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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18
WHAT CONSTITUTES MURDER.

Many persons are under the impression
that murder is the instantaneous death of
human being by the malicious or felonious
act. of another, or where death results twenty
four hours thereafter. Blackstone defines
murder to be "Where person of sound
memory and discretion unlawfully kills any
reasonable creature in being, and in the
peace of the Commonwealth, with malice
prepense, or aforethought. either express or
implied" The person assaulted may live
weeks or months, but if death result from
the act of another, premeditated and with
out palliation it is murder We make this
statement 10 correct a common error.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18
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 or pieces Of land
situate in Espy Scott township, Columbia county, to
wit Lot No. 1, fronting on south side of Penna ca
nal, adjoining lot OF Wm Carson on the east and
frame dwelling house, with the appurtenances.
ALSO,
one other lot, No 2, fronting on Canal street. cor
ner ON alley adjoining land OF Penna canal company
whereon Is erected 4 story frame dwelling house
and stable, with the appurtenances.
ALSO,
one other lot, No 3, fronting on Main street, cor
ner ~ Canal street. adjoining lot OF Joseph Miller,
whereOn erected three twO-stOTy frame dwelling
houses, with the appurIenances.
ALSO,
one other lot, No 4, fronting on Second street. ad-
joining lot of Robert East and others, whereon Is
erected twO-story frame dwelling house and sta
bic, with the appurtenances.
ALSO,
one other lot, No r, fronting on Second street. adj
joining lot Of Thomas Crevcllng, Jr., and others,
whercOn is erected y story frame dwelling house,
with the appurtenances.
ALSO,
one other lot No c, fronting on Second street, adj
joining lot Of Thomas Creycling, JT., whcreon is
erected twO-stOry frame dwelling house or olllce
aRd dry-housc, with the appurtenanccs.
ALSO,
One other lot No :, fronting on Second street, adj
Joining lots Of Vim. Abbott and Isaac CreVelng,
WhereOn are erected a two-StOry frame dwelling
house, planning mill, shop or storage house, &c with
Seized taken into execution, and to be sold as the
property OF Thomas w. Edgar. ,,,,,.,,
Sherlns Onice, Sheriff.
Feb. Is, 1916.
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Democratic State Committee of Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 90, 1876.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 20, 1876.
In pursuance of the meeting of the Dem
ocratic State Committee, | hereby give notice
that the Democracy of the State through
their delegates, will assemble at the city of
Lancaster on Wednesday, the 22d day of
March next, at II o'clock, m, for the pur-
pose of electing delegates to represent the
State of Pennsylvania in the ensuing Dem
ocratic National Convention, and to appoint
electors and do such other matter and things
as the said convention may deem necessary
and proper.
HENDRICK B. WRIGHT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18
THE AGONY OVER.

The bill approrriating Sl,500,0O0 for
Centennial purposes has finally passed the
U. S. Senate, by a vote of Al to 10. II
will undoubtedly be signed by the President
This action will infuse new life into the
enterprise, and Philadelphia should be hap.
py, and its press occasionally give us theil
ideas on other subjects.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18
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,
with the most ordinary cultivation, II HoullShe9 Us
tOnishingly attaining an enormous size ana selling
IN the market at prices most gratifying ~ lhe pro-
duCer. In tranSpantng, great care should dc taken
TO give sutlCent space for growth sold heuus, the
run OF this choice variety, one package ol lhe sttu
sent most paid on receipt OF 81 cents Three pack
ages 10 one address, Sl.OO. TO agents 81 per dozen
and three cent stamps,
gD-With each package Of seed we Snnd u sure
remedy against the rayageS OF the csDDase ny OF
other pest, ON young and tender plants
MAMMOTH GOLIAH INDIAN CORN.
We planted last spring on Long Island, a sMali
quantity (Which we obtained with great dllncullEul
this gigantic and yet very rare variety OF indian
corn. In september, by actual measurements laTge
majority Of the stalks stood IRON ~ 70 ormon io yoS M
height and still growing, with Irom 10 eholmous
ears OF corn growing on almost every stuk. -
The Yield was at the rate OF 200 bushels OF eur corn
per acre while the fodder crop was Immense anu Vi
nne quality. ,,,..
we could have sold the entire crop for big price
10 a New York seedsman but declined 10 40 So pre-.
ferring 10 keep the crop for the acC0mnOaallOh ol
our numerous country patrons VINO wiz hhu "
% their interests 10 secure at least small selecloh
Of this variety for the coming spring plahtlng
Live agriculturists, who believe In "rLouGnlHG WIN
small rLouah lcutlyalorS are poor tihgs'i p o1. Td
suit We win send by mall "a any address package
receipt OF 80 cents and three cent stamps, OF
packages on receipt o. 81 ana lhiee cSnt stamps
cure either OF the above rare seeds should mol DELAY
their orders All seed sold by US warranted Hesh
ana 10 geTminate. No goods sent q. q, d., Cahh
must accompany all orders. For either oi ABOVE
'''N FELIX CLARE a CO.,
Febls-Sm. ela Fast lleth ST. N. Y,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18
SE\SIpI,E

