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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14
Destructive Fi.e at DanvilIe.

Danville, April 2--Between IL and l
o'clock yesterday morning, fire broke
out in frame building, situated in Hill
street, in the South Ward of the town, and
before the flames could be extinguished +,
the entire block, consisting of 7 or 8
buildings, from Mahoniug street to Frank.
lin court, was destroyed
The following properties we're burnt
Schroth's Restaurant the Mansion
House, kept by Mr.. Blue Brains Sa-
loon; Sayagc's jcweiry and Doran's tailor.
ing establishment.
Mr.. Schroth is the heaviest loser. The
entire loss amounted to SIS, 900, on which
there is a partial insurance.
The fire is supposed to have been the
work Of an incendiary.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14
Homeopathy.

Among the inventions and improvements
with which the day is so rife, that made by
Prof. HUMPHREYS is not among the least
While all the superiority of the Homeo-
patbic System of Medicine over that of the
old school in its freedom from danger and
the ease and pleasantness with which ito
medicines may be taken or given to child
ren, it still remained an intricate system
for the people to use. From the fact that
single medicine is given at dose, and
each applicable to only certain symptoms,
large number of medicines and large
book of directions became necessary in
order to their use And what is worse,
these directions are Of the most nice and
discriminating character, so that often
the longer one looked and studied, the
more puzzled he became, nor could any
amount of learned lumber, in the way Of
Domestic Manuals, explain the matter.
At this precise point the discovery Of
Prof. HUMPHREYS comes in. He ascer-
tanned, from repeated experiments, what
had been before denied, that certain inedi-
cines in this system might be harmoniously
combined in a single remedy which pos.
sossed, in good part, the advantages Of
each Of its ingredients, and upon this prin-
ciple forms series of Specific Remedies
for each of the more common diseases TO
ailments. With these all uncertainty and
embarrassment in giving the remedies is
avoided, and they may be properly ad.
muistcred by any person of ordinary in.
teligcnce. His improvement is certainly
valuable, and one which throws the bene.
fits of this beautiful and efficient system
into the hands of the people, and must
prove blessing to thousands. His Spe-
cifcs are spoken of in high terms by those
who use them, and we can readily conceive
must prove very valuable addition to
the comforts Of family.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14
NEW PARTY MovEMEyT.-Everv d

New PARTY MovrMEyT.-Every day
brings something new, especially in politi-
cal affairs The latest new thing that we
have seen in this way, is call for a State
Convention Of the Constitutional Union
party to be held at Lancaster, on the 25th
inst, for the purpose of electing delegates
to National Convention to be held at
Baltimore on the 9Th of May, to nominate
candidates for the President and ' ice
President. The new party publishes a
brief, but explicit, declaration of princi-
PIES" and it is said that every State in the
Union, with one or two exceptions; will be
represented in the Baltimore Convention.
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Death of a ReyoLut,oaarU .S,lIiey.-

Death IF a Revolutionary S,ldier.-
John Ludwig Snyder, one Of the soldiers Of
the Revolution, died in Clear6eld county,
Pa, the other day, in the Hath year of his
age. The deceased was horn in Michael
stadt, Germany, in l746, and came to this
country in 1858, being then IL years old.
He resided in Pennsylvania 1Ol years. -
He entered the American service in 1776,
and fought throughout the whole war
He was with Washington when he crossed
the Delaware on Christmas night, l776,
was in the battle of Trenton the 26th of
December, and in the battle of Brandy
wine, September IL, l777, under Lafay-
cite. He was transferred to the command
of Gen. Wayne, and was in his defeat neaI
Paoli, September 30, l777. He was in
the battle of Germantown, October a, l774
He was encampod with Washington al
Valley Forge, December II, 1777' HI
has said that the winter of that year was
the coldest he ever experienced, Our
troops, he has said, shot squirrels and
drew their skins over their feet for shoes
He was in the battle Of Monmouth, JUNE
IS, l774, under Wayne, and was will
Wayne at the taking of Stony Point, ,wher,
the watchword was, "Rcmember Paol
brave boys" He was with Lafayette a
the surrender, of Corvallis at Yorktown
on the 10Th of October, 1881, and in hi
own words; Sin many more scrimmage'
that he could not remember the particu-
I lars Of This warrior left defendants tc
the fourth generation, and to the number
of nearly three hundred.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

