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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06
A YOUNG SHAVER.

A travelling menagerie down east, not
long since posted up the terms Of admission
at two shillings-petsons under eleven
years of age at half price A young chap
about dozen years old wishing TO save
a shilling in an honest a0ay, wrots on
piece of paper ten and put ii in his hat,
and on another piece Of paper, 'eleven' and
put it in his shoe, then with shilling in
hand and a bold front approached the door
keeper and demanded entrance. The door
keeper, opening both eyes, and looking
sternly on the youth demanded
How old are you boy!'
Il am befween ten and eleven SIR was
the reply.
Accordingly the door was thrown open to
him.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06
A THRILLING MISTAKE.

How Go you feel!' said high pressure
field preacher, short time since. at a camp
meeting in Mississippi, to dry wag of
chap who had located himself upon the
anxious seat by mistake.
Quite well, thank you. how dc you
come on yourself!' retorted the wag.
We've rescued thirty-seven to-day
Have your
Yes
'Well, I suppose you think you've done
pretty d--d well, don't your
That last 'briclr 5at'terhinated the con.
versation instanter.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06
Number 15.

forward a. steady pace. But just as the
Southerner had run forward some rods, and
was about to jump up behind to his inf
nile chagrin he saw the Yankee face about
on his horses back riding with his back TO
the beasts head The Southerner looked
firebrands and daggers And he continued
to look until the Yankee and his horse we're
out of sight. And he has never seen either
of them TO this day.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06
OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRAT,
OPPosITE ST.. PAUL's CHURCH, MA1N-sT
TERMS:

The COZ UDfBI.A DEMOCRAT wiH be
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Fifty Cents, If not paid within the gear,
No subscription UiN be taken for shorter
period than sac months; nor any discon-
tinuance permitted, until all arrearages
are discharged.
.dDVERTISElfENTS not erceeding a
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One Dollar for the first three insertions
and Ihoeraty.fUe cents for every subse.
quent Insertion. s-7P.A liberal discount
made to those who aduertise by the gear.
LETTERS addressed on business, mast
be post paid.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06
MIlSOlN.Llh a NIMOUSo
THE "SEA DEVIL"


The entity answering 10 the above name
is now being exhibited, at the corner OF
Baltimore and Light streets, whittier the
learned are ,hronging 10 learn more, The ig-
norant TO maze big eyes and stare. Amid
the multiplicity Of opinions as to what this
singular creature is--we cannot be expected
to decide whether i. is deJacto fish, ,Aesh,or
fowl
The following description of its capture,
has been kindly furnished us by Mr.. Wal.
TIERS the proprietor. Ii is pc rfectly unique,
and in good character with the outlandish
appearance of the animal. "On the 26lh
Of April, 1912, two negroes belonging to
Charleston, were anchored in their boats
about two miles above The city, in Cooper
River, engaged IN fishing. While thus
quietly pursuing their avoca.ion, ,hey found
10 their great terror and surprise, that some
unseen power was carrying them rapidly
down stream, occasionally stopping and
whirling their little bark suddenly round,
stAhen shooting rapidly through the channel
toward the bar.
This course not altogether meeting the
views of those who before h ad command Of
the boat, induced them TO call out most
briskiy for help, when six other boats came
to the assistance of the first, which coptin
ued to be hurried through the waer,by this
invisible power, with rapidity quite new
TO its astonished navigators.
The crews of seven we'll manned boats
with full supply OF oars, were now enga
ged in opposition to this single moving
power. For considerable time the con
test was doubtful, but numbers at lepg,l
prevailed, SO far az TO get their adversar.
into shoal water, when an attack was mad
with harpoons, knives, clubs, &c. and tn
fishermen triumphed in victory"
If this whole story were not placed be
yond the possibility of doubt; by the fac
sha, the immense concourse of people vii
messed these, fantastic freaks from th
shore, 1t would be 10 fishy for us 10 bt
lieve. If any one, however doubts the
bility of this animal. TO walk off with SON
half dozen boats, one glance al its loct
motive apparatus would Gispel them IN MI
nlent.
This enormous animal weighs 3,7s
pounds; extreme length from mouth 10 en-
of tail, 10 feet 6 inches; width, ID fee
length of mouth, 2 feet 10 inches; depth
mouth foot inches; distance betwet
the eyes, feet. If it were possible
give description which would convey ar
idea of its appearance, we would make Il
attempt. we have looked around for son
object IN nature with which TO compare
but tSere is nothing in the air, on the cart
or in the waters under the earth, which
resembles. Indeed il is a perfect nond
script, both as to shape and habits. l
Bachmsn of Charleston, South CaroliI
and other distinguished naluIal:sls agree
the opinion that this animal has hithe
been unknown 10 the scientific. We belle
il is closely allied 10 the genius Chephoh
terra (winged head) of Duneriel:-The
terror part Of the head Of which is trunca
and The pecloral Ems instead of clasping
have each of their anterior exIemllieS
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06
DUTCH EPIGRAM.

