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The Seizure of Business Rocks.

Not the least atrocious of the mapy
outrages on commerce developed by
the Custom-house Investigating Com
mittee in the early part of this year was
the lawless seizure of business mems
books. 1t was pretty well established
that under pretence of ferreting out
revenve frauds Federal officials were in
the habit of blackmailing merchants,
threatening them with interruption of
their business unless certain demands
were complied with. Despite these rev.
elations it is only now that an effort is
made to break up such an infamous
system of brigandage. Mr.. KERR, of
INDIANA. introduced on the 9th inst, a
bill which, if adopted, will afford our
merchants that protection they now so
much lack. By the terms of this meas.
ure there can be no seizure of invoices,
books, or papers unless the matter com.
piained OF is distinctly stated, and the
books; &c, to be seized particularly
mentioned and described the District
Attorney is then to consider the com.
plant and all the facts of the caee, not
forgetting special attention to the re-
aute of the complainant, and indorse
ON the paper his approval or disapprov-
al of the usual of the order of seizure
therein prayed. If the complaint be
disapproved the collector or other chief
cusoms officer of the district is tocertify
in writing his belief that the usual of
warrant is necessary in the interests of
the United Stares, and should the Judge
OF the United States, district court then
think 1t advisable warrant ofseizure
to closely conform to the complaint is
to issue. On seizure, the books invoices
and papers are, If desired by the owner,
to be forth with sealed by the officer
making the seizure, the seal not to be
broken, under heavy penalty, until in
the presence of the judge issuing the
warrant or by his order. Two days af-
ter the seizure the examination shall be
had. If fraud appears the usual punish
ments shall be inflicted hut IL it up.
pear that complainant has with wilful
falsity sworn out the warrant he shall
liable for perjury. Any unnecessary
harassment or any disclosure of infor-
nation officially obtained is made
punishable by an action on the same.
There are minor provisions, but enough |
has been said to give an idea of the
thoroughnsss Of the remedy proposed.
- World. I
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SPEAKING of the movement to con-
vert the patriotic sentiment of the coun-
try into cash by joint stock company
celebration of the centennial of the
birthday of American liberty,th World
remarks: "That lone, unfinished soli-
tary pile which was to have commemo.
rated, but does not, the name of the first
President under the shadow of the fed.
eral capitol, is brought to mind by the
fact that further subscriptions have
been lately made towards its compile.
ton. 1t would be monstrous to have a
grand joint stock company celebration
of the centennial off the republic in 1876
with the Washington monument in
complete. The greater we might ap-
prove ourselves the keener would be the
sneer of the foreign visitor. Yes, see
America is great country, but hun.
'dred years pass without fltly COM
'memorating its pater patrip.' If the
joint stock company idea is to be oper-
ated, let congress make it one of the
duties Of the corporation to- finish the
Washington monument out of the sale
of some of its bonds. Ten millions for
money making centennial and not a
cent for our founder m emorial won't
do"
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WiShart'S Pine Tree
TAR CORDIAL.
Natures Great Remedy
FOR TIE
Throat and Taungs.

1t is gratifying to us to inform the public that
DR.. l.. q. q. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial, for
Throat and Lung Diseases, has gained an envla.
BILE reputation from the Atlantic to the Pacific
coast, and from thence to some ofthe first ami.
lies OF Europe, not through the press alone, but
by persons throughout the State actually benc'
fitted and cured at his Office. While he publish
es less SO say our reporters, he is unable to sup.
ply the demand. 1t gains and holds its reputa'
tion-
First. Not by stopping cough, but by loosen
ing and assisting nature to throw of the un'
healthy matter collected about the throat and
bronchial tubes t0hich causes irritation.
Second. 1t removes the cause of irritation
(Which produces cough) OF the mucous membrane
and bronchial tubes, assists the lungs to act and
throw of the unhealthy secretlons, and purilies
the blood.
Third. 1t is free from squalls, lobella, ipecac
and opium, of which most throat and lung reme'
dies are composei, which allay cough only, and
disorganize the stomach. 1t has soothing ell
feet on the stomach, acts on the liver and kid
noys, and lymphatic and nervous regions, thus
reaching to every part of the system, and IN us
invgorating and purifying effects it has gained
a reputation which 1t must hold above all others
in the market.
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CONGRESS

