iB following admirable picture of aliap
.nmmtinitv is taken from Dr. Belknap'i
i'li. ... i-i,n KliWnns of Nnw IlamnBhirc.
iLesstothc citizens or New Hampsli
Mlhe rinse of his liislnry of that Stale t
.iWiipre 1 to farm a picture of a ha
mill ho :i town consisting "f i
Mas mixture nf lulls, valleys and streams of
Vim am wo uncoil ami rumv.i
ppy
a
water
,d' tlic roiiiln ami biidges in good repair; a
'Lent inn fur Hie rcficshincnts of travellers
nil for mit'lif entertainments. Tlio inhab-
:,.nis mostlv liuHbamlnien, their wives ami
nl . i - ....r. .1 Rtuhi.
i iiirtro riitinnMir. iiiiiiniiiii.uiitiiM
..iti....r, ...firL-mnn. mill
jt proportion m vi...
Wo oi three trailers, n physician anil law-
u.iwun cliiuilil li:tu a farm for
J i ..l- ..T .t..w1 lltulnl1.
nri. i. cicim in. hi ui iipuu
J. ntirii
Iflftidiug. !l r!intlil1 tlisposHiou and exom-
... ,n,ir;ii!.iini a ineiao uvsiciui nui
" i ..! !... Dnriima nnil nrnpiipnr nrracli-
IllenllC Ullk ewttuuw j..--" i
A schoolmaster who should understand
l,is business and teach his pupils to govern
U.m.pUey A social library annually in-
.i nml iimler irood reiuilalion. A
Wni) of sensible men seeking mutual im
tirovcinent. A decent musical society.
W.. iitiMiHilnn' nnliliclall. horseiockey, nam-
U.r ui- sill, hut all such characters treated
Villi contempt. Such a situation may be
t-nniiilprt-tl as the most favorable to jocial
happiness of nny which this world can af
ford.
The Strange DiseaseThe Knoxville
Register1 of the 6th inst. says that the fatal
epidemic which lately made its appearance
in West Tennessee, is gradually extending
itself and has created much alarm in the vi
cinilv of Henry county. It is supposed by
eotne to bo the disease known several years
tince in that section of the country as the
Cold Plaguo."
Col. Andrew Jackson Iltttehins, an
dnpted son of the " old chieftain," and cd
ucated in his family, died at the residence
of the late Gcner,l Coffee in Alabama, on
15th inst. of pulmonary consumption. He
was but 28 years of age, but gave piomise
of great genius, and died much lamented
Massachusetts Senator. The Whig
members of the Legislature of Maisachu
telts have nominated Rufus Choato, of Bos
ton, as a candidate for the United States Sen
ste, to iitccccd the Hon. Daniel Webster
He will of course be elected.
Small Notes. The House of Rcpresen
t&lives of Maryland on Wednesday last,
finally passed a bill, forbidding the issue of
small notes by the Corporations of that
State; excepting those authorized by char
4 tart to do so.
Catholic Temperance Movemcnl.-rM
St. Mary's Church, Boston, last Sunday
weak, Dr. O'Flaherty administered the
Temperance Pledge to over eight hundrded
persons..
r. Failures. It was rumored in tho city on
Saturday and Monday that several heavy
failures had occurred in New York and
Philadelphia, which will add grsatly to the
embarrassments of business and finance.
Messrs. Pupo and Aspeuwall of this city
have 'stopped" for upwards of 3400,000
and n branch of the same firm in New York
it is Haiti, ha nlco suspended with a large
litof debts. The firm of Chiistmas, Liv
ingston and Ward, late Prime, Ward and
Kiuir, Bankers, of tho latter city, have also
failed for an immense amount. These gen
tlemen were extensive speculators in stocks,
and are the agenis of several Banks in Can
tin. Spirit, of the Times.
More 'British Outrages. Tho steam
hip Natchez arrived at New Orleans on
the 5th instant, from Havana, having nowa
to the 1st inst. Just before she left a brig
arrived from Gallivns.on tho coast of Africa
bringing intelligence of an outrage on a
couple of factories at that place by a British
man-of-war. One of them was owned by
Don Pedro Blanco and the other by Don
Pedro Martinez, and were the most exter
ive ot tint place. The man-of-war's orew
was sent ashore goods to tho amount of
8500,000 were destroyed and no less than
1500 negroes employed about them made
their escape. This news created a great
excitement at Havana.
