The Columbia Democrat. (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, August 18, 1838, Image 1

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PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY IL WEBB;
Volume Iff.
tiBOOMSBTOCi, COLUMBIA OOTOTY, PA. SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 1838.
Number tT
OFFICE OP THE DEMOCRAT. I by storm, ami A, 1M1 IPfn. Willi n Dlldtlnn utuwl-
"tizxr Ddb-ii to tfdmsoN's Stauu Omen, der, saw the enemy flyin through tho
field
ITl"!?.!? Tlin rnnmiprnr rnlnrnt.,1 )ir,,nn t.:.nt..
ad ainf. kiJhTnV tl -j--. .......... iiuhiv III lliuilljul)
The COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT will be ana 111 a P's of delivered Saxony, caino
uuv(taftb dll 1 JUlWMfU tltui fUltiZ j III I troo uiki llllUiUU lUillla UllU Willi OUl-
nirtrr rrr t h t ci ........m. ...
t , . w ''cr ninnmyamt stretched arms greeted their husbands and
half vedrlu m Advance, or 7 wo Dollars v..
FiM Cents, if not vaid luitltin the vear. ?" crs "Ul AUalMro Know wlla awa ted
tfosiibscrblion will b'v. taken for a shorter PT5 na y S1"'I f an affectionate
.a. jr.., .-...,... . ?; 1 Wife DlCtccdL nS With n nnlcnnitil ilrl I,;-
ijvi ivit mull vtj, luuiuiio ; nui uuy luxcuil-t 1'" - "to
muance permteci; wiia arrearages anguislietl heart. At last they came bo
are aiscnargea. lore his maginficient castle. He was not
"ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding a able to look up as tho beautiful Similde
square toxll be conspicuous.!! inserted at met him at the gate with her daughter in
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nCry0rn(eyrfn-eCmSemonS ilcrhamI wh0 ,h ,. , , - d
and Twenty-five cents for every subse-., .. , ... . , , , ""'i;1-11 J,1U
' mm! (n..;;.,. ;;., cried " Falh-er, Father ! beloved Father."
so advertise by the year. Adalbero looked round on his people, in
be post paid,
oitcnt n'sertion
made (a those who mlnerlisp. hu the iwnr.
LETTERS, addressed on business, must order to strengthen himself: even there lie
met quivering eyelids and bitter tears; for
anions his varriors rrinnv 1ml Imnr.l Ma
horrible vow. He dismissed theiri in their
families, feeling what Happy nicn lie, tile
most unhappy, was sending to theirjiomes;
THE VOW: A NORTHERN TALE.
ju me uuuiuiib ucaviiuii uuiua ui vuu i . ' . '
Snvnno (hnt-n trn nnnn n rrni f tirnt unfit
men rouo into me castle, and sendniff tho
the Danes. Adalbero, Duke of Saxony, domesl,cs away under various pretences,
wl.X t,n,l nnnnsoltpd W. nnw. !n ihfi linnr nf SPng from lllS llOrSe, dosed tile Cate With
'"eirnt conflict, stood at the head of his hunderinff sound, securing them carefully,
' i I i i i i i . ....
There ilew the arrows arid the "B enna io
Ins heart', shedding over them a torrent of
tears.
What is the rnattef; husband?" said the
astonished Similde.
lAVhv do VOU weed. fatli(5r!" sinmmornil
. . V i '
uiu iiiuu one.
"We will first irepare an offering to the
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javelins; there glanced many valiant blades
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on botli siaes; snu mere snonc many ungui
rnld shields 'throu'sh tho dark fight. But
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the Saxons, at eVc'rV attack, were repulsed,
and were already so far driven back, that
inrininir nf n stn.nn lipiirlit nr;uld onlv dcliv-
a 1- a-- " "... , ; i'li-ait. mi uiiuiiu iu nit;
er tho army and tho country, disperse the Gods," replied Adalbero; "and then I shall
enemy, and change a ruinous arid uestruc- relate everything to you. Come to trie soon
tive flight into a decisive victory. to the hearth."
