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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-03-06
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NT. AUGUSTINE, tcD. C.-TtOTtUn VUT.
This contest has not been barren in incidents
OF personal daring and courage, which re-
fec, high credi on the actols. The pur-
suit and destruction of Chikika in the Ever
glades By private Hall of the 2d Dragoons,
to which we before alluded, ought no, TO be
forgotten. But even this achievement is
surpassed by deed Of daring performed by
an Irish Sergean, in the 3d Arlllery, at The
late capture Of the Indians under Maj.
Childs at the RdnioUer. We received the
particulars f,om an authentic source. When
the Indians were surprised III their fishing
operations by the troops, those who escaP.
ed immc dia.e capture or death made off in
various directions in their boats. Most OF
them were taken in the pursuit by the
troops. Que yawi boat continuing 3 warri-
ors, 4 squaws, and 2 children, was chased
by LIT. Taylor, two priva,es, and the Ser
geant. When they had got within rifle shot
of the Indians their boat GO. aground. They
all jumped out to pull the boat into deep wa
ter, and in doing so, got so suddenly beyond
their depth, iha, they were completely i'm
mersed--arms and all! The Sergeant was
the only one who escaped immerson.--
!
their boat, but without effect. The Ser
yeant returned il and one of The warriors
was seen to fall back in the boat. He then
threw down bis rifle. and armed with a
bowie knife. he started alone in pursuit ol
the Indian boat! He ran, and swan, and
waGed, as circumstances demanded, till lie
got his hand on the enemy's boat. A des-
nerate struggle now ensued between the In
dian and the Irishman. They were both
powerful men, aud were not interrupted in
their duel. for one Of the other two warri-
ors jumped on, o! the boa, and made his es-
cape as soon as the Seafgeant approached,
and the other was too badly wounded ia
fight. The squaws remained passive spec
| laiors of the battle. 1t was short and dcci-
sive. The Indian had no weapon but his
rifle, and tha. was of no great use at shoi,
quarters. His object at frs. was 10 beal
| out his adversary's brains, but fading that
| imprac,icabie, his next aim was to preven,
the enemy from boarding him, in which he
succeeded for short time. But as soon as
tho white man got a footing in the boat, ,his
bowie knl. soon ended the struggle. Il
passed three times in rapid succession inc
lhe breast of tue savage! The brave Scar.
geari having now sealped the Indian. called
out to the officer al the top Of his voice:--
"Lifenent aoiHI sculp the rest of 'ena?
meaning the wounded warrior and the
squsws. On receiving nega,iue reply, ,ht
padded up TO his admiring comrads will
his prize.
The Science Of Baiiooning.--A scien
| ti6c gentleman of New York insists upor
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-03-06

Hrginia Senafor,-I,o,h branches of
the Legislature of Virginia have at length
agreed to proceed on the Sd March TO the
election of Senator OF the United States, ,iu
succeed Mr.. Roane, whose term expires
With the present Congress.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-03-06

Important Rumor.-The Philadelphia
Inquirer states that private letter has been
received from an intelligent gentleman in
England, from which the annexed is an ex-
tract: "'There are rumors of war with
France. MY own opinion is. that we shall
have a struggle. The French have never
forgiven Waterloo and the occupaiioL of
Paris, and never viii, until they have again
measured STRENGTH with ours. | have lived
many years in France, and in many parts Of
il; aud 4 know the feeling OF the people
well. An alliance between Russia and
France s also spoken of. In the event Of
such struggle and between such powers
what par. will the United States play!
hope il will be ON lhe side of Old Mother
Eagand."
No you don't old gentleman! The hope
is an absurd one--oil aud water will ANAL
gamats before the blue and red coats fight
nnder the same bsnner.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-03-06

