The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-08-19

FOR THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT.
Mr.. Edifor.--Having been called few
weeks ago, considerable distance up the
North branch Of the Susqoehanna. and aev-
er before having beep through the northern
par, Of the state;I was agreeably dis appoints
ed as regards the country and its inhabl
ian,s. The scenery along that noble stream
which as il winds lis course around the hills
with their lofty precipices on one side and
The fertile valies, interspersed with villages
and cultivated farms on the other, form
most beautiful landscape. After leaving
Northumberland, the first town is Danville,
ihe sea, Of justice for Columbia county; a
pleasant little Town; situate on the bank OF
the river, contains some handsome dwell
ings, Court House, several Foundries, three
or four houses for public worship,an Acad
emy, female seminary &c.
lis location however is far from being
good one, as regards The public business OF
the county, being only the width OF the n
yer from Northumberland county, aud but
few miles distant from the seat of justice
for tha, county. am informed that il was
fixed upon as the sea, Of justice through the
management Of some two or three individu
ais who owned considerable property within
lis boundares;and contrary 10 the wishes OF
large majority Of The residents Of the county
On the east side Of the river and eight
miles above Danville is Cat.awissa, small
but apparently thriving place;audjfour miles
above that on the ives. side IS Bloomsburg,
about one mile from the river, and not far
from the junction Of Fishing creek with the
North Branch. This creek runs few hun
dred yards west OF the town; and is noble
stream, with plenty Of water power for iron
works or factories OF any kind and would
be a desirable situation for capitalists to EN-
bark in the manufacturing businnss, especi
ally that Of iron, as there are inexhaus.ible
| mines Of ore throughout that whole region.
The town of Bloomsburg | would say
contains something upwards Of one hundred
| dwellings, ,fonr houses for public worship,a
Academy, several dry goods aud grocery
stores, three hotels, one of which is spa
cious three story building and kept by MIR.
Charles DoebIer, gentleman well qualified
for the business, and provided with all the
good things which tend 10 the comfort OF
his guests. His table is furnished with the
delicacies of the season, and the weary ira
weller may here find comfortable resting
place, and will always find mine host Of the
'Blooms5urg House" a. home ready to
wait upon any person who calls, logfsrs
excepted.
The stu alton OF Bloomsbury is pleasant
being on The south side Of gentle rise o.
ground. descending gradually 10 the NORTH
Branch Canal, and from thence 10 the rivel
and being nearly in she centre Of the county
would appear TO. render il lhe most prope
place for The seat of justice. 1t appears .ha
The citizens ofihe county have kept con
tinued opposition 10 its present location, amt
bill after bill, by one or the other branches
Of tie Legislature have been passed al diff
ferent times, for lis removals; but have al
heretofore failed, il is said by Ahe unfair
representations and sympathetic appeals o
the citizens oi Danvile, 10 The members Q
the legislature. During the las. session
bill for the removal passed the lower kous
by large majority ,and was defeated in III
senate by the opposition Of The senator from
the county; under the ve,5 specious prete1
Of division OF the county, in which Qui
oiic measures the ami removals united, a.
the only means Of saving them from defeat
The removal men find are again in III
field and intend selecting Representative
in order 10 make il test questions; an
thereby shew beyond doubt, that a larg
majority Of The inhabitants are decidedly il
favor ot removal. The removal of The sea
3 Of justice TO more central par, is matte
Of which The people of Columbia count
may justly demand as right, 10 whic
d they are entitled, and which ought 10
/ granted them by any legislative body actin
for the general benefit Of the people.
should suppose one glance Of the eye; o
the map OF the county; would convince an
candid man that the public buildings Of III
county are now, and always have been
the wrong plsce; and the sooner they al
removed, the sooner an ac. of justice wi
be done 10 the people. iii, was wrong
have them plac ed at Danville at first, n
subsequent act could make it right for the
!. continuance.
vIATOR,