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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

A VAST amount of breath is being
devoted by Radicalism to praising the
present administration for the reduction
of the national debt. They tell, with
JUNCTION, often and persistently, how
much Of the debt Grant has paid, and
base his claims to re. election very much
on this account. The truth is Grant is
ust as ignorant Of what is being done
n government finances as any individ-
ual in the country. The credit belongs
to the Secretary of the Treasury if to
any individual; but we maintain that
no individual has taken from his pocket
more than his pro rata share of the
debt as he paid his taxes. The men
who hand the money over to the ma.
tional creditors, and keep out liberal
toll for the service, least of all men
should claim credit for q reduction of
the debt. The people are paying the
debt, and when they are told to what
extent it has been reduced, the natural
inquiry is: How much have we put in
your hands to pay it with? If mer-
chant should hand to his clerk money
to cancel debt, and the clerk should
pocket one-third Of the money, and
then make great noise and assert that
he had paid his employers debt and
should have his employers confidence,
because he only stole one.third of the
money, he would exhibit just as sound
sense as the Radical papers do in praise
of the financial ability Of the admins.
tration. Such argument may be pleas
ant to harp ON, but fighting il out on
that line will send the Long Branch
recreat1r back to Galena on double
| quick - CARTON Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
MARRIAGES.,

L0NG-ECKROTH-At the panvlle Hotel, on
the 10Th ult., by Elder j. j. Harry, Mr.. Harry
". Long, of Bloonsburg 20 Miss Maggie T..
Eckroth, of Light Street, Colu mbia county.
LONG-COLE-At the same time and place, by
the same, Mr.. Bradley h. Long. of Benton. to
IS Mary +. Cole, Of Sugarloaf thwnship Col
umbia county.
FIELDS--HOW ER-On the ith inst. by the Rev.
Miss Catherine Hover, of Franklin township.
SH HULTZ-MENN-On the same day, by the same
Mr.. Andrew Shultz to Miss Catharinc Mem,
both of Danville, Pa,
DELONG-JOII NSON-On the 18th ult., by the
Rev. N. Spear Miles Dolong, of Orangeyile to
Miss Mary Il. Johnson of Mt. Pleasant.
PEATER-LAUDENBAC the LIST inst, at
the study OF the officiating minister. Rev. A,
Houtz, Mr.. William II. Peaier to Miss Luae tie
Iaudenbach, both oil FishingCreek twp.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
ACTS DIRECTLY ON THE LIVER,

its functions and causing It to make
Its hillary sCcretions in regular and proper
quantities. The injurious results which invarl-
ably follow the use of mercury is entirely avoided
by their use. hut 1t is not upon the Liver only
that their powers are eXerted. The extract OF
Mandrake contained in them is skilfully COM
bned with four other extracts one OF which acts
upon the stomach, one upon the upper bowels,
one upon the lower bowels, and one prevents
any gripping effect, thus producing a pill that in :
iiuences the entire digestive ana alimentary
system, in an equal and harmonious manner,
ana It's action entirely free from nausea, yoinit-
ing or gripping pains common to all other purgn-
tVcs.
Possessing these much desirable qualities, the
Podophylln becomes Invaluable as il
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
The Methodist Book Concern.
A FAIR STATEMENT, OF DIR. Ian
HANS CASE.

