connection of Mich defaulting olliccr wiili the govt mmeni. 1 Alihotuh. in our country, (tie chief. magistrate muni almost of Ofcuiity he chosen by pV, "! pi Jt ' in principle mriMi'fs yet, n u official action, ho should hot In President of P'P only, hu f l" whole people uf the Uoiieil Nates. While he eXentles the liwi with an i nnrii.l hand, fmin no proper rcsponsi- i.:!.. I f.dhfuilv cmie out the .Unnttm-nt of ihe govrn-nen' .1 ' !..!..,, I nnV.eV nf those vll 1 ill" pi uicip" 1 J hive chosen him he should mil brwe mindful that our fellow-cii'TCise ol have differed with hi--"1"". rnii'leil lo ihe f.J'e.imleJ lo i riper their on'- jj..uilenlly relying upon the al l ami instance ofthe co-ordinaie depii tnt ni of tho government in conducing our public alfjirs, 1 enter upon the diclui g. of the h I duties which hive b en as signed me by Ihe people, again humbly supplicating thai Divine lining who has watched over and pi oecied our belov ed country from Us infancy to the pri s enl hour, lo continue to be a prosperous md lixppy people. VICE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS TO THE SENATE. Senators: In directing Ihe Vice Fiesident lo preside at the deliberations ol this body, ihe constitution of our country assigns to him a sphere and a Witty alike eminent and grateful. With-1 cut any ofthe cares ol real power, with' none of the responsibilities of legisla tion, except in rme conjunctures, he is esocialci! with the dignified delegates if republican sovereignties, he is posted by trie entire American people in your confederated council, partly, it would seem, as an organ of Freedom's funda mental principle of Order, and partly, jicihaps, as a mete symbol of that 'more .popular and more peifect union' on which depind ihe blessings of our Peace, Independence and Liberly. His mission tranquil and unimposing is yet noble in its orig'n and objects, and happy, as well as proud, in its re lations lo you. No one. gentlemen, can appreciate more highly or recognize more defer entially, than does the incumbent of (his chair, the powers, privileges, and rules or forms of the Senate of tin United States. To maintain these un impaired and unrelaxed, he feels to bp an official duly, second in impressive obligation only to his Constitutional al legiance. To their exeiciso the Repub lic owe incalculable good; and through ihem has been gradually achieved a widespread fume of wisdom, justice, moderation and efficiency, unsurpassed by any assembly of statesmen in former or present limes. A Calm and wall-adjusted sylem of action in this chamber, carefully devised and bteadily pursued by those who have preceded us in it has indeed largely con tributed to the undoubted success of our great political experiment. Instability, haste, procrastination, discourtesy, and indecision, habitually discountenanced end banished , leave, in undistuibecl supremacy here, tire powers of enlight ened reason, and the vigour of practical patriotism. Our country reaps thence solid and substantial advantages in her policy, institutions, prospects and -renown. The citizen whom it has pleased people to elevate by their suffrages fiom he pursuits of private and domestic life- may best evince his grateful sense ol the honour 7thus conferred, by devoting his faculties, moral and intellectu il. resolutely to their service. This shall do, yet with a diffidence unavoida ble to one conscious thai almost every Step in his appoinied path is to him new and untried, and sensible how danger ous a contrast must occur in '.he trans fer of powers frjm practised lo unprac tised hands. ;In obspivine, however, upon this floor, n number of those experienced bod skilful statesmen on whom Ihe nation justly looks wi:h pride and reliance, 1 am assured that there can be but little dangei of public disadvan tage from inadvertencies or mistakes, which their counsel may readily avei or rectify. And thus gpnllemen, while ciminn Lankly and impartially to exercise the functions of an unaccustomed station in the spirit of the constitution, for tin enlarged and lasting purposes of a re--rered country, and with sincere good will towards all, I may cherish the en couraging hope of being able, wih the assent of an indulgent l'lovulenee, si once