goral
To Corraponnents.
Odmmunwatioyii; letters, contributions, generally of
merit and interest to the reader, will be acceptable from
friends front all quarters
RELIGIOUS.—Rev. W. V. Gotwald, of
Lancaster, will preach in' the 'English
Lutheran Church, on Sunday next, morn
ing and evening.
THE Reading and Columbia Railroad
Company are putting up a trestle-work
branch track, at the foot of Locust street.
They intend running cars to theriver
wharf, for the purposeofdelivering anti re
ceiving coal, lumber, c-c., from boats.
SALES OF REAL.ESTATE.—Mr. James
Bennett sold, at public sale, on Wednesday
evening last, the house >in which he now
resides,' with lot of ground, to Christian
Ayers; for $1,060. The brick house, also
tkelongiisg o. , to Air. Bennett, was knocked
Jdowici - tQameS"Daily, for $1,740.
1.••• • „
YROTRAcTED EETIN G.—An interest
ing reiiivarmeeting is in progress at the
M. E. Church, and will be continued every
evening next week. Rev. Wm. Major,
Pastor, 'will preach on next Sunday even
ing, at 61 o'clock. Subject—" The un
pardonable Sin.", Railroad men, their
friends and the public generally, are in
vited to.attend.
TEE CpLumBIA. FIRE OONIPANY will
meet in the Hall of their Engine House, to
morrow afternoon, at one o'clock, to attend
the funeral of Jaeobll.'N! yers, late a mem
ber of that Company.
—All soldiers are requested to meet at
the Town Hall, on this (Saturday) evening,
at half-past seven o' clock,. to make art'a nge
meats to attend the funeral of their late
comrade, Jacob H. Myers.
,DULL 'rides.—From all parts of' the
country we hear the general complaint of
dull times ; and there are a few merchants
•in our town who have no reason to be dis
satisfied. But Bruner, at his cheap store
on Front street, certainly has no cause to
complain, as his store is always crowded
with customers, while other stores arc
comparatively empty. - Nearly eve..ybody
buys of Bruner. .
NARROW ESCAPE.—AIbert Roberts.
of this Borough, met with an accident on
the railroad on Saturday morning last,
which alight have -proved fatal. He was
riding on a freight car, and by some means
fell off, while the cars were in motion,
luckily striking in a deep space between
the ties, and nine cars passing over
him, doing no other injury than *taring a
portion of his clothing, caused by the
brakes striking him. " Roney" says he
" laid low."
' THE EXHIBITION at 01d Fellows'
Hall, to-night, w 1 be something entirely
new to our citizens, and is not only in
structive and amusina . , but elevating in its
mot al tendency. Rev. Mr. Lainpey, of the
Chestnut street Lutheran Church, Reading,
says: "I want my people to attend Mr.
Chase's Exhibitions, and buy hispictures.
The more they becom•,e interested in the
Fine Arts, and home entertainments, the
easier it will be for me to influence parents
and children for good."
V.A.LENTIN ES.—That favorite time for
lovers—St. Valentine's do.y—is fast ap 7
.proaching, and those whose peculiar task
it is to get up missives of love for this in
teresting occasion, are busy in preparing
the same. We have seen some beautiful
specimens at the book store of \V. if. Hess.
There are many new patterns, some of
them richly ornamented, and in great
variety of styles. Those who wish to pro
cure them should go at once to the store
above named.
SLEIGIIING:—The sleighin'fr, has been
excellent during the week, and the lovers
of the sport have been enjoying it. We
cannot say that we are fond of it; but we
must say, wo cannot see how our young
men can enjoy themselves without a pair
of soft, sweet, winning eyes by their side,
and a silvery ringing voice to chime in
with the music of the bells, a " merrily
over the snow they go." such as fair women'
alone possess. You cant excuse your
selves by saying they wont go, for they
Nvere , never known to refuse a sleigh ride.
Therefore try it and see if the pleasure is
not enhanced two-fold.
HOOP SKIRTS —The ladies regard
Bradley's Flexible Hoop Skirt superior to
all others. They aro more comfortable,
durable, lighter, and set better on the'
person than those of any other manu
facture. Any lady, alter wearing one of
those Skirts, will never afterwards willing
ly dispense with their use. Long experi
°dee lin the manufacture of Hoop Skirts,
has proven to the proprietors of this inven
tion, that Single-springs will always re
tain that stiff, unyielding and-bungling
style which has evereharaCterized them,
whereas the Double Spring-Hoop or the
Duplex Elliptic, will be found free' from
those objections. See Advertisement.
Haldemans' have these celebrated Skirts.
FEARFUL . WARNING TO ALL DELIN
QUENT NEWSPAPER S LTBSCRIBERS. —T1443
following is from an bid paper:
" In our opinion, one of the punishments
tbat.some people will find prepared for
them in Tartarus will be, to bo abased
round its gloomy circumference by the
ghosts of printers! 'lmagine, reader, how
you would feel 'going it' on ; the marshes
of Styx, at your extremest pace, follo wed
by the shadow of a defrauded , publisher,
with a sharp stick in one hand and a bun
dle of unreceipted account's in the other.
Remember, too, this will lfe no single dash
of one mile, but rt will be experienced until
-your_execntors or heirs balance the bOok s
on earth."
M - EnitY.—The preFent week has been
.
one of merriment to our young folks.—
Sleighing has bean tolerably good, and it
has been taken advantitge of by both young.
and old of Columbia. Several parties have
been made up during the_ week, and as'
" Mammie's" is,the headquarters daring
the sleighing season, we presume they all'
went there; and, as might be 'expected,
enjoyed themselves hugely. _
On Wednesday , afternoon last, Rev.:
M. A. Sackett. Principal of the_ Columbia
Classicallnstitute, procured sleighs enough
for the accommodation of all his scholars,
and took, a trip to Lancaster and Mount
-
Juy. On their return they partook of a
grand Supper which had been provided
for thein,' at Klugh'g. Quito a pleasant
,and jovial timewas had, and the scholars
greatly appreciate the -kindness of 'their
Principal: • "
•
" .DESTRUCTION':'OE'THE LANCASTER
INQUIRER PRINTING af'FlCE.—The splen
did job printing and newspaper es
tabliShment of S. Ai Wylie, Esq., Lancas
ter, Pa.; was totally destroyed by fire, on
Sunday morning last. The fire was dis
covered by a watchman, about three
o'clock in the . morning, when an alarm
."as given; but before the fire companies
could bring their engines to bear on the Rio.,
the flames had made such headway that it
was impossible to save the building or
any of its contents. The fire was, no doubt,
the work of an incendiary,as it is said per
sons were seen to go into,and leave again,
the building about midnight, when short
ly afterwards the building was in flames.
