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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-02-06
RESTORATION or SIGHT AFTER Is
YEARS or IMPAIRMENT
LETTER ERoM
Nh. y. 5. X. MILES,
OF NERGENNES.

Dr. -. " SMITH
Burlington VI
DIAR siR;-Doubtless You will recolleet bay.
ing operated upon the cy.s ofmy mother, reno,
ing cataract from which she had suffered for
Gfteen yoari. II is with heart full Of gratitude
that now advise you Of her complete restoration,
and that she is able to perfectly we'll with tho
aid Of spectaces). You not only removed tho
cataract, bat also heavy burden from the heart
of each member of the family, for we had begun
to consider her beyond tho aid of human skill
Do us tho kindness to accept our heartfelt thauk'
and best wishes for your future success. We re.
gard tho money paid You asa mere nothing cow.
pared with the benefit received, Consider NJ ev.
CT your friends aud servants.
Respectfully,
y. s. X MILES.
Firm Of Kcndell i Miles, Door Msuufactur-
ers.
Vergenues, VT, Dee. LIST, is1l. AZ
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-09-19
The Flight or a Bird.
~ MILE W. oAHrnsTEn


Ho could yoa SEQ this brightiworld that see
Quich-rplling clouds unfold their colors rare
Sunrise and sunset tints, as wilG with gloe
Tpour my soul IN song out 81 the air,
ill tho winds ialter with the weight they
Dear.
cliff
And, skimming lands rich with all ropic
sight tie dazzling peak Of Teneriffe
And next pierce with my shriii voice the
That lies in Rome round English Shelley'z
tomb.
Somstim-s stop in sorls dull fishing town;
/ see the fishers with their boats by day,
Nsnding their nots and sails, and watch the
brown,
Barefoosed children on the sands at play,
Laughing and singing by the fishing bay.
Then fly farther inland where the hills
Through autumn rains gleam barron and
iorlorn,
Where full streams rush TO turn the noisy
mills,
And gay girls hurry through the cool, wet
morn
To drive the COWS, or pick the ripe, hard
Germ.
The frost lies cold on many a northern field
Whose scanty fruits were gathered long ago
The harvests that the sterile northands yield
Are safely housed from drifting winds and
snow,
And tno locked streams no moro with music
flow.
so to lands of summer singing, stray;
feel tho warm south sun about mo shine,
Az YEARLY / wing my long, strange way,
Led by strong scents Of spicy gums and
wine,
To Mignon's land OF cltron-hower and vine,
Then leap up with one tumultuous shout
OF gleo, defiant, silvery and strong;
Tho ripping laughter trickles all about,
The way is upward and the path is long,
And the whole heaven is trembling with my
song.
Into soft depths of snc wwhite clouds dart
Then all at once the tinted sky grows gray
A strange, faint numbness gathers round my
heart;
A sudden cloud must have obscured the
day
And, bin and sick, | drift away--awayi
-LipptncoHs Magazine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-09-19
PRESIDENTIAL GIFTS.
Another Lie NaiIcd-Lctter from
Judge Hoar To Andrew johnson.

Another lie Nal1cN-IsCtfpr from
Judge Hoar to Andrew johnson.
Boston, August, 1912.
"You have been etirely misinformed
ON this subject, ms the statement is
utterly untrue. | never made General
Grant a gift of any kind or description
IN my HE, directly or indirectly. The
first utterer of the story fabricated it,
When General Grant first visited Bos-
ton after the close of the war, he was
welcomed with the respect and graft
tude of the whole community, who
sought for every proper way Of express
ing their feelings. He was introduced,
among others, to some of our foremost
scholars and authors, and the idea was
suggested by some one that it would
be a graceful civiiity to send him a
copy of their works. A subscription
for this purpose was made by a con-
siderable number of our best citizens
and the subscription was so large that
some other books were added-perhaps
many more than was originally intend
ed.
| think the giving was honorable,
and the receiving was something that
conld not be helped without being
churhsh or uukiud. | should have
been glad to have had the means to
join IN making that gift, but | did
moi have them. There is as little truth
in many of the other stories told by the
traducers but it is not my special
duty to contradict them.
NV addressing you this note, though
unknown to you, will, l presume, by
your personal reference to me. and |
am, SIR, your obedient servant,
+. Il. HoAR.
p. SIN order that the correction
may reach the persons to whom the en-
statemen: was made as soon
as possible, | have sent n copy of my
note to my friend ut Nashville
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-09-19
Ancciote of Schuyler CollaN'S Mother.

