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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-01-14

THE EVILS OF THE BLACK MAN DECIDING
DISPUTES OF WHITE AMBITION.

To A. K. Mcclure Of the !Phiadelphis
Times, belongs the credit of being the frat
sojourner at the South to discover that the
political solidity of the white people of this
section Is not only not dangerous to the
country at largs, but has heretofore proven
an effectusl barrier to the real evils that
would have resulted from the bestowal Of
the right of suffrage upon an ignorant class
of voters. To the people of the South the
permanent danger of the situation Is one of
the comm )nplaces of our politics-sb OBJ.
vious to everybody that it seemed hardly
worth discussing. The tone of astonishmeut
with which Colonel Mcclure deals with this
desperate side of Southern politics, however,
leads US to suspect that our newspapers have
not dwet with sufficient emphasis upon the
real dangers contingent upon the breaking
up of the political solidity of the South
an event that is so devoutly prayed for by
the unthinking psrtisans who have control
offs majority OF the Republican papers Of
| the North.
These local divisions mean nothing more
or less than political decentralization OF the
most deplorable kind We do not draw the
color Zine when speaking of the ignorant
voters of the South. Unchecked ignorance,
whether 1t be black or white, is demorali-
zing, degrading and dangerous wherever its
influence is felt. Armed with the ballot,
this ignorance becomes tenfold more dan
gerous than before, for it then becomes au
instrument most thoroughly fitted to the
hands of demagogues who desire, through
the medium of political preferment, to prey
upon society. If Northern editors, wise OF
superficial, could have the opportunity o.
witnessing au election in. the Sou h from
which party lines have been eliminated they
would not dare to advise even local divisior
the South. An intutive fear of the results
of such divisions has kept our people prac
ticAlly solid, and this soidity has operated
as an effectual barrier to the effects of ig
noraut suffrage. but it will be an evil day
for the South aud for the whole country
when .indiscriminate divisions headed by
uuscrupulous demagogues shall make ignor
ance the balance of power in elections
This Colonel Mcclure very clearly perceive,
and he warns the country against it. Wha,
effect this will have upon the superfciais al
the North is immaterial, but it is a warning
that ought to address itself to the app rehen
sion of every thoughtful Southern man.
atlanta Constitution.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-01-14
A NEW PAYING OCCUPATION
LADIES & GENTLEMEN

The Hand .ome Nickel Plated New Home
Lamp being inirt ductd to the public this sea-
son, Is the most meriorious article ever offered
agents 10 make money WI b, ia safer and more
convenent than the student lamp, which has
heretofore had The reputation of being the SAFE
est lamp made, it has clamp TO attach it TO
the sewing machine, piano, organ, desk, etc.
The fear of the ordinary lamp being accident
ally upset or thrown from the table, is entirely
relieved by the simple clamp contrivance. 1t
can be adjusted to throw the light Just where il
is wanted to suit the eyes, aud can be convert
ed into handsome wall lamp 1t has the best
argsnd burner, a filling indicat r, and convent.
enl match box, and its price is within The reach
OF every one has been fully tested and edi-
torislly endorsed by the Western Christian Ad
pocdte, Am. Christian Reuiep, Herald and Pres
byter, Journal and Messenger, and Christian Stan
dard, the leading religious papers Of Cincin-
natl, and IA endorsed by the Mayor and Post
master Of Cincinnati, the agent of the Ameri.
can express company aud pr, sidents of insur.
nnce companies, as being the safst, most con.
venient and best lamp made,
There are three leasons why agents sh ould
seek such an axticle TO canvass fJr-6rst for its
absolute safety and great convenience, il is
needed in every hOme-secoRd its low price
makes its sale immense-thrd it will be a
great credit 10 handle such an article. One
southern agent writes, it sells faster than Gen.
Lees portrait sold righ; after the war, anoth-
er write, IT beats the pslny days of the sew
ing machine, its rapid sale, low price, and lib
eral terms surprise Old sg nts, Address Home
Lamp Co, Cincinnati, o., mentioning our pa.
per and they will give you full particulars and
exclusive territory to canvass in. noy5-l3w
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
Washington, D. G. January llth, 1881.

