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VIRGINIA, to wit: In the Circuit Court Of
Y Fairfax county, March Rules 1876. james
Stevenson, Arabella Stevenson and Bessie Ste
venson VS.. Mary AMI Stevenson, Ambrose F.
Clarke and Mary 6. his wife, Thomas Hanson
an Kate B. his wife, defendants. In chnncery.
Mem: The object OF this suit is to obtain de-
cree for the sale of the real estate of which b.
ner Stevenson died seizsi and partition Of pro-
ceeds among those entitled.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defend
ants, Ambrose f. Clarke and Mary u. his wife,
and Thomas Hanson and Katie B. his wife. are
non residents OF this State, it is ordered that
they appear within one month after due publ
cation hereof, and do what is necessary 10 pro-
tect their interests a copy-teste
+. D. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
Moore n o. NH 9-W4W
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7 Asst CALL.
IL STATE TAXES, 1875
The State tax bills Tor 1875 are now in my
har DIS for collection and as have but short
time in which to make my returns l must re-
quire the payment Of said taxes on or before the
2O:h day of April next. All persons failing to
pay at this time will be proceeded against &C.
cording to law. As these taxes must be PAID
hope all persons owing bills will call pro nptly
and pay them, thereby relieving me from per-
forming disagreeable duty and save them
selves additional expense and trouble
JOHN T. NUGENT, Dep. Treas'r.,
at the Office of w. u. Corse,
NH Is No. SO King street.
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FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant new and substantial sE--A
iron steamer LADY OF TIE La Is !skasasRa = =
Leaves the comp.ny's wharf, Washington, EV-
cry MONDAY and THU kSDAY, at three
turning. leaves Norfolk EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY, 1T O'clock p. m. This line
connects AZ Norfolk with the ships Of the MGR
chants and Miners Transportation Company
for Boston and Providence Ind ahorls the
cheapest and best route to those cities and their
connections throu yhout New tnSand Furet to
Norfolk 81; round trip So Tickets good until
used.
FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
The new and commodious iron eR~~
steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON, EaEssQE
built especially for this route, leaves the com
DAY and FRIDAY, at I o'clock a. III, and
Alexandra at 80 u. IN; returning, arrives
EVERY WEDN ESDAY and SUNDAY, at
o'clock p. m.
This company makes close connections at Al
exandra with the ". G., Y. NJ. j G. = II: r.
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt.
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply to
F. A. REED, Agent,
or at the office of the company, under the Ma
tional Metropolitan Bank, 18th street, opposite
the Treasury Department. Washington.
NH 10 j. w. THOMPSON, President.
80 NOTICE.
On and after March !, 1876, TWO FERRY
BOATS will make HOURLY TRIPS between
| WASHINGTON CITY and ALEAAh DRlA,
from either city, as follows:
Leave AleAandria: At 7:30., $50, $50, 1890
and IL 80 a. M, and II 30, l3U, 230, $3.50, 4.3O,
$50 and 6 90 p m.
Leavs Washington At 7.30, $50, $50, 10 80
and II 30 Il. m, and l23u, 1.3O, 80 3.3O, 4'3C
led % S. S. HUWlSON. Pres. Pr c
YDE'S STEAM LINES
PHILADELPHIA, PROvIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES
| DAY, and leave Philadelphia EV.
cry SATURDAY, at II O'clock N. ssaGssaaAds &
| from Pier No l North Wharves.
| This line connects at Alexandria with the O..
A. s. NJ and W. i .. K. Rs, anu ut Philadel
pha with the new and popular Iron Line" to1
| Providence and Boston.
| Freight forwarded with promptness and care
| free of commissions
No charge for transfer in Philsdelphis, anc
| no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston il
sixty-fve hours Through rates and through
bills of lading given. Insurance guaranteed q
| less than usual rates.
Agents:
T. A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. G.
| jan 8-tt
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VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court Of
Y Fairfax county, Marcn Rules, 1876. Ed
ward johnson VS.. K. F., Broadwater, late Sher
if of Fairfax county, and as such administrator
OF John Money, james Ronk and Mary NJ, bis
wife, Martha Rittenhouse and others, defend
ants, in chancery.
dem: The object of this suit is to enforce 8
judgment for S120, with interest on $40 from lst
January, 1889, on $50 from 9th September, 1859,
and on $50 from oath September, 1859, and 10
sell the reversonary interest in the land held by
Rachael Money as dover.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defend
! ants James Ronk and Mary NJ, his wife, and
Martins Rittenhouse, Ann Rittenhouse, Virginia
Rittenhouse and sarah kittenhouse are non
residents of the State of Virginia, 1t is ordered
that they appear within one month after due
publication hereof and do what is necessary to
protect their interests a copy-teste
F. u. RICH RDSON, Clerk.
Mora n n NH 9-w4W
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C1.n.HgsSxUyv .HEKUHAsSTs.

