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"Guy Fawkes' Day"

Ills VA 10 cnC VI bhO bOoV op1Sh'S~
or it was, until within very few years
of the numerous English holidays and an
niversaries.
On the 5th of November, 1905, in the
third year of King James l., was discov-
cred and frustrated the attempt of Guy
Fawkes, or (Faux.) to blow up the British
House of Parliament. The plot grew out
of the onerous laws with which the Catho'
lies of England were oppressed by James,
and the intense hatred which his uncxpect'
ed course towards Catholicism excited.
Catesby, who is described in history as
"a gentleman of good parts" originated
the idea, and communicated it to Percy,
"a descendant of the noble house Of North
cumberland :" the latter received it with
great satisfaction.
Guy Fawkes, a brave officer in the
Spanish service, was engaged to accom-
plish the deed, the preliminaries were all
arranged in the spring of 1904. Thirty
six barrels of guupowder were purchased
and put in the vault under the House of
Lords. The secret had been entrusted to
only twenty people, who faithfully kept it
for more than year. But Catcsby became
pressed for money to carry on the scheme
and was fore ed to take others into the con.
spiracy. Sir Everard Digby and Franci:
Tresham, two opulent Catholic gentlemen
were admitted, and it is supposed that the
latter revealed the whole plot in letter
which was received by Lord Monteagle, ,th'
brother in-law of Tresham. Sir Thoma
6 Knevet was sent by the Kings Chamber
lain to investigate the affair. He first scar
chcd the premises, and discovered Fawke
in the vault, arrested him, and having re
moved the fagots and rushes which cover
ed the barrels, discovered the powder.
- Fawkes could not deny his guilt, for h
was provided with matches and fuse read
y, to ignite the powder at the appointed IL
stant. But he never could be tortured il
to revealing the names of his accomplice
However, the public rebellion Of these PEI
~ pie, though only about Fifty in number ,di
"a a covered their guilt, and being surroundc
40 by the populace in their retreat, they we
49, 49, killed or taken, and afterwards executed
- except Tresham, who was confined in Il
IL Tower, where he died,
el thus ended the famous "gunpowdcr plot
he the boldest, as it was the most diabolic
l. attempt to wreak vengeance on polite
on foes that tho world ever heard of /
ur timely discovery was one of those extrac
IN, nary interposition of divine mercy viii
nd save men from the. Internal designs of ca
tn other. The English people have 60
mt cause to be thankful, and, they have am
hts ally rendered their tribute in joyous de
ful onstrations, not always remarkable for
ETY. during more than two hundred q
- fifty years.
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Mad Elephant.

mdu Llcpudut'
CocnIN, Aug 1s.-The inhabitants of
Trechoor, "a few miles hence ,)are just now
in great fright, owing to newly trained
elephant having gone mad and become un-
governable. 1t has already killed three
men, and occasioned considerable damages
to property. One of the men seems to
have fallen victim to Its fury through his
own folly. 1t appears that while himself
and his elder brother ,(who were both trail
ners of the animal were on their way
down hill with the elephant, it suddenly
revolted and attempted to seize them
Finding every effort to calm it unavailing
they took refuge on the top Of huge tree
close by. The animal pursued them, but
after a few minutes fruitless endeavor to
knock down the tree, it descended into the
paddy fields below, and committed great
devastation in the place. Afterwards,
while it was directing its way to the village
the young brother, needless of his elders
rcmonstrances came down from the tree,
and hastened towards the elephant intend
ing to recall it to obedience, in order to
avert further mischief. But the animal as
soon as it caught sight Of the man, furious
ly chased him, who, after running despe.
, rately about the field for nearly an hour,
, hid himself among the tall paddy shoots in
: a somewhat secluded place. The elephant
awhile after missing his object, was about
: rcsuming its course to the village, when the
l ill-fated man suddenly rose to see whether
d his pursucr was gone. The noise of the
1 water and crush Of the leaves occasioned
$ by his rising, made the elephant, which
C was not far of, to turn round, and he wa:
II discovered. The infuriated monster a
y once rushed upon him, and within a few
n seconds the unfortunate man was torn liml
lie from limb, in the very sight of his brothe
SC who still continued on the tree. The ami
tt nal soon after proceeded towards the vii
I'd lase, where within the space Of an hour,
n killed two other persons, (Pooichs) de
Up stroyod several houses, and ruined the baz
tn aars which were deserted by the merchant
,d on hearing the approach of the beast. A
a length it entered the spacious premises {
as the pagodo, which is enclosed by lofty grar
to itc walls of considerable strength and DIT
C rability. Immediately on its entranc
rd which was effected by the maHGuvres
en- its keepers throwing stones, &c., on
lor heels and other vulnerable parts, all Il
, a gates were closed and strongly barricad'
till to ensure public safety. 1t would appe
that several expert elephant trainers We
,ne also in the enclosure, who voluntarily u
bed dertools the perilous task of quieting a
no tanning the animal, by dint of profession
ur- management. The pagoda, which h
BILE alrerdy sustained good deal of dana
and by the attacks Of the elephant, is their OF
and refuge; and if that is demolished the f
eek of the trainers is inevitable. The only
.ch, ternative sec now is either to destroy
rec, beast at once by bullets, or to starve it
yne 4 degree which would render it powerl
the that the trainers may effect its capture
-, Bon,bay TINES.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-11-24

