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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-19
That Internal Tariff.

Government, buffers the bread of the
FEW; but it proves commercial night
mare to the MANY. We begin to look upon
the acts OF Congress imposing tax of 20
per cent on type, and the same on paper, as
mortgage on industry and intelligence. In
fact, it is crime, because potent thing is
done indirectly, (deceptively, which is not
good in morals) VIII ich should be done d-
rectly. All tariff laws inure to the benfit of
the few, and entails huge burihen on the
many. Reader, just think for moment of
enormous profits rased in by the few un-
der the tariff laws of Congress, in the shape
of and under the guise of a revenue tax, to
support the Government. all the reve-
nue. collected during the past year at the
various ports of the United States from
type and paper, will not pay the salary of
one Congressman. Nevertheless the people
of the United States have paid to type
founders and paper-makers millions of dol
lars, which the latter have spent at the sea
shore, White Mountains, Niagara Falls ,jaunts
to the Pacific cost, and trips to Europe
nice indeed tariff on Just reflect a mo-
ment what it costs for newspapers, school
books, Bibles, and your letter paper, by ad
ding 20 per cent to the manufacturers, price.
Why does Congress not endorse blacksmths
carpenters, and the laboring man in SINH
lar way? If the Government assumes to
stuff and protect few Of its citizens with
Government pap, why not all Let us ig-
more our manhood no longer and deny that
our Government is a paternal one, and say
that all who are twenty-one years of age are
freemen and are able to take care of them.
selves Cedrfeld Republican.
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A Portrait Out of Place.

AT the banquet given to Gen Grant in the
City of Mexico ry American residents,
among the decorations of the hail was ii
portrait of George Wash ington.
This portrait was entirely OUT of lace at a
dinner to Gen. Grant. Almost everywhere
in the presence of American citizens it
would be appropriate. But Grant is the
only President we have ever had who has
been found wanting in respect and apprrci-
alton for the character of Washington. He
is the first and only incumbent of the office
of Chief Magistrate who has refused to fol-
low Washington's example and lay i finally
down at the end of eight years.
1t is this high example Of Washington,
followed, as it has been, by his illuslrouS
successors, that now stands in the way of
Grants selfish and Unsuitable ambition. Yes,
the portrait of the Father Of his Country
was wholly out OF place. Grant must hate
the sight of those grand, majestic features
as he does the example which limits the
Presidency 10 eight years.
1t is perhaps the first time the portrait OF
Washington was ever placed in public hall
to be dishonored-N Y Sun
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WHY Is 1T?
HILTON.

EDITORS COLUMBIAN
In the COLUMBIAN of the 18th inst, you
make the above inquiry, and then proceed
to give some thoughts in regard to old time
majorities in this county. l agree with you
that the candidates depend too much upon a
nomination, and do nothing afterward
Why is it? In my opinion, in nine cases
out of ten, men get the nomination who can
do nothing after the nomination. Men will
travel the county for months, spend money
freely, and perhaps fail and feel sore, and
cry fraud. A man in this county, now dead,
told me he travelled weeks, spent seven hun.
dred dollars and got three whole delegates.
suppose we reverse the order of things;
make a rule that no person, by himself or
friends, that travels and solicits nomina-
ton, shall be eligible to such office, and that
sIman when nominated, who, o,refuses to travel,
hold meetings, or cause them to be held,
and in every legitimate manner possible
works for the party shall not be entitled to
nomination. There was a time when
Democrat would be suspected of being un.
true to principle, if he was found working
with the opposition.
Now how is it? Democrats are found
working with the opposition ir every posi-.
BILE way to the hurt of their own party.
How are you to nominate honest men? 1t
can only be done by honest means, | hold
that it is not honest to buy votes, whether it
be by money or jugs full. Money left with
farmers, merchants or at hotels to be used ex-
cept as provided by law is dishonest.
1t can be'proven that persons have trav.
eled this county with jugs of whiskey in
their buggies and bottles in their pockets.
1t is notorious fact that some at least of
our nominations are conceived in sin.
born in iniquity, and defeated through ras-
csllty. | can not agree when you urge men
to work tor themselves. Let man work for
the principles involved, and leave the result
with the party. Our present Rules of Con-
vention are calculated to cure all the ills of
the Democratic party, but in the last can.
vass were entirely ignored, and the cry of
fraud never investigated. agree with you
that something must be done, if we expect
to secure old-tme majorities in this county.
To that end let there be rallying of Demo.
Gratis who want no office. Let them see that
no man is upon the ticket unfairly, or if
upon the ticket, bring him to the bar of the
rules of investigation. Make open public
issues, and ask csnd didates to stand or fell by
them. There are principles involved in the
coming campaign. How will we meet them?
Will we stand firm, shoulder to shou lder, or
will we act each for himself? Let there be
a rallying of the men in this county who
have been driven out of politics, by in-
trigues and office hunters, repair the breach
made last fall by our enemies, and pave the
way for an old-time Democratic majority.
As soon as our enemies find us united, all
working for principle not men, then shall
we cease to hear the question, "Why Is it ?"
L. NJ. TEwKsBURY.
CATAwIssA, Pa, March Is, 1880.
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
Washington. D c. March 18th, 1880.


