davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-07-19
THE NATION
It's Rulers and Institutions.
N ENGLISH AND GERMAN h

In ENbLiCii AMI oEltMAN.
Nothing like it. Strikes everybody as Just tho
book they need. 1t Is an Encyclopedia of the
selves worth the price of the book. OUer 500 pages
and only $3.50, Rich Harvest for Canvassers
ladies and gentlemen-faTmers, teachers and
Students one agent took 20 orders IN a JeiU days,
Dih ciritcldr alone before The book appeared. S2O
a day can be cleared in fair territory. Write at
once for Circular and Information. NEW
WORLD FURNISHING CO., Cor. 7th and Mar
ket Streets, Philadelphia. loct. 6.7l-ly.1
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-07-19
POetical.
An Aged Stranger.

az was with Grnnt"-tho stranger said;
Said tho farmer: "Say no more,
But rest thee here ut my cottage porch,
For thy feet are weary and sore"
~ was with Grant"--the stranger said;
Said the farmer: NAY, no more
prithee sit at my frugal board.
And eat OF my humble store"
How fares my boy-my soldier boy,
OF the old Ninth Army Corpse
warrant he bore him gallantly
In the smoke and the battles roarl
II know him not" said tho aged man,
"And. as remarked before,
was with Grant"-"Nay, nay, know"
Said tho farmer, "Say no more"
"IIe fell In battle-I SEQ, alas!
Thou did'st smooth the tidings DER
Nays speak the truth whatever II bo,
Though 1t rend my bosom's core;
How foil he-with his face to the foe,
Upholding the flag he bore?
OF say not that my boy dlsgracod
The uniform that he wore?"
~ cannot tell" said the aged man,
"And should have remarked before
That was with Grant-in illinois,
some three years before the war"
Then the farmer spake him never a word,
But boat with his fist full sore
That aged man who had worked for Grant
Some three years before the war.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-07-19
TNs RA NOE AGENCY.
HINKLEY KNITTING MACHINE

TIE SIMPLEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST IN
USE! HAS BUT ONE NEEDLEl A
CHILD CAN RUN IT!
Designed especially for the use of families, and
adles who desire TO knit for the market. VIII
do every stitch of the knitting in q stocking
widening and narrowing rs readily as by hand.
Arc. splendid for worsteds and fancy work,
STITCH! Are very easy 10 manage, and not
liable to set out of order. Every Family should
have one.
We want an Agent in every town TO introduce
and sell them, TO whom we offer the most liberal
duecments; send for our Circular and Sample
Stocking. Address.
HINKLEY KNITTING MACHINE CO.,
nov. lO7l-ly. Bath, Me.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-07-19
Buck Horn.
Orangeville Directory.

III &G.W. II. SHOEMAKER, dealers in dry
III goods, groceieries and general merchandise
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-07-19
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

one inch, Qtwelve lines OI its equivalent in
Nonpareil type ono or two insertions, sl50 three
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-07-19
Columbia County Official Directory,

Ofllldescrlptions executed with neatness al
dlspRtch at reasonable rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
THE HERALD CLUB.

The Herald Club met at The Herald Office,
on Saturday afternoon take action with reference to
Mr. Greeey's death. Thomas b. Connery presided, and
addresses were made by him, Dr. G. b. Wallis, d. A.
Leyen, f. G. de FoDtaine Messrs Fitzpatrick, de Fon-
tame, and Flynn were appointed committee to make
arrangements TO attend the funeral, and the following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas A great and eminently distinguished Ameri-
can journalist has been removed from among us by the
hand OF DEATH and. whereas. In his death depore
the loss in common with the whole nation OF great
and good man, brilliant journalist. an eminent poltl
philosopher Christian gentleman, and good oiti-
zen IL Is therefore
Resolved That we. The Neic-York Herald Club sin
oerey offer to family of the great dead and TO the
nation untmey deprived OF the presence OF one OF
its most brilliant ornaments, our heartfelt sympathy
and
Resoiced That In the death OF Horace Greeley, the
founder OF THE TRIBUNE, following quickly that OF
James Gordon Bennett the founder Of The Herald the
country and American journalism have suffered we'll
nigh irreparable loss.
Resolved That as further testimonial OF respect
for the memory OF distinguished and lamented CO.
laborer in the field Of journalism, the members Of this
Club will attend his funeral, and that suitably en-
crossed copy Of these resolutions be furnished 70 the
surviving members OF his family
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
WESTERN RIVER IMPROVEMENT.