C0.n.HlSSIUJT sHEACHAsSTs.
DHILIP B. HOOE,
NO. 2 PRINCE STREET
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MERCT
Dealer in ali kinds of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agent OF the
LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
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VIRGINIA, to wit: In the Circuit Court of
' Fairfax county, March Rules, 1876. A.
Lydecker VS.. II. Wheeler. In chancery.
Mem: The object of this suit is to enforce the
lien of plaintiff judgment against the defendant
on real estate of said defendant in tho county of
Fairfax.
happening by affidavit filed that the defend
ant is non resident of the State OF Virginia, it
is ordered that he appear within one month Al
ter due publication hereof, and do Whist is ne
cessary to protect his interest. copy-tesLe
+. ID. RICHA RDSON, Clerk
Moore, D. q. NH 9-W4W
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CPRING, 1875.
E. j. MILLER & co.;
Importers of
CHINA and QUEENSWARE

Glassware, Window Glass, Lamps, Chandeliers
and Fancy Goods,
No. 65 King street.
We have now in store, purchased direct from
the manufactures, full, complete and hand
some assortment of goods in our line, to which
we invite special attention.
French China Dinner Sets complete, in plain
white gilt band and decorated; French China
Tea Sets, in gilt band and decorsted French
China Cups and Ssucers, gilt band and plain
white; French China Vases, new patterns and
Moss Rose and other patterns; English Toilet
Sets, handsomely decorated, something new;
China Mugs, Toy Tea Sets, Glass Vases, &c.
We have the largest and most complete stock
of goods ever before brought TO this place which
we are offering at very low figures. Call and
examine our goods and prices. NH
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TTOB COS IN STORE.

YTNU Is a = y y . ! > ! y II II
20 boxes genuine B. F. Graveley's.
50 boxes OF. Twist, Danville.
Is boxes d. stock 1874, prime Danvllle.
~ boxes or. do
40 boxes IL inch Plug Rich. and Dsnvills.
Pancake, Pocket Pieces, Pig TAIL Natural
Bright, Black Navy and other brands. Very
low to the trade JOHN A. FIELD,
feb 81 II King street.
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YARMOUTH BLOATERS, Goldfish, Round
L and Split Labrador Herring and Nos. !,
and Mackerel for sale by
NH Is w. A. JOHNSON.
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KID GLOVES-We have just received q
IL lot of TWO-BUTTON KID GLOVES,
which will be sold for 65c 1T
FERGUSON i BROS,
feb 2 96 King street.
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FINH1M BILE SkEINo and BDNE2 of best
4 quality full supply of 81! slz,s at No. IS
King street, corner OF Royal. Wholesale and
retail
oct !. T. CREIGHTON s. SON
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INLAND s. SEiBOARD COASTING CO.,
of the
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.U.I Hl-tsS rs.

'HILIP PARK'
PRACTICAL PLUMBER,
No. II South Fairfax street.
The oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city. All work done with
dispatch, and in the most durable and workman.
like manner. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING done st short notice, and by him
elt, or the most experienced workman. is 2-t
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12

REGULATING CATHOLIC FUNERALs.-At
a convention of Irish societies, lately called
by the priest hood, at Scranton, it was re-
solved to hereafter dispense wi tn the use of
carriages at funerals except for the use Of
mourners, and that the professions be made
Oh foot. The purpose is to cut off the ex-
pense which mourners cannot always afford.
This plan has been adopted in several regions
that we are conversant with, and in some to
so rigid an extent that the number OF car
riages is limited, whether others could be
supplied free of cost or not,-HazhetOa Sem
tinet
This is a sensible suggestion. Funeral
expenses have grown TO be inoriinate. Re-
latives dislike to discourage sumptuous ar
rangements for fear Of being charged with
disrespect to the dead As we all know the
poor endeayor TO rival the wealthy, and the
result is costly pageants for the benefit OF
street gazers, and distress to actual mournes.
In fact, our ideas of funerals are that they
should be quiet, and unostentatious. LET
the dead bury the dead" The afflicted ones
do not wish to parade their grief before
the multitude. Many go TO the grave as .
mere matter of form and respect, and more
! from curiosity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12
THE NORMAL SCHOOL APPROPRIATION
RIII.

