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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03
THE TREASURY INVESTIGATION.

In another column we give the Report of
the Investigation Committee. 1t contains
nothing but what any citizen could have as
certained by due diligence. The misman-
agement of the Treasury Department can
only be shown by getting "bottom facts. !"
Mackey, like Babcock, courted investiga-
ton, and yet hindered it in every way by
refusing the Committee access to the books
and documents,-by Withholding import
ant testimony called for, and by technical
objections. The robbery of the Sinking
Fund has long been known, but is justified
by the Treasurer on the ground of precedent
On the same principle man is justified in
committing murder, because there is pre-
cedent for it from the time of Cain to the
present. The Constitution and laws have
been willfully violated, and yet no punish
ment has been meted out to guilty parties.
The remedy rests with the people, and they
should be prompt in applying it,
"Let no guilty man escape"
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PRINTING TICKETS.

A recent suit against certain candidates
in Lycoming County brought by the Editor
of the Hughesville Enterprise has been de-
cided in favor of the latter. The defence
was that no special contract had been made
by the defendants. 1t is not a good one.
Where person avais himself of the labor
or services of another for his own benefit he is
bound to give proper compensation for the
work done.
1t is necessity with candidate that
tickets should be printed and circulated.
Otherwise defeat might ensue, and fail
ure of election would probably be charged
to the neglect of the editor. In some local
tiles the candidate makes his own contracts
but if he uses the labor and material of another
he should pay for it. In many counties the
matter is managed by the Standing Commit
tee, but in case of failure to pay, the defence
is as good against them as against the prn-
ter. And how can the printer sue the Com
mittee as they are not personally interested?
By sad experience we know that the Chair
man generally has the bulk of the bills to
pay, whilst others receive the benefit
Another point. The newspaper not only
announces the names of the candidates for
a small sum, and gives publicity to the fact
that they seek office, but when unjustly as
sailed by political enemies, must devote
their columns to a proper vindication which
is far more effectual than personal election
eering, for which no compensation is
received.
If candidates do not need the aid of news
paper they should say so before they are
elected or defeated The fraternity is willing
to let them Sight it out on their own line"
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NARlnCk.

The trial of Gen. Bsbcock, the Presidents
private secretary, for completely in the great
Whisky Conspiracy, has resulted in his ac-
quittal. The New York Tribune in COM
menting on the case remarks that "the
country is to be most heartily congratulated
on the acquittal of Gen. Babcock. 1t would
have been an almost intoerable mortifca-
ton to every patriotic American if the pri-
vate secretary of the President of the United
States had been found guilty Of conspiracy
to defraud the revenue" This may all be
true, but Babcock's acquittal does not dis
prove his intimate relations with Joyce and
Mcdonald, both of whom are now in the
states prison for completely in the same
frauds. The private secretary of the Prssi-
dent certainly ought to be above suspicion,
but can he be said to be so when his intima.
cy with such men is proved beyond a per-
adventure. AS to whether the verdict of
the jury is Just one we have nothing to
say, but it is at least fair to presume that
the influence of Grants testimony (which
really amounted to nothing) had something
to do with the making of the verdict, The
personal sympathy of President of the
United States must certainly have some
weight with the average juryman.
Babcock's conviction might have been can
almost intolerable modification, but it
would not have been the first which Grant
hasinficted upon the country. His personal
relations with this same convicted McDon-
aid, with Boss Shepherd and with others of
as little reputation, his worthless political
appointments, his Black Friday completely,
his San Domingo job and others of that
complexion have been 'intolerable mortii-
cations" to all except the "rule or ruin"
politicians of the Republican party.
Babcock's conviction would not have in
jured Grants reputation in the eyes of his
followers nor does his acquttal raise it in
the minds of the pure and honest of either
party. Too many frauds have been traced
to the very doors of the White House, al
ready, for Grants good. 1t would certainly
be a terrible thing if the Chief Executive of
the nation, or even his private secretary,
were proved guilty of implication in dis
graceful or dishonest proceedings, but in
this case both those high officials have Civ
en- color to the suspicion by their friendship
for the very men who have been convicted
before court of justice and sent to Jail.
"Every patriotic American" "rejoices in the
welfare aud honor of his country, but the
conviction of Gen. Babcock would have
added but another to the many bushes of
shame which have already suffused the cheek
of "every patriotic American" To our
mind the crime against Louisiana is far
more "intolerable modification" than would
have been even a verdict of guilty in the
case of Gen. Babcock. Because one was
political and the other personal matter
does not interfere in the slightest degree as
regards the merits of the question. If Bah
cock is innocent no right minded person
will object to his acquittal, but if other
wise, it is simply an intolerable outrage.
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A, New Departure in American College
kpchitpptupa

In Scribner for March it is stated that
the Trustees of Trinity College, Hartford,
have resolved to make new departure in
this country in college architecture, intro
ducing for the first time that most effective
plan of quadrangles, commonly adopted at
the English universities. Some steps have
been taken at others colleges toward the
ultimate completion ofquadrangles, but with
this difference, as compared with the work
at Trinity: In the former instance, when
the plans are matured, the quadrangles will
be bounded on their various sides by struc-
lures erected without the idea of future har-
mony throughout the entire pile, and wide
ly differing from each other in their external
design, presenting an aggregation of plans
and a collection of various styles. The plan
for the new college buildings at Hartford
will, when completed, express an unity in
arrangement and detail while the structures,
distinct in themselves, will be homogen-
eous and symmetrical parts of single de-
sign, The quadrangles will be three in
number, greet quad" in the center with
one on either side to the north and south
the entire frontage being over thirteen hun
dred feet, the building lengthwise in the de-
sign being chiefly Dormitory and Lecture
Room blocks with connecting gate-ways,
the cross lines containing in the first section
the Library and the Museum and, in the
second, the Chapel and the Dining Hall,
with intervening tower. The north line of
buildings will be composed of the Theater
| (for Commencement and other excercises)
and the Observatory, in the angle tower
connecting the block on the west the south
ernmost line will be formed by the Presi-
dents house, and block containing resi-
dences for the Professors.
The College is designed in early French
Gothic, style devoid of excessive orna-
mentation, and depending for its effect upon
simplicity and boldness of detail, and the
harmonious grouping of windows and other
prominent features.
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"You are upon the right course, Mr., Col-
umJian, but mayn't you ALLEVIATE the pro-
testant when you bid for the catholic Pre-
publican.
We will answer, that in our professional
business we know of no distinction between
Protestant and Catholic, any more than we
do between Episcopalian and Methodist. We
oppose sectarian issues of all kinds. believing
that every man has the right to worship
Almighty God according to the dictates OF
his own conscience. We are not the cham
pion of any sect, but if Protestant does
wrong we hold that he is as guilty as Cath
olic or Buddhist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03
EANATICISM RIM MAD.

We clip from an exchange the following;
petitions have been sent to Congress to
make the birth day of Abraham Lincoln a
legal holiday"
We already have legal holidays as fol-
lows:
/. New Years Day.
2. Washington's Birthday, Feb. 22nd.
3. Good Friday.
4. Decoration Day, May 30th.
3. Independence Day, July 4th.
6. Thanksgiving Day.
T. Christmas.
In the above list the only holidays that
are generally observed are New Years,
Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christ
mas No more are necessary. If persons
desire TO celebrate other days, they are at
liberty to do so, but that is no reason why
the entire community should suffer in con-
sequence. In fact these legal holidays are
gotten up in the interest of banks and clear
ing houses. Interest on notes becomes due
one day earlier. For instance $500 900, 900
are discounted by the banks of this State.
Including Sunday and holidays there are
50 days on which if a note comes due it
must be paid the day before, and this extra
day land sometimes two) is gained by the
bank and lost by the borrower.
We object therefore to canonizing Lincoln,
as much as we would Grant, or any other
President.
P. s. Since writing the above we have
learned that Senator Dunkel has offered
bill in the Legislature to make the 10th day
of May. 1885, % lSsal holiday. This bill is
10 make the opening day of the centennial a
legal holiday.)
We would suggest as additional days that
on which Babcock was acquitted, and April
First.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03
A WORD TO REPUBLICANS.