Very little,if anything, was saved—all is a
was one of the best ap
pointed printing, establishments in this
part of the, State, and was doing a splendid
business. Mr. Wylie estimates his loss,
in materials, at from $13,000 to $15,000. He
had in the building nearly $2OOO worth of
paper, an immense quantity of newspaper
and job type, a'ste.iM engine; a Campbell
power press,two Gordon presses,a Ruggles
press, Degener and Washington presses,
paper cutters, .He also loses about
one thousand dollarsin electrotype plates.
He was insured in the Columbia Insurance
'Company_ of this place, for $lO9O ; $2,500 in
the Springfield Insurance Company, of
Mass.., and $ . 2,500 in the Putnam Insurance
Company,. of Hartford, Ct. We truly
sympathize with nrother Wylie, in his
'misfortune. But " never say die," is the
policy upon which our friend proceeds ;
ha has plenty of pluck, and will keep on
the even tenor of his way. Mr. W. has
many warm personal friends in this com
munity ; and we are happy to state there
will be no interruption in the publication
of the /aqui:2.er. a nrin of indefati
gable will and energy. BaDlre the snrike
had ceased to ascend from the smoulder
ruins of his office, he had men at work
clearing away the rubbish, a contract
made to refit hi: office, compositors at
work to get out the next issue of his paper,
and a list in the hands of L. Johnson
Philadelphia, for a new outfit of type.
Such enterprise well deserves success.
A\ OTHER YOUNG VETZRAN GaNf;.—
Jabot) H. %Myers, whose obituary we pub
lish in another column, died in Pioneer
City, Pa., on Monday last, of disease of the
heart,, contracted while in the service. lie
was a member of Company K, 4th flag -
ment P. V. V., and served his country
faithfully for a period of nearly four years.
Although suffering severely at lime;, from
his disease, he never faltered in his duty,
as his surviving comrades arc willing to
testify, but was always found at his post.
lie was a kind and affectionate son and
brother, and his loss is dbeply felt by the
family circle. May he rest in pease.
The body was brought holm: on Thursday
last, and will be lenrieJ with military hon.
ors. The funeral wiLL take place from the
residence of his mother, on Fourth street,
to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
BELLICOSE.—Two men having a casus
kW, as they thought, met, a few days
sin.;e, near the classic precincts of Tow
Will, and waded in, without any unneces
sary words. They, after pummelling
each other to their'heiu,' content,were on
the point of "knocking off," when a by
stander attempted to separate them.—
Their ire against one another being some
what appeased, they turned upon the me
diator, cud after blacking his eyes and
bloodying his nose, left hint to retlect upon
the sad truths that—
" lie who cloth in a fight interpose,
Is very Opt to get a bloody nose."
FILL'E PASSES.—We learn that the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company
have at length wisely determined to be less
liberal with their free passes, than they
have hitherto been. Their kindness in this
respect has been very uuuli abused, and
by none more so, thou by members of our
State Legislature, who have importuned
and begged passes from the Company, and
then sold them, in sonic instances, getting
as high as '.1 . 0.00 apiece for theM. This
conduct we hold to be the essence of mean
ness, and ire are glad that the Company
have put a stop to it.
L Ncr.A.r.:m ED LETT Vas.—List of letters
remaining in the Calumbia Post-Office
unclaimed, up to this date:
Ladies' List.—Miss Julia Bond, Cornelia
Chapman, Miss Emily Gibbons, Mrs.
.Mary CoarLode Huse„ °Mrs.
Sarah MeClune, Miss Lucinda Ilellinger,
Elizabeth Stutehr, Barbara Shellenberger,
Mrs. Maine Young.
Gentlemen's Boyd, 2; James
S. Collins, Tobias , . Clark., Hirerison Clod
fetter, NV. li.•Euh, Daniel Galagher, Henry
ridin, .Tohn Highley, John liable, Fred
erick ffearel, Jacob Hopntugler, J. NV.
Keller, Eilwallbl Kahoe, George Logitt,
Henry Miller, Henry Mann, Edward
Mathews, Henry Oster, 2; C. A. Pa ilson,
W. H. Rauch, .Tames Russer, G. Scipio,
John Wyman, George Wellen, Henry M.
BURGESS & LA RUE'S MINSTRELS.—
This superior Minstrel organization, which
has baen drawing a miccession of crowded
audiences in Philadelphia, - Baltimore and
Washington, will appear at Odd Fellows'
Hull, this place, on Wednesday evening,
January . 30th. The Company numbers
twenty-four persons. The troupe is said to
be tirst=class, and among others there arc
six comedians, tour clog-dancers, a splen
did quintette ofi vocalists, a full orchestra
of seven pieces, and a superior brass band
under the loi.dership 'of Franit — BewleA,
the eminent Cornet . c:oloist. This organi
zation is celebrated forgiving an eater t dn
ment of zreat variety, and nothing is
allowed on the nrogt:ammo that will offend
the most fastidious. Seo advertisement
in another column.
Gas: Gas:: Gas:::
MR. Emxon:—What an easy thing it is
to write a very specious article upon
almost any subject and to defend, with a
show of plausibility, any - wrong,' however
flagrant, Is de monstra toil daily. Therefore,
the reply of" Stockholder" to my strictures
upon the extortion of the Gas Company
excite no surprise - ; but let us take up his
arguments, scrialum, and examine them.
