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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18
a Careful Charge.

A good story Is told ofJudge NJ,
presiding in one of the Supreme Court
districts in Western New York:
An action was brought in his court
for one thousand dollars for damages
for assault and battery. That the de-
fendant while walking in the street
with his wife on his arm, was rudely
accosted by the plaintiff, whom he had
in some way offended, and was called
in loud and insulting terms an appro.
brious epithet. On being thus address
ed, the defedant left his wife and knock.
ed down the plaintiff, who thereupon
brought this action. The judge sym
pathized very strongly with the defen-
dant, but, rs the case was closely tried
by the plaintiffs attorney, he knew
that il there was II peg given the latter
whereOn to hang an exception to his
charge, the clever lawyer would get a
new trial. So, when the violence 10 the
law had been duly expatiated upon, in
the summing up, the judge arose and
charged theJury as follows:
"Gentlemen of thejury, if the plain
tiff had met me walking along the stree
with my wife on my arm, aud had call
cd me what it is not denied that he call
ed the defendant, l should have knock
ed him down just as the defendant did
But, gent men of the jury, that Is moi
tire law. You may take the case, gen
tlcmen."
The jury gave the plaintiff six cent
damages, without leaving their seats.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18
Prepared for an Emergency.

Sam was of that peculiar nature
which had acquired for him the repu.
tation among the mothers of his play
mates and associates, of being deci-
dedly wayward youth, though, by his
subsequent good conduct after he had
arrived at years of discretion, ,all this he
lived down." AS a boy, it must be
con fessed, he performed many question:
able antics. Sans father had charge
of the village academy, and " the Gov.
ernor," ms he (like another Sam disre.
specially denominated his paternal an.
cestor, also had charge of Il water melon
patch, which was field for depreda.
tion by many of his unruly school.
boys, Sam frequently joining the for
aging party. On one occasion he, with
others, had secured good stock for fu-
ture enjoyment, and now We're, in the
moonless midnight" beating hasty
| retreat, when sudden surprise re.
vealed the fact that "the Governor"
had been lying in wait for them. He
rushed forward, and overlook, much TO
his establishment, his own son Sam,
who was bringing up the rear with
large watermelon under each arm. No
thing disconnected, the "young hope.
ful' calls out, Come on, daddy, I've
almost caught 'em. You see I've found
tpo melons they hare droppedr'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18
A Slight Mistake.

a strange appearing genius on his
first visit to the city, observed q sign
over q store thus:
"Wholesale and Retail Store" He
worked his way through the crowd of
ladies', until he faced one of the clerks,
who was exhibiting some articles to
young lady, when he broke out with:
"Say, Mister, who's boss here?"
1.-The proprietor has just stepped out,
SIR"
"Well, is this "A retailing shop?"
"Yes, sir, a wholesale and retail
store"
"Guess you understand your trade ?"
"Oh, yes" replied the clerk, wrap
ping up bundle for his lady customer,
"what can do for you ?"
"Well, as the cold weather is coming
on, thought might as well come and
give you job"
81 don't understand you sir" repli-
ed the clerk, who began to suspect that
the fellow was in the wrong box.
"zactly so; well, I'll tell you.n
"Explain what you mean, my friend"
said the clerk, as he saw him produce
roll from under his coat.
"Well, as / said before, the cold
weather is coming on, and thought 1
might as well be fixin' for it. Came
mighty near freezin' t'other winter,
well did, but"
81 hope you will tell me what you
want, so that may serve you"
Certainly squire, certainly, always
do business in IL hurry, and just as quick
as the old master will let. want you
to retail those old shirts. Let them
come down about to the knee, 'kase
don't wear drawers"
The effect may be imagined, but, as
novelists say, can't be described. The
loud laugh which followed, served to
convince the poor fellow he had COM
mitted himself and his long legs were
put in motion for the door.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18

Harry M'Arthy used to tell of an
Irishman who was seen at the trenches
of Yorktown holding his hand above
the earthwork. His captain asked:
"What are you doing that for, Pat ?"
He replied with grin and working
of his fingers:
81 am feelin' for furlough, sure :"
Just then minie-bal struck his
arm below the the wrist. Slowly draw
ing it down and graspirg it with the
other hand TO restrain the blood, a
queer expression of pain and humor
passed over his face as he exclaimed:
"An' faith it's discharged"
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Original 9aetry.
Echoes.

