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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28
This Secretary Of War has issued ins.,uc.

This Secretary Of War has issued instruc-
tions 10 the Major General. mmanding
the srmy in Florida to communicate the
following directions 10 Col. Worth: To de-
clare that hostililiss against the Indians III
Florida have ceased, and that they will
no, be renewed unless provoked by new
aggressions on lhsir part. TO take the ne
cessary measures TO establish such line of
protection for the settlements as TO offer in.
ducements to our citizens to settle in the
Territory. To use the means he possesses
OF communication with The Indians ye, re.
naming ard inducing them to consul. their
intsrcs, by joining thsir brethren in the
West.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Siiktcorms.-lt is related that an Italian
physician while trying experiments upon
silkworms. discovered tina, when these ami.
mails were fad on corrupted leaves in a state
OF pu,rid fermentation, they suffered little or
no convenience or injury; but single
atom of animal substance in decomposition
introduced with the food or through the
skin of the worm, destroyed il in a short
time. Even if the poiLt Of fine needle
were dipped into water in which a small
piece of purifying meat had been soaked,
and the worm pricked slightly with the
needle, The wOr m would soon die.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

CAGE THE WILD ANIMALs.--H seems
that Wise and Stanley are not tho only
blackguards at the Capital. Mr. Arnold OF
Tennessee, and Mr. GeIler Of Ohio are
striving 10 make themselves contemplate
in tho eyes Of the American People;-The
quarrel commenced on Saturday last Mr..
Arnold first called Mr.. Weller q skunk
and then MI. Weller retorted by calling Mr..
Arnold goat. If This be true, according
10 their own account, they are both very
offensive snimals,and should have csld
water pumped over them loss rsntanksrous
these warm summer days.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Forgery.-From an examination Of the
books Of Kirk & Johnston, the forgcrs. The
latter OF whom was convicted in the Gener.
al Sessions on Tuesday, i. has been ascer
.sined that notes containing John Johnston's 8
forged endorsement, to the amount of
s57 200 have been put in circulation, nearly
all Of which were discounted by The banks
Of this city. a, reduction from their face of
from 20 TO 30 per cent.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28
OBITUARY..

DlED-ln Bloomsburg, on Thursday
,a't' SARAH LAVlNA, aged 81 years
daughter Of Mr.. Joseph Derhammer.
In this township, on Friday last, Mr.. JONAS
HACENBUCH, aged about IS.
lu Danville, on the l4,h inst. Mrs.
GHRlSTiANNA MURRAY, aged rs,
consort Of Doct. John G. Murray.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

SINGULAR PHENoMENoN.-A Baltimore
paper Of Saturday speaks Of rose bush in
tina. city, which presented the singular
phenomenon Of a white rose and red rose
budding Ouisepara,ely from the same stem.
There had been six roses upon the bush.
Eve OF which were still there two shooting
out from each of the three stems, and one
Of those two in every instance, pure white
the other deep red.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

At the late races ia Washington, the
proprietor of the course. upon the application
OF Mr.. Stanley and Mr.. Wise for admission n
told them that they might enter upon con
diton Of good behaviour; and he added Ia,
although they claimed the righ, Of doing as
they pleased in the capital yet on his prem
ises they must conduct themselves with
propriety.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The following composition is recommen
ded by an old farmer. for healing wounds in
,rses:-Take Of dry pounded chalk three
measures. and Of common vegetable tar one
measure, mix and boil them until II becomes
like beeswax. Lay this compound hot
with hot rowsD about tho thickness
of half crown about the wounded place al
ter carefully pairing awav the rough edge
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Shoehing Dsash:--A young man named
Arnold w.Angell, Of Providence, RI.was
killed in Norton on Sunday last. He was
returning from church in covered wagon,
when by some means he became entangled
in the lines, which threw him under the
wheels and in This condition he was dragg.
ed nearly mile before the horse. could be
stepped, and his mu,lated body disentangled
from the reins.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Edward A. Smith, Esq. Of Long Island
has raised on his farm the larges, OK ever
seen in the United States, The animal is
almost whi,e-merely few colored spots
on his body He is fee, inches high, l2
feet 4 inches in length, 0 feet III inches
smallest girs.and weighs over 1000 pounds:
and. wha. is more surprising, he is no, six
years old.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28
A NOBLE WORK.

