A. 111.1L1M,130, Editor and Publisher. - VOLUME XXXVII, NUMBER 24.1 THE COLUMBIA SPY, MISCEUMIMS EMILY NM P htbiSIIED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. OFFICE, IN LOCUST ST., OPPOSITE COMM. DIX BA.NE:. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. 2,00 a year if paid in advance '1,50 " if not paid until the expiration orthe year FIVE CENTS A COPY. No paper will be discontinued until all ar earages are paid unless at the option of the editor. Rates of Advertising in the Spy. - It. It. St. lmo. 3mo. Gm. ly. 1 sq. S lines 75 1,00 1,50 2,00 4,00 6,00 10,00 2•' 16 '.' 1,50 2,25 3,00 3,50 6,00 0,00 15,00 .3 "24 " 2,25 3,25 4,00 4,50 3,50 13,00 '20,00 [Larger advertisements in proportion.) Executors and Administrators' Notices, - 8,00 Auditors' and Assignee Notices, 2,00 Professional or buisness cards, not exceeding 5 lines, per year, 8,00 *yearly advertisements, not exceeding four squares with occasional changes, 15,00 Special Notices, as reading matter, 10 cents a line for one insertion. Yearly advertisers will he charged the same rates as transient advertisers for all matters not rebating strictly to their business. ..411.4deertisiny will be considered CASH, after first insertion. BUSINESS CARDS D. 3 IYL LOOP, ATTORNEY AND COUNSoILLOR AT LAW, -g-ii-Columbia, Pa. 011 lee in Odd Fellows 1-lilll. Nov. 1.f,) 180-1-tf. H. WI. NORTI-1, A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOit AT LAIN Cl Columbia, Pa. Collection.; promptly made in Lancaster York counties. Cola., July '2, 1565. A. 3, KAUFFMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW. COLLECTIONS .Ntade in Laneaster and aajoining Counties. Pensions. Bounty - , back pay and all claims against the government promptly prosecuted. Office—Locust Street,between Front and Second. Dee. 1'64. SAMUEL EVANS - ,_ JUST'ff CIE of the PEaCE. OFFICE IN ODD FELLOWS' HALL. COLUMI3I..‘, PA. Jitne IS, ISIi4. 11-/ - Z.IIOFFER, TIENTiSt—OFFAE, Front Street next doer to R. Williams' Drug Store, between Locust :tad Walnut sts. Cola., Pa. Dr. J. K. LINEAIVEAVER, ell.'FElt'S llh PItOFESSrONAL SElt l._/ vices to the eitiZJils. of Columbia :tad v icin it:, 011ice—L•oc'ust Str6.4, between Second& Third _Streets.- • _ ' - - WASHINGTON MUSE HOTEL. Fr.mt Street, Colniubia Pa. L NLF:r.IIFacI., Propridor FRANKLIN HOUSE. I.OOII.S'T STD EEP, COLUMBIA, PA. r HIS is a first class Lotel, and is ill every respect adapted to meet the wishes and desires of the traveling- public,. JACOB S. _MILLER, rroprieto j uly, 15, 'GS MISHLER'S HOTEL, EVAN IYIISPIL R, Proprietor. WEST MARKET SQUARE, READIN G, A. Oct. 7th. ly. 'WASHINGTON UOUSE RESTATE:INT, Ar(f,„Elflr(';fltLfol;els"til served up in every style, Also a room for the accomodation of la flies or families. Oysters can be had by the quart or hundred. Dee. 3, 'd4.-tf GEORGE BOGLE, Dealer in LUMBER OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Also, PI.•IST]ItER'S Mee and Warehottse—Front Street be tween Locust and Union. July S, 1565. Confectionery A ND FRUIT OF ALL KINDS IN SEA.- ..M.:ion. Parties and families supplied with XCM by the freezer, or in moulds, - with prompt ness at GEO. J. SMITH'S Adjoining the Franklin House, Locust St P. S. Also a fine assortment of Toys and fimey articles constantly on hand. July 22, COLUMBIA FLOUR MILLS, GEORGE BOGLE, Proprietor. METE HIGHEST CASII PRICES PAID .L for all kinds of Grain. - Superfine and Extra Family Flour for sale, also mill feed of all kinds. Wheat .ground and. packed to order • Town and country custom solicited . July 29071. 1865. .SUPPLEE & BROTHER . 5 "Stan u fact urers of 32.011.JMF{ , S_ p addition to our Foundry and Machine I work, we are - now prepared to manufac rttre every variety of Boiler and plate iron • 1 Mending and- Reparing Boilers Proniptly attended to. Thankful for past fav6rs, we would invite the attention of our friends and patrons to this new braueA of ou'r: bn.Sinests. • SUPPLEE & BRO., jan. 21„65. 2d Street, Columbia, American nOtiti*C. FEE SAMUEL H. LoCK'ARD, _Front St., betweclt Loctt4 ct lircanut Sts., COLUMBIA. PA. ThePreprietor will spare no pains . to make his house equal to any in the bor ough. His bar will always he 'Stocked with the bestliquors, and restaurant with all the good things of the season. Oysters forsale at all times by the bushel, -gallon or gnarl. . a t. ; ' • • • . . , • • • •••• . •. • • • • .1- •• • ' - • • • • • - • •-••••:- •••• • z : 4 T „ . • • 7.•: :77 • •, • . • - • .