A Republican Administration created and
maintained the present currency, and is
responsible for the present financial policy.
1t passed the existing Act to resume spe-
Gle payments in 1879. In answer to Con-
gresham Sayler's Resolution Secretary
Brislow admits that there is in the Treasury
but $l3, ,34l 900 in goldwith which to re-
deem 1870, 100000 of greenbacks. A mere
statement of the fact shows the absurdity OF
the legislation.
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Total S25,13S,0j3, 30

1t will be seen that these balances for the
81, 100, 600 constantly on hand. At five per
cent for the twelve years this would have
yielded the enormous sum Of Sl,2jO,OOO.
Yet il any interest has been received the
state has not reaped the benefit Certainly
the legislature at the present session has not
acted too early in requiring the state treas
urer ana the holders of these balances to
state quarterly under oath what interest or
other consideration has been paid on account
Of public deposits.
The committee have proceeded with this
line of inquiry as far as was deemed practi-
cable, proceeded to the examination of wit
nc,ses whose testimony is herewith append
ed. They alD -ubpTlaed William v.
NTGiath, William H. Kemble, w. W.
Irwin and Robert w. Mackey to appear and
testify. The subpwnas were returned OctO-
ber 5, 1873. Mr. Mackey alone responded,
but still denied the authority Of the commit
tee. 4 second subpoena was served on Mr..
Mackey to appear before the committee at
the Washington house, in Philadelphia !;
to this he did not respond. The committee
found it impossible to continue the inyesti-
CATION, with any hope Of further success,
unless the testimony Of these witnesses
could he obtained. At the beginning access
to the books and papers of the treasury was
denied and the state treasurer and his pred
ecessors maintained their consistency by
contemptgously dsregarding the subp~nas
of the committee 1t is now for the House
to act. The committee have exhausted
their power. They herewith return the
subpmnas and the sworn statement Of officers
of this House as to the service. These sub
pnnas were disregarded by William V.
McGrath, William II. Kemble, w. w,
Irwin and Robert w. Mackey, and the spec
tacle is presented Of four persons who are
holding or have held place Of high trust
in the commonwealth refusing to answer
under oath before Il committee Of the House
whether or not they have been faithful pub
lie servants. Whether the House has pow
er to compel them to testify the committee
deem it wholly unnecessary here to discuss.
O. H. RICHARD,
A. SMITH,
+. w. GUNsTER,
NJ. K. WISE,
NJ. A. EMBICK.
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BLOOMSBURY, PA.
HARRTsBURc. PA. Jan. 90, 1876.

HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 90, 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,
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A uDITOR,s NOTICE.

Estate Of AShd E5Wlcr, deceased.
The undersigned Auditor to make distribution OF
the balance Of the funds In the hands Of Isaiah Bower
Administrator of the estate OF Ashel Fowler, late
of Berwick deceased among the parties entitled
thereto viii attend to the duties Of his appointment
at the Ofce Of NJ. Il. jackson & Son, In Berwick on
Thursday the 28d day Of March 1876, when and
where all persons having claims against the said
estate are requested to present the same before the
Auditor or be dcbarrcd from coming in for share OF
said fund ROBT. Il. LITTLE,
Feb. .25,T-iw Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03

The daughters of Sir Edward Thornton
the English Minister at Washington, wear
thick sOled shoes unpinned-back dresses and
heavy old fashioned cloaks And they are
pictures of health.
If the daughters of American parents,
whose fathers are not as well to do as Sir
Edward Thornton, would follow the ex-
ample of these English girls in the matter
of dress, it would be better for them in
several D0ylest0Oa Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03

Babcock and Luckey are comfortably
settled in the White House again, quite as
though nothing had happened, and Bah
cocks friends continue 10 congratulate him
on his heroic achievement of having mixed
in with a lot of conyicts and escaped the
penitentiary himself. A good many of his
admiring friends owe their present position
in society to similar good luck, and if Bah
ring.-1imes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03

In partnership case decided in the
Philadelphia court of common pleas, for
mer partner was held liable for debt con-
tracted after its dissolution, the judge charg-
ing that in cases of dissolution of co-part-
nerships there should be a personal notice
Of the fact to all persons with whom the
firm had been dealing, and public notice
in the paper, to relieve parties from respon-
sibility.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03

The charges of cruelty and mismanage-
ment entered against the Pittsburg Reform
School have been pretty thoroughly sustain
ed ia the legislative investigation.
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A IrnITOR,S NOTICE.

N ESTATE or SYLVESTER PEALER, DECEASED.
Inc Undersigned Auditor to make distribution Of
the balance Of the funds among the heirs Of sylvester
Peaer deceased, Will attend to the appointment
at my office, in Bloomsbury, on Thursday the 80th
day. of March \. D.ls7G when ana whore all persons
having claims against the said estate are required
to present the same before the Auditor or he de-
barred from coming in for a share Of said fund.
Il. Il. ORNiS,
Bloomsbury, Feb. 25 'TG.-4t Auditor,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03

There is man in New Hampshire who
sends fourteen of his children to the same
school. The rest are too small to 60,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03

General Banning estimates that the army
reform bill introduced by him in the house
will If passed, save $2,649, 1888 annually,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03

Robert Collyer says there's good deal
of Christianity in keeping the snow off
your sidewalk. Another winter like this
one will lead Robert to take that back.
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NOTICE
CAUTION.

U
Notlcc Is hereby given TO all persons that my wife,
Emma Evans has left my bed and board without
my consent, and the same are hereby cautioned not
to harbOr her. or let her have anything on my ac-
count as VIII pay any bills contracted by her.
FRANKLIN +. EVANS,
Rohrsburg,
Feb 2j. 'IG-3t Ia.
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In THE MATTER or the SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF
CONTRACT Of JOHN BOSTON, DECEASED, WITH WILL
IAN l., PARKS,
To Matthias Boston, Davidson, sullivan Co. IA
Earl Boston, FailmOunt luZcIne co. Pa ; Reuben
Boston, Flshngcreek Columbia Co, Pa; G.. d. Shult2,
= Earl shuiZ-and kohr Shultz, minor children OT
their Guardian AD IlTEM, A. W, Weaver; In MouIcr
FISH ngucek, columbia county Mary Iucr, Nunti-
coke, Lu2erne county; ana Sarah n. AmuId, stiil-
water, Columbia county:
You ana each OF you are hereby cited 10 be ard
appear before the Judges cf The on luus' CCmt col
umblu county Pa, On the nfst Monday OF May next,
lheh ana lhcfe To show cause II unN,Nhy decree OF
sletlnc lellolmanCo of contract should not be made
n he Estate Of said John Boston With Tie SAID
william l. Parks for the sale BY article Of agreement
OF ktlu John Boston 10 said Milm !. pmlS Of a
certain tract OF land situate In jackson township,
Columbia county, Pennsylvania,
Feb. ll-4w TrotLonotaiy
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4 DNINIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.

