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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30
QUICK W DIRK,

The distance from Cincinnati 10 Pitts
burg, over 500 miles was performed las
week in fifty three hours by the steamer
Messenger.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30
r. w, WEAVER, See'y.

The official returns from all of the State of Ten
nessee have not yet been received the ugh it is now
generally conceded t, have gone for Clay,by about
100 majority. If this be the case, Polk receives
l70 electoral votes, and Clay los.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30

JAMES X. POLK was born on the 81
# November, 1895, and is no~ in his
dfiieth yesr--,he youngest President
The counry ever had.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30
THE WEATHER,

The weather for the past week has been Of a
continued freezing temperature, both night and day
and has made sufficient ice in, the North Branch
Canal to close the navigation for the season.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30
GRAND PREPARATIONS.

Are being made at Washington TO
celebrate The election of Mr.. Polk.
rhe Inauguration Ball is already sci on
loot.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30

None but The Intelligent 10 vole ---
There is a law in M.xco, enacIing
that no one shall be allowed 10 exeicis'
The shl of suffrage after the year 1850
unless he eau read aud wife.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGES.
The period at which the Electoral Col
leges vote for President is the first Wednes
day in December, which, this year comes
on the fourth Of the month.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30
THE DEMOCRATIC UNION,
Semi Weekiy during The Session "
the Legislature at TVO DOL
a. k.ARS!

LARS!
The Democratic Union will, as usual, be pub
isbed twice week, during the coming session OF
he Legislature, and weembrace an early occasion
o commend 1t TO the favor OF the reading public
Neither pains or expense shall be spared to Impair
to its columns additional zest and vigor Ample
md correct report of the proceedings OF the two
ranches, together with sketches of the debates OF
III public and important questions, will be furnish
I'd, competent senographers having been eugaget
or that purpose. The installation of new aI
ninistratons, State and Nstonal;and the devclope.
nent-oe the measures thev may propose to the
ountry, will render the coming winter one OF IN
usual public interest. Persons desrous Of obtaining
rue and eally intelligence will always find in the
Democratic Union "true and honest chronicle y
TO Attorneys Judges, Justice of he resce, and
,uhic officers generally, it will be invaluable, as
10 Union executes all the STATE PRINTING
md the LAWS off public and general nature are
lubished in it Immediately after heiV passage, ND
FULLY three months before promulgated in paInphle
orm.
TO increase our facilities for the most prompr
EXECUTION Of all the public printing, we are nov
Iropelling our presses by fhe aid of STEAM mos
important matter to the Legislative body.
4 corps Of able correspondents have been EN-
ployed at Washington City, who viii keep ou
readers constantly apprised ofevents Transporting a
he seat Of the National Government.
-7.ss~ TERMS:
For the whole year. ';... 50 oc
For the session only, (twice week. OF
.Any person sending US five subscribers for ,h,
session, accompanied by ten dollars, shall receive
a copy gratis for his trouble. Payments may b,
transmitted by mail, and the Post Masters ar,
permitted frank laltcrs containg money for news
paper subscriptions. Address;
ISAAC G. MKINLER g. Co,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30

EMIGRANrs. About 1900 emigrsnts ar
rived a, New Orleans in two days IssI
week.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30

Size of London The city OF London,
which covers only SO square miles has
more inhabi,snis than Maine, New Hamp
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode
Island, which occupy 6o,75l square
miles.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30

Il Regimeptal Fdmity--The Emperor,
Null Mohammed. OF Morocco, formed q
regiment of his own sous. IL numbered
523 men--s pretty respectable sized lsm
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30
CLOCK g. WATCH
MAKING.

GTSEA4VUS 10 slETLT1a
ED ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens o.
ia Columbia county, and the public generally
mat he has located hmselfin Bl0omsburgo on Main
street opposite ST. Paul's Church, where he has
opensd shop, and snOw ready and prepared t,
receive aud execute all work il his line of business
with dispatch and in workma nike manner.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30
.ADNINISTR.4yOR' S N0YYCE.

