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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-01-29
REPORTS.

Mr.. Hubbard, from the Committee of Claims,
reported bill for the relief OF Capt j. Throck-
morton, and Porter III. Green.
by Mr.. King, from the COMMITTEES on Com
mcrce bill for the relief Of Caleb Eddy.
BILLS READ A THIRD TIME AND PASS
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-01-29

We have just read an account of the cruel
murder, by a party of Indians, of Mrs. Mont
gomery, wife of Lieut.. Montgomery, of the
Army Contrary to instructions in the War
Department, and in opposition to positive or
ders issued by the commanding general forbid
ding any escort being sent from post to post
under thirty men, wagon was despatched
from fort Micanopy TO Fort Wacahoota with
only eleven mounted infantry under command
of Lieulenanls Sherwood and Hopson, as the
morning was fine, Mrs. Montgomery rode out
with them. About an hour after their depart
ure, some of the horses returned TO Fort Mican-
opy without their riders, and shortly after two
soldiers rode up and announced that the party
had been attacked Mrs. Montgomery and Lieut..
Sherwood and several OF the soldiers killed.
The garrison Immediately sailed out and with
in miles of the fort found the bleeding corpse
of Mrs. Montgomery, with soldier still breath
ing lying by her, with just strength enough 10
say TO her agonizing husband, who threw him.
self on the ground by his wife's bleeding body
-"Lieutenant, fought for your wife as long as
could."--Lieut. Sherwood was well mounted,
and might il is reported. have escaped, but
would not abandon his fair charge This bar
D8fOtlS dcl. u II 9eHtNFu was IuHfHlttcus w u
band of tire cruel and blood-lhlrsty Mikasu-
kies.
The frontier posts in Florida are not fit pla-
ces for the residence of ladies-The same
reason which renders it improper for them to be
on board ships Of war, nigh. be urged agains.
their being allowed 10 accompany their hus-
bands to these posts Of danger, Officers ought
to be left 10 act free in moments of emergency,
without the uDeasiness Of having to protect
helpless women and children.
This unfortunate lady had been only three
weeks in Florida, and but lately married.
Globe.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-01-29
Congress.
WAsuNGToN, Jan. 20, 1871

NVfASfeSs.
| WAsriNGToN, Jan. 20, 1871
UNITED STATES SENATE.
Tie Vice President laid helnre The S..tpti. :.
communication from the War Deparmeu, rrla-
tive To The number ol troops stationed on lhs
Western frontier
Another from The same department. showing
The number of clerks, for what employed, and
wages paid, &c.
Also, from the Navy Department, showing
the contracts made by that department.
Mr. Henderson presented petition
REPORTS.
Mr. Hubbard, from the Committee of Claims,
reported bill for the relief OF Capt. J. Throck-
morton, and Porter H. Green.
BY Mr. King, from the COMMITTEES on Com
merce bill for the relief Of Caleb Eddy.
BILLSREAD A THIRD TIME AND PASS
ED.
A bill to charter the Bark of Alexandria, in
the city of Alexandria
bill 10 abolish the Port of Delivery at Cur
rituck Inlet, and the Office Of Surveyor of Gus
toms there.
A bill auihorisng the enrolment Of the schoon.
er L'Amistad, without amendment.
A number of private bills were considered in
Committee of the Whole, and ordered TO be ell
crossed
The Senate then resumed the consideration
of the special order.
THE PROSPECTIVE PRE-EMPTION
BILL.
1t was debated at some length by Messrs.
Buchanan and Crittenden.
After which Mr.. CALHOUN took the floor, bur
gave way 10 motion 10 adjourn
HOUSE OFREPRESENTATIVES.
ABOLITION MEMORIALS.
Mr.. Black Of Ga, anxious apparently TO con-
tinue the subject before the House during the
morning hour of yesterday, moved suspension
of the rules for he further consideration oltha!
question The majority refused.
Mr. Russell chairman Of the committee on
claims, entrea,ed the House 70 enter upon the
consideration of the Private Calender. The
appeal was urgent and most just, but, 100 to 20.
the House, OH motion Of Mr.. Jones of Va. re-
fused 10 consider any business but The Special
order
TREASURY NOTE BILL.
The House resolved itself into a Committee
of the Whole, for The further consideration OF
the bill proposing an issue OF S5,OOoOoO IN
Treasury Notes.
Mr.. Rhett, of S. G.. continued his remarks III
reference 10 the condition of the Treasury, and
in opposition to the contraction of loan for the
support of the Government. Mr.. Rheu spoke
aleo against The taxation of silk goods and ines.
He believed that tax upon such articles would
be injurious to the south Mr. r. was disposed
also TO consider the question one of revenue.
Mr.. Nesbit of Ga. did not regard it in this
light. He thought there was deficiency in
the Revenue which should be met at The pres
ent session bv taxing articles of luxury.
Mr.. Thompson of Miss. has the floor to-mor-
row.
During the morning, Mr.. Curtis of N. Y.
moved that the Committee of the whole be dis
charged from the further consideration of tho
Bill to allow Collectors to settle debenture
Bonds. Objections were made.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-01-29

