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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

The EDITORIAL TREADMtLL.-The
Home Journal thus truthtully describes
the editors business :-'It is one of the
hardships Of our profession that its work
ing wheels, brains and hearts, are not al
lowed to lag for sicknesf, or stop for calam-
ity or sorrow. The judge may adjourn
his court; the school house and the work
shop may close shutters the mourner may
veil his features, and turn friend and stran-
gers from the door; but tho journalist
must forget before tomorrow the sorrows
of to-day, must write gaily and freshly, as
a nowsmonger, on the trifes of the hour,
whatever burden has been laid upon him
that same hour by Providence, or his brain
as man. 1t sometimes tries and mocks
as the world that reads what is thus writ
ten would never dream Of. The public
look upon an editors labors as the Indian
did upon the man that was cutting hay
He gave it as his opinion that it was easy
to STE white man mown
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29
ACOUN1Y

The APPALACHIAN INDIANS. Tho his
tory of the West Indies, by Rochefort, in
1867, contains an interesting, but improb-
able account Of the Florida Indians ofthat
day. They are represented as dressing
with degree of barbaric taste; living in
houses Of stakes, rooted with reeds and the
impervious gum of tree, and foored with
cement; sleeping on rude bedstcads, with
beds of skins and sacks stuffed with down,
and laid over with ornamental peltries and
eating with splinter of bone, used as
fork. Their food was vegetables-never
flesh until the European came-and their
drink water, q kind of beer, and a bevcr-
age made with honey. The were remark
ably industrious, having all their lands in
common, and working under their chief, in
battalions. They had various musical in
struments, in which they we're skillful, and
were addicted to singing and of amable
and teachable disposition. They traded
among themselves, and had currency of
different colorcd grains. Polygamy was
practiced, and marriages were always
among relatives, any other being consid-
cred disreputablo. They only fought for
self defence, using bows, and war clubs,
sings and jayelins. They spared all who
asked mercy in war, and only scalped the
slain. Their priests were also physicians,
and they worshipped the sun, to which they
offered songs and prayers every morning
and evening. They had great religious
celebration four times year, when they
burned incense, had songs and dances,
and let fly sacred birds. They believed
in the Immortality of the soul, and had
traditions Of the delugo. The bodies of
the dead were embalmed before buried.
In the morning they used to cut off some
of their hair, but on the death of the king
shaved the whole crown, and kept it bare
three years, during which time the royal
corpse remained. They were still a few
of these Indians left in l75s, but arc now
extinct.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29
Germantown Telegraph.
n Family and an Agricultural Nowspaper
PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT GERMANTOWN u

The present is the suitable period in the voer tn
get up 'ubs Tor the GcrmaatoHR 2icgrnpA An nctivr
Nersoh III any cghborhOO, could in single rny or n,
odd intervals, raise llubl with but little difficulty
TINS would he especially the localities where the
tn" character aud value Of the pnner is known IL
should he always borne in mind that the TcFrapb is
not devoted to party politics. currupng shy stories
coarse rrlminnl reports Of or impure reading
any knIi put to choice Literature careful cundri.
saon of the News OF th Day. especially to an rnr
u'st devotion To Agricultural and horticultural Infora
ton, in itself worth the farmer aud gardener tha IIit
pric Of subscription. our design has always bncn nnI
shalt continue to be, publish a Family and Aprirult,
raj Newspaper of real interest entertainment md
utsubstnntial value 10 thu community How far ve
have up tn this time succeeded in flng th, intention
may b" nirrrrd from the steadily ncrca sing stnport re-
r'vrd during the thirty pears since established and
continued unintcrmittedy to conduct the paprr As in
the past So shall the Gcrmaatoma 1eiep rapA he In n
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n family journal
We annex the cash trims to which we brr lcnvc IN
call the attention Of all who think Of subscribing for
newspaper
One Copy, One Year S2t umr Copy. Three Years !:
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-. Subscriptions not paid within the wear ~
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PHILIP II. FREAs
Germantown, Philadelphia,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29
RYAMOND'S PATENT
IS Il w NG VI a G. "a 4 N e