NUINININI UsT UN y NO TO q
Estate Of Conrad Hess late Of Sugariogf
township, deceoSed
NTOTICE is hereby given that letters Of admin.
" istratono on the above mentioned estate have
oeen grauted to the subscriber residing in the
township Of Sugaroaf. All persons Indebted to the
said Estate are hereby notified 70 make immediate
payment and those having claims requested 10
present them properly authenticated 10
WILLIAM HESS, Adm'r.
November 10, le44,--s0.
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Clocks & Watches
SURVEYING COMPASSES

or pocket, and in short, will do all otherwok usu.
ally done in well regulated respectable establish.
ment. He hopes by strict attention TO business
and desire to please, to cceiVe liberal share OF
patronage. Country Produce taken in payment
for work at the market prices,
Bloomshurg, November is, led4..-.3Ot
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-30

....... MtlIFAT CORN RYE BUCK.
i wnEAToArs ., WON &ill be re-
'csissd for'dsbts do eos for subscription.
=" Also few bushels of ] oTA1 oEs il
delivered soon, 5..,
From those who have promised Lumber
inch and inch End quarter pine board
will be received If delivered soon.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
Rix Gun.

-
sIhe Psacenakssn i he mans II ! wrought
iron cannon which forms the principal armament
Of Capt. Ssocktoa's U. 3 steamship Princetea.
Tie gun y fifteen feet long, with bore eftwelve
inches, and weighs ten toas. 1t carries ball Of
two hundred and thirteen pounds weight, and re-
quiresa charge Of fifty pounds Of powder The
proving Of this gun was lately performed on a
very small vessel, Capt Stockton having the great
est confidence in its safety and ability to stand
any proper test IA correspondent Of - eastern
paper, who Witnessed the firing, thus dsscrihssit
"The gun was fred Of BY means Of slow match
that burned about half ninute, during which
the boats containing the officers and crew had
rowed away some two or three hundred yards
from the vessel, to listen to the explosion and
witness the effects Of it At q safe distance The
recoil Of the gun, caused by the explosion Of This
immense charge Of powder, gave the vessel deep
lurch to the opposite side, and the gun being
placed near level, the huge two hundred and thr.
teen pound ball recocheted along the surface Of
the sea to very great distance, touching the wa
ter at twelve different points, ateach sending up
= perpendicular column Of white spray, exhibit
ing the Appearance on succession Of vlter spouts
! half a,dozen Of which were visible Il the same
moment oftime. Notwithstanding the confidence
entertained that thetgan would stand the proof
we Gan readily imagine that the moment was one
ofiatenss excitement, and that no little pleasurs
was manifested by both officers and men. to find
the big gun without speek or law, and d bright
and smiling ~ If it were not the most fernidable
engine Of death aud destruction ON the face Of The
globe" 4.s gsssgf.
/ This beats the "big gun Of Iowa" that was, all
hollow. Doesn't II, Gen.2
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
Judge Engle, Of ct. Louis.

We notice, with equal regret and pain, that this
gentleman, in consequence Of i'll and declining
health, has been compelled to resign his seat on
the bench; and his recovery, by some of the pa
Pers, is represented as hopeless. A previou.
knowledge Of Judge Els impaired health prepar-
ed us to some extent for the intelligence Of hi.
Withdrawal from the bench; but for the fears ex-
pressed Of his ultimate recovery we were totally
unprepared, and still hope that the danger Of ouI
friend-friend in the truest sense Of the word
has been exaggerated.
Judge ExcLE formerly lived in this Territory
and is favorably remembered by our early settlers
At the first election after our organization as I
Territory he came within some thirty votes o
being elected Delegate, and certainly would have
been elected but Tor an accident which had well
nigh terminated his life, by which be was pre-.
vented from meeting his appointments. His re-
moval from among Us, in 1889, was much regret
ted; for his character for TALENT integrity, firm
ness and truth, was we'll established, and had
made him numerous and sincere friends In
wishing him restored health, to be enjoyed fol
many long years, we are Joined " all VIII. have
heard the painful intelligence Of his illness.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17

