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these items of work done, and frequently
the reverse but all errors are thus correct
ed, and substantial Justice done to the con-
tractor. So that no injustice will be done
to the contractors on those sections where
| the difference in the estimates occurs, but
but upon The final estimate tuey will be paid
for the whole amount Of work done accord
ing TO the final measurement, which can be
rendered certain and accurate by tho appli-
cation Of the well established principles OF
geometrcal survey.
There is not the least particle of evidence
that he engineers were ac,uated in making
the re-measuremenls, by personal or poil.
cal prejudcss, but they all swear that they
made the re-measuremen,s with particular
care and accuracy, without making any dis
tinotion between the contractors on account
of their politics; and it appears that a ma
lorlty of them, particularly those who
made the measurements most complained
of, belong to the same political party with
the complainants. 1t is further shown BY
the testimony, that The principal engineer
gave directions TO his assistants 10 be par
mummy NuANthl dllh dIGhldlC Ill lHdhlIH
the re-measurement, and never intimated
TO them that they should make any distinc-
tion on account Of The contractors politics.
One witness proved that V. l.. PiClelt, the
Superintendent upon the Tioga line of the
North Branch division of the canal, said in
conversation The day after his appointment
that he would drive the anti-masons from
the line ; but several witness swear that a.
bout the time he entered upon the discharge
Of his Office, he declared that he intended
to perform his official duties impartially and
without regard to the politics Of the con,
tractors, so that his declarations are about
fairly balanced, if they should weigh any
thing in the determination of this question.
The Superintendent has nothing TO do with
making the measurements or estimates if
is his business to make contracts ard re-
celre and disburse the money due 10 the
contractors upon the line, upon certificate
or estimate Of the amount due, given by
the principal engineer Whatever decla-
ratIons Mr.. Piolett may have made in cas-
ual conversation, about the time Of his ap.
polnment, there is no evidence that he has
ever made any distinction on account of
The politics of the contractor, or acted i'm
properly in hg Office.
A report made 10 the House, by the
board OF canal commissioners, in relation
to those conlraciss upon the Tunkhannock
line OF the North Branch division, which
had been rescinded or declared abandoned
by the board, was referred TO this committee
and Is annexed as part OF the evidence
The report states very falIy and clearly the
grounds upon which the commissioners
nave acted. The commissioners say that
from the report of the officers upon the
funkhannock line it conclusiyey appears
- to the board, that on the 24lh day of Oc-
tober last, nouce was published IN the DO.
raPSE of Wi!kasb~---'-s--71 '-A---- ----''--s-l'--.-
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already extended this article farther than
the subject of it is worthy but sense Of
duty to ourselves, has compelled us to say
thus much, and we will close by saying,
that we have neither said nor done any
thing with regard to Mr.. Kownover, now
nor at any previous time, but in defence Of
ourselves and our friends, his assertions ol
" dabbling at him all summer" to the con.
trary notwithstanding.
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ADeRaESSEg'ggo
DIR, II. SMITH,

Surgeon Dentist, respectfully informs the
citizens of BIoomsburg and its vicinity, that
he may be consulted in the line of his pro-
fession at the house of Daniel Snyder in
Bloomsbury, where he will remain for two
or three weeks only. TO those who want
teeth inserted the present time presents an
opportunity which should not be neglected,
as he has an elegant assortment of teeth
with him. Cleaning, plugging &c. will be
also attended to.
Charges moderate &c, &c.
Bloomsburg, Aug. IL, 1899.
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CERTIFICATES

certify that have, by way of experiment. used
the Hygean and most of the various kinds OF Pills
in my practice, which have borne the highest repute
in the public estimatlon that have been offered for
sale in this vicinity for the last five years including
those called the Resurrection or Persian Pills. and
the public may rest assured that none among the
whole catalogue has answered better purpose, as
easy and eliectual remedy, than the Resurrection
or Persian Pills, in most cases of disease.
CHARLES BAcKus, M. d.
Rochester, N. Y. Sept. 81, 1887.
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oF TIE
OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA CANAL,

