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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05

The Fanking Privilege as regulated ba
The act Cfthe Sd of March, ls45J Jfr0n
and after the Isl Of July.
|. The President, ex-President ant
Mrs. Madison and Mrs, Harrison, retail
lhe franking privilege as regulated by form
er laws
2 The Vice President, members Of Con
gress, and delegates from Territories.
Nay transmit public documents free
during their official terms:
May send and receive free, letters, news
papers. or packets, weighing under two
ounces during the session Of Congress, ant
for thirty days before the commencement,
and thirty days after she close Of any sess
ion:
May receive letters free, not weighing
over two ounces, during The recess, This
does not include the interval from the close
Of one Congress 10 the commencement! oI
the next.
Nav transmit free written letters from
themselves the whole year-lha! is, from
sixty days before the commencement Of
any session until the meeting Of the mex,
Congress.
3. The Secretary Of the Senate and
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
May send free public documents during
their official lrems:
May send and receive free let,cas, news
papers, and packages, no. weighing over
two ounces, during the session o. Congress,
and for thirty days before and after.
May send Tree letters written BY them.
selyel during their official ferns.
The Governors Of States NAV send free
the laws records and documents Of the
Legislature TO the Governors of other
States
s. The three assistant pOstmasNefs gen
ers.
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txrzr,-xET1-rcfu1

A few days since. while some workmen
wero digging well in Portland, ,they found
two loads al the depth Of twenty-five feet
below the surface Of the earth. These
creatures must have been buried for long
lime. They soon observed 1he change in
their circumstances; and hoped. about as
msrriIy as though nothing had happened
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05
HOMELESS CHILDREN.

The Lowell Courier says that the School
Committee in their recent examination in
Ihe number of children in that city, be
tween the age of four and sixteen, found
four or five boys who had no home. They
slept at nights in stables end sheds.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05

conscientious in his prriotism. If he
acted wrong, he Intended right; his de-
vialions were intellectual, not moral
Such will be The judgment Of poslerily,
which will inscribe Jackson's uame on
the same tablet which bears those of
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hn.
milton. -Leager.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05
ORIGIN OF NAMES.

The Brabant manufacturer, Hanks, gave
his name 10 the skein Of worsied, which
still retains it; ard Thomas Blanket,
weaver in Bristol has given a bedrrow
to both ladies and gentlemen.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05

AN AWFUL ACCIDENT occurred at Rock
port, Mass, on Thursday. While blast
ing rocks, premature explosion took
place, which caused the instant death Of
Mr.. Thomas Peach, his head being blown
clear from his body Two other persons
were injured.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05
A LlOuSEFULL:

We learn from good authority, says the
Mirror, that there is house at the Five
Poin's-'ha, plague spot of the city
which is occupied by no less than ninety
families. The proprietor is a woman, who
keeps grocery and grocery in The base
menl, and makes it written condition
with all her miserable tenants, tha, they
shall purchase their provisions exclusively
of her.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05
Fee Bills

FOR
JUSTICES AND C0NSTABLES,
Printed on shee, for The purpose of Post
ing up in their Offices.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE
NPThe Law requires Justice and Con.
stable 10 have his bill Of fees posted up ir
his Office.
ALSO
Blanks for CONSTABLE SALES.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05
A SHARPSHOOTER.

The London IN. H. Patriot says there
is boy there who can hit a bumbe-see
with his rife, a! distance of quarter Of
a mile.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05

From the Washington Union.

FROM the w washington chloh'
THE FRANKLlNG P RlTILEGE, &c
The privilege of franking is so much
modified and reduced by the late Pos,
Office Law, which goes into operation on
the Isl Of July, tha, il has become a Ques
tion whether officers have The former un.
quelIfed power a. present allowed to them
and how far il is reserved to them. With
the view Of ascerlaining the privilege allow
ed by the Law we have mounted up 10 the
best sources of information and now lay
before the public the result Of our invesi-
cations, 10 The following comprehensive
liable.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05

A man, his wife, aud dog, were fined in
ST. Louis sllO for vicious condnct, the
man $50, lhs lady $50 and the dog $40
The dog appearing to have she best characle.
OF lhe three.
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The limited States Shin of

The United States Ship Of the Zine,
Pennsylvania, now at Norfolk, hiss water
n the iron tanks Of her lower hold, whlc.
vas shipped at Philadelphia more than
years ago--it is represented as 'cc
pleasant
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-07-05

There has been consumed by FIRE in the
United States, during The last two months.
property to The amount oflwelve miIIons
doEarsp
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sssszaxsxl2Esb.lzsE.

