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Insurance against fire.
THE DELAWARE COUNTY
Insurance Company.
Capital authorised by Law, $250,000.
CHARTER. PERPETUAL;
THE public are respectfully informed, that this
Cnmnativ will mako insurance, cither per-
)unent or limited, on property and effects of every
description, against loss or damage by lire, on me
most reasonable terms, ui nicir oiucu m uuraiw,
Delaware county, Pennsylvania.
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bv the above Company of
every description of property, can bo effected by
applying to the Undersigned agent, in Cutta;vissa
The (YilWinir nro tho aiillual Rutcsof Insiuance
on the S100, upon tho most Common description
of property, vizi
r.. II I fl i
atone or uricn dwelling
showcx
30 to 40 cents
00 to 75 "
50o02i "
75o 100 "
Tramc or Log
do.
Brick or Stone barns,
Frame or Log do.
Brick or Stone Crist
Mils,
Frame , .do.
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lf...li.n.ll.A nmiriWthi.. .Anlnlnl in hnilFCH.
rid grain and utensils in mills and tarns, in pro.
I portion, jniormauon can le tisd i.y ai pijina -ei-
EZRA . HAY HURT, Agent.
Cattawlssa, rptemberuo, IH37.
UR CAPS, ju -1 received, and for sole at tho
nov & cheap store 01
J. T. Mustelman, y Co.
Ool, 14, 1837.
SUSQ.UEK ANN I1
LINE OP
PACKET AND FREIGHT BOATS.
From, Philadelphia, by Rail Road -y Canal
to Harribbwg, Northumberland, Dan
ville, Callawissa, Rloomsburg,
Berwick, if'ilkcsbarre, Mil
ton, If'illiamsporl, and
intermediate places.
PASSENGERS can leave the West Chester
Hotel, Droad btrcet, Philadelphia, dnily( at 0
o'clock, A. M. reach Ijarri&burg at -1 o'clock, P. M.
of the samo day ; Northumberland at 10 o'clock A.
M. of tllo next day ; and Wilkesbarre on tho suc
ceeding morning ut 0 o'clock ; when Coaches will
immediate,) btart for Carbondsilo, Tuhl.hannock and
Montrose, and thence to tho Western' part of New'
York state.
ItETtfRNING Tho Doats cavo Wilkesbarre
daily, at 10 o'cock, A. M., and arrive at Dlooms
burg at '1 o'clock, P. M. It arrives at Harrisburg at
5 o'clock on the following morning, and reaches
Columbia in time to take tho morning Cars foi
Phildclphia.
Tho, floats also arrive, at. Williamcporl, on the
West Brunch, at about ! o'clock, P. M. of the eamc
day on which they reach Northumberland and re
turn daily.
Tho Uoats on the above lines , have been repaired,
and arc now confidently recommended to the PUB
LIC as a pleasant, comfortable, and convenient mode
of travelling. SEATSmay be taken in Philadelphia
at tho north-enst corner of Fourth & Chosnut streets,
ut No. 200 Market street, and at the West-Chester
Hqtel, Broad street, i
FREIG HT, may bo forwarded by Rail Road from
Orrich $cNob!cs and J. J. Lewis & CotBroad street,
and by Ca'pt. McCabcs Limj of Union Canal Boats
to IIurrlsburg,.whcrc thoy will bo received by the
Susquehanna Line from JubczIIarrasdin, Vine street
Wharf, Schujlkill. .i
. P. Mc. C. GILCHRIST,
Wilkesbarre, Juno 10, 1837. Agent.
NOTICE
To Travellers up the North Branch of the
Susquehanna.
PASSENGERS by theSufjquehanna Boat Lino
from Northumberland, arrive at Wilkesbarre
JilGUT HOURS tooner than by the Mail Line
(if Stages, and reach Montrose TWENTY-FOUR
houis sooner. - i . itlc. o. UliiiilKloJ ,
June 10, 18371 4371.
F a very biipcrior quality, neatly bound, and
printed on gold-edged paper, with coloured
detigns, for sale at tho cheap store of
T Mussclman, Co.
September 10, 1837.
Steam-syrup SVMasses,
F a very superior quality, for sale at tho new
and cheap storoof MUSSELMAIN,tS.Co.
Sept. 5, 1837.
UEENSWARE, of every variety of figuro
and price, just received fie. lor talc by
J. T. Musselman. Co.
Sept. 30, 1837.
FLAX-SEED :
K Bushels of Flex-Seed wanted, and
j tho.highcbt price paid, by
. T. Mimelman, $ Co.
September 2.
INE, Brandy, Gin, Cordial, &c. just re
ceived, and ready lor delivery to customers,
ot very reduced prices, by
. T. Mmselman, Co.
Sept. 30, 1837.