"A
HAMS CASE.
I DR.. Lanahan, the assistant agent of
the Methodist Book Concern, soon after
he took Office, brought the most damag-
ing charges against the business man
agement of the enterprise, such as inn
propriety in the method of keeping the
books, discrepancies between the figures
in the annual accounts presented to the
conference, and erasures and alterations
without any explanation, all involving
large amounts; and he offered to prove
all these charges before competent tri-
bunal if an opportunity were afforded
him. The persons in charge were, how
ever, determined that no such oppor-
tunity should be afforded him; so he
was first of all put on trial for giving
scandal by making the charges, and
then, when he sought access to the
books and papers, it was denied him ;
and when he applied to the courts for a
mandamus, to compel the production of
the books and pape,s, he was tried for
making the application, and actually
condemned, and the bishops recon-
mended to remove him from Office.
The bishops, however, are equally di-
vided, so he remains in his position.
We can only say that anybody who con-
tributes money to the Concern, not only
while these charges are unexamined,
but while the examination of them is
persistently and dexterously evaded,
must not only be very queer christian
but a queer owner of money. There has
been nothing more discreditable in the
history of the New York ring than the
whole affair, and the apparent calm
with which the Methodist laity have
looked on it is not the least singular part
of it.--NeW York Nation.
The attempt of portion ofthe Meth.
odist clergy to punish DR.. LANAHAN
for attempting to expose fraud is surely
"queer.' Their object seems to have
been lat least they make that the excuse)
to keep down scandal. But any tyro
knows that scandal can not be kept
down by any such means, but will in
variably be greatly increased thereby.
Investigate thoroughly, get at the truth
and then expose the fraud or SANDER,
as truth may determine which exists.
That is the only way by which the
Book Concern can get rid of the difficult
ty in which it is involved, and if the
authorities are practical and honest men
they will yield to no other suggestion.
Tho whole church is sclndalizcd by the
attempt of the leaders to stiilc full and
fair investigation, in the face of bold
and defiant charges by distinguished
divine who has been in position to
know all about whereof he testiiies.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
HOOFLAND's TONIC

acts with almost marvellous effect. II not only
stimulates the liHggng and wasting energies
but lnVigorates and permanently strengthens
its action upon the Liver and stomach thorough, =,
perhaps less prompt than the Bittcrs, when the
same quantity Is taken is none the less certain.
Indigestion, BlllouSncsS, Physical or Nervous
ProStration, yield readily to its potent influence.
1t givss the invalid II new and stronger hold up
ON life, removes depression of spirits, and in
spires checrlulncSs. IL Supplants the pain OF dis
ease with the case and comfort of perfect health.
II gives strength TO weakness, throws deSpon-
dcncy to the winds. and starts the restored in
valid upon new and gladstone career. But Dr..
llooilandS bcnciactions TO the human race are
not confined to his celebrated
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

THE committee appointed by Con.
gress to gather up sufficient Ku-Klux
outrages during the interim, to operate
upon the Presidential canvass, are in
rather demoralized state. The wit
nesses called in the interest of the Re-
publican party have refused to swear as
was desired and anticipated, and there
is some apprehension expressed that
the whole thing will be failure. The
Commission is recommended to go in
person through the Southern States and
see for themselves, but others claim il
that course is adopted the only thieves
and scalawags that will be discovered
are Northern carpet. t.baggers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

SPLIT THE Republican party in
New York seems to be hopelessly di-
vided. Senators Fenton and Conkling
are each at the head of wing, and are
each fighting for the ascendency. The
Cohkilng wing is for Grant, the other
is utterly opposed to the denomination
of Grant. They have now two Execu-
tive Committees, and Of course the
State will be lost to the Republican can
didates. The cause OF the present split
is the appointments Of President Grant.
He has thrown the Radicals overheard,
and appointed those who favored the
policy of Andrew johnson, or what
was known as the johnson wing of the
party. Horace Greeley's sympathies
are with the anti.Grant division.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
Grnnt,s Amendments.

A SAMPLE, Everybody along the
line of the Cumberland Valley Railroad
is rejoicing over the appointment of
Judge WATTS az Commissioner Of Pat
cnts because IL will remove him from
the Presidency Of that road! They
think that any possible successor will
be an improvement upon him! This is
n fair sample of GRANTS appointments
genCrnllY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

If ex-OOngressman Bowen gets two
years in the Penltentiary for having
two wives, how many years should
Brigham Young get? He must be with
in the Jurisdiction of the laws of the
United States, as one of his sons, by one
of his wives, is now receiving an edu-
cation at the expense of the people at
West Point. Equal and exact justice is
an excellent sentiment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

JUDGE STRONG has decided in favor
of the constitutionality of the Income
Tax. There are many cases now pend
ing, in the inferior courts of different
parts of the country involving the con.
stitutionality of this tax, and the deter
mination is to carry them to full bench
of the Supreme Court of the United
States.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

SEVERAL persons have mentioned to
us that an impression prevails in some
districts of the county that the princi-
pie of cumulative voting is applied by
the new rules of nomination to the
Voting of instructions at the delegate
elections. This is not so. The 5th rule
applies only to voti,ag for delegates and
not to voting instructions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
DR.. HooFLAND's GREEK OIL.