The Lower Mohawk Aqueduct, which
conveys the Erie Canal acioss the Mohawk
few miles from Albany, is said to be the
largest in America. Il stands on 26 arches
each s7i feet span. The entire length is
ll4o feet; breadth 40 feet. II was finished
on the Goth uli. and cost 13l5,0O0.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Terrible Death,-The Easton Register
states, that on the 18th ul... a young man
named Thomas J, Clark, who was en- ploy.
ed in Killoughs steam saw mill, Pr.bls
county, got eniangled in the fywheel and
was instantly torn and crushed TO pieces: a
part OF his head and one arm being thrown
several feet from his body: Mr.. Clark was
formally resident Of Perrysville, Ia.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28
CROSS KEYESo
KND0IE E0WNLIka

ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
III, the public. that he still occupies the above
well known Tavern in Btoomsburg, formerly
kept by DANIEL GROSS, and that he has
thoroughly repaired, and made such alterations
in its internal arrangements as to give him in
creased facilities for the accommodation of custom.
ers. As his Bar and Table will always be pro.
public patronage.
May FL, l842.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The King ofFrancc has engaged Mr. Healy
an artist Of Bosion.,o copy for him S,usr.'s
Portrait Of general Washington. which be.
longs TO the United States. and hangs in the
PsssiIsAts house, al Washington,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Dissolution Of Pa rtne rship.
NOTlCE is hereby given, that the Cop.,tner-
IN ship heretofore existing under the firm of
r. & j. STAMBACH.
has this day, May 10, ls42, been dissolved BY mu.
tual consent All persons indebted to the firm, are
requested to settle their accounts WITH and those
having claims against the firm will present them
for settlement to, ]. STAMBACH.
REUBEN STAMBACH,
JACOB STAMBACH.
N. B. The business will be carried on by IA.
COB STAMDACH, who solicits continuance of
public patronage.
UfThe Books and Notes of Reuben stas-
bach will be placed in the hands ofJoseph Rrobst.
Esq. for collection. Persons wishing to save cos,
will please call and settle their accounts.
REUBEN STAMBACH.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28
NOTICE.

Whereas, tho undersigned in connection with
WILLIAM REDEMEIR, have been engaged in
company in digging orc on the farm of Samuel Me.
lick, and whereas, the said Redemeir has left the
concern, therefore, we shall hereafter refuse TO paw
any debt he may contract either in his own name
or that Of the company.
CHARLES RITTER,
ALBRIGHT KEELING.
Apsill6, ls4a.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Connecticut Mediation. Two Houses OF
tseC Connec.icu.I.egisla,ure have passed re-.
solution authorizing the appointment of a
committee to consider the expediency of
offering the mediation of the State to the
con,ending parties in Rhode Island, for the
settlement Of her difficulties.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

A boy down east, three years OF age, was
asked who made him. Holding his little
hand foot from the floor. he ar,lessly re-
piled. God made me little baby SO high,
and l greW the rest'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The brig Loyal, of New Brunswick, fell
IN with the ship Saladin Of New York, on
Ma rch 20, in lat "a, N. Ion 90 w. the lat.
yer. which was loaded with cotton, being a
total wreck. As no person was on board,
~ was supposed the crew had been taken
sef BY passing vessel.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

A few days ago newspaper was receiy
ed at the Troy,N. Y, post Office which
the post master, on opening. found to con-
tain one pair Of nillens, four wrea,hs of hair
10. Of ribands. two pins aud one curl.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

