COUNTY STATEMENT I Of the Receipts and Expenditures of. COLUMBIA COUNTY, FOR IHE YEAR 1855. CPHE Auditors elected to settle nnd ad just the public account of Columbia County have examined the same from the first day of January 1855, to the first day of Jan. 1850, and respectfully lay be fore the Honorable Judges of tlic Court of Common Pleas the following state ments and reports, agreeably to the 22d Section ot an Act of th* General Assem bly of this Commonwealth, passed the ,14th day of Aptil, A. D. 1834. JOHN.HOAK, ESQ., Treasurer, Of Columbia Co. in account with said co. IH*. 1855, January 2d to balance on Settlement, 193 24 Taxes outstanding for 1854 and previous years, 5152 98 Cash on Judgment of J. Boston, 50 00 B. P- Frirk Land redeemed, 11 22 Cash of E. Hicks old Plank, 12 60 1 do of Lake for use of court house. 10 00 j Ant'tof Tax assessed (or 1855, 6860 00 j Cash of C. Cramer, 5 00 j A. Kline Land redeemed, 9 00 A. Gerringer for lot of old Iron, 3 50 S. C. Heed Land redeemed, 4 14 Ten days assessment, 10 70 County Tax on unseated Land, 4 44 do do do 1 35 Poor do do do 62 Road do do do 08 Balance duo Treasurer, 470 00 613100 07 Cr. By am't of taxes uncollected for 1855 and previous years, 4842 08 Comtniesioneis ailowt d collectors 813 90 Exonerations allowed during the year, 195 91 Am't of orders redeemed, 7523 03 Treasurer Commission, 225 69 • 13106 *67 flood and Bridge Vieu-s, Am't paid sundry persons for ruad views, 131 00 j For bridge views, 18 00 Township lines, 9 00 Bridge Contracts. John Ent, Orange, 319 00 do Extra work do 11 00 Ira Sanders, Benton, 25 00 Stineman & Gcff, Orange, 1050 14 Ellas Hicks & Co. Bloom, 465 00 61880 14 Bridge Itcpairs. Am't paid sundry persons tor re pairs, 81170 94 ! Books• Amount paid to sundry persons for blank books, S2OB 01 | Commonwealth Costs. Am't paid sundry persons as wit ness etc. $137 54 I Election Expenses. Expenses of Spring Election, 350 29 i do Full Flection, 4120 01 $670 30. .Assessors'' Buy. Paid to the different Assessors for making the spring assessment, 260 21 , For making the Trianual* do 300 89 j $621 13j Constables Bet urns.' Ani'i paid ro constables for their returns during tlio year, sll3 02 Jurors' Buy. Grand and Traverse Jurors Feb. term, 274 48, do do do May do 227 34 ! do do do Sept. do 229 52 do do do Dec. do 259 19 $990 53 7 ip Slaves. Am't paid to Tipstaves during the year, $22 00 j Court Cryer. Amount paid Moses L'offman as Court-crier, $39 00 Inquests. Inquest dn body ot Patrick Murray 17 45 : do do Wrn. Prescot 16 87 $34 32 Boad Damages. Peter Case, Br-ntor, 10 00 Geo. Zinrr. Briarcreek 5 00 1 E. G. Rickelta, Grange, 75 00 ! .Mary Appleman's lieirs Bloom, 28 12 Miciiae! [lock. Hemlock 50 00 Absalom McHetiry Jackson, 900 Thomas Kuorr, Blount, 60 00 •337 12 Tax Refunded. Road, School and Poor lax on un seated laud refunded to town townshipe, slßl 05 Prothonotary. Jacob Eyerly as per bills, $49 50 j Register's Fees. Daniel Lee Registering deaths &c. 81 10 Sheriff's Bill. Amount paid JllO. Snyder as Sher iffs Bill, $324 24 ! County Buildings. One Clock and sundry repairs, slsl 99 Printing. Am't paid R. W. Weaver, 107 50: do J. M. Snyder, 15 50 : do Levi L. Tate, 71 00 j do Charles Cook, 200 j do L. F. Irwin & Co. 50 00 348 00 Incidental. Am't paid sundry persons for arti cles used in and about the Court House, $36 32 Cleaning Court House. Paid Ann Long for cleaning the Court House, sl7 00 Attorney Fees. Amount paid to H- YV. Weaver, 950 00 Fuel. Coal and wood tor Court House and Juil, SSO 12 Auditors' Pay. Amount paid County Auditors and their Clerk, $27 50 Insurance. Lycoming Insurance Com. assess ment No. 11 sl9 38 Foz Scalps. Am't paid different persons, slOl 24 Postage. Paid P. Unangst 1 year's pnstnge, $3 21 Commissioners' Deeds. J. Doak for Com'tis. deeds, $145 84 Commissioners' and Clerks' Pay. John Ketfer, 131 00 Iram Derr, 146 00 Win. J lkeler, 144 50 Jonas Fahringer. 