• - • , , - • Susquehanna Planing Mill, ON FRONT ST. AND PENN. RAILROAD Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa. MIIE subscriber would respectfully an nounce to the patrons of his Mill, that the advanced prices of labor and cxpences incident to carrying on the business of his establishment compels him to charge his customers an advance on formerrates, and taros this method to inform them that the following are the prices for work done at his Mills: For working Flooring per M. $4.50 " do Weatherboards `• 4.50 " Surfacing one side, per .M. 2.50 i: do two do do 4.50 " Re-sawing White Pine face measure, Per M. 5.00 " ' do Poplar face meas. do 6.00 " do Ash, Oak a: Cherry, . face meas. per M. 8.00 " Ripping 4-4...- per line, - •16 ft: 14 " , do 8-4 do do 3 " do Joico do do 44 70 - Lumber hauled to the Mill and re turned to Yard without extra charge. Aceounts for working or dressing J umber will be considered collectable every four months. The subscribet has on hand an assortment of ROUGH and DRESSED LUMBER, which is for sale at Market Prices, and so licits a continuation of public custom. JOHN B. BACHMAN. Columbia,March 18, 186'4. B 082'O l^ cliAliv-! NATE Have just received 700 pounds best V Boston Linen Carpet Chain, in all colors which we will sell at a reduced price. STE A.CY BOWERS, Opposite Odd Fellow's Hall, Columbia, Pa. 3.tay 6, TO TOBACCO GROWERS HAVE constantly on hand at my I Plaininz Mills, Tobacco cases, and will furnish them at reasonable prices, to those who desire to pack their Tobacco. .1011 N 13. Susquehanna rlaining Mills. May - 13, •ii:• COAL ! COAL I COAL Baltimore Co. Lump for melting Iroii. No. 1, for Heaters, &c. 2, for Cannon Stoves, :;,for Parlor Stovesokii • 44 4, for Ranges, etc. 4i • 5, for Nanor Grates it; Lime Eurner. Shamokin Stove & Nut, a !actinium burn ing coal. Pine Grove, " ‘• 44 Lyken Valley, a free burning coal. Parties wishing to buy Coal by the ear load. which comes via Reading iC Colum bia IL IL., can be accommodated at mine prices. the undersigned having made ar rangements so that effect. Coal cleaned before leaving the yard. Our office has been moved south 200 front the old place. Sept 9. IMIUNER & MOORE. Goods for Holiday Presents. H ENRY lIARPER, 520 APCH STREET ,A ' • - • Jewelry, Soliri Silver Ware, rind superior Silver Plated Ware.. NOV. 65 J. DUNCAN COTTRELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 375 - Penn'a Avenue, nearly opposite National Hotel, Washiinzton, D. C. Pen,ion , . Bounty . , reel: Pay, Vrize Alimey.,:md 77 clojni,ng:Mn.t the Government promptly attended to Dec. 2 la1;5 O CiIIOCKING ACCIDENTS. _ K ILLED 21:` , TD .1 LARGE NUM BER WOUNDED. Over two hundred accidents from kick ing and running away or horses occurred during the past year, in Lancaster county alone nearly all of which resulted in inju ring the drivers, killing some, malming and wounding others, and in most eases, breaking costly carriages and hurting the horses. Of the above, nine-tenths were tame family horses. The safety bridle will put an end to all such needless accidents, and with the Safety Lines the speed of every horse is easily much increased. At the special meeting of the Saddlers of Lancaster city, Nov. 27, 166 , 5, the following resolutio'" were unanimously adopted: Wit,. EAS, 'rho usefulness, power and safety of Dr. lia.lman's Safety Bridle and Lilies have been publicly demonstrated demonstrated in the presence of from one thousand to fifteen hundred persons to their entire satisfaction; and since it was proven at the Millersville horse exhibition on four of the most vicious and c•ontirnied kickers and runaways, that with the Safety Bridle and Lines it is utterly impossible for a horse either to kick or runaway; therefore ltesoloed, That we the Saddlers of Lan caster county, Pa., believe that the Safety Bridle and Lines accomplish all and 131'01/ more, than is claimed by the patentee, in preventing horses from kicking and run ning away. Resolved, that in view of the above facts we deem it our legitimate duty, both indi vidually and collectively, to exert all hon orable means to at once introduce the Bridle and Lines, because in doing so we in a very great measure prevent all acci dents with horses,,while with the old and defectiv6 bridle - we" put in great . jeopardy both life and limb. .11Wolred, That hereafter IN` (I, manufacture no other but Safety Bridles, Tailless especi ally ordered. The price of individual Rights is 8.3, each; County Rights, from 100.0 t,):,00.00 accor ding to population—these containing large cities excepted. No other investment before the public presents such inducements of the. money. In every county there are atleast twenty 'townships, and in each township at least one hundred persons who drive horses—which at five dollars for an indi vidual right will amount to 8500 per town ship, and ten thousand dollars (S 10,000) for each county at the rate of twenty to wusnips at five hundred dollars each ! I have not, the least doubt but that amount of money can be made Mit of a county with proper business tact and energy. The, price of counties is so small as to place the invest ment in the hands of every one, for few aro so goer as to be unable to raise one hun dred dollars. Another feature about this invention is that the proprietor of the territory need not manufacture the bridles and lines as the ordinary bridle can be easily altered into a Safety. The lines only require tope inade to' order; ficrtli - dge can tie Made any saddler for a trifle more than the ordinary lines, 'Hence, unlike 'other patents, the right to use it only is sold. No man.need wish for a greater. fortune than right of a. State., To "show the confi dence the patentee has in his invention,he offers to pay 1;000 dollars for any horse that can either kick or run away when under ,the influence of the Safety Bridle and Lines. For County and State rights address for circular, and for Individual Rights, enclose five dollars to S. B. Rart man. Millersville,7Lancasterco;; clec..9 - 4f - -- • .• • • "NO ENTERTAINMENT SO CHEAP _AS READING, NOR ANY PLEASURE SO LASTING." COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA, SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY tO, 1866. MISHLER'S HERB BITTERS.—BeIow the afflicted will find a condensed statement of the cures of various individ uals whose names are herewith appended, whose Certificates can at any time be seen by calling at the Store of the Proprietor, Centre Square, Lancaster, Pa. B. MISHLER, Solo Manufacturer. John C. Walton, Lancaster, cured of Dis ease of Spine and Kidneys, ctc., contracted in the Army. Thomas Groom, Glen Hope, cured of Disease of the Back and Nervous system. Henry Nagle, Lan ca ster, en red of a stroke of the Palsy, causing.tho loss of the use of the right arm. Joseph Witmer, Philadelphia, certifies that Mishler's Bitters has restored him to health. having been much afflicted with various ailments for a long time• James Kennedy, Lancaster, cured of Chronic Diarrhcea and Rheumatism. Daniel Finefrock, Lancaster, cured of Chronic Rheumatism, which he was much afflicted with while in the Army—reccom mends the useof theßitters to soldiers and others similarly afflicted. Leyi Hart, Sen., Lancaster, cured of Rtieumat;sm occasioned by exposure the Army. Charles B. Williams, Latieaster, certifies that his daughter was cured of a lingering sickness of eight months from various diseases. by iNlishler's Bitters. Henry Maderf, Lancaster, was cured of difficulty in passing his water, by the use of the Bitters, and his wife also relievee from Rheumatic pains, Philip Bonce, Lancaster, Cured of an af fection of the Kidneys aed Bladder, by the vise of Mishler's Herb Bitter. Daniel 13. Herr, Rohrerstown, Lancaster Co., certifies that he was cured of severe stitches in the side which he _was afflicted with lot nine `•ea.rs. Jas. Ricking, Litiz, Pa., rwas cured of a severe attack of Chronic Rheumatism. Jos. 11. Watson, Lancaster, relieved of pains in his shoulders and Limbs, that he was unable to sleep- Andrew Eberly, Lancaster, Cured of Cramp Cholie—was so severe that he be came apprehensive of Rupture. Mary J. Carney, Lancaster, cured of weukenss of the breast and pain in the side by Mishler's Bitters. Win. H. .Tordan, Lancaster, relieved of Cholera Morbus in 10 or 13 minutes, by the Herb Bitters. Jacob 73aag, Lancaster, says that his son was relieved of extraordinary pains in his arms and. legs. Samuel McDonnel, Lancaster, cured of Dispepsia of 20 years standing by Mishler's Bitters. II G. Kendig% Farmer, near Lancaster, was cured of a severe attack of Dispepsia, by the Bitters. Hugh Dougherty, Lancaster, says his daughter was eared of weak.nes, phthisic sore throat, &e. T. L. Baker, Lancaster, certifies that his family has been in Itch t ti lv-(1 from afflic tion by the Bitters. E. H. Rhoads,Reamstown,Lancaster Co., cured of Inflammatory Rheumatism of some years standing. . . • -- .Tonathan tver, Of .1-litywebd Hospital Va. was cured'of Rheumatism by the Bit ters—contracted in the Army. Thomas Brophy,Lancaster,recovered from attack of Fever and ..I.gue, by the use of Misliler's Bitters. A. Afusketuuss,Laneaster, cured ot what , is called a Running Leg, by application of the Bitters. John Rote, f.aneaster, cured of a Run nining Leg ef:io years' standing, by Mish ler's Bitters. Isaac: Mclntyre, Lancaster. relieved of a severe pain across his kidneys. by the llerb Bitters.. C. B, Mayer, Lancaster, cured of a severe cold which had setiled iu his teeth, by Mishler's Bitters. J. F. Fredenberg, Lancaster, was entire ly cured of a remarkable distressing Ab scess by the :Bitters. 