The House has negatived the bill to give
the Grangers $4,000 out of the state Treas
ury to erect a building on the Centennial
grounds. The proposition was wrong in
principle, because no one organization
should be selected from the others to enjoy
State favor. Besides, in these times it be-
comes State and Nation to economize and
retrench in every possible direction.
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Terms: Actual travelling, boarding, and other eX-
penses fve 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 fifty Ollos the ivedUllar fee VIII be remit
Icd, and the transCrbng into lOng-hand charged at
fifteen cents folio; but I'm all such cases, II fewer
be charged
Address S. n. WALKER, A. NJ, Court-Stenogra-
pher, Bloomsbury, Columbia county, Pennsylvania.
Residenee-Iron street, between Third and Fourth.
Onse-with E. Il. Orvis, Esq, COLUMBIAN Building,
opposite the east gate to the courthouse yard rst
nOor, first door to right.
Ofice-hour, from twelve to one O'Clock.
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Immense SucccssN $4,000 Of the Genuine
SSY

already sold, This Veteran Explorer ranks among
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only entire ana authentic life, the millions are eager
for II, and Wlde-awake agents are wanted quickly.
For proof and terms address Hubbard Bros, Pubs,
I23 SAMSON St., Philadelphia,
n 4 IA A4.I 4
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Amt orders issued.


. Deduct from amount of orders issued f2l2
Refunded by MOntOur Tor court expenses,
and S322 20 taxes refunded leaves s2z, z,S45G5
the real expenses Of the county
SHEEP ORDERS ISSUED
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18
RECAPITULATIoE. 4.

By duplicates, sets, Reg books, &c.,,u....., a. AZ
liy books Tor PrOthOnotarys onice",,......" 52 10
500 II
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18
SHERIFF'S SALE,

By VIRTUE OF WRIT Of Fl. Fa ISSUED out
Of the Court Of Common Pleas OF Columbia county,
and to me directed Will be exposed TO sale ut tho
Court House On
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18
APPLICATION FOR
ENXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
N ESTATE OF JACOB sHEARMAN, DECEASED.
Letters Of Administration on the estate of Jacob
Shcarman, late OF Beaver township Columbia CO.,
deceased have been granted by the Register Of said
county to NHthanliredhenncr rOf Beaver twp. All
persons having claims against the estate of the decc
dent are requested to present them for settlement,
and those indebted to The estate to make payment
to the undersigned administrator without delay.
NATHAN BREDBENNER Jr.,
Feb. 4,'7G Ct Administrator
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TAXES REFUNDED.


By amt rofnded during ycar............., 8O7 81
By redemption money uuid......,..,",...,. II 50 |
IN
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s290 Is
BRIDGEs,-BUILDING AND RErARs.
BENTON.

