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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-08

ESCAPE OF CHIPMAN-Early on Sabbath morning
last, much excitement raised in town by
the report that Chapman had made his escape during
the night from our Jail. twill be remembered that
during May term of our Superior Court he tried
and convicted of the murder of young woman in
this county, committed last Fall. He sentenced
by the Judge, but appealed to the Supreme Court,
which is now in session, for a new trial.
In simply stating the facts of this case, do not
wish to be understood eliminating any one in
authority though it is selfevident that his escape
effected through some means of assistance. We
presume no Jail in the State has confined more
criminals for murder than ours, and the impression
made on all the surrounding counties that it
was one of the most secure. 1t has so happened,
however, within the last twelve eighteen months,
that no less than three four breaks have been
made. Whether this has resulted from Ahe inefh-
cheney of the prison from loose management We do
not pretend to know.
The facts we have gathered in relation to Chip
man, are these. And it will be seen that he has
been allowed the full benefit of the law if there is
any law The subject. During the week of his
trial the public endured the modification of allow
ing him all the privileges of any other hotel boarder,
with this exception the sheriff was his constant
companion during the day and his nights were spent
within the Jail. The Judge and the Prisoner alike
guests of the dining table.
Since his conviction, understand no restriction
has been placed upon his parents or friends they
being allowed to visit him at any time and spending
the day without an officer We do not wish to say
anything that can be construed against the jaier,
but simply to show how it was possible for the pris
oner to make his escape by preconcerted assistance
from, his friends
By examination on the morning of his escape, it
was found that he had by means Of small saw,
constructed of an Apothecary's knife, made aper
ture through the window, which being double cased,
required the saving of eighteen bars Of iron. The
length of time required for this be ascertain.
ed, though the jury made examination of the
cell only the Thursday previous. The aperture be-
ing made, the cord was taken from the bed allowed
the prisoner, and he lowered himself to the ground
We understand the Sheriff has issued reward of
ONE HUNDRED dollars for his apprehension. He
is small man and perhaps be easily taken;
though his case being desperate, he may fight to the
death. But we hope Of public justice, indie
pendent of the reward, will be sufficient incentive
to bring the prisoner back to pay the merted pa!a
ton of his crime.
The criminal, j. R. S. Chapman. is small man Of
youthful appearance; light or sandy hair; brazen
countenance small, dark, restless eyes very heavy
eyebrows small head and generally wears short
hair speaks and steps quick, and is slightly round
shouldcred. He is we'll educated and dresses neatly.
Greensborough Times.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-08

Two men named Drayton and Sears tried slave
abduction on large scale in 1s4s, by getting some
seventy on board the Schooner Pearl at Washington
City, and making for the North. A Steamer was
she had cleared the mouth of the Potomac. Dray-
ton and Seares were trrd, convicted and sentenced
to long term of imprisonment, but pardoned out in
1852, by Mr.. Fillmore. Since then Drayton has
wandered about through the Slavery States sell
ling his personal narrative and other i.Slavery
works. On Thursday last, he committed suicide at
New Bedford, Massachusetts,. We don't know what
has become of Sears. We presume he too, avaed
himself of the liberty given him by Mr.. Fillmore to
wander about preching lawlessness.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-08