THE GREAT BREACH OF PROMISE CASE
The glorious uncertainty of the law, was
never more strikingly exhibited than in the
result of the second trial of the case of Miss
Fife c. Carstang against Henry Shaw
Esq, of st, Louis, or breach OF promise
of marriage. On the first trial, about a
year ago, it will be remembered, damages
to the amonnt Of 800 900 were awarded
to the plaintiff. 4 new trial was obtained
which ended last Saturday night, with a
verdict in favor of s'r. Shaw, the defen.
dant. The cause Of this great difference in
t verdicts of the two jures, was the pro
d ton Of testimony, on the second trial,
damaging to Miss Edie's good name and
character. But the end is not yet, for the
plaintiff has already moved for new tri.
al, which, if not granted, the case will 90
to thJ Supreme Court.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

THE LATEST Row IN CONGRESS-
There had liked to have been grand rough
and tumble, knock down and drag out
fight in Congress on Thursday. The fa>
theirs of State were ready to ego in" a la
Heenan; but their passion found vent il
big words and angry gestures, and no
eyes were bunged, nor were noses incarna
dined, This is well but it would be fal
better if Congressman would strive always
to act and look like gentleman, accomplish,
ing the latter by procuring their Good.
and Groceries, at Bcttlc's Cheap Store, il
Light Street, Pa,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

An EXTRAoRDINARY FEAT. - The
Chester county Times says that a cali
belonging to Henry Kendig, of salisbury,
performed the following difficult and
daring feat, One Of the family attemp
ted to drive it from the lawn into tho
barn-yard, when it ran to the sheds ad
joining the barn, leaped upon the roof,
which was within Il short distance of the
ground, and from the shed mounted upon
the barn roof, walked to the comb, looked
up at the vane oil the lightning rod, re
turned within two feet Of the edge and
looked down upon the cattle in the barn
yard, Here it stood until driven down
by some one who mounted the roof after
it. The calf is IA yearling, and the roof is
what carpenters designute as a three
eighths pitch.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

APRIL SHOWERS. The abundant rains
of the last few days have been most wei.
come to the husbandmap. The season had
been characterized with an unusual drought
and vegetation greatly needed the rains
which have fallen so opportunely. In the
month of March but little more than an
inch Of rain fell, against over six inches in
March, 1850, in addition to which the cold
dry winds which prevailed for most of the
month, had the effects of exhaustng the
moisture of the earth, so that the crops
and truck gardens were more backward at
the beginning of April, than for many years
previously Some may feel disposed to
grumble at these copious April showers,
but they are of vast advantage to the street
contractors and to farmers.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

COMING TO THEIR SENsEs.-The Ro
chester IN. W Democrat, Republican
paper, speaking Of the operations of the
underground railroad, says
We cannot,i in mercy to the poor blacks,
feel that they are bettering their condition
by going northward. Canada is not a
congenial place to them-its climate is
against them, and it does not offer a
profitable field to their industry. The
young negro who crossed over yesterday
will be fortunate if able to earn better
living than he had at Baltimore, or secure
any more Of the real blessings of freedom
than were afforded him in servitude. As
for the poor old man, he will fare hard in
Canada, and will sigh for a Louisiana
home to die in before he has spent year
in Canada.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