Ma. EDIroa:--A word if you please 10
your valuable paper in reference to mag
netism.
Will some one be good enough to in.
form the public, why it is, tina, men PRO.
fessionoiiy scientific, are not willing to
investigate the phenomena Of Mesmerism
as coo'Iy and impar.iauy as the other
phenomena Of natursf .saFt8 a4 -
Its because the doctrines or Mesmer
ism run counter TO some Of their own
darling theoriesi Mn
10 J, because this science devsiopcs
new principles OF physical and moral
cause and effect, which, IL es,sblisled.
will shcw 70 GtAe so0s u EscuIapius md
others that they are not a. omniscient Is
they had taught their friends to bslisyes
Or isit that the whole theory and ph~
nomena, of Mssmerism are 20 paipably
absurd and 50 incon.istent wi,h the known
and established laws of nature and mind,
- no, 70 merit Investigation, nor even
tolerationf IS -
1.-THE hrst Of second cause b ,be true
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
Predatory daring or the Nrexicaps
ISAAC LEFFLER,
U. S. MarshaI for Io,ca.

4
Blantz Mayer, in his lectures on Mexico and
the Mexicans, relates the following anecdotes,
among Others Of similar character, As illustra.
tive Of the state of society in that country:
An English gentleman passing along 4 public
square, in which were the usual crowd Of oilers.
felt his hat gently raised from his head by some
body behind him, and turning, saw rascal dart of
through the crowd with the nat under his arm.
Before the Englishman could make the facts
known in consequence of the limited knowl-
edge Of the language, the fellow was out OF
sight.
A Mexican gentleman proceeding in broad day
along one Of the less frequented streets Of the
city, was assaulted by three Of the brigand class.
two of whom took him by the arm, one on each
side, while the third took off his cloak. threw Il
over his own shoulders, and walked rapidly
away. Here the gentleman supposed the sffair
was to end, and manifested disposition 10 travel.
but the brigands retained an arm each, a circuun-
stance which, in connection with the handle of a
Spanish knife, allowed to project little from
the grdle Of one Of his "retainers,', induced him
to remain passive in their hands, gently sumter
ing along the street. In about = quarter 81 an
hour the fellow who had carried off the cloak
re-appeared, and politely rendered the gentle
man pawnbroker's ticket, with the observation.
I'VE wanted not your cloak; sir, but thirty dol.
lars; have obtained that sum by pledpin9 vour
cloak for the amount The cloak Is worth SIOO
and you would have been satisfied to escane with
the loss Of il; you will therefore consider. sir
that IN rendering you the ticket, we make YOU
present Of STOP The gentleman was permitted
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
For tie Gsssiis.


Mr.. CLARxE:-As Mesmerism 10 The
almost universal topic OF discussion hsss'
anc the Mesmeriser The brigh. and psf
ticular star. trust yon will allow me
occupy little space 10 your paper VIII
. few remarks upon these oil engrsssisf
subjects. II
lam one (among some Of the ciiizensoi
Burlington) who has been unwilling 70
admit ns true that man il d mere engine
or machine, and his fellow man The 60.
gineer to LEI on or shut off steam Il will;
to cause him 10 60 ahead, or to give him
. turn back; 70 change his democracy y
whiggery, and restore him again - b.
first love; to make him swear or prey;
laugh or sing; dance or kneel; spfsss
his mouth from ear 10 ear by touching ~
corners, and then by touching on -
head make him siick il out like frog
singing in 40 April shower. ~
These things wore entirely too mu.h
for my crcJulity, % haves been attend
ing tho lectures and experiments Of Ns
rK BorxgvILL. with tho delcrmissaioa =
bellows if possible. reit.. II \
may hereafter treat of this profess
and his art more at large, bat q psesse
shall con6ne myself to . Few. remarks .
wha, pasted On Wednesday -sad sTtsz'.
day evenings. tttrt CIV ts.Ml-'l.H0's 800.
On Wednesday evening the exped'
,nents in cIairyoyance were 70 mo 1T
from being satisfactory 10 the msis.--
Ono gentleman prsscns-rsmarksd ths. =
had seen many cuts brother Yankss
who could, ION the hull, beat him guess
ing al ~ pieces sgslFF
When il communicates With ono -
llsman no .stravellsd sod saw, !" withnle'
Or ssionishinr sccurscy, two or tbrse -
iects; but ia ON instance while ~ va'
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17

