Through the politcncsa of tlic editor of tho "Intelligencer" we have received the annexed call for a meeting of the Democrats of Columbia county. We regret that the meeting haa not been called at a more cen tral place, in order to secure a general at tendance from all parts of tho county; but vc Btillhopc itmay bo well attended, and vc feel confident that the democratic parly will sanction any measures, the tendency of "which will legally tend to a reformation of 'the present evils of Banking.' ANTI-BANK COUNTY MEETING A Democratic meeting of the citizens of "Columbia county will be held at thq house of John Ithodes, in Danville,, on Saturday -the 1st drJuly next, at two o clock, I', ftl for tho purpose of appointing Delegates to tho Anti-Bank Convention proposed to bp held at Harrisburg on Tuesday the -1th of July next. MANY. specieTinformation. In the present situation of the monetary affairs of our country, there is no species of intelligence so interesting to newspaper readers as something concerning the Banks, the currency, the Mint Drops, Sic. &e. For the especial information of Mich of our patrons, we give the annexed table of the value of coins, which will at the same time exhibit the i'm:mium at which Gold and Sil ver rate over the rags of the different Bank ing institutions. Names of Coins. Par Vai.uk. Old American Eagles,: SI 1 -10 New American Eagle's, : 10 80 Doublooii3, I Spanish,) : 17 25 Doubloons, .(Patriot,") 1 0 25 English Guineas,-: : ' 5 SO Sovereigns, ' : 5 20 Louisd ors, Napoleons, German crowns, French crowns, Five Franc pieces, Spanish dollars, Mexican dollars-, American dollars, : GO 00 00 10 09 10 08 07 These are the regular price's in Phila delphia, and from an examination into the matter, it is very evident why the Banks refuse to redeem their notes with specie. They can make more by buying and 'selling- coins, than -by discounting notes'; and hence they keep their vaults well lined with tho metallic currency in 'order to speculate "on their own fag issues. RAG CIRCULATION. Agreeably to the statement of the several Banks of Pennsylvania madu to the Audi tor General in December last, on otith, the disparity between the circulation of notes and the amount of specie in their vaults, was the leading caiisd of the present hard times. For instance, tho Bank of the Uni ted States had $32,989,2 10 of notes in cir culation, and only $3,-121,703 of specie nearly $10 of liotes to $1 of specie. The situation of most of the banks was nearly as critical; and for example we will copy- . tllf RtrltnninnlH mmln in. llin ll-int-u lit nm- - - - ... .w ... ...... ......... J tit Will own neighbourhood. Bunks. Circulation. Northumb'd Bank 5295,088 Towanda Bank, 310,875 Wyoming Hank, 59,300 Lumberman's Bank, 259,1 55 Spccit. $ 13,008 10,371 7,318 10,227 Miner's Bank of Polls- VHle, 207,505 7,700 Total, SI, 132,073 SI 15,281 Thus, only $115,281 in specie are held 1)V thnfif! f! vn llninrlllinilf Inn- linnl.-a In wwl.-imi S .1 15.(175 nf iuiio in :.....!: ihn flnitlnfnlJn iiiwlifin f .1. U l. tllOV SUSnClHlcd SncciO navmnnlq; mwlllirui- nwn sninmAnt no - i . .i . . ,-. i . . .1.. inonovcd mononnlms. Oivo lis iluniij.pn. . ar 1 . . ..." ... ..11. i.iu currency, nun n urn imvn i.ni itt r n-,. nam iiiul null! in 11 pni-Himiw J ' feC7Tho Northampton Bank has repub lished tho statement of its ftnnnnrns fie mnrln ti. 1 ... vuiui.1 iu.7v .invi ill .1 iiuiii iii'iit: si:iiih in;ii Ihn IJnlil Mtirl KIli.n : I e R37 fiOn In iiniirni. li nf 6 W flfm 1t Bull IS HKRIimPH Int HilMnrlnrllnn- onrimn n....- 111I1IIIM! mill ll.rt limn 1 mrinn tl no !.. .. 