This OIL is sovereign remedy for pains ana
aches of all kinds.
rheumatism, Neuralgia, TOothache ChllblaIns
Spralns, Burns, Pain In the Back and Lolns
Ringworms, DC, all yied TO its external applica-
ton The number of cures effected by II is aston
ishing, and they are increasing every day.
Taken internally, IL is a cure for Heart.burns,
Kidney Diseases, Sick Headaches, Cole, Dysen.
terry, Cholera Morbus, Cramps. Pains in the
Stomach, Coles, Asthma, Nt.
The Greek oil is composed entirely of healing
gums and essential Oils. The principal ingredl-
ent Is an oily substance, procured IN the south.
ern part OF Greece. Its effects as u destroyer OF
pain are truly magical Thousands have been
benefited by its use, and trial by those who are
skeptloal VIII thoroughly convince them OF It's
ineslimable value.
These Remedies Will be sent by express TO
any locality, upon application 70 the PltlNCl-
PAL OFFICE, at the GERMAN MEDICINE
STORE, G3l Arch St., Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

KU-KLUx.-Judge Richard Busted,
of the United States District Court of
Alabama, was examined before the Ku-
Klux investigating committee in WASH
ington last week. His evidence was
important. He strongly denied that
there were any so.called Ku-Klux in
Alabama, or any political disturbances
whatever. The people are quiet, and
show every willingness to obey the laws.
Coming as this does from Radical Of
flce.holder, it effectually refutes the
falsehoods circulated by Radical news.
papers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
LET IT BE REMEMBERED,

first of all, that HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BIT
TIERS Is not n rum beverage.
They are not alcoholic in any sence of the
term. They are composed wholly of the pure
juice or vital principle of roots. This Is not n
mere assertion. The extracts from which they
are compounded are prepared by one OF the
ablest of German chemists. Unlike any other
Bitters in the market, they are wholly free from
sprirituous ingredients. The objections which
moiu miu WIN SO much iorce against Ncpnrittions OF
drinks is stimulated by their use, are not valid
in the case of the German Bitters. So far from
encouraging or incu lcatlng taste or desire for
incbrlating beverages, 10 may be confidently
asserted that their tendency is In n Numerically
opposite direction. Their effects can be
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

DURING Mr.. Vallandigham's lifetime
no man in the country was the subject
Of so much abuse, or so universally
hated, by the mongrel newspapers and
politicians. Now they unite in pronounc-
ing his worth as an unselfish statesman
and patriot, and his death great loss
TO the country. Iftheir tears are sincere,
which we doubt, they should devote
the balance of their lives to doing
penance for the outrageous lies they
told of him while living.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
BENEFICIAL ONLY

in all cases of the hillary system: Hoonand's
German Bitters stand without an equal, acting
promptly and vigorously upon the Liver; they
remove It's torpidity and cause hpalthful secre-
tlon of bile-thereby supplying the stomach with
the most indis pensable elements of sound di-
gestton In proper proport Ions. They give tone
to the stomach.-srimulating its functiops and
enabling II to perform its duties MS nature de.
signed 1t should do. They impart vigor and
strength to the entire system, causing the
patient to feel like another beingin fact giving
him q new lease of life.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
Jan AND DEMOCRAT BIOoMsBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.

A PROPOSITION was recently made
in the British Parliament TO put an end
to the payment Of $1,000 u year TO the
heirs Of William Penn. II was decided
that this payment could not be discon-
tinucd because 1t was an indemnity anu
not pension.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
BALTIMORE PIANOS.

