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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

MEXICO. The latest news from Mexico.
contains nothing specific as regards lh,
country. The Washington correspondent
'of ,he Pennsylvania. of Monday last says:
1t relation 10 Mexican matters, | will
give you a few facts which have come to
my knowledge through a soource entitled IT.
every credit Prior TO the recent revolu,
ZION in Mexico, Mr., Pakenham despatched
The Capt. Elliott 10 New Orleans He
then chartered brig al $1,000 10 land him
a, Tampico, arrived at which place he
went Immediately TO the Governor Of San
Luis Poiosl, Paroles being at thai time in
the province. The emeute broke ont i'm
medialely after the interview, and Pareds
moved forthwith from San Luis upon Mex
co. Thus far were the movements of he
willy Capt Elliott watched. The object
on the part of the English Government.
was OF course The prevention Of treaty
between ihe Herrea Government of Mexi,
co and ME w. s., ceding 10 us all Texas
and probably, California. This powe. of
'he British Government over the army Of
Mexico o,srpings from the fact thai The stmy
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 ,and thus has the United
States been foled in making an amicable
arrangement.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21
SNO W.

During the past week, we have again been
visited with snow storm, which has Civ
en- US about twsve inches of snow aud rem
dered the leighing excellent.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

1t Is said that the office Of Clerk. in Nol.
wich, Conn, has descended regularly from
the father 10 son for one. hundred and twen-
y years, Our respects TO all The family
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

The wings are claiming the giving of the
notice for the abrOgalion of the treaty for the
joint occupancy of The territory of Oregon,
as a whig measure. What nextl
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-02-21

SENATOR BlGLER-STATE DEBT.
We copy the subjected exc llent let
Ter from the. United States Gazette. 1t was
addressed 10 gentleman in Pbilsdel-
phia.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

Captain Rogers had once accepted the invita-
ton of a brother officer in totally different part
of the island to try few days hostilites against
the elephants of that ncighborhood, and had ar
rived after a days sport, within mile or two of
the bungalow where his host and hostess were
awaiting his arrival, when passing by delight
fully cool looking river, he thought plunge
would be the most rcnovatlng luxury in exist
ence: so plung, he determined to take,
sending on his servants with his guns,
and an intimaion that in ten minutes he would
arrive at dinner. So stripping and placing his
things very carefully uron stoue. he began to
luxnriatc in the water. He was capital swim
mer. and had swan to some distance. when. to
his horror and dismav, on looking to the place
where he had left his habliments, he perceived
dozen monkeys overhauling his entire ward
robe. One was putting his legs through the
sleeves of his shirt; another examining his
trousers another trying to find if any treasure
was concealed in his boot while his hat formed
a source of wonderment to some two or three
others, who were endeavoring to unravel the
mystery by unripping the lining and taking hal
dozen bites out of the brm. As soon AS hi
gained his mental equilibrium (for the thing wa
so ridiculous as to make him laugh heartily
notwithstanding his disgust at seeing his gar
ments turned to such vile purposes, } he mad
with all haste towards the shore, but judge o
his horror when he saw these "precious ras
GALS each catch up what he could. and set OF
at full speed into the jungle not leaving poo
Rogers even the vestge of an article of rainen
to cover himself All he heard was the glor
Gus chattering as they one by one disappeared
the last one luggng off his shirt. which, bcin
rather awkward to carry, was continually trip
ping him up getting between his legs. Her
was pretty pickle for a Christian under broi
ing sun and here he stayed till the inmates
the bungalow, beginning to suspect some acc
dent, came ont in search and found poor Roge
sitting up to his neck in water, in frame
body and mind which we may conclude to
"more easily imagined than described. R
minscenees Of the tate Captain Rogers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09
" Every Man his own" Miller.

