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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12
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DEMOCRATIC CONFEREE NEE,


AT joint meeting OF the Cenlerees from
the counties Of Columbia aGd Schuylkill,
convened at the pubic house Of Peter Kline
in Barry township,en Tuesday last, the 9Th
Of September, lS4O-Hon. WILLIAM
DONALDSON, Of Columbia county, was
chosen President, and Stephen Badly, of
Columbia, and Charles Frailey, of Schuyl-
kill Secretaries.
Oa motion OF Samuel Huntzinger, the
credentials Of the several Conlerees were
produced, from which it appeared that the
following named parsens were present
fton Columbia, Hon. VIM. Donaldson,
John McReynolds, 0. D. Leb, John Work
heser, John Edgar, ard Stephen Blldy;
from Schuylkill, Hon, Strange N. Palmer,
A. Holmes, Samuel Huntzinger, Geo. d.
Boyer, Peter E. Brewer, and Charles Frai-
ley.
Il On motion Of Hon. S. N. PaImer,it was
unanimously Resolved, That
MAJOR SAMUEL T. HEADLEY,
Of Columbia county, be recommended as
The democratic candidate from the counties
OF Columbia ard SchuylkilI, 10 represent
said District in tho Senate of Pennsylvania
and that we recommend him 10 the Demo
craery of the said District as werthy Of their
support at the coming election.
ResolUed-That the straightforward
eourse of MARTIN VAN BUREN, and
RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON receives our
warmest appreciation, and that they are
entitled 10 our cordial support for re-e!ec-
ton.
Re8elUed-That we feel increased conf
dence in eur talented, firm and fearless Gov.
ernor, DAVID RITTENHOUSE POR.
TER: the (earersuess and ability With
which he has met and mastered the most
appalling difficulties, ,endear him to the peo-
BE Of Pennsylvania, and will insure him
nomination by the approaching 4th of March
Convention and subsequently, triun Phant
re-eleetion to the elevated Office which he
row ds with such signal honor to himself
and advantage to tbs ci.izans of thio com
monwealth.
ResOiued-That, in common with the
great Democratic party Of the Union, we
bail the passage Of the INDEPENDENT
TREASURY BILL, as measure wisely
Projected, and most admirably calculated to
pmcdy the difficulties under which our
country has been suffering,
ResoiUed-Thst these proceedings be
sgnsdby the officers, and published in
be democratic papers in this Senatorial
District.
W. DONALDSON, Prest.
Sharlss s E55ail5ey'} Secretaries;
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12
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In single ward in the city of New York
the returns Of the present census comprise
no less than 90l white persons, over 20
years fage, who can neither read nor
write
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

"Any administration but this ~ as the
old woman said when she lay shaking with
fever and ague.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

Hard cider huTGhs. 1t was 4 savinq Of
Deau swift, that IiiIIe soulel people are like
narrow necked bottles; the less they have
IN them the rn0Ie noise they make in
In pouring out.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12
SEaEsE rTEisz

The vote Of Union coun;-, nlinois. u.as
Gf8 democrat ~ Is feds. Th., Is ths r;gh,
O"'0n. Gen. Hard Cider is kicked out Of
me c"nnty--conn'on schoos are plenty in
that quarter.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12
that mansion (:

So much for Ogle's charge against the
present administration Of extravaganza
Governor Lincoln, who is a Harrison man,
says that OgIe charges all tho Presidents
we have had, except General Washington,
with being THIEVES!
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

i On Wednesday morning, 10Th uIt, five
Kindred of Gen. Jackson's friends rode out
fom Nashville to tie Hermitage, 10 render
aim their heartfelt homage Of gratitude
fho General, apprizod tho day before Of
hoir intended visit received his guess wi'i
Suitable entertainment. I wgs granf' ing
b ali to find him in usual good health aud
.pirits. He visited Nashville next day, and
Burned to the Hermitage on Friday.
PemsytUa7ian.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12
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THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE.

From Mr.. Lincoln's speech it will be
seen that the following are the approPria-
tons, made by Congress to the Presidents
House successivoIy, since the erection of
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12
JOSEpE EkOBST

Will be Volunteer candidate to repre-
sent the counties Of Columbia and Schuyl-
Kill, in the Senate of Pennsylvania.
Cattawissa, Sept. IL, 1910.
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The wings cry out hundred guns for
Vermont-cause vy--sho has elected for
The fortieth Gno in succession, whig Gov
ernor. Suall favors thankfully received.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

TO THE ELECTORS OF COLUMBIA
COUNTY.
Fei'o,C Citizens Being solicited by
number of my friends throughot the coun-
ty, again place my name before the pub.
lie as candidate for the Office of
S2fMksgFF9
and most respectfully solicit your suh'rages.
JOHN FRUIT.
Madison, July "a, 1910.
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,yOMN G., EESaEeh

VIII be Volunteer candidate to repre-.
sent Columbia county in the Legislature of
Pennsylvania.
Cattawissa, Sept, II, 1910.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

A democratic convention was to have
,een held at Erie, Pa. on Thursday last.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

10 procure their ore. We shall advert to
tine subject again hereafter, as we have leis-
.ure.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

"Straws show which way the wind
bows'--can'l come il, neighbor, no how.
il won't take.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

Gen. Harrison has no! resigned yet.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12

High Sheriff of the county Of Columbia, no MAKE
KNOWN by this advertisement to the Electors of said
county of Columbia, that
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-12
SREMRGFF.
GENERAL ELECTYON
PROClT, q. A.E.R. q. EsEsnaT

NNAJ HEREAS, by an act Of the General Assem-
w bly, Of the Commonwealth of Ponnsylva-
MIA, entitled An act relating to the elections OF this
Commonwealth, passed the 2d day Of July, A. D.
1892" it is made the duty of the Sheriff OF every
county to give public notice of such election to be
holden, and tomake known in such notice what Of
licers are to be elected: Therefore,
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GEN. JACKSON.

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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
A BASE ASSAULT ON Mr.. BY.
INGTON

Not week passes over our heads but
brings fresh instances of the sanguin.
ary course recommended in the treason.
able and revolutionary speeches Of the
leaders Of the Wing party.
1t is with feelings of deep regret and
modification that we have again 10 re-.
cord another instance of base and das.
tardly assault oil the person of Mr. Bying-
ton, one ofihe Democratic candid ates for
the Legislature in this district.
On Friday, the 2Sth ult., Mr.. Byington,
IN his professional capacity, had been
attendinga civil suit before Magistrate,
in Waverly, Pike county, in behalf Of the
plaintiff, ademOcrat. The defendant il
appears was wing, and the hot headed
and sangulnary whig politicians Of the
neighborhood marked the occasion for
venting their Indignantly on MI. Byipg.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
DEMOCRATS. BE YIGILANT.


The following article from the Globe
contains a fair proposition that each
party should have its sentinnls TO watch
every act of the men who decide on the
right ofsulirage and receive the ballO's"
Let no democrat be deferred from doing
his duty by the threats Of federal dema-
gogues to appeal to arms. Those who
are now loudest in proclaimng such
threats, are towards, and will be the first
TO hide their diminished heads when the
elections are decided against them.
From the Globe.
THE APPROACHING ELECTION.
The Albany Argus has made an sp-
peul 10 the Redubllcans Of the Empire
Safe, 10 unite in the purpose Of prevent
ing the overthrow Of the elective fran.
Chse, by bullying at the polls, and tho
frauds perpelraIed under the cover Of
this specieS Ofbrutal anarchy and deS.
pOlism, which we trust will have salu.
tary influence. Men Of responsibility,
Of frmness, Of rcsolute moderation, ought
TO combine together every where, to see
The elections fairly conducted, with per.
feet freedom 10 the voter, and under cir.
cumslances 10 hold The officers managing
the elections, of whatever party, 10 The
strictest accountability. For this pur.
pose, men oGbolh parties, of the highest
worth and honor, should have an Oppor-
tunily to see every function performed
by the judges, which the law DEGREES
shall be done in public. After the mon
Slrous frauds which have been perpelm-
ted in privacy hy The mercFnary wretch.
es 10 whom. in TOO miuy cas- s, the bank
ing interest have found mems 10 COM
mt The ballots Of The people, it is not
asking TOO much 10 insist that every act
If fihese ministerial agents shall be before
THE PUBLIC EYR." When so much is
u stake, 1t is not to be expected that ei.
Iher party will entrust what each Consd.
crS their dearest interests TO the oaths
or honor Of heated parisans, simply be.
cause they are funclionaries. Violence
--pOssibIy civil war--can only be pre-.
vented BY the fair arbitration 0flhe polls.
and Il must he known tobe fair. Hence,
each party should have It's seniinels 10 |
watch every act Of the men who decide
IN the right of sutfiage, and receive the
ballots. The law requires perfect pub.
City in all transactions connected with
,lectiOns, The right 10 see them fairly
conducted should be inviOlahly maintain.
ID. TO surrender them TO the control Of
tired bnIlies without, aud corrupt judges
within dOOrs--th0 first openly driving off
'Oiers, and the last secretly abstraCting
egal votes from the ballot-bOxes, and
'uPPlyng their places with false ones,
would be. in effect, 10 surrender repre-.
tentative Government. Il would become,
u lis source, system If fraud and vio-
ence; and would, therefore, represent
ne knayeryO Of the nation, Instead Of its
honesty Hereditary monarchy would be /
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
COUNTY CONVENTION.

