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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

Thanks to the determined position taken
by the Democrats i'm regard to the manage
ment of the State Treasury, That deposi-
tory of the peoples money will have thrown
around it in future such safeguards as have
hitherto been wanting, and as will render
speculations with public funds a something
to be INDUCED by the treasurer only at the
risk of penalties which he will not be likely to
incur. 1t is said that much of the stringen-
cy of the new bill is due to State Treasury
Mackeys counsel. We can very readily
presume such to be the case. Mackey Is
lavish enough with his advice, now that he
is about to step down and out, but why did
he not, while in office parctice what now,
upon his retirement, he so iorcibly breaches
Chronicle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
THE MILK IN THE COCOA NUT.

vot The Babcock trial reveals the spectacle
trolof the Private Secretary of the President
cbeing in the criminal dock on the charge of
said eirauding the Government and the effort of
a pGrant to white-wash his favorite. His evil
INCIDENCE amounts to nothing. He denies
or personal complicity-avows his belief in
,Babcock's innocence, and that he knows of
forno guilty act committed by the defendant.
,le 1t reminds us of the story about man who
wo was arrested for stealing pig. Three wit
oh nesses testified before the justice that they
fo, saw the accused take the pig, but he won his
case by producing six witnesses who swore
~, that they did not see him take The pigl
on But the worst aspect of the case is gath
cred from the testimony of Hon. j w.
Douglas late Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue: He says:
''Solne two or three months before Rich
w ardson went out of office had a talk with
the President and told him things we've
crooked in st. LOUIS and l thought if a
sa proper investigation was made it would re-
suit largely to the benefit of the Treasury
lei he concurred with me and asked when pro-
hi posed to begin, on the 26th of January 1875.
HuuIcsScu u lcblST W tle CCCICldly Vi tuC
We Treasury in regard to the change of super
VIC visors the rumors of frauds beginning in
W. 1872 caused me to write this letter after
w, wards Secretary Bristow came into the
he Office and we talked the matter over, con
70 eluding to acah until the tdH elections Dere
over; a0e acaited, and then there were a mum
g. Der Of Senatorial elections, and De had to 10ai
II until they Dere IN the midst of the Presidential
6, election, and that was another obstacle after
that we arranged to make the transfers.
1t will thus be seen that the administra-
~ tion had knowledge of these frauds as far
81 back as 1872 and that the commissioner pro-
;, posed to begin in Jan. 1875. In order to
Id act effectively he proposed to change the
Supervisors He was stopped by the follow
I'd ing order from Grant:
&C Executive Mansion, Washington, Feb. 4,
h' 1S75.-Sir: The President directs me to
e! say that he desires that the circular order
az transferring supervisors of internal revenue
be suspended by telegraph until further
orders. LEVI P. LUcKEY.
A pitiable excuse is given for not prompt
ly stopping these frauds, and arresting the
perpetrators. The administration "must
81 wait until after the fall elections, and then
d' until after the Presidential election |" The
Republican party was afraid of its ally the
Whisky Ring, which supplied money and
Il debauched voters. The party of ''great NOR
L al ideas" connived at fraud committed by
Its own agents, who were retained an
Ii office and screened by the Washington
officials.
Grant may save Babcock from deserved
h punishment, and the whole truth may be
Ii difficult to get at, but enough has been prov
en- to show the rascality that pervades the
h Administration from the White House
down.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

We beg to suggest to people who have an
abundance of means that this is very good
time to pay off small debts, and large ones
too, for that matter. There is great COM
plant amongst dealers because of neglect
on this point. Just why man who has
the money lying in bank or in his private
safe, where it is earning nothing for him,
will refuse or neglect to settle his small bills,
is one of the incomprehensible things If
small debts were. as a rule, punctually paid,
the relief TO the community generally would
be incalculable. The man who has thous-
ands and to spare is not the one to rightly
appreciate the value offiye or ten dollars
but with the sewing women, the carpenter
the shoemaker, the tailor, and all those de-
pendent upon the products Of their oceupa-
tons foJ support, the case is entirely differ
ent. 70 them ths dollar in hand paid when
work is delivered or services are completed
possesses an enlarged value, and thesetoE'
it is but just and proper that small debt
should be promptly paid.-ChrOnieie.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