Protection to Settlers. A bill has pass
ed tho Legislaturo of Alabama, providing:
Vriiat in addition to tho properly now al-
TWed by law, from executions, thero shall
be exempted from execution upon all debt
, hereafter to he contracted, for tho use of
evsry family in this State, forty acres of
ianu, winch snail be and enure to tho use
and benefit of settled and permanent fami
lies."
Frosthjtes. It is reported that many of
tho Jews residing at Constantinople have
lately been converted to Christianity,
Canada Military Pofcc. Tho Detroit
Adverser states that Micro are 20,000 regu
lars in Canada, and that in addition, each
regiment of militia is required to havo two
flank companies in constant readiness. As
there nre 113 regiments in the Upper Pro
vince, this will give 10,000 men. A force
of 30,000 would thus bo called into the
field .it n moment's notice.
Infatuation. A religious manlac,namod
Josrph Aukland, was committed to prison
in New Yurk, for resisting and assaulting
tho Coroner on Wednesday last. Ackland
was laboring under tho delusion' that he
could resuscitate his child which had just
died, and his phrenzy beat off the officer
who came to hold an inquest ocr it, He
is a Mormon.
Legislative Row. A row took place In
the Ohio House of Representatives, on the
10th instant, between a Mr. Hartley and a
Mr. Hatikins. Tho words "liar, scoundrel
and villion,' were ficcly used, and quilo a
sccno took place. Ghamcfull such men'
disgrace their country.
Heavy Loss. It is said that John Jacob
Astor has lost a milliomof dollars by the
failure of the U. States Bank. Immense
ns such a loss is, it would bo felt less to him
than if distributed among ten thousand
"widows and orphans."
Cold JVcalhcr. On Sunday, tho 25th
ult., the thermometer at Madison, Wiscon
sin, was 30 degrees below znro. On the
same day at Fort Winnebago, tho mercury
sunk to 30 degress below zorp.
Hon. C. B. PENnosE. This gentleman
wo are authorized to say is not going to the
tl 1 just vet. Ho is to be Solicitor of
the Treasury at Washington under the now
administration as a sort of preparatory or
initiatory movement to his further acquaint
ance with "Old Nick."
Tea. In 1840, 254,000 diesis of tea
were shipped from Canton to tho United
States, The prasenl stock of tea, including
cargoes of vesssles expected, is 72,000
chests.
Jluination. By the report of the Asses.
sors of Massachusetts, it appears that the
wealth of that Statu has been increased ono
hundred, millions of dollars, during tho lust
tort years.
Hanks of Dtlaward Tho Legislaturo
SINGULAR FREAK OF NATURE.
The curiosity of our citizens, nnd the
strangers. attending couit last week, was
greatly excited by a colt prematurely foaled
by n liiaro.bclonging hf. Mr. William In
win, of this place. Thu limbs and body
correspond with the natural ptfrls belonging
to the species of the horse while the head
rind face most strikingly resembles the
Nriciln race of mankind. It would doubt-
ess be a valuable acquisition to the collec
tion of valuablo curiosities in our1 museums
where it might undergo the speculations of
tho scientitic for which purpose, we Un-
of Delaware havo suspended the penalty of I desr! and. it has been placed in a state of
Vi per cent interest on the notes ot tlio Estate preservation. CcarficUt Banner.
Former Civilization. Texas dates to
the 30th otatc that the remains of a largo
village hare been found in Sabiiio county,
about 17 miles cast of San Augustine.
The ruins consist chiefly of the stone foun
dations of houses arranged along a street of
more than a milo in length.
Breach of Mail Laws. About fifty suits
have been commenced in New York, against
persons who have incurred the penalty for
writing on the margin of newspapers sent to
their friends by mail. The fine for each
oiTunce is $10;
A gentleman in a stage coach, amid a iire
of words kept up by two ladies, was asked
if their conversation did not make his head
ache "No, madam," said he,"I'havo been
married twenty-eight years."
