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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
THE SONG OF 1916.

Waken, voice of the Lands Devotion!
Spirit OF Freedom awaken all
Ring, yc shores to the song OF ocean,
Rivers answer and mountains call!
The Golden day has come;
Let every tongue be dumb,
That sounded its malice or murmured It's fears
She hath won her story;
She wears her glory,
We crown her the Land OF a Hundred Years!
out OF darkness and toll and danger,
Into the light Of Nlctor's day,
Help to the weak and home to the stranger,
Freedom to all, she hath held her way
Now Europe's orphans rest
Upon her mother breast;
The voices Of Nations are heard In the cheers
That shall cast upon her
New love and honor,
And crown her the Queen OF q hundred years!
North and South we are met as brothers!
East and West we are welded as one
Right OF each shall secure our mother's;
Child Of each Is her faithful son!
We give thee heart and hand,
our glorious native Land,
For batte has tried thee and time endears.
We VIII write thy story,
And keep thy glory
AS pure rs Of old for Thousand Years!
[BAYARD TAYLOR.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

One of the most ingenious applications of
the auger, is that of telling trees, especially
as practiced on the mammoth growths Pc
culiar to California. 1t is stated that the
big tree rs it was called, which grew in
Calaveras county, contained half million
feet of inch lumber, and was felled by five
men working 224 days making ll2l days
labor of this kind upon one tree. The tree
measured ninety-two feet in circumference
at the base, according to statements which
admit of no question in respect to genuine.
ness. 1t was not cut down with axes. but
as a more practical method, was bored down
with long pump augers, and the wood re-
naming between the holes was cut of with
chisels on the end OF long sticks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
THE COLUMBIAN.
JOB PRTNTING-
Columbia County Official Directory
COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, STAR OF THE NORTH AND COLU
mi a.

President Judge--Wllllam ElwCll.
Associate Judges Iran Dcrr, NJ G. Hughes.
ProthOnotary, &c.--B. Frank IaIr.
Court StcnOgropucrS. n walker.
Register RecOrlcr--W illiamsOn IL. JacOby.
District AttornCy-JOhn NJ. Clark.
sheriff.
survey or-IsaaC Dewitt
Trcasurcr--Dr II. W. McIcynOlds.
Commssloners--tohn llerncr, $. W. MclIcnry,
Joseph sands
Commissioners ClCrk-Willllm Nilckbaum.
Auditors-M. V. B Kline j. u. Casey, Il. -. Brown.
Coroner Charles q. Murphy.
Jury CommlssiOnCrs-JacOb II. Fritz, William II.
UT.
County Superintendcnt-Willlam II. snyder.
Bloom Poor DiStrict-DircCtOrs-O, y. Ent, Scott,
WIN. Kramer Bloomsbury and Thomas CrevClng,
rCO- I. 0. =. Ent. SrCrrtary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

A gentleman in this city has pair of pam
falcons which were worn by one of his an
cestors a hundred years ago. They are made
of home-spun cloth, except the seat, which
is of thick leather. 1t is inferred from this
that the original owner was book AGENT
NOr1cich Bulletin.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

Says the Toledo Blade Mother" said q
little boy on Allen street, yesterday, "can'tI I
stay out of school to-day and go a sliding
this is the last snow we're goin to have this
winter?'
"No, you can't" said the mother, snap
pishly. go along now"
"Well, if you don't let me do it, Ill go
and play with them Johnson boys and
catch the itch, and disgrace the whole fami-
ly"
The family honor had to be maintained,
and he got his wish.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

They are not naturally a suspicious people
on Block Island, but when lecturer stops
there and tells them that he asks no reward
in the paltry things of this world but mere
ly for the approval of his conscience and fell
low man, they usually go out and lock up
their chickens. They say they've been fool
ed that way too often.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

"John, what is the past of see ~
"Seen, sir"
"No; it is saw; recollect that"
eyes, sir. Then if sea fish swims by n
it becomes saw fish when it is past al
can't be seen."
"You may go home, John"
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS

GILMORE CO., successors to Chipman, Hosmer &
Co, solicitors. Patents procured IN all countries.
No FEES IN ADVANCE. No charge unless the patent
IS granted. No fees for making preliminary exam
nations. No additional fees Tor obtaining and con-
ductlng rehearing. BY u recent decision OF the
Commissioner ALL rejected applications may be re-
YNed. Special attention given to interference
before the Patent Office, extensions before Congress-
infringement suits In different States, and all litlga-
tlon appertaining TO inventions or patents. send
StamD Gilmore a. pnmpbipt m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

A lamp chimney costs but seven or eight
cents, and if you boil it for four weeks in fif-
ty cents worth of borax water, you can make
it last from six months to sixteen years. Ev-
erybody should practice economy.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

A witty old American judge who spent
an evening in the country with young
lawyer whose office was on the Sec
ond story, on taking his departure
stumbled on the stairs and fell to the bot
tom. The young lawyer, hearing the noise,
rushed out, and, seeing the judge lying on
his back at the bottom of the stairs, ,hastened
down, and with great anxiety asked;
SIS your honor hurt"
NO." said the judge, scrambling to his
feet, "but my legs are.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

A Wisconsin editor illustrates the prevail
ing extravaganza of the people of the presen|
day by calling attention to the costly bab]
carriages in use now, while when he was
baby they hauled him around by the hair ol
the head.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.
BAPTIST CHURCH.

BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. j. p. Tustn (Supply)
sunday Serviccs-ln% II. IN. and 81 p m.
SUNDAY SChoOl-g H. IN.
Prayer Meeting Every Wednesday evening at GT
seats free. The public are invited TO attend.
ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Minis cr-Rev. j. McCron.
Sunday ServlccS-l0& II. IN. and 81 p. m.
i'TaSef i Nee ing-Eycry Wednesday evening at CN
seats free. Nopews rented, All are welcome.
PREsBYTEEtAE CHURCH.
Miniscr-Rev Stuart Mitchell.
sunday SerNlceS-IOk n. III. ana 6lY p. m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL, Il. IN.
Prayer Nee lng-Every Wednesday evening al cT
Sea free. No pews rented. Strangers welcome.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Presiding Elder-Rev. y. $. buckingham.
Minlster-Rey. J 5. McMurray.
sunday Scrylces-lo1s and 6h p. IN.
bible ClassHEyef, Monday evening at 81 o'clock.
Young Mems Pra'cr Meeing-EIery Tucsday
General Prayer Mcctlng-Eyery Thursday evening
O'Clock.
REFORMED CHURCH.
Corner of Third and Iron streets.
rastor-Rey n. T.. Ionmeier.
RcsldCnCc-3ast street, opp. Thlrd street.
Sunday ScrviceS-lUli Il. III. and p. IN.
sunday School, p. m.
Prayer Meetng-SlturdoY, p. m.
All are invited There Is always room.
Services every sunday afternoon at O'CLOCK al
dellers church, Madison township.
ST. PAUL's CHURCH.
Rector
sunday Scrvlces--1OH a. M, 6k p. IN.
sunday Schools a. m.
First Sunday I'm the month, Holy Communion
Services preparatory to Communion On Friday
evening before the st Sunday In each month.
Pews rented but everybody welcome.
EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
Presiding Elder-R9t. A. L. Reeser.
MiniStcr-ltev. j. \. Irvine.
sunday Services p. m. In the iron Street Church.
PRAY cr Mcctlng-hNcry sabbath ut p. III.
All are invited. All are welcome.
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST.
Meet in the Opera House every Lords day. at 0
p. III. and 6% p. m.
Regular Meeting Of the Church for worship,
p. In.
SUNDAY evening Lecture by l.. Il. Orvls, GE p. IN.
The public are cordially invited to attend.
Seats free.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
PENSIONS.

All officers, soldiers ana sailors wounded rupturcd
or injured In the late war, however slightly can OBJ
tain Il pension by addressing Gilmore q co
Gases prosecuted by Gilmore a Co. before the sll-
preme court OF the United States the court of claims
and the southern claims commission.
Each department u our business is conducted IN a
separate bureau under charge OF the same eXperi-
enCed parties employed by the old tTm. PROMPT at
tenliOn TO all business entrusted To GILMORE co.
Is thus secured. We desire TO win success by de-
serving 1t. Address,
GILMORE a. CO.,
Jan 2l,T6-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

A member of the Georgia Legislature
ed the meaning of the word geology. T
told him it was n species of vaccinat
"well," said he, 81 don't take much inte
in figgers."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

Old party (who stammers, comes IN
some ipecacuanha): ooh, if you p-plei
young m-man, w-want some ip-ip-ip-ip1
Festive assistant fired by recent remit
cences) "Hurrah I"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
BIoomsburg Official Directory.