MURDER IN CLEARFIELD COUNTY -
We learn by gentleman from Clearfeld
county, that one day last week James
Hackenburg shot a man named John
Thompson in Lumber City, in that county.
The parties had quarrel some time be-
fore Hackenburg deliberately shot at
Thompson with rife and killed him in,
stantly. The former was Immediately ar
rested and is now in prison.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14
ssy- Tile Nationat Quo,esIyh ,c a

sas- The NakjOnot Quotefiy h ii. ,c an
entirely new publication, to be edited by
Edward l. Sears, a. B. each number to
contain $50 pages of literary snl critical
matter; at only 80 90 per year, or two
copies for S. co; will be issued June l
1860. Nothing has yet appeared in this
conntry which came up to our idea of a
Review-the place is unoccupied, this new
Review may meet the want-we hope it
will We circulate the proposal, and hope
we may be favored with an exchange
Address, Pudney q Russell, Publishers
No 70 John Street New York.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

eS'~ The Democracy seem to be doing
well in Wisconsin. The Milwauke Nems
says
Judging from the returns already
received from this State in our opinion,
Dixon is elected Chief Justice of the Su.
preme Court of Wisconsin by at least 900
majority! Large Democratic gains are
shown all over the State, while it is but
in very few instances that the Repubi-
can vote has been increased.
The Republican majority for Governor
last fall was 1850 Present indications
accordingly show Democratic gain of
5000.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

A NOTED DAY.-The twenty-third day
of April has been fixed upon for the as,
semblage of the National Democratic Con-
yention in Charleston. 1t is the date on
which Brazil was discovered, Warren
Hastings was acquitted, the battle of Rat
isbon was fought between the Austrians
and French, the Charter of Connecticut
was granted BY Charles Ii, 1t is also the
anniversary of the death of Cervantes,
Baxter, Tiekell, Wordsworth, and Shakes
peare.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

Utah has never drawn her complement.
She is entitled to $500. District of Co.
lumbia, 500. Whole number of mus
kcts and rifles distributed prior to the
Both of June last, i46,l02. Texas was
not only required to disarm on entering
the Union, but has only received in re.
turn the pititul number of 800 muskets
and rifles All the other States retained
their arms OH the formation Of the preseut
government.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

THE TREATY WITH HoNDURAs.-Pre-
sdent Buchanan on Thursday communi-
Gated to the Senate the commercial treaty
with Honduras, which has just been ne
gotiated The provisions are the same as
those in the Nicaragua treaty, except the
provision maintaining Or allowing force to
be used in certain contingencies 1t also
insures the neutrality of the Transit route.
Accompanying this treaty are some
practical observations, laying down the
views of the government in regard to the
general policy and object of the treaties,
especially those of Mexico and Nicaragua,
which are now before the Senate for rati.
lication, and showing that unless these
treaties are ratified, the. citizens of the
United States will have to look to foreign
Powers for protection in crossing the
great highway or transit routes through
foreign territory.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

Bas~ At meeting of the Board of Di,
rectors of the Northern Central Railroad
held few days since, "A. B, Warford, Esq.
the present General Superintendent of the
road, was appointed Vice President, Chief
Engineer and General Superintendent
James Z. Clark, late Assistant Superin-
tendent of the Illinois Central Railroad
and j. t, Rigny confirmed as Assist ant
Superintendents.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

BsF- No comment tlat a Democratic
paper mi ght make, on the acts of the late
legislature, could equal in severity, the
following from the RhiA4heLpatl Mgairr
whose editor, being of the same politics "a
the majority Of the legislature, may be
supposed to know his men, and to speak
the truth of them:
"Never in the history of Pennsylvania
has a session been marked by more corrupt,
wicked intri suing than the present Every
good citizen feels the blush of honest indig
nation tingling his checks when he thinks
Of their proceedings 10 measure how
ever beneficial, could stand the alig ghteot
chance Of passing, unless by the profuse
expenditure of money. Almost every
man, with some noble exceptions, had hi
price, and, if common rumor be true, it
was an enormous price. If it could not
be paid in the hard cash, secure prospcc-
tive profits were Just as good
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

The first journal ever published in Mo,
rocco has just appeared. 1t is printed at
Tetuan, in the Spanish Ian yuage, and is
distributed gratuitously. 1t bears the
name of The Echo oi Tetuan 1t gives a
favorable account Of the mode of living at
Tetuan. The Moors, who are naturally
generous, give up their rooms and furni.
ture to the Spaniards, treating them as
visitors and allies.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

