(TKESIDENt's MESSAGE CONCLUDES.) Vho decrease in numbers of the tribes vithin the limils of thu States and Tcrrito lies has been most rapid If they bo re moved tlreycan bo protected from those associations ftrrd Ovll Tiracticcs which ex ert so pernicious and destructive an infill- enco over ilicir destinies. 1 Key can be induced to labor, and to acquire property, -and its acquisition will inspire them with "a feeling of independence. Their minds can bo cultivated and they can bo taught ho value of salutary and uniform laws, and bo made sensible of tho blessings of free government, and capable of enjoying its advantages. In the possession of property, knowledge and a good Government, free to give what direction they please to their labonr and sharer's in the legislation by "which their persons and the profits oftheir industry ate to bo protected and secured, tliey will have an over present conviction bf the importance of union, of peace a- mong themselves, and of the preservation w amicaoio relation wun us. i no inter- of csts of the united "States would also bo greatly promoted by freeing the relations Detwceh the General and State Govern ments from what has proved a most em barrassing incumbrance', by a satisfactory adjustment of conflicting titles to lands, -caused by tho occupation ofthc Indians, "and by causing tho resources of the whole country to be developed by the power of the btato and Ueneral Uovcrnments, and improved by the enterprise of white pop ulation Intimately connected with tho subject is he obligation of the government to fulfil its treaty stipulations, and to protect the Indi- "ans thus assembled "at their new residen- oes from all it terruptions and disturbances from arty other tribes or nations of Indians, or from any other nerson or nersons what- soever," and the equally solemn obligation lo guard lrom Indian hostility its own bor- tier settlements, stretching along a line of more than one thousand miles. To enable tho government to redeem this nlodtre to hc Indians, and to aflbrd adequate protec- w; N . , .,. . non 10 us own citizens, win require mo continual presence of a considerable regu lar force on tho frontiers, and tho cstablish . ment of a chain of permanent posts. Ex aminations of the country are now making, With a view to decide on the most suitable points for the erection of fortresses and other works of defence tho results of Which will be presented to you by tho Secretary of Wat 'At an early day, together with a plan for the cffoc'ual protection of the friendly Indians, and tho permanent defence of the frontier States. By tho report ofthc Secretary of tho Navy herewith communicated, it appears that unremitted exertions have been mado at the different navv vards to carry into ef fect all authorized measures for the exten sion and employment of our naval force, The launching and preparation of the ship of the line Pennsylvania and the complete repairs of the ships of the line Uhio, Dcla ware and Columbus, may be noticed, as forming a respectable addition to this nn portant arm of our national defence. Our commerco and navigation havo received in creased aid and protection during the pre sent year. Our squadrons in the Pacific and on the Brazilian station have been much increased, and that in the Mcditerra' ncan, although small, is adequate to the present wants of our commerce in that sea, Additions have been made to our squadron or the West India station, where the large force under Commodore Dallas has been most actively and efficiently employed in protecting our commerce in preventing tho importation of slaves, and in co-operating with officers of tho Army in carrying on the war in Honda. The satisfactory condition of our naval force abroad leaves at our disposal the means ol conveniently providing tor a liomo squadron, for the protection of com merco upon our extensive coast. The a mount of appropriations required for such a squadron, will be found in tho general estimates lor the naval service lor the year 1838, The naval olhccrs engaged upon our coast survey have rendered important scr vice to our navigation. Tho discovery bf a new channel into tho harbor of New Yorl through which our largest ships may pass Without danger, must afford important com mercial advantages lo that harbor and add greatly to its value as a naval