BENTON.
Paid JAS Conner plank Kans bridge..... 1421
" " g Benton bridge ........ 3O3
80 " =" MCnuenhdll bridge. T9l
" sam Appleman repair - 15J
60 Dan Hartman repair west creek a. 2G4j
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Paid assessors for making spring ASSESS
mcnt and registering yOters.."."..."...,. SI2i 70
SCALpS.
Paid fox and wild cat calps,,..,..,."..., SIG 40
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-18

We the undersigned commissioners Of Columbia
county, do hereby certify that the foregoing Is cor
rect statement OF the accounts OF said county for tho
year A. d, 1916.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-06

reasons that very shortly after the law
was passed giving the appointment OF
post-traders to the Secretary Of War
Belknap Issued q peremptory order
that all communications from officers
of the army to MEMBERSHIP Congress, or
any one else, relating 10 official mat
tiers, must DO transmitted through the
Secretary OF War. The facts regard
Ing this order will be brought out In a
few days, Mr.. Franklin OF Missouri,
having addressed letter TO General
Custer inquirIng what knowledge he
has OF such an order being issued.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-06

nese immigration, 10 slt ut any tim,
and place within the State, with powe
to send for persons and papers, anl
which shall prepare memorial 70
presentation 10 Congress on or befor,
the first OF next December, settlnl
FORTH the results of the Inquiry In full
The effects of the Mississippi flood
are beginning to be felt on the Arkan.
sas side. Numbers Of families In Hope.
Held, immediately opposite Mem
phis, have been forced 10 leave their
houses, and passengers who arrived
by the Little Rock train, report the
water over the track near Edmonds.
The water IL now ten inches below ex.
treme high water and about one Inch
below the high water OF May, 1874,
when great damage was done In the
neighborhood Of Sun1ower Bohver
aud Lake Providence. The creyasse
reported was at Dennis, nearly oppo.
sife Laconia, Arkansas, instead Of nj
Dayisas, aa at first reported aud was
caused by the bank oaying. The wa.
ter through this will run into Sunnow-
er river through Bogue Phalia.
The King of Abyssinia has sent en-.
voys to Egypt, asking for peace, but
afterwards made impossible demands
for treaty OF commerce before
the treaty Of peace was signed, and
for the payment OF war expenses, The
Egyptians are certifying the strong
position, commanding passes, They
will garrison these and withdraw the
remainder of their troops during the
rainy season. il IL suggested that neu.
trail territory be formed to prevent ia.
tuFe collision between Abyssina and
Egypt. II is reported that Prince
Tlgre has revolted, and Is marching on
Adown, the capital OF the State of |
Tigre. Many persons favor placing
the son CT the late King Theodore on
the throne Of Abyssinia, under guar. |
antees,
About five years ago Rev. w. Il.
Copeland, Methodist minister at
Davenport, Iowa, iorsook the ministry
and took post as.agent at Cedar Rap
ids, Of the Northwestern Insurance
Company Of Milwaukee, the position
being given him by |. 4. Martin, State
agent Of the company here. While at
Cedar Rapids, Copeland negotiated
loan of $4,000 from the company on
the farm of III. G. Angle, and then de-
camped with the money. Angle inn
asked the courts to relieve
him from the mortgage, but the dis
trict court, as well as the State Su-
preme Court, held that he must bear
the loss, not the company. The case
was taken to the United States Su-
preme Court, which has just decided
to release Angle from all obligation.
Copeland Is the notorious sNindIer
who is known all over the country,
and who was tarred aud feathered in
Tennessee last summer for a telegram
o the Chicago Times slanderous to the
Of Vice President Johnson.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-06
THE EsCULAPlANS.
so,,,ssrul Meetlng--unusual Inter
est Manifested,
.,,s OF Reporis--M Modes Of Treat
IAN, eussod-Eiection Of on
sers-GaIyeston the Next
place OF Meeting.

eo,cal to The Herald
MARSHALL. April 8. - The State
Medical Association convened at the
appointed hour
"a telegram was received aud read
Fam Dr. Sims, OF New York, regret
tIug his inability to attend.
interesting cases We're reported and
Mai, mode of treatment set forth by
n,. Heard and Dowell, OF Galveston
klbauick, OF Navasota; Ford, Of
lynChburg, aud Manning, of Waco.
"A several new members were admitted
,o,day, as well a number of county
sud city societies,
A Or, Dowell read an able paper on
~ Physical, Physiological and Neural
Laws"
The following officers were elected
/, .o.day; DR.. Harrison, of Columbus,
PRESIDENT; Drs. Pope Of Marshall,
|,Nley of Dallas, and Park Of Tyler,
Vice Presidents. They hold their posi-
Mons for the term of five years.
The first Tuesday in April was se-
Noted as the time, and Galveston as
||be place, for the next meeting of the
AsOClation.
The ladies' OF this city gave a recep-
Hon in honor of the Medical Associa-
Non at Mahone's Opera House this
xsening, which was o magnificent af-
Ma and largely attended by the citi-
Ma
More animated discussions are TAX
BIZ place, and interest manifested,
ban has ever heretofore transpired
hiring any session of the Association.
Rain and cold north wind make
oyereoats comfortable.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-06