In consequence Of our being absent
two or three days after The democratic
meeting Of the 5lh inst, it was not no.
ticed in our last number. 1t was large
and respectable meeting, although many
siaid at home to gain time to attend the
grea; convention which is 10 be held at
Russelville on Wednesday, next. Messrs.
Hamer, Buchanan, Mcdowell and Bald.
win addressed the meeting. It was much
regretted that MI Buchanan was 50 un.
we'll as 10 be able TO make but few re.
marks. The speeches afforded srrlk.
Ing contrast with those usually made by
the wings at their hard.cider, Coon.skin
meetings, The federal wings are cOntin.
ually repeating unfounded charges against
the officers Of the peoples choice, while
they carefully avoid speaking Of their own
acts and measures The democratic
speakers on This occasion, as usual, made
no charges against their OppOnsts thai
could not be Substa llaIed by documen
taFy evidence; triumPhantly refUted, by
the same kind Of evidence, the most i'm
PoFtant oFthe almost innumeable charges
against the Administration; and did not
hesitate to speak openly Of their own acts
and the measures proposed TO be carried
into effect by the democratic party.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17

ton. His time had been employed du-
ring the day in examining witnesses rela-
tive to the cause al issue, and, we are
informed, he had moi irrilaled the defend
ant by pleading the case. During the
pendancy of the suit, which had continued
for some days, the defendant had been
endeavoring TO insult Mr. Bylnglon. by
wearing wooden spectacles and other
taunting ways, for the qualification OF the
low passions of his whig cO-adluiors.
After the termination of the suit, about
sunset, as Mr.. Byington was standing
out side of the magistrates office, in con-
versation with his client, we understand,
the defendant in the late suit, Ia man ma
med RobertsOn) stepped up unPreceived
by Mr.. Byingion and gave him violent
blow in the right eye, which Occasloned
him to fall to the ground on his tace'
His assailant then further glutted his
vengeance, and that Of his whig bullies,
large number of whom we're in atten-
dance, by repeating the blows. The
man who had thus openly violated the
laws of the land, and disgraced
the institutions of civil government,
which are framed for the protection OF the
persons and property Of all its members
was suffered to mount his horse and depart,
TO the eternal disgrace of those who thus
lent their sanction to the foul deed bysutter'
inc the laws of the land to be openly
violated on The person of citizen, be-
cause he Differed with them in his Po-
litical creed.
Mr.. Byington's right eye is 81 badly
lacerated that there is no hopes of his re-
tanning his sight. He is young man OF
delicate frame and small stature, aad
through severe study has weakened his
sight, so as to oblige him to resort to the
aid of spectacles. These his assallants
brutslly broke to pieces. and with the vi
olence of the blow forced the glass into
the eye. We have heretofore born wit
ness to the brilliant intellectual oratoriaI
powers, and the vast store of political in
formation which Mr.. Byington possesses
knowing his intellectual powers, but una
BILE to meet him in fair argument, the hot
headed whig partizans of his vicinity had
previously threated 10 wreak vengeance
on his person.
But whilst they are thus gratifying thei
brutal passions, they are arousing feel
ing Of indignation in the breasts of the
democracy that will not be easily quench
ed;-and if these assaults are repeated
on rGH-gnards Of Democracy, the ranl
and file will make a rush to the breach
that will make the assassin ringleader
quail. These brutal outrages are justly
chargeabIe to the whig members of Con
gress, and other whig speakers, who hav'
conspired against the liberties of the peo
pie, by endeavoring TO excite their fol
lowers 10 acts of TREASON and AS
SASSINATION!! Such usurpers will
ere long be looked at with suspicion b,
all who have the good of the Republic a
heart.--ChilicOthS Ado.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
MARK THEM.

The blue ribbon badge will in a few
years be as odious as the black-cOckade
now is, The men who wore the latter
are now wearing the former Of these
badges Of federalism. They will be
known in future time as the men who, in
1910, advocated exclusive privileges,
and upheld the banks in their swirdhng
transaction, and swho avOwed themselves
ready for blOOd-shed should the people
choose other men than themselves 10 Gil
,fFices of trust ana honor.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
spREcH oF COY. LINCOLN.

The speech of Mr.. Lincoln, copied in
to the democratic papers from the Ma
tiOnal Intelligencor, was made out by
himself aOd furnished 10 the editors Of
the Inlelligencer ror publication, As it
is a magnanimOus answer, by whig, to
the charges of the unprinciPeled ogle
against the Administration, some reck-
less whig Editors are representing it as a
" forgery"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
BRITISH WHLG ORDERS.

We have before us an extraordinary ad.
dress from the federal " Executive Com
miites" at Washington City, "to the
Wings and conservatives of the United
States,'' from which the following is an
extract: o.;
The Administration and the princi-
pies on which it acts should not only be
prostrated, but ,prOstrated efectuGHy and
foreper. It should pass to its long &C.
count amid the Civilizations of immense
maiorities, and without the hope Of re-
surrection. The rebuke about to be ad-
ministered should not only be severe but
astounding" -r
Reader, who do you think say all thiSi
Are they men who are actuated by sin
cere regard for the laws, the institutions
and the rights Of the citizens Of their
country? NO-far from il. Had they
been influenced by adherence of abuse
of official power, they had only 10 turn
their attention to their own acts, and they
would have found enough that needed
reformation. The same men who issued
the address from which the above is an
extract, have been at Washington City
since the adjournment of Congress abus-
ing the franking privilege which they
possess as Members Of Congress, to
send to every section Of the Union mis-.
representations and ISLANDERS against the
officers of the peoples choice. They are
using the public paper to wrap their in
cendiary publications in, and horses and
wagons employed at the public expense
for far different purposes, are engaged
in carrying them by loads to the Post
Office. Such are the men who say the
Administration, which opposes their un.
awful and disOrganizing conduct, must
be prosirated. The same cry of " usurp
er and tyrant'' that they used agains
Jefferson and Jackson, is now raised
against Mr.. Van Buren,. They say, r
their address,
"Think you that there is in Congress:
independence sufficient to deny him any
request2 No. Lay not that falterinp
unction to your souls
The national legislature furnishes you
with no protection, no guaranty against
the exactons Of Executive power ~
10 " Under this reign of terror and pro.
sCriptioD, place no dependence on Con.
gress. 1t is no longer shield between
the rights Of the people aud the usur.
pations of the President. 1t caters for
Executive qualification, and pundors to his
cravings for power"
These extracts contain an expires.
sion Of the old federal doctrine, that the
people are incapable of selEgovernment,
and that there is no reliance 10 be placed
on representative assemblies.
Where are we 10 seek protection, il
our Representatives, directly from among
US, cannot afford 1T Will such a weak,
imbecile old man as Harrison protect nu
against the designs Of bankers and such
demagOgues as Henry Clayf His actions
too plainly show that he would become
a plant tool in their hands. Like child
after a rattle, he will do any thing his par.
tizans bid him, for the sake of obtaining
and holding Office.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17

preferable to this; and we have no doub,
,hat one of the motives of Federalism,
IN violating and defeating, in every way,
the full free, and unpolluied operation
of the elective franchise, Is to lead, ulti-
mately, 10 the institution Of monarchy
and aristOcracy, their favorite system
of Government, for the American De-
mOcracy, which, in their souls, they ab,
hor.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17

An error occurred in part Of the edi.
lion Of last weeks Standard, in the article
headed Individual respOnSibility."-
The name deans was printed in two
places instead Of Dosn, among the votes
there given. DOct. Doan was at his post,
and voted on each question in favor Of
making bankers liable for their notes.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
RUssELvILLE MEETING.