19 50 Jno. C. Fruit (Clerk) 226 00 K. C. Fruit do 7$ 00 $741 00 Mercantile Jippraiser. Solomon He I wig, $3 37 Medical Service. J. B. MrKelvcy, $3 50 J. Ramsey, 50 Penitentiary. Am't paid E. S. Penitentiary, $251 87 Interest on Loans. Pnid by John Doak, $2 27 Total expenditures for the year, 8980 10 Taxes outstanding and uncollected. 1850 County. | Stole. Samuel Appleinan, Sugarloaf, 1 59] 973 I Bs ' J Jacob W. Warner, Madison, ] 23 82 Nelson Kile, Sugarloaf, 7 271 383 1852 11. Mosleller, Briercreek, ] 63] 756 Peter Hayman, Orange, 24 20 47 81 1853 D. 15. Alberlson, Fisldngcreek 81 18 William YY'elliver, Madison, 21 88 50 51 Peter Hayman, Orange, 143 87 88 36 1854 Lewis Dietnrich, Briercreek, 93 76 j liichard S iles, Benton, 91 66 ! D. R. Alberlson, Fishinscreek 217 24 305 87 j Samuel Gillaspie, Greenwood 76 12 75 16 | David Smith, Hemfnck, 17141 23 76 | Abraham Maiming, Jackson, 454 757 j Jacob Slice, Locust, 1 74 YY'm. Eyer, Madison, 33 1) 198 51 Lewis Eckroat, Milllin, 1 3195 M. R. Appleinan, Ml. Pleasant 52177 i 37 36 Jacob Arnwine, Montour, 28 12 74 Benj. (layman, Orange, 178 22 152 84 Joseph Shoemaker, Pine, 45 52 26 02 Wm. Mosleller, Sugailoaf, 22 87 23 08 1855 John Sliuman, Beaver, 133 78 IS7 74 J. W. Eck, Briercreek, 445 15 348 87 B. F. Harlmari, Bloom, 327 82 122 26 1' Samuel Rhone, Benlon, 174 02 184 12 ' Charles Dieterioh, Centre, 337 76 327 56 j Isaiah John, Caltawissa, 00 20 25 19 Reuben Kninle, Franklin, 93 88 T. J. Hutchison, Fishingcrcek 212 81 270 60 J. Gerard, Greenwood, 222 32 228 68 Benj. Wilson, Hemlock, . 340 46,260 61 Thos. W. Young, Jackson, 761i9i 73 82 Wm. Goodman, Locust, 192 56 95 89 T. A. Funston, Madison, 308 02 112 73 Lewis Eckroat, Midi in, 108 41 126 68 Daniel Sliuman, Maine, 74 84 72 88 Jacob Sliipinan, Ml. Pleasant, 108 42 138 55 I Jospph M miser, Montour, 45 67 47 71 I Michael Keller, Orange, 128 59i 208 69 Enoch Fox, Pine, 53 58| 95 90 Mich'l Federoff, lloaringereek 68 62 55 14 John H. Devvitl, Scolt, 322 861 525 99 Wm. Stevens. Sugarloaf, 83 47j 113 35 $4842 U8 iiuro 69 We, the undersigned Auditors of the coun ty of Columbia being duly elected to adjust j and seille the accounts of the Treasurer and Commissioners have carefully examined the | accounts and vouchers ot the same from the first day of January 1855, to the first day ot ] | January 1856, do certify that we find tliein j correct as sei loith in trie loregoing statement j and that we find a balance due JOHN DOAK, I Esq., late Treasurer, from the county, ot lour hundred and seventy dollars. | Given under our hands llris Bth day of Jan uary A. D. 1856. HENRY G. PHILLIPS, 1 „ , DAVID YEAGER. I C . OU ']'Y , JACOB DKMOTT; \ Autl itois.