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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

In this apportionment, districts with
less than fifty votes arc allowed one
delegate each districts with fifty votes
and under one hundred and twenty five,
two; districts with one hundred and
twenty-five votes and under two hun
dred, three; and districts with two hun
dred, or more, four. Above fifty the
scale of numbers runs with a ratio of
seventy.five, and maximum limit is
imposed: In accordance with the Col
umbia county rule, no district is to have
more than four delegates.
This plan adopts the principle of dis.
trict representation, but makes it thor.
oughly just and reasonable, because it
is made proportional to the party vote
of each district. The main recommen-
dation of the Crawford county plan is
that it secures an equal voice to all the
voters of the county; but substantially
the same result Is secured by the plan
proposed, while it is free from all tn 9
objections which lie against the Craw-
ford county plan.
P.s,-Slnce writing the above we
have received the proceedings of the
return judges at Sunbury, on Monday
June o. They passed resolutions abolish.
ing the popular vote plan of nomina
tions and restoring delegate elections.
Delegates are TO be assigned to districts
as follows: For one hundred voters OF
less, two delegates for more than one
hundred and less than two hundred
three delegates; for over two hundred
four delegates. This is all very we'll a.
far as it goes. 1t only remains to ado
one feature to the new plan that is, tC
allow each voter to give his votes to
smaller number of candidates for dele
gate than the whole number tc be chosel
from his district. Then delegations from
large districts will be divided between
candidates for nomination and fair play
and satisfactory nominations will be tn
result
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

Mr.. CHALFANT's general course in
the Legislature, at the ate session, de.
serves approval and receives it; and
upon questions of local legislation he
was accommodating and attentive. Those
of our citizens who were interested in
the incorporation of the North and West
Branch railroad are particularly sensi
BILE of the fidelity with which he sup
ported that very proper measure agains,
unjust and selfish opposition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

AS an inducement for the negroes of
Washington, to vote the Radical ticket
at the late election in that territory, they
were told that in case the Legislature
was elected, they would abolish the
contract system for public work, and
give them all work at two dollars for
every days work of eight hours. They
did no such thing, and the innocent me-
groes struck for what they were prom
ised. The consequence is that other
laborers are put in their places, and the
blacks denied even the smaller wages
they had before. And so they are de-
luded and defrauded by the Radicals
all the time. Their votes are wheedled
out of them on promise or through
fear. The Southern blacks were prom.
ised by these very men forty acres and
a mule apiece, but as soon as their votes
were secured they were forgotten. They
ought by this time to have learned a
lasting lesson.-Age.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

AN Imperial proclamation announces
the order in which tho triumphal pro-
cession is to enter the city. AT the head
OF the column will be born eighty-one
eagles, captured from the French Army.
Then follow, in the order in which they
are named, Generals not engaged in the
war, Aides de, Camp of officers in the
field, commanding officers, Prince BIS.
MARck' Hens. Won Room and Won
MoLTKE, and the Emperor WILLIAM.
After the Emperor come the German
Princes, and the procession will then
be made up of detachments of the vic.
torious army. All restrictions on the
use by the public of the telegraph wires
between Germany and France, except
Tor the transmission of cipher dispatch.
o., will be removed ON the 10th instant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

GEN. NJ CANDLES was an able law
yer and left lucrative practice to fight
the battles against the Rebellion. DR..
Stanton, a medical student, entered the
army to complete his studies and draw
a good salary. The one was influenced
by patriotism, the other by personal in
terest. One or the other will be the
next Auditor General of the State, and
If he be chosen according to merit we
need no prophet 10 name the man.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16
Burning of q Coolic Ship Five Hundred
Lives Lost,