During the past week, besides listening to
the Fiiz John Porter debate, the senate has
done little beyond passing General Burn
sides amusing bill to provide instruction
in moral and social science in the schools
of the District of Columbia under the d.
rection CT the Commissioner Of Education.
In the House Mr.. Wood has been permitted
to explain the new Funding bill, and has
received sharp intimation that the inaction
of his committee in regard to the tariff is
not acceptable to possible majority of the
House. BY far the most important action,
however, has been the passage of a bill
amendatory of the act of March 8. 1875,
regulating the removal of cases from State
to federal courts. Its effect is not only to
restrict the facilities afforded by that act,
but, as one of its general supporters admit
ted, TO alter the Judiciary act of 1879, by
limiting the original cognizance of the
Circuit Courts in civil suits, whether at COM
mon law or in equity, so as to exclude those
inwhich State Corporation is a party except
when arising under the patent of copyright
laws. The vote to strike out this provision
was yeas 50 nays 9j. The tendency of the
bill is still further illustrated by the fact that
it was advocated at length by Mr.. Town
shend, OF Illinois, who has bill of his own
pending to repeal utterly the law authoriz
ing removals, and whose grievance is the
encroachment of the Federal upon the state
judiciary.
Those who expect an adjournment before
the 4th OF July will probably be dissp-
pointed. All the heaviest of the appropri-
alton bills are yet to be reported. Besides
these bills the House has before it vast
amount of other business. There are in
the Committee of the whole House lO9 bills
and other propositions, on the House calen
dar thirty two bills, ETC., and over $50 bills
on the private calendar. There are on the
table over 100 bills from the Senate. Some
of these bills are of great importance, and
members interested 10 them will make a
fight for them even as against the appropri-
alton bills. Among the most important
bills in Committee of the whole are the
printing bill, the bill to repeal the taxes on
leaf tobacco in the hands of the producers,
the bill to pension soldiers of the Mexican
War, several bills relating to coinage, and a
large number for the construction of public
buildings in different parts of the country.
On the house calendar the bill for the re-
lief OF Gen. Fitz John Porter, the bills regu-
latng the interstate commerce and other
important measures. Besides this it is not
unlikelythat in Difference TO sentiment of the
House the Committee of Ways and Means
will be compelled to reverse its action and
report some tariff legislation, relating es-
pecially to paper, sugar, and salt. Under
the rules, precedence must be given to COM
mittees to-day to make mo tions to suspend
the rules.
HJITnN
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Suicide Of c. Cathcart Taylor.