The question of improving the navigation OF
the three great Western rivers Mississippi Missouri and
Ohio is under discussion In the West The ST. Louis Re
publican up the subject with much vgor 1t shows
that States bordering these three great streams
have population Of nearly 100000 and aggregate
wealth Of over oo Its plan is to reserve
the water or contract the channels at O few shallow
points, as TO secure minimum low-water depth OF five
feet the Ohio and feet on the Mississippi The
Republican sets forth the advantages to be obtained by
it's proposed improvement as follows:
The annual expense for transportation now amounts
TO millions OF dollars Immense quantities OF the cheaper
kinds Of grain that the natural products OF their soil
cannot be carried to market at all because the freight
charges them higher than the home price OF the
grain itself River rates OF freight from 81. Louis "a
New Orleans and between other points similarly distant
from each other vary from i cents per l0 when the
rivers high, TO 60 cents per 100 when the rivers
are low and navigation difficult
These rates, estimated at tuns are "a i and <12 The
present difficult dangerous condition Of these rivers
therefore costing the people OF the fifteen States
named " 60 per tun on every tun OF produce carried
ana down their rivers at this time; for the exor-
btant railroad rates In large measure, the COM
pement Of the high river rates charged when the rivers
feet OF water between st. Louis and Cairo ryer
OF freight rise above 20 cents per ow or
tun from st. Louis TO New-Orleans.
This may be taken fair freight gauge on similar
depth OF water the Ohio Upper Mississippi and other
Western rivers and H. by Government expenditure OF
one two three i've millions year for three or
four years. on our Western and southwestern rivers
down TO that figure, the money would be cheapy ex-
nended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
sympathies to the family of the departed in the IRE
parable loss which we have sustained in common.
THE STAFF.

sympathies TO the family OF the uepar'eu III 'nc
parable loss which we have sustained in common
THE STAFF.
A meeting of the members OF all depart
ments the editorial staff OF THE TRIBUNE was heu yes
terday On motion of j. R @. Hassard, Charles T. Cong
don was chosen Chairman and Noah Brooks Secretary
Mr. Congdon referred in feeling manner TO the loS
THE TRInuNE had sustained the death Of its founder
committee appointed to prepare suitable resolutions
reperted the following, which were adopted;
Ierens II has pleased God I'm His Providence 20 re-
Resolred That in the death OF our great Chlet every
attribute Of perfect Journalism aG SS snce Horace
Greeley stood at the head OF the editorial profession ~
the world since hit the r fs Wege uSeGGaed SINCE his
humanity his generosity, and his sympathy were WITHOUT
Peso,ped That we feel It privilege and an honor "a
have served under the great Master OF our proesson
his conscientious work. his untring industry and his
complete devotion to what he deemed 10 be the sacred
duty Of making every issue OF HE TRIBUNE Us periec'
Resoiced That beside the bier of the great dead we
secrate ourselves TO the virtues which won
him success and mpershable fame,-devotion TO the
general good; sympathy with the poor and the weak
maintenance Of the right; hatred of wrong; love OF
4 hard work; honor OF honest industry and an honest
artists love OF a wemade newspaper
Res0lred That the people OF the United states owe
lasting gratitude TO the Founder of THE TRIBUNE for hav
ing as popular and partisan leader placed the discus,
social ideas on the ground Of conscience irrespective
of expedeney and for having set the rights and
Resolred, That extend to the members OF our pro
fession this expression of appreciation OF the afic
ing loss which Journalism has sustained in the death OF
Horace Greeley and especially commend TO the adj
vancng generation OF the Republic his shining example
which nobly illustrates what may be accomplished fOr
humanity by wedirected effort inspired by benehcent
ideas and the lOftiest sentiments.
Resored That in this their doubly bitter
endery sympathize with the orphans Of depare
Chief aud that We viii make their grief our own,and VII
surround them with our sympathy and help them TO
bear loss which, while grevous to them, Is heavy TO us
and costly 10 our country.
1t was resolved that copy of the resolutions be sent
to the familyof Mr.. Greeley. The members OF The
TRIBUNE staff will attend the funeral in body.
THE CONFESSIONS.
At an informal meeting held, on Saturday
afternoon, in THE TRIBUNE Office, Committee was
appointed TO express the feelings Of the present and
former compositors Of THE TRIBUNE in regard to Mr.
Greeleys death, and to report resolutions at meeting
to be held at p to-day. The following is the Com
mittee w. W. Pasko, w. A. Dodge George Sherman
e. A. Holmes, and Thomas Burke. Former employees are
invited to attend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
OTHER ASSOCIATIONS.