The details of the total destruction by |
fire of the Peruvian ship Don Juan at
sea, by which five hundred coolies per-
ished, have been received via San
Francisco. The Don Juan left Macao
on May 4th with cargo of $50 coolies
for Peru, and on the 9Th was burned TO
the waters edge, not more than fifty
miles from Hong Kong. The coolies
who have arrived In Hong Kong all
aver that their treatment was humane,
and they had nothing whatever to COM
plain of either as to the allowance of
food or the quality or.quantity, and the
whole affair was simply accidental. The
other view in the question, namely, that
the vessel was set on fire by designing
men among the Chinese is not impossi-
Bile. One of the men distinctly AYERS
that he heard an explosion of gum
powder aft, and also smelt strong
smell Oft. Others again say they did
not hear any report; that they were
nearly overpowerd by the sickening
smell of the ships material burning aft
1t is to be regretted that the European
who had the humanity to open the
matches did not succeed in saving his
own life, as he was overtaken by the
coolies who made rush at the boat
waiting for him, and general scramble
occurred to get to it, the Europeans
using arms to prevent the coolies getting
intoit In this scramble several Chinese
were drowned. The boat, however,
ultimately succeeded in getting clear of
the ship, but had not gone far when it
upset in sight of, but not withing reach
of the coolies. The coolies then seem to
have had little leisure to look around
when they observed the other three
boats at distance. During this time
all the materials of the ship were rapidly
burning, and large number perished
in the hold, some of whom no doubt
were suffocated, but the cries from others
were piteous. Many, however, jumped
in the water and escaped by drowning
the horrible death by fire.
While the luckless men were on deck
and on the bowsprit in this position one
| vi tnc IIluotS lOItuuutciy gave WuyS anu
the men at once made rush and scram-
BILE to reach it they clung on with des-
peration, calling as loud as they could
to save their lives. They had not been
long in the water before fishing junk
came up and they were taken off, two
or three at a time, in small sampan.
The mast was held on the wreck by
wire rigging, and would otherwise have
drifted away to sea. The coolies state
that there were no less than fifty Euro.
peans on the vessel, so it rem aims to be
seen what became of them. Some, no
doubt, were lost in the boat that was
swamped.
From Macao, it is reported that thirty
five of the crew have arrived there, and
are unanimousin stating that the Coolies
mutinied and set fire to the ship aft, in
hopes of forcing all to abandon her, and
so take the vessel. Itseems they thought
the fire could be extingushed afterward.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE Ohio Democratic State Conven-
tion, recently organized by choosing
Hon. GEO. III. PENDLEToN, Chairman.
The resolutions adopted recognized as
accomplished facts for three "constitu
tional amendments" recently adopted,
and consider them as no longer practi.
cal issues before the country.
On the second ballot General M'CooK
was nominated for Governor and S. F.
HUNT for Lieutenant Governor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE last census shows that the negro
population of the United States is be-
ginning to die out. The increase be
tween 1850 and 1860 was II. 80 per cent
but between 1860 and 1870 it was only
1876 per cent. not quite half as great
At this rate the day is not very distant
when the race of cuffoes, to furnish loyal
Congressman and Senator'S will become
extinct. Darkies who wisi office should
apply early. The Bureau and the mule
and forty acres have BEEN a little to O
much for the black man. Radical kind.
ness is rapidly killing the negro.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16
HORACE GREELEY.

BUTLER, the Radical Governor of Ne
braska, has been removed from Office
because of number OF rascally trans
actions proven against him on his i'm
parchment trial. Were all the plum
dering officials remain undisturbed? ?
First HOLDEN, of Nortl Carolina, now
BUTLER, of Nebraska. Next!
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE preparations for the starting OF
DR.. Halls Arctic expedition from New
York, on the eth inst, ARE almost COM
pleted. The steam tug Polaris, which
will convey the exploring party to the
frozen regions, is staunch in every re.
spect, and well calculated TO stand the
most severe trials of temperature. The
men are hardy, and the entire party are
confident they will be successful in the
adventure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

OLD BEN. WADE has written letter
declaring that he will accept the Radi-
cal nomination for Governor of Ohio.
His former letter declirinl the office
was only bit ofpolitica coquetry. We
hope he may be nominaed and pitted
against the gallant General McCook.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

Ibelieve at This day SC much violence
occurs in Teas as IN NeW York city.
Certainly there is not nerrly so much said
about ii. Vth about an equal population
in Texas as in the city oj Ne,o York, there
are more desperadoes In that city than in
Ie.res, and harder ,coyfso manage them.
lean testify that property and life are
safe and protected in Teas.
HORACE GREELEY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16
Reformed Voting In Boroughs.

