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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
Talking About Prosperity.

The Republicans say that the prosperous
times are their chief reliance for the contin-
uance of their party in power.
They are unable, however, to show that it
is any policy peculiarly their own which
has produced the prosperity of the times,
which is, in truth, owing to the industry and
econ omy of the people.
Moreover, it j. not the distracted and un-
reconciled condition Of the country which
they seek to continue serious obstacle in the
way Of the highest degree of business pros
perity.
If the whole crunIry is to prosper, then
the whole country sh,nId he at peace and
contentmeut. The republicans seek 10 keep
the nth in an inferior, humiliated condi-
lion. l. that consistency with real progress?
Can section of country which is kept con-
s'antly burning under accumulated indigni-
lies he expected to increase its industries in
the same way it would if treated On terms
of equality?
On the whole, as II matter # business is
it not safer to try the Democratic party for
four years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
Deaths.

CONNER In Orangevile, on the lst inst,
Harrie II. Conner, aged IL years, months
and l2 days.
Being the only son, his death elected much
sympathy in our village for his widowed
mother and only sister. Harne was bright in
intellect, social in disposition and very aiIec.
tionate in heart. Although only youth, he
will be missed in the social circle, Sabbath
school, Academy, and particularly at his
home. Tears may flow, and hearts may ache,
but there echoes back from his little tomb,
Asleep-only asleep! His funeral was well
attended by the community at large, and also
by the students of the Academy, who attended
in body. And as we laid hislittle body away,
with eyes suansed with tears, we said to his
dear remains, Farewell, farewelll But some.
thing still echoed back, We part only to meet
sgain on yonder golden shore. All,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10

We are told by the organs that Grant is
proposing to attend Garfield meetings, and
great things are expected to happen there
upon.
Nobody need be surprised nor dismayed
at this. 1t is very well understood by the
initiated, that the election of Mr.. Garfield
means a return to power of the plundering
gang of the years OF Grantism.
Babcock and the "Whiskey Ring" Bel
knap and the "Indian Ring" Boss Shep-
herd and the "DeGolyer Pavement Ring"
Garfield and the Credit Mobilier Ring" all
are coming to the front; and the reign Of
plumber and villainy is to commence anew
The Colfaxes, the Pattersons and Pinch
becks will again reign supreme, and the
raids on the treasury will be more frequent
aud more exhaustive. Wells and Casa
nave, Agnes jerks and Eliza Pinkston, John
Sherman and Jim Anderson will continue
to grow rich, and the country and the public
service will be debauched.
The election of Garfield and Arthur will
be premium on official corruption and dis
honesty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10

EXTRACTS FROM HIS ORDERS THAT SHOW
WHAT KIND OF A MAN lie is.

The true and proper use of the military
power besides defending the National honor
against foreign natiohs,i is to uphold the laws
and civil government and to secure to every
person residing among us the enjoyment of
life, liberty and property.
The right of trial by jury, the habeas cor
pus, the liberty ofthe press, the freedom Of
speech, the natural rights of persons and
the rights of property must be preserved.
Tell General Meade that the troops under
my command have repulsed the assault of the
enemy, who are'now flying in all directions
in my front.
Power NAV destroy the forms, but not the
principals of Justice. These will live even
in spite of the sword.
The great principles of American liberty
still are the lawful inheritance o f this people
and ever should be.
Armed Instructions or forcible resistance
to the law will be instantly repressed by
arms,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10

Tie National Democratic Co nmttoe are
now prepared to supplya popular life OF
General Hancock, beautifully illustrated,
written under the direction of the Commit
tee, by Frank II. Norton, and published by
Messrs. ID. Appleton Co of New York
in han some octave of 80 pages, double
column. 1t is historically accurate and pei
fect'y reliable.
To enable clubs to circulate il, orders fol
not less than fifty copies will be supplied b,
this Committee, at the rate of five cents pei
copy, Sample copies, six cents. Remit.
tanccs may be sent in money, post-otlice or
ders TT postage stamps.
Address, W. II. BARNuM.
Chairman,
l3S Fifth Avenue New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
STANDING COMMITTEE.