FROM 4ExAs.-The Galveston M,os
says the sugac, crop will be better than has
been expected: Frosts are reported in
vaE1ous sections Of the State. Several
counties on the Nosthern frontier. have
voluntarily associated themselves for a
campaign against the Indians. The Sabine
Pass ISmcS says that there are GOO hands
at work on the East Texas road, and the
iron all purchased for $50 miles.
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we knew not now SOON tney TiSnt sweep |
over it or shatter it in pieces. 1t was a
fearful night, and so exhausted and de-
spairing did it leave us, that we scarce
could rouse ourselves to exertion, until a
sailors cry of " Sail ho ~ awoke fresh
hope.
How many fearful eyes frightened and
heavy hearts tbrobbed quick and grateful |
ly, as they watched that sail speed on to.
wards us before the last breath of the ex-
piring gale! AS she drew near the only
fear was lest she should not have space for
all. Nearer and still nearer she came,
until we could see the men upon her decks,
and then-we could scarcely believe our
oyes-she passed us by, unobserving or un-
needing the signal we had placed upon
spar, and the dark group of human beings
clustered around it. If unheQding, Hca.
ven forgive them, for it was fearful depth
of despair into which to fling back so ma
ny of their fellow creatures. The women
sank down too heart.strickcn for words,
and the men lifted up their voices in bitter
indignation at the cruelty that could thus
leave women and children to perish
Death in one of his most fearful forms did
indeed seem pressing close upon us, for our
scanty stock of food was exhausted Ma
ny flung themselves at full length upon the
ice, utterly Indifferent to all outward OBJ.
jects; while others prayed earnestly ovei
the dear ones for whom all earthly hope il
passed.
Suddenly loud shout rose above thu
plash of the waves and the murmur o
sorrowful voices, and echoed cheerful,
over our frozen resting place. Every ey
turned scaward, and there, but few faith
oms from us, lay large vessel, which, ab
sorbcd as VIC were in our misery, had ap
preached us unpcrceived. Her bulwark
. were filed with sympathizing faces, and t
our feeble cheer of welcome there cam
n back so hearty a response that it sent
. glow through our shivering frames
!, Never was kindness greater than we poe
n ice.wrccked voyagers received from IL
crew and passengers of that ship, crowde
10 though she already was. To their ca
! and attention we owed not only our ow
=. lives, but those of the dear ones who seen
r ed about to die; and never can We fe
y fully grateful for their good offices, or Il
h many sacrifices they made in our behalf
" The ship was westward bound, and {
- our arrival in Canada, the account of Of
misfortunes b-onght us many offers of Ell
s. ploymcnt. Years have passed since, Al
~ the world has gone well with us, but not
"a ing can erase from our minds the haul
w ing remembrance of the days and nigl
hut of suffering we passed upon that fear
-. ice field.
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The clergy live by our sins, the doctors
by our diseases, and lawyers by our follics,
What do printers live on--echo answers
Whatl
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-11-24

A POOR Irishman offered an old, sauce
pan for sale. His children gathered around
him, and inquired why he parted with it
All, me honeys, he answered, would not
be after parting wild it but for want of .
little money to buy something 10 put in it.
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"AH," said an Englishman, the other
day, l belong to country upon which
the sun never SETS And /, said Yam
kee, belong to a country of which there
can be no correct map-it grows SO fast
the surveyors can't keep up with it,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-11-24

IF you would talk much, you should
endeavor to talk well he al
ways speaks to much who speaks i'll,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-11-24

Reading serves for delight, for ornament
and for capacity; it improves nature, and
is perfected by experience,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-11-24
GOOD ACTIONS.