A special meeting Of the Rural Club, Of
which Mr.. Greeley President, will be held, to take
appropriate action his death. The Club met Thurs
day last and decided to hold s annual dinner on Dec
IT, notice posted 10 Mr.. Greeley and it then
hoped he would be able to be present and preside
The Trustees OF the Young Mems Universalist Asso-
cation of which Mr.. Greeley O life-membcr, will
hold meeting this evening In the Fifth Universast
Church the Rev. j. NJ. Pullmsn's, In Thirty -ffthst,
sxthave. and take such action may be deemed
fitting
The American Institute, II La understood, win meet
either tonight or tomorrow night and take action
the deathOf their fellowmember and former President
The Farmers Club, OF which Mr.. Greeley was also q
member, Will hold meeting to morrow evening.
The Board OF directors OF the American Press Assoca
ton has expressed desire to attend the funeral In
body,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
TIE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The remains of Mr. Greeley lay in the bedroom
where he died. at DR.. Choates, all day Saturday,
watched over by loving friends who still fingered
around the inanimate FORM The casket had in the
meantime been prepared, and arrived toward even
ing. lis lifeless form was placed in it, and con-
veyed to this city by the evening train.
1t was accompanied by the bereaved daughters
and few intimate friends, and was Immediately
taken from the depot to the house of Mr.. Samuel
Sinclair at No 60 West Forty where, sur
rounded by the floral offerings of loving hands, it
will remain until it shall lie in state Tuesday, at
some place to be designated in the newspapers to-
marrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02

ton and the decision OF tho grandest problem OF an
American civilization. His services In the cause OF
freedom cannot be overestimatod, and tho boidness
Gated the policy emancipation. and the justice ex
pedency, and commercial advantages OF free labor
served to educate hundreds OF thousands OF the young
prepared 10 meet the conflict when II came with
the heroism that resulted In breaking tue
shackes OF 100000 OF men, ana placing or taG I'm
mpossib In the brief tribute TO his labors which this
occasion can permit, weigh with even approximate
estimate which our h0nored friend has exerted
wonderful industry author and speaker. whether
the platform, political assemblies, or as lecturer
before yceums and literary institutions, his abors were
ncessant, and the promlttude ana ndety WIN wh,G
political teachings, his profound views, ana DIS
benevolent discharge of these very often
services SINCE he issued the frst number OF IHE
TRIBUNE more than 800 have filed the chair OF
Governor Of the various States and Territories OF the
Union and yet Horace Greeley, by the power OF his
pen his press and his tongue has done more than all 10
progressive IDEAS and stamp the impress OF better
humanity upon his age. His work VIII live and be
remembered long after this shall have given way TO
another, which snail reanLe some VI tne iruits Vi HIS
noble toll.
We enter sadly upon records tonight the memorial
OF the departure of friend and associate. Tue
genial and sincere sympathizer with all who aimed 10
make his profession and his craft useful and more power
full and dgnied he who illustrated in his own life ana
character the highest aud best aims OF truly selt-made
man; who braved all obstacles who, true TO his cOnvic
TONS spoke them until the nation came up TO the same
standards and who at last received from his bitterest
enemies tine homage Of their surrender TO him. and their
adoption Of the principles he had 80 long adyocated
tender and loving husband and father-the patriot
phanthrOpst and the friend OF the oppressed-our
Horace Greeley sleeps. His work Il ended and
we join In tribute to his abors, we may well learn
lessons OF lofty aspiration OF endurance ana OF virtue
HON his lfe-and with profound sorrow, do honor TO the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
THE TRIBUNE OFFICE.
MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.

MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.
A meeting of the Trustees of The TRIBUNE was
held on Saturday at which the following resolu-
tOns we're adopted:
Resolped That the late associates of Horace Gree
ley in the management and publication Of The NEW
York TRIBUNE. recall with liveliest gratitude his
eminent services In the establishment and conduct
Of that journal, the various and ample knowledge
which be brought to the illustration of it's columns
the profound wisdom with which he discussed the
political questions of the passing day. the never
failing sagacity and tact with which he commented
on public events, the enlightened zeal with which
be devoted himself to the advocacy of every noble
and worthy cause the heartfelt sympathy with
which he espOused the interests of the poor and
oppressed, the ardent patriotism with which he
labored for the prosperity of the whole country,
without reference to sectional or party claims and
the generous hospitality with which he welcomed
the highest progressive ideas in science literature,
and social philosophy.
ResOlUed, That in the personal character of
their late beloved chief they recognize shining ex
ample of the manly virtues, integrity incorrupt,
fidelity mistaken, immaculate honor. purity
without stain, and the rare selfforgetfulness
which lost sight of personal interests in zeal for the
eanse Of humanity.
Rfsolred That their profound grief On occa-
son Of his death finds tender sOlace in the renem
braDce of his illnstriOus life.
RESOLVED, That although deprived of the light
and couns lis of their chief, they not left with
out heart hope by the bereavement and that they
address themselves with cheerful courage and un.
shrinking energy TO the high and inspiring duties be-
fore them, erecting the noblest monument to his
memory in the columns of THE TRIBUNE which he
10 fondly loved by striving to make it still more
efficient representative of the great humanitary
ideas TO which his life was devoted.
RssOIved. That we tender our most a6eetionate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
HORACE GREELEY.

RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF HIS DEATH
rxPRrssIoN OF REGRET AND SYMPATHY UNI
yERsAL-ACTIoN OF VARIOUS oRGANi~A-
TIoNS.
The news of the death Of Horace Greeley created a
universal feeling of sorrow. Seldom have the out
ward manifestations of grief at the loss OF public
man been moro numerous or more consplcuously
displayed. Flags were at half-mast on the Custom
house. Sub-Treasury, Assay-Ofice, City Hail. STOCK
Exchange Produce Exchange, Chamber OF Com
merce theleading hotels andmany stores and private
houses in this city; on the City Hall and other public
buildings in Brooklyn and Jersey City, and ON por
tion of the shipping in the harbor and the North
and East Rivers. There were other manifestations
of sorrow. In front of printing office in ParkroW
was suspended flag, draped, and bearing the IN
scription, Horace Greeley it is done. The Nation
1nourns" Large crowds assembled in front OF the
bulletin-board in front of THE TRIBUNE ONCE
which was draped. Many old friends OF Mr.. Gree
lev, among them Gen. N. p. Banks, Gen. John Coch-
rane, called and expressed their sorrow.
The news was discussed at every gathering on the
streets and at public places of resort, and express
sions of regret were heard that life so devoted to
usefulness and philanthropy should!,have ended
Among all classes was the same feeling OF sadness
and regret, and the most common form Of express
sion was that a good and honest man had passed
away. In the evening several associations met ana
passed resolutions expressive Of heartfelt regret
Their action is given at length elsewhere. In
many of the churches and synagogues yesterday
and on Saturday reference was made to the life and
character of the deceased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
OHIO IN GLOOM
ACHARACTERIsTIC LETTER.
Dir. GREELEY's DEFIANCE OF A "MERCILl
PUBLIC OPINION"

Dir. GREELEY's DEFIANCE OF MERClLESS
PUBLIC OPINION"
WASHINGTON, Dec. las an introduction to
the suboned letter. it is proper to state that Mr. Gree
ley was warm personal friend Of Charles Lanman To
whom it was addressed Mr. Lanmans earlier essays
writer were published In The Yorker. Although
he participated IN politics. Mr. Greeley occasion
ally favored him with letters Of advice, and took
special interest in the Of his dictionary OF Con
gress Mr.. Greeleys last note to Mr.. Lanman il al
follows:
NRw-YoRK, June a. 1877.
FRIEND LkEMkH: Received yours Of the 25th inst.
have ali my life been doing what people called vastly
foolish impoItic acts, and did not dispute their udg
rnent. only said that what did seemed TO me the
right thing II should die before election or be beaten
therein please testify for that do not regret having
braved public opinion when thought 1t wrong and
knew 1t 10 be merciless. Yours, HORACE GREELEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
THE NEWS IN OTHER CITIES.