On notorious and feeling Usursr Of
Amsterdam.
A Silver store his grizzled pate reveals;
A mine of yellow Gold his chest conceals;
His noise is shining Copper: and his head
A solid lump of undlu,ed Lead;
His forehead beams plate of triple Brass;
His heart is forged of Irons toughest mass;
In short, Toms carcass (may'l be fayed
with nel.lesD
Is Satan 'shoicest CABINET OF METALS.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06

Look only to your own interests; enter
not into the cabals, disputes or quarrsls Of
others.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06

pat said the captain of ship to an
Irshman VINO was passenger on board
and who sometimes used TO sleep twenty
four hours in succession, 'how do you con-
.rive TO sleep SO long?
HOWE said Pat, why l pay attention
10 IL;
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06

Irish Fan-A Nev Idea.-'Haho,
Michael, is it yourself see before me!'said
one Irshman 10 another, on the evening of
the Fourth.
'Troth, ,hcr, and it's meself'
'And how are you now? and how have
you spinl our national brlh.day!'
Haven't been dhrnkin' and rejoicing
the intire day, and marching about in sun
hot enough TO roast potatoes. Have you
been doing the same, Jimmy'
'Well, have. The remimbrance Of what
our oreiathers-those gentlemen that's gned
the declaration-have done for US, Michael
combined with few dhrops of the'creeter,
has kept me as drunk and as joyful as pi
per the day long, | say, Michael, isn't 1t
remarkable fact they don'I have any o
these Fourth of July celebrations in ould
Ireland!'
But they do, to be sure
.D--l the bit. When does the Fourth 0
July come in Tipperary! Tell me tha
with your ugly mouth
why; on the twenty fourth OF June,yo'
spa peen. Don't you recollecl the lrollcs
bonfres, and rejoicings, we used TO have oI
. that day The twenty fourth OF June is III
, Fourth of July in Ireland, 10 besure.'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-08-06
REMARKABLE MAGNETIC ROCKS

MAGNETIC ROCKS.
The following interesting facts aye detail
ed by the Vicksourg Whig:-
Near the iron mountains in Missouri,
there is ledge of stone extending for half
a mile IN length, and several hundred yards
IN width. This stone is very strongly i'm.
pregnaled with magnetic properties, so
strongly so indeed, that it is impossible TO
ride well shod horse over it, A gentle.
man having his horse newly shod once
attempted II, but before he had made two
revolutions" his horse "was brought up
standing"-perfectly still. In vain our ira
weller urged bis gallant steed forward; per-
suasions and force proved equally futile,
until his patience BECAME exhausted and he
sent for blacksmith. The son of Vulcan
soon arrived and iouud the horse standing
stock still. and 10 all appearance as immov.
able as the rock of Gibraltar. Various ex.
pedents were resorted TO, TO relieve the
horse, but all failed. There he stood, ard
to all appearances, was likely TO stand, with
MS feet literally glued 10 the solid and i'm.
pervious rock. At last the blacksmith S
eyes gIis,ened, he had it sure. He sent Of
to his smitby for his shoeing tools, which
were soon forthcoming, when he proceeded
with all possible despatch to unclinch TIC
nails which bound the horses shoes TO hi.
hoofs! !-One by one the nails were unclinch
ed, the whip was applied to the horse
and as the last nail gave way, he escaped
with Bound, but left his shoes welded Il
The rock.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