The announcement that Gov. Hartranft
had signed the bill appropriating $4,000 to
our State Normal School sent thrill of
gladness through every heart in our commu-
nifty. Our citizens had shown great enter
prise in erecting the former buildings, and
we all felt the calamity when they were de-
stroyed. But the Trustees, encouraged by
the citizens decided to rebuild the institu-
tion not only on better plan, but on a lar
ger scale, and to-day it is a monument OF
what pluck and intelligence can do. The
passage of the bill without an amendment,
by unanimous vote, entities the Legisla-
ture to our hearty thanks. Nor can too
much credit be given Senator Allen and
Representatives McHenry and Ryan.
For time it was feared that Gov. Hart.
ranft would veto the bill. We never enter
tanned such an idea. True, other institution:
not of State character clamored for aid
and too many have been recognized, but h,
could hardly afford to see child of tn,
Commonwealth die for want of help, anC
aid institutions which had no special CLAIM
upon the Treasury, and had suffered no sucl
misfortune as befel u.s. But we are now re
lieved from anxiety, and trust that ou
School ''may live long and prosper"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12

The Bloomsbury COLUMBIAN hoists the
name of Gen. Winfield 5. Hancock as its
candidate for the Presidency, and declares
that he "has more elements of strength than
any other candidate who could he named
The COLUMBIAN may be right in its conclu-
sions, but General Hancock can never be
President His very record, which il eulo-
gizes 50 highly, would be distastetul to the
mass of the Democracy the
southern wing.-Gdzette d Bulletin.
If our cotemporary means that Hancock
nomination would be distasteful because he
served in the Union army, he has read the
political history of the past in vain. The
Democratic party has been generous in Civ
ing Office to Northern soldiers, and the in
stances are too numerous for recital. As q
matter of fact, if the Democrats should nom
mate the best soldier in the Union army
against the meanest scalawag in the Repub
lican ranks, the opposition Press would com
bine against him. Grant was hero, as
Republican candidate; on the Democratic
ticket he would have received unlimited
abuse from his present supporters. But w
do not ask support for Hancock solely on ac
count of his military services, but also be
cause of his magnificent civil record. As Il
his support from the South, the best eyi
dence is the vote for h!m in the Convention
of 1868 by the States of Louisiana an(
Texas.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12

People who remember the Republican
prosecutions of President johnson, culmi'
mating in his impeachment and trial, are
amazed to read, in the same papers that ira
duced and vilified Mr.. Johnson, beautifully
worded articles setting forth the dignity
which pertains to the office of President and
the necessity that respect be paid accord.
ingly to Mr.. Grant. Apart from the hy-
pocrisy of these professions, nothing is more
untrue. Respect is due the Office of Chief
Magistrate, but not to the incumbent of that
office when his course is such as to deserve
public censure. To say that if President
were to steal the public moneys, disregard
the laws and continually misbehave, he is
nevertheless entitled to public respect is too
absurd for serious discussion. The office
makes the man respectable but the man can
not make the office disreputable-hi be-
havior affects himself alone. Presidents as
we'll as other servants of the People are open
to criticism and must so deport themselves
as to render adverse criticism impossible
But Grant bas done nothing of the sort-he
invites criticism if not worse.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12
[Communicated.l
CHURCHES vs.. MEETINGH0USES.

