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Great Fire--another Triumph.

Knoxville, Tenn, March l3. 1889.
Messrs. EVANS & WATSON, Phila'da.
Genlemen-lt affords me great pleasure
to say 10 you that the Salamander Safe
which purch ased of you in February 1883, F.,
proved to he what you recommended ia
sure protection from fire. My slorehouse,
together with several others, was burned
10 the ground in March last. The Safe fell
through inio the ceer, and was exposed
10 intense heat for six or eight hours, and
when il was taken from the ruins and open
ed. all lis contents were fonnd to be in
periecr state, the books and the papers not
being injured any whatever. | can cheer
fully recomm md your Safes TO tse COM
munity, believing, as 90, that they are as
near fire proof as it is possible tor any SAFE
10 be made. THOMAS J. POWELL.
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FORKS HOTEL.
BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA CO., Pa.

ROBERT HAGENBUCH, Proprietor,
TFNAKES pleasure in announcing tothe pub
a lie tha, he has rented and thoroughly
refiued the Forks Hotel formerly occupied
by James Freeze, in Bloomsburg, and is
prepared TO accommodate travellers, teamsters,
drovers and boarders. His table will be sup
plied with the best products the markets af-
lord, and his Bar will be constantly furnish
ed with the choicest liquors.
Attentive ostlers will always be IN at
tendance, and he trusts his long experience
in catering 10 The wants OF The public, and
his obliging attention 10 customers viii Sc
cure him liberal share of patronage.
Bloomsburg. April 81, 1888.
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VXTILL TELL YOU of the Origin, History
w and distinctive traits of the varic 10
breeds Of European, Asiatic, Afrcse and
American Horses, with the physical lorna
lion and pecullari,ies of the animal, and
how 10 ascertain his age by the number
and condition of his teeth; illustrated with
numerous explanatory engTa.ings.
THE HORSE AND HIS DISEASES
Will tell YOU OF Breeding, Breaking, Sta
bling. Feeding, Grooming, Shoeing, and the
general management of the horse, with the
| best modes OF administering medicine, also,
how 10 treat Biting, Kicking, Reang,r
Shying. Stumbling, Crib Bling, Restless
ness, and other vices TO which he Is subject;
with numerous explanatory engrayings
THE HORSE AND HIS DISEASES.
Will tell you of the canses, symptoms, and
Treatment of Strangles, Sore Throat, Dis
temper, Catarrh, Influenza, Bronchitis,
Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Broken Wind, ChTo-
mic Cough, Roaring and WhstlIng- LamPas
Sore Mouth and Ulcers, and Decayed
Teeth with other diseases OF the Mouth
and Respiratory Organs.
THE HORSE AND HIS DISEASES
Will :ell you of the causes, symptoms, and
Treatment of Worms, Bots. Collie, Strangu-
| Iation, Stony Concretions, Ruptures, Palsy,
| Diauhoea, Jaundice, Hepatirrhoea, Bloody
Urine. Stones in the Kidney and Bladder,
! Inflammation, and other diseases OF the
Stomach, Bow Is, Liver aud Urinary Or
gans. o,e-
| Will tell Won OF the causes, symptoms, and
| Treatment nf Bone, Blood and Bog, Spawn,
| Ringpone, Sweenis, Strains, Broken Knees,
| Wind Calls, Founder, Sole Bruise and
Gravel, Cracked Hoofs, Scratches, Canker,
! Thrush, and Corns also, OF Megrlms,
Vertigo, Epilepsy, Sisggers. and other
disc sses of the Feet, Legs, and Head.
THE HORSE AND HIS DISEASES
Will tell you of the causes, symptoms, ard
! Treatment OF Fisiula, Poll Evil Glanders
Farev. ScarIel Fever, Mango, Surfeit
Locked Jaw, Rheumatism, Cramp, Calls
Diseases OF the Eye and Heart, &c. &c.
ard how to manage Castration, Bleeding
! Trephinning, Roweling, Firing, Hernia
Amputation, Tapping, and other surgica
operations.
THE HORSE AND HIS DISEASES
Will tell you of Rarey's Method of tanning
Horses; how to Approach. Haller, or Stable
a Coli: how TO accustom a horse 10 strange
sounds and sights, and how 10 Bit, Saddle
Ride, and Break him 10 Harness; also thi
form and law ct Warranty. The whole be
ing the result of more than fifteen years
careful study of ths habits, peculiarities
wants aud weaknesses of this noble AM
useful animal.
The book contains 3s4 pages, appropri
ately illustrated by One Hundred Engra
wings. 1t is printed in a clear ard opeI
type, and will be furnished to any address
postage paid, on receipt of price, hal
Z bound, $i.OO, or, in cloth, extra, Sl.25.
$1,000 a Year
can be made by enterprising men every
where, in selling the above, and othe
popular works of ours. Our induceme nj
to ali such are exceedingly liberal:
For single copies Of the Book, or TO
terms 10 agents, with other information, ap
DIV 10 or address JOHN Z. POTTER,
Publisher,
GIT Sansom ST., Philadelphia. Pa
nov14m6
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Another Victory for Evans & Wat.
sons SalamaHder Safe.