P.47'E.V7TD .MqRCH 9, ls5s


IESsRS. TEPriNEER & ROBBINS Of Bloom sburg
NJ having purchased the "NtlusiIr right Of the above
valuable IlHrEul tEAP PATENT SEWlSG VI ,tHlsE far
tle county of Columbia win BE- happy supply their
t-nis with the article Tor the accommodation them.
selves families The following are spu, of ii, III,
perot aty antaecs this implement Possesses over any
ever yet offered u the public. VIZ
1t sews from 100 To Gao stitches per minute, thus
saving both time and labor IN the operation
, Its construction 20 plain Hnd simple, with nuy.
thing lIse fair usage easy kent ia order 1ul win
give entire satisfaction.
}. on of the valuable features Of this Machine
is h- RmalhrsN an tlt compatthuss Of Its mechanism
Double thread MaCinrs.arr al diliCrlt man.
sgs ana very unhandy in threading bat this Ma,
sAuirt threaded than even cumm,4I needle
J. II eau be attached 10 board, talc stand, Op.
Grating order ana drta he'd in less than half minute
0. greatly ccOnnmL-s the thrcad and yet produces
beai, sufficiently strong for any work for which II il,
destined. qualification not knUwn to utrr sewing Ma.
,AInrs.
No human hand is capable in producing seam SO
regular and Systematic.
9, Among tns array uf Patent Sewing Machines there
none ro cheap and durable ,YMuNuS patent, but
L" Machine IS adaried 10 all Lind- OF tApernncc
he's lruvru.
The operator shape his stnn just as lie plcnses
wav.s, "d'cs and flowers, .ic be represented or
ihTtdtri
10 1t particularly adapted To all kinds Of stitching
such a. g"h"urn's shirts, busnnr- rIsihand- collars
et. and all Kinds Of Ladies sewing, ut luding silks
lawns drih"s, cdiltues, &c .rptIIc for lYy
wear tns Mae Inc is rather too light of constructions
H. Hut all the foregoing HdN HnI.rS. though real in
heuhriFos, dwini' INTO igIicHnc", when compared
with tl- tiuu ul health being saving uf both
labor ani sight and leaves operator " iIri tuup
ing ANA - enabled to perform his wurE occupy
tuisl position.
~ For rLit by the undersigned at their rrsrective
T'siieners, IN HuOmshnrs. whn will put the machine IN
operation ana give oil nec"s6arl Institution.
HENRY XrrPlSGER,
DANIEL ". ROBBINS
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

ROGER SHERMAN was member Of
Congress from Connecticut. He was sent
there from tho shoemaker's bench. John
Randolph, who had Indian blood in his
veins, once rose, and with his squoaking
voice said, 81 should like to know what
the gentleman from Connecticut, before he
came here, did with his leather apron"
Mr., sherman, mimicking the same squeak
ing sound, replied, 81 cut it up, sir, to
make moccasus for the descendants of
Pocahontas'
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

WHEAT CROP OF W1scoNsIN--The
State of Wisconsin has now one million of
acres in actual cultivation. From the re-
ports of all sections to the State Agricul-
tural Society, it has averaged twenty-eight
bushels of wheat per acre, which makes
the yield of the State twenty eight millions
of bushels, which equals thirty six bushels
to every man, woman and child in the
State, or about two hundred to every
voter.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

a SENSIBLE LANDLoRD-An exchange
says, little incident transpired some
weeks ago at one of the Frankfort hotels,
which is worthy of notice.
y little girl entered the bar room and
in pitiful tones told the keeper that her
mother had sent her there to get eight
cents
eight cents - said the keeper.
eyes, sir"
"What does your mother want with
eight cents don't owe her anything"
"Well," said the child, "father spends
all his money here for rum, and we have
had nothing to cat to-day. Mother wants
to buy a loaf of bread
\ loafcr remarked to the bar-kooper to
"kick the brat out"
"No," said the bor-koepor, "lll give
her the money, and if her father comes
back again Il kick him out"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

DEAN SWIFT getting ready for ride
on horseback, called for his boots.-
The servant brought them
"Why didn't you black them ?" asked
Dean.
"Because you'll soon get them splashed
on the road, and 1 thought it was not
worth while"
a minute after the servant asked Swift
for the key of the pantry.
"What for ?" asked the master.
"To get my breakfast.
"Ah,' said Dean, "as you will be hun
CRY two hours hence, it isn't worth while.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

ULFsuER, Iceland, was lately tho scene
of most remarkable mirage. Several
ships were seen sailing through the air in
line apparently some miles in extent;
some appeared at anchor near fortress
built on rock ; others seemed to approach
50 near the coast that the spectators could
see, through the clear atmosphere, the
images of sailors at work in the rigging.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29
PRIDE AND PRINCIPLE.
BY j. S. BURTON.

was returning home after an absence
Of eight years returning to the home of
my childhood The numbering coach that
bore rapidly along, was already entering
the little village where ] was born where
| had received the first rudmcnts of knowl.
edge; where | had sported many happy
childhood's hour, and where | had first
learned to love. Yes, to love the prcttiest,
morricst, and proudest maiden in all the
village "not wisely, but too wcll.' She
rejected my suit; she had higher aspira-
tions. 1t was true she liked ne very we'll
- it might be, loved me, butt was not
rich; and she was proud and naughty, as
we'll as beautiful Yet she was indeed
kind and charitable; she did not reject
my offer disdainfully, but seemed to study
some method by which her irrcyocable
reply might give me no pain. / did not
question her motives | knew them too
we'll, and then and there resolved that if
health should be spared me, I would be-
gin life; l would depart at once from my
native village, and some day return a
wealthy man--not again to urge my suit,
not even to claim her as friend or ac-
quaintance, unless it should be her express
desire; for |, too, had a proud spirit, and
could never condescend to plead with q
woman.
All these thoughts passed rapidly thro'
my mind as | ncared my fathers cottage !;
and l rcjoiccd to think that in part my
purpose had been accomplished was
rIch-rich even under the fastdious rcqui-
sitions of Isabel Haync; richer than her
father had ever been, and yet my stern
resolve had seen no change.
| met my father, now silver haired with
age My mother had been lying in her
silent, narrow home for nearly two years.
My sister, only sitter, whom | fonily hoped
to meet, was married, and had gone to a
distant place to dwell. I he spirit Of change
had breathcd upon every dear aud famil-
lar object, | met the companions of my
youth, who welcomed me back with smiles
which seemed the distorted mockery Of
the smiles that lit up their happy faces in
my boyhood days. They were growing
old. Yet some seemed apparently no older
than when | had seen them eight years
before
did not meet Miss Haync; nor did |
even inquire about her. She had probably
gone away, or what was quite as probable,
her father might have become so wealthy
that she no longer moved in the village
society. Perhaps she was married, and
was living in some other place. What
was she to me, that | should spend a
thought in speculation as to the cause Of
her iuyisibillty? And yet l could not cfiace
her image from my mind, If ever in dis
tant lands l had succeeded in banshing
her from my memory, l could not do 50
now. The associations of home and famil-
lar scenes brought back the recollection of
happy days, and her name--hcr form,
Just as she appeared to ne then-was in-
di.pcnsably to complete the picture fancy
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

'llow much money have you'" said a
rich old curmudgeon to gay young fellow
courtng his pretty daughter "Oh, I
haven't much of anything, now, but havo
a very rich prospect indeed" The wed.
ding occurred, and the old chap learned
from his fine son-in-law that the rich pros.
pect was the prospect of marrying his
daughter.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

SEvERAE nice young gentlemen went
to the residence of a young damsel to give
her screnade. After some time, the SER
want stepped out and walking up to one of
them, said MY friend, the folks are all
abod ; you cant get a cent here tonight"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

We clip from an exchange the follow
ing noble answer of boy;
"Why did you not pocket some of
'hosa pears ~ said one boy to another /;
"nobody was there to see"
"Yes, there was--I was there to SET
myself; and don't ever mean to see my.
self 20 mean thing"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

a MAN asked another, whom he was
about to help to chicken, whether he wished
the leg or the wing? "It is matter Of
perfect indifference to me, said the other.
"And infinitely more so to me-" replied
the carver, laying down the knife and fork,
and rosuming his own dinner.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

DIR. FRANKLI> says that "every littlo
fragment of the day should be saved
Oh, yes, the moment the day breaks, set
yourself at once to save the pieces.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

y FARMER in Waterrown, Connecticut,
has been fined for allowing Canada thistles
to run to seed on his own land. The SEN
tcnce seems just, as the thistles is one of
the greatest nuisancos the farmer is liable
to.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