The democracy Of this State will assemble in
convention on the 4th of March, for the purpose
Of nominating candidate for Governor, appoint
ing delegates to the Baltimore convention, and
agreeing upon an electoral ticket for the State
In reference to the Governor, the party seems to
be pretty nearly equally divided between Messrs.
MuHLENsERc and SKUNK, the chances being
perhaps slightly in favor of the former. Both
are able and popular men, and either can be tri-
umphantly elected.
The delegates to the national convention, the
indications lead to the belief, will be instructed
10 vote for Mr.. VAN BUREN. Col. JOHNSON has
numerous friends in Pennsylvania, but they will
not permit their personal preferences to separate
them from the great mass of their democratic
brethren.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17

The long looked for publication Of Mr.. CAL.
HUN, declining to submit his claims 10 the de.
cision Of the Baltimore convention, has at las,
tAade It's appearance. 1t is too long for our col
umns, and would not perhaps be generally read
were we to re?ublish it. Mr.. c. assigns as hi,
reason for this stSp his opposition to the mod. d
choosing delegates IS practised in some of the
States maintaining the district system to be the
only fair mode, and the pe. capita system Of rot
ing the proper one for e6ecting nominations
Nj. G. withdraws entirely from the field, and
leaves his friends free TO act As they choose in
the contest between Mr.. Van Buren, and Mr..
Cay. Torsieve the anxiety Of the wings, how
ever, We may a. we'll say that he declares, in e.
feet, that under no circumstances can he support
M Clay; and the charleston Mercury, his well
kaewn osgaa, says The sane hing.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17

In the House Of Representatives, on the 2oth
.ult, Mr.. HARDIN, Of Illinois, submitted JOINT
resolution, approprating the sum Of 10000, to
be expended under the direction Of the Secretary
Of the Navy, for the purchase of water rotted
hemp for the use ofthe Navy Of the United States;
Of which sum $50, 600 shall be expended for hemp
grown in the State Of Kentucky, and the remain
der fer hemp grown in the States of Missouri and
Illinois, aud the Territory Of Iowa.
A resolution introduced on the same day, pro-
viding for the adjournment Of Congress on the
10th of May, was laid on the table.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
Lee County,.

The whigs'of Lee county have published . call
for meeting with view to organization. This
i what We like to see, something Of the kind be-
Ing necessary to incite the democracy Of the EN-
pire county to vigilance, union and harmony -
Lee owes it to herself to send full democratic
delegation to the next Legislature, and we have
confidence that she will do it. With clear ma
jority Of from 200 to 800 upon any test question
that can be instituted, to send divided delega-
ton is an afectation ofliberaly to be looked for
In vain in the ranks of our opponents.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
Arrest.

The Marshal, in obedience to instructions from
Washington, has arrested Mr.. jeremiah Smith,
Of Wapello county, on charge Of having OBJ
tanned from the government, under false preten-
ces, an appropriation Of $4,000 made to jeremiah
Smith, sJr. of this county, in the Sac and Fox
treaty. Mr.. s. will undergo an examination TO-
day before Judge Mason.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
District Courts- Change 81 tcrnAs1
a6ilttlOn0Q Session.

&UAe4OMU4 DcBS1Oms
The last lows City Reporter contains Law
passed BY the legislature 4 it, recent session,
making certain changes In The commeneement u
the terms Of the several District Courts Of the
Territory. We give below that portion of the
act which relates to this, The First Judicial Dis
trict, from an examination Of which it will BE-
seen that three terms in the year are required to
.hs hsid -hersaftsr inshe s1sesst counties oF Des
Moines and Henry. .scr st vakrfva
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
In Des Moines county, the Sd Monday in Feb
rusry,. lst Monday in June, and the 10th Monday
alter the lst Monday in September.
y N Henry county, the Sd Monday after the Sd
Monday IN February, 9TH Monday Of June, and
sss Ssa Monday alter the LIST Monday in Septem-
Der. $3.50
H. Jefferson, the 5th Monday after the Sd
Monday in Perjury, and the 1st Monday ia
Septeabes. s. Ns S.
h Wapello county, the It'll Monday after the
Sd Monday IN February, and the ID Monday at.
ter the let Monday in September.
In Davis county, the 9Th Monday after the Sd
Monday in February, and the I'd Monday afte,
the lot Monday in September. e 81 fT2y
In Van Buren, county, the 9th Monday aftel
the Sd Monday in February, and 4sh Monday at
ter the lst Monday in Sepsembsf
In Lee county, the llfh Monday after the 81
Monday in February, and 9Th Monday afler> TIL
lst Monday in September.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
The Weather,

