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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10
From Washington.
WEST.

Correspondence Of the Baltimore Republican,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2G, lS49,
Dear Argus The appointment today
OF McClintock Young, Esq, TO the post of
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, has
created quite sensation in the Wing ranks.
They are CALLED at the idea of Democrat
being called to so important post, and
whose service arc deemed so essential
TO assist in performing the duties assigned
the Secretary. As a gentleman and scholar,
Mr.. Young has no superior; and, as to
capacity, It's useless for me to add any
thing to his wide spread reputation.
Mr.. Penrose returns, learn, TO his re-
sidencC in Philadelphia, disgusted with the
whole Taylor party, as must be every So
ber-thinging man, who has had cOgnizance
of its corruption.
have understood that the Congressional
delegation of several of the States, have
addressed Gen. Taylor, requesting him to
dismiss two or three members of his Cab
met, or the party is irehiCyably lost--to-
tally annihilaled I! SO you may expect a
blow up soon after tic annual reports are
submitted to Congress. T. :. said tha
Ewig's mission to Ohio j. a ""alm the
troubled waters Go it, ">rr aiy Of III,
Interior Of the Hotc of Ghic.
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BY the Governor:
TOWNSEND HAINES,
Secretary of the Commonwealth
state Treasurer


Mr.. ErToR:
TIE late elections having resulted in the
election of Democratic majority in both branch
es OF the Legislature, it follows, as matter Of
course, that Democratic State Treasurer will
be chosen by that body; allow me, therefore, TO
suggest the name of JOHN SNODGRASS, Of
Westmoreland county, for that office. He is
known all over tho State as faithful and untlr'
ing business man, and consstant and unwaver-
ing Democrat The office of State Treasurer IS
one of great importance and responsibility, and
should be filled by good and competent man
such is he whom have named.
WEST
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 1920.

WASHINGTON, April z, 1920.
thank you, my dear friend, for your
short letter, which | would have sooner an
swered, but for causes beyond my control.
Instead OF attempting to give you an ac-
count of the quarrel between our lamented
Decatur and Barron, | propose to send you
IN lhIspaper copy Of their correspondence
which we are promised from the Intelli-
gencer press Tomorrow Decatur showed
me this correspondence, in confidence, late
last fall, so far as it had then gone; and
used every effort to prevent the fght, which
he was very far from wishing to bring on,
but which he considered as forced upon him
in such way that there was no avoiding
1t but by dsavowlng what he had already
said and thought of Barron, and of this |
need not say he was incapable, He did
not approve of duellng.
He then passed to his own case. Fight
ing, he said, was his professions ,and it would
be impossible for him to keep his station
and preserve his respectability, without
showing himself ready at all times, to an
swer the call of any one who bore the name
of gentleman.
After my return from Baltimore, heard
nothing more of it till he was brought home
mortalIy wounded; and then saw him no
more till he was corpse. As stood near
him, alone, and looked at his dear face,
marked as it still was, with the traces of
his departed spirit, could not help saying;
"What is life, and what all the glory that
this world can give" The soiloquy is
not very novel one indeed. | have made
it, in common with others, thousand times
before, but never felt its force till then
for never till then, had seen the corpse of
such man. They both fell at the shot,
which was so simultaneous that the report
of two pistols could not be heard by those
who stood out of sight, though close within
ear-shot. This heard from Commodore
Porter, who was standing thus with Rogers.
He exclaimed neutrality-suspicious. Of them
is killed for there is only one shot,"
Very different was the scene when he
got to the ground. Decatur was apparent
Iy shot dead; he revived soon after, and
he and Barron held parley as they lay
upon the ground. Doctor Washington,who
got up just then, says that it reminded him
OF the closing scene of a tragedy-Hamlet
and Laeters' Com. Barron proposed that
they should make friends before they met
in heaven, (for he supposed they would
both die immediately Decatur said he |
had never been his enemy, that he freely |
lorgave him lis death-though he could |
not forgive those who stimulated him TO
seek his life. One report says that Bar
ron exclaimed, "Would to God you had
said so much yesterday " 1t is certain
that the parey was friendly one, and that
they parted in peace. Decatur knew he
was to die, and his only sorrow was that
ne had not died in the service Of his couns
try. 1t is believed that Barron will recov-
this is far from certain. The
papers will tell you everything as to Deca-
ter's funeral, procession, &c,
Your friend, WIN. WRIT.
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SOUTHERN Convention. The Missis-
sippl state convention, which met to discuss
the best method of protecting the rights Of
the south, in relation to the question of
slavery, has just concluded its sittings, and
adopted resolution providing for conven-
ton of the sIaveholding states in the city of
Nashville. on the first Monday in June
next, "to devise and adopt SONS mode of
resistance to the sggressions Of the
North
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From the Pennsylvania
a ProsfraEG Politician.


The following conlabulation will explain
itself.
Mayor. Ralph Hutchinson you were
extricated from a mud puddle III Race
street, last night lying, like beast, on
your back.
Ralph. Hold, sir; that lying wont
| do,
Mayor. How, sir-Lying! What do
you meant
Ralph. You say was lying, like a
beast, on my back. | never saw beast
lie on its back. Beasts lie generally on
their bellies sometimes on their sides,
| but never on their backs.
MayOr. You lie every way. A drum
kard is a beast; and dunkard commonly
lies on his back.
Ralph, Ifhe does, that's better than
living in his throat. But was not drunk,
sir, precisely !; threw myself on the
ground in a fit of despair and unutterable
anguish.
Magor. On what account, pray
Ralph. Can your honor be Whig and
ask that question! Are we not used up,
root and branch! As soon as the terrible
news of out defeat came TO my ears, fell
into a swoon, with my face on the ground,
Just as if had been knocked down with a
brick-bat.
Mayor. With your face on the ground !
But how does that account for your being
found on your back
Ralph. When had lain insensible for
about fifteen minutes, | turned over and
looked upward, as ifto see if there were
any dawnings ofhope for US. But all was
impenetrable dark.
Mayor. No wonder, when it was half,
past twelve o'clock.
Ralph. saw what seemed to be glim
mering star in the distance. This affor-
ded me some comfort. The twinkling lu-
minary drew nearer, and at last discover
ed it to be lighted segar in she mouth of
tipsy watchman. He took the weed out
of his potatoe-trap; spit about half pint
ofrank tobacco juice in my face, and then
asked me what was doing there, making
hog of myself.
Mayor. And very penitent question it
was, think. Now if you had sense en-
ough 10 see and observe all this, why didn't
you get out of the mud
Ralph. Well, the sense of shame and
distress l felt for the ruined prospects of
our party, made me feel like didn't care
where | was. Thinks |. if Whiggery's
gone to the dogs, might as well 90 among
the hogs SO | wallowed in the mud like
a real grunter. The ground was pretty
dry when | first fell down but shed so
many tears for the ruin of Wing cause, that
| made it real quagmire.
Mayor. lIumph wonder you were
not afraid of being taken up as drunk.
Ralph. Why thought of that but
then considered that ifany fool of watch
man should have the impudence TO take
me, your honor would have sense enough
to set all to rights.
Mayor. This tale will hardly do, Mr..
Hutchinson ; but considering all circum.
stances, you may 60. Only take care not
to give way to such cxtravagant grief anoth-
er time, as my successor might have little
discretion enongh to mistake your case for
one of intOxication.
Ralph. Very likely, sir. I'll take your
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10
Domestic Life.

lie cannot be an unhappy man, who has
the love and smiles of woman to accompa-
ny him in every department of life. The
world may look dark and cheerless without
enemies may gather in his path--but
when he reurnes TO the freside and feels
the tender love of woman, he torgels his
Cares and his troubles, and is compara-
lively happy man. lie is but half prepa-
red for the journey of life, who takes not
with him, to soothe and comfort him, that
friend who will forsake him in no emer-
gency--who will divide his sorrows--in-
crease his joys---lift the veil from his heart
and throw sunshine amid the darkest scenes.
No---man cannot be miserable, who has
such companion, be he ever so poor, deSo
pised and rodden upon by the world.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10

rS The Riots in Philadelphia have cost
us Just quartcr Of a million of dollars.
One forth the moaey would have armed the
police and preserved us from the disgrace
and the destruction. This is whig economy.
Times.
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The Golden Sand of Thought.
BY THEODORE A GOULD.