First, "no one is compelled to use gas;" of
,course not ; the Water Co. may say- the
same thing, after nearly all the wells in the
town are' filled up, and the citizens have
learned - to: depend upon, the supply -of
water furnished by them, "no one is corn
. polled to use hydrant water," and raise the
charge to double or treble the fair price
now charged. "The one is not bound to
sell, or the other to buy." I think "Stock
holder" has read the chartei of his own
company to little purpose, -or else the
Legislature, that "granted the said charter
had a - very singular idea of the principle
that governs the granting of exclusive
privileges, such as are embodied in the
charters of all joint stock companies,•=viz:
the public good. Charters are granted for
the purpose ofgiving the public the beitefat
of the reduction in prices caused by th"iti.
use of large 'capitals in any branch of
manufacture, and not for' the purpose - of!
enabling - the company so chartered to 1
extort updii the public. Even if this were '
not'so,-the argument is that of a highway
man, with his pistol at your breast. "The
works costoversso,ooo. ' Now does any one
suppose that these works shouk; kitve cola
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(thirteen years' agoi."when everything in
the building line was .one-third to one
half its present price,) anything like that
sum? audit there was gross mismanage
ment in the disbursement of the capital
stock, should the public, forever, be the
sufferers?- As to the price of gas coal, I
am not informed, but Ido know that other
coal has thllen 33Aper cent. since the article
I alluded to, appeared, uncontradieted, in
the Philadelphia papers, demonstrating
the exorbitant nature of their charge of $3
per 1000 feet, and I suppose a correspond
ing reduction has taken place in the pi ice
of gas coal.
The talk about the public submitting un
complainingly to .the prices which are
charged for breadstuff's, butchers' meats,
etc., is either wilfully untrue, or " SToOk.-
HOLDER" fails to road the papers.
The works in Philadelphia losing money
at $3.15 per 1000 feet is only another proof
that such matters should not be managed
by those having no interest in their pecu
niary return. - " STOC ELOLD ER ' might as
well advocate the increase of 100 per cent.
on fares and freights between here and
Philadelphia, because the State, by mis
management, lost largely on the railroad,
during the time she was the owner thereof;
and I presume the Eiberal offer to sell the
stock of the Gas Company at cost, will
hardly be likely to meet a more thvorable
response than was that of the State to sell
the works which site, by mismanagement;
had constructed at three- times their proper
cost; but let the Ccmpany do as the State
did—offer the works at a fair price, (let
that value be found by arbitration,) and
I doubt not they 'can find a purchaser,
who will furnish gas to the citizens at a
price tf at will not be complained of:
Jan. tftf, CONSUMER.
In looking over the Treasurer's neeount
of the Borough, tbr 1866, r lin(' an error of
810, in « • hick I suppose. the Finanee Coin
mittee has overlooked in their examina
tio n's.
On the 18th of June the Council author
ized a loan of '5OO for thirty clays: this was
expended, &c., for which the Treasurer
had a right of two per cent. On the 19th
of July the note became clue and was paid,
for which the Treasurer again received
two per cent.,inaking four p4 , r cent. for the
transaction of - $.500. Cornelius Tyson, a
former Treasurer or this Borough, paid a
Borough Bond of ,•370,, for which in his
account he charged two per cent. The
Council did not allow it,and it was strick
en oft of his account. The Connell then
was or the opinion that he had only a right
to receive two per cent. for all monies paid
for expenditures. On November 20th, the
Borough ina,le a loan of ::31000 for sixty
days,Nvhich will beshortly due,for which he
has received two per cent., and when the
note is paid if he has the right in one in
stance or two per cent. he will have the
right in this. Jr the Finance Committee
examine the former Trea,urer's account
they carnet show an instance where two
per cent. has been allowed in lifting bonds
or notes.
The G'olumbia National Bank is Treas
nror t.- the st;huel Board, awl I under
stand they inaße no charge for transaciing
their buatues , s, thus saving the School
B qted the commission. 1 have no doubt
either of the Banks would aecept tloe oll•er
of Teeasuror tbr thi; Blrou r 4h, which at the
nearest calculations,would be a. saving ot•
$10) per year.; and should the 13 ;rough,
build a market lmuse the coining season
it %I ould be considerable more.
TAX PAYEIt.
E D are fa - it ljecorniuga
fashionaole people. In olden L. 111106, \dial].
and 111 Jr :lei.' were young and before
they were married, if a party was made,
the company a lways assembled at the hour
invited ; hut new, some of our notaules
deem it LI IlfaSilionable if ill cat,' for ,l , :011
or eight o'clock, to go before nine. or, la ter,
unless they tire sure to be the last. Mr,.
Co l! k-a-110:hlh` Miss Violetta Snoh - by, am
tr. high-fa-iatin would feel :liis - ,4ratci.l,
they went before the •' common folks,"
and. therefore - wait until they think all are
assembled, so that when they go and enter
the room to meet the host and hostess, they
can make " le g ea,Ld" fns and display and
create a serration. Perhaps tLts is as it
should be, but if it is in one place it must
be iv .another for tilt! tier
Lain eS ten I.,,scems to prevail ill spine of oar
churche.s . , where certain foiks do not enter
until alter, service leas cominenced. It
loOks very fashionable to dribble in one
after another at di (Toren t dines mut hob-nob
around for :seats, and ifannoying to preach
ers and others it inak..es no difference, be
cause when done by members and officers
it has an aristocratic air, indicating that as
such, they have a right to lie abed on Sun
day morning, and are not expel led as early
as other foi.k.‘3. w.
STATED MEETI:sIG OF COUNCIL.—Met
January 18th, 1867, and after Mr. Minich
had been qualified by the Chief Burgess,
was called to order, Mr. T. R. Supplee,
President., in the Chair. Present—Messrs.
Bachman, Gossler. Green, Mullen, Minich,
Supplee, Shreiner, Sourbeer and Upp.
The minutes of Sanitary 2nd and 9th, were
read •and approved.
Mr. Gossier reported progress on the
opening of Bridge street.
The Finance Committee submitted the
Treasurer's Statement or the Borough
Bounty Fund, which was read, and on
! motion or Mr. Gossler, was accepted. The
Market Clerk reported 65 ct.s., collected for
Table Rent, anti paid to the Treasurer.
