tr;m TUB columbhsocra.4
ToeptopU of tht United Stalest
J'Wduf Citizens Tho scene of deep
distress, Vhich- everywhere pervade ,our
country, call loudly for 'some measure to be
iufcjptcd lint shall restore confidence, roylye
the drooping energies of bur nation, and
give a healthy tono to the circulating rac
(liujui Although this dcplorablo state of
tilings Imsvfor yearn, been growing upon
our nation, and rising it) wretched climax,
rtin bad to worse, mill the attention pf the
jorltyj has been diverted from this grow
ing evili
The din of parly politics has been con
linually ringing in our ears, and those who
havo been placed as sentinels upon the
watchtower of our nation.gavo not the alarm
of danger, but have continued the cry, all is
well, all is well, while at the same time,
the cloud so big with distress, could not be
unobserved by thoao whose duty it was to
iound llio alarm.
And now that deep distress, can no longer
be hid, those who should havo been the
first to give the alarm, arc instant With loud
Tsices in "charging the cause of distressed
every source but tho right one, and arc rea
dy to raise any excitement that shall divert
the public attention from tho true and legit
mate source of the distress what now per-
redes our nation. And do you ask, what
the source of this distress may be? Ian
swr,, that according to my train of observa
lions of manners, customs, and (ho laws of
nations; as well as the laws of justice, ex
pediency, and the true principlo of ptogres
tire liberty, pride has been an ingredient,
extravagance another, a wild spiiit of spec
ulation another, and an eniiro violation and
abuse of all the banking privileges, another,
and to cap .the climax, idleness, gambling,
and a wild excitement after vain wit and
theatrical amusements, havo slept in and
drawn-thousands within the vortex of ruin.
These, are the causes to which wo must
tscribo this deep distress, which is so
widely sjwead and a tearfully felt.
And I wouid here enquire of aur legisla
tors and ex-legislators, if they have not
steeply participated in many of these cau
ses? If they have not departed, and that
widely, from the pattern set by eur beloved
and honorable WASHINGTON! If they
hare not sown the seeds of pride and ex
liavagancel If they have not festered the
flint of wild speculation and the abuso of
joanitiDg privileges! If they have not
dug aboul.the roots and Well manured the
tree ul idleness and gambling, ami cherished
the vine of wild excitement after vain wit
and theatrical amusements!
Then, if these degrading vices havo been
planted, watered and nourished by the leg'
islatois of state that eompose a nation.ls it
any wonder, if they become national vices,
and grow with the nations growth, and
strengthen with the nations strength, until
they, at length, destroy confidence, and
spread misery and distress throughout the
length and breadth of the whole land, as
we see they have done in this our land once
so' prosperous.
If then we are only reaping an abundant
harvest which the seed sown would natu
rally produce., what reason have we to com
plaint Senators and Statesmen, Financiers
and Judiciaries, are all brought to feel and
drink uf the common cup which they have
leen so industrious in mixing, and while
they were placed as the guardians of moral
ity, virtue, and national economy, they have
cherished their oppositss, and thus become
chargeable with the distress of the nation
And what do those Senators, Statesmen,
Heroes, Fiiiancicrs',and Judiciaries propose
to do in older that the wheel of National
and,Sta,te prosperity may be unlocked!
Nothing that is likely I survive the mo
ment, and give any lasting benefit, but we
see them preparing for an activo political
campaign, that they may have a foil list of
competitors for the Presidential chair.
And is all this jargon of politics to be before
the American people for two full years; and
'tho wants of tho country cast in the back
ground! Will Americans suffer themselves
longer to be led by aspirants for office and
hired stump orators, who make the tour of
the states, proclaiming to tho multitude the
Virtues of this, and the vices, of that candi
date, exalting this and debasing that parly
and thus sacriQco (he welfare ol the nation
at'tho shrine of political party!
