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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

GENERAL MCCLELLAN.-Gen. Met lei.
Ian, although within thirty miles of Rich
mond, suspended all military operations on
the Sabbath, that he and his men might
enjoy the day of rest. To do this ia tue
very face of an ungodly world, and the
risk of being charged with being righteuos
overmueh, if not of neglecting his public
duties, required high degree of moral
courage. If he has God for him, he may
afford to disregard what man can do against
him. He has violent and unscrupulous
enemies, some of them in high places of
power but we have faith to believe that
the God whom he henours will bring him
off triumphant.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

The name of the unfortunate young
man. who was killed last week on the L.
& B. r. r., near Danville, ,--when the En-
CINE ran over Cow and was thrown into
the Canal--was GEORGE W. DERBY, who
resided in Wilksbarre, where he leaves a
widow and two children.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE, in all its
attractiyeness, is on our table for June. -
1t has always been bright star in the gal
axy of the polite literate and an especial
fayorite with the Ladies of our country.
T. s, Arthur & Co., Philadelphia, 50 90 q
year in advance.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

The Harrisburg Telegraph, may settle
the question of credit with the Bradford
Reporter, in "relation to certain illusions
and just compliments to Hon. David Viii.
mot" supposed to have been published in
the COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT. 1t is all a
mistake, gentlemen. We seldom pollutc
our columns with even a reference to any
such trash.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR -
Governor Curtin has appointed WilliaA
Mcclellan, of Franklin county; Charles
Gilpin, of Philadelphia; and Robert b.
McComb, of Lawrence county, Commits.
soners to revise and codify tho Revenue
Laws of Pennsylvania, under the act of
April, 1852
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
THE NATIONAL PLATFORM,
PURPOSES OF THE wARl

CoSoREss, ny VOTE NEARLY UNAN1Mous PASSED THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, which EXPRESSES OF
THE NATION AND IS ruE TRUE STANDARD LOYALTY
THAT the present deplorablc civil war has been
forced upon the country by the disunionsts of the
Southern states, in against the Con nstutona
Government, and in arms around the Capital that in
this National emergency, Congress banishng all feel
ing Of passion resentment, will rccollcct only
its duty to the whole country that this Is net wdged
their part in any spirit Of oppression for pur
pose Of conquest uga0a pafpo5eof 0pcrfhroiRg
Interfering ruth the rights established institutions of
those States but defend and maintain the supremacy 9t
the Constitution and 10 preSerue the UFion, tsh The dig
ry, equality and rights Of The strerai States unimPared
and that these o6eos accomplished he
ought 10 cease"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
A LIFE'S SECRET.
A STORY OF WoMAN's REVENGE
MRS. HENRY WOOD,
Author Of '"rhc Channiugs," "Earvs Heirs" "Eas,
Ly1ne," &C., &c.
Il Lye'S Secret!
A Lies Secret!
A LIES Secret

by Author of East Lynne!"
A LiFE's SECRET. A STORY OF WoMAss REVENGE.
BY Mrs Henry Wood author Of East Lynne" The
Channings," and 1.-The EarI's Heirs" will be published
and for salo on Saturday next May Gath 1t printed
from the manuscript and advance proof Sheets pur.
chased by us from the author in advance Of the publ
cation Of the work in Europe, and will be Issued in 4
large octave volume, large type, double column, md
printed on the finest and best Of white PAPER Price
Fifty cents in paper Seventy five cents in
cloth,
Read rhat Dr. r. Slelton Mackenzie the Literary Editor
Of Fornsys Press, says Of it edtOrdiiy in that paper
Mrs. Henry WooD's NEWEST NEW HovRI.-lt ia said
That Napoleon could dictate on three four different
subj ebts to as many secretaries all once. Mrs Hen.
ry Wood must have similar of putting her clever
hciions upon paper Within the last fortnight or So
we have noticed tnO of her new novels, 'fhe EarI's
Heirs, ana the Chonnings and here third to be
published by I. Peterson Brothers, in few DAYS
printed from the manuscript and advance proof sLeeE
purchased from the author so TO anticipate its an.
pearance IN London, WEIGH we have lust read from Tie
advance copy of the proof sheets by the publ
ers. "A life's Secret; a Story of Woman Revenge
does not resemble any Of Mrs Woods preceding tale
except IN the wonderful power of putting the reader in.
TO l possession OF the motives Of the leading char
acters in giving the most natural ccnyersatiuus aud
III conceang the denoucmcn TO the very c0cse Of the
story. This last so essential to the novelist Mrs
wood possesses in larger degree thau any other Iiy
ing writer. Mixed up with the incident of the tnle
whlch runs through it, is striking and painfully truth
iui account o the rise, progress and decline of The
social evI calleda bujldeTs 'strke" lis as mower
ful hsPantn aud shows Mrs.Woods possession of the
elements OF domestic tragedy. The price of "A LIES
secret Is but Piy Cents copy, and is sent free of
postage by the publishers To any one on of thai
amount. Published and for sale by
y B. PETERSON g. BROTHERS
3O6 Chestnut Street. philadciphia
10 Whom Wl orders must come addressed
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