Ckyism IN Oiio.-Thc Ohio Free Press, after
giving n summary Of the returns of the rccen,
elections in Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana
&C., remarks upon the disasters of its party as
follows:
"lt is painful to publish such unfavorablc &C.
counts but 1t would be unjust to the whig party
to Withhold them. We publish the facts as we
lind them. 1t Is not yet too late. If the wings
will but reflect upon the causes ofhcse disasters
they may yet turn the tide now settling 50 strong
ly against them. lfthcy will do ,his-if they
still persist in pushing forward the name of Henry
Clay, at every meeting Of the party, and in iden-
utyng 1t with the party, let them not he disap-
pointed 1t they find as great falling of in Ohio
as in the states just named"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

our inciinslions. We ask no 5ou7fy for the pro-
mitigation Of correct principles, and consequently
acknowledge no master. Our doctrines have u
deep hold on us-.l,sy have grown with our
growth aad strengthened with our strength, and
consequently cannot be changed to suit the con-
venicnce ofany faction. and neither applause nor
ccnsurc can cause US tn pursue a course contrary
to our own Judgment and sense of propriety. We
beg of m political party Coz breaI-we cringe to
no faction for fivors-lnd we bend the knee to
no clique orsupport. Within our humble selves
we possess the power and means Of gaining al
honest livelihood among men, and possessing
these, we bid defiance to all the political trmmers
that now are plotting and seeking our destruction.
They may not have wealth, power and influence
to content against by opposing us, but they have
that which is more formidable Industry, perse-
verapce and mechanical occupation, which, il
all properly combined, can well and successfully
bid defiance to any cifort of the wealthy drone-
the scurvy politician, or the pamrered child o!
public bounty
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

IN Ss P,snts.--Recent devclopemen,s in
New Es have astounded that community by
expos.i ihe sasncss Of the trade that is there
carried IN in lisentous prints. "The head Of the
trade" tsys the Herald, sis Richard Hobbies, an
Engiss. p'iater, who came to this country about
twelve y, rs ago. He has very fine wife, who
is Q member Of the church, and he himself is a
pious christian but somewhat hard. We are
not sure whether he has any daughters. He has
very splendid establishment in East Chester,
consisting Of houses, materials, stereotype plates
and bindery, worth $4,000. 1t is supposed he
has cleared fortune Of $4,000 by this democrat.
izing traffic" "rhe purchasers Of these horrible
publications are not the poor or working classes
These books are sold at high prices, and are prin
cipally bought read, or gloated over, by the lead
ing classes-poli,icians tinanciers, lawyers, ant
merchants. Young men ia fashionable socie
ty, who talk Of their wealth, birth, and respec
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

More Escapes ,jrom Van Dlemaa's Land.-'rlr
N. y. Evening Post of Aug. Q. says: 1--WE learn
that Chandler and Waite, the first Of whom has a
wife and eleven children, and the second wife
and one child, in Canada, have effected their es
cape from Van Dieman's Land, and reached Ro-
chester, n. Y. days journey from their respec-
tive families. They left their island prison two
days before the escape Of Gemmell; sscreted
themselves eflcetually from every search. among
the Businesses of distant isle near the coast, for
tiled with more than two weeks provisions. How
they eon,rivcd to get on board New England
whaicr, and where, is no, stated but it is certain
that she brought them safely to New England.
Mrs. Waite, year or two since, set of for Ion
don, to petition the queen to restore her husband
to her 1t is said the queen was willing, bu,
lord Melbourne thought it unsafe to comply with
her request. Chandler and Waite were ordered 10
be executed in Avg. 1893, but their wives took
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02
THE ILLINOIs FREE TRADER.

