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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Our County Ticket.

We spoke last week, individually, Of the res
pective nominees on the Democratic County Tick
e. and now remark geneTal& ~ we bl dld t4pens p n
true, exists in some sections of the county, and
We regret to add, most in the upper end, the very
section where disaiection should never have OBJ
tanned Our friends in that section should re.
member, that they have elways been literally
dealt with in the distribution of the offices, and
even now, not badly treated, so far as distribution
il concerned, and we trust they will yet see the
philosophy and propriety of yielding any oppo.
slton that may now exist, and thereby maintain
Gher good standing in the Democratic organiza
tlon, and strengthen themselves, and fortify their
claims upon the usages Of the party for time to
coJoe. The ticket is good one--hirly formed
all admt,-and why should it not then receive
the hearty, cordial and united support of the
whole Democratic patty Democrats, remember
"IN UNION THERE Is STRENGTH"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Gen. william II. Packer.

We perceive, says the Lancaster Inteligencer,
that the democratic delegates of Lycoming county
have UNANIMOUSLY nominated Gen, VIM, +
PACKER, for Senator. The District is composed
of Lycoming, Centre, Clinton and Sullivan coun.
ties. All the counties, by their democratic con-
ventiOns, with the single exception of Centre
county, have already nominated Gen. PACKER, so
that his nomination at the conference is certain
man more worthy and more able to do Justice
10 his constituents could not be selected. But the
deepest designs of our political enemies are al.
ways aimed at such men because their power and
usefulness in sustaining democratic principles
are known Twice has Gen PACKER been unfair
lydepriyed Of seat in the Legislative councils
through the management Of our political enemy.
In 1885, when he was fairly nominated, the dis.
traction in the party growing out of the guberna.
t0rla controversy between the friends of WOLF
and MUHLENBERG was used to defeat him and
elect pretended democrat, ALEXANDER IRvIN,
who soon disclosed his real principles by voting
for the re.charter of tha United States Bank, and
going over to the wings. In SAG, Gen PACKER,
was actually elected to Il House of Representa-.
tiyes but, by peculiar manner Of counting the
votes for his opponent, and not counting all the
votes given for Gen. PACKER; his whig opponent
actually occupied the Legislative seat That
wrong was discoved and redressed at the next cleo.
ton. And we hope that no circumstance will
induce any portion of the Democracy of the dis
trct to be unmndful Of what is due to themselves
on the present occasion Let the former error
and grieYous one it was in its results-be nov
also corrected by an injured aud betrayed demOc
racy.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Intelligence from Mexico.
BALTIMORE, Sept. IS, l849,

BALTIMORE, Sept. IS, lS49.
New Orleans papers, Of the Sth inst, contain
some items of news from the city of Mexico,
from which they have dates to the 2st of August,
Gen. Urea, and some other prominent officers
OF the Mexican army have recently fallen VIC
tins to the Cholera.
The ravages of the cholera in Durango, and
other parts of the country, continue most fear.
ful.
Some of the Mexican papers state that Eng
land has offered to mediate between the Indians
and the whites in Yucatan, on condition that
some concessions were made to the Indians.
The State of New Leon has abolished all du.
ties upon trading operations.
Madame Anna Bishop and Henry Herr had
met with great success in the city of Mexico
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Musings,-No 8.
BY QUIzi

"Who were the Six we supped with vestcrnph,}r
"kings one and ali! Thou couh ST hot Lul /, max
The style and manner Ollhe six hat served them"
] picked up a novel the other day and
read it through. Now when seriously
"mnslng" upon the subject, must confess,
that | am of opinion that, generally spca-
king, Novel reading is highly injurious;
yet as an occasional recreation would not
decidedly condemn it. II relieves and rests
the mind, when wearied by severe study.
and yet it is sufficiently exciting to keep
off ennui. But the subject upon which
was or rather had been "musing" before
commenced writing was this, that very few
if any of our Novel writer's, can get along
without introducing into our society and
acquaintance, lot of Lords and Ladies,
Knights and Mobiles.
An American Author who works out an
American Romance aught to have more
sense. To the young people into whose
hands these things fall, they display utO-
plan state of things, which, to them, can
never be realized; they excite the imag-
ination and amuse the fancy, by pictures of
high life and regal display. They are in
this way donbly injurious. They tend to
make the mind discontented in that situa-
ton, in which either birth or fortune or
circumstance has placed it. Discomfort is,
undoubtedly, the greatest curse that can
befall any person,
While "musing' upon this and kindred
subjects, | have often thought that those,
who, in the line of fiction, cater for the
public taste, very much mistake the secret
of success. 1t is disgusting to any sensible
person, who respects our Republican insti-
tutions, TO see any one so foreign in his
tastes and feelings. If you come across
mask in a Novel, it IS sure 10 have a
'princely air and turn out at least, Duke
Just as if an honest man was not the no.
blest work of God, and that such an one
can walk the earth not only with prince
! ~ but GodLke mcin. 1t is an insult to
American feeling, this tampering with the
nominally great of the old world. hope
the time may speedily come, when there
will not be live lord on the continent of
America, aye, in the whole world
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
News and Items.
vi Snapper. Up Of Uncon8idered 7Htng rs,