Among the many acts presented atflarris-
burg during last week, we copy the follow
ing as being of general interest:
An Act to provide for the erection of water
ing troughs for the use of horses and cat
tie on the public roads of this Common
wealth.
Whereas, for the want of convenient wat
ering places on the public highways horses
and cattle are frequent sufferers; there
| fore.
Sec. 1. Be 1t enacted, etc., That under the
sanction or supervision of the supervisors of
roads or road commissioners of the re-
spective townships of this Commonwealth,
any person or persons who may erect and
maintain in good repair public watering
| trough of not less than four feet in length,
twelve inches in width and nine inches in
depth in the clear, of either wood, stone, or
iron, and have pure clear water continually
running in the same by pipes or otherwise,
or the water supplied by hand-pump upon
the side of the public highway, erected of
sufficient height and of easy access suitable
for watering horses and cattle, and approved
by the supervisors or road commissioners of
such townships, shall be entitled to receive
from the road fund thereof the sum Of three
dollars per annum on the payment of his or
her respective road tax.
Sec. 2. That whenever any person or per-
sons who are in possession of running water.
crossing any public road, that might be made
available for the purpose of provisions Of
this act, or where water might be supplied
easily by hand-pump, who neglect or re-
fuse to accept the provisions of this act, the
supervisors of roads may erect the same and
keep in proper repair.
Sec. 8. That when any watering trough is
erected for the purpose aforesaid, the same
shall be public property, and any person or
persons destroying the same or interfering,
or committing any nuisance upon the same,
shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
fine or imprisonment, or either, at the dis
cretion of the court having jurisdiction OF
the case, and the supervisors of roads of the
respective townships shall prosecute the
same.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

The GALAXY for March contains "Madcap
Violet" by William Black. The story is
fully up to the authors former efforts in
novel-writing. Those who are interested in
England's Prime Minister will enjoy the ar
ticle entitled "Vivian Grey Grown Old"
which presents some views differing from
those generally entertained concerning him.
"Church and State, is an ably written ar
ticle by j. G.. Holland. "Reuben Dale,
by Annie T. Howells, grows in interest.
The market advance in merit of The Gatary
proves the appreciation of an intelligent
public of magazine of its excellent STAN
dard. Published by Sheldon Il Co., New
York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
ACTUAL REFORM.

The long continued extravaganza and
corruption of the Republican party led to
Democratic victory in 1874. Since that
time Democratic Congress has been stead
lily investigating the abuses of years, and re-
ducing unnecessary expenditures as well as
stopping numerous Treasury leaks. Each
move toward reform and economy has met
with howl of Indignation from Radical
office-ho lders, and from fearful Republican
editors and orators. Having always talked
Reform but never having practiced it, they
exhibit surprise that our Representatives
adhere to their pledges. When the pruning
knife is applied to West Point-that Sem
mary for Congressional favorites-our oppo-
nents exclaim ''let West Point alone
When S470,000 is cut OH in the Diplomatic
Bill, another howl is raised to save the
Schencks and other political paupers who
misrepresent us abroad. The proposed re-
duction of army expenses is also objected tc
as imprudent, when it is we'll known thai
your military establishment is enormously
large and expensive. a... .-...... .....
In the single item of appropriations t
Notifications SO, ,25O,0 900 was saved, and ever
Republican members had to admit the pro
priety of reduction, and proved how indef
ensible were the extrayagant appropriation
of former years. -s .t,..a.., -... .tr
In a. word, the Committee on appropriation
have already cut off 81 s4Sl Ala, and will re
duce the cost of collecting the revenue q
least 100000,
This is real progress in the interest of tn
people and show what a Democratic Ad
ministration can do.
Our party is redeeming its pledges to tn
people despite factious opposition from ou
opponents, and proved that it alone shoul
be continued in power.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

How Luxury Pleads for Third Term.
From j. Proctor Knots speech on the one
term amendment.
A salary of $4,000; mansion sustained
in style of luxury that few persons dream
ed of furnished, repaired and heated at an
annual expense of 700, with the very air
breathed there perfumed by rare exotics pro-
pagated in a $4,000 garden house maintain
ell at an annual expense of 50, 900. private
secretary at $4,000 year to do the Presi-
dents writing two assistant secretaries at
50, 500 year to do the Work of the private
secretary; two clerks at S2,250 to do the
work of the assistant secretaries (laughter);
a steward at $4,000 to supply the Presidents
table wit h the choicest wines and the richest
viands that could tempt or satiate his appe-
tite, with $4,000 year for Dooks,. periodi-
calls, stationery, kilograms and Ia comical
| pause) "other contingencies" If the chill.
dren of Israel sighed for the flesh pots Of
Egypt, what must be the anguish ola sensi.
tive soul when taking last long farwell Of
such salary and luxuries He asked thu
gentleman to go kome to their honest hard
worked, over-taxed constituents, and tel
them why four years was not suficien
length of time for any American citizen t.
enjoy such an Office. Replying to the sug
gestion that the experience gained in thu
Presidential Office made the incumbent
better President, whose Sc cond term wa
more satisfactory to the people then the
first one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
NuMEDIA. Feb,Y % 1876,