When Henry Wilson came to South
Bend, Indiana, to speak, Schuyler Col
fax was Watching by the dying be- of
ms mother, the mother to whom he
owed all his early training aud encour-
agemeut. He declined an invitation to
preside at the meeting, but sent his
gre tings 10 Wilson. The dying wo-
man heard of the meeting, and said To
her son: Schuyler, You must SO and
preside. ii YOU 10 not, Yen know
What fey viii say. No mutter ahoat
me. | wish You to 60. And be Vent
and introduced Senator Wilson in u
generous, manly speech, ana fastened
back Just iii time to receive hls moth
Or' dying words.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-09-19
General spinner.

It's said that General Spinner, heasur-
err of the United States, has been reduced
81 poverty because of the S5l 900 stolen
by his clerks, and reimbursed be him as
required by law, 1t is proposed that
testimonial fund shall be raised, in sums
one dime upws I'd, anonymously, the mi
tails being used ii renting as we'll as in
acknowledgment of the remittance thus
the objection 70 making pablo donation to
officers will be obyi ted. For twelve
years General Spinner has been Treasurer
of the l'aited States, devoting his whole
energies to the work entrusted to him,
during which time tifty.fye thousand
millions Of dollars have passed through
his hands, with loss Of less than one ten
thousands part of one per cent. and that
through the knayery of these detaulting
clerks who are now IN the peniteutiary.
Congress ought to make some suitable ac-
acknowledgements Of the signal services rem
dered by General Spinner.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-09-19
West Hirginia Conceded to be Doubtful.

The Charleston West Vlginia) Cou
rier, a Democratic journal, makes an
admission. since the election in that
State, winch will prove very unpalata-
BILE to the Greeley confederates, 1t
says "The fact may as well be recog
nized at the start that West Virginia is
not absolutely certain for GreeleT A
much greater decentralization than any
body anticipated has been produced by
the recent election. This must be
remedied III some way. so that united
Democratic front may be presented to
the common enemy at the coming cleo
ton. There certainly should be no
thought on the part OF West Virginia
Democrats of making the late division
perpetual. they expect to give their
State to Greeley and Brown, they
should determine to work and vote in
that direction, without reference TO re-
cent uisSensious.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-09-19
Notable Event in the Political History OF
Canada.

For the first time in the history Of
Canada, worhiugman has been elected
to the Dominion Senate. Wilton, of
Hamilton, Ontario. a painter IN the
Great Western workshops at chat point,
has been chosen 20 seat, securing the
support of the Government and OF the
best elements of society. Wilton has
been accustomed to devote his spare
hours to science aud literature, until
now he is one Of the most thoroughly
cultured men in the cIty He never
took an active part ia politics until
after his uomu u. when as speeenes
III once brought a.U support.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-09-19
Progress Of Wooden Manufactures in tn,
United states.

Thirty years ago the wooden indus
tries were nearly all located east of the
Alleghames. but. at the present time,
they are scattered throughout the en-
tire country. The total number OF
mills is ,, 50, and the sets Of cards
sac Pennsylvania takes the lead in
the number OF mills, having III but
,>saemusetts, which has Lbs sets of
caras, bong trihe more thanls credit
u Il tbat ST te. New York has 24S
Nails aud SCI sets Of cards
lleEt I, b North Carolina condenser
\" Clrl Ni-.as - kerosene tuuer4l-
Raleigh 49, 2r
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