1-Iwiry lilevlig, Camp - Potomac, was cured of Diarrhcett by the use of .I\lishler's Bitters. A. Fairer, Lancaster Cry, Poorhouse, cured of Dispepsia and disease of the Kid ney's, by the Bitters. Mary Rives. Lancaster, relieved of a terrible cold on the breast of three months standing, by the Bitters. John Weidinan,Lancaster,says chat him self and wife were cured of severe Rheu matkm by the Bitters. A Lady of Lancaster,writes to Mr. M ish ler, that the Bitters cared her of Piles of a year's standing. John Gilman, Lancaster. cured of Dis ease of the Heart and a severe pain in his breast, by the Bitters. G. W. Whitelield, Agent at Altoona, Blair Co. writes of the success he has met in selling the Bitters. Amos Aumcnt, of Strausburg. Lancas ter Co., used the Bitters for a wound in the leg received at the Battle of South Moun tain, and and has now no more pain. J. C. R., a member of Co. E, 195th Reg iment, P. V., writes to the Proprietor, that the Bitters cured him of a distressing cold which has untftted him from duty. Martha Bents, Lancaster, was cured In flammatory Rheumatism, rrom cold taken by a eroken arm. John Neidich, Lancaster, was cured of Palpitation of the Ilea rt, which he had for 25 years. John Schock, Peques, Lancaster Co. was relieved from an attack of the Gravel by the Bitters. Mrs. Druckenmiller, of Mount Joy, Lan caster Co., was cured of excruciating pains in her hands and feet by the use of of Mishler's Bitters. John Lesher, of Reamstown, Lancaster co., was cured of a swell in the neck and jaw by the use of Mishlor's Herb Bitters. 11. C. Ginkinger, Philadelphia, after be ing confined to the house for two years,was cured by the use of :Nlishler's Bitters. Geo. W. Killian, Lancaster, was confin ed to the U. S. Hospital for 10 weeks, by prostration, is restored to health by the Herb Bitters. Mrs. Margaret Kirk, Lancaster, 'WA? cured of a severe pain in her side and ner vousness, by the use of the Herb Bitters, Mrs. Eliza Wenditz, Lancaster. was cur ed of Inflammatory Rheumatism by the use of the Bitters. Amos Groff. Lancaster, was relieved of a severe cold in the throat by the 1130 of the Bitters. Henry J. Etter, Lancaster, had his sight restored,(whieh he had been. deprived of for about 5 years,) by the use of Mishier's Bittters. Charles P. Miller, Philadelphia, writes of a Lady in that city having been cured of the Dumb Ague, by the use ofthe Bitters. - Harriet Orr, Lancaster, was cured of in ward weakness and : pain in the back, by the Her.h . pitters t John Kautz, .Lancaster, had a slight at tack of Lockjaw, which was cured by the Bitters. • Theodore Wenditz of Pa. Reserves, was shot in the arm at the battle of Fredericks burg. By using the Bitters he was soon relieved iron . ' pain in the arm. READING RAIL ROAD. WINTER - ARRANGEMENT. GREAT TRUNK LINE FROM the North and North-West for Philadelph in, New York, Reading, Pottsville, Lebanon, Allentown, Easton, &e., Trains leave Harrisburg for New York, as follows : At 3-00 7,25 and 0.05 A. AI., and 1.45 and 0.00 P. M. arriving atliew Fork ai 5.40 and 10,C0 A. 31. and 3,40 and 13.15 The above connect will' similar Trains or. the Pennsylvania Rail Road, and Sleeping Cars accom pany the 3.00 and 9.03 trains, without change. Leave for Reading, Pottsville, Tamaqua, Miners eill, Allentown, aed Philadelphia at 735 A. M. and 1.45 and 9.00 P. .1. stopping - at Lebanon and all way stations ; the 9.00 p. In. train making no close cooneeb.ons for Pottsville nor Phila. For Poll, nine, Srli,•slAitt Haven fir, leave. Ilarrisburtt at 4 p. m. Returning; Leave vew York at 9.'0 A. :3412,00 m, And 8.00 p. nh.; Paita at SA:O a,m, and 3.30 p. in, and Petard/eat 8.30 a.m. and 2.4 f p.m. Leave P itsaille for ilarrh- erg, via S. ‘l*- S. R. R. at 9.45 a. m. An Accommodation Passenger train leaves Read ing at, '3.30 A. M., and return* from Philadelphia at 4.30 P. N. Columbia Railroad Trains learn Reading at :6,10 A. M. G. 15 p.m.for Ephrata. Litiz, Columbia. On Sunday; Lear, Nett York at 8 P. M., Philadel phia 3,15 P. N., and Beading at LOG A. At. for Har risburg. Commutation, Mileage, Season, and Excursion Tickets at redneeti rates to and front all points. SO Pounds Baggaga allotted each passenger, G. A. NICOLLS, nor,'_?,` General Superintendent Reading & Columbia Railroad Trains of till; road run by Reading R. R. time which is ten minutes faster than that of Penn'a ON AND AFTER xo.NDAY, DERE3IDER 11 th, 15C5, trains of this road will run as follows: Leaving Columbia at 7.30 A. PM. Mail Passenger Train for Reading and intermediate stations ' leaving Landisville :It 7.56; Manheim at 8.09, Lim at 8 El, Ephrata at 8.51, Reinnoldsville at 9.17, sinking Springs at 0.43, and arriving at Reading at 10.05 a. in. At Reading connection is made with Fast Express train of East Pcnn'a. E. it., reaching New York at 3.tin p. to., with ir.tin of Philadelphia .1 Reading 14.14 ,, reaching Philadel phia at 12.15 p. m., and also wait trains for Potts the Lebanon Valley and Harrisburg. 