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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-28

ny- A teacher one day endeavoring to
make a pupil understand the nature and
application of a passive verb said, "a
passive is expressive Of the nature of re-
ceiving an action, as, Peter is beaten
Now what did Peter do 7"
The boy pausipg moment, with the
gravest countenance imaginable, replied,
Well, don't know, without he hollered."
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sar "sir," said little clustering man
to q religious opponent, "to what sect do
you suppose l belong :"
"Well, I don't exactly know" replied
the other, "but to judge from your size
and appearance, | should think you belong
to the class generally called insects"
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BS~ A lawyer in one of the western
courts lately threw a cane at another's
head. The court required him to apollo
gize for it. He did SO, and added
"While I am about it, may as we'll
apologize beforehand for throwing another
cane at him the first chance get"
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REMOVAL.

VNgE subscriber having removed his Marble Yard.
| from near the Court House, 10 the South west
ner of MAIN aud MARK EFT streets, in Ruperts Row >
who're he is prep ared to furnish all kinds Of
Marble TVnrk,
Viz: MONUMENTS Cradle Tombs Box Tombs, a nd
Head Stones of every description. His stock is OF the
best X ind, the workmanship not surpassed by in
the country, and at low prices. Call and judge for
yours elves.
E5- lie viii also furnish Table and Bureau Tops
Mantes ir houses, Base COrses, LIntIes, an iii
for Wndows and Doors OF o low figure.
Thankful for past favors, we hope for continuance
of The same.
ANTHONY WHITMAN.
Bloomsbury, April 4. Is57.-6m
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Bss~ COurting is an irregular, active,
!ransitive verb, indicative mood, present
tense, third person, singular number, and
agrees with all the girls in town.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-28

s@- Alady in Holme county, Miss, hung
herself a short time since from mortifca-
ton on account of her husband having
been caught playing cards with negro.
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a@y- At colored ball, the following
notice was posted on the doorpost;
"Tickets fifty cents. No gemman ad'
mitted less he come himseIfp
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pD- In peeling onions, put large needle
in the mouth, half in and half out. The
needle attracts the bulb, and any number
may be peeled without effecting the eyes.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-28

YANKEE PoETRY.-A down east poet
thus immortalizes the beautiful river Con-
necticut.
"Roll on, loved Connecticut, long hast
thou ran, giving shade to old Hartford and
freedom to man !"
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BaTP unch advises the Governor of Utah
to "go it while he's Young" The advice
is sensible, for somebody is Cumming who'll
check him,
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na- Go to thunder" is now rendered
thus: "Take your departure to the abode
of the reverberating echoes Of Heavens
artillery"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-28

pSg In what does the American Indian
differ from the modern ladiesl The one
learhoopS in time Of battle, and The other
aearS Hoops in time of peace.
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NEW TINWARE SHOP.

MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE.
THE undersigned respectfully informs his friend s
l. and the public generally, that he has opened
Il NeaO 1sna0aTe and Sheet Iron Este
HiShment,
In the building formerly occupied for that purpose
BY Joseph sharpess, where he prepared tu conduct
the business in all lis various br1uches
1nware and House Spouting of all kinds made TO
order on sh Ort notice and at moderate prices
Also-SrOVES, of various styles, cons tantly fol-
sale,
Repairing done 10 order in quick time.
lS Country produce taken in exchange for work.
D, @. MlLLARD.
BIoomsburg, MAY lG, 1Sj1-y
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E9- A rascally old bachelor asks
" What is the most difficult operation c
surgeon can perform! To take the jG,O
out Of woman.'
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sGo What is more beautiful and poeti
cal than the little ehild's idea of ice
"Water gone to sleep"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-28
DR.. Francis G. Harrison,

NIToULD respectfully inform the citizens fBloom'
w burg and vicinity, thathe has commenced the prn
cite MEDICINE and SURGERY, and solicits share OF
plblic patronage.
Hs can alwaysbs foundatthe Exchange Hctelo p
rc.te tbs Court House
y pleomsbugs, Web ,, 1883.
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Ssg" Why is IOafor in printing OF
Gee like shade tree
Because we are glad when he kaueS
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-28

Rsy~ A wise man viii speak we'll Of bis
neighbor, lOvs his wife, take the Democrat
and pay for it in advance.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-28

tas- Arrived-Mr. j. Frost, He is
rether "cool" these mornings.
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GOOD NEWS FOR HARD TIMES.