We spent an hour on Saturday in visit to the
mandatory of Fitzgerads Portable Mill, for
grinding grain, coffee, spices, salt, &C., of which
we have hitherto spoken. Several of the mills
were put in operation by hand and steam power
converting wheat and corn into good flour and
meal with satisfactory rapidly. Its rate of
grinding is certified to be, corn, per hour. five
bushels wheat, Ito four) six bushels. We
presume it is not intended that this mill shall ev.
er supercede entirely the great Touring estab-
lishments now in being; but for any new settle
mentor band of emigrants to the far West,
for plantation or neighborhood distant from
mills-t seems almost indispensable. One of
these mills costs from 8 40 to 800, weighs three
to five hundred pounds, hardly occupies more
room than chest of drawers, may be put up by
any ordinary mechanic in any spare room, barn
or woodshed, and will grind 10y horse power al.
most any farmers grain with far less expense Of
time and team than would be required to take il
to mill two miles off 1t may be propelled by
water, steam, horse, or hand power. Those who
have experienced the delight of going ten OF
twenty miles to mill over bad roads, and ther
finding the mill out of order, or choked with Gus
tom, so that another day must be spent in com
ing after the meal, will know how to appreciat,
this invention. The grinding surfaces are o
the best French burr-stone, readily picked an,
pet in order by almost any one. The first one
put up in this city, about two years ago, is nov
in daily operation, as good as ever, and grind
three hundred pounds Of coffee per hour Their
are many neighborhoods in which it would b
richly worth VI 900 to have one of them. W.
saw two Of them put up for the California expe
dition.-lNew York Tribune.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09
The Richmond Tragedy.
The Richmond Wing of the Goth rives

The Richmond Wing of the goth gives the fol
lowing version of this disgraceful affair
Mr.. ID. NJ. Hoyt Lottery Broker in this
place. was shot yesterday morning about halt
past O'Clock, as is presented and believed by
Mr. VIM. r. Myers, who, according to report,
according to report. accompanied by his brother,
Col. $. 5. Myers and Mr. VIM. :. Burr, went
into his Office the former armed with a revolv-
ing pistol, for the purpose o. making the assault.
Mr.. Hoyt was twice wounded, one ball entering
his head Just above the eye. and the other one
of his thighs, and wounding also the other
Late yesterday evening he was alive but we
understand that there is very slight prospect of
his surviving his wounds.
The cause of this tragical affair has been the
subject of remark in this place for several dlys
prise here The injury said to have been inilic-
ted upon Mr.. Myers by Mr.. Hoyt, in the most
delicate relation of life, was of such character
as to Justify, in the eyes of all men. the mos
summary punishment. If lioyt was guilty OF
the act charged " it was a grevous fault, anC
grievously has he answered it, We under
stand that after he was shot, Hoyt made oath
before a magistrate, that he was innocent. Or
the other hand, Mr.. Myers hid evidence in hi
possession of his guilt, that would have beel
deemed by most men conclusive
Mr.. Myers and the two friends who accom-
panied him made no effort to escape, and the,
were arrested at his house during the day. Tbs
case came on before the Mayor last evening
and the parties were bailed, each in the sum q
$4,000, until "Wednesday next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

soon as they have headed ont and green corn is
excellent, as soon as it is large enough. Pump.
kins are excellent food for cows in the fall Early
sowed English turnips, squashes, cabbage leaves,
and carrot tops are all good, and even small pota
toes are better than nothing.
think it good plan at the last hoeing Of corn
and potatoes, to sow English turnips. have
sometimes raised 100 bushels to the acre in this
way, cutting up the corn by the roots. They
will keep good some time, If little dirt be mix
ed with them.
I give my sheep roots through the winter, and
give each COW halfa bushel or more day from
October to May. They are always well, ant
have been for seven years. I let them 90 dry
five or six weeks when raise calves, which j,
usually the case.-Boston Cuhirator.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

ARRIVAL OF THE PRIZE SmP.-The lllm5urg bri-
Naade, taken off Vera Cruz by Capt lng,aham, q
arrived at this port yesterday in charge OF Lieut.
Bergman, late OF the L. 5. brig of war TuNton-
An officer OF the U. : Court despatched on board
last evening and placed seals upon the hatchs, Sc
The captain of the brig and four OF his here
in the vessel and were permitted to 90 on shore. w,
learn that the captain has employed Mr. Roselins on
behalf othe owners OF the brig Her cargo is prlnc
pay linens, and worth fully $4,000. The vessel bu
live years old and good for her class, but not plr
cuaiy fast salcr, The captain maintains that h
never had any intention of running the blocknde, bu
that after he had been warned off and proceeded hi
way to Havana, he found 1t Necessary oput back 10
water, and determined TO ask permission 10 enter to
tina, purpose of thu commander of the squadron, whel
he was boarded anl made prize Of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09
OPENING OF THE LONG PARLIAMENT:

The Long Parliament proceedcdto business on
the It'll Of Noverber, l6i0. Withina very few days
afterwards, troops of horsemsn, bearing petitions
for redress of grievances, flocked into London,
even from far distant counties and grave, sober
men descanted with solemn earnpstness upon
many enormities in Church and State. Some
poured out their lamentations over the attempts
made in high places to evaporate and dispirit
the power of religion, by drawing it out into
solemn, specious formalities into obsolete an
tiqnated ceremonies new furnished up :" others
were indignant that all Of" the religion" were
branded under the name of Purtans, so that
whatsoever squares his actions by any rule,
either divine or human, he is Puritan who
soever would be governed by the Kings he is
Puritan he that will not do whatsoever other
men would have him do, he is Puritan"
Others, again, affected by more worldly consi-
derations, exclaimed against " the great and in
tolenble burden Of ship money" the imposition
of which, at the mere pleasure of the crown
made the farmers faint, and the plough to 60
heavy !" against coat and conduct money
against the compulsory demand for arms, -
people being threatened" ifyou will not send
your arms, you shall 60 yourselves :" and agains,
the giant, the monster grievance of at least seven
hundred monopolies. I" These" it is said "lke
the frogs ofEgypt, have gotten possession Of
ouI oitu iSdNc sCdfCc u IOoin iItt Iol
, them. They sup in our cup, they dip in our dish
! they sit by our fire we find them in the dye vat
wash bowl, and powdering-tub they share witt
the butler in his box they have marked ant
: sealed us from head to foot. They will not bate
us pin. We may not buy our own cothe,
without their brokage." The House was ap
pealed to for justice against the great expressions
} practised in Ireland; against the crueltes of tn,
Star Chamber the open breaches Of the priv
leges of Parliament, the illegal canons, tn,
Etcetera Oath the subserviency of the Judges
who had overthrown the law the harshness O
the Bishops, who had forgotten the Gospel
Every member, as he rose, added his quota of tn
b complaint to the general mass and as the sun
!, total of grievances gradually increased, Tn
= Speaker glanced to the Achtophels" an
$ {" Humans" out Of whose misdongs the might
y accumulation Of wrongs had arisen The fir.
blow was struck at the greatest of them all
Straford was suddenly impeached and com
;, United to the Tower and this was done. an
d many committees which were appointed to cor
h slider the grievances brought to notice, were a
% actively at work in less than week-a proof,
9, determination and preparedness altogether NJ
" PARALLEL in the history Of popular movement
's fast day, with general reception Of the Lord
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

also. water closet to be secured, and everything
made tidy for Sunday"
"And did you get through with all this work p
GAIL ma'am."
"Well, if yon do half as much for me, shall
be satisfied. You can come tomorrow.
AT the end of month, we asked the lady af-
ter her q maid of all work.
"Oh, she went away in a fortnight Said
this was free country, and she could not work
herself to DEATH
This is the history of all servants. They ar
rive here with every required qualification
courteous, willing and valuable but they soor
become corrupted by example. and are taught
rebellion by their associates, and liberty anc
equality by their colleagues of the kitchen anc
pantry There are but few families in this
country who keep a girl two or three years
whereas in England ten years is no uncommon
period for servant to remain in one place. we
know of no remedy to correct the evil.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

Sumner in Westminster Abbov f,l,ou,od and
thus wc aro brought m 70 Tbuysdav Tho ioth If
Novcmbor Il we could ,ool dn,,;,, nron tho
House 10 i, onno, rod bo,,voon o;,,ht ri r;no
o'clock in tbo morn;no of tb,t 'rhrrsd,v we
should soo a cors;Jorsb,o rnr,,or of d;I;ront
mon,hors alro, a., oonnrooatod pra,,ors to 90 Soon
said Snoater ientiaiI n ha rr;stor Of small
rr,ct;co rotnrnod for Gloucester and verv nnex.
noctedly thrown ;nto tho nos;,on ofIbo f;rst non.
tlom,nof Ennl,nJ i seated in oomGortohlo
cushioned rocentacl, surnourtoJ hv the Roval
Arms ,rho House il s;t,;nr in 81 Stonbon,s
Cb.ro,-, lonr narrow chamber of The 1ath
co,,,rr,, ,,,;,I, v,ostorn ontranco and l,rro
90 storn window in ADVANCE of tho middle of
,,hch ~ ,ho distance ofsouo s.u, foot stands
tho SnooLor,s chair Tho rnomhors a o seated
n' ro,s nfhorchos nl.cod no ailoJ 70 Tho Cha mol
I'D r;sno as IN an .yonbitLoatro from n n open
sn,co in f., .oa,ro ~ HE fonr We nass ;nto
tbe House hv ar averpo hptweer rows of hon.
chos and nnJor , meu,bSrs' gallery Tho ascent
70 which ;s hv {. aJder, nlaced At tbe southern
W r;rht h, nd corner Of tbe Honse nc we enter
Trrjer tbe GALLERY sits tho learned Selden' one
artho ron-eson,.,;,os ror tho ITn;vors;tv of ~.
Sor ,1 and Observation-Disclosures Jock Mnvnard"N
ia,,vor ,,bo had suddonIv r;sen into cmnenco
,,Jor tho .nsn;ccs Of Nov tho fr,mer Of tho writ
Cav .b;nSr,onav MAYNARD WAS now stenn;no
into a ,,o,d do.i IF tho nrac,;ce IF b;s deceased
,,.,,or but Il ,vss not mill noltics had aided
b;s nrofess;onal enhancement. that his onins
mon mo c;rcuit amounted n tho then NINA r.
iaiIeied and in the estimation Of a rival practi.
Homer. almost incredible sum Of e7oO Mavna I'd
sat e., To,no,s As we advance hevona tbr
allorv r,a n.ss IN our r;gb, hand tbo usual
seat Of pvm. one Of the members for Tayistock
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