1 'fjL"'", "l.w l u 1VWI1I11 UlUtUIJ ilOU, nut give a statoment of its resources and liabili- UCS ai 1110 nrosont limn? It wmili pnrtn inU- - i Summer. Wcdnesduv last was tho lnno-. mi I'namn ni' inn nil v nni i.i.i i n. er in mi nnntn I in spnerm. n. i.v m.w.n papers anticipate a rich harvest in almost Ifin in I ilo li rtt r It Unit vl i s .-w I tint non mA4 ijjjjjio good nows of glorious prospects. now to Out changk. Wo perceive by our exchange papers that in every quarter 'tho people arc arous ed against the Banks, and are determined on" securing specie by dub coit'rsc of law. In Philadelphia several suits havo been in stituted in the following form, viz: BuFoitu Ai.dkuman IIay. John Fcgan 'vs. Schuylkill Bunk Claim S5 note.- Juno 0th, plaintiff appears, witness examined, and by the non appear iiijeo of defendant, judgment for tho plain tiff. An execution was then issued. Bnronr: Aldkkmax Badof.k. John Spc'akman vs. Girurd Bank. Claim $5 note. June 7th, plaintiff ap pears. Judgment enfeicd for plaintiff and satisfied. In Pottsvillo the same course has been adopted; and as will appear by an article from the "Republican Farmer," similar proceedings havo been instituted against tlic ilscsbarre Banlft In one case in Philadelphia agunst the United States Bank fora S10 note, the defendants have anneal ed from the judgment of the alderman; and as no ground 'can be sustained against it, we think it a very strong evidence of the in ability of that institution to -meet its liabili ties. This course, on the part of the peo ple showsdiow futile every attempt proves, tlic object of which, on the part of monono lists, is cither infliction of wrongs or depri vation of rights; and such a course will vc'ry 'soon bring matters into the proper chafmel for correct navigation. Why should corporations have privileges, or ex cite sympathies, when individuals are ex pressly debarred from either, under similar circumstances.' Vc would, with our neigh bor of the "Farmer," qdvisc every one to whom specie is refused at the countcrof the Bank, to procure the endorsement of the President or Casjiicr, and thus not only secure interest on the note, but place him self in rCadincss to obtain the specie by le gal proceeding. If-mr, n:oi'i.n pursue this justifiable course, Tin: Banks must resume specie payments! and the cry of pressure and panic will never again be heard, on this account, during the existence of their char ters. No Bank can be considered solvent so long as it violates its charter by refusing to redeem its notes with specie; add where holders of such notes obtain iudrnnents. they cannot be blamed for entering them of record as iiens upon the real estate of such institutions; or for issuinc-execution, and ordering tlic constable to levy upon the "mint drops" in satisfaction of the debt. Let the people act in this way, and the a bundance of tipceio will at once do away the circulation of shin-plasters. CP'Thc Lycoming Gazette and Lycom ing Chronicle have been consolidated un der tllO Hllllt lltllS. Tim niHtnra ninnucii an enlargement of the papor. Wo have no doubt but this union will be productive dT benefits to the party as well as the editors, and we cordially wish thorn success. Gfcut Calamity. A stream running through thb city ol Baltimore called Jones' Falls, was raised to an unusual height by a heavy rain which fell on Wednesday night of last week. It inundated a number of the streets, sweeping away stores, shops, dwell ings, bridges, dams, &c, destroying pro perty to an immense amount and occasion ing the lors of a number of lives. Ono family consisting of two grown persons and three children were found drowned in their beds. Twelve bodies have been recovered and it is supposed that several more were swept away and perished. Miraculous Preservation. The Balti more Republican of Saturday has the fol lowing item connected with tho late flood: "On Thursday last, a cradle