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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-04-19

Three hundred women of the town
of Aylesbufy, England, have forwarded
a petition Of the House of Lords against
the legaIization Of marriage with a de-
ceased wifo's sister, ON the ground that
such marriages are calculated to de,
stroy the freedom Of family intercourse.
On the other hand, four hundred and
twenty-eight have signed a petition in
favor Of the measure.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-04-19

Geographical Enigma.

Geographical Enigma
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My "a ~ ~ A . Is q county in Ohio.
My 20 6S 10 Is town IN England.
My 1A77 40 20 20 ~ is a county I'm Ohio.
My 56ll2ll3l6 28 2l 22 23u17 Is city n North
America
My IA m 208 isariyer iu Egypt.
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My ~ rs rs cape of Massachusetts.
My M 1917 ~ 20 lisa county in Ohio.
MY whole Is tho namo of aboy in Liberty township.
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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-04-19

Indian outrages continue 30 be re-
counted in the Texas papers, but we are
told nothing of the rasoalities on the
part Of the whites, which, 10 many, If
not in nearly all cases, have provoked
them
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-04-19

90 Answer to Enigma by "LizzloH Jamos Madison
Head
Answer 10 Enigma by "6alli6; Moral Courage.
Answer 10 Arithmoteal Problem By ''E. D." 20 cords
Of wood
Answer TO Charade; Rainbow.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-04-19

The WAY or THE TRAEsGREssOR.-
One Of the performers in the horrid
tragedies Of the Robospierro period, has
just met a dismal end at the age Of 81
A yagrant and a beggar for the last
40 years, Lazaretz, being known as
Tablitz Le Barbu, sought and got shel-
ter this week at the ireside Of a peasant
in the hamlet Of St. Symphorien, near
Lyons Left alone, he was struck with
epilepsy, and fell headlong into the
brazier. lie had been faototum to che
miscreant Carrier in executing the fa-
NOUS Novadas 90 Nantes, whore humid
reds Of Bretons we're plunged into the
Loire 10 patches and handouts.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-04-19

TTOT INC NpW6
Miscellaneous Enigma.
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bly l6 10 o 4 rs the name Of a city IN Europe
My IA 10 rs found in the earth
My l3 isH boys nickname
My 10 N ~ is river in the United States
MY IA o l2 III o. q useful animal.
My whulois thenamo of young gentleman In High
and county. NED.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-04-19

Prophet and apostle can only be-
rightly understood by the prophet aud
apostle r. W, Emerson.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08
AN ALLEGED NAIL RoBBER ARR

AN ALLEGED MAIL RoBBER ARREs-
TED.-A few days ago, young man,
named William Heating, brakcsman on
the Norristown Railroad, was arrested by
Post Office Agent, Moore, on the charge
of robbing the mail between Philadelphia,
Norristown, and intermediate points, 1t
seems that for ten days previously COM
plants had been made of the failure of
letters and parcels along the line; and
in one instance it is said the entire pack.
age for Leverngton was missing. Mr..
Moore at once took the matter in hand,
and on Friday morning, at the Norris
town Depot, 1--WE presumc) saw the defen-
dant pick up one of the two pouches
brought by the regular messenger and de.
tanned it on the platform of the car, on
the steps of which he sat down, with the
end of the pouch within reach in little
while he took the pouch inside the car
where the agent had taken scat, and
where he soon left it and again went out.
side, when he pulled out papers from his
pocket which he examined tore up and
threw away. Mr.. Moore testified, 81 stool
ia the door.way looking at him, and as
soon as his back was turned i jumped from
the car and picked up the fragments of
paper, which show that by due course of
mail, they ought to be in that pouch at
that time" Other fragments of wrappers
and envelopes bearing Philadelphia post
marks, have lately been picked up in the
depot Ninth and Green streets. The hear.
ing of the case took place before Commits.
sioner Hcazlit, on Friday, aud was then
postponed to Monday at four o'clock, tc
get more testimony. The accused, who i,
only about eighteen, was held to bail
The act as testified to by the post-offct
agent, appears to have been openly com
mittcd the pouch being so insecure as t.
admit the contents being drawn out botweel
the eyes through which the strap or chaii
passed and the agent, who says that tn
accused sat down on the steps of the plat
form, with the pouch within his reach, di,
not see the robbery, if robbery there wcr
actually committed.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08