The Supervisor reported. $1.92, collected
front John A. Hook for brick, and paid to
the Treasurer. Mr. Upp, Chairman of the
Market 'Committee, stated that he had ap
pointed Chas. A. nook, temporary Market
Clerk, Thos. B. Dunbar, who was .elected
to that office having refused to serve. Mr.
Mullen, of the Fire Department Committee,
reported that the Col um' iu Fire Engine
and Hose Company desired that Coancil
would put up a fence in front of the lot
adjoining their House.
Gen. J. W. Fisher being present, was,
on motion of Mr. Gossler, invited to give
his views as to the success which is likely
to attend the, efforts now being made in
the Legislature, to secure the re-building
of the Columbia Bridge. lie stated that
the petitions now being sent to the LegiS
lidure, asking that the franchise of the Col
umbia Bridge C,Mipany be taken from it,
unle,ss the bridge be commenced and
finished within a certain specified time,
would not bo favorably answered. He
advised the organization of a new com
pany, and tput application be made for a
new Charter. He felt„ sure it , would be
granted. Ho pledged himself to favor any
measure they might determine on.
The consideralion of the report recom
mending the appropriation of $5OO, for Col
unitia, Bridge purposes,,was,,on inotion - of
Mr. Green, postponed until next meeting.
For the Spy
The election of those ollicers which had
been poStiOnell at last meeting, being next
in 'order, Messrs. -Green and Shreiner'
wore appointed tellers. Geo. 11. Richards
was elected Secretary, and 11. M. North,
Solicitor.
The following resignation of Thomas B.
Dunbar; High Coustable,_ was read, and
on motion of Mr. Shreiner, accepted :
Com:mina, Jan. 18th, 1567.
TO TIIE PRESIDENT AND MEM.B.ERS OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL:
Gentlemen,--W hen I was solicited to let
my name go before the people of this
Borough, and .my friends have thought
propex—to elect me to the office of High
Constable, I was in hopes that I should
,have found friends enough in your•honor
able board to have given me all the advan
tages of the office, such as Market 'Master;
Lama Lighter,ctc., cte.,—the same offices
which the late High Constable held during
his term. This not being the case, you will
therefore, consider this my resignation of
Hirh Constable of this Borough.
Taos. B. DUND..R.
Chas: A: - Hook was elected to fill the
vacancy. He was also - elected Market
Clerk., ,
On motion of Mr. Green, the security of
the High Constable was fixed at $2OO, and
that of the Treasurer at $3OOO. Tho Presi
dent instructed the Finance Committee to
have the bonds prepared and approved by
the Chief Burgess.
On motion of Mr. Green, the following
resolution, adopted Jan. 2nd, 1567, was
ordered to be re-considered.
" Resolned, That the Treasurer be allow-
Cr one-half .pc r cent. commission on money
- disbursed for Bounty Tax purposes."
He then offered the following amend
ment:
Resolved, That the Treasurer be allowed
two per cent, for the disbursement of the
Bounty Tax.
The amendment was lost. Mr. Shreiner
them moved to amend by inserting " one
per cent" instead of "one-half per cent."
Mr. Shreiner's amendment was carried,
after which, the resolution, funanded,
was adopted.
The following resolution submitted by
Mr. Bachman, was postponed to next
meeting, on motion of Mr. Shreiner.
Resolved, That the Finance Com:nittee
be. authorized to advertise for a loan for
the use of the Borough, to the amount 01
$5Ol/0; and that said loan may be rec•eivecl
in amounts from zlOO, to :1000, and that,
the Bonds of the Borough be given tin- the
same; said Bonds to run from one to five
years.
On motion of Mr. Shreiner, the resolu
tion which adopted allowing the Treasurer
two per cent. on moneys paid out, was
ordered to be re-considered., motion of
Mr. Shreiner, it wits - atnauded to read us
follows :
For the Spy
Bcdolved, That two per cent. he allowed
to the Treasurer, to the amount of :35000:
the percentage to be fixed at a future lime
for any amount over live thousand dollars.
The resolution as amended, was adopt
ed.
On motion of Mr. O.cissler, the salary of
the Secretary was fixed at 530 per annum,
and that of t..e Solicitor at ;,- , '::!1) per annum.
Mr. Mullen submitted the following,
which, on motion of Mr. Upp, was referred
to the _Market Committee :
Whereac, The ordinance on Markets
passed by oJuncil, on the 7th day of May,
1866, is inadaquate to tho carrying out of
just principles ; for instance, the Market
Committee have no power to interfere with
the Market. According to the ordinance
now in force, the power is vested exclusive
ly in the Market Master; Ate filly collect
Table Ilents, or not, according as he
pleases. One third of the benches was not
sold last - April, and during the greater
part of the season they have been nearly
all occupied. I would ask what has been
collected for the use of these benches :i
would recommend that the late ordinance
be revised, and an ordinance passed that
will require every limn attending market
to purenase a beach on the day of sale, and
in case of neglect or doing so, that he or
she be charged not less than fifteen, nor
more than twenty-live cents per day that
they use the same. Thwefore, he it
Resolved, That the Market, Committee
be required to supervim?, the market regu
larly, and that .the Market Master be re
quired to make, his report to the Committee
every month, and fib Committee make
their report the next stated. meeting of
Connell.
F...r the SI'Y
And be it further enacted, That the five
centi mentioned in the sixth section or the
Market Ordinan,:e, be repealed, and the
sum mentioned in the pre.inible, be insert
ed in lieu thereof. '
Tho f)llowing pream'Ae and resolution
offered by Mr. Shreiner, %N.:1 , 3, on :notion of
Mr. Upp, laid over until next meeting.
Whereas, Public necessity and the in ter
taNt of the emulnunity demand the openitur
of the streets and alleys gen erally,throturti
out the Blroturlt, hi .:A:or:lance with tier
plan or plans that roan be Math! Withisi
the liniil4oftheli,irottnh. l rheretbre, be it
Resateed, That the llorom;11 Solicitor be
instructed to frame a 11111, to be presented
tD the State Legislatur, , , through our re
presentative, authorizing the Borou:r11
Council to make a loan for the purposesof
opinions, the streets. &0., and other im-
Provemonts, not exceeding $7OOOO, the
bonds of said luau to, tie exempt from all
takation. .
