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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01
Old Bachelors.

The life of bachelor is as full Of bcncv-
olencc as the sun is of light; wherever he
goes he is regarded as common property
or rather Il common blessing, and all avail
themselves of his kindness, indulgence and
simplicity, as freely as they breathe the at
mosphere. There is not a mother who does
not look upon him as the husband of her
daughter, provided her more youthful cX-
pectations shall be disappointed elsewhere.
He is considered Il resource against all con-
tingencics of this kind; and then the wild
ows, too, they regard him as one provden-
tally left in this state TO meet their condI-
ton: hes des this, the little children of Inc
whole ncighDorhood look to him as a sort
of common uncle; they run TO meet him
as he walks; they gather round his chair as
he sits, climb his knees, finger his locks,
pick out his breast pin, and get his watch
out ofhis pocket TO their ear, and then they
want TO know W en- re is going 10 take an
other ride in his carry>aH, when he is 60
ing again to Mrs. Busle's fancy shop, or
Mrs. FlIbers's confectionery. lie, with
benevoIence that mcIts like dew on the ten
der plant, instead of feeling himself annoyed
has smile, a kiss, and promise for each
and for all. And he will keep that promise
too, he is the only being i'll the world who
keeps his promise 10 children.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01

IL Justin Butterfed, of Chicago has been APP
in place OF Richard NJ. Young, of Illinois. The
papers of both parties. speak we'll Of the appoint
ment
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01

The Post Master General having satisfied
the hungry aspirants, is looking round for
new victims. The inhabitants of the town
of Salem were surprised a few days since,
to find their Post Master, Mr.. Burgess, re-
moved, and Francis Paddock, wing, APP
pointed in his place. AS consequence OF
This, The Post Office has been removed be-
tween one and two miles east Of its late To-
cation. AS near as we find out, not sim
gle citizen Of the town, with the exception
perhaps of the appointee, asked for this
change. The old location was on cross
roads, and just where the interests and cons
vencnce of the people required it; the old
incumbent was uneXceptlonabe; and take
it altogether, there has seldom Teen SO un-
Just and wantOn an exercise Of the appoir-
ting power. We are of opinion that the
people of all parties will unite 10 procure its
re establishment at the old place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01
OP The Michigan Central Rail Roac

OF The Michigan Central Rail Road
company have completed one Of their splen-
did boats, tie Ma; iiGwer, which is now
running on lake Erie. 1t takes the near
cut by The Canada shore, goes through
without stopping, and designs to make the
trip in Is hours. This takes some eight
hours more from the time required between
here and Buffalo.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01

We refer those who desire TO obtain a
correct knowledge Of tie present position
Of Senator Walker, to the proceedings on
our outside, of the public meeting Of demo.
Gratis and free sellers, recently held here.
The exposition there presented by Mr.. Lo-
veil, is full and truthful, and presents the
whols matter in clear and convincing light.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01

ZEN. P. Tallmadgc, is an applicant at
Washington, for thc mission TO Mexico, and
with tolerable prospect of success.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01

Irtho oldest inhabitant" has any recol-
lection during any period Of his life of any
such weather as has been experienced for
year past, in this section, we pity him his
retrospections. 1t has rained more and
showed more, and friz more and bowed
more, than it has done before, we are con-
fidcnt, for half a century, put it altogether
1t don't blow nor freeze nor rain Just now,
but as soon as the cold dense fog which has
for two days past, enveloped both land and
sen, is dspellcd, no doubt it will set in and
do all three. The almanac says tomorrow
is the first of June, but no person would
suspect it from any other evidence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01
The Cholera.

A disease resembling that which has been
affecting this western country for some time
past, known as the cholera, it is said has
made its appearance here. Five deaths
have already occurred. II may be, as is
stated, the cholera. but certainly the mani
fcstations thus far, are not of a character TO
furnish any ground for alarm. Four Of the
deaths occurred in one house, and the fifth
one in the mouse adjoining, and at our pre-
sent writing we have not heard of any at
tacks or symptoms in any other part Of the
village. This looks 10 us very much as if
the disease might be referred 10 some imme,
date local cause, and as it has, as yet,shown
no appearance of spreading, there is no rea-
son to believe it will, unless the same excl
ting cause exists elsewhere. We have
known greater mortality in this place, in
The same length of tiihe, from other diseases,
than has thus far resulted from this so call
ed cholera, so that if people will get unusu-
ally alarmed, it must be from The mere name
for no other reason exists. Whilst we write
we do not know of a single case of this dis
ease in the village; the health Of the village
in other respects is good, so that no reason
whatever prevails for the least degree of APP
prehension being felt. Ofcourse we do not
advise people to neglect any proper precau-
tons TO preserve health. The unusual
character of the weather makes precauton
both wise and necessary, if cholera had ne
yer been heard of.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01