The Ckol1a.-Thc Asia,ic Cholera, which rag
ed so fearfa!ly in India ten years ago, and spread
from thence nearly over the entire world, has
again made its appearance there, and the most
fearful accounts are given Of its ravases. At Cal
crtia, Bombay, and in the Dcccan, this Pes,iencs
was raging fearfullv and letter from on Officer
of the 2 ID regiment, stationed at Camp Kurra.
chez, says that in the course of one month there
were buried, from the regiment alone, the band.
master, serseant-maJor, three scrgeants, = hun
dred and twenty men, twelve women, and TWEEN.
ty children.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

Origin IF Tie "Compromise Act'-Mr. Cal
houn, ia the U. S. Senate, on the 2Sth ult., said
"The senator from Kentucky says voted for the
compromise act with reluctance. Sir, said Mr.
Calhoun, addressing the chairman, (MrMangum,)
with the exception Of the late senator from Ken
lucky, MIR. Clay, and myself, no man knows tho
history ST that act better than you do. 1t was
first preached by myself, in conversation will
Mr.. Clay, on the avenue, between this and tn,
depot. At this conversation you, sir, were pre-
sent"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

Tie S,a Ssrpem has again made lis appearance
on the American coast. 1t was seen by Capt.
Hatch and his crew, few days since, in Penob-
scot Bay, in full view, not more than thirty feet
distant. Capt H. states that tie head was esva-
ted about two feet, was fat on the top like a
crawling on the ground; the eyes were Of the siz
Of a half dollar, and rsy maki&hj the body was
Of the size of half barrel, and thirty feet Of il
was out of the water. After looking at them
awhile, it sunk into the water and moved off, lea
wing u wake bchiud it like tina, of a steamboat.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02
Election News,

The complete returns from all the countie, IN
the state except two or three. which have been
estimated, give Ford a majority of about 800
Moore's majority over Henderson is little larger
say about 7,6O0. The official returns will moi
be given before the meeting of the legislature.
ISDIASA,-Cbapman says that, after allowing
the wings every doubtful man, some of whom viii
disappoint that party by their votes, the democrat.
have majority Of one on joint ballot, all the lying
Of the wing papers to tho contrary notwith
standing.
Noaru CARoLISA.--Morehcad, wllig is rec
locted governor, bat both branches Of the lesisla
turc are democratic by large majori,ies
AL,BAMA.-'rhe democratic majority in the
legislature is not only preserved but increased.
KsyrucWY--The issue in this state was be-
tween the friends and the opponents of relief OF
stay laws, aud general politics were almost entire
ly left outof the question. The "reief party it is
said carried the day. There is, however, large
majority Of wings in the legislature.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02
AMnrTfoN.

O! What DEAN. fevesish phantom dream,
l. mad amsision in che heart Of man!
4 i 4 ladder up whose st.ep ascent
Man msy eyor Climb and never reach the top:
Ills the germ that's s2wn in every breast
And, ~ il sleeps or wakes TO active life,
So is thst nan a'happy, peaceful man.
m racked with goSiiag thoughts that never ceass
To push him on to ruin. In the cot
Where povcrty Is known, lis seen and felt;
And, through the gralcs Of mans al-varying state
Il proves tho heaven that works the mighty whole
And stirs 1t Up 10 rage and deadly i'll;
But, mire than all |, grows in kindly breasts,
And there it proves the fierce vinlctive sword
OF ti,is ontpouriny vengeance, when He wills
The punishment of man f,r crime and sin.
Nations before lis fierce blast fade away
Cities, once glorious, into ruin fall
And smiling plains, with their enamciPd green,
And hanging bowers from whence soft music rose
Pot Up one cry to Heaven-,hc cry Of blood
I,s craving f,liv you may now discern
In modern Gaul's great monarch citizen.
SEQ how he boards, and tolls, aud schemes in vain
Enslayes the prsss, and tempts his liege 10 ise--
But, al. Ambition's rsyage aud misrue,
Which ne er have ceased fromNimrod's monarchy
No more spectre stained shall walk abroad
Public Ambition be the public good,
For thus shall will the peoples mighty mind.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02
rreu,,h Of Ottawa.