The Senate on Tuesday of last week
after acting on various matters, took
up the French Spoliation bill and dis
cussed 1t until adjournment.
In the House a bill was introduced
relating to American exhibitors in the
Vienna Exhibition, and appropriating
100000 in aid thereof. The subject was
discussed until the expiration of the
morning hour, after which Mr.. Brooks
made persona! explanation respecting
the charge made against him by Nc
Comb, which brought on a discussion
about the Credit Mobilier Investigating
Committee as TO whether the investi-
cation should be public or private.
The Senate and House spent some
time on Wednesday of last week in
listening to eulogies on the late Senator
Garret Davis In the House bill was
adopted authorizing the Investigation
of the affairs of the savings banks in
the District of Columbia. A bill was
also passed by that body for the settle
ment Of the five per cent. land claim
due States of Ohio, Indiana, and Illi-
nois.
In the U. S. Senate on Thursday of
last week, the House bill to amend the
postal code was reported with amend
ments changing the rate of postage on
seeds, etc., in packages to 1 cent for
every ounces or fraction of two ounces,
aud providing that all mail matter of
the third class must be prepaid. Mr..
Edmunds, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported adversely the bill to
allow W omen to vote and hold Office in
the Territories. Mr.. Edmunds also
reported adversely, from the same COM
mittee, the bill to facilitate internal
commerce, and it was indefinitely post
poned. Mr.. Sher man, from the Finance
Committee, reported substitute for
Mr.. Pomeroy's bill to prohibit the man
ufacture, sale and importation of liquors
in the District of Columbia and other
Territories. The bill providing for the
exchange of registered for coupon
bonds was discussed. Mr.. Ramsey.
from the Post office Committee, reported
the Postal Telegraph bill. The French
Spoliation Claims bill was discussed.
In the House Mr.. Wood offered
series of resolutions on locking up gold
and currency, which was followed by
report of the Banking and Currency
Committee on the Investigation of the
Tenth National Bank of New York.
The House shortly afterwards went
into Committee OF the Whole upon the
Deficiency Appropriation bill, which
after some discussion was reported and
the bill passed. The bill reported by
the Foreign Committee, relating to the
Vienna Exposition and making an
appropriation of 100000 for expenses,
was then taken up and passed.
In the Senate last Friday, House
bills, extending the time for the COM
pletion of the Winona and st. Peters's
Railroad, and appropriating $ls,790 for
the expenses of the Texas Commission,
were passed. After discussion, the reg
ular order, the Indian Appropriation
bill, was called by Mr.. Window. The
Indian, however, was laid aside for the
Deficiency bill, and the latter passed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-12-27

RELIC OF FORT DoNELsoN.-Dr. r.
II. Little, of this place, extracted on
Wednesday last, from beneath the
shoulder joint of Charles Miller, a huge
conical shaped lead ball, which he
received at the battle of Fort Donelson.
Attempts at its removal heretofore,
proving unsuccessful, being in close
proximity to important bloodvessels,
thereby rendering it somewhat danger
Independent,
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THAT the Constitutional Con ventio

THAT the Constitutional Con vention
Will amend the libel laws, is, we take it, =,
absolutely certain. The statutes on this
subject are illiberal, unjust, and un.
worthy of the age we live in. Their
effect is seen in the dwarfed indepen-
dence and enterprise of the press of the
State and the immunity from public
contempt and punishment of its incom-
petent and dishonest officials. Sugges-
tlons in the matter come to US by the
score; but what is needed is a change
that will admit the truth of the alleged
libel to be presented to the jury, and
such other evidence as will show that
the publication was from good motives
and justifiable ends. This is the law of
New York and should be of Pennsyl-
vania.
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and sent back to the House for concur
renee in an amendment. After an ex-
ecutive session the Senate adjourned
until January 9th.
In the House, several bills were In
troduced, among them one by Mr..
Porter, of Va, proposing q Constitu'
tional amendment making the Presi-
dent, Vice President and Senators of
the United States elective by direct
vote of the people. An Intellectual
effort was made to get various bills
acted upon, among them the Deficiency
bill, when call of the House showed
that no quorum was present. Finally
the House adjourned until January
9Th
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Ght columbian.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Friday, Dee. @7, 1879.