WHO PAYS THE Costs AT every
term of court speculation is INDUCED as
to "who pays the cost" in actionsat law.
The following will give the desired
Information
In the following cases the county is
not liable for costs:
l. If the grand jury return bill Gig
noramus" in case other than felony,
and order the prosecutor to pay the
costs, and the prosecutor having been
sentenced by the court TO pay them, is
committed, and then discharged accord
ing to law, without having paid them,
the county is not liable to costs.
.. Nor is the county liable if bill
be found "a true bill' and the defend.
ant having been tried and acquitted,
and ordered by the petit jury to pay
them, and is committed and discharg-
ed according to law, the costs not being
paid.
3. Nor if the defendant is acquitted
and The prosecutor ordered by the pet
it jury to pay the costs, who after be-
| ing sentened by the court to pay them,
is discharged according to law, the costs
being unpaid.
4. Where a defendant indicted for a
misdemeanor is acquitted by the
petit jury, and the jury does not deter
mine whether the county, the prosecu.
tor or the defendant shall pay the costs
OF prosecution, as they are required to
do by the act of Sth Of December, 1904,
the costs are not to be paid by the coun.
ty.
3. Where an indictment has been re-
turned "a true bill' the prosecuting at
tOrney cannot enter nolle prosequi with.
out the consent of the court and charge
county with the costs of the prosecu.
ton.
In the following cases the .county is
liable to pay the costs:
|. When defendant is convicted by
a jury and is legally discharged with
out having paid the costs.
. When in cases of surety of the
peace the court directs the county to
pay costs.
8. When the grand jury ignore a bill
and direct the county to pay the costs
and when the petit jury acquit the de
fendant and direct the county to pa.
the costs.
A. In case of felony, when the gran'
D jury ignore the bill, and when the de
, fendant is acquitted by the peti
0 jury.
[ 3. In all cases when the defendant /
9 foun guilty and sentenced to pay I'm
0 and costs of prosecution or give securl
(. ty to pay the same within ten days O
r go TO Jail, and defendant goes to Jail an
4 comes out under the bond act, tn
5 county is liable.
|. 6. In cases when the defendant is sdi
;, charged because the complaint is III
r founded, the county is liable for III
costs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22
Important Testimony!
The following letters are among the many we
are constantly receiving Iom persons who have
been cured by
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup,
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic,
AND
Schenck's Mandrake Pills.

Pennsgrove, Salem County, New jersey.
FEBRUARY q, 1879.
Dr. j, II. .SCHENCK, N. f. corner Sixth and Arch
streets, Philadelphia,
Respected Sir-I take pleasure in adding my
testimony to that OF the many others who have
been cured by the efficacy of Schenck's Pulmonic
syrup Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills.
family most of its members having died OF 1t at
early ages. My mother and three brothers died
at the age of 81 one brother at Y, and my sister
at 13.
was when about 81 years. seized with liver
complaint which rapidly developed into Pulmo-
nary Consumption, | was compelled to rein-
quish my employm ent that of a blacbsmith.)
and tried many patent nostrums, but without
success, so that my friends were sure that there
was no hope of my recovery, for was reduced
from li0 pounds to l0i and was not able to do
anything without assistance.
BY what now look upon as n Providential in
terposition, was induced to try your remedies,
and place my self under your treatment, and so
rapid and thorough was my recovery that it
seemed rs though some superhuman power was
at work and to-day am aS well as at any time
during my life. weigh l52 pounds, am 80 years
old and for some time have been regularly at
tending to my business, bidding fair to live to a
good old age.
having placed me in position wherein am Il
benefit instead of Il burden to my family.
Your Mandrake Pills are the only medicine l
ever use now. l think they are the best in the
world.
| / can refer you to hundreds of my neighbors
who will verify all ! have written, and any in
| formation any of my fellow ciliZens may desire
| JOHN G. HEWITT
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22
Old Established Conl Yard

c. w NEAL & BRO. Wholesale & Re.
tail Dealers in all sizes of the best
qualities of Red and White Ash Coal,
at the very lowest market rates. Lime.
burners supplied at liberal rates with
best quality No. 6, coal. For smith fires,
in addition to prime article of lump,
we have first class quality Of Bitumi-
nous coal, at S6,25 per ton on wharf.
Large stocks of all sizes constantly on
hand. Strict personal attention given to
the preparation of all our coal. Grain,
Lumber and Slabs taken in exchange for
coal. Coal delivered to any part of the
town. Orders left at McKelvy Neal d
Co.'S. store or at our office, will receive
prompt attention. OFFICE & YARDS AT
MCKELvY e. MEALS FURNACE, EAST
BLooMsLURG. Your patronage respect
fully solicited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