OFT we hear in silent moments,
Far OF murmurs, sweet and low,
Stealing, softly, through the mem'ry,
Waking thoughts OF long ago
They are but the gentle echoes;
or those sounds, forever fled,
Tones tnat long have ceased to charm us.
Voices OF the early dead.
'Tis. perchance, a gentle warning,
Speaking to us, even now,
From the lips that pressed so fondly,
Childhood's fair and sunny brow;
And the tones we still remember.
Sang the well-known lullaby,
Soothed the weary lids to slumber
Charmed away tn impatient sigh.
'Tis, again farewell WHISPER,
Sweetly ling'rlng with us yet,
Breathed in words of tender meaning
That we never may forget;
'Tis dear voice, chanting gally,
Snatches of favrte air,
'Tis a low and fervent blessing,
Or the fragment of prayer.
How they bring again, these echoes,
Waited from the far.of past,
Scenes, that live but in remembrance,
Joys that were too bright to last!
And they strike again the heart. strings,
To the notes that thrilled before,
Bring back tones, that, save in visions,
We shall hear ah neuerBlore.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18

A German applied to Judge G.
to be relieved from sitting as "A jury
man.
"What is your excuse?" asked the
judge.
81 can't speak English" he replied.
"You have nothing TO do with speak
ing" said the judge,
"But l can't understand good Eng
lish."
"Thats no excuse" said his honor.
"I'm sure you are not likely TO hear
good English at this bar"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18

a Cincinnatti correspondent, return-
ing from the East, WAS about TO file
himself away in one of the railway pig
con holes Of a sleeping ear, when the
somnolent passengers were reused by
the voice of "A huge Kentuckian, who,
holding up apillow between his thumb
and finger roared out TO the attendant:
81 say, you boy !c0me back and take
this away ~
"What for, sah?"
"Because Pm AFRAID the darned thing
will get iI my car"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18
From the German

On the borders of the rushing Rhine
Castles stand there, proud and high;
All in ruins are their walls,
And the wind sweeps through their halls
Stormy clouds drift wildly by.
Gallant knights are there no longer,
Spear and shield no longer sound,
But the wanderer. lettering near,
Sees in those old halls so drear,
Spirit forms glide gently round,
Beauteous eyes are brightly flashing,
Rosy lips right friendly smile,
And the traveller gazes fearless
Into those blue eyes so peerless.
All serene at heart the while.
But the traveller may not tarry
For the parting hour is come;
Farewell songs he singeth ever,
Answering tones he heareth never
'kerchiefs tlutter in the air.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18

A gentleman called upon rich miser
and found him at the table endeavor.
ing to catch Il fly. Presently he SUE
ceeded in entrapping one which he i'm
mediately put into the sugar bowl aud
sh ut down the cover. The gentleman
asked for an explanation of this singu-
lar sport. "I'll tell YOU" replied the
miser, triumphant grin overspread-
ing his countenance rs he spoke, 81
want TO ascertain if the servants steal
the sugar"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18

THE highest points on the earth's
surface is on Mt Everest, in the Him.
alaya chain of mountains OH the from
tier of Nepaul, in Asia, being 2S,75o
feet high. The lowest spot is on the
shore of the Dead Sea, it being 300 be-
low the Mediterranean Sea.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18
EXCHANGE HOTEL.
BLooMsBuRG. COLUMBIA co, PA.

The undersigned having purchased this we'll
change Hotel, situate ON MAIN STREET, In
Bloomsburg Immediately opposite the Column
their friends ana the public IN general thhi
their house is now in order for he reception ana
entertainment of travellers who may be dispos-
ed To favor IL with their custom. ihty have
spared no expense in preparing the EIchhns.
tor Ihe entertainment OF their guests neither
shall There be anything wanting ON their part to
minister TO their personal comfort. 1he mousse
is spacious, and enjoys an excellent business To-
cation, --. -, ~,
Omnibuses run at all times between the Ell
change Hotel and the various railroad uepotsiby
which travellers will be pleasantly conve ed "a
and nom the respective stations IN due time u
meet lIe cars. kOONS Sl4Ahh'
BloomsbuIg, April J, lsGs. n
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Hotels.