THE subscribers have Just returned from the city,
l. with good as fsoriment of Goods at prices 10 suit
the times, which they will dispose of at prices for
ready p0y.
We invite all persons who wish 10 buy cheap, TO cal
and examine our stock Country Produce taken as
usual.
II. c, & |. w. HARTMAN.
Oct II, 1857
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F A LII A R r V Al.
q q I III I NGA

q z y ] "a N . =
THE undersigned, grateful for past patronage, re-
l. spectfuly informs his CT stomers and tho pubic .
generally, that he ha Just received from the Eastern
oitils, the largest ana most select stock OF
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING.
That has yet been opened in BoomsLurg. 10 which he
invites the attention Of his friends, and assures them
that they offered Tor at grent bargains. HIS
Stock comprises n large assortment of
Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel,
Consisting of FASHIONABLE DRESS COATS, Of
every descriptions Pants Vests, Shirts, Cravats,
stocks Cot on lIandkerchefs, Gloves. suspenders &c
GoM MATCHES and Jncelry,
OF every description. fine and cheap.
N. -Remicmher "Lonenbsrgs cheap Emporium -
Gall and sec. No charge for sIamining Gods.
DAVID LOWENBERG.
Blooglsburg, Aug %. 1857
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I1-Why is dead duck like dead doe
tor Because both have stopped ?'Geh@g
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-28
NEW MARBLE YARD In BL00MSBURG.
JyTU nj I1 DE

TIAS opened a Marble YaTd In COurt Alley, opposite
III the Exchange where be is prepared to flush the
besi work from italian or Amer rican Marblefor
M0NUM NTS, TuMBS,
Tomb. stones, Tables, Mautles, Wndow'sils and len
ills.
Forhe character nd finish ofhis work he refers TO
such he has made is this county. lie will Furnish
assigns for work any that may be furnish
ed 10 him. His work shall always be satisfactory in
its sty IL and reasonable in price.
Bloomsbury, Dec, 6, 1856.
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BOOT AND SHOE MAKING.

GOol ~ IN ~ DIlOu VI n hlNos
d. THE undersigned, thank iul for the liberal
patronage with which he has been iavord for
- customer s, hat he continues 10 manulactuSe
Boots and Shoes,
At his old and we ll-knOw stand, Main str eet,
Boomsburg. in all their various and forms in good
siy lie ne on moderate terms,
His long experience in tho bu siness, and general
knowledge of ire people of columbia ounty, super
added to hxed determina ion 10 render satisfaction
10 all his customers should him Increased pa
tronsge which he hopes to merit.
JACOB F. DIETERICK.
bloomsbury, MaIc 10 1851
A N assortment of Confectionery, JeweIry, Perfume
n ~, Soaps, Hair Oils Pomades. &c 10 he had al
n,, { CLARKs Book Store.
noomshure. May 30, 1857.
GTCRt COAL iOI s0ie By
- H. W. L ". n. CEEAsY,
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Hay- "Die poor pas if anybody could
die rich, and in that act of dying, did not
loose the grasp upon the title deed and
bond, and go away pauper, out of time
No gold, no lands, no jewels or tenements.
And yet men have been buried by charity's
hand who did die rich, died worth thoul-
and thoughts of beauty, thousand pleas
ant memories, thousand hopes restored.
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STAUFFER & HARLEY.

BLOOMSBURY BOOT AND SHOE
STORE.
THE unde ersigned respectfully informs the citizens
Of Bloomsbury and the public in general. that he
has opened
Boot and Shoe Establishment,
In the white building. on Main street. above L Ise's
& Wilson's Bakery, where he constantly on hand
Il large assortment Of
Boots, Shoes, Caters, &C.,
And will make up work TO order short notice. His
10 ng eNpe in the bus ness and gene raj know
iedae OF the wants OF the people will enable him to
ender satisfaction TO all his customers, and shou Id
secure him patronage which he hopes to merit.
HENRY KLEIN.
Blooms sburg, May g. ls57.
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BeyThat friendship is of divine nature
which anticipates solicitations,
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NEW WORK LIN ES.
ia W M a. A :

THE CAMDEN AND AMBOY RAILROAD AND
PHILADELPHIA AND TRENTON RAILROAD
CoMfANY'S LINES.
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Sfcft CcAL ioI bele by
- H. W. 4 ", y. GREASY,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10
Fstnts from Railroad Depot, Jersey City.