WITH the present number we close
our sixth volume. Our circulation has
steadily increased during the past year
without any effort on our part and not
wlthstanding we have been compelled to
drop many names for non. payment.
We propose to revise our list still fur
ther, because we are unable to publish
the paper for nothing. 1t is an easy
matter to pay years subscription, and
no account should be allowed to run
longer. The amount for each Is small,
but take the whole list, and the aggre-
gate is very large. Pay up then at once :.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-12-27

1t is with much regret we an
nounce the death of Justus Lawrence,
at Yonkers, N. Y, on last Saturday.
For some years he has been President
Of the Continental Life Insurance Co.,
and its unparalleled success is mainly
due to his energy, sagacity and perse-
verance. He was unsurpassed as a bus
iness man, was universally esteemed in
social life, and his loss will be irrepara,
BILE.
But few men have condensed so much
usefulness in SO brief space, and we
trust that his example will not be lost.
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Obituary..

Edwin Forrest was born in Philadel.
phia on the ninth of March, 1906, and in
his twelfth year performed female parts
at the old South street theatre. In the
following year he assumed male char.
acters, aud on the twentieth of Novem-
ber, 1920, he made his debut at the
Walnut street theatre as "Youug Nor.
val" in Homes tragedy of Douglas. A
protracted professional tour in the wes-
fern cities of the Union ensued,und For
rest returned to the east with cOnsid-
erable reputation for histrionic ability.
After several successful engagements
in Albany and Philadelphia,h he appear
ed in New York in July, 1926, in
"Othello." The popularity he enjoyed
may be said to date from this occasion.
For several years he acted in the princi.
pal theatres of the Union, appearing as
"Richard III" and in other prominent
Shakspearean parts, and also in q num-
ber of plays by American authors. In
1884 he visited England and acted his
principal pieces with great success. Dur
ing second visit to Eugland,in in 1887 he
was married to Miss Sinclair, daughter
of we'll known singer of that name,
with whom he returned to his native
land in 1888. He went to England on
another visit in the year 1874, and re-
manned in Great Britain and upon the
continent for two years. In 1Si0 Mr..
Forrest separated from his wife, alleg.
ing misconduct on her part. Not long
after this Mrs. Forrest brought an action
for divorce against her husband on the
ground of infidelity and obtained ver-
dict in her favor, with an annual allow
ance of $4,000 alimony. In the year 1853
he temporarily withdrew from the stage
to rest for time from his arduous Ia
bors, but soon returned to the stage.
He has played ever since that time in
all the principal cities in this country,
making engagements with each sue.
cessive season. For year or two past
his popularity has not been as great as
it deserved to be.
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The Congressional Election,

We are unable to say who has been
electt d to fill the vacancy caused by the
election Of Judge Mercur to the Supreme
Bench. Below we give few scattering
returns which indicate that but little
interest was taken in the matter in this
county. In fact the mass of voters did
not know that an election was to be held
on Tuesday.
In Bloomsbury, we carried the town
by seven majority, and again demon
strated that it is Democratic if work is
Hone.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-12-27

A. II. Stewart, ESD, of New York,
was serio usly injured by fall on the
steps Of his house in Fifth Avenue, on
Saturday night. His leg was broken
and ankle dislocated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-12-27

IA ESTATE OF MICHAEL LEMON, Decd.
Inc Undersigned appointed auditor TO distrib-
ute the funds in hands of Cyrus b. White Ex-
ecutor. among creditors and heirs of the Estate
OF Michael Lemon, deceased. Will meet the par
ties Interested at the Office of q. q. Barkley on
January 18th. 1873 at 10 o'clock a IN.
when and where all parties interested and hav-
ing claims against the estate are requested 20
present them 10 the Auditor, or TO be forever de-
barred from coming In Tor a share OF said estate.
q. q. BAKKLEY,
doc20,4w Audiior.
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The Louisiana,

Louisiana is to all intents and pur.
poses satrap State. The Federal Gov
ernment paid in 1871 to postal contrsc.
tors in the State of Louisiana $23S, 1885,.
80. That this enormous sum for the
thinly populated State is an outrage
and scandal can best be judged by com.
pairing it to the cost for postal contracts
for the State of Tennessee, which is a
larger State and has more population.
In 1871 the Federal authorities paid
for postal contracts in the State of Ten
nessee just 800, 1922. Aud to max Q
the postal subsidy swindle in Louisiana
still more glaring we will give the pop
ulation of these respective States
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/ UDITOR,S NOTICE.

