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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-06-05


graves Of Wolf and Montgomery. There would
Be- no stopping 70 Organize armies on this side |;
bu, At the first signal Of war, our Indignant CHI.
sens would ponr upon Canada from Maine 10
Michigan, and overrun the country like TOT.
nado. The Canadians themselves, half ready
for revolt, would welcome o the momentthey
would feel safe In 90 doing. Aud Great Britain
knows this. No, no; much - this nation Of
hypocrites wants Oregon, she would not 60 10
war with us for Il. She knows Us too we'll
She knows the soreness Of feeling along our
whole frontier engendsred during the late Can.
adam troubles, by the Burning OF the Caroline,
the murder Of DuFfee, aud the capture Of Gro.
gan. From some nationsshe would take itat all
hazards. In the ostentalion Of her humanity,
she could find some excuse for taking il from .
weak nation. Under the pIotence Of Christian.
isins the world, she is Iobbing every feeble ma.
vert the Chinese, she makes market for her
opium; whilst protesting to desire the abolition
OF slavery, she but steals our southern slaves TO
use in Canada 10 bind still tighter The manacles
Of her white subjects. Under the guise Of phi.
lanlhrophy, she strives 10 enslave the world.
This nation will endeavor to rob us Of Oregon,
but not by war. Diplomacy IL her game She
who had the impudenco 10 demand the joint
| navigation Of the Mississippi with us; that we
should recognize the Indians as Independent
powers; and that we acknowledge her right 10
| search our vessels, will not hesitate TO demand
anything. however unjust, whenever her ava
rice or ambition prompts her. She claims the
whole Of Oregon but only demands all north
of the Columbia, providing she can have The
joint navigation Of that river with us. II she
ought TO have any, she ought TO have the whole
Her utle 10 the whole territory is as good as Il
Is 10 one single inch between AZ degrees and 3
degrees 40 minutes She is willing, however
as matter Of compromise, u give US small
territory in the angle Of Fuca's strait and III,
| Pacific coast. Indeed, when worst comes u
worst, think she will compromise everything
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-06-05


middle aged men say, Il wish had learned
trade" Why do they express the wishl
Because they see that mechanics obtain good
livings and prosper around them, while they
and u thousand others barely get a support.
Just look around your own neighborhood.
Who are the best Off Who are suffering
the least from poverty! Mechanics Ia not
your weathiest neighbor mechanic! Yet,
strange to say, many young will not learn
trades-they wish for more respectable bust,
ness. They don't wish to cash their hands
by edged tools, or lay bare their shins by ma
chincry. Nay more, if they go to trades
they will soil their hands, brown their skins
and be obliged to wear coarse clothing. And
some parents are unwise enough 10 permit
their sons to live as they please and cortinu.
ally run themselves in debt. How freouont-
ly too, dn indulgent parents say, my boy ID
TOO weakly to work at trade. The fact il,
a little daily labor would help such boy
materially. This hatred Of hand saw, a
sledge hammer, printing press and last is
not the thing. Unless more boys arc put to
trades, or on farms, in few years. every city,
town and village in the Union will lie CROW ded
with ruflled shirted and starhed up clerks,
doctors, lawyers, ministers and paupers.-
Now IN all conscience, we have too many by
one half OF such characters, who are sucking
the llfc-blcOd from the community.
A word to the young. Learn trades
Work at something-no matter what. Go
into tallor's shop, printing Office, or a sail
| loft; do any thing but study law. physic, or
divinity. Then you will be happy if you live
and always have within your reach the means
of a good support. Rich or poor, no matter
do something useful and you will never row.
It. even should you live to the age Wv
thuselah.-(Ex.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

