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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

a devil FISH was captured last week a,
Charleston, S. G. II measured. from ,bs .x.
tremes Of The wings, ia feet, and proba
bly, weighed 1900 pounds It's tail, which
was about z feet long, nearly the shape of a
common cowskin, was, at the iunc,ion
with The body. not over two inches in diane
Ter,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14
Henry Cay has Tind0y ana forever lef,
A SLEEPLESS WO1fAN

Inc Salem Observer states lha. there ia
iemaiein that city suffering from a gen.
era muscular contraction and distortion.
iesembiinga a universal ietanus, which had
lasted from twelve TO fifteen years. The
Pa'ieni who suffers il has not slept a wink
LOT Ten years past, and is subject to occas-
lona' hts OF extreme sgony' Her mind i,
oflghs and clear. and she is psiien, and re.
s'gned TO her hopeless situation.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

Among the items Of The late rorsion ;n,.,
''genee Is ons mentioning thata clock N a. -, =,
"' ohsions' NJ. Rabiet, has taken on, /.
patent Tor clock which winds jlself M -
'he acs OF striking. The mechanism % l.
sa'' 70 pc so simple that these new clocks
cs0 's sold at a low price. II this state.
'nen' oe 'rue' NJ. Rabie, has invented a
pe'ps'usl motion, foI such his clock Is 10
=" 'hsen's ana purposes. We must sea !,
'aersiofe before we believe il, ~ "
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

The New York Sun says, "A large
number of suits are now pending agains,
persons for violation of The post Office
law wrl1lng on newspapers sent by mail
II even The initials OF a persons name are
written on the paper, it subjects him TO a
penalty ofsS. and SO, 62s cost. If ,he
case is sued and goes to judgment an ex.
psnse Of $40 accrues.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

A violent storm occurred at Peoria (Ill)
and vicinity, or the night Of The l2sh inst, ,
accompanied with incessan. discharge of G.
lectrlci'y, sn'l followed by deluge of rain.
The destruction of glass immense. Tho
streets were cut into gullics much of the
payment carried away, and the river landing
in several places severely cut up.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

Neat Gouerner. The Pitsburg Mercu-
ry recommends, in an able article, the Hon.
ARNOLD PLUMER. of Venango county, as a
suitable candidate for Governor of Psnnsyl-
vania, at the election of ls44. We shall
publish the Mercury's remarks one of The
subject hereafter, concurrng, in the mean
time; mos. heartily, in the tribute it pays 10
+ '"9-'svt'Ssu unu qusfIncauon oil one OF The
sundesl and purest democrat in the State.
The American Manufacture of the 3Olh
plt notice the recommendation of its neigh
.""p, with appreciation, and
remarks that Mr. Plumer is
man, and. if nominated, will be elected by
overwhelming majority II also speaks,
III highly complimentary terms, of WILL.
lam HLLINs, Of Allegheny, FRANCIS r,
SKUNK of Dauphin, and HENRY A. Nun.
LENBERo,of Berks county, all of whom are
favorlles with the democratic party, and
emlenIy worthy of confidence, and SUP.
port. The Manufacturer thinks tha, one
Of the four distinguished indiviuals above
named will be the candidate of the mex,
gubernaiorial contest and with either Of
them, wc are confident, tho party will
overwhelm all apposition.'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

MIR, Buchan ans Prospects-The Wash.
Inglon corrsspon dent Of The Wayne Coun
ty Herald says: AS to the condidate of
the Democratic party for the Presidency,
our talented Senator, JAMES BUCHANAN,
stands in the front rank for the nomina.
,ion.
Pennsylvania has only to stand firmly by
her just elams--be true to hersef-snd
all will be well.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

Pass IL rouad.-When Martin Van Blu
rens's administration closed March 3
.lS4I, the actual National debt was five mil
lions six hundred and seven thousand three
hundreds and sixty one dollars; and there
were means provided for its redemption. II
soon cannot be less than THIRTY Mi.
LIONS. So much for reform. Mr. Web
ster is carrying out his doctrine that Ma
ttonal Debt is a National Blessing. When
Federalism rises the country sinks,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

The washsrwomen in the vicinity of
Paris have been detected in smuggling spirits
ihro' tie gates by saluralina their washed
linen with 1t, and, when within the city.
wrlngne the spiris out; and being reduced
TO proper degree of strength by admixturs
of water, was sold for consumption.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14
FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES
BUCHANAN.
{ Subject to the decision Of the Nafiana
Convention.
BATTALION TRAININGS.