The health of the people Of this ,own-and, in
fact, of the whole surrounding country, continues
excellent--never was better. The season when
agues and ievers are apt to prove Troublesome vi
ses to river settlements is again here, but so fal
they have kept at respectful distance, without
even having been threa.znsa with the vengeance
Of king cabmei. The season is now SO far adj
vanced that it is not probable there will be any
sickness. Thus does Ottawa again prove hersel
as healthy place any in the country. Pain
sickness, and death are the heritage Of man herc
as we'll as elsewhere; but to say that we have
greater proportionate share Of it than other places
ing meIited.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

Ar'rm Erfrao'dinay.--J. w. Fabens. Esq. of
Salem, Mass, lately brought from Cayenne an ami.
NAL no specimen of which it is believed has ever
been seen before in the U. s. He bea,s in Cav.
enne the name Of the Cupaid, or River Hog. This
specimen Is not fully grown-he now weighs
nearly one hundred pounds, and it is supposed
will nearly attain three times tina, weight. He is
queer sort of a fellow, with rabbit-shaped head,
short, upright ears, body covered wirh brown.
nr'slly hair his tour-,ood feet webbed, and the
toes armed with very decent claws. lie lives
quite comfortably on corn or vegetables, and is
quiet and good-natnred beast, although in favor
of the cold-water system, as his amphibious nature
keeps him near half his time in that element.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

Cure for HydmphoJia.-Take quantity Of
oyster shells and burn them into lime, pulyerize
the lime ill it becomes all impalpable powder
take three table spoons full of this powder and
beat it up with three eggs; fry this in a common
pan with sweet OIL and let the patient eat the
cake when properly baked, in the morning, fast
ing, taking care to take no yictuas nor the least
liquid Of any kind for six hours after the dose has
been taken. Repeat the dose for three mornings
successfully.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

Gone IT ia PaSsion.-'rhe y. Y. Staatszci-
tuns tells of two negroes who not long ago com
mencCd fsting on board a schooner lying at an
Choir in the Hudson near Albany. During the
scuifle both fell overheard. A rope was thrown
TO them, but so eager were they that they contin-
tinued fighting in the water and paid no attention
TO it-and both were drowned.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

British 7aiE.-Undcr the new British tariff
the following are admitted into Canada free OF
duty, viz: Horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, and
other live stock tallow. and raw hides; salt
corn and grain unground; biscuit bread, meal
or -four, except wheat -four; fresh fish; fruit OF
vegetables fresh; carriages of travellers; wood
and lumber; cotton aud wool hemp, fax, and
tow.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

Mor!qhiy on Connecticui Riper.--During the
first six months Of the present year the mortality
has been great in several towns bordering on both
sides of the Connecticut river, in New Hampshire
and Vermont. The disorder most fatal has been
malignant putrid sofe throat Gradually has ii
extended to adults, and The disorder is, in most
cases, fatal when it falls from tho throat to tn,
stomach and lungs.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

Perpetual Mtion.--The editor of the Madison
ian has seen patent which Mr.. Evans Casscl-
berry has obtained, for invcniing n method of
winding up clock, by means Of the expansive
power of mercury, produced by the ordinary
changes in the temperature OF the atmosphere
This is, in effect, perpetual notion" because,
if a clock be kept wound up, it vii! run as long
as the machinery shall last.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

distinction says an exchange paper, lately return
ed from a cruise in the Pacific, and brought with
him present to his sister, tho complete csf,,p.t
ands. II consisted of necklace.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

We very much admire the church warden
wife who went to church for the first time in her
life, when her husband was made church warden,
and being somewhat, late, the congregation were
getting up from their knees at the time she enter
ed, and she said with a sweotly condcscending
smile, "Pray, keep your seats, ladies' and gentle
men; think no more of myself now than did
before"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02
liability. read and buy these works--take them in
'neir trunks to the watering places, and expose
them in their rooms to co,rsp. chamber.maid."

Gone Home.-The N. Y. Herald or a.. ~,
ul'' says; "hard times for the poor euigran,.
Hundreds are returning home penniIess. Two
hundred went in the Virginia last MONDAY. nm.
hundred in tie Countess af Arran, and over two
hundred will so in the New York to-day. No
work here for them. We ,dvise those who hive
money to go to the west and purchase FARMS"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

A Hrd Ht.-ln passage of words between
Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Wise in the house of repre-
sentatives Oh the 22d ult the latter n,ima,cd that
the devil would hesitate to allow Mr.. A. TO enter
lion among the negroes!
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-09-02

The Peoria Register says ladies' bonnetfacto-
y lin full blast in this state, where dozen hands
are kept in constant employment, and where bon
nets are made e, 10 adorn the head of any lady
in the Union.