\ I ATTEST: DANIEL LEE, Clerk. | We, the undersigned Commissioners of , (he County of Columbia do certify dial the ' foregoing is a correct statement of the ac i mums of 6aid county for the year A. D. 1865. IRAM DERR, 1 WM.J. IKELER. [ Com'is JONAS FAHRINGER J , ATTKST: R. C. FRUIT, C lnk. MUSICAL CONVENTION, l'rof*. W. 11. llradbnrv, Of New York City will liobt a MUSICAL 1 CONY EN I ION, in liloomsburr, comtnen- I ciug on Sa'urday evening, Feb'y 2nd, and j continuing with Three Sessions fur Instructions, each day, (except Sabbath! until YVednes : day evening following, when the whole mat ter will conclude with A PUBLIC CONCERT, All persons who desire instruction in sa | creil and secular music, by one of the most ! celebrated teauhersin the laud, are invited to , attend. | IICKETS, for the convention and concert, . can be obtained at thp book store, next door | above the Exchange hotel. Boarding will j be provided at reasonable rates, for those who | shall attend from neighboring places. W JESSE G. CLARK, S. P. COOK, THOMAS J. MORRIS. Bloomsburg, Jan. 9, 1856. Slicrifl* Ma Jo. | DY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas *' there will be exposed 10 public sale at the Coutl-house in Bloomsburg, on Monday, die 4tl> day of February next, at 1 o'clock P. M , the following real estate to wit : All that certain 101 of ground situate in Hemlock township, county of Columbia, bounded and desciibe.l as follows: On the I North by a road, on Ihe East by an alley, on I die South by an alley, and on die West by i lot of Edward Lewis, containing one-eighth of an ncre, more or less, ivbereon is erecled a two slory frame dwelling house, an out ] kitchen, aud a Irame stable with the uppur j tenances. w Seized and taken in execution as Ihe prop-1 erty of William Hart. STEPHEN H. MILLER, ! SHERIFF'S OFFICF., J Sheriff. I Bloomsburg, Jan. 12, 1856. j I PERRY & ERETY, S. Y\\ con. OF 4TH & RACK ST., PHILADELPHIA, I OOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PUB- Ushers and Blank Book Manufacturers. ! P. A E. have constantly on band an assort j mem of Imported and American Books and ! Stationery of die finest quality, which can be supplied AS LOYV AS BY ANY OTHER ESTABLISHMENT in Ihe City. Having an EXTENSIVE BINDERY connected with our business we are enabled to furnish BLANK BOOKS either from the shelves or made to order at the lowest manu facturer's prices. Persons wishing to purchase in Philadel phia will find it 10 iheir advantage 10 give us a call before making their selections. All orders by mail promptly attended to. Sept. 20. 1855 —6lll. F. HTSMITH, PORT JIONNAIE, POCKET BOOK, AND Dressing Cage ]Vlaniifa?Mrer N. 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Patterson Moore. Briercreek—Jonathan Eck, James Boiles. Cattawissa—Henry Hollingshead, Jeremiah Fincher. Centre—George Kelehner, Jacob Hagen huch, Daniel Kagenbuch. L. YV. YY'ooley, Philip Freas. Franklin—Reuben Knittle, Fishingcreek—Henry Bittenbender, J. D. McHenry. Greenwood—John Stadon, David Dreible piece. Locust—May berry Snyder, Henry Youst, Samuel Adams, Joseph B. Cleaver, Abisba Thomas. Montour—James Dugan, Jacob Leiby. Madison—Samuel Brugler, Adatu Keeler, YY'tlliarn Carnahan. , Maine— SStacy John. Mountpleasant—John C. Thomas. Mifflin—YY'illiam Mensittger. Scott—John H. Dewilt, Joseph Robbins. Trial List for Feb. Term, 1850. 1 Isaiah Shumanuj. Jacob L Shuman,ella -2 Julian Harder et.al. vs. Samuel Harder. 3 John R. Moyer Committee of Peter Mel iek t's Samuel F. Hendley et. al. 4 Joseph Sltarpless vs. Jamison Harvey. 5 O. B. Htlliard vs. Daniel Sponenberger. 6 Jonathan J. Hogeland vs. Israel Ashlon. 7 YY'illiam Edgar et. al. vs. Alexander Ager. 8 William B. Petertr.nn vs. George Pain ter et. al. 9 George Amen vs. Andrew Crouse. 10 Eli Freeman vs. Henry Martz. II John Gerling el. al. vs. Chas. F. Mann. 12 Alexander Elger vs. Daniel F. Seybert. 13 Samuel L. McCulloch el. al. vs. Samuel F. Headley. 