The annual Battalion trainings are TO be
held in this county during the coming week.
They are TO lie held at Washingtonvile, on
Thursday, at Rhoersburg on Friday, at
Bloomsbury, on Saturday, al Caiiawssa, on
Monday, and at Danvile, on Tuesday.
The Battalion at Bloomsbury, will be
composed of three companies of Volunteers
and four co npanes of Militia, and i, is
with pleasure that we can announce, that
we have assurance, that Maj Gen. .46boi
Green. Of Lewisourg, will be present and
review the troops. We should also be
pleased to see our friends from differen.
parts OF the county present, as we can as.
sure them, tha, although our wise and hon
orable Associate Judges refused to license
but TWO out Of the FIVE applicants for
taverns, yet our Two large Hotels that were
licensed, and the private houses that will
be flung open if necessary, will accommo-
date all who may come as " ell as they
could in Danville with their SIX tayerAs.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14
1--sss.:ss;s:.s,zz.a.azsza

Thore are numerous complaints abou,
the loss OF money going through the Phila-
celphia Post Office in letters: The editor
of the Miners Journal has lost two differ.
eni packages of pretty large amounts for an
editor TO lose.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

The Yew York Sun says it IS estim.
a'ed more patent medicine is taking by the
three hundred and twelve thousand inhabi.
lanls Of New York, than the eigh. million
Inhabitants of Iceland.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

II private letter received by tho Charles
ton Courier from MiddleFlorida, states tha,
nine persons were murdered on or near
The ocilla' by party of Indians supposed
10 be Tigerlai's band.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

MAJOR L. S. Burnham, of Burlin,on, lows
met with singular accident recently. He
was on hunting excursion, and at night
lighted fire at the foot of tree, near
which he ay,wlich fell and came across his
body,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

A sea captain died lately al Boston, W no
had crossed the Atlantic one hundyed and
sixty times, made seven voyages to Ch ina,
three TO Calcutta, and circumnayigated The
= 1si-LA -ihrsa times.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14
STEAMBOAT CHASE.

The novel sight of q steamboat chase
was witnessed al Davenport, Iowa, a few
weeks ago. The sheriff had seized the
steamboat and placed guard ON board
The crew took the boat from the guards
and put off The sheriff summoned some
twenty men, employed the Rock Island
steamer; and pursued. He overlook The
boat after race of twenty miles, and the
pilot was ordered 10 stop; on his refusing TO
DO so, he was fred upon. this caused him TO
leave The wheel, bn. crew resisted, when a
voiley was poured into the Navou, and then
they YIELDED The crew were taken
before the Judge, and seven of lhem commi,-
ted
Henry Gay has TrndNy ana roreyer ,ef,
lhe city OF Washinglon-savo on a visit. "a
witness the inauguration of the Hon
James buchanan, whose prospects lor the
Presidency are daily becoming more and
more brilliant. anu
Mr., Clay has gone home
Forever alone
40 dwell in the shades Of reposes
Ills race which is run,
His folly and fun.
Have finally come ,oa close.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14
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Ii is reported that the Friga,e Raritan, at
the Navy Yard. PhiladclpAia, will be
launched from the stocks. iu the lal,or part
Of The present mentli.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

St'nley and Wise have again disgraced
themselves and Congress by their bullying
propensilp. They had quarrel in the
house few days since in which
coward and liar was freely banded from
one TO the other.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-14

