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. THE DELAWARE COUNTY
Insurance Clompany.
Capital authorised by Law, !Ji50,000.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
rTlUE public aro respectfully informed, that this
, 3 Company will muko insurance, cither per
manent or limited, on property and effects of every
description, against loss or damage by fire, on the
rposl reasonable terms, at their ollieo iu Chester,
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.. Tiw. ..it;, rintnmliia county aro hereby in-
hv tho nl)Ovo Company of
(very description of property, can ha ellected by
applying to tho imdcrsignod agent, in Cattawissn
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qn tlio S100, upon the most Common description
of property, viz:
Stone or Brick dwelling
houses 30o-10cfi5
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portion. Infoimalion can bo had hy applying ei
ther personally, or by letter pwt paul, to
EZRA H. HAYIIUUST, vl
Cattawissa, BeptemberOO, 1837.
CAT'S, just received, and for sale at the
now ot cheap store ol
J, T, Muitthnan, Co.
0u U, 1007.
Etfew & Cheap og&s
3?
AT THK
RUPERT & BARTON,
(Successors to U. II. IHgs,;
RESPECTFULLY announr-o to their
friends and the public, thattliey liuvc pur-1
chased from E. II. Higgs his interest in the
store formerly kept hy him, anil that they
have just received an extensive and splen
did assortment of
rail & Winter Creeds,
which they are now opening for the exa
mination and accommodation ol OuMomers,
at the New Store House, just constructed
hy Mr. Higgs, ami opposite to Mr. llobi
eons stage oilice. Their assortment is not
only very extensive, hut carefully selected
to answer the demands ol Hie neigliiiotir
hood: and although they wish not to adver
tise their prices, yet they feel confident that
they have better goods, and will sell cie-
pe.r than any store in Hlooinshurg.
J heir new stoeli lias neen purenascu at
the manufacturers' establishments, at the
very lowest prices, and consists of
SUCH AS
Blue, Black, Brown, Invisible Green, and
Fancy coloured Cloths, ( asmncrcs
and Saltinetts ; Silks, Merinos,
Ginghams, and Calicoes ;
Liuncns and Muslins ;
Vcslings, Stocks,
XiADIES' BONNETS
W
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In fine, thev have every thing which no
cessilv or funev mav tlesire from a yard of
tape to tho finest article in Dry Goods, and
from a needle to a stove in Hardware.
Their stock of
HARDWARE, IRON,
China, Cl-Iass.
QJXEENSWARE :
roceries &. laiauors.
Oils, Salt and Fish, Hollow-ware,
.y-c. 5-c. iS-c 5-c.
is more extensive and better selected than
the samo articles in any of the neigh
bouring stores.
Those who wisli new, cheap, and good
articles of Merchandize, should call at the
"IJloomsburg Arcade" cither before or af
ter oxaming elsewhere, and make their pur
chases. All kinds of Country Pn d-icr Irken in
payment at the higher.L mni-lc-t p icec.
Uloomsburg, Nov. IP, 18:17.
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AND STATE JOURNAL,
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mocracy, an advocate of tho principles of the Ad
ministration of tho General Gocrnmcnt nn uritir
ngoppnent of the party which rules in tho Execu
tive- Department ol ttio Estate, anil wlncli Has tramp
led.uppn tho rights, mid wantonly disregarded tho
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FcnnsyJvazaia Farmer,
And Common
School Intelligencer :
A semi-monthly publication devoted to Agriculture
Uardciung, cud the ucucral Improvement of the
Mind, published at IIarrisburg,l'a.by Bksjamij'
PUKE.
Nothing- need be said as to tho importance of tho
ice (j ugriculltire,y.hkh being the great busi
ness, of our country, tho Bute rRid to competency
and the main source of wealth, lies at the foundation
of our national prosperity. The experience of every
year, and especially of the Vl few years, has
thown that agriculture lias beca entirely too much
neglected for tho best good of our country. The
great desire of tho present age Mr the accumulation
of wealth, and tho prevailing spirit to seek for it in a
new and shorter course, than taut pursued by our
anccttors, had led many from the slow but certain
means of agricultural labor, to tho more alluring
employments- ol prolcssional life, and commercial
enterprise, or the still moro hazardous fields of
speculation and adventure, iu which a few have
Miccccdcd even beyond their own expectations,
The result of this unnatural blatc of things has been
what might very well have been predicted; a great
scarcity ot all tlio proUuct3 olthe son, with such an
enormous increase in the price, ns to cause their
importations fiom foreign countries, to the great
impoverishing and discredit ot our own.