Cn mptlan o 7 .tr. 13:ichman, it was
R,c3aSvcci, That the cellar under the
Town ir.ar be rented to Henry 11. Wolf,
at an annual rent of .$lO, to be paid in
gnat - telly payments in advance,commenc
lug April. Ist, 107.
On motion of Mr. Mullen, the Market
Committee was authorized to carry the
above resolution into effect.
A. petition from the citizens. residing la
Lawrence street. praying for the grading
and maeadtunizing of said st root, was, on
motion of Mr. .Sullen, referrod to the
Road Committee.
Bills, to the amount of $33.76, were read
and ordered to be paid.
On motion of Mr. Gossler, the Supervisor
was ordered to erect a fence in front of the
lot adjoining the house of. the Columbia
Eire Engine and Hose Co.
On motion of Mr. G‘issler, a committee
of three was ordered to be appointed, to
have corrected all errors occurring; m the
now Charter. The President appointed
the following committee:—Messrs. ( - dossier,
Shreiner and t. pp.
On motion adjourned.
Attest, Ci-itto. li. P ,
....tenAndes,
Seeretaxv.
SPECIAL MEETING Or COUNCIL.—
Met, January 24th, 1:357, T. R. Supplee,
President iu tae Chair. Present—Messrs.
Bachman, Gossler, Mullen, Supnlee,
Shreiner, Sourl - eer and Minich.
The President stated that the meeting
. had been called to consider the opening of
the streets. Mr. Gos•ster then galled the
attention of Council to those portions of the
Charter bearing upon the mbject. Alter a
general exchange of views, on motion of
-Me. 'Lipp, it was
Resolved, That the Road Committee be
ordered to give notive, to the owners of
property, through which the streets, or
dered to oe (Toiled k.)y Council, will pass,
to meet them at such a time and place as
the (30mmittne may determine on, for the
purpose of hearing what they may have In
say in relation thereto, accorlling to See.
11, Art. 7, of the Borough Charter.
On motion of Mr. Shreiner, it was
Resolved, That Council propose that
Commerce street be opened in a straight
line to the Marietta turnpike; ann. that
Bluaston street be opened to Sth street,
and Gay street to the borough line; _ that
2nd street be opened to turnpike; 3rd, 4th
and sth streets, to the borough line. The
above streets to be opened in the northern
part of the Borough. Also, Fourth,
Manor, Mill and Washington streets, to
the borough line ; and Florence, Shawnee,
Penn, Franklin, Barber. lieniptield streets;
Cherry street from 2nd to Front, an I from
Lancaster street to Cemetery lioad, 40 feet;
Wright street from Shawnee to borough
line, south ; also, the alley between 2nd
and Front streets, from Locust to Union.
On motion adjourned.
Attest, GEO. 11. RICHARDS,
Secretary.
The boilers in the Rolling Mill owned
by Findall Eyerman & Co , near Parton,
Pa., exploded on Monday last, killing
ono man and injuring a number of
others. The explosion was most terrific,
carrying one of the boilers into
. the
Deleware:river. It was
_occasioned by
an insufficiency- of water' in the boilers.
'
'
FINED FOR NEGLECT Or DUTY:—Last
evening a suit was had before 'justice
Evans, involving the question as to wheth
er a borough officer, who refused to per
form his duty, was exempt from the pay
ment of ten dollars, imposed by the charter
in such cases, because Council had accept
ed his resignation. Thomas B. Dunbar,
late High Constable elect, after being sworn
in, refused to attend to the duties of his
office, and at the last stated meeting. of
Council, sent in his resignation, which was
accepted. The Chief Burgess, Mr. Jacob
Auwerter, then brought suit against him,
for the recovery of the fine. After the
hearing of several instances, Mr. Evans
decided that the fine claimed was one over
which the Borough Council had no control.
.J.udgmeut in favor of the Borough.
SALE POSTPONED.—The sale of the
property of Elizabeth Lockard, which was
to have taken place last evening at seven
o'clock, was postponed on account of the
illness of the Auctioneer. It *ill take
place this evening. •
LIT .T.LtItY NOTICES.
TILE ATLANTIC NONTULr.--The
February number of this Magazine pre
sents a flattering table of contents, as fol
lows-. The Guardian Angel. Part 11. A
story of No England Lite of to-day, by
Oliver Wendell Holmes. Mona. A Poem
by Alice Cary. Characteristics of the Eliza
bethan Literature. The first of a series of
articles on English Literature, by E. P.
Whipple. George Bedillion's knight.
The beginning of a Story by dm author of
" M'iirgret Howth," "Life in the Iron
Mills," etc. Comic Journalism. By one
whose experience peculiarly tits him to
write on this subject. Eatharine Monte.
Part IV. By the author of " Herman."
A Drift-Wood Fire. Another " Out-Door
Paper," by T. W. Higginson. How Mr.
Frye would have preached it. By the
author of "A. Man without a Country."
The Uuerdon. A Poem, by 'C. B. Aldrich.
Recollections of John Vantlerlyn, the
Artist. •The Republican All lance. 13y
Joseph Mazzini. The Stand- Point of the
Boa rdi ng,-House. Ticknor 6: Fields, Pub
lishers, Boston.
W. U. HESS has just received De•
morests' Monthly Magaz'..ne for February.
The handsome colored pictu Ascent
of the Matterhorn" is alone worth the price
of the book. Besides, there is the usual
colored fashion plate, a nt•Nc piece of Music
entitled the "Slimy Flake," and the full
si2ed patterns. Get this number.
Ever!' ,Yuturday is dow re publishing.
three serials : Miss Thaekeray's " Village
on the Cliff," Henry Kintrsley's '"Sileote
of silcotes," and Edwund'Yates's "Mack
Sheep." The styles of the several stories
contrast strongly. The inter.,tices of the
novels are idled with short tales and
sketches frail the foreign periodicals.
3!~.? g 3? 53?.5~~~
Death,: and Alarringes are pablislied in [hi.. paper
iiithout charge. \Vlieu aveoinpatited by common
ies, whether prose or po.d.ry, live cents per line
will he charged. Funeral uoticez ten Con e$ per line
Payable in advance.