The eastern papers complain much Of cold
weather The night Of the 25th ult., the phila-
dslphia U. s. Gazette says, was the coolest fell
in that city for three years. At Balston Spring,
on the 18th ult., At o'clock ia the morning, the
Thermometer stood at n degrees below zero-a,
half past 7 at e. Here, in Iowa, we have had
no weather this winter approaching the GOODNESS
Of the last The only fault found i that the Sea-
son y too open. For several days past the sun
has shone out with such effect a. to leave the
ground comparatively free Of frost, rendering
our streets almost impassabls for mud. The con-
shauance Of such weather fer = few days cannot
fail To ssnd the iceout Of the river. * aa a
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17

This gentleman seems to have made mos,
favorable impression il Congress, and amongs
men Of all parties. For the time he has been ,
membersof that body he hss received more com.
plimentasy notices Than any other man. within
the scope Of our knowledge Judge D. deserve.
them all. and more He Is one Of The ablest men
inthe West, and has I, s brilliant career in pros.
pect. ,..s..,es qrs
The correspondent ofsthe Worcester (Mass J
Palladium, referring = his speech ID favor of re-
funding Gen. Jackson's fine, says:
Among the speeches made to-day, that d
Judge Douglass, Of Illinois, was much the best;
in fact, by far the best that has been made upon
the bill. It may almost be said, Is of Eclipse,
Douglass is first, the rest nowhere. He met the
enemies Of the bill at every point OF attack, and
eornered them with confusion. He seemed to
seize them, as by manual physical strength, and
after holding them up for sufficient time to the
derision and pity Of friend and foe, to dash them
with indignant violence TO the ground. The
scorn with which he treated the disposition man
ifested on the other side to discuss this question
- one Of dry, technical law, was effective and
magnificent beyond my power of description. It
almost forced the House to forget its dignity, for
many commenced humping their desks in rap
turous approval, demonstration which was Of
course Immediately checked by an admonition
from the speakers mallet and the discretion of
the members themselves.
The Boston Atlas, the Leading paper Of
New England, in speaking of the debate on the
subject Of improving the Western rivers, thus al
ludes to Judge DIS speech:
Mr.. Winthrop was followed by Mr.. Douglass,
Of Illinois-a loco, it is true-but such an one as
is not often met with. 1t was truly refreshing,
for once, to hear such sound, excellent, and
statesmanlike remarks from the lips Of member
Of tnat party-especially, after such display as
has been made BY the Kennedys, ct id onsne gem~s
What he said is worthy Of fuller sketch than l
can give.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17
Reflections.

The Senate, on the 30th, rejected the nemna-
ton of JAMES M. PORTER a. Secretary or War.
It is stated that there were only three votes in
favor of his confirmation.
The nomination Of Mr.. SPENCER, as one Of the
Judges Of the U. $. Supreme Court, has also been
rejected. Mr.. s. is still acting as Secretary Of
the Treasury, having very wisely determined not
to give up one place until he was certain Of an
other.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17

Mr.. CHoArE, of Massachusetts,, has avowed
his intention of resigning his seat in the U. S.
Senate at an early day. Ex-Governor LINCOLN is
spoken Of as his successor. Mr. WEBSTER has
removed to New York, and is therefore out Of the
question.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17

The bill authorizing the people Of Iowa to vote
At the April election for and against ! conven-
ton with view to the formation Of State con-
stitution, apportions the delegates to be elected
in case the convention question should carry as
follows:
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-02-17

They give big salaries down in Indiana. The
President of the Branch Bank at South Bend gets
$500 year. 1change paper.
This is exclusive of stealings The salary, in
comparison to these, is mere nothing.