this lolly and these c us have now become ap
parent, and many of thotc, who, having been lured
by the examples and success of others or tho prospect
held out to their view, from the producing to the
consuming ela-s, and being disappointed in their ex
pectations, arc now disposed and are making arrange
ments to return to the hone t, the healthful and the
independent employment of tilling tlio soil wheic
they arc sure of being amply recompensed for their
labor.
Pennsylvania is emphatically an agricultural
state, and has thus sullered Ics3 from the late fluctua
tions and changes, which have embarrassed our
country, than any of her sister ttatcs. Her soil is
not surpassed by any in the world, and her ticrman
and other citizens arc justly celebrated as being
among the firt farmers in the Union. It has there
fore been considered peculiarly proper, that in the
heart of this garden of our country, an agricultural
paper should be established, to gather up the cxpci
iencc of intelligent farmers from all quarters, and
send it abroad, not only vcr our commonwealth
but to every part of the United States. Por the
purpose of doing this, and supplying wh-.'t has been
considered a dctiderutum among tho periodicals of
our states, the publisher has been induced and cn
couraged by numerous friends of agriculture and
general improvement, to establish Ihc Pennsylvania
l armcr. lie has received assurances which lead
him confidently to expect that its columns will be
enriched with contributions from some ot the nios
distinguished scientific and practical farmers an
cardeners in our own, as well as some of our sister
states, which with extracts and republications of
standard and new works upon the science of agricul
ture, w ill render it both interesting and useful to
every farmcrwhodct.iresto excel in his most lauda
ble cn ploymeut. .
Pcnn-y lvnnia has established and is now maturing
a system ol general education by common schools,
which isintendedto carry the blessings ofknowledg
to every man's home, and place within the reach of
every child m the commonwealth, the means ol in
etruction and improve mcni. This obiect is all im
portant, and ouriiic.uis being ample, it is confidently
hoped that tho plan will continue to bo improve
it carried out, till Ihcmindscfour citizens shall 1;
as highly cultivated as their fields, and the harv
of intellect be as iHiaud abundant as that gathered
from the soil. Then ehall Pennsylvania bo indeed
the Jvevstonc of our Un on, bearing a polish not
equalled by any state or kingdom iu hc world.
. The events of the last few months have show
that an increasing intercut is felt in this department
and therefore it cannot bo doubted but that the
Common School Intelligencer, will be welcomed as
a co-laborer in so important a work, and being madi
ho vehicle of communication l-ctwccn the friends of
tduration, aid in tho proper arranging and develop
eg of tho system, and be tho means ol doing inuci
good.
To tho advancement of tlieeo objects, and to the
discemination of Ufdul scientific inlormation colcu.
latcd to expand the mind and improve the heart.
shall the eolunr s of the Pennsylvania Fanner and
Common School Tuiclligcnicr. be exclusively devot
id, and it is tonfidoi.tU exprctcd that a generous
public will awaril to it a liberal support.
Tho Parmer and Intelligencer will be printed ur
on fino white paper and with new type, in royal
quarto from, each number containing eight pages o
matter. It will bo commenced in tho month of
November, or as soon as a sufficient number of sub
rcribers aro obtained to justify tho expense, and re
gularly issued during the first and third weeks of
every month, at ONE DOLLAR PEU ANNUM
payable before tho issuing of tho sixth number.
Any person who will procure and lorward ten res
ponsible subscribers shall receive a copy, or eleven
papcrswill ho sent to any one olhco lor 10.
Postmasters and others friendly to tho objects
aro requested to act as agents in obtaining subscri
bers, and forward tho names to the publisher on or
bctorcthc first ot November next.
Harrisburg, October 21, 1837.
WANTED.
LL kinds of GRAIN wanted, for which th
highest market price will bo paid, at tho now
and cheap storo of tho subscribers.
J. T. IWUSSELMAN, & Co
DIoomsburg, Sept. 2, 1837.
