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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09
BRIBERY CASE.

To-day's Union is occupied with full
report of the bribery case. II is true tho
evidence does no, materially differ from tina,
taken before the committee of investigation
ii has, however, now the sanction of a Judi
cia examination, and is presumed TO be
stripped Of all that prejudice supposed to be
attached to areport made by committee Of
he Legislature. Mr. M'Cook has been
ued by jury Of his own counlrymen-ho
has been defended by able counsel and af
ter careful and impartial investigation of
the whos case, has been, convicted, and
sentenced 10 pay fine Of SIX HUNDRED DOL
LARS and the costs of prosecution. The
Icharge Of Judge ELpRED dees the hear and
head Of that able jurlsl great credit. Heck
hlbiled throughout The whole trial keen
perception of The merits Of the case aud has
shown by the clear and forcibe manner in
which he charged the jury, that he was 90
verned by that high honor which has for lis
object the public good, by the presentations
of the facts of The case alone, and the com
mon law having bearing upon The same,
so as ts enlghlen the jury in the discharge
Of their duty. without creating pr,jndrce
10 their minds uniavotable TO the accused.
We trust that the severe admonish in tho
presen, case will prove a saulary lesson to
hose who come to lhe seat Of government
IoI corrupt purpose.
Democratic Union.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09
PAINFUL DEPRAVITY.

An Investigation, says the NY. News
has been in progress for some days past,
at The Halls Of Justice, which presents.
one Of The most distressing portraiures
Of human frsility we have ever been CAL
led upon 10 record. The circumstances
are OF TOO revolving nature for publics-
ion; and can hardly be believed. We
will merely siaIe that three daughters,
of wealthy and hitherto respected in
dlvidual come forward and charge ,hen
oaCn father WiH a nanoeieSG crime ,and
from the pfIidsvits already made, il
seems that the sickning lasons have
been in erisance for gears! The pa
rent, upon whose head nearly 60 win
lers have come down, denies The lou
lmputalions, and aveIs that lhe charge i,
but fabrication and conspiracy Of hi
children! In which ever light we view
IT,, the case presents one of the mos
horrible pictures Of crlminality This city
or the civilized world ever witnessed
We suppress The names Of the psrlie.
moi from ony desire TO shield the gully
(for doubtless the press Of this mornin
will spread Them far and wide, but 70
| The reason that we cannot wed an an
, plicaion of creature who bears the i'm
press of mankind 10 vice so disguslu
{ land abomnible.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09
The Oregon Question.

Among the various propositions m ade in
regard TO the Oregon Question we have OBJ
served none foI purchasing The English
claim We purchased Louisiana of France.
We purchased Florida Of Spain. 1t has
been intmated by our Government that il,
would treat with Mexico in liberal man,
ner for The sake OF peace and good ueghbor-
ship, in regard 10 lis claims upon Texas
territory. The western boundary of Texas
in particular being a matter Of dispute, il
might be properif Mexico met us in a spir-
It of clviIly, 10 pay her reasonable sum
20 quit all claim on her part north and easl
of the Rio Grande. Again, upsn the settle,
menl Of the North Eastern boundary eues-
lion, a sum was paid 10 the States especial
Iy interested, 10 procure their acquescence
10. the treaty, and exIinguish with giealer
show of justice their claims TO that portion
of The disputed territory that was ceded.-
However Objectionable or ill-advised may
have been the treaty Of Washington, Of
which we are far from being either the apol-
|ogists or defenders, il gave an additional in
stance IN The pelicy Of the Government, Of
adjusting conflicting claims 10 territory, By
money Why should not the Oregon ques-
ton bc adjusted by purchase ! Can any
mole certain means be devised for retaining
the whole OF that important, territory We
are firmly opposed 10 any compromise
shat shall give 10 foreign, power one foot
of It's soil or one drop of its waters and
such we believe 10 be the sentiment of a
arge majori,y Of the American people,
Our lite resting upon discovery explora-
lion, settlement, conliguity and purchase Of
France and Spain, has bsen thoroughly H.
usraled and placed upon impregnaole
grounds By Messrs. Buchanan, Dix and
Cass Added TO our grounds of right, there
are weighiy considerations Of interest
prompting 10 maintain our jurisdiction over
he whole territory, therefore no part of il
should be yielded. But, as we have acr
cquired the Spanish and French claims BY
purchase, there weuld be no mpropyiely in
acquiring that of England, imperfec, though
we esteem it, in the same manner. IN pri.
vate dealings, an individual serupIes not tC
lbuy his peace where differing with hi;
neig even when esteeming the claims
ard prelensIons Of that neghbor 10 be un'
founded. Sacrifices Of This kind are fre
lquentIy laudabIe and carry with them n
faint either of dishouor or weakness. w,
must have the whole Of Oregon, and VT
would rather have the conflicting claim pur
chased by our Government, than lose an
portion OF the territory.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