\ NEGrEss, speaking Of her childrcR,
said Of one who was lighter than the rest:
could bear dat ar brat, kase hc
show dirt so easy.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

WHY should marriage be spoken of a
tender tie, when it is so confoundea
tough that nothing but death can cut it.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

WHAT is the difference between $40
note and wif' at torty' One you can
change for twcnties, but the other you
cant.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

The South Carolina Legislature on the
10th instant, elected Mr.. Pickcns Cover
nor of thst State.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

DIPLOMAS are not always worthly be.
slowed. A sheopskin is often taken from
the animal that is entitled to it, to be g,y--
to an animal that isn't.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29
PEOPLES PACIFIC RAIL ROAD

The CommissiOdcrs Of the Peoples Pacific Raroad
Company wuui anuounce To- the fcuple uf the Tinted
States that HuHr4 Uf Cumluis soiles are ty uru.n
iEsd, BY the choice Of
JOSIAH PERUhN. rRrs1pssr
OLIVER FROST, Nl,G PqsslugET
AGIEI ABHOrT, tErRtr,RY
|. :. NlTilING ron, TRg,srUER,
md that the fookS Of the Company are open for the sub
scrptiOn Of stock IN HUston New York. philair phia
RaH.aOrr and Washington. aud vii soon bd up med in
N. prIucifle 5Outhrrnaud Western Cities ana Cafur
The CHAPTER Of said Company was granted by the cp
ialllLr: Of tic State Ot Maine, in March. l-GG.
Tn" right of way through tm' public lands in the Ter
r"rcs ofthr United states, from Mi,suur Rivrrio t'n
Itnrnia, bv the way nI Pixies Peak Gtd Mines ana
tarongh Utah Is now open 10 Iht Company by Acts Of
Congress.
led 10 examine the chIrtcrand y Laws OF the Cubluy
AMI send in their subscriptions AL persons ,itrd
70 subscribe one share each and 40 one more than len
shares.
70 be pad when the subscription is madeas viii be seen
by the Charter.
Let tn people subscrib generally aud lihrrally forth
win, aud the Company Will br able To SECURE from CON
E''' al lis next sess'onurgc grants "i lana ahd oI mon
Gy.
i.rt rht whole people, all one put their shoulders
10 th- wheel hy subscribing share each, and the
Railroad viii b. buIlt within hVc years.
Let Clubs ut ten twenty ity, mora subscribers be
Tornrd IN every Town aud Village, and the Nancy for
"dried by Mail ar Express, ani Certificates OF stock
WIN receipts for the money, VIII be- r'turdrd.
Responsible men, ut utunmpraCliahlc rHrhClCr,and WHO
have heart for the work, wanted III all parts ut the
United States Agents 10 obtain subscription 10
iht stock ul the Company.
All communications should br directed 10 the under
signed nj III Ucc U the Company, No. "a School Sir'rt
or Adams House, BuSiuu, and To whom all applications
for copies If Charter By Law sand other document should
JOSIAH PERHAw,
President Board VI Commissioners
Boston, Nov 10, lsGOl
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

IT was said in oldcn times that the body
was more than raimcpt; but now the raj
ment is often great deal more than the
body in value, and full five times as mucl
in circumference.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29

Indians may be considered the copper
faced type Of mankind
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-12-29
COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT,

TUHhISIIED ENENY SATURDAY., by
LEVI l., TATE,
IN BLooMsBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY. PA.
FFICE
Me ne0 Brek B"ding, opposite the Erehangc, 6v sid
INC court HoNSc. "DcmOcraiic Iicad Quarters"
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
81 90 In advance, for one rorv for six mnuth,
% IN advance, for COPY, one wear
~ u nat paid within the first three months
- If not paid within the first six months
30 " not paid within the year.
" \" subscription taken for less than six months
qua u" paper discontinued until all arrcarages shall hay,
been paid. ''''
- Ordinary ADVERTISEMENTS inserted and Jon WORK
fecuteI, at the established prices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-10-11
The County. Fair.