A Gentleman of Boston has made
IPrnceIy, donation Of $4,000 to Dart.
mouth College, towards founding Profess
orshlp.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
DR.. MARSHALL
INDIAN VEGETABLE
Black Plaster.

THIS Plaster is unrvaled for curing scrofuus
l. swe,lings, scurvy, sores, lame back, burns, pains
In the sides, hips or limbs, and seldom fails to give
relief in of local rheumatism. lfapplied 10 the
eide, il will cure many of the common liver COM
plants, and 1t found to lie equal # not superior
any corn plaster, tor corns on the feet. II mmed-
ately applied fresh wound 1t will prevent
ness. and cause il quickly to hea.-Famlies in the
habit of using this plaster, find it better than any
thing else for all purposes for which plaster or
salve is wanted It's virtues have heen witness ed Y
thousands o. respectable individuals in various parts
of the United Siaes who have tested its efficacy
PRICE, 25cts. per box.
irPMany certificates may be had, showing its
extraordinary effects.
Beware Of Counterfeits.-
All those wishing to purchase the genuine
article Of Mar>has Plaster should purchase that OF
which II. G. Gridey, Mlddebury, W., is the General
Agent and no other as manufacture personally the
Plaster sold by said Gridley
DIR. MARSHALL.
certify that the above article was executed IN my
presence by DR.. Marshall and that his signature
thereto is genuine.
DORASTAs WOOSTER, Judge.
MiJdehury, Jan. IA, ls45.
Sold Wholesale and reail by H. Z. Gridley, gen.
" PECK d. SPEAR,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists, Burlington, W.
And by nrasGi-t. generally IN the unmeu states
and Canada. 35-ly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
BOSTON g. NEW YORK
&R0@ SWQRle

REUBEN BACHELOR
VTIOULD inform his friends aad the public that he
w has returned from New York and Boston with
the most complete assortment Of
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Ladies' Cater Boots, all clors,
HI If CATERS do
Welt do
do Walking Shoes,
French Kid Buskins and Slips,
I" White satin shoes,
Gen,emen's Calf sewed Boots,
KIP pegged do
Seal do do
COwhde do
Goatskn Caters, sow'd & peg'o
La>tings do
Misses Bootees and Walking Shoes,
Buskins, all colors,
Boys Brogans, pegged, all kinds,
Youths Kip BusEins,
do Bootees, all colors,
ALSO
That he has brought from New York prime lot
Of French Calf skins and Oak Tanned Sole
Leather OF superior quality TO any ever before Of
fercd in this Market have also first rate Boot
Maker. and quantity Of fashionable Lasts, and am
fully prepared to manufacture all kinds OF work TO
order such manner cannot fail TO give full sat
faction TO all who may favor me with their patron
age. They will be sold the lowest prices for cash.
Burlington, June ~, l845.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
FARM FOR SALE,

EOR SALE, farm in Underh, con.
mn l. tanning one hundred and forly-sx
IsSs acres, abolr one hundred acres of which
> is under cultivation, the remainder is
covered by good growth of hard wood. On the
premises are convenient dwelling house, barn, sheds,
&c. and an orchard Of thrifty bearing app trees,
sufficient for making some fifty or sixty barrels of
cider. Also farm containing one hundred acres,
lying about one mile from The above about sixty acres
OF which is under improvement, and has on il a capa-
cio's barn, the rema Ider is well wooded principally
with beach and maple. The above are situated near
the centre OF the town and OF the main oad,-are
well waered and well fenced, considerable portion
Of the fence being substantial stone WALL and iogeh
er compose one of the best dairy farms in the town.
The above premises will lie sod TO close concern
for much less than their real ue, and posse, sion
given on the l>t of April next. For further particu.
lars enquire OF A, FOOTE,
Burlington, Feb. %. 1874 3Stf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla.

OARSAPA RILLA has taken high rank in the
- Medical world as well in Europe as in America.
Its efficiency in all Cuisneous Scrofulous, Rheumat
ic and Syphlitical diseases, &C. &c. is known to ev.
cry Practitioner. There are various preparations in
circulation but they fail either IN not connecting with
Ssrsapa'ia assisting medicine, or in not containing
the extract Of HONDURAS SARsArAsILLA. The med
cal value Of the above preparation is already we'll
seE
II is made out Of the bes. Honduras Sarsoporiiia,
assisted by such other ingredients az come nearest
the Sarsaparia in their medical virtues
This Compound 10 prepared and sold by
b. J. HEiNEBERG T. co.
Burlington, July Is, l945. 9
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
There is no excuse TAR the Headache
Whcn you can obtain the GEN.
INE MARsHALLs AROMATIC
CATARRU and HEAD.