I'm attempt 10 corrppia a MemJer cfht
HOuSe. On The l7Ih inst, Mr.. Piollet rose
and asked leave 10 az dress the House in re
gard to personal matter Request being
granted Mr. P, stated, in effect, that he
had been approached by person calling
himself a citizen Of Ohio, FOR his influence
as a me nber Of the committee on Banks in
the case of the investigation Of the Lehigh
county Bank.
That this MCCook had first called on
him and suggested that some person should
be named by which the matter could be
accommodated, that he mr.. p. referred
him 10 future interview, al which by the
advice of friends, he concluded to accept
The sum offered, five hundred dollars, four
hundred of which was 10 be paid down,
This morning McCook called upon him
and counted down four hundred dollars, up
on his (Mr P,'s table, Mr. P. called in
Mr.. Henry Buchler, who counted the mo,
ney and tied ii up in Package, and Mr.
p. now presented it to the Speaker
Mr., Burrel stated, in effect, that he was
one Of The friends referred 10 by Mr.. p.
as having advised him 10 allow McCook to
pay the money so as 10 make the proc
conclusive. He then offered a preamble
setting forth the facts as stated, and resou.
lion fer he arrest of Daniel MCCook. and the
Sergean'-ai arms 10 proceed at once and
ares, this said NcCOok whore yer he may
find him. The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
A warran! was then issued by The speak
er and the Sergesu! at arms arrested Mr.
McCook and brought him before the bar
Of the House, Ths Sergeant a! arms was
directed 10 keep him in custody until some
ac lion Of the House could be had. Thus
the after rested at the lasI accounts,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21


DIED. In Diuviile, on OH inst.
MARGARET ANN SEcuLER, daughter
of Abraham and Levrna Sechler, aged 4
years 5 months, aod day.
In D1nvlIe on the III inst. Mrs.
MATILDA HEATH, wife Of John T..
Heath, aged SO years.
In Liberty township, on l2iOst M
RICHARD WILSON, an old resident aud
highly respectable citizen Of that town
ship, aged 58 years, and 9 moths.
In Danville on The l2 inst. at the
house Of G. M.Shoop, DANIEL CHAT.
NAM, formerly oflhe State Of DeIewsts
but for several years resident OF this
county, aged about so years.
In Valley township on the II inst. Mr..
ISAIAH BLUE, aged about 81 years.
In this place on Wednesday last Mr.:
WILLIAM MENscH, aged ~ years.
In Montour, on Wednesday last, Mr..
FRANKLIN RUPERT, aged "a years, son OF
Mr.. Peter Rupert. Funeral next Sund1'
morning at eleven o'clock,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
PAREDEs.

Wa yesterday published notice Of Aris-
"a, who is al the head Of lhe counter Revo
luton in Mexico against Paredes. We
ind in one Of our exchanges description
of Pareds, now President of Mexico, which
possesses some interest.
'He IS a man of about fory-eight years
Of agej (rail and slight in form, and not uns
graceful, though manned by the wounds dv
many battles. His eye in rePose is as mild
as sunshine. He is known throughout the
Republic as 'El MAnco.' Paredes-or
'hand-wounded.' He may be cons idered
th6 Murat OF Mexico, as he knows no fear
IN his almost mad and reckless daring, He
was once banlshed to this country, and as
an exile studied oar institutions and wor-
shipped our enterprise. His American
feelings are strong, and in all his business
concerns is man of honor. Amid the
thousand opportunities he has had for a.
masCing an immense fortune, his poverty
has remained a monument Of his PATRIOTS n
II was his skill and indomilabIe courage
that made Santa Anna President of the
Mexican Republic; and when he uiAed
with the liberties ot his country, it was he
who hurled the dictator from place and
power, and banished him an exile in land
Of Strangers, Favorite of the people--he is
above the tawGry and gariSh military pomp
and display that OtenIimes clogs and dis,
gusts them. A lavorlIs with the priest
hood-he has ever advocated their rights,
and been their seadfast friend. The com
munder of the forces, and governor of one
of the richest departments OF the re-.
public, his influence is seen & felt through
out the land
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
THE RICH CHURCH.

Trinity Church, within 81 years, hs,
given about 100000 in money to new
churches in Ihs city, in addition 10 lO4 lot,
Of ground to Columbia College, 43 lots to
81 Marks, % lois, 10 the Protestant E pis
copal Society, 25 lots to Grace Church, 3
lots 10 the Church du 81. Esprit 9 lots tc
81. Mlchaers, lots 10 81 James, and 80
lots to 81. GeOrge's. The whole estate oil
Trinity Church Is estimated al $50 900, OOO
{ Bennett Gays millions, only The differ
ence Of an 0, and an is nothing. -. EDS
CoUR.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
ANOTHER FURNACE.

