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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

state Tor Iunu VI lutSou LhiHso"o' 49,
hundred thousand dollars TO said Union
Bank: but This sanction Of the pledge o.
the states faith, was made Upon the con-
dition, that the bonds should not be issued,
but ia proportion 10 the sums subscribed,
and secured 10 the satisfaction OF the
directors of the bank, by mortgage on UNI
ipcumbered estate Of the Stockholders
Thus showing studied intention TO avoid
the possibility Of loss 10 the state.
Subsequent, to the 6ual adoption Of the
charter, the legislature passed an act sup-
elemental thereto, which was not laid
before the people, as is requisite by the
constitution, in order 10 pledge the faith Of
the state. BY this supplemental act, the
Legislature authorized the Governor to
subscribe for five millions of stock in said
bank; and required him to issue The bonds
Of twc state to raise loan TO pay said
stock. A, that time there was no stock
secured by mortgage
No one who will view this subject, free
from the influence of prejudice, can doubt
that this supplemental act authorized an
entirely new pledge of the States faith
and as il never received the assent Of the
people, does not bind the State, in law or
in morals. The original pledge which a
lone received the sanction of the people,
was interded 10 raise a loan for the stocks
holders Of the bank; and upon the condi-
ton too, that the state should be secured
against all possibility Of loss. By the
supplemental act bonds were ordered to
be issued to raise loan directly for the
state, for which, of course the state only
would have been liable, in case of loss,
had the people sanctioned such pledge.
Had the bonds sold on account Of the
Union Bank, been issued to obtain loan
for the stockholders of said bank, and only
in proportion to the sums secured by
mortgage on the estates the stockholders
the faith of rhe state would haveIbeen
pledged; and that pledge would have been
redeemed without a murmur. But such
was not The case: these bonds we're issued
upon the stock subscribed by the Gov.
ernor; and TO obtain loan to pay said
stock, being entirely different object,
from tina; for which the people agreed to
pledge the sacred faith Of the state. With
this view Of the subject, and we cannot
see how any other can be entertained
after thorough investigation Of the sub.
lect, It is evident, that refusal on the
part ofthe state to pay these bon Is, would
never. either in the eyes of christian or
heather, tarnish the honor, dignity or faith
of the state,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

o. 1t is said that Victoria has ORDER
ed that full dress ball take place in the
month Of May for the relief of,he starving
weavers of spile6eld. If the amount
which will be expended for the dresslof the
attendants, was to be likewise, appropri-
ate 10 the laudable purpose Of alternating
the indiscrible distress that parvades the
lower classes in England; and Of feeding
the numerous starving widows and or
phans, the act would smack stronger Of
true, genuwiue benevolence although il
would have less of show. 1t is however
consistent with monarchies, to have more
ofshow than substance 10 acts Of this
kind.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

REFORMATION wANTED.-Have, or have
not, the Natchez Vickburg and jackson
papers ceased to exchange with US. For
the last two or three weeks we have re-
ceived no paper from either Of these pla-
ces.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

ANOTHER OF WAsHlNGToN's LIFE
GUARDs-DEAD.- An exchange paper
brings us the intelligence Of the death Of
Robert Blair, one Of the Two surviving
Iile-guards, Of Washington, who recently
died at Newburg N. Y. Thus one by
one are Wondering away the living links
that so intimately connect US with the
birlhlime of American liberty.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

A NOVEL CRIME, IF CRIME IT BE,-The
New orleans Picayune says that fell
low was recently sentenced TO the Michi-
gan Penieuliary for the term of two
years, for stealing Bible!! As the TAX.
ing could not have been done with view
to temporal gain, we doubt If it be a
crime deserving SO severe penalty.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

MExMo.-The schooner Byron arriv-
ed at New Orleans, a few days since, d.
rect from Matimoras, bringing $4,000
in specie. The news brought was not
important, save that, that hot-bed Of fac
ton and turbulence, was for the time be-
ing, enjoying the sunshine Of quiet. Blu,
siness, according to the intelligence of,he
Byron, had apsGmed rather on air oil
briskness.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

TEXAS TREASURY NOTES. We harn
that these promises-to-pay have advanced
in value. both in the New York, and
New Orleans market, and that a still
farther advanced is anticipated. This
rise is doubtless based upon the loan OBJ.
tanned for the Texan Government, BY
Gen. Hamilton.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