EDS. CoLUMBIAN.-The many friends of
Hon. E. j. McHenry living South of the
river read with pleasure the flattering letter
of last week in regard to his services in the
Legislature. The same need of praise
should be given Hon. S. P. Ryan. He is
always at his post, and is attentive to his
duties. / have reason to know that his in
fuence is large in the Legislature and that
it is always exerted in the proper direction.
| do not know whether he is candidate for
denomination or not but certainly our side
Of the river can present no fairer or more
competent man. DAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN.

Charlotte Saunders Cushman died at the
Parker House, Boston, yesterday, after
long and unusually painful illness. Boston
was her birthplace, and in it she met her
death. The date of her birth was 1916,
Her parents were both of the old Puritan
stock, and their daughter inherited most of
the sa lient characteristics of that race of
remarkable people, She had ability, energy
and indomitable will. .... ...
She was one ofthe most celebrated actress
es of the age, and her death will be gener'
ally regretted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
Democratic State Committee of Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 20. 1876.

head HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 20, 1876.
dows In pursuance of the meeting of the Dem
"scratic State Committee, hereby give notice
anyhat the Democracy of the State through
it ?nheir delegates, will assemble at the city of
a.ancastsr on Wednesday, the 22d day of
Maflarch next, at IL o'clock, M, for the pur-
wispose of electing delegates to represent the
tbi,State of Pennsylvania in the ensuing Dem
spcratic National Convention, and to appoint
/. electors and do such other matter and things
rs the said convention may deem necessary
and proper.
san HENDRICK B. WRIGHT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

Gen. Hartranft Governor and Comman-
der-in-chiefo of the military forces ofPenn-
sylvania has issued on order granting per-
mission to all armed bodies of national
guardsmen from other States to enter, pass
through and remain within the limits of the
Commonwealth at will during the time OF
the holding of the Centennial Exposition,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
THE NEXT DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CON
YENTI0N.

The national democratic committee met at
Villa rd's hall, Washington, on February
22d. All the members were present with the
exception of few proxies. Augustus Schell
presided. After considerable discussion as
TO the time of the convention, and after
listening to representatives from different
cities as to the place, it was decided that u
should be. held at st. Louis, on the 9th OF
June, next.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
The New York Express of Saturday says,

The New York Express of Saturday says,
at took England twenty years TO get back
to resumption, and our twenty will be up in
1881, though we hope for resumption long
before this" aud adds that "all must agree
that something besides a mandatory act
will be necessary TO accomplish this result 4;
that practical legislation leading to resump-
ton is far better than naming a day for re-
sumption which may or may not be the right
day,D
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

Estate Of Ashei F0wler, decedsed.
The undersigned Auditor to make distribution OF
the balance OF the funds In the hands OF Isaiah Bower
Admir- istrator OF the estate OF Ashel Fowler late
OF Berwick deceased among the parties entitled
thereto viii attend 10 the duties OF his appointment
at the Offlce OF NJ. u jackson & Son, In Berwick on
THURSDAY the 2gd day OF March 1916, when and
where all persons having claims' against the said
estate requested 10 present the same before the
Auditor be debarTcd from coming In for share OF
said fund ROBT. H. LITTLE
Feb25T-4W Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

If, as is asserted, il cost the State $4,000
to inaugurate Gen. Hartranit, the Legisla-
ture should, without hesitancy, repudiate
the bill, and allow those who contracted it
to settle With the parties who furnished the
material for the show g. best they can.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
4 DMINIsTRATOR,s NOTIcR.