Money is said to be easy in New York.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

A law has been passed and approved by
the Governor, says the Keystone, giving
permission 10 the New York and Ere
Railroad Company, to construct their rail.
road along the Susquehanna liver through
part Of Susquehanna county, in this state,
to avoid a high mountain and an expensive
tunnel. Sould the company avail itself OF
this privilege, it will be of considerable ad-
vantage 10 the northern part of Susquehan-
ma county, and especially to The TO wn o
Great Bend, which must then become a
place of active business.
This law was obtained by the active eff.
forts of Mr.. Lusk, the member from tina,
county,a considerable opposition was made
10 its passage.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

Mr.. EDITOR Il copy the following lines
because / III nix they may convey hint to
some of my female as well as male friends
For consider no one more colemplibe
than he or she who under the guise o.
frendship,do all they canto injure the char
aclel OF those with whom they associaie.
i" When DER the links of Friendships chain,
Suspicious dark. corroding stain
Is breathed from lips whose hidden guile
Lies maske beneath friendly smile;
Though formed of gold ,ha. mocks decay,
Such mldew steals its strength away;
Till, wasting slow, it parts at last,
And sewers hearts il once joined fast.
When all the gentler feelings lend
Their sweetest influence, to blend
Two kindred spirits into one.
As mingling streams together run,
How coldy cruel must he be
Who turns their love to enmity,
BY secret whispers, dark surmise,
Or open and malicious lies !
And those there are, nor are they few,
Who love 10 poison friendships true,
Who enjoying, stlive to bias! the joys
Which spring from love that never clogs.
Such should not die; but still live on,
When all that sweetens life is gone;
Without one cheering CLEAN to bless
Their path Of lonely wretchedness !"
HELEN.
Bloomsburg, Feb. 23d, 1910.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27
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Honesfy.-A boy, whose honesty is
more TO be recommended than his ingenui-
", oGce carried some butter to merchant
in country village to exchange for goods.
The latter having very beautiful appear
ance, and the merchant desirous Of procur-
ing such for his own use, invited the boy
10 bring all the butter his mother had TO
spare. 81 think" said the boy, "she
can't spare any more, for she said she would
not have spared this, only a rat fell into
the cream, and she said she did not like TO
use il herself"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27
MR.. CLAY AND HIS SUBSTITUTE.

Another vigorous effer! was made on
Saturday, says the Globe of Monday last, TO
draw from Mr.. CLAY his substitute for the
Independent Treasury. Ii failed entirely.
lie utterly refused TO show his hand. hen
sorely pressed, he at last said that the old
system would be revived--tbe State bank
deposite system, ,as established By the act of
1896 Mr.. ALLEN and Mr.. WALKER in
stantly showed that this act was repealed
That it was repealed by the concluding Sec
ton Of the Independent Treasury act and,
consequently, that repeal of this act, with
out providing substitute, was to leave the
public moneys where they were between
the time of the removal of the deposites and
The enactment of the State bank deposite
system; that is TO say, according 10 Mr..
CLAY himself, in the lawless custody of the
President! All this was clearly shown.
and even Mr. CLAY sunk under it. He
said no more; and how could he! He who
denounced for two years President JACK
SON for having, against his ,0iH, the law
less custody of the public money; and now
demands the same lawess custody for the
HARRISON administration which he denoun.
ced for the JAcKsoNIAN. Oh shame, where
is thy blush9
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27
JAMES t. MUNNA I :, TTES.
SAMUEL BARBER,
oses JOSEPH : Ynrrrs, 1's N''' Presidents
A. SwINEFoRD,
John B, Boyd, : Secretaries.
a. 3. Shunan, '' '''' ''''
COMMON CARRIERS.