Grand total. 4,976 3s2 81 S7,076,447 35
The sales for the first three quarters of
the year 1910, in the same States and Ter
ri,ories. amounted to l,696.6I7,42 acres.
and the payments into the Treasury, to
Q 2.63O,2l7 dollars and % cents. The lar
gest amount of sales for this year was in
Missouri. 46s, 1869 acres; the next largest,in
Iowa Territory, 1874 acres.
The expenses Of the different Land Off
ces, in 1890. were 200.739 dollars and 40
cents; in 1910, for the three quarters, no.
sos dollars and SO cents.
During eight years. from 1888 to 1910,
both inclusive, there were sold in the above
named States and Territories, 56,S42, SOC
acres, and the receipts therefore, paid into
the Treasury, were 72,269,749 dollars and
SO cents. The largest sales were in illi-
nois, 6, 9,244. 500 acres; the next largest, in
Indiana 8, ,622 ,656 acres; in Michigan and
Mississippi, a fraction short of 100000
each.
There was proclaimed for sale at the diff
feren, Land Offices in 1910. upwards Of
thirteen millions and a halt of acres. and
the qnsnlily prepared for market, but not
vet proclaimed. will make an aggregate of
nearly fweniy.tkree millions and three
quarters of acres. II is estimated that the
quantity now in preparation for market.and
which will be ready durigg the ensuing
eighteen months, together with that alrea'
dy prepaied. and that proclaimed. will a.
noun, TO MIty.one millions and quarter
of acres.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
"WEDNESDAY, March Sd, .Is4I.

Petitions
mr brRp-Petition OF citizens of the county of
Deh, praying that the site for the Court House of
SAID county may be changed
Mt CLARK-Pe'ition Of citizens Of the county of
halliax, asking repeal of the act recurring a ma
loriy OF the magistrates to act upon contracts for
building and tpairing bridges.
MIR RoANE, according TO order nresent.d Lut
incorporating the Town Of Tappahannock. in Ess.T
and appointing trustees for the same
Mr. CRurcHFIELD, from the Committee OF Road,
anu in,ernaI Navigation, presented bill to provide
more eteetually for the opening and repair of IN,
pubic roads IN the county of Loudoun
Mr. DABsEr, from the Committee on Public
Buildings, presented bill providing for the 6IIino
up OF suitable room for the Of tie Second Au9
Mr. WILLIAMS, from The Committee of Finane.
presented report rejecting the PRAYER of the nston
Of John w. Headen and others.
Bal authorizing Bartholomew Fleming TO estsb
time and passed. ''N
Inc report of the select committee rsconmend
ing That the Superintendent Of Public Edihces he
thor zcd and instructed construct room over be
CLERKS office OF the House of Delegates correspond
Senate, was agreed to.
and agreed to: ''e ''"u
Rejecting the prayer OF the petition for the neor
poTauon OF the town OF West Liberty: for The c,ea
tIon OF new county out Of St. Brides pnrrsb. M
lnhaoants of Logan county, praying TO be restored
to the county Of KanOwha; Tor a new county out
Of part OF the county of Catell; for the enlarge
ment OF the limits Of the town of Wauen,on. in Ih.
county oil Fauquieri for authority to citizens Of
Ofangc county TO tax residents thereof who are moi
property holders Of Robert Suingfel.ow. ask no
5hat a portion Of Rapid Ann River lie declared a
lawful fence. ''"
The Committee of the P.nentary reported that
no person had bee9 Improperly confined in that in-
reports OF the Committee OF Roads and Internal
naVgaiion, rejecting the petitions Of the Red and
blue sulphur Springs Turnpike Company, and Of
citizens OF the county Of Randolph, relative to the To-
laid upon the table. N' 'N'S
On motion Of MIR ARMSTRONG;
The House adiourned
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

We seize the first opportunity that has presented
itself, iorpubIishing the memorial of joseph Segar
Esq, formerly of Northampton, now of Elizabeth
City, praying an exoneralion from the penalties OF
the duelling law. We will not invite a perusal OF
IT. Tor the fame of Mr. Segar, and the splendid argu
ment embraced in his memorial will riyet the atten.
ton OF the whole country.
Wetear 1t is vain to expect from the Legislature
al present. relaxation Of the Duelling Law, 10,
less barbarous in its principle, than the practice
which 1t was designed to suppress. We submit
Mr. Sesar's argument to the CoUsrRY-to parents
having sons, who are liable on little scrape at
College, or for an insult to a sister to be deprived or
the rights Of ireemen for life. We address il 10
CHRISTIANS and ask them if no time and repentance
shall suffice to procure pardon. We address il TO
all men, IN the confident and undoubtng expecta.
ton, that the time cannot be far distant when pub
tic opinion will be rishted on this matter. Duelling.
bad as It is, has been great civiIizer Of the world
the greatest, after the Christiln Religion and the
Press. We abhor it, but we abhor yet more the
SANDER and the stietto, which are to succeed il.
But If the offender is to be punished, let there
be some limit to the punishment Let il not be per.
Petual Let not boy of I6 be deprived of his
bTthright forever, for doing that which the law ma
ker himself would do.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