with a living child in it, was picked up in the basin, floating down tho stream. The child is stated to havo been quite composed, and cntiroly unconscious of danger, at the time it was diticovored, and rescued from its pe rilous situation." A balloon has been formed by Messrs. Pike of Now York for Mr. Green, an Eng lishman, who is about to ascend at Buffalo, tho material Of which is linen coated with India rubber. Its capacity is 19,000 cubic feet with an asconsive power of 700 pounds, and a capability of sustaining that weight for 100 hours. It contains 1300 yards of linen which are put together without a sin gle stitch, and requires to inllato it 2000 lbs. of zinc and 3000 lbs. of sulphuric acid. This is indeed ballooning on a grand scalp, nut wo aro disposed to ask for what 6olul benefit is nil this troublo and expenditure? Until a mode can bo invented by which cor tainty of direction can bo given to theso machines, wo fear that however amusing, they will do but little real good. The bill abolishing imprisonment for debt, passed both Houses of tho Connecticut Le gislature, on the 0th iust. by the large ma jority in the Hou e of 101 to 10. te- wilkMMrro .uauk im wholly nuwmmdeU fipcriciiHtynicnt. For n time past they have refused to redeem, notes of.a higher .denomination than fivo dollars. A gcnUcninn n fcv: days since pro cured the endorsement of tlioDnnkon a considerable amount of .their money in-ordor lo eccuro tho inte rest. Ilo also instituted suits upon scvercl holes wo understand. A record should bo obtained from every rag manufactory in the country as nn evidenco against tho dny of reckoning;, when tho Hanks hav ing forfeited their charters, are at tho mercy of thoso they have- so long cheated and plundered If tho community must bo cursed with ihe insolvency of these miserable vampires whenever they may find it convenient after nil tile immunities and privileges they havo de!icrd up to them it is time they were rooted out and destroyed, and tho abused people released from this cruel and wicked bondage. Wkcsbarre Farmer. lly presenting tho 'notes and liabilities of tho diff erent suspended Danktt at 1heir counters, and procu ring nn indorsement of such presentation, the hol ders will be entitled to legal interest until such time as the llank shall redeem thenr. We advlso all to adopt this course. The Hanks still continue to draw interest upon their credits, and it is but equal justice that thoso to whom the lianks are indebted should bo entitled to interest upon debts due Them from the Hanks. Ily the sus pension, 'the lianks are enabjed lo commfta thousand mischievous fraudulent acts to the injury of the people, selling their (the people's) specie lbraprc mium discounting to any amount they may choose to their favourites for the purpose of speculation compelling their debtors to sacrifice their property by pressing tho collection of debts ducthc banks and enable their favorites with loans nnd facilities tu accumulate the property thus sacrificed and tho purchasing of their own Iiabilitfcs and notes at a diconnt, are afew among the many uils that they may inflict Ibid. ' " ' Mal-pi'actice by a Physician: The Newport Argus states thatl)r. Milton Park er, of Acworth, has been fined 8107 for mal-practicc as a surgeon. He was called to set -a broken limb, which he did in a man ner so unskilful us to cause entirely the loss of its use. A suit was commenced for damages and resulted as above a warning to all quacks and incompetent physicians to beware how they meddle with cases which are beyond' their knowledge and skill. . ; t. .Z About 700 sheep, lefliped overboard at once from a steamljo.al-jn New. Albany, In diana, a couple of Sundays since, anil" wore swept down the Ohio by the current. Two