New York Evening Post: General
Loring, the ex.Confederate who was
the commander Of the troops of the
khedive Of Egypt In their bloody bat
tie with the Ahyssinians II few days
ago, served with distinction during the
Seminole war, fought on the side of
Texas in their war for independence,
commanded u regiment In the army OF
General Scott during the Mexican
war, losing an arm at the taking Of the
City of Mexico, and was in every ac-
tive service during the whole Of the
Southern rebellion. He has strong
love for military life, and has EN- braced
every opportunity for service in the
field, although he has an ample pri-
vate fortune.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-06

In sparsely settled districts, where medical
aid IL often dlfticult and sometimes lmpossi-
Dle to obtain, II is extremely desirable fol
families to have In the house some reliable
medicinal restorative. Being widely COM
prehensive in its curative operation, perfect
~ pure understanding and recommended
by the medical faculty, Udolpho Wolfe's
Aromatic Schnapps possesses all
the requisites of u family medicine.
mnrld&wly : az
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-06
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, April Am effor
Will be made by the Clymer committe,
ioday to find out the real animus o
ihe attack last week on the witness
Bell by the man Molaire. The com
1iittee wish to determine whether the
Attack was brought about by his testi
mony regarding the Babcock trial
znd, II so, by whom instigated. Mo-
hlre was fined twenty dollars in the
dce court yesterday for the assault.
10 the investigation of the whisky
huds at st. Louis and elsewhere, the
Nmmittee yesterday heard Assistant
Dktlct Attorney Bliss, whose testl-
Hony was not important, but who, In
he main, confirmed Dyer's evidence,
ehclally with regard to Fox's con-
duc! as a grand juror during the Bah
tek ease. Bliss added that Fox was
Ia Washington, and had admitted to
him that he had received Ill appoint
ment for his sou since the Babcock
It'd. Henderson will take the stand
To-day.
III. Jewell, in conversation with
Csptain Bofiinger Of st. Louis, last
week regarding the establishment of
slime Of steamers between New Or
Hans and Rio Janeiro, expressed great
dslrs for such o line, and said he would
Ietpmmend the transfer OF Brazil
nails from New York to New Orleans
Inthat event. A bill will be intro
dueed In Congress shortly providing
if "a subsidy for New Orleans, the
me as formerly paid New York lines.
Information received by the State
APARTMENT justifes the conclusion
4et the British Government has de-
t!ded not to deliver up Winslow, the
l1ger. The British authorities do not
Me positive refusal, but say that
w do not see how they can, under
n Parliamentary act oflS70, surren-
Wlnslow unless the United States
1fantees that he Is not to be tried
any other ofiense than that set
p 10 the extration papers. Under
llsh laws the criminal will be held
sixty days from the 2lst of March,
can then demand to be released
EZRA writ Of habeas corpus.
ne Investigation into the case OF
pfesentstive Purnam, of Florida,
resumed. ~. Dennis, State Sen.
Of Florida, was examined, and ties.
that he was present when a Mr..
ntworth offered Purnam 81 600 per
um for the Collectorship at Pensa.
Purnam did not say he would
cure the appointment for Went.
VI Tor 5000, but said he would not
y without the $1,000, and that II
Dc paidin advance. Wentworth
not secure the appointment and
ness thought the matter fell through
ause OF lack of confidence between
~ Purnam would not get the APP
n'ment for Wentworth and trust
? ior the $1,000, and Wentworth
va not pay the money and trust to
nam to get the appointment fol
80 the matter failed. Witness
asked II 1t was the under
pu'ns In Florida that people are
psy their members of Congress fol
4'ning positions. Witness replied
!" depends entirely VIII represents
10 National Republican arraign'
'a' custer for not having mad,
what he knew of the post-tradeI
without waiting the examina
VI an Investigation Committee
w isunderstood to have said In ref
this article that he had NJ
Oh communicating information
0ne that would oct on II, for tn
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-06

For the benefit OF ladies' and gentlemen
desiring TO avail themselves OF Pleasure
Resort, where they may spend an hour OF
two pleasantly, tie undersigned has fitted
up neat little spot adjoining his hall, and
ornnmented it with the choicest flowers
plants and shells, and those desiring to pass
o cool and enjoyable hour are invited 70 call.
apr4-d6t N. ANTOINE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-05-27
REMEDY FOR CHICKEN
CHOLERA.