Adalbero conducted the attaclt. But in "I will kindle the fire, and fetch, in tho
vain ho forced his hcry charger before the meantime, tho implements for sacrifice,"
squadron; in vain he shouted through the said tho sweet Similde; and tho little one
news, "l'reeuom anu ratuenanu!" in vain cried out, clapping hor hands.
streamed his warm blood and tho blood of I also will help; I also will be there,"
ino toe, ovcrnis rcspienucnt armor. - iiit and suippeQ away wtttr liCr nioiherr ' '
ponderous mass gave way; and the enemy, These wdrds "I also will help; I also wilt
secure on the height ICIOICCd 111 their dCCI- be there." the hern rpnpntPil. n. ,licCnl,r,l
ded victory. Again rushed on with a few in grief, he stood by the flaming pile with
gallant warriors; again "ihc faml-hearted ,is drawn sword in his trcrtibling hand.
fell behind; and again the enemy rejoiced. ne lamented aloud over tho iovful irinocont
"It is yet time," said Adalbcroj and a- child, and the graceful obedient wife, who
gain ne snouteu, "i-orwarui anu n we con- brought the bowl and pitcher, perfuming pan
quer, I vow to the gods, to set (ire to tho anj taperi uscti jn sacrifices. Then ho
four corners of my castle, and it shall blaze thought that his vow could not bo valid, for
f . i l i . r i J i C . . .
tortti on a origin uincrai pnu, m uunur m such sorrow could not find a placo in the
our victorv and dcliverence." Ilu.ifi nf mm lini ilm nnr ;nn
Again was the attack renewed, but again dreadful peals of thunder down from the
the Saxons fled and tho enemy sent foith heavens.
shouts of joy. "I know," said he,sightnghcavily,"ybur
Then cued Adalbero aloud before the thunder has assisted us, and now your thun
whole army "If we return victorious dor calls on your devoted believer for the
from this charge ye gods, I devote myseli performance of his vow
to yon as a solemn sacrifice!" Shuddering Similde began to tremblo as tho frightful
tho warriors hastened after hint, but fortune truh burst upon her, and with soft tears
As tho evening breezo rushed through
mo broken windows, the little ono raised
hci head, from which the bandatrp. lmil M
leri, and said "Mother, what present has
my father brought to me?" The sweet
voice awakened both the parents. All
lived, and nothing was destroyed but Ada!
oero b sword, which was melted by the
avenging flash of Heaven.
"The Gods have spoken." cried the nrtr.
doned father; and with, a gush fo unuttera
ble love the three delivered ones wept in
eacii oilier s arms.
was still nfrainst them': tho boldest fell the she said "Ah!
. tho bravest fled. Then Adalbero, in deep Husband, I sec no victim!
afiliction, rallied tho scattered band, and all blood
.that remained of the great nobles collected
round him and snoke thus;
"Thou art our ruin, for thou hast counsel
led this war.
Adalbero replied. "My castle and my
self Tiave I devoted to tho gods for victory,
and what can I more?"
The sad multitude only called the more
to him
Hast thou mado a vow?
Shall hunian
Adalbero covered his eves with his hands.
and sobbed so terribly that it echoed through
tho hall, and the little one, terrified, shrunk
towards its mother.
Simildo knew well sucli vows in ancient
times. She looked entreatingly to her lord
and said "Kemovo the child;"
I'Ttntli. linlli! T must!" mitrmnrrprl A.
Thou art our ruin; for thou hast dalbero; and Similde, with a violenl effort,
'counselled this war." forcing back her tears, said to the little
Then Adalbero toro open his bosom, and one. "Quick, and bind this handkerchief
Implored tho Mighty God of Thunder to on thine eyes; thy father has brought a
pierce it with a thundcr-bolt, or to give the present for thee and will now give it thee.
victory to his army, lint there came no ".My lather Iooks not as it lie would give
iolt from Heaven, and tile squadron stood mc a. present," sighed the child.
timid and toiiowed not. "Thou shalt sec; thou slialt see present-
In boundless despair, Adalbero at last ly," said Simildo hurriedly; and as she
said, There remains only that which in placed the bandage over tho eyes of the
xtiost dear to me. Wife ahu child I offer child, she could no longer restrain hor tears,
lo thee, thou god of armies; fdr victory. but they fell so softly that the littlo one
My beautiful blooming wife my only kriow it noi.
heart-loved child, they belong to tho Groat The affectionate mother now tore tho
Ituler in Asgard; with my own hand will I drapery from her snow white bosom, and
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atmitu uieui m nice, uui implore nice, give Kneeling ueioro ner sacriucer, uecKoncu
inn mo viuiuryi , mat sue migin uo me nrsi viciun.