Let the intelligence be once fairly aroused
and the American people can force the!
seniors to take measuies to meet the wants
of the country. The wants of the many are
to be supplied for the wants of the many
.arc the wants of the country, and tho con
flitution calls ,fqr ihc publio servants use
II honorable means to maintain the credit
nd faiih of the nation,-and" yet' tliey - have
not done it.
Let the press beeoiuo tho vehicle of
inquiry and communication, and let the
people hold meetings where the wants of
the nation may be fairly discussed, and
where measures may be proposed for the
removal of these evils; that the people may
have an opportunity of deciding en some
measure, that they may unitedly present
the same before the properly constituted
aulhoiities for legislative action. Tho poo.
plo must, be united in asking if they expect
to receive any thing at the hands of the
legislative body.
rhtii I have endeavored to set before the
nation tho true source of the present dis
tress in hopes that tho subject may bo taken
up and examined with candor and imparti
ality, and in my next I shall endeavor to
present a plan for tho alleviation of tho
present distress of tho nation.
NUMA.
Rohersburg, Dec. 7, 1842.
Uniltd States Stock and Revenue.
According to the Now York Express, 'ihe
Secretary of the Treasury has not been
forced to throw into the market my of the
United States six per cent, Loan, or to
require the sale of Treisury Notes. The
government is, in fact, receiving double
revenue. The bonds taken prior to the
the passage of the TarrifT Law, requiring
all duties to be paid in specie,? aro falling
due. These with the payment ot cash
for duties on goods imported, make a pret
ty large sum paid into the rovenuc, and
enables tho department to keep their leans
out of market. Treasury notes bear a
small premium, and tho loan is taken in
moderate sums at six per cent, as fast as
individuals wish to invest'
MARRIED At Milton; on Thursday
evening last, by the Kov. Mr. otcover, Mr.
SIMON SCHIVE of this place, to Miss
iMAUY TUUMAS, of Huntingdon tp. Luz
CO.
DIED In Mifllin township, Columbia
co. on the 26th ull. WILLIAM WOODS,
aged about 58 years.
NOTICE
IS hereby given to all concerned, that we have
purchased of Peter R. Miller, two bay horses,
one black horse, one two hone waggon, and har
nesses foi three horses, throo cows, three Jcarhnir
steers, two yearling heifers, two last spring calves,
nineteen sheep, two ploughs, one harrow, one sled,
one windmill, one Mali of lorty acres ot wheat on
the ground. SOO dozen sheaves of wheat in the
barn, seventy-Are bushels of corn in the crib, one
stove, one clock, and havo left tho same in his pos
scsaifn duriug our pleasure, and forbid any person
taking mem irom ma, ciwcr uy piuuuasc Ul oilier
wise, without ourconstnt.
AAKUlN UUUlN.
FRE UEA'IC SHAKER.
Bloom township, Dec. 9, 1842. 33
NOTICE
IP hi rcby given to all concerned, that I have
purchased at constable sale, as tho property of
Vndrew fciminons, three grey Horses, ana one oiaac
horse, and havo loft tho same In his possession dur
ing my pleasure, ana cuuuou uu iicisuna uguiuei
taking them from him without my consent.
Dec, 9. 1843. 33
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that I havo purchased as tho
property of William Faux, ono mantle clock
tor $3,25, one corner cuuliaard tJ,o5, one nasn
stand $1,00, ono book case (5,00, one cooking
stove $5,00, ono sleigh $10,25, two setts of harness
$6,00, one lot of lumber 1,00, one bedurcau $6,00,
and havo left the same in his possession during my
pleasure, and hereby caution all persons not to
take it from him cither by purchase or otherwiso,
without my consent.
GEORGE L. KLINE.
Dec. 8, 1842. 33
NOTICE
IS hereby given to all persons, that I have pur
chased at Jonstablo salo, as tho property of
Havraan Lemon, ono brass mantle deck, ono shpat,
and one aero of wheat in the ground, and have left
the samo in his possession during my pleasure.
JAMES R. LEMON.
iDcc. 9, 174t. 33
BRIDGE LETTING.
