..I liavo sworn upon the Altar of God, eternal hostility to every form bf Tyranny oicr the ailnd of JIan.'fl1oinas Joffooon. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY If. WEBB. Volume SI. BJLOOMSBUIfcG, CJOMJM23IA COTOTlT, PA. SArH?UKAY SEPTEMBER 1, 1838. -. OFFICE OP THE DEMOCRAT, Next door to Rodison's Stage Office; The COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT will be published even Saturday morning, at T(FO DOLLARS pet annum, payable J" Fil'hi Cents, if not vaid within the vear. Nq subscription sill betaken for a shorter pcriOO. lliun SIX liwitiia j nvi liny ui.ai.uii- timmrice permitted, until all arrearages . arc discharged. ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding a square will be conspicuously-inserted at One Dollar for the first threi insertions, and Twenty-five cents- for every subsequent-nsertlon. ICpA liberal discount made to those who advcrliSeby the year. LETTERS addressed on business, must be post paid. From tho American Presbyterian. THE SACREMENT NEAR THE HER MITAGE. A-greable lo tho notice previously given, the Senior Editor of this paper together with the Rev. Mr. Smith administered the Sacrcment of the Lord's Supper, last Sab baili, in the Church near the Hermitage. The church is known'on our Presbyteri an records by the name of Ephcsus, and was elected many years since on .the do main appertaining to.llie Hermitage, princi pally. its venerable proprietor, the Ex Fresid.eliliuf the United Slates. It is beau tifully, located, and though, not spacious, nor even finished, yet it is a delightful Sumhier Temple for tho calm and -pure worship of tho Triune .God. Spoil at least it seemed to us, diiringtbe service? oj'tho.latc-.soleni-nity, and especially so when it-becamo tho abode of tho communion of .rc&emcd spir its, around the table of their present Lord and saviour. Whilo such seasons are gen erally tho most joyous and elevating, which believers can enjoy on earth the one, to which wo have alluded, afforded more than ordinary interesting accessions to the church, was numbered one, peculiarly interesting wo mean the Ex-President himself. To the christian, every "spiritual accession to tho army of the living God is ground of joy, because every soul is of inftnito value and in its redemption tho cpiritual empire, and consequently the declarative glory of the Great Captain of his salvation are augmen ted. Still, on account of the great amount of commanding influence, which distin guished individuals are capable of exercis ing in the cause of religion when truly con verted to God their conversion to all chris tians, cannot be. otherwise than a matter of far more than ordinary interest and rejoic ing. This prespective of all other consid-, erations is calculated to yield uncommon gratification to all who feel .interested in the kingdom of Christ below, when they learn, that General Jackson has solemenly couse crated Jiimself to the promotion of ila inter ests during the remainder of his days, It jnay well be imagined that the scene was thrilling, when this vctetan in years, and in the service of his country, professed allegi ance to the Sovereign of all world, and pro mised an eternal fidelity to him, who , flemands the homage of all created intelli gences. How could it bo otherwise? A form of no common appearance for inspir ing veneration, was standing before tho As sembly. It was the form of onef who had Jong been known as amongst the most ills tinguised of his country's Generals who ul often periled his life, in defence, and fvho under God had achieved one of the most memorable victories recorded m tho annals of modern warfare Nor is this all. The same venerable form had filled, as a statesman tho highest seat in tho govern ment of this country, and had been clothed .ith the highest civic honors which that ountry, in all its unequaled freedom and Bndcpcii ndoncc could bestow lie had passed through a life of most yentful scenes he had returned to his own ermitage to the tomb of his beloved con sort, to the fiyv remaining friends, of his former days to some of the surviving chil dren of these frismds, and in their view was about pledging himself to become a soldier in a new army and to engage in the perfor mance of duties of higher importance than ever commanded the attention of earthly thrones or eoufederated stales.. And to add if possible to the iniprcssiveness of the scene, the partner of his adopted son dear to him indeed as a daughter together with a beloved niece were also about to seal with him thero convatiant, for the first lime to be the followers of the Prince of Peace. The whole of tho preparatory service was deep ly interesting, but when tho time arrived for him and his relatives, and friends to arise and take their seals at the table of their as cended Redeemer, a scene of weeping grat itude and joy, seemed to pervade the whole