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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-15
THE CABINET.
To JAMES BAGBY.

President Polk has nominated TO the Sen
ale The following gentlemen to constitute
his cabinet; At The last accounts they had
ali been confirmed, except Mr.. Bancroft,
and his confirmation was under discuss
ion.
Secretary of State-Mr. Buchanan
Secretary of freasury-Mr. Walker
Secretary of Wsr--Mr. Marcy
Secretary Of Navy--.Nr. Bancroft
Postmaster General--Cave Johnson
Attorney GeLeral--Hr. Mason
Nt Bancroft has aimee been confilmet
by the Sensic.
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THE WEATHER.

The weather on the whole, sill continues
moderate and spring-Iike. We have had
a slight snow storm since the emission OF
the last number of our journal but other
wise The evidences OF cold weather are very
Insignificant and unsubslanlial. The sun
,ciH shine, and The mud wW deepen, appa
renIly regardless of denuncialions from
any quarfer;' the supplcalions Of our
heai-hsting Imp, and ihe continued disposi
ION OF our old friend to fish, 10 boot
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-15

The Senate have confirmed the nomina
ton ofSlephen Badly, Esq. of Cattawssa.
and Samuel Oaks, ESQ of Limestone, at
Assocised Judges of Columbia county
EpThe DsnvlIe party made an aAemp
to defeat the confirmation Of Mr.. Baldy, by
demonstrates and misrepresentation, tt
create prejudice against. But in This they
utterly failed, and received complete
waterloo defeat. Blu; two Senators voting
against him.
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S29 497 60
Total,
LuzERNE COUNTY.
S3O,sO3 10

ESTIMATED.
The amount received from the Stale
Treasury for School purposes during the
same period, Of four years, was to Co.
lumtia county, s2O,4O6-io Luzernc,
S20,9s
The valuation of property, (Triennial
Assessmonl,)
10 ls44 in C0umbis, was S426s. sos
In la43 in Luzerne, $f,Ol7,247
Ii appears then, tha, Columbia has had
nearly an equal amount Of State Taxes as
sessed upon her as LuZerne has kad-lhqt
she has received about two thirds as much
money (om the State for Schoos-snd
that the total valuation Of property, real and
personal, ia Columbia exceeds that Of Lu
zerne s25l,S4s
From this report Of the Auditor Genera
it may be refreshing to lnrn to the cenau.
returns for information in regard to the
correctness Of this legally ascerlained state
mep,, that Luzerne is poorer in taxable pro
perry than Columbia by S25O,OOO, By III,
census we ascertain ss iollows:-Popua
lion of Columbia, "a, ,267-Luzerne Al, OOC
l(including Wyoming )-Capi,ol invested il
coal, sc. in Columbia Sl50O-Luzerne
I46l,7O Number ofneat cattle 10 Coum
liza, ls 525-LuzeTne 30,24l. Capital in
vested in Manufactures in Columbia count,
s266 4s7--Luzerhe, Ss60,390. Numbe
of persons engaged in Agriculture in Co
umbia county, 2,309-Luzerne 6,2s4.-I
regard TO capital invested 10 Mills, Colun
bia county stands TO Luzerne in the proper
4 uon Of ll2 to 4ll--lnManufaciure of Woe
: 4 TO l2-in production of Hay IA to "a =
of Oals % 10 34-of BucBwhes, so 10 l3
of Potatoes l63 TO 3s4.-oi Wool 81
. 0s.
! Az sdduone( fact not shown by ihe ce
g eos, but to be considered ia, that Lvzerr
= ia about double lhs size of Columbia, az
' has consequently about tlViee as much Ian
d subject 10 laxolion. A glance a, the ma
}. is all Ihat.is necessary on this point.
From these facts it appears that LuzerI
should pay greater amount of Tax lhs
Columbia; at least proportion as niue
n greater, as 10 g.; whereas we find the
n ourIhened about equally. A comparison
II Columbia with other counlies migLt |
msdei lhN would shew just as clearly II
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State Taxes.

AT meeting Of the Toung Mems CluJ
Of Bloomsburg, held, Saturday evening
March |, ls45, the following resolution,
were adopted,
Rescfred-That Columbia County bear.
an unfair proportion Of the State Faxes, and
that her situation, in this reepect, ough, to
be corrected.
ResolUed-That three members of the
Club be appointed to prepare statement
apon 'hs subject for publication, &c
The committee appointed in pursuance
of the last resolution, respectfully submit to
the consideration OF the citizens Of the colG
~, the following statement OF facts and OBJ.
servslions upon this subject of general in.
teresI TO them.
STATEMENT.
Great inequalities have been discovered
in the burdens imposed by the State on the
several counties; some paying more,
and some less than their fair proportion of
the general burden. The Board Of Reve.
nue. Commissioners. now sitting q, Harris
burg, will, it lie hoped, correct these Unequal
tiles. 1t wOs created specially TO that end
lis members have been judiciously selected
And we trust that full information will be
laid before them in every instances of com
plant, so that they may act inteligently
snd correctly, Columbia county, for one
has Just cause for uuering note Of com.
paint amid the general clamor that de.
nounces The present apportionment of the
Stale taxes. And we uusl that her voice.
small though il be, will meet with as prompt
altertion as lha, Of any Of her more gigantic
sisters. A comparison between the amount
of State Taxes assessed upon the counties
Of Columbia asd Luzerne, for instance, will
show good grounds lor complaint on the
part Of the former.
From the report of the Auditor General
of January 90, ls45, we ascertain ,he fol
lowing facts.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-15

The proceedings Of the Young Mems
Celebration on the 4h Of March al this
place, are inserted this week They were
received too late for publication last week;
which will account for the delay. We have
to remark in regar to them, except
that they speak for themselves, and will
well repay a perusal
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Remember The Printer.

WHEAT, CORN, RYE, BUCK
WHEAT, OATS or WOOD. will be re.
ceiVed for debls due US for subscription.
Also few bushels Of POTATOES il
delivered soon
From those who have promised Lumber
inch and inch end quarter pine boards
will be received if delivered soon.
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injustice done 10 her by the present sppor
lionmen, OF Taxes.
These facts are submitted without any
comment for The. reflection OF our CHI
zens.
March 10, ls45.
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-. -

The following is the resignation Of the
Hon. James Buchanan of the Office Of U s.
Senator upon the acceptance of the appoint
ment OF Secretary of Stale,
WAsHINoToN, March S, Is45.
Nh Dear Sir;--Having accepted the
Iohce of Secretary of State, to which have
been called by President Polk, now re
IspecHully tender to you my resignation as
one of the Senstors Of Pennsy lvania, in the
Senate of The United States, and request tina,
you may communicate the same TO the Leg
stature.
In thus severing The bonds which have
80 long bound me to he Legislature and
people OF Pennsylvania i cannot, n view o
all their past kindness, repless The rising
emotions OF my heari Ny gratitude shaI
terminate only with my existence; and my
|anxious desire 10 retain lheir appreciation
shall animate my future exertons 10 desery,
II on the new theatre of duty to which
have been called impIorlng the blessing
Of Heaven upon my efforts, humbly trust
that during the remainder of my public life
shall not disgrace the glorious old Com
lnonwealth which has given me birth, AM
has ever treated me with parental kindness
With sentiments Of lhe highesl respect,
lremain sincerely your friend,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
His ExesIlency. Francis r. Skunk.
The Legislature were to Aave elected OF
| Thursday last United States Senator il
,he room o. mr.. Buchanan, We have no
ihessi tie result.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-15

The liberty party in Connecticut have
pu, in nominsiion a fuA tcks, for SmH
officers, voted fer at large. They thavt
nominated csndidsIes FOR Congress and the
Sla.s Senate, in several Of the Disuic,s,
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GPW We insist that our majority on the
Removal Bill this fall, ought to be over
1000. Such bill as the present one.
should be supported with perfect rush, on
the part OF those who have hitherto opposed
US, as well as ihose who have been with US
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b-r The Removal Bill entire and correct
is before our readers, and it is for them to
Judge of its provisions Since this full and
coIrec, copy is published, ii will be i'm
possible for our enemies 10 mistppresent
the Bill; and every one can see that the
bill comes now before the people in mos,
unObjecIionable and inviting form.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-15
FOURTH OF MARCH
CELEBRATION