TTJj)ROPOSALS will be received by tho County
JL Commissioners of Columbia County, ot tho
hpiise of Abraham W. House, in Derry township,
on Friday the SZdday of December Inst., between
the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 o'clock, P.M. of that
day,for liuilding a County Bridge over Chillisqua
quo Cre,ck at or near Abraham W, Hause.s in said
township, of tho lollotvlng dimensions, viz :
It is to bo n stono arch bridge, the abutments and
pier to bq 18 feet long at tho foundation and G
feet thick, I feet high from low water mark and 5
feet thick whero tho arches commence. Wing
walls on east side 18 feet long and on west side 20
feet long, 3 feet thick ut tho foundation and 18 indi
es thick at the lop, 3 feet higher than the filling in
on tho bridge and covered with rjood coping stono
5 inches thick, the arches to bo 14 feet wide at the
foundation. Tho whole work to bo laid in good
lime mortar and well 'pointed.
CHRISTIAN WOLF
JACOB DEJWOTT
JOHN B. BDGA1
, , , i , Commissioners.
Commissioner' 'office Dnvjllo, Dee. 9' 1845;
' CASH
AND PKODtT.CU
STORM
Til p.
and will open in a few dayst the CHEAP-'
EST and DEBT assortment of' (roods ever
brought to this market, which they ate do.
lermihed to sell for CASH and PRODUCE
ONLY.
E. H. DIGGS, .JtOo.
Nov. fi, 1.042 28.
CHARLES KAIILER, thankful for past favors
respectfully announces to his numerous
friends, andtho public generally, that ho still con
tinues to carry on tho above business in oll its vari
ous branches, at his old stand on the cornet of
Maino & East streets,- where he hopes, by his long
experience in business, that ho is prepared to attend
and execute all orders in his lino of business! with
the utmost punctuality and wormanliko manner, as
cannst fail to render satisfaction to all thoso who
may favor him with a call., Particular attention
paid to cutting, and good fits warranted.
N, li. -All kinds of country produce taken In
exchango for work, and cash will not be refuted.
Bloomsburg, Dec. 3,1843. 33,
NOTICE,
IS hereby given, that wc have this day bought St
Consttbc salo. as the property of Isatc, Bass,
the following property, to wit: one red Roane
Marc, ono sett of harness and Collars, one tiled,
twenty-seven acres of Rye on the, ground, thr.ee
acres of Wheat on tho ground, ono Plough, and
ono llarrow.and have left ho same in the posession
of the said Buss, during out plcasttrc.and forbid any
person talcing them from him, either by purchose;or
otherwise, without our consent.
E. dc J.LAZARUS.
Orangcvillc, Nov. 28, 1812.
NOTICE
IS hereby give 1, that I have bought, on tha 10th
day of Nov. last, at Constable sale,thc following
property of Charles Albright, to wit: one white dt
brown Cow, and ono rcd'& white Cow, and have
left the said ptejicrty irf possession of the said Al
bright, during my pleasure, and fordid any person
taking them from him, cither by purchase or other
wise, without my consent.
' 'SAjitUEL'LAZARUS.
Monteur tp. Dec. 3; 1 842.
THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM '
WELLIVER, DEC'D.
"LTOTICE is hereby given, that letters tcstamcn
Jtf tary hove been granted to the subscribers, re
siding in Madison township, upon the lato will of
Wm. Wcllivcr, late of .Madison township.aforesaid
dee'd. therefore, al( persons indebted to said ustate,
aro requested to make payment, and all having
claims to present them for settlement.
JOHN WELLIVER,
RICHARD DEMOTT.
, . Executors.
Jerseytown, Oct. 29, 1842, 2T-6w,
State Capitol Gazette.