viz :-Rebuilding Aqueduct on Mill-Creek,
near Wilkesbaire re-rebuilding Aqueduct on
Lodges run, near Northumberland-re-
building Guard Lock at Nanticoke Dam
rebuilding all the LiltLocks between North
cumberland and the Nanticoke dam. Also,
for erecting Farm Bridge over the Canal
on the line between Horizons and Sturde-
wants farms, and for rebuilding such road
and farm bridges as may be deemed neces-
sary, list of which will be posted at the
place of letting, five days previous to the
day of letting. Also for the constructing of
Towing Path along the Pool of Nanticoke
dam to be secured with the necessary slope
wall or rip rap. Plans and specifications
will be exhibited on the day of letting. In
the meantime any information may be had
by making application to A. B. Warlord,
Engineer.
DAVID N. KOWNOVER,
JOHN SHRINER,
Supervisors.
August IL, 1889.
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DIR. PHELPH'S
Compound Tomato
E1E1SAS,
Entirely Vegetable,

A new and invaluable Medicine for all diseases
arising from impurities of the blood morbid
ton ofthe liver and stomach Also, a substitute
for calomel as chathartc in Fevers and all bilious
diseases.
These popular pills combining newly discov-
cred Alkaiine substance extracted from the TOMA-
TO PLANT, with other vegetable substances
which have been found to modify and diluse its eff
fects, are believed to be the best Alternative and Ca
thartic Medicine ever discovered.
For ordinary family physic they are uni
versally approved, as the best ever offered.
A full account of this Medicine, and nu-
merous certificates from physicians and
others, accompany each box.
Just received and for sale at the new
Drug Store by j. MOYER, Agent.
Aug. IL.
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TO MOTHERS.

Messrs. E. Chase 81 o.-Gents-Hearng
much said about the extraordinary effects Of the
Resurrection or Persian Pills, upon those about to
become mothers, we were induced to make a Tia of
them. My wife was at that time the mother of five
children, and had suffered the most tedious and ex-
cruciating pains during and after her confinement
Of each. She had tried every means and taken
much medicine, but found little or no relief. She
commenced taking the Persian Pills about three
months before her confinement Cher health being We
ry poor about this length Of time preyious) and in
short time she was enabled by their use to attend to
the cares of a mother to her family until her con-
finement. At the time she commenced taking the
Persian Pills. and for several weeks pl evious, she
was afflicted with dy hard cough, and frequent
severe cramps, which the use of the Pills entirely
removed before using half box. 1t is with the
greatest confidence that advise all those about to
become mothers to make use Of the Persian Pills
All those that have taken them in our neighbor-
hood have got along in the same easy manner, and
are about the house in few days. There does moi
appear to be half the danger of other dangers setting
in after confinement, where these Pills arc taken.-
We untedly say,let none neglect taking them, fol
they are in the reach of the poor well the rich
We are truly thankful that there is remedy which
females can easily procure which tends to lessen the
world of suffering, which many Of them have to bear
and perhaps save the lives of thousands which would
otherwise be lost.
Rochester, May Ia, 1888; corner of Calidoniar
square, Edinburg street, for further particulars SEE
subscribers.
S. RoBEnTs,
ANN o. ROBRRTs.
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To the Electors of Colombia County.
August III, 1888.

Fellow C1TrzENs,-Having been ap-
pointed by the Governor of the State, Regis
ter of wills and Recorder Of Deeds in jan
uary last, and encouraged by a number Of
my friends, now Subject to a nomination
by the County Delegates, offer myself to
your consideration for the office of
REGISTER OF WILLS and RECOR-
DER OF DEEDS,
at the next October election, and respect
fully solicit your suffrages.
PHILIP BILLMEYER.
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Falling Iree.-During Camp Meet
ing that was held near Baltimore, a few
days since, large tree broke of, while the
weather was perfectly calm, and fell to the
ground with tremendous crash. Although
crowds Of persons attending the camp meet
ing were standing around at the time, not a
soul was injured. Tree falling, without a.
ny apparent cause, is not uncommon in the
forests OF this country.
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BEWARE OF CoUNTERFE1TERs.