The Sunbury Daily says: ''The other day
in Lykens, thirty. eight men who have never
voted anything else but the Republican
ticket, signed their names:to be enrolled in a
Hancock club and intended to vote for him
Men are getting tired of the corrupt doings
of the Republican party and many are leav-
ing. If we get even five or ten in every
election precinct to vote for Hancock we will
carry the State"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
Sen atOr Wallaee's Views.
THE DEMOCRATS TO GAIN IN PENNsYLyA-
NIA-NEw YORK SURE AND OHIO
POSSIBLE,
From the Putsburg Gazette.

From the Pttsburg Gazette.
"As TO the condition of affairs in the
State" (Pennsylvanis), said the Senator, 81
never saw them in better shape. Our peo-
pie are very enthusiastic and are working
hard"
"Will you hold your own in the House?"
I'VE will gain, | think. There is Speer,
who will certainly be elected; then we will
elect man in my district to succeed Yo-
cum, the greenbacker; Harry White will be
beaten above here, and we will certainly
elect Hopkins. You see, there will be a
gain of four, and don't see where we are to
lose CoAroth will make it sure if passing
pension bills could do any good, for he did
rush through lot of them. He used to in
undate me with them, as he considered il my
duty to get them through the Senate. Posi-.
bly, he had an eye to business in doing this,
as he seemed to work harder for Republicans
than Democrats"
"How about New York;"
"There is no doubt of New York; in fact
there can be none, because all the factions are
bhieeu w u man oh aii tuC SauuiuatcS nun
Hancock down to Congressmen. 1t is true,
however, that there is some kicking about
the local officers, but it will not affect the
general result"
SIS there a possibility of carrying Ohio?"
"John G. Thompson said the other day
thst there was a chance for it. For my own
part would not like to say, but think the
autlonk il not discuurapiDp Indiana il the
battle gioupd. There both sides are down
to bard work, but the Republicans miss Sen
ator Morton. He was a host when he set
himself to carry point"
"Is it true that the National Democratic
Committee expect Pennsylvania to aops"
"well / have not heard them say as to
that, but we are not going TO give up the
fight until after the election. ! have said IL
WAS possible for US TO carry the State, aud
don't feel disposed 70 take Il back"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10

1t should be the aim Of every owner of
Horses, Cows &c, 10 make them as handsome
AMI Cow Powder helps to develop all the
powers of the animal. 1t impros es its beau
ty and incteas its usefulness. 1t makes
milk, mucle and fat. BY using it horse
will do more work and COW give more milk
and be in better condition with less feed
Sold only by weight at Is cents pound by
c. \. Klein, Bloomsburg.
Dec - i19-ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
Marriages.

NEYHART-STEcKER On the 22nd ult, by
Rcy. T.. II. Yocum, Mr., A. II. Neyhart OF
Millvhle, to Miss Lii da NJ, S ecker, of Blooms,
burg.
YErrER-IUNT On the 7lh inst, at the
residence of the brides parents, by the same,
Mr. Albert Yelter, Of Catawi,sa, 10 Miss Mat
tie Hnnt Cf Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
A Cross Baby.

Nothing is 50 conducive to n mans re-
naming bachelor as stopping for one night
at the house Of married friend and being
kept awake for i've or six hours by the cry
ing of a cross baby. A Il cross and crying
babies need only Hop Bittcrs to make them
well and smiling. Young man, remember
this, - Traveller.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10

John Cessna Chairman of the republican
State committee has recently issued con-
fidential circular in which he advises certain
side shows to be made a part of the campaign
as "the laboring men of the country vote
through their eyes" This is an insult which
the laboring men will be apt to resent at the
polls this fall. As rule the laboring class.
es of this country act intelligently, and vote
according to their honest convictions though
John Cessna says they are idiots.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,
T. JEFF. VANDERSLICE,
JOSEPH B. KNITTLE,
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
ROBERT Il. LITTLE,

The Chairman Of the Democratic County Com
mttee, requests each member OF the Standing Com
nnttee 10 make an appointment OF vigilance Com
mttee for his election district, borough township
consisting OF NJ least two members, tn addition IL
the member OF the Standing Committee, and In the
larger districts three or four, may be necessary
and the member Of the Sanding Committee VIII
promptly within not more than one week send the
names to the chairman.
CHAs. G. BARKLEY, DAVID LOwENBERG,
Secretary. Chairman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
As the Committee of the State Leeisla

As the Committee of the State Legisla-
ture appointed to examine into the riot bri-
berry charges, and all the leading papers of
the country exousratcl from any blame
such papers as printed the riot bill, in their
columns, we shall NOT waste any time over
the puerle efrusions of the youthful editor
our position on the riot bill, and no garbed
extracts maliciously misroprosented as be
ing our sentiments, will change the mind of
the public.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
N AND DEMOCRAT BLO OOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COZ MY, PA.