"A ESTATE OF ABRAHAM HESs Decd,
The undersigned appointed Auditor to dis
tribute the funds in the hands of the Adm nis-
TRAITOR of the estate of Abraham Hess deceased,
Will meet the parties Interested ut tho office OF
IL. Jackson, Esq, ia the town OF Blooms
burg, on Saturday, January 18TH, 1873 at 10
o'clock a. m, when and where all persons in
terested, and having claims against the estate,
are requested to present them to the Auditor,
or to be forever debarred from coming in for a
share of said estate.
II. II. LITTLE
- Auditor.
December 9th, ls72-4w
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dec 81. 5w.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
IN Tho Commissioners and Treasurer's oflc
will be closed, as to any outside business, from
December 30. 1879, to January IL 1873. The County
Auditors, who meet on the 9th OF January, will
likely take up that week and the week proceed
ing commencing December 3D. The Commissions
ers and Treasurer want TO themselves to state
their accounts and have them ready for Board
OF Auditors when they meet.
Attest VIM KRICKBAUM Clerk.
BlOOmSburn. DnC n. lS7g-2t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-12-27

A DETROIT man had fever, during
which he frequently asked for pickles
and cider. When he had become so ill
that his death was considered only a
question of few hours, his wife gave
him the much-desired viands, and he
recovered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-12-27

In Germany, when the vote OF the
jury stands six against six the prisoner
is acquitted. A vote of seven against
five leaves the decision to the Court,
and in vote of eight against, four the
prisoner Is convicted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-12-27

Louisiana 726,0l5 80
Can any sane man reconcile the above
disgraceful discrepancy except on the
ground that $4,000 more of the Fed
eral money was uselessly expended in
Louisiana than in Tennessee because the
services of the hirelings were needed in
other ways than for what the ostensible
expenditure calls for?
In the general squander $4,000 or
even $3.50, 600 may not be very alarming
But the most alarming part is that Fed.
eral money is used most lavishly in a
State where the liberties of the people
are in the greatest jeopardy. World.
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rOTTCE OF DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION,
IN 1he co-partnership heretofore existing
between +. j. Il U. p. Me Henry is this day dis
solved by mutual consent Settlements of ac-
counts can be made with either member of the
late firm. llaccOunts not settled within thirty
days from date thereof VIII be placed in the
hands of Il proper office for collection.
The busineS will be continued Mt the old
stand by IL. j. McHenry, who respectfully
licits continuance OF the liberal custom given
the old firm.
Il. j. MCHENRY,
U. L. CCH ENRY.
Saltwater, Dec. goth. lS5l.-3t.
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UNXECUTORS' NOTICE.

H ESTATE OF ENoCH FOX. DECD.
Letters testamenttry on the estate of Enoch
Fox, late of Pine township, Columbia cou-
nty. deceased, have been granted by the
Register of said county TO Zebeddee Ritter and
John Fox of Jordan twp. Lycoming co. All per-
sons having claims against the estate are re-
quested to present them to the Executors in
Lycomlng county. Those indebted to the estate
either ON note Judgment mortgage or book ac-
count Will make payment TO the Executors
without delay. XEB BEDEE RITTER,
JOHN j. FOX,
nov29 CIV, Executors
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New Advertisements.
NOTICE 1

NOTICE!
IN All persons knowing themselves Indebted
to the firm of Geo Masters n Son or that of d.
& w Masters are requested to make immediate
settlement with William Masters at Millyille
Pa, who has charge of the books aud papers
for the present.
A prompt settlement Is absolutely demanded.
DAVID MASTERS.
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AGENTS WANTED FOR THE
Bunny Side of Physic.

500 PAGES, $50 ENGRAVINGS.
An interesting and amusing treatise on the
Medical ,Humbugs of the past and present. 1t
exposes SuacKs, lmpostors. Travelling Doctors,
Patent Medicine VendeIs Noted Female Cheats
Fortune Tellers and Mediums and gives ter
esting accounts of Noted Physicians and Mar
ratives of their lives 1t reveals stai Ting secrets
and instructs all how to avoid the ills which
flesh is heir to. Wegive exclusive territory and
liberal commissions. For circulars aud terms
address the publishers,
j. b. BURR & HYDE,
HARTFORD, CONN, or CHICAGO, ILL
dec 2T--3m,
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A UDITOR,S NOTICE.

dec II, 1872,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-22
Gladstone Comes Down Little, and
Writes a Letter.