On Saturday last, No Q of the 3 oomsbUrl
Furnaces, having been completed, was blown
Iin under the management Of Mr.. James
lRalslon, and is now doing we'll. No
Iconlinues TO do first rate business
,making 10 TO ll5 tons of No. Iron pei
week, which is doing more than any other
Furnace in the country. The company
have two water wheels, blowing cylinder
attached to each, and they are only using
one wheel and one cylinder in driving these
two Furnaces, they have, therefore, ample
power for four Furnaces. which we under.
stand, i, is their intention 10 eventually pu,
in opperation.
The new Furnace at Lightsireet, is rap,
idly progressing, and Col. Mcdowell, il
making such alterations in the blowing ap.
paralus Of The Williamsburg Furnace, a:
will enable him 10 use either Anthracite OF
Charcoal, and we learn that it is his ..in,en.
ton 10 start ii vii b Anthracite coal in few
weeks. We shali, therefore, have in the
spring, four Anthracite Furnaces in opera.
lion, driven by Fishingcreek water power
in the immediate vicinity of BloomSburg
Arrangements are also making for lht
erection, in The coming season,of The Cour
House and several other large buildings ii
The place, which altogether, will render it 9
very busy time in the vicinity.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
2'EXAS.

|! is stated that Texas is divided into 81
counties. Galveston is the largest city, ,anc
Houston the next. Austin, the seat Of gov
ernment, has a population Of 1900, and
Washington a6ou! the same number. Ssin
Antonia do Bexar; the oldest town in The
State has The largest church and monastary
in the country, and has fallen 10 a popu!a
ZION of about $500.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

National FOundrieS. The Committee
on Military Affairs has reported a bill tC
Congress for the establishment ol,naliona
Iounderies; one in Pennsylvania and tht
other in Georgia, The sum Of one hun
dred thousand dollars is 10 be applied tc
this important object The President o.
The U. S. is authorized by the bill to make
such purchase, and to select Ihe site ia the
State Of Pennsylvania, TO call to his aid in
selecting and contracting for said sites such
competent officers in the public service as
he may deem exp0dienl,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

The First General Assembly of Lousi-
aana, under the new Constitution OF tina
State, met at New Orleans on the 9Th inst
Amongst The most important business TO be
brought before it is the re organization O.
The State judiciary. II is also required &c
select new seat Of government. which,
according 10 the revised constitution, can,
moi be located within sixty miles Of The citv
OF New Orleans,
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LzI!r!ZlI1A. -y,',HALno

10
, MARKIEU..-On Dbr 5.h Insl. by
1.-The Rev'd. |. Bail, Mr. SAMUEL BorGu,
I0f Nescopeck, LOzt,o" c"oo'y, 70 NJ
JnNUruH BRowY, OF MM.rytla CO.
Iumbja county.
o. Thurs fay, Jl0uory 20 h. by ta
Rev. Daalel Barber, Mr.. JACOB SHULTz,
of Roaring Greek township, to M,-ss
ELIZABETH SuvLTz, Of Derry town.
ship.
On the 18Th inst by the Rev II. Funk,
Mr., JAC,g FRITZ, 10 Miss AMANDA LAU-
BAUcu, both Of Sogaroaf township Coom-
bia Go, Pa.
By The Rev. D s Tobias, on the l9 h
inst Mr.. GEORoG BETz, TO Miss HAN
NAH HEILMAN, Q. Madison
In this place, on Thursday the 18Th inst.
by the Rev |. Bail, Mr.. ENos FOWLER to
Mss LEyINA HAGENBUcn.
At the same time and ceremony Mr.
john WoRM,uG 20 Miss PENINA FOWLER,
oil Of Center township, Columbia county.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

New York State L,matic .Rsyium -
The number Of patients in the New York
State Lunaic Asylum, at Utica, is 553, ad-
miued last year 293, and discharged 268.
The number discharged as recovered was
1873, improved 49, uOimproved "a and 81
ded. Among Ihe causes Of insanity emu
meraIed by The officers Of the Asy'oms are
10 OF MIersm and lO2 of religious anxiety
rhe immense amounI of mis2hle! which IS
caused by religious deusions may he infer
red from these facts.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

ALBERT J. TIRREL.

The Wabash arrived at New York on
Tuesday, from New Orleans, with Trrel
the alleged murderer of Mrs, Bickford, on
board. The officers came up with him in
4 pilot boat and ler, for Boston on Wednes,
day morning, by The Long Islam Railroad.
Moore, tie burglar, (oI whom there was
requigior lrom lhe Governor Of ConnecJI-
cut, went on the same train. Boh were
heavily ironed.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

The next arrival from England is looked
for with great interest. 1t will leave llver
pool the 2d of February and bring he ne
of the opening Of the Parliament, and the
position of the Ministry upon the Oregon
question and the Corn Law. The PhIadeI-
phia Public Ledger has made arrange.
ments to run an express from HaIaisx, No
"a Scolio to Philadelphia, with the news
brought by the Steamer, with the intention
of getting it at the acesstweniy four hour.
before it will arrive by mail.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
FALSE RUMORS.

