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nooFLAND's GERMAN B1TrERs.

1IOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERs.
a bltters without Alcohol or Spirits orany kind.
Is different from all others. 1t is composed of
the pure Juices, or VITAL PRINcIPLE OF RooTs,
HERBS, and BARKs, tor as incidentally termed
Extracts) the worthless or insert portions of the
Ingredients not being used. Therefore in one
Bottle of this Bitters there is contained as much
medclnl virtue as will be found in several gallons
of ordinary mixtures. The Roots, &C., used in
this Bi'ters are grown in Germany, their vital
principles extracted in that country by II scicn-
tinc Chemist, and forwarded to the mauufactory
In this city, where they are compounded and
bottled Containing no splrituous ingredients,
his Bltters Is free from the objections urged
gainst all others; no desire for stlmuants can be
induced from theruse, they cannot make drunk.
ards, and cannot under any circumstances, have
any but n beneficial effect.
HOoFLAND's GERMAN TONIC,
Was compounded for those not inclined to cx-
tremc bitcrs and is intended for use in cases
when some alcoholic stlnulunt Is required in
connection with tho Tonic properties of the
Eittnrs EncV pOttio OF tho Tonic contains ono
bottle of the Bitters, combined with pure SANTA
CRUZ RUM, and favored in such a manner that
the extreme bitterness OF the bitters is isovcrccme
forming . preparation highly agreeable and
pleasant to the palate, ami containing the medi-
clnal virtues of the Bltters. The price of the
Tonic is sl.5D per Bottle, which many persons
think too high They must take into consldera-
tion that the stimulant used Is guaranteed to be
of pure quality. a poor article could be FUR
nlshed nt cheaper price, but is It not better to
pay n little more a d have goot article? A
medicinal preparation should contain none but
the best ingredients; and they vino expect to
bta!n cheaper compound. ana be benefited by
1t will most certainly be cheated.
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CHARPLEsS & HARMAN,

EAGLE FOUNDRY AND HANUFACrURISG SHOP.
STOVES & PLoWs WHOLESALE Il RETAIL
THE CELEBRATED moNTRosE IRON BEAM AND
THE HUTTON WOODEN BEAM FLOWS.
Castings and Fire Brick for repairing city Stoves
All kinds of Brass or Iron casting made to order
'P0 b. +. SHARPLEss d p. g. HARMAN,
Bloomsburg, Pa. Proprietors
Mar 10 '69-tf.
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VOLUME V. --- NO l3.
Columbia County Official Direotorv

O0lumDla Uounty Ufholal Directory.
Ireadcm dudOo-WILLIAM ELwELL
AsSoNdtc JUdgeS-IRAM DERR, ISAAC s. MoS.
ROE. ~ 20 'i'-'
irofhonotdtY, dc.-WEr IfNGToN H. FNT
Iegfsier 6 RocOrder-WILLIAMsoN II JACouy
District dnorney-E. Il. IKELER
khcriG-AARoN SMITH.
SurUcHOT-IsAAC DEWITT
Jrodsurcr-DAYfD LowrNBERG,
. COn'misStOncr5 WILLIAM q. QUtCK CYRug
RoBbtNs, HIRAM j. REEDER.
tommSsiOners Cicrk-WILLIAM KRtCKBAuM
dudHors-U. j. CAMPBELL, A. ]. ALBERTsor,
DANIEL LEE '
tbrOner-JoHE d. IoUCK,
Jury COMMONWEALTH MCBRIDE, JonS Nc
ANALIi.
County crintcadent-CHARLEs q. BARLEY.
Bloomsbury Official Directory.
ItfM National BdRk-CHAs IL. PAXTON, Prest,,
j. r. TUSTGN. Cashier. ~
COtnm6id louny Mutual Saving Fi,nd dnd Loan As.
SecV. ~ - '" ''''''''
., Bto2'nsbTg 8uildinq and Sdrtpg Ftnd Assocta-
Hoomsbrg Mutual Saving Fund 1ssorfqiionI
j. J. BRowER, President, NJ. WHiTMOYER. Suc'y.
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Patent Medicines.
II Il M 4 N I'D n IA.