An old Gig was lately sold at auction in
Bal,imsre for two dollars and Fifty cents
Subsequently, the owner removed the lining
beneath which he found pocse, book con.
tanning IT'S doll ars,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The following composition is recommended
pan old farmer, ,forhesling wounds in trees:
Take Of dry pounded chalk three meas
s'. of common vegetable tar one measure
TX and boil them until it becomes like
eswsx.Isy this compound hot(wi.h no,
oweD about the thickness Of a half crown
Rou' lhe wounded place. sf,sr carefully
ping awsy the rough eigs.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Htarf Rendins. The dwelling house
Of Mr.. Elias Russell, in Constan,ia, near
Oswego. burned down on the I'd inst with
all i's contents. and two little girls one six
years Of age e. the other two years, daught
ers of Mr. Russell. perished the flames.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

A curious circumstance happened in Bal.
f'mo'e, faw days ago. in the purchase Of
fn old gis or chaise.The purchaser bought it
yors2,5o and afterwsrd found secreted in the
iining OF the seats sum of money amount
Png TO sovsn hundred dollars.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

During the year ls4l, patents were is.
sued for no less than IL different s,ovcs for
cooking. besides four par!or aud two air
tight stoves, every one Of course superior
10 the other.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

A steam Cotton Factory, running 500 spindles
employing. so hands, and consuming $50 bales 0,
cotton year. is in successful operation in VIII.
iamsen county Tennessee,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

q The city OF Salem. Massachusetts,, raises
twenty thousand dollars per year, to sup.
port Public Schools.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Iemperance.-Asr rum and whisky are
in such little demand. they a,e making wax
out Of sugar cane in Louisiana, and oil from
corn in Ohio.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Four.--The Cincinnati Chronicle ex
presses the opinion tina, -four will soil this
year in tina! city as low az o. 30 % per
bbl.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The first Episcopal clergmen ordained in
this country is still l.aliye,an passed through
New York few days ago on journey 10
Bafale. He is ninety.one years old.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The ST Louis Era. of the llth contains
the following particulars repec'ing the Dc.
liberate assassination of ex-Gov. Boggs of
Missouri:
'FouL pEED.-the steamer Thames, jus,
from Missouri river, brought US handful,
offering reward Of $500 for the person
who assassinated Liburn w. Boggs, late
Governor Of This State. at Independence. on
the nigh, of the a011ips.ans. Gov. Boggs,i,
is stated, in a wrill0h memorandum, was not
dead. but nor.sIlyw Wounded.
Since the above was written, we have
received note from the clerk of Thames,
giving the following particulars;
Gov. Boegs was sho. by some villain on
Friday, 9Th, in The evening, while sitting
in room in his own house in independence
His son. a boy hearing report, ran into
the room. and found the Governor sitting
in his chair. with his jaw fallen down, and
his head leaning back. On discovering the ;n-
jury done his father. he gave the alarm. Foo.
tracks were found in the garden. below tho
window, and pistol picked up supposed
TO have been overloaded. and thrown from
the hand Of the scoundrel who fired it.
Three buckshot, of q heavy load, took
effect: one going through his mouth, one in.
u the brain.and another probably ir or near
The brain-all going in at the back par. of
the neck and head, The Governor was
s!ill alive on the morning of the 7th; but no
hopes Of his recovery by his friends and
but slignt hopes from his physicians.
"A man was suspected and the sheriff
mos. probably has possession of him by
this time.
The pistol was one Of pair stolen
some days previous from a baker in Inde.
pendsnce. and the legal authorities have
the description. of the other
One Of Joe Smiths followers is supposed
10 have been the murderer of Gov. Bsggs.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The bite of rat,lesnake is 9 aid 10 be cur.
ed taking large draught of alum water saw
2 drains TO pint Of water.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28
BRIGADE INSPECTOR.