14 YY'illiam Koons t's. Geo. L. Kline et. al. 1 15 YY'illiam Koons t's. Geo. L. Kline. 16 C. C. Balily vs. Daniel Sponenberger. 17 James V. Hart et. al vs David M'Kinney. 18 Sarah Kline vs. Joseph S. Kline. 19 Com. tor W. A. Pelrekm vs. Peter.Bill- Inyer. 20 Thos. H. YVilson vs'. Saumel F. Headley. , 21 J. G. Brenner et. al. vs. Phillip YVinter steen el. al. 22 School district of Scotl vs. School district ot Bloom. HEAT'LEY'S ARCH STREET THEA TRE. Arch Street, above Sixth, Phil'a. TIIF. STAH COMPANV, Composed of the first Artists in the world, and exceeding in Strength and Talent any Dramatic combina i lien heretofore offered to the Theatrical Pub lie, will appear EVERY NIGHT in Comeiy, Tragedy, Serio-Comic Drama, Vaudevilles, , Musical Buriettas. &e., &c. ry YVhen visiting the city, go there. Oct 2—if. Fret*li Arrival! A NEYV lot of cheap muslins and prints A*- just received by railroad and for sale by A. C. MENSCH. r ; FANCY GOODS, of every description and - variety, new styles, and fresh lrom New York and Philadelphia, for sale at the cheap store M'KELVY, NEAL & CO S'l ILL GREATER ATTRACTIONS! GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK h gQrrr>ns FIFTY-SECOND VOL.! THE PIONEER MTOAZINE ! Especially devoted lo the wauls of the Ladies of America. Where this Magazine is laken in a house, no other is wauled, as it comprises all that could be obtained by taking three other Mag azines. New Features Tor 18.16. A new and very interesting .lory story will be commenced in January, by Marion Har land, author of "Alone," and "Midday l ath," two novels that liave created an immense.! sensation in the literary world. Also— ' Miss Virginia F. Townsend will commence in the Febtuary number a Novelette, which we know will strongly interest the readers of the "Book." Stories hy an English Authoress. How to make Wast Flowers and Fruits— With engravings. The Nurse and the Nursery. How to make - a Bonnet. Troubles of an English Housekeeper. The art of sketching flowers from Nature. With engravingE.—To be copied by the learner o.'i paper to be colored. Maternal counsels to a Daughter.—De signed to aid her in the care of her health, the improvement of her mind, and the culti vation of her heart. New style of illuminating - windows and lamp shades, with engravings. Poetry and history of Finger Rings, illus trated; Shells for the Ladies, an. - ! where they come Irom, with engravings. Modelling in Leather with engravings. This is only giving an idea of pur inten tions for 1850.—New designs of interest lo Ibe ladies are springing no everyday; we shall avail outselves ot everything thai can interest Ihem. In fact, "GoFey's Ladyl Book," will possess the interest of any other three magazines. In addition to the above will be continued in each No. Godev's splendid steel engravings. One hundred pages of reading. Godey's challenge Fashion Plates. In thi.s as in every other department, we defy rivalry or imitation. Embroidery patterns. Any quantity of diem are given monthly. Mode! C°dages. Dress making willi diagrams to cut by. Dress patterns—lnfant's and Chtldrens Dresses—All kind of Crochet and Netting Wotk—Cloaks, Mantelets, Talmas, Collars, Chemisetts, Under Sleeves, fa'ijq' ie, "i. Witi dow Curtains, Brodertc Anglaise Caps, Cloaks. Evening Dressps, fancy A' l '" cles, Head Dresses, Hair Dressing, Robes lo* Night and Morning, Carriago Dresses, Bridal Dresses, Wreadts, Mantillas, Walking Dres ses, Riding Habits, Boy's Clothing, Capes and Cloaks of Fur in season. Crochet und Netting Work printed in colors. l)iawing Lessons for Youth—looo designs, Music, $3 worth is given every year; the Nurse and the Nursery, with full instruc tions; Godey's invaluable Recipes upon every subject. We would advise all who intend lo sub scribe to 6end in their orders soon, for il we do not make duplicate stereotype plates, it will be difficult lo supply the demand. We expect our list for 1866 will reach 100 000 copies. The hest plan for subscribing is to send your money direct to the publisher.