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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-04-28


to their being strictly fire proof and that they will
resist the fire of any building. The outside, ca.
ses of these Sales made OF boiler iron, the in.
side case OF soapstone, and between the outer case
and inner case IS space of some three inches
thick, and lS filled in with indesructlble mate
rial, 50 as to make ii an impOssbility TO burn any
Of the contents Inside Of this Chest. These Soap
stone Saamanders we are prepared and do chall-
enge the world oproduce any article IN the shape
of Book Safes that will stand as much heat, and
we hold ourselves ready at all times to have them
fairly tested by public bonfire. We also continue
to manufacture large and general assortment Of
our Premium Alright Fire Proof Safes Of which
there are over 500 now in use, and in every In.
stance they have given entire satisfaction to the
nrchaeers-Oi which We will refer the public 10
few gentlemen who have them in use
Haywood :; Snyder, Pottsyille; Joseph G. Law
on, PottsVille Mr. William Carr, Doylstown, Pa.
~ s. G. Taylor, l29, north Sd st. A. Wright,
q Nephew Vine st. wharf, Alexander Caror,
Conveyancer, corner Of FiIbert and 9th sts., John
NJ Ford, 80 north Sd st. Myers Bush, 20 north
"a st. James NJ. Paul lOl south 4th st. DR.. David
Jayne, Ssouth Sd st. Matthew 7. Miller, 20 south
Sd 81. and we could name some hundreds of 9th
ers ift were necessary. Now we invite the at
tentoh of the public, and particularly those in
want OF Fire Proof Safes, to call at our store be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, and we can satisy
them that they will get better and cheaper arti5
Gle at oGr store than at any other establishmet in
the city. ....
We also manufacture the ordinary Fire Proof
Chests, at very low prices, cheaper than they can
be bought at any other store in Philadelphia.
DAVID EVANS,
Sept 6 lSiS-lY. JOHANNES WATSON.
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NOTICE.

A IL those indebted TO the subsU iber on pord
" Note or Book accounts, of nore ,h.n w., Donu onu
years standing are hereby no;ifrd Ibs1 m,ia. Ln.
they attend 10 settling the some on or bStors "'o bo
first day Of April next, tie accounts viii he ~, @
in the hands Of an officer for collection. i"'
WIN. mcKELYY&
Blooms0urg, February }, 1912 If a,
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PHILADELPHIA, READING AND
POTTSVlLLE RAILROAD.
CHANGE OF Hours.

Uintcr arrangement
nN and after Wednesday. November 1si Is4s
" Passenger Train will leave the DEPOT, cor.
except Sundays at s. A. NJ. Returning leaycs
Potsyile at A. M. Both trains will step al
all way stations
Hours OF ARRIVAL AT PRINCIPAL STATIONS.
Up tram DOrn train
Arrives at NorrisownlArrvcs at Sch. Haver
at 932Iat . SAT
PhGnlXvllIeH59I " Port Clinton, 900
pottsown, lO,32 " Reading, o'57
Reading, lllH {" Pottstown, 1O43
Port Clinton, l2IO A." Phpnixville, n ia
" Sch. Haven, 12.42P' 4" Norristown, II "A
ArrivesstPotsvllcl2 sol " Philadelphia.1o So
p-NoTICE.-Fifty pounds ofhagpogc WILDE
allowed to each passenger in thesel lines and ras.
sengers are expressly prohibited from taking snv.
thing as baggage but their wearing apparel, which
will be at the risk of lis owrer No freight NilIbA
taken bv those lines. Oct "a. 1s4s-V
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PHILADELPHIA TYPE FOUNDRY
No. s. Pear 81, Near the Erchange,