oNISADE lNSTEO OR.
TO the Militia and Volunteers of the first
Brigade, Eighth Division, Pennsylvanis
Mili,ia.
FelloU Soldiers:-Induced by favorable
expression Of a large number Of friends in
diferen. portions Of the Brigade, offer
myself for your suppor. for the Office Of
Brigade Inspector a, the ensuing June elec-
ion. ! do not wish ,o"Puff" myself into
notice, believing tina. my real military
quail ifcations, will be suficien. recon-
menda'ien TO ensure me generous suppor,
amoLg my fellow soldiers. | shall, there
fore contsnt myself with assuring you. that
if should be SO fortunate as TO be elected
my best abilities shall be sxerted 10 perform
the duties of the Office, with honor to nv.
self, and to your satisfaction.
JACKSON McFADDEN
April 2. lsa2.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The business on the New York State
Canal as indicated by the receipt of tolls,
was up to the 7sh. larger than ever before
in the same period.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

q Convention empracing delegates from
hs counties OF Erie, Crawford and Mercer
I about to be held at Meadvillc, with the
'Aject OF considering the present condition
lnd The prospects Of the Erie extension.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Washington Irvine is to be feasted and IL.
onized in England, after the same fashion
that Bog was in the United States.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

-Four young men recently left Indepen,
ence. Missouri, for the Rocky Mountain.
to capture wild animals for Managarie,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

BRIGADE INSPECTOR.
TO TIE Militia and Volunteers Of the First
Brigade, Eighth Division, Psnnsy sylvania
Militia.
riends and Citizens Soidiers.
Thankful for PAST fsvors, am induced
by my friends to offer myself to your consi-
dera,ion, as a candidate for the Office Of.
BRIGADE INSPECTOR
For the lst Brigade, 9Th Division, Penn.
sylvania Militia a. the ensuing Military
Election. ! therefore respectfully solicit
your kind influence and generous support.
If elected will cheerfully perform the sew.
eral duties with impartiallty, and do all in
ny power 10 give satisfaction
DANIEL FOLLMER.
Limestone township, Col. CO.
April rs; lS42-,e'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

A man namedq3"m; Smith. risked his life
at Rochester day or two ago,to save a
child from drowning Pass round his name.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

The Philadelphia papers state that the
wife and family Of Gan. Cass are daily ex
pec,ed in lhis COUNT from Paris.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

A sensible wife looks for her enjoymen,
at home and silly ono abroad.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28
-~-AH~r-< =

An investigation 'ao official conduct
o. Mr.. Montgomery, post master at Phila.
eelPhia, 10 now going cn in that city.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

lis stated that The difficulty between
Stanley and Wise has been settled by the
Interference Of friends. Better let them
kill each other at once.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

Mr.. McKennan, whig, has been elected
to Congress from Washington county, to
supply tho place Of Hr. Lawrence recently
deceased.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-05-28

and tenements situate the east side of Mill street
in the town Of Danville, in said county Of Co.
lunbia, obtaining in front on said Mill street
fifteen feet and in depth about thirtytwo feet, ad
joining the Drug store of Peter E. Vastine on the
north, and lot o. Hon. Wm Donaldson OIL the
sou h, and the lot or piece of ground and curtlege
experiment to the said building. As also the in
terest thereon from the 18th day Of December, A.
d. ls4l.
the property Of Charles l.. Sholes and ShArpless
Taylor, administrators of Lyman Sholes deceased,
ct al.
JOHN FRUIT, Sheriff,
SHrRIFF's OIFIcE,
Danville, May 20, ls42.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-06-28
Western Flour,
The Lion of the DAY.
THE OLD DUTCH OR GERMAN
VEGETABLE PILLS.

