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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

The Post Office Report. We have been
promising ourself day after day for weeks
10 squeeze into Our paper the able report oil
of George Pitt, Esq. the foreign agent Of
the Department 10 the Postmaster General,
but at length discovering that we cannot
spare the space, we give the following brief
abstract, OF its details. He recommends the
entire abolition Of The franking pririiege,
aud exhibits statistics TO prove that lranked
letters and papers are not only carried with
out charge, but at an annual expense of
$l50,000 TO the department. He recon-
mends letters and newspape 10 be charged
by ,eighf, and postage paid in advance
for the former but fro rates Of posfdge--
for letters weighing not more than half an
ounce, under 500 miles cents, and over
600 miles 10 cents, with double these rates
for every additional half ounce-the latter
he very judiciously proposes should be free
when sent to Offices within the county in
which they are published. We don't like
the idea of newspapers going by aceighf
since it is next impossible TO mail them dry
and theii dampness from the press will make
the postage on Them seriously onerous. Mr..
p. also recommends that editors should pay
postage on their exchange papers. This
we consider scandaous, and how one who
has himself been at the head of newspa-
per could venture to thus suggest an addi-
,ional tax upon the most Improbable OF
pursuits, we canne. imagine. He concludes
by recommending special agents in each OF
the larger States, and proposes mailguards
on every important mail route. On the
whole the report is good one, or rather
an interesting one, and if with certain emen.
dations is followed out by the department,
the reform will ENSURE correctness, regular.
| i,y and despatch in the transmission and
delivery Of the mails. s.'-,Sririt OF tht
Times.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

: Saddle on the right horse.--For some
weeks past the whig press have been crcu.
Iating an article from Galignani's (Paris)
Messenger, said to have been written by
Gen. Cass, our minister TO France, which
denied the existence Of any corruption at
the polls during the late Presidential Elec.
ton, by the wings. 1t turns out, however,
to have been written by Mr.. Walsh, a Bank
Nhig, who is now resident Of Paris
So much for this boastet evidence of their
innocence.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06
WARM FLORIDA.

1t appears from all accounts that this in
formidable war is about being brought to a
close. The troops are pursuing the Indians
into their Businesses, ,and capturing and slay-
ing them by the dozens. A large number
have come in and give themselves up to be
transported west, mainly through the infin-
ence of some Of their friends who have
heretofore moved west Of the Mississippi
The ST. Augustine papers of the 22d ult,
contains intelligence of the most gratifying
character from the afflicted territory. The
war has indeed been carried into the 4" "erie-
my's camp and he has been fearfully ros-
led in his strong holds. The news Of that
dato says:
"The schooner Frances, Capttn Coop
er, arrived this morning, bringing the glori-
Gus news of additional success in the cap.
ture and destruction of the enemy South
OK the 9Th, Col. Harvey captured and kill
led in the Everglades, IL Iadians. On the
tenth, at Indian River, the command under
Major Childs, Lieutenanis Tay lor, Steptoe
Van Welt, and Or. Simmons, captured "a
Indians and negroes, killing 4. On the
llih, on the ST. Johns, Lieuis. Taylor and
Van Welt captured five Indians, killing one.
Col. Hsrney had TO return for additional
force, and is again in pursui, of the enemy
| The news from the South is truly cheer,
ing. The Indians were coming in at the
different posts, and the Florida papers are
expressing themselves highly rejoiced a
the decisive steps taken by the officers o.
the army. who appear determined to enc
| the contest"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

1t appears that the number Of member,
belonging to the Wesleyan body of Melho-
0isls are now as follows. Under the care
of the British and Irish Conferences 42s.-
729-namely in Grea. Briiian, 323,l76; In
Ireland, 24,e47; in foreign stations, lie, ,5O4;
under the care of the Wesleyan Methodist
Church in Upper Canada lin l840) 1884;
under the care Ct tie American Conferences
in 1888, the date of the las. returns, &C.,
34l; total number of members. l,l37,424.
The number Of preachers regular and su.
pernumerary, was in Gieat Britain l,07s;
in Ireland (including 25 missionares) l59;
in the foreign stations (incuding assistant
missionaries) 3l5; in Upper Canada 1877;
in the American connexion, 3,322; total
number of ministers, 5.03l. Grand total
OF members and ministers .hro, ghout the
world, JAP, ,465.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