President Pob prisoner Of War
10 England.-Il is a curious fact thai
the President of The United States, the
warlike and pugnscious Polk was a pris.
ontr of war, in tho year 1912, to lht
'Brilishers. Mr.. Polk was then a sub
slern 10 the United States army, anc
was captured on The ioe near Detroit, b,
a party Of the 4lst regiment of foot, un'
der The command of Captain Bullock
Gen Cass, the heiliross military orslo,
in The american legislature, also fell by
the fortune Of war into The hands of tn,
English forces in the same way. Lon
Jan PopeF.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09
THE CANAL.

The water was lei into the N. B Canal
last week, but break occurring, at Espey.
Town, ii was taken out; The breach, how
ever, was repaired by Monday, and the wa
Ter again le,in. The Canal is now ready
Tor navigatloa, and every prospec, of busy
,easen for the boalman. The Bloomsburg
Iron Company have 1000 tons of Iron on
The Canal ready, to be shipped, & are max
ing 200 tons per week. Several boats now
lay at their basin loading iron.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

an attack made on this 1oor by Mr.. I,
quarter Of century ego, on Mr.. Stockton
member Of New Jersey, and remarked
that the scar(ying he had received should
have been warning moi to be forgotten
he left the halls crying like whipped boy
lie never would have made this attack, had
Mr.. Webster been in this House. Mr. A
proceeded TO denounce the course Of Mr.
lngersol in a stream Of the most bitter in
Ivecllve, and was frequently called to order
by different members, but the speaker dsci-
ded that as.Ihe House had suspended all
rules the gendenau.m might proceed.
Wr. Ashmun desired TO know how the
gentleman from Pennsylvania had got 81
the papers! The President says there is
seal Of secrecy on them. Who then fur
Bished him with the keyl or did he take
one from his own pocket! or did he pick
the eck! lei him answer, or the resposibil-
ity rests with him of breaking into the State
Department.
A pember-Are the statements irue!
That's the question.
Mr.. Ashmun proceeded 10 charge Mr.
ingersoll with having been dismissed by
Gen. Jackson during The first month Of his
administration.
Mr. J. r. lngersoi mere rose and de-
clared that, though he took no part in this
controversy, the transactions between the
Government and Mr.. g, ]. IngersoiI, while
district attorney, we're Of The most honora
bic kind. A suit had been brought at Mr..
own request, TO effect settle
men,, as The only usans by which bis ac-
counts could be adjusted, &c.
The other point in Mr. Ashmun's speech
which occupied an hour, | stated in my
IeIegraphic despatch In reply to
Mr.. ingersoI's remark, 1T is lie, and the
lie of a coward Mr.. Ashmun said he was
cot 10 be drawn into personal contest with
The aged gentleman from Pennsylvania
He came from par, of the country where
The people were not afraid 10 decline re
ssrl to that mode Of settling disputes. As
10 his personal courage, the gentleman from
Pennsylvania, or any Of his abelors, could
nave proofs Of it,if they felt disposed 10 at
TACK him. ~ A. declared that the state
nens of Mr.. 1ngersoll were false, but he
made no reference 10 the specific charges Of
Mr.. |.
Ii was resolved tha, the committee inves
dgate the charges made against Mr.. Web
sler, with viewt 10 his impeachment.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09
CONGRESS.