station. The accurate survey of George's shoals, off the coast of Massachusetts, lately completed, will render comparatively safe a navigation hitherto considered dantrerous. Considerable additions have been mado to tho number of captains, commanders, Lieutenants, surgeons, and assistant sur geons, in tho Navy. These additions were rendered necessary, by the increased num ber or vessels put in commissipn, to an swer the exigencies of our growing com rnerce, Your attention is respectfully- invited to the various suggestions ot the secretary for the improvement of the naval servico The report of the Post Mastor General exhibits tho progress and condition of tho mall service. The operations ofthc post office department constitute one of the most active elements of our national pros peritv, and it is gfatifiing to obsorve with what vigour they aro conducted, Tho mail route of tho United btatos cover an jctent of about one hundred and forty-two Inousand eicht hundred and seventy seven miles, having been increased about thirty sen thousand one nunurcu buu uiree miles within thelast twd years, The an nual mail transportation on these routes is about thirty six millions two hundred and twenty "eight thousand nine hundred and sixty two miles, hannir been increased a- ootft ten millions three hundred and fifty nine thousand fourhundrcd and seventy six miles within the samo period. The num- bcr of post offices has also been Increased irom ten thousand seven hundred and sev enty to twelve thousand and ninety nine, very low ol which receive the mails less than once a week, and a largo portion of them daily Contractors and post masters in general arc lepresenled as attending to their duties vith most commendable zeal and fidelity. The revenue of the Department, within the year ending on the thirtieth Juno last, was four millions one hundred and thirty seven thousand and fifty-six dollars and fifty-ninO cents; and its liabilities accruing within the samo time were three millions ilirnn lmnflinrl nnrl ntrrlltir flinilRfinri mailt hundred and fortyseVen dollars and seventy- fivc ccnt3. The increase Of revcii venue over that of the preceding year was seven hun dred and eight thousand one hundred and sixty-six dollars and iorty-one cents. For many interesting details I refer you to the, report of the Postmaster General, With the accompanying paper. Your par ticular attention is liivuuu iu mu necessity of providing a more safo and convenient building for the accommodation of that De partment I lay before Congress copies of reports submitted in pursuance ofa call made by me upon the heads of Departments, for such suggestions as their experience might cnamo tnem 10 maKo as 10 wnai lunner 10- gislativc provisions may bo advantageously adopted to secure the faithful application of public moneys to the objects lor winch they are appropriated; to prevent their misappll- canon or cmuezziomeni oy inoso cnirusien wan tno expenunure 01 mem; anu general ly to increase the security of the Govern ment against losses in their disbursement It Is heedless to dilato on the Importance of - i. r 1 'iuhumk outii uuiv suicunuius . uic wnun the power of legislation to promote these ends: and -I have little to add to the rccotn mendations submitted m the accompanying papers By law, the terms of service of bur most important collecting and disbursing officers in the civil departments are limited to four years, and when reappointed, their bonus are required lo be renewed. The' safety Of lite public is much increa sed by this feature of the law, and there can bo no doubt that its application to all offi cers entrusted with the collection or dis- bursment of the public money whatever may be tho tenure of their offices, would bo equally beneficial. I therefore recom mend, in addition to such ot the suggestions presented by the heads of Departments as ybu may think useful, a general provision, that all officers of tho Army or Navy, or in the Civil Dcbartment, entrusted with the receipt or payment of public money, and whose term of service is cither unlimited or for a longer time than four years, bo re 'quired lo give bonds, with good and sufii cient sureties, at tho expiration ot every such period. A chhnge in the period of terminating tho fiscal year, from tho first of October to tho first of April, has been