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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-01
CRIMES.

There has been of late decided increase
in three kinds of crime, embezzlement, sui
eide and murder. 1t is impossible to take
upa paper without finding two or three
cases of one or more of these offences. The
embezzlers belong as general thing to the
respectable class and include bank officers,
book keepers and trustees. Speculation in
the endeavor to acquire sudden wealth is the
main cause, with desire for expensive es-
Establishments, fine dress and jewelry as COL
lateral aids The suicides and murderers are
of all classes, poor and rich. Business and
family troubles are and always have been
the reasons assigned for self destruction and
the hard times of the present day have driv-
en- many OF these weak men from the an
noyances of this world to the unknown
punishments of the next. There have been
many murders recently of so cold blooded
and unprovoked nature as to fairly startle
the community. Men have killed utter
strangers for no assignable reason and, ap-
parently, with no object in view save the
qualification of desire for blood. Rum
has furnished many of these wretches with
the animus for taking life and there have
been wife murders not few.
The humanitarian may well pause aghast
at the list of horrors chroniced in print If,
as is alleged there is cycle of crime, to be
followed by season of comparative freedom
from excess, it is to be hoped that the pres
ent one has nearly run its course.
Liquor and extravaganza may be safely
asserted to be the principal causes of most
of the oulrages that are perpetrated against
the peace of society. A determined and ap-
parently successful crusade against the use
of ntoxieants is now going oil, but who has
or can do anything to stay the accursed
greed of gold which has dragged to destruc-
tion many fair regulations and blasted hun.
dreds of lives.
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BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Friday, Jun q 1, 1S ~.
DiSAFrECTION.


There is trouble ahead for Mr.. Rutherford
B. Hayes. We print elsewhere a letter from
Senator Morton, written in the crisp, forci-
BILE style of that eminent partisan, which is
remarkable for the contradictions it con-
tains. Mr.. Morton is decidedly disgruntled
by matters political and gives his opinion
concerning Southern affairs with exceeding
frankness. He processes to believe that the
Republicans are entitled to the Governments
of Louisiana and South Carolina, and that
they were forced to yield to "an armed mi
nority.' Holding these views, he supports
the claims of Kellogg as United States SEN
ator and will doubtless work for his admis-
sion. But he believes in the patriotism and
high integrity of Mr.. Hayes nevertheless,
and implies that he will not oppose him.
Whether he thinks that advocating the adj
mission of Kellogg, who stands on the same
platform as Packard, is supporting Hayes,
he does not make clear. To the minds of
most men it hardly looks that way.
Mr. Morton endeavors to justify Hayes for
not supporting Chamberlain and Packard
on the ground that his efforts to keep them
in power must have failed and that, there
fore, he made virtue OF necessity. The
New York Times bitterly assails this reason
ing and asks, if this is true, what credit
can be accorded to the couciliation policy
os Mr.. Hayes.
Mr. Blaine, of Maine, is on the war path
and the chances are strong that at the extra
session of Congress in October, there will be
warm work for the White House dignitary
Mr.. Morton does not look with kindly
eyes on the movements of his opponent for
the leadership of the Senate and supports
Mr.. Hayes, or rather straddles the fence
and may give Mr. Blaine something to do
to take care of himself and his own some
what damaged reputation. Both Blaine and
Morton look forward to the Presidency and
though both wave the bloody shirt Morton
hauls down the ensanguined banner occa-
sionally, and hoists the Hayes flag when
he thinks it will pay lie has played his
cards well and by securing his man Tyner
in the possession of the Post Office Depart
ment has retained thousands of supporters
through the Northern States.
Morton's letter will repay perusal, as it is
ingenously framed to suit both the friends
and enemies of the Administration. 1t is
reported that his adherents in Office in WASH
ington are in quiver of anxiety, deeming
it direct assault on Mr.. Hayes, while that
gentleman is pleased with it and thinks it
means hearty support. 1t is very likely
that Morton thought of these different effects
fool,
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A CRISIS IN FRANCE.