Pap of Congress. The pay of Congress
members every month is stated to amount
to tho sura of 971,010, or $2363 every
day.
lie will lake one. Tho Charleston Cou
rier contains the following gentle intimation
that the Hon. Mr. Pre3ton has yet left suf
ficient patriotism and "high senao of delica
cy, and propriety,", to accept uf- a good fit
office. That paper says with tho utmost
sang froid: " We are requested by an
intimate friend of Col. Pmjston, to state
that the announcement made in this paper a
short time since, of tho intention of that dis
tinguished Senator to decline office under
tho now administration was unauthorized
by him. Col. P's high sensa of delicacy
and proprioty forbids the idea that he would
prematurely make or authorise any such
public declaration."
Here's a chance.. The following adver
tisement under the head of Wifo Wanted is
in the Batosville (Ark.) News.
" Any gal what's got a bod, Calico dress,
coffee-pot and skillet, knows how to make
a huntin' shirt, and knows how to take caro
of children, can have my services 'till death
parts both on us."
Maine Legislature. 'Tim body, without
acknowledging the right of instruction itself,
has instructed the Hon M. Williams to vote
for the repeal of the Constitutional Treasury
for n National Bank, for a High Taiiff, and
for Mr. Clay's distribution bill.wheraby tho
public lands may be used to secure foreign
fiindholders in tho payment of tho State's
liabilities.
Marshal Soult,who is known to possess a
largo fortune, claims in the budget 101,000
francs, viz: 100,000 francs as President ol
tho Council, 30,000 francs as Marshal,
20,000 francs as Ancient Senator, and 10,-
000 francs as High Dignitary of tho Legion
of Honor. Still it is not enough; he also
claims 40,000 francs, as expenses to repre
sentation.
Banks not paid in specie.
Luxuries. They had fresh shad and
lottucc, in the Norfolk market last week.
77ie iSjnot'fo Parly. Gen. Harrison in
his speech at Bultimoro said he had been
called an abolitionist was ono in a certain
sense intended to emancipate all the
office holders! Extremely dignified this
for the "Nation's Hope."
Canada Steam Frigate Tho Sackelt's
Harbor Journal states, that a steam frigate
of one thousand tuna burthen is under con'
tract to bo built for the Colonial Govern
mnnt, at Kingston, Canada.
Our Population. It is estimated that in
forty-two years more, a century from tho
:....,i r.. :...i ...i
auiiiuvuiuuiifc ui uui iituiwuui muujjciiuuiiuu,
our population will not vary much from
fifty millions.
Murder. A monster named Flood mur
dercd his wifo on the 18lh inst. in Wrights
vilIc,York county, by choking her to death
Ho is now in jail.
Troubles in Canada. Tho Buffalo Re
publican of the 17th inst. says a rcpoit was
ihon current in that city, that Col. John
Prince, of Sandwich U. C. whose ultra
loyality during tho troubles with the Patri
ots led him to the most cruel acts of tyranny
and rendered him extremely obnoxious to a
largo portion, if not a majority of tho penplo
of that Province, has been assassinated
His dwelling and all his other buildings,
with the whole of their contents, were burnt
This may prove but the commencement of
anothor icvolution in the Province.
MONSIEUR 1SBI1GER,
(FROM PARIS,)
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ldid
and Gentlemen of Blo.omsburg, that ho pro
poses miming vinsscs ior untieing unite
in2, Gallopadinff, and fancy Dances, such
as ihe Gavat, the Hungary, tho Cossak', the
(Jocliuclia,aml many oilier tlanccs.
Mnniicur Ii. will also leach in private
families, nnd academics if desired.
. For terms and particulars apply at Ct
Doeblcr's Inn, Bloomsburg, Thurday nex
Feb. 13.
1'eb. 13, 184U
lucJsCOU. l no lories oi urookviiie,
U. C. held a meeting on lhe7lh instant, to
ascertain how many would volunteer to res-
cuo McLcod from the Lock port jail. Tlur-
ly-two gallant youths offered themsolvcs.for
the enterprise, and were enrolled with twen
ty others who had been "shacked up" at
Farmersvillo tho day before. They will
find the undertaking no joke.
PCWDBB
MARRIED On the 18th inst. by the
Rev. William J.'Ever, Mr. CHARLES
MILLER, to Miss LOUISA ANN LON.
GENBERGER, both of Mifflin.
In Mount Pleasant, on Thursday eve
riing last, by the Row George C. Drake,
Mr Jt. ti. SPHOUL, Merchant, of
Jli'Dowcll's mills, to Miss ELEANOR,
daughter of ilr. Peter Oman, of tho for
mer place.