fIllLADEIIHlA GE fOUNDk1
No. 8. Pear ST., Near the Exchange,
PHILADELPHIA.
HNtE subscriber having made great improve
mentS in his method of casting type and mix.
ing OF metals and had a thorough revision of his
Matrices the faces of which are not excelled, in
beauty and regularity Of cut, by any in the coun.
try hatters himself that by strict personal at.
tention to business, and employing none but the
most skilful workmen, he il enabled to offer
SUPERIOR ARTICLE,
At greatly reduced prices.
He is continually adding to his stock all that is
new from the best workmen of this and other
countries, and having lalely procured from Eu.
rope, a variety Of New faces and Ornaments soil
cits the attention of Printers thereto
Specimens will be sent to those wishing to or
der.
Presses, Chases Gases, Ink Stands, Galleys.
Brass Rule, and every other article needed to fur
nsh complete Printing office, supplied at the
shortest notice. German book and lob Tvpe, Of
the newest style and Of all sizes carefully nut up
in founts Of correct proportion.
ALEXANDER RoBB.
Angus, 10, 1slSly-(SlQ)
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COLUMBIA COUNTY INSTITUTE,

~ "a ~ " ~ a a AANl@ i A A " 4 A. e
fLllE Trustees Of the Columbia County Iasti,
IL fWe take pleasure ia announcing to the
public that they have secured The services of the
REV SAMUEL SCllAFFER,
as Principal OF the School TO be opened in nlooms
burg on Thursday, the 5Ih day Of April next
The highly attesled abilities Of Mr. SchaGsr al.
ford anample guarantee for thorough instruction
IN all the various branches taught in The school.
These viii consist ot the following:
LANGUAGES.
.4Hcie1t-Latin Greek and Hebrew.
.l0dsta-German, Spanish, French and Italian.
ENGLISH.
Arithmetic, Geometry Algebra, Surveying,
Navigation, Geography, with the use Of globes
History, Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, with
lectures and experiments Moral and Mental
Philosophy with lectures Penmanship and
Elocullon will receive daily attention.
IERMs-ln order to secure the greatest q.
mount OF benefit to each pupil, we think the
standard number shond be twenty-five, unless
the demand of tho public should warrant an as.
sIstant The prices will be as follows:
Inc EnglIsn branches So per quarter.
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REMOVAL.
REMOVAL.
Clothing Emporium.
PRICES REDUCED.

VNHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
j and the public, that he has Removed his
Cheap Clothing Emporium to his new stand,
on Main Street, above the AMERICAN HoUsE,
where he can beat both Jew and Gentle at sell
ling cheap Goods, Clothing, &c. Take the fol-.
lowing sample of his prices:
Fine Dress or Frock Goats from Sc to Sl2
Splendid Blue Black Dress Coats 10 10
Cashmerett, Alpaca and summer CLOTH 6
Linnen Goats OF all kinds, 3
Black Cashmere Pants, 3 s
SPLENDID Lamartine Pants, 6
Cottonade and summer Cashmere, | 4
Plain Satin Vests, . )
Figured Satin vests, 2 )
Marseiles and Cashmere vests, / Q
Boys Pants and Vests, / 3
Mems Casinet Pants ITS 300
SUMMER CLOTHING,
Of every description, Dry, Fancy, and Staple
GOODS, and general assortment Of Shirts, Bo.
SONS, Collars, Gloves, Suspenders, Stocks, Hand.
kerchiefs, &C., &c.
Garments made TO order on short notice.
%. Persons residing out of town will find it to
their advantage to purchase clothing OF him as he
is determined to put prices down so low as to make
an object to those who come from a distance
Gentlemen don't forget to enquire for Nathans's
Cheap Clothing Store, on Main Street, one door
above Mr. DGbler's American House, Blooms
burg.
SIMON NATHAN, 4 Co.
bloomsbury, March 81, lS4o
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M anufacture and keep
WI constantly on hand, a
large assortment OF the above
articles, together with their
Patent Improved Salamander
Flre-p proof Safes, which are
so constructed as TO set at
rnat all manner nl hnmhl az
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09
was elected President Of the Senate in the
place of MIR. Cunning, as President Of the Sc
nate, who became Governor on the resignation
of Governor Whltcomb
To The Editors ofMe Enqrirer:

