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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08
Resignation OF the Attorney
General.

"Por reasons which appeal to my self.
"rospect, cannot consent to continue any
''longcr in connection with your adminis-
"tratiOn.' Such is the language of the At
torney- General Of the State to Governor
Curtin. As Samuel A. Purviance has al-
ways borne the character of a faithful pub.
lie officer, in every position in which he has
served his District and State ,and is a, citizen
of un impcachablc integrity the public will
feel impatient to know"the reasons, ,"incon-
sistent with his "self-rcspect," which COM
pei SO upright a man to retire abruptly
from the State Administration. While
this act of the Attorney-Gencral excitcs
no surprise on she popular mind, in view
of the developments that are daily and
hourly coming to light, more specific
statement of what has come officially to
the notice of Mr.. Purviance would without
doubt do "the State same service"
Philaclelpha Inquirer.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08
A CARD TO THE LADIES.
DR.. DupOncO's Golden Pills for Females
fJGlbe IN correcting regulating and remoring all 05'
strueuons, from rhGterer cause, and alnays
sueeesSful as a prerentrc.

iJahhe IN correcting, regulating and rGmOring all OBJ
struettons, from whGterer cause and aluays
sueeesJW as prereHtire.
The Combination OF ingredients in DR.. Duponco's
Golden Pills are perfectly harmless. Thsy have been
used in the private practice Of old Dr. DnpOnco for
thirty years, and thousands OF ladies can testify 70
their great and never failing In almost every
case, IN Correcting Irregularities relieving painful and
distressing menstruaton particularly at the change Of
life. From five TO ten pills will cure that common yet
dreadful complaint, tho Whites Nearly every female
m the land suffers from this complaint The above pill
has permanently cured thousands, and will you II
you use them They cannot harm you, the contrary
they remove distractions restore nature to it's prop
erchannel, and invgOrate the whole system. LadIss
whose health will not permit an increase Of Family
VIII mud these pills successful preventive.
These Pills should not he taken during the fret three
months Of pregnancy they sure to bring mis-
carriage but at any other time they are safe,
Price, 81 per box. Sold, wholesale and retail, by
NJ, HAGENBUCII, Druggist
Sole agent for BlOomsburg Pa
To whom all orders must be sent. Ladies' by send
ing Him SlOO TO the bloomsbury Post stOfce can have
these pills sent TO amy part Of the country oonhdcnia
y) and free of Postage" by mail Sold also by N l.
Rank & Go. Danvillc, L, j. Fry TGmaqua, J. A. Polk
Maueh Chunk and by zone Druggist in every Town and
city in the United States,
~ D. Look ont for counteIfeits Buy no Golden PILL,
OF ana KIND unlcss eveJy box s signGdS s. d. Howe. All
others nTe base imposition and unsafe therefore, as
you value your lives and health ITO say nothing Of be-
who show the signature offs, u, Howe on every boi
which has recently been added, account Of recent
counterfeit oithe Pills.
g. d HOWE,
Dec. - lsdO-ly
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08
Demo cratic County Convention

Notice is hereby given, that the Demo-
cratic Electors in and for the several Bo-
roughs and Election Districts of Columbia
County, will meet at the respective places
of holding said Elections,
On Saturday, The sth Of June,
Between the hours of 3 and 7 o'clock, P.
NJ, of said day, for the purpose of chos-
ing two Delegates from each Election Dis
trict, to meet in COUNTY CONVEN-
TION, at the Court House, in Bloomsbury
On Monday, the 10th day Of June,
At o'clock P. NJ, of said day, for the
purpose of nominating Democratic Can
didatc for Congress, to be supported by the
Electors of Columbia county at the ensu-
ing Special Election, and for the transac-
ton of other business pertaining to the
interests of the Democratic party.
JACOB HARRIS, (hr
RICHARD STILES,
NJ. G. WOODWARD,
SAMUEL GREASY,
PETER G.. CAMPBELL.
WILLIAM Fritz,
SAM'L KELCHNER,
VIM. II. SHUMAN.
Demo. Standing Comm.
Tuna 1891
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Security for the Future and
Idemnity for Past

Jacob Fry, Jr., of Montgomery, and
Benjamin Haywood, of Schuylkill, have
been appointed by the Governor to in
quire concerning the supply contracts, and
to examine the facts relating to certain
suspended bills. This is very well, as far
as it goes. The same dispatch which
brings this intelligence also informs the
public that Governor Curtin has ordered
that payment on certain heavy contracts
for supplies be suspended until the accounts
can be investigated. In this the Cover.
nor is again doing WELL But we have a
misgiving that he is credited with more
than his due; for, unless we have been
misinformed, these accounts were held for
investigation by the Auditor General and
State Treasurer before the Governor inter-
posed at all. Should this be SO, the praise
is due to them, and not to the Chief Exc
cutive.
But what is to be done about the fraud
ulent bills already passed? Are the job.
bers in these cases to have the benefit OF
impunlty simply because they have been
prompt in extracting their ill-gotten gains
from the Treasury! Is there to be no
demand for restitution of the moneys paid
on the extortionatc bills for groceries, uni
forms, shoes, blankets and other goods p
The preventive measures now set on foo
by the accounting officers will, il. faithful
ly administered, afford some security fol
the future, but it will not do to stop shor
at this point. Let us have "indomnity
"for the past"
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08
The CONGRESSIONAL Question.

The Democratic Standing Committee of
Luzerne county, held meeting on last
Saturday, at Wilkesbarre in reference to
the selection of a candidate for Congress,
and decided not to hold County Conven-
ton, but as a matter of course with them,
nominated HENDRICK b. WRIGHT, for
Congress. They appointed George NJ.
Hollenback, and George W. Search, Esqrs.,
as his Conferees, and fixed the time and
place for the meeting of the District Con-
ference, at Stecles Hotel, in Wilkesbarre,
on Tuesday next, the llth of June, at s
o'clock, P. NJ. With remarkable modesty
the Luzesne Conferees are "instructed tc
DEMAND and INSIST on the nomination
of Col. Wrigh," and close by asking that
"his nomination be accepted without op'
position"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

Our cotemporary of the Republican:
takes exceptions to our notice last week of
the election Of all officers of the Agricultu.
raj Society, excepting one, from the repub-
lican ranks, deeming it "entireIy uncalled
for" and concludes that "no one but Col.
TATE, would even thought of ever making
such charge" DR.. John we deny ma.
king any "cnARdE." We only stated a
significant fact, which you dare not deny,
viz that NINE of the ten officers thus
elected are full-blooded Republicans
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

g@- Mrs. President Lincoln was on a
recent visit to New York, and did up a
little shopping. The Philadelphia Sunday
Dispatch, says-shc bought some elegant
black lace shawls, at Stewarts Store, for
$3.50, each, and real Camel's hair Cast
mere at 81 900! The Lady was heard to
say, that she "was determined to be very
economical," aud here is an example Of
economy, in the purchase of at leat two
shawls at $3.50 90, each,-making 81 )
300 90, and another, at 81 900 90, max.
ing only TwENTY-THREE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08
Special Notices,
The White Hall Clothing Store

The undersigned, having purchased the well.known
white Hal! Clothing Emporium, situate the South
West Corner Of Fourth and Market Streets, Philadelphia
respectfully informs republic and former customers Of
the House. that he keeps constantly for sale and makes
up to order all description of Gentlenens wear, OF n'
proved material and sells at very moderate prices De.
ing a PRACTICAL TAILOR, he guarantees good fts and
well made Garments. Strict attention given to jobbing
generally.
continuation Of the custom Of the hossc, which h9
viii spare no pains TO merit is very respectfully iny
ted. p g. LEyICK
May l. l56I-y
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The Bill for "Uniforms"-Chas
M. Neal, Agent.