Scarcely were these words uttered, when "Quick, only quick," whispered she to
fearful thunderiims rolled over the field nf the lingerer: "else will the noor child be so
battle, and clouds gathered round the com- terrified,"
batants: and tho Saxons, with fearful rnos. Adalbero raised the dreadful steel then
ahnuted as with ono voice, "Tho gods aro l'oa"C(1 tlic thunder and flashed tho lightning
with usl" With invincible courage foiward through the building. Speechless sank the
rushed the hosts; the height was cabled three to tho earth.
From tho Mother's Magazine.
xiuin ji JrioTjirit.
Why gaze ye on my hoary hairs)
Yo children yourig and gay,
Your locks beneath tlio blasts of care,
Will bleach as white as they.
I had a mother once like you,
Who o'er my pillow hung,
Kissed from my check the brainy dew,
And taught my faultcring tongue.
t ' Newton.
"I had a mother ?" Who can titter such
language without awaking the tender emo
tions. Itispleascnt to call to mind the kind
and unwearied attention of an afTectionate
mother ; but it is painful in the extreme, to
icel mat wo have not made her anV suitable
returns of gratitude and affection, for her un
dying love to us. 0 ! if children have any
regard for their own happiness, even in
tho present world, setting aside all other
considerations, let them take heed how they
treat Ihib teuderest and best of earthlv
iriends.
T -.1 i
x uuu a muuiur once, one was not
Christian when I lived with hm-. TTnr linniti,
was feeble, and she had many cares, and
consequently her temper was often irritable.
so that at times, "she spake unadvisedly
w.ill UerJipa." yfit"slic,Iavfd.iacr uhlldren,
L may say, oven to fault. I was her vdunr
,f o
est child and to me she was particularly in
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uuiijum. i was neeaiess, loved mv own
gratification and thought but littlo of re
turning her kindness. As I crew older
knew my duty, but often neglected to ner
form it. I can never forget one instance of
tins kind, alter I had arrived at an age to be
engaged in domestic employment.
I had a duty assigned me, which called
me for several days, some distance from
home. I rose at an early hour, a tea hasty
meal, and taking some refreshment with me
i did not return till evening. Thus I con
tinucd to do for some days in succession
leaving home before my parents were up
My mother, quick to feel and prompt to ev
ery thing for my comfort and happiness, be
gan to fear that I was faring too'hardly. Ono
morning on visiting the breakfast room
tound sue Had risen vciv earlv, in order lo
procure me a warm breakfast. Every one
knows, in such a case what should have
bocn'my fcclinsrs. I miffht to have said, "mv
w 0 J
dear mother, you aro very kind thus to dc
prive yourself of rest for my sake ; I thank
you for your kind attention to my wants ;
hut really mother, it is not necessary that
you should do this." I felt that it was not
and I did riot wish Her to do it. and had ex
pressed ray real feelings, in a pleaacnt man
ner, sue would have been niade most hap
py. But shall I say it or shall I forbear?
Alas ? instead of doinir so. I felt peevish and
fretful, and a manifested to her those wick
ed feelings both in words and actions. But
oh ! the bitter regret mv repeated unkind-
ness, and especially tho conduct of that
morning, lias occasioned mc. I can never
express what I have felt and do still feel at
the recolection of my ingratitude ; I hope
that t have sincerely repented of that, and
all my other sins, that God has forgiven me.
But I can novcr forgive mvself. 0! I hone
I shall meet my dear, dear mother in heav
en, that I may express to lier, how truly
grieved I am that I treated her 66 unkindly.
Dear children and youth, I havo related this
painful circumstance as a warning to vou.