to perform my duty, and lo mind you confidence. The liberty party in Connecticut have r.ut in nomination a lull ticket lor pmu officers, voted frr at largs. They hve nominipi! candidilcs for Congrrss and the 3ute L'enaie, i:i seural ofthe Uisitiris, A H.1Ct HlH .Wi rh, 15, 116 ICciiif iiiIxm1 lhi Printf" 11 WHEAT. COKN. RYViiuinJ. WHEAT. (UTS ot W,0T ' ceived fur debts Kt "uli's who have promised I.ninhrr ,i ami inch rtul a quarter pine boards will he received if dclivprsd noon. Tim proceedings of the Young Men' Celebration on the 4ih.uf March at this place, are inserted this week- They were received loo late .r publication laat week; which will account for the delay. We have nothing lo remark in regarl lo them, except ihal rthey apeak for themselves, and will well lepay a perusal lj'I'lie Removal Killeniiie rnd correct i befme our readers, and it is fur them to judge of ita provisions Since this full and coi reel copy is published, il will be im possible for our enemies lo misrepresent the Bill; and every one can see thai the bill eomes now before the people in a moil unobjectionable and inviting form. rC7We insist thai our majority on the Removal Bill this fall, ought to be oer 2000. Such a bill as the present one, should be supported with a perfect rush, on Hie part of those who have hitherto opposed us, as well as those who have been with us. TUEVVUA'7TfER. The weather on the whole, still continues moderaie and spring-like. We have had a siigni snow storm since the emission ol the last number of our journal ; but other a ise the evidences of cold weather are very insignificant and unsubstantial. The sun will shine, and the mud will deepen, appa renily Vgardless 0f ,,.nunciation8 fron any quarter;' the supplications of our heat-hating Imp, and the continued disposi. '"n ot our old friend to fish, to boot ! NEW POST OFFICE BILL. We publish in another column a synopsis ofthe new posVoltice bill. This ii a ven important measure of reform, as it lake- from the people a heavy burden in ihe waj postage. Uy it Newspapers go free ol postage within thirty miles of their place of publication, and we are thus enabled lo send the 'Democrat1 to every post office in the county .free of charge fur transporta tion, which cannot be dune with anij other paper in the county. And as Iilooiiisburg is soon to necome the county seat, we hope lo have the opportunity of adding a larj number ol names to our subscription I:m before the first of July, when the law goes- into operation. The Spnate have confirmed the nnmina tion ofStephen Baldy, Esq. of Caitawissn and Samuel Oaks, Esq- of Lime? tone, si- Assouiated Judges of Columbia couuiy. IcyThe Danville party maila an altenij t to defeat the confirmation of Mt Ualdy, b remonstrances and misrepresentations, to create a pretudice against liut in this tliev uttcily failed, and received a complen Waterloo defeat But two Senators voting against him. The following is the resignation of ihe Hon. James Buchanan of the office of V S Senator upon the acceptance of the appoint ment of Secretary of Slate. Washington, Mirch 5, 1845. My Dear Sir: Having accepted ihe office of Secretary of Slate, to which I have been callod by President Polk, I now re spectfully tender to yen my resignation a one of the Spmtors of Pennsylvania, in the Senate of ihe United Stales, and request (ha vou may communicate the same to the Lrg islature. In ihns severing ihe bonds which have so long bound me to (tie Legislature n people of Pennsylvania,! cannot, in view ol jII thtir past kindness, repiecs the rising emotions ol my heart ,y gratitude shah 'erminntc only with ny existence; and m inxintifl detire lo retain their approbation ihall animate my future exertions to deserve it on the new theatre or duty to which I iavp been called Imploring the blessinL' nf Heaven upon my i fforu, I humbly linsi, ihat during the icmaiudei of my public life. I shall not dixgrace the glorious old dun inonweulth which has given me birih, end lias ever ireattd me with parental kindness. With seniiments ol the highesi renpeci, I remain sincerely your friend, J a mm Buchanan. His Excellency, Francis U. Shunk. The Legislaiuie were to Save elected o" I'hursiUy lifct. a United Stairs Senator in the room of Jf. Buchanan. 