The Union Of Saturday positively cor
IradicIs the truth Of oil the various rumor.
that are in circulation relative 10 another
Oregon message from the PresldcnI-of q
treaty that has been agreed upon, au well
as Ihe construction which hao been put ups
on the purPort Of the suppressed part Of
M. McLane's letter 10 Mr.. BuchaEaa.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
A Bloody WOMAN FIGHT.

At Cincinnati, We of bIoodiest women
fights ever Witnessed, took place between
Margaret Terry and Mrs. Sullivan, both
living on Front street. on Saturday last
one armed with club, The other with
hatcheL Ms, Terry fell after severe
struggle, badly wounded (cuD in the neck
and left arm. The editor of the Ciucrns,
ii Commercial saw her a, the Mayors Of.
ice, accompanied by her husband, covered
with blood and faint, demanding warrini
for her of The hachet.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
RIGHTS OF MARRIED WOMEN.

A Bill passed Ihe Legislature Of Alabama
which provides that the property which a
woman has al the time oI her marriage, shall
not beiable for the payment Of debts cons
tracled by herihusbsnd previous to marriage
and also proriGng that the husband shall
not be liable for the payment Of debts con-
racled by the wife before marriage. except
so far as the same can be paid by HE prop
eriy Of the wife
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

TheLegislalurc of Iowa has determined
to make another effort to lGrn that Terrilo-
ry into a'Slats. Delegates to a ,COnven-
ton are to be chosen next April, and the
Convention to meet in Nay following.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

Commerce Of NsW Oriem,9.-There were
two hundred and seven,y-lhres square rig.
ged vessels lying at the pon of New Or
cans on the 9th instant, of which two hun,
dred were American. When the crowd o!
steamboats, and sailing craft smaller than
brigs is remembered, il may be imagined
what busy scene the wharves al New
Orlesns present.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
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EARLY ASSOCIATIONS.

1t is said that at that period Of his lifo
when the consequences Of bin conduct haC
fully developed themselves in unforeseen re
verses, Napoleon. driven to the necessity
Of defending himself within bis own king
dom, with the shattered remnant Of his ar.
my, had taken up position a! Brienne
the very spot where he had received the ru
lmens Of his early education, when unex.
pecledIy. and while he was anxously en-
pIOyed in practical application Of those
military principles which first exercised
The energies of his young mind in the col
ege of Brienne, his attention was arrested
by the sound Of a church clock. The pomp
of his imperial court, and even the gIories
of Marengo and of Auslerliz, faded for a
moment from his regard, and almost from
his recollection. Fixed for while 10 the
well-known sound, he at length gave utter
ance 10 his feelings, and condemned the
tenor Of all his subsequent life, by confess
ing that the hours then brought back TO his
recollection we're happier thar any he had
experienced throughout The whole course Of
his iempesluous cateer.-KidR.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

MEXIco. The latest news from Mexico
contains nothing specific as regards hi
country. The Washington correspondent
Of The Pennsylvania. Of Monday last says
IT relation to Mexican matters, | vii
give you a few facts which have come I,
my knowledge through SCource entitled Il
every credit Prior TO the recent regoIu
Iion in Mexico, Mr., Pakenham dcSp
The Capt Elliott 10 New Orleans III
lhen chartered brig al $1,000 to land hin
at Tampco, arrived al which place he
went Immediately 10 The Governor Of Sar
Luis PolOsi, PaTedss being al that time ii
Ihe province. The eme,He broke out i'm
mediaIeIy after the interview, and Pared.
moved forthwith from San Luis upon Mex.
co. Thus far were The movements of the
willy Capt Elliott watched. The object
on the part Of the English Government,
was OF course the prevention of a treaty
between The Herrea Government of Mex.
co and lhe U. s., CediDg TO rs all Texas
and probably, California. This power Of
The British Government over the army Of
Mexico,srpngs from the fact that lhe army
depends upon foreign loans for pay, and
the English is the only government who
will lend 10 Mexico. Thus the British
Minister for all great purpose command
the Mexican army land thus has the United
States been foiIed in making an amicsbIe
arrangement
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