their territorial existence, and until they
shall be admitted as States into the Union,
with or without slavery, as their constitu.
tions may prescribe.
3. A like recognition of the right of the
master to have his slave, who has escaped
from one State to another, restored and
"delivered up" to him, and of the validity
Of the fugitive slave law enacted for this
purpose, together with declaration that
all State laws impairing or defeating this
right are violations of the Constitution,
and are consequently null and void.
1t remains to be seen how these recon-
mendations will be received by the coun-
try. Such is the temper Of the public
mind that no man, however wise, can pro-
nounce upon the effect Of any proposed
measure. Human judgment, always falli-
bic, is in the present emergency altogether
at fault. If patriotism is not extinct, we
may hope for reaction at the North
which will be generously responded to at
the South, and which will result in that
consummation so dcvoutly to be wished
for, the preservation and pcrpetuation of
this great Republic.
1t is gratifying to know that our foreign
relations are of the most pleasant and
friendly character.
The President adhercs to his forme +
recommendation in regard to the Tariff,
to wit specific instead of valorcm duties,
on all articles that will admit of it.
We, Of course, expect in future to notice
the recommendations of the Message more
in detail. 1t is document that will bear
searching scrutiny and close reflection.
Our columns are so crowded to-day that
we have but little room for comment.
PenaSylvanian.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08
d f AT H s.


In Salem township, Luzctne county, on the 81 st OF
II years.
CATu,RiSR, daughter of James Brown, aged months
and day.
In Cattuwissa township, on the 18th Of September
IL days.
In Mlin, ,Fon the 18th of September, MUS W. son Of
Michael lie Ter, aged IL months and days
In Salem iownship, ON the 24th Of September. MARY
MARGAREr, daughter ofJchn Dloss aged year months
and IA days
On the 29th Of September, in Mihn township, M,Ry
AsS wife of Michael Keller aged - years and months
On the 2d of October in locnbnck twp, LuzcrnG Co
MARY CArn,RiEg, daughter Of Samuel Hess, aged IL
years months days.
In Orange twp, the 9th of October SUSANNA, wife
of John Dclong. aged IS years months. aud days.
In Cattawissn Valley, on tho 18th of October RcKA
wife ofConrod Reich, aged 81 years months aud -
days.
On the oh Of October in Hollenbnck twp, Luz, Co..
RuDoLrm s,MrEL, son of Samuel Hess aged years 6
months % days.
In Ccntrrvir. on the 231 of October Infant Of
Stephen Ill., aged month and one day.
In Orang" twp. the 2i of Nov. PIrpe daughter f
George Whtnnycr aged b years months and 10 days.
On the % Of Nov. in Irarcrerk twp, Columbia County
SevEsrER sou of WIN. ksncragcd3 months and II days
On the p of Nov. in wi kes.parrc, Luz Co.. CLARA
ERLL. daughter of IN. iiinkle, aged years months
days
At Irundar, Uoomsburg) the 2Gih ult, JoHS Fr1z.
GERALD, aged near AZ years,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08
Spirit of the Age.