The political party, who lately changed
their name from the Republican to the
Peoples Party, care little for Lincoln and
less for Mcclellan. Only say Fremont.
That will raise general howl in the abo
aition camp.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
Democratic State Convention.

In accordance with resolution Of the Democratic
State Executive Committee, THE Democracy PENN
viii meet in state Convention, at HARRISBURG
Friday, the an day Of Jaiy, 1869, o o'clock, M
10 nominate candidates for AUDITOR GENERAL and SUR
GENERAL, aud TO adopt such measures may be
deemed necessary for the welfare Of the Democratic
party and the country
WILLIAM II. WELSH,
Chairman Of the Democratic State Elk. Com.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
DEATH OF GEN. VIM. II. KEIM.-Gen.

DEATH OF GEN. VIM. Ii. KEIM.-Gen.
William H Keim, late Surveyor General
Of this State, died of a combined attack of
typhoid fever and dysentary at the Brady
House, in Harrisburg; on Sunday last, in
the 40th year of his age. Gen. KEIM held
the position of Major General of the Penn.
sylvania troops in the three months ser.
vice, serving under Gen. Patterson. Last
fall he was appointed Brigader General
by the President, which he accepted, and
resigned the Office of Surveyor General
He was present at the taking of Yorktown,
and also at the battle of Williamsburg, but
too i'll to participate in the latter. His
remains will be taken for intement to-day
to Reading, of which city he was a native
and citizen.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
Neu advertisements.
NOTICE.
LEATHERi LEATHERl!

TINE undersigned would announce that he has on hand
Il at his Hat and Cap Emporium, on Main 81" Blooms
burp an assortment of different kind Of leather such as
fine calf skins morocco (red and black aud Innings all
Of which he will sell cheaper thun be had elsewhere
" ~ JOHN X. GIRTON
Bloomsbu May "a, 1861.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

Hon. j. p. VINCENT, of Erie, late
member Of the H. Of r. has our sincere
thanks for complimentary season Ticket
or Free Pass over the Buffalo and State
Line Rail Road"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

Capt. JOSEPH WRIGHT, late of the
Union Army, died of typhoid fever, on
Sunday last, in the Hospital at German.
town.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

WILLIAMSON H. JAcoBY, Esq, Mer.
camille Appraiser for 1862, publishes in
another column, the Annual County State
ment.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

CHEF OF PoLIoE.-Agib Rickets. Esq.
of Wilkcsbarre, was last week appointed
chief of the borough police. He will make
a good officer.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

Col W. W. RroKETs, late of the Union
Army, is dangerously i'll with consumption
at his fathers residence in Orangevile.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
"GoOd-BVe, JOhn.n