N assortment of HARD WARE, just opened
and for sale ut the new fie cheap storo ot
.. T- Mussclman, t,' Co.
Sept 30, 1837.
"Br ADIES' FUR CAPES,' just received, and for
yi A sale at the new & cheap storo of
J. T. Mmselman, tf Co,
Oct. M, 1837.
NLEIGH WII.IPS & BELLS, just received, and
for sale at tho new & cheap store of
J. T. Mussclman, Co.
Oct. 14, 1837.
STONE COA1..
TON OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY,
just received, and for sale at the new
ond cheap storo of J.T. MUSSELMAN, c Co.
Oct. 28, 1837.'
j-fi'AMLET, for ,C;oaks .for sale very cheap at
Viy tho now & cheap storo of '
J. T. Musselman, $ Co.
Sept. 30, 1837.
tTSjp Pieces of assorted Calico, just received,
2Ui$ and for sale at the cheap store of
J. T. Musselman, Co.
nioomkbtu-f, October 21, 183t
, HEW GOODS.
The Sn1)scril)cr
'AS just received from Philadelphia, a fresh
assortment of GOODS, which havo been
purchased very low, and arc now offered to custom
ers at reduced prices. An excellent article of Cor
rEi is now offered nt twelve and a half cents per
pound first quality ,pf New Orleans Sugar at tei
ced.'.and second quality at eight cents per pound.
He has ulsoa largo and lull uMoitmrnt of
Eron & IS olio w-Ware,
Which lie offers at the lowest prices. Tho public
arc respectfully invited to call and examine his as
sortment. KjT All Mnd of country produce will bo taken
in exchange for goods.
C. Hi FISHER.
Bloomsburg, Aug. 10, 1837.
F a superior quality, just received and for sale
by tho subscriber. C. B. FISHER.
Bloomsburg, Ang. C, 1837.
USP received, and now opening at the new &
cheap store
8 Yards 0-4 Merinos;' '
50 Yards 3-4 do.
it Oft do. Uleachcd Muslin ;
iiOOO do. Brown do.,
4000 Yards Now "Stylo of Prints, at
from G to 28 cents per yard ;
J?0 Pieces 900 yards of Sattinctts ;
ALSO
BlUe, Brown, Olive, Black, Steel-mixed,
Drab, Claret and Invisible Cloths.
All which they ore determined to dispose of very
cheap for cash or country produce.
J. T. Mussclman, 4' Co.
Bloomsburg, Sept. 30.
very extensive assortment of Cedar Ware, just
received, and for sale at the new store of
J. T. MUSSCLMAN, & Co.
Bloomsburg, August 20, IS37.
RIME COFFEE, at Twelve and a hall
Cents per Pound, and a superior quality
of SUGARS at Eight ond Ten Cents, for sale at
the new and cheap store of
J. T. MUSSELMAN, & Go.
Bloomsburg, Aug. 2G.
WAITED.
ALL kinds of GRAIN wanted, for which the
highest market prico will bo paid, at tho new
and cheap store of the subscribers.
J. T. MUSSELMAN, & Co.
Bloomsburg, Sept. 2, 1837.
JOHN S. INGRAM,
ftaENDERS his professiuiial services to the citi
jj zens of Columbia county. Ho will feel grate
ful for business entrusted to his caic. Office in the
samo building with the 'Columbia Democrat.'
Bloomsburg, May, 1837.
IT
v
Tf UST received' and for sale at the storo of the
Qjp subscriber, splendid aisortment.iof WOOD
S'VO VES. both a"ain and with Boilers. Also an
assortment of round and square Coal Stover, of
different sizes. C. B. FI81IEH.
Bloomburg,Scpt.30, 1837.
legislative Keysfcone.
During the ensuing session of the legislature, the
Keystone will bo published twice a week, ana con
tain full reports of the proceedings in both houses,
It will aifo contain an account 01 1110 proccemngs
of the reform convention, which, (judging from
similar bojics in other btates and the convention that
formed our present constitution ), will hardly close
its session before spring.
TJic political complexion of flic legislature and
tho important Mibject which will necessarily come
beforo it, will render tho next session pcouharly'in
tercsting. All eyes ore turned this way for speedy
reform in our present defective currency. Decided
action relative to tho improvement system is ardently
desired in many quarters, Theto to matters of
themselves, form subjects of intenbo interett to tin)
people at large.
On the 4th of March, a democratic convention
will, assemble hero and nominate a candidate for
goNcrnor, An account of this, together with the
preparatory movements qf the party in all quarters,
will be faithfully detailed. From these circumstan
ces, thcre.ncver was a time when a a paper from the
scat of govftmcnt will bo of such indispensable value
to all the citizens of the commonwealth, as for the
ensuing six months.