2.45 P. IN. Passenger Train Jr Reading and intermediate stations connecting at Landisville at 3.40 p. tn., with Express train Of Pet.nsylvania Rail Road West, leaving Alanheim at 3.35, Litiz 3.5 J, Ephrata 4.18, Rein holdsville dal, Sinking Springs at 5.09, and ar riving at Reading. at 5.45 p. m. At Reading con nection is made with trains for Pottsville and the Leh:wt.:a Valley. Leaving Reading at 0.10 A. in. Passenger Train for Columbia and intermediate ...lotions. leaving; Sinking spritws at 0.213 ' keinholdnville 0.54 Ephrata at ~21,Litiz 7.54. Manheim at 809, con necting at Landisville with train o! Penn'a. lt. It., reaching Lonen,ter at 12.311 p. in., arriving at Columbia :it 9.01 a. m., and there connecting with ferry for Wright:ville and Northern Central R. 11., and at 11.45.. Si. milli train of Penn'a. It 11, for the Went. (5. :5 r. Na. -Vail Passenger Train far Collin - 11.1a and intermediate stations with Pasnengern leaving New York m.,and Pliil mlelplita at :Lan p. iii.. leaving Sinking Sp' Tugs at 0;31, Ceinin,lflnv Me at G SG, Ephrata at lAtiz at 7.5 u. Slanheim at 8.05, connect:neat Landis ville with an Expre,s train of the Penn'a R. It. for Lanezo.ter and Philadelphia, reaching Phila delphia at Luct a. tn. and arrwin; at Columbia at 8.50 p. m 'flirouzl - t tickets to New York,. Philadelphia and I.eneitmer eoht at prtncipill Ntatioll, , , : 111d • Baggage _ . ,FreigTit _e: Tied witl;the uidnort sa, !ingest • iltes.--! Further with regard to Freight v.:Ass:l , 4o utitained from the o„ents of the eoinrtiny. IV ENDES C,OHEN, Supt E. F. KEEVER, Gen. Freight and Ticket Agt. Columbia, Dec. 11, 1555 PENNSYLVANIA RAIL. ROAD. Trains leave Columbia going east, Columbia train, 6.03 A. M Ilarrisburg Accommlation, 4 30 P. M Trains leave west, Mail trian, 11 50 A. 31 Liarrkburg Aecomodation, t :25 P. M Columbia train arrives, S 10 " Columbia ..:lecommodation Lem - L. Columbia for Laucastcu Arrive at Lanea , aer 2.20 " Leave Lancaster at 2.40 " Arrive at Columbia 3.20 " E. K. VOICE, Ticket Agent. r. C. 1%.A.1:4'.EWA:52'. YORK AND WRIGUITSVILLE R B The trains from Wrightsville and York ‘vill run as follows until further orders: Leave - Wrightsville, 7 00 A. M. 1 20 P. M. Leavo York tl it Departure and Arrival of the Passenger Trains at. York, DEPARTURES FROM YORK. For BA LarmortE, 4.13 A. M. 7.00 A. M., and 2.50 P. 31. For ILlimisuuno, 12.52 A. M. 7.10 P. M. anti 11.50 A. M, and 10,40 A. M. ARRIVALS AT YORK. From BAvrtmonE,lo.3s A. M. 11.45 P. M. and 2.50 P. M. and 12.47 P.M. From IlAnnisuuno, 4.10 A. M., 0.57 A. 31., and 2.45 P. M. On Sunday, the only trains running are the one from Efarrishurgat9.s7 in the morn ing, proceeding to Baltimore, and the one Trout Baltimore at 12.47 A... 31., proceeding to;liarrisburg. ..t.GENICS WANTED. srl A DAY EASY MADE BY SELL 1U ing Engravings. Card Photographs and Stationery. thir r t Jioncry Packets extra. all others; each Package commas Paper, Envelopes, Pencil, Pens, Sm., and Jewelry worth a dollar at re tail, Price only :30 cents. We will send Agents 1•ro Stationery Packages and a.Sil‘cr Watch t%n• r. 17. We will also pnbm.ll cplended Steel Engravings and Portraits, Lithograph prints, .tc., very popular and saieable. Wilt send a tine assortment of lOU for 5.1.5.00 that sr ill realize 4,750. or a tut that will sell for S:ru or over. Will send a".sample lot for $5 that will soil for 15 dollars. Send Stamp Si'o Cat .logue, Terms, etc. ASKINt; & CU.. au Beekman St New York. w. RRANDT A: CO. AoKICULTURAI , WORKS, Commerce Street, Columbia, Pa Manufacturers of Pratts Celebrated Steel Tooth Horse Rakes, Corn Planters, Clothes Wringers, Washing Machines, Becker's celebrated Sausage Cutters, &c. Having one of Sellers' celebrated Bolt Machines, we are prepared to furnish Bolts of all sizes at short notice. We are also prepared lur sawing and pluming lumber, and turning wood or iron, in all its branches. AG RIC Li vial AL IMPLEA EN TS OF ALL KINDS PRO:APTLY REPAIRED. 