Bv the Rev. D. S. Tobias, on the 4th
inst. Mr. DANIEL NEWIIARD, to Miss
SARAH RODE, of Hemlock.
Bv the same on the 21st inst. Mr. BEN
JAMIN WAGONER, to Miss POLLY
IIORNE, both of Scuylkill county.
By the same, on the 24lh inst. Mr. PE
TER 1IERBEIN to Miss CATHARINE
OWEN, both of Roaring creek.
By the same, on the same day, Mr. A A
RON F. LAY BOLD, to Miss ELIZA
MILLER, both of Monteur.
On Tuesday, the 8fh insl. by the Rev-
Mr. Gaston, Mr. JOSEPH COOK, of
New Jersey, to Mis SARAH BOWMAN,
of Mifilinulle, Columbia co. And on the
same dav, bv the same.Mr. HYRAM REY
NOLDS, to Miss MARY BOWMAN,
both of Mifllinvillc, Columbia co. The
two young women wore twins, and one r.er
cmony married them both, standing on the
floor at the same time.
THE subscriber would respectfully in
form their friends and the public generally
that they have just received a lot of
which they offer for sale al wholesale of
by the single kce,on very reasonable term's
RUPERT & BARTON.
Bloomsburg Jan. 20, 1840 42
JffiEJ AiLTSff EMPOMltiJSffi:
THE Subscriber being in ill health antl
unable to attend to the business oflfcts to
sell at private sale his
APOTHECARY fe DRUG STORE
situated in the flourishing town of Blooms
burg. Columbia county, Pa. It is the only
complete establishment of the kind, iri
liloothsburg, anu tlio subscriber is conviu
ced, from experience, that there is not a
more profitable Apothecary shop lor many,
miles around. The "Health Emporium"
is appointed agent for most or tho best Pa
tent .Medicines in Pennsylvania and New
York which agencies can be continued.
1 here is an Ico cellar attached to tlio
In Madison township, on Thursday, the
llthinst. bv Caleb Thomas, Esq. Mr
MARSHAL'GIRTON, of Hemlock town
shin, Col. co. to Miss EFFE FLICK, of
Pcun township, Lycoming co.
New Jersey Senator. Jacob W. Miller,
Whig, was elected by the Lcjiislaturo of
New Jersey, on Friday last, to succeed the
Hon. Garret D. Wall in the United Slates
Sonatc, after the 4ih of March next.
cihorung. riro negro children were
burned to death in Chesterfield, Va. a few
nights ago, having been locked up in the 3S1JjS2S!STIiiIji
house and left by their parents only a short PSilQm&tiai&n Society.
lime previous.
77ie Smithsonian Bequest. 0500,000
in sovereigns fresh from the British mint,
has been invested in Arkansas bonds, nnd
now forms the capital of a bank in that
State.
McLeod. It ii reported that McLcod
formerly kept a boot, and shoo shop at Bal
timorc. He would have been wise had he
stuck to his last.
Mr. Woodbury estimates tho fluctaalions
in bank currency, affecting prices, extrava
gance in living, sacrifices of property, &c.
&c. (not connected with his oilier compu
tations,) at one hundred and fifty millions
dollars ! .' The accreirato loss ha computes
at three hundred and sixtyftvc millions,
four hundred and fifty-one thousand, four
hundred and ninety-seven dollars ! ! !
Journal of Commerce.
State Debts. The debts owed by the
several states is said to amount to tho sum
of $200,000,000 ! Tho annual interest at
the rate of 0 per cent, amounts to $12,000,-
000 1
The aro 3319 miles of railroad in use in
tho United States, constructed at a cost of
80,000,000 dollars, and yielding an average
of about 5k nor cent: 1802 miles more
in progress of completion; nnd the whole
number of miles projected, including finish-
cd, unfinished, and routes examined, is
noarly, 10,000.
DON'T FORGET!
That the people have been promised
caster limes the moment Old lip was elec
ted.
DON'T FORGET 1
That the farmer was to havo double tho
price for his pioducc.if he would aid in the
election ol tlio Hero ol J ippecanoo I
DON'T FORGET !
That the poor laborer was to receive dou
ble the amount for his labor, under Harri
son, that ho did before that tho poor man
was no more to bo pressed and troubled for
money I
DON'T FORGET ITl
Naval. Tlio U. S. ship Delawaro is
nearly ready for service and only waits tho
reception of fonr r.iixhau cannon. Sho is
at Norfolk. These Paixhan nuns aro the
most destructive engines of modern warfare.