PROFESSOR EsPY.-This modern phi
losopher whose deep learning in philosophy
has discovered to him the power TO com
pell the rains Of Heaven to descend upon
any designated spot Of earh,is now in Lon
don. II is said that the ''Institute" seem
to think we'll Of his theory They have
now under consideration, and will soon
present report on the principles Of his
storm philosophy.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

0T Optical illusions are thus defined
In late huber Of the Picayune.
Optical Wnsions.-- False curls and
rogue on lady's face.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01

OF The following excellen. pun is
from a late number Of the Picayune,
which by the way is highly interesting
and valuable journal; and well deserves
public patronage.
"A wag says that Gen. Harrison is dc.
termlned to have no sworiwouting among
bis ofhcere and to prevent it has ordered
all those holding most lucrative situations
to Iced on nothing but cant,elopes, mel
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23

Too Bad.-Two negroes were taken
out OF the Jail of Dauphin Co. N. II. few
days ago, BY gang OF armed men, and de-
iiosra'ely shot at night. by sorchlighu The
negroes were charged with crnsl murder.
and doubts were sn!er.siaed of The security
Of tho )siii
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23
vAErWTS MA II T7glEBSo
ARREST OF MAIL ROBBERS.

A series of extensive robberies of the
Great Western Mail having been known to
have been committed for some weeks, active
'exsriions were made by the agents of the
Post Office Department, which finally led
TO the detection Of the depredators, al Uni.
ontown in. this State. The following par.
ticulars Of the arrest we copy from the
Washington (Pa. Reporter:
"Suspicions having been excited against
several persons in Unlontown, warran,
vas procured by DR.. Kennedy From Judge
Ewing, on the nigh. of Wednesday, with
which he proceeded to this place in the Mail
Stage. arriving here on Thursday morning.
The warrant was here pu, into the hands of
Constable Hays, who arrested Uiiiam
German, the driver of the mail between
this and Uniontown. German was asleep
on bench in the bar-room of Mrs. Sweii-
zer's hotel when arrested, and BETRAYED
great alarm. On being taken before JUS
sce Blaine, he voluntarily gave a staiemen,
OF facts, which 60 TO implicate, with him.
self. DR.. Braddec an arrant scounGrel of
long standing. together with two men nam
ed William Strayer and Prunel, Clerk in
DIR. Braddee's Office, all Of Unon.own.
We learn the following facts, as to the
manner in which these repeated robberies
have been effected, from the confession of
German. On reaching the Pos, Office in
Uniontown, where the coaches are usually
changed, all the mails were discharged ex-
cept the Eastern Mail above referred to;
this was retained in the coach, per arrange.
ment, until driven into the yard, where the
accomplces Of the driver received it, and
conveyed it TO the office of Dr. Braddee,
when. on being rfed Of their contents, the
bags were thrown into privy appurtenani
TO the premises.
This was done on the nights of the 18th,
10Th, 23d and 29th OF November, and on
the 5,h, 18th, and 18th of December. Cor
man voluntarily divulged the foregoing facts
and alleged that he had been the victim of
Braddee and his confederaies, that ne had
resisted their opportunities to embark in the
robbery for period of ls months, during
which time he had been alternately piled
with promises and threats, until his better
genius yielded and he fell victim to the !
Iempters.
DR.. Kennedy left on Thursday afternoon, |
with the prisoner in charge, for Union,own,
vhero ne will undergo more thorough ex.
animation previous to his commitment.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23

Erasing an Endorsement is Forgery.
The Supreme Court of Ohio decided,
recently. that an endorsement on a note pur.
porting that partial psymsn, had been
made. and which endorsement was written
by the maker in the presence, with the con-
currence. and by tho direction of the payee.
is receipt, the alteration or erasure of
which, by the psyee, will bo forgery.
Baltimore Ocean.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23
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Fresheis in Jersey,-We learn that four
Of the bridges over the Passaic river, have
been swept away. The bridge at Weazel
near Patterson, the Acquacknock, Belleville
and old Newark Bridges. The railroad
bridge stands firm. Pine Brook bridge a,
Caldwell and the bridge at Boundbrook,
have also been destroyed besides nill-dams
and numerous small bridges,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23
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Flood in the ConneeticM--Th recent
ireshe' caused greater iiss in the Connec.
ticut river than has been witnessed since
1901. At Hartford il was twenly-s'x X feet
above low water mark, and inundated up.
wards Of seventy Of the principle ware hous-
es, besides large number of dwellings,
Several Of the latter were swept away.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23
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SMALL BILLS.