TERRIBLE CASE OF WIFE BEATING IN IRof;-
Dspiei Mshar Of Troy was arrested on Saturday ior
beating bis wife so that her life is despared OIL
the officers entered Mahars house. his wife was fousa
On the floor scarcely able to speak, her husband stand
ing over her, kicking and boating her in the most par
bsrous manner. On the officers approacning n.n, ne
ran 10 the cupboard for knife to resist but ne wa
quickly taken into custody, and went of to jail
pesceaby. .ovs,sd
with blood, and the womsns head and breast CUT,
BRUISED and pounded in such manner that II feared
ste will not survive. Tie officers say they could
scarcely distinguish feature IN hsr lace, .om the
Dr Barton was summoned by the officers TO vsif
the woman ard sscsrain the extent OF her injuries.
There were five six children 10 the house, ana ther
nc. and screams had alarmed the whole neghbor'
hood and there were several hundred persons assem-
bIsS around about the house. Mahar has generally
borre 8 good character. He was very muen intoS
icsted. however, at the time be was arrested lie
ceuplsrs that bis wife had been PAVING quantity
Of -four he had bought for liquor
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10

The exploration Of Afcs in which 70 much progress
has be On made Of late years. is still pu sued With vsor
In pite of the disastrous loss Of life which attended
the first sttempt to explore the Niger upward from It's
mouth, that object is still jealousy pursued. new
expedition hss lately been fitted out for thai purpose
in the steam.propeler Day Spring. composed OF Jour
teen Europeans, twenty-five natives Of the countries
on the Niger and fifty KroOmsn. 1t lie intended 70 ny
the experiment of establishing trading posts On inc
bs1ks Of the river for the collection OF COTTON anu
,ber native produce is thought that the renin 20
their native countries of captured Africans VINO nave
sou red the Eo gh lar gusgs and obtained some ideas
of European civilization, may help good deal in
opening the way for trade with those countries.
While the English are thus engaged on the Niger
the Portugus,s have an expedition on foot Tor e1'
plcrfg the Gorge. 1t is said to be under tue com
mar Of an accomplished officer who Is diIec'ed 70
make q complete survey Of the river.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10
A SLAVE CASE.
BOsTOS, Monday, No

DOSTON, mOnuoyj NOF. ~ iOU'
Mr. Lewis Sweet and family, accompanied by a
slave ghl named Betty, have been spending several
months travelling North. Their last stopping place
was Lawrence, where writ Of habeas corpus was
obtsned en- the ground that Betty restrained of
her liberty The parties brought to this city to-
day and hearing was had before ChiefJustice Shaw.
ar. and Mrs. Sweet, who were present, stased that
they would cheerfuly abide by Bettys own choice in
the matter. After the case bad been stated by the
respective, Counsel j. A. Andrews, eco, for the
petitioners in the writ and Mr.. Watson of Lswrencs
for the claimants, Judge Shaw retired with the woman
10 on adjoining for the purpose Of ascertaning
her wshes without bias from the presence of those
srornd her.
On returning, the Judge stated that it was Betty's
voluntary decision TO return with her master to Tennes-
zee; and the Court thereupon passed the following
order: "Tbat Betty is at liberty to remain In Masea-
chusettS or TO return with her master to Tennessee,
" as che may zee fit" The case was then dismissed;
Betty retiring with her master aud mistress, apparently
coptented.
The runner that a fugitive slave case was pending
caused considerable excitement aud attracted crowd
In and about the Court House; and several coored
persons made strong and unavaiiug appeals to BETTY
IN aoceu. the freedom offered to her.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10
REPUBLICAN CITY CONTENTION.