Within few days past we have seen
several Counterfeit Bills of differen. denom-
nations, 3-5-lO, mostly on NewYork State
Banks, which have been set anoa, by gang
of desperadoes who have been prowllng a
round this neighborhood. One or more ol
them have lately been liberated from the
New York State prison. The villains had
better keep hands off. They are marked.
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LEFT HOME.

On Monday last, my son CHARLES, aged u
years. He had on pair of check pantaloons and
palm leaf hat, but no coat. AS it is uncertain
whether he has gone off, or whether some accident
has happened to him, any person giving informa-
ton with regard to him will confer a favor on his
parents. Ifhe has absconded, all persons are forbid
harboring or trusting him.
SAMUEL PRICE.
Bloom, (McDowells Mlls,) August II.
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THE RESURRECTION, OR
PER SIAN PILLS.

ASUPERIOR TO THE HYeEAN ,BRANDETB's ,EyAS's
- INDIAN PURsATIvE, the MArcHLEss (priced)
SANATIvE, or any other pills or compound before
the public, as certified to by Physicians and Others
Let none condemn them until they have tried
them, and then we certain they will not.
1t is now a settled point with all who have used
the Vegetable Persian Pills that they are pre-emi-
nently the best and most efficacious Family Medi-
cine that has yet been used in America. IF every
family could become acquainted with their Sover-
eign power over disease, they would keep them and
be prepared with sure remedy to apply the first
appearance Of disease, and then how much distress
would be avoided and money saved, as well as the
lives of thousands who are hurried out of time by
negecting disease in its first stages or by not being
in possession of remedy which they can place de-
pendence upon.
The Resurrection, or Persian Pills.
The name of these pills originated from the cir
cumstance of the medicine being found only in the
cemetaries of Persia. This vegetable production
being of peculiar kind, led to experiments as to
ita medicinal qualities and virtues. In half cen.
tury it became an established medicine for the dis
eases Of that country The extract of this singu
lar production was introduced into some parts of Eu
rope in the year 1888, and used by many celebrated
Physicians in curing certain Diseases where all 9th
er medicine has been used in vain. Early in thu
year 1892 the extract was combined with a certain
vegetable medicine imported from Dura Baca, il
the East Indies, and formed into Pills. The admir-
able effect of this compound upon the human sys
tenn, led physicians and families into its genera
use. Their long established character their univer.
sal and healing virtues, the detergent and cleansing
qualities of their specific action upon the gandula
part of the SYSTEM such will sustain their re
putation and general use i'll the American Repub
| lie.
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VALENTINE BEST.

Having, with the appreciation of the De-
mocratic party, made application, and re-
ceived from the Governor the appointment
of Prothonotary, and Clerk oft Courts
Of General Quarter Sessions, Oyer and
Ierminer and Orphans Court, will be a
candidate at the ensuing election, for those
Offices.
AUGUST Il, 1890.
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ElOpement-The Gloucester Mass }
Telegraph says that the Master of the Work
house, in that town, who has wife and
two children, has eloped with one of the fe-
male inmates of the institution, and made
tracks for the South. He had always borne
an excellent character, and she an undoubt-
ed one--such as il was.
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UYEIlEESTANo

MARRIED-On the 18th inst. by the
Rev. William ]. Eyer, Mr.. Joseph linn
norman, of Cattawissa Valley, Schuykill
county, to Mss Maria BeaUer, of Roaring
creek.
BY the Rev. d. S. Tobias, on the 2Oth
inst. mfr. Elias Bogar, to Miss CeindG
BsriH,a both Of Jerseytown.
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RUBY ADAMS.
WANTED.

A PERSON to take charge of HoiseTeam dur
ring journey to Michigan, to start about The first
of September next. This is a good opportunity
for any one desrous of visiting that state ample
remuneration for their trouble will be given to any
one who will undertake the journey. Apply to
AARON HAGENBUCH.
Briercreek, August 10, ls39
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The Nashville Banner states that the e.
lection in that city was conducted with lit
tie or no disturbance, thanks to the lead
ing men of both parties, who set on foot
the salutary proposition (which was prompt-
ly complied with of having no liquor shops
or other establishments in that line opened
during the day.
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WRGt is the matter n01o ?-We under
stand that few days since, Doct. Petrikin
was in some Of the upper townships de
nouncing Maj. Colt, calling him bank
man, &c. Is there trouble in the camp p
This looks like it.
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Major Noah says: Such is the extra
ordinary amount of corn, wheat, &c., in
Arkansas, Kentucky. Missouri, aud indeed
every state of the Uniou; that it is believed
the corn alone, at % cents bushel, would
pay off our national debt.
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The Governor has appointed Adam Dill
Ter, of Lancaster city, to be Adjutant Gen
eral Of the Militia of this Commonwealth
for three years, from and after the Sd of Au-
gust, inst.
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The Bank Junto were very busy during
court, circulating the falsehood that we
wanted bank in Bloomsburg. This story
like numerous others of theirs, is got up for
effect, without word of truth in it.
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THE FLORIDA WAR.

Has again broke out with great violence
on the. part of the Indians. A party Of
soldiers were lately surprised and mostly
massacreed. The Indians avow their de-
termination to live free in Florida or die.
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g HE Subscriber informs his old custom
ers and friends, and the public generally
that he has added
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
to his TOY and CONFECTIONA-
RY Shop, and having just returned rom
Philadelphiu, he offers for sale, general
assortment, consisting of almost every art!-
Gle made use of in Families, or by physlc
clans; as also, almost every description OF
patent medicines. He has also'
DYE-sTUFFs, PAINTS, ORANGES, LIZ
MONS, RATSINS, FIGS, TOYS
AND CONFECTIONERY,
and various kinds of PERFUMERY and
SHAVING SOAP, together with almost
every article usually keptin variety store.
Having made arrangements for cons'ant
supply from the city, he fatters himself
that he shall at all times be able to iurnish
his customers with every article IN his line'
that may be called FOR, Of as good qualify
and upon as reasonable terms as any oi MS
neighbors. ,,ovrp
Bloomsbury, June ! 3, 1889.
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Notice
TO
Contractors

SEALED PROPOSALS will be receiv-
ed at the house Of Mr.. Nicely in the town
of Berwick, on the 29Ih instant, until sunset,
for executing the following work on the
NORTH BRANCH DIVISION
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The Lower Canada papels are complain
ing of never ending rain, that has drench-
ed the country. The crops are injured,
and it is feared that bad harvest will fol-
low
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-08-24

The Mexican Congress had refused to
concur in certain hostile measures against
Texas recommended by Santa Anna, and
he had retired to his country seat.
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A Nev andCenain.Article for killing Rats.
This is sure article for destroying Rats in
short time. and with the least dangel TO SIT m any
place in tho house or barn For sale at the blooms
burg ealth Emp oyiumi BY D . IobIA9'
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A gentleman in Fayeae County, Tennes-
see, raised this year from two bushels of
seed, on two acres of ground, 80 bushels Of
wheat
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A certain remedy for the FEVER and AGUE,
in less than five days, and produces healthy ac-
ton, and gives tone to the stomach and bowels sc.
for sale by D.S TOBIAS, Agent Bloomsbury
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1t is said that there are now ten thousand
persons confined in the various prisons of
the United States.
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Tbe average price of flour throughout the
country hast week, was $5 II. The aver.
age price for the week before, was So 48.
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Flour was selling at Dayton, Ohio, fort
night since, at SO rs per barrel.
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ROCHESTER, Sept "a, 1886.
MeSSrs. e. Chase y Co.
l think it my duty to let you know what great
cure your Pills have performed on mel had been
sick about years about 2 years and a half con-
fined to my bed. Ihad been given over as incurable
with Consumption, by twelve physicians of the first
standing; my lungs were seriously affected; had
8 ulcers gather and break; my cough was dry and
harsh most of the time; my liver was much swollen,
and my stomach very dyspeptc. had chills, fever,
and night sweat accompanied with extreme irIita-
bleness of the nervous system, and other difficulties
which forbear to mention. After was given over,
tried almost all medicines which advertised,
hut to no advantage, until tried your Vegetable
Persian Pills. began to gain in short time after
commenced taking them; and, to be brief, before
took boxes was able to ride out and to take con-
siderable exercise, and at this time | enjoy good
health, and am able to do good day work. If any
one wishes a more particular history of my suffer
ngs, he may call on me, at the corner of Main and
Clinton-streets, Rochester.
RUBY ADAMS.
The above pills may be had Of the following a
gents--John Meyer, Bloomsburg; II. Miller, Ber-
wick; j. Cooper & Sons, Hazelton; @. Hortman
Espoytown; John Sharpless, Cattawissa; Lyman
Sholes, Danve.
Ezra Taylor, agent for the StNte of Pennsylva
MIA residing at Rochester, N. Y. to whom all order
can be addressed.
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"A JOurneyEllam
TO THE
GUNsMITH BUSINESS

GUNoMI II DUDINL0o
us wanted by the subscriber. An industrious,
steady and good workman, viii receive steady
employ aud good wages, upon application to
JONAS KISNER.
orangevilIe, August 8, 1889,
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DoCT. sToUsE's PILE OINTMENT,

IT almost Immediately removes the pain, and IN
a short time allays the infamotion AM the sufferer
will be speedily relieved from the unpleasant ai'ec-
ton. For sale at the Health Emporium o.
ID. S. TOBIAS:
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But two deaths occurred in New Haven,
during the month of July.
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July ~.
NEW TETNGS
IN AN

MIhI0 EST BILL hTSIEIZIlsN7E9
(Corner of Main and Market-Stfeet.)
BLOOMSBURY.
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August l2, 1899.
Estate of ABRAHAM HESS, late of
SugariOqftOcn8hip, Columbia County,
Jaaa.aaJ

deceaSed
RTOTICE is hereby given, that letters testament.
La tary, have been granted to the subscriber, up
on the above estate. All persons indebted to said
deceased's estate arc requested to make immediate
payment and those having claims or demands a.
gainst the same, to present them duly authenticated
for settlement, to JOHN HESS, jr. Ex'tor.
July 27, 1888.
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EUsT received in addition to my former stock
o. on hand
Glenn's Roman Kalydor, for pimples, tan, sunburn,
freckles, morphew, letters and other affection OF
the skin.
White Glue,
Extract of sarsaparlla and sarsaparilla Pills,
White Mustard Seed,
Barbados Tar,
Oil of Tar,
A few bottles ofLemon Syrup,
Fresh Prunes and Eaisins,
yiolino, Aecordeans, China, Glass and ONer Toys
Having bought for Cash of honest dealeh can
afford to sell the GENUINE article, as ches9 as
they can be purchased elsewhere ,,o,,rr
July 27.
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d. N. KOWNOVER

In this letter he has the meanness to en-
tirely eyade answering our main question,
and attempts to hide himself behind the ex-
euse that " it was his intention that we
should have published the advertisement" "
but he has not, nor he dare not name any
individual by whom he sent such orders to
US. We never denied but that he sent adj
verlisemenis to Bloomsburg; but we do de-
ny that we were ever authorised by any per-
son to publish it,nor has he in any conyersa-
ton with US claimed that we had been, and
vet he will skulk behind his +" intentions"
10 save his masters and injure US We have