The Parliament of Canada is called by
proclamation 10 assemble at Montreal on
the 8O'h Of March, for the despatch of bu-
sinesS. We observe that Lord Calhcart
signs the proclamation as administrator Of
Tie government. not as Governor General.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
A MEETING

O. OF the citizens of BIoomsbnrg, and all Others
interested will be held at the store of VIM, Nc
Kelyy & Coon Saturday evening February 2sth
for the purpose Of adopting a plan for COurt
House Building, as il is expected that Que will be
ready for submission at that fine.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

ELECTION IN LANCASTER CITY
AT she Election in Lancaster Ciw, las
week Michael Carpenter, Democrat, wa.
elected Mayor, having received C2O votes
The Native candidate, Bruner, received
$50, and sbe Wing 1870. The highest Ma
i've vote was poIled at The fall election, and
was 402. The Democrats Council ont
Alderman were also elected,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
TO CONTRACTORS.

By reference TO an advertisement in an.
other column, it will be seen that the
building Committee have advertised (oI
proposals for building the Court House, in
Bloomsburg, the coming season, The house
is to be- built Of brick, A rare chance fol
contractors.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

The Notice, in relation to the Oregon
territory, was sIiI under discussion in tht
Senate, at the latest dates from Washing.
ton ALI agree that it will pass tho Senate
by large vote, nearly as il came from the
House.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

Departure Of The MOTmoaa.-The frs
expedition Of the Mormons for the Rocky
Mountains. will leave Nauvoo about thi
goth instant. The War7aw Signal says.
This first company will consist Of abou
Ihfty men, with a sufiicien, number ofleams
drawn by good horses, TO convey the farm.
ing utensils. pTovonder, &c. they may
.Need. They will load with grain, at The
last settlement & push their horses through
as fast as possible, Until they reach the base
The mountaing,which they say they can
do by the time grass is fairly up. Here they
will halt and commence farming operations.
They will put in sc large crop as posSi-
bile, and remain urliI the summer emigranls
come up. The object Of this expedition is
to raise something Cor the sumner emlgIante
to recruit on, while OIL their Journey. We
learn that on Monday lasta very serious
row occurred in Nauvoo, between She fol-
lowers of the Twelve, and Of The Wisooa~
sin Prophet.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

Spurious Half Dollars, 50 neatly execu.
ted as almost TO defy detection, are in circuI;
lion inNew Yorkland probably o,her'places
They bear the date Of 1914, and may de.
lcced by close application to the sound
or by The application of acids,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
SINGULAR WILD BEAST KILLED

Several hunters in Lorain county, Ohio
recently gave chase to an animal prowIing
about EIyria, and after pursuit of sever
days succeeded in killing him in Huron
county, about fifty miles distant The
chase was continued about $50 miles. The
animal is described as of dark brintle co.
lor, three feet bigh,.six feet eight inche:
from the end of his nose to the end of hi:
tail Old hunters give Ii as their opinion
that he mus. have been stray inhsbilant oil
some o.her region.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
sfqSss1sziBssiEf4sHs

II Is s4d that the Office Of Clerk. 10 Nor
wich, Conn, has descended regularly from
the father to son for one hundred and lwen-
y years Our respects to all The family
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
SNOW.

Daring the past week, we have again been
visited with a snow storm which has Civ,
en- us about Twelve inches of snow aud rem.
dered the sloighing excellent
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
SECTARIAN QuARREL.

Some Irishmen EMPLOYED on the Talioad
at Ftchburg, Mass, got into row on Ihe
evening Of the % inst. which resulted IN
the death Of ons Of the number They
were nnarrellinr ahnnt lhelr raSpion.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
HARD TINES FOL

la most Of the towns Of W Ncut, to-
pers are literally deplived of sMng drunk
The law utterly Gorbds ,nSple of wines
or spurious liquors, in ell argsxar small
qnlnliues, except by licea Oard o.
commissioners. lnfn N Of the IowHs
they refuse 10 grant 4nA~ In New
Haven and New London, none but sPO'h'
ecaries are IicenCed, and IIi6y are required
to keep a record Of all they sell.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

SENATOR BIGLER-STATE DEBIT.
We copy the subjected exc Ilent let
ter from the United States Gazelte.lIt wa,
Sdtre'sed 10 q geutlemsn in PhiIsdel,
phh.