Bloomsbury Banking Company-IOhn A. Funston,
President, II. II. GrO'z, cashier.
FRS Ma iOnal I0nk-ChdrlcS X. Paxton, resident
j. u. TuStln, Cashier.
Columbia County Mutual Saving Fund and Loan
AssOcaton-E. II. Little, President, G. w. Miller,
Secretary.
bloomsbury Building and saving Fund Association
VIM. Peacock, President, j. II. Robson, secretary.
bloomsbury Mutual Saving Fund AssOciail lun-J.
j. Brewer, Presdcn', c, G. Barlley, Secretary,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

Rhode Island sends to the Cente mn
policeman who measures six feet three int
That comes from living in small $
Not having room to spread, he ran up
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

whats usee play poker remarked an all
mond-eyed denizen of Tuscan, Nevada, the
other day. ME hold four Killings and lace,
and Mclean man hold all same time four
laces and king; whole week washee gono
likee woodbine.'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

THE Two WEDSTERs. When Mr.. Web
ster visited England, after he had attained
fame enough to precede him, an English
gentleman took him one day to see Lord
BrOugham. The eminent Brton received
our Daniel with such coolness that lie was
glad to get away and back to his rooms. The
friend who had taken him at once returned
to Lord Brougham in haste and anger.
"My lord, how could you behave with
such unseemly rudeness and discourtesy to
so great lawyer and statesman? 1t was
insulting to him and has filled me with
modification"
'Why, what on earth have 1 done, and
whom have been rude to? ?'
"To Daniel Webster, of The Senate of the
United States"
"Great Jupiter, what blunder thought
it was that fellow Webster who made die
tionary and nearly ruined the English lam
guage."
Then the Great Chancellor quickly hunt
ed up the American Senator, and having
other tastes in common besides law and pol
itics, they made a royal night of it.-Edi-
tors DraCer IN Rupcr's Magayiae for Jlsne.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

A Virginia editor, whose paper has just
suspended, says that he entered the field Of
journalism under the impression that there
were millions in it." "And so there are,
he continued, "but they remain in it yet"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

Old Mr.. Perkins has grown sick and wea-
ried with hearing his grandchildren inces--
sanity talking about the coming glories Of
the Philadelphia show but he succeeded in
silencng them for time the other day by
remarking querulously, "Aye, aye, ye may
say what ye please about yer Sintinyals, but
ye can't make them what they used to be in
my young days" and he turned off the gas
and shuffled away to bed in the dark.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

Nothing should be done by halves, sayi'
New York paper. Shouldn't, eh? Supp
they were twin sisters-would you mar
both or only one.- Detroit Free Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

"No man." said wealthy but weak-mind
ed barrister, "should be admitted to the ba
who has not an independent landed propei]
ty." "May ask, sir" said Mr.. Currar'
chow many acres make a wiseacre?'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

The spring style of hand-organs has
one stop. 1t begins in the morning
stops at night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

Why do they term it ian assignment
the benefit Of the creditorsY The ass
ment is plain enough, but where does
sbeneft" come in n9-Detroh Free Iress.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

Boston 7rauel1er-"Yesterday the
mometer stood at five paper collars il
shade.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