Let me say that if you wish to avoid the
pain I havo felt for tny treatment of my
mother, and shall continus to feel to tho end
of my life, then avoid tho sin which caused
mo so much anguish. O ! be kind to your
parents, not only tho good and gentle, but
also tho forward, and God will reward you,
for he has said in his own word, "Honor
thy father and mother, that it may bo well
with thee, and that thou niayest live long on
tho earth
POIilTICAt;
(LUZERND COUNTV.) ,
GREAT AND ENTHUSIASTIC
DEMOCRATIC MEETING
Pursuant to the iisago of the party, ari
lo previous notice, the Democratic Republi
cans of Luzerne COUnlV assnrtl,.,!
n... i yt ' -T-r,..- .
vaurinouse, in Willtcs-Barre, biiTues-
THE LAST THEFT
Tho most impudent and perfect achiove-
meat in the art of thieving that wo havo day evening, August 1, 1838 and organ
lately heard or ps related to hs a few days ized, on motion of Mr. Btodlieadt by the
. appointment ot
At a laborer's boardinc House, whnrn it is JOHINT MTr.T.rcr) r It- li' i I.,
o ....uuun, ui umgion, as I'res t.
customary m the warm weather for tho men and of Sixteen Tlce Presidents mi Four
- , u u.u.r toais in me entry while at secretaries: When a Committee of ono
meals, a thief took it into his head to make from a township, was appointed to preparo
an excurtion one day while all Hands were a preamble and resolutions for the conside
busy at dlnnerr. Accordingly, he recon- ration of the meeting. Dunn the: absence
..,.. wu uiu yaoadge way, saw agoou vane- oi me committee,
ioicoaisana jackets, some new, some On motion, George IF, Woodward and
half worn, Sic. &c. all of which hp. ornlhpr- I Dr. Jtmlrnn rii,lfn,l. , n
. . ,. " it weie appomieu uon-
ed into his arms, and carelessly commenced grcssional Conferees from Luzirno county;
"6 ouBiuo no-was aocui to io meet similar conlerces from Columbia
cross me tnresntiold, the man of the house county; at Berwick, and place in nominal
who was late to dinner, arrived at the lion a candidal tn hn cnnnn,i.,iu., n
. . .ujyuuvuu uiu UK'
dOOr. moprnnv nf tlio n.'et-Ut f n
i j "nun iui iveureseniauvo
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. uai aro you uoin? wiui uieso coats V in uonffress.
said the landlord. When
1 m taking 'em to my shop, sir; and Resolutions; through th;r Mnirmon n-
'And what for?' W. Woodward, submitted tho fdllbw'ini
mi gjcmiuuiuii warns 10 get em scoured, "epon:
sir replied the thief.
0 ! then; if that's all,
In again assembling iii accordance witli
said the landlord; time honored custom, to review the past
-- "i mi iiuuiiuiu , ..ijn.u viiat'jin, io review me past
'I believe iriy coat wants scouring; and you and resolve for the future, we tender to our
may take It alontr tool demo'erntin hrpihom r r t
So saying, ho doffed His garment, handed ty congratulations iu tile sure prospect df A.
it over to the thief, and proceeded to his din- successful issue to the struggle iri which wcj
ner. Tli'e surprise of Ihe boarders when they in common with ihom, ate engaged; Tho
went to don their habiliment3', and the con- nomination of David R. Porter by the ilhani-
fusion of the landlord in giving his state- nidus sense b'f a full Convention of dele-
ment, may well be imagined. gates on tho 6th of March last, healed for-
"' ever the breach which events three years
. -The.Sabbatlu Accustomed. as wa, ire prior ojccasioucd in our j-ankc; arid reunited
to view the Sabbatli as a religious institution the whole family of democrats jn-,fraterhal
we forget to reflect on importance in amor- bonds that cannot be brrfkeitf lete we
al and civil point of view. Sum in ilile r. were ilirided rfml u-a Uh.:.,...t n'j
a .. - ...au w- " .hw.tcijcu lljtj OH-
sped is not of tliat great interest to man ter fruit3 of our discord; btit how, in spite
which tho welfare of immortal spirit re- of the factious ambition of n few ,Umnl
nillrfts. but inrlpnpnilpnf nf it rnKmfm rrnrtpa whn !rnnlrl r.,: -..1- i.' ' .1 .