Il Il M 4 n I'D n IA.
To Deblltatcd Persons,
To Dyspoptlcs,
10 sufferers from Liver Complaint,
TO those having no Appetite,
To those with Broken Down Constitutions,
TO Nervous People,
TO children Wasting away
TO any with Debilitated digestive Organs.
or dtgerfnD Nth any 9f The Joiioioin1 Symptoms,
phich indicate Disordcrcd Liver or Stomach.
such as Con-
stipation Inward
Piles, Funess or
Blood to the Head, Acid
ity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust for Food, Full
ness or Weight in the stomach, Sour
Fluctuations, Sinking or Futtering attn
Pit of the stomach, Swimming of the Head,
Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Fluttcring
at the Heart CholSingor Suhocating Sensations
when In Lying Posture, Dimness OF Vision,
OTIS or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull
Pain in the head, Deficiency Of Perspiration,
Nellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain
In the eide, Back, Chest, Limbs
&c, Sudden Fluvhos OF Ilcnt,
Burning In tho Flesh.
Constant lmngninEs of
EVIL, and Great
Depression Of
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Orangeville Directory.

A u. w. COLEMAN, Merchant Tailors and
n, Gents furnishing goods, Main ST., next door
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Known TO the Medical world, and will cradi-
cate diseases arising from impure blood, Debility
of the Digestive Organs pr Diseased Liver, in
shorter time than any other known remedies.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
N \EW-.JI'RSEY.

In jersey City the holiday was very widely
observed. and general suspension OF business took
place the principal aud all Of the mnufactofic-
being closed. Appropriate services were held in
most ~ the churches. and number 81 collections
taken ,or the benefit OF the poor. The heneyo
loncc Of the citizens exhibited IN generous
contributions of provisions, which furnished the inmates
of charitable and reformatory Institutions with houn-
tiful Thanksgiving dinner. The Knights OF the Round
Table and Company f. City Guard made target cxcut-
sions TO Grrcnvill: the q. A. Fuller Guard went 10
IIa, kcnsack; the Freeman Brothers Guard 10 Clifton
Park and Company A, 4,h Regiment TO IIuntiu pto,i,
Long Island.
In Pater.on business also generally susp' ndrd.
most Of the sores being closed well the
mills manufactures and workshops. The dedication OF
the Totowa NJ f. Church took place in tho morning Or.
Barrinc Of Jersey city and others officiating. snrr-
1neuv, union service held h the building 10y the
vrrious Methodist congregations. The Rev. =. j.
i,rs" i"' congregations Of baptist and Presbyterian.
Reformed Churches held union services in The iiaitsi
cGihcc. and the Ep~c"ptian- At s. PANS Tho nmaes
dinner The fars in aid OF ST. Bonf'r.'s Sch"ci.
DiS-ion-st. NJ T.. Church. and Crossst. 81 T. Church.
al the Odd Fellows Hail. Continental Hall and WIgwam
were throngcd throughout the day and evening. The
Social Guards made an excursion to Newark. large
cxcrsurran passed over the completed portion OF the
Midland Railway and carried passengers for the day at
reduced The JarksOn Tigers arrayed in various
grotesquc costumes, paraded the streets and attracted
much attention.
In Nrwark services were held in Of the churches
hut owing the cold weather the Attendance was not
large The Methodist churches north OF Markrt-st.
united in tho lialscyst. Church. and those south o Mar
kcist in 81 Pauls Church. In Christ Episcopal Church
q Harvest Home Conmem0raton held in the morn
ing. the Church being handsomely decorated. The Iar-
mn society sang StabH Mater in the evening at Asso
cInion Hal. Two target companies from Paterson
laradcd the streets during the day. and three conans
from this city visited nrigIboring cities for taIe"t
lIL,t.cr.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
We warn the reader that these neres prove nothing and
reveal nothing What we need to know nrst now mnen
might I've collected and at what cost by an efcent bu.i