An article is going the rounds in tho pa
Pers oflhis State stating that Gen. Jackson
will visit the Johnson celebration atDanvlIe
this fall. Il is not true.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22
Review Of Books. &c


u S. Blue Book FOR 1Si2-If we were to
should have to close by saying that, as a work Of
reference, it was one Of the most valuable works
in the United States. The present work is cor.
rected aud improved down to the present time,
and contains all the statistics Of every department
and individual connected any way with the
United States No one should be without it,
Mrs. MAsoS's RErRiSr OF THE MAeAziNss.-
II Is really astonishing to see how quickly Mrs.
Mason gets out a reprint of all the best European
Magazines Here we have Bentley, Lakewood,
Metropolitan sc. for February, brought out by the
Acadia, reprinted here in the most beautiful man
ner. They all capital numbers.
EScycLoPrprA AMERICANA, Ne 10.-Curry &
Co. l67 Broaicay.--Aa invaluable work; aud this
is the cheapest and best printed edition that has
ever yet been printed in any country
LApS's MUSICAL LiBRARY, No. 4.-Curry r.
Co Broad,rGy.-Herc is another beautiful spcci.
men OF the enterprise Of the day. Here we have
handsome 9uarto volume Of music for 80 cents,
con aiming all the gems Of the day. Every ady's
boudoir should be furnished with a copy OF this
work.
Boz's WoRKs, No 10 Curry g. Co BroadDay
This number completes Oliver Twist. Cheap
indeed. For so cents we thus have the best print
ed copy Of this work in The country, with ilastra
tons II is the best edition Of Bozs works sxiant
CooPEx's SEA TALES, No. 10-Cmry g. Co -
This 10 beautiful reprint OF those scarce works
Of Coopcr's which are out Of print, and ost bur
81 the set.
New MUSc.-Firlb & Hall have just published a
sweet song, "Hc loved her, but she knew il not -
by Signor dc Begnis This name is a sufficient
guarantee for its excellence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

DEsrRucrIvK ToRNADo-The Mobile Register"
of the 9th instant says :-One of those awful and
destructive tornadoes, which oflate years have been
of so frequent ence, visited the city of Tusca-
loosa on the morning of the 2nd inst. Its greatest
fury experienced ia that part of the town lying
back Of the State House, and nearly every house in
It's path, amongst which were Lewns three-story
Frustrated, covering the inmates in their ruins. The
large covered bridge which crossed the Warrior, was
moved several feet at end, and is rendered I'm
passabe the warehouse near the river was blown
down, and the contents Standardization bales were
carried by the force of the wind some distance, and
precipitatea into the river. We have heard OF only
one person, a young lady by the name Of Miss
Cummings, being killed. Mrs Levin had leg
broken. and is otherwise iDjured-and IT IS said
there were number Of hers severely injured. The
State House is reported to have sustained some
damage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

New METRoroLrrAS THEArRE MIR. Stetson of
the Aston Hosse, is the principal person to receive
subscriptions in the great project to erect theatre
on the site Of Gothic. Masonic Hall, in Broad
way, TO be under the exclusive management Of
Charlotte Cuhman. We understand the subscrp.
ton is ling 10 fast, notwithstanding the pressure Of
the times The locality selected is the bes, in the
city, and any theatre under the control Of Charlotte
would be sure TO receive portion Of the energy
spirit industry, tasie and perseverance, which sh,
possesses 10 such abundance The project goe,
ahead beautifully. How could it be othe rwise I A
theat.e established on respectable principles, EN-
bracing the abolition entirely ct th.rd-ter decora
items and third-tier manners al morals, and com
pretending every element dramatic wit. charac
ter, and human nature, purified, must succeed il
New York. We have begun general movemen
OF reform in every thing-and why not in iheatri
Gals!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

Miraculous EscAPE,-Yesterday afternoon, one
Of the Brooklyn ferry boats run down small boat
going to the Navy Yard, and threw two oil her men
into the river. Mr.. Haswell, of the navy, who
was on board the steamer at the time, instantly
jumped into the boat and by great excrtons and
presence Of mind succeeded in saving the lives Of
the sailors. One Of the poor fellows was sinking
the third time, when he was Pulled dripping out Of
the water. The other became sntangled in the
wheel of the ferry steamer and was carried com.
pletely round thereon before the engine could be
stopped. II is wonder he was not crushed 10
atoms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