The Cour, in Bank Uhe Court of last
resort in Oho) have decided that proprie-
tors of stage coaches are common carries
that as such, they are responsible for 'he
safe conveyance of passengers and baggage
that their giving notice to the contrary
cannot relieve them from liability that a
watch is customary article of baggage,
and the trunk of a traveller the proper place
for its deposiie-.hat the stage proprietor
will be charged if it be lost. We very Of
ten observe IN the advertisements of stage
prcprietors, " all baggage atthe risk Of the
oWner I" There have been numerous de-
clsions of late upon this point, in differen,
States Of the union, all of which coincide
that such notice avails nothing. Stage
proprieiors (seamboats, &C., the same, are
common carriers in fac, and in contempla'
tion of law, and cannot avail themselves Of
the advantages Of that character without
incurring the responsibilities which attach
to it. This has become settled principle
Of law. There have been adopted many
Ingenious modes of evsding it, but they
have met with little favor from the courts.
Strong safeguards are deemed necessary 10
protect the millions of lives and property
which are dependent constantly upon tho
vigilance and honesty Of common carriers.
louisville .adU.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27
Grea, Iron IShaf.- .--One of the large

Great Iron Shaf.--One of the large
wrought iron shafts made by Messrs. Ab-
bott &c Co., at Ridgely's Forge. on the
Gunpowder river, intended for the Russian
steam frigate now building in New York,
was brought in yesterday and taken to the
wharf for shipment. twas placed on two
wagons attached together, and drawn by
fourteen horses. The weight OF this i'm
mense piece Of wrought iron is about 49,
900 lbs, It's diameter is lsa inches,and its
length % feet 8 inches. 1t will be shipped
on board the schooner Sarah Augusta.
Bait. AMERICAN.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27
NIAGARA FALLS.
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The ingenious we'll told story Of the de-
struction of Niagara Falls, that has been
going the rounds of the papers for week
or two past, turns, out, as was expected, to
be heGI. The unmatched phenomenon
of Nature, still stands, and is not likely TO
be swept away for a century to come.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27
EsHKRgE.sEyzf.4ys

aNeW Tomato The botanlsis of the
Exploring Squadron discovered at the Fijis
a new species of the Tomato. lis favor is
said to be much superior to that growing
here, being very palatablc when eaten raw,
and it promises to become valuable addi-
ton to our list of vegetables. twill be in
troduced here.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27
SATURDAY,, FERRUgRx'a7 ls4I.
THE SUSPENSION.

No final action has yet been had in the
Legislature upon the subject'of the banks.
Several propositions have been offered, but
none which seemed to receive even the
counenance of majority of the whg
mcmlers. What will eventually be done, il is
not possible even TO conjecture.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