between this country aid Great Britain lit
is yet mooted roiht and we should not be
surprised il Il occasion another and more
sanguinary struggle. How long afe Amer
lean vessels 10 be searched by the war ships
Of another nation! And what is the differ
once between searching them for sedmen,
and searching them for SLAVES! We leain
with pleasure that our government has lately
sent out more vessels to assist in protecting
eur merchantmen against these annoyances
on the part of our old enemy on the coast Of
Africa, but here again resistance opens an
other field for a national contest. While
on the subject Of slavery, how much has
Great Britain intermeddled with the domes-
tic affairs Of the South! Only think Of the
machinery that has been Sc, in motion by
that hypocriticai government TO deluge with
blood the firesdes and the fair fields Of our
Southern brethern, by instiing notions Of
independence into vast bsdy Of slaves and
indirectly filing them with feelings that
might well terminate in the massacre of
millions Look at the famous "World's
Convention" at which Prince Albert him
self presided, and the resolutions emanating
from il, all inimical to the political health
the very existence Of the Sou;h--does not
all this afford food for serious reflection!
Again what is the English war with Chi.
ma, ostensibly to compel the Chinese to
permit themselves to be poisoned with a
good grace, but mere blockade ofthe ports
Of that empire in order to secure monopo-
ly Of trade, and thus oust US entirely oui OF
the advantages which the shrowdness, in
dustry. and enterprise Of our merchants
were fast accumulaling! Is this 10 be put
up with without word of comment. Are
we thus to have cur ''nose put out of joint
by the English, without a struggle, merely
because England dares resort 10 means to
extend her foreign trade, of which we
should be ashamed, and which no honest
man can justify?
In sober truth Britain appears anxious to
'Pile up the agony" in asserting her over
weening greatness, and has taken par,icu.
lar pains for which we thank her, for il
insures Cur unanimity ITO give nearly every
one of our bodies polite cause of complain
by toucl Ing each upon some sore and sensi
tive spot North, East, South and West
all have come in for their share of insult, ant
while war, we regret 10 say, it would fnG
US somewhat unprepared in physical appli
ances, still it would find among us mora
armament. that nothing could daunt or dis
courage. that erected upon the preudest ba
sis, would result, we feel convinced. in til,
public exhibition Of series Of national tri
umphs over ma'igni n Il powerful enemy
the most brilliant Of which history in he
ample volumes would ever have occasion e
record.-Spirit Of the Times.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

We have been highly pleased with the
course Of our State Senator, Mr.. HEApLY.
His active business habits--his constant ap-
plicaliou to the duties of his station--and
the promp, and energetic manner in which
he has defended the rights of the people a
gainst the attacks of the dominant party
in the Senate is winning for him golden O.
pinons from all quarters. Even our whig
neighbor, in the oueyaoWing of his good
ness, condesccrds to notice him favorably,
because he favored the resolution instruct
ing in favor Of the distribution Of the pub
lie lands. This was not party question
in either house, nor is it so out. Members
of both parties voting for and agains, it,
With regard to ourselves, we are frank TO
say, that we are decidedly opposed TO Mr..
Clay's distribution bill; but as i, is mere
matter Of policy, not of principle, we con-
demn ne man, whether friends or foe, for
differing with US upon the subject.
The attempt, therefore, of our neighbor,
10 create a prejudice against eur talented
Senator, by his praise of this one act. will
fall harmless to the ground. We would
advise our friend Headley hereafter. not to
merit any praise from tina, quarter. if he
wishes to retain the good will Of his con.
stituents,as such prass'wl certainly render
questionable the correctness Of the act.
! Our friend, Mr.. SNYDER. has been more
fortunate in his course, so far--not having
received the Z" feint of damning praise
from the eurdite editor of the Register, in
one single instance, but has often beer
greeted with his maedic,ions for his truly
democratic course in the house. We can
assure our neighbor, that MIR. Snyder will
duly appreciate the insinuations in his pa.
per, and will no doubt apply 20 him to en-.
Tighten his under, ,anding upon the various
subjects Of legislation, and particular with
regard to the Sub Treasury, and the opera
tions of the Land Bill.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06
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Catholic Statistics. The Catholic AL.
manac contains some valuable statistics, re-
specting the Catholic population in the u.
States is 100000. The number of cler-
gymen is 545, of which 436 are in the min
istry, and 100 otherwise employed. The
number OF churches and chapels is 5l2;
churches building 81; other stations 394.-
There are IL ecclesiastical institutions, with
IA clerical students. The female religious
institutions number 81, and the female aca-
denies 40. There are in the female acad-
mics 2,7o2 pupils. The literary insliu-
tons for young men number "a, and the
young men in them 1903. The number
of Catholic Bishops in the United States is
AZ. During ls40. the accessions to the
priestly Office have been S5.-- Mercantile
Journal.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06
JAMES CAMERON, ESQ.