THE new plan OF voting authorized
by the borough supplement Of June 3
1871, and by sundry special acts for
towns passed at the last two sessions OF
tho Legislature, is exceedingly simple
In design aud convenient for practical
use so that its undoubted merit as an
instrument for securing just representa-.
tion and pure elections is not counter
vailed or diminished by practical diff.
culties In the way of its application.
But, yet, some explanation of 1t will
be necessary until Its exact character,
uses and operation shall come 10 be
known by trial.
The Free Vote as defined and fixed
In the several statutes above referred to,
and particularly In the Bloomsbury act
of 4th March 1870, applies whenever
two, three, four or six persons are to be
chosen at one time to the same muni-
cipal Office and for the same term OF
service, and consists in permitting each
voter to bestow his votes upon one or
more candidates as he shall think fit,
instead of compelling him to distribute
them singly among the whole number
of persons to be chosen. In brief, he
may poll his votes as follows:-
When two persons are to be chosen
] vote to each of 2 candidates, or 2 votes
tol.
When three persons are to be chosen
l vote to each Of candidates, votes
to 1, and to another; u votes to each
of 2, or votes to l..
When four persons are to be chosen
vote to each of candidates, II votes
to each of 3,2 votes to each of 2, or 4
votes to1
When six persons are to be chosen
vote to each of candidates, II votes
to each of 4, 2 votes to each of 8, votes
to each of 2, or 6 votes to /.
Ticket voting is retained, but tickets
are to express upon their face the
amount Of support given to each candi.
date voted for in all cases where single
vote for each candidate is not intended.
In other words, whenever the voter,
shall not cast his votes, as heretofore,
singly among candidates, he shall state
upon the face of his ticket the number
of voters he bestows upon the candi.
date, or upon each candidate, named
thereon. AS, for instance, in the bor-
ough of Chambersburg, Rep. $40, Dem.
524), each party will nominate three
persons for Councilmen and tickets will
be prepared in the following form:
FOR Town COUNCIIMEN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

EBEN G. SCOTT, Esq, has received
from the Democratic Convention of
Northumberland county, the nomina-
tlon for President Judge of the Eighth
Judicial district, composed of the coun-
ties of Montour and Northumberland.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE Kuklux Congressional Commit
tee intend to go to Long Branch, the
famous watering resort, to investigate
the outrages in the South. A pleasant
place for pleasant business.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16
The Democratic State Editorial Convention


The Democratic State Editorial Con.
vention met at Bellefonte, on Tuesday
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: HENRY l.. DIEFFEN.
BACH, of The Columbian, President ;
Charles j. Biddle, Vice President w.
p. Furey, Secretary; Ii. G.. Smith, Cor
responding Secretary; j. w. Roher,
Treasurer ]. w. Brown. G.. A. Dun.
can and NJ. Pike, Executive Committee.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resoired, That the late Democratic
State Convention deserves eminent
credit for having conferred the nomina-
tions of Auditor General and Surveyor
General upon men of undoubted capac-
ity, integrity and general fitness for the
positions for which they are nominated.
The meeting was pleasant one, all
parties enjoying themselves.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE Harrisburg Rriot says the
clerks in the Auditor General and Sur
veyor Generals departments arealready
casting about for other situations in
view of the certainty Of the election OF
Gen. M'CANDLEss an6 Capt. COOPER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

TIE two gallant soldiers who are on
the Democratic State ticket, are known
for their patriotism and true Democratic
principles They are worthy the vote
of every Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE recent flood in New Orleans has
been greatly disastrous. The sidewalks
of the principal streets, which were en-
tirely overilowed, are now cleared, and
the flood is fast abating.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE Is highly
pleased with the Democratic platforms
of Ohio and Pennsylvania. He will
vote for General GEO. w. M'CoOK for
governor of Ohio.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

A FEARFUL famine troubles one OF
the districts of Persia. 1t is stated the
famine has reached such a state that the
starving people have killed and eaten
fifty children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