— Those who, send large amounts had better send drabs but notes will auswer if dralts cannot be procured. Letters had better be regisleted—it only costs five cents extra, and their safe reception is ensured. Terms—Cash in Advance. 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Subscribers in the British Provinces, who send for clubs, must remit 36 cents extru on every subscriber, lo pay the American post age to the lines. Address L. A. GODEY, No. 113 Chestnut Street. Philad'a. 15 cgi titer's Notice. is hereby given to all legatees, IN creditors and other persons interested in the estates of the respective decedents and minors that the lollowing administration ac counts have been filed at the office ef the Register of the county of Columbia, and will be presented for confirmation and allowance to the Orphan's couit, lo be held at Blooms burg, in and for the county" aroresuid, on Wednesday, the 6th day of February next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. 1. The final account of John Robison and Isaiah S. Melick, administrators of the es tate ot William Mclntyre late of Scoll town ship, deceased. 2. The account of William T. Miller, de ceased, admr. of James Miller lale of Lo cust township, deceased, so far as the estate of said James Miller, deceased, came into his hands, filed by Oliver Evans, admr. of said William T. Miller. 3. The account of Oliver Evans, admr. de bonis non of James Miller late of Locust township, deceased. 4. The account of Elias Mndnh*il, ad ministrator of the estate ol Jesse C. Jones late of Bloom township. 6. The account or Adam Stroup, Jr. admr. of the estate ol' Jonathan Stroup late of Mt. Pleasant township, deceased. 6. The account of Gilbert H. Fowler, Jo seph l'ilkington and David Fowler, Execu tors of the last will and testament of Daniel Fowler late of Briercreek twp. deceased. 7. The account of Christian Shurnan admr. ol the estate of Catharine Shurnan, lale of Maine township deceased. 8. The acconnt of Samuel Oakes, admr. de bonis r.on of John Marshuil lale ol Lime stone township, Columbia county deceased, which were left unadministered by his ex ecutor Henry Marshall deceased. DANIEL LEE, REGISTER'S OFFICE, j Register. Blonmsourg, Jan. 8, 1860. } BY BOAT DE PORTO I SECOND ARRIVAL OF FALL AND WIN IKK UOOliS! AT A. C MKNSCH'S CHEAP CORNER: g\F Cloths. Cas-tmeres, Summits. Kentucky Jeans, Muslins, cotton and wObl Flan nels, all wool Detain, Brage Detain, Cham bray, Silks satins, Long and Single Shawls, LalicocN, Lais, Caps Boots and Shoes of all sizes, Groceries, Hardware, Iron, Steel, Nails, &0., &c.; infant everything ; to make up a full and complete asaortmenf. Come and see. ALSO: I BUCKWHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR, i Corn and Rye Chop constantly on hand and i for sale lor cash. Bloomeburg, Nov. 28, 1855 —Im. To Those Wanting Cheap Clothing 1 <£* CSCJDa, I f TT AVE just received and opened their slock of merchandize for Fall and Winter sales 1 1 which comprises