Some particulars concerning the colebra.
ted bill of Frowcnfeld & Bro, for uniforms
Charles M. Neal, agent, are brought to
light by the Pittsburg Dispatch, which il
doing excellent service in Tho work of ez.
posing the jobbcry and abuses in furnish.
ing military supplies. The statement Of
the Dispatch may be found in full on out
eighth page.
1t is stated on the authority OF respec.
table clothing house in Pttsburg' that
bid was made directly to Neal to furnish
uniforms Of the Same quality as those he
purchased at $40 each for $3.50, and that
similar proposals were made by other
houses to furnish them OF 81 and $3.50.
Furthermore, calculation wero made for
the Dispatch by experienced dealers as 10
the real cost of such uniforms as those
furnished at ten dollars, and also of pants
such as those charged at FIVE dollars to tho
State. valuing the material (cassinc. at
sixty cents per yard, they make the whole
actual cost of uniform four dollars and
fifty cents, say:-
Five yards cassinct at G0c. ........s3OO
Making and trimming ............ LOO
SlOO
For the pants, valuing material at eighty
cents per yard, says -
Two and half yards at SOC. 1900
Making and trimming .......... Is
82.7j
Another dealer, who exhibited the quail.
ity of material which he offered to furnish
and which he avcrred to be just the same
as that furnished 10 the State, and was
positive that the pants charged at five dol.
lars could have been made at u cost Of but
two dollars and half to the dealer, and
that would have paid him profit of tvcn.
ty-fivo per cent. The Dipotch has the
names Of the parties referred to.
From the foregoing it will be observed
that the State was oyorcharged from 80 to
So, so at least on every one of the 2Os5
uniforms, for the luxury Of having Mr..
CHARLES NJ. NEAL act as "agcnt." At
s5 each this foots up, for this one bill, the
snug little sum Of SIC, ,425. Add to this
profit of SO so each on 3l7 pairs of pan.
taloons, and tho gross gains to sombody is
increased about 81 900 more. Still anosh.
er clothier of Pittsburg states that he call.
ed on NEAL, agent, at Che Monogahela
House, with view of making an offer for
the uniforms. At this interview, tho Dis.
patch says, the clothier was taken aside
for a strictly priUate conference, and was
asked his terms. lie mentioned 81 per
uniform as fair price (but was ready to
close at SO, SOY when Mr. NEAL Informed
him that the State "nleant 10 RcaL Hbey0Ny'
and would pay $40 each for tho uniforms
Magnanimous State that can be so gcncr.
Gus Fortunate Commonwealth that has
such princcly almoner as NEAL.
THE Nila'clphia I"Q~iy0'
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08
Editors Columbia Democrat:
June l, 1861.

Editors Columbia Democrat:
In selecting a candidate
for Congress, why should not the Demo
cratic party, again nominate DAVID r.
RANDALL, Esq. Mr.. r. is a sound Un-
MON Democrat, and not only made an
honorable run last fall, but would have
then been handsomely elected over Geo.
w. Scranton, were it not for the fact, that
Col. Wright's friends in Luzerne county,
very generally opposed his election and
voted for Col. Scranton. And these are
the Instruments now who would dictate to
honest democrats their choice for Repre-
sentative in the Thirty Seventh Congress
A LUZERNE DEMOCRAT.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

Sa- We are on the eve of an important
Congressional Election, the Member now
elected is to serve through the Extra Ses-
sion and the two succeeding Sessions of the
Thirty-Seyenth Congress, and yet we have
not heard one word about the Tariff !
Where now are the Republican Iar0.men
of the Twelfth Congressional District
Have they again changed names and tao.
tics
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

DR.. John, affects great willingness, just
now, to "discard party considerations" -
Only few weeks ago, Judge RUPERT, ,one
of our estimable citizens and most unex-
ceptiOnable public officers, was gullotined
to place in lucrative Office, this no-party-
patriot, Paiemon John. Oh (! hypocrisy,
what jewell
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

"SAFE BIND, SAFE FIND."-The
Franklin Saving Fund, No. 1856, South
Fourth street below Chestnut, receives
special deposits at A per cent interest, and
repays them on demand in gold or silver.
Other deposits per cent interest.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

REV. VIM. j. CLARK, formerly Rector
of Christ Church, Williamsport, Kent Co.
Maryland, has resigned the charge of his
parish. His parishioners were seces.
sionists, while Mr.. Clark remained as ever,
true to the government
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

WE publish an excellent Story, on our
first page, "by JUNIs,' entitled the "Rob-
bcr's Revenge" 1t is well put together
and will be perused with interest by the
readers of the Columbia Democrat.-
GUMS" has our thanks for this and for
mer pr oductions.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

THE Shansokin Register, has been re-
vived, and makes neat appearance, un-
der the Editorial guidance of our worthy
friend, DANIEL BOWER, Esq. Mr.. Bower
possesses both the ability and energy to
publish good newspaper and impart in
its columns, interesting information. Suc'
cess TO "ou funny Dan"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08
A G A r D.
CAMP CURTIN,

June D, 1851.
As many letters are daily received by
members of the "Iron Guards" saying
that rumors were in circulation in Colum.
bia county, of the i'll treatment in camp of
the Volunteers, and also, reAecting upon
Capt. Ricketts,, and censuring his conduct
toward his company. Therefore, We the
undersigned Committee in behalf of the
company, request the Editors of Columbia
county to give the following place in their
columns
Since our arrival in Camp Curtin we
have received the most humane treatment,
and it is the cry Of every one, that every
thing is better than was expected. But as
to this subject We have only to refer our
friends to the proceeding of tho officers in
camp, published in the Harrisburg Penn-
sytOania Telegraph, of May 3lst, 1851.
As regards Capt, Ricketts,, we are happy
to say, that he has acted in good faith to-
wards his company, always doing all in
his power for the comfort and well being
of each member, and the honor of the
whole. He was sent to Philadelphia on
spc0iai uuIJ, tHo HiSO "hohudJ dilel ouT
arrival, and returned again on the follow
ing Thursday. He left us again for duty
in Philadelphia, on the second Monday
after our arrival, and was taken sick on
his way down. He supposed he was pois-
oned by eating oranges, but his physician
said not. AS soon as he returned he re-
turned to us, and every member of the
"Iron Guards" was very glad to see him.
His conduct since his connection with the
company has been most honorable.
Doubtless these unfounded rumors have
been set ahoat by those who so skunkishly
deserted, and through such report expect
to escape the just, but severe odium of the
people. Though hard, wo think ia,
bath with fxens, would do them good
b. r. HAYHURsT, !
G, b BRooKwAY,
SAMUEL KNoRR, Committee.
l, II, SEEsHoLTz,
g. S. COLEMAN.
ssS~ Other papers in Columbia county,
please copy.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

p@-D Democrats, attend the Delegate Elec-
ton on Saturday and elect good men to the
Convention to be held in Bloomsbury, on
Monday. We wish you had more time
for action. As it is, let every man be
active and improve the occasion to the best
possible advantage,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

MONDAY last was another TIaay day.
This makes the fifth rainy Monday in sue
cossion. The cold and wet weather of the
past two months has essentially improved
the appearance and invigorated the grow
ing grain and grass crops in Columbia
county.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08
Death Of Judge Douglas.

Hon. STEPHEN A DOUGLAS, United
States Senator from lllinoisc, died on
Monday last, of Typhoid Fever, at Chica-
go. He was about AZ years of age. The
nation mourns the loss Of a true patriot
and able statesman. Peace to his names.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

SERaT.. c. B. BRocKwAY, of the "Iron
Guards" is on a temporary visit to his
friends in Bloomsburg, and to see his pa
rents near Berwick
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

aG- ANDREW COVER, of Lycoming
county last week, at Sullivan, was convicted
of the offense of burning James Taylor's
Barn,in Davidson township,and sentenced,
by Judge Woodward, for six years to the
Eastern Penitentiary.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

tI" CHAs. B. BRooKwAY, of the "Hon
Guards" at Harrisburg, has favored our
readers with another interesting letter from
the Seat of War.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

THE Philadelphia Inquirer, good re-
publican authority, see extracts in another
column says that "seven-tcnths of our Sol
diers are Democrats" This was our ex-
act estimate months ago. DR.. John has
cayed.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

MoNTHLIEs FOR JUNE, RECEIVED
The Farmer and Gardener, by A. NJ.
Spangler.
Genesso Farmer, by Joseph Harris.
American Agriculturist, by o. Judd.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR
Hon. William NJ. Meredith, of Philadel-
phia, Attorney General of Pennsylvania,
in place of Gen. Purviance, resigned.
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1 s 8 A..
CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT,
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BUTLER
OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Ot MAboAOH UoEIIb'
Boys that's the Ticket for Union Demo.
Gratis. No better or safer man, than Maj
Gen. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BUTLER, is
to be found in this broad Union More.
over, he is the nearest living genuine rep.
rescntative of the immortal and patriotic
JACKSON.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

Mr.. JOSEPH M. GILRoY, of Berwick,
lied in Camp, at York, on last Monday,
and Lis remains were inferred at Berwick,
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h@- Our Republican politicians, have
called County Convention, for next Tues
day, at the Court House in Bloomsbury,
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Mr.. GREELY estimates the war expen-
ses, to the Northern section of the Union,
at 81 600, 900 per day:
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The peach crop in Western New York,
it is said will be very good. In New Jer.
soy and other places it will bo short,
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Candidate for Congress.

LEONARD B. RUPERT, of Bloomsbury,
we are Authorized to announce will be a
candidate for the Office of CONGRESSMAN,
ut the approaching special election, subject
to the decision of the Democratic Conven-
tion.
June sth, 1861.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

nS- Our Jerseytcwn correspondent viii
have hearing in the next Democrat.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-06-08

Be5" Other papers in Columbia county,
please copy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-15

various sss regulate the transmission Of communications
toecng the operations Of the Government ecued 20
snect the public welfare
&c What toe Predsnt q his discretion, sz employ
tie operators Of tho lines agents Of the ovrrnen
that IN this, All other respects, there msy be tIe inter
Ference With tbs business Of lines
be compatible with the pu0iis interest e4fs
&c o. That the Compensation Of agents sppein ed
ths act where such agents not Off oers of the and
the expense attending the execution Of the prOYs u s
act, Shall 81 pad ont Of the Treasury.
SIC That mmuncarions IN cypher enigmltcal
OF other doubtfu 4on, shall be trnsmed unless
the person sending tae snail be known to agent " he
Government TOTE Iustscrty until the rea purp RI OF
such communication shall he explained TO such
SIC That the President HEREBY authorized, wherever Il
be found Necessary advsab fJr the 81 pros
ention Of the extend existing lines p Ike
connexions between the the acting
add tonsl lines to out Of the Treasury not
Otherwise appropriai ed.
Sac g. Taat and future officers Of the telegraph
nesen gagged receiving and transmitting int III
the Con edraGe States shall Prscth able
passage Of this after thes pntment tase ard
scribe before any iudc officer OF any
will support maintain Constitution uf TIE edeTate
States OF VIII net knOw:I dire ty Indirect
ransmt through the Telegraph cOmnrncat nf9rma
ton o4cuA ed iniuTe the q onderats states
70 give aid and comfort their g. emies -
Eco TO- That any person shall knowingly send trans
nit any message communication touching military
tons Of the Government without the being
sage leu ard promote the tamies
the Confederate States he hall be subject to indictment
district Of the edersts States
be hned in than humid prs
oned for term not IS tina year
Approved May n, i66l sepI lava