JUDGING from the tone of many OF
the so called leading Radical papers, we
should think they deemed the chances
for the election of their candidates rath-
er slim.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

AN effort is making in Europe at the
present time to form a Union of the
Latin races against the inroads of the
Germans. If that fight commences il
will be war of giants.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

IRA M. KIRKENDALL has been elect
ed Mayor of the new city of Wilkes
Barre by a majority of more than two
to one over Il. b. HARVEY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE scourge of civil war inficts Ven.
ezuela to serious extent. Herrera, the
revolutionary general, has been repuls.
ed, and President Blanco's army is
marching IN Valensia. Blanco himself
has left the capitol to take command.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF CoLuM-
BIA, =. s.
|, j. i. Tustin, Cashier of the First National
Bank of Bloomsburg,do solemnly aflirm that the
above statement Is true to the best OF my knowl-
edge and belief
j. i. TUSTIN, Cashier.
Subscribed and affirmed before me this 18th
day of June, ISL.
WM. PEACOCK, Notary Pdbllc.
Correct Attest:
WM. Nick ELVEY,O
JOHN X. GRoTz, : Directors.
WM. NEAL,
junelG-lt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE matches between the leading
base ball clubs are now almost entirely
controlled by sporting>men, and large
amounts are lost and won whenever
there Is an exciting match.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

THE Democratic press throughout the
State exhibit the greatest unanimity in
thoroughly endorsing the nominations
made ut the State Convention.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16
EOR TOWN COUNCILMEN.

each party of course using different
names but the same form of ticket. If
either shall resort TO this plan of voting
it il certain that they will elect their
three candidates, no matter how the
opposite party may vote. Hence it
must happen that each will nominate
but three persons although six are to
be chosen.
In the same borough, in the election
of three town Auditors, (they are here
after to be chosen together for year
terms), the minority will cumulate
their votes upon one candidate, thus:
A. "......~.".."....-.....3 votes
and will certainly elect him; while the
majority will vote for two, as follows:
Q. .......................19 votes
T.. F......"...."........"".. votes,
And still, again in the same borough,
in choosing two School Directors annu-
ally they will be divided between par
ties; for as either party can use the
fOrm,-
A. B......"......".......... votes,
the minority will of course resort to it
If 1t shall be necessary to secure to them
their proper representation. But in
many cases under the certain operation
of the new plan, there will be a com.
mon or union ticket voted by all the
electors, upon which each party will
have its due and proper share of candi.
dates. Either ticket will be formed
by common consultation and consent of
the citizens on which each party will
have its due proportion of nom inees, or
after each party shall have made its
nominations separately, for purposes of
convenience the names of all the candi-
dates will be placed together and voted
together by the people. Thus voting
will often be without cumulation, but
induced 6y the fact that emulation can
be resorted to 6y either side to secure JUS
tice TO itself.
The borough supplement act Is con.
fined to boroughs organized, or hereaf.
ter to be organized, under general laws
and not to those created and operating
under special acts of Assembly, and it
applies only to the election of Council.
men, who constitute the local legisla-
lures of towns. Nevertheless, it is an
important act and must have an exten.
sive and reformatory effect upon NUM-
cipal government and administration
in the Safe. For wherever resorted to il
will give just representation to the peo-
pie, purify elections and check or pre-.
vent the abusive exercise OF local power.
Upon principle, the new plan should be
authorized in the election of all Dor.
Ough officers whenever it can be applied
and not confined to the choice of coun.
cilmen alone, and such is the regulation
made in most of the special acts which
have been passed at the last two sessions
for particular towns, as Sunbury, Ber.
wick, Bloomsbury, Chambersburg, I'm.
iontown, etc. But in general legislation
it was perhaps prudent TO begin, with 9
more limited though still eHectua
measure of reform.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

LET every thinking Democrat work
untiringly for the success of the good
cause of freedom, from now until the
election,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16
MARKET REPORTS.
nloomshnra Market.
New Advertisements
INSTRAY NOTICE