Two Dollars for the Scisiori in Ad
vance,
. The Undersigned embraces the present opportu
nity of convey ins to his friends and tho public, his
"sincere acknowledgements, for tho very liberal
putronago which they continue to extend to tho
State Capitol Gazette; and in bis future course
he shall nso every endeavor to merit their approval
of which ho has tha best evidence in their generous
support of tho paper. The approaching session of
the Legislature will be one of deep intcrot and im
portance to tha people of Pennsylvania. The'clcc
tlon ofn State Treasurer, and n. United States Sena
tor, and tho adoption of an Apportionment' Bill, arc
among the important acts to be performed by the
Lcgislatnic; and they will engross much feeling and
dclibciation. With tho hope of increasing the use
fulness of our paper, wo have mado ample "arrante
ments, as well for reporting tho proceedings of both
branches, as for presenting them to our readers at
the earliest' possible period. Wo have-' engaged the
most competent' Reporters, and our publication will
embrace full -details of what. may transpire in cither
branch during the session. In many , instances we
shall givc.afull report .of the debates, and in every
instance we. shall produce such a synopsis of the
discussions, as will convey to the constituent, tho
courso and zeal of his roprcscntaiivc. In addition
to this, we have employed an able and attentive
correspondent at the seat of general government;
and our readers may .Anticipate, not only tha ear
liest Congressional intelligence, but also the ear
liest and most correct information in regard to the
doings of tho administration, and the plans and
operations upon tho political chess-board.
It my bo well enough to reiterate, what We
stated on assuming tho sole ownership and control
of this paper, that lis political character will remain
unchanged, We were. educated ii the school of
Jcflcrsonian democracy wc have always zealously
contended for the principlcswo then imoibed, and
under tho broad banner of equal lights, wo shall bo
found rallying.faithfully defending our beloved doc
trines, and our hallowed institutions. As an organ
of the democratic party, we shall exert every zeel
and ability to muintain its usages, and principlcs,nnd
secure the success of its candidates. As u sentinel
upon freepom's watch-tower, we shall always bo
found vigilant and energetic in guarding tha rights
and liberties of tho people; end as a journalist, our
columns will contain that quantity and quality of
intelligence which cannot fail to please and instruct
the general reader.
With these proffers of enterprise and declara
tion of principles, and with renewed assurances of
our gratefulness, for the liberal support extended to
us. we pledge our zealous exertions to deserve n
continuance ofthe patronage of an enlightened
public.
TERMS,
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twice a week during the session of tho Legislature,
and once a week during tho remainder of the year,
at tho following prices:
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Any person sending us five subscribers accom
panied by ten dollars, shall receive a copy for their
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tho Post Oflicn Department, Post-masters are per
mitted to frank letters oontaining money for sub
scriptions. " ' "
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money accompanies it. 1
JOHN Bi BRATTON,
Harrislmroi. Nori 1S..131S1 '"
VM. MCKEIiVYj & CO.
HAVE just received a large s'ssorimcrk oft i .
PAhl, AJTD, WINTER GiOODS
bf every variety, which they aro enabled to offer to
tho public a little lower than than the cheapest' for
the READY GO. DO WN;,iuch e tf
C.1Ult or COU.VTtlV fHOOnCE,
the, THOUSAND YEAR CUEDIT, SYSTEM
having btien ABANDONED.
Among their assortment of
Dry Goods
may bo found nil iho Varieties of English, J'rench
and American Manufactuics of Wool, cotton, silk-,
flax, and hemp; among which is ah elegant assort
ment of euperCic, fine and common Broad Clothes
and Casslmercs:Sattinctsi Cottori and Linen Drill
ing; Irish Lirfensi bruw'n Hollands) Marseilcs and
other vcstlngs, Silk Velvets; brovVn arid bleached
Shirtings and Bhcetlilgs, Cnlicoqt printed Lawns
and Muslins, Mouslinc do lains; Challies; plain and
figured Silks; a largo variety of silk, mohair, and
Merinb Shawls, and handkerchiefs, Lady's, and
Gctlcmcn'B Gloves .and Milts, Hosiery; Ribbons,
Gcntlenien and Children'
HATS,
CAPS,
&c., &c.
Gentlemen's, undies' and Children's
BOOTS
SHOES.