Speaker Randall and other Representa-
tives vest erday called on Secretary Sherman
for consultation upon the subject of refund.
ing. There was so much diversity of opin
ion among members of the House-but still
so great desire to dispose of the subjec. in
some form-that the unusual course of call
ing on the Secretary in this way was agreed
upon. The Secretary is fixed in his belief
that three and one.ha!f per cent. interest
should be authorized, aud suggested that
discretion be left with the department to
put it at that rate if lesser one appeared
lmpracticable. A week ago should have
said no such discretion would be given the
Department At that time, too, should
have said that Speaker Randall would not
head delegation in visiting Secretary Sher.
man for information as to the dates of leg
isators. Now am sure no one can tell
what will be done. 1t is most likely the
House wi put through some half finished
measure, and leave its completion to the
Senate.
Representative Re gon says his interstate
commerce bill will have majority of ty
in the House-when vote is reached. He
thinks too, that it will pass the Senate The
better opinion is that the bill will fail.
Senator Cox is again on duty, though not
fully restored to health He says his appor.
tion nment bill will probably provide for
about 800 Representstives--perhaps one or
two more, al perhaps one or two less. The
uncertainty arises from lack of exact knowl.
edge as to population. Full report on that
head will be ready to morrow.
Yesterday the Indian appropriation bill
was discussed in the House. 1t will
be disposed of to-day, substantially as
reported. Indeed, so far not material
amendment has been made to any appro-
priaton bill as reported by the committee
This speaks well for the committee and
shows determination on the part of Dem.
ocrats to avoid all pretext for an extra ses.
sion, for in two of the bills they have re-
fused to debate subjects heretofore held to
be matters of principle and of some i'm
portance to the party.
General Logan yesterday introduced in
the Senate bill authorizing the appoint
ment of Ex President Grant as General on
the retired list, with the full pay OF Gener-
al. This action is taken because it is feared
the House will not act at this session on the
similar bill sometime since introduced in
that body.
Senator Blaine auth orizes denial of the
report that he has said he had been offered
and would accept the Secretaryship of State
in PRESIDENT Gsrfeld's administration.
He does not deny the effer, or say that he
will not accept the Office. No one here
doubts that the ofIsr has been made, and
very few doubt that Blaine will be the next
Secretary of State.
HILTON.
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Hoyt on the Prevention Of Crime.

The Ring Governor of Pennsylvania sent
his message last week to the Legislature
He reminds his fellow citizens that Penn.
sylvania has, in many respects, realized the
best human anticipations of an ideal re.
public" At the same time he finds 1t neeess-
ary to devote nearly half his message to a
discussion of the best methods of diminish.
ing the enormous amount Of crime within
the States borders.
Gov. Hoyts theory seems to be that great
latitude should be allowed to suthorities in
preferring reformatory to punatiye meas
ures at is not sentimentslism," says the
Ring Governor, "but sound policy and con-
formity to the ordinary motives of human
conduct, which keeps prisoner out of the
fixed classification with hardened criminals,
if possible; which gives him hope. q chance
for the recovery Of social influence, and the
means of cultivating self.respect,"
1t was on this principal, we suppose, that
Mr.. Hoyt made haste to pardon the con-
victed criminal William ii. Kemble before
be got into the peniteniiary. He was snx
ious to keep Kemble out of fixed cassifca-
tion with jailbirds, and to give him
chance for the recovery Of social influence
That may be all very well; but the inter-
ests of the community are larger than the
interests of the individual prisoner, and the
interests often require that
the adroit rascal shall be locked up, even
at thu sacrifice Of bis social influence and
No, Mr., Hoyi; you are altogether too ten
der hearted to be Chief Magistrate Of an
deal republic. The best human auticipa-
iona will never be realized 10 Pennsy lysnis
80 long as its governors are Too soIicitous
Tor the socisl influence aud selfrespect Of Ito
criminal. r. StA.
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Prince Hannibal Brown died near War
renton, Va, the other day, aged about
hundred years Hannibal was stolen from
the cost of Africa in 1920 and brought in
slave ship to this country, He always held
that his father was an African king. When
he was boy he had several slaves as per-
sonal attendants, Being set free after his
arrival in this country he learned the black
smith trade and became skilled work man.
He accumulated money enough TO buy .
plantation and several slaves, and he was
the only negro stakeholder in America. Dur
ring the war he was devoted TO the Conted-
eracy, and was imprisoned at the old Cap.
tol ia Washington because he refused to
shoe the horses of Union troops.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-01-14