On Wednesday, May 10th, the entire
French Cabinet resigned owing to the disa-
greement of President MacMahon and NJ.
Jules Simon, the head of the Cabinet, rela.
tive to the repeal of the press law of 1875.
A new Ministry was formed with the Duke
DeBroglie as chief, and the other members
having strong Monarchical tendencies. This
was done, too, in the face of resolution of
the Chamber of Deputies, declaring that the
Chamber will only place confidence in a
Cabinet free to and resolved to govern in
accordance with Republican principles,
which alone can secure order and prosperity
which was adopted by the decisive vote Of
1856 to 154.
This act of MacMahon is looked on with
distrust by other nations and very signii.
cant fact, in relation to this, is the promp
recall of Bismarck by the Emperor William
1t is not at all probable that France contem-
plates war with Germany or any Other
power at present, but there may be hidden
designs looking towards reestablishment OF
the Empire.
The new French Ministry are busy dis.
placing Republican officials and it is sait
that the Bonapartists are getting the lion,
share of appointments. 1t is understood
that the additional changes in the admins.
trative staff will number 270 The Legiti
mists declare that Marshal MacMahoni
government is influenced by party motives.
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The New York lVorH gives the cost of a
first-class sewing machine retailcd at so, as
but 5 -, the profit to the manufacturer $3.50
or nearly one hundred per cent; yet leaving
SAL. 80, or nearly three hundred percent to be
divided among agents, appropriated to the
expense Of sub-agenceS, or absorbed in inter
est and costs Of collections. This leaves an
opportunity for a reduction of at least one
half and the public should not be satisfied
with less. y. cotemporary justly says, sewing
machines, instead Of depending ON the tenac-
ity Of agents oiten running into an encroach-
ment on private rights, should become one of
the regular articles of trade, and if sold with
a fair living profit only, their sale would be
largely increased and they would find their
way into thousands of families from which
their cost has hitherto shut them out While
the price has been greatly cheapcncd, there
will doubtless be occasion for their sale on the
| lnstallmcnt plan to poor women and others
the very competition in the trade will main
tain this or other plans equally accommoda-
ting. Every one capable of doing so is now
at liberty to manufacture machines, though
there are of course yet some patents in con-
nection with different kinds of them The
competition will be likely still further to re-
duce the price Even if the extravagant cost
| hitherto has been compensated in part by
cheapening clothing and other articles, now
that it is likely to be placed within the reach of
every family it may be expected to confer un-
told benefits not only on those who use the
needle fora support, but in every household
and in various branches of trade. ."-BaHimore
| Sun
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The War in Europe.

Two of the Turkish monitors on the Dan
ube have been destroyed by the Russians
A fortnight ago one of them, which is re-
ported to have been one of the largest on the
river, was blown up by shell from Rus
sian mortar on the bank, which CHANGED to
90 down the funnel into the engine room
and powder magazine, and all the crew but
one man were killed. On Friday last anoth-
er Turkish monitor, reported to have been
of the largest size, was blown up by the ex-
plosion under her side of two torpedoes
which were placed there by the Russian
gunboat officers. Both these explosions took
place near Ibrail. The fleet of Turkish
monitors and gunboats in the Danube are
locked up and unable to get out. They
cannot pass the Russian land batteries and
torpedoes at Ibrail and Galatz, and the Rus
| SLAMS are anxious to destroy or seize them,
| so as to prevent their interfering with the
| army's passage Of the Danube
No important military movements have
taken place on the Danube. Greece is assum-
ing more hostile attitude towards Turkey
and demands guarantees for the protection
of certain points. In Servia the war feeling
runs high and will doubtless force Prince
Milan into active measures.
In Asia Minor there are contradictory re-
ports which are so conflicting as to destroy
all faith in rumored movements. 1t seems
probable that the town of Erzeroum will
fall into the hands of the Russians as they
are marching in two converging lines towards
the place. 1t is without Notifications and
| the force in it is small.
One reason why the reports are so meagre
and unsatisfactory is that both the Turkish
and Russian commanders are unwilling to
allow newspaper correspondents to accom-.
pany the armies, and as consequence most
of the dispatches have to be written at some
distance from the field of action and from
the reports of interested parties.
A weekly newspaper says it understands
that's Arnold Kimball, British military
attache, in his reports last received, gives a
most deplorable account Of the Turkish ar
mics in Asia, which he represents as lacking
in everything an army should have, except
courage and patience. Sir Arnold appears
to anticipate that, as things were and still
are, the Russian armies will not find any
serious military resistance in Asia, and that
the only real difficulties they will have to
encounter are those of the country and the
climate.
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The "lIeathen Chiueer STYLE.

