The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-04-28


In assuming the control Of the columns of the
ia CoLuNni DENoonAr' we are well aware of the
responsibilities we incur, and of the difficulties we
must necessarily encounter in conducting them
and can only premise that no exertions shall be
spared to render the paper both useful and enter
taining.
The village of BloOmsburg, as the centre ef Co
lumbia County is favorable spot for the pubca-
ton of democratic journal. The long agitatcd
question of the removal Of the scat of justice de-
mands more steady and determined support than
i. has hitherto received. Though but little ac-
ouainted personally with the citizens Of Columbia,
we are not ignorant of the fact that considerable
majority of the population is favorable to change,
and realizing the truth of this often exhibited eN-
preston we shall exert our influence to assist in the
consummstion Of this object 1t is unjust in the ex-
IRENE for a large portion of its inhabitants to be
{ 5,y Subjected 10 q heavy extra expense in procur-
Atng jusics, merely because at a period when the
settlements in the county mostly confined TO
a narrow circle, the county buildings were located
in, what was then,tle most convenient situation.-
tIhs we consider fair and legitimate subject of dis
NusslOD ana ucuOus ttiCtsOIC piu-
tably arisen from the fact that other ehjects have
become entangled with this purpose, and matters
ktay irrelevant through accident or design, have
Ven so connected with it, as to defeat by over bur
klning it,
II The great truths Of democracy familiar to us.
~ For many years we have aided professionally in
supporting them. Democracy itself is mmutahIe-
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Never has heen-Iberal charitable, just-leaves the
mind free and untrammeled, aud at full liberty to
ank and act for itself it imposes no restraint up
I d the individual except far the welfare Of the
4 community and the peace and happiness Of society
\ nuiTe--it guarantees to all men liberty, equality
land freedomof thought and acton ana is stranger
to Ailiberaity and injustice. In the dis
Leharpe of oial, political and religious obligations
it1equires either the sacrifice Of honest opinions
nor the surfender Of cherished and well grounded
princples-Lit smiles upon the poor as well as the
rich and rdrnits Of no nvidious dstnction--it de
maqlssthat true merit should be encouraged by pro
peaincentiyes aud that that should constitute the
m olJy criterion between man and nan--it seeks t.
<Slpnce the general welfare--to secure the hsppi
hch JloniStlty VI tit LluALltuuch Wltllout
a pressing the Few infringing upon the rights of th
weak. Il does in fine by inculcating the necessit,
Of a strenuous adherence to the principles Of right
:, and rigid and steady opposition to wrong
Of every description, enable to occup,
the lofty and pre-eninent position in the scale o
onirnat9creatio for which he was destined and fit
4 tsdby Ibo author his being. These the prin
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out long and splendid political career and whic
all true dinocrats Of the present day cherish an,
revere
In fufhennce Of these principles, we sha
support the general policy Of Martin Van Bure
and his adrhinstraton,as at present developed an
strenuousy advocate the election of General Davi
X. Porter, the democratic candidate for governor
in opposition to the present incumbent Josep
III Ritner,
3 1t viii bescarcely necessary for us to add aft'
" the advancement of the above principles that
"a relation to local politics, we must be permitted
study the wishes OF the majority, and when on,
acqgaiC;ed with them, to support them fearess
'bt wid.becoming courtesy
porion ofour columns will be devoted to 1t
harry and miscellaneous matter, and Agricultural il
ioTmationit being our aim to blend the useful al
amusing TIE grave and thegay--the lively and 81
we're. In short, we intend to make the "Democra
- medium Of general intelligence to our patrons.
We come among you not rich in this world
n goods. The ardtr of youth has given place to Il
caution Of maturP years. Our profession IS
sSJ honorable one, if properly exercised. 1t shall
1N our study and aim SO to discharge its duties, tn
no just censure shall attach itself. With fahi
upon our hands, it is deArable that my connexi,
withthis people may be permanent A comfort
bic living, ready patrons, andthe appreciation of L
public, will probably establish his resut--and if s
that it may be both pleasant aud profitable is Il
aehme of our ambition. Ii. WEBB.