ACHE SNUFF
THIS snuff is certain and perftu cure for tie
catarrh, and common cold. ia the Head and the
Headache and is an excellent articles for sore and
weak eyes. II opens and purses all distractions,
strengthens The CLANS and gives healthy action to
the parts affected.
Bepare Of Counterfeits;
All those wishing TO purchase the genuine
article Of Mar,ha's Snnii, should purchase tina, OF
which II. G.. GrdIey Middlebnry Vi, is the proprie
tor, "ard no other" "a manufacture personally, the
snuii sold by said Gridley.
DIR. MARSHALL.
/ certify that the above article executed in my
presence and that his signature thereto is genuine.
DORASTUS WOOSTER, Judge.
Mdlebury, Jan. IA, 1915
N. B.-The name OF II. G. Gridev proprietor will
be found upon every bottle of the genuine Mar,haP>
Improved Snuff. Sold wholesale and retail by II.
&. Gridey, Midlehury VI. PECK & SPEAR
Wholesale and Retail Druggists. Burlington, VI.
And by Druggists generally in the United States
and Canada. 35-ly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
Farm for Sale.

Zt&A NOR sale, farm in Charlotte contain.
9 Il ing about one hundred and twenty
acres, about one hundred acres of which
is under cultivation the remainder is
- covered by good thrifty growth of pine
he'nock and hard wood. On the premises are a con-
venlent dwelling house one and a half storys high
twenty-sx by thirty feet, good barn thirty by forty
feet, carriage house and wood shed with good well
ofpure water.-Also, Young orchard Of about sixty
trees just beginning to bear. The above farm is sit
uaied in the north part of Charlotte and about two
and half miles south from Shelblrn meeting house,
under good state Of cultivation aud well fenced.
Also about twenty FIVE tons OF good hay all OF which
will he sold for fair rrice and possession given inn
medately. For further particulars inquire Of
NELSON NEWELL.
Shelburn March H. 1916. Al
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
A VALUABLE MEDICINE.

nR. Brandrehs Vegetable Pills have proved them
~ selves an efectual assistant Of nature, having
cured in the United States at least one hundred hous
and persons of diseases which had been Pronounced
incurabe by medical men ofthe first rank and stand
ing
These Pills from the peculiar properties they pos
sess are calculated TO diseases, whatever be its
whom is the universal "brea,h of life" who partakes
Of the universal" tone blood" of which are made
all people who dwell upon the earth, and whose dis.
order arises from the universal root" Of all dsea se
namely mpury or imperfect circulation of the blood
Those who are suffering from bad Stale of health,
will do well TO give them trial.
Agents,
s. +. Howard, Burlington; f. B. Green. Rich
mond; J. futile, Esser; Geo. B. Oakes, Jericho |;
J. H. Tower. UnderhiH; Geo. Ayres, Milton n.
Sanderson, West Milton; H. B. Hne. Westford !;
Morton &. Clark, Wiiiiston Marcus Hull. Hines.
bMrgh; J. b. lsham, Shelburn; J. NJ. Staple,
Charlotte. 3m6
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15

TTNHE snTscriI erhas acted as Agent Tor the Etnn
L Insurance Company ofHartfoId Connecticut for
more than twenty years past. and continues 10 insure
against losses> by fire, and all kinds ofbuildnas and
personal property, and will receive applications at
his Office in Burlington and Immediately issue Policies
for that purpose al as low rates Of PREMIUM as any
private company can afford. The undouhted re >pon-
si'liiy of this Company, insures safety TO the in>u-
red and their prompt, honorable, ard liberal course
in the adjustment and payment of losses, will he at
tested by all with whom they have had occasion to
do business. WIN. A. GRlSWOLD, Agent.
burlington, March !, 1914. 40t
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James Hogan,
TTIOULD respectfully inform the citizens Of Bur-
w ngton and vicinity that he has commenced
BOOK BINDING
in all its various branches, in the Building formerly
occupied by S. S. Skinner as Saddlers Shop, three
doors East of the Free Press office, College ST. Bur-
!ington VI, where he intends keeping constantly on
hand
Ledgers Day Books.
Journals, Cash Books,
Invoice Books, Sales Books,
Record Books Receipt Books,
Memorandum Books, Lawyers Brefng Paper,
Cost Paper, and Dockets.
N B.-Banks, Public offices, Insurance Companies,
Merchants and others, furnished with Account Books
made Of the best paper, ruled and bound to any pat
tern desired and executed in good style the latest
improvements in binding and experienced workmen
con produce.
Particular attention will be paid to the binding Of
Libraries, Periodicals, Music Port foos Scrap Books
&c, DC. Manufacturer of Blue, Black anc Red Inks.
Country orders executed on the favorable terms,
and at short notice. Edges Of Books marbled to any
pattern to match, Comb Spanish in the best style.
Most kinds Of School and Blank Books on hand and
Tor sale cheap for Cash. Paper Rags taken in ex-
change for Blank and School Books, Paper, DC.
Burlington, May Is, 1915. 50-ly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
BRIGGS PATENT
FENCE MACHINE.
HI. p DEWEY