frequently recom mended, and appears to be desirable. The distressing casualties in steamboats which have as frequently happened during the year, seem to evince the necessity ot at tempting to prevent them, by means of se vere provisions connected with their custom house papers, t his object was submitted to the attention ot Congress bv the becreta ry of tho Treasury in his last anual report, and will be again at Uic present session, with rddilional details. It will doubtless receive that early and careful consideration which its pressing importance appears to require. Your attention has heietoforo been frequent ly called to the affairs of the District of Co lutnbmi and 1 should not again asic it, uiu not their entire dependence on Congress give them a constant claim upon its notice Separated by the Constitution lrom tho rest of the Union, limited m extent, and aided by no Legislature of its own, it would seem to be a spot where a wise and uniform system ol local government might havo hcen easily adopted, i his uisinct, now over, unfortunately, has been left to linger behind tho rest ol the Union; us codes civil and criminal, arc not only very defee live, but full of obsolete or inconvenient provisions; being formed of portions of tw States, discrepancies in tho laws prevail in different parts ofthc territory, small as it is; & although it was selected as the seatol tho General Government) the silo ol Us nub " lie edifices, tho depository of its archives xSi tho residence of ofliccra entrusted with largo amounts of public property, &thc management oi puuuu uuswuss, yui u nas never been subjected to, or received that special and comprehensive legislation which theso circumstances ppcuiany uomanu. i am well aware of tho various subjects of greater magnitude and immediate interest that press themselves on the consideration of Cotigressj but I believe thore is not one that appeals more directly to its justico than a liberal, anil even gonorousi attention to tho Distilot of Columbia, andn thorough and careful revision of its local government, M. VAN DUREN, Washington Dec. Cth, 183?, OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRAT, PCnxr noon to Rotjison's Stage OrncEi TERMS The COLUMBIA DEMOCRJH will oe published every Saturday morning, an Tlf'0 1)0 L LARS per annum, payable hnir lienrlu in advance. OT J 100 Dollars Pt'flii . ifnnt naid within the year. No subscription will be taken for a shorter period than sixvionths; nor am discon- Sancc permitted, until all arrearages square will be conspicuously inserted at One Dollar for the first three insertions, and Twenty-five cents for every subsc. quoit nserlion. CpA liberal discount made lo those who advertise by the year. LETTERS addressed on business, must bt post paid. StfORE GOODS AT COST! ptTlIE Bubscribcr is going lo remove to tho West El on the first of Januarv next, and would re spectfully inform tho public that ho js now (telling oil his stock of Merchandize, conisisung oi Dry Goods, Hardware, Groceries, Queens Ware, &c. At cost, for cash or country Produce, or Lumber UAKNHAHT BAHBE. Cattawissa, Oct. 14, 1837. LL persons indebted to tho subscriber are so licited to call and settle immediately, other wise their accounts will be placed in the hands of magistrate for collection. BABNHART BARBC. Cattawissa, Oct. 14, 1837. FHE subscriber would respectfully inform the public, that ho has taken llio storo recently occupied by Jur. McDowell, in Urnngcwlle, and is now bpening and receiving from New York anil rinhulciplua, a splendid assortment ol all Kinds o which he will dispose of at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce. 1 lie pulilic arc invi ted to call and examine jor themselves. William faux Orangevillc, Oct. 7, 1837 JOHN S. INGRAM, f fTJENDERS his professional services to the citi- M zens ot Uolumbia county. 