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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08
Why Should Il Man be n Democrat /.

RnnansH ,,oorota are in favor of an
honest, Intelligent administration IA of tho
government.
Because the Democratic party is tho
party of the people.
Because the nation owes all it has in
greatness to the early and judicious ap.
plication of Democratic ideas and theO-
ries to the administration of its affairs.
Because the Democratic party is in
favor of Government of the people.
Because it is in favor of plain system
of government, "void of pomp, pro.
tectins all, and granting fIvors to none,
dispensing lis blessings alike upon the
high and the low, the rich and the poor"
Because the Democratic party is in
favor of a Government not of force but
of principle.
Because it is not a sensational party,
but one whose principles are alike
sacred to the people Of the North, South,
East and West.
Because it is n party opposed TO "any
KIND OF tyranny over the minds Of
men,"
Because the Democratic party is in
favor OF maintaining the General Gov
ernment in the exercise of its COnsti-
tutlonal powers, and of perpctuating to
the States all the liberty commensurate
with the maintenance of n sound civil
government.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

THE President of the United States
has been away from the capital for
over three months and contemplates
protracting his stay until October. Dur.
ing his absence ho has drawn from the
treasury SG,25O, and has passed part Of
three days in Washington, or at the
rate, of one day per month, for which
he has received the compensation of
S2,OS3 day. In other words, General
GRANT, for signing his name during
these rare visits, has pocketed the wages
OF fourteen hundred laboring men, who
work ten hours and receive 81. 80 each,
So that it is something to be President
in practical point OF view, when the
incumbent gets $25, COO year for anus.
ing himself,and is presented with bonds,
houses, and horses TO the extent of half
a million. No wonder he seeks a re.
election. .-HaTiSJurg Patriot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08
More Radical Fraudi


1t is palpable fraud for the Radicals
to palm DIR. DAVID STANTON upon the
public as Colonel. He never served
in the army as such, nor in any other
military capacity, and never even held
a Colonel's commission, either in peace
or war. Surgeons, it Is true, hold nom-
inal rank, which fixes their pay but
gives no command. If STANToN's his
tory is rightly given he was not even a
SufScUi ..~..A ssuu wa, ..o,..
the army. So far as he served at all he
was merely loplolly about hospitals
situated at a very safe distance from
rebeldom, and was employed in sup
plying these with medicines and not in
attending to tho sick. Such are the
representations made. They remain
uncontradicted. No history of his mil.
itary services is given by his support.
ers. If he had worthy military re-
cord they would be glad and in hurry
to give it in the most highly embellish-
ed form. AS none is given, it is fair to
iufer that he has none, and that such
pretence by giving him title he never
held is fraud.
BEATH is in little better plight. 1t
is claimed for him that he held COM
mission in a negro company, but no ac-
count is given of his military history.
Come, Messrs. Radicals, if your candi-
dates are really military men they must
have history, and ifthey have history
the public is entitled to the benefit of it.
1t is high time it is brought out, for the
truth ofa history given only on the
eve of the election, when there is no
time for examination, may well be
doubted. The public want to know
what your candidates have done for
their country, if any thing.
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The proud boast of the sanguinary
hero, DIR. STANTON, that he never led
any body into danger, may be supple
mented by his Radical supporters with
the additional boast that he never got
any body out of it! A hero without a
battle or even a military commands
Colonel without appointment, election
or commission, his valor is attested
only by the discretion with which he
retreated into Ohio and took shelter
within the walls Of hospital we'll filled
with the luxuries the government had
paid him for providing. Here, amidst
nurses and walters and wondering lac.
quies, the Surgeon displayed his rich reg.
imentals to wondering eyes and demon.
strated how loyalty paid best when it
kept out of danger but in close proxim-
ity to Uncle Sans purse strings! In
fact, the gallant Colonel always pre-.
ferred handling pills and cash to h"I,
lets and swords, and he was firmly OF
the opinion that the proximity OF nurses
was preferable to that of Rebels To
have his bowels swelled with plum
puddings was to his mind arpreferable
to having them ripped up with hostile
swords or riddled with bullets, and he
therefore preferred his downy bed to
tented danger in the field. His candi-
dacy now for the Auditor Generalship
Is fulfillment of those patriotic impuls-
es ever actuating him which led him to
serve his country in those positions
which paid well and were free from
danger. The incidents and experiences
of army contracting peculiarly qualify
him for covering up and obscuring the
pecadilloes and rascalities of the con-
federates who gave him the nomina-
tion for Auditor General. No EVANS
steals will be permitted to see the light
after his election, and all other loyal
frauds will be securely covered up from
the prying eyes Of meddlesome tax
payers who want to know what be.
comes of their money. Butso complex
is the history Of DIR. STANTON that we
must give it by piece meal. More
anon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

LOOK AT THE FIGURES One of the
most unansWerable arguments of the
late Democratic address to the voters of
Pennsylvania, is the statement that the
ordinary Government expenditures for
the fiscal year ending June /, 1870, eX-
elusive of Indian annuitcs, pensions,
and interest ON the public debt, We're
$liS,6G0, ,522 i3 for the year ending
June l, 1860, the expenditures for the
same purpose were only Sj5,0lS, ,1SS.72.
These figures are significant.
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The Crawford County System.

Again has the Crawford County Sys-
tenn been tested by the Republicans Of
Lancaster county, and again has 1t been
proven a most fruitful parent of cor
ruption and fraud. The names of the
candidates who were returned as high
est on the list will be found elswhere.
The men who came out ahead in the
count will constitute the Radical ticket,
though there are very grave doubts as
to whether number OF them ever re.
ceived majority OF the votes actually
cast. The air is filled with rumors of
fraud and rascality, and very many
honest Republicans are completely dis
gusted at the result. The ticket, taken
throughout, is the worst and the weak
est ever offered to the voters of the
county. y.-LaRcdste Iatetti0eaces.
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4 l'eM MiIlinns NInrc.

1t has ust been discovered that iii,
accounts of the Post Office Department
shows the deficiency for the past year
of $4,000 No attachee of the de.
partment, Of course, can explain where
the money has gone. 1t has evidently
Travelled away in the same manner that
the s., 600, ,000 Of Secretary Boutwell, and
the $3,0OO,00 of Treasurer Spinner
have gone. These S24 100000 will soon
be made up from the taxes gathered
from the poor men of the country. OF
course some people do not like 70 have
their money fill the pockets of thieves,
but as the President and tho Repub.
lican leaders generally look smilingly
on at tho robbery, there is no use to
complain. There is one remedy left TO
the people, against every
man who sympathi2es with the corrupt
administration of President Grant.
Down with the candidates nominated
by the oilicehOlders convention. Vote
against Stanton and Beath, the friends
of corruption, and elect to the rcspOnsi-
Bile positions of Auditor and Surveyor
General, MCandless and Cooper, men
who have proved their honesty and
capabllity OF taking care ofthe peoples
money. BY electiGg such good and pure
mca is the only hope the people have
OF an honest management Of the States
finances.
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ANOTHER FALSEMOOD.
How the Radicals Have Paid the State Debt.
Sl5,O00,000 Increase in Ten Years.


The Pittsburgh Post most cllectually
dlsposes of the pretentiou5 claim made
by tho Chairman of the Radical State
Committee. 1t says: ..,.
"The public debt was not l0,000,0OO
in round numbers in 1861, The Auditor
Generals report TO Governor Packer
for that year puts it at $3796S.SH 80.
Against this was a sinking fund of $lO,-
OSf 900, leaving the actual indebtedness
of the State on the l5t of January, 1851,
S26,0SS,Sl7.50, or some 81 ,0OO,OOO less
than Mr.. Erett alleges, and some 49, ,OOO,-
600 less than IL is now, after ten years
of Radical rule.
"But our ilnancier stops several
leagues short of the truth in the cXposl-
ton. If he will call upon our allable
friend, the Hon. IL. w. Mackey, state
Treasurer, he will find that at the close
of the last fiscal year the state debt OF
Pennsylvania was Sll, 6,GlO,GO, instead
of $2D,000,0OD, and this, too, aiter Gc-
ducting all sinking funds. lie Will also
find out several other things worth
publishing. -, n,
that in the matter OF sinking 1uhus
alone the people of Pennsylvania have
bpan robbed during the past ten years
to tho tune of sliS3i,7G2 % We pro-
nose to demonstrate this fact. During
Inc past ten years the state Govern
ment has disposed of the public works,
worth TO the state $3j ,O0O, ,OS3.9l, for
which It realized the sum Of $ll ,2jl ,32l-
G2, and which was carried to the sink
ing fund for the evident purpose Of
showing q reduction Of tho debt.
g nuf oven TINT amount, added to the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

DRIVEN tothe wall on its false charges
the Republican throws them overheard
and goes back to last year to trump up
ISLANDERS against the Centralia and Con-
yngham delegates. AS we were not In
the county then we are not familiar
with what was done at that time, but
we know that the abused delegates
vlndicated themselves by affidavits after
the election, which we published. viii
the Republican have the fairness to re.
publish these afiidavitsP Surely any
man who has regard for truth will pub
lish sworn defence In any case where.
he makes an infamous charge. 4
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

IL Ohio the assaults of the democratic
speakers on the present system of ma
tional banking are producing their Cl-
fects. 1t has ceased to be reasonable
crime or oven misdcmeanor to give
free expression of opinion concerning
these institutions. Ontho contrary, the
conviction is becoming general that
they are an enormous pdblic evil. The
attitude of these banks towards the new
loan has done much to convince the
public of their utter worthlessncss to
the government 1t was the duty Of
these favored institutions of the gov
ernment to support with all their pow.
er the scheme to reduce the rate OF in
terest on the bonds in return for the inn
monsc privilege of emitting three hum
dred and fifty millions of their notes,
for bonds deposited in the national
treasury on which they draw an annual
interest Of upwards of twenty millions.
But Notwithstanding the eXtraordina.
ry fayors extended them these national
banks were extremely shy of the new
loan, and not until the last hour, when
menaced with extreme measures by
boutwell,, could they be driven to
| take the fifty millions Of the five per
cents. which were assigned them. This
was quite rs much as they could be per-
suaded to take, and in consequence OF
their default only two hundred mill.
ions oft five per cents. have reached
the market, making the scheme of re
funding an almost total failure.
The experiment of Secretary BoUr
WELL with the national banks proves
them utterly worthless to the govern
ment and the public. Their whole aim
is to enrich themselves at the cost Of tho
country. The whole system should he
swept away forever. But the worst OF
all is that they have obtained so pow.
erful an influence in congress that they
form. The agitation must commence
with the people. Thorc is no hope from
the radical politicians who occupy seat
in congress- -HurriSbITg Patriot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

THE Pamphlet Laws OF the last ses.
sion Of the Legislature are now pub.
lished In a huge volume of 1870 pages
The total number Of acts public and
private, Is one thousand four hundred
and fifteen, besides twenty-five Joint
Resolutions.
This book and the contents of this
book furnish conclusive argument in
favor OF Constitutional Convention,
by means Of which alone can this enor.
nous food Of legislation. partly useless
and partly pernicious, be stopped.
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Ghe columbian.
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
Friday September 8, 1871.
Diyiie and COnaner I

One of the main depende.cies OF the
Radical State Committee for success at
the ensuing election J. to create divis-
ions in the strongly Democratic coun-
ties and thus dimidsh their majorities.
They have raied large corruption
fund for this purpose and are using 1t
to induce volunteer candidates to come
out against the regular nominees Of the
party, hoping by such divisions and
consequent ill-feeling to keep Demo.
crats AWAY from the election. When so
fully warned of the purposes of these
movements, aud that they are instigat-
ed by the Radical leaders, will not
every Democrat guard against their
effect? Will not every one turn out to
the polls? Will not every one dis.
courage disorganization Will not
every Democrat rally around the good
old standard and uphold 1t with his
very best endeavors? Remember that
every man who asks you to divide your
strength asks you to weaken yourselves!
Every one who attempts to create ILL
feeling does so with the deliberate in
tention of weakening the party! He Is
doing that which disheartens its friends
and destroys its hopes of success. Every
body knows that a united party is
stronger than divided one, and every
Republican rejoices at Democratic di-
vision. They encourage it and then
laugh in their sleeves at their success,
and whenever they can anger q Demo-
crat at his party they count it gain!
Democrats, let your motto be UNION
and VICTORY! State and National
success are at stake The question is
whether the Democrats or Republicans
shall gain this important victory. Let
us unite rs one man and put forth all
our strength, as great and well organ
lied army, to gain Democratic tri-
umph. Columbia is one of the most
important counties in the State and her
example in doing her whole duty will
have most important influence. Rally
together for the cause and let no cum
ming Vaccinations or tricks of your
enemy drive you from your patriotic
purpose. Remember that those are
most successful whose united efforts
most deserve success
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The EWashington correspondent of the

THE Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune says: Secretary Bout
well, the ringleader against civil service
reform, has just reported, per his Comp
troller, Taylor, 81, $50, ,126 stolen by sew
eral collectors, and si2i,ll2 of 'unad-
justed balances, otherwise, money lost
betwiXt figuring and stealing; in all, =,
more than two millions of taxes collect
ed from the people, and then purloined
by a gang of camp followers" If the
people hope for reduction of taxation,
they must drive the Radicals from
power. This is the only remedy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

The Radicals of Bradford county
have nominated Col. GORDON L. MA
SON for Senator. GORDON was once q
star in the Democratic galaxy but a
5000 county majority on the other side
made him see a new light. We are,
however, glad of his nomination, for
he is much better man than the Rad.
icals of Bradford usually send to the
Legislatlire-much less addicted to
general corruption.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

GEN. LoNGsrREEr, who was educa-
ted at West Point at the expense of the
country, was in the army when the
war broke out, betrayed the govern
mcnt and fought against it during tho
war, now holds fat office under the ad-
ministration because he is cousin OF
Grant. TO be cousin to the President
covcis up all other ills.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

GEORGE w. RICHARDSON, the Radi-
cal solicitor of Coosa county, blindfold-
cd,gagged and whipped two little negro
girls, and threatened them with death
if they should ever tell who committed
the outrage. He was trying to manu-
facture Ku-kluX outrage to serve as
the basis for further persecution of
Southern Democrats. But, fortunately
for Us, he was detected, and his design
exposed by negro.-Montgomeyy Ad.
yeTiiSCr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

DEMOCRATS the time for action has
arrived. You are called upon to do
your duty, and your whole duty. The
campaign has fairly Opened, and the
day Of battle is approaching. II you
would achieve victory, to work at once.
What is wanted is complete organiza.
tion. See to II that this is effected.
With It the day is our own. Without Il
comes defeat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

ATTENTION VOTERS.-All Demo-
Gratis should sec to il at once that their
names are registered. The registry list
will be found posted up at the usual
places of voting in all the boroughs and
sonal examination ut once land if your
name is not on it lose no time in apply
ing TO the assessor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

dEs. .McCANDLEss is traversing the
state. speaking with great effect wher :
ever he goes. When he is elected Au-
ditor General there will be no more
EVANS swindles or the like.
Hen' M'CANDLEss will makea speech
In Bloemsburg upon the close of the
campaign.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

THE Radical tariffs 50 adjusted that
of every hundred dollars imposed upon
the people, about five dollars go into
the treasury, ninety-hvc into the pock'
cts of wealthy monopolists. 1t is q
system of fraud and oXortion upon the
masses of the people that no other coun
try would tolerate for day.
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, DMINISTRATOR,S NOTICE,

~ ESTATE OF ISAAC GRooyER, DECD.
Letters oi administration on the estate of
Isaac Grooyer, late OF Centre twp, Coumbia
of said countJ, to samuel Ncyhard OF same
place. All persons having claims or demands
them known, and those indebted 10 make pay
ment. SAMUEL NEY HARD
sepLS,'7l-0w. Administrator.
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The entire National five per cent.
geld interest loan has been taken. $780,
100000 were offered. 1t would be curl.
Gus to know how much the National
Treasury will realize from this loan,
but our Radical rulers do not give the
public such information.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

TIE effort of Scott and Cameron to
set the Ku.Klux machinery in motion
on the eve of an election in Pennsylva.
mia, ought to be watched narrowly.
Last year the State was insolently in
vaded, and the polls seized, and the
men who prompted 1t then have now
far higher stimulus to renew the at
tempt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

THE Grand Duke Alexis is now on
his way, from Russia to this country.
He will meet with grand national
reception, in token Of American appre.
ciation of the steady friendship of Rus.
sla towards the United States on all oc-
cQSions,
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

IA ESTATE OF WILLIAM SMITH, DEC'D.
Letters of administration on the estate of WI.
liam smith, late of Locust township, Columbia
county, deceased, have been granted by thc
Register of said county to Benjamin Adams al
Locust township All persons having claims
against the estate of the ucccdcnt are rCuur,ird
to present them for settlement, and those i'm.
debted to the estate to make payment to the an.
dcrsgned, administrator, without delay.
BENJAMIN ADAMS
septY7l-Gt.t Administrators
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HORACE GREELY Is a candidate for
President and his friends are beginning
10 marshal their forces. 1t is doubtful
whether they will yield to GRANTS
nomination under any circumstances.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

ANOTHER amnesty meeting has been
held in Dublin, and another riot follow
ed. The police and people came in col
ision, and fierce fight took place. our
ing which both sides suffered. n large
number ofarrests were made.
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NOTICE.

IA ESTATE OF GEORGE swANK, DECD.
Letters testamentary on the estate ot Gcoroc
Swank, late of Mlntn township, Columbia
county, decd, have been granted by the Register
township, Columbia county. All persons HAVING
claims against the estate are requested to present
them to the Executor in Columbia County ia .
Those indebted to the estate either on note, julv.
inent, mortgage or book account will mako
payment to tho Executor without delay.
STEPHEN IL. SWANK
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THERE is some dissatisfaction in
Northumberland county, but it will be
merged in the general desire to poll
solid Democratic vote this fall in all
parts of the State. il this spirit pre-.
walls, the State ticket will be elected by
fine majority. The Senate is safe in
our hands, and gain Of four members
will give us the House. This gain
should certainly bemade. Wee gain
at least one in The city, perhaps three,
and our friends in the country must do
the rest. We believe they will do it,
I9c
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

The following table compiled by the
Cincinnati Enq,irer, illustrates the use
fulncss radicalism in piling up, higher
and higher, the load of taxation beneath
which the people are groaning, oppress-
ed by burden too heavy for them to
bear. The estimate is computed upon a
few leading articles:
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WANTED.

w Six School Teachers in Union Township,
srhuylkll county, To leach in the common
schools ol sald township. one teacher to teach
hgraded schoolm iinglown. Term ve months.
10 commence on the first Monday in Noyein-
Der; Wages 40 per month cash. Examination
VIII be held on the 10Th day of september, at 0
o'clock IN kingtown. NJ. KREBs Secty,
sent n
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A VOTE for Republican ticket is q.
vote for Cdntrdlization-for a change o.
this Government TO a DespotiSm.
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FoRNEY's Press has another attack Of
Ku-Klux fever, and its rawlings are as
virulent as ever.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NoTICr

IN ESTATE or GEORGE W, YEAuER DFtfn
Letters OF administration on the estate ~,
George w; loager, l9te OF Locust twp, Columbia
Register OF said county to Margaret YenaGr nnI II
Rouhen Fnhrlmger, oi Locust township, Colum.
bia county, IA, All persons having claims
against the estate OF the docedent are reoucgirT1
10 present them for settlement, and tboso iu
dcbtcd to the estate to make payment TO tho m,
derslgned, administrators, without deay "''
MARGAREr YEAGf.R
REUBEN FAHRlNGER.
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NOTlCE-Is hereby given that owing
~ to the Illness of the Hon. William Elwel1
President Judge Of this judicial District, there
the county of Columbia during the second week
OF September inst, anu the persons summoned
US jurors lor lhe said second week OF September
are heIepy discharged nom attendance.
MI, WELLINGTON II. ENT
H'"o"spuIs' september 1871. Proth'y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08

A SEPARATE ticket has been put in
the field in Schuylkill county, by tho
Labor Reform party. Similar move
ments have been in other counties
of the state.