A DMINISTRATOR's NOTICE.
"a ESTATE or NORRIS PURsEL, DECEASED,
Letters Of Administration on the estate Of Morris
Pursel, late Of Madison township county OF
Columbia, state OF Pennsylvania, deceased, have
been granted TO Conrad KTeamer, OF Madison
township Pa, TO whom all persons indebted 10 said
estate are requested TO make payment, and those
having claims or demands win make known the
same without delay. CONRAD KRRAMRh,
Feb 25-6w' Administrator.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

Hon! w. w. Ketchum, NJ. G. from
Wilkesbarre, is likely to be appointed to the
United States District Judgeship to be made
vacant by the bill retiring Judge McCan-
dess, of Pittsburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
Verbatim Reporting.

TERMS: Actual travelling, boarding, and other
expenses tiYC dollars session, for taking the report
ana ten cents folio, (hundred words, for writing
out into lOng.hand.
Where the matter reported In one day equals or
exceeds nifty fOllOs, the vC-dOllar fee Will be rcmtt
ed, and the tr0nscrlhng into ong-hand charged at
nfteen cents folio; but in all such cases. II fewer
than fifty fOOs are purchased the i've dollars Will
be charged.
Address, S. n. Walker A. NJ. COurt-Stenog-
rapher, bloomsbury, Columbia county, PennsyNa-
MIA.
Residence Iron street, between Third and
Fourth.
Office With i. E. Orvis Esq. Coumbian-bud-
ing; entrance, opposite the east gate TO tho court
house yald, first floor first door TO right.
Onice-hOur, from twelve TO one O'Clock.
Enh IL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
A UDITORtS NOTICF.

IA ESTATE or SYLVESTER PEALER, DECEASED.
The undersigned, Auditor 10 make distribution OF
the balance OF the funds among the heirs Of sylvester
Pealer, deceased VIII attend TO the appointment
at my ofhce, In Bloomsbury, on Thursday the BOth
day OF March A. DlsI6, when and where all persons
having claims against the said estate are required
20 present the same before the Auditor, or be de-
barred from coming In for share OF said fund.
e. II. ORNlS,
Dloomsburg. Feb rs, 'Ie-at Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

The New York Ecening Post sums it all
up in comprehensive shape. Here are
its reasons for economy, based on the COM
parative government expenditures of 1860
and 1874:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
SHERIFF'S SALES.

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF Fl. FA issued out Of
the Court Of Common Pleas of Columbia county ana
TO me directed, Will be exposed to sale at the court
house In Bloomsbury on
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1876,
at O'Clock p. m the following lots pieces Of land
situate In Espy, Scott township. Columbia county, TO
wit Lot No l. fronting on south side Of Pcnna. cl-
nal, adjoining lot Of Wm Carson on the east and
others on the west, wheTcOn is erected ! 4 story
frame dwelling house, with the appurtenances
ALSO,
one other lot, No @ fronting on Canal street, cor
on alley adjoining land OF Penn'a canal company,
whereon is erected X story frame dwelling house
and stable with the appurtenancCs.
ALSO,
one other lot, No 2, fronting on Main street, cor
ner II Canal street, adjoining lot Oi Joseph Miller,
whcrcOn are erected three two-story frame dwelling
houses, with the appuri enanccs.
ALSO,
one other lot, No 4, fronting Second street, adj
joining lot of Robert East and others, whcrcon is
erected n twO-stOry frame dwelling house and sta
bic, with the appurtenanccs.
ALSO,
joining lot OF Thomas CrCyeling Jr ana others,
whereun is erected = story frame dwelling house,
with the appurtenances.
ALSO,
one other lot, No g. fronting on Second street. ad-
JOINING lot & oI Thomas Cde{elnG Jr whcreon nd IS
and dly-house,with the appurtenanccs
ALSO,
one other lot, No = fronting on Second street. ad-
joining lots OF WIN. Abbott and Isaac Creycling,
WhereOn are erected Il two-stOry frame dwelling
house, planning min, shop or storage house. &C., with
Seized, taken into execution and to be sold as the
NJ. GROVER,
sheriIs onice, Sheriff.
Feb. IS 1876.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
SlIERIFF'S SALE.