~ Brown, of the Wisconsin Democrat.
has great hopes for the women now that
Sholcs and Dnsmore have enlisted for the
advocacy of their rights. We are pleased
to see brother Brown in so hopeful spirit
and doubt not if he could be prevailed on to
enlist as a Sancho, for which he is by ma,
ture so we'll fitted, in this modern crusade
against the enemies Of woman Kind gcner>
ally, great results may be achieved. If we
cannot promise him the Governorship of an
island, we will see that Cass ful6Is the IN
Outstanding relative to the Governorship of
Minnesota-whes he gets TO be President.
Eg Emigration west, seems to have re.
celved from some cause new impulse this
year. There has been quite an increase in
the number landed at this place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-01

We publish the following, at the request
Of bachelor friend, who doubtless desires
it as a sort Of a salvo TO a conscience trou-
bIed by the non>fullilment on his part, not
only of scripturaI injunctions, but the duty
of good citizen. We should he cruel in>
deed to deny him this crumb of comfort:
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
Wings about TO abandon Che
Tariff Of 'l9,

Webb, Of the New York Courier and Enquirer,
a leading Taylor wing paper, thus expresses
himself on the Tariff question, in recent article.
We commend it to the attention Of the Wing AZ
Tariff restoratiOnisls in this quarter:
SIT is manifest that this tariff question is
rapidly dying out, and will soon cease to
be an element OF political discord. doubt
greatly whether it will enter ino the contest
of 1852 at all. 1t certainly will not, if the
wings are wise, and do not intend 10 run
their heads against stone wall such as the
tariff of 1912 would certainly prove, and
as certainly dash out their brains, or, in
other words, destroy them, There are
those among us who will never learn that
what is wisdom in one age, nr one year,
may, by time and circumstances, prove 10
be folly in the next; and these men, oc-
cupying high places, will urge an adher-
ence 10 the Tariff of 40"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
Written for the Columbia Democrat.
Wyoming Seminary.
RepOrI of The Visiting Committee

The members Of the Visiting Committee,
who were present at the recent anniversa-
ry exercises Of the Wyoming Seminary,
take plasure in presenting their Report to
the public. The annual examination COM
menced on Monday the 10th July, at two
o'clock, p. NJ, and continued with dill
gence, impartiality and usual precision lill
Tuesday evening. Glasses in the follow
ing studies passed under review: Natural
Philosophy, Geometry, Virgil, German,
Livy, Surveying, Sallust, Homer, Greek
Reader, Talemachus, Algebra, Botany,
Rhetoric, Intellectual Philosophy, Racine,
and the common English branches. In
these several studies, the students general
" acquitted themselves both TO their own
credit, and TO the honors Of the teachers
The committee are assured that the tea.
chers are we'll qualified for their duties
and have faithfully performed them, In
behalf Of the numerous patrons and the
public generally, who are interested in this
sea. of sound literary and religious educa.
ton, the Committee would congratulate the
Trustees Of the Institution, for their good
fortune in securing so able and laborious
board Of teachers. In superintend.
ing the general interests of the school,
and in performing the minute and afduous
duties Of teacher and particularly in his
happy faculty oC governing in love, the
Principal, Rev. r. NELSON, has acquired
a charactcr-and as richly deserves it
unsurpassed by any similar officer in Nor
lhern Pennsylvania, From the character
of the late anniversary exercises, we feel
assured that the other members Of the Fa-
Guilty are every way qualified for their va
ried duties. The amiabe bearing and un-
firing devotion Of the Preceptress, Miss
DEI1z, to her department, have secured
to her reputation, and an affecnonate re-
spect,unsurpassed by her faithful predeccs-
sors. With pleasure do the Committe anN
nounce TO the public that the Trustees have
secured, for the eusuing year, the services
Of Rev. Y. SMITH, graduate of Union
College, and late principal of Deerfeld A
cademy. The Instructress in drawing and
painting, Mrs. NELSON, has required such
a reputation for taste and skill in her ia
vorlte department, that it is wholly unnec-
essary TO add more than that the present
clas, has made usual proficiency under
her superior instruction. During the past
year, an important addition has been made
to the department Of female Instruction.
The Principal has purchased an excellent
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
Rebuking Patriotism, and Rewardng
Treason,