'l have noi near i ihe reiu't. S!r.c Tavcs. At a meeting of the Vvung Men's Club, of Ulonmsburg, held, Siturday eyfn, March I, 1845, the follow in" were adopted, ..nubia County bears Rnrtvcd Hon of the State I'axes.and nil unf lUiiMiiuii, in this respect, ought to ,i cnneiMi'd. icvoiWThai dure members of the (Nub be appointed to prepare a Matninein apon lbs suHjpct for publication, (tc, The committee appointed in pursuance of the last resolution, respectfully submit in the consideration ol the citizens of tho eo'in ly, the following statement of (acts and oh M'tvaiions upon this subject of gcneial in terest to thain. STATEMENT. Great inequalities have been discovered in the burdens imposed by the Stale on the several counties; some paying more, and some less than their fair proportion of the generil burden. The Doaid of Reve- me Commissioners, now silling at Harris tiurg, will, it is hoped.i'oriPct these inequal Hies. Il was created specially lo that end is members have been judiciously selected. And we trust that full information will be laid before tlieai in every instancs of com plaint, so that they may act intelligently nd correctly, Columbia county, for one, has just cause for uttering a note of com plaint, amid ihe general clamor that de nounces the present apportionment of ibr is Slate taxes. And w e Uucl that her voirp. mall though it bs, will meet with at prompt attention as that of any of her moie gigantic sisters. A coniparison between the amount of Slate Taxes assessed upon the counties of Columbia nsd Luzerne, for instance, will show good grounds lor complaint on the part of the former. From the report of the AuJitor General of January 29, 1815, we ascertain the fol lowing facts. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. Columbia County. 1841 -$4,397 13 1112 0 204 22 1843 9,511 29 1844 0,295 00 Total, $29,497 G9 Luzerne County. 1811 !?3,1G0 00 1842 8,722 70 1843 9,913 71 1844 ,ono 00 Total, $30,803 13 'Estimated. The amount receivod from the Stale freasnry for School purposes during the same psriod, of four years, was : to Co- luml ia county, $20, 100 to Luzerne, $29,982 The valuation of property, (Triennial Asxei-Bment,) In 1811 in Cohnnbis, was 81.208,595 In 1813 in Luzerne, $1,017,217 ! It appears then, thai Columbis has had neatly an equal amount of State Taxes us sesscd upon her ns Luzsnih has had ihnt he has received, about two third as muel money fiom the Slate for Schools and dial the total valuation of property , real am: personal, in Columbia exceeds thrlofLu zerne $251,319 ! From ihis report of the Auditor (Jci.cra ii may oe reiresning to nirn to tnu census leiurns for information in regard to ihe comclncss of this legally ascertained state ment, thai Luzerne is poorer in taxable pro perly linn Columbia by $250,000, By the census we ascertain as follows: popula lion of Columbia, 24,207 Luzerne 44,000 ('including Wyoming) Capitol invested in coal, &o, in Columbia $1500 Luzerne. 461,700' Number of neat cattle in Colum ia, 13 525 Luzerne 30,241- Capital in vested in Manufactures in Columbia cotirm 2GG 487 Liizerno, 860,390. Number of persons engaged in Agi icultare in Co lumbia county, 2,399 Luzerne 0 284. In regard to capital invested in .'lil!s, Colum bia county stands to Luzerne in the propor tion of 1 12 lo 41 1 InManuficture of Wool 4 lo 12 in production of Ihy 14 to 34 of Osis 22 lo 34 of Bu"k wheat 00 lo 131 of Potatoes 163 lo 384 -of Wool 31 u, 98- An Hthliuorisl fcl not shown by the cet his, bul lobe considered is, that Luzerne Is about double the size of Columbia, am! has consequently about tu-'ue as unit h land subject to taxation- A glance ai the map is all that is necessary on this point. From these facts il appears thji Luzerne h(uld psy a greater amouui ol Tax than Colunibia; al leasts propoition ns much greatt r, as o to J; v. In ri'.iB w e liuil ttiCin hunheiud kbcut f qually- A comparison 1 1 Columbia w ith oilier cmiutica DiMl.t be made; ilut uolil shew jusi as rlcr.rly tie iuice fi- " ,uu P't-i" appor- ..i of Taxes. "These fads are submitted without anj comment for the reflection of our tui zens. March 10, 1815. OUHJINAL. Tho June lts l.rltcrs. LETTER IV. Madison, Feb. 22? 