THE Ladies fc Gentlemen of Blooms
burg, are respectfully invited to attend a
r.i.- r. . ...... . I. " . :
meeting ui inu ouciuiy, ai mvir lunui in
the Academy, Wcdnde'sday Evening, March
3d. at hall past O o clod;.
Tho subject ior that evening s discussion
is the lollowinc,
" Oushl iCapital Punisnmcnl be abol
ished.
A Lecturcili3 expected from Mr. C. P.
Waller.
J. II. DOWNING, Sect'y.
February 27, 1811.
store . . .
Any person purchasing the store will, re
ceive any information from tho subscriber
with regard lo'tho businees that they may
require.
Possession will be given at any time be
tween this and spring.
DANIEL S. TOBIAS.
Bloomsburg, Col. co. Jan. 10, 184'.
The Pottsville Emporium will publish.
tho nbove to the amount of two dollars, and
charge the "Columbia Democrat."
SMEJESIFF'S SAIiBS.
BY virtue of sundry writs of Venditioni
Exponas, to me directed, will be exposed to
public sale, at tho house of Charles Doebler,
in Bloomsburg, on Thursday the 4th of
March next at 10 o clock in the iorcnooil,.
the following property viz:
A certain tract of land situated in Green
wood township, Columbia county, adjoining
lands of Joseph E. Sands, John Conner,
E. G. Rickets and others, containing UiME
HUNDRED AND TEN ACRES, about
fifty acres cleared land, whereon is erected.
a small
Isili
Mimm A.mmm
TJ7?ROM tho faubsenber, an in-
jjjj ilcntsJ apprentice named LE W
IS MdRKAY.ngcil lOyears. Onn
mill reward will bo given for his re
turn, but no charges paid. All por
sons aro forbid harboring or trusting
him on rny account.
illjUli lliU.lll'OUiN jr.
Espytown, Feb. 27, 1811
MM
THE Subscriber has on hand several
hundred bushels of Lime, and intends keep
ing a constant supply, which ho will sell,
or exchange for country produce Lumber
or Caillc of any description. He is in want
of a quantity of Chesniit rails.
ADAiu STKUUF, jr.
Hemlock township, Jan. 1G, 1841.
38 2m:
THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM KNORR,
DECEASED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
Lcltets of administration on tho above es
tate havo been granted to tho subscrbcr, re
siding in Bloom township, Columbia coun
ty. Therefore all persons indebted to the
estate of said deceased, aro requested to
make immediate paymcnf.andall these hav
ing claims will present them.
I shall attend at the late residence of the
deceased on Tuesday the 2d day of March
next, to make settlement villi all who may
call. Afterwards I can be found at my res
idence. JACOB HAGENBUCH, Admr.
Bloom, Feb. 20, 1841,
EiOGS- MOUSES
AND STABLE.
Seized, taken in cxcctttipn,and be sold
as the property of David Utt.
ALSO
A certain lot of ground, situate in Hem
lock township, Columbia county .adjoining
lands of James Roat, William Galasp'y;
Veniah Reese, vhercon is erected a
MlgsaAND STABLE
Seized taken in execution, and to be sold
as the property of Charles Neihart.
ALSO
PITS ACSISS
of unimproved land, situate in Briorcreek
tewnship, Columbia county.adjoining lands
of Jacob Shelharamor, John Conner and
others.
Scizpd, taken in execution and to be sold
as tile property of John Dennis.
ALSO
A certain lot of ground situate in Rhoars
burg, Greenwood township.Columbln.coun
ly, adjoining lands of William Mather, An
drew M'Cluro.and others; containing ONE
HALF ACRE more or less, whereon id
erected a
wP!u ANU
d2 SmaU Tallor Shor-
Seized, taken in execution and to bo sold
as the property of John Kinney.
JOHN FRUIT, Sheriff-
Siicmrr s Office, Danville,
Feb. 12, 1811.
Shcroby given that an Election for Direcloro'of
thollLOOMSUURGi It AH. ROAD IKON
COMPANY will bo held on Saturday tha 27tb
day of February next at 10 a'clock A. M. at No.
07 South Third Street Philadelphia.
JOSEPH i'AXTON Trwc-
(JittaTnfMj Jan.23(IG10;
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