Perhaps this might more properly be
rendered the spirit Of Progress Notwith-
standing the objections sometimes urged,
we desire to yield TO i. the tribute of praise
and admiration. 1t is this spirit that con-
verts the forest into the blooming field
where once the widely expanding oak and
towering pine held sway, the luxuriant
grain field or the grapcry or orchard is
cultivated, yielding their annual increase
as reward for the husbandman's labor.
1t is this spirit that converts the quietly
flowing river into motive power almost
unequallcd in value and usefulness. The
first steam engine was a remarkable inven-
tien when introduced, but borne on by the
tide of progress and development; it has
become the greatest of all powers adapted
to the use of man. The magnetic telegraph
few years ago unknown, is now made
the medium of communication between men
throughout the world. The railroad now
curves its way through all our valleys,
crosses our mountains and spans our rivers
carrying prosperity, enterprise and indus
trial economy with it wherever it gocs.-
This spirit has laid bare the mineral wealth
of the country giving employment to thous.
ands of those whose boast is physical su-
periority over the denizcn of the store or
ofice-thosc in whose breasts warm hearts
beat and noble impulses are cherished
The mighty rivers of the west are plowcd
by that magnificent agent of transportation
the steamboat, conveying rich cargoes Of
the product of the soil, and furnishing an
other proof of the progressivenoss of the
age. While it is undoubtedly true that
our present opulcnce and influence is main
ly, if not solely, attributable to the superb
or genius and cnterprisng industry of our
people, it is equally true that the spirit and
power of self constituted, arbitrary aris.
tocracy opposes every thing that tends to
progress and more general diffusion of
our wealth and advantages among all
classes ofpopulation. 1t therefore follows
that if monopolies should be broken down,
and individual enterprise substituted there
would be awakened feeling of competi-
ton that would serve to improve and bring
into practical use every element of wealth
the country possesses, and thus elevate the
standard ofpopular industry and give to
labor its true and mcritcd dignity. These
thoughts, hastily thrown out, will, it is be-
lievcd, be found worthy of series considc.
ration.-Erte G4c.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08

THIS work contains 400 page Of closely rtin,.l
i matter and will he sold by subs eription.
teaches the duties Of the Justice Of the Psac ewi,b
forms for the Transaction of their bus mess.
II teaches the duties of COnstabcs with a the neo
essary forms, appertainng to the office
Vt contains the duties of supervisors of every COUNT
and Township III the State.
1t contains the mode procedure for the laying out
aud opening public and private roads of vacatinp unJ
altering roads, the building Of bridges, SC, &c,
II contains the Common School Law, with EXPLAIN.
tons decisions and directions together with fors n
Deeds Bonds, Contracts, Certificates &C., &c, Th,
department of the work was compiled at Harrisburg BY
Mr. Samuel T. Bates Deputy superinc nden' and is aon.
worth the price of the volume TO any one Interested In
Common schools,
II contains the duties ofTcwnship Auditors.
II contains the laws relative to Dogs and Sheep,
II contains the duties of Assessor.
II contains tho laws relative to strays, Mulos aat
Swine.
Ii contains the laws relative to Fences and Fence
Viewers.
1t contains the laws relative Game Hunting Treu,
and Deer.
1t contains the Election Laws with all the neeessar,
Forms
1t contains large number Of Legal Forms which arc
used in the every day transaction of business such Il.
Acknowledgements Aildayts, Articles of Agreements
and Contracts, Partnership, Apprentices, Assignments
Aucstatiuns, Bills Of Exchange aud Promssory NOtss
BILLS Of Sale, Ronds Checks, Covenants Deeds. Dsps
stons uG Bills and Produce Notes, Ianlord and Ten
ant Leases Letters Of Attorney, Marriages Mortgages
Receipt and Releases The work is bound in Law sheep
and wi be sold to Subscribers at 81 IS per copy paya
bic delivery of the work The work has passed ths
revision OF many Of the best Lawyers in the State and
has received their unqualified appreciation, rcliabls
handbook of reference upon all subjects spon which
treats The whole is arranged in such inanneI as 10
present plain, concise and explicit statement OF the
duties of all Township Officers may be readily ui
derstoOI by any The County will be thoroughly
canvussed for the work, and tue support of the citizens
Is respectfully solicited.
p. JOHN, General Agent for Columbia County.
=. ;. Go0d Caivassers wanted in all parts ofthi.
County for the above work, whch liberal cOmpensa
tiUn.wl be given. Applications which must be made Ut
an early date addressed tothe General Agent Blooms
burg Will receive prompt attention.
De. !, le6O-3t.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08

A TRAGEDY IN PADUcAH, KY.--A
bloody tragedy occurred in Paducah on
Saturday morning last, opposite the st.
Francis Hotel, which resulted in the i'm =
mediate death Of one of the parties and the
mortally woundng of the other. Two
citizens of that place, named Capt. Pigg
and old stcamboatman, aud Mr.. Pryor,
had controversy about some old affair,
which soon became of an angry character
leading to threats to shoot on the part Of
Pryor. Both drew revolvers and fred
Pigg was shot on the side of the neck, the
ball ranging round the head and lodging
in the brain, killing him instantly. Pry
or was shot in the feshy part of the thigh
making a dangerous wound the second
entered his abdomen and lodged in SOM
part of the body, the wound, no doubt
proving mortal before this time.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08
Court Proceedings.