The Exchange Hofel-Mr, WM. B.
KooNs, the new Proprietor ofthe Blooms
burg Exchange, has rejuvenated his House,
generally, and is now keeping, what has
long been wanted in Bloomsbury, FSrsl
Class Hotel. Mrs. X is Lady admira-
bly, adapted for the position of a Land,
Lady. Success to the Bloomsbury Ex.
change.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

IMPORTANT REAsoNs.-The system Of
Penmanship stands pre- eminent among the
best business writer's and teachers through
out the Union, written with the creates.
rapidity, easily acquired and has drawu
the first premiums at the principal fairs Of
the United States for the last four years,
are some of the reasons why the Iron City
College, of Pittsburgh, is so much prefer.
red to all other Commercial Schools.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

COLUMBIA COUNTY MUSICAL CoSvEN-
TIoN,-Our friends at Mifflinville, design
holding Musical Convention, to meet in
that beautiful village, upon Thursday, the
18th of April. 1t will be under the su.
perintendence of Prof. Perkins, of New
York. We anticipate a good time and
large attendance on that occasion.
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WoRK TO BE DoSr.--Democrats may

Work TO BE DoNE.--Democrat may
learn useful lesson from the energy with
which the Republicans work. They are
distributing the Helper Book, the life of
John Brown, the speeches Of Wilson, Lin
coin, and other "irrepressiblcs," issued in
cheap form, by hundreds of thousands,
by which Appliances they expect to pre-
pare the popular mind for the election of
sectional President. It is time that
Democrats were at work to counteract
these malign influences. This can be done
most readily by the circulation Of Demo-
cratic Newspapers Every Democrat
should feel an immediate personal interest
in this matter. Take hold of it at once
There is no time to be lost. The New
York Ir,bnne admits that if the Republi-
cans win this battle it must be by the help
of voters Indifferent or hostile to the cause
to day. We have only to maintain our
ground, keep what we have, prevent the
enemy from taking possession of the wa
vering or lukewarm, and strengthen the
faith and zeal of Democrats. Let not Q
moment be lost-Time is precious
Work done early in the campaign is wortl
more than exertions at late day. If the
Democratic party of this State is defeated
at the next election, it will be from want
of proper excrtions at this time, when la
Dor is most effectual. We can be defeat
ed if we only do our duty. The current
of popular feeling runs in our favor, bu
we must not depend upon that for success
Labor, real hard labor, will alone insur,
the reward of victory. Need we say mor'
to Dcmocrats?-GnensJurg DenlocrM.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

p@ TIE BERWICK GAZETTE, last week
appeared under a new German 1tat head.
ing, which We do no! regard as any im>
provement in its appearance. The Editor,
Allen b. TATE, has associated Mr.. RoJt.
H., Shannon, with himself, in its Editorial
conduct which arrangement may prove an
important improvement in the interest OF
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ARMS Distributed TO THE STATES -
The official statement just completed by
H. X. Craig, at the requo.t of Senator
Hemphil, shows that the following arms
have been distributed to the several States
and Territories, under the act of 1903,
omitting fractions
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14
Announcement,

Mr.. c. B. BRocKwAY, having located
in Bloomsbury, has kindly consented to
assume the conduct oft local column of
the Columbia Democrat. Mr.. B., is a
young man of mind, character and educa-
ton. We bespeak for him the kindly re-
CARDS of the numerous readers of this jour
nal.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

He THAT SETS HIS NET pErIAEs
MAY EXpE2T A FULLER DRAUGHT THAN
HE THAT FISHES LATER" and they who
begin to save beti'nes may expect great
er fortune than they who begin later, whom
Old age with its in6rmities ID upon them.
Franklin said " Spend only when neccssa
ry and make no waste" but deposit all
your surplus earnings, or income, in some
safe, and reliable institution, such as the
Franklin Saving Fund, No 1876 South
Fourth street, below Chestnut, philadel-
phia, where it can be withdrawn witheu.
notice at any time with s per cent. inter-
est, which is much better than risking it in
some hazardous speculation, where both
interest and principal will be swallowed
up. 1his Sa0i"S funa neyef suspended.
See advertisement in another column.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