Reb,tking Patriotism, and Resgarding
Treason,
4 We clip the following paragraph from the Gin
cinnati Enquirer
"The Only post office in Ohio named,
."Weiler" has been changed lately 10 that
of "COrUn." So hostile is the adminis-
tralOn to everything squirting at democracy
that it woRtev allow post office to re-
tain the name of a democrat. They first
remove the gallant Weller,and then change
the post office bearing his name to that OF
"COrt0in!"
Colonel Weller volunteered and fought for his
county in the late war with Mexico Thomas
Corwin opposed the war, voted against supplies,
and invoked the Mexcans TO greet General Tay.
lor and his brave troops ",oith bloody hands 10
hospitaLle grave," How natural is it for this
administration to rebuke patriotism aud honor
"moraj treason! !" Would the "First Washing
ton" tolerate these acts which are now bringing
discredt upon the the name of the 'Secondi No {!
He would as soon have permitted post offices 10 be
named after Benedict Arnold as Thomas Corwin.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
Horizontal Pio,Cing.

SIDE hills ought always to be plowed
with horizontal ilrroac, instead Of run.
ming ituP and down, or slanlng ii towards
the bottom of the hill with two great an in.
clinalion. This will sometimes REQUIRE
considerable skill to preserve a nearly her
izoutal position, when The hills are thrown
together in al directions, and are shori.--
Cut with care, it can at all times be accom-
p! i, with the use Of spirit level, or 4
plum and square. The furows are made
TO circle around the hill and follow them in
any direction, however short or crooked.
1t may be necessary 10 make them, In
many portions Of the southern states, the
heavy rains falling upon lands inclined ia
wash, have worn away nearly all the soil,
and left barrennsss and desoIaiion where
fertility before existed. An inclination of
one foot in ten or twelve, is sulIicjcn, n
lead off the water, This inclination is cs-
sential, as if made entirely level, the wo,cr
would break over and force its own w,v
down the hill, outlying equally bad, as if
allowed TO follow each OF the burrows in
this direction.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
Glory os, Coed EEusGGndyy.

We frequently see the announcement in
one or other Of the states, and not unfrc>
quently among our larger cities, Of the pre-
sentation of sword 10 some military hero
IN our late war with Mexico, the cost and
workmanship of which are elaboratcly pa
raded before the public but we have NOT
yet seen the first notice Of gift, diploma,
nor even commendalon, to any one who
has distinguished himself or benefited his
country by the improvement Of the soil, or
increasing the agricultural products of the
United States,
The man who leaves the world, with
10000 less persons in it, bereft Of life
through his agency, is worthy of all honor
and public gratitude; but he who has
shown how 10000 persons could live in
comfort and happiness, where scarce 600
could have subsstcd in penury, is unwor-
thy any notice or reward. Such at least
is the prdcticaIjudgment of bodies leglsIa-
tive, and cities corporate.
The soldier who does his duty in a jus.
war, is worthy Of his pay, rations, and
respectable station in society. But is he
entitled to aughi beyond his equally meri-
torious, and perhaps even more laborious
countryman at home, who has toiIed and
suffered TO promote the good Of his fellow
beings, as the other has necessarily been
engaged in their injury and desiruc-
ton
The spears and swords shall yet be bca-
ten into pruning hooks and pIow shares,
but at the rate we are going on, it will be
some time before this is done in the United
States, amoog our proicssedIy Intelligent,
reasonable, agricultural community.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE,