They speak of CALIFORNIA; shore,
With mines Of glttering treasure fraugl
The brain hath still richer store.
The golden sands of thought
This wealth ne'er taketh wings to fly;
It owns no mere extraneous worth;
And nobIer pleasures It will buy,
Than all the gold oi earth.
This is the wealth that cannot cloy,
A broader light its rays imparl'
It blesseth with purer JOY
II lifts to God the heart
Oh, ye who seek, in distant lands,
The dazzling ore of earth to find
Do not forget the golden sand',
That sparkle in the mind
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Old and AiiU yHen,bsr,.

on looking over the list of members elect 10 the
next House, says the Harrisburg Union, We oh.
serve that there are hUenty,t ,tow member. elected
who were members of the last House. In addi.
ilon to these there are some six or riyht who b,vo
been members of the House at some former peri.
3D. Amongst the new members we notice that
there are several gentlemen on both sides posses.
sing great talents aud ability, so that we NAV ex.
pect the House to compare very favorable with
preceding Houses.
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The Sea Boys Fare,UeII.

Wall ye winds, till repeat
A parting signal to the fleet,
Whose station is at home.
Then watt the sea boys prayer,
And let it oft be whispered there !
While other climes roam.
Farewell to father reverend bulk,
Who, spite Of metal, spite of hulk,
May soon his cables slip:
And while the parting tear is moist,
The flag ofgratitude I'll moist,
In duty to the ship.
Farewell to Mother first class she,
Who launched me on life's stormy sea,
And rugged me fore and aft;
May Providence her timbers spare,
And keep her hull in good repair,
To tow the smaller craft
Farewell to sister lovely yacht,
But whether she'll be manpe'G or not,
cannot now lorsee:
May some good ship tender prove,
Well found in stores oftruth and love,
And take her under lee.
Farewell to George the jolly boat,
And all the little craft ahOat
In homes delightful bay;
When they arrive at sailing age,
May wisdom give the weather,gage
And guide them on their way.
Farewell to all on liles rude main
Perhaps we ne'er may meet again,
Thro' stress of stormy weather;
But summon'd by the board above.
May halbor in the port of Love,
And all be moor'd together.
Nj-THoMAs ]. Gross, for many years ass
clerk of the House of Representatives Of this
lied at his residence near the Trappe, on the
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10

Gt'The burden of Park Beniamns last good
thing Is, that Mr.. Clayton voluntarily gave to
M. Poussn what his government had steadily re.
fused to brother Republic Liberty to (Roam)
Rome
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10

VI The Telegraph line from Philadelphia,
through Doylestown, Easlon, and Bethlehem, to
Allentown, has been in successful operation for
several weeks. 1t works we'll, and is doing fair
business
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[Who is the author Of the following GEM We
have seen it going the rounds of the press for a
number of years in state Of Orphanage, like "Ja-
phet in search of his father;' and we send it on
its way again, in hopes that so pretty bantling
may not always be bereit of parentage
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10
The Duel between Decatur
and Barron.

From Kennedy's life Of Writ, we take the fol-.
lowing letter to Judge Carr, upon the ill omened
duel between Decatur and Barron, in which a
gallant patriot threw away his life:
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10

GThe Governor Of OHIO has appointed the
29th inst, as day of Thanksgiving
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10

ALL THE DECENCY -Fiz Henry Warren, Sc
cond assistant Post Master General, was arrested
at the depot in Springfield, Mass, on Tuesday,
just before the departure of the southern train, by
officer Gorham, at the instance Of creditor in
Worcester, whose claim amounts to about $llOO.
Mr.. Warren gave bail for his appearance on the
20h of next month.
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HARREBURG, Sunday morning, Oct 2s, 1s4e
MaS~S. Hamilton, Frmy & CO. gentIm,n
A fire was dscoved at %, O'Clock this
morning, in the four story building. occupi.
ed by MKinley & Lesscure, propretors Of
the Democratic Union, and Printers for the
State, which destroyed nearly everything
in the second stoy of the building in which
the newspaper and job materials were loca-
ted The principal part of the materials
on which the State Printing is done BEING
on the third stoty was saved by the eficl.
ent eXerions of our fremen.
The valuable stock of Law Book in the
first and second story,was principally sav.
ed, the loss of these confined to lot optbe
first story. The steam engine and machine
presses were but partially injured.
Yours
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BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA CO. SATURDAY. NOV TO- 1874!
A Proclamation.
PENNsYLvANIA, ss.