Bloomsburg a, the Public House Of f. How
ell on the evening Of March 4lb, 1s45.-
After spending few hours together very
pleasantly, and partaking Of an excellent
supper msetng was organized with the
following officers.
]. r. TOBIAS, President.
t / t. $5.';:;;;s:' { !, S;:;;; $s$:s: Vic. r,...
G.. Il Jackson Secretary
The Committee Of Arrangements then
reported the following resolutions, which
were, on motion, unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, That in the election Of james
X. Polk and George NJ. Dallas, TO the Off
ces of President and Vice Presiden, OF the
U. States, the democracy Of the Nation has
covered itself with enduring honor. No
political victory since the election Of Thos.
Jefferson has been so completeso decisive,
so triumphant and so glorious !
ResOiUed, Thai in our opinion the two
thirds rule by the Baltimore Convention,
thereby nominating James X. Polk and
George NJ Dallas, SAVED the party from
defeat. and secured the measures Of the
grea, Republican party of the nation.
ReSOiUed, That we most heartily raliry
ard approve the proceedings Of the conven.
ton, and as an evidence Of it, we refer to
the vote Of the Star of the North on the
first OF November, and her 1852 MAORI
Y!!
RssolUed, That in the election Of Franci:
r. Skunk, to the Office of Governor Of
Pennsylvania, the democracy have not only
elevated an honest man TO office--bui have
shown the Union lha, Pennsylvan ans sul
remain true TO tielr principles, and 10 lht
creed Of their fathers
ReSolved-That we heartily rejoice il
the proceedings at Washington this day 10
placing James X. Polk and George NJ
Dallas in the highest stations in the gift o
the American People.
ResoiUed, Tha, the proceedings of thi
celebration be published in all the demo
cratic papers in Luzerne and Columbia, ,ant
in such other prints as may choose 10 do st
10 the Stale and elsewhere.
The Committee of Arrangements presen
ted the following Regular Toasts, which IA
well as The Volunteer one s, we're enihusi
asllcally received and drank with cheer
and flowing bumbers of pure. coa ,Uater
REGULAR TOASTS.
lst The day we celebrate.
ID The memory Of the signers of tn
Declaration of Independence.
Sd George Washington. May his nam
never be forgotten by The sons of America
4lh Andrew Jackson. A democrat O
The school Of '99. In his Steps We daigh
to tread. May he descend TO his grave il
peace.
i 5h Lafayette. The distinguished chan
Ipion OF American liberty. May his memo
Try never be forgotten in the land where b
aided TO plant Ihe Star SPanged Banner.
9Th The President Of the United State:
}, 7Ih The Vice President of the UnlIe
States.
slh The Governor of Pennsylvania.
9Th The principles of Democracy. Th
poor mans true interest is consulted j
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-11-20

Death of an Old Sether-One of the early pi- oneers of Cleveland was called to day, to the rean of quiet rest he had long taken an active part m peopling, as the Sexton of the village and the city Abraham Hickox, whose death we announce at the ripe old age ofS1, visited the then wilderness site of our beautiful city in 1907, and in lSO9rem ved here with his family from Connecticut. Since then, to the day ol his death, he remained a "hXed fact" in the location of his choice. He was me- chanc who was never ashamed to "blow and strike,' and many we'll remember the bold and truthful sign-'' UNCLE ABRAM WORKS HERE" which used to meet the eye on the brow of the hill, now the head of Superior street. As the vii lage enlarged its borders, 1t changed to where the Weddell House now towers; and lastly attrac- ted the curious gaze of traveller and citlzen near what is now the southwest corner uf Superior and Seneca streets MT. Hickox shared in all the dan gers hardships and prvatons of the first settlers o of the Lake county, and ever respected and es- teemed. He ofiiciated as Sexton from the last war with scarce an inerregnum, until year or two past and, with sadness. whole community Will consign his venerable form to the midst of the sl- lent congregation he knelled and buried, in his day and generation.
 We copy the above obituary notice from the Cleveland, Ohio, Herald, of the 3lst ultimo. MT Hickox was a native of Waterbury. and removed to Cleveland from this place, at the period stated in the article. He was brother of the late llmo- thy Hickox, whose numerous descendants are stlll chiefly residents oi this town and vicinity
 Wntey6Wy American.
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-11-20
DR. HALSTED' BRISK PILLS.
 2s PILLS FOR 25 CENTS.

TFNHE Brisk Pills answer the purpose more etfec-
 j U alty than any other PllIs m use and supercede them altogether m medical virtue and exceence.- Ii you doubt this. just try them-l wl cost only 70 cents--and then you, too, will be saushed II they ara non what they are recommended to be- denounce th m. They are not recommended 10 cure every thing but do say without fear of contradiction. that pills are their equal Tn removing dlseases originating in the stomach and bowels. For liver affections and bilious diseases, such S dumb ague fever and ague, intermittent and rem tfant levers the Brisk Pills possess peculiar properes tor their speedy removal. From ten years eXpericnce as practising physician, l am convinced that none can equal them. Read what other pills nre good tor and what they will and if he Brisk are not SUI peror to them all, then discard hem. Do not be- iieve all that is said about nalIible pi-that ne. yer fails to cure any dlsease-hnttry the Brisk Pills -,he cheapest pills in usr and then you will have chance to judge of their merit or demerIt AS blood cleanse nd purifier 10 the diseased system they perhaps supercede every pill in nsc They are qnck and easy m their operation, giving ite and matters or hnmors: leaving the system clean and heahy This is all that any medicine can do, not wtthstahding the grea' show oi words and ficcions certificates. We determined io let these pills stand upon their owu reputation, win or lose. All we ask is for fair md impartial trial. They can he a
 ken by old and young at any time with perfect safe ty They are excellent medicine for children having worms, &c. In word ihev pnssess all the qualities of an apeirient pill for all family use They have cured many diaenses which no other medicine cnnld remove. In conclusion, sav, do not despair of cure nnril you have tredthe Brisk Pills. fov they sale and retail hv j. o. FAY & O., l36 Fnlton.st, Snn Ruildinge, New York. Also bv H. HALSTED, Nn q4 Ruffat. st. Rochester. opposite the Court Honse where a general assortment of Drugs and
 Medicines are for sale cheap; Give us a call-see for yourselves. Sold by R. M. Woodruff 6mo
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-11-20
THE NIAGARA WHIRLPOOL.

This whirlpool which is several miles below the iall IS of those scenes which are too grand for descri ption Incidents of accidents happening there best convey idea of the horrors of that dreadful abyss. The whirlpool is a large deep basin, in which the waters of the mighty St Law renee revolve in one perpetual whirl, caused by their being obstructed by angle in the steep and dreary banks which overhang this dreadful place. The whirlpool, like the falls, has frequently ed the loss of life: one instance of which I will here relate
 The blacksmith had a son, a fine youth of whom he was exceedingly proud, and the lad day went down to the whirlpool, and the current prov. ing too strong for him he carried into the whirl. His poor distracted mother sat on the bank hours and days, and beheld the body of her own darling child carried round in circle by the wa. ters, sometimes disappearing for time, and then coming up and revolving on the surface of his watery grave; and. thus continuing for several days, no human aid being available to obtain his remains. An acquaintance who resides at the whirlpool, informed me that m the course of five s:y days the bodies which get into this dismal caul dron are carried down the river. It is usual for persons rafting between the falls and the whirlpool, to get off the raft before getting 10 the basin, first placing the raft in such poslt!o may best ena- he 1t to float down the stream without being car ried into the whirl. On one occasion, however, one of the ratsmen refused to leave the ra(t-he was not afraid. all would go safe-enIreay was un- d'a'ii"S' all" '"e '"''' w.t.! '"e '' o'' 'i0"u l strong man upon it, made its way downwards, and was soon drawn within the fatal circle; around which, for three days and three nights 1t contin- ned to revove, all the efforts of thousand anxious spectators proved uaayaililg. The continued and sckening motion he underwent robbed the poor sufferer of all power to cat--sleep he could not-a dreadful death was before his eyes, much the more terrible. that it was protracted night after | night in such place. Al last man was found who ventured into the Whir, as far he could
 with hopes of life, strong rope being tied round | his middle, one end of which was on shore He carried with kim line to throw to the raft-suc. ceeded; the s51nized sufferer fastened it to the raft
 and in this way he was drawn ashore, and his life | preserved.
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-11-20
A HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

Where, where are all the birds that sang A hundred years ago.? The flowers that all ill beauty sprang A hundred years ago?
 The lips that smiled,
 The eyes that wild
 In flashes shone
 Soft eyes upon Where, oh where. are lips and eyes, The maiden's smiles, the lovers signs, That lived so long ago? Who peopled all the city street, A hundred years ago? Who filled the church with faces meek, A hundred years ago?
 The sneering tale
 Of sister frail,
 The plot that work'd
 A brothers hurt, Where, oh where, are plots and sneers, The poor mans hope, the rich mans fears, That lived so long ago? Where are the graves where dead men slep A hundred years ago? Who were they the living wept A hundred years ago?
 By other men
 That knew not them,
 Their lands are til'd:
 Their graves are filled: Yet nature then was just as gay; And bright the sun shone as to-day, A hundred years ago!
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-11-20
HERCULANEUM AND poMpEII.

duce us to the social system of the ancient world. They were destroyed nine years after the destruc! ton of Jerusalem. ten years after the mariyrdom of Peter and Paul. and several years before the decease of the Apostle John. The objects exhumed may be regarded as of society contemporary with the life of our Lord.
 Long before this eruption, Vesnvius had been quiescent II was an age of peculiar divine judg- ments The Holy City had jus, been sacked-a de! vouring fire, raging tor three days, had broken cut and spread terror in Rolne-a plague swept of null! tudes-the disciples of Christ imagined they be- held the fearful signs predicted of the end of the world-that the day of vendeance had ccme, ard that God was making display of his retrbutve jus tice. ....,. ....-..... ...
 Amid terrible commotons and calsmities and mortal pestlences, the words of Isaiah were fhl6l- led, that the nations should trembke at his pres- ence. .r.. 4. r. .. t....,
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-11-20
NOVEMBER.

In the " Ravens Almanacke for 1909" by Thos. Decker, there IS quaint description "Auumne, or the Fall of the Leale"-the season which con- tinues into this month "Autumne. the Barber of the yeare, that sheares bushes, hedges, ard trees; the ragged prodigall that consumes al, and leaves himself nothing; the arrantest beggar amongst the foure quarters, and the most diseased as being al- waies troubled with the falling sicknesse this murderer of the spring, this theai to sumnler and bad companion to winter scenes to come in ac- cordng to his old custome, when the sun sits like Justice with pair of scales in his hand, weying no more hours to the day. than he does to the night ,as he did before in his vernall progresse, when he rode on Ram but this bald pated Autumnus vii be seen walking up and down groves, meadows, fields, woods parks, and pastures, blasting of fruits and beating leaves from their trees, when common highways will be strewed with boughes in mocke- ry of summer, and in triumph of her death; and when the doores of Usurers shall be slrewed with greene hearbs, to doe honor to poor Brides that have no dowrie (but their honestie) to their mar riage: when the world looks like old Chaos, and that Plene is turned into penurie, and beatie ln- to uglineSsse; when men ride (the second lime) to Bathe-and when unthrfties fly amongst Hen-spar- rows vet bring home all the feathers they carried out: Then say that Autumne raignes, then IS the true fall of the leafe, because the world, and the yeare urne new leafe."
 At this season of the year." says Sturm, "t the earth, losing the variety ot charms, which so lately beautfed her surface, seems solitary and destitute; and may be compared to tender mother. who has been beref of her dearest children. and is seen 10 mourn and lament. But she is not deprived of all her offspring; here and there plants are seen to brave the rigors of winter, and by their verdure, leve the sterility of the scene. They may present pleasing emblem to the ever durable advantages he possesses, whose mind is amply stored, and whose amable disposition makes all around him smile with joy and pleasure. The splendor of dress and the prousion of ornaments, which dazzle aud
 ascinate the weak and the vulgar, are vain and transitory; coors that vie with the rainbow in brlliancy fade; the pride of youth, beauty smiling with every grace and symmetry of form, futter a. while amid the sunbeams and are seen no more i; but the charms of virtue last forever"
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-11-20
Sdcredness of Tedrs-There is a sacrednes

Sdcreelness of Iears.-There is sacredness in tears. They are not the marks of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues They are the messengers of o- overwhelming grief, of deep contrtion, oi unspeak' able love. If there were wanting any argument to prove that man is not mortal, would look for It in the strong, convulsive emotion ot the breast when the fountains of feeling are rising, and when tears are gushing forth in crystal streams. Q, speak not harshly of the stricken one-weep'ng in silence Break not the deep solemnity by rude laughter, or intrusive footsteps. Despise not wo- mans tears-they are what make her an aneel.-- Scoff not if the stern heart of manhood is some times melted to tears of sympathy-they are what help to elevate him above the brute. l love to see tears of affection They are painful tokens. but still most holy There is pleasure in tears-an awful pleasure! If there were none on earth to shed tear for me, should be 10th to live; and if no one might weep over my grave, could never die in peace.-Lr. Johnson.