John Forney, we mean-the vertable,
veracious and immaculate John W-the
dignif0d and august clerk of the Senate
the nominal editor and proprietor of
certain anomalous newspaper called the
PreSS-the pretended friend and advocate
Of Stephen a. Douglas-tho original and
ardent supporter of James Buchanan
for which last may he be forgiven. John,
W hail and farewell You We left us,
John, bag and baggage, tooth and toe.
nail. 1t was very cruel, very unkind, but
"sich is life."
81 wish ] was on Federal Hill,
There I'd sit and cry my fill,
For Jonnys gone for Bobolltionist."
Listen to bis affecting farewell;
"Failing in our efforts to cleanse and
purify the sanctuary (of Democracy from
the pollutions of Mr.. Buchanan and his
followers, it becomes us, if we would no
longer be affiliated with their iniquites, to
opuIu tuCll lellUWSulp.
Once more, then, goodbye, and joy
60 with the fittin. 1t is an old and true
saying, "an open enemy is better than
secret foe :" and the latter you have been
to everything that was Democratic for the
past year. Jingle your thirty pieces of
silver as you go, John; you have earned
them well, bat beware of the fate of your
ilIustrious prototype. For he cast down
the thirty pieces of silver, and went and
hanged Notwithstanding Times.
HUNTERS PROCLAMATION have
re eceived from Port Royal what purports
to be correct copy Of General Hunters
remarkable proclamation, in issuing which
he out Phelped Phelps and threw Fremont
entirely into the shade, and usurpcd all
the functions of governments. He is indeed
a mighty Hunter" and Nimrod would be
nothing but ramrod in the hands of the
military emancipators. While certain
statesmen make fools of themselves in mil
itary matters, as an offset, certain military
men stultify themselves in civil affairs
So we go.-PAiLa. Zee. JowrnaL
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

GA REvERIE," by Rev. John Sutton
next week.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

10 S. NJ. PETTENGILL & Co., No, 81 Park Row,
New York and State Street. Boston, our Agents
for the Columbia Democrat in those cities and
thorzed to take Advertisements and Subscriptions for
us at our lowest rates.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
NOTICE

10 The Members of the Columbia COa.
Agricultural Society.
4 N Election Of the oaiccrs Of the Columbia eos
"A Agricultural, Horticultural, and Mechanical So
y VIII he hrld at the Court House, in BlOoushufs
saturday, May II, 1859, at o'ciock, D. m
May 8, isss--st.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

Groceries, Hardware, Qucensware, Cedar.
ware, Mackeral, Cheese, etc.,
which will be sold at the lowest figure for ready pay
HIS Dry Goods consists IN part of
Fine Cloths,
Black and Fancy
Cassimeres, Fine Opera
Cloakiugs at 81 so per yard
Stella Shawls from 81 so to 81,
Dress Goods, a full assortment; Shcp-
herd Plaids; Printed Chalies, Em-
broidered Madonnas, Embroidered
Mozambiques, Poll De Chevres,
etc, etc. Calicoes at 6, 7,
8, 10 and 10 cents.
Muslins, one yard
wide at IL cts
Skeleton Skirts, from SO cents to 100.
HIS GROCERIES
consists in part of best white sugar at l2A
cents. A. No, Syrup Molasses, so
cents per gallon. Ladies' and
childrcns igh-heeled boots
and gaiters-a full
assortment.
CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS,
Eight day, and thirty hours.
Nos. 32 Mac tareIin Qua'ter and Hal'
Barrels.
COAL OIL LAMPS.
A splendid assortment of Coal Oil
Lams-cheap.
Ely's water proof gun caps, powder and
Shot, &C., &c., &c.
Come see and Judge for yourselves. and you will be
satisfied that Brewers Store at thc Corner Main aud
Iron streets is the place perlhase Cheap Goods for
Cass or Country produce
Hoolnsburg, may -! 1861.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
LIST OF DEALERS,
IN COLUM BIA COUNTY
FOR THE YEAR 1862

OF Goods, Wares, Merchandize, &,
" Distiefs, Brewers, Eating House Keen,
ers, within The county Of Columbia, return.
ed ard classified in accordance with m,
several acts OF Assembly, by the Appta,e,
Of Mercantile Taxes Of said county a, lo,
lows, TO wit:
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24
GuStave Aimara's Books.