To The Editors Of The Enqrirer:
klsG WILLIAM COUNTY, Jan |, lS4S.
Messr4 Editors: The canvass will soon CON-
mcnce III this good Democratic county, aud,
from present indication, will be conducted with
warmth and spirit. world Of ink will no doubt
be shed, piles of paper used up, and the Greek
Grammar again consulted, to find some unap-
prnprlated letter fr a signature Roanc and
Bozzy may agsi resurrect, and contend WIN
their wontcd sprighl!ncss; and twilight, day
light md sunlight, IN their various shades and
intcnslics, again shine forth IN Tie columns OF
tho Enquirer. All this would be very amusing
10 The people Of King William, aud very graft
i,lng 10 her authors; but some oil your readers,
with more i'll nature than good taste, have sug-
gcstcd that a paper devoted 10 general u.e
should moi b. filled with SO much local matter,
md tho object Of this communication IS to pro.
pose n plan whereby all can be suited; your
columns will be relieved Of their burdcni your
readers Of what seems 10 annoy them, while our
author, can have the effect Of their lucubrations
made known 10 an admiring public.
propose that you appoint me your agent, TO
read at the Court House, on the first public day
thereafter, each and every article written 10
King william, relating exclusively to local
matters, and that for so doing, you pay to me
monthly or quarterly, rs may best suit your
convenience, stated salary; or, if you prefer
IL, so much per line. | do not seek this office
entirely for my own cmounent, but for your
ease and convenience, and shall expect COM
pensation in proportion 10 the amount Of labor
shall be obliged 10 perform. II you agree TO
my proposition, lei me hear through your next
country paper, or if you desire any references
before appointing me 10 Office, that will perhaps
exist as long as the Enquirer Itself | le!sf yon
10 The candidates.
Respectfully. JOSIAH LONGSTREET.
We give place 10 the above j.u desprit
satisfied that lis hits will be amusing u ali
p.ries. As to the "otflce" in question, il is
not within our cuntrol-we shall always be glad
TO hear from our King William friends
when they write upon The great questions OF
the day, or in iu.,hcrance of the best means Of
defeating The common enemy. Whi!e the claims
OF the various candidates should be properly
presented, we should keep all our arrows Tor The
Wings.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
uIc!I0aoND MAKkETs. J,N

HICH0loND MARKETS. 5ASs.
TOBACCO-We qno'e luss, old 4 II - d
90; common leaf IS 10 81; mid ling 4 - d
IS %; soot 10 fiae, 5 80 10 8 50 10 $40. New
lugs, loose. 81 ~ TO , 81; eat, 81 10 So 50
FLOUR-S5 IS asked; 81 l2i offered.
WHEAT-l00 los cents, .or red and ahi.s.
OATS-3l a 80 cents per bu>hel.
CORN-,7 = 50 els. per bushel.
CORN MEAL--G0 cents.
WHlSKEY-26 26i cents for Recifci.
BACON-HamS 8 t.; Western Sltes s 4
G.,.; Shoulders 5. Sc.
FISlI-Sew Herrngs So. Shad 81 81 !.
Family Roe HerTinss st in barrels ami - 81 %
malt barrels.
CATTLE-BgEr: 81 25 a 3 IS scale weigh:
Vg.Ls: "a ! 90. Murross: 81 80 t. , 80
nett, as in quality. Hoes 90, nct;.
SALT-Last sales from wharf ! a. pc! 'acs,
from store 81 so. Dull.
COFFEE-We quote Rio at6i 81 cents; La
guayra 81 81; ST. Domingo 81 5ti Porto Rico
81 Il; Java 10 II. cents
TEAS-Imperia and Gunpowder So | 25c
oer h.. Black IS a 90 c. Dull.
MOLASSES-N. Orleans in tbls. 81 % G;
PORTO Rico "a 25 cents; Cuba 90 a % cents.
RUM-New England 2s cents.
GlS-American D cents; Holland 100 cen
per gallon, very dull.
LIME-From wharf 81 per Dbl.
PLASTER-S3. from wharf; Basini.
BRANDY-O,ard, Dupuy & Go. 81 -
so: A. Seisnette IS; Imitation 30 a 80 cent;
Sazerac so; Peach dull al 81 co a =;
Apple Brandy so cents.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09
10 tic Editors Of nc Enquirer.
CHEsrEREIEIn EnrSrY Ian 4 1910

