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tory oil the famous 'HolFENNlNG claim WIN
the following rather startling paragraph:
This is history of AFFAIRS takon from records. II
powcr, anina may it We .ic eAar,e mat $, h4iors
S,a,Stk .nI nATts A,'.nl'en Va nyf na "Hee, si,l
uis adyis' ily having at o1r back the ahestle-a ryoe
cannot he denied, explained. VI lmp'acAed'
This is Col. PATS method Of inviting
Messls DAWES and SPENCER into court to
meet a circumstantial accusation, which no
man, bee he Senator OF citizen can safely le-
fuse to meet. Who, in this now turn Of
affairs, has given to MI pIArT or 10 Mr.
CHoRPENNING the counsel which Is spoken
OF as 1.-THE ablesL legal advice in the United
States" We are not informed. Mr. EyARrs
argued tho CHORPENNING claim before At
torncy-General PlERRIPOSr, and had charge
Of it In the Court Of Claims and in the SUI
prone Court; and he is the only counsellor
lately connected with CHORPENNrNG's affairs
~ whom this description is at all applicable.
CHoRPENNING, it will be rcc0llccted, had a
large claim against the Post Olice Depart
ment. After a full examination by the
proper committees Of the two Houses a joint
resolution was passed directing the Post
mastcr-Gcueral 10 ascertain AMI pay what
appeared To- be due according to the evil
dcncc ON ille before the committees. Undcr
this reference the Pp-tlpstcr-Gcnernl
awarded To- CHoHrENNl SG about half mill
nunot dollars. But payment was Gnaccount-
ably and for n long time .u-pegl u in the
Auditors Office at the Treasury, notwilh-
standing the award and the roqni-ituu of
the postmaster-Gcneral. Al length ilANkY
l.. DAWES arose In his seat in the llou-c de-
nouurpl the elnim a. n flntl and offered "A
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-27

On Sunday his exhibitions in the provinces
having been concluded. Mr.. BEfcHER OK
hLited himself to curious. admlring and
hilarious audience in Brooklyn. He seemed
TO be in m unusually jovial mood. though
he undertook 10 handle a very grave and,
indeed, inscrutahle subject. namely. THE
Mind of CHRIST We should imagine that
preacher who approached the consider
alton ofthat theme, and who was fit to treat
IT, would be somewhat oppressed 10y the
.olemnity and difficulty of the task before
him. But BgrcHER had no such feeling. AMI
entered upon the discussion of the mind Of
CHRIST very much A. d" might have cSSayod
cheerful AMI funny lecture.
Preliminary to the sermon he made am
appeal for a missionary contribution, and
after iooo-rly telling the collectors To- bring
in the baskets fun. he turned 10 the IT,
portcrs, whom lac j. fond of trying to con-
cilate, saying, The reporters are not eX-
pectcd to take part in the ordinary cXer-
cisos, but they are at liberty to contribute
anything they choose He made the re-
mark in a laughing way. and perhaps the
reporters enjoyed such a specimen of huf-
foonory In nominal Christian hun. h. These
jesting and tHiling words showed howl happy
BrEcHEE was. aud afforded good indication
of the sort Of idea of reverence he cnteriuins.
They were not very funny, hut they prob
ably served their purpo-". pnd the young
mon OF the note book must have appreciated
the attention shown them. even ii they did
not greatly respect the pulpit jester.
Then he proceeded to say, after giving ONT
his text. that the noJlest thing ia this world
T. 81 a..
tion. Doubtless that Is So, for the man who
attunos his thoughts governs his desires,
and regulates his conversation in kccpiu,,
with the principles and teachings of Chris
| tauity, becomes a very nu.lN character, and
whether ne he exalted or lowiy. Ae de SERVES
| high honor, and onc.s an example worthy 81
| imitation; for whatever criticisms -kcrtic-
may pas ON the ecclesiastical outgrDwtlr col
the religion taught by JESUS Of G0lilcc
none can impugn its purity, detract from
its suhhmity. or deny that men by following
It's doctrines and needing IT.. admoniton-
will grow better and moro clearly i'm their
lives and dealings. But CHRIST was even
bitter in his condemnation Of hypOcrtr-
liars pcrlurcrs, and false priests. cons gn,
iny them 10 the ilrcs ~ he'll whore il TIA,
Bible is trn, they are sure to bring up il
the end if they do not repent them Of thci
wiokedncss and amend their ways
One of BEEcHEHs telling points was this
which he sprung ON hcaudicncci in lramau,
-tyle: "Gcntlcmcn. did it ever occur 10 yOt
That Con thinks about politics :" Ofcouis0
everything that concerns His creatures ].
present t. the Divine Ruler ul the universe
but neither BEEcHER nor anybody els,
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The habit Of bcqueathng property, in
large blocks. to charitable and religious socie-
ties. is widely prevalent in this city. and has
lately had some interesting illustrations. Miss
DANsER's immense requests were a surprise
TO everybody. and now Mrs. TABOR Of Brooklyn
appears as follower of her example.
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GRANT said, in his Cincinnati speech yes
terduy. that he il now great dead better fellow
than he was six months ago. He may still be
Just exactly the same fellow that he was /: but he
has not now the same opportunity vi doing
wrong that he had
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-27