Governor Murray, of Utah, has signed the
certificate of Allen G Campbell, as delegate
il congress. George q Cannon was the
Mormon candidate an received the highest
number of votes, but his opponent, Camp
hell. lied a paper protesting against the is
~ of certificate to him on the ground that
Ii IS not a citizen of the United States, and
AS a poly gamist, is not capable of becoming
acitizen in good faith. Being ineligible,
the votes cast f,r him amount to notuiug
and Campbell therefore received the high
est vote. The Governor to X this view of il
aud gave Campbell the cert ficate
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HILTON.

Subscription books have been opened for
subscription TO start nail factory or car
shops in this place. The shares are of the
value of $50. The capital stock is 10 be
$4,000 to start with Application will be
made at the February court for charter,
Incorporating the enterprise. Judge Shu-
man makes a very liberal proposition to the
citizens of Catawssa to further and accom-
plish the object. He agrees to give about
four aud half acres of ground at the same
price per acre that he paid for the entire
farm and take the amount in stock, besides
he will guarantee to dispose Of $4,000
worth of stock il the citizens will raise $20,-
900. Here is golden opportunity for the
citizens Of Catswisss, and one Of a life time,
and should be snapped up without mo-
ments hesitation. All that is needed TO have
the works in operation at the end Of six or
eight months is a little enterprise, and we
believe our people will not be slow to take
a Advantage of the opportunity.-item.
And vet Bloomsburg, with far greater fac
iliies and larger capital. remains passive and
allows its golden opportunities to slip away.
A nail or axe factory 10 this town would pay
handsomely.
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SHERIFF'S SALE