The National Board of Fire Underwriters
has issued its annual manifesto against the
use of fireworks and fire crackers in the eel
ebration of the National anniversary, and
submits an ordinance, which it recommends
for adoption by all cities and towns in the
United States. This proposes to prohibit
altogether the use of combustible fireworks
or explosive preparations, the selling of
such fireworks, except in original packages
as imported, and the manufacture of COM
bustible fireworks within city or town limits.
The statistical Officers of the Board have col
lected vast amount of information showing
the great destruction of property resulting
from our "heathen Chnee" style of celebrat-
ing the Fourth of July, and, in their report
of last year, say, that every dollars worth
of fire-crackers imported into this country
has occasioned direct loss, by fire, of more
than one hundred dollars. 1t is scarcely
necessary to array statistics on the subject !;
it is an ndisputable fact that fireworks are
dangerous and destructive, and that almost
incalculable suffering is entailed upon the
sick and dying by our noisy method of cele-
brating the National holiday. But it is
equally true that our people, old as well as
young, have become so infatuated with the
| abominable custom as to make it most diff
cult, if not impracticable, to enforce at once
law prohibiting the use of fre-crackers
and fireworks Both facts should be recog-
nized, and legislation should proceed in view
OF both. Fireworks displays might be pro-
vided in place or places where they would
not be likely to set fire to property, nor to
injure the public, nor disturb the sick. And
if safe public displays were thus substituted
ordangerous private displays, the law prohib-
iting the latter would find more favor, and
thus in time, as customs change, it might be
rigidly enforced. A complete eradication OF
a deeply rooted custom cannot be made in a
year by an unwelcome prohibitory law; but
restrictive law with a degree of safe indul-
gence may win its way in the public regard
in the course of few years that might dis
place the absurd and dangerous part of the
custom ogether.-Phila. Ledger.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-01

The great speculation in breadstuffs which
recently caused such rapid advances in prices
overreached itself. There has lately been
steady decline, and, under the influence Of
favorable crop reports now coming to hand
from the grain growing districts, the decline
promises to continue. There is no reason
why Americans should permit the war be-
tween Turkey and Russia to inhict on consul
mers hereabouts two or three dollars more for
a barrel of -four, and nearly a dollar more for
a bushe of wheat; and the spectators who
caused these unwauanted advances are now
paying the penalty in losses caused by the de-
cline. Prices advanced at much greater ra-
ito in the Atlantic ports than was warranted
by the European market and there was not
the corresponding advance at San Francisco.
Hence, the Californians, finding they could
undersell the Atlantic market for European
export, began to avail themselves of the op-
portunity, and the San Francisco wheat mar
ket which had been almost dormant, sprang
into sudden activity week before last, with
large engagements for shipment to Europe.
1t is quite possible that the discovery OF
this may have accelerated the decline in
wheat and -four here, but whatever may have
been the cause, it is none the less true there
is a steady downward tendency now in bread
stuffs prices everywhere. Not very long ago
there was almost phrenzy to ship breadstufs
to Europe, and all vessels engaged that could
be got to carry cargoes that were sent out on
ventures, hoping that future necessities would
enable them to be sold at large profits. 1t is
probable that some of the shippers of these
cargoes wish now that they had not done it.
The grain growers will not suffer by the de-
cline, for they got none of the advance. 1t is
gratifying to find that the prospect now is
that our own people are not to pay so much
for wheat and -four, and that if any future ad-
vance shall come about, they will share the
benefit of increased prices-Ledger.
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Wide Awake for June 1877.