NTO'TLD respectfully notify the public that he has
w returned 10 Burlington Fails, and recommended
manufacturing the PATENT FENCE. He is now
prepared to fulfil all contracts that were unfulfied
in consequences Of The late fire. and will be happy to
serve old and purchasers with of his varie-
ties of Farm, Garden or Ornamental Fence
Owing TO the advantages derived IN the use OF the
above improvement, he Is enabled to afford neat
and beautiful fence for yards and gardens, at much
less expense than The same can be got up for in any
other way while for durability it Is moi excelled by
any in common use. This valuable Improvement
first brought out in Western New York, where it
has gone into extensive use, and has received the ap-
probation of the Mayor Of the city OF Buffalo, with
many hundreds Of the first agriculturiss and others
in that par, of the State, also Of Gov. Hubbard Doct
Jarvis, Judge Churchill and many others in New
Hampshire. In fact wherever il has been introduced
it has been highly approved As Farm Fence it
combines more advantages than any other fence ever
used. II can be used pthout posts, and is therefore
affected by the freezing and heavng OF the ground
1t takes less lumber than any other kind Of fence is
certain protection neansi all kinds Of cattle is liza
BILE get cut Of repair cannot be blorn dopn east
ly set up, taken down and removed, without injury
gJNO FARMER should be toiihout at least a suffi
cien quantity to throw around his fields Of grain and
Winoo,ki City, June l2, Is45.
BURLINGTON, July 5th, ls45.
Mr.. II. P. DEwEY,-Sr: As you have asked my
opinion respecting the suitaleness Of vOnr PATENT
FENCE COR ornamental purposes, would remark that
have used some OF your first quality Fence about
cottage, erected the fast year. and that like il very
well. BY casing the pests, and putting on a base,
(boih items costing only about Sl,5O per iod) !,
makes neat and durable ornamental Fence, al
about wo-hrds the cost Of most Of the o,her kinds
of ornamental Fence in common use.
JNO. X. CONVERSE.
The undersigned having had some practical expert
ence for the past year the Of Deweys Portable
Field Fence can very cheerfulIy bear testimony in III
favor. ! consider il admirably adapted 10 lniervales
suhiect TO severe freshets and find very c0nvenen
in variety of cases where temporary fence Ia need
ed. ! used it the past winter 10 enclose yard Q
young cattle and horses and much TO my surprise,
shook his head at H. occasionally. have hesita
tion in saying that every farmer should have more
less oft. UDNEY II. PENNIMAN.
Colchester, July 8, as.
NIO. I MACKEREL. lust received by
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II
= business 5, on the Champlain Canal, Lake Cham
PLAIN and Hudson River, connected with the old Tow
Boa, Line, which leaves n. York daily at o'clock
more freight boats will leave aroy and Albany for
whitehall daily, which will d,liver to and receive
Freight from the Steamboats, and vessels on Lake
Champlain: also, two or more Freight Boats will
In addition 10 the above they have Line Of Lake
and River Boats, Of the first class, with faithful and
competent Captains, who will receive Freight at New
York. Troy or. Albany, and deliver at any Port on
Lake Chamrlaln and deliver in Troy, Albany or N.
York. ALI property received for shipment by this
line will be correctly weighed by their Agents at the
time OF shipment-and will be insured.
Also, two OF more boats will leave the North Wharf,
Burlington, each week, for Whitehall, Troy, Albany
' } Sss II Hoo sas =, ,,.,. r.s.,
e enss's Gain. Ii James, SO cosn'es Slip, Y.
}s%s, G T; ,TissAer' 1856 River street, Troy.
Il. a Hoicomb, lOi Pier, Albany.
G. w. Kellogg, Comstock's Landing.
JG rsf SsS \ SON. St. Johns, c.E.
Lew ' Mink KEY Mis.ssque Bay.
Oliver Bascomb, Whitehall.
). s s. w 81; Peck q Co., Burlington.
l.. r. Brainard & Co. d. ADAMS
A. d. Ladd, Plnttsburgh.
L. Colvin Port Kent
Nathan Webb Rouse's Point.
J: H. Hooker, Is Long Wharf, Boston.
Address-OLIvER BASCOM, Agent. Whitehall
L. A. CARLETON, Agent Troy.
J. s. WARE, Agent, Burlington.
All property entrusted TO their care will be forward
ed rs directed with despatch and safety.
wharfage and Storage at reduced prices, and the
utmost care taken in handling and storing merchant.
lze produce and all kinds property consigned to my
~ NA.r
J. s. WARE, Agent.
Burlington, April g ls45 45m6
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15