, The terms of the Keystone are the same as here
tofore. J
During tho session semi weekly $2,00
For tho ycai 3,00
Any person forwardlnc-ms. 3,C0fhall receive tha
Keystone from tho time of subscribing to the clot a of
tho session or six copies sent to any one office for
$10. PACKER, DAltUET Si PARKE.
Harrisburg-, Oct. ai, 1837.'
OLLOW WARE, just received, and for sale
at the store or J. T. MUSBELMAIV, 6c, UO.
November 4, 1837.
MARBLE
fHHC subscriber begs leuvc to inform the public,
Jfj. that he continues the above business, in its
vai.ous branches, in Sclih'igrove and Milton, where
ho has constantly on hand an assortment of
MONUMENTS,
Head & Foot Stones,
.TOMB-TABLES;,
OF ALL SIZUS AND : DIFFKKUNT CUALITIHS.
ALSO :
UFanllcs, Cciilrc-Taljles,
WINDOW AX J) DOOR-SILLS,
IDOOlBcSlPes flsGSo
made to order, on the shortest notice, and' in the
best manner.
Tho public aro respectfully invited to give him
a ca)l. . ...
Lettering, both English and German, done in a
neat, bold, and beautiful style!
. . GEORGE GUNDRUM.
September 30, 1837. ...
fXJTho Terms, &c. can.be ascertained by calling
upon tho Editor of the "Columbia Democrat," who
will attend to any orders which may be made by the.
people of this neighbourhood, and guarantee a
speedy and faithful execution of any job which may
be specially ordered.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
public, that ho has taken the store recently
occupied by Mr. McDowell, in Orangcvillc, and U
now opening and receiving from New York and
Philadelphia, a splendid assortment of all kinds 0
which ho will dispose of at the most reduced prices
for cash or country produce. The public are invi
ted to call and examine for themselves.
WILLIAM FAUX.
Orangcvillc, Oct. 7, 1837
LL persons indebted to the estate of Thomas
Girton, deceased, by Note. Bond. Book Ac
count, or otherwise, arc requested to make payment
to me sunscriucr uctorc tho 15th day of No, ember
next; and all persons having demands oaainst said
estate aro requested to present ihcm, properly au-
uicnucaicu lor settlement, to the subscriber.
WILLIAM GIRTON,
Sole Administrator,
Hemlock, Oct. 7, 1837.
LOOK HERE 1 1 1
srsw lag Aeiisiss'o
PinHE subscribers thankful for past favors, have
H. me pleasure ot announcing to their custo
mers, and the public in general, that they have just
received and aro nowopening a fresh supply of ehcaji
and
SEASONABLE GOODS
carefully selected for the season, ut their new and
cheap store in Bloomsburg.
C'ime friends and patrons, ono and all,
And eco our purchase for tho fall;
If you'll but call and take a pee),
Surely you'll say, they're very cheap.
J.T. MUSSELMAN, fc Co.
Bloomsburg, Sept. 30, 1837.
STORE GOODS AT COST!
THE subscriber is going to remove to the West
on the first of January next, and would re
spectfully inform the public that he is now telling
off his stock of Merchandize, consisting of
J3ry &oads, Hardware,
Groceries, Queens
Ware, &c.
At cost, for cash or country Produce, or Lumber
BARNHART BARBE.
Cattawissa, Oct. 11, 1S37.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber arc so
licited to call and settle immediately, other
wise their accounts, will bo placed in the hands ol
amagistrato for collection.
BARNHART BARBE.
Cattawissa, Oct. 14, 1837.
ETERSIIAM and Bearskin cloths, for Over
coats, just received and fur salo by
. T, Musselman, Co.
Sept. 30, 1837.
LA'NKCT Shaws, and, Ladies' Capes and
Tinncts. iust onenod at the new Ss cheap
btoiu ot'
J. T. Musselman, $ Co.
Sopt. 30, 1837.
LANKETS. of various sitoa and qualities
1 and warranted a fresh article, for sale at the
now and cheap store of ,
J. T. Mussclman, Go,
Sept. 30, 1837,
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
Pennsylvania Farmer,
Atid Common School Inlclligcnccrj
A semi-monthly publication devoted to Agriculture
Gardening, and the General Improvement of th'J
Mind, published at Harritburg.Pa.by Dexjaxi
Paiiki;. . .
Nothing need be said as to the importance of tho
science tf agriculture, which being the great busi
ness of our country, the sure read to competency
and-tliemain source of wealth, lies at the foundation
Of our national prospcrity. 'I lie experience o'f every
year, and: csrecially of tho last few years, has
shown that agriculture has been entirely too much
neglected for the best good of. our country. Thu
great desire of the present age for the accumulation
ofucalth.and the pfetailitig spirit to seek for itT-n a
new and shorter course, than that pursued by our
ancestors, had led many fiom the slow but certain
means of agricultural labor, to the more alluring
employments of professional life, and commercial
enterprise, or the still more hazardous fields 'of
speculation and adventure, in which a few have
succeeded even, beyond their own expectations.
