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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

The Louisville Courier. Journal sug-
gests that the following be included
among the questions to be put to aspir
ants for service in the civil branch of the
government by the proposed board of
examining pedagogues;
1. Who Is your candidate for the
presidency?
2. How much of your salary as post
master do.you think you could contrib.
ute TO secure his re election
8. Cauyouswear that you are physically
strong enough to work like dray horse
In his behalf from now until the polls
close?
4. About how many votes could you
make for your candidate by working in
that way?
8. Have you always been truly loyal,
| and If so, how many times did you vote
for the president.noble chiefexecutive in
1868, and do you think you could do 1t
again in 1872?
| 6. If the administration should hap.
pen some time or another to need a first
class witness in Ku.Klux case, do you
suppose you could remember what II
would be necessary for you to swear to
on the occasion?
| 7. When you shall have found that
you are a defaulter to the government
in very considerable amount, you will
understand, won't you, that you must
keep the fact concealed from the Demo
craticpress, and that, ifthe thing should
leak out in spite of us, you must pay fol
the whitewash yourself?
s. In case it should chance to occul
to you at no distant day that it would
be eminently proper for you to forwart
a Durham colt or Berkshire calf, a ter
rier pig or a Shanghai pup-or all foul
Of them as the case may be-to Ger
: tain $250,000 farm near st. Louis, who's,
! gifted proprietor is not wholly uncon
nected with the executive mansion q
, the present time, are you quite sure yol
would remember to ship. with great car,
and pay the expressage and all othe
: charges on the shipment?
ii 8. In conclusion, how much chang
} do you happen to have about you
/ clothes, and do you think you could Dor
5 row enough here to take you home?
10. And finally, where did we under
g stand you to say that you keep your Ct
a gars and liquor?
: The man who knows enough abou
D opening, shutting up and distributin
, the mails to answer these questions t
e the satisfaction of an examining boar,
f thoroughly in accord with tn Q presen
j, administration would make postmas
: ter of whom the administration woul
. Justly be proud.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

LEwENBoECK tells us of an insect
seen with the microscope OF which 29,-
600, 600 would equal Il mite. Insects of
various kinds may be seen in tho cavi-
ties Of grain of sand. Mould is for
est of beautiful trees, with the branches,
leaves and fruit. Butterflies are fully
feathered. Hairs are hollow tubes.
The surface Of our bodies is covered
with scales like fish; single grain of
sand would cover 15O of these scales,
and yet a scale covers 200 pores.
Through these narrow openings the
sweat forces itself like water through a
sieve. The mites make 500 steps a
second. Each drop of stagnant water
contains world of animated beings,
swimming with as much liberty as
whales in the sea. Each leaf has col
ony of insects grazing on it like cows
on meadow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

GOVERNOR GRATz BROWN was lately
interviewed by New York S,ta re-.
porter, to whom he said:
The Liberal movement is not strictly
against Grant personally, but in oppo-
sition to his pernicious policy. There
are number of persons in his admin
istration who are equally as had as he.
In some respects he is simply the in
strument. The Liberal movement is
against that policy which seeks to de.
stroy our form of government, which
epcroaches upon the rights and liberties
of the people, and concentrates power
In the hands af a small party at the seat
of Government. The liberal movement
Is also in behalf of honesty and econ
| Omy, in the administration of the Gov.
ernment, and the necessity for this is
apparent to all.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

A HUGE PIE.-The largest chicken
pie ever made in New England, and
perhaps in the world, was exhibited al
Bridgeport at the Episcopal Fair. An
immense crowd had assembled to wit
ness the unveiling. 1t required over
one hundred large sized chickens, fifty
pounds of flour and twenty pounds OF
lard for the crust, special pan nine
feet in diameter to hold it, four stout
men to carry, and A. w. Wallace was
the only man in the city who had an
oven large enough to bake it. 1t was q
whoppe. and no mistake.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29
NEWS

A boiler in the New Jersey Steel and
Iron Works Trenton N. j. exploded
last Friday, creating a scene of the
greatest confusion. The boiler tender
named Hughes, is missing, and is sup
posed to have been blown to atoms,
Five other employees received serious
injuries, principally about the head.
The boiler was forty feet long, and was
carried one hundred feet into black.
smith shop, which it entirely demolish.
ed. The explosion was heard for miles.
The annual race between the eight
cared crews of the English Oxford and
Cambridge clubs took place last Satur
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

The world uses 25O,00O,0O0 pounds of
tea each year, and 713, 100000 pounds of
coffee, China furnishes nearly all of the
tea and Brazil over one half of the coffee.
Over l4O, 1000 pounds of Java and $4,000
pounds of Mocha is produced. The
United States consumes nearly one
third of all the coffee produced in the
world, and the English are the greatest
tea drinkers out of China. The Ger
mans rank next to the Americans as
coffee drinkers, The Americans con-
sumo about six pounds of coffee and 100
pounds of beef per head, counting ad-
ults and infants, each year. This looks
large, but then the Yankees never do
anything by hdlveS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