Good rules for success in the manage
ment of fowls:
L. Good, dry houses, well ventilated,
but avoiding drafts.
3. Keep your hen houses clean and
the floor covered with ashes.
8. Whitewash inside monthly from
March to Oct, l.
T. Feed regularly, but never over
feed cease feeding when the fowls
cease to run for it.
5. Scatter the feed on the ground
when the weather will permit.
6. Feed mixed grain, or alternate, as
corn one day, oats next, wheat next, &c.
I. Allow adult fowls freedom as
early in the morning as they desire.
8. Keep hens with chicks in small
ccops (well covered and dry until the
chicks are three weeks old.
8. Feed chicks morning noon and
late afternoon; cooked food morning
and grain, as broken corn, wheat, &c,
noon and afternoon.
TO- Mix ground black pepper with
the morning food for chicks twice a
week, one tablespoonful pepper twice
a week, one tablespoonful pepper for
every 20 chicks.
H. Grease the hen well under the
wings, breast and fluff feathers as soon
as the chicks are taken off, with oint-
ment made of lard and carbolic acid ;
ten drops of acid to two tablespoonful
of lard.
r. Observe the above rules strictly
and you will have healthy fowls.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-05-27
HINTS ABOUT CURCULIO.

1t appears from the report of the
Horticultural Society that there are
but few localities in Maryland but what
are infested by that persistent little
fellow, the curculio. This insect has
so increased its ravages of late years
that large proportion of our fruits
drop prematurely. The stone fruits
were first attacked, but as bis progeny
increased they were found insufficient
to satisfy his demands The apple,
pear, and ounce are now injured by
this insect almost as badly as the
cherry and the plum, at least in our
locality. The question naturally arises,
how can we abate or eradicate this evil? ?
Fruits in Philadelphia market from
New England and Northern New York
are mostly free from knots and pune
lures of the curculio, and sound at the
core, but not with US. In this latitude
large proportion of our apples are
knotty and deformed, and have to
be rejected as unmarketablc. These
knots are formed solely from the pune
ture of insects and not from any defect
in the tree or kind of fruit If northern
ATTITUDES where the ground freezes deep
are unfavorable to the propagation of
this insect, may we not adopt some
plan to freeze him out where the Winter
frosts are mlder? l would suggest
that we pillow our orchards continually
late in the Fall and early in the Spring,
so that the insects may be exposed
during the Winter and early Spring to
the action of frost. But to do this sue
ccssfullv all our fruit trees should be
planted where the ground can be plow-
ed So long as we continue to plant
plums, cherries and ounces in the
hooks and corners about our buildings,
we shall have a constant supply of
curculio they are only nurseries for
the propagation of his race Plant all
your fruit trees in one enclosure, and
when the trees come into bearing let
the hogs have the range Of the orch
ard the early part of the season, and
multitudes of insects will become his
prey. These suggestions may not be
of much avail to those whose fruit trees
are scattered about at random but to
those who are making new plantations
the experiment would be worth trying,
as it would cost no more and have
more systematic appearance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-05-27

HINTS ABOUT BUTTER-Butter made
in May and June can be kept sweet
and good until the ensuing Fall and
Winter, if one has cool place for stor-
age ); otherwise it is somewhat difficult.
Roll butter may be packed in tight
casks or tubs, and covered with strong
brine. This will exclude the air and
keep the butter sweet in cool room or
cellar. Orange county dairymen use
the following mixture in preparing
butter which is to be kept for some
time: To ten ounces of fine salt, add
two ounces Of saltpeter and two ounces
of brown sugar. The different ingre-
dents are mixed together, and an ounce
of this mixture is well worked into
every pound weight of this butter.
Willard, in his Butter Book" saws
that butter SO treated, if close packed
and stored in cool, well ventilated
place, will keep sound for several years.