"A ESTATE or JACOB snEARMAN, DECEASED.
Letters OF Administration ON the estate of Jacob
ShcarmGn late OF Beaver township, Columbia Co..
deceased, have been granted by the Register of said
county 10 NathanBrCdbcnner Jr. of Beaver twp All
persons having claims against the estate Of the dcce-
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. Jf.,
FEB. 4, I6-Gt, Administrator.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
"A ESTATE OF JOHN LINDEN, DECEASED.
In the Orphans Couu Of COhiMjid C0uaty.
The undersigned auditor appointed to distribute
balance in the hands of Reuben Miller executor of
the estate OF John Linden, deceased, win attend to
the duties of his appointment at the office of ltcct
way q Elwcl, IN Bloomsbury, on Tuesday, March
persons having claims against the said estate are
required present the same before the Auditor, or
be dcbarred from coming In Tor snare OF SAID fuhd
GEO f. ELWELL,
Bloomsbury. March 3, 1sIG.-it. Auditor.
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
In The matter Of the Shcrln's sale Of the property
real estate Of Daniel Slydcr and Daniel snyder *
Company and Abram snyder and Ell Hartman.
The undersigned, appointed by the court Of Com
mon Pleas OF columbia county to distribute the
money arising from said sales to and amongst the
lien creditors viii perform the duties Of his appoint
burg on Friday, March 3ls, 1876, at ~ o'clock a. n
when and where all persons Interested viii attend.
GEO. T.. ELW ELL,
March8 8-4w Auditor.
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
In the matter Of the sale by the Sheriff Of the real
estate OF Charles Lee on LEvAW FACIAS, No. 3D.
FCb'y term, 1876
The undersigned auditor, appointed by the court
to distribute the money arising nom the SncllH 5
sale in ills case, Win attend to the duties Of his a-
puintmCnt on saturday the otlI day Ut AIrll y. D.
1sIG, at 10 o'clock a. m. al me ShcrlH ONCE III
BlOGmSburg. at which time and place all persons are
hereby required to make their claims before the al-
Bloomsbury, March 3, 1sIGlt Auditor.
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SIIERIFF'S SALE.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1876.
SIIERIFF'S SALES.

BY VIRTUE or WRIT OF III. FA, issued out OF
me court uf Comluun Pleas Of Columbia county ana
To me directed Will be exposed to sale at the court
house IN BlOOmsburg On
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1876,
at O'Clock p m, the following lots or pieces Of land
situate IN SPY scott township, Columbia county, to
Wit Lot No. fronting ON south side OF Penna ca
nal, adjoining lot of Vim Carson on the east ana
others ON the west WhcleOn Is erected ~ story
frame dwelling house, with the appurtenanCes
ALSO,
one other lot, No @ fronting on Canal street. cors
nrr ON alley adjoining LAND Pcnna canal company,
whereon Is erected ' story frame dwelling house
ana stable, with the appurtenances.
ALSO,
One other lot, No ., fronting on Main street, cor
nCr ef Canal street, adjoining lot OF Joseph Miller
wLereon are erected three twO-story frame dwelling
houses, with the 0ppur cnances.
ALSO,
one other lot No 4, fronting on Second street, ad-
Jolhlhg l"l ut huIoll East ana others, whcreOn Is
sitcu1 Wo-sluN frame dwelling house and sta
Dle win The appurtenances
ALSO,
one other lot, No o. fronting on Second street ad-
joining lot Of Thomas tTCycng, DR., aud others
Mhere9n Is erected :. story frame dwelling house,
WIN lhe HppmtenahCts.
ALSO,
one other lot No G. fronting on Second street, adj
Joining lot Of Thomas CreYCling Jr, whcrcon is
erected u two-stury name dwelling house or onico
ana ulS-house,Wlth the appurtcnmccs.
ALSO,
one other lot No :, fronting on second street, ad-
Joining lots OF VIM, Abbott and Isaac Creyeling
mouse planning MIL shop or storage house. &C., with
seized, taken into execution and to be sold as the
NJ. GROVER,
sherns Onlce, Sheriff.
Feb. Is, 1876.
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Number of pauplrs admit'd during the year.
" d" left curing the year
died during the year 1
- remaining III Poor ii. II
THOS. CRENELING,
OSC AR ENT,
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A GENTS. 100 Elegant Oil Chromos mount
N cd, size 9Xl2, for 81, or ~ for 81. Chromos OF
every description. National Chrome Co., Phlla.
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Examined ana certified.
THOs. CREyELING, ! Directors.
OSCAR u. ENT,
Examined by us ut Directors request and
found correct.
WMi ynli IkRlGGKRnBAA1M' GRBA1' Auditors,
IN ACCT WITH BLOOM, SCOTT, GREEN
WOOD AND SUGARLUAF TWPS.