thirds of them were drowned. The New Jersey Assembly have passed a bill fora Stay of execution on judgements, whenever the prosecutor, shall demand gold or silver in discharge of the same; the stay to continue until he, ceases to demand specie. Mr. Beaumont the author of Marie; or Slavery in the United States, has lately married a daughter of Lafayette. The Scarlet Fever is prevailing with great mortality in the western part of the Slate of Massaehusetts. Mr. Anderson, the Secretary of the Le"- gation, is loactas Charge d' Affairs at Par is, m tne absence ot , governor Cass, who uic papers say is to return m. six months. New Iampihtrc-.hic legislature as sembled at Concord on the 7th inst. linn. John Woodbf.hhv wasqhosen president of uiu senate, ami iua A. ISastmax speaker of wiu iiousc. Virginia. The Virgiiilalcgislaturc com menced its oxtra session nn ilm ltii ii.it I his is the second extra session that has been culled since the revolution. The first was upon the invasion of the state during fill. lta. mat w ui. The Brooklyn Bank. Xnw Ynrh ,i.mmi specie payment on the 2d inst., and expects iu uwiuru auiviuemi m August. Governor Vance of Ohio, conformably to the State imnrovenieiit hiw. hna onlicr!. bed $-150,000 to the stock of Pennsylvania uiu wmu canai company. John Jacob As tor is said, to be worth twenty-live millions of dollars: The number of fimirrnnfs nrrlvinrrnt !Voit York on the 0th, 7th and 8th of the prrsont iiiuuwi, amounted to twenty-lour Hundred. The numbor of paupers in the Alms jjuusu .miliums to inrco inousaiui and eign ty-livc. fa II YMBNIAIi. MARRIED, On Sundav morning last, by the Rev'd. I). S. Tobias, Mr. Adam Gaiiki, to Miss Elizabuth Lindekmuth, both of Roaring Creek valley. "In tho midst of life wo aro in death." DIED, On Friday cvonlng last at Sugar Loaf, Gr.oncE Washington, 'son of Mr. William Kile aged ono year and fivo months. In this nlaco. on Thursday mommf last. Mr. Jacoij Smith, at an advanced ago. Washington Guards ATTENTION" ! 'OU aro commanded to to meet at D. Gross's hotel, on TUESDAY, tho FOURTH or JULY next, at 10 o'clock in tho forenoon, properly etpjip ped and provided with ten rounds of blank cartriges. An Election will be held at the same timo and place for a J-'mt Lieueninit of the company. Punctual attendance is requested. I)y order of Capt. Dinos : J, 11EIDLEMAN, 0. S. Juno 21, 1837. nnii. WILL meet nt the house of IJ. P. Fortncr, in Cattawissa, on Tuesday, tho Fourth day of JUI,V noxt, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, armed & cnuinncd for comiianv drill. nTr-A ftnnrf nf Anneal will bo held on that day for the absentees at the if n. !. . . i . may i raunng8. iy orucr ol tlic captain S THOMAS W. DRAKE, O. S. Sulbi'iiinlioii Wanted. N,Y..,lnforma,im rcsPcct'ig Hiram Jackson, lord much gratificdti6n to the suliscribcr. nt present iwaiumj; ui uanvuic. i ncy arc lrom Hrandon, in Rutland county, Vermont ; and arc supposed to bo living near New-Columbia, in this county. PRISCILLA LEISTRR. Danville, June 24, 1837. SHERIFFALTY. F ;EIiLOW-CmZENS: At the solicitation of n great number of my friends and well-wish ers, 1 again offer myself as a candidate for the Office of Sheriff of the county of Columbia, at the next general elec tion. If you would bo so good as to give me your votes, there shall lack nothing on my part to do my duty with accuracy and fidelity. WILLIAM KITCHEN. Danville, June 21, 1837. To the Electors of Columbia county. TELLOW-CITIiENS: At tho solicitation of ' manv mends t hrninrlinnt ilm rnimiv i m. myself as a candidate for the oiiico of SHERIFF. at the next General election, and would fee grateful for your support. JOHN FRUIT. Madison, June 3, 1837. SMEKIFFAIJL'Y. To the Electors of Columbia county: ETELLOW CITIZENS: At