New YORK, Feb. ~. Tie WORLDS
London special states that in reply to a
letter of inquiry, Premier Gladstone has
written long letter, explaining in am
extremely amlcable manner the present
position Of Her Maiesty's government
concerning the treaty u Washington ANA
denying the utterance Of offensive pas
snges in his recent speeches in the House
OF Commons, as has been enormously re
ported
II order to allay the public excitement
~ England, copies Of Mr. Gludstone's let
ter We're furnished to the press Of London.
and 1t is now published in every journal
IN the kingdom, causing profound SEN
sation.
In the House Of Commons last evening
Edward +. Bowerie asked MI Gladstone
II the letter was genuine, when MIR Glad
stone replied: Yes 1t is a reply to a
letter asking explanations in regard to my
speech"
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berry the next day was excluded. When
| Went to my husband he was covered
with blood, his vest unbuttoued and open
ed
The above is a synopsis of the import
ant testimony in the case, which closed on
Saturday. The prosecution was conduct
ed by Attorney General Reed, and the de-
fence by Hon. Aoram Sanborn. After an
absence of three-lourths of an hour, the
Jury returned a verdict OF Guilty OF muir
dor III The inst degreen
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-22
Our Navy.

Az sar;onslv a. tbo n,orcon+;lo
of this country has denreciatoa unao,. ~
policy and management Of the mart, il
power. the REGULAR navy OF the Irn;,oa
States has f,rad even worse That rh;,h
should be our RIGHT arm of defence II
case of FOREIGN war il literally MR.,
lived. Last week. Mr.. Hale. of This ais
trict. who is upon the Committee of Naval
Affairs. III reportinr An appr,nriatinn I'm
made some remarks upon The condition If
that department In course Of them bo
said
Now, let us see what became Of Mr.. weIles,
navy after he returned = private Iitc The last
ali there Are let, one hundred and seventy f', NJ
oft ,he G every ci19 N4re than four hundred
welIes bought equipped, or Inherited have
s come b some may nane dtgsFgl some have sunk
been sold some money has gone into the Treas ,at
small %" ,ne a,n"u9 QUIZ nus th received hhs been
to build them. do not know the fate of scores
do know thst ot oee tb av'e 10 aoilow mem
hands of the Department know that the De.
fhat the ~, 'hern snow
These vessels have vanished. They have faded
Are suni 5scavnd a a u .oid ~ NC NUM- lhey
.
,h Ne eII EessT,s 1na we hate got today are
We had when the war broke out the finest vi
VA oe, h on te lafe OF ne globt-the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-22

A moving appeal for Funds" is made
by ex-Congressman Rollins. the chairman
of the New Hampshire Republican Com
mittee. His observation-disclosures to all the
Grant postmasters and other federal Off
clals-evinces an urgent spirit. 1t says
They 1.-THE committed have designated for
youi coutiioution the sum of 5 which
to Hon. Asa Fowler, Concord, n. II :. for which
a receipt will be returned.
Inc necessity is apparent; immediate action
Is imperativer our success is a duty; and We
uouot not That all who receive this circular will
promptly end cheerfuIly ~ responJ
Please return this note"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-22

The enterprise of the Republican Journal in
having Geographic Specials is most commenda-.
bic, but we hope il didn't pay much for tn It
Boston dispatch saying that Senator Summers
resolution inquiring into the sale of arms to
France sis yeritabe Waterloo to the admins
tration." Portland Press.
We paid the usual rate, and think the
despatch correct. The Press will remem-
her that the Emperor had it all his own
way up to nearly the last hour of the fight.
In this Presidential contest our friend of
get ready to welcome Grouchy and find
that he has met Butcher.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-22

The speech Of Gov. Graft Brown,
before the Missouri ant-Grant repubi-
cans, which we publish to-day, will be
read with interest. 1t shows the feeling
and determination of the class represented
by himself and Carl ochurz, and the course
they are unalterably committed to- Poor
Grant