The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-03-22
THE COLUMBIAN.
A Democratic Newspaper.
IL TUBLIsHED ron THE PRopRiEToRs ny
BRoCKWAY g. FREEZE,
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT
bloomsbury, Columbia County, Pa.

THEprlnclples OF his pnpcrarc ofthe Jefferson
Ian School Of politics. Those principles will never
bo compromised yet courtesy and kindcss shall
not be forgotten in discussing them whctherwth
Individuals, or with contemporaries of the Press.
Tie uHlty, happiness, and prosperity of the coun-
try is our aim and object; and as the pcnns TO
secure that, we shall labor honestly and earnestly
for the harmony, success and growth of our organ
izatlon.
II has seemed TO the Proprietors that the re.
Qurements of County newspaper have not been
heretofore fully met by predecessors or con-
temporarlss and they have determined to. IL
possible, supply the deficiency In literary point
Of view also this paper will aim at Il high stand
ard and hopes to cultivate in its readers correct
taste and sound Judgment on merely literary. as
well as on political questions
The news, Foreign and Domestic, will be care.
fully coilnted and succlnctly given; while to that
Of our own State and section Of the State pnrtlc-
rar attention will bo directed. Important Con.
gresslonal and Legislative matters will he fur
nlshed weekly to our readers In Il readable and
reliable form and votes and opinions on impor-
tant and leading measures will he always publish
ed; SO that our paper will form complete record
OF current political events.
The Local interests, news and business of CO..
lumbia County will receive special attention :
and we will endeavor TO make the paper q ne
cessity to the farmer, mechanic and laborlng man,
upon whom at last all business interests depend.
The hrcside and family circle will be diligently
considered in making up the paper No advcr-
usements Of an improper charactcrwill ever, un
der any pretcxt, be admitted into its columns
Its Conductors are determined that 1t Shall be en-
tirely free in all respects from any dclctcrious
doctrine or allusion, so that every man can place
II in the hands Of his children, not only without
fear, but with confidence in its teachings and
tendencies. Promising to use their very best ell
deavors to fulfil in letter and spirit the announce
ment above set forth, the Publishers of THE Co.
LuMBIAS trustfully places it before the people be-
neving that it will answer want in the com
munity hitherto unsuppied.
To CoRREsPoSDENTs.-m order to make Tur
COLUMBIAN as complete record as possible of
all facts and events, accidents, improvements and
spectfully invite correspondence, accompanied
with responsible names, from all points. If facts
dates and names are carefully given the Editors
will put the information in proper form.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION 1.-Two Dollars for one
year when payment is made in advance; ana al
subscriptions not paid in advance, or by the first
day of April 1867, will invariably be charged Two
scription and for advertising will be made with
the Publishers and all payments therefor enforced
In their names.
- TIE CoLUMIIAH will be delivered through
the mals,t subscribers in Columbia County, free
of postage. To those outside of the County, hv,
cents per quarter in advance, paid at the Office
where received.
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