The Harrisburg Chronicle, it will be re.
membered, after the late election, charged
Mr.. Cameron with having been instrument
tai, if not Immediately accessory in moest-
ing the publisher Of the Examiner while at
the polls. Mr.. G. brought suit against tho
Editor of the Chronicle. 1t has however
been compromised, tie Editor making the
following apology, which we take from the
record. After copying the libelous article,
ha says:- Lancaster IntekHgencer.
On the 30lh day of October 1910, we pub.
lished the foregoing article in an +" Extra
Chronicle against James Cameron Esq.
We did SO on erroneous information, com.
municaied to us from Lancaster, MIR. Cam
eron felt himself bound to prosecute us for
Libel in consequence of that publication in
the Quarter Sessions Of Dauphin County;
with an understanding that we might prove
the facts, and we in consequence have since
made enquiry into the facts alleged against
Mr.. Cameron in the article mentioned and
fully satisfied ourselves that they were mis-.
represented to us and are unlounded, and
that injustice was done TO Mr.. Cameron.
We think il right further to state that on be.
ing better informed we made aproposilion
TO Mr.. Cameron to compremise the case Oh
payment of costs by us, and he in a spirit
that negatives the Oft repeated charge against
him Of being vindictive man, agreed 10
our proposition. The prosecution is there
fore ended and we make this statement as
well 10 show that injustice was done to Mr,
cameron as that we shall never perseve}'
IN dong Injustice towards snv Ciii, "
knowingly or willingly.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

The True Spiru.-Mr. Clay and Mr..
Webster were invited guests at the table of
President Van Buren, on Wednesday last.
This is the true solt of courtesy, and puts
down better than volume of words, the
viiuperatiye charges OF the enemies Of our
noble chief magistrate. The New York
Tatsler' an able neutral contemporary allu-
ding 10 1t says'we are free TO accord to Mar
tin Van Buren, the no small credit of being
a perfect gentleman in his manners and in
his intercourse with political friend and
foes. A statesmen OF eminent talent, what
ever may be said by large party. of the
errors Of his politics. there are nene in his
personal conduct, moral or conventional"
Spirit cfthe Times,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

Specie in Ne,0 Tork.-The Express
says;--'SpecIe is so abundant here, hat
some Of the brokers who have held G to
Mexican dollars and other description OF
silver. in hopes OF getting premium, hSve
been compelled to deposit it in bank and to
draw against it,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06
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innocence.

BY The late foreign news we learn that
the troubles in Egyp: are nearly settled
Another conspiracy against the life Of Lou
is Philippe, had just been discovered. The
person TO whose LOT i, had fallen 10 kill the
king, hung bimself in despair.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06
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SATURDAY, rEBRUzRr 6, Is4I.
DEEMOCRaTIC MEETING.

A democratic meeting will be held
a. the house of ROBERT HAGEN
BUCH, near McDowell's Mills, on
Monday evening the l4M inst,
to consult upon matters interesting to the
friends Of equal rights. Democrats gener-
ally are invited TO attend.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

AT a meeting Of the whig members Of
Congress, few days since, an extra ses.
sion of Congress was determined on. They
did not think il necessary to consul, Gener.
al Harrison. He must obey the bidding Of
his committee.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

The Stale loan oil 100000 dollars, to pay
the interest on the State debt, falling due
on the first, Of February, has, we learn, been
taken in Philadelphia.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06
ssrxrssNeBxxR

Alexander Barrow, whig, has been elcc.
ted United States Senator, from Lousiana,
for six years from The 4ih Of March next.
Wm. G. Rives has been elected United
satets Senator by the Legislature Of Vir
ginia.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

Why does not the Reporter and Sale
Capitol Gazette, place the name Of the Co.
lumba county delegate to the 4th of Marck
Convention, in their list! Is it an inadver.
tant omission We hope so.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

appointments By the Governor.-RD.
WARD B. Hurley. WIN. F. PACKER and
iIuoH KEYS, to be Canal Commissioners
for the ensuing year.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

Trginia Resumption.-The Virginia
Banks resumed specie payments on the first
OF February--same day with those of Ma.
ryland,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

Messrs. Headly and Snyder have our
thanks for several interesting public docu-
ments.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

Sometime time since the press was loud
in praise of the Union Canal Company,
when they announced their determination
TO enlarge their canal to the size ofthePenn.
sylvania and Tide Water Canals, and we
exceedingly regret thet they have recently
changed their views: and have directed: the
Locks that they are now erecting to be on
ly Is by 90, while those on the Pennsylva-
mia and Tide Water Canal are II by 90.
Experince proves that our produce can be
transported at much less cost upon canal
large size, than it can upon canals of less
size, SO that the enlargement now contem-
plated, is no enlargement at all, as boats
must be built expressly, as now, to navi-
gate that canal. The effect will be that
Philadelphia will loose the entire trade of
the Susquehanna, If the Union Canal
should be enlaged to the size of the Penn
sylvania and Tide Water Canals, she may
contend upon more equal terms with Balli-
more. We fee! pride in the welfare Of
our metropolis, yet, if the merchants OF
that city will stand still and permit that
company 10 irife with the entire trade Of
the city, we are content, as our Baltimore
neighbors appear very anxious to have US
call to see them, and there is disposition
abroad now 10 do so. The President OF the
Union Canal Company has mos, certainly
had too much experience 10 approve Of the
plan now adopted. II he does, all we can
say is, that we are disappointed, as any
company adopting their Improvements upon
any thing short Of enlarged views. are be-
hind the age we live in.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-02-06

A man named Reilly, an inGdel, who
has been preaching dangerous doctrine,
throughout the country, has been sentenced
by Judge Hepburn, Cumberland county, to
one yeal's Imprisonment
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-09-16
The Georgia Constitution.
;eEtSf.