NoTICE.-A message to this People
upon the Worlds Spiritual Conquest,
embracing Ten Discourses, in which is
advocated just such a state of things as
Jesus Christ prefers.
If any doubt it, let them come out
and hear them through, after which, if
they object, let them do so in the pres.
enco of the speaker, so that, by the aid
of the Holy Spirit, he may be able to
point out the mistake.
The object of the Discourses is to
arouse ali Christians, without exception
or distinction,t to sense of duty..and OBJ
legations, and to induce them, if pos.
sible, to make united effort to take
the world for Christ.
The first Discourse, which is the ba-
sis of all, will be delivered at the Bap-
tist Church, in this town, beginning at
1O1 o'clock, a. m., and at the Methodist
Church at 6! p. H., next Sabbath.
II. b. Go DFREY, M. &.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22
COURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS the Hon. William Elwell, President
Judge of the Court of oyer and Terminer and
General Jail Delivery, Court of Quarter Sessions
of the Peace and Court of Common Pleas and Or
phan's Court in the 26th Judicial District, COM
posed of the counties of Columbia, sullivan and
Wyoming, and the Hon. Tram Derr and Isaac S.
Monroe Associate Judges of Columbia county
have issued their precept, bearing date the 18th
day of October. In the year of our Lord, one
thousand, eight hundred and seVenty-two, and to
medrected for holdinga Court OF oyer and Ter
miner and General Quarter Sessions of the Peace
Court of Common Pleas and Orphans Court, in
Bloomsbury, in the county of Columbia, on the
first Monday, being the "a day OF December
next to continue two weeks.
Notice is hereby given, to the Coroner, to tho
Justices of the Peace, and the COnstables of the
said county of Columbia that they be then and
there in their proper person at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of said I'd day of DCcemNCr with their
records, ,lnquistiOns and other romembrances, 10
do those things which to their offices appertain
to be done. And those that are bound by
recognizance, to prosecute against the pris'
oners that are or may be in the jail of the
salu UG=nty of Columbia, to be then and
there to prosecute them as shall be just Ju-
rors are requested to be puncual in their attcnd-
ance, agreeaby to their notices. Dated at blooms
~, burg, the Sth day of Nov, in tho year
LIS. I of our Lord, one thousand eight hun
--' dred and seventy-two and in the ninety
fifth year OF the Independence Of the United
states OF America. AARON SMITH,
Bloom sburg, Nov. Sth, 1872. Sheriff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

TIE B0RER,-NOW is the time to
watch for this years crop Of borers. If
you will look at the base of the tree you
will see little deposit of chips, which
will indicate their location. They can
be removed with knife without injury
to the tree. You will find IL worm one
third of an inch in length. Most persons
neglect this operation till Spring, by
which time they will have made large
cavity in the tree, and done much injury.
When they remain two years they be-
come large worm and do great injury
to the tree. If grass grows around the
tree, draw it away, and the borer5 may
be found even below the surface Of the
ground.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

The widows of those who were en-
ployed as mechanics or workmen under
the government in 1865 0, from whose
wages a portion was withheld because
of the reduction of hours, can obtain the
amount withheld by making affidavit
to her identity before Justice OF the
Peace, supported by the evidence oftwo
witnesses who have personal knowl-
edge of the facts, the official character
of the Justice of the Peace to be certified
to by an officer of the court who has
custody of the seal of court of record.
This, with the application for back pay,
should be mailed to the Fourth Auditor
of the U. 3. Treasury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

CUMULATIVE voting, we are glad to
say, is a success in Illinois. All the
papers publisher in the State speak ia
vorably of the plan, and one which we
find quoted in the Springfield Repu6H-
can as an original opponent of this
equitable principle says: "Tt has vim
dicated every claim of superior merit
asserted by its promoters it has con-
founded those who thought to gain
fraudulent advantages by it it has
challenged the approval of both doubt
ers and opponents" Mr.. Buckalew is
now a member of the convention, and
will, we hope, enforce the idea on the
organic law of the Commonwealth
Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22
WINDOWS, ,APPRAISEMENT.

w The following appraisements of real and
personal property set apart to widows of dcced-
ents have been filed in the office of the Register
OF Columbia county, under the Rules of court,
and will be presented for absolute confirmation,
to the Orphans' Court to be held in Bloomsbury,
in and for said county, on Wednesday, the 1lh
day of December, 1872 at O'Clock p. m, of said
day, unless exceptions to such coniiTmatinus arc
previously filed, of which all persons interested
In said estates will take notice:
lst. Widow of John kreisheT, late Of Locust
township, deceased
2d Widow Of John Ruckle, late OF Mount
Pleasant township, deceased.
township, deceased.
lth Widow ofJames Boyles, late Of Brarcreek
township, deceased.
5th. Widow of John fCster, late of Centre
township. deceased.
9th. Widow of William Butler, late Of MontOur
township. deceased.
7th. Widow of John Kcim, late Of Orange
township, deceased.
Sth. Widow of John Uren, late of Cataw!ssa
| township. deceased.
9th. Widow OF John c. Hartman. late Of Ben
| ton township, deceased.
To- Widow of Isaac Mears late OF Locust town.
| WILLIAMSON II. JACoBY,
| Register
Registers Onlce,
| plgn-,. yb,rs, NnV | ,oy1
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