The election of State officers In Ar
kansas on Monday was carried by the DEM
ocrcts by an overwhelming majority,
The republicans carried Vermont on Tues
day by their usual majority.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
Going Over TO Hancock.

Judge Smith, of Herkimer, and Jacob
Smell, of Font Plain, Montgomery county,
two well known and Influential Republicans,
a dressed the democracy of Canajoharie on
Friday of last week on the occasion of the
Hancock and E1g'ish b,r ner raising at that
place.
Ex-,herff Wagner has also come out for
Hancock.
These are changes of no little Importance,
as every one of them has large following.
The great Hancock boom is booming all
along the line, quietly but earnestly
.StOhdrie RepRMcm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10

Agents and Canvassers make from S25 to
$50 per week selling goods for + G.. Ride
out 4 Co 10 Barclay street, New York, Send
for their catalogue and terms. sep.l0, 'S0-ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE

ESTATE OF JOHN HARTMAN DECEASED
Letters OF administration On the estatt, OF John
Hartman deceased de bonis non umtestamen IN an
nexo late OF Orange township, Columbia CO.. ta
deceased have been granted by the Register OF said
county 10 isaac A. Dewitt administration. All per-
ent are requested TO presentthem Tor settlement
ahd those Indebted TO The estate 10 make paymeni
10 the Undersigned Administrator without DELAY
lssAAC A. DEWITT,
So. ,,, -, Administrator.
aug 81 80 6-w' W. w u
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
From the Hartford Times

The standard work, The American Cy-
clopedia," is exhaustive enough to include
every name of note in the worlds history.
But it does not give the biography of James
A. Garfield. The Cyclopaedia's account of
the battle of Chickamaugs makes no men
tion of any General named Garfield on that
field. Nor anywhere in the entire sixteen
volumes does the name of Garfield appear
associated with any civil or military event
in this country, nor in Ohio, nor even in
connection with Hiram College. But the
Cyclopaedia does give full biography of
Winfield Scott Hancock, separately connec-
ted with his country's history. And un-
doubtedly the next revised edition of the
Cyclopaedia will contain far fuller bio
graphy, which will cover Hancock's career
as President OF the United States.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
Rowell b Cos. AdvS's.

dnsEN MA YEAR anu expenses TO agents
M 4 outht Free. Address N o. VICKERY
pS ! Augusta, Maine, sep. 10 4w
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CAMPAIGN SONGSTERS

ready. Each Spicy, Spirited, and splendid both In
Music aud Words Tie very largest and Best In the
field, and the Cheapest. samples mailed on receipt
OF price, l2c. each. Grand Chance for Agents and
Cubs. Terms Liberal. For articulaIs, address
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
Dauchy & Cos. Advt's.

AGENTS !ake your choice and sell the life OF
GARFIELD s HANCOCK
An d coin money Circulars ar terms free Outnt 70
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-09-10
What the Republicans say of Garfield

The republicans will send you little eight
page pamphlet for nothing to any part Of
the United States. This startling nforma-
ton Is given "rhe same courageous spirit
which carried him through college has
m irked all his subsequent career. His sound
judgment, his wisdom, his conservative
views on all national questions, have shown
him to be a sagacious statesman, whom
the people can and will trust with the ad
mnistration of afairs. Reader, ,he is worthy
of your support Garfield educated him
self, and is acknowledged the first of living
statesmen"
Let the reader just imagine for a moment
how all the European diplomatists must
| squirm in their chairs of stale when they
peruse this passage. Isn't it just possible
that Premier Gladstone will banker after
the presidency of this country ii he thinks
that by being candidate he will be called
"the first living statesman ?" Won't Prince
| Bismark retire to his favorte residence at
Vsrzin in order to recuperate for a struggle
with the American statesman" in case Gar
| field is elected? But how will Conklng and
Logan and Cameron bear being ruthlessy
laid aside? What will Blaine, Of Maine,
think of an Ohio man taking precedence OF
him in the ranks of craftsmanship These
are all the questions the Democrats put forth
in connection with the newest title given to
the republican nominee for the presidency.
OF course, it is hintcd that perhaps there
may be little jealousy on this score that
may account for the lukewarmness Of Conk.
ling, for the half activity of Logan and for the
sullenness of old Simon Cameron's son and
heir. But the "most unkindest cut of alP
is gwen by the Democrats when they insiu-
uate that Garfield is nothing but ranting
Western demagogue, whose public career Is
entirely devoid of lanything to show that he
has even the commonest attributes ofa states.
man. "He has" they say, the low cunning
of an Ohio politician, and his public career
i, little better than his military record ,whicl
he made by shooting ata couple of rebels
and then, before the war had we'll commen.
ced, he rushed into the halls of Congress
where he knew he was perfectly safe"
WHAT HE REALLY IS
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Try Dr. Briggs Cntnrrh specifics.
BUNlON l}ALSAM.
Read and Reflect.