The wing papera throughout the State,
are very cody discussing the question Of
the issue of small bills, as il they had moth.
ing 10 do, bn. to pass The law, and the pso.
pie would swallow the bitter pill, without
single complaint on their pant. In this thew
VIII be mistaken. The people have fell,
ana no'0 feel, the injuries arising from the
cireulaiion Of small bills, too seriously II pas.
slvely submit 10 the State being again food.
ed with them. Iiwould in fac. be but ano,h.
ef name for continuance of the susp onsion,
6'.'he bankles SO unders tand il. To effect their
object the banks are diligently engaged in
getting up petitions for repeal of the small
bill law, and throwing them into our State
Legislature. But we believe there is too
much virtue in that body, to commit this
suicidal act. But as money is power, and
there is no knowing what revolution i, NAV
effect in the minds Of some members, ws
would advise the getting up of remonstrau.
ces in every part OF the state, that the legis-
lainrs may know what the real feelings of
the people are upon the subject.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23

Senator's in Delapare.-The Delaware
Legislature have elected the Hon. Thomas
Clayton and the Hon. Richard II. Bayard.
both friends Of General Harrison, TO re.
present that State in tho Senate of the IT,
nion.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23

.anGlgamafion.-The "Whig" House
of Representatives of Indiana, have passed
resolution favorable 10 repeal OF the law
prohibiting the intermarrying Of whites and
blacks. This shows how the current runs
in Indiana, now that our opponents have
Obtained the ascendency.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23
THE LEGISLATURE.

On Saturday last tie bill from tho hou..,
| providing for The sale OF the stock or IN ,s..
gociate loan, having beon amended bv
the Senate. striking out so much AZ related
to the sale Of, the bank stock, il was taken
| up, aud on ,hc1notion to conccr in tho a..
lncndmeat the yeas were 46--nays. d.
SO i! was not agreed to and sent again 10 the
Senate, which body refusing to recede from
Its amendment, the bill came back .qsip.
and the amendment concurrsd in yeas ~.
nays 46, SO that the Governor is onlv m.
thorized 10 negotiate loan. A large mum.
Der OF remonstrances were presented apa,ns.
any change in the law in relation to small
notes. and many petitions for the repeal of
the law giving the Philadelphia and Tren.
ton Railroad Company 10 change ils route
in the district of Kensington, and ono of
peculiar character combining these several
requcs's,--for reform in printing, for redno.
'lon OF the Governors salary, with .ha. of
other officers, and also for the construc,ion
of plain mansion for the uss of the Exeou.
tise-this came from Butler county.
On the same day the Senate took up tho
nomination Of Anson v. Parsons, ESQ. bv
We Governer, to be President Judge of tho
Court of Common Pleas in the 18th iud-
clal aistrict,vacated during the recess by tho
resignation OF Judge Porter, which was
confirmed by unanimous vote, The 70.
solution on the subject of the distribution Of
the public lands were again taken up, and
long discussion had on them. After several
Senators had beer INDUCED in speaking up.
on every subjec, in the world they were
passed finally and sen. 10 the House, ysas
10, nays, IL.
On Tuesday both houses mot in Joint
ballot, 10 elect State Treasurer. The
vote was as follows:
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23

From Canaaa.--The Quebec Gazette of
the 4lh INST. says that His Excellency, The
Governor General, has, most emphalicaliy.
declared that he will not remove any of the
troops recently sent, by his orders 10 the
Madawaska territory.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23

Queen Victoria wears jewels on her head
worth $500, 0,000-while thousands of her
subjects are suffering for bread.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23
SATURDAY; J.q.vMgnras. 1sa,

GJrThe Rev. Mr.. Lightner,of Munsy,will pr.,.,
in St Pauls Church IN this place ou Sunday thu
alst Jan. the 4th Sunday after Epiphany; boz.
Morning and evening.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23
From the Globe.


F2orida-a Touching Scene. - we have
Just read an account of the cruel murder, by
party Of Indians, Of Mrs. Montgomery
wife Of Lieut.. Montgomery, Of the Army.
Contrary 10 Instructions from The War De-
dess Issued by the commanding general.
iorbIdding any escort being sent from post 10
post, under thirty men, wagon was des-
patched from Fort MIcanopy to Fort Wa.
cahoota with only eleven mounted infantry
under command Of Lieu,enants Sherwood
and liopson; as the morning was fine, Mrs.
Montgomery rode out with them. About
an hour after their departure, some of the
horses returned TO Fort Micanopy 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 soldiers killed. The
garrison Immediately sailed out, and with.
In three miles OF the fort found the bleeding
corpse Of Mrs. Montgomery, with soldier
still breathing. living by her, with jus.
strength TO say 10 her agonized husband, W no
threw himself on the ground by his wife's
blesdlng body-"Lieutenant, fought for
your wife as long as l could" Lieut..
cherwood was well mounted, and might, il
- reported, have escaped, but would not
abandon his fair charge. This barbarous
act, 1t is believed,was committed by a band
Of the cruel and blood-thirsty Aikasuckies.
This frontier posts in Florida are not fl,
places for the residence of ladies'. The same
rsason which renders it improper for them
10 be on board ships of war, might be urged
against their being allowed to accompany
their husbands 10 these posts of danger
Officers ought to be left to act free in mo-
ments Of emergency, without the uneasi-
ness OF having 10 protect helpless women
aud children.
This unfortunate lady had been only three
weeks in Florida, and but lately married.
.szsss.a=-s=zsss
7alenf.--We copy The following from
ihe "Lady's Amarinth."
"Homer was beggar-Pautus turned q
mll--Tcrence was a slave-BGiius died in
gaol-Tasso was often distressed for five
shlEing-Cervantes died OF fhunger-Milton
ended his life in obscuriy-Bacon lived
life of meanness--Spencer died of want
Dryden lived in poverty and died Ii distress
--Otway died of ofhunger-Lee in thc streets
--Goldsmilh's Vicar of Wakefield was sold
Tor lrifle To save him from prisen--Fisl,l.
lng lies in the bnrying ground of an English
Factory-Sayage died in prison--Chs,ter.
ton destroyed himself-and John Keats died
Of broken heart.
Too Bad-Two negroes were taken
out OF the Jail of Dauphin Co. N. ii. few
days ago, by gang OF armed men, and de- |
iioerately shot at night. by sorchligh,! The
negroes were charged with crnsl murder. |
ana doubts were sn'er..iaed OF The security !
Of tho jaiii
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23
THE CENSUS OF THE UNITED
STATES.

We are indebted TO friend at Washing
ton for the following interesting reporn
ABSTRACT OF THE RETURNS OF
THE SIXTH CENSUS.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-01-23

Burning Of the MEETING In
BUEFALo.-I'he evening of the 29lh of De-
cember, the anniversary of tho destruction
OF the "Caroline" by the Canadians, was
cemmemoialed by meeting of portion of
the citizens of Buffalo, at which DR.. STAGe
assisted by four Vice Presidents, presided.
Speeches were made and resolutions passed
declaring that .rhe Caroline Outrage" is
''yet TO be atoned tor," and that the BuhIa-
lonans will continue 10 celebrate the day
"uniil the blood ofhe murdered Durfee,
and his fellow citizens be reclaimed"
the act was National inSuit," requiring
national interlerence--ihat the Hon. Mr..
Fillmore receive copy of the resolutions,
with the thanks of The meeting for having
offered resolution in Congress calling for
information in relation 10 the outrage. The
meeting then adjourned ill the 29h of De.
cember.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19
From the Franklin Telegraph.
Marshall College at MercerSburs.