congregation, a' v . To see this aged veteran, whdec head ba'd stood erect in battle and through sceans of fearful bearing, bending that head in humble, and adoring reverence at tho table of his Divine Master, while tears of penitence and joy trickled down his care-worn checks was indeed a spectacle of the most intense mor al interest. No one, indeed could question the sincerity of his profession of faith, in the Son of God. The wholo world ac quainted with him whether friends or foes, must acknowledge that his lips have spoken in all his varied difilcultios the meaning of h;s. heart, and that his actions have always corresponded with his sentiments. May God bless and uphold him in his last days, and make them his most comfor table and happy days.. And when the time for his departure shall arrive may ho come to his grave, not only full of years, but full uf-pftacyny,andJioly..triumph.) . j&a In all real conversions to God; let us cv- remember, that "it is not by might or pow er, but by the spirit saitli the Lord." To his grace then be all the glory: P. S.. The health of tho General has been generally comfortable during this sea son. It was tho Sabbath, and around, A sacred stillness, like a shroud, Had settled o'er that holy ground Where oft, in prayer, the mighty bowed) whilo near at hand, 'mid waving bowere, The Hcrmitago in beauty smiled Where .tho old warrior, 'neath the flowers, Oft Eportcd with prattling child. ' Thero, when the din of battlo died, And manhood's prima wa? lost in age: When weary of earth' pomp and pride Tho' high on farao's immortal page, With hands unstained, and bo3om pure The gallant soldier sought a re t Whcro baubles bright could not allure; . Where holy peace might fill his breast. It was the Sabbath; and a host Had gathered neath that lovely spire, Whoso prota typo on Asia's coast Had Been tho Gospel's kindling fire, In Ephcsus ho humbly btood, Whoso walls arose at hU command; nd joined the phalanx of the good, And raked to Heaven Ids foeblo hand. Oh! 'twas a sight so truly grand, That tluy who witnesa wept aloud; Yes, he tho mightiest of tho land, Dcforc his God in meekness bowed, The hero, who so often hurled Destruction on his country's foe, Now owned tho Sovereign of tho world, And laid his earthly honors low. I looked, and lo 1 before mo rolled The long red lino of warrior men; .' Tho flash of brightened steel and gold Shot thro' tho treos and up the glon, , And waved tho stars o'er Orleans' spires, And there, in buif and blue arrayed, Stood unscarcd youth and vcteru sirea To live- or dio as glory bade. And then commenced tho hour of blood, And war's wild thunder shook the shore, Whilo Mississippi's giant flood Received a thousand rills of goro, Then heard I 'mid tho conquering free, Ono voice above all others ring, -"Advancing my bravo boys, gallantly, Aud fearless o'er tho breast work Bpring." Onward tho wavo of carnago rolled, The British Lion trailed hi blood, Aud Troeadero's host bo bold Sunk 'neath tho rushing gory flood. Then sweet the bugle signal swelled, ' And ceased the fight where'er it spread, While loud tho dying soldier yelled, And routed focmen scattering fled. And who was ho who led them forth To glory 'mid that gloomy hourl Who reaped tho rich reward of worth, And mounted high tho steep of power! Behold tho bending veteran there, Beside the altar of his God; ' 'Twas lib who mado his sabro bare, Anio'cr that field a conqueror trod. Hi3 sun is set. jo triore the sound ' Of trump or drum shall mark his course; In vain his .war horse paw3 the ground, In vain war's claiion echoes hoarse ' , rrced from a mass of cankering care, Amid his loved ones ho reposes; 1 And while tho Christian's cross he bcare, Life's' latest st'a'go seems strewn with roses. Washington, Aug. 1838. J. E. D. From tho New Yorker- TJIE FATAL WAGER FOUNDED ON FACT TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN. . " A cold, dreary bight, hcrr students," said the host of the Double Eagle, as, he threw a faggot of wood upon the fire, a round which were seated a knot of students silently smoking their meerschaums, while upoa a table near at hand stood a,- number. of empty bottles and drinking. cups, bearing evidence of their recent good-cheer. Tho night was far advanced it was Stl Mark's eve and they had been discussing the numerous superstitions, current among the peasantry respecting this hallowed time. There wa3 a pause in tho conversation, and each sat seemingly absorbed in his own thoughts, which to judge from the grave as pect of their countenance, were serious c- iioucn.i .