For sale by S. Moody. Middlebury, W
To The Citizens Of the United States and the
Canadas is respectfully submitted tits Direc-
tory to the means for regaining that which has
been partially and in some instances totally lost.
What blessing should be priced above that OF
health, and who knows better how to prize the
blessing than those who have been deprived of
it. 1t is an old adage. (and one that contains
wise iniuncton,) Sin time Of peace, prepare
for war" We should in time Of Health prepare
for the attacks of that sealtby lurking foe, Dis
ease Itwould be wisdom to observe his move
ments, to scan well the form in which he ap-
proaches and then to meet him with those M ans
which are calculated to effect his overthrow
Those means ale now before this enlightened and
intelligent community. They are accessible to
the porer well the rich, and trust that those
who regard the Constitution o man as one OF the
finest specimens Of Divine workmanship, and the
Laws by which that System is governed and di-
Iected as originating in other than in the
councils of Heaven, will so far obey the injunc-
tons of the latter as 10 provide the best safeguard
for the former.
1t is with the most Aatterng recommendations,
subsc ribed by most eminent Medical Gentlemen
not only in this Country but also in Europe ::
that offer his valuable Medicine 10 this Amer
lean People.
Time and full opportunity for fair and i'm
partial trial have placed the Lion of the Day
OeyOnO tn6 UIduu VI ,SudCh-
ely, sc.
This Pill is composed of extracts from nine
parts ofthe vegetable kingdom, (being entirely
free from any drug of deleterous nature } and
adapted particularly TO the cleansing Of the
Stomach, Blood, and the various secretions of
the Human System. illious Fevers, and Cholic.
Fever and Ague, Jaunice, Scarlet Rash, Dis
pepsia, Heartburn, Costiveess. Asthma, and
Liver Complaint have been cured, by using
these Pills accordingly 10 the directions ccompa-
nying each box.
1t is not intended that this Medicine is a cure
all Disease 20 which the human system is liable,
Many efforts have been made to compound a
Medicine which would cure all Diseases, but
have failed Those Diseases enumerated above,
are within the power of these Pills and sure
cure or relief is warranted.
Price 81, l-2 cents.
Sold by A. & P, d. Barrows, Salisbury s.
Rockwell, Cornwall Russegue & Walker,
Whiting; Kent Wright, Shoreham Truman s.
Eldridge, Addison /; F. Huntington, Vergennes:
II. Barnes Charlotte, M w. Kinsley, Monk
ton lockwood & Webster. Starkesboro Titus
B. Gaige. Bristol R. P. Nash, New-Haven.-
Or For Sale, in all the principal villag es in the
Stale. MERRITT GRIFFIN
Glenn's Falls, NY,
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-06-28
From The Netc York Herald.
MYSTERIOUS.

Agentleman belonging to one Of the most :,
cient and wealthy families OF this city, a..
must be well known to numerous friends, Ia,
ing since the year 1918 up to recently, bss'
bent nearly double, and for several years Gems.
ed to his bed, has been restored to good heal.
has regained his natural erect position and h.
quilted his carriage, and now walks with ease
We believe this is the gentlsman's own descr
ton as near as possible, and there is no axapy,.
alton in it. We will give inquirers his addrs,,
and doubt not his humane feelings will excuse n,
liberty; so that any one doubling, may kpos
these facts-Ihough he requires his name ma,
not appear in print Among other similar n.
stances, Mr.. Jas G. Reynolds IA Christie s,
has been restored and will give personal assn,
ance of the facts Of his case. Both we,
rheumatism, and contracted cords and sines,
How has this been done
y ANswER.-By the INDIAN VEGETABLE E
LIxER internally, and HEwEs' NERVE AND
BONE LINIMENr externally-N. Y. Herald Jan.
20 1871. Sold only by COMSTOCK &lCO..
III Maiden Lane. New York. l0:ly
For sale by MOODY. Drggfst. Ill,
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-06-28
HEADACHE
CERTAIN

CERTAIN CURE FOR SICK HEAD
ACHE, which has been used in families, every
member Of which has had sick headache from in.
fancy, as a constitutional family complaint, and
has cured efectually in every instance yet known,
amounting to many hundreds. 1t is not unpIeas-
ant to the taste, and does not prevent the daily
svocations Of one using it !; it must be persever-
ed in. and the cure Is gradual, but certain aud
permanent. instances are constantly multiply
ing where this distressing complaint is com
petely relieved and cured, although ofyears stan
ding by the use of DR.. Spohn's celebrated reme-
dy. One decided preference is its pleasantnsss,
having none Of the nauseating effect OF common
drugs.
It's so perfectly satisfactory u al the proprietor