The great danger on this question. he added,
was from Uitraism in some portions OF the South,
and IN the North. The ground Of safety was in the
moderation and true patriotism of the mass Of the
people.
Mr kres mode an eloquent speech, in which he
also bore the highest testimony TO the soundness OF
Mr Websier's opinions, and reeouned the crcum.
stances attending his notable declarations ut Rich
mond MIR RIves. also carried the war into Africa;
and exposed the doubling and lodging of the so
called Northern man 'oiih Southern principles" In
alludng TO this phrase, Mr. Rives p,d comp liment
TO Gen. Harrison, as American with American
principles, which produced momentary burst OF
applause from the galleries. II was however spec
Oily suppressed.
mere being no proposition before the Senate, the
conversation, brought on by MIR Cuthbert's un,ime-
iy and untastetul exhibition, dropped without lead
irg to any action. ID.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05


Daniel. Though not ,n,sadsd for publication. we
insert the letter Of friend a, washington. di.clos
ing the quo nsdo.
HOUSE on REPRESENTATIVES,, March 3rd.
Sentlemen; yesterday wrote you there wa. no
p'ooaoii'y that Daniels nomination would be con-
nlnee nor could it have been. las il has been,)
9ue or me folly Of own friends I'm order To
ueieat y, they le0 the Chamber without a QUO
rum They have you know exactly a7-,hey drum
eu up got all IN, aud the nomination was conf
ea-t OF the party voting against 1t. This is the
Inc veil OF secrecy has been removed, and omen
.n's 20 INFORM you more in detail how this unto.
ward affair has happened.
-, Nicnoes OF Louisiana, had left Washington
lney mad but 26, not enough fora quorum. There
was general understanding that the Wing, would
an leave the Hail. in consequence of most unusual
course being pursued by the majority. Two Wings
se'aained IN the Senate-said to be Preston and
Sm,h OF Indiana. Great sensation here.
we have just tried to get rid of the appointment
oy an attempt to take up the bill altering the Cir.
cuts which, il passed. only gives us fancy in Rich
mono, instead OF the old arrangement The v te 80
lost. "NS " NNu'so
f.S-lf we could get that bill up, we would
force MN to resign or move 10 the west-we eau do
II next session.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
MIR. RlVES.


Mr. Cuthbert Of Georgia, who awaited himself o.
inc hrs' instance OF Mr. Websters resignation Of hi.
seat In the Senate to fall upon him. having reserved
his galan,ry until the object Of his attack was moi
there to defend himself, renewed it on Monday
Out though MIR Webster was absent, there were
enough to defend him. Among others, Mr. Rives
opposed himself TO the assaiant The National In.
'egencer of Tuesday furnishes an outline Of his re-
marks:
Mr. Rives adverted to Mr. Van Bureaus vote in
tne New York Legislature in 1920, in favor Of a re-
solution asserting the power Of Congress 10 prohibit
slavery IN the new States. Apply the rule which
me senator from Georgia has laid down, (said Mr.
Nj and how stands Mr. Van Buren7 Is he a Mouth
ern man with Southern feelingsl MIR II. hoped VIZ
shouIu nave no more such Presidents. He wanted
=" hercan President, with American feelings, such
Of March. y" WIG ~"
There was burst Of applause from the salle-
RES which the President promptly rebuked and
supp,e'ssedl
now under consideration by the Supreme Court,
and sand Mr. Clay had raised his voice Of argument
ana eloquence against the restrictive regulations
which Mr. Van Buren, had voted in favor OF MIR
"eoer OPINIONS, expressed in his great speech in
rep'y 20 Mr. dayne, concurred with those entertain
ed by MIR CLAW. Subsequent occurrences he said.
mao satisfied the minds Of the South that MIR Web.
s'er views were sound on this subject.
MI Preston stated the circumstances connected
with the Hvowal OF MIR Webster's sentiments at AL
eaandrla and Richmond, and said they had given
nun the liveest satisfaction. He was glad to have
had some personal agency in bringing out declara-
IONS SO important TO the South and the whole coun-
try"
MIR RIves carried the war into Africa. The
whole country must feel and acknowledge the indie.
ceney Of these attacks on Mr. Webster's opinions
by the par,izans Of Mr. Van Buren,. Mr. Webster
has nsrsr gone 50 far in demonstrations against the
South as MIR Van Buren,; or if he had, for Van Bu-
renism to twit him, would but be "possum calling
pig nlrrow-tace." Mr. Webster has never gone so
far IN declaring for Abolition as did Thomas Jefier-
son. All this cInmor and stuff about Abolition, is
but HP enPtaHdum-is but a weak device to poison
the Southern mind against the Administration of
Gen' Harrison-is but pal,ry attempt to create
capital Tor Benton, Calhoun & Co. Ii is counter
lett all and the People will nail it to the counter.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
DIED.