PENNsYLYANIA, ss.
In the name and by the authority ofthe Common
wealth of Pennsylvania WILLIAM F.JOHN.
STON, Governor Of the said Commonwealth.
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G3-THoMAs J. Gross for many years assistant
clerk OF the House of Representatives ofths State,
died at his residence near the Trappe, on the 2Slh
ult, aged 10 wears.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10

CHARLES HING has retired from the n,
Y, Courier.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-10

IHE NET GAIN of Communicans to rhp Ban.
tIst Church in the United States, for the las
year, has been sci down at is s,O57.
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STAKE heed that thou dsspire not one Of these
little ones"
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A Good Sermon.

III rev. JOSHUA MARsDBN.
II should be brief; IL lengthy, Il will steep
Our hearts In apathy, our eyes in sleep;
The dull will yawn, the chapel loungcr doze,
Attention Aagf and memory'e portsie close.
1t should be warm--al living altar-eoal,
To melt the icy heart, and charm the soul
A lifeless, dali haranguo, however read
Will never rouse the soul, or raise the dead.
It should be simple, practical, and clear.
No fne-spun theory to please the ear; ~
No curious lay, to tickle lettercd pride,
And leave the poor and plain unedihed.
It should be tender and aifeeiionaic, y
As his warm theme who wcpt lost Salem's fate
The fiery law, with words OF love allnyed,
Will swectly warn, and awfully persuade.
II should be manly, just and rational,
Wisely conceived, and well expressed withal;
Not stuffed with silly notions, apt TO stain
A sacred desk, and show a muddy brain.
II should with evangelic beauties bloom,
Like Pauls at Corinth Athens, or at Rome;
Let some Epictctus or Sterne esteem
A bleeding Jesus is the Gospel themel
II should be mixed with many an ardent prayer
To reach the heart, and fix aud fasten there;
When God and man are mutually addressed,
God grants blessing, man is truly blessed.
II should be closely, well applied, at last,
To make the moral nail securely fast
"Thou art the man !" and thou alone will make
a Felix tremble, and David quake
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CHESHIRE RAILROAD.

REEga U : JUNE NJ '' is.s A Passenger
A-4E Trains will leave Boston. for
Bellows Falls. in connection with the Fitchbarg
trains, daily, al ~ O'Clock, A. NJ, and $40 T. NJ.
Leave Bellows Falls for Keene. &c, 81 A. N.
and T.. NJ f.tsl .s.-.t. = {.7.l- ..frff
Leave Keene for Boston at 6 A. NJ. and is P. "
Leave Kecne for Bellows Falls, Charlestown, &c,
at II II A. NJ. and so p. NJ
All the above trains connect with the trains over
the Sullivan Railroad, nor oyNn TO Windsor, VT,
and there connecting with the Vermont Central
Railroad, which connects at White River with The
Passumpsic Railroad, thus making q continuous
Railroad line from Boston, through Fiichburg,
Kcene, Bellows Falls, Charlestown and Windsor
20 Mortified nnd Wells River VT Also af Grofon
with the trains Of the Nashua and Worcester, and
Stony Brook Railroads, by which passengers taking
either Train down can proceed without delay a.
Grcion, to Nashua, Manchester, and Concord; TO
Lowell. Lawrence, The Eastern part Of New Hsmp-
shire and the State Of Maine; TO Worcester, Prov
idence, Springfield, New York City, Albany, and
the West ~. l-.s ~,
Stages run in connection with this line from
winchendon TO Rindge and Jatrey from Fitxwll.
lam 20 Richmond, Winchester, Hinsdale and Brat
tleboro
From Keene to Chesterfield and BranAthnrn
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturday,, after The ~
rival Of the last train up from Bellows Falls 70
Rutland, Whitehall and Buriiegson, ~
reach New York City, via Worcester and Norwich
the next morning, at O'Clock. and those leaving
Bellows Falls At A. NJ, can reach New York and
Albany by Railroad the same day. rsi.t'
Freight trains will run in connection with ths
usual fitchburg trains. tsse
Keeue, June l, ls4s. s if2i
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lie hopes by strict attention to business and FAir,
and honorable dealing, to merit and receive share
Of public patronage. ABB, PARSONS.
Dranleboro, May, 1870. lu isifSs
~ A. D. p. is also Agent for the sale Of all the
celebrated BEERS, such as Albany, Troy, New
York, Poughkeepsiei and other Manufactures In
barrels half barrels and kegs which will be sold
Of Manufacturer prices. Dealers are requested to
call and examine prices and qualities.
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Preach the Truth.