Ho'd Barnea. - The Clear6eld Eepub'
l'ca" states that on Thursday last the ho-
tel OF a, l.. Ogden, in the village of Para
disc, about mile west Of Clearfeld, took
fire and burned to the ground, with por-
ton Of the furniture, The fire originated
from tlue, and the day being very windy,
the flames spread rapidly, and it was with
difficulty that Mr.. Ogden's personal effects
were saved. The loss is six or seven
hundred dollars without insurance.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

sg- DR.. NJ. STEcK, Indian Agent oi
the General Government, resident in San
ia Fe, New Mexico, has just returned to
this country, and intends spending a few
months in Columbia county with old friends
and in the place of his nativity. The Doc,
tor has proven himself faithful and eff
eient Government Official. He will re-
ceivc a cordial welcome home.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-04-14

Berarick Auaicipai Election. A fierce
~ contested election, was held last Satur-
day, in Berwick, JOHN DoAK, late q
Magistrate in Briarcreek township, and
JAMES JAcoBY, one Of the acting Magis,
trates in Berwick, were the principal can
didates. Esquire DoAK, was elected by
seven majority.
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DEMOCRATIC Victory IN PoRrs.

DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN PoRrs.
MOUTH, VA.-The election for Mayor in
Portsmouth, Va, on Saturday last, the
7th instant, resulted in the choice Of
GEORGE W. GRIcE, Administration Dem,
ocrat, by 80 majority. The majority for
GoGGIN, Opposition, at the late Guberna,
torial election was l32-Democratic gain
222!
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New STATE, - The Tennessee Legisla.
ture has sanctioned the old project of form,
ing new State from Northern Mississippi
West Tennessee and the extreme Western
point Of Kentucky. Tie Tennessee river
would be the eastern boundary--popula-
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Bakers ! Bakers! Bakers!
BAKERS ARE COMING.

We are requested to announce, that the
BAKER FAMILY, the world renowned Vo,
calists, will again shortly visit their old
friends in Bloomsbury The lovers of 70.
cal .husic, and who are not, may expect
a rich treat. Their coming will be duly
announced in the Columbia Democrat.
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sa- Col. Jacob Eyer's Grist Mills, in
Madison township, known as Montgomery's
Mills, was consumed by fire on last Mon.
day night.
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Neqo Hat S'o,e-Mr. S. B. ANE.
WALT, who has opened New Hat Store
IN Bloomsbury, is receiving a splendid as.
eortment of Fashionable Hats and Caps, tc
which we invite the attention of our cti
zens and the public generally.
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@" JouN A. FUNSTON, Esq, Treas
urer of Columbia County, advertises the
Sales of Seated and Unseated Lands in to
days "Colum6ia Dpniocr9."
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PASSPORTS FOR II HAYIT--In future
every person going to Hayti, whether ma
tive or foreign, must be provided with a
passport, either delivered or properly
yised by Haytien consular authorities.
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NeaO GoodS.-Ex-Sheriff MILLER, at
the C Old Arcade" has just returned
from the East, with his Spring and Sum.
mer Goods.
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The SUPREME JUDGES SALARIES
The salaries of the Judges of the Supreme
Court are fixed in the appropriation bill
at $4,000 each. The bill, as it originally
passed the House, made the salaries $4,000
each. This was increased by the Senate
to $4,000, and finally comproised by the
Committee of Conference at s34OO.
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~ Hon. Geo. w. Scranton, NJ. of c.,
from this District, has our thanks for a
public document, the only one of the kind
we ever received under his frank.
THE CHARLESTON CoSvENT1oN.-The
Democratic National Convention will meet
in Charleston on Monday the 23d instaLt
one week from Monday next.