Resolued-Theat the members of this
Convention, cordially adopt and recognize
the principles of total abstinence from all
intoxicating drinks, and recommend the sys-
lem TO all Temperance Societies within its
influence.
ReSolUed--That a committee of three
persons from each Of the counties represen-
ted in the Convention, be appointed, whose
duty it shall be 10 call convention of the
friends of temperance at such time and place
as they may determine. The following
persons were appointed said committee, viz:
Messrs. NJ. G.. Grer, Jos. McMahan, jr.
and Stephen Baldy of Columbia; Geo. c..
Welker, ]. b. Boyd, Voris, of Northnm-
berland; VIM. Murrry, DR.. r. Vanvalzah jr.
and Robt. b. Barber of Union.
Adjourned until o'clock, A. NJ. Thurs
day, February IL.
Thursday, February llth, 9 o'clock, A..
NJ. convention met. The unfinished busi.
ness of last evening was resumed, being
the following resolution, which after high
ly interesting discussion, was adopted, as
follows:
ResolUed-That the time has already
como in the progress Of the Temperance
reform, in which the friends of temperance
should seek the aid of the Legislature In
promoting this good cause.
ResoiUed-That this convention earnest.
ly recommend to the different societies with
in its influence, the dissemination Of tenn
perance information by means of the press,
and particularly the duty and importance of
encouraging, by subscription, ihe d" Youths
Temperance Advocate" and the Journal
of the American Temperance Union"
ResoiUed-That it be recommended to
the different Temperance Societies repre-
sened here, TO purchase copy of the Dec
laration of Independence adopted by the
mechanics and working men of Phladel-
phia, on the 4,h of July 1895, and have the
same, read at their meetings.
ReSolved-That the Convention look to
Ministers of the Gospel of different denomi-
nations as efficient aids in advancing the i.i-
terests of the temperance cause, and do ear
nestly call upon them TO join, In the way
they may deem most advisable, in promot-
ing Sn object which must have an important
bearing on the temporal and eternal interests
Of their fellow men.
ResolUed-That this Convention approve
Of and recommend to the friends of Tenn
perance, the formation of Juvenile Temper
ance Societies.
ReSoiUed-That the memorial 10 the LIE.
gislature, adopted by this convention, be
signed by the officers, and forwarded by the
Secretary, to the Senate and House of Re-
presentatives now in session at Harrisburg.
ResoivsdThat the proceedings Of this
Convention be signed by the officers, and
that the publishers of the different news pa
pers in this section of the State, be request
ed to spread the same before the public,
through the columns of their respective
| Journals.
The business of the Convention being
disposed of, prayer was offered by the Rev.
B. 3. Newton, and the body adjourned sine
die.
JAMES +. MURRAY, Pres.
| SAMUEL BARBER,
! JACOB PAINTER, ~. D.,o:,,,ts
/ JOSEPH YETTER, ~ ''''''
A. SwINEFoRD,
John J. 3 B; Boyd, ; Secretaries.
Il. b. Shuman,
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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

Richmond Banks.--The Richmond
Banks have resolved to continue specie pay
ments--notwithstanding the stcppage of
their Baltimore o0atederates, That's honest.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

4 Koung Giant.--A child from Keene
Co., N. H., has been taken to the Boston
Museum foI exhibition, who must certainly
be great curiosity. She is only seen
years old and weighs three times IS much
as her mamma. What immense did,
handkerehiefs she must have needed.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

Our Ncry.-According to statement
recently published, there are materials in
the various Navy Yards of the United
States, sufficient to build 26 ships of the
line, 40 friga,es and number of steamers.
Why are they not Immediately worked up,
and the nation placed in condition to meet
any emergency which may possibly arise
out of its difficulties with another power.
1t is certainly TO be regretted that, while
both Congress and the people are openly
discussing the probability Of a war, neither
have yet considered preparation necessary,
but seem content 10 permit the means of de-
fence to perish in their hands, and 10 take
the chance of rupture as it may happen,
although they mus. be satisfied that, if an
appeal to arms should occur, hundreds and
perhaps thousands Of valuably lives would
be lest. before they could recover the ad.
vanlages they are now throwing away.
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The whole naval force of the u. States,
according 10 the last Report from The Navy
Department Of vessels ahoat, and those con-
sidered fit, after repair, fer sea service is
6 ships OF the line Three decker, l
lst class two decker, 3
I'd do do !
Race 1
frigates-lst class, 5
I'd DO Q
30 sloops Of war--lst class. l2
I'd do 8
Sd do s
Briggs and schooners,-- 8
ISieamer for harbors,- 1
Vessels. 40
There are on the stocks; 4 ships Of the
line two deckers Of the first class, first
class frgates and 2 ses-steamers, which
.night it is said, be all GOT ready in a few
Imonihs.
OF all these, however, there are now in
actual commission but
line Of battle ship;5 lrigates; II sloops;
"a brigs and schooners, and the Fulton steam
frigate; all Of which, with the exception of
hthe steamer and one Or two sloops are on
foreiga stations.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

The following are the numbers Of the
militia in the respective States and Terrific
ries. as given in the Adjulan. Generals re-
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

The United States Bank has paid tse
claims Of Andrew Miller. upon which cis
tatlon had been issued, and thus arrested
further proceedings to forfeit his charter id
that case Several citations have since beap
issued, at the instance Of citizens of Phila.
delphia.
The following we copy from Phiadel:
phia paper.
The Late Resumption.-The Banks of
this city paid oul specie on their Liabilities,
from December 8, lS40, 10 February s,
ls4l, TO the amount OF 1927, ,043a as will
be seen by the annexed table, which exhibits
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-27

The whole naval force of the U. States,
according 10 the last Report from the Navy
Department Of vessels shoat, and those con-
sidered fit, after repair, fer sea service is
6 ships OF the line Three decker,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
THE RESI- MPTION.