CHATHAM THEATRE.-The state OF the weather
last evening did not prevent full and fashionable
audience at this popular resort The drama Of Alb.
eldrd and Heloise is decidedly one Of the most
successful Of the season II foil Of humor and Of
intense interest. II repeated this evening in con-
nection with the highly amusing piece Of "Thc
Widows Victim" To which u added The
Falls Of Clyde"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

New YoRK ALBANY AND Troy RAIL ROAp-A bill
is before the Senate to extend the time for completing
the above work, two years, and what do we behold
Strange and sckening to tell the passage of the bill
endangered by most pitfull squabble between Troy
and Albany. Albany is fearful that if the bill passes,
Troy will, under the charter, Immediately construct
a rail road from Greenbush to Troy. Is it possible
that the Legislature will let SO great and i'm.
portant an enterprise be sacrificed by rival feelings
between two "little sisters" as Judge Bockee
called them. The capitalists Of this city seem at
length to be awake to the importance of the work.
If Albany shall succeed in defeating the above
reasonable bill, then indeed shall we begin to believe
that there is some truth of our neighbor Mumford,
that she has sold herself to Boston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

TRiAL FOR MURDER.-Thc Poughkecpsic Eagle
contains a fnl report Of the trial Of James fItz-
the Oyer and Terniner and Circuit Court, Judge
Kent presiding. The verdict Granddaughter IN The
first degree" accord ng to the Eagle has surprised
every body. The murder was a savage one, ano
pronounced the severest penaty the law would
psrnit-impr sonment in the State Prison for life
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

YANKEE HiLLs LEc1uREs.-The famous peripa
'euc philosopher from Squam Beach, usually known
as ankee Hill, delivers lecture on Natural Philo-
'ophy tomorrow nigh, at the Society Library-see
advertisement the philosophy Of this saran be.
longs TO Tue school Of Democriios-sl augh--no
tear oaly try dose, AID see its effects
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22
Bankrupt List.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

John Moffatt, New York, to be declared bsnkrup,
April 81; Thomas Shat, do; VIM Rich mond do; Thos
Buckminster, do; Joseph Huntington, do; Charles
Squire, do; Edward smylc, do George Loring, do;
TIly Allen, do, April ao James Hagan, do April 81
Seth Gser, staten slsnd, April 30; Peter stuyvesan
Cssteton, April 30; Seaen Church, Brooklyn April
2l John Bailey, hrm of Bailey, Keller Remsen nj w
York. Anti 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

THE ExPLoRISe EXPEDITION Among the pas
.enpers brought from Vera Cruz were Lieut. Ro-
bert E. johnson. Simoa Blunt, and Doctor Charles
GuilIou, Of the United States Navy, and A. Brine
made, Esq United states Consul At the Sandwich
Islands.
The party left the Sandwich Islands about the
end OF December last. The exploring squadron
may be expected kome about the month OF Julv
They left the Sandwich Islands on the 9th No
vember, bound to Manila via the Zoloo Sc., hence
to Singapore, and touching at Rio Janeiro will pro-
coed directly to the Uniled Shareholders and
crew generally in good health faI +.
Fno uaited States Consul, Mr.. Briasmade. beare
desPatches from the com modorc Of the exploring
expedition, 1.-The government at Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

ARRIVAL OF THE SHESAsDoAH.-The packet ship
Shenandoah has reached Philadelphia in safety af-
ter passage of seventy days. She is considerably
injured in spars and rigging.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

GooD-The Mobile Ledger. small ne wspaper of
large circulation, conducted on the cash system in
Mobile. has been appointed to publish The laws Of
the United States. Coming events cast their sha.
dows before, y" an egg to-day is better than hen
to.morrow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

JEwELLERY.-Judge Story of the United States
Supreme Court, has decided that bankrupt,
wife's jewellery must be given up to his creditors
Good. Take them diamonds off
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

Hos. CHARLES +. MIrcuELL.-This eminent
hnancier is now residing at Philadelphia, End gives
lectures daily on the morals Of finance and politics,
at The barrooms Of several of the fashionable hotels
of that city 10 the atmosphere Of Philadelphia Mr.
Mitchell must feel comfortable, particularly under
the columns of same OF the hnnks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

TuE SPRING BRooD OF NEwsrArERs.-The new
race Of newspapers that have started this spring. do
not seem to get on very smoothly. They seem TO
feel very savage but that temper generally precedes
an early death When young papers begin to kick
and founder look out for stop.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22
Court Of Oyer and Terminer.


MARCH 2l.-The Court opened yesterday, for
the March tern, before Judge Kent, and Aldermen
Jones and Bradhurst.
The following gentlemen were sworn as Grand
Jurors Thomas r. Mercen, foreman; VIM.
Anderson, Silas Constant, A. Il. Edgcrton, F. s.
Grant, Sias Holmes. E. s Lazarus, Charles w.
Berrien, John c. Deiprat, Ed. Flanagan, A. L.
Halstead, Shepherd Knapp, John G Mott, John
Mcclure, VIM. II. Powell, Washington Smith, and
Egbert Scudder.
The Court charged the jury. as usual, in relation
to lotteries, usury, election frauds, &c, after
which il retired for deliberation.
Mr.. Whiting, District Attorney, then called the
murder cases Of Adams and Toppan.
In the first named case, Mr.. J. c. Hart appeared
for the prisoner, and, on his motion, the cause
ordered to lie over until Wednesday.
A similar motion made in The case Of Top
pan, on molten of Mr.. Hart and DIR. Strang, who
appeared for the prisoner
The Court then adjourned
The calendar OF the Circuit Court comprises
250 cases.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

GATHERING OF rHE LArrsR DAY.SAIsrs.-About
one hundred and fifty Mormons have arrived at New
Orleans from Liverpool, on their way to Nauvoo
The Catholics and the Mormons are increa sing more
rapidly than any other sect OF Christians.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

NoKs-Messrs. Arnold, +
Baldwin, r. G. Baldwin,
Bird, Bradley, Brownson
Case, +. Z. Church, Cole
grove. DINA. J. Diefendorf,
Green, Harpur, Hu 1t. John
on,kS.cnan, sle kie, Peirce,
Powell, Pratt, Shelton. Smi
ley, Smith, S,imson, Tamb-
lin, Warren, B. +. Wells
~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

LIGHT BREAKING INA FIRST SrEP-REAcroN
A.. IN HoSEsry.-On Saturday last the Assembly Of
the Stale Of New York covered itself with glory.
1t passed the bull for layiAg direct tax, by vote
of 80 to q. Who are the 5Ol-who are the 27l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

CercERr.-The Raners give a concert this even
ing at The Society. Library. Worth a dollar at
ieas',
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22
News from Europe.

The steam ship Columbia was seventeen days out
yesterday. We think, therefore. that her news VIII
be here this morsing. Immediately after 1t is Ie-
eived we shall issue an Extra HERALD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

Mn. CHARLEs DICKENS and lady, reached Rich
mond on Thursday evening" in the cars from
Washington, and remains with as till Sunday morn
ing, when he is compelled to return to Baltimore.
Thence he will 20 to Pittsburg, and the Nortn
Western Section Of the United States lie mas
not time to visit Charleston, or the Farther scum.
visiting the Cataract or Niagara, Canada, &c.
Some Of his friends met him last night, al TetHt
souper got up by our friend Boyden, Of the EN-
change Rich. Eng.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22
Court CaIendar-ThIs day.

81
Cou.r or CeMMor PLEAs-Part mos. 5, go, 7, 10,
Is 81 81 49, ST. 80 A. a. As, A. 40. Part at o'clock.
Nos g. g. TO- 2ls, Ia, IA 10, Is, 10, -, a. 90 IS, 80
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-22

kS,cKsrss II MIcBIoAN.-Ws regret TO learn that
unusual sickness prevails at Marshall The dis.
ease 10 said to be congestion Of the lungs. Among
the victims, are Mr. Hewitt, State Senator, and
John Willard, Esq. a member Of the Calhoun lar.
Both gentlcm, were highly respectable citizens
Mr. Hewitt is said to have returned from the SEES
sion Of the legislature in feeble health. Mr. Will
lard was nntive of Utica, and youthful associ-
ate Of the lamenied Ray Detroit Advertiser,
Mdrch IL.