BY VIRTUE OF WRIT Of Fl. Fa. ISSUED out
OF the Court Of Common Pleas OF Columbia county
ana to me directed VIII be exposed to sale at Tie
Court House on
TUESDAY,, MARCH 7, 1876.
at o'clock p m, all that certain lot OF Rnd situate
IN the town Of bloomsbury Columbia county Pa,
bounded On the south by lands OF q. Weaycrs heirs
ON the west by MurTy's alley, the north by Fourth
street, ana fronting on Market street on the east
1urtN-tuur feet whepUu Is erected two two StOred
frame dwelling house ANA out buildings. The lot Is
well uulted The property VIII be sold I'm one or
two lots 10 suit purchaser.
Seized, taken into execution, and to be sold as
the property Of Jesse Coleman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

General Butler has his revolving eye
fixed upon the axis ofa seat in the Forty
fifth Congress.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25

Deduct from amount Of orders issued S2i2
refunded by MuntOur Tor court expenses,
ana f322 20 taxes refunded leaves S22,343.63
the real expenses Of the county
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
RECAPITULATION.

by duplicates SETS Reg books, &c,o.,,.,u, Al AZ
by books for PrOhOnOtarys OllCC..,.......,, 81 30
800 II
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
Important
TO
Gardeners
AND
AgrIculturists!


'EMPEROR WILLIAM" CABBAGE.
The best, largest and most profitable variety OF
winter cabbage known In Europe, ana imported 10
this country exclusively by us last spring where
tonshingly attaining an enormous Size ana seHlhg
In the market at prices most gratifying 70 TIE pro
ducer. In transpantng, great care should be taken
to give sufficient space for growth. solid heads, the
size Of the mouth OF flour barrel Is the average
run OF this choice variety one package 0i the seed
sent postpaid on receipt OF 81 cents. Three pack
ages TO one address, Sl.OO. To agents 50 per dozen
and three cent stamps.
sD-With each package Of seed we sand sure
remedy against the raYages OF lhe cspphBe lly Ut
other pest, ON young ana tender plants.
MAMMOTH GOLIAH INDIAN CORN.
We planted last spring on Long Island a small
quantity (Which obtained with great dllllcutA)oI
this gigantic and as yet very rare variety OF lhuah
corn. In september, by actual measurements laIge
height aud sti growing with IRON 10 enormous
ears OF corn growing on almost every stuk.
The Yield was AT the rate OF 200 Dushels Oh ear corn
per acre, while the fodder crop was Immense ana oi
tne quality.
We could have sold the entire crop for big price
TO a New York scotsman, but declined 10 40 So pre-
ferrlng 10 keep the crop for the accommodation o.
our numerous country patrons VINO. WIZ ilhu II
TO their interests 10 secure az least small hleclon
OF this rare variety for the coming spring planting
Live agriculturists who believe In "rLouGHiNG WIN
a small PLOUGH CultiyOtOrs are poor thngsl bOlh
ways between the rows viii be astounded py the re-
suit We will send by mall 10 any address package
on receipt on 51 cents and three cent stamps, or
packages receipt Of 81 and three cent stamps.
81 Our supply IS limited Parties desiring TO Sc
cure either OF the above seeds should not delay
their orders. All seed sold by us warranted lresh
and 10 germnate. NO goods sent g o. ID; Sasn
''S'1 FELIX CLARE q CO.,
Feb ls-Gm. 2A East llSth st., N Y,
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$l15I 81
COURTS, JURORS PAY AND CoNsTABLEs' RE
IIkNS.

Paid grand Jurors during year ............. s7ls 81
- traverse jurors during Ncar.......... 1890 Al
I" cOnstablcs' returns during ycar...... "a 81
tipstaVCS during ycar.,.............. 1iG w
" janitOrs ut court. Observation-Disclosures. 3s g5
- court CrCr during year. r................ 1872 20
" StcnOgraphCr TOR courts (2)............ 1sO 90
60 court calender q quartcrS) .......... II 81
Sherln serving jury notice for 1874 and
So KOOns, boarding jury, BOgart trial.. 1lO On
" Jacob II. FritZ jury com. ...,..... 2l IS
" VIM. III. UT, jury com ......."......... II 80
" W. Krlckbaum, clerk cOm........... 10 ~
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TAXEs REFUNpED.


BY amt refunded during ycar..,.......,.." 3O7 81
BY redemption money uuld......,,...,....... Ii 50
1922 20
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-25
ELECTION EXPENSES.

Paid constabos attending spring elections. S19s co
" COnstablrS attending fall clcctiOns.... Is %
election officers, spring election. ......... 33i %
election Officers, tau elections. 4G3 30
room rent during year ..,.,.,,,.,..,....,, 29l 10
c q Barkley, senatorial II Judge..,," 80
" b Il Zarr, clerk TO Il Judges.........,.. II 90
a yon ~