Up TO the latest accounts, the resumption Of spe-
Gle payments by the Philadelphia Banks had con.
tinued with not more ofs "run" than had been an
ticpated previous to Friday the 18th. The Banks
in Baltimore have resolved to follow in the train
Of the Philadelphia institutions, although they aver
their ability, alleging that they will do so, when
ever the Banks of Virginia shall resume! This
looks rather like turning the tables, for if memory
serves US, it was understood the Virginia Banks
were TO have resumed whenever the Banks in Bal.
more and Philadelphia should commence paying
specie.
We most sincerely hope the Banks of Maryland
AID Virginia will make some arrangement. so that
a resumption may simultaneously and shortly take
place in both. 1t is doubted the Banks through
out both States are generally able to resume hence
the decision os the Baltimore bank. hes been the
occasion of regret and surprise to many. Again
we say let the subject be taken up, and let us have
resumption at as early period as the financial con-
dition of the country will admit of it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
GREAT FRESHErS.

The papers to the North give gloomy accounts OF
immense damage done by the thawing of the deep
snow which fell within the past fortnight. In the
State Of New York along the Hudson, the sudden
rise of its various tributaries carried destruction and
deva.tstion attended in several instances with loss
of life) in ito course, sweeping AWAY mills, dwell
ings. fences, sc. large share of the injury sus-
taiaed has fallen upon the city of New York. in the
carrying away of part of the Croton Aqueduct,
which is intended to introduce water into that city
In the State of Pennsylvania, also, on the Della
ware, Sus9uehanna, and other rivers, an immense
amount Of damage has been sustained in the de-
struciion of bridges, and private property swept
away by the foods. On the Lehigh, more injury
has been sustained than in any other quarter,-the
State canals and rail roads having suffered to vast
extent. The reader will find in another column.
some additional accounts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21

The Philadelphia American Sentinel remarks, as
discrsdlabe fact, considering the embarrassments
Of the times, that fashionable dandy tailor from
Paris lately arrived there and after spending few
days, returned to France With three hundred orders
for suits of fashionable clothingr The Sentinel asks,
with much point, how many Of our suffering poor
would have found profitable employment in making
up fabr,cs TO that extent r.
And ICE would ask, whether our ante Tariff
friend, of the South would be very outrageousy in
jured by high duty-aye, very high duty-upon
the importation of these three hundred suits of fash
ionabe clothing Would the duty come out of the
pockets of the cotton planters, according to Mr.
Nc D affie's " forty bale theory f"-T Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
SEPARATE BOOKS.

Justice and good policy alike di',ate that Mr.
Webster, plan of opening new set OF books un
der the next administration should be adopted.-
The pecuniary responsibilities which the Van Buren,
hnanciers have eniaed upon their successors must
Of course, be met but let the accounts be kept sep
arate even TO the minutcst details that the line
Of demarcation between the expenses Of the two
administrations may be distinct and pRlpBble. en-
abling every man in the community to judge for
himself from satisfactory data, winch has bee the
most economical Ii would be ~ gross in
justice to MIR. Van Buren, and his cabinet, who
claim credit for a strictness of economy almost
amounting to par,nony in the administration Of the
government to mix up their affairs with those of
their successors. Let there be no such lampiag.
Let not the extravaganza and Prcfigaey, which
ocoocoism foresees will characterize the prcsiden-
cy of Gen. Harrison be visited upon the mmacu'
late guardians of the public purse and the public
prosperity, who about to retire from their
patriotic labors.
In the first place, then, let the old concern be
debted with thirty millions cash in hand AT the com
mencement Of its operations. and with FIVE millions
borrowed and left to be poid off by the new hrm.-
Don't draw line there. Leave this column open
foi other large sums, not yet ascertaned, for which
the former has given drafts upon the latter, payable
after the fourth of March. O,her additions will
have to be subsequently made, unless fire should
unfortunately take place in the Offices of some OF
the departments. So much Tor the leading items
in the old set of books.
The opening of the set instead Of showing
capital in hand, would exhibit an empty treasury
and heavy debt. the sole legacy of the old admin.
istra'ion to their successors. These circumstances
might be overlooked, or forgotten, should the &C.
counts be blended therefore we repeat let there be
two sets of books-N. Y, Times and Star.