the solicitation of a ; number of my friends I have been encouraged 10 oner myseil as a Uandiiiate tor tho oiiico of SHERIFF, at the ensuing General Election. If I should be so fortunate as to obtain a innjority of your suffrages, I pledge myself, to far as my abilities will admit, to perform tho duties of the office with integrity and humanity. PETER KLINE. Roaring Creek, Mav 20, 1837. SHERIFFALTY. To the Electors of Columbia county: THTELLOW CITIZENS: At tho urgent H' tions of numerous friends, I offer my solicita myself as a candidate lor the ofhee of SIIEKIFF. Should I bo so fortunate as to rcccivo a majority of votes, and procure my commission, I pledge myself 10 execute uic uuties ot the ollice with fidelity and impartiality. iiljlia .McIIUiMiV. May 13, 1837: CATTAWISSA HOUSE rETHIE SUBSCRIBER returns bi 2j mcnts to his friends for their liberal patronage, anu would respcctlully intorm tho public m general, that he has fitted up his establishment, in Cattawis sa, near the bridge, ami SIGN OF THE KEYS, in a very superior style, which will render comfort .uiu cuim-munco 10 an wno may lavor turn with their custom. His TABLE is supplied with the Iuxu ries of a bountiful market; his BAR well stored with the choicest Liquors; and his STABLING con tains plenty of provender, and is attended by a care ful hostler. He solicits all to givo him a call, find feels confident that ho will render satisfaction. S. BROUST, Cattawissa, Juno 17, 1837. LIST OF JUPwYMElTs For Columbia county, Jlugust term, 18d7. GRAND JURY. Mijflin.Gporgo Longabcrger, John Keller, Hen ry Miller, Abraham Wolf. Roaring creek. Samuel Adams, James II. Chase, John Yost. Mount Pleasant. Isaac Musgrovc, John Jones, John Ruckle. Derr;. Richard Fruit, Evan Handershot. iWor Creek. diaries Bowman, Benjamin Fow ler, Jr. Henry Knorr, William S. Evans, S. F. Palm er. Fishing Creek. Thomas II. Hutehceon. Hemlock. Caleb Barton, George Willets. Liberty. Robert Butler. Mahoning. John Wilson., Sugar Loaf. Frederick Lfiwbuch, Limestone. Daid Davis. TRAVERSE JURY: Bloom. Israel Wells, Thomas Painter, Daniel Mclick. Ihiar Creek. James Evans, Jr. Ludwig Die trich. Maditon. Clark Dildinc, Abraham Willivcr, John P: Eves, Wm. Michael. Derru. Rcubin Martz, Thomas Gillin. Robert McKce. ltoarins Creek. Sebastian Hower. Isaac Rliodcr Peter Kline, Adam Marks, James A. Fox, Asa T- John, John Perry. uatlawista. Josppli urobst, ueo. Drum. Greenwood. Joseph Lemon, John M. Parker. Tho. Meudinshall, Sugar Loaf. Philip Crcakbaum. Mount Pleasant. Curtis Stattin. Fithine Creek, Wm. Robbins, Isaac Kline. Philip Appleman. Libettt. Win. Campbell-John McMahen, Jacob Budmau, John MeWilhams. Mifflin, Christian Miller. Jun 17, 1837. TRIAL LIST, 7,V F . . r, . ' ...,..UIU iiHjjlloi lllHl, lOOl Martin Stiles rt nl. John Stiles Joseph Paxton ct al. Wm. Scout, Geo. Fcttcman, Joseph Maus, Samuel Smith i Lcgrand Bancroft Same. William Bradley Overseers of Liberty Wm. MrTWnll Jacob Ycttcr vs. John McKim Jr. ct ol. vs. Samuel Hcffncr vs. Nathaniel Williams vs. Christopher Heller vs. Wm. McKclvy ct al. vs William Kitchen vs. Frederick Switzcr vs. Overseers of Deny Vs. Mary Caldwell vs. Abraham Van Horn vs. D. Montgomery's ExYs Jacob Grow vs. ucorgo iioonpr Jesse Funslon Andrew MeRi-vnnMa Mary Strawbridgo vs. Cqmroonwcalth ct al vs. Peter Englc vs. Michael Brobstct al. vs. Abraham Adams vs. George Stino vs. Jonas Hayman vs. John Fulkerson et al. vs. Overseers of Roaring? creek vs Jacob Shuman vs. June 17,1837. John Bittenhendpr pf n! Wm. McKclvy ct al. Robert McCurdy et al'. Michael Hower Matthew McDowell Lucas Brass . Jacob Wclkcr Charles Jennings. TAILORING. (Go 2Bi,WSJa "ETB ETURNS his most grateful acknowledgments Lllra. In rtutntmira Cnr .!.:. Kl 1 . , . jaw .wi uiui uuurui patronage, ana