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Jan. 4 l5i9.
Genllemea-ln Inc Enquirer 81 the md inst,
You challenge lie warmcsl Southern supporter
OF General Taylor 10 furnish any reliable evil
dence that be will velo the Wilmol PrJviso. My
political sentiments having been 80 repeatedly ex-
pressed through your able and deserveily popu
lar paper. il would be pue!iie in me 10 labor 10
convince you hat never was supporter OF
Gen. Taylor; bui notwithstanding my opposi
lion 10 his election 10 The Presidency sha u take
up the gauntlet, and endeavor 10 show that il Cen
eTal Taylor be sincere in a certain declaration
he never Can sign bill with the Wilmot Provi-
81, 10 apply 70 territory Soulh OF SO. 80. From
several passages in his letters, il would appear
hat he is, By implication, ialrly pledged 10. sign
such a BILL should one pass Congress. have
50 thought AM in Ihe Enquirer, and in CONVEX
saliun 50 expressed myself. Tnere is certainly
an awful squirting hat way in several Of his
letters; but still there is comior, and consolation
II be found in the closing sentence of MS second
a lSon Leuer, and being tac last, think, il
may use the expression, il classmates al the
others and makes mem dead letter. Ii runs
thus: "lt ain elected, | shall DO all that
an honest zeal may effect 10 cement the bonds
Of our Union, and establish the happiness OF
nv countIyaen upon an enduring basis
Now, Messrs. Editors. | respectfully beg leave
- ask, can General Taylor ccment ne binds
Of om Union by signing Wilmot Prosiso
bilI3 Would mol Such an act 50 far from csnent-
ing tic Jnads 81 oar UniDa, sever every .i.a;urc
l1at ti0iS u together as sfra', prosperous
aai powerful! penpr2 So al from establish
-. IL happiness II nj c'nn'rymrn upon an IN
ing bass w8uii not >uca an ari BE- As te'c q
aou>tU nis COUNTY .,ca Is lie a.sassin's dagger
plunged 10 The heart 81 his vic,lm2
Fn"n | ask again can Gen. fayof approve
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09

The indian Chief, kakccsacahhowh, is 10 de-
liver an address before he members .. The Legs
lalure this evening, on he sn'jsci Of cone.ntFot
M, ctvshoins and outstanding tic North
American In!ians
We understand !, IS his purrosc 10 visit the
different legislative hndies and gel their arproba-
lion OF hls plan OF saving inc re.nnan, OF his
brethren. We heartily Wish hin success. We
hope he will NEE, with the same success which
he has already met with on hi> visit 10 the North
and South Carolina Legislatures and wherever
he goes.
We understand he is 10 deliver lecture en-
Wednesday, al Bosher's new Hall, OF very in
;eres'ins character. He is a fine speaker and
presents many views Of value and interest
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09
THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY.