200 cords Hickory and Oak Wood for sale by the cord or smaller quantities. Cut Wood for kindling, by the barrel, always on hand. dee. 16,-3in. Gll'l'S, PL END' D Chri.tmas gifts at E. r ing's Cheap Jewelry 6Lore, eohsisting, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, Gold and Silver Chains, Gold and Silver Thimbles, Fine Gold Jewelry, Silver and Silver-Fluted Ware, consisting ofTeasetts, DINNER AND 1 1"3EA CASTORS Magic Butter Dishes, Fruit, Cake, and Card Stands, Ice Pitchers Syrup Pitchers, Spoon Flacks, Sugar Baskets, Call Bells, Goblets, - Napkin, Rings, Sugar Spoons,, Pickelroiks, A simple word within itself— And yet how much contained Within the word farewell, farewell, A sorrow deep—unfeigned, For when fond ties are broken once They ne'er are joined again, And memory brings back to us, Nought, nought but bitter pain. When we are parting with loved friend, We whisper low farewell And to our hearts it sounded! like A mournful, mournful knell. Farewell we say to loved ones dear Who stand upon the shore Of death's dark stream—farewell, Farewell forever more. Oh, no, not ever more, For we shall meet again Meet in clouds so bright above Where there is nought of pain. Where all is bright and beautiful Beyond the power to tell, Where never more is heard the low The tearful, sad farewell. Written for the Cambia Spy The Province of Grammar. In my last article, I promised in this to define Grammar and make some re marks upon the proper mode of teachinc. The old subdivision of the subject into orthography, etymology, syntax and pros ad/I, answered a very good purpose when Greek or Latin was to be tau *ht, because the orthography of these languages is simple and the changes in the words are almost exclusively of a grammatical na ture, that is, the difference in form is governed by the relation of the things represented by the words. The same re mark applies to the modern languages, especially German and French, the or thography of which is very easily learned. But to attempt to teach the English lan guage in the same way, must prove a failure, because its forms are so varied, being derived from so many different sources,that au English Grammar would be the-last book suitable for a text on 49211wgetipky or el.ymology. Long expe'r ; :, ieuce and general usage has demonstrated the necessity and practicability of using a seperate text-book for each of these branches, and this general fact is evi dence conclusive and incontrovertible, that English Grammar is something sep arate and distinct from either of the branches named, nor does it include what I is taught in them. An examination of the branches rela ting to the English language, will dis cover the fact that some of these branches relate to words in their individual capac ity, others to the sentence-forming pow er of words and the relation they sustain to each other, while others again take sentences properly constructed and ar range them into paragraphs, chapters, arguments, &c. MEE 01.1 I'. M 6 45 A. M 12 10 P. M 3 00 P.M Education is commenced by teaching the child the alphabet, then the arrange ment of these letters so as to form words, and when it can du this with facility it begins to read, and as it advances. it learns to define the words and by and by to study their etymology and learn their origin and history. Thus in the spelling book and reader is learned the nature of words.as individuals, that is, their spell jug:pronunciation, formation and mean ing.aud the child also obtains an idea of the use of words in the expression of ideas. During this initiatory process,the teacher has an opportunity of correcting any in correct mode of expression the child may have acquired and of habituating his pu pils to use correct forms. At this point the teacher frequently fails. The golden opportunities afforded of teaching the proper tbrins of the lan guage are tn.simproved, the teacher post poning this until the child shall com mence the study of Grammar ! And how is it commenced ? In too many in stances it is commenced by compelling the pupil to commit abstract definitions which he, or she cannot comprehend un til by pursuing such an . unphilosophical course, an antipathy to the science is im bibed so that instead of finding it a source of pleasure, it:becomes dry and irksome. As the basis of all knowledge is de riv..d primarily through the perceptive faculties. and as all abstract propositions arc the deduction of rea , on from known facts.so instruetiou in any of the commoi branches should commence with its filets and not with the deductions of these facts. To require a child to rea , on about that of which it knows nothing, is certainly a very insane requirement and should it overcome, after such a procedure it is only because it possesses superior powers of mind. The trite saying that "a good begin ing will make a good end," is as true in education as in morals. If we begin °gortr.ti. Written for the Columbia Sp} Farewell. El= Origi BY T. R. VICKROY $2,00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE; $2,50 IF NOT PAID IN ADVANCE. right and continue as we begin, our pro gress will be in the right direction—it will be progress indeed. But, say some of my readers, your theory is very plaus able, let us see it ex - emplifiecl. As the science of Grammar treats of the natural connection between ideas and words, as it investigates the properties, relations and f'ortus of words combined into sen tences, a proper commencement in teach ing this branch would be the simplest way of showing this connection and of elucidating these properties, relations and forms. The method best adapted is the object-method, whereby the teacher calls attention to various objects and teaches the pupil the difference between the object and its name. From this the pupil clearly comprehends the definition "a noun is the name of an object." By a similar process,he learns the nature of a verb, by witnessing the performance of various actions, such as reading, spelling, writing, walking, &c., &c., and by no ticing that the verb is always used to assert something of something else, he rises to the comprehension of the defini tion, "A verb is a word which expres ses affirmation." So too with adjectives. Attention is called to the color, form, size, &c., of an object, and the pupil learns to distinguish between, these qual ities of the object and the words used to designate them, the qualities inhering in the object but the terms used to describe them being sim , their names. From this the pupil s , nderstand the defini tion, "an adjg. a word which de scribes some q •r characteristic of an object." With a knowledge of nouns, verbs and adjectives, the teacher could prOceed to the sitnple proposition, as the other parts of speech can only be properly learned in connection with continued discourse. For instance, take the sentence John unites, and teach the pupil the nature of the subject and predicate. But this article is already too long.— In my next, I shall exemplify these principles by specimen-lessons. Coatesville Presbyterian. Church. Rev. A. G. Morrison presented the following declaration of Principles to the 1 Presbyterian Church on Sabbath last, to which he requested the signatures of all 1 the members. His object was stated to be two-fold. First,that we might under. !stand ourselves and each other more per reedy, and be the better enabled to make our practice conform to our profession. —The doctrines set forth in this docu ment are not new, but are all implied in a Christian profession, although many may not understand it as such. Secondly, it is desired to get a new and more correct list of the Church membership. We in fer from this that if any refuse, (and we hope none will) to sign this document, it will be considered a sufficient cause for omitting their names from the rolls of the Church. It was truly gratifying to see with what unanimity the members signed their names, which operation lasted un- , til about two o'clock. Ist. We believe in God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, one God. 2nd. We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as a revela tion ft om God, containing his mind and will, the only infallable rule of faith and practice; in which we learn our lost estate by nature and the way of salvation; and our duty to God and man. 3rd. We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the only Saviour of sinners in general, and our Saviour in particular,in whom alone we trust for salvation. 4th. We now publically give ourselves to Christ, in the bonds of a covenant never to be forgotten, and desire to ac knowledge arnl reeeive . the soul of the covenant of Grace in Baptism, *cording to divine appointment. sth. We promise, the grace of God as si.ting, that we will endeavor to walk worthy of our cal'ing, and discharge the duties and avoid the evils implied in our profession. 6th. We promise obedience to the Church in the Lord, submitting to the discipline of the House of God, studying the purity and peace of the Church. 7th. We will not indulge in, or coun tenance the practices of the world which are contrary to the spirit of true piety, and wound our Saviour in " The House of his friends. Bth We further pledge ourselves to entriely from the use-of alcoholic drinks as a beverage. And seeing that the use of intoxicating drinks has ended in the ruin of very many thousands of fel low beings, and of many professing. C hristiaus, we by all honorable means in our power, discountenance the use ofi strung drink, except wile , : perseribed by a physician as 111Cdiaille. 