11c will leel grate ful for business cntrustod to his earn. Office in the samo building with the 'Columbia 'Democrat? Bloomsburg, May, 1837. UR CAPS, just received, and for salo at tho now & cheap storo of J. T. Musselman, $ Co. TON OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY just received, and for sal'o at the new and cheap storo of J. T. MUbbLL.MAIS, & Uo. Oct. 28, 1837i jpiAMLET, for Cloaks, for sale very cheap at the new cc encap store of ,. J. Musselman, $ Co. Sept. 30, 1837 pO)ETERSHAM and Bearskin cloths, for Ovcr- coats, juui rcceivcu uiui lor suic oy Ji T Musselman, Co. Sept. 30, 1837; LANICEl Shawls, and Ladies' Capes and Tippets, just opened at the new &. cheap store oi J. T. Musselman, Co. Sept. 30, 1837. N assortment of HARDWARE, just opened and lor sale at Uic new cc cheap store of .7. T Musselman, $ Co. Sept 30, 1837. TT ADIES' FUR CAPES, just received, and for ti J sulo at tlio new cc clicap store of . T. Musselman, Sf Co. Oct. 11, 1837. LEIGH WHIPS & BELLS, just received, and tor sale at the new ix cheap ctore of 7'. Musselman, Co. Oct. 14, 1837. LOTUS, Cdsslmcrcs, nnd Sattinctts, of every colour and quality, just received at our new and clicap ttorc, and now oflercd for sale at City J. J . Musselman, Co. Dec. 9, 1837. ADIES' Gum Fur Top Shoes, and superior Men's do. of tho best quality, just received t for sale at tnc new anu cheap store of J. T. Musselman, Co. Dec. 9, 1837. ERINOS, Calicoes, Muslins, and Flehnols, oi all descriptions, and at remarkably low prices, just received and for sale at tho new and cheap store of J, T. Musselman, Co. Dec. 0, 1837. very extensive assortment of Cedar AVaro just rccciveu. anu lor saic at tno new store ol J. T. MUSSELMAN, & Co. Bloomsburg, August 30,1837, UEENSWARE, of every variety offiuil anu pneo, jusi receiveu cc lor sale liy . 'A Musselman. & Co. Kept. 30, 1837, TS'SSriNE, Brandy, Gin, Cordial, Ac. iust re- V V ceived, and reddy for delivery to customers ai very reuuecu prices, uy J. T, Musselman, Co. Sept. 30, 1837. Orphan' Court Sale. X pursuance of an order of tho Orphan's Court nf Onhiifilitn countv. will bo cxnoncd to salff, hy pUbltC VClimio ijromcry, on mommy, uic jam y oj January next, me loucwmg pcny.w... V"' , TRACT OF .;,,,,,! itmlnwrnliinnf Madison. Columbia coun- v. bounded liv lands of William lihtun, Esq. John Heller, John Mllhcim, and others, containing about EIghty-i;'our Acre, about tno-tMrd of which cleared land, and on which are erected a iAND A KAXIv iSAIiN, a LOG STABLE, a SlMJING.HOUSE.and olhcr out-buildiugs. A good spring of water is conve nient to the dwelling, and on the premises is an ex cellent PEACH & APPLE containing n choice selection of fruit. 1 he lanu ii watered with numerous prings, and about FIVE AUKUH of winch u good niciUow ground. (rVrho salo will commence at 10 o'clock of said day, on tho premises, when due nttendanco will bo given, anu terms of sale made known, by WILLIAM GIRTON, Adm'r. December 9, 1837. S!! general supply of FRESH OYSTER8 may always bo obtained during the pcrsm. by ap- plyingat the Refectory ol the subscriber in Blooms burg. JUHK If. JIUiUK, December 2, 1837. AND satibt, HATS !! ,F the most durable materials, and finished in a ' superior and fathionablo style, at from to S!l each, just received and for sale at the store ofr C. B. FISHER Bloomsburg, December 2, 1837. The Estate of ADAM WELLIVER, late of Madison 'Township, Columbia county, deceased. "T&vTOTIOE is hereby given, that Letters of Ad- Jj ministration havo been granted to the sub scribers on said estate. Therefore all persons hav ing claims against said estate, aro requested to pre sent them, and thoso indebted arc requested to make immediate payment. Calii Thomas, 'Thomas IFellivcr, November 17, 1837. Administrators The Estate of JOHN KITCHEN, late of Madison township, Columbia coun ty, deceased. "OTICE is heeby given, that Letters Testa melitory have been crantcd to llio subscri bers on the estate of said deceased. Therefore al persons having claims against said eelate are re quested to prrsent tlu in, nnd those indebted arc to- quci-ted to make immediate payment. Nuncy Kitchen, Executrix, Richard Dcmolt, Executor. November 17, 1837. The Snfjgcrilici' VERY respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has always on hand, at hh Li very oiauio in Uloomsburg, for tho purposes of Hire v. uAuiiuuge, u variety oi Horses, Solkies, GIGS, WAGGONS AND SLEIGHS, which he will feel gratified to keep in readiucss for tno accommodation ot customers. Personal application can be made at bis residence. when every means will be utedto render entire sat isfaction to those who may give him a rail. NOAH SPRENTIS. Bloomsburg, November 4, 1837." INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE. THE DELAWARE COUNTY insurance Company. Capital authorised by