Gustave Aimara's Books.
,rh anH m ispiAh SCOUT ny Cusiaye Aimard nuthor n,
more Coopers Pathfinder" Piiee Sd cents in mann
I'VE FLOWER oT THE PRAIRIE. by Gus,ave Alma,
dunor OF The lndan Scout etc. Fully equal TO
,us snn,s Ever written by Fenninofe tooper Prie. So
MsS "a 1852,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

NEW AND GOOD BOOKSl
JUST PUBLISHED AND FOR sAIEB BY
r. 3. PETERSON d. Brothers,
800 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Books sent everywhere free of postage on remi,,,o
" uS'ne pnee OF the books wanted in letter.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-05-24

William B Koons-Boom
b Stohner
J w Henderson,
Charles NoII q
Frederick Nicely Berwick
Michael FranlZ I"
Henry Lohman-Cenlre
Samuel Observation-Disclosures
Levi Keller I"
Connor & Brother-Monlour
w Billelbender & Co "
John d kromer-M filig
All persons who may feel aggrisvej
the above classification can have an
porlunily Of appealing by calling upon
undersigned ii, his office, (Sin Of The N
Oflice) in Bloonsburg,, any lime on or
lore The ls'h day ol June, lse2, or at
Com mlssioners' office in Bloomsbursr
the 18Th o! June, after which no app
will be heard. WN H. JACOBY.
4, Mercantile Apprai''
May 81, 1852.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-02-27
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-02-27
Record of vallandigham.

from the Cincinnati Gazette, q Mondey
Last April the rebels commenced q war
against the Government of United States.
The President got together what was left Of
the army and navy, aud called out $4,000
volunteers to suppress the rebellion, recap
ture and protect the property Of the nation,
and maintain the integrity of the Union.
Subsequently the President called for an
additional number Of troops TO serve for
three years or the war. On the 18th Of
May, 1851, Vallapdigham wrote a letter to
o committee Of Secession sympathizers at
Middletown, in which the following occurs:
The audacious usurpation OF
President Lincoln, for which he deserves
impeachment, in daring, against the very
letter Of the Constitution, and without the
and to provide and maintain a navy" for
lamation, | will not vote to sustain or ratify
NEWER. Millions for defcnse-not a
dollar or a man for civil or aggressive war
fare" The war has had many motives for
its commencement it can have but one re-
suit, whether it last one year or fifty years
FINAL, ETERNAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"
That is the doctrine of JEFF Davis, and all
the leaders of the rebellion. They only ask
ed to be ''let alone" Vallandigham was in
favor of letting them alone and further, he
was in favor Of impeaching the President
tor using the means necessary to defend the
URion and the Constitution. If this is not
treason, what is it? If flooding the South
with his reasonable letters was not giving
aid and comfort 10 the rebels, then every
political prisoner held in Fort Lafayette,
ought to released Internationally.
If anything more than the extract pub.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-02-27