5 ] Clancy Jones, Berks county, chairman,
Hionso ioH9o + Forinfon Trisc Philadelphia City.
s"@Ssr s1%"', 'sif;e9' Miiis'.' ; Philadelphia. co.
Wm, S. Halowel,)
3 Philip Super Montgomery county.
Jesse Young chester and Delaware.
6 M. G.. Hibbs Bucks county.
john Ia, G. .'S",oDS SnayrIy, Lancaster < Lebanon.
s Asa Packer ;Schuylkll, carbon, Monroe and
Pike
Q. IL Reeder : Northampton and Lehigh.
10 G A Grow, SusQueeanna, Wayne, & Wyoming
] y Mercur; Bradford and lioga.
- II L DiIenhach, Lycoming, clinton and centre
- Monroe, Luzerne and columbia.
II WIN Forsy the, Northumberland and Dauphin.
Is Barber, Mflin Juniaa, Union.
l6 Henry churcl; Gun berland aud Ferry.
II Geo Hammond, York,
Is VIM Il Stewart. FIarkliH and Adams,
l6 WIN P'Scl ell tIunlirpd ron rCGfcrd afd blair.
% W J Hemrhill; ;cieGfed.ILdiaua cuu Ina aud
Armstrong,
2i John SncdgrasS; W'smorslsrd ard Somerset.
90 r T GallowaG Faverlo and Green.
90 o McFadden; Washington.
"a eo.nsi's Sfs"e"T, o"Ir Allegheny and muller.
25 VIM Delmger Beaver and Merrrr.
&c Arnold Piummer, crawford and Venango
81 Wm A Galbraith Erie.
2s James GIllis; Warren, Jefferson and Elk,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
For the Columbia Democrat
Cot. TATE;

OOLs ME
Deur Sir:-As Esqure Kline, one
of our worthy Commissioners time OF
office expires this fall, and he being the
only one of the present board, that
speaks the German language, believe it
but Justice to our German population that
his pace should be supplied by German.
It is a great deal more satisfaction with us
Germans, when we have business in the
Office to be able 10 speak directly to the
Commissioners than through translator.
1 believe our English democratic brethern,
wiR acknowledge the justice of our request,
when we ask them TO assist us in putting
in nomnating,a man for the Office of Com
missioner that speaks both English and
German. There are several candidates,
now announced, that are fluent in the Ger
man language,and good men,amOng whom,
| am particularly pleased to see Capt, JOHN
GROVER, Of Mifiin. The Captain is ca
pable, industrious and honest, speaks both
English and German, with equal huency;
and would make an excellent Commission
er, and what ! conceive, as a further and
good reason, to ask the cooperation Of the
democratic party, OF the county to have
the Captain nominated, is that BY an old
usage of the party, on this side of the river
the commissioner candidate was taken al
ternately from Cattawissa, Roaringcreek
and MifIln townships; by this arrange
ment, Mi6lin township Is entitled TO the
cand,date this fall. And am afraid if
her claim is disregarded, there will be dis
satisfaction in the party here.
A GERMAN DEMOCRAT,
East side Of The Riuy.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11

| pianos lhe seTVlCes Ol CoWpeteHl leacner,
Mrs. GREeoRY, have been secured; the
proficiency of class of young ladies in
this accomplishing branch of science, for
the two terms last past, promises much
towards completing the course Of orna-
mental studies.
Indeed, the board Of teachers were new
er better qualified for their several duties,
nor more deserving the confidence Of the
public,
The anniversary exercises Of Wednes-
day were of high order. In the morn.
ing, Compositions of the young ladies were
read. While all were reputable, some
were superior specimens in literary merit.
The addresses of the young men, III the
afternoon, sustained their usual reputation.
The committee would refer with high
recommendation to the addresses of L. G.
MALLERY, Esq, and GEO. w WOODWARD.
They were superior specimens of literary
composition, and reflected great credit up
on their authors. We would that still
greater number of our citizens shared in
these annual festivities.
In reference to the advantages afforded
at this Institution, the Committee feel con-
fdent that no similar Seminary in N. L.
Pennsylvania possesses more ample means
or offers greater facilities for an extensive
academical education. The several appa-
ratuses and cabinets are sufficient for res
pectabIe courses of study and lectures
The library and readng.room are credita-
bic. AS one evidence of the popularity ot
this Seminary, we refer to the number of
students in attendance the past session !: Of
whom large proportion were pursuing
the higher branches of study. We think
this fact is commcndatory of the school,
and advantageous to the scholars. They
as surely prepare themselves for the active
duties Of public life, by associaling with
those Of maturer minds, as by the direct
acquisition Of Science, Knowledge and
practice are the elements of true wisdom.
This Report will be incomplete with
outa reference to the moral and religious
influence of the institution. The Trustees,
though members of different Churches, are
piously and harmoniously united in their
efforts 10 maintain healthlul moral inhu-
ence in every department of Instruction.
The Faculty are also careful for the moral
character Of their pupils. Yet the institu-
ton is far from being sectarian. No de,
nominatonal influences are unduly eXer-
cised, much less a sectarian creed taught.
II is school for thepubAc. Thus far, it
has nobly fulfIled its benevolent mission
and the future is radiant with hope of still
| greater success. wisdom is luSllhcu oil
all her children"
We think the Trustees of the Wyoming
Seminary may confidently, because de-
servedly, hope for continuance of the
generous patronage that has thus far been
given to this fauOrite ofhe TalIey.
B. HAWLEY Chm.
G. d. SHOEMAKER
SAM'L. WADHAMS,
J. II. YOUNG,
II. w. BELLNAN,
JAMES GAMBLE,
PAYNE PETTEBONE,
W. II. BARNES,
WASH'N. LEE, JR.
o. B. ElILLARDS.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11