Owego, n. Y, March 27, 1860.
Gentlamen-It affords me much pleasure
10 inform you that the Safe No. 5, upright
which purchased of B. Stroud, your Trav-
eiling Agent, has passed through an ex-
ceediEgly hot fire in three story brick
building, which heated the Safe TO white
heat. so that the corners of il appear melt
ed: bul il preserved nay books and valuable
Dapers 10 the amount Of several thousand
dollars, Tor which feel thankful.
lonrs, Respectfully,
J. n. ELDRIDGE.
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Woward AssocIation,

PHILA OELPHlA.
A Benevolent Institution established by,
special Endowment, for the Relief OF the
Sick and Distressed afflicted with Yiru
lent and Chronic Diseases, and especial
ly tor The Cure of Diseases OF the Sexual
Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the
AVE- Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by
letter, with description OF their condition,
(age, occupation, habits OF lie, &c.,) and
in cases Of extreme poverty, Medicines
furnished free of charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on SpematorrhBa
and other Diseases OF the Sexual Organs,
and on the NEW REMEDIES employed
in the Dispensary, sent 10 the afflicted IN
sealed le,ler envelopes, free of charge
Two nr three stamps for postage will be
acceptable.
Address. DR.. J. SKILLIN H0UGHTON,
Acting Surgeon, Howard Association, No.
2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Bv order ol the Directors.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Sec.
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, Prest.
PhIlsdelpnia, April 3. 1s6l-1y.
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PHILADELPHIA. Jnne 4,h. 1858.

Messrs. EVANS & WATSON manufac-
iured the Fire Proof Safes which have beer
in use since the commencement OF or
Bank, and are supplied with ihree OF The
Patent Alphabetical Bank Lock, and have
given entire satisfaction. This Lock We
have greai confidence IN, both as regards
security and convenience, there being no
chance 10 blow it out with powder, and 70
key 10 carry. We consider II one oil The
best and safest Locks now in use.
ROBERT MORRIS, Pres'l Comth Bank.
HENRY GRAMBO, Cashier.
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References.

U. S. MINI. Philadelphia; U. s. Arsenal,
Philadelphia & Cal; N. Liberties Bank;
Pouslown Bank Chester Valley Bank
Southwestern Bank OF Va; Bank OF Colds
borough, n C.. Bank Of Raleigh, n. C.. !;
Bank OF Salisbury, \ C.; Bank OF Jersey
Shore, Pa. Bank OF Newark, Del BANK
OF Northum berland; Lewisburg Bank
A mil 81. 1861.
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WYOMING HOUSE,