-. On Thursday morning, at half past 10 O'Clock.
waLLApE ALLEN, ESQ. native Of Ireland, in he
10th ycar OF his age. His friends and aequintsn.
ces, and those ofhis uncle, John lien, are reou.,,.
ed TO attend his funeral this afternoon at o,lloeI
from the residence Of his uncle on Shoekoe Hill
On Sunday, 2sth ulL HFEpT Epvsap. iof,,,
son Of Edv. y. A. and Maria Near, seed gmon,bs
""9 uayS, Baltimore .lmsiean.
r, ~ , New hent county, on the 26th February a,,
Tol, ByawgLL BsssErr, IN the 77th wear of 6is ss,
10 the death Of Col. BIssett, society bas Ia, ~
liable member. lie was in public lie Isree ~,
uon o. his he--hrst as member Of the Vi,S;o;,
Leglslstnre, and subsequently as member Of Con.
s1o S hes gone down to tho grave full OF wears
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
To the Editor, Of he Whig.

HOUSE or DELEGATES, March 4, Is4I.
10 giving synopsis Of my remarks upon the cleo
Ton OF United States Senator am represenied ss
ing THAT MIR. Archer whilst in this city said
n tnst nc would not have his hands tied up on Tho
Bank question" / am not correctIv ,enp,,"d ~"
stated expressly that Mr.. Archer placed his oppo.-
iion TO Bank Of the United States upon eonstifv-
HoHai grounds, yet he refused to commit himself
uLon we question Of expediency when a necessity
as was proclaimed here by the friend of Mr..
areher who nominated him, that I've would give
hrm support TO oil those principles Of reform which
pen' herrIson's administration was expected to eff.
.oo anu as Ten hafrison's views upon this subject
were we'll known, ! bod a right to infer Thai M,
Archer entertained the some g. MONS. and for ,b,s
reason alone my support sh'hld be Withheld
gu will please make this correction.
SAM'L. g. WILLIAMS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
me fTsderiekSburg Arena and the PstsrsJurg and
Richmond Rail Road ComDony


we ieel satisfied that the calm statemen, of M,
Coates will convince the Arena that it has been has.
~ IN It's judgment. If the Editor of that name,
Knew Mr. Coates as well as he is known here !,
would attach the most implicit faith to all his state
ments, and be convinced, moreover, both from his
high reetude and his political attachments. that he
would be the last man to countenance such eondnc,
as is imputed. What motive, indeed, can be plou.
slbIy assigned for Disappointing General Harrison
Did not every motive which can be IMAGINED no
likely to have influence, concur to prevent tina, die.
appointment if practicable7 1t was mere aecidsn,
and necessity, nothing else.
Gen. Harrison, we have no doubt. was ,nnov.d
by the detention; but il accident produced H. hi,
generosity will lead him to he appessed at once.
aud as to lis being "nost painful to his feeling, ,o
travel on the Sabbath" that we take il for granted
IS little humbug throwR into the picture bv our
friend Of the Arena to heighten the effect We
should be sorry TO think Old Tip was so weak or
f'nhtca as to have his feelings distressed at being
compelled, by urgent necessity, to travel Of Sun.
day. We think him too sensible 10 have such feel
ing'' and far above the hypocrisy Of Stimulating
them, when he h,d them not.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
.anoihey improvement IN CUM.