THE DEAp.-How little do we think of the
Dead. Their bodies lie entombed in all our
towns, villages, and neighborhoods. The lands
they cultivated, the houses Their built, the works
of their hands, are always before our eyes. We
tsavel the same roads, walk the same paths, sit
at the same fresides, sleep in the same rooms
ride in the same carriage and dine at the same
table, and yet seldom remember that those tina,
once occupied these places are now gone--alas
forever
Strange that the living should so forget the
dead when the world is fill of the mementos Of
their lives. Strange that the fleeing cares o.
life should so soon rush in and full the breast u
the exclusion of those so near To-day mar
stands and weeps over the grave ofhis departe,
friend. Tomorrow he passes that grave witt
cold indifference. To-day his heart is wrun,
with all the bitterness of anguish for the loss 0
one he 30 much loved TO morrow the image a
that friend is efiaced from his heart and almos
! forgotten. Wha, commentary upon man.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

The building is covered with strips Of board, about
a foot wide, hung upon pivots, and connected
with rods on the inner side like common Vene-
tan window shutters, and can be opened and
shut at pleasure. BY this arrangement, any
quantity Of wind can be admitted and excluded |;
and the wheel is as easily managed in gale Of
wind as in a breeze and is as completely under
the control Of the operator as any water-power
The building is two and half stories high, the
wheel being located in the upper half story, By
opening the shutters to the windward, in the Sec
ond story, and to the leeward in the upper half
story, the wheel is set in motion by the passage
of the wind up through the centre of the wheel
pressing upon the inner surface Of the buckets
The wheel which the patentce has erected is a
temporary one, merely to exemplify the princi-
pies, fourteen feet in diameter, and seven feet
high; and produces from one to five horse power,
according to the strength of the wind and propels
a grindstone, circular saw, and he intends 70
add a pair of mill stones for grinding provender.
1t operates admirably.
What constitutes the great value of this novel
and highly ingenious invention, is the cheapness
of its construction, and its consequent adoption
to the almost infinite variety Of objects for which
power is required. 1t can be constructed Of any
size, to produce from one dog po,nsr to a hundred
horse po,rer; and from its simplicity and conse.
quent ease of management, is brought within Il I
reach Of every farmer and mechanic. yits aid
the farmer may thresh his grain, saw his wood
draw water for his stock, cut his feed. grind hi,
provender, churn his butter, grind his axes ant
scythes, &c. The mechanic, by its aid, can pro
pei his planning machines, his turning lathe, hi,
trip hammer, his circular saw, grind his bark
split his leather, saw his shingles, grind his tools
slit out his stuff, saw out his felloes, &c.
In fact, we can see no reason why it is no
destined to become one of the most valuable in
ventions of this inventive age. And we sincere
" hope and trust that the ingenious inventor ant
his enterprsing partner, DR.. Bridgman, will re
ceive that ample remuneration which is ever du,
though not always awarded to genius and enter
prise.-Albany Cultirator.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09
Food for Cow.