Charles Cathcart Taylor, city editor of the
Philadelphia Times, died last Saturday from
the effects ofa pistol shot discharged in mem
tai alteration by his own hand. Taylor has
been in i'll health for two months, and his
physical disorder was supplemented and az.
gravated by accumulation of business trou-
bles, which brought on mental disturbance
involving depression of spirits. Sunday
morning he awoke and, though very weak,
proposed to accompany his wife to church,
She persuaded him he ought to sleep longer
and went down stairs to prepare some beef
tea in the hopes that it would strengthen
him. While she was gone he fired the fatal
shot.
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The democratic committee of Dauphin
county at its meeting on Saturday unani-
mously adopted a resolution deprecating and
discouutenancing "alI attempts to breed
strife ana discomfort In the Democratic par
ty of Pennsylvania and especially assaults
upon prominent Democrats in the interest of
faction and to the detriment of the party"
and declaring that ''the time has come when
it should be the duty of every true Demo-
crat TO irown down personal teuds and fac
tious differences iu the party that united
front may be presented to the common ene-
my" This resolution breathes the true
Dem ocratic spirit and we know will meet a
hearty response from all Democrats who
have no interest to subserye except that of
their party and their eountry.-PatriOt.
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DEATH OF HON. JOHN MeREYNOLDS.

John McReynolds was born in Northum
berand county, near Watsontown, April 8
1888, and died in Bloomsbury, Columbs
county, March A. 1880.
He was man of great probity and force
of character, and was politician of the Ell.
der type. when mere personal aggrandize
ment was not the main business of life
The political history of Columbia county
for the last fifty years wonld be largely a
history of John McReynolds. And yet he
did not come, even locally prominent, until
he was man of some age. He was an
adroit manager Of men, so much so that his
followers mostly believed that they
were carrying out their own views and
wishes.
He represented the County of Columbia
in the Legislature of Pennsylvania, with
Eli Thornton in 1S24-with Christian Probst
in lS25-with William Mcbride in 1896
with Christian Probst in 1s27-with John
Robson in 1928. He was defe ated in ls49
by Benjamin p Fortner, but was elected
in 1850 over @. B. Bowman.
He was the Democratic candidate for
Congress, in the district composed of the
counties of Columbia, Montour, Luzerne
and Wyoming in the fall of 1858, but was
beaten by George w. Scranton.
He WAS nominated and elected to the of
fee of Associate Judge of Columbia county,
and was commissioned November %, 1861, -,
for the term of five years, which Office he
filled with dignity to the satisfaction of his
constituents for its full period.
He was member of the Electoral college
when Pearce was elected President, was Su.
pervisor of the North Branch of the Penn
sylvania canal under Governor Porter for
two years, was afterwards collector for the
same for three years at Berwick; revenue
commissioner for two years, an office now
abolished. Judge McReynolds is the last of
family of nine children, two of which
were oil der than he. All lived to be over
seventy years of age, except one sister, who
died in infancy.
Thus at the age of 7S years, Hon John
retired from active life. But
retaining his faculties to the last, he has ell
joyed constantly, the society of his friends,
and the attention of his immediate family.
If there were ever any political asperities
they have been long forgotten for his con-
freres have all gone before him, and the poll
iticians of to-day were boys when ohm Nc
Reynolds was in the prime of his power and
his manhood.
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1t should be the aim of every owner OF
Horses, Cows ,&c., to make them as handsome
and useful as possible. The German Horse
ami Cow Powder helps to develop all the
powers of the animal 1t improves its beau
ty and increas its usefulness. 1t makes
milk, muc|e and fat. By using it horse
will do more work and a COW give more milk
and be in better condition with less feed.
Sold only by weight at Is cents pound by
c. A. Klein, Bloomsbury.
Dec u, '79-ly
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A Boston swindler advertised for "a lady
or gentleman to address circulars evenings
at home" aud to the thousands of persons
who responded by mail he sent letters say
ing he would pay 81 thousand for address,
ing envelopes. lie added; There are many
who answer advertisements for mere curios-
ity; to protect ourselves against such bore,
We are obliged to insist upon a deposit of : +,
which you can claim after the delivery of
the first 1000 circulars" The pay offered
was so liberal that the dollars poured into
his post-offce box at the rate of 200 a day;
but he got none of them for the postmaster
refused to deliver them.
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BOttlers are Wholesale Dealers.