The BRITISH Government Is active In sup
pressing piracy on tho west coast Of Africa :;
but the news Is hardly credible that British
man-of-war has destroyed seven Congo villages
for participating in the capture and plumber Of
an American schooner. We presume that this
American schooner must have carried a cargo
that belonged 70 British owners.
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II is Of less Importance that n policeman
should be an expert in the use Of his club thun
that he should be an expert in the control of his
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on Saturday, and as It was desirable to send
none but loyal friends of PACKARD. or at least
majority of the commission. Mr.. MonroN was
on hand promptly or in tho words oi the Court
journal. shortly utter twelve o'clock recess
was takon. It not having been decided who
should compos the commission. S'vrrol NOM
bcrs % the Cabinet remained with the President
At noon Senator MoEToN called. and the Prosi-
dent. accompanied by Secretary EvAErs. came
down stairs and received him in the rcd pnr-
l0r.' Ii WIS a delicate compliment and worthy
OF Mr. EvAHrs S inripient diplomacy to select the
rel parlor for II consultation with the author Of
the bloody shirt policy
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What emotions must have filed the truly

What emotions must have filed the truly
good mind Of Deacon RICHARD SMITH whom he
gazed on the baby show SO graphically de-
srribed in tho columns Of his paper some days
ago No doubt he pitied those infants whose
crooked legs indicated q tendency to that defect
which alone mars his otherwise manly form.
and perhaps he gave some ofthc mothcrsti timely
advice how to avoid the popularity Of which he
il painful example. Away from the ds'ord
of The wicked partners the happy pratle Of
babies tinglng in his ears. the truly good dea-
con must have r-Ioiccd in tho thought that he
was among those whose innocence and good
ne~s were equal t. his own. and he must have
gone forth refreshed Tor renewal OF tho sirug
gle which b, has maintained 50 long. but with
such little success.
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There is something very curious about
the ways of the managers Of the mass meeting
Of Methodist preachers which is held every
Monday ia this city. A week ago they excluded
the newspaper reporters who had enlivcncd
the public by describing their serious proceed
ings and humorous remarks. Though kept out
Of last weeks meeting however. some Of the re-
portcrs managed to get within car-shot OF tho
preachers. or ut least not far from ear-shut. for
though they could not catch the preachers
words they could hear them laughing
very mcrrily. But at yesterdays meeting
the Methodist managers took steps TO
prevent the reporters from getting to any point
whore they could enjoy oven the sound Of the
laughter with which the preachers light up thcir
weekly gatherings All the approaches 10 the
head central quarters were guarded against the
reporters to whose uso distant apartment was
assigned, from which. as they gazcd in the di-
rection OF the secret conca,e. they could occa-
sionaily soc n preacher making his entrance or
exit One reporter however. had an enjoyable
moment when. under peculiar circumstances.
he found himself in position from which he
actually heard roll OF laughter ascend from
the assembled preachers. What they were
laughing at he had the further happiness to
find out. We need hardly tell what it WAS when
we say that the celebrated Bishop GIL HAVEN.
hal tho floor at tho time. The Bishop has Just
returned from n tour in Africa. which he UNDER
took in the interest of Methodism. He visited
Liberia. inspected the churches, studied the
natives. and had some entertaining expert
enccs And 30 II happened that Yesterday, the
Methodist preachers had occasion for laughter
when listening TO Gil HAvEN's stories Of his
tour in Africa. We can imagine that they wore
very funny indeed. Gil HAVEN has an eye
for the humorous and tongue for it also. H.
must be Disguised. however. with the thought
that his African stories were enjoyed only by a
handful of preachers. II the reporters. instead
of being excluded from the meeting. had been
permitted to take them down. thoy might this
morning have set the whole city in roars Of
laughter. furnishing amusement TO Gentilcs
Jews. Africans. and Cinnamon. to Baptists.
Presbyterians, Catholics. Episcopalians. Quuk-
ere. Adlcrtes. Algeritos. and inhdels. GIL
HAVEN should call public meeting. that he
may tell 10 all mankind the stories that were
yesterday suppressed.
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The Pr1-ilont u f1lclO Il -0il % bo 10
strained 10y "a -upor-t'ious feolng from asking
G.. WA,itSGroS CniLD-. \. NJ. tp -'rge s- u
member IT t'' proposed Louisiana Commits
sion. Let him Danish such an irrational fr'ling
at 1noe. Hu give This sweet sal singer chance
tob become Identified with the political history of
his country. Furthcrm0 re-, LIT him reflect that
if any ot the Commission rs SHOULD be- sud-
denly called to- climb the go. tea stair, the pres
enco of the gifted CHlLDs among them woull
lsutill
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-27