~
We respectfully call the attention of those
desiring to purchase our make of Pianos. We
are satisfied that We can give satisfaction in
every case. Our workmcn skillul and eNperien-
ced ana are under the personal superintendoncc
OF lhe members OF our irm. We use only the
best seasoned timber, and the material In gene.
raj is first class. Our Pianos without exception
have the patent agraiies arrangement through
out, which In the opinion OF the most compe-
tent Judges is pronounced valuable. BY this I'm
proVemeht Piano Is made more durable and
keeps the tone longer. We claim for our instru-
ments That they are second to none, and they
combine all the essential elements that constl-
tute superior workmanship. We will give n
written guarantee for Ave years.
Mr.. CoNRAD FREEMAN, member of our firm,
VIII Visit BlOomsburg four times n year To re-
pair and attend TO tuning of all Pianos. In the
absence of Mr.. FREEMAN, Mr.. l. X. MILLER will
attend TO our business In bloomsbury and Is
authorized TO receive and solicit orders.
We can give the very best references.
GAEHLE Il co.
Baltimore, M. ID.
|. X. MILLER, Dealer in Pianos, Organs and
Melodeons flye octave and five stop organs of
the best make sold at sllO. Terms easy. june %
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

WITH proper and judicious system
of Fish culture, waters that have been
and are now comparatively useless,
may be made hundred fold as profit.
able as any equal number of acres of
land, and with not a 1.-THE of the labor
required upon the land.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
MARKET REPORTS.
Bloomsburg Market.
New Advertisements
UDITOR,S NOTICE.

~ ESTATE OF BENJAMIN FOWLER, DECD.
Ths undersigned appointed by the orphans
Court of Columbia county, Auditor to distribute
fu nds in the hands of fAdministratO or OF BENJAMIN
Fowler late of Centre township, Columbia
county, deceased, TO and among creditors and
heirs, viii meet the parties Interested tor the
purpose of his appointment at his Office in
bloomsburg, Pa, on SATURDAY, the 10Th day
of August A. ID, ISL, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. All
persons having claims ON said estate, are re-
qu ired to attend or be forever debarrcd from
coming IN for n part of said fund.
c. u. BROCKWAY,
july 7'7l-it Auditor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
DYSPEPSIA PREVAILS


almost universally.
Nearly every other person you meet is q vic
tim, and apparently willing one; for were this
not the case why so many sufferers, when cor
tain, speedy and safe remedy is within tho easy
reach of all who desire to aYnl themselves of II?
But the ma ority VIII not. Blinded by prejudice,
ordetcrrcd by some other unexplained influence,
thoy refuse TO accept the relief proilered them.
Ihey turn n deaf ear to the testimony of the
thousands whose sullei ings have been alleviatcd
aid with straLge infntuation, appear to cling
with desperate determination TO their ruthless
tormcntor. But says dyspeptic: What Is thiS
remedy TO which we reply: This great allovia-
,or of human suffering Is almost ms widely known
as the English language. 1t has allayed TIE
agonles of thousands,f and Is to-day carrying
comfort and encouragement to thousands OF
others. This Acknowledged panacoa Is none
other than
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

IN the Radical programme for the
campaign of 1872, how would General
LoNGsTREET do for a candidate for
Vice President on the ticket with
GRANT? He has the advantage of
CAMERON in the fact that he belongs
to the imperial family, and served
during the war. He was at the battle
of Gettysburg. This should be recon-
mendation with the Union League and
the Grand Army of the Republic.-Ih.
tIiot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
pR. HooFLAND's GERMAN TONIC

has been specially prepared 1t is intended for
use where slight alcoholic stimulant is re-
quired in cOnnectio ion with the wcll-known onc
properties of the pure German Bitters. This
Tonic contains all the ingredients of the Bttcrs.
but 50 flavOrcd as to remove the extreme bitter
but combines, in modified form, all the virtue
of the German Bittcfs. The solid extracts o
some of Natures choicest rcstoraliycS are held
in solution by sprituous agent of the puresl
quality. In eases OF languor or excessive debility
where the system appears to have become oX-
haustCl of its energies,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