Among their
GROCERIES,
will be found
Sugar and, Coffee of several kinds and quality,
Imperial, Young Hyedh, Hyson skin, and
Shouschong Teas) Chocolate, Splcta 'of all
kinds; Madeira, 2'ort, Lisbon and Malega
Wines, Brandy, Holltihd Girt, Spirits,
Rum, and Whiskey. West India, New
Orleans, Sugar House and Boston
Syrup MOLASSES,
HARDWARE,
Knives "and Forks, Cutlery" Saddlery', Coach and
Wagon, trimmings and mountings, Mill and W cut
Saws, tenant saws, Saddler's, Shoemaker's, I'oilor's
and Carpenteis tools; Blacksmith's Anvils and
Vices; Sweeping and a great' variety of other' brush
es; all kinds of Ropes and Cordage &c. dec.
A large and elegant assortment of
CHIXA' GLASS
AND
Qucenswtire,
CROCKEKY WARE.
IRON
Of all kinds by tho Ton or smaller quantity,
Spring Steel, English blister, Crowley,
Sheer and Cast steel, German steel, and
American blister, Nails and Spikes,
Zarge and small Copper Kettles, $'c
It is impossible to montion separately in an ad
vertisement, all tho articles which they have on
hand; but the subscribers wisli it to bo understood
that their assortment has been laid in solely with a
view to supply tho wants ofthe country, and'thcre-,
foro few will bo disappointed who may call- upon
them to have their individual wants supplied, pro
vided they ofler in exchange lh6
"READY GO -DOWN."
WILLIAM McKELVY & Co.
Bloomsburg, Nov. 19, 1842, 30 tf.
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THE undersigned proposes delivering a course
of lectures on E. Grammar; consisting' of '36
lectures for the benefit of such young persons as
havo not an opportunity of attending school in the
day time; and who aro desirous of becoming ac
quainted with tho grammar ofthe English language.
Three lectures will be delivered each' week, on such
evenings as may be most suitable Those' desirous
of uniting to form a class for tho above purposc.will
please mako early application and leave' their 'names
at cither of the printing offices in Bloomsburg, or
the'subscriber, in order to commence as early as
possible,
JOSEPH IV. BILES.
Bloomsburg, No. 19, 1843. 30.
$5 REWARD.
LOST, on Friday, the 21st day or Oct,
1842, somewhere in the township of Fish
ingcrsek, or Geenwood, a calfskin
POCKET BOOK,
containing about $?35 in Dank notes.
One live on the Minetsr Dank', Pottsvllle,
and, other Relief Notes, of different banks,
Any person finding said Pocftet Book, and
will deliver it, with its contents, to the
owner, shall receive tha above reward.
RICHARD HAYCOCK.
Nov. 6, 184228.
IIAL.IS PATENT
BEE HIVES.
TIIIISHivolsonoofthobcst consliueied now
jn use, and so arranged.as to supercode, the ne
cessity of killing bees to take from them their ho
ney. It is simple, and can be mado with little ex
pense. Tho subscriber has the right to tell to indi'aidu
ah, the privilege of making them for their own use,
and requests all who are interested in bees, to call
8t his houso, and see the hivej for themselves; as
he has bees now woiking in them.'
GEORGE LIIAY. ;
Bloomsfcura OH. lfilB. . j r,,t.,
-I-
iLIfcT OF.RETAILrOlMte
The following is a list ofthe. yrholesal
and retail ddalehrtf.- FotefMer'cha'ndilst
In the coun'tyvuf Columbia. Classed as foU,
lows tor 1842 vi2:
TWELVfH CLAS&, ' .