9th. For the perfortuance of the du ties this day assumed in the profession of Christian faith, we will depend upon Him who has said : "My grace shall be sufficient for thee," "ask and ye shall re ceive," "Through Christ strengthening us we can do all things."— Union [WHOLE NITAIBER 1,896• Valuable Historical Record. The following is a listof the Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States as well as those who have been candi dates for those offices, since the organ ization of the Government: 1789, George Washington and John ! Adams, no opposition. 1797. John Adams,opposed by Thomas Jefferson, who having the highest electo ral vote, became Vice President. 1801. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, beating John Adams and Charles C. Pinckney. ISOS. Thomas Jefferson and George 0 Clinton, beating Charles C. Pinckney and Rufus King. 1800. James Madison and Eldridge Gerry, beating De Witt Clinton. ISI7. James Monroe and Daniel D Tompkins, beating 'Rufus King, 1821. James Monroe and Daniel D. Tompkins, beating John Quincy Adams. 1825. John Quincy Adams aid John C. Calhoun, beating Andrew Jockson, Henry Clay and Mr. Crawford, there being four candidates for President, and Albert Pallatin for Vice President. 1829. Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun, beating John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush. 1533. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, beating Henry Clay, John Floyd and William Writ for President, and Willi:Jul Wilkins,John Sergeant and Eleury2Lee fur Vice President. 1837. Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson, belting William 11. Harri son, L. L. White and Daniel Webster for President, and John Tyler for Vico Pre sident. 1841. William H. Harrison and Johi Tyler, beating Martin Van Buren and Richard N. Johnson. Harrison died one month after his inauguration, and John Tyler became President for the rest of the term. 1545. James K. Polk and George M. Dallas, beating Henry Clay and Theo dore Frelinghuysen._ 18 9 Zacliai - Y - ,'.'TaYlor and Millard Filin'orei beating Lewis Caiis and Martin Van Buren, for President ; Wm. 0. I Butler and Charles F. Adams, for Vice President. Taylor died July 9th 1549, and Filinore becathh President. 1853. Fanklin Pierce and William R. Kiug, twitting 'Winfield Scott:and W. A. Graham. 1857. James Buebannan and John C. Breckenridge, beating John C. Fremont and Millard Fillmore, for President, and William L. Buxton and Audrutir J. Don &s on, for Vice President. 1861. .Abraham Lincoln and Hanni bal Hamlin, beating John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas and John C. Breckinriclge, for President, and Edward Everett, Her schel V. Johnson and Joseph Lane, for Vice President. 1865. Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, beating George B. M'Clellan and George li. Pendleton. Abraham Lincoln assassinated the 14th April,lB6s. Andrew Johnson being President for the balance of the term. SUDDEN DEATH IS A BAL Ei.aoo3l. A. few nights ago, a never to be forgot ten scene occurred at s:ierrill Hall, De troit, during the:progress of a ball. A young man named Charles Windeck was dancing a sehottishe with a lady, and having made one circle of the hall his partner noticed something extraordinary in his appearance. She advised him to sit down for a moment, but he objected, istating that the weakness was momen tary, and that he would feel better by continuing tho dance. Scarcely had they resumed the round when the un fortunate young man staggered forward and fa senseless to the floor in a swoon. A death-like pallor overspread his countenance; and a rush was made to his assistance. He was taken tapeand removed to a settee, when he ' gave one convulsive shudder and all was over, the grim monster whose harvest is reaped at all seasons having claimed him as his own. The Free Press, from which we we take these particulars, says an inde scribable scene of sadness followed. Those who but a moment before were full of life and conviviality, were para alyzed with feelings of horror and be wilderment. The merry dance ceased in a moment, the music hushed its inviting strains, and a pall of gloom settled upon the carnival of revelry. Locm. NEWS.-A California editor, speaking of the complaints by his read ers that he don't publish all the local items they desire to see, justly observes that it is often their own fault, in not sending the facts. He says he don't like to publish a birth after the child is weaned, a marriage after the honeymoon is over, or the death of a man after his widow is married again.
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