by virtue OF suIdry writs issued out OF the
Court OF Common Pleas OF Columbia county and
to me directed, will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House in Bloomsbury at 9p. IN. on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 1881,
All that certain lot or piece OF land situate In Bea-
| yer township, Columbia county and State OF Penn
sylvania bounded and described as follows to-wit
Beginning at an oak at public road, thence along
sad road north eighty-six and one-fourth degrees
west twenty-nine rods to stone, thence by land OF
Jacob LoDgenberger south three and one fourth de-
grees west eleven and one-tenth perches to stone
thence by the same north seventy-two and half
degrees east sixty and perches to the
place OF beginning, containing one acre more or
less, on which are erected one story frame dwell
Ing house stable ana out-buldlngs.
Seized, taken In execution at the suit OF The Co
lumbia County Mutual Saving Fund and Loan Asso-
cation against Charles Longenberger and to be sold
as the property OF Charles Longenberger.
LITTLE MILLER, Attorneys. vend Ex.
ALSO.
All that lot piece ofand situate In Madison
township Columbia CO., and State OF Pennsylvania,
and bounded and described as follows, to-wit: on
The north by land OF Frank Eyeson the east by land
OF Samuel Lowry, on the south. by land OF william
Hartline and on the west b. land OF Philip IIchard
containing thirty acres more or less, on which are
erected one and half story frame dwelling house
barn. and out buildings
SEIZED, taken In execution at the suit OF Thomas
j. swsher against Joel Snyder and 10 be sold as the
property OF Joel Snyder.
W.J Buckaew, Attorney. Fl.Fa.
ALSO.
All that real estate situate In BrlarcreeA township
Columbia county, on road leading from Berwick 10
Bloomsburg, bounded and described as follows to-
VIII; on the north by land OF Daniel Pursel. the
east by land OF Lydia sponenberg, on the west by
land OF Daniel Pursel and on the south by Lydia
sponenberg and Daniel Purse, containing two acres
more or less on which erected two-story brick
dwelling, frame stable spring house and out-build-
ngs good spring Of water and large orchard on the
premises.
Seized, taken In execution aV the suit OF L, L
Adams, surviving partner OF Adams & Son, against
Mary j. Gansel, and 10 be sold as the property OF
Mary j. Gansei.
JACKSON, Attorney. FLA
ALSO,
The following described real estate situate in
Centre township Columbia county, beginning at
gum tree In line OF Land 0f George Kelchner and
others. thence by land OF q. X Hess south twelve
degrees east one hundred and twelve perches 10
stone thence by same and land OF I. Krnwlne south
three degrees west one hundred and nfty .nya ana
two-tenths perohes 10 q stone, In line OF George
Mufiy, thence BY same and Christianna Muniy
south eighty and one fourth degrees east line
ty and ninetenths perches 70 pine stump In line
OF sarah SolLpon and Others thence by same north
eight and threefourths degrees west soi and
eightNnths pefehes 70 stone, thence north eight
ana shfee-tourtAs degrees. east sesenteen ana
taa vns- hsfuessss~ wsss ssscav and esyat.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-01-14

1t should be the aim OF every owner of
Horses, Cows, &c, to make them as handsome
and useful as possible. The German Horse
and Cow Powder helps to develop all the
powers of the animal. 1t improves its beau
ty and increases its usefulness. II makes
milk, mucle and fat. BY using 1t horse
will do more work and COW give more milk
and be 10 better condition with less feed.
Sold only by weight Al l5 cents pound by
O. A. Klein, Bloomsbury.
DAr ~, '79-ly
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
A UDITOR's NOTICE.

| A UDITOR's NOTICE.
| state OF Pennsylvania, Columbia county, IS.
Among the records and proceedings OF the Com
mon Pleas In and for said county II Ia inter ALA
thus contained.
In the matter o the sherns sale OF the real estate
OF George w. SOult.
Dec. TO- 1880 the writ In this case being returned
and the money paid into Court, ON motion Of " j.
Buckalew, W. ~ Abbott Is appointed Auditor 10 dis
BY THR CoURT
cember, A. d., 1880.
@. NJ. QUICK, VIM KRICKBAUN
=, Deputy. Proth.
aeIsighe1 wiz meet the parties Interested at his or
nee In bloomsbury on Saturday the sth day OF
January, A. d. 1881, between the hours OF 0 a m.
ana p M, al which time and place all persons
having claims upon B. Id fund will appear and prove
tneir claims or be debarred from any share OF said
.o w. ii. ABBOTT,
uec' " oo-aw Auditor.
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Congressional Apportionmerts.

As matter of timely interest at this date,
when the question of Congressional sppor-
tionment is the leading subject in politica
circles, we give the number of Representa-
tives in Congress and the ratio of apportion.
ments under each census, from the founda.
ton of the government
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N AND DEMOCRAT, BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa

The conductors, baggage masters and
breakmen on the Lehigh Valley passenger
trains have been measured for new suits at
the expense of the company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-01-14