DANIFI LAYCOCH, PROPRIETOR,
WYOMING. LUZERNE COUNTY, PENN.
rsyHE Proprietor respectfully informs his
q friends and The public generally that he
has taken charge of The Wyoming House, IN
the village OF Wyoming, near the Railroad
Depo, o{ that place, and has fitted 1t ont so
as 10 entertain both transient and perma-
oent visitors in a suitable and comfortable
manner. His rooms are spacious and any,
and no, only calcula lated 10 add TO the conve-
uience and com fort OF the travelling commu-
nity. but also TO those who would seek
Dleasant summer resort with families
HIS TABLE will be supplied with the best
he market can afford and his BAR will be
furnished with the purest liquors that can
be obtained The proprietor will give hIs
exclusive attention 10 The comioTi and con
venience OF his guests, and is determined
10 make the WYOMING HOUSE rank a.
mong the first hotels in the State
The Proprietor hopes that from his expe-
rience in the business, and by unremilIing
attention on his part, combined with Judi
cious selection OF the most careful and oolig-
ing servants, he may be entitled to the ia
vorable consideration o! the public, and re-
ceive liberal share of their patronage.
~ Please give hIm call, and Jnase ior
onrselvpa TApril ?, 1859.
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, EN = T S = = 2.
III. G.. HOVER,
SIR EON I'D e N z = n {.

- Ep ESPkCFULLY Oilers ms
-. Ia professional services to the
h1YfF ladies and gentlemen OF Blooms.
burg and vicinity. He is prepared TO attend
to all the various operations IN Dentistry,
and is provided with the latest :mprovep
PORCELAIN TEETH, which will be inser-
ted on pivot or gold plate, 10 look as well as
natural.
A superior article of Tooth Powders, al
ways on hand All Operations on the teeth
warranted.
Office, Sd building above S. A. Wilson's
Carriage Manufactory--Main St, west side
Bloomsbury. January 13, 1853
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J8LOOMSIBURG
WARE ROOMS.
$. C. ssEe, sHsEyE


R ESPECTFULLl invites the attention OF
the Public to his extensive assortment
Of Cabinet Furniture and Chars, which he
will warrant made of good materials aGd in
a workmanlike manner. Al his Establish
nent, can always be found good assert
FASHIONABLE FURNITURE,
which is equal in style aud finish TO that OF
Philadelphia or New York cities, and at as
low prices. II has Sofas Of different style
and prices, from $25 TO $50. Divans Lonn-
oes. Walnut and Mahogany Parlor chairs,
Rocking and easy chairs, Piano stools, and
a variety OF upholstered work, with Dressing
and parlor bureaus, sofa, card, centre and
pier tables, detashus, cheffeniers, whanots
and comedies and all kinds of fashionable
work. His stock of bureaus, enclosed and
common wasnstands, dress-tables, corner
cupbo ards sofas,
DINING AND BREAKFAST TABLES,
bedsteads, cane seat and common chairs Is
the largest in this section OF the county. He
will also keep good assortment OF looking
glasses with fancy gilt and common frames
He will also furnish spring mattresses fitted
10 any sized bedstead, which are superior
for durability and comfort to any bed III
use. BIoomsbnrg, January l3 1858.
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HENRY RoSENSTOCK,
SEv-V.Ight AmbrOtypist,

ID OOMS IN the Third Story of the Ex-
IA change Block, (sntrance above the
Book Store, Bioomsburg, Columbia conn-
~, Pa.
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IIEN ,.
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,

Assl'd Brands, Patent Medicines of every
variety in use, Liquors (pure) for medicinal
use only, Fluid Camphene, Carbon Oil,
Turpeniine and Alcohol Trusses, Shoulder
Braces and Abdominal Supporters, Surgical
and Dental Instruments, Sash Nail & Tooth
brushes, Prof. Humphreys Homeopathic
Remedies, garden, canary, rape and hemp
seeds, thermometers, proof-glasses Doroc
co leather ard shoe findings, &c, &c, TO-
gether with the largest and most varied as
sortmert of German TOYS ard
Yankee Notions,
ever brought TO this place, all of which
please call and see, aud you must believe.
Having learned by sad experience that
eloag credits will not keep things moving" !"
! have determined to
REDUCE lPDIONSe
to cash buyers, to make IT an object to them
as well as the seller, 20 deal on The cash
prin ciple, either money or ready trade.
Having served regular apprenticeship
at the Drug and Apothecary business, be-
sides having carried ii on for the last eigh-
teen years, on my own hook, Ratter my
self thai am able to do justice Ia all giving
me lrlal Thankful 10 the public for past
favors, | would ask trial on the new PFin-
ciple, and will guarantee to all, that II will
make long friends, and pay best in the end
10 pay cash and buy at rednced prices.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS
carefully compounded, AMI all orders cor
rectly answered. All medicines euarranted
as recommended, Store Room on Main
Street, near Market, next door 10 the Post
Office, Bloomsburg, Columbia county, Pa.
EPHRAIM P. LUTZ.
December 7, lS59-f.
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CARD TO THE SUFFERING,

The Rev WILLIAM CosGRovE, while la
boring as a missionary in Japan, was cured
of Consumption, when all other means had
failed, by a recipe obtained from learned
physician residing in The great city OF Jeddo.
This recipe has cured great numbers who
were suffering from Consumption, Bronchit
is, Sore Throat, Coughs, and Colds: and the
debility and nervous depression caused by
these disorders.
DESTROYS OF benefting others, ! will send
this recipe, which | have brought home
with me, to all who need il, free OF charge.
Address REV. VIM. COSGROFE,
23O Baltic-street,
BROOKLYN. n. Y. Feb. 27, lS6l-3m.
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Flour and Feed Delivered /!
THAN THE CHEAPEST

TTHE undersigned has made arrange
i ments that will enable him TO deliver
Flour and Feed, FOR CASH, about ten per
cent. cheaper than any body else in town.
His prices are as follows:
Flour 81 25 ; Corn and Oats Chop 81 So;
Corn and Rye Chop 81 65; Bran 81 10;
respectfully solici, a share of The public
patronage. MUSES. COF MAN.
Bloom sburg, June "a, 1860.
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LIGHT LIGMT!
I'D "a n a q Cd O
COIL OIL BURNERS AND LAMPS
FOR BURNING


CO4L OIL BURNERS AND LAMPS
FOR BURNING
Coal, Kerosene, or Carbon Oils.
The best, most brilliant, and cheapest por-
table light now in use. No Canger OF ex-
pIosion and cheaper than fluid, lard oil, fish
oil, or Camphene,
IF EQUAL TO GAS, "a
Without the expense of gas fixiuIes. The
above Lamps with all their fancy trim
ings) can be seen and bought at The old
established Drug and Chemical Store OF the
undersigned, who faiters himself that from
his long experience in the Drug trade, he
knows how and where to buy, and is deter
mined not to be undersold by any one IN
Bloomsburg, or surrounding country Call
and see his new and well selected stock oil
DRUGS MEDICINES s. CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, VARNISHES, DYESTUFFS,
OILS, GLASS FROM 7x9 to 24x36,
CONFECTIONARIES, PER-
FUMERY AND FANCY
TOILET, ARTICLES
FOR LADIES s.
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For sale or Rent.

WTHE subscriber offers three Houses
/ and lots for sale, or rent, one in Blooms
burg, one at Buckhorn, and one at lower
Lime Ridge, all in this county.
GEORGE WEAVER.
Bloomsbury Feb. 6, 1861.
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Bofk the Ointment and Pills should be used in
tie folloUing cases !;
Aeue. Drpsy,
Asthma. Dysentery,
Bilious Complaints, ErysiPelas,
BIotches ON the Female lHegulari-
Skin, ties,
RoveI CompIaints, Fevers of all
CoIics, kinds,
Constipation of the Fits,
Bowels. Gout,
Consumption, Head-ache,
Debility Indigestion,
lnfiammiion, Sore ihroa,s'
liver Com Secondary symptoms,
plants, IIc-DouiouieuA'
Lumbago, Iumouis'
Rhenua,;sm VenereaI Affections
Rs,sn.;on of Worms of all kinds
Urine. Weakness from
s.f,,l. - whatever cause,
K;,a,s Evil. &C., SIC.
CAUTION None are 2ennlne unless
the words Holloway, Tew York and Lon
don.n are disceraible as WGter mrrE III
eyery leaf of he book of direction are on
each pot or box the same may De plainly
seen by holding the ieeffo the light A hand
some reward will be given TO any one rem
dering such information as way lead hand
detection of any party or parties counter
feiting the medicines OF vending The same
knowing them 10 be spurious.
- Sold at the Mandatory OF Professo
Holloway, 80 Maiden Lane, New York, anc
by all respectable Druggists and Dealers II
Medicine, throughout the civilized world
in pots, al 25c.. 62c. and 81 each.
E There is a considerable saving ol
taking the larger sizes.
N. B.-Directions for the guidance OF pa
tients, in every disorder. are afiixed 70 a sacI
hor. October 10. 1860
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t4oLLoWAY's oINT MINT
BAD LEGS, BAD BREATS, SORES
AND ULCERS