NJ MRS. HARRIET =. FRANCIS.
believe me, all good actions
Are garnered up in Heaven,
Aud yield to earth hundred fold
OF soul.reviying leavcn.
We can not, with our viion,
Fer soc the blest return,
Noulor than We in gOblcts
The sunshine bright can urn.
But we can feel its presence,
Like soft distilling dew,
Press on our scnscs gently,
Pllsing our hesnstrings through.
Turning each thought TO pUrcncss,
70 patience meek, each sigh,
Throwing DER hopes false things,
Truths robe Of sober dye.
Winning the soul to labor
For sinless word and deed,
Such as will give to Heaven
Again the precious seed.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-11-24

GREAT Cry AND LITTLE WooL-an
African infant Just horn
, 1860-01-06

APPENDIX 10 JUICE Blacks P PAMPHLEr.-
In the absence of anything Of greater i'm
pOrtanco-fOreign, political, or otherwise
We fatter ourself there is nothing which
will interest our democratic readers more
than the following appendix to Judge
BLACKS Observations on Senator Dong
las Views on Popular Sovereignty" called
forth on the demand for a second edition
by Judge DIS attempt to reply to those
observations" at Wooster, Ohio, and by
the commentaries which have been made
on them by some Of his friends. The ap-
pendix, couched in the same dignifed, un-
impassioned language as the "0bserva-
tons" is marked by the same force of
thought, closeness Of reasoning, and felicity
Of expression that characterized the pam
phlet. 1t lays bare to the very bone the
aaws aud imperfections Of Judge Douglas
Views on Popular Sovereignty" ," modified,
amended, and altered though they have
been by reflection and circumstances; shows
that oil attempt to give new readings of
the Constitution which the Supreme Court
does not warrant, are sure to lead TO disas-
trous consequences, and recommends all
who desire 10 preserve on unblemshed po.
litical reputation to respect the principles
and acknowledge the binding force of the
guarantees of the Great Charter of our
Liberties.
, 1860-01-06

San JuAN.-On our first page will be
found the proceedings Of a citizens meeting
held at Vancouver, for the purpose of OBJ
tanning an expression of public sentiment
in relation to the late act Of Gen. Harvey,
in placing troops upon San Juan Island, for
the protection Of life and American inter
ests in that quarter. From every village,
neighborhood and hamlet in our Territory,
is heard issuing the voice Of appreciation.
Even the New York Tribune comes nobly
forward, and pays the following high COM
plement to Harney's patriotism and "devo-
tion to his country:p
gen. HARSEY.-We admit that cap
tious critic, military or civil, may find fault
with the details Of Gen. Harney's coup
d'eiat II is very true that his position is
commanded by five ships Of the line, and
that his whole force, himself Included, could
be blown to thunder in a quarter of an
hour. But what Of that? It is only an
additional proof of his desotioa to his
country anu, oeslueS ne knew perfectly
well that there was no danger oil its hap
penug. The British Governor, it was very
clear, would not take tie responsibility Of
actual hostilities On question that yet lay
plainly within the domain Of diplomacy
So that, even should it be settled finally
that this Island of Barataria docs not be-
long to US, but to the British, it will be no
imputation upon his courage or conduct
lie did his best for his country. Under the
circumstances. neither his valor, nor his
discretion, which is valor's better part, can
be called in question Wewll not say that
he proposed to himself making but one step
from San Juan to the White House; but #
he had, he could not have chosen his van
tage ground better"
, 1860-01-06

Ia As soon as the Heard shall have
made up "the sum aud substance of his
objections TO the governors message, and
succeeded with its host of military assist.
ants in presenting them in a tangible form.
we will eudcavor to answer them. We
have not the time to do - now.
, 1860-01-06

nH- We direct the attention of our
readers n Tho San Jro, or,;.lo n,Ii;.i,aa
Wv P'i1,,Y'
oH 'ue hrs' page, o. to-uayS paper lAe
writer tine New York HeTaLds Washing
ington correspondent exhibits our right
and ti,le" to the island in n clearer and
r,oro !, 5;sg1,,.,,ro l;.,, ~. ''
H,"s e"S'~4H VIZ nave ever
, 1860-01-06