&o ueepiy- were iirevrwrnect' in meditation, that none heeded the observe Hon of the. landlord. It was towards tho close of autumn, and tho wind whistled shrilly, as it swept past the crazy old inn, giving token of tho ajiproach of stern-visaged Winter. " Well, Herman," said one of the stu dents, laying aside his pipe, and moving a little from the fire, which now burned brightly '(since you liavo laughed at all legends and superstitions which havo been related to-night, and profess not to believe in the existence of, spirits, good or had, yet there is one concerning, which I would ask your opinion. It is said that on tho eve of St Mark's ono may see the shades of those who are to die in a short time pass into the church, by watching there at mid night," . "Mero stories to amuse children," replied Herman. " Did not Burgomeistcr Wagram declare that he saw, on the eve of St. Mark's as he was returning homo hto at night from .Grosheim, a shadowy figure, the exact counterpart of himself, glide into tho porch of the church as ho left it and did he not dio a few months afterward;" " Very true, Heir Rosambeit j but you must recollect that old Wagram was esteem ed the most temperate in hluglcbach. And it is well known that, on the occasion. allu ded to, he was returning from a merry-making, and it is hut just to presume that his perceptive faculties could not have been very porfect. It is probable he saw but his own shadow, reflected by the moon, which I remember shouo brightly that night; and hi? disordered intellect and superstitious folly led him to imagine it a spirit. As to his death, which occurred so shortly after, it is my firm belief that it had no more con nection with St Marko's eve, than than" puzzled for a simile "than lire has with water." , . '.'Granting all you have said, still I think it somewhat strange, Though I do not pro fess to bo superstitious, yet thero is some thing bcatiful in tho belief that there are spirits- those of our friends "and kindred who watch over us in our sleeping hours, and hover around during tho busy scenes of day guarding us from evil who, when the sandoflifo has nearly run, assume a visa' hie shape, and becon us from this weary It would seem that in his fear nnd ogita world to realms of liappincss and Miss." uc-n, his hand became en'angled uj-the folia "All very fine no doubt," said Herman smiling. "I dare say, Rosambert, though yon do not profess lo be superstitious, yet aro you not fearful, as you bass the old church to-night or. your way homo, Of see ing your shade hovering about the church?" "It is well that your way lies' not thith er," said RoSamberit, rather nettled; "for with all your smiling, I doubt whether you dare trust yourself in its vicinity at the hour of midnight. Indeed, I will wager a dozen of mine host's choicest Burgundy that you dare not." "Done, Rosambertydonc? Gentlemen," said Herman, addressing his brother stu dents, "hcar'you this wager. j3gad, we'll make a night of it! Now Rosdmbert, I yill do more on the faith of thy Burgundy I will enter the old miser's vault, con cerning which there are so many mysteri ous talcs, and should I meet with a spirit "I'll speak to it, though it blast me." The tomb is in a dilapidated state, and the en trance is.easy. The wager shall bo deci ded thia'very night." "Excellent !' excellent !" exclaimed Ro sambert ; '"and that We may know you havo been thero take this poniard, and stick it into a coffin." " i '. Placing his dagger in his bosom, he turned gaily to his friend, and said- with a smile, " Now I am ready bo sure you have the Burgundy uncorked on my re turn." 1 . . - lie left the inn, and as he wended his way through the village, now buried in re pose, the solemn silence which reigned a- round dissipated his gaiety, and his thoughts took a more serious turn. lie felt as if he had acted wrong in unseemiug levity on so serious a subject, .and uea the many-terror-. : !.. '. r. . r ; .t ,.r inspiring laies respecting inc. oiu raiser, to wlioso tomb he was now journeying, came rushing upon his mind causing him al most to repeut his foolish hardihood; but to return without attaining his object, would occasion the ridicule of his fiicnds, and he dreaded being stigmatized as a vain boaster and a coward. He therefore pushed quick ly on, and in a short time reached the old church, which at the extremity of the village..- He clambered over tlto low paling which surrounded tho venerable building, and stood in the "back ground of life," as Richtcr denominates the gravc-yard. All was silent, save the wind, which sloughed mournfully through the linden trees, scatter ing the seared leaves fur and wide. The night was dark, the sky overspread with murky clouds, which sped rapidly- along like giant-spirits of tho air, revealing here and there a twinkling star. A feeling of awe came over him as he stealthly glided along the tomb-stones; and as ho neared the mi ser's burial place, tho midnight tolled loud ly from tho turret clock, bteaking through the solemn silence like the knell of death. He started at the sound, and almost quaked with fear. But as the last strode died away, he summoned his faltering resolution, and