A fatal collision took place at Stony Greek
on the Lehigh and Susquehanna r r. on the
9Th. which resulted in the fatal injury of Ave
meu, and probably fatal results to two more.
The collision took place between fisighs
tfsip srds wiia cst engine.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

a oD'0"' Noii0E'
In the matter OF the estate OF Philip Hess late OF S
garloai township, Columbia county, Penna., de-
The undersigned Auditor appointed by the Or
Rhhhh court OF said county TO make distribution Of
the balance In the hanos OF James PeterDan ad.
mlhhllalor de bonis non Of the said decedent 10
lhe paltie legally entitled TO receive The salns,
VIII meet the parties interested In said estate N,
AIS once In the z, wn OF BloOmsbuIg IN said ooun.
" On Iutscay, the fbth day OF JANUARY, 4. d., lss'
ss un eiott O. N OF said day, when and VIII re al
parties In said estate must attend or be
iofevef aeoarfea no@ any share q ssia Iund.
d. FRANK kARR,
e0S u, N$" AQdioof.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-01-14

Judge Woods Of Georgia has been appon.
T. d to FL the vacancy on the United States
s.preme bench, caused by the resignation
OF Judge Strong
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-01-14

There we're two double hangipgs on the
9Th. Hayes ard sullivan were executed at
philadelphia and Iammens and Mrs. Mel
erhoiIer at Newark, New Jersey.
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Pc Pennsylyania's Population.
THE OFFICIAL RETURNS BY COUNTIES AC
CoRDING TO THE NEW CENSUS,

The following statement of the population
Of Pennsylvania, according to the census of
1880, is furnished by the Census Bureau at
Washington. The statement is still subject
to possible corrections, by reason of the dis
covery Of omissions or applications of names
in the list of inhabitants returned.
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DRIDGE LETTING.

I'm. =
Win be at the residence OF Alexander Kramers on
saturday, the 29th day OF January, ls.l, at lC
o'clock a m. A bridge TO be erected over Big Run
near Alexander kr mer's in Greenwood township
TO be wooden brace covered bridge ~ feet long i
feet idc 'Abutments to be built by contractor
so as to admit OF skew0ack feet from top Of wal
plate.
Plans and specific ations can be seen at the Com
mlssoner'S once. The Commissioners reserve the
righ to let abutments and wood work separate, II
desired.
STEPHEN POHE.
CHAS. REICHhRT,
A. b. HERRING,
commissioners once, County Commissioners.
Boomsburg, Pa, Jan. s, 81.
Attest: j. b. CASEY, Clerk ian. 1f-Bw
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Tire State L litorial Association will meet
q, Harrisburg on January lS
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CHARTER AMENDMENT NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that application has been
made TO the Court by the "Bloomsburg Fire Com
Ing It's name. style and title TO "Friendsh,p Fire
Company No. l, OF Bloomsbury" and the Court has
ordered that upon publication or notice thereof IN
two papers OF general circulation, published In COL
umba County, for three weeks before the first Mon.
day OF February next, decree in accordance With
the application will be made II no valid objection
be interpOsed.
WILLIAM WEBB. JOHN w. FRY,
secretary. President.
Jan IA 81 At
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-01-14

Finelli. the famous cater Of Philadelphia,
vas relieved recently Of $3.50 gold watch
by an adsoit thief Ia q crowded street. car.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

An collectors are hereby notified that the return
OF seated land as well unseated must be made on
before the first day Of February, 81 Land upon
which no property can be found from which TO make
taxes must oe returned and those who fail to make
STEPHEN POHE,
CHARLES REICHART,
A. b. HERRING,
commissioners once, County Commissioners.
Bloomsbury. Pa, Jan. 8, 81.
Attest: j. b. CASEY, Clerk ian, l4-3V
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T ICENSE NOTICE.

l., .,o..o
Notice is hereby given that the following named
persons have filed with the Clerk OF the Quarter
Sessions Of the Peace Of Columbia county their pc
titions for license which Will be Pre- sented to the
said Court on wednesday, the 9th day OF February
1881.
CorteZ b. Robbins Bloomsbury, Uauor Store
Tubbs & Chamberlain do Hotel
Frederick NJ. Gilmore do Restaurant
Jonn s. Mann Centre Hotel
Samuel Hagenbuch orange, Hotel
Clerks ONCE. WM. KRICKBAUM
Bloomsbury, January, 1881. Clerk q. s.