EDITORS COLUMBIAN Il have read with
interest the History Of Columbia County in
course of publication in your columns. A
few facts recorded in number XI., March "a,
1876, are such fine specimens of nice dis
elimination and delicate sense of propriety
that | am impelled to recall the attention of
your readers to them.
1t appears that az Jerseytown there is a
"house of public worship" at Mllville
there is "a Westinghouse in the vicinity )"
at Eyer's Grove "a denomindtiondl meeting
house," at Rohrsburg, "a Westinghouse,
lin truth, there are three of them y at Coles
Creek is ''St, Gabriel's Episcopal Church )"
at Benton, two meeting-houses )" Orange
houses - Espy has meeting and school
houses :" Miflinvlle has 'meeting and
schoolhouses :" Centralia Borough "has a
beautiful and tasteful place of worship, Holy
Trinity Church., Episcopal, a Roman Catho-
lie Chrch Edifce, and several denomination
al meeting houses"
In casting my eyes over the pages of Sam
uel Q. Warren's "Ten Thousand Year"
was deeply impressed with the beauty of the
following passage, descriptive of an interview
betM cen the hero, Tittlebat Titmouse, and
his discriminating friend, Robert Hucka'
back:
"At length they arrived at the open doors
of gloomy-looking building, into which
two or three sad and prim looking people
| were entering. After walking a few PAGES
past the door-'D'ye know, Hncl-,' said Tit
mouse, stopping, I've often thoug ght that
that there's something in religion'
'''ro be sure there is for those that like il
who doubts it? It's all very well in its
place, no doubt, replied Huckaback, with
| much surprise, which increased as he fel
himself slowly being swayed round toward
the builling in question well, but wha
| of that ?
40, nothing; but hem hemp replied
| Titmouse, sinking his voice to Il whisper
| touch of-reigiOn-would not be so much
amiss just now. teel-uncOmmon inclined
that way, somehow
Religions all very well for them tina
has much to be thankful for; bat devil tax,
me what have either you or me to be
| "'But, Huck-how do you know but W,
might get something TO be thankful for by
| praying-pve often heard of great things !
come
"Huckabaok stood for moment irreso
Lutte, twirlng about his cane, and lookin,
rather distastefully towards the dingy build
ing. To be sure said he family. Tit
mouse drew him nearer; but he suddenl,
started back-'NO! oh, 'tis only meeting
house, Tit Curse dssenters, how | hat
'em No i wont pray in meeting house
let me be bad ss | may. Give me a regular
like respectable church, with a proper steeple
and parsOn, and prayers and all that
What delightful thing it is in an impair
tial historian to be able to make nice an,
delicate distinctions.
A READER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12

The following extract is taken from the
proceedings of the Methodist General Con-
ference, in session at Baltimore, on Friday
last:
Judge Lawrence, member of Congress
from Ohio, and delegate in the conference,
sketched the history of the Indian service,
and held that the present policy had put All
end to Indian wars, and elevated the cOndi-
ton of the Indians now it was proposed by
the dominant party in the house of represen-
tatives to abandon the policy of peace, civ
ilization and Christianity. The dominant
party in the house cared very little about
either civilization or Christianity Laugh
| ter
Neither was material 10 its success II
| this general conference, representing mil.
lion and half of people, shall send COM
mittee of five to the Senate, its voice would
| be heard and respected and the bill would
| not pass for there was some regard fol
Christianity and civilization at that end o
the capitol. Applause. The Presiden
was not Methodist himself, but his wifi,
was, and she could appeal to him in behal
of the peace pelicy which he had inaugu
| rated.
Is the Conference conducted on strictl!
black Republican principles? There ar
a few hundred thousands of Democrats
Methodists who would like to know.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12
(Communicated.)
WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, May 5, 1876
Mr.. EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIAN,