We warn tho reader that these sres prove nothing ana
reveal nothing What need to know nrst noW mme"
might be collected. and at what cost py an uu.,
nGEs man nav ing got this, should DC IN Posit W
Judge Of Murphy's efficiency. or tnat OF aly I In.aH
WHO TAKES his place. We believe the genera "pinrn :"
the MERCANTILE cOnn,ily here l. that the NiSt'f osf
WAS Urver worse managed than under l' SWAY 4" "S
tucctssOr, Mr. Arthur, Know OF oi'N Nv" n!t't'r"
tha, he ia a lawyer and nct merchant ana t,,' ne IN
and has been a warm friend ana -uport'r OF Murphy'
lean party Personally, he is fcr.loan and - man u!
cducaton hut the fact that br II pTnnncI' T'n"i nI
"thc t.ustou House ION fcthiis the hope that 10
will take thc Custom House ont oi politics s1tntc
m suv how long m plan of "r crmin. thct ~ S"r'i;"
o, ptpcr artld table at Elsihgt' IN. aud ErttuL rp
it, vori ah'scs IN the ordinary WorSlhf T tc a'lit lh
trativo maCh,hry, Is 10 he i"t i"l'd ~
F.,r, t;,-, Nn:4r,idL
The appointment; q! Gen. Francis y. " alhT
T. t., COMMITS r>hpcf IadGn AGIrs is cr:dnly -
l,o thin. ana We hope time viii give an opportunity
A. Artnrr tothr CollcCt"r>hip oi EcwIo'k Cen Walker
honest aul conscientious. not aNdrlci"is 81 money
aud 0Sou- -hlv ,ncicit in executive ClIHclfy lHe ST.
lection ~ such for the INDIAN Office Is gtici nus
promise of the uuiC, and from the very l"flni hS u"
his work he the hearty confidence Of AL VINO Know
Inn The old TKIKt'NE fought a mobile fight against Mr..
fh0VaS Murphy, and i:s success * naticr Tor Ernclai
con graduation. Gen. Arthur s person WIN Whose
a,itirs the opl at ldrc nav" ii! i" acnudintacc me
uhtr lg Las cctVrd i the most IiCrf III the Sllt OF
lstcrcd with patient ihtcGitl and II comprehensive
split. Whic o El.id II l. hcsrt win STRONG
aId pcCIr t.uttfIoH an ne "thcr II furnishes gfr"l
orr urtunrs fur pr Iiun- tar public welfare ana WIN
ung Gorort, II thr !"unc General ear keep
clear f f, ous II Will tIl'irc credit citizen
and a. cl. He ought 20 80 hear himself tIai loh"Gy
ii ~ .iI" hence 20 tell whether lie j. Fcnon
mAL (,uh.inC man.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.

re , ,lentitntle of such food as is deemed
mos, appropriate for Thanksgiving Day any co"icn'
tion for lack Of liberty, the prisoners III Indo"S'
had no spccIa reason to complain yeserdny lh'y ho
an anpcol 10 tho charitable TO remember heTn ana inc
orswcr was supply Of Turkeys ducks, cEicKehs' ana
h, mora than sufficient for feast. AT O'Clock INC
p,,soncrs sat down to their dinner and according 10
th.ir own account, enjoyed IT, Ono OF the prisoners
howcvcr wns missing. lie preferred to adhere 10 al
nIicr cust,n and make The day time or moi ftlnrat"n
"i"nc " The Others used their liberty WELL and, today
will proinbly view the contrast between IchSlpe h
faanr with many pleasant memories OF the fcast nih
nany regrets that it should necessarily Dc succccdco ny
the fast.
On Randals Island, the children of the
House Of Refuge the Nursery, and hc Infant Hospital
had their usual Thanksgiving dinner, though not the
usl array OF visitors up 10 O'Clock there had been
only the ordinary daily number OF callers The three or
four boxcs of chickens and rnkes sent by the COM
mi.sioncrs were duly weighed and distributed TO the
different institutions.
The Inebriatc Asylum at Wards Island If usually well
supplied with prov and ~ most OF the Inmates pay
their board, Thanksgiving dinner not much OF nov
city to them. But the $50 soldiers in tho socrs Home
many Of whom cripplcs enjoyed the extra vandH
with much zest. The Lunatic Asylum Is not set
tcnantcd, and will not bc before Nav.
Contrary the usual custom. there no special din
prepared for the prisoners In the T0nbs in con-r
qcnce lack Of funds tho Commissioners 81 Charities
and Correction not feeling warranted n"NW ninE tue
to procure the luxuries Necessary for
Thank sgivng dinner for so many persons Thr only
privilege extended fO the prsonrrS was the r'cd III ~
the corridors Tor longer time than usual
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
PAErIHG COMPLIMENTS OF THE PRESS
WHITE FOUsE wHITEwAsH.1
IyoA Eofoa