Court convened on Monday last, De.
oember 3, 1860. Hon. WI. Woodward,
and Associates Kline and Evans, on the
Bench.
Commonwealth Us. Wright Hughes
Surety of the Peace.-Dist Atty. & Freeze
for Commonwealth, Clark for Defendant
Defendant sentenced to pay the costs and
give bail in three hundred dollars, with
one sufficient surety, to keep the peace to.
wards all good citizens, and especially to
Peter Miller and his family.
VIM, Appleman Us. Jonathan Masteller.
Action on Book Account-Clark for Plf.
Freeze for Deft.-Judgment by consent
for $1,000 for Plaintiff.
Com. Us. Peter Applcgatc. Indictment,
parjury-Dist. Atty, Freeze, and jackson,
for Commonwealth and Clark for
Deft. Defendant not guilty, and Prose
cutor 10 pay the costs.
Com. u.s. Clark Price. Indictment, as
sault and battery with intent to murder
Dist. Atty, and Jackson for Common.
\ wealth-Freeze for Deft. Verdict guilty
in manner and form.
Com. vS. VIM. Brown. Indictment, as
sault and battory-Dist. Atty, and Stew
art, for Commonwealth-Jackson for Deft
Verdict not guilty by reason of Luuacy.
Com. Us. Wright Hughes. Indictment
assault and battery on wife of Deft-Dist
Atty, aud Freeze, for Commonwealth
Clark for Deft Virdict guilty, one dollar
fine and thirty days Imprisonment anG
costs.
Lemons Administrators rs. A. W. Crea
mer. Action of assumpsit-Wirt, for the
Plf--Hurley for Deft. Verdict for Plain
tiff for s23 s5.
Stephen II. Miller Us Daniel F. Seybcrt
Action to recover bid at Sheriff5 Sale
Baldy and Clark for Plff.-Freeze, fol
peft. Verdict for Plf for sls4,29.
Com. as VIM. Tyson. Indictment--as
sault-Dist. Atty & Freeze for Com
Clark, for Defs. Verdict not guilty
Prosecutor to pay costs
Peter Billmeyer Us Michael Meylert.--
Action for value of Horses injured by Deft,
Clark & Comley, for Plff--Hurley q Bent
ley, for Deft. Verdict for Plaintiff for
1854, 30.
Court still in Session ,--Friday noon
as we 60 to Press.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08
M A r X I A G E S.


By Kew. 1. Bahlj OF borWleK
In berwick Aug %, lsGo sANuEt KSoRR Of Centre
township. and Miss SAviLA KssER, OF Brartrcek twp
In Berwick, Sept II, 1900 JAMES BuRK, Of Salem and
Miss ApALIse Skinner, of Northumberland.
In Neseopeck. Sept 10. 1850, JAeoB PArr, aud Miss
MAuALA Nuss, Of that place.
In gtiarcreek township, Oct A. 1850, wM. ADAMS and
Miss MARY HESTER, both of that township.
In Bcrwck Oct g. fssO +. d. Lesser, and Miss Law.
MA WILLIAMS, ofSchuylkili co.
In Berwick, Oct. 81 1860 FRANKLIN snuNAn, Of Maine
twp. and Miss CAROLINE HAGESBucH, ofCentre twp.
In Berwick Oct 81, 1sGO Jso MARTIN FRASrz, of Bcr
wick and Miss DEDoRA Ann RonRDAcK, of Blackcrcck
In Berwick Nov 18th, J. II. JAMESON and Mrs. MATIL
BRowS, both Of Maine township.
In Tomhcken vally Nov 9th 1900 JosEPH Foosr, aud
Miss CATuARISs LEnRs both Of SChuylkill county, Pa.
In Centrcve. Nov. 9th 1850, GEoKGE DEruE of sa.
lem and Miss DAREUs KIssER Of the same place.
In Boomsburg, the 2d inst, by the Rev. R. Dimn,
nt his residence Mr. DAVID c. HEIMBAcH of Scott twp,
TO Miss MARY AsS RErNER Of Light Street, Col, co.
In Jack son township, Columbia county. on the 2st Of
November, by Justice YOcum. GitBERr w. CALENDER,
and Miss ELizAnEru Hons, both of Luxerne county,
on the 90 ult. by the Rev r. Kelly, MIR. T. DeDsoS
and Miss LAsAH HISS, both of Benton township Coiuih
bia county.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08