WATER. proof Clements for mending
broken crockery are usually not fire.
proof,and fire proof cements are seldom
watar-p proof. The following, however,
is claimed to be both: Mix tea cup
OF milk with two ounces of vinegar.
1t will curdle. Separate the curd from
the whey, and mix the latter throughly
with the white of an egg. Finally add
quick-lime passed through sieve until
it as thick as paste. The cement Is
then ready for use.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

THE Chicago Times thinks tho epi-
thet "bolter," which has long been used
with effect by the Radical leaders, is
losing its power, and says that "to be
styled 'bolter' is much the same as to
be described as citizen who does not
wear about his neck q collar inscribed
ulysses, his dog"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

AN attacheo of one of the Harrisburg
papers recently interviewed the
New Hampshire giantess while she was
stopping at one of the hotels in the State
capital. The newspaper man was first
cousin to the bartender of the hotel in
question, which may possibly throw
some light on the following rather Pc
cuiiar description which he gives of the
Eastern wonder: The New Hampshire
giantess is thirty-nine years of height,
and on her last birthday in June, 1871,
was five feet old, making her about five
feet six inches at the present writing.
Her waist is precisely twenty
inches in circumference, while her arm
is developed to the immense size of six
feet two inches round, and weighs six
hundred and seventy. five pounds. She
is in fine health and apparently married.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

IT is believed that the oldest rose
bush in the world is one which is trained
upon one side of the Cathedral of Hid
eshelm,in Germany. The root is buried
ed under the crypt, below the choir.
The stem is foot thick, and half doz-
en- branches nearly cover the eastern
side of the church, bearing countless
flowers in summer. Its age is unknown
but documents exist that prove that the
Bishop Hello, nearly thou sand years
ago, protected it by stone roof, which
is still extant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

GOVERNOR CURTIN. We understand
that Governor Curtin, Minister of the
United States at st. Petersburg, has re.
signed that position and will return to
his home in Pennsylvania within a
month or two. This resignation is not
altogether unexpected, and has a polit.
ical significance at this time, which
will soon find authoritative expression
in an important form. The friends Of
Governor Curtin have been systemati
cally prescribed by the Administration
through the controlling influence of Mr..
Cameron, not only in the distribution
of patronage, but in every form of po.
litical consideration in the Republican
party. They are powerful enough to
make their strength felt in the Presi.
dental canvass, but have all the dispo
sition to redress past grievances.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

1T is given to some women to see 8
point clearly and state it comprehen'
sively-for instance, an Iowa woman
concludes sensible article against wo'
man suffrage thus pointedly: "You
may look at this matter in whatever
light you will, but simmer it down,
and it is but quarrel with the AL
mighty that we are not all men,"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

A FINE picture OF Boston is given by
Wendell Phillips in one of his recent
lectures on labor reform: "Boston Is a
city in which every tenth person Is a
criminal and every seventh a pauper.
Three.quarters Of our farms are mort
gagged for drink two-thirds of the pull.
pits are filed with drunkards and the
bench of justice is nearly vacant be-
cause one-half Of the Judges have died
drunkards."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

"HE is fighting windmill" said Mr..
Conkling of Mr.. Edmunds in the Uni.
ted States Senate. Certainly / am"
said Mr.. Edmunds-"the gentleman
from New York"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

THE Washington correspondent of
the N. Y, Tribune says:
1t is reported, on good authority, that
the President recently asserted that he
Is determined to force his nomination
by the Philadelphia convention, even
II he should be satisfied that his defeat,
If nominated, would be inevitable. He
said that he had been so unjustly criti.
cised, and so much abused, of late, that
he would prefer to be re-nominated and
beaten at the polls, rather than have
the Republican party succeed with an
other candidate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-03-29
Tbe e2.;=5s S5antt.

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Iniondci for PeoFlo how On Earth.
Iaelnding Farmers. Mechanics. Merchants, Pro-
fessIoEal Men, WOIEcrS, Thinkers, aad oil Iiaa-
her OF Honest Folks, aal tho Wivcl, Co.'s. Gni
Dalgut 20 OF all such
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
InterroGate Them g..

Ask the candidates for the Legislature how
they stand on the various measures affecting
the laboring interests. Ask them if they will
vote to repeal the Loan Association tax, and the
tax on Mortgages; if they will vote to repeal
the Attachment Law, and for an exemption from
seizure on execution. Ask them if they will vote
for all measures calculated to secure the equal
representation of all citizens in the Legislature
without regard to their place of residence.
ANY person not in favor Of these measures
has no good claim to be elected to the Legisla
ture from New Castle County.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

For President ULYSSES s. GRANT.
For Vice President-HENRY WILSON,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
A Place Whore Bishop. Drink Esorythiuu but