The result of this unnatural state ptthings has been
what might very well have been predicted; a great
.rarfily of all the products of the soil, with such an
enormous increase in the price, rfs to. cause their
importations from foreign countries, to the great
impoverUhingijpd .ditcicdit of our own, -(
This f uinl these e lis have now become ap
rarcnt. 1; u a.any of thote, who, having been Iutci)
by the examples and oiccessof others ortlie prospect
held out to tl elr view, from, the producing to the
consuming class, and being disappointed in their ex
pectations, orp now disposed and are making arrange
ments to ic. urn to the hone t, the healthful and the
independent employment of tilling the soil ,hc-o
they uresure of being amply recompensed for their
labor. ' x,
Pennsylvania is emphatically an agricultural
state, and has thus suffered loss from the late fluctua
tions and changes, which havo embarrassed' cur
country, thpn any of her sister states. Her soil is
not surpassed by any in the world, and her German
and other citizens are justly celebrated as being
among the first farmers in the Union. It has thcro
fore been considered, peculiarly proper, that in the
heart of this garden of our country, an cgricultural
paper should be established, to gather up the cxpeii
ienco of intelligent farmers from all quarters, and
send it abroad, not only ever our. commonwealth,
but to every part of the United States. For the
purpose of doing this, and supplying what has been
considered a desideratum among the periodicals of
our states, the put Usher has been induced and cm
couraged by numeious friends of agriculture.'and
general improvement, to establish the Pennsylvania
Farmer. Ha has received assurances which lead
him confidently to expect that its columns will be'
enriched with contributions from some of the mosrt;'
distinguished scientific and practical farmers and
gardeners in our own, as well assomc of our. sister",
htate.s, v, hicli with extracts and republications . of
standard and new works upon the science of agricul
ture, will render it both interesting pud useful' to
every farmer who desires to excel in his most lauda
ble en ploymeut. . -n '
Pemisylv ania has established and is now maturing
a system of general education by common schools,
which is intended to carry the blessings of knowledge
to every man's home, and place within the, reach of
every child in the commonwealth, the means of m
6truction and improvcineni. This object U all im
portant, ond our means being purple, it is confidently
hoped that the plan will continue to bo. improyecj ,
& carried out, till tlic'ininds of our citizens thall ha
as highly cultivated. ns their fields, and the harvest,
of intellect be as rich and abundant as that gathered
from the soil. Then bhall Pennsylvania bo, indeed
tho Kt-'ystono of our Un'on, tearing a polish not'
equalled by any stato or kingdom, in the world. ,- - f.
The events of the last few monlhs have shown
that an increasing interest is felt in this department
and therefore it cannot bo doubted but that tho
Common School Intelligencer, will be welcomed ast
a co-laborer in so important-?! vVOrk, and being made'
tho vehicle of communication between the friends ofi
education, aid in the. proper arranging and develop-'
ing of the system, and be the means of doing much
good.
To the advancement of those objects, and to tho
dissemination of useful scientific information calcu.
lated to expand t)ic mind and improve the heart,
shall the coluin s of the Pennsylvania Fanner and
Common School Intelligencer, be exclusively devot--it,
and it is confidently expected that a generous
public will award to it a liberal support.
Tho Farmer and Intelligencer will Lc printed up
on line white paper and with new type, in royal
quarto from, each number containing eight i;ages of
matter. .It .i)l bo commenced in the month of
November, or as soon as a sufficient number of sub
scribers arc obtained to justify tho expense, and re;
gularly issued during the first and third weeks of
every month, at ONE DOLLAR P13R ANNUM
payable beforo tho issuing of the bixth number.
Any person who will procure and forward ten. res
ponsible subscribers shall receive a copy, or eleven
papers will tie sent to any one office for $10...
Post masters and others friendly to the objects
are roquet-ted to net as agents in obtaining tUiscri
bers, ami forward tho names to the publisher on or
before tho first of November noxti
Harrisburg, October SI, 1837.
R Pieces of Assorted Merinos, double wdth
.and an assortment of Black Mtrinot, of ave
n superior quality, just opened and for sale at the
New mid Cheap Storoof the subscribers in Blooms-
burg; J.T.MCSSELMAN.&Co.
October 21, 1837.
JUST roceived, a handsome assortment of Silks
& Fur Hats, which will be sold cheop at tho
storoof. C. I!.. FISHER.
ONNIT SILK3. of a very superior qnallty:
jut recoived, and for wla at the. naw tloi-a f
J. T. Afoasimati, cj- CW.