbers of enerprisng young
artists than this. The Barclay street building is
haffu of splendid pieces of sculpture, and ought
to be re-opened. There is great mystery about
this building and its concerns, which ought to be
cleared up. Who has got all the money that was
subscribed to reopen it? What clique keeps it
shut up? We should be glad tic have all the parti-
culars of this dark transaction The whole see
daylight. The quantity of old trash from Europe
constantly sold here, shows there is taste for
paintings, and our young native artists ought to
have the benefit of this.