PITur Hints. Snuff, on the rccks grd
backs Of calves and young cattle, will DO
more good than in the nose of any maiden
lady or dandy bachelor; and brmstone
bought for the hogs, will not prove rha,,be
itch has got into the house. Cards, cn lie
cattle, make them look as much better =,
children with their hair combed. A Glenn
barn is hint to the woman who takes caro-
Of the kitchen. Good milking stools save
much washing in the house. A scranor
on the door step saves broom, and dust,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
TaylOrism Repudiated by an
Original.

The Blue Hens Chckes one Of the first papers
to nominate General Taylor for the Presidency,
and always jealous in his support thus repudiates
the course Of his Administration -
ave were amongst the very first to
hoist the flag Of Gen. Taylor for the Pres
idency because we thought him honest,
independent and capable-al admit that
but for our support he woud have lost Del
aware - all the independent, unpurchasable
wings and democrats went for the old hero.
We understood from his letters, &C., that
he would administer the Government with
principles of the early Presidents ; having
no friends to reward, no enemies TO punish
We have been disapp ppointed, prescription
has been the order of the day, We ex-
pected The friends of Taylor 10 super
cede the old hands as fast as the
commissions expire, but no sooner, except
for gross and papaple incompetenCy or
impropriety--instead Of this the guiloine
has been at work-in the appointments
the best wings have been neglected or
treated with contumely. The real friends
of Taylor have been almost mocked at
their recommendations utterly disregarded
and the behests of an unprinciped clique,
been taken for the voice of Delaware
But Delaware treemen will not tamely bear
10 be tramPled upon. Democratic Wings
have the spirit, the will, and the power, to
dojuslice to themselves when cliques and
cabals would put their feet upon thcirnecks
like slaves. Remember, tyrants, your
doom is coming
Somebody said of a Miss Lucy of thir,y.fve,
"she promises 10 be Miss Lucy Long !"
"L'ok ahead, Pete" said a knowi ng da,kcy
"don't stand dar on de railroadw
"Why, Joe"
"Kase, if de cars see dat mouf OBJ yours, dey
tink 1t am de depo, and run rite in.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11
Profits Of Orange County Farming,

Mr., Jesse Owen, of Warwick, Orange
county, N. Y, Oh farm of 1876 acres,
made, in l847, from six cows, l,OsO lbs.
of butter, which, together with six calves
and seven spring pigs, that were fed from
the refuse of the dairy, sold for s255, or
$40 so cents 10 each COW. In l648, the
same number Of COWS, ncltcd, in calves
and pigs, 1880 each. This year, Qs49)
he has said, from the same number +
COWS, six calves, at the age of f ur weeks,
Tor 1856. The other stock of this farm
consists oftwo horses, seventeen steers and
oxen, two calves, ten hogs, and eighteen
pigs. The amount Of hay cut per annum,
is about SO tons.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-11

WORKING WoHEN.-Womcn, so amia.
Bile in themselves, are never so amiable rs
when they are useful; and for beauty,
though men may fall in love with girls at
play, there is nothing to make them stand
to their love like seeing them al YORK.
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ORIGINAL.
FOE TR y.

FRIEND TATE: THE following lines have
hereto(ore appeared in print, and were con-
sidered by the lovers Of poetry, exquisite
ly pathetic and touching. Believing that
they would be acceptable to some of the
numerous readers of the " Democrat" |
offer them for insertion in that paper, if
approved by the editor. v