Fear ye rot the face Of clay
Preach the truth;
II will spring another day,
II you re faithful, 49, fears 81.
And the holy word obey.
VIVA, II scorning men oppose
Preach the truth
To your friends and to your foes
II you re faithful,
These will yield as well rs those,
With the message from the skies,
Preach the truth
To the foolish and tho wise;
II you re faithful,
Vice will sink, and virtue rise.
II men bear, or men forbcar,
Preach the truth
Truth is never lost 10 air
II you re faithful,
You crown Of life shall wear.
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WOOL Do CA.IRDING.

INFORMS his customers and the public that he
il will carry on the Wool Curding Busi-
ness the ensuing season at his long established
shop. His Machines ARE in good repair, and he has
employed a faithful and experienced hand, who has
10 All those who wish to have their Wool
cardcd in the best manner, may depend on having
II done with fidelity and despatch.
WIN II. WILLIAMS.
Williamsvillc, May ~, le40. ew42
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

lust received by the subscriber a very large as
u tortment Of BOOTS and SHOES, which vii
be sold cheap for Cash or approved credit
r Gents. Goat and Calf Boots;
I" Brogans and Calf Shoes, "a +
Goat Pumps and Slippers;
Patent Leather and Congress Boots
Ladies' Calf, Kid and Cloth Shoes;
Kid Buskin Pumps; +|
Polka Boots and Gsiters; ~
(Days PAtentl Congress Boots
Children,s Boots and shoes
- -, 1850 s,sssga.. A. si1toxDo-
N. B.--My advertisement iha, has been in the
papers long time, stating that wanted those
that have accounts on my Books TO call aud settle
has had but very little notice taken Of IL
June 40 M l44l Il. SIMONDS
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Oh ETInN.

q De sure that you obtain MRS s.. KIDDER's
"EhoLERA M0RBuS, DYSENTERY, AND d.
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and original article, which hss ever been held In the
highest estimation by the public throughout the whole
country. - '7--I
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MRS Il. KIDDER
100 Cnmrf ST. Rnsfnn.

Who is the inventor and sole proprietor. Druggist.
and Apotheearies supplied formerly In large small
Quantities and for sale BY all her duly appointed agents
throughout the world.
iiSoid by DJTT0N g. CLARK, and y. III
TAYLOR Brattleboro. ,islli s1fFE a.
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Look at this Truth!


TUsT received a splendid assortment Of Jewelryi
u in addition 10 my former Stock, such as
i Gold Guard, Fob and Vest Chains, some extra
Iqnality and new patterns, few Iurquois SCI Brace
lets, Fms, Ear Ornaments and Rings 70 tnntch, en-
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where you will end No. Goods.
Any style, quantity and quality Of Gold EaI
Rings. IIoons. Knobs aud drops, Gold Pins, foI
Gents and ladies' wear, Gold Rings, with Cor al
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Coneiisn Stone Sctiingsi also, Box and Glass
Rings for setting Hair Mourning Rings Plain and
Engraved Rings Of all kinds. Gold Keys and
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Thimbles, Gold Spcciacc', Gold Tooth Picks
Gold Beads finally,
Every variety Of Gold Goods
to be found IN martei which will sell yon Il you
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june =, lsao. 49, ew42
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FOR aENERAL DEBILITY AMI
nYSpEpRIA

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The public may rest assured that II contains neither
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TO RENT.

VNHE Stone Building opposite the Phoenix
j. House, The building contains a large and
spacious Store. Hall, Dwelling, Basement and Gel
lar, and will be rented together or separately.
10 Possession given the isi Of May.
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OHRoNTC DfARRHoEA

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il Immediately strengthens and shortly restores them
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