YescrIav, 'ae aaaive'sary Of he glorious BAT
lie OF New Orleans. ander The immortal Jackson,
was celebrated by a beautiful parade q the Vo
iaaiecr Companies Of the CITY. TIE Artlery,
Capt. Nimmo; Crews, Cap. EIiio'; Bincs, Cart.
rompsinsi Easle lntaat;y, CAP, Daniorlh, and
Pubic Guard, Capt. Dlmm1ck, went through
their evolutloa. IL ne Ca ,ol square, ami we're
Passed in rcvisx hv Gov Fin,d, attended by II.
3 Tumlin, ESD, he deiesa from kiag WI
iiam,iand Capt Dimmock, a his ai!s.
A; sunset, illant salute was flied b. the
Artillery, in front OF The Southern PoEico u The
Carlo.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09
Photographed fur ,hr Baltimore Sua
PITT>BuRG, Jaa D iSiy.
DEsIRlII,1nI LIpL

We have been vIsied Wi,h another destructive
fire. Early this morning iiIe was discovered Is
suing from house IN Second street 'i.e atalf~
>pFeai win great rapidly, ami II ore aci i /
b, subduet consumed twenty bul!in2> si;ua,G
III Water and Ferry streets and Evans a.lr,.-
Nine dwelling houses were burned - he s,oun'.
AM, among other buildings, was Messrs N, hce
s. Gf:swoid's foundry, Mr. Evan eam ,ns,se
mandatory, Mes>rs Irwin & son, rope maxi :
establishment, AMI lhr store Of hlcssfs. Dui.,g
& Davis. The los is estimated al 50 1ug
10 100000, upon which there is an insurance I'd
$50 600 in the offices Of this city amt S3 OGO ii
M Of thc Philadelphia oii'.s It's uct In 81
how ,hr i.e originated, bu, il !, supp So IL have
ben The work II an inceniiarY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09
TOE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

10 invite your attention 10 this subject, and SO TO
change The law Of The last session as 70 enable
the James River aud kanawha Company to car
~ our .heir wishes well Is those al the people
living on the South side II James river.
The Importance OF The Underwater connection IS
81 obvious, he reasons in is iavor - conclusive,
and the money required so incoasidcTatIc, that
am pc;suaitd the work viii soon i" commenced.
The clnins oi the Soulh-sidr people already re-
TERED TO- ar ;, cvidrnt AMI rguIahc thai hcy
should 10 Longer be l,s5rpaldr bY los' Who bc-
lirvc justice ~ IT, IN ESSENTIAL ingredient aud
support .! MI enlightened h. iriati.n
NIUE NIDGE.
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Last evering, as The troop, passed down hair
Street, many p.fsoas We're IN the balcony 0. the
new hotel The American" and portion OF he
massive iron failing fen into he stree, and Sc
rlcusy wounded in he heed Perry Sod. fl
yoata, s,n { alej. Sneed = number o. inli-
vituas were sanding around him, but Nc one
el.e was iouchet, We uu>; that h will soon
recover
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09
THE YOUNG DEMOCRACY.

During the Christmas holidays we visited some
friends in the adjoining county OF FIuvanna, and
became acquainted with three gentlemen, broth
ers living in the neighborhood Of Fork Union
Church, who have NINETEEN sons, and all Of
them Democrats. We trust these young Demo-
crats will follow the example set them by their
fathers, and then sold Fla" will wheel into lie
Democratic ranks again, from which she has
strayed for several years past.
Chariott srLe Jfers0niaa
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~ tie Editors o. III" Enqur.r.
FtuQrlER Co Dee l6 ISIS.