Law, 6250,000. CHARTER PERPETUAL. jnnHE public arc rospcctfully informed, that this H Company will make insurance, cither ncr- inancnt or limited, on property and effects of every description, against los.s or damage by fire, on tho reasonable terms, at llieir ollico in Chester, Delaware county, Pennsylvania. I bo citizens of Columbia county are hereby in- lorrned, that insurances by tho abovo Company of every description of property, can bo efl'cctcd by applying to tho undersigned agent. In Cattawiesa llio following aro tho annual Rates oflnaiuniiee on the $100, upon tho most Common description of propci ty, viz: f atwie or Jsrick dwelling houses 30o-i0cfri. Frame or Log do. 00 to 75 Brick or Stone barns, 50o02i " J'rame or Log dot Brick or Stone Grist Mills, Frame do. 75o 100 ' 02i to 100" 75 to 100 .Merchandize and furniture contained in houser. unci gram ana uicntiisin mills and barns, in pro, portion. Information con bo had by applying el llier personally, or by letter post paid, to umia a. IIAVHUllST, Agtnti Cattawissa, September 30, 1837. AR IRON, Just received, and for sale at the new & clicap storo of J. T. Musselman, 4' Co. Nyeiubr A, 1887. Ma n limy ORCflOAMD. ?a&sdsa EXCHANGE. k?a New & Cheap Goods, Al I 111 liUPEXIT & BARTON, (Successors to 12. II. lllggs,) RESPECTFULLY announce to thoir friends and tho public, that they have pur chased from E. II. Biggs his interest in tlie storo formerly kept by him, and that they have just received an extensive and splen did assortment ol Pall & Winter Goods, which they are now opening for tho exa mination and accommodation of Customers', at the New Store House, just constructed by Mr. Riggs, and opposite to Mr. Robi- sons stage ollicc. i lieir assortment is not only very extensive, but carefully selected to answer the demands ol llio neighbour hood; and although they wish not to adver tise their prices, yet they feel confident that they have better goods, and will sell chea per than any store in Bloomsburg. J Heir new stock lias been purchased at the manufacturers' establishments, at the very lowest prices, and consists of DP,Y GOODS;, SUCH AS Jllttc, Dlaclc, Brown, Invisible Gr,een, and Fancy coloured Cloths, Cassimeret ana Satlinells ; Silks, Merinos, Ginghams, and Calicoes ; Linnens and Muslins ; Vestings, Stocks, BONNETS, Ui i-5 Eh W o CP In fine, they have every thing which no ccssity or fancy may desire from a yard of tape to tho finest article in Dry Goods, and from a needle to a stovo in Hardware. Their stock of HARDWARE, IRON, China, Glass, QUEENS WARE : Groceries & Liquors. Oils, Salt and Fish, Hollow-ware, is more extensive and better selected than the samo articles in any of the neigh bouring stores. Those who wish new, cheap, and good articles of Merchandize, should call at the "Bloomsburg Arcade" cither before br af ter cxaming elsewhere, and make their pur chases. All kinds of Country Produco taken in payment at the highest nfarket prices. Bloomsburg, Nov. 18, 1837. dtfiF a BUPcrior quality, just received nnd for salo ViJ? by tho subscriber. 0. B. FISHER. Bloomsburg, Ang. 0, 1837. Salt ! Salt I 6I& 1TBARRELS of Lake Salt, and a large JiZiJ? BlD quantity of Ground Alum Salt, just received, and for salo at tho cheap store of J. T Musselman, 8f Co. Nov. 11, 1837. ST "ITL'ST received' and for sale at the store of th CJiJ subscriber, splendid obsortment of WOOD 8T0 riiS', both I'lain and with Boilers. Also an vssortmcnt of round and squaro Coal Sloven of 9 Bloomihurg, Sept. 30, 1837. D Pieces of Assorted Merinos, doubU wedtW (i and an assortment of lilaelc Merinos, of ovt' rv superior quality, iust onen'ed and for sale at the New nnd Cheap Storo of the subscribers in Bloom LUrg; J. T, ll-SSJiI.M AN, & October 31, 1837 SS5S ffifflSJffiS 3 ILL bo paid, but no adi.y al charges, for the annrelic'1 sion and delivery of Irani" Hunter, on approMiH to llio J ailonng business, who absquatulated tm my employment on Sunday morhlng last. 8H boy is about 10 years of age, fair complexion, d1 uair, ami nau on a uarK brown new coat anu y'f taloons. A 11 persons aro cautioned against harbor nig or trusting saw uoy at their peril. BERNARD RUPERT. Bleomsburtf, Dec. 8, 1837, Dushelsof Flax-Seed wanted, Mi the highest prlco paid, by J, T. Musselman, $ Co, w w September 3,
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