A Place Whore Bishops Drink Everything but
Water.
The Rev. Gideon Draper writes to the New
York M no list humorous account Of his ex-
perienc ID Norway. He says
In &c ord ace with previous invitation, We
repair t, tn parsonage to partake Of a formal
dinner in honor Of the Bishop. The Norwegian
flag is flying from the Flagstaff, and a regret is
expressed by the host that he has not the beau
tiful American flag to unfurl by its side The
catechists and officers Of the church, and few
other gusts, all of whom are gentlemen, gather
around the table, and good Norwegian dinner
is served, introduced by fish pudding, with the
accompanying side-dishes. Many toasts are
drank, among which America and its represent
atives are not forgotten.
After dinner coffee and pipes, and subsequent
| ly bottles containing divers kinds OF beverages
| among which was surprised to tind one temper
| ance drink. Good pure water abounds, it was
said, in Norway. replied it was true, but had
/ never yet seen Norwegian drinking 1t. The
preacher toe his spirits in the vestry after his
/ labois the Bishop his, and wine, beer and punch
we're in abundance. This drinking OF everything
| but water is here universal and incessant The
total abstinence society has in Norway an open
| but fear a dscouraging field. The Bishop
| toasted the young candidates who had Just
finished their theological studies. It required
some stretch of imagination to fancy Bishop
James taking his grog after his pulpit labors, and
then toasting in the wine cup those whom he
ordained to the sacred ministry. But customs
differ in different countries. We returned home
scarcely knowing whether we were more impres
sed by the solemn church services Of the morning
or the ecclesiastical jollity of the afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
Or. Cnrnentar.
DIT. CafpontoT1
1856 MULBERRY STREET, NEWARK, N. j.
Is now treating successfully

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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
Republican Enthnsinsm Awakeniag.

The large meeting and handsome parade of
the Republicans last evening, showed that their
spirits were rising, and their enthusiasm warm
ing up The addresses. at the City Hall, were
appropriate and acceptable, and the ball, we
hope, is set rolling, now. in earnest. There is
much work to be done, and but little time in
which to do it. II Wilmington City and this
County are to poll the maiorities they ought to
give, (eyen after the acknowledgements by the
assessment manipulators,) there must be a
prompt thorough and efficient organization.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24

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Gas generated from
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Water drawn f. ON PCrC1lain.lined
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Syrups made rom sound ripe Fruit
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Pure Cream daily, from the country
Ice planed In each glass Of soda Wa,er.
Arctic Apparatus Sparkling and bright
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rals and Kept out of contact with eeteIiOus metals
like "copper" lead or bfass,is refreshing and whole
drink, grateful alike to the thirsty and to the
invalid. Such Soda Wate is drawn from our Arctic
Apparatus where we shall he gad to SEE i'll whl
enjoy this agreeable beverage
No intoxicating liquor ia dispensed from oul
Fountain.
SMITH PAINTER, Pharmaceuti-ts,
Seventh and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
Court of Chaacery.

KEHoE's MAcADAAnzrNa CASE -INJrNcuoN DENIED
The case of Martin Kshoe's biz for the con-
tract for macadamizing the bed of Fourth street,
which was refused by the City Council Commit
tee, and subsequently taken to the Court OF
Chancery, with an application for an Injunction
has finally been settled by that Court The ap-
plication, after argument, was denied and the
case dismissed. The decision OF Chancellor
Bates was rendered at considerable length, from
which We take the above facts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
Pratt's Astral OIL

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from the danger Of an explosion, hut from me dan
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the ordinary kerosene lamps furnishing u light un-
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free from all Apprehension OF danger II s put up
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24

NOT THE PERsoN.-In the case OF Michael
Cotton, before the Mayor, on Saturday morning.
the person charged with being found in the room
with Cotton, was woman Danie Dover. who
resides at Brandywine Banks, and not daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Cotton, as WAS stated, la jAstlce to
the daughter of Mrs. Cotou, We would say that
she is young lady of irreproaehabe character,
and bears good reputation She does not live
at home with her mother, aud consequently was
not present at the time Of the disturbance. At
the trial, however, Mrs. Coltons evidence was
given in such manner as to he understood, b,
those present as was reported.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24

TnlsE SETS or FCRNIrURE.- several sets
Of new CHAMBER furniture. seen passing through
the streets. On wagons, to-day, are the same
that will be given to some lucky person, in at
tendance at the exhibitions al odd Fellows
Hall this week. Rufus Snmerby ~ Co 3. com
pany will give an entertainment at this hall
each evening this week, and a set Of this furni-
ture besides many other gifts, will be given out
every evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-24
Curtin YicIdr.

The opportunities of Aleck Mcclure and fac
tonal dislike of Senator Cameron have prevailed
with Ex-Governor Curtin. He has written let
t " accepting the Liberal nomination for Consti-
tutional delegate at large. In this letter he
declares in favor of the election OF Buclalew for
Governor.
Fortunately, his long delay and hesitation
have made his final action matter of great in
difference to the people of Pennsylvania and it
is now too late for him to defeat Hartranft