THE CATAWIssA RAILROAD.-Sinc
this road has passed into the hands of
the RQading,wo are informed that large
gangs of repair5men have been put at
work along the route giving the track
and bridges attention, which was very
much needed, The increased passenger
and freight traffic over the road under
its new management demanded great
alterations which are now being made,
and we should not be surprised to see
all the ravines along that route filled
up in such manner as to make travel
over the Catawissa extraordinarily de-
sirable, before another year rolls around.
-JOurnai.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

PROPER MODE OF EXTINGCIsHING
KEROSENE LAMPS Explosions of
kerosene lamps are frequently produc,
ed in the attempt to extinguish them by
blowing down the chimney. This is q
very dangerous practice, and should
always be avoided. The desired result
can be accomplished much moro GER
tainly by giving sharp and rat her
prolonged puff exactly at right angles
to the top of the chimney. The draft
thus created draws the flame away from
the wick, when the carbonic acid i'm.
mediate'y below the departing flame
also extinguishes the red-hot charred
end of the wick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

Thomas Mcnamara, a constable OF
Lackawanna township, was found dead
on the public highway near the hotel at
Tyroville, on the outskirts of Scranton
on Saturday last. There is no doubt as
to his having been murdered, as his
head and face are smashed fearfully and
his hands cut in several places. He evil
IDENTIFY received the cuts in trying to
ward off the knife of the murderer. The
affair is involved in mystery. Mr.. Nc.
Namara leaves family. His friends
have not the least suspicion as to who
committed the crime.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

1t is reported that an epidemic has
broken out among the poultry and game
throughout the country and is working
great destruction. The New York dali
lies say that along the banks of the Sus-
quehanna in this State the chickens are
dying by thousands. All Of which may
be true, but we have heard nothing oft
nor do our exchanges mention any such
mortality. This epidemic occurring just
before Thanksgiving is serious if true
for Thanksgiving without turkey is
not much Of day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22
PHILADELPHIA, March 4, 1872.

= T IT T IIIALlITHI NIuTVII ], 10
Dr.. ]. II. SCHEECK,
Respected Sir-I take pleasure in awarding to
you this certificate OF the wonderful cure your
Pulmonic Syrup and Sea Weed Tonic produced.
My throat and bronchial tubes were so highly
infamed that it was almost impossible for Ine to
swallow my food
am ON a visit to my uncle, Mr.. Charles John
son, No. 9l2 Federal street, VINO says your medi-
cines raised him from almost death after all 9TH
er means had failed, and he having, therefore,
full confidence In the virtue of your remedies,
strongly recommended me to try them. / did
so. and In one week from the time | commenced
taking them my throat underwent a very great
change for the better, so that / could eat my
meals without any difficulty or pain. | can
scarcely ind words to express my gratitude for
the carly relief your invaluable medicines pro-
duced upon me, and deem it but au act OF graft
tude to give YOU the acknowledgements ot my
appreciation. Yours respectfully,
RACHEL NJ JACOBS.
No. 900 West Yhlrty-third street, New York
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

AN alarming feature Of the horse dis
ease has developed itself and demands
the serious consideration Of owners.
Animals which are worked whilst sick
or too soon after recovery are attacked
by dropsy and in large number of
cases the attack proves fatal. 1t would
be well for those owning horses TO give
heed TO this and save themselves in.
convenience if not pecuniary loss.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

WILLIAM STEIvER, the German who
stole the horse and buggy of Charles Il.
Savage of this place last summer, was
recently discharged from custody at
the recent term of court at Sunbury no
one appearing to prosecute. This
Steiver seems to have been a half, wit
ted fellow who did not know that the
offence he committed was sci iou1 one
if he thought it an offence at all
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-11-22

WE see ii stated though we can scarce
ly credit it, that a horseradish zootic
has made its appearance. 1t this be so,
no mans horse pistol nor Colts revol.
yer can be considered safe. The facts is
that this zootic business is being pushed
rather strong and it ought to be stopped
even fit costs the lives of several news
paper mon.