Vide Awake for June opens with "Ty-.
rant Tom," a decidedly jolly story by Mary
L. Bolles Branch, for which Robert Lewis
has drawn a spirited frontispiece. Equally
jolly and equally suggestive to papas and
mammas, is a Nocturnal Lunch" GLOSSY
and Bosy" find their way into and out of
"Great Tribulation."
The poems of this number are especially
good. Mrs S. NJ. B. Piatt writes "a Book
About the Baby" Mrs. Wilton answers the
universal query of children, "What shall we
doY' Mary E. @. Wyeth contributes poem
for the country boys, "Sheep-washing, II and
"Miltiades' has one of his most am klsng
adventures, most amusingly illustratkd bv
l.. Hopkins
And there is delightfully."- funny iltustra-
ted paper, by Mrs. Nellie Eyster| about
Tong Sing Kow," real little China bow of
San Francisco, Cal. 1g-,
Perhaps the most noticeable Article ia No
Y. of the poets Home Series, " Conc ,rnino,
William Dean Howells, editor of tba AZ
iantic -Four artists illustrate the paner ,nitL
views of the home exterior andfbe .t,d,, =.
terror, fine portrait and Siet from, .
painting by O. F. Cranch, 'of'tt paIaos
homes of Mr.. Howells when conjul to y ~
nice.
The school children will find in d "a Dreamp
of the Centuries" something specially adapt. |
ed to their closing exhibitions
Only s2p per annum, Ella Farmap. Edi.
tor. d. Lothrop & Co., Publishers, Bos.
ton.
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A New Party Movement.

Upon what appears to be the most relia-
BILE information il may be stated that well
organized movement is now on foot looking
to the formation of a new party, to be com
posed of the conservative and moderate men
k both the Democratic and Republican
parties, under the name of the National
Union party, and that at an early day a con-
ference will be held in the city of New York
as preliminary step. 1t is also said that
quite number of prominent and influential
citizens are identified with the movement
consisting of the warmest supporters of the
those who have heretofore been identified
with the opposition.
The statement must rot be confounded
with the canard published few days ago,
purporting to give an account of meeting
which was alleged to have been held de-
nouncing President Hayes, and giving SYM
pathy and support to Senator Blaine. This
movement is not, comparatively speaking a
recent one, prominent persons having for
several weeks past been agitating the matter
secretly, and, while many were admitted in
to the confidence of the enterprise, none
dared disclose word concerning it. With.
out mentioning names, it may be significant
to recall the fact that during the past six
weeks some of the most prominent men from
the East, West, and South have visited
Washington, presenting every diversity OF
public opinion. They did not all come in a
body, but separately, and, without any furry
or excitement, quietly saw the President and
members of his Cabinet. OF course, the
President cannot be said to be in any way a
party to the enterprise. His acts speak for
themselves, and his promises are few. What
ever steps, therefore, are taken in the prem
ises will be entirely without direction from
him, being based solely upon his announced
policy and the good of the whole people
Subsequent to the preliminary meeting to
be held in New York, it is proposed to hold
other meetings in Southern and Western
cities, and the Old Line Wings of the South
are to be specially invited to join the move
ment.-Nationdt Republicn
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A SUCCESSFUL AND A DEFEATED SWIM
DLE.-The truth is that both Hayes and
Packard were beaten in this State fairly and
egally by majority averaging 5000 votes.
The difference between the two is, that the
American people including Messrs. Tilden
and Hendricks, were willing to acquiescc in
the fraud, and so acquicsced in the inaugura-
ton Of Mr. Hayes, while the people OF Lou
isiana were resolved not to submit to the
fraud, even if they had to resort to revolution
to defeat it, and hence it was found impossi-
BILE to inauguratc Packard without the aid of
the army and navy. This is the sole and only
difference between Hayes and Packard. Let
Hayes say what he may, Packard was as fair
ly elected Governor of Louisiana as he was
elected President; and let Packard say what
he may, Hayes was elected President as fair
ly as he was elected Governor. Both are
frauds the difference being that one got away
with the swndle, and the other failed to
do so. --NelC Orleans Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-01