E'omoN"-reporter Of the Legisla-
tiveptOceediDgs for the steilacoom Herald
having admitted that we stated nothing
but what ioas true, when We asserted that
io@e Of the reported proceedings were mol
as they had trnnspired, selecting the appor
iionmeht bill as one instance, and claiming
that this was an 'uninteniiODal error W,
hereby do the gentleman the justice to say
that we believe it so occurred without dc
sign or intention on his part.
, 1860-01-06

The HoLIDAYs.-These days of joy and
festivety were never spent so pleasantly in
Olympia as were those jnst past "Can
ing" on neighbors occupied the full time OF
Monday last Everybody appeared to
Partake of the hilarity which everywhere
prevailed. Friends received the vow Of
former friendship, and those betweeI whom
a cool Indifference had been permitted to
grow, plighled greater constancy in the
future. We hope all enjoyed themselves
as we did-in the company of such as VIC
shall ever feel proud to speak of as FRIENDS
, 1860-01-06

~ Owing to the heavy pressure" oI
legislative work which keeps us at the
: press almost day and night, We arc pre-,
vented from paying that attention 10 edi.
torial duties which we would like to bes'ow
upon i. But, TO make hay while the sun
Shines is duty incumbent upon ms q;
well as Others. 1t is the only season of the
year which goes towards making up losses
sustained in the remainder. With this
apology we hope subscribers will exercise a
degree Of forbearance.
, 1860-01-06

D9-There is report in circulation here
and in Oregon, that Vanderbilt has pur.
chased the interest of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, in boats and property
on this coast. Among the items of pur,
chase, the steamships ore set down at 49,
100000. The rumor is doubted in Orc
gon.
, 1860-01-06

% I..l r1fIH1a --rs1e -on-------Hr lIfa .
THE ArToRIIoSNENT-The editor Of the
Havld. in bis last issue. states lhnt the ap-
porliomeat bin (which we asserted to be
ayaiS to this and COxlitz counties, for
reasons then giFen,) was introduced by
Mr. Webster, in that shape, "at the urgent
solicitation Of the member from Chehalis,
who said that Bis Constituents had no wish
10 be allied with county so corrupt us
Thorston." Mr.. PRoscH may think he is
doing The gentleman from Kiisap favor,
BY making the admission that the super
scllious and tri6ing reason adduccd by the
ding from Chehalis county, had had the de-
sired eject, and prevailed upon him in doing
injustice 10 two counties. We have bet
nter opinion Of Mr.. Webster, aud think that
he does not, as we do not oursslf, believe a
single word Of the Insertion above made as
coming from bis constituents. The Chehals
man mayhaVe spoken FOR himself, but for
none others. The citizens Of that county,
generally, are much respected by our peo-
pie, but, We publicly say. not alpoys its
representatives.
, 1860-01-06

PosTsoRPr.-The removal of the Capitol
was defeated in the council by vote of
10 to-day at II o'clock
, 1860-01-06


FIRE MEETING.-A meeting was held in
the district shool house, ia this place, on
Saturday evening last, for the purpose ol
organizing a hook and ladder company
Owing to the limited attendance no com
pany organization was perfected, bat a
subscription list was opened for the raising
of meau1 necessary to procure ladders, &c.
We learn that such as were present libe-
rally and cheerfully subscribed. The meet
ing then adjourned to Thursday, (yester,
day, when it was decided to organize, by
the election Of the necessary officers.
Not believing the above appliances as
adequate to our wants, in the event of a
Gre in the more popuIous part of our city,
we would suggest the idea of petilionng
the present legislature to pass law author
izng our city council to levy tax sufficient
for the purchase Of q good second class fire
engine. In this way we believe $25OO or
$4,000 could be readily raised, nor eau we
see why any one should object. As the
engine will be benefit to the public, al
of our citizens should be obliged-propor'
toned to their wealth-to bear the burden
In no other way, that we can see, will al
engine ever be obtained. Whilst somC
stand ready to subscribe more than theil
share, many there arswho will give moth
ing. Who'll circulate the petitionl
, 1860-01-06