William tfotlaidson - " : 'n
A
paid
Peler Baldy, , . '.pai'tl'
William Diddle ctH paid
William M'Kelvy " ' ' '" ' psfdV
JdHn Si J R, S'har'pleStf M paid
Abraham 'Miller' paid
Derr ii M'Britlc pld
John' O. Grief " L "pBfd'
Leib it 'I'regO' ' ' paid
E. & O. Reynold's ; pai
J. & J. Bowman Si co. -paid
THIRTEENTH CtfASS.-
Daniel I,. Schmiek
unpaid
Rupert it Bailon , "P-Hd-
Geoige Weavef r . " ' Mnpaiti
Cyrus Ballon' , ' ' 't1- "'iipaii
Rbbett B. Sprtul dc cb. , unpaid"
James Davldeon & co. ' 11 " " 'unpaid
Andrew it Peior Miller , paid,
C. A. & C. G. Brobst J ' ' ' pnii
Shaman 61 Rilfanhouse nnpaia
Levers it Nagle t" ' " paid
Grim, Dorr Si Dy ' unpaid
Robert M'Ca'j- ' ' ' unpaid
Masters it Mather " unpaid
Sa-rnUel Haekenberg '" "k Unpaid
fileazer Brothwoll unpaid
Nathan Snyder ' ' V paisl
Brown k Creary unpafel
George Shumart paiit
Levi Beisel .-.-. .j
GeotgeiKaufmarf unpaid
Kownover'As Leibriets ' '':nnpaid
Ballist & M'Nin'ch' . ""e' unpaid
E. St j. Lazarus ' J unpaid
Covanho van &' Steward r' " unpaid
William W. Cook paid
FOURTEENTH CLASS,
Israel Wells unpaid
Christian Hartman unpaid
Stephen Baldy paid
G. H. FotvlerAt eo, , paid
George Kelchner . unpaid
Neal M'Cay unpaid
VaniahReeso it .do. . , . unpaid
Eves Kester & co. unpaid
Hugh M' Williams . . unpaid
Marshall Shoemaker. & co. .,-' : .unpaid
James ,& Helhrington ' . unpaid
John Lundy 4 ' ,H' '. unpaid
Goorge Kaufman paid
Coleman & Miller- -Unpaid
William it ;D Foux r t)npaid
William M Auton unpaid
Moses Moyer ' " pnpahi
Joseph Sharpless :,i V v 'unpaid
DenglerAs Wertmah I unpaid
Russel P. 'Wellivs'r .. : '"paid
Colt & Rishel ' paid
O'DaniePs St eov ' Unpaid
Silas Allen " paid
George Stives ' Unpaid
Jonas Sperring' - ' ' 'unpaid
Moses May unpaid
L. B. RUPERT. Trtai'r.
Bloomsburg, Nor. 6, 1842 28"
A1J PUBMC.SALE.
TO bo sold at public salo, on tho premises, J
tho 10th day of December, 1842, that -valuaJ
bio and well improved farm, situated near Jersey
town, Madison township, Columbia county,adjoin
ing lands of Jacob'Z&isloft, John Heller', and' other
the property of John Vastine, dec'd.'containinj
about 'w
150 ACRES.
About one hundred acres' cleared land, a largtf
quantity of
wcUtaatcrod, a good Orchard, and in 1. good iMS
of cultivation the buildings aro
A Frame
DWELLING IIOUSEi
A Frame Barn,
and a . ,
Stone Spi'it?1iouBC ...
The uncleared land well timbered
ALSO
Another tract, situaltd in ih' sttmt
township, adjoining, containing upwards of,
FORTY AGRS,
part of which is cleared, tin balsnc being exeei
lent '
OTiriibea4 Land,
Adjoining lands of Yfaii "Vi'Mijer', and fowell Bui
dole
Also
A certain tract of iitnber land situate in
1. j . 1 - . 1 r '
ofiiml
intainia
IUH4UW lownsiup, CQIliailllBg
21 ACRES
And riricty-niiso iieichc.
Adjoinlnglarids of Peter Heller, Dorticl Sndcf
and others,
Salo to commence at 10 o'clock, Al M. Then
terms of salb will be'raado, known. Parsons dfii
rous of getting information rclativo to cither of tho
above named tracts, can obiaiti the same, by calling
on ROBERT CAMPBELL, who wide m Hie
farm.
Wm. vastine.
j amos vastinev
hugh vastine,
' E-xtttitors,
Oototor;3l, I8, " 2Titrt