Thcst changes in the City Government have
very appropriately followed accompanied by the
sesisntion Of Collector Murphy which he has af last
hed the deency 70 send n and which the President ha
aexepted with prOfusc expressions Of esteem and conf
deuce which, perhaps, nc owes Murphy, but which It
vud have been well for his reputation IL he had
refIaircd from offering. There can be no doubt that
Norpby appointed in order that he might do
kind of work in the Custom House. and there n
dobt that he did 1t; bnt that work the prompt
careful, and honest cOectOnkOf the We know
Gle Gaze least. In which, just after taking ofcs
~ confessed 10 merchant Of this city-whO went to
I'm 20 Derccde for an upright and efficient ofeer Of
lag standing whom lie was dismissipg-that he
Murphy put there to run" the Custom House for
sie st interests "f the party and that he meant to do
H. M TINT although he acknowledged the truth OF all
sat was sad ia Of the gentleman in question he
~euld have to 30. his place WAS needed for more
useful man. II was because 1t was this Kind q ser
that the Collector expected to render that
vn OF Murphys class selected for the plaza, and
Cat class Includes in this city, Tweed Connolly Hugh
pit Sweeny, and the like. Some OF its lnenibcrs are
pklubrans others Democrats; all have some nominal
eong, and all speculate" in city real estate, and
know good deal abOnt it, Murphy SAYS he fccs; but
thf3 all manage to help their specuatiODs by Ntte
" cUlstics"
T1T amount OF Murpby's collections at the Custom
SSe, .sd INC eos! Ler cent, have been sest @ nom
oAnseee ~ sort q pasttnG teaeb u vbisewash bot
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
IN BROOkLYN.

Thanksgiving Day in Brooklyn wis quietly observed
to all outward appearance, but within TIE homes &" the
citizens generally, and in the various charitable institl-
tions there unbounded mirth and good cheer The
Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Reformed, and
Unitarian churches opened for religious exercises
at II a. H., ana congregations OF dryOut worsbipeI"
assembled in each thanks for the blessings Gf
the year THE sermons were brief but appropriate, ana
the musical selections were unusually attractive Ihc
intense cold and the sharpness Of the bowling wind
made door amuScmchts anything but enjoyable. So
that although a few struggling bands Of grOtcsqicly
arrayed Ringers marched through the piiucipai
thorouclfarcs In the morning on Their way 10 the
suburbs they scarcely attracted attention. and failed To
draw spectators from tn" warmth of their homes
The inmates Of the varions Homes and Asylurs were
rgOten by their friends. but were made TO ENJOY
ga feast of good things" The poor in the County
Almshon-c at Flathush partook OF substantial dinner
provided by the ladies Of the Episcopal Churches OF
BROOKLYN. number ~ clcrgymcn and ladies wer" pre--
cnt. spoke kind words to the recipients Of this ac-
The inmates Of the Graham Institute for Oh Ladies.
waslnro-aye were well cared for by The ladies OF m"
surrounding churches and hontifl dinner 9f TURKEY
was furnished 10 grateful old folks The Directors
OF the Home for Destitute Little Ones on FitbuShavr'
gave over co children genuine % W ai'r, &
The unfor,unates in the Raymond ST. Jail aud the Pen
itcntinrv at Flaush treated to substantial din
of fowl ard meats provided by charitable citizens"
they inight keep Tiankscivng bay. The children AZ
iachcd the Protestant orphan Asylum IN Cumberland
ST. numbering several hundred. enjoyed visit from
thr bcnrfactore and after anprOprIate religious
c..s made happy with feast OF turkey and pie.
Among other places where THANKSGIVING dinners were
enjoyed the Home for Aged and Orphans or the
Church Charity Foundation in Icrkmcrat This insti-
OF brooklyn. and contains 80 aged women ana GO child
rem chapel connected with the building thrown
open the public yesterday morning and n Thanks
giving service Performed In which the children
took an active part. Three hundred children of Holy
Trinity Mission Myrtleavc., were given dinner III
the hall OF Newmans building on Washingon-st. The
ladies
little ones. and the Rev. DIR. Hall aud other made
,chts. The asrfully decorated with hunt
NIX III" nrwshoys parook OF a very satisfactory din
their lodging in Popar-st. and III" children at
.rl the tolorcd Orphan Asy lum IN BUrr-t, were
likewise toasted.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
rrw.yonk oAiLY TRIBUNE, FRibAr DkcEnBER Z, ls7r

Howe tnsr ssssg's .nS sS0S ners a.
W. DesrSiWu nv WcSrv n Hswiey and d. f. Hawley Av,r
SnS BOYS repaired = tho dining n! suG Wv u
Etrd,v ccntrbuted for them.
TIE SISTERS OF MERCY.
Tho cuict Convent of Our Indy OF Mercy,
-, ,,ous,nuat near Mulberry, the scene OF much
"n,,vmcnt a number Of homeless women. espec'aHy
,dow. and strangers having been invited to pataHe OF
an unusually sumptuous dinner Songs werc sung ny
many OF the poor hut Joyful guests to the grra. u
0owers md little paper hags.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
TIE DAY EISEWUEKE.

Thanksgiving Day was generally observed
In all the principal cities throughout the country. Ia
Washington no business WAS transacted In any Of the
Departments OF the Government. There were religious
services in many o. the churches the largcat Attendance
being at the Metropolitan Methodist Church, whce Il
chime of bells the frat in the city dcdirated. aft,
sermon by the Rev Dr. j. i. Newman on The Du.ir- ~
CitiH' MS. Among the audience Prc>dru' GRAFT
and family, lccPresidcnt Colfax and wife, ana other
PROMINENT ptraOns.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
THE GRAND DUKES THANKSGININt:.
SERVICES AT TIE GREEK CIIURCII-Mli. AsIIN
WALLS RECEPTION-TIIE WEST rOlET TX

SERVICES GREEK CIIU II-ME. Asi'IN
WALLS RECEPTION-TIIE WEST IOINT TX
CrEsION TO-DAY.
The Grand Duke aud suite attended Thanks
giving services at the Greek chapel In Srcondavc.
yesterday morning. Tile services began 1870, aud
cupcd only half an hour. comprising the rc Denn and
special prayers and thank offerings. The Rev. Father
" Berrtng onciacd. choir ~ boys from the Russian
fleet added 10 the interest Of the OCCASION These boys
have been thoroughly trained, and the manner IN which
they rendered the choral portion of ia" service r Gom
cxce"d v the chors In any OF the city chur,hc. Tn"
Rev. Father EeIring rendered thanks for the brssnes
which have been youc hsafed TO the American and Rus
sian nafions. and for the safe arrival OF the
Grand Duke this country. The Grand Duke
and al the persons present remained Standing
during the entire services. number Of proIr who
wrir mol M nitrs Uf the Greek Church pr, sent
having received special inv itaions from the officiating
priest. Mr. IJcrriuX, Madame Catacaz!, and other
ladies were IN attendance II IL said that H." Grand
Duke has taken yrra interest IN the tlc Gree rnpl
In tla city. lie has highly commended Father IrrIns
for his persistent efforts In maintaining Russian strycrs.
and has hope that the church will
to grow and prospect Jnc etccisting priest has begun
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01

BrRNeTT's COOKING EXTRACTS are the best.

STILL ACHIEVING, STILL Observation-Disclosures
he services Of KNOX s
him and yet be hiss
couyed ses Of head gesr snl o'
course the whole town Will 20 ;hm There s rohotg in KSoxs
line fertility and appropriateness o' uveron
monarchy ksoS would he Halter to the kng ta
Store poru.ext coruer Of Broadway aud flltoust.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01

TIE BEST PLACE in Ncw-YOrk to buy RELI
DIAMONDS FssHiOSABLE JKwRiRi. aH
STgRL:NU 6L.sK sqt lLr- 81 Tutcns Diamonds specially
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01

HEALTH, the poor mans riches, the ric
bis kunl Medicines After ini; search
ober A word 20 the ! sumcent.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01

BLEACHING, CLEANING, and DYEING OFFICE:
9 Brosdway 4G Broomes,
broadway Msdcup gamens hce frater gloves &c crsned
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01

ITpOIPlIO WOLrES SCfIEIDAM AROMATIC
Scm>ApAmorg for Which the ScHNaPFs has beer
.rsrd reh by thu physicians who have corTes1ohiei
debility
epilepsy asthma gravel collie ane uons
ki,nes otser
prescribed with bv than three thou
OF the nt.d
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
I,tpORTANT TO INVAIIDS.

T IsprRA the and drs'" food set 10
proved BE- the only ns the ah could retain In
sold w all irGgs,t and at the wDoese depot b.
l3J Water Mai!en.iaue
New-York tribune., 1871-12-01

ar hunN Gai cane oi Nn. l2l Allcst f",i water
g. "' nf - ' 'i' aiI hs,. l j., =. pfck of T
- a. 'r ttt-;IlS ,;fi, il, q ,sl.' NJ ,.,
Ints 80. boiL stie i1sL 10 h. e a, io,Ijt.I
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-23

The Commune insurrection appears to be
practically at an end, as the Versailles army
has possession of a large portion of Paris,
and the reduction of the barricades behind
which the insurgents are now fighting can
only be question of time What the next
move will be is beyond oniecture, for events
in France cannot be even remotely guessed
at by the aid of precedents, and it can only
be hoped that q sufficient number of real
patriots will be found who will cordially unite
to give the country stable government and
to build up its shattered fortunes. 1t is re-
ported that Louis Blanc is now on his way to
the United States, and that he will be fol-
lowed by Cluseret, Rochefort, and other gen.
tlemen whose aspirations for liberty, equality,
and fraternity cannot apparently be gratiied
in France just at the present time,-
at least not in the way they
desire. 1t is impossible to feel any very
hearty enthusiasm over the prospective ad-
vent on our shores of these individuals, who,
it is to be hoped, will settle permanently in
New York if they do conclude to place them
selves under the protection of our flag The
government of New York at the present mo-
ment is, according to all accounts, trihe
worse in all respects than that of Paris has
ever been except under the rule of the Com
mune; and Rochefort, who gained celebrity by
his fearless attacks upon Napoleon III, may
find an appropriate outlet for his energies,
and do some good in his day and generation,
by assailing the imperialism of Boss Tweed,
which has all of the bad qualities and none of
the good ones of the Napoleonic system.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-23

by the one now sitting in this city rs so very
remarkable that il must excite some sstonish-
ment. The resolution reads as follows:-
THAT the present condition Of France in general,
as desolated by the storm OF war and OF the city OF
Paris In particular, now drenohed by the blood OF
her own citizens, is righteous retrbuton for the
martyIdoms OF 81. BarthOl lomewis day, and tanRi-
bic fulnlment OF the Divine promise to the Church,
NO weapon that is formed against thee snail pros
per-" rs
Exactly how the members of the synod
were able to come to this remarkable conclu-
sion it is difficult for an ordinary -eoclesi-
astical intellect to comprehend; and it is
certainly rather hard upon the poor French
men to make them, in addition to all their
sins, responsible for the massacre of sc.
Bartholomew day, which was instigated and
put into execution by persons who are in no
sense represented by the influential French
men of the present day. The dynasty which
authorized the massacre has long since been
overthrown, and the priestly power which in
stigated it has for more than q century
ceased to have a controlling influence, while
at times it has been not far from annihila-
ton. The causes of the disasters which have
overwhelmed France and Paris are many of
them palpsble to the most superficial OBJ
server, and they have only very remote re-
lation to the massacre of st. Bartholomew.
We do not expect that any protest on the
part of the secular press will have much effect
in preventing religious assemblies from pass
ing just such absurd expressions of opinion
as that alluded to, but it is proper such pro-
tests should be made, however, as it is dis
creditable that a body of men like the Re-
formed Presbyterian Synod, who are supposed
to have at least wit enough to go in when it
rains, should bring discredit upon religion
and turn their deliberations into burlesque
by the utterance of such nonsense.