Try DIR. Briggs Unparalleled Pile Remedy.
Bismarck tribune., 1880-01-09
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

1ttARK HOUSE-Corner Fourth Street and
" Hennepin Ave-, two blocks from tho Acado-
my OF Music. Only first class Two Dollar House.
New, Elegantly furnished, and situated IN Tho
finest porHon Of the City. N n.
Bismarck tribune., 1880-01-09
Practical President Lincoln.

In incident is related by Mr.. Muir
doch, the tragedian, of Abraham Lin
coln. Few who lived through the war
have yet forgotten the poem of the
"Sleeping Sentinel" which was written
by Janvier in commemoration of an
act of clemency by Lincoln in pardon
ing young Vermont volunteer at the
very moment when he had been led out
to be shot for sleeping at his post.
The first public reading of this poem
by. Mr.. Murdoch took place at the
White House, the President, the poet,
and large assembly being present
Before reading the verses aloud Muir
doch privately pointed out to Mr..
Janvier a slight poetic license where
he had described the arrival of the
President with the pardon as being
accompanied by the sound of rolling
wheels, whereas Lincoln had ridden on
horseback to the place of execution.
Janvier thought it matter of very
trifing consequence, and the reading
proceeded. At the close the President
and many of the party were in tears.
Lincoln, wiping the tell-tale drops from
his cheeks, then said hastily in q
smothered voice, every touching, Mr..
Janvier, but I did not go in coach" !"
''Oh, well, Mr.. Lincoln" said Senator
Foote, of Vermont, eve all know you
would have gone on foot if it had been
necessary" " 6 Yes, but the fact is s.: -:
and letus stick to the fact went on
horseback, = insisted Mr.. Line in. Phil
GzeLphiG. Times. h.}sj
Bismarck tribune., 1880-01-09
The Fame Of ThackeraV.

Thackeray is the only novelist of his
time, it may safely be said, whose popu-
larity is increasing. While his rivals
are suffering from the reaction that
always follows success, he has been
steadily gaining ground. His mood is
critical enough to suit the taste of the
time, and not critical enough to injure
his novels as works of art, for it is OBJ
vious that, with all his hatred of shams,
Thackeray's scorn of conventions did
not go deep. In spite of his profess
sions, he was contented to accept very
conventional code of morality, and he
turned away with Indifference from
many questions which man thirty
years his junior could not let pass so
easily. At bottom he showed the
optimism of the Waterloo warriors
whose weaknesses he knew so well how
to expose, and had he not done so he
would have been a far less delightful
writer than he is. It is this mixture of
half-hearted pessimism and real optim-
ism that makes Thackeray so popular
at present. He was, too, the earliest
prophet of the Queen Anne's men, and
of that reaction in favor of the
eighteenth century that is now so
powerful, and secures for Esmond a
preference to which we venture to
think it is not entitled. Admitting
that Thackeray bestowed more labor
on Esmond," and showed more artistic
conscience in it than in any of his
other books, we cannot allow that, ad-
mirable as it is as piece of "restora-
tion," it has the vitality of Vanity
Fair and The Newcomes." It is as
painter of his own times-a painter
who had no rival in his own day-that
Thackeray will be remembered, and
time will make of these wonderful
novels true historical romances. They
will live as vivid pictures of English So
ciety in the first half of the nineteenth
century.-The Athe1aga1m1.
Bismarck tribune., 1880-01-09