GOL u MBIA III o Il + l..
NARD STOHN NEH.
Having lately purchased and htt,d up the
well.known Robson Hotel Property. located q
FEW DOORS ABOVE THE COURT HOUSE,
on the same side of the street, in the town OF
BlOOmsburg; and having obtained license lor
the same as Il
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT,
the Proprietor la determined 10 give to the pee-
Pile wishing the town on business or pleasure,
LITTLE MORE ROOM.
His slubling al so is extensive, and IL fitted up
to yut buggies and carriages IN the dry, lie
promises lhat everything about his 'ebtabllsh
ment snail be conducted IN an orderly ana law
ful manner; and he respectfully sollclts share
OF the public patronage. lmyiIb'u
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THE ESPY HOTEL.

EsPY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.
The undersigned would inform the travelling
public that he has taken the above named esti.b-
iishment and thoroughly RENTED the same for
the perfect cunveniengs OF his guests. HIS larder
will be stocked with III best the market affords.
The choicest liquors, wines and cigars always 10
be found in his bar. = -
WILLIAM PETIT,
Apr.2l6 69-tf Espy. Pa.
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"Whose pigs are those, my lad?"
"Why, they belong 10 that 'ere big
SOW"
mo, mean who is their master ?"
"Why, that little 'un; he's rare 'un
to fight"
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JRRORs OF YOUTH.

A gentleman who suffered for years from Ner'
yous debility Premature Decay, ana ~ tile ei, ~,
suffering humanity, send freeto all who need 4,
the receipt and directions for making me slihpie
remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers Wishing
10 profit by the advertisers experience, can 40
80 hy undressing with perfect confidence,
~ ~ JOHN Is. OGDEN,
No. i2CedAr street, New YORK
Nov. 20, DOLLY,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-02-18
pRICK HOTEL,
oRANGEVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA
ROHR M'HENRY, Proprietor.

This well known House, having been put In
thorough repair, Is now open 10 the Travelling
nublic The bar is stocked with the choicest
iiauors and cigars, and the table viii be. AT all
iimes supplied with the delicacies OF the season
No pains Will be spared TO insure 'he eoinioi' OF
guests, ,.o,
Orangeville, dec. 10. 'G9-tf.
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ID / NJ L l. Il S.

The undersigned win cheeriully mail (fREE) Ia
all who wish 1t the Recipe and full directions
or preparing ana using u simple ana Beauillul
Vegetable Balm, that will immediately remove
Tan Freckles, Pimpes, Blotches, and all erup-
tions aud impurities of the skin leaving The same
soft clear, smooth and beautiful.
He Will also send (FREE) Instructions FOR pro-
ducing by Verysi mple means, n luAuriant growth
of hair on haldheid or smooth face In less than
thirty days from first application.
The ahoye can he obtained by return mail by
| addressing THOS. Il. CHAPMAN, Chemist.
| r. o. Box Obs, l95 broadway New YOKE
| Aug. u, O0-ly.
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VOLUME w 80 NO. 7.
Orangeville Directory

A E. w. COLEMAN, Merchant Tallors and
n; Sents furnishing goods, Main st., next door
| w 'iie bfIch hotel' vl-ni7
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&ennebet yournal.
Published on Water, Foot of Court Street,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
By SPRAGUE, OWEN L. NASH.
qalg Aennebet yournal.

Is issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail,
and gives the proceedings of the Legislature in full
also reports Of proceedings of important commit
tees and the Agricultural and Educational depart.
ments.
Terms, u per annum in adrancei es if payment
Is not made within the year. Single copies cents,
be had at the bookstores and at this Office
Advertisements one inch in length, three in.
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insertion Longer advertisements or those in serted
for any considerable length of time will be Inserted
at favorable terms to the advertiser.
Special Notices 25 per cent. additional.
Amusement Notices, y per square per week.
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M A SION HOUS e.
STATE STREET, =. AUGUSTA, NE.