FAuoulER Co.. Dec. Is, ISIS.
MessTs. Editors: Having few weeks sincr,
read IN Interesting letter il Tie Examiner, az
trcss.d by "Whiss" q Culfcfcr county, 70 Gov
e5loi Smi b, urging him again 10 recommend u
The Legislature efficient measures 70 remove all
Free Negroes an Mulairces beyond The Com
m n wealth We ask small space in yon! co.,
umGs shoiig TO present lew views when have
suggested themselves 10 our minds Without
discussing he general question or making an ex-
hiJi. of The statistics in he case, which may Be
found clearly elaborated in the Letter Of Wings"
and lhc Governors message-pe!mit us 10 sly
that We fully concur with wings" in thinking
that 10 duty can more urgently claim The time
ard labor OF hose 10 whom The SAFETY and vel
fare OF the STATE is conhdet, and that il is lime,
the Legislature should take steps Tor lis due per-
torrance. We are aware that tie accomplish.
roent OF this important object will not, probably
be unattended with difficulty; bui with men Of
talents, ccnrsge and energy, The difficulty and
danger OF an enterprise serge as additional in
cenlive, 10 is undertaking; and trouble, surely,
vii not deter the zealous and patriotic abarer
IN This important field for The more difficulties
multiply, the greater The homer will be TO those
who By perseverance shall successfully overcome
them.
We ask, as special favor, tina, you will give
the excellent letter OF Nv hiss" above referred TO-
place in yoar valuable paper. is perusal, We
are wsil assured, will be gratifying 10 your rea.
dsrs the mos, OF whom, especially in he eastern
AM mid '!e portions OF The Stale, feel an earnest
soiciin!a or Iii: snhje /. We iced No especial
IL commend The argument and views OF "Whi2s"
fer We can scarcely, We thin1, render better
service 10 he State, than by placing thai letter
in the hands OF her intelligent and practical
Statesmen, and earnestly commencing them 10
their careful consideration and imitation.
DEMOCRATS.
I'VE shall at an early date re publish the let
ter Of "Whigs."l
yNDfANA Wa learr hv the Indiana State
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EnR TIE ENni,inca

To the Pope Of sts County Of Spctt yluaaia.
Fellow Cilizens:-i hereby announce 10 Won
that not a candidate tof re election next spring.
Win my grateful. Acknowledgements Tor your
pas, confidence and support,
! am, very respectfully, yours
EUSTACE CONWAY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-09

Correspondence o! The Richmond Enquirer
NORFOLK, Jan 5, lS49.
The following are the prices Of corn in this
civ: Whe, 81 50 cent; yellow, IS So cu /;
Mixed, 49 SO cs., with N upward tendency.
Yours. &C.. F. & vi.
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Whigs.l
10 the Ed.tyrs of tAe ENQUIRER.

Messrs. Editors Being SO unfortunate as 10
have no husband 10 patch for and 10 please, |
have lime TO NEEDLE with matters usually Deem
ed our of the province OF my ser; AMI, therefore
beg leave 10 commend TO your notice the extracts
accompanying this note, 10 be ST forth in con-
spicuous place IN your paper 50 that our wo!-
saipiu Magistrates and OyrIseers Of the Poor
may be, thereby, GENTLY reminted OF tEeir duty.
MARY sINGLEslDEs.
Extracts from the Rerised Code, &c
Page 266, Sec. 6.-'fh- Over>eers OF the Poor
OF The different Districts shall bring with them, 10
Inc annual meeting, j distinct stale VI The mum
Der, names and situation oi The poor, and a q &C
count Of their expenditures, IN their respective
districts.
Sec. TIE OyeFseers OF each district shall
provide for he poor, lame, blind, &C., &c, not
able 10 maintain themselves, &C., Sc.
Sec g Ii any poor person shall suppose that
he or she is entitled 10 the b,refi vi the laws for
lhe relief OF The poor, the County Cour may d.
rect the Overseers 10 receive him or her upon their
lists OF poor.
Sec. 1.-THE Overscers OF the Poor Of each
district shall mon hly make returns to The Court
ii their county Of the poor orphan, in their dis
tricl and of such children in the same whose pa
renls they shall judge incapable OF supporting
them, and bringing them up in honest courses
and the said Court is hereby authorised 10 direct
The said Oyerseers, or either OF them, - bind out
such poor orphans and children, apprentices, 10
such persons as the Court shall approve OF, until
he age OF q years il boy, or 10 years il
girl.
Page pa Sec 35.-Every bastard child may
be bound apprentice By The Overseers OF The Poor
OF the district wherein such child shall Dc born.