My heart bounded with exultation, rs
ponent, whom had dreaded so much, was
about to leave the country from fear of en-
countering me.
What joke that was I laughed all the
way home, though / endeavored to preserve
my gravity. On the way homo purchased
n brace of pistols, which ostentatiously
displayed on reaching my clearinghouse.
"To think you should risk your life for
me-" simpered the fair Sophronia.
Miss Sophronia," said I, with suitable
fierceness, ''no one with impunity shall in-
suit lady while under my protection"
During portion Of the afternoon prac-
ticed shooting at mark and was never more
lively that at the tea table. Lieutenant
Eustace, who was present, seemed consider
ably surprised at the change in my demean-
or, and was evidently puzzled to account for
it.
After tea invited the company to wit
ness my will, which had drawn up for the
sake of producing an impression. 1t proved
a master stroke. | noticed that Lieutenant
Eustace treated me with increasing respect,
while Sophronia repeated several times un-
der her breath, but loud enough for me to
hear, "brave man !"
All this enjoyed, and took the opportu-
nifty to severely discourse upon the sacred
ness of honor, in defense of which I asserted
that any man ought to be willing to lay
down his life.
In the course of the afternoon I had the
pleasure of witnessing the sailing of the Ari
el, with Captain Brown on board. Whether
this circumstance had anything to do with
inspiring in me these elevated sentiments, /
leave the reader to judge.
The next morning, at an early hour, / pro-
ceeded to the field with my second.
Captain Achilles Brown was nowhere TO
be seen.
/ Iproiessed great deal of disappointment
and insisted on waiting three hours to allow
him time to appear. All, however, testified
to the remarkable courage which displayed
under the circumstances, and rendered their
congratulations. The affair found its way
into the papers, and found myself at once
elevated into hero. l could not walk
Broadway without being pointed out as the
celebrated duelist. Among the ladies, par
ticularly, l became an object of great atten-
tion-a circumstance that may well excite
surprise when it is considered that my only
claims to their regard lay in my having been
implicated in an affair which the moral sense
Of the community condemns.
Soon alterward | left my boarding place,
to the great regret of the fair Sophrona
afterward learned that, had I shown the
white feather, it was arranged that Leuten-
ant Eustace should force me into marriage
with his cousin, on pain of duel with him
SELF The extraordinary show of courage
which l exhibited imposed upon him to such
an extent that he did not think it advisable
to offer the alternative lest l should accept
the duel.
have heard nothing of Captain Achilles
Brown since the memorable day on which
he did me the service to sail for Cuba. Had
he possessed little more courage l shudder
to think what might have been the result.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
LAND CASES, LAND WARRANTS AND
SCRIP.

Contested land cases prosecuted before the U. s.
General Land Onlce and Department Of the Interior
Private land claims, mining and pre-emptOn claims,
ana homestead cases attended TO. Land scrip In 40
50 and 100 pieces for sale This scrip is assigna-
ble and can be located IN the name OF the purchaser
upon any Government and subject TO private entry
at 81 % per acre. II is OF equal value with bounty
land Warrants. Send stamp TO Gilmore q CO. for
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26

A case of French goods for the Centenn|
Exhibition, which it was necessary TO ky
dry, was inscribed, "Please beware for IL
the humidity"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
ARREARS OF PAY AND BOUNTY.

Oniccrs soldiers and sailors Of the late war or
their hers,a In many entitled 10 money from
the government OF which they have no knowledge.
Write full history OF service, and stale amount OF
pay and bounty received. Enclose stamp TO Gilmore
x CO., and a iull reply, after examination, VIII be
pI
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
Humorous.

A lawyer may be said to work like a
when he draws conveyance.
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yearly advertisements payable quarterly:
silent advertisements must be paid fof Deiore i1
except whore parties have accounts. ,...,.
Insertions, and at that rate for additional ms
without reference to length. ,..,
Executors, Administrators ana Auui1or
three dollars. . ..,@
transient or Local notices, twenty cents
regular advertisements half rates.
Cards in the "Buslne,Ss ,,ss directory colu"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
EREAS BROWNS INSURANCE AGEN.
IL OK, Exchange Hotel, Bloomsbury, Pa.

Ok to GOO per day at home. Samples worth al
March 10, 70-ly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-05-26
IOOARDING.

E1he subscriber Is now prepared to receive boaTders
at his house in ROaringcTcek township, situated at
what Is known as Five Points. The house Is con-
Quoted on Temperance principles, no intoxicating
liquors being sold ON the premises Good rooms
excellent table ana The comforts OF private house.
Terms reasonable. j. Il. RLlAGER.
May 8, T6.-if Roaring Greek, Pa.
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a,atrs Of advertising.

one inch, twelve lines or,ts equivalent IN
reil type) one or two insertions, si.5O; thrq
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-02-12
b the Editors Of the Independent /:

- "sS N'NseSso " 6se luucpcffucW
| was somewhat amused at
Poor Martinsburger' asking Gal.
phonso' to take notice that he
would volunteer to lobby bill
through the next county court for
the benefit of the Road Surveyors
of Arden district. If he knows
no more about lobbying than he
has shown in his communication
in regard to Arden and the County
Court. Ifear his lobbying wouldn't
amount to much. In the first
place the next term of the Court is
not fiscal term and if the court
knows itselfno such bill could be
got through. Secondly, he says,
for the 'benefit of the Road Sur
veyor Of Arden District" which
shows what he knows of Arden
district. Arden has four sub-dis-
tricts, and consequently four sur
veyors. Which one does he pro-
pose to give the benefit Of his little
commission ? All !"Poor Martins
burger" / fear your are not an ex-
pert at lobbying. If you are, al
phonso" will give you heart and
hand to get at least justice done to
Arden district. To show you the
injustice, / have only to state that
a new bridge over Tuscarora creek
in the third road district, was
needed near Flagg's Mill, and the
Court refused to pay for it, and or
dered it to be paid out of District
funds. The bridge cost about $175.
The levy for roads gives the Third
District about $40. You see it
leaves the Surveyor 800 in debt;
and with nothing to work his roads
save a few days OF forced labor.
The same court at same term gave
to Falling Water District. $500 for
road purposes and out of the coun-
ty Treasury. The county has built
bridge over Back Creek that cost
SIS, 1000, and refuse to pay for one of
Tuscarora, but makes the people
of arden pay for it. If that amt
an imposition on the people of Ar
ken, then | am mistaken. The
travel over the bridge is principal
ly from the Opequon district and
jefferson county. l might show
other impositions in the way of
travel over Arden roads but deem
it unnecessary. If"Poor Martins
burger can give us any assistance
it will be thankfully received.
ALPH0NSO.
Arden tip, Feb. 7:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-02-12
TIME TO REDUCE INTEREST

TIME 10 REDUCE INIEREST
The Supreme Court of the United
States has by.its decision in regard to
the rate of interest that shall be
charged by National Banks, render
ed nugatory any attempt to enforce
usury law, that would affect the loan
ing of money. Therefore usurylaws
are imperative and amorat to moth
ing. But there is another question
connected with the rates of interest
charged by those who make a bust
ness of loaning money. That is, the
rate must be reduced to correspond
with the requirements Of the times.
In other words the law of supply
and demand has about reached that
point, which necessitates a reduction
Of the rate charged for the use of
money. All the necessaries of life,
rent, wages, and everything connect
ed with the industries of the country
are fast approaching by q downward
course, AN appreciation Of value con-
sistent with their actual worth. In
other words, we have been getting
back in all things to ante-bellum
rates except in interest on money
1t must go down too. No man in
any business can in these times af-
ford to pay a high rate of interest
Everything has got to reach one CON-
mon level. 1t will start in the great
financial and commercial centres and
will gradually work its way into the
rural districts. Even now money
from the cities is seeking stable and
secure investment at low rates, and it
will not be long before the movement
will be general throughout the coun-
try.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-02-12
a REPORTED DEFICIT.

Something of sensation has been
created by the announcement that
the Merchants Bank of Charleston
has failed. Two checks for less than
500 each, drawn by the Treasurer of
the State, have been allowed to go to
protest. The Merchants Bank is a
State depository, and has in it's pos
session $50, 900 of the State money on
deposit. 1t is feared the State will
be loser to that amount. The ques-
ton, as the case presents itself, is,
whether the securities are good for
the amount in court of law. 1t is
said that the gentlemen whose names
are attached to the bond of the Mer.
chants Bank are not worth the sum
to be demanded from them by the
Board of Public Works. The bonds.
men are n. b. Cabell, James I'll.
Brown, Wesley Mollohan, James l..
Carr, Thos. b. Swami, John p. An.
derson, Nicholas Fitzhugh and Jas.
M. Laidley. The whole matter will
at once be investigated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-02-12
ACQUITTED.

Mr.. E. A. Bennett, Auditor of
State, has been acquitted of articles
of impeachment preferred against
him by the Legislature during the
past session. The vote on the third
article came within one of having
the required two-thirds, it standing
for conviction Is, against conviction
8. We have watched the course of
the trial very closely land read the ev-
idence with some care, and while we
do not for a moment question the ac-
tion of the Senate, yet we cannot but
think that the evidence adduced
against the Auditor was of sufficient
foIce and directness to have remov-
ed him from office. However, the
Senate, sitting as high court of i'm
parchment, has decided otherwise.
and Mr.. Bennett will remain to fill
out his present term of office. And
the facts and evidence in the case
being before the public, there will no
doubt be wide diversity of opinion
as to the business of the verdict,
without any censure attaching to the
Senate the members of which no
doubt acted from the best and purest
of motives, having all the facts be-
fore them.