- """PP"' Up o. Ohc0nS'dered Things"
Y A correspondent of the St. Lnuis
New Era confidently predicts that Gen,
Shields will be reelected to The U. S SEN
ate this winter. He Is now eligible.
u Lord Elgin, Governor General of
Canda, is still prisoner at Monklands
where he has the whole part of his man.
sion barrcaded with heavy plank contain.
ing loopholes for musketry. He never
rides beyond the range of his guards mus
sketry.
u Ninety seven under graduates have
already entered Harvard College at the re.
cent examinations. This is the LARGEST
number that has ever entered at one time.
EV' Christ was born among the poor,
grew up among the poor, toiled with the
poor, and died for the poor The cases in
which he ever come in contact with rich
men, are noted with emphasis in Scripture,
as remarkable exceptions.
EV 1t is not what we earn, but what we
save, that makes us rich. 1t it not what
we eat but what we digest that makes us
tat. 1t is not what we read, but what we
that makes US learned. All tbi,
is very simple, but it is worth remerber-
ing.
U Edicts of such a violent character
have been issued at Gaeta, to be promul.
gated at Rome, that the French authorities
have refused to promulgate them.
u The Rev. J. Richmond,o of the United
States made speech at the Hungarian
meeting at London, which was we'll re-
ceived.
V In California, winter is said TO be the
most delightful season of the year, and
July the most unpleasant month in the
twelve,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Volunteers.
Weapon which is surer set,
And better than the bayonet,

Among the many things upon which we as an
Editor, and democrat, pride ourselves, is the
fact, that we have always, through the columns
of our papers and also personally, supported regu-
lar nominations. II has uniformly been our hon
est endeavor to preserve intact our political in.
tegrity, and we hope TO continue in this path
Now, whilst we deprecate the intention of say
ing any thing personal, against any man or set of
men we must protest most solemly, against this
Voluateer system. 1t will be the overthrow Of
our party in this county 1t will do away with
the long established usages of the Democracy
and it will give the whig minority the charge of
all the offices in our county. If men will vote
only for those who live in their own division Of
the county, can they expect unity, harmony
triumph!
Those who submit their claims to a conven.
ton should be bound by its decision, if not, it is
not necessary, not euen prudent, TO nominate
We do most sincerely hope that the good sense
of the people will get the better of their prejud
ces, and that every man calling himself Demo
crat, will give the ticket his hearty support
Frown upon this volunteer system-let it be en-
tirely broken down,
Remember, friends, it can only end in distrac
ton and defeat We speak plainly, We fee
-..',o, uoIng the parry to which you profes!
10 belong, no good. Must one division of III,
county be continually at open war with another
Can differences never be healed Must pr.iu
dice and spite and spleen, divide, distract anc
defeat the party, Forbid it Democrats. Aris,
and support the Ticket.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
The Fate Of Hungary, and the Future of
France.