!. AMONG the incidentals furnished
to the members Of the Forty-frst Con-
grcss, and paid for by the people were
eighty.four dozen of ladies' stay lacos,
and thirty dozen packages of cards.
Who used them?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

In THE month Of May apples may be
seen in Washington, grown ibc pre-
vious year in South Carolina, as solid to
the touch as when taken from the tree.
These apples are considered in the high
est state of perfection when they are
about twelve months old.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

WE are requested by Capt. Brock
WAY to state that there is not a word of
truth in the statement, printed by the
Scranton Republican, and copied by
several other newspapers, that he is
about to publish newspaper in Luzerne
county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

THE Williamsport Standard ays that
the Democracy of that county will re.
ceive into its ranks this fall scores df
good Republicans who are disgusted at
the actions of Grant aid his appointecs
and bufIoons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
VITAL PRINCIPLE OF TIE MANDRAKE

Now we desire the render to distinctly under-
stand that this extract of the Mandrake Is many
Times more powerful than the Mandrake itself
1t Is n medicine virtues of this hoalth-giving
plant in perfectly puiO and highly cOncen-
trated form. Hence IL is that two of the Podo-
phyllln Phi constitute n full dose, while any
where six TO eight or handful of preparations
OF the Mandrake are required. Tho podophyllIn
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

THE leaders of the Republican party
forced negro suffrage upon the country
without consulting the people of either
party, and they must never be allowed
to Escape the responsibility.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

GENERAL SHERMAN says, in private
conversation with friends, that ho only
found peace and good order among the
people of the South, and denounccs all
Ku l<luX stories in proper terms.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

. IN the language Of Carl Schurz, "wc
want the people to think seriously on
that most pressing need Of our day, n
return 10 The sound practice of constitu-
tional government"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

TrtEExh,o human nature has
been tSh4aE AE a new religious sect
>in &c4lAia 1iich calls itself "The
Nd thaD 8f lical Society,"" Their
cr9ed Isk khYg are entirely sinless, as
pwre and fffh6ctAt as their Creator, and
|Nhat all other sects are devoid of the
true spirit of religion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
WHEY PuRIFY THE BLOOD,

cleansing the vital fluid of all hurtful impuri-
ties and supplanting them with the elements of
genuine healthfulness. In n word. there Is
scarcely disease In which they cannot be safely
and beneilcially employed; but in that mos
generally prevalent distressing end dreaded
disease, Dyspepsia,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
FAMILY MEDICINE.

No household should be without them. They
are perfectly safe, require but two for an ordi-
mary dose, are prompt and efficient IN action,
German Bitters, or Tonic, may be regarded as
certain specifies in all cases OF Llvcr Complaint,
dyspepsia, or any of the disorders to which the
system Is ordinarily subject The
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
PODOPHiLLlN PILLS

act upon the stomach and bowels, carrying on
improper obstructions, while the liitters or Tonic
puriy the blood, strengthen and nvlgorate the
frame, give tone and appetite 10 the stomach,
ana lhus build up the invalid anew.
DR.. liooiand, having provided internal rene
dies for diseases, has given the world one mainly
Tor external application, in the wonderful pre-
paration known as
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07
A CONFIRMED DYSPEpTlC,

But it is not our intention to dlscant ON the
horrors of Dyspepsia. 10 describe them truth
fully is simply an impossibiity, 1t ~ possible TO
point out n remedy. We have said that dyspep-
sia Is perhaps the most universal OF human llis-
eases. This * einphatlcally the case In the Uni
ted States. Whether this general prevalence Is
due to the character OF the food, the method oi
its preparation, or the hasty manner In which IL
Is usually swallowed, Is not our province to eX-
Nnin. Tho great fact with which we are called
to deal is this:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-07-07

THE people want more light. In
crease the circulation Of Democratic
journals, and the "dark ways" of Radi-
calism will soon be brought to an end.