ON the '22,(1 inst., at the residence of tho
bride's parents, by Rev..J. Graer, Julius
L. Shuman, or Manor, to Lizzie A Martin,
of East Hempdeld, Lancaster Cu. Pa.—
kNo cards.)
Wu are always plea , ed to hear of tho welfare of
our frienik.und u e eon but belie c th4t Timms has
done well, for he has taken unto himself an accom
plished Luly, to journey with him - hand-in-ha - rd
through life :And we wish Min and his fair
all the happiness that mortals can enjoy, during
th,•ir career• on e-n•th.
'l, , la' rt 4 '3.-
- On _Monday, the :fl al inst., at Pioneer
City, Venango Co., Pa., of heart disease,
Jaeoo ..\Tve.rs, only son of Catharine
Myers, of t.ns Borough, aged years, 2
montlas and 27 days.
NE W ADV ERT !SEMEN TS
Bi 3 iALIVIV:W ALL.
One Night Only !
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, ES*7.
C; ty' LaircErs
Carnival Minstrels!
TTNIVERSALLY admitted and untleni-
U ably the Champion Troupe el America,
and the Autocrat,: of all Minstrel y.
BRILLIAN-T ETHIOPIAN STARS. Six
Onrumorlians. including: the gree.te.it of all
livin littritisque Actors, S. S. PLIIIDY,
and 11. W. EGA:sr. Four Clog Dancers—
Mike kanane ' Ned We,t, and the wondrous
Utica Boys. Marvelous Vocal Quinte te—
Sweet, Wheaton, Church, Brandish, and
Carter. Frank Bowles' Great Bra-5s Band.
Ned Klinland's Magnificent Orchestra,
An entire new and original programme,
by the largest and most versatile company,
and most extraordinary combination of
Instrumental, Vocal, Terpsichorean and
Comic Talent ever confederated in an or
ganization.
Admission 35 ets; Reserved seats c.
Doors open at 61 o'clock. To commence
at 8 o'clock. CHAS. B. GR.IsTE,
D. C. LA. RUE, Manager. Agent.
Jan. f_,G,
NOTECEL
rTIIIE membprA of the Columbia Fire En-
I gine and Hose Company are requested
to meet at the Engine House, to-morrow,
(Sunday) afternoon, at Q o'clock, to attend
the funeral of Jaunt.) H. Myers.
By Order or the PreAident.
Jan. 26-I.t.] 11. HIPPY, Secretary.
riOTICE
A N Election for Three DirectorN of the
11,.. Columbia Insurance Company will he
heicl at the office of the Company, in Odd
Feflown' Hall, on Monday, 4th day of
February, 15;37, at 2 o'clock. f. M.
GEo. YOUNCi,
Jan:2l3-2t Secretary.
LATEST FASHIONS DEMAND
J. 'W. Bradley's Celebrated. Patent
DUPLEX ELLIPTIC
(or double spring)
S I IR, T_
The \Von de rfu I Flexibility and great col n fort and
pleasure to any Lady tv..!.triag the Dupl,x.
Skit t he ex pl? rienee,t particularly in all crowded
Assemblies, ilperlVi.Carrlages.Uallro3.l Cars,Church
Pews. Arm Chairs, for Promenade and douse Drees
ns the t-dcirt eon he f, tided when in to occupy a
small Once as easily and conveniently as a Silk or
Muslin Dress, an InAvAu tble quidity in crinoline, not
found in any single .pring Skit t.
A L having enjoyed the ple.tsure. comfort and
great convenience of weainu; the Duplex Elliptic
Steel Spring Skirt for a single day, will never theie
after willingly dispense with their use. For Chil
dren, Mimes and Young Ladies they arc superior to
all other s.
•They will not bend or brenk like the Si ngle Spring
but will pre.erve their perfect and graceful shape
whet, tin ye or fur ordinary s.:ltirts will hate be,di
thrown aside as useless. The Sloop , are covered
with double and twisted 41tread,and the bott,nn rods
arc not only double spring., but twice (or ‘iouhlel
covered ;• preventing them from wearing out when
dragging down stoops, stairs, &c.
The Duplex Elliptic is a great favorite with all
ladieQ and is unit et sally recommended by the
ion Magazines as the Standard Skirt of the Fashion
able world.
To enjoy the following inestimable advantages in
Crinoline. viz; superior quality,perfeet manufacture
stylhh shape and finish. flexibility, durabiltty.com
fort and economy, enquire for J. W, Bradley's Du
plex Elliptic or Double Spring Skirt,and be sure you
get the genuine article.
CAJTION— re guard against imposition he par
ticular to NOTICE that skirts offered as • - Duplex,"
have the red ink -tamp, viz; "J. W. Bradley's Du
plex Elliptic Steel Spring," upon the waistband—
none others are genuine. Ake Notice that every
Hoop will admit a pin being passed through the
centre, thus revealing the two for double] springs
braided together therein.whieh ii. the secret of their
Flexibility and Strength, nod a comb:nation not to
be found in tiny other Skint.
For Sale in all Stores where First Class skirts are
sold throughout the Unitcd State, and elsewhere.
Manufactured by the Solo owners ache Paten:.
WESTS, BRADLEY 6: CART._
__
97 Chambers 79 at 81 Ronde Sts., Y.
Jnn. 26, 1897--43m*.
,
,4cegYgf4.lA-Zir.
NEW -ADVERTISEMENTS
TILE MAGNESIUM
MGM.
rpms .Light is truly a wonder; a narrow
_I strip of metal, having the appearance
of tin, ignites at a rod heat, and burns
with a blinding brilliancy. Gas- light pales
into a slull dingy flame beside it.
Exhibition this Saturday and next
3lionday Evenings, in Odd Fel
lows, Mall,. Columbia,
In connection with beautiful Illuminated
Pictures of Foreign and American Scen
ery, Public Buildings, Statuary, &c. For
particulars, seo Posters and Circulars.
Free Exhibitions of Steroscopic Piettfres
and Steroscopes at the Hall, each day, from
o'clock A. M. to 1 P. M.. and 2 to 5 P.