ENSTRAY NOTICE.
IL Came to the premises of the subscriber, in
Locust township, Columbia county, on Friday,
June 9th 1871 two young helfers, one black aud
white and the other red and white spotted, The
owner is requested to come formard, prove pro.
perty and take them away or they will be sold
according to law. JOHN KRICHER
Locust township, June 10, Is7l-3t,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-06-16

A CA d.
10 TIE TIE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF CoL-
UMBIA COUNTY.
FELLOW CITIZENS: Being requested by mum =
ber OF my friends and ncquaintances throughout
the county, TO announce myself as a candidate
for the office OF County Commissioner, / would
therefore, say, that Will accept the nomination
ding they honor me with their support. And
would further say should be elected will ful-
MI my duty honestly and with the best of my
ability and impartaiy. am fully aware there
is a prejudice existing amongst u number of citi-
zens throughout the county agai INST man from
the town of Bloomsburg, but they do not con-
slider the matter In my estimation as they should
As we have not had commissioner from our
township for II number of years, and as our dis
trict is entitled To the candidate | think IL no
more than justice we should have one And |
also think that we are entitled TO more officers
In our township than they are in others, as we
have by FAR more voters and pay great deal
more taxes than any other township in the
county. l am decidedly opposed TO canyassing
the county for electlnoeriny purposes. thlnk
that every voter knows how 10 vote without be-
Ing lectured by every candidate IN the held
There has great deal too much OF IL been done
in the past and | hope 1t Will be abandoned In
the future. And, In conclusion, would say to
my fellow-yoters, that they must not expect to
see me on an eectioneering tour throughout the
county. but at the same time, not forgetting that
1 am u candidate when you come 10 cast yoIr
vote. Respectfully. ..
June0tc. y. q, sIiIVE.
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g UBPQNA IN DIVORCE.
| In the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia
county, No l2lS May Term, 1871.
; Alias Sub, in Divorce

Subpoena and alias Subpoena returned on oath
that the Defendant could not be found in the
said county. To the respondent Madam-You
are hereby requested to be and appear at our
said Court of Common Pleas In and for said
county, on the first Monday of September next,
to answer TO the said com pant of the said libell
| ant, or be liable TO have the same determined by
the said Court ca pdrto. AARON SMITH
bloomsbury. June lS7l-it. Shern
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q UBPQNA IN DIVORCE.

In the Court Of Common Pleas of Columbia
NELLIE NJ. ROBINSON,
Subpoena and alias Subpoena returne' on o..
that the Defendant could not be found in tu.
SAID county. To respondents Sir-Iou lre herr
by required TO be and appear at our said Cuurf
of Common Pleas in and for said county, on tur
first Monday OF September next, to answer ti
tue said complaint of the said libellant, or ha
liable TO have the same determined by the sail
Court y poite. AARON SMITH.
bloomsbury, June ls7O-it. sheriff.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION
burg, at Bloomsburg, In the state of Pennsylya.
mia, at the close of business June 10th, ISL:
RESOURCES.
Loans and s2l9lG Oj
U. =. Bonds TO redeem circulation. 5}9OJ W
Due from Redeeming and Reserve
Due from other National Banks .... Il,3S8 gi
Due from other Banks and Bankers .~.,. 3,257,7S
Current Expenses nses,".,..................... GS 81
GaTs ns Of lie%S o1ssr nSlHGns Sn'ians
eos co
Legal Tender Notes, tes,......."........... 16i}j %
s]l7,570 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid din................... $4,000 90
Surplts $4,000 10
Discount S6 81
i-AchanSe 2hZ y
$50 O.
Front and Loss ..."..........." 1875 II
ing. 4},lls 90
individual Deposits 1872 GlS 80
Cashiers Checks outstanding ....."....." 2li %
United states Deposits.u..u....,.......,, 100 90
Due TO National Banks ......,.........". lO7O3 10
Bills Payable 10000 "
| s3l7579 IS
STATE OF pESSsyLyAStA COUNTY OF CoI,IfN-
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DEATHS.

Catawissa township, Monday.
May 22d, NJ -. Aanna Vanhorn, aged II years
and ten month,