The Republican City Convention assembled Iss
evening, o, No. 3e5 Broadway. LUSAs SHERWOOD
presideJ, and Col. Pinckney and Dr. Snodgrss acted
a. Secretaries Every delegate srswered 70 his ma
The first .ubject called up wss the nomination Of
Mayor
After few remarks from delegates, il was moved
az carried without dissent tina. the nomination for
MsJor be deferred, and tsst q Committee Of 1--WE be
appointed to consult on such nomination with other
parties. The following gentleman wers appointed as
.uch Committee: John A. Kennedy, ]. Fitch, w.
Smith, d. d. T. Marshall, Z. ID. Smith.
The Convention thea proceeded TO nomissss 8 can
6ijste for Governer of the Aims Hou.e. The FIRST
ballot stood:
For wsshirston smith............io
Scattering. ..................'s'''...
The nomir stion Of Mr.. Smith was thereupon made
unanimous.
The nomination of Supervisors was next taken INTO
conside ration After some debate it was agreed thN
it would be inexredient to nominate Immediately as
great caution should be used in the selection. 1t was
moved that q Committee of twenty-five lone from
each Ward be chosen to select suitable persons for
nomination, ard II was also moved that the names Of
delegates should be called that each might propose
the name Of or persons suitable for nomi.
ration. Both motions were carried.
Several persons were proposed and their names
roed by the Secretary and placed in the hands Of the
Committee of twenty two, which was subsequently
selected by each Ward delegation namirg one men,
Der.
TIE Convention then adjourned to Monday evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10
IVALLACK'S I'HEATER,

Anew and original Farce under the title Of Wanted,
Widow" the joint production Of Mr.. Charles Ssy'
mour and Mr. Dion Bourcicault, was given last night
with entire success. The plot turns upon the efforts
Of needy young gentleman to obtain wife, with
money, to relieve him Of debt through means of an
advertisement WANTED, a Widow" He is constantly
pursued by Sheriffs officer, and the scene of his
love making to the widow who had answered his sp-
pes while in custody of the Sheris officer hidden
uIder table and holding him by cord fact to one of
his Iegs kept the house in of laughter Lester,
as the advertising 10 yer, capital. The character
of the Sberis officer very amusing, and perfectly
dore BY walcot. There are two widows-oue Mrs.
Allen pretending 10 poverty iu order to try the afec
tons of the ADVERTISE her former lover and the cher
Miss GaDnonl her friend, aiding her in the plot and
answering the advertisement rich widow, to test
whether he would marry her for money or his former
fame for love- 1t was good juy, funny farce capital
acted, and cou p'etely successful The dialogue
% cd ard humorous, and the action lively.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10
AMERICAN MAYORALTY CONVENTION.

The American Mayoralty Convention met last even
ing at No. 1877 Bowery, James W. Barker presiding.
All the delegates were in attendance. After the for
NAL business had been gone through with the Conven-
ton took up the business Of the eveuiog-the nominal
ton of candidate for Mayor.
A host Of gentlemen were proposed for nomination.
Exciting and protracted debates followed, and one
gentle man, at early stage of the proceedings, left
the room because he believed disposition was shown
"to nominate man not member of the American
"party in good standing"
Five ballots were had before q chocs (which re-
ouired a two third vote was made. The frs. ballot
stood:
James Z Cooley. 20 robert Hawes.. Isaac OLIVER
Isaac o Bslker...I7 G. O. Guuther.. John L. Rher:
Zophar Mills .l2lF Y. T. Lee. Hiram W aloridge
william Tucker E. 5IFernsndo Wood II
Tie nth ballot was az follows:
Ccoley.........45 Tucker......" Wheridse'
fiswes .: 2lMuis..'...'.......
The nomination OF Mr.. Cooley was then made uuaui-
nous, and committee was appoic.ed to notify that
gentleman of the result A delegate proposed that
the entire Convention should proceed a. once to Mr..
Cooley house, and the proposition was agreed to-;
whereupon the Convention adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10

PROBABLY FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT. Michael
Fitzgerald resident Of Yorkville about so years DID,
last evening met with serious If not fatal accident
While in a state Of ntoxcatlon he undertook to wax
on the track Of the Harlem Railroad and psrceiving
the IS D. M train of the New Haven road from the
city approaching upon the same track, he stepped off
to the other Immediately in front of the 5:lO p m
train from williamsburg for the city. He had his
sku badly fractured one Of his arms nearly severed
from his body, and was otherwise injured. lie was
brought to the city and taken to Bellevue Hospital
Slight hopes are entertained Of his recovery.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY
ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE ELECTION.

BALTIMORE, Monday, Nov. 9, 1857.
The Board of Commissioners of Public Works met
to-day and elected ten Directors the part of the
State ia the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
The Hon. Joshua Vansant, John s. Gettings, james
N. Scilsy and f. NJ. Meay were removed, and John
Everett, Jacob Shower, b. C. Howard and Wm. G.
Hairfon elected in their places. Messrs. schley and
Meay voted in favor Of the extra dividend OF 80 per
cent the payment of which is now restrained by To-
junction. After the LIST of December the Know
EOthipgs will have majority of the Commissioners,
ard they will probably upset the election. move
neut lie on foot to Chauncey Brooks from the
Presidency.
Ps.rck Kelly, the msu shot at the Seventeenth
Ward polls on election day, died last night.
Abbons Iron Rolling Mill has stopped for want OF
work II lie ore of the largest establishments Of the
kild in the country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10
Orr Of South CsroIira will be nominated q,

Orr If South Csrolira vii be nominated a.
SPEAKER, though lie will have to NEE.
decided opposition from q factor Ia the South,
including part Of bis own State. Mr. Houston OF
Alabama, who is aiso named for the office. has none
OF the stree qualities which recommend the other to
favor, and no merit save an exaggerated selfeshma-
ton which may be considered a sODe~bat doubt
ful qualification for such position ibis attempted
rivalry however, BY putting him in the nominal Pc
sit"b OF candidate, may give him the virtual lead
ersbip Of the House, as Chairman Of the Committee
Of Ways ard keaDe such being the ordinary cour
tesy sbOwl by successful { the defeated candidate
who receives the ne1t highest number Of votes.
This would prove a costly courtesy st the present
time, when the highest ability Is needed for that
post ard former experience has demonstrated that
Mr.. Houston is wholly unequal to its duties or re-
spobsib;tes. The minority might very properly
under the circumstances, cast their votes for some
less e1ceptionsble member of the majority 10 order
10 relieve this vtxatious embarrassment offormality
The election CT q fouthern Speaker would insure
the choice of Northern ERIK, ard in Anticipation
of that event candidates shaping their move
Dents accordingly Be,ides, there is a very strong
impression abroad that the Office yields or has re-
Gently yielded thirty forty thousand dollars year,
tbrout the machinery contracts purchases books,
and the like the salary being quite subordinate to
these pckiDes, although it anounts to 49, 900 year,
exclusive Of extra allowances. Mr.. Allen Of Illinois,
and Mr.. Robinson Of Indiana, two ek Members, are
the prominent competitors, both claiming as rep
reseptatists of the West and the former backed by
the Douglas jeremiad In behalf Of neglected, SUI.
feIlDg and patriotic Illinois In the language Of the
turf, Mr.. Allen has the track. Mr. Banks of Vlr.
ginia-be Of The SomhSide Democrat is also hopeful
AID willing to serve his country, even to the extent
Of eectiDg Northern Speaker, so as to put the
cleIBship in tire hands Of the South Mr.. Gloss
breDzer Of Virginia, whose timely advances to
reedy Members during the protracted struggle
for the speabeisbp OF the last Congress- secured his
election at the hands Of an adverse majority. will
walk over the course now that his own friends are
n power. Mr.. NJ. W. Cluskey of this city, the
sutbor of the Demo cratic textbook, will probably
be chosen POstn aster though the former Virginia
incumbent, Johnston, will contest it earnestly.
Virginia. of course must have something and she is
,bEgrg enough 10 these times to take anything.
There are host of expectants of the DOorkeeper's
place, and ali the other crumbs of comfort, but Mr..
Peter German of Maryland, Mr.. McKnew, who
beld the Office three years ago, and Mr.. Hackney,
al other sonof the Old DCmirop, are foremost in the
race. Of course, the whole programme depends
upon the turn the Speakership may take. INDEX.