|HRA1G & &LARKIN-1mpor,ers ara Dealers in
~. .Crockery, French China, Glassware, Lamps.
Looking Glasses, and House Furnishing Goods.
East Third Street ST. Paul. Minu. u
Bismarck tribune., 1880-01-09

had loft far away and journeyed to this
land Of gold only to meet an untimely
end. I grew faint. and would have fall
en-, but the thought of my perilous posi-
ton gave me strength and nerved my
arm for the unequal contest. ~
With all the force I. could muster, ]
swung my gun right and left, striking a
coyote every time, but without any ap-
parent effect; for as speedily as one coy
ote would fall back, two or three would
crowd N Lis place.
Seme ten inmates I thus combated
my terrible enemies, advancing back
wards, for I had dim hope that by this
means I might near the cabin of some
miner, who would come to my rescue,
and still the coyotes gave no signs Of fall
ing back. grew weak and faint, I know
not why; but all hope seemed to
have fled, and despair took possession of
my soul
My,gun 1ell harmlessly from my hands,
and was Immediately trampled under
foot by the coyotes. Asif by instinct I
took one long step backwards, when heav-
ems! the earth seemed to crumble under
my feet. I felt myself going slowly,
slowly, I know not where. Was I being
devoured by coyotes? tainted.
X rsjr X = =
When Iregained my senses, found
myself in the water at the bottom of an
old shaft that had been sunk by some
prospecting party, and which was prob
ably thirty feet deep
I could hardly believe my own senses.
I was really alive and safe from danger.
No matter what predicament I was in
now, I was removed from immediate
death, and I felt thankful. With the ex-
ception of a sprained ankle, L sustained
no injuries.
The coyotes hovered around the mouth
of the shaft until near morning, when
they disappeared, no doubt very much
disgusted with their nights sport.
Early next morning my loud cries at
tracted the attention of a party OF miners
on their way to work, when was rescued
from my damp bed, and you may imagine
I felt grateful enough when found my
self once more surrounded by friends.
Bismarck tribune., 1880-01-09
Burke and the Grasshopper.

The greatest men have been noted
for the breadth of their sympathy.
Every thing, even the most trivial,
seemed to interest them. They gave a
broader meaning to the famous line of
Terence than he did 81 am a man.
and think nothing alien to me that in
terests men,"
While Edmund Burke was preparing
for the trial of Warren Hastings, he
made an appointment with Sir Philip
Francis to read over some important
papers relating to the case. Sir Philip
called, and found Mr.. Burke in his gar
den, holding a grasshopper.
@What q beautiful insect is this =
said Burke. @Observe it's structure,
its legs, its wings, its eyes"
l. "How can you" answered Sir Philip,
@spend your time in admiring grass
hopper when you have SO many things
of moment to attend to-"
":Yet Socrates" observed Burke, IF
we credit Aristophanes, attended to q
much smaller insect, and actually meas
ured the proportion which its size bore
to the space it passed over in skip. I
think the skip of a grasshopper does
not exceed its length. Let us see"
"My dear friend" replied the impa-
tient and unsympathizing Sir Philip,
II am in great hurry. Let us go in,
and you listen while I read these pa
pers to you"
They walked into the house, and Sir
Philip began to read to the listening
(apparently) Burke. Suddenly the
reader paused to find a misplaced
sheet. sa~
II think" broke in Burke, "that nat
uralists are now agreed that locusta,
not cic0da, is the Latin word for
grasshopper. What is your opinion,
Sir Philip" "H ~ I'M
"My opinion" answered Sir Philip,
rolling up his papers, lis that till the
grasshopper is out of your head it will
be idle to talk to you of the concerns
of India;;" and he walked out of the
house. -. -.N .&
Bismarck tribune., 1880-01-09
81. Paul 7 Business &, Directory. al]J !, !.

- IW..L. FerK1nS, Mauflc6 LyOns.)
DERKINS, LYONS & CO.-Importers and
u Dealers in Fine Wines, and Liquors, Old
Bourbon and Rye Whiskies, California Wines
and Brandies, Scotch Ale, Dublin and London
Porter. No. 81 East Third Street, st Paul,
Bismarck tribune., 1880-01-09

EUGENE, before she ever saw Louis
Napoleon, had laid a romantic plan for
releasing him from the prison Of Ham,
because her imagination told her she
was to be the, guardian angel Of imper-
ial France. It, 35.@ 81 5,as 4, aik \ Y