The Committees on Cities in the Senate
and Assembly have appointed a subcommittee
90 consider the many hill- that are penAing Ice
fore the Leg stature for n reorganization of our
municipal government and more purtirul arly
that which may Dee called the MoopIN-MoBlu--
sEY charter and its reported that they are DING
% take hold of This mntter In earnest this pres
emit week. We hope ths subcommittee will not
overlook one case for reform. We now have a
LAW DEPARTMENT whose heud Is the Corporation
Counsel. with a Corporation Attorney iresiding
over one NJ It's bureaus. 4 lnrge number of
subordinates are attached Ia this department
and it- annual cost is very heavy. The money
expended upon It and by it ought to be SUM-
ciont ~ pay for carry ng On all the law business
of tho corporation.
During the period when New York was ruled
md robbed by commissions created M Albany.
and composed Of politicians from both parties.
certain Dostly abuses crept into the law branch
of the city'- aInir-. Lobbyists who had aided
in arriving the commissions through the Legis-
Htlirr must ha provided for. Some II them
were lawyers from the rural districts; tine
nun0 ni others wsr' ON ia" court rolls oi Tie
r.ty. ,ol,rt few OF both classes were there
ulen appointed attorneys for departments in
On" nuni 'IHl gov rumHnt Their salaries
w'ro enormously high, and their work was a.
re'ln-lY ra.t
Tim" and experience hGvc somewhat dimin-
lsh"d Tine number anil comroue .tiun Of Ill t-'
hnrnaclcs upon the city troN-lry. But several
30 them still stick There Is nor need II a single
ono ~ them, Thoy should an ho checked m,
and their few duti,s hedi- 'har9l by the rgu-
lar Inv Departments win reoi tA' Corpormion
Counsel 10 the rhief
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Thcre Is no country OF Europc in which

There is no country of Europe in which
political feeling Is more intense than in Den
mark. Tho long standing dispute between the
radical party and the present ministry Of the
King has frequently approached the verge Of
revolution. and the debates in the Folksthing
are 40 associated with the obstructive policy OF
the Crown as to imperi the existence of the
Government At the date Of our latest advices
from Copenhagen. the radical majority Of the
Lower House had again thrown out the Supply
bill and positively refused TO acccde TO the royal
demands. We may at any time have news that
the throne IL mpered
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-27

One OF GRANTS last acts was to- provide q
life office for his broiher-in-law. SHARP. who,
for cisht years previously hal held the sine
cure Of Marshal of the District Of Columbia. the
duties oi which hal been faithfully performed
hy his chief deputy ". PHuGLIrs, whom
HAYES oyer-laughel To- illustrate the beauty OF
civil service reform, by appointing FRED DouG-
LASS To place for which he is wholly untitled
hycypcrience or knowledge. With q tendor re-
gard for GRANTS wishes, II is now announced
in army orders that Major ALEXANDER SHARP.
Iaymaster. United States Army. will report in
%, rson to the Pnymaster-Ge neral for duty in
Wash ington.n while Officers who had won roo
ognition Tor gallant service in war are sent T.
tho W storm wids. in order to make Soom for
thc now fayoritc. whose only claim WINS that Of
being hrother-in-law t. the late Alministra-
tion, under which he had already lattened at
the capital.
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Dawes and Chorpenning.