1815 Draii Nui'iikw. There is a great fault in so.no persons of constantly etiibelishiug or x.igtfer.iiiiw every anecdote whicli they in troduce into conversation, Such ocrsous ire scarcely able to tell a tale as they heard it, lor while they were listening to il their ingenuity was al work, adding a Mile in one place, parinjr off a little ii an olher.nnd bringing the whole story into such a shape as might appear most humorous or instruct ive to themselves. The disposition lo em belish arises from a desire to please and a vainly ol appearing smart. Exaggeration usually robs nn anecdote of its simplicity and accordance with nature, which are the very grounds upon which it is pleasing; and surely Hie reputation of wit is ptirchas ed at too dear a rate when litiih is exchang ed for it. A person of this habit was once lelliog an PX'iggeraicd lale to Aristotle and thinking the philosopher could not but be pleased with Hie naratior., finished with say nig, "is not this wuuderlulr 'ISo, replied Arisloile, 'but il is wonderful that any one having feet would slay to (war you through.' I am desirous that yon always avoid an ither fault which arises from the same sour cs, namely a canting kind of conversation I mean, do not affect a sensibility, ami feel ing in regard lo morality, and religion, wfcich is not real. You will soon be detect ail, and it cannot fail tu render you con iHinptible and ridiculous. If you are devoid ol reeling on these suljec.is slame nuhi effectually lo close your mouih, bul if you roal.y feel, as I hope you do, lei thai feeling itself, keep you from elfeciing inorf zal ban you possess. Bul there is another kind of cant which you cannot have failed to notice, and 1 hope could not hear without indignation: il is that of young men who ridicule, and pretend lo despise strict rhris dan morality, while they in reality admire it. They do so probably fro n the mistaken notion that they lise in the esteem of those who hear them, and laugh and applaud their witticisms. Bul 'the real hardened wicked' who esteem a manf'if their approbation can be called esteem) lor ridiculing these sub jects 'are lo a lew resliicted.' Hundreds will laugh and applaud such canting, who disapprove of it, and will remember the canter only lo speak evil of him afterwards for il. Bul I hope you stand in no need of being farther admonished on this subject. Dr. Franklin in bis life written by him self, says, that vaniiy should be considered as one ol the blessings bestowed upon us by providence, and ho iiisis s that we ought to thank (iod for it. If the Doctor's view is correct, how many young persons havo the greatest reason lo be tlrtiiikfulf With what heartlelt devotion, should those adore the giver of all good, whose walk and motion, whose expression of countenance, and loni of voice all indicate, that in iheir own esti maiion they are superlatively w ise, good, and beautiful? Bul whatever causes fur thankfulness they may have, the vain have, never been remaikable for giiiiiliidi'.perh'ips became they tre so much absorbed in the contemplation ol their ow n exi elluticie s,lhai Ibey furgel every thing else. But why does Frakhn think vanity i. blessing? It is a principal of action, and prompts the individual possessed of a, to strain every nerve to appear a great in the eyes of others, as l.e does in his o.vn. Ig noraiit and silly fellows would do nothing, il they saw themselves as others see them, bul, believing ihat they are fit for any l!iinj ihey try every f7n7i,and so find something dial they can do. The less good sense am; discernments man has, the more vaniry be needs to set him al woik Nature hag (lis rihu'.ed it among mankind in accordance with this maxim, giving but li'tle of it lo the man whose knowledge of himsell, and of society is sufficient lo make him act, but 'ipsiowing immense quantities of it or hose who hive nothing Cise lo make them move, 'or an in bodice, eu in souls we find, What vtuiiU in hlooil und nj)int,swilliwith wind ii is as ii were a 8iit,Miiuto lor sense, kindly bestowed on all to whom ense is deuied;dnd although n is a blessing to those who possess it, il is a grcaicr blessing to be able lo live without i. Hoping that you will be able lo get along in the world with out the assistant e of vsniiy. 