r., uh. occurrence and the successful issue of the 4.,nua, exhibition of our County Agrlcultural Society, affords us the opportunity Of saying .;nnla word of congratulation and commendatlon to those engaged in the management Of the dr. "a to those who made for it itssuccess, by thelr ...h;h;+on of stock and domestic manufactures No where else than in Litchfield County and ! mon 1itchfeld hil could so fine display ot ,o,at cattle and stock been made, and no where
 bofter could the substantial and the delicate ex- hbition of superior housewifsry be showa in
 reater or more elaborate variety and excellence, than the display of last week exhibited, of our Litchfeld County women! .......:
 This feature the County Cattle Show suggests, is interesting and gratifying to consider. The ;aboundng products of the fields, the luxurant
 crops of our meadows, the superior display of our . stalls, all go to make Itchield county the
 garden and pride of the State; and where
 a stranger might wonder from our bleak and ex- .Dosed position, and from the rocky and hilly face of our lands that little could be raised be- yond the bare suficiency for life, he would be
 surprised at the superior exhibition we can make, when all the products of the County are
 gathered together. At the head of all the oth- CT Counties of the State, stands Litchfeld, as a stock-growing and crop-raising district and as every year suggests new improvements in the one, and the advance of science and art is called in to sustain and improve the other, it is but fair to suppose that each exhibition will be bet ter than the last, and that Litchield County will, not only hereafter hold its present superior po- stion in the State, but will advance even far ther, until it shall become the most famous of the stock producing districts of New England. And so may it be!
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-10-11

COUNT ANOTHER !-One of the Speakers al the last meeting of the Republican Central Cam paign Club in New York, was s. E. Chitten den, Esq, leading merchant of the metropolis He remarked, that although he had been seven teen years in business in the city, this was the second political meeting he had ever attended He had never voted an electoral ticket since HENRY CLAY's defeat, but he was now an ear. nest supporter of LINCOLN and HANL1S.
 SEWARD IN CHICAGO.-1he reception of Gov. Seward in Chicago must have been a magnif- cent affair. The wigwam was packed full, and yet crowd many times larger was in the streets unable to get admittance. MT. Seward spoke in the afternoon from platform in the street, and Owen Lovejoy and others spoke ip the wigwan,. The numbers present are variously stated by Douglas papers at 75,00O, and by Republican papers at 100000.
 in the evening grand Wide-Awake process sion paraded the streets, and it is stated that not less than 10000 torches were in line.
 MARRIAGE OF SENATOR FosTER.-Hon. Ia, Fayette s. Foster of this State, was married on Thursday of last week, by Rev. Dr. Mason of Boston, to Miss Martha P. Lyman of Bos ton. Ten of the brides brothers and sis ters; all married, were present at the ceremony with their families. 7
 @ Artemas Ward" whose humorous writ ings are well known, is MT. Brown, the local edi tor of the Cleveland Plaindsaler. Artemas Ward, the Snowman" is name assumed by him though there is really a man by that name, and regular genius in the show business, who ex- hibits wax figures and sech," and makes a great deal of fun, down in Indiana.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-10-11
DIE1D.

In this village, on the 9th inst, Anna, wife o Hon. William T. Gould, of Augusta, Georgia.
 In this town, (Northfeld Society, on the 2stt ult Ida, daughter of James Waters, aged 4 months also, on the 18th Oct, Isabel, daughter of Isaac Wakeman, aged month.
 In Harwinton, Sept. 27, Mindall Cleveland, wife of Ephraim s. Cleveland, aged B.
 In North Goshen, Oct. 5, Lucretia Lamphere, aged 22 years. 1.. e,-'.i
 At Sharon, Mrs. Nancy Cartwright, wife Of David s. Cartwright, Esq, aged %.
 In Harwipton, Oct 3, Miss Sabrina Webster, aged 5s; Oct g. Asa skinner. aged age es Oct. 5, Pardee, aged 6l. f4.t51-
 Tn West Goshen, on the 7th inst, John, son of William Bryant, aged about 3 years.
 In West Goshen, on the 9th inst, Wilbur, son of the late Samuel Wright, Esq, aged 20 years. Insatiate archer, could not one sufice?" Fupsrsl ss o'clock on Thursday next.