SUGAR & COFFEE,
T
RIME COITEE, ot Twelve and a halt
Cents per louud, and a superior quality
oi Ml (JAliS at lSlght and Ten Cents, for sato at
tho new and cheap store of
J. T. MUS8ELMAN, & Co.
STOItE GOODS AT COST!
THE subscriber is going to remove to tho West
on tho first of January next, and would re
spectfully inform tho public that ho is now selling
oil his stock of .Merchandize, contesting ot
Bry C-l-oods, Hardware,
Groceries, Queens-
Ware, &c.
At cost, for cash or country Produce, or Lumber
UARNHART BARHE.
Cattawissa, Oct. H, 1837i
LL persons indebted to the subscriber are so
hcited to call and settle immediately, other
c their accounts will be placed in the hands of
magistrate lor collection.
UAItXHART UAItDE
Cattawissa, Oct. 14, 1837.
IT'EVr GOODS.
The SuSiscrslicr
f TTAS just received from Philadelphia, a fresh
B assortment of GOODS, which have been
purchas-cd very low, and are now offered to custom
crs at reduced prices. An excellent article of Cor
ns is now offered at twelve and a half cent per
pound first quality of New Orleans Suzar at ten
eeuf, and Et-cond quality at eight cents jicr pound.
lie has alsoa large and lull assortment ot
Iron & Hollow-Ware,
Which he offers at the lowest prices. The public
arc rcspccttully invited to call and examine his as
sortmcnt.
(TT All kinds of country produce will be taken
n exchange for goods.
C. B. FISHER
DIoomsburg, Aug. 19, 1S37.
F a superior quality, iust received and for sale
by the subscriber. C. if. 1-tSHUH.
DIoomsburg, Ang. 0, 1837.
UST received, and now opening at the new Sc
cheap store
r38 Yards 0-1 Merinos;
3 GO Yards 3-1 do.
5EOOO do. Bleached Muslin;
tSGOO do. Ilrown do.
4.-GOO Yards New Style of Prints,
from 0 to 28 cents per vard ;
30 Pieces 900 yards of Sattinetts ;
AliOU
Ulue. Ilrown, Olive, Mnek, Steel-mixed
Drab, Claret and Invisible Clolhs.
AH which they are determined to dispose of very
cheap lor cash or country produce.
. T. Musselman, Co.
DIoomsburg, Sept. 30.
very extensive assortment of Cedar Ware, just
received, and lor sale at the new storo of
J. T. MUSSELMAN, & Co.
DIoomsburg, August 20,1837.
V a very superior quality, neatly bound, an
printed on gold-edged paper, with coloured
designs, lor sale at tho cheap store of
J. T Musselman, $ Co,
September 10, 1837.
Steam-syrup Molasses
V a very superior quality, for salc'at the new
and cheap btoro of MUSSELMAN, Si Co.
Sept. 5, 1837.
UEENSWARE, of every variety of figure
and price, just received V lor salo !y
J. T. Musselman. $ Co.
Sept. 30, 1837.
FLAX-SEED ;
fferjJTk Rushclsof Flax-Seed wanted, and
.'IpVSi thchighofct price paid, by
J. T. Musselman, S Co.
Scplembcr 2.
hjIkqtojbbo
TnffTINE, Drandy, Gin, Cordial, ecc. just rc
reived, and ready for delivery to customers,
at very reduced prices, by
.. T. Musselman, $ Co.
Sept. 30, 1837.
N assortment of HARD WARE, just opened
and lor sole at tho new & cheap store of
J. T Musselman, Co.
Sept 30, 1837.
ADIES' FUR CAPES, just received, and for
I . .1 I ' . C '
uiu m uiu iiuw ciieup Biuru ui
J. T. Musselman, Co.
Oct. 14, 1837.
LEIGH WHIPS & DELLS, just received, and
3 fr f3'0 ' tne new & cheap store of
J. T. Musselman, $ Co.
Oct. 14, 1837.
6g
Pieces of assorted Calico, jus.t recclvod,
and for solo at tho cheap storo of
jS3
J. T, MussdmcM, If Cb,
Dbocinburg, Ortobw 3r 93T.
Legislative Keystone.
During the ensuing session of the legislature, the
Koystono will be published twice a week, and con
tuin full reports of the proceedings in both houses
It will also contain an account of the proceedings
of the reform convention, which, f Judging from
similar bodies in other states ond tho convention that
formed our present constitution J, will hardly closo
Its session rclorc spring.