Mr.. Robinson ne delegate from that County, felt
it necessary to state that the circumstances aiuded
to, arose from misunderstanding, and expressed
his deep sense of the hospitality and kindness ex-
tended IN ali bv the citizens of Warrenton If any
error occurred, it arose from the difficulties, which
always occur such matters and he trusted the mat
ter would rest there.
DR.. W. M. Johnston on the part of the Committee
of reception made satisfactory explanation, and
the resolution'was adopted by reclamation.
Mr.. Elliott came forward much affected by the
warmth of his reception. He returned his sincere
thanks for their reception and gave feeling account
of the early difficulties which surround the poor
man, when seeking an education. If he had COM
mitted any error, it was one Of judgment or head,
not of heart Mr.. E., at considerable length, enter
ed into his experience of teaching and his system of
mental arithmetic. His remarks were interesting,
and listened to with much attention by the meet
ing.
their kindness, &c.
On motion of Mr.. Brooks, the subject of an Edu-
cationa journal was resumed. He advocated it at
length, and thought it could be sustained.
Mr. Bachelor thought the means of the Association
inadequate to sustain Journal in any of the ways
recommended by the Committee, and suggested an
amendment.
Mr. Ransom thought the resolution embodied the
idea suggested by Mr. Bachelor.
Mr.. Bass was ready to receive subscriptions on the
Mr.. Johnston, of Sampson, said the teachers of
Sampson would sustain the Journal literally. They
received 50 per day in Sampson, and more il they
worthy of the calling.
Mr.. Graves, of Granville, considered the discus
sion useless unless the Association could guarantee
a corps of editors and 400 subscribers, and ques-
toned the propriety of assuming great respon'
sbility. The resolution was adopted, and then re-
considered.
Rev. Mr.. Mckay advocated the measure, and was
willing to become responsible for 10 copies !;
and compmented the citizens of Warrenton for
their hospitality.
The President though the gist of the difficulty
lay in the possibility of obtaining editors, and re-
commended the adoption of neutral paper as the
organ of the Society.
Mr.. Ransom agreed with the President.
On motion of Mr.. Graves, of Warrenton, the sub
ject was laid the table Mr.. G.. spoke of the ex-
penses incurred for printing &C., when the money
was instantly subscribed.
Mr.. Graves moved the Executive Committee be
allowed to select the next place of meeting.
The Convention then adjourned until three
o'clock.
We have only room to state the Convention ad-
journcd sine die about II o'clock last night. Pro-
ceedings in our next.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-08

"MARcH SouALLs."-Under the head OF MAJ MAJ;
Squalls" exchange tells that lady IN fu nand
county, Va, has regularly presented her hus"" '"n
with an heir during the month of March Tor S'A''>'
successive years.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-08

The DIAMETER OF FAsHIoN.-Eight feet at the
bottom, and tapering to six inches at the top, where
the waste (of silk begins.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-08

North carolina Mliltla 1UOU, maryland anu Dea-
ware Brigade $780, Lees Legion 80, Lees Dragons
rs, Washington's Dragons sc, Cavalry 16l, and
Continental Regulars 1890. In all 4243 men. Or,
stated thus,
Vrginans 2875-more than one half
North Carolinans 1O6O-less than one fourth.
Maryland and Delaware 63O-about one seventh.
u. S. Continentals l49O-more than one fourth.
The Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Contnen-
tails the Legion, Dragons, and Cavalry, had all
more or less service, and were differed by vet
eran commanders-commanders whose reputation
lind been earned on many a well-contested battle
field, and whose command their men were accus-
toned to hear end obey.
Of the 1000 men of the North Carolina Militia,
it is not known that had ever been in battle,
and none ever had ranked higher than Captain
The fighting heroes of the Old North State we're
freely shedding their blood North and South, and
by their intrepdity and vaor were acquiring honor
and fame for adjacent States
The North Carolina Militia were mustered into
service on an emergency, and the morning of
the battle one of its Captains, Forbs, appoint
ed Colonel. In this unframed and untried condi-
ton they were placed in the front of the fight
the Western brow Of the HILL where for mile they
had commanding view of the advancing enemy.
Three hundred yards in their rear and beyond the
point of immediate danger, the Virginia troops were
stationed and still further in the towards the
descending hill near the Court House, Greene had
planted his other troops.
The order to the North Carolina Militia was to
stand till the enemy advanced within hearing dis
tance then to fire once twice, and fall back or
retreat
Did they stand, fire, and retreat? Or did thew,
through panic, cowardice or fear, leave their guns
unred, in the cracks Of the fence and in terror fee
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
American state Convention.

A State Convention has been called by
the Americans of Pennsylvania, 70 be
holden on the Goth of May, in the city of
Lancaster, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Governor, Canal Commits
sioner, and Judges of the Supreme Court.
This movement is made, exclusively, by
opponents of the Democratic party-gen-
tlemcn opposed to the consummation of the
frauds Of the late Wilmot Convention
and has the concurrence Of that large and
respectable portion of The "OM- time
Wings of the State, who canuot swallow
" Black Republicanism." The Philadel
phia DAILY Ners, the organ, per SC, of the
American party of Pennsylvania, strongly
favors the enterprise, and publishes the
call for said G Convention, near two columns,
comprising the names of hundreds of the
most influential of the opposition party in
the Commonwealth. We wish them q
good time of it, as it is likely to prove q
regular.@ Kilkenny cat fight"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
I e d =.

In Light street, on the eth inst, of con-
sumption, Mrs. EmeIims hcl(r, aged 23
years and 5 months.
In Cattawissa Valley, on the 4th of
April, CArist'@na, wife of Jacob Dewald,
aged % years, 6 months and Z days.
In Cattawissa Valley, on the Sd ms :,
James buchanan, son of Daniel Lehrer,
aged months and days.
In Cattawissa Valley, On tie 9th inst,
benjamin Franklin, son of John G.
Schmidt, aged Z mouths and 10 days,
In Cattawissa, on the 18th of March
last, Mrs. Margaret Ann, wife of Amos
Fahringer, nged about 81 years
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
Nimrod Strickland.
The Democrniic nominee for Oannl Coz

The Democratic nominee for Canal Com
missioner, is a native of Chester county,
and is now in the prime Of intellectual life,
having just attained the ripe age of his
fifteth year. He is the ortiicer of his
own fortune. He was o clerk in the pub
lie offices of Chester county before he was
twonty,ono years of age, having thus early
been thrown on his own resources. Du-
ring the administration Of Govern, n Wolf,
he was appoiated to one of the public-ofli-
ces of his native county, where he preform.
ed the duties in q manner hi sh'y accep-
table to those who were daily transacting
business with him. After his term of
Office expired, he was offered a position in
the Fourth Auditors department at Wash
in1 1ton, which he held for me two years
and more, and then resigned, the place not
being congcuial to his tastes. In the
spring of 1889 he took the edit rial charge
of that old and well established Demo
cratic paper, the american Republican,
which he edited with signal ability up to
October, 1853. During his connection
with the Republican, he received from
Gov. Skunk the appointment of Associate
Judge which he held until 1851. After
releasing himself from the editorial chair,
the inspectors of the eastern penitentary
at Philadelphia voluntarily offered him the
responsible position of warden Of th,t in
stitution, post which he accepted ard
held from July, 1854, to July, 1856, when
he resigned the situation and returned to
West Chester, and in the fall of the same
year was warmly solicited by political
friends to permit his name to be used on
the democratic ticket for Associate Judge
He did so, and was elected when The op
position maj ority in the county onthe State
ticket was for hundred, at least. He is
new before the people of Pennsylvania for
the responsible position of Canal Commits
sioner, having received this mark Of esteem
from his political friends recently assem-
bled in State Convention at Harrisburg
from all parts of our broad Commonwealth
No man can point to stain on his private
or political character. He has long ming.
led in the public arena, but has contracted
no defilemept. He is shrewd and accu.
rate observer Of men, emnently practical
in his judgement, W ell acquainted with our
public works, and in every particular tho
roughly prepared to fulfill the duties Of
Canal Commissioner with credit to himscli
and fidelity to the State, Capacity and
honesty are the Jefersonian qualifications
for Office; and these who know Nimrod
Strickland most intimately, are best quail
fed to say how truly they apply to him. =
His name is presented to the people of the
State with entire confidence that al wht
shall give their suflrages at the comm:
general election, will have cast them fol
an honest and good citizen.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
Black Republican Tactics,

1t is amusing to sec how complaccntly
the Republicans chuckle over the defeat
Of the Loco Fecns in Rhode Island, and
clsim it as an e1ctasige "Republican" VIC
tory, although achieved by a "uuion of the
opposition The Americans are not even
named, yet without them, the Republica ms
whould have been helpless, The vote for
Lieutenant Governor shows il, for there
was pure American candidate in the
field, and no election by tue people, In
return, however, for American votes, the
Republicans are growing over the fact that
the Legislature will elect their candidate
Were the Americans in Pennsylvania
to unite in support of Wilmot, and elect
him, they would be served exactly in the
same way. His success would be heralded
the world over as Black Republican tri
umph. We are not yet prepared to lend
ourselves to such swindle. Daily NelcS.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
Canal Commissioner.

All men who desire to have our public
works managed efficiently and honestly,
will cast their votes for NIMRoD STRICK
LAND, whom al know by reputation as a
man of undoultcd capacity and honesty
We do not believe that even the most em-
bittered opponent ever questioned STRlcK
LANDS perfect integrity. Then why not
every man, without regard to party, vote
Tor him ? His neighbors, without refer
ence to party differences, always vote for
him whenever they have en- opportunity,
His opponent is VIM. MILLwARD, a
Philadelphian, who thinks himself in the
northwestern part of the State when at
Harrisburg, and whose reputation for in
tegrity was of such suspicious character
that he himself anedges JOIN J. PEARcy
thought him so surely rogue that he tried
to bribc him Come on 10 the stand JOHN
j. Is Bill MILwARD an honest man p
You say he is liar, but is he not a rogue
also ! Enlighten your friends, JOHN, fol
they have voted for raseals enough lately,
and out of sheer gratitude you ought tc
save them from such misfortunes in future
if you c,n.-Clinton Democrat.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
BERWICK GAZETTE. >

Messrs. IRWIN & Co., Proprietors Of
the above named paper, have engaged Mr.,
JAMES Is. Nc HArH, of Philadelphia, as
Associate Editor. Mr.. NJ, is young
gentleman of fine literary abilities, fluent
writer and sound in the democratic faith
We have no doubt that with the aid Of
Mr.. McMATn's active pen, the Gazette
will increase, in political Interest and gen
cral popularity.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18

Houoway's Ointment and PiNs.-Thc
strongest proof of the wonderful aud uni
form efficacy of these remedies, is to be
found in the perfect conformity of the tes
timony in their favor from all parts OF the
globe. This testimony is couched in at
least. fifty different languages, but it. is all
of the same purport. Remotest India, and
the centres of civilization alike declare that
thes unrivalled external and iinternal Gu
ratiVes are never administered in vain,-
There are no exceptional cases. Such q
mass of coincident evidence cannot be pro.
duced in favor of any other preparation
that has claimed the confidence of mankind
since time began.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
The Locusts are Coming.

We hear that Wilson, Burlingame, Gid.
dings, Greeley, Hale, Seward & Co., are
all expected to stump the State for vii.
mot. The cid game of last year, also, oi
substituting rotten newspapers to preach
black Republcanism, and to blackguard
the friends of Fillmore, rs well as the buy
ing up of merchantablc politicians, will no
doubt be practiscd over again. Venal
hacks may soon command their own price.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18

GoDEY's MAdAzINE,-Got1eys Lady's
Book for May is already before US, look
ing as bright and beautiful as the mouth
it is intended to represent. "Dining out"
is ansexquisite little rural scene engraved
upon steel. The Fashion Plates represent
four figures, handsomely colored. Cooley
also gives some half dozen new styles of
Spring Mantilias, together with Gaps and
Bonnets, Morning Dress and other illus
trations almost without number. Alto.
gether the number is a most excellent one,
and VIC cheerfully recommend it to the
attention of our readers without exception
The price of the Book is SO, but VIC will
furnish it together with the back numbers
to January for Tro Dollars.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18

s~- WILMoT, the opposition candidate
for Governor, says he intends to stump the
State, commencing in May. We hope he
won't g'ect old Columbia. We want him
here, in order to run up the Democratic
majority five or six hundred higher than
it was last Fall. Come along, David =
Columbia Democrat.
You should have added that he has sent
an invitation to Gen. Packer your candi-
date for Governor, to accompany him and
'tump the State together, When David
does come into sold Columbia, we won
der whether William will "eome alongn---
Bloomsbury Republican,
We have no evidence Of the truth of the
story, that Judge Wilmot has challenged
General Packer" If he has or docs, VIC
promise him in advance, that he will be
accommodated, Our private opinion how
ever is that Dary knows too much ior
that, lest he might again be ".Schaa6tled.'
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18

Coon SELECTION N-WM. B. REED,
Esq, as We stated in our last issue, had
been rendered the mission to China, by
President Buchanan. This we consider
an excellent selection. Mr.. Reed, is one
of the ablest lawyers of Philadelphia
During the last political campaign he did
good service for the Democratic cause
and his appointment will be hailed with
delight by the national Wings who joined
with the Democracy to save the country
from anarchy and ruin. ......
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
THE BLOOMSBURY MARKET.
M A R r I T. Dl.

On the 9th inst, by Rev. W. Goodrich,
Mr.. HIRAM PALMER, of Bloomsbury, and
Miss ADALINE little, of New Columbia,
Montour county.
On the 2sth of March, 1857, in Berwick,
by the Rev. |. BAIL, Mr.. REUBEN SITLER,
of Brarcreek, and Miss MARY KocHER,
of Centre.
On the 2d inst, by the same, Mr.. JoHs
WuIrEBREAD, and Miss RovISA MoYER
both Of tlollenhach, Luzerne county.
In Cattawissa Valley, on the 5th inst,
by the same, Mr.. JouN EIsENHAUER, and
Miss RACHAEL STAUFPER.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
Farmers Journal.

J. RoRINs, Esq, late editor of the Mil
tonian, has sent US his prospectus, for the
publication of new paper under the above
title in Milton. Its character is to be po-
Itical, bu, nothing is said as to its com.
ple1ion. We wish our friend Robins sue.
cess
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18

Dear Sir;--When gave you
orders to discontinue the COLUMBIA DEM
ocRAr, TO my address, it was my ezpecta'
tion to have remained in the West, but
business requires my presence here, so |
wish you would continue to send your pa
per on to me, as it has always proven a
welcome visitor. Though we do not agree
in a political point of view, yet, fostering
those social feelings which should even
exist between man and man, ] cannot con.
sent to discard that useful information
your journal always imports. Trusting
to see you soon,
Yours, very respectfully,
J. NJ. w.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
Very Sensible Man.

a gentleman friend of ours, who--lfter
having taken the Columbia Democrat, a
number of years-and made arrangements
to locate in the West, ordered its discon.
tnuance. We complied with bis request.
A few days ago, lie countermanded the
order in the subjoined liberal and compli-
mentary |, tier.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS.

RARESi RaKESli R4RES!il
THE urdersiE iEucd take pleasure in announc ng u
i Merchants that they are manufacturing superior
articie OF RAKES at their New Factory on Fishing
Greek above Orangeyille, Columbia county hier'
chants wishing TO purchase good hakes can nave lhem
Bloc sbpIg, 10 g. Rye, where they eau gel Them,
We forward them 10 thO' Stores that are not
too much out of our way.
All orders should .be add srd TO Samuel Shive,
PepicIs +. o., Columbia county, Pa. -
snIVE & BELTS.
ApIil Is, Is57-lm
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-04-18
DRUG, PAINT AND GLASS
Wholesale w arehOuse


CORNER OF TENTH AND MARKET STREETS
Office Second story,
PHILADELPHLa.
xITR invite attention to our enlarged stock OF Drugs
w Paints, Oils, Vatnishes, &C, selected expressl
for our saes and comp using one of the hnest assor
ments In the United Stntes, which we oncr NJ low
prices, fot cash or approved paper.
WE MANUFACTURE very extensively:
Prsrnium Pure White Lead (best)
Kensngton Pure White Lend,
Pcnil Snow White Lead.
"vieilc Mon,ngne" French Zinc, (bes'O
Pure Snow White American Zine,
Philadelphia Snow White Zinc,
siiversPinstc Fire and Weather proof Paints.
Chrome Greens, Yelows, and eolors generally.
AGENTS FOR:
Portct's supc rior Alkaline Window Glass
Genuine French Plate Glass, (warranted)
The New Jersey Zinc Company products.
Tiiden Il Nephew's N. Y. Varnishcs,
BROOKLYN Premium Pure White Lead,
Hampden Permanent Greens.
Pure Ohio Catawba Brandy, sc, &c,
IMPORTERS OF
French and English Plate Glnss,
= Freurh and I'm lsh Cylinder Glass,
Colored and Engraved Window Glass,
Daguerrcotype Glass,
Hammered rlate for Floors and sky.Li ghis,
Drugs. Chemicals, Perfumery, &c.
WHOLESALE DEALERS 1Hi'
Druggists Articles generally,
Painters Tools Of all descriptions,
Hydraulic aud Roman Cement,
CnIcincd aud Ian Plaster,
Pnper Makers Clnv Satin White, &e., Re.
FRENCH. RICHARDS L. CO.,
Store, N. W corner Tenth and Market sts..
Factory, Junction York Av., Crown 4 Callowhill.
Aprii II, 1857 t. Philadelphia