Mr.. GREELEYs DEATH EVERYWHERE LAMENTED.
CHICAGO, Nov. S0.-The news of the death
Of Horace Greeley lie received by the public generally
with profound Expressions Of regret and gym
patty universal An the papers this morning con-
tain eulogistio notices.
editorials the death Of Horace Greeley and all accord
him high praise man aud editor The City Council.
last night passed resolution in respect to the memory
Of the deceased statesman and journalist and requested
Mayor Brown to convey TO the family OF the deceased
the deep sympathy Of the citizens Of st. Louis In their
afiiction.
eALT LAKE CITY, Nov 3o.-The whole community Is In
great grief the death Of Horace Greeley The flags
on the City Hall at halfmast The papers all pro-
nounce glowing eulogies upon the deceased.
MExPHIs, Nov. so-he news OF Mr.. Greeley's death
10 received here with universal regret The morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
THE ARCADIAN CLUB.

A special meeting OF the Executive Council
Of the Arcadan Club held yesterday, and the fol-
lowing resolutions adopted:
Whereas The Arcadian Club ia again called upon to
the loss Of another leader IN American Journal
s and that within brief period after the demise
of the pioneer Journalist Of NewYork, James Gordon
Bennett; ,
Resolped That in the death OF Horace Greeley, the
founder and Editor Of THE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE, the
members OF the Arcadan Club recognize, In common
with their felowcitizens, the necessity OF paying a
proper tribute to the memory OF good, true, and up
right man, and especially dellore his loss TO profession
which his integrity and adherence 10 principles SO
steadfastly adorned.
ResOlped That not alone does journalism sustain loss
DEATH that the defender OF the oppressed
and the friend OF common humanity, his taking OF has
been loss TO all those who sympathize with the better
instincts OF mankind.
ReSolred That the Executive Council and the members
Of the Arcadan Club attend the funeral OF the deceased
In body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02
KINGS COUNTY LIBERAL COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the Kings County Liberal
Committee was held, on Saturday evening, In sawyer's
Hail. at Fulton and Jay-sts., Brooklyn. The Hon. W. W.
Goodrich presided The Chairman read series OF reso
uons which he stated had been drawn up az basis OF
action for the Committee. They follows:
The Liberal General Committee oflKings County.
deeply impressed by the death OF their amented leader
Horace Greeley and filed with sorrow that finds no
adequate expression In words make this pubic record
OF our grief at the great public and private aicnon
which has fallen upon his family, his country and the
world.
We remember his charity his Geneness, his simplicity
Of character his long and answering fidelity TO the
cause liberty the ensayed his unweared Efforts 10
ameorate the condition OF the oppressed OF all nations
his fahfulness and his conservation TO his CONVICTIONS
OF duty as he understood IT,
We remember hat when wearied with tho excitement
and labor OF political contest In which he was the CEN
trail figure he called to wait the coming OF death 10
his beloved wife, he watched ght and day by her dying
bed till strength and failed that he bore his per
sonal Affections and his political defeat with manly
resignation, and then simply took up the labor ana bur
den Of his life again. till the overaKed body and brain
gave way, and he died in the vgor OF his temperate
manhood to leave nation IN tears and world IN sof
row, $50,
We dare not intrude upon the grief OF his donby
orphaned daughters. May the God OF the fatheress
comfort their mourning hearts.
We dry our tears, and over bis dead body solemny
and anew, lives and energies 10 the
great principles Of which Mr. Greeley was the exponent
and advocate.
We win pay the last sad tribute TO his memory by at
tending his funeral in body.
Speeches made by c. j. Maxwell, Joseph Reece.
j. Pickett, DR.. Norris Supervisor Harman and Others
eulogizng the deceased, and the resolutions were then
adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-02

papers contain biographical and eulogstic articles on
the great journalist.
Bosros, Nov. so-All the Boston morning papers have
obituary notices OF Horace Greeley.
PouGHKEEPsIE, Nov. ao.-There is profound feeling
here oyer the OF the death Of Horace Greeley The
sad intelligence is the chief topic Of conversation on the
streets.
COLUMBIA g. c., Nov. so.-Dlstrict Judge Geo. NJ.
Bryan adournedhe session Of the United States Court
to-day until Monday in respect to his deceased friend,
Horace Greeley The regrets general The Daily Union
appeared In mourning this morning.