drawing forth the'.dagger, ruslied down the steps of the vault, and with a convulsive shudder, struck it into a- damp and mouldy cofritij' which' returned -n- sound, as if the skeleton within ithadf.dlcn assunder,, and the bones rattled against tho coflin sides. Terrified and agitated, Herman attempted to rush from tho vault, but he was held fast by some invisible agency, aud uttering a faint cry, fell senseless tq,iho grouud- - , "What can posTsraly detain Herman?" said Rosambert to his follow students. "It is now an hour since he - started, and ho should havo returned ero this. I hope no evil has befallcil him." t Another hour elapsed still he came not.' At last it wn3 proposed that they should secic turn. A lantern was procured, anil after proceeding at a rapid pace they arrived at tho church-yard,- and descending -the gloomy vault, they discovered tho body of ill-fated Herman lying upon his faeo across tho threshold, the extremity of his gown fastened io the coffin by the poniard. of his go wn, artd the dagger pinned it to the coflin, and imagining he had fallen into the power of demorts Or spirits, he sank lifeless to the ground, lie was raised, and theexprcssion of terror upon his counte nance was truly lioiriblc. His eyes seem ed starling from their sockets his lip? wer firmly compressed and his hair stood bristling upon his head. -: He was convoyed to the inn with all possible despatch, whero efforts were made to reausicfate him but in vain. The fright had been too much for him ho was dead.? , , PERSEVERANCE. There is nothing more necessary to otera tho boisterous ocean of this world, thau Perseverance. It will enable'us to accom plish that which at first aeem3 insurmounta ble. How often do wc sac tho -most ob scure individual, rising gradually to distinc tion by dint of perseverance. - Look at that man, who but a few years ago, was a poor ragged boy. ' Where is he now? .He has reached tho pinnacle of famcaml occupies the highest station in the gift of a free peo ple. We might cite many instances to illus trate the great effects of perseverance. '" We will, however; content ourselves, with the reiteration Of oiie, which we hope' will be instructive and pleasing to our readers. ' '' ' A manvho was in good circumstance?, once commenced, what is considered tho most visionary of all schemes, that of dig ging for gold. He had labored Incessantly for upwards of twenty years', without the least success. His wealth, his limb, tho la bor of-his best years, had been spent in tho enterprise. His friends admonished him- to Jesist, byprtrayjmj the utter impossibility ofiOver accomplishing his object -the con sequent poverty of himself and- family. But he was 'inexorable' ;At length his cred it failed and the meicha'nts wore unwilling any longer to 'furnish the articles he most needed to prosecute his labors. ' On "being informed of that, he took his shirt fnn his back, and offered it as a compennation. The merchant, thunder-struck ' with sucTi unequalled perseverance give him the oiU He resumed his labors, and before it ' was consumed struck a rich vein of gold, which msdo him master of inexhaustible wealth. ' Perseverance should form a conspicuous pait in whatever we engage in. In .a politi cal warfare it is indispensable especially where the principles of republicanism- are in danger. TnnJon Emporium. We publish the subjoined anecdote of Gen. Jackson, which was related to us by a person who' was an oye-witness of tho trans action. Ono of the baggage 'waggons be longing to the division which Jackson com manded, in passing through a marsh neat Kingston, " stalled." ' On this occasion, a corporal of the regulars, in a very anthora tiv'o and pcromptory manner, ordered the .mon of a volunteer company to diseilgago it from the mud. This order was so haugh tily given that the volunteers refused to comply. Jackson; who heard the alloca tion, approached in his hunting jshirt and travelling boojs, and biting taken 'for one of the privates, was also ordered to assist ; he immediately obeyed tho command, but his strength being inadequate to this task, ho'ad dressing tho corporal, said, ' Sir, of what grade nro you I " "I am corporal- , sir," was tho reply. " Who' aro you?"' " I am General Jackson, sir, now you lay5 hold of ono wheel and I wilttlie. other, and! we'll see how soon the wa,ggo will move.'' Ho was fain to comply, and tho volunteers' immediately'tendertng tHeir assistance, tho waggon was relieved.1 Republican Iter aid ' ' i ' LAWVBRS. 1 And out of foreign controversies, ; lly aiding both sides, fill their purseo' ; 1( Ho lawyers, lost they-bcar defendant, And phintiiVdog, should roako an cud on't, Do fetayo tho tail with writs pf error, Keverso of judgment, and demurrer, To li t them breathe awhile and then C ry, Uoop, and srt them on osain. Butler,
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