die n noble sacrifice to the love Of liberty.
His disease was in1ammatory rheumatism.
superinduced by exposure on the 9th of
January, and soon terminated in the quick
consumption. His suffering for six long
weeks none can tell, except those under like
Affections and like circumstances almost
entirely helpless. crowded into a filthy hos
| pital, with few accommodations, away from
home and all its ondearments, with no kind
womanly hand to administer 70 his wants
and tighten the todium Of the long weary
hours Of suffering and pain. But IL should
be q source Of great consolation to his nu-
merous friends to know that he died IN full
prospect of ON eternal home in heaven,
| where the tocsin of war will never be heard,
| where sorrow and death can never come
The writer attended Mr.. CLARK during the
last few days Of his earthly existence, and
watched by his dying pillow. Early on the
morning of his death l found him earnestly
engaged in prayer.
He appeared fully aware Of his approach
ing dissolution, and continued to pray for a
few minutes when he exclaimed, Halle
lujahi My suffering is turned into joy. u
| inquired if he felt prepared to die, and
what should | tell his friendsP 'Tell
tbem," said he Jesus has taken me home.
Blessed be his holy name, he has redeemed
me with his precious blood. Tell my friends
want to see them all again, and that ! died
redeemed" He then lay for several hours
unable to speak, though he seemed DESTROYS
to do so, and at a quarter before II o'clock,
A. M, his spirit escaped from its prison Of
clay and was borne by the Angels to the
throne Of God, there to live forever. His
remains have been sent to Summerfeld,
Noble county, Ohio, for interment, where
sleeps the companion Of his bosom, and
where most Of the company Of which he
was a member were enlisted.
As a faithful and energetic officer he stood
high among his superiois. and received the
praise Of being one Of the best Orderly
Sergeants in the Regiment.
From my brief acquaintance with the
deceased, l learned to value his friendship
and society. The Christian, social, and in
tellectual graces that adorned his character
made him, at all times, a pleasant & profit
able companion. He is now at rest and
may all his friends rejoin him in that ''bet-
ter land" Of whose joys, ''eye hath not seen,
ear hath not heard"
HUGH NJ. SHIPMAN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-02-27
Glorious News from Tennessee,
NASHVILLE OURS!
The White Flag Flying at Memphis

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.-The Republican,
Cairo dispatch says the occupation of Nash.
vile is confirmed.
Our troops took possession without oppo-
sition. Floyd fled as usual.
The report hat Gov. Harris had ordered
all Tennessee troops to lay down their arms
and go home is also confirmed.
The Tennessee Legislature is called for
next Monday,
No opposition to Union movements is
made anywhere on the Cumberland river.
It's reported that white flags are flying
at Memphis.
ST. Louis, Feb. 25,-Two old citizens of
St. Louis, who left Memphis on Tuesday
last, have arrived here. They report that
the day they left Memphis the Legislature
arrived there from Nashville and were to
meet on the following day to discuss the
present state of affairs Ia that State.
People were rapidly arriving from Nash
vile and in large numbers. All the gold
and silver that could be got hold of had
been moved to Memphis. A panic of col
lossal dimensions has seized the rebels
State and Confederate scrip was of no value
whatever.
There were only 5000 rebel troops at
New Madrid, under Col. Hunter. Earth
works had been erected a short distance be-
low New Madrid. JEFF. Thompson held no
command there.
On Sunday evening last IS steamboats,
landed a strong force of federal troops at
Commerce, a few miles above Cairo, whose
destination is supposed to be some point in
Arkansas.
81. LOUIS, Feb. 25.-Gen. Halleck this
morning telegraphed Gen. Mcclellan as
follows:
Prices army have been driven from his
strong post at Gross Hollow. The enemy
left his sick and wounded and such stores
ascould not be destroyed. They burned the
extensive barracks at that place to prevent
our troops occupying them.
Gen. Curtis says most of our provisions
for the last 10 days have been taken from
the enemy.
LEAvENwoRTH, Feb. 25.-It is under
stood that Gen. Hunter will leave here for
St. Louis to-day and Gen. Lane for Wash
ington tomorrow.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 25.-The 9th Ohio and
I'd Minnesota this afternoon received two
splendid flags from the loyal ladies of Louis
vile, in commemoration of their victory at
Mill Springs on January 10th. Consider
able enthusiasm attended the presentation.
CAIRO, Feb. 24.-An expedition, COM
posed Of four iron,clad gunboats and two
mortar boats, with the 9th Illinois and a
battalion of the 9Th Wisconsin Regiments,
made a reconnaissance down the river this
morning, and discovered that the rebels had
seized sll the fiat boats and skiffs as far up
the river as they dared to come. Also, that
there had been q movement of the troops at
Columbus, but whether reinforcements had
arrived was not learned.
The gunboats and mortar boats were get
ting into position on the Missouri side of the
river, when q rebel steamer with q white
flag made its appearance. Some rebel Off
GERS came on bard the Cincinnati, and a con-
sultation took place, lasting over two hours,
with what result has not been made known,
but the expedition returned to Cairo.