The following letter is from one of the shrewd.
est observers IN Europe, now at Paris. 1t will
be seen that the writer insists that GoRGEY was
false to his country, and that he and KossUTH
have not agreed. We have seen this elsew here
stated GoRGEY was a noble, and went into the
battle more as soldier than patriot. He was
opposed to the Declaration OF Independence
from the House Of Hapsburg Lorraine, and bao
not, since that period, cordially co.operated with
the Republicans. The prediction in regard 20
France 1t would not at all surprise US to see very
speedily realized:
PARIS, 30th August, 1910.
My Dear COl:-One week has elapsed
since the telegraph announced the surrend-
er Gorgey, and yet we know but little in
regard to the European papers in Russian
and Austrian interest warm in their praise
of the traitor, Gorgey, If this is not suffi.
cient to establish his treachery, the fact of
six regiments of Hussars refusing to sur.
render, and threatening the life of Gorgey,
and afterwards cutting their way through
the Russian army with but little loss, shows
conclusiveIy that they believe him guilty,
and that there was no necessity for the sur
renper. The Republicans, all over Europe
entertain but one opinion, and that if Cor.
gey had remained true and firm, that Hun
gury would have been saved. The fact is,
Gorgey is of noble family, and never was
heartily in the Republican movement
There IS nothing positively known of BEN
or KOssuth.
Inc next movement will be in Paris
look out for another revolution. The EN-
Peror OF Russia will not withdraw is army
from Hungary until Louis Napoleon is nro-
claimed President for life. The Lepitimists
will probably Withdraw, provided The
Constitution is so altered as to prevent uni |
versal suffrage. repeat that if this Re-
public shall Stand until the lst of January !
tits safe. /
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22

We are gratifed to learn, from Edward
F. Gay, Esq, Chief Engineer on the Road
to avoid the Inclined Plane, that he has
been instructed by the Canal Commission
ers, to invite proposals from the Manulac-
turers of Railroad iror in Pennsylvania, to
furnish the necessary quantity of iron rails,
to be used in the construction of the road.
1t never was intended by the Board to pro-
cure any other than Pennsylvania Iron,
and we have no doubt the quantity requi.
red will be readily furnished, at reasona-
BILE rate, by the manufactures of our own
State. Notice of the quantity required will
shortly be given.-PennSylUanian.
W What now becomes of Mr.. Fuller's random
declaration, made in our Court House last Mon.
day, when he unqualified asserted that British
Iron, had been ordered for the Road to avoid the
Inclined Pane'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
GAMBLE AND FULLER.

The Lycoming Gazette of last week draws
-. "I'- -"5 j"ot comparison between the two
candidates for Canal Commissioner, and saws:
"The Democratic nominee is a prac.
tlcal englneer-a thorough business man
an Old contractor on the public works--a
gentleman who knows how to direct repairs
with view to economy and durabIity-.-
and one who, if elected, will try to re-
trench the expenses and increase the reve-
nue. of the Commonwealth. That he is
eminenily qualified to do this, no one can
dispute, and that he will faithfully perform
his duties, to the best of his abilities, his nm.
sulled character for integrity and honesty,
is an ample guarantee. In electing him
Canal Commissioner, the people ofPenns-
vIyanla have no risk to run--no Taylorex.
perlments to try. He will not require
Kitchen Cabinet to teach him his duties or
perform them for him. 1t will be JOHN
A. GAMBLE, himself, the individual voted
for by the people, who will consult and act
with Hon. Morris IIONGsTRETH and Col. |.
PAINTER, for the good of the Common
wealth and the interests of the people.
The Whig nominee, on the other hand,
hover qualified or eminent as lawyer,has
no practical knowledge of canalling. Like
Gen. Taylor, he would find himself "a cat
in strange garrett" bewIered with null
titude ofnew duties, and forced to follow
the advice of prolessed friends without
knowing whittier they would lead him. He
would dream of fees and cients--of winn-
ing lawsuits--reversing judgments and en-
termg appeals. At the instgation of Gov
Johnston and Thaddeus Stevens, those re
nowned demagogues, he might embarras
the action of the Canal Board and theret
produce injury to the interests of the Cor
monweaIth, but were he disposed, he cod
not subserye any good purpose either byis
experience or his practical knowledge for
he possesses neither. In word, he wuId
be able TO perform any other duty bitter
than that of Canal Commissioner, an be
compelled TO become pupil for somtime
before he could acquire a sufficient find of
to enable him to act san in
'tructor or manager for the Common,
wealth."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Pe,,nsuLpania 70 the Rescue
" Once more unto the breeeh dear friends, ono
more

Once more unto the breech dear friends, once
more"
Democrats Of the Keystone we, in common
with all our brethren Of the Press, have word
to say to you in regard to the coming Important
election. While the States of the Southwest
are calamity and gloriousIy coming to the rