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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-06-14

When I ask myself this question,
What am l?' 1t puzzles me how 10
answer it. Materially speaking, am
a sort Of increased nonenlity-a small
barrel of uns'raned oil of nothing, thick
ened into substance by accidenlIy com.
ing into contact with cold, congeaing
world. Chemically speaking, | am a
compound Of phosphorus, gas, and at
mosipheric wind--as most Of you have,
doubtless, long disc overed. Mechsni.
csIly, | am an old clock, made, wound,
ae, 10 motion several years ago by the
clockmaker Of the Universe. | was
made 10 run 10 years, al least; end il
Fate and fortune will keep my inner
works in order, ! shall expect 10 keep
going ill my weights have run to the
full length Of their cords. Morally
speaking, | am an equal mixture Of vice
and virtue "a kind Of vinegar and mo.
lasses mess. So nicely are they mix
ed together lha, the vinegar Of vice is
not TOO sour TO be unp4's'able, nor the
moIaSses o( virtue 80 sweet ssto be SICK
eniog. My feelings are tender as toad
stoos-my passions as strong as &c
coc'ion Of tobacco juice my sy nps.
lhles are as down under an ange wing
and my desires for The promotion Of
human happiness are Just as | happer
10 feel about The head, heart and stom.
ach.
Metaphoricslly speaking, am toy
thing OF time, played for a short peri.
cd and then cast among rubbish: a foo
ball OF fate, kicked about ill | bursr
and am no more worthy Of a stick; anc
wind mill excitement, tha, moves witt
The popular breeze, is still in aclsm anc
current thermometer, my mercury ris
ing 10 summer heat by The warm rays o
hope, and sinking 10 below zero in tht
cold atmosphere Of dou bt mean tslov
candle, already burnt one third of tn,
way TO the socket, and every momen
in danger Of being exlinguished by lh'
suffers Of death; an old boot worn b,
pilgrim with wooden leg, o,er lh
rough road Of existence, till i, is neilhe
worth heeling, soleing, patching no
preserving. In fact, my friends,
don't see that am any more use to tn
! Universe, considered as a whole, rher
the shovel of pondrelle 10 a ten acr
corrGeld.
/. When | am dead and gone, shall b.
! as thing that never had been, and chill
dren of poslerily will probably shoe
: marbles across my grave as unconSciou
p of their sacrilg:ous doings, as psrce
of mice gnswing at The greasy leaves o
: IN old and fayorile family Bible.
DOW, JR.
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I'D FAD and understand The time will come
HN, when the medicine, Brandreth Pills, will be
appreciated as they ought and deserve; it will I've
understood that Dr. Brandreth has the strongest
claims upon the public. 1t is true that every in.
dvdual who makes trial of the Bandrch Pills
concede them to be the best medicine they ever
used, They are indeed medicine about which
there is no mistake Their value in climate SO
changeable cannot be sufficiently appreciate.
led A free perspiration is at once restored thus
hey cure colds and consumption is prevented
Those who have redundancy of bile find them of
The most essential service, and should there be dc.
'icency of that important fluid the Brandreth Pills
have an equally beneficial effect Often has this
important medicine saved valuable lives in those re.
glons where the dreadful yellow fever was prevail.
ing, few doses taken Immediately upon the in.
lection being received into the system, will b, al
most certain TO prevent any material inconvenience.
And at no stage Of this dreadful epidemic is there
so proper medicine as the Brendreth Pills. Let
this medicine be universally used in this
disease, and no loss OF blood allowed, and few,
very few would be its victims So il is with other
diseases. Assist nature with this all imporra nj
medicine to remove morbid humors from the blood
and do not resort TO bleeding or mercury, and we
shall have very great SCARCITY ofpcrsons afflicted
with cronic maladcs. The feathered tribc-the an.
imal kingdom. over which we are the lords, are
no, afflicted with chronic malsdies; neither should
we be if it were not for our price which occasions
them. Follow nature. Use the medicine whi,h b
harmonizes with her which mildly but surely re.
moves all the impurities of the bood,whch strength
ems the eebean yet reduces those of too full habit
to a healthy standard Let me again say that every
department of the manufacture of Brandreth Pills
is personally superintended y Inc, and that every
box with my three labels upon it may be relied up.
on to have the beneficial effect described if used
according to the directions accompanying.
A G E N 3.
Washingto Robert M'Kay.
Jerseytown-L. & A. r. Bisel.
Danve-E. b. Reynolds g. Co.
Cattawissa--C. G. Brobst.
Bloomsburg-J. r. Meyer.
Limestone-Babbit& & MNinch.
Buckhon-.M G. Shoemaker.
Lime Ridge-Low & Thompson.
Berwick w Stiles
May 3, le45--ly- 2.
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% @ III sR Rah bsHgs!
STkYr,TS YA-T,TS
Taller.

EVMBRACING the present opportunity Of
n expressing his thankfuness to his friends,a
the public generally, for the liberal patronage he
has heretofore received, informs his friends and the
public in general that he still continues to carry on
the above business at his old established stand Oh
the corner of Main and East streets, where he
nopes, by strict attention to business, to receive
and inertia share Of public patronage as heretofore
lie deems it unnecessary to go into the game OF
brag. or to use any soft solder about his SKILL in
the PROFESSION OF GA7MEN L CUTTING
as his shop is of long standing, and his work h,
thinks will speak for itself, and far more louder
than words. But he would merely say that, h,
warrants his work done with neatness, durability
md in the latest fashionable manner, and will en-
ure good fit in all cases.
N. B. Charges moderate TO suit the times. A
kinds Ofcountry produce taken in exchange 70
work. at market prices.
BIOomsburg, Nov. Q ls44.-29.
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sSpEazas ssErEslEw

A member Of Jonsing' family thu,
writes TO the ST. Louis Revllp 81
speaks French, dances de Poker, ond
well eSacied in wenrrilojism-a kind OF
conwerSalonipg down in de necs. you
know! All | wants is jes brown clo,I
coat whipped inside like debil, wild dc
white satin vest, a cap kind fIt.likt
70 'qsfze wild my arm, and one OBJ des,
ere glasses wor you 8quiz wid; den
shall be capped aud cIimaxed! Phew
2i' Of my heel, niger, kase gwine ,c
ruw out spIkS ! tell you!'
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Dissolution ParfUcrship

NOTICE is hereby gwen lhas the Part
nership, heretofore existing between the
subscribers, under the the firm of Eyer &
Hefey, is this day dissolved BY mutual
consent and the Books and accounts may
be found with Charles Hefiey, a, the old
stand, who is authorized to sellIeal acrouu.s
Of The firm, and will be happy TO wal, on
their friends in settling the same Those
having accounts Of long standing are parllc
ularly requested 10 call
JACOB EYER.
CHARLES HEFLEY.
BloomSburg, March ls-ls45.
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SURVEYING COMPASSES
Chair ManufaCtoy,
THE subscriber continues to carry o.
he
CHAIR MANUFACTURING

CHAIR MANUFACTURING
business at the old stand of B. & S. Hagen
buch, where he will be ready at all times
10 furnish Fancy & Windsor Chairs, Sc,
tees, Boston Rocking Chairs &c, of every
description, which may be called for, al
short notice and on The mos. reasonable
terms. He will also execute House, Sign &
Ornamental Painting, and House Papering
in superior manner,
From his experience in the business ,ant
his facilities of manufacturing the various
articles of his line, he natters himself lha
he shall be able to furnish as good work
and upon as reasonable terms as can bt
done in the country, all of which ne viii
dispose of for CASH or COUNTRY
PRODUCE
N. B. Orders from a distance will bt
strictly and punclually attended to.
b. HAGENBUCH.
Bloomsturg, Dec. 80, lS43
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LOOK HERE, ,
FASHIONABLE TAILORING.
Come one, come all, give me a call!

Come one, come dH, SlUe me CdH
TWNHE subscriber returns his sincere thank!
for the liberal Patronage heretofore bestowed
upon him, and hopes for a continuance of the same
with an increase duo the merit of his shop. He in
tends sparing neither pain or labour 10 rende
satisfaction in any cusc;and will warrant his worI
done with taste and dnTabty.AND AhTTTLI
NEATER THAN CAN BE DONE IN ANY
OTHER SHOP IN THIS PLACE. He hq
Just received Mahans, late report Of Fashions, from
Philadelphia. which can be seen at his shop at an,
time by which he is enabled to cut according tt
the latest style, or to order. His prices are il
accordance to the times. All kinds of counlr,
produce taken in payment for work at market price
A very reasonable discount for cash.
p. s. LEIDY.
N. b. Cutting done with the greatest care, an,
at the shortest notice.
p. s. +.
Bloomsbury Oct, l9i-.5
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JACOB EYER
New Arrangement.

THE subscribers would respectfully in
form IT. cir friends, and the pubic generally
that have they have entered into Partnership
under the firm Of Ilefey g. MendenhaIl, in
the mercantile business,at lhe stand lormcr
Iy occupied by Eyer & Ieacy, aud have
taken their entire
STOCK OF GOODS,
10 which they inte I'd making such adJiiions
as will suit 'he seasons and make their
assortment general, all of which they are
anxious to exchange for cash, OF country
produce generally, upon very liberal terms.
They respectfully solicit The patronage e
their iileods and the public generally.
CHARLES HEFLFY
SAMUEL MENDENllALL.
BloomsburC, March le-~ls45
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q say JIM, they tell me there is =
man down east that is so indu'trious that
he VOL Ks 25 hours day 'How is,ha,
CuHyl There is only "a hours in a day.
Why he gets up an hour before day.
light 80 stupid niggern
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List ofLetters

REMAINING in the Pos. Office, al
Boomsburg, on the quatIer ending March
81 ST. 1874
Samuel Beech, Patrick Ham, George
Hicely, J. B. Milard, John Mason, George
Mcdowell, John Ranch, George Seulmsr
e. s, Tailor, I'm Warns
Person calling for letters in the above list viii
please say they are advertised.
J r MOYER p NJ
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Ds'. sBGvMe's
FAMILY MEDICINES.
-eSe-
L4YNE'S HAIR TONIC.

This Hair Tonic has produced beautiful New
Hair in the heads of hundreds who had been bald
for years II also purfes the head from Dandruh
Cures diseases of the scalp--Presorves the hair
from falling of OF bscomiug permanently gray
JAYNE'S C.4RAiLM47YVE B.4L-
SAN.
49, certain, safe and efiectusl remedy for Dys
entery, Diarhna or looseness, cholera morbuss sum.
mer complaint collie; gripping pains; sour stomach;
sick and nervous hssdach. heartburn, waterbrash;
pain or sicknen Of the stomach; vomitiug splitting
up of food after eating and also where il passes
through the body unchanged; want Of appetite ;
restlessness and inability to sleeps wind in the sto.
mach and bowels; cramp; nervous tremou and
twilchingg seasickness; fainting,, melancholy and
lowne,s Of spirits, frstting and crying Of infants
and for all bowel affections and nervous diseases.
Dr.. JAYNES TONIC YERMIFUGE
Which 10 perfectly safe and so plssnun, that
children will not refuse to take IL Il eiectually
destroys worms neutralirss acidty OF sourness Of
the stomachj increases appetite and acts as gene.
raj and permanent Tonic and Is therefore exceed
ingy beneficial in Intermittent andRemittent ievers
and indigestion; DC and is a certain and permanent
cure for the fever and ague.
DIR. JAYNE'S SANATIVE PILLS.
They may be taken at all times and in
most diseaSes--ln lnfammatory, inerml,
,ani. Remiuent, Bilious, and every other
form of Fever-Jaundice and Liver Com
plant, For Dyspepsia they are really an
invaluable article, gradually changing the
Allaled secretions Of The stomach and liver,
and producing healthy action in those i'm
por.anl, organs. They ale very valuable
or diseases Of The Skin, and for what is
commonly called 'Impuri,y of the blood;
also for Female Complaints, Cosliveness
&C., and in fac, every disease where an
APPARENT, Alternative, or Purgative Medicine
may be required
JAYNE'S EXPECTORANT.
II always cures Asihma--two or three
large doses will cure The Group or Hives (
Children, in from fifteen minutes to an
hours time. 1t Immediately subdues iht
violence of Hopping Cough, and effects &
speedy cure. Hundreds who have beer
gwen up by their physicians as ncurrablt
with Consumption have been resoreis
perfect health, by it.
In fact. as a remedy in Pulmonary Dis
eases, no medicine has ever obtained
.|higher,or more deserved reputation.
TThe above Medicine are all for sail
at the store of JOHN r. MOYER,
BIoomsburg. SO
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Bloomsbury ArtillOry.

The Members Of this Company; who
have Swords and Belts, belonging 10 the
Company; are required forthwith 10 deliver
them to either of the Commissioned Off
"crs. II. WEBB, Capt.
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List Of Letters.

REMAINING in the Pos, Office q,
Ca'tawissa on the quarter ending March
3lst. ls45.
Bird William Miller Thomas
Clark David Oviderf Elizabeth
Campbell Isaac Oyersecrs of the poor ofHemlock
Davis Jonathan Pfchler John
Deimer b. Samuel Ritter David
Fincher y. Thomas Ringer p Reuben
Hale Joseph Stoker Alexander
Hughes Ellis Umstead Jacob
Hover Cain Warntz Cyrus
lrsdell r. Woods r. Samuel
Iohn Maryann Yocum Joseph
Iohn Sarah Gender George
Persons calling Tor letters in the above list viii
please say they are advertised.
PAUL X BALDY p. NJ.
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CLOCK * WATCH
MAENG.
&WSNAVWS lLo sMTIg279

GUSTAVUS l1o SzTE29
HID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of
No Columbia county, and the public generally
that he has located hmselfn B0omsburgOn Main
street opposite ST, Paurs Church, where he has
opened shop, and is now ready and prepared to
receive aud execute all work in his line Of business
with dispatch and in a workmonhke manner.
clocks 81 Watches
of the best quality, can be had at his establishment
on very reasonable termi.
REPAIRING & CLEANING
will be done to the satisfaction of the customer, as
well Of Clocks and Watches es of Jewelsy, and he
will further, warrant his work to be exe,utel as
well as any in this section Of the Stae. He will
also make to order
SURVEYING C0MPASSES
or pocket, and in short, will do oil otherwork psu
ally done in well regulated respectable establish
ment. He hopes by strict attention 10 bushes
and desire TO please, to receive liberal share
patronage. Country Produce taken in paymer
for work at the market prices.
Bloomsbury, November Is, ls4a---.30t
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Cabint Making

TESllE subscriber respectfully informs the pub
y lie thathC has tax, n the shop lately occupied
by B. S. Hayhurst, at the lower end Of Market
street Bloomsbury; where he intends carrying OF
the above business in all It's branches, and Solicits
share OF the patronage Of the public.
In connection with the above business, he offer
hi5 seryICes as an
UNDERTAKER.
lie will always he ready to make COFFlNS 70
the same prices heretofore 'harged in Bloomsburg
and having supplied himself with good HEARSI
he will attend With it at the Funeral without an,
extra charge.
JOHN BITTERS.
MsviO lS j--Gm
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clocks 81 Watches
REPAIRING & CLEANING

'f the best quality can be had at his establishment
On very reasonable term!.
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Brandreth's Pills.

Bloomsburg, Oct. ls4--.5
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This Hair Tonic has produced beautiful New
Hair in the heads of hundreds who had been bald
for years 1t also purifes the head from Dandrud
Cures diseases of the scalp--PreSorves the hair
from falling of OF bscomiug pemanentlY graY
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-16

tied for the veal Of their common country
+ were there, participating in its councils
{ determined to strike another blov in the
same great cause, and to cheer tlbir cola,
bOrers in the Democratic vineyard to re,
newed energy in behalfOf those principles
which form the basis of liberty and equal
rights.
The result Of the deliberations of the
Convention shows that the object which
caused the unhinching Democracy to meet
together in common council was effected.
For, although they assembled with cOnflic-
ting opinions in reference to those who
should be promoted to the NriOus high and
responsible offices for which candidates
were to be nominated, and urged with
zeal the claims of their favprites, yet, gui-
ded by PRINCIPLE as their polar star,
animated by an impulse of patriotism, and
resolved to adopt as their motto, "every
thing for the CAUSE, nothing for men," the
spirit of contention and discord was quell-
ed, and all resolved with willing hearts to
abide by the decision Of the majority and
support with ardOr those selected as the
standard bearers in the coming conflict
Thus proving to the world that their coun-
try is dearer to them than all else-and that
personal preferences could not cause them
to forget its interests. 1t was indeed
cheering to behold feemen from every
portion of our State meet together,
deliberate upon what mode was best calcu-
lated to promote the triumph of DemoctUt.
ic principles-discard all preferences for
men, sacrifice upon the altar of their coun-
ry private interest, become harmonized,
md seperate, resolved to battle with unan.
nifty for the triumph of MEASURES. No
republican could behold it without expert
ncing an increased attachment for the UNI
ying principles Of democracy and re-
ewed confidence in the patriotism of his
ountrymen.
Since writing the above we find it i'm
ossible to give place to the proceedings Of
le Convention until the next number, ow-
g to their great length.
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THE CONVENTION.

In the present number we lay before ou
readers the proceedings of the Democratic
State Convention whichGssembled at Jack.
son on de 7th inst For the number Of
Delegates in attendance; and their talents
and ability twill compare avorably with
any like assemblage that has ever eonven.
ed in de Suite. Every section was rep
resented, he north, south and west had a
voice in its deliberations. It wasa gener.
eral out pouring Of the Democracy, aetna
ted by the spirit Of patriotism and a desire
toPTomOte The triumph Of those great prin.
ciPles destined to PerPetuate the honor and
glory Of or country. Many veterans IN
the cause Of rsPublieanisrn, who have long
breasted tie aoms; Of federalism and bat
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-16
Tenth Anniversary Of the Man
chester Fusileers.

Fridaythe 18th instant was proud day
for the gallant Manchester Fusileer Compa-
ny-a day devoted to the commemoration
or meH tenth anniversary. Long viii it
be remembered by its members, and by
those who participated in the Joyous Eestiv-
tiles Of the occasion-it was truly bright
'and'gladdening. Joy and happiness spark
led in every eye, the spirit of patriotism
animated every bosom, and soul beat in
happy harmony with soul.
The day was ushered in by thedischarge
of ten guns, indicative of the number Of
years the Company has been organized.
and while the deafening roar reverbe1ated
along the surrounding hills and vallies, the
bright king Of day mounted his car, and all,
nature seemed to smile with even unusual
beauty and cheerfulness upon the occa-.
sion.
At the hour of nine in the morning the
Company assembled at the armory, and
marched from thence to the residence of
Captain III. Hughes, where Generals J.
M. Dufield and A. G. Bennett were tecei-
we'd, they then proceeded to their encamp-
ment, where they were reviewed by the
above mentioned able and accomplished
officers.
After the review, the prize "a splendid
silver mounted musket presented to the
Company by its efficient commander, Capt.
Hughes was shot for, each of the CON-
Pany firing three rounds. 1t was closely
contested, and many of the members gave
evidence of great skill in the use Of fire.
arms. The prize was awarded to private
Harrison, who has hitherto proven how UNI
erTing is his aim. General Dufield pre-
scented it in behalf of the company to the
winner, in q few brief but eloquent and APP
prOpriate remarxs--in which be paid WELL
nerited compliment to their Commander
or the interest he has manifested in the
success Of the the Company. After the
iring was over, they returned the amOry /
ndwsre dismissed until halfPast 2 o'clock,
When the signal gun was fred announcing
be time 70 re-assembling. The Company a
hee1ed By the martial music Of the spirit '
firing drum, and ear piercing ffe"-fOm
hence marched to Winn's Hotel, where
be worthy host had served up bOuntifl
sPas Cor the occasion. After elioying TIE
oundes which were spread upon the fss-
We board, the following were drank o. the Fl
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-16

or The Democratic county Convention
which assembled II Benton last Monday,
the 18th inst, nominated for the State SEN
ate in this district, Hon. John Battaile, and
II6r the lower branch Of the Legislature
DR.. Geo. W. Woodbury.. Proceedings
next week.
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CO.. WehsVe prepared a brief account
Of the ceremonies IN honor Of General An
drew jackson, in this place on the 10Th
inst, bat Cor want Of room are compelled
10 deler ita publication until next week.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-16

W Mr.. Henry LOnghy, the accommo-
dating Clerk Of the fine Steamer, "YazOO
City," win please accept our thanks for a
package Of late New Orleans papers.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-16

TnR V1cE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES, pronounced an eulOgy on the life
chancier Of Gen. AndrsE Jackson at Phil.
adslpha, on the did ina
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-16
Alexander G.. McNutt,

A candidate for the office Of Senator in
Congress, ttiU address the people Of
MiSSiSsippi.
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orGOv. DON bas been DEBATED
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-11-03
DR.. E. D. ROBINSON

4 ,ONIiNUES To give his attention to persons
- ~'N@ ,nrunicsnd supposeu rorn. OF q.
ease Hs-aeess, The prsee du.ias the l. !, o
We a, .r;hon h't large mi rIy eas.. NAV .e
tsSN'u AMI many entrly
Ihs,h Liver CompAiEi Drop.y serrfs, Boon
saits 'snseH pIo Piles Caleai b. der E.,s Rb.un,
u'i iec' Tenia thotosis, An Pm ,
ss r &c vi lhad 10 the give rum tral c.,
oer are -Ieee~'fay treated by Natures rrmd with ea.,
10y e TAIN and Without the OF instruneu,
the Ahe q - all o.hrr diseaA without rrr,rd 10
NAM Tor Il - matter Of ennscqn,n nee what he d,s
n'ey nave beea called Once su.., On
pos'r tie Fl; hanse Hotel -
" r1f-oh. from dRtInee with the Do.or-
supply ct Medicine for ale, Wholesome and retail
Richmond. SEPT &c, Is4S. A.,