would respectfully announce to them, and the pub he generally, that he continues regularly to rcceivo the Latest Fashions, From New-York and Philadelphia. Ho would bo thankful for a continuance of their favours ; and ho will promptly execute any work which may be sent to him from neighbouring Villages. Cattawissa, Juno 10, 1837. LINE OF flcjn M h m i. PACKET AND FREIGHT BOATS. From Philadelphia, by Bail Boad $ Canal to Hcirrisburg, Northumberland, Ban villc, Cattaiuissa, Bloonnburg, Berwick, TVilkesbarrc, Mil ton, TVilliamsport, and intermediate places. PASSENGERS can leave tho West Chtsto'r Hotel, Broad street, Philadelphia, daily, at G o'clock, A. M. reach Harrisburg at 4 o'clock, P. M. of the same day ; Northumberland at 10 o'clock A. M. of the next day ; anil Wilkcsbarre on the suc ceeding morning at G o'clock ; when Coaches will immediately start for Carbondalc, Tunkhanriock and Montrose, and thence to the Western part of New York state. RETURNING Tho Boats leave Wilkcsbarre daily, at 2 o'clock, P. M. and reach Philadelphia in 48 hours thereafter. Tho Boats also urrivo at Wilh'amsport, on tho We$t Branch, at about 9 o'clock, P. M. of the samo day on which they reach Northumberland and re turn daily. Tho Boats on the abovo lines have been repaired; and aro now confidently recommended to tho PUB LIC as a pleasant, comfortable, and convenient modo cf travelling. SEATmay bb taken in Philadelphia at tho north-east corner of Fourth & Chesnut streets, at No. 200 Market street; and at the Wcst-C'hester Hotel, Broad street. FREIGHT may bo forwarded by Rail Road from Orrich & Nobles and J. J. Lewis & Co, Broad street, and by Capt. McCabcs Lino of Union Canal Boat to Harrisburg, where they will be received by tho Susquehanna Line from Jabez Harrasdin, Vine street Wharf, Schuvlkill. P. Mc. C. GILCHRIST, Wilkcsbarre, Juno 10, 1837; Agent. NOTICE To Travellers up the North Branch of the Susquehanna. PASSENGERS by tho Susquehanna Boat Lino from Northlimbirlnnil. nrrivn lit WilL-ncliorrrt might nouns of Stages, and reach Montrose TWENTY-FOUR bouts sooner. P. Mc; C. GILCHRIST, Juno 10, 1837, Agent. To Travellers. Northumberland and Tf'ilketbarre LINE OF I observed a notice in tho "Kcvstone." (under ono which I published,) signed by Mr. P. C. Gil christ, Agent, stating that the Susquchannah Boat Lino would carry passengers in less time .than the Mail Stage which is not the fact. It v. ill bo un derstood that the Boat leaves Harrisburg one day before the Stage; yet we have token Passengers through to Wilkcsbarre in timo for tho Montrose stages, notwithstanding the tardy manner in which the mail is brought from Harrisburg to us at Nor thumberland. If any other persons had the convoy ancoofthe mails from Harrisburcr to Northumber land than those connected with tho Boats, I would engage to start at the samo hour with tho Boat at Harrisburg, and deliver the mail and the parsencers TWELVE HOURS sooner than the Boat Lino possibly ran do it. When the Company runs a stngo from Northum-, berland to Wilkcsbarre; the mail con arrive at Nor thumberland from Harrisburg by 11 o'clock, A. M.5 but when tho Boat runs above, they then keep back tho stage at Northumberland until 4 o'clock P. M. and sometimes as lato as 7 o'clock, P. M, Phoso aro facts, which, if the Post Master General is not aware of, it is tiino ho was mailo acquainted with them. tcyAnu passengers wishinc to take the static at Northumberland, to co throuah to Montrose, will be taken on in lime to secure seats in the Montrose stage, notwithstanding the delay of the Opposition in arriving at Northumberland provided they fix ujwit u rcgiiitzr inir jur Blurting, V, ILLIAM ROBISON.' Bloomnburg, June 10, 1837.
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