Judge Butler in the United States District
Court, in refusing new trial to Thoma,
Glare, recently convicted of violating the
revenue laws, decided that bottlers of malt
liquors who dispose of at one sale number
of bottles containing in all over five gallons
OF malt liquor must pay annually special
tax to the government of fifty dollars addi-
tional to the retail tax of twenty-slx dollars
This was test case, raised in order to as
certain the legality OF recent order of the
Internal Revenue Commissioner directing
the collection of the special tax. Judge
Butler, in delivering his opl ion, stated
that the defendant had been guilty of no in
tentiOn to evade the law.
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CATAwIssA. Pa, March 10, 1880.

1t is disgrace to the true spirit of patri-
otism for Republicans of the United States
Senate to continue their partisan prosecu-
tion of Fitz John Porter, whose votes, and
love of country and devotion to her inter
ests, ranks him among her first citizens.
Logan, who is a rebel sympathizer and
worked to raise troops to assist the South in
1860, is qualified to lead such an unjust,
disloyal and dishonorsble crusade William.
sport Banner.
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1t is common expression, There is a
skeleton in every house." There are few
instances, however, where real human skel-
etons are found imbedded within the closet
walls, as was the case the other day in Bal
timore. An old mansion was recently pur-
chased aud a portion of the walls demol-
ished. While making way with the mate
rial the skeletons of woman and infant
child were found entombed, evidently placed
there long years ago by the guilty actor in
sdomestic tragedy,
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A Mothers Grief

The pride OF Mother the life and 10Y OF a home
are her children, hence her grief when sickness en-
lers ana takes them away, Take warning then,
mat you are running terrible risk, II they have
cough Group or WhOopng Cough which lead TO
Consumption, II you do not attend 10 II at once sh-
loh 5 consumption cure Is guaranteed 10 cure them
rrce 10 cts, 90 cts, and sl0O. For lame Back Side
or Chest use Shllohs Porous Plaster Price 20 cents
sold by j. II. kinports
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The Rest | Ever Knew Of

j, q. Starkey prominent and Influential citizen
OF Iowa city, says u have had the Dyspepsia and
Liver complaint FOR several years, and have used
every Gemedy | could hear OF, without any relief
whatever, until saw your ShilOhs VitaliZer adver-
Used In our paper, and was persuaded 10 try It.
am happy 10 state that 1t has entirely cured me- 1t
Is certainly the best Remedy ever knew Of Price
10 cts. Sold by j. IL Kinports
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Nend Ex.
ALSO,
feb. 6, lSsO-ts
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.


COLUMBIA COUNTY $ S:
ESTATE or JOSHUA SAVAGE, DECEASED.
IN lne matter OF exceptions to the account OF the
executors OF Joshua Savage, deceased.
Among the Records and proceedings OF the Or
phans Court OF said county inter ALA Ii is thus CON
talned, ~ wa
-. And now February 4, 1850 on motion OF W. j,
steen appointed auditor on exceptions.
BY THE COURT
Certified from the records this goth day OF Feb,
A. d., lssO. '"
WM. KRlCKBAUM, Clerk.
The auditor In pursuance OF the foregoing an.
pohthent VIII attend TO the duties thereof at HE
oHlct OF SoL ;, hnorr III Bloomsbury on saturday
lhe 2'tn y OF March, \. D. lss0, at 10 O'Clock a. mi
when ana where all parties interested Will appear
or De debarred from coming In on said estate
L. 5. WlNIEkSTEEN,
feb. Ella, ~
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SHILoH'S CATARRH REMEDY. A marvellous
cure for Catarrh, Diphthera, Canker mouth, and
Head Ache. with each bottle there Is an Ingenious
naza Injector for the more successful treatment OF
ne complaint without extra charge. Price so cents
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r. III a. ~ I'D r. Es