' - i.-....w... v. .vu w.uus iijiiu- b ....v. iiuuiu jam iuiu or rum me lic
ence there is perhaps rid ono thing which mocracy of Luzerne, we are united firmly
contributes more to elevate the character of and indissblubly. Professing, alU the same
man, to eradicate the ruthlessness of his principles persuina- the same nliirr,.ii: nnrf
savage nature, to make Him a moral, social guided by one comriion interest, wo 6
ahd upright being, and to establish tho great every man of lis, for David It. Porter tor
principles of civil liberty, than the institu- Governor arid for the new Constitution
tion of the Sabbath. At ono and the same which enlarges and secures popular rights:
time, all nature as it were, is hlished lo re- Heneath this banner, Porter and rut New
nnsp. ! mnn ppaspsi frnm liic ttietwvirwl .... ClnKKTivivrrrwr inn lmtiln. T.-' : 1
l , ..w... uwuaiumiiu u- itu uuiuc, uuu Allowing
ocalion and retires to scenes more congenial how well we deserve victory, We me'ati to
lo thought ahd reflection and the beasts of achieve it- We are not insensible of tho
the field released from tlieir labors en joy the magnitude of the hostile force. We hive
liko repose. After six days labor, "tired seen the Corporate Power of the country
nature" seeks for a "restorer ;" and after a enler 'he political field, arid we know how
day of rest, men seek tlieir several employ- mighty it is and lidw unscrupulous in its
ments, with renovated vigor of both body choice of means. Allied with federalists;
and mind. Suppose there was no Sabbath antimasons, and abolitionists, wieldinir tho
no weekly assemblings of the people, man s'ord and dispensing the purse of he Coin
would nlorl nn hi
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round of forgetfuluess j as nature left him at token of our defeat to disregard or dispiso
his birth, so at his death she will find him, 'ts power; but in tho justice of bur causo
111c cniiu 01 ignorance ; unused to the social an" mo nrm integrity and unyielding do-
nlcaSUrCa of liffi mill imnppnatrmol In llin niOCmCV nf tllA nintlll w Imvii nm- clrsnirlll
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duties which civilization impose, His life and place our hopes. Wo reinenfb'c'r tod
wouiu out ue ttie Anconto's dream rhis 'a' "'e power arrayed against us, though,
mind but formidable, is not invincible. After all its'
"One dark waste assaults on the national administration, de
Whero fiends and tempests linwl." mocracy is unhurt, and Mr. Van Buren re-
Scienco would lose her votaries, and the ac- mains as firmly seated in the affections of
ademiq. groves would bo forsaken, and a the people, as when ihdy first called him to
man in every station in society would feel 'he highest oflico in their gift. If tho in-
i'ts baneful effects. Covington Free Press, dependent treasury bill has been rejected
.gawTOOMMwa so also was Mr. Van Buren rejected by a
Triflinz comparison. An unfortunatelli- factious Senate, and as he was rescued bv
beriiian.no frequenter of large parties con- a justice loving people from the grave his
scquently a noodle in gastronomy, ruminat- enemies had dug for hiiri, so will the samo
ing in his bliss upon the banks of Southern people in their own good timo save this
. 1 . ..Il . irrfl.t mnHCII.. Irym nin.ll...J 1 1 . I . '
uiccK, cajiicu u turrajiin piumnig usen : is11"" ,"a'u "m vv'iiow anu uuicai.
Ochone,' he exclaimed solenmly, 'that Un a boiintry where tpe people "Know tlieir
ever I should come to America to see a snufl' rights, and knowing dare maintain them,"
box, walk.' such a man as Van Buien, and such a meas-
'Whist!' said his wife, 'don't make fuif urc as the much abused sub-treasury billj
of tho birds.' cannot long remain rejected. That measura
ss lis peculiarly worthy of popular support,'
The Orieinal Draft of the declaration of for its rrrna't nWppi is in malm fh'p
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American Indcncndcnce. in the handwritinrr nincinra n'r ilioir
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of Mr. Jefferson, was read at Charlottsvillc, of baril;s fo possess that share of our earn-
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va, on uio im, uim which we contribute for the aunnort tfl
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