OIL SPRINGS IN CANADA.-Tn boring
for oil few days since a. Sombra, Cana
da, on reaching down fifty seven feet, the
gas rushed up with great force, throwing
up dry sand for an hour. 1t then ceased +,
and the boring was resumed but as soon
as this was done, the gas rushed up with
great violence, throwing the drill-a piece
of iron one and half inches in diameter
eight feet long and weighing fifty pounds
entirely out of the hole and it continued
to discharge gravel, water and stone into
the air distance Of one hundred feet
The stream widened out to the diameter
of barrel, after leaving the hole, and the
quantity was such as to raise the creek
considerably above its ordinary level
though it is here twenty-five feet wide. AT;
ter the flow of water subsidized, the gas was
fired, and an explosion took place whicl
shook the ground for half mile, and thcr
continued to send up sheet of fame al
high as the water had previously gone
This fame could be seen for miles, ant
was ultimately extinguishcd with grca
difficulty. -Erchanoe.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08

A PANTHER IN New YoRK-Last
Tuesday, as man was walking in the
woods, about eighteen miles northwest
from Boonville, n. Y, he suddenly came
across an unwelcome visitor, III the form
of a large and savage looking panther,
which, as he approached pile OF lumber,
was discovered sitting on the farther end
of it. The man Immediately took off mis-
coat, fourished t violently, and halloocd
with all his might At this the panther
took fright and disappeared in the woods.
The man then hurried on but had not
proceeded a great distance, before he a.
ain saw his four-footed enemy, not many
yards in advance of him. Again lie took
off his coat and shook it deGantly at the
Beast, which again made tracks for the
woods. The man by this time had become
thoroughly alarmed, and pursued his
journey with all the haste possible Know
ing that house was not far away, he
made towards it swiftly. When within
sight of it he turned and looked behind
him, when 10 the panther was stealthily
following him, and at a distance of only
fifteen feet. His coat was again brough
into requi.iton, and was shaken, as be
fore, accompanied with loud cries. Thi
time the animal left with precipitation
and the man hurried to the house, ant
upon reaching it fell to the floor with ex
haustion.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08

The MEssAdE.-We have perused the
last Annual Message of President Buchan-
an, as every American Citizen must do,
with interest and satisfaction, and will
next week lay it, an eatenS0, before the
readers of the "Columbia Democrat."-
The Message is eminently sound and pa
ci6c on all national questions, and must
meet the cordial appreciation of the con-
servative people of the Nation. In word
1T is regarded the ablest State Paper
that ever emanated from any American
Executive and will be so regarded by the
future historian.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08

To PAPER MANUFAcTURERs.-Sinee
the introduction of envelopes, the outside
leaf of most letters and notes is useless
and wasted, People generally, to avoid
the appearance of meanness, use a whole
sheet, when half one would answer every
purpose. What is wanted to remedy the
evil is, that paper manufacturers should
manufacture letter and note paper in sub
stantial half sheets also, a stamp might
be put in the centre of the sheet, at the
top, instead of on the corner as is now
done, so as to distinguish it from the whole
sheet Scientific american.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-08
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s FlVS ING NHACHEN E!
p 4IE A-nEn MaRnH Q lsSa
PRICE $40 EACH.
PATENTED MARCH 9

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w having purchased the exclusive right of the abUNO
valuable IMPROVED CHEAP PArlSr SEwlSG MAonsE for
the county Ot Columbia will be happy To supply their
friends with the article iur the accommodations of them
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=. lis construction is plain and simple, with any
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3. of the most valuable features Of this Machine,
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=. 1t can be attached board, table stand IN op'
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l. Amung the array OF Patent Sewing Machines, there
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10 1t is particularly adapted to all kinds of stitching
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bloomsbury, May IL, 1850