Lightning, Wind and Rain. you viii never have
such cha ce again. We have the best large size,
improved Rubber ROll Clothes Wrlngcr in the world,
selling at less than half price Good reference
guaranteed Everybody "red hot" to get one ! No
competition; J he best chance of your life time TO
Make Money. Samples $3.50. circulars and full
particulars free Agents willing to be convinced,
address, PARAGON WRINGER CO.. New Bed
ford, Mass.
MnrCh 10. 3m.
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From the report of the Auditor General,
we CLEAN the following;
There was paid in the State Treasury by
corporations, &C., in this county, during
last year, tax on stock,
Bloomsburg Iron Company..... $500 0O
Berwick Rolling Mill Company 81 90
Bloomsburg Gas Company....... 202 Go
Espy Lime & Cement Co........ 63 0O
Locust Mountain G. q l. Co...... 100000
TAX ON LOANS.
Columbia County. Sl19.7o
Bloomsbury. g.......,.................... 47.03
TAX ON BANK STOCK.
First National Bank, ,Boomsburg s475OO
First National Bank, Berwick. 7l2.5O
TAX ON NET EARNINGS.
Bloomsbury Banking Company s77 AZ
jackson, Woodin 4 Jackson...... G6.00
TAX ON wRiTs, WILLS AND DEEDS.
B. +. Zarr, late Prothonotary y....... 1850
w. Krickbaum Prothonotary... 1873 .93
w. II. Jacoby Register & Re-
cOrder ,....,.",................... o4l 30
IAN ON COLIAIERhL lNHERlIANCE.
w. II. Jacoby, Register q Re-
COruer ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. iUO.Ub
RETAILERS LICENSES.
II. A. Sweppenhiser, County
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1,9i3.43
BONUS ON CHARTER.
Bloomsburg Water Company...... 81 so
There has been paid during the year in
aid of pupils who declared their intention
of becoming teachers in the common schools,
to the Sixth district, S2,ll3 80. TO school
districts in this county, S2,47S.S2. Pensions
and gratuities to persons in this county,
$3.50 co. The total receipts at the State
Treasury from December lst, 1873 to No.
vember 30th, 1879, was 81 APP, 963,90. Pay
ments during the same period were So
529,063 81.
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Auditor General Schell has presented us
with a copy of his report for 1879, for which
be has our thanks
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OorJ Your address on Postal Card for a sample
NtlIllcopy of our beautifully illustrated paper
Soh"YOUrIl'S HOME LIBRARY, Boston, Mass.
March 10, I'm,
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NOTICE IN PARTITION.

WHEREAS at an orphans Court held { t Blooms
burg, IN and for the county of Columbia, the 4th
day Of February, A. u. 1850, before the Honorable
William Elwe and his Associates justices of the
said court, tho petition Of Charles Clewel Il son
Jacob Clewell late of Catawssa township, Column
bia county, Pennsylvania, deceased, was presented
setting forth that the said Jacob Cewel died In
April 1871, tntestae seized In his demesnC of fee
OF and in certain real estate situate in said county,
In said petition fully described That the said Jacob
Clewell left to survive him widow and six children
all OF whom reside in said county except jeremiah
Clewell who resides in the state of New York, but in
what place is unknown to the petitioner.
YOU the said jeremiah Clewcll are hereby notified
that will hold an inquest on the said premises, on
Saturday; April 10, 1880,
at nine o'clock in the forenoon there to make partl-
tlon Of the said lands TO and among the parties In
interest. When and where You may attend If you
think proper.
Marie 'so-iw. L. II. ENT, Sheriff.
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PENSIONS PgGcgrSa pgsS {S for % sSdsTs g. selSso Ss
from any also, for heirs Of deceased soldiers.
All pensions date back TO day OF discharge, and TO
date of the death of the soldier. Pensions increas
ed Bounty and new discharges procured. Address
with stamp, STODDART q co, Room No. st.
Cloud Building, Washington, d. C.
March 10, I'm.