Mr.. EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIAN,
Dear Sir Having had occasion for the
first time to visit Bloomsbury some few days
since, perhaps the first impressions of your
pleasant borough, by stranger, may not be
wholly uninteresting TO your readers.
After having somewhat perilous ride
through the "Molly Mcclure" section of
your State, witnessing free fight between
them and the .rain-men who were assisting
the conductor to collect their fare from
Kingston to Avondale, and after having my
carpet-bag stolen by one of the women of the
band which was only recovered after chase
of some twenty rods while the conductor
was holding the train for me, was in a
pretty good condition of mind to appreciate
| the beautiful country as / neared Blooms
burg and the cordiality and warm hospital
ity of your people upon my arrival.
Knowing nothing of your hotels, con-
| cluded to take the buss, trusting to fortune
and the driver to land me somewhere where
I could find rest from the days journey and
satisfaction for my often satisfied but ever
recurring appetite. Thanks to the driver
saying nothing of fortune, as it would be un-
just toward your other hotels, of which
know nothing-for having landed me at the
Exchange Hotel, where the attention aud
kindness of the proprietor, Mr.W. Il. Koons
assisted by his son, Frank ID. Koons, whl
know just how to keep hotel and ma ke q
stranger feel at home, caused my hemesick
ness to take wings and made me feel that
though among strangers l WAS still among
friends. | cannot say too much for thel
politeness, of which have been thinking 81
much that | almost forgot their beautiful
rooms and table, which are seldom equallet
in their neatness and repleti0n.
think that many boroughs very little ap
preciate how much good hotel does to Civ
strangers favorable impression of the place
| visited your Normal School and an
: specially indebted to DIR. Griswold and Prot
Barrett for their many kindnesses in show
ing me through the school and giving IN
an insight into its workings and manage
ment. The beautiful location of the schoo
buildings and an acquaintance with th
teachers no longer makes the success of you
school mystery.
also visited your public schools, wher
. the beauty and convenience Of your build
ings and the order and discipline of the va
2 rious departments further impressed me wit
! the good taste and judgment of your people
Next and lastly visited your Coul
House, where judge and jury were endeavo
ing, with the aid Of such light as counsel al
always ready to give, to mete out eyen-hanc
e ed justice to the litgants.
e / regretted that my engagements made
impossible for me to take look thrOug
your manufacturing and other institutions
but like your place so much and enjoye
my visit so weH that am going back Ol
yes, am going to call again.
y New YORKER,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12
CoNTEMpTIBLE CORRUPTION.

OF all the Developments of rottenness
which recent investigations have brought to
light, none are so utterly disgraceful as those
which show the mismanagment Of charitable
institutions. The report OF the Board OF
Public Charities exhibits shocking state Of
affairs in the poor-houses of Blair, Lebanon,
Greene and Mercer counties. Paupers are
neglected physically and morally, and filth
and degradation is the rule rather than the
exception. In the Government Lunatlc
Asylum, near Washington, there are shame
full instances of brutal treatment of patients,
and in various parts of the country the ex-
aminations into the management OF poor
houses and asylums show that the officers
are totally unmindful of the comfort OF the
inmates and intent only on putting money
in their own pockets.
There is something peculiarly horrible in
the i'll treatment of these helpless and home
less creatures, which calls alike for strong
condemnation and prompt punishment. For
such offenders against Christianity and the
civilization of the age no penalties within
the limits of law can be too severe. They
deserve general execration and should be
banished from the world which they disgrace.
Peculation, embezzlement and bribery are
bad enough, but when the getting of money
dishonesty is coupled with abuse, neglect
and i'll treatment of poor helpless human
beings the offences become uncomfortable
Let the lightning of offended law and dis.
gusted humanity strickland strike heavily
some of these ghouls who fatten on the
misfortunes of their fellow creatures and th'
country will be the better for it. The abus'
of idiots and paupers is worse than thu
robbery of corpses and deserves more than
fine or brief imprisonment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12

Columbia county is without sheriff, and
so there are many hungry aspirants. The
family of Sheriff Grover has removed to
Mtflinville, and the prisoners are fed by
Milton Cox. If Columbia county cannot
furnish the Governor with proper mater
ial out of which to make sheriff, we have
lots of that kind of timber lying around
loose in Luzerne. Why not 60 outside to
find a man to do your hanging ?-Hazeleton
Seminal.
Why bless your inn ocent heart, not Re-
publican in Columbia County, but whose
heart palptated to fill the Office, even be-
fore Sheriff Grover was dead, and the cars
were burdened with candidates Harrisburg
ward who wished 20 show their devotion to
the country by selling out their neighbors,
and raking in the fees. As to the hanging
business, we have none of that to do here,
! and 30 scaffold was ever erected in our jail
We leave such low business to Luzerue, il
Hartranft don't relieve the Sheriff from such
grave necessity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-12

The title of His Excellency does not be-

The title of His Excelency does not be-
long to the President Of the United States.
1t was customarly applied in correspou-
dence, to George Washington during the
Revolutionary War, even by such title
hater as Thomas Jefferson; but when it was
proposed in the Convention which formed
the constitution of the United States, that
the title of His Excelency should be con-
ferred upon the President, the proposition
was rejected. That disposed of the title;
and in view of that we have been surprised
thata few intelligent persons still make prac
tice of addressing the President as his Excel
lency.
Much less should it be applied to Gov
ernor as is now the custom. 1t is aping
the toadyism of foreign flunkeys.