1 he political complexion of the legislature and
the important subject which will necessarily come
before it, will render the next session pcouliarly in
teresting. All eyes aro turned this way for speedy
form in our present defective currency. Decided
action relativ c to the improvement system is ardently
desired in many quarters. These two matters of
themselves, form subjects of intense interest to the
people at large.
Un the 4th ot .March, a democratic convention
ill assemble here and nominato a candidate for
governor. An account ot tins, together with tho
rcparatory movements of the party m all quarters,
willbefailiifully detailed. From these circumstan
ces, there never was a time when a a paper from the
seatof govclmentwill be of such indispensable value
to all the citizens of the commonwealth, as for the
ensuing six months.
The terms of tho Keystone arc the same as here
tofore.
During the session semi weekly $2,00
For the year 3,00
Any person forwarding us $2,00 shall receive tbi
Keystone from the time of subscribing to theclotc of
thoscssioii or six copies sent to any oneofiicefor
10. PACKER, DAK RET &. PARKE.
Harrisburg, Oct. 21, 1837.
FTjnilE subscriber would respectfully inform the
H public, that he has taken the store recently
occupied by Mr. McDowell, in Orangcville, and is
now opening and receiving trom Ncwiiorli and
Philadelphia, a splendid assortment ot all kinds o
MERCHANDIZE,
which he will dispoepofat the most reduced prices
for cash or country produce. The public are invi
ted to call and examine for themselves.
WILLIAM TAUX.
Orangcville, Oct. 7, 1837
OLLOW VVARE.just received, and for sale
at the store of J. T. MUSBELMAN, & Co.
November 4, 1837.
Salt ! Salt !
gSl "HTJ ARRELS ofl.akc Salt, and a Urge
j3$lW J09 quantity of Ground Alum Salt, just
received, and for sale ot tho cheap blorc of
. T. Musselman, Co.
Nov. II, 1837.
STOVES;
EST received' and for sale at the store of ths
subscriber, splendid assortment of WOOD
STOVES, both "lam and with Boilers. Also an
ussortmeut of round and square Coal Stoves; of
different sizes. , .' C. D. FISHElt.
Hloom.burg, Sept . 30, 1837.
' E23Sl&H5yS8 '
g5 Pieces of Assorted" Merinos, double wedllv
C and an assortment of Black Merinos, of ave
rv superior quality, just opened and for sale at die
New and Cheap Store of the subscribers in DIooms
burg. J. T. MI'SSELMAN, & Co.
October 21, 1837.
LOOK IME!I!
PEJHE subscribers thankful for past favors, have
the pleasure of announcing to their custo
mers, and the public in general, that they have just
received and arc now opening a fresh supply of cheap
and
SEASONABLE GOODS
carefully selcctod for tho season, at their new and
cheap storo in DIoomsburg.
C'imc friends and patrons, one and all,
And see our purchase for tho fall;
If you'll but call and tako a peep,
Surely you'll say, they're very clieap.
J. T. MUSSELMAN, & Co.
Bloomsburg, Sept. 30, 1837.
STCHSTB COAIi.
HI fikfih 'V0 0F A s,;rERIOfl QUALITY
3 WfirOy just received, and for sale at the new
iml cheap store of J.T. MUSSELMAN, & Co.
Oct. 28, 1837.
CAMLET, for Cloaks, for sale very cheap at
the new et cheap storo of
. T. Musselman, Co.
Sept. 30, 1837.
ETER81IAM and Dcarskin cloths, for Over-
coats, just received and for sale by
J. T. Musselman, Co.
Sept. 30, 1837.
LANKET Shawls, and Ladiea Capes and
Tippets, inst orcnod at tho new & cheap
storo of
J. T. Musselman, $ Oo.
Sopt. 30, 1637.
Pocket-Booit Siost.
A LARGE CALF-SKIN pocket hook, contain
ing about jilOin Shinplastcrs, and sundry pa
pers, was lostbctwoen Cattawissa and DIoomsburg
on the 1st inst. Tho finder will bo liberally rowardn
by loaviog the samo at this oluce, ornttlia nVwof
T, Mussulman. Co.
Hot. ii, my