1 remain your Un e, AMOS CORliON. To Jaml Bagby. ... LLf'jn.HS'gPg' THE CABINET. President Polk has nominated" lo the Sen lie the loluwing gentlemen to constitute his cabinfl. At the last accounts they had all been confirmed, except Mr. Banrrof, and his confirmation was under discuss ion. Secretary of State Mr Buchanin Secretary of Treasury Mr Walker Secretary of War Mr. Marcy Secretary of Navy .1r. Bancroft Postmaster General (Ja"e Johnson Attorney General Mr, ilason Mt Banciofi has since been eoiifiimcd by the Senate, FOURTH OF A large number of Young Men, Heme- cratic Citizens and Ladies, assembled in , V, ' '7 a" Bloomsburg at -he Public House of EHowrIUd ',,by "l8 ful,uw,n e on the evening of March 1th, 1815. After spending a few hours together very pleasantly, and partaking of an excellent supper a n.ceting was organized with the follow ing officers. J. F. TOBIAS, President. ' P. Cross, j Vu .f. VANPI'nsi.ICK 11. C. IIOWK.R e Pies'u, (i. 11 Jack ton. Secretary Tho Committee of Arrangemen's then reported the following resolutions, which were, on moiion, unanimously adopted. Pesolvcl, That in the election of James, K. Polk anil George M. Dallas, to the offi ces of President and Vice President of the U. States, the democracy of the Nation h; s covered itself with enduring honor No political victory since the election of Thos. Jefferson has been so complete, so decisive, so triumphant and go glorious Itcsulvr.J, That in our opinion the two thirds rule by the 15.iltimore Convention, thereby nominating James K. Polk and Georgo M DilUs, sa:ed the puny from defeat, anil secured tho measures of the great Republican party of the nation. Ii'csolued, That we most heartily ratify and approve ihe proceedings of the conven tion, and as an evidence of it, we refer to ihe vote of tho -Star of ihe North' on ihe first of November, and her 163 majori ty ! ! llesolved, That in the election of Francis R. Shunk, to the office of Governor ol Pennsylvania, the democracy have not only elevated an honest man to office bul have shown the Union that Pennsylvan ans sul remain true lo their principles, and to the creed of their fathers flesolved Thai we heartily rejoice in the proceedings al Washington this day, for placing James K. Polk and George M. Dallas in the highest stations in the gift of ihe American People. h'esolved, Thai ihe proceedings of this celebration be published in all the demo cratic papers in Luzerne and Columbia, and in such other prims as may choose to do so in the Stale and elsewhere, The Committee of Arrangements presen ted the following Regular Toasts, which, as well as ihe Volunteer ones, were enihusi asiieally received and drank with cheers and flowing bumhcis of pure, cjld water REGULAR TOASTS. 1st The day we celebrate. 2d The memory of ihe signers of the Declaration of Independence. 3d George Washington. May his nauii never be forgotten by the sons of America 4ih Andrew Jackson, A democrat vf the school of '9S. In his steps we dsligh, to tread May he descend lo his grave in peace. 5:h Lafayette. The distinguished chain pion of Amciicun liberty. May his memo ry never be forgotten in ihe land wheie hi .title J to planl the 'Star Spangled Banner.' Gib Tho President of ihe United States, 7ih The Vice President of ihe United Stales. 8 ill The Governor of Pennsylvania. 9 ill The piinuiples of Democracy. 'The poor man's true inkiest is consulted in theii supremacy. 10th Our Country. 'The prayers of all good men rcsl upon it. May an overruling Providence guard and protect it. 11 th 'Die Fair Sex. The truest and best of democrats the lovers of all mankind. VOLUN IE Ell TOiSTS. By iho President The democratic part) May its ranks never be broken, its princi pies more and more developed, until the whole vvoild shall understand and embrace them. Z. P Gross, V. P The Ballot Box. L is but a small box; but il proved lo be lart enough last fall lo coffin all the hopes ol Federalism. 