Superfine Flour,
OF the most approved brands in barrels and halve
~ for sale by l.. a. Z. Il. FOLLEIT.
Water st d, June H. 1915.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15

A MEXICAN GERMAN SILVER SPOONS and
IA Butter Knives, Just received and for sale by
II BRlNSMAID 4 BROTHERS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-08-15
INSlIE2 A ACE

Wholesale and Retail Agents for the town of Bur
ington, 8 b. i. HEINEBERG q. Co,
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PECK e. SPEAR, Burlington, Vt.
X. Landon d. Co., WiIlIslon.
". Rhodes, Jr., Richmond.
Boynton g. Burnett, Hinesburgh. 2l-ly
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-09
Plety and Politeness.


Many OF your readere, will doubtless, recollect an
incident which occurred here some TWO years ago,
which was noticed IN several OF the city papers, OF
gentleman from Georgia having taken seat In
one Of the Episcopal churches III this CITY, which
lie owners oil the pew arriving soon alter, he was
desired TO Ieave although there was plenty OF room
after they were seated upon leaving the door, he
said in AN audible whisper to the owner Ut the pew
SIR, should you or your family visit Savannah,
Georgia, | will take pleasure in placing my pew in
Chrlst's church at your service" An incident near
akin to the above has just occurred st. Thomas
church IN this city which wish notices lad yfrom
Charleston, South Carolina, being on a visit to New
York, went into that church and took seat IN an
unoccuped pew. In few moments, lady, whose
name took pains to ascertain arrived alone at the
uoor OF the pew and motoned the occupant to leave
which being done, she entered the pew and
closed the door the face OF the astonshed South
erner, who was immediately offered seat In seve-
raj pews already filled. | wish 10 notice This affair
hint 10 any Soutnerners who have not yet 70.
iurned 10 mole hospllaDle clime anu 10 say 10 the
fortunate posseAsor Of the pew IA question, that
should she visit Charleston South Carolina, The lady
90 unceremonIously busted, Will have great plea
sure In placing her pew in St Michaeis, al her dis
posal.
nafia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-09
"Here and there

Dancing in lofty measures and anon
Creeps on the soft touch OF tender tone
Whose trembling murmurs, melting in wild airs,
Run to and fro, complaining hsr sweet cares"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-09

The Hon J. l.. Russell declines denomination
as a candidate for member OF Assembly tor 81 Law
renee county.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-19

choosing and entertaining, or fequeniing any com
pany of companions; be not too hasty in commit
ting yourself to them; stand off while till you
have inquired of some Chat you know to be faith
fuD what they are observe what company they
keep; be not too easy TO gaia acquaintance, but
stand oil and keep distance yet awhile, till you
have observed and learned touching them. Men
or woman that are greedy of acquaintance, or has
ty in 1t are sometimes shared in i'll company be-
fore they are aware, and entangled so that they
cannot easily get loose from it after when they
would.-Sir MattheW Hale.
The New York Mercury imagines, (infatua,ed
mortal) that some of his So wheel horse" sub
scribers among the farmers, sung the following
sentimental ditty. He will find it all g guess
work
digs, hoes, plows, / sows,
gets up wood for winter
rcaps, mows, 'taers grows,
And for all knows,
Pm indebted TO the printer.
do suppose all knowledge flows
Right from the printing press;
So off goes. in these 'cre clos
And settle up-l guess