By the proper and dilgeni use OF thls ines
timable preparation. To atmpt TO cure
bad legs by pIastering the edges OF The
wound together is folly; for should the
ska unite, a boggy diseased dondiiiou re-
maius underneath TO break oui with ienfold
fnry in a few days. The only rationanl and
successful treatment, as indicated by nature,
is 10 reduce the inflammation in and about
the wound and tc soothe the neigbborIng
parts by rubbing in plenty of the Ointment
as salt is forced into meat
DIPTHERIA, ULCERATED SORE
THROAT, AND SCARLET AND
OTHER FEVERS.
ANY of the above diseases may be cured
by well rubbing the Ointment three times
day into the chest, throat and neck of The
patient; il will soon penetrste. and give
Immediate relief. Medicine taken by the
month must operate upon the whole sys-
tenn ere It's influence can be fell in any To-
cal part, whereas the Ointment will do lis
work at once. Whoever tries the ungueni
in the above manner oil The disease named,
OF any similar disorders affecting the chest
and throat, will fiLd themselves relieved as
BY charm.
PILES, FISTULAS. STRUCTURES.
The above class of complaints will be
removed by nightly fomening the paris
with warm water, and then by most effect
ualIy rubbing IN the Ointment. Persons
suffering from these direful complains
should lose not a moment in arresting their
progress Ii should be understood that il
is not sufficient merely to smear The Oint-
merit on the affected parts, but IL must be
well rubbed in for some considerable time
two or three times day, that il may be
taken into The system, whence it will re
h 4. aff
ualiy as though palpable 10 The eye. There
again bread and water poullices, after rub
biug in of the Ointment, will do great ser
vice This Is the only sure treatment Tor
females, cases of cancer in the stomach. or
where there may be a general bearing
down.
INDISCRETIONS OF YOUTH ;-SORES
AND ULCERS.
Blotches, as also swellin9s, ueo, with
certaicty, be radically cured if the Omit
inent be used freely, and Pills be taken
nioht and morning as recommended IN the
printed instructions. When treated in any
o.her way they only dry up in one place
TO break out in anoiber whereas this Oiut-
ment will remove the humor from the sys-
TEN. and leave The patient vigorous aud
healthy being. 1t win require time with
the use of the Pills 10 ensure a lasting cure
DRoPSlCAL SWELLlNGS, PARALYSIS
AND STIFF JOINTS.
Although the above complaints differ
widely in their origin and nature, yet they
all require local treatment Many OF the
worst cases, of such diseases, will yield IN
a comparatively short space OF Time whe
this Ointment is diligently ribbed into the
parts affected, even after every ether means
have failed. 10 all serious maladies The
Pills should be taken according TO The di-
rscuous accompanying each box.
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TinWare & Stove Establishment.
PLOWS. PLOWS!