There is nothing in which farmers are gener-
ally more negligent than in furnishing cows with
a supply OF good food; and they lose much by it,
as TWO cows well kept are more profit than four
kept IN tne ordinary way. Cows should have Is
much salt as they will eat, and a small quantity
of meal will improve the milk and cream, both
in quantity and quality.
Those who keep cows generally keep pigs
and these two kinds of animals, rightly managed
produce great deal of manure, a part of which
should be used in raising carrots, which produce
more to the acre than any other root that raise
and they keep best through the winter. Suga
beets are also good. a few oats are good a,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09

George White a notorious thief, in Worcester
ed for horse stealing, and was supposed to be
connected with an extensive gang, which Were
LAYING contributions on all the stables round a.
bout. Many inducements We're held out to White
to reveal the names of his associates, but he
maintained logged silence. An assurance
from the Court was at last obtained, that he
should be discharged, upon his revealing, under
oath, all he knew of his accomplices. The jury
were accordingly suffered to bring in verdict
of " not guilty, when he was called upon tol
the promised revelations. : shall be faithful tc
word said he; understand me- then, The deri
is the only accompiice erer had, we have beer
a great while in partnership you have acquit
ted me, and you may hang him-if you can catci
him !
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09
From the United States Gazette.
THE BEE.

Fitting about with low, soft hum,
Regardless Of my eager gaze,
Thou dost about these flowers come,
Reminding me of childhood's days,
When oft | listened to thy praise,
Fair emblem ofblest Industry -
That Knight learn to mark thy ways,
And emulate " The BUSY Bee !"
Those days Of happy childhood, when
This earth was gay, bedecked with mowers,
And every smiling hill and glen,
To me was fair as Eden's bowers:
Enchannent threw around mine hours
Her magic spell while Time flew on
And thus through sunshine and through showers
Those sweetest days Of life have gone
And now, Earth has charming smile
Her sky is passing bright and tar, =,
Though sometimes floating clouds awhile
Betoken storms of grief and care
I've seen thick darkness brooding there.
When soon these clouds would pass away,
And smiling hope an aspect wear
More bright, and beautiful and gay!
Thy life, thou little busy bee"
Is one OF bliss unmixed with wo,
Among sweet flowers rowing free,
On the green banks where ever flow
Bright waters, laughing as they 60
Slipping from golden cowslip's cup,
And from the trembling violet low,
The honey thou dost treasure up.
The winter comes yet in thy cells
Enough to feast upon the WHILE,
Till spring comes forth with fairy bells,
To bless thee with her wonted smile
Thou goest to the sunny isle,
And to the woody mountaln's height,
While nature ever doth beguile,
And yield her sweets which give delight
Oh would that man would learn from thee
To seek in Summers early day,
Amid Lifes flowers, fair and free,
Those sweets that never know decay:
That when his youth has passed away,
And Flowers have faded one by one,
His joys might through theiWnter stay,
Till all his happy days are done
But now, farewell thou charming Bee
I've fingered near thee not in vain;
For in thy busy course | see
How mortas may true good obtain:
Then, ere my summer sun do,h wane,
May | lay up winter store,
That though the flowers come not again,
Will last till time with me is DER
BLANCHE BENNAIRDE
Philadelphia, June %, 1916.
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that the annual hog crop" of the U. States is
worth THREE times as much as the entire cotton
crop. In the year ls45, the value of hogs raised
in the Union was one hundred and sirty-sir mil
lions Of dollars! The hog-census in 1889, gave
the sum total Of porkers as 26,30l 1893, or some
thing like seven millions more than the whole
population of the country. Tennessee had the
largest number; Kentucky next, and Ohio the
next; the latter having little over two millions.
This standing army"o swine, it is estimated
consumes annually t,co hundred millions Of bush
els of corn-N Y Sun
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-10-09
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A WISH.

Oh, | would were poet
I'D teach my harp to breathe
Like bri. ,ht, enchanted thing,
And, from its chords, and bosom fling
The sunny lays I'd weave!
would were a poet =
Not tor the wreaih of fame
That twines around the poets brow,
Nor the homage of the souls that bow,
What's deathless name
But. oh, in sorrows trying hour,
IT'S surely sweet to rove
Afar, on fancy's iris wing,
To world OF our imagining,
All pu.c, and bright, with love!
I'd be poet All and yet,
One other boon | crave;
A priceless boon that is not bought
With yellow gold nor is it brought
From meath the chrystal wave:
It's HEART! A heart to thrill
In concord with mine own;
To hold for me affection pure,
Abiding love, which shall endure
When change-years fraught-has flown