The LEeIsLkTURE-Since the convening
of-thls-hody .afler the adjournment over
De holidays, The Coaneil has been engaged
In nothing specially interesting to the mass
Of ourreaders. The capitol question, which
had beeu made the order Of the day fol
Thursday, yesterday was not reached, q
motion to adjourn. made BY Mr.. Clark, Of
Pierce, having carried during the tempOra-
Iyaabsenee Of the members Of this conntj
from their seats. The lobby Of the COun.
IL was perfect "anxious seat" /" to many
of our citizens present on that day, who at
tended 10 see this matter finally disposed
Of. Bat they were disappointed, and thus
Il tFpmains vexed question still
The civil practice act" which origina-
led in The House, is now undergoing a
thorough scrutiny at the hands Of the Conn
ell Judiciary committee, and. with the as
distance Of a number Of legal gentlemen,
Who were called in for that purpose,
We doubt not this important act will be
made to assume The shape it should. The
ED act NE have been Informed, was def.
,sses ~
I'm he Hooss ,bs ,cboo, ,,v. d.e.o,ivo
AZ H now exis,. in many n.r,irrl0rs viIl
npsergo a ,horougb ,. r.vi.io0 a h1l bavin,,
bsep' 'i1,rodnced bT Mr svr,D ~ -, ,nnorcAde
tbs A., now i force Ifnos.ad 4, Win mnoh
,imnlifv onr svs,sm Of conmo, .ohool.
ru.b II sbotter hills b.s nr.olnasd ,ho n0..i.
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NJ A Rim f. N E w $ .
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PoRTsMoUrH
ARRIVED.

FRIDAY, Jan'y 20.
Steamship City of Richmond, Mitchell. i'm
Philadelphia, BID to Richmond, with mdz and
passengers, to P Crowell.
Schr Plane, Boggs, I'm E Shore, with oats.
Schr T G Pratt, Hyslop, I'm Shore, with
cats, peas and wheat.
Schr Olivia, Jones, I'm Hampton.
Schr Imogine, Johnson, i'm Varw lex with
corn,
Schr Summer6eld, Barnes, I'm Baltimore
mds to sundry persons.
Schr Robert Waller. Lively. I'm Yorktown,
lnmber and corn to master.
Schr Lizzy, Allen, I'm Petersburg, slaves and
lumber to M Smith Il Bro.
Schr Mountaineer, Morrisett. FIN York River,
wood to Balls & Constable.
Schr Good Hope, Davenport, fm N c, corn
and lumber.
Schr H Smith, Hicks, corn, lumber and
slaves to Odom Il Clements.
Schr w H Collins, Balance, slaves and ium-
ber to Odcm g. Clements.
Schr Coniconary, Piner, naval stores TO X
Biggs g. Co:
Schr Geo Stavro, Stavro I'm N C, with corn.
Schr M A Cartwright, with corn.
Schr Gladiator, Williams, with corn
Schr Eugene, Westcett FIN N C, with corn
Schrs John Boushall and ] Crittenden, I'm
N G, with corn.
Schr Williams, Heath, I'm N c, corn.
Boats Henry Clay, w N H Smith, Gold Bug
II Walker, Star and Black Hawk, I'm N 81
with corn.
CLEARED.
Schr Mentoro, Comfy, for Providence
schr Morning Light, Hall, for Newburyport .
Schr Prince Leboo, Trip, for Boston.
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The Death Of Macauley, the
English Historian.

1t has been briefly announced in the for
eign news that Thomas Darlington Macauley,
the historian of England, was dead. This is
an event that will create deep feeling of
regret wherever the English language is
read. His health had been impaired for some
time, but it was never said that his ailments
were of dangerous nature. He was only
in the sixtieth year of his age, having been
born with the century, and had always led
temperate if not an active life. He gradual
ed ct Trinity College, and was admitted to
the bar In 1926. But his tastes were wholly
literary, and he never made any figure as
bsrrister. He began to write for the Edin-
nurgh Review in the year 1925, and for
twenty years he contributed regularly to
that work. his brilliant papers raising the
Review to degree of Importance and popu-
iarity that it had never previously reached,
and from which 1t has decidedly declined
since Macauley, through other occupations,
was obligsd to cease writing for its pages.
His prose occupied his pen chiefly. But
while yet In College he had written that GO
rious martial lyric, 1.-THE Battle Of Ivry,"
and twenty-five years later appeared his
"Lsys of Ancient Rome" which are unsur-
passed by any poems OF the same GLASS. The
browning work of his literary career has
been his 'tAistory of England since the Sue
eessiou of James H." the first volume Of
which appeared in lsis-three volumes hav.
ing since been Published.
It Ia understood that one or two other vol
Amss have been ready for the press for some
tine. But the completion of the work is
prevented by the sudden death of the author.
The deceased was formerly member of
the Supreme Council of Calcutta, and several
times member of Parliament. About two
years ago Queen Victoria did herself honor
BY elevating Macauley to the Peerage under
the title OF Baron Macauley. He never mar.
risd, and the peerage of which he was the
founder expires with him.