There Is tMr. Sutherland's opposite the Banks
beautiful German improvement IN the percussion,
lock- II may be styled the "sef primer" When
Drought to the halicock, spring throws forward a
eon"vanes which places the cap er,ctly on the nip
pie thus saving the delay Of putting your hand in
your woisieost pocket 10 find and 6E on the cap-.
quite serious matter to the Sportsman in very colo
weather especially, and when your dog is pointing
70 the game right before you, Amateurs ough. 10
call and take look.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
EVENING SESSION

he committee reasSembled at four o'clock when
MIR POPE resumed and concluded his remarks. n md
was followed by Messes. HAND, JAMESON
SIARhWEATER, ard others. After various Al
ttempts TO amend the bill by inserting additional
items OF appropriation, the committee rose and re
ported TO the House, with three small amend
mentS, which were agreed to- and the hill was Eo,b.
with passed under the operation of the previous
question. An effort then made TO take nm the
oil from the Senate TO continue the corporate exis
tence OF the Banks OF the District OF COLUMBIA.
pending which the House adjourned.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
FIRE.
A stable belonging to c. W. McoIinniss, was de-
s.royed by FIRE last evening
FIRR


Gentlemen You are respectfully requested 10
say IN your paper, that after Mr.. Speaker Hunter
received the nomination for Congress, Of the Con.
ventiou, at Croxlons Springs, on the 35th ulL-tbe
People held a meeting and nominated Carer NJ.
braxton, Esqp Of King h Queen, who has accept.
ed the nomination, and viii address the people oe
each county 81 their respective Court Houses.
Xoor.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

ICJ@ There will be COLLATION. at Military Hall
on Saturday next, at Al, p. NJ, to which the gem
temen who have been nominated as candidates to
represent the city in the Legislature, are re-
specially invited.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

Alter the discussion, Mr. WRIGHT rose and
moved that The Senate take recess from to o..
elock.-.which was agreed to. The Senate wilitsks
up tho General Appropriation Bill, ia the evening
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

IL We arc authorized to announce Dr. G,oy1,
"Wia" Smith as a oand date to represent the
county Of King & Queen in the next vi,sini, uo".s
OF Delerains
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
SENATORIAL ELECTION

In our next Country Edition We shall publish
longer report Of the debate the Election of ssna-
tor.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
MAHRUUgUn

On the 30 Of LAST month. NV The R.v .,.,.o..
Batiale, Mr. f. NJ. G. PEErT 10 Mss s,sa,.
JANE, daughter Of ovedon Cobbs, Esq. OF Caroline
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

FsN The new schooner CHARLOTTE. Pe,ro ,,..
~ elt havng one third Of her cargo teaIy IN ~ ~
"a oosrd and viii meet with dispatch poy b,loto''
~ nnee bundled packs iobacco 10 cotnoefs hss ~
WILLIAM ROWtTTT
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

ICJ1 Cen Harrison will have the appointment
Of Judge Of the Supreme Court. Let ne. PEG.
PIE OF Richmond, and Virginia, unanimously ask
him to place there one who is worthy to 81. where
Jon" Marshall sat-Bsnjamia Watkins Leigh. Bot
to DO this he will require no solicitation.
30 we wrote yesterday; but since we so wrote.
the Couory's just hopes ha We been dashed bv last
nights intelligence from Washington. Van has
administered bitter pill to Virginia in his las, off.
cal oet-worse, faf-more indocent-than old John
Adams midnight Judges, but a, present there is nc
resource but 10 hold the nose and take i, down. Il
ne could hear the appreciation even Of his own
trends, his discomfort at having to abdieate IN,
White House, would he increased,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

iD' We are requested to ask Mr.. Smith of
Gloucester, who would not vote for Mr. Archer for
Tear Of his voting for Bank, when Mr. Archer de.
eaIed himself opposed to one, il he has not alwavs
voted Tor Mr. Wise for Congress, and will he moi,
again vote for him, knoOing him ODE a Bank NAM
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
POSTSCRIPT.

The mail Of last night brings intelligence Of the
continuation Of Judge p. V. Daniels nomination as
Judge OF the Supreme Court-a worthy close OF
such an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS worst act Of all, wbers
none we're good. Never has Judge in this eoan.
Try assumed the ermins with 80 little general conf
dence IN the qualities which besssm the Judge
temper, impauiality, oandor, conscientousness.-
This last song Of the "Dying Swan" will be remen-
bered IN Virginia. Liquidation will reach il aud re.
dress il.
John Y. Mason succeeds Mr. Daniel as District
Judge Of the United States fol the Eastern District
Of Virgina-an appointment which will give uni.
vorsol pleasure.
The Globe heraIds the sppointmsnt Of Judeo
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05
To the Wing Members Of Assembly.

Sand to your posts for few days The cleo
ton OF Councillor and a Judge requires this much
sacrifice
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-05

~ Pres't Richmond and Petersburg r. r. Co.
Richmond, March 4. -