11. C Hower, V, P To ihe Company: Fair and honorab'e; may ihey always be fount! advocating the cause of liberty. J Yanilf rslice, V. P Martin Van Bu ren, May his services long be remember ed. J.i'eph Fishn George M. Dallas. Mayjcoous defeated, and ajyoung hickory from lie become the rirst choice of this nation, j M.ss Mary H iriman James K- Polh , ihe talented son of Tennessee, Democracy I may he proud of her choice. A L Drifubach The election of Polk and Dallas I. as restored democracy to itsj proper ascendancy in our nation and added ihe Siar of Te xas to ourflg J Z. P Gross Cur able and blented guest C. R Buckalew, Esq, who nan stand ! . higher in the beans of the people of ibis county than he now does? After the cheering had subsided, with which Ihe toast was received, Mr. Bucka lew returned his thanks lo the company in o cijr ucdi anu pertinent aiuircss, and c on semi ment: The Democratic Ladies present When ihe principles upon which the Lite victmy was obtained are sanctioned by such a gal axy of beauiy ami grace, well may we let I proud of ihe triumph, By Henry Webb The Democratic Flag With ihe principles ol truth and justice inscribed upon it, may its broad and cxpan sive folds goon wave over the whole earth. Miss Sliiudler; Ha! ha! ha! such a nomineo As Jimmy Polk of Tennessee ! A Guest Success lo Doctor Duncan for showing tho principles ol Whiggery by dissecting the Coon Mini L. Kahler Miy the banner of de. mocracy be waved in the sky, till whiggery shall die away in its shadow. Jackson Gross Do the whigs know who James K. Polk ia non? Ans, President of the United States. Aiss L Whitenighl The Presidents wife, Mrs. Polk- May she adorn ihe whiio house, unexcelled by any preceding her. C. 11 Buukalew, Esq Huntingdon and Fairmouni townships: Hopeful and worthy daughters f;f 'Oid Mother Luzerne. May they continue improving. Philip Hariman James Buchanan. A bright star of talent and worth in our na tional firmanent. Daniel Gross The passage of the Re moval Bill. An act of long dtferied justicu to the Counly. Miss M Snyder The 'Star of tho North,' Well mayshs bo proud of her de mocratic sons and daughters. G B Jackson The President. A young and linn deinocrat--miy he in Iho course of time, become one of the brightest stars of this nation, M Iltmblin, jr Daniel Snyder, ex mem ber of the Legislature a firm coiisistnit and unflinching democrat of ihe old school. Higher honor awaits him. Miss II Eyer While ihe whigs last fall were- catching coons and raising pine poles, the democrats elected James K. Polk and George M Dallas, J. F Tobias The Democratic Ladies The stars of America; may they ever spurn whigs from them, and all gel good demo cratic husbands. F Drehr Gen. W. S Ross and Tims. A. Funston, Esqrs. Well have ihpy re deemed their pledges given before the elec tion, and earned for themselves a reward ihat tho people of this county will giory in conferring. Miss E. Shoemaker Columbia county, The land of the fice ami the home of tho brave.' It. W Weaver-Ilon. B A liidta-k. A faithful and honest Representative : the respect and attention of ihe people attend him. I) Whitenight The young lising gener ation of Columbia county, may ihey ever remember the services of their fathers of '70. Sent in by Dr D. N Scott The genius of our government and the old political landmarks of eighteen bundled. Let every Democrat understand ihem veil. A Gue-dWc think there is moie de mocracy placed in the Presidential chair this day, than has occupied il fjr the l.,st four years. Miss E Sbirkej The Ladies of this celebration May they ever be true ro their country; and steadfast tu democratic princi ples. Miss E Koons Whiggery of '76 full of patriotism; whiggery of '41, full ol hypoc ricy and intrigue. Miss Mary Christman Polk and Dallas, Democrats ofthe Jcffersonian school May they be hailed as the sons of Washington Thomas McBride May ihe whigs be titight a lesson f:o,n Ihe result of the late election whirl) shall never be forgotten V Doeblcr Columbia counly Wc hope we trust not vainly; that her great and growing interests will leceive proper and metitcd attention A Guesi Andrew Jackson The old Hickory has lived lo see his enemies tho tlie old stoc-k litis day transferred lo the white house Miss Osa Yan.'iorn The Coons can't sing any more w hig songs They are a used up party now. Miss A. Webb Democratic Principles A government guided by ihem is a sure protector of the honor anil vinue of its citi- zens Joseph Prentiss Polk, Dallas. Burba. 'nun and Silas Wright With such men supporting il, democracy is safe