ES published in the City al Augusta. by r. c.
d GUlEU nj three doiur- perannunl. for the
weekly. aud SIX dollars Tor the thrice Il week
paper
The political principles of the paper are well
known aud established; the editor will, Us he
has hitherto done, strictly adhcrr To them. As
he firmly believes those principles 10 be correct
and perfectly s"und. aud intimately connected
with the prosperity nf the Union, the peace and
huppin-ss of the people aud, above all. with
III. purify and integrity at the public institutions
OF the cnunrry. he will. in the management Of
this press, have constantly IN view. the main.
ienanee and dissemination Of The principles he
processes. and he adraaesmeat cf men. isho nW.
independently aad .teariessiy, support tic same
principles.
A crisis has arrived in the political and finan-
cial affairs Of the cnuniry. which requires ior,-
,udr Ia meet IL, determined spirit to resist its
deviation from the republican pail, and from the
true interest Of The people, and energy 10 give Il
complete triumph TO the Democratic Republic
can Purity. Being nothing more i,au on. Of
the organs Of ,i,a, party. he shall. with all the
frmness he possesses echo i> principles. MAN.
tain its policy, defend It's measures. aud support
is candidates for the Offices Of the country.
His friends are respectfully requested to pro-
cure subscribers 10 the paper. and 10 forward
their names as snon as They conveniently caB.
u Subscriptions received Il, this Office.
Augus'a. Augnsi. 1871. # 81
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TerirnGle Wead Quarters,

EpoEr,ELp c. II. August Is, le5l.
FUyHE Regiments composing The Second sa;i
a, the times and places herein stats@, VIZ:
'The 9Th Regiment at loves on Tuesday
the 2ls, Of September ~, ,,-r
The 7ih Regiment a, The Old Wells, On
Thursday the ss3rd September.
The 10Th Regiment nj Richardson's, on Sa-
,urday tho 25ih of September.
The Commandments OF itegiments will. on The
day OF parade. make their annual re.urna To the
Brigade Major.
Commissioned and nnn-commissioned off,
Gers. will assemble nj their respective heglnen'
tal Muster Grounds, ior drill and instruction.
on the day previous t" the review.
Tho others will wear Grape on their leil
arms on the day oil review. in meninly OF Bri-
gude Major B. +. Nicholson. deceased.
By order OF Brig. Genl. W .nblsii.
ARTHUR SiMhlNS.
Dng. !uaor.
Apsps, 10 d 29
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August l9
EBead Quarters,

Is, BRIeAnE. CAVALRY, 2Oui July. ls4l.
I'm obedience to the Executive Order Of the
h 4th uIl. the Ind Regiment Of Cavalry will
assemble i, LongmlTes, Oh Saturday the 18th
OF September. uniformed aud equipped for re-.
view, drill, aud inspection. Tile commissions
ed and no,l.c commissioned officers. will assem-.
BILE ut the same place, Oh tho day previous, for
dlill aud instruction.
Returns OF tlie effective strength. arms. and
equipments Of tle Regiment. will be furnished
the Brigade MAJOR on the day OF treview.
Brigade aud ltcslmcuia Staff. are ordered to
be III attendance.
BY o.der oi Brig. Gen. Bonham.
W. y. WAkDLAW. Brig. Maj.
Is: LING. Cer. S. {. II.
Arsnst5 6 q
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NEW GOODS.
JOHN %, B. FORD.

EW As Just received lr0m New YORK, IhIE
Il stock OF fashionable
Spring and Summer Goods,
Containing. beside hi- u-nnl supply Of Staple,
Domestic Goods. n handsome assortment OF
fine Lawns, Mu-lins. aud Lace Goods; Super
London Lish, Prints. fashions of 1871; Prin-
ted Swiss llusIins. aud Printed Lawns; Dam
nsk Satin. Embroidered Lace. and Filrt Shawls;
aud OF all kinds Of Fancy Guods, his assortment
is more than ever varied. and complete. To
those acquainted with his estimate Of "rn as.
sur,rent." he deems this sniiicien, without nm
enumeration of ar,icles-fr,sh snpplys being
received by almost every arrival.
Country Merchants supplied at unusually
low rates
Hamburg. April ). 1911. tf 10
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