The Washington Copitol concludes a his
tory OF the famous CHoRPENSING claim with
the following rather startling paragraph:
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Philadelphia mint, was bought upon the same
terms. namely. at SLICK per ounce. al
though at that time silver bars were sell
ing in this city at sl.2O,. II is fur
Their alleged that at the time these pur-
chascs were made there was conspicuousy
posted up in the san Francisco mint an an
nouncement that no bullion would be purchased
until further notice. which. " course, would
have tend ency to prevent competition from
persons outside of the favored institution which
was enabled to unload a million ounces upon II
fat and declining market at q higher price
than small lots would bring in ordinary trans
actions. II seems. however, that the Chronicle
bases its principal charges upon Information
procured from officials in the San Francis 20
mint. an institution which bears nm unsavory
reputation. But il is evident that DIR. Under
MAN cannot alord to let go unanswered such
grave accusations 40 publicly made.
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Prosecuting Attorney GUrrFRfDfE or Jct-
fcrs0n. TuNas recently visited Cincinnati 10 OBJ
tain the oxtradtion of RorHscHrLD the MUIR
dvror ol BEssIE MooRE. GUrTERGDGE. in n let
ter to the Jefferson Times. thus describes the
authorities, while HAYES was set Governor:
1--WE most say that the state Government Of Ohio is
one the 4lo~i pie ish and wreichei institution IN
0ihce without l.,su trchc IL value tor IT, The
private ,eelewfN cot the 1oNenor. one o. l.AE
oar .nunc4 Atom. IN any way but - demand money
Lsc one nae lecvh, described by SOLOMON bis constant
cry Is Give -itt,
Tho operations Of the executive department
% the State IT Ohio. during HAyBs's time, must
have heen carried on in Il remarkable way
Judging by this I Mas iunct.onary's stat smont
--
Tu~ NAn-HN's OFrGcH.-Nr DouGrAes has
int LEwls II. hUtslAss As On. 90 A47 &C. .d
ut.- NiVHNtHI sttr
FRrprnIOK DOUGLASS. who has been n chronic
onicoholler. begin, his now career Marshal
of the District of Columbia by intro lucing ne
poti-m at the outset His place IS osumated T.
his first acts Is 10 appoint his son, LEWIS H.
DOUGLASS, one oi his deputies" at $4,000 year.
while another son Is a clerk In the Third Audi
tors on 'e, and still another l. In the public SER
vice somewh, re- osc. or course they ara rep
resentstiyrs Of their race. according to tho con-
yenient phru-e by which tha black man proper
goes to the wall aud the milatto man, who re-
fuses to recogniza him as an equal or as "A J u.s.
sociate. pock. the honors aull the profits
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

At NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RESIDENCE
N and several uniurnshcd extensive grounds
stables. BE-; commanding views; charming location;
duced rent. HINE 4 GRAY, 557 9Th av.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

A 10 LET, AT BAYsIDE, L. l., DWELLING, CON
n staining 20 rooms with Ice and outhouses bathn
and boating: near depot: rent low
j. g. BAILEY, 50 East <th St. ne mr. Bowcfy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

r NEW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RESIDENCES
N rent extensive grounds &C. splendid kcenery uu-
exceptionable neighborhood, Jerry; low rents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

To Let Lease.
ITO LET-TWO FURNISHED ROOMS, FOR LIGHT
house keeping terms reasonable Apply at 6sl Summit
n Jersey City Heights.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

AT MILBuRN-35 MINUTES FROM HoBoKEN. rs
Aacres, with nice buildings stream, orchards. good
ciety; price extremely low. CCRLEY. II Centre It.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

NO LEr-A FURNISHED HOUSE. TWO MIMI TEs'
walk from the station has hot and cold wator II large
large halls and closets large piazza front
front and back yard garden stable and carriage house
pleasant location good roads, mounts ain Address b.
box IO6 " sdison. NJ j.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

DAeGAlN.-JEasEY. 10 ACRES STOCK AND CROPS
,DJAQU Is, 252 Broadway. 1.-The Notary" Dcskroom to
lat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

rNO LET-sMALI HOUSE. 20 MINUTES FROM CITY
New Jersey. owner would board. Address S T., Her
aid Uptown oiiec
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10

(yHAaMING COUNTRY PLACE OF THREE ACRES
NJ, hours from city, sound bathing. nssing and
toating large house; improvements &c reduced from
$4,000 to $1,000 no trade. JANIS PRICE, 200 Hudson.
COUNTRY SEAT; SIX ACRES; PASsAIC RIVER;
Obeautifu shore extensive outbudings fruit and shade
~ minutes from city halls for sale at bargain H. STEW.
ART, 81 Cedar
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22

A little child of Mrs. Prince, just beginning
to walk and lisp few words, who was playing
in bed room up stairs Sunday afternoon, was
heard to say "biLe, bite, bite p by her sister
down stairs, who went at once to inquire the
cause; when to her surprise, she found the lit
tie one chasing copperhead snake around the
room. Mrs. Prince with poker and shovel in
her hand soon dispatched his snakeshp al
though with some difficulty. The snake, it is
supposed, climbed up by grape vine which
connected with the window. 1t is very fortu-
snake grew tired Of the sport and turned upon
its pursuer.- Mountain Echo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22
SHERIFF'S SALE !