The winter session of this fourishing Insti-
tuticn, terminated on the 7th ult The semi
annual examination of the students, was, we
learn, of highly satisfactory character, both
as regards the teachers and pupils. The Pres
idency vacated by the death of Dr. Rauch, has
been filled for the present, by the Rev ]. w
NEvIN d. d., who will also give instruction
in the department of Mental and Moral Science.
The services of competent gentleman have
been secured for the department of German Lat
erature; and arrangements are in progress TO
fill the chair of Natural Sciences, which is ex-
pected to be accomplished by the opening of
the summer session, which takes place on the
8th of May Nine Professors and Instructors
will then be actively engaged.
Its enterprlzing Board Of Trustees have the
erection of large and commodious buildings in
progress, which when completed, will add much
to the comfort and convenience of all engaged
in the Institution. At present, the College has
belonging to the Theological Seminary. The
number of students during the past year, has
averaged considerably above one hundred
principally from Maryland, Virginia, North
Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, New Jersey and
Pennsylvania. A large number of scholar
ships are being endowed in connection with
the Centenary efforts now making in the Ger:
man Reformed Church, and we doubt not if
the spirit of hberaily, in favor of liberal educa
tion, is in any good degree commensurate with
the wealth and ability of that denomination,
Marshall College will soon be placed upon a
permanent basis, and long exert a benign and
salutary influence in our beloved country, par
ticularly upon the German name and character.
Located in one of the most healthy and fertile
spots in Pennsylvania--in the midst of grow
ing, moral, and industrious population, and en-
joying the advantages of full, learned and able
Faculty---with the fostering support of warm
and ardent friends, this Institution must rise and
become prominent seat of learning" in our
land, and prove blessing to generations yet to
come.
We sincerely trust that while Marshall Col
lege is aided and encouraged from abroad, it
will not be neglected at home. Franklin coun-
ty should feel proud at having such an Insttu-
tuition within her bounds; and should not her
citizens be disposed to extend that patronage
which it so richly merits
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19
The Honey Zee.

This bee, when collecting the pollen of fow-
ers, which constitutes the "bee bread" never
passes from one kind Of flower to another, as
has been supposed. Ifit first light upon hon
ey suckle, 1t continues 10 collect from this
flower until it has loaded its thighs with as
much as 1t can carry away. The bee is gov
erned in this by an instinct that makes it a CO.
laborer in the ordinary work of Reproductive
ness. The pollen, fructifying dust, is carried
from flower TO flower of the same species, and
thus the bee aids the operation of nature by dis
tributing the pollen, necessary 10 the fruitful
ness of the plants. If the bee were TO pass
from clover blossom, with the pollens adhering
to It's body, and ligh, upon honey suckie, it
would produce hybrid, or mongrel species of
hower.-How wonderful are the operations Of
nature, and certainly among the most wonder
ful is this peculiar instinct of the honey bee
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

The death of another friend of our country is
announced. The venerable WILHELM WILL
LINK, the friend of Washington, and of many OF
the distinguished men which the events of our
Revolution called forth to the aid of America,
died at Amsterdam on Saturday the 18th day
of February last, at 81. At the most eventful
period of our revolution he came forward and
raised the dropping spirits of America by fur
nishing the means TO recruit and support bro
ken and dispirted army. He furnished the first
loan, and after the independence his House in
Amsterdam was constituted Bankers of the U.
S. His eldest son succeeded him in the House,
which continued banker of the U. S. until dis
placed by General Jackson! about the period of
the removal of the U. S. deposits.
This venerable patriot often held distinguish
ed places in Holland, and was one of those who
framed the present Constitution, under which
King William was called TO the throne.-NetO-
ark DAILY ADJ
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

Robert Bacon, Prophet.-In the work of
Roger Bacon, who wrote in the 18th century
may be found an anticipation of the invention
of the steamboat, locomotive engines on rail-
roads, the diving bell, the suspension bridge,
and, it might almost be said, of the recent events
of St. Jean d'Acre. His own words are these:
"Men may construct for the wants of navi-
cation such machines that the greatest vessels,
directed by single man, shall cut through the
rivers and seas with more rapidity than if they
were propelled by rowers; chariots may be con-
sructed which, without horses, shall run with
immeasurable speed. Men may conceive ma
chimes which could bear the driver without dan
ger, to the depth Of the waters.-Men could in
vent a multitude of other ingines and useful in
struments, such as bridges that shall span the
broadest rivers without any intermediate sup
port Art has its thunders more terrible than
those of heaven. A small quantity of matter
produces horrible explosion, accompanied by
a bright light; and this may be repeated so as
to destroy city or entire battalons."