q IhN INN I u dttIIIO u IS'' O4' ''''''N
n and TOR sale by
JOSEPH SHARPLESS.
Bloomsbury, Mach, 6, 1861.
ARISE TAKE UP THY BED AND WALK"
SD~o @AOEW @W0As
The dn alytieal Physician and Surgeon,
4 Daily astonishing his patients by the
Il cure Of long standing diseases. HIS
REMEDIES ARE PURELY VEGETA
RLE. He will he at the following places
The same DAYS of each month as stated be-
low. when h e can be consulted for all dis
ease flesh is heir TO.
CONSULTATION FREE.
A. Nicelv,s. in Berwick. 2sih and 29th.
. The Exchange, Bloomsburg, 30th TO LIST.
The Monlour House, Danville, I'd & 3D.
January 30. ls6l.--lm -pd.
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Ayers Cherry PeCtOral,


Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
Group, Bronchitis, Incfptent Com
sumptfon, and for the Relief
Of Consumptive Patients
In advanced stnges
OF the Disease
Th. u remedy universally known to surpass any
other for the cureof throat and lung complaints that IL
il useless here to publish the evidence q its virtues Its
unrvaed excellence for coughs and colds and Its truly
wonderful cures OF pulmonary disease. have made u
known throughout the civilized nations OF the earth.
Few ere the communities families, among them
who have not personal experience Of is effects
some living trophy in their midst Of its victory over the
subtle and disorders Of the throat and lungs
As ali know the dreadful fstsy of these disorders and
as they know, too, the effects Of this remedy We need not
do more than to them that il hiss all the Vr-
tues that Il did when making the which have
won 80 strongly upon the confidence Of mankind
Prepared by DR.. J. c. AVER 81 CO., Lowell, Eass.
Sold by +. p. Lutz, J. II. Meyer, and g.
Nj Haeenbuch, Bloomsbury, and by one
dealer in every town in the Stale.
ApTiI g. lS6I-1y.
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BLOOMSBURG
BARBER SHOP.

vElHE undersigned respectfully informs The
II citizens of Bloom sburg, and The public
generally, that he has taken the Barber
Shop. located or Main Street, in The white
Frame Building, nearly opposite the Ex-
change Block where he is at all times ready
to wait upon his customers TO entire salts
faction.
SHAVING AND HAIRDRESSING,
Will be executed with care and neatness
and IN the most fashionable style, and on
very moderate terms.
FSham poorng, done ~ in City Style
He soIci,s public patronage and pledges
his best endeavors 10 give every reasonable
salifaction.
CHARLES HENRY NOLL.
BIoomsburg, Oct. -, 1859
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Great Work On the Horse.
TIE HORSE AND HIS DISEASES

BY ROBERT JENNINGS, '. s,
Professor of Pathology and Operative Surgery
IN the Teterinary College Of Philadelphia,
ETC., etc.
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EVANS & wATSON,S

fRNHESE Safes are in use now all over the
United States, and have been we'll ,esL
ed IN msRy fires; the foil lowing shows an
other instance of their capabillty in resist
ino fire
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Bora the Ointment and Pills should be used in
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In his speech delivered 18th February last,
speaking of coercion, Mr.. Webster said:


speaking of coercion, Mr.. Webster said:
"Now, what will be the effect of this policy?
In my humble judgment it will certainly lead to
bloodshed and civil war, and probably to a
further dismemberment of this Republic. In all
human probability it will drive from beneath the
shield of the Republic other States that are now
true to their fealty. If it does not do this, it
will dig, between Republican States and the
States that have seeded, a ditch SO wide that
never again can they get together. 1t will sow
seeds of such harvest ofhate as will forever pre-
vent the coming together of the States that have
seeded and the States that are true. This in
brief will be the effect of the policy. Now, after
you have carried on your policy of coercion
without compromise, of war without concession,
of enforcement of laws without Cancellation; when
YOU have seen the Southern cities laid in ashes,
her fields blackened and destroyed, and her sons
given to the sword; when you have seen her wo-
men and children wandering homeless and house.
less and friendless; and when recurring to- your
own section, you find that your own people are
burdened with intolerable taxation; that skele-
ton stands beside each Of your own doors; that
you are oppressed under the weight of military
despotism; when you find that the country is in
evitably broken up, what consolation will it be
to you in that hour to reflect that all these ca
lamities have been brought upon the country in
the name of the Union, of the enforcement OF the
laws and the protection ofpublic propertyf