the LARGEST, CHEAPEST, and HANDSOMEST assorlmer.t not , offered in thiajTOWN! Having paid great attention to the selection of their entire s'.ock l as to price and quality, they flatlet themselves that they can compete with the cheapest and all those wishing to boy cheap, can save money by giving uff a call. We have al kinds of Goods and Wares to supply the wants of the People. A very large lot of l LABIES BKESS Cioo9)s, ; French merinoes, wool plaids, alpacas, bombazines, do bases: poplins, paramctla cloths mohair lustres, muslin de laines, Persian cloths, Ginghams, Calicoes, &e. WHITE (fOOI)S OP' ALL KINDS, Sieves. Collar*, Spencers, handkerchiefs. Bouncings, bnrkls and trimmings, laces and edgings, bonnet ribbo is, in large variety, vel vet ribbons, and braids, kid, cotton, and lisle thread gloves, mohair mitts, &c., All kinds ot SHAWLS, broche, Bay State, Walerville, black silk, cashmere. Embroder ed, &e. Also a very large assortment of cloths, cassimers, sattinells, vestiugs, tweeds jeans, beaver cloths, coaling velvet, &c. LOOTS AND SHOES, OF ALL KINDS $ SIZES FOR MEN WOMAN $ CHILDREN We have a large assortment of Hats and Caps of latest fashions. We have also Hard ware, Queensware, Cedarware, &c. Very cheap carpets, carpet bags, floor, table and car riage oil cloths, mats rugs, baskets, &c. Muslins flannels, tickings, diapers, towelings, drillings. &c., in abundance. We invite our friends and the public generally to give us a call before purchasing el-e --where. We have bought ourgoods at Lowest Cash Prices and will not be undersold by anybody, or the rest of mankind. Bloomsburg, October 28, 1855. SSSLEEiGDm a Css da<3D y HAVE RECEIVED A NEW LOT OF Fashionable Fall and Winter Clothing ! In the Exchange Block next lo Swarlz's Book Store. They have on hand a lame and full assortment of 6 FROCK, DRESS, BOX, SACK. GUM AND OIL CLOTH COATS, 1 of all sorls and sizes, that the present enlightened age knows any thing about. Of Pants and Vests they have every color of the rainbow, besides some black, blue, grey striped and fancy ; Vests of satin, silk, bull, casimere, marseilles, linen and worsted of all fash ionable cuts and colors ; Working Pants and boys clothing. Also fine while figured ami striped shirts, Pocket and Neck Handkerchiefs, Stocks, Ties, Scarfs, all kinds of "entle man'e druss goods ; Hals, Caps, Trunks, Traveling Bags and Umbrellas ; and ° Jft&2B3lS£ The* have UnAflrsleves, Spencers, Collars, Rignletts, Gloves, Mills, Ladies'a bead-bag Handu'efhiefs, &c., &c. Also Jewelry and Notions, such as Rings, Breastpins Gold and Silver Pe h end Pencils, Medallions, Vest and Fob chains, Porlmonies, Spectacles Knives Razors and' a well selected assortment of Accordoons. tar Remember Hie cheap store in the "Exchange Block" opposite the Court house. Bloomsbu"?, Oct. 4, 1855. 3, DREIFUSS, & Co. 1855 New Fall and Winter Goods ! 1855 DAVID £ OWEN'S BUG INVITES Btt'. ,n ''°" 10 p,oc ' t cheap and lachionale clothing at his store on Market street, two doo.* s aI,OVH .'be "American House," where he has "a full assortment of men and boy's wearing tip,'" l ' 6 '' including 15152.1253S ©(©AIPS!;. fjox, sack, frock, gum and oil cloth cc* H ' s "" sor l a and sizes, pants of nil colors, shawls stripes and figure, vests, shirts, cravats, s, '•cks, collars, handkerchiefs, gloves, suspenders and fancy articles. N. 11. He will also make to order any article o. clothing at very short notice and in the best manner. 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