Dd. [Jan. 23. ,
WOOD FOL.' SALE.
MEE subscriber has a lot of HICKORY
and OAK WOOD, which they oiler for
sale by the cord.
Jan. 2.6-It.]
' BRUNER & MOORE
DAYS OF APPEALL FOR 1567.
TO THE TAXABLE 1.N.7 HABITANTS
OP LANCASTER COUNTY.
VURSUANT to the Provisions of the
L laws of this Commonwealth. the under
signed Commissioners of Lancaster Co.,
hereby give notice to the TAN ABLE IN
HABITANTS, within the respective City,
Boroughs and Townships, of the said
county, that the Days of Appeal from the
Assessment of ISti7, will. be held at the
Coin IlliSSiollerS . Orisle, in the City of Lan
caster, on the days 11)1lowing, to wit:—For
tile Townships of
Adamstown Bor
Bart,
Brecknock,
Cternstrvon,
Cocalico East,
Cocalico West,
Colerain,
Columbia,
Conestoga,
Ow] oy,
Clay,
Donegal East,
Donegal West,
Drumare,
Ephrata,
E:u•l East,
Earl West,
Elizabeth,
Elizab,:tinown Bor
Eden,
Fulton,
Ilemplielel East,
Henipileld West,
Lampeler East,
Laulpeter West,
Lancaster,
Leacock,
Leacock Upper,
Little. Britain,
Mart ie,
Maxtor,
Mount Joy,
Mount Joy Boro'
Marietta do
Manheint do
Pararliw,
Penn,
Perinea,
Providence
itapko,
Saliz,bary,
Sadsbury,
Stras;burg,
Strasburg Bore'
Warwit.k.,
\Va.,shingt.on Boro'
Lancaster City, Wedneclay, Feb. 27
And at the same time and place, the
Appeals front the Military roll~ will be
held. THOS. C. COLLIM,
JACOB B. SHUMAN,
SAM'L SLORIOM,
Conamisioners.
jan2G-3t
cat E ALT 11M)UCEMENITS
OFFERED TO BUYERS!
hargains in Boots, Shoes, &c.
'X Oar stock: consists of all the latest
slyles oi'
_Dress Goods, •
Cloths,
Cassimeres:
Linen Cotton Goods,
•
together with a fall supply of
Shootings,
ShirtingN,
' net:lugs, ae.
of the best quality. Our stud - of
Bleached (;oods,
Flannels,
Balniorals,
Hoop skirts,
and Shawls,
cannot bo surpassed
In addition to the Dry Good's depart
ment, he has the most carefully selected
stock of
• BOOTS & SHOES
ever brought to this place, consisting of
Ladies' Gaiters, Balmorals,
Children's and Miqses' I'Venr of all sizes
and desCriptions. 'Men and Boys' Boots
of all kinds, sizes and styles,
A share of public patronaga is solicited
J. S. SNYD ER,
Cor. of Locust 6: Front.
Jan 19, Iy.
JUST RECEIVED
Fancy Sentimental Valentines,
Juvenile and Comic Valentines,
Gold. Valentine Cards. Vale n ti n c Envelopes
Valentine writers,
ihiren's Comic One-cent Valentines, at
W. U. HESS' Book . Store,
Jan 19'67.] Valentine Head Quarters,
X07.:10E.
kTE OF LAVINIA AIKEX, LATE
E ST -
of Ceinuabin Borough, deeetvied.—Let
ters. of Ad anni-;:ration on said estate
having been grtnted to the undersEmed,
all persons indebted thereto are requested
to make inn 11l ediatu payment, am: those
having claims or demands against the
same, will present them for settlement to
the undet•st:2: - ned, residing in said Blrongh.
Jan ltkitj WASIIINCI TON L. WIEN.
NTEDI SECOND Ti_ ND EN
WA
gine and Boilers, iroui 20 to 25 Iter.3o
Power. Address at on-e,
C. C. POULSON,
Jalo3t] Wrightsville, York Co., Pa.
Dissolution of K'artnership.
r HE PA ILTN E nsu ipHERETOFORE
.1 existing betsveznl the undersigned, un
cler the firm of Siiind le Grider. is this
day dissolved, by mutual consent, by
Jahn (rider reCi ring.
MICHAEL CY. SHINDLE,
JOI.IN M. GRIDER.
Mountville, Jan. Ist, '67.
undersigned will continue the
Coal business us heretofore, and solicits
the patronage or the coi - irinunity.
Janl94t] MICHAEL Cr.ISILINDLE.
STOCKS FOR SALE.
rylirs UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL
at public sale, at the Franklin louse,
in the borough or Columbia, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th, Isl+i7,
50 Shares Stock, Ist sat; Bank of Columbis.
S Shares Columbia Water Company Stock.
Sale to commence at 7 o'clock P. M.,
when terms will be made known by
janl9'67) JuLIN EDDY, A uctioneer.
IMPROVED
sAFET aL:ISTMS
9-inE IMPROVED "SAFETY LINES,"
invented by Amor D. Kendig and Join]
Miller, is the best known invention of the
kind yet oll'ered to the People. It acts
like a charm, and does not CUT or I NJunr:
the Horses' month, like similar inventions.
It prevents the horse from raising, kicking
and running, and brings him at once to a
dead stand-still. Per,mis in want of per
fect SAFETY LINES, should examine
this before purchasing any other.
Raving purchased the night for Lancas
ter County, I am prepared to sell Town
ship, Borough and Individual Rights.
Address.
TONAf
janl2-(it) Cottonbio, Zancaster Co., Pa,
=M!B=
;- .M.onday, Feb.l3, 'O7
Tuesday, Feb. 1.9
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Thursday, Feb. 21
Friday, Feb. 22
Monday, Feb. 25
Tuesday, Feb. 26
CHARLES GROVE,
Corner of Commerce and Wainut Sta.,
Columbia, Pa. (clectr.,-,66-tf.
S. D. 2.1.Y:471-.7.
FRANKLIN STEAM BANERY,
Crackers, Soda Biscuit, Tea Cakes, Bran
Biscuit, Pilotßroad,ttc.,of the host qualltil-.
Jan. 12, I.%7—tf,
GROVER & SAKER'S
HIGHEST PREMIUM
ELASTIC STITCH
AND
7_, o cmr. STITCH
SEWING MACHINES,
49 Broadway. New York.
730 Chestnut St., Plailadelphtz.
January 5, 1E67.
• A FRESH ARRIVAL OF GOODS
FOR THE . HOLIDAYS
JUST RECEIVED, AT THE FINE
Grocery establishment, cornet of 3d
and Cherry streets, the -following; now
good , i :
Choice New Orleaun MoLresses.
Jellies,
•
Preserves,
Hooey
Enalisb-
Peaches,
Tomatoes,
Strawberries,
Wizes:ors's tree:: Corn, Green re2s
a:c., Like.
A LARGE 1,9 T OF NEW YORK CANDIES,
Oranges, Lemons, Figs,Ealsins.Cocoanuts,
Cranberrie:4, Cider and "White
Wipe - Vinegar,
Extra Family Flour, Mercer Potatoes, Rio
and Java Coffee. Frei]] roasted,
Lovering,'s Syrup, cte.
-Netv Goods received almost daily.
WM. FT. IIARDMAN, •
Third and Cherry sts., Columbia.
December 22, ISGG-41.
THE PEOPLE'S POLICY.
nONGRESS and the President (lifter as
to the p01i4t: , , , of reconstructing the
States lately in rebellion, but the people all
agree that the place to get a cheap suit or
Clothing, either Ready Made, or made to
Order, is at
Prnims PATIIFON'S.
A Full Line of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES.
A Complete Line of OVERCOATINGS,
Alt-el which will be made up to order, and
in the best style. at the lowest market
price. Also, a full Stock of
RELOY-111ADE CLOTBING,
of our own mannfacture, which we war
rant to give satisiiiction.
Our Stock of
Gents' Furnishing, Goods
is full awl completo.
Call and sec our Stock befuro purchasing
elsewhere.
fir:.--. 4- Thankful for past patronage-we hope
by strict attention to business, and thi'aliug
fairly, to merit a continuance of the same.
MY EMS ct 12. A.T II FON ,
South East corner of Centre Square,
Dec. 22., Lancastel City P.
Philadelphia. Cancer limpital.
- DHILADELPHIA Cancer Hospitca.—
Profcssor It. IL ;14:: line. Principal Phy
sician and Surgeon to the Philadelphia Cancer Hos
pital.e'dice No. udl Street, is daily making
astonishing and most miraculous cures of Cancer
by the inost scientific and lately approved remedies
known to the civiliced world, among m Ida are his
great C.iueor Antidotes, wonderful treatments that
operate specitieally upon the Cancer and eancerons
ntreett.us. ;Intidoting, killing and destroying the
Clutter, every particle, root and fibre belonging to it
or them, without pain or the use of the knife, with
out caustic, eating and burning medicines, without
the loss of bleed. or in the least afiecting the sound
flesh. No other treatment should ever be used. No
other persons have these antidotes. To investigate
these treatments_ to bee patients under treatment,
and to examine the terrible specimens chtuk, re
moved. call and see or address
it. H. IiLINE, M. D..
Office, No. TP- AP‘OLI St., Philadelphia, Pa. t P. 0.
Box 1111. ,
For particulars send for a Circular. [nor3'GG-t(
SEWING MACHINES I
G. PA.TTOftz, Agent.
For the sate of
The "Theelea& Wilson
"ELLIPTIC," and " 110 TV E'
WO J : L b D RENOWNED SEWI NO
the TVILEE LER cf: TTULSOX
universally acklanaccipert to be the
BEST WHINE IN TIU WORLD
For Family use; the " ELLIPTIC" which
is mann iactured by the same Company,
and made on the same general princiules,
is equally as good ; and the " Wit:" is
unstirp:issed as a SHUTTL.T.; 01 A CITINE.
All these Machines make the Lock
Stitch, and are adapted to all kinds of
Family Sewing, Tailoring., and other man
ufacturing purposes.
No BFSii a BUYING THEM I
As every Machine sold is WARRANTED
to give entire satisfaction.
- SLII'IN MACE INES FOR RENT.
Dec. 1, 'Gt3.3 Locust St., Columbia_
Atmore's Mince ivieatl
ruiliE lastly - Celebrated ATMORE'S
MINCE MEAT, the bei.t in the _Marker,
is for sale at the Croec , ry Store of
FRED'R RESCUER,
C0r..1111 and Locust Streets.
Dec. 15, I,9;(3—tt.
1/EADQUARTEIMS FOR - ROUES I
TUST received from the New York Mar
ket, a. full assort neat of
;
CONSISTING IN PAILT 01'
BUFFALO ROBES,
Lined and L'2ll.lned ;
lludson D:1 V Wolf R.obos,
Badger Skin Robes,
. Oposcun Robes,
Coon Skin Robos,
Grey Fox Roboa,
Genet Robes,
Fine Plush Flag Lap Rugs, and a good
seloxtion otherstyles. Also, a general
assortment of Horse Covors and Fine and
Cutninon Harness, a:
A. aqILEY'S
Saline and Harness ..M.anuntetory,
No. J 7 North Queen St., Lau., Pa.
clecS-t;
T YOU WANT $l. MON I) 11. E NEW
.1 ORLEANS B.A KING MOLASSES. Go
MULL EN tt
Odd Fellows' Hall.
to
dcc 15 '66 tr]
PURE WINES J LIQUORS.
1 - 11011 PURE UNADULTER ATED
Wines :tut.' Liquors, go to the Storo of
the subscriber. lie ha elegant
CA TA 11' 13 A WIN E,
which for quality and flavor, cannot be ex
celled; also, the celebrated
ROOSTER WHISKY,
Yankee •
Rum,
Jamacia
Spirits,
Blackberry
Brandy,
Cherry and
Currant:Wines
We have Wines. Brandies, Gins, Cordials,
Old .M . onongahela of all frracles. Give use,
call mad eNami 110 for yourself.
J. D. BAYNE 15:: CO.
Nos. 113 tt: 115 Queen Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
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T. I. lIEIZJIT.