Next Wednesday is the day appointed
for the grand rally at Russolvile. Dem
ocrats, disciples of Jefferson and Jack
son, one and all, come up. Your opPo'
nents are sparing no exeriions 10 collect
large assemblies, that they may dessem'
mate far and wide their calumnies and
abuses of the officers Of your choice
Let the remedy be timely and as widely
disseminated as the poison, and all will
be well. Ample preparations will be
made to accommodate all who may attend.
We are authorised to say that, besides
the others who are invited and expected,
the Hon. WIN. Doan, Hon, Th. l.. Hamer.
Hon. Il. j. Buchanan, Gen. Mcdowell, j,
G. Coleman, Esq, r. II. Holt, Esq, and
r. II. Stanton, Esq. will be there.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
OrHICn nOLDnRs rNrERvrsrSo IN FL

OFEICE HOLDARs INTERESTING IN ELEC,
TIoNs.-The whig papers have made
much ado about " office.hOlders iaterfer.
ing in elections" What have they to
say IN defence Of Gen. Harrison, Thos.
COrwin, Henry Clay, Daniel Wei Sler, and
a host Ofo'her federal whig office-hOlders
We might mention, who have been cleo.
and abusing the AdminiSlra.
ton, during the summers
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17

GaRNAn DExoCRATIC MEETING.
very respectable meeting was held BY
The Germans last Saturday, near Am.
helm. Nr. George Kauiz, Of this place.
Addressed The meeting, in the German
isaguaps.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
OCTOBER ELECTION.
FOR GOVERNOR OF OHIO,
WILSON SHANNON

For COngreSS,
WILLIAM DOAN.
For Representatives.
ofths District composed Of Brown, ClSrmont and
Z Clinton,
DAVID G. DEVORE. Of Brown County,
THOMAS J. BUCHANAN, of Clermont,
THOMAS L. CAROTHERS, Of Clinton.
For Sheriff,
JOHN j. HIGGINS.
For Auditor,
JAMES J. SMITH.
For Recorder,
DAVID CRAWFORD.
For Commissioner,
SAMUEL KERR.
For Coroner,
SYLVESTER SHAW.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17

lAe astiels IN our last, hsadsd $ Reformation
= asAs Bank'ng sysaa, y sAoald have bssa credit.
sd@las phIs Essla.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
The following account of The effects OI
the paper currency in England is from the
Edinburg True Scotsman.
DIcTR EcS OF THE COJTNTRY

Fearful signs Of commercial min and
starvation universally prevail. In the
manufacturing towns in England, a vast
number Of manufactures are shut up
houses that we're regarded as strong in
capital are becoming baRkFuPts- -tlious.
ands Of working men arc thrown idle
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
From the Fa ,stts Democrat.

WARRINGTON, Fayette CO, ONO.
August 18th, 1910.
We, the undersigned, do certify that we
heard Allen Trimble, ex-governor Of
ohiO) of Highland county, make in sub
stance the following remarks from car.
rage in front Of Cissna's Hotel, in Wash
ington, last evening, about | | o'clock.
GSntlemen-I do moi intend to make
a asreech; it has been stated TO day, that
once attempted 10 make a speech in this
place but failed; | acknowledged it. One
Of my friends told me, Immediately after
it, that it was devil ofa poor speech, and
! valued him for his frankness. But
have yielded 10 the solicitations Of cou.
pie Of gentlemen who's nearme, to gel
up and show myself to you, to lei you
know that | am with you heart and hand
in this struggle for liberty
And, Gentlemen, five cannot succeed
At the bnllot-bOx, we shall have to redeem
our lost liberties at the point Of the bay
Onet, and ] will be with you on all occa
SlOnEi WHICH was received WIN CneeTS
l.. D. Willard.
Nathaniel Outright,
John McNally,
Danl. Sharp,
Calvin Williams,
Thomas v. Outright,
Jacob Linson,
E.. II. Skillman,
B. F. Baughn,
J. F. Boyer,
Thomas Hudson,
Joseph Trounstine,
Jacob Wright,
James Roebuck,
James Henton,
John Robinson.