BY virtue OF writ OF Fieri Facias issued out
OF the Court OF Common Pleas OF Columbia co., and
TO me directed, will be exposedto public sale at the
Court House in bloomsbury at one O'Clock p. IN. on
SATURDAY, JUNE 23d, 1877,
the following real estate to-wt
All that certain lot OF ground situate on the west
side OF Market street, In the Town OF Bloomsburg,
adjoining lot OF william Neal on the south, and
Ridge Alley on the north, and extending back to
Muucy's Alley whereon is erected a brick dwelling
house, barn, ice-house and other out-buildings.
ALSO,
All that certain lot of ground situate on Third
street In the Town OF bloomsbury, marked in gener-
al plan of said Town, No. 65, beginning at south
east or said lot Third street, thence along
said street southwest sixtysix feet, thence north
west along lot No. &C two hundred and fourteen and
half feet TO Pine Alley, thence along Pine Alley
northeast sxtystx feet thence southeast along lot
No. Gi two hundred and fourteen and half feet to
the place OF beginning, containing one third of an
acre, whereon is erected frame dwelling house,
barn and other out-buildings.
ALSO,
All that certain lot OF ground situate on Third
street In said Town OF Bloomsbury, marked In gen.
eral plan No. Co. adjoining above last described lot
on the east and extending west along said Third
street 66 feet TO Jefferson street. and back along
said Jefferson street two hundred and four
teen and half feet TO Pine Alley, containing one
third OF an acre, whereon is erected brick dwelling
house, frame barn and other out buildings.
seized taken in execution and TO be sold as the
property OF John s. Sterner.
CONDITIONS OF sALE.-Purchasers must pay
ten per cent of the purchase money, or at least
enough to cover all costs, at striking down OF sale
otherwise property TO be resod at once.
JOHN w. HOFFMAN,
May 25. ls17.-ts Sheriff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22

The New Town Hall at Aver. The elegant
structure is now complete In beauty of design
it surpasses anything Of its kind in the State.
Constructed Of brick and dark marble it is as
permanent as it is charming The English
urclIilccts have adorned it in subducd color',
which please without tirng the eye. DR.. j.
c. Aver built and gave it to the town in ac-
acknowledgement of the distinction they conferred
upon him in taking his name. Although il is
a generous gift, still the hearty good wishes of
whole people are of greater value, and the
generous donor has doubtless secured ,hem.-
Groton Mass,) Journal.
Innn [ In
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22
COALl COAL! COALll!

We are now offering the celebrated Sus.
quehanna Coal Cos Coal at the following
cash prices
No. g, 81, 60 per ton on wharf
No. 3. 300 per ton on wharf.
No. 2. and 4 290 per ton on wharf
Blacksmith Lump 800 per ton on wharf.
Bltuminous $50 per ton on wharf.
35 cents per ton additional for delivery to
any part of the town.
Coal House Rates . cents per ton less.
No. 6. to Lime-burners 81 80 per ton.
Coal screened before leaving our yards and
full weight guaranteed.
Orders left at |, w. McKelvys Store, at
our office, or sent through the mails will re-
ceiye prompt attention.
Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
q. w, NEAL d Bro.
May !. 1877.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22

We find in the Je6ersonian the following sug-
gestions which are worth consideration
Considerable complaint has been made, re-
Gently, by citizens who attend church regularly,
of the miserable ventilation in some of our
churches, and the bad effect it had upon the
audiences, in close, warm weather. The sex
tons in some instances, open their churches late
on Sunday morning. and do not pay that re-
gard for the comfort of the audiences that they
should. If the auditorium of church build
ing is well aired and properly ventilated on the
Saturday previous to holding Sunday services,
and then opened again on Sunday morning as
early as possible, the difference in the temper
ature of the building will be found to be aston
ishing. IT, however, the churches are kept
closed during the week, with the hot sun strik-
ing the outside walls and Windows, and are
opened only short time before the morning
services begin on Sunday, nothing else than Il
bake-oven temperature can be expected.