The Cincinnati Commercial publishes a
special from Nebraska giving an account of
fight between the Sioux Indians under Sit
ting Bull and the troops, probably those of
Captain Ball Of the Second Cavalry. The
battle lasted all day and resulted in the de-
feat of the troops who lost twenty-five killed.
These were scalped and mutiated by the
savages. The scene of the conflict was on
the Rosebud tributary of the Yellowstone.
The troops at last captured the village which
they burned together with its contents. The
Indians claim to have lost only four men
but this, considering the duration of the
fight, hardly seems credible. If there is any
truth in the report at all, and it is said to
have been confirmed by Others than the first
who brought the news, the soldiers were the
greater losers.
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An application was presented recently to
the Supreme Court for quo aoarranto, by
Attorney General Lear, for Judge Biddle, of
the common pleas court of Philadelphia,
having for its object the determination of a
question in dispute between Judge Biddle and
Judge Pierce. The former claimed that as
his commission is older than that held by the
latter, he should be entitled to preside in the
absence of Judge Allison. Judge Pierce held
that as he is the oldest in service he is enti-
tied to the position, The Supreme Court de-
clined the application on the ground that it
had no jurisdiction in the matter.
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Have We an Army I?

II becomes a very serious and very impOr-
tant Constitutional question whether Mr..
Hayes, in his proposed attempt to support
the Federal army upon credit until Congress
shall make the needed appropriation for its
sustenance, is not assuming an authority
wholly unwarranted by the Constitution.
BY an express provision of the Constitution
no appropriation of money for the use of the
army shall be for longer period than two
years, and we believe that at least one mem-
Der of the Supreme Court has expressed the
opinion that the moment the money appro-
priated for the use of the army is exhausted
there is virtual disbanding of it.
But Mr.. Hayes, in his superior wisdom,
views matters in a different light. He is
fully cognizant of the fact that no money
belonging to the Government can rightfully
be appropriated to the army, and yet, in
view of this fact, and with the hope of es.
Gaping the political fire which would GER
tainly be drawn down upon his head by the
assembling of Congress in June as proposed,
resolves to postpone that meeting until the
middle of October, trusting to providence,
good luck, or whatever else, to provide the
means for the sustenance of the army, which,
according to the opinion of the Supreme
Justice already quoted, has no constitutional
existence.
This is bold proceeding, and one that
ought to set the people to thinking. Wbeth.
er an extra session would or would not have
been popular, and whether it would or would
not have interfered with the rest and quiet
for which the country is longing, are ques
tions that should have a rightful place il
the consideration of this subject. The sim
pie point to be decided is, whether Presiden
Hayes or any other person shall be permitted
to exercise powers which are constitutional
ly delegated to Congress only, and it need
no argument to prove that he should no
have such permission. Congress shoulC
have been convened in extra session as pro
posed, and doubtless would have been, bu
for political reasons in which only the Re
publican party and not the country has
particle Of interest. .-IhIa EUening Chroni
Gle
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The National Republican, of Washington
comments in double loaded editorial on
Senator Morton's letter, in most bitter
vein, The following is an extract:
"Among the things both painful and anus
ing to witness is to see prominent politi-
clan cast o, a shoal in the straits of public
opinion, not knowing whittier to direct his
craft, and then to note his terror, trepidation
and tergiyersations. Just such an exhibi-
ton We have been treated to in the grand
and lofty tumbing of Senator Morton in the
political arena last week. Big with Presi-
dental aspirations, and fearing either to
speak or keep silent, lest utterance or silence
shall destroy his prospects, after months of
anxiety the world knows not of, he breaks
forth, as has always been done in such cases
from time immemorial, in strains to please
ears prone to every sense. He comes DASH
ing into the ring attempting to ride two
horses, each cavorting in different directions,
| flying the pale flag of peace and the ensan-
guined shirt, and playing the harp of thou
| sand strings. Determined to be on every
side, and TO be champion of every view, he
declares himself to be in full sympathy with
the President in the end sought to be OBJ
tanned by his policy, while he soemnly pro-
tests in every word he speaks that the means
adopted to secure the end were wicked in
| their indifference TO the wants and welfare
| of the Republican party and the majority OF
the people of the States surrendered to the
| Democratic party"