II is now conceded that the Tariff will
not be touched during the present ses,
sion Of Congress. The advocates of re.
ducIioI having Ascertained 10 their salts
faction that they are in the minority
The general opinion also is laatCongress
will adjourn sometime in the month Of
June.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

We find the following in he Muncy Lus
nnary. The Mr. Easlerbrook spoken oI
is The same person who taught singing
school in this place some months since.
BINGHAMToN, April 23d, 1916.
MEssRs EDToRs. Our village wa,
thrown into the mcsl violent cemmo
ton this morning by the inlelligene,
hat Mr.. +, Brooks, (Mr. f. Easter,
brook it should be) had committed SUI
eide, and The report has proved loo true
% repairing to his ,esidence / found he
had accomplished his end by eating
he different veins of his right arm. a
small note lay on the table requesting
hat should write olhe Editors of the
Lumlnary' and them 10 tell his few
friends that life was burden, too hare
10 bear, and that he asked The forgivnes
of all lis scholars for the injuries hi
had Gone them.
He has been laboring unde- an aber
ration OF mind for some weeks past
from cause unknown to the citizens O
his place, He has-left large numbe
oischoIars in this place to mourn one o
he most competent teachers of the dsy
10 haste, Yours with respect
HERM.AN FOSTER, NJ D.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09
OurscIVos.

This number (April ls) complies the EIGHTH
YEAR that we have published the Columbia De-
nocrat' and we determined to have our ac-
counts settled up TO this date. We shall mmedi-
ately have our bills for the paper, advertising and
job work made out ready for settlement, and we
expect sll to SQUARE UP that we may be able to
SQUARE Ur with those who have demands against
lis
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09
A GIANT CHAIN OF RAILROAD.

A bill has been ordered to third reading
IN the United States Senate, 10 aid the
State Of Mississippi in The construction Of
railroad from Jackson, through Brandon
10 ,he western boundary Of Alabama. As
it has received the support Of all parties,
without reference to locality or politics, and
was passed to thifa reading, ayes %, nays
|8, we presume there can be nc doubt of lis
finally becoming law.
The aid is to be given by the gran, of al
ternate seclions Of the public land along the
proposed road. we are pleased 20 see that
there is prospect amounting almost to
certainty, Of the passage of this bill. The
railroad is link of the grea, chain between
Charleston and Vicksburg, and wnen com
lpleled, the con municaton from Portland,
in Maine 10 Vicksburg, Mississippi, will be
entire, wilha few trinlng exceptions. It
will be one of the noblest thorOughfares in
the world, and as a means of consolidating
our Union, and bringing its opposite cX-
remes into closer fellowship, will have an
lmportan, political and social bearing. Ii
will be The mesne, too, Of adding to the val.
ue of parts of The chain Of road now detach-
ed and comparatively useless. Thus with
a terminus on the Mississippi river, the
Vicksburg railroad will soon become Of
great importance as lhs southern link Of the
giant chain, which running through Mlsss-
Isippi, Alabama, and the CatoInas, will as
cend along Ihe Atlantic sea board through
Portland, and eventually into Canada!
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

Another Link Broken. The Zanes
VILE Courier announces the death oi
Mrs. Sarah Cooper, of that place, aged
Sc years She had in.earIy life, been
an inmate and domestic in The house Of
Gen. Washington. 10 her last moments
she recounled The noble virtues Of ths,
great and yeneraled man.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

II lady writing from London says
that she can tell an American girl from
an English one; there being the same
difference between them as exists be
tween a dish Of chicken fxinS' and o
round of beef
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

TRUE GENEROSITY 1t is stated in
The Cluc'nnali Gazette that lhs day after
the fire at Greenwood'S Foundry,a gem
'leman Of that city called on Mr.. Green
wood, and handing him five hundred
dol ars, told him TO consider that o loan
for one hundred years without interest.
The gentleman who did this noble act
was GRIFFIN TAYLOR, an old and es.
leemed citizen.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

The following is The 9Th section Of an
act of Assembly recently passed, apo
proved on tho 2Isl Of .4pril, and ba-
come law of Pennsylvania, entitled,
'An Act 10 relation to certain public
oi1icers and their sure!ies.' This will
settle some matters of doubt and dillicul.
ly now existing this city,
Sec. 9th. Tha, so much of The 10Th
section Of the act passed June 2lst 1899,
entitled an act providing for the election
Of Alderman and Justice Of the Peace
as provides for the delivery Of The dock.
ats and papers OF an alderman orJustice
Of The Peace TO his successor in office,
shall be, and the same is hereby deemed
and construed to exle.Id 10 all cases of
succession in office, whether by death.
gnallon, removal or otherwise, aud
in case Of the decease of any alderman
1r Justice OF the Peace, The said deIiv-
cry shall be made by his Ieg1l reprenta-
ives TO the person who is or who may
be elected and com mssionod TO succeed
him, said Ward, Borough or township,
-PubhC Ledger.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

Faslea Vel, The express which
left Boston with The Caledonia's new,
'an the d'sbuie 10 Worchesler, fifty
four miles aud half, in 81 minutes
The shortest time ever made on tho road.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

The following arc some important acts
passed by the Legislature a. It's late ses,
sion:-
An act to increase the revenues of the
Commonwealth by additional taxalion;-
and Tho acts in relation to
The Pennsylvania RAILROAD;
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad;
The New York and Erie Ralroad;
The Outlet Lock on The Delaware Di,
vision, all Of which bills have been signed
by The Governor.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

The Steamer Cambria on her way from
Liverpool 10 Boston, was wrecked on Sun
day last off Cape Cod-lhe passengers and
crew were all saved. At first the vessel
was supposed to'be a total loss bu, later
accounts renderiI probable that she may be
get off, 'hongh materially damaged.
Great excitement iu England on the Irish
Coernon aud Corn S saws. Supposed that
Peel must resign
AOout half past s o'clock on Thurs
day, as Louis Philippe was returning
rom his drive in The forest Of Fonlain.
blesu, man sealed upon the wall, fred
4, The king.
His family were with him. Several
balls struck inside the carriage, but no
one was injurned. The assassin was ar
rested.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

The Slals Treasurer notifies Collectors
of Tolls and of Stale Taxes not to receive
any more of the Towanda relief issnes, as
there are now outstanding but $275 which
amount only will be received at the State
Treasury.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

II is stated by the Union Missionary,
tina, Cinqua, The leader of the Amistaed
csptves, has emigrated 10 Jamaica.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09
IHE MoNTOUR IRON BILL.

The Editor Of the Dsnvilo Democrat q
few weeks ago, found fault with the Stale
Senate for its action upon couple OF local
bills in which he felt interested. One Of these
bills was 10 extend The time within which
the DanvilIe and PousviIle Rail Road Com
pany might make their contemplated road.
The other bill was 10 allow the Montour J.
ron Company TO subrcrbe stock in any
Bridge or Rail Road Company in The coun
lies Of Columbia Northumberland and
Schaylkill TO an amount, we believe, not
exceeding one fourth Of its capital. We
have few wsrds 10 say in relation to.'hls
asl named bill, which was killed in the
Senate by vote of y 10 l6. The Editor
Of ,heDemocrat complains Of letter written
from this county in relation 10 this bill, as
he alIedgss, and which, according 10 his
representation, was Instrumental in de-
fealng it. He has however fallen into seV
era errors in regard to the letter, whirh, be.
ing just now in good humor, we will un.
dertake 10 correct. ]. The letter was sole
Iy 10 our members in the Legislature, and
was not formal remonslrsnce addressed
10 the Senate or House. 2. II was signed
by five persons, three Of when, (beng {
najorhy,) are citizens Of Berwick |
was net iG relation to the Moniour lror
Co. bill alone; but was jointly directed a.
gains, that and similar bill reported 70,
the BIoOmSburg Rail Road Iron Company
Lastly; it was not prompted by any feeling
Of hostility toward lhe town which is hon
ored by Mr. Cooks residence, but by con
siderations Of public policy alone.
When the Boomsburg r. X. Iron Go
bill came up, it was amended so as 10 alIev
that corporation to subscribe stock in tn
Cauawissa Bridge only, and il passed il
that shape. When the Monteur Iron Co
bill came up, lhe Senator from this Dsric
'Hered an amendment giving that corpora
ION only the rigblio sub 5scribe stock in th
Danvllle Bridge. AS the friends Of the bII
would no; agree 10 this amendment it wa
osi, and then the bill itself was defeated
and we have said, by vote of 8 yeas {,
6 nays. And the rejection was right
What security have we against abuse whe
We league corporations together by maxim
Them stockholders in each other! The .prin
ciple is dangerous ore indeed, and worth
of prompt and decided condemnation. lie
each corporation stand orlaII by Itself an
we will be comparatively safe from cou
Ibina'Ions hostile 10 the interests Of The peo
PIe.-Beracick Enquirer.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

H7"Our thanks are due to Hon. SIMON
CAMERON and Hon. o. d. LEIB, for public
documents
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

The full returns of the election in the
State of New York for members of the con.
vention for revising the Constitution Of thar
State, exhibits the following reeuII-The
Democrats have elected seventysnine dele
gates and the Wings forlyonine, out Of one
hundred and twenty-eighl members.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-09

The Indian population within the
States and Territories of the United
States, including Oregon, is esumaled
at $4,000 souls.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-17
FEMALE STRATAGEM.
AN ARABIAN STORY

It'is related thata young man Of grace
full stature and beautiful countenance, resi-
ded formerly at Bagdad, where he was most
distinguished among the sons of the mer-
chants. One day, while he sat in his shop
a lovely damsel approached; having looked
at him, she perceived written over his door
these words: There is no cnnning equal
to that of man, since it surpassed that ofwo-
man." BY my veil, then, | VOW" said
she, this man shall be the sport Of female
cunning, and he shall change this inscrip-
ton." On the next day she returned most
richly dressed, attended by many slaves,
and under pretence Of purchasing some ar
ticles, seated herself in the young mans
shop. aHH lt 1l aan ~ ssnR 'fh
I" You have beheld," said she, g the
gracefullness of my person; can any one
presume to affirm that | am hump -backed9''
AT the same time she uncovered part Of her
BOSOM" The young merchant was fasci-
mated. appeal to YOU" continued she,
|' whether am not well-formed1' She
then showed him her finely turned arm, and
her face, which in beauty equalled the moon
when near its fourteenth night, saying,
:. are these features marked with the small
pox, or who shall dare to insinuate that
have lost the use Of one eyem The mer-
chant requested to know her reasons for ex-
posing 10 his views so many charms, gen.
erslly concealed under veil? g Sir said
she. 81 am rendered miserable through ty-
ranny ofmy fathers sordid, avaricious man,
who, though abounding in riches, will not
expend the smallest trifle to establish me in
matrimony." p"awho is thy fatherso in
quired the merchant. He Is the Grand
Cad," replied she, and then departed. 4
The young man ina transport Of aston
ishment and love, shut up the doors Of his
shop, and FASTENED to the tribunal where
he found the magistrate. :" come sir,
exclaimed he," to demand your daughter
in marriage, Of whom am enanored -
" She is not worthy" replied the Judge
g Of so handsome and amiable mate. ~
!" She pleases me said the young man, g do
not oppose my wishes"
! bargain was immediately concluded
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-17
MONROE sEMIN AIRY.

TUNHE undersigned would respectfully announce
IL to the public that the Monroe Seminary will
youth for the ordinary duties ofiis o. fos any Of the
higher classes in college. Having had considerable
practical experience in teaching at the North, he
hopes and trusts that his efforts win prove success
fui here For evidence Of the excellence or his Gre
dentias as to capacity and character he has the honor
10 refer to ex-governor John Tracy, Of New York,
and to Col Benton Of this city For terms, inquire
at the Seminary, ON H street. heiwesn 9Th and sh /,
directly north Of the Patent Office. sf,.,. F
M vaiAs. f. 8. M, WILL0UGHBY.,s ,s,l
Washington, August, ,24th, ls46. rs,sel lou
/ tan<l
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-17
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS 4

The Eastern Mail for Baltimore, Phlladel-
phia, New York and Boston, closes At Az and
9P.. M. daily, except on Saturday nights.
No mails sent East Of Baltimore on Sunday
morning. aa YfiTJ 81 .lgaa
al 9 A. M. and 8 P. M. except Sunday night.
The Western Mail closes at 9 P. M, and
.,.;.as ~. 8 M Al ;l,j WITH Isl n ,EH K, #
The southern Mail closes at 8 a.. M, and
arrives al 8 PM. daily. 9.1se - i a,
glOfRce open frem III A.M.to g p. M daily,
except Sunday, on which day il is open from
7lA. M. to 10 A. NJ, and from IL M. 10 u
PM. and from ITO P. M ii.'lN,' i'si, ~
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-17
Farm for Sale.

TIME subscriber offers for sale 1891 acres Of
Il land, lying in Montgomery county, 90 miles
from Washington City, on the road leading from
Rockville to the mouth Of Monaccocy:l one third,
or more, of the land is woods. containing good
timber. The cleared land is Of good quality, and
easy 70 be improved. The buildings are large
two-story brick dwelling honse, with . basement
and garret, barn. tobacco house, stable, &c. ~ III
For terms enquire on the premises Of sR.
.,,lt,. y{ala JAMES TRUMAN.
july left Rockville, journal 3tl. stals8fa