rJNIIIS House is provided with Bath Rooms,
l. where Hot and Cold Baths can be had at all
times. 1t has also Frst-Class Billiard Hall, for
Guests only Connected with the House Ia a large
and commodious Sample Room, on Water Street,
centrally located, where Sample Agents can show
their goods, free OF charge
The Proprietor, thankful for the liberal patronage
which the above House has enjoyed since Its open
ing takes pleasure in informing his patrons that he
will run Free Carriages to and from the Cars and
Boats until further notice
Connected with the above House ID Livery Sta
bic, where good teams can be had at reasonable
rates. W. NJ. THAYER, Proprietor.
q. P CoCHRAyE, Clerk.
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SULPHITE OF LIME, for preserving Cider
OAlso, White Mustard Seed, for sale low by
tu TITCOMB DORR
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
mo. IL.

mo-
JOINT RESOLUTION Submitting an
Amendment to the Constitution OF the
State, to the effect that Article Fifty of
the Constitution shall be abrogated and
stricken out.
SECTION l. Be it resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
two-thirds of the members elected to each
House agreeing thereto, that at the general
election for members to the General Assem-;
bly,, which will take place in November,
eighteen hundred and seventy, an amend
ment to the constitution of the State shall
be submitted to the qualified electors of the
State for their ratification or rejection, in
the words following:
"Article fifty of the constitution, which
reads as follows: The Governor shall be
Ineligible for the succeeding four years
after the expiration Of the time for which he
shall have been elected shall be abrogated
and stricken out of the constitution Of the
State"
SEC. 9. Be it further resolved, ETC., That
at the said general election the said pro-
posed amendment to the constitution of the
State shall be submitted to the qualified
voters Of the State for their ratification or
rejection, in the manner following, to wit:
Each voter shall have printed or written on
a ticket the words "AbrOgate and stricken
out article fifty Of the constitution" or the
words ''Retain article fifty of the constitu-
ton" Upon the closing of the polls the
tickets shall be counted, the returns made.
and the result declared in the manner and
form Of returning the elections for State
officers, prescribed by the general laws rela-
tive to elections.
Sac. 3. b it further resolved, ets, That
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
GNo.21.

mo- Sls
JOINT RESOLUTION proposing an amend
ment to the constitution of the State.
SECTION l. Be it resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives OF the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
two-thirds of the members elected to each
House agreeing thereto, That at the general
. election next ensuing the passage OF this
resolution, the following amendment to the
constitution of the State shall be submitted
to the people of this State, and if majority
of the voters at said election shall approve
and ratify such amendment, the same shall
become part of the constitution, to wit:
Article -. No person who, at any time,
may have been a collector of taxes, whether
State, parish or municipal, or who may have
been otherwise intrusted with public
money, shall be eligible to the General AS
sembly or to any office of profit or trust
under the State government, until he shall
have obtained discharge for the amount
of such collections and for all public moneys
with which he may have been intrusted.
(Signed) MORTIMER CARR,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed OSCARJ. DUNN,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of the
Senate.
Approved February 10, 1870.
(Signed) II. c. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
A truecOpy:
GEO. E. BovEE,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
EDUCATIONAL.
vUyHE NEW ORLEANS MILITIA

HVHE NEW ORLEANS MILITARY
Il HIGH SCHOOL-Situated until the first OF
time it will remove to the spacious and comfortable
house No. 1873 Race street, between Coliseum and
Camp. head of the sguare.-The New Orleans Mil
tary High School will open its first session on the
FIRST MONDAY in September, 1870. This insti,
tute will be conducted by Messrs T. Q. EDWARDS
Military University 1t will prepare pupils TO enter
the Sophomore or Junior classes OF the Louisiana
Military University any college in the United
States. 1t embraces within its teachings the An
cient and Modern Languages, English Literature
and Sciences, complete course of Mathematics,
besides having a primary department attached.
sis, the discipline throughout being military.
There will be two drills each day. one i'll the morn
ticulars will please address Superintendent New
Orleans Military High School, at James A. Ores
hams, 80 Camp street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
se2l I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
LARNED INSTITUTE.

This institution established by the Presbyterian
Churches of the city of New Orleans, for the
thorough and systematic education OF Young ladies,
will commence its first session On the THIRD Mon
of the First Presby terrain Church, opposite Latay-
cite square.
The course of instruction will extend through
four years. and in addition to the branches usually
taught in advanced high schools and female col
leges, Will embrace, i'll the third and fourth Years,
lectures upon Mental and Moral Science, the phi
losophy of History and kindred subjects connected
with the studies of those years, by Presby terrain
clergy men of this city, who have volunteered their
services for this object.
Diplomas will be conferred at the completion of
the course, but certificates will be given at the
close of each scholastic to those who have sat
isfactorily finished the studies prescribed for that
year.
Scholars, if found qualified will be admitted to
advanced classes, and young ladies', not otherwise
connected with the institution. will be admitted
to the lectures of the third and fourth years.
The school is not designed to be sectarian. but
has been founded upon the broad principle that
moral culture is essential the highest mental
development to a complete education.
The principal OF the Institute, William o. Rogers,
ESQ.,. (late Superintendent of the New Orleans city
schoos), will be aided by Mrs. Joseph s. Pagaud as
Vice Principal and by competent and experienced
Professors and Teachers, who have been selected
for the various departments of study.
Circulars stating tuition rates, with other de-
tails be obtained at the principal Bookstores,
or from any of the following named gentlemen,
who constitute the Board of Directors:
Rev. 3. NJ. PALMER, d. D. L. D., President.
Rev. H. NJ. SMITH, D. D.
Rev THOMAS r. MARKHAM
Rev. A. r. DICKSON.
Rev. WILLIAM FILM.
JOSEPH 5. PAGAUD Esq.
HENRY GINDER. ESD Secretary.
WILLIAM 0. ROGERS Executive Officer.
New Orleans August IS, 1870. sea I'm
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ADDITIONAL CONVENTION to the cor

ADDITIONAL CONVENTION to the con-
vention concluded on the seventh and
twenty-fourth November, 1861 between
the General Postoffice of the United
States of America and the General Post
Office of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland.
The General Postoffice of the United
States of America and the General Postotfice
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland. being DESTROYS of effecting. by
means of an additional convention, a.reduc-
ton in the rate of postage chargeable upon
letters conveyed between the United King
dom and the United States, the undersigned,
duly authorized for that purpose by their
respective governments have agreed upon
the following articles:
ARTICLE
10 postage to be collected in the United
Kingdom upon paid letters posted in the
United Kingdom addressed to the United
States, as well as upon unpaid letters posted
in the United States addressed to the United
Kingdom, shall be three pence per halt
ounce or fraction of half an ounce. Re
ciprOcally. the postage to be collected in the
United States upon paid letters posted in
the United States addressed to the United
Kingdom, as well as upon unpaid letters
posted in the United Kingdom addressed
to the United States. shall he six cents per
fifteen grammes or fraction of fifteen
grammes.
ARTICLE H.
The British Post Office shall account to
the United States Post Office for ten cents
an ounce on all paid international letters
sent to the United States, and for ten cents
an ounce OF all unpaid international letters
received from the United States: and the
United States Post Office shall account to
41n
ounce on all paid International letters sent
to the United Kingdom, and for ten cents
an ounce for all unpaid international letters
received from the United Kingdom.
ARTICLE III.
Every international letter insufficientlv
paid, or wholly unpaid, received in the
United Kingdom from the United States
SHALL in addition to the deficient postage, be
subject to fine of three pence. to be re-
tanned by the British Post Office; and every
international letter insutficicntly paid, or
wholly unpaid, received in the United
States from the United Kingdom shall, in
addition to the deficient postage, be subject
to fine of six cents, such fine to be re-
tanned by the United States Post Office.
ARTICLE ".
The charge for the sea conveyance across
the Atlantic of letters sent in closed mails
through the United Kingdom, or through
the United States, shall be computed at six
cents per ounce or per thirty grammes.
ARTICLE v.
The conditions of the convention between
the General POstofiice of the United King
dom and the General Postofice of the
United States, signed in London the seventh
day Of November, and in Washington the
twenty-fourth day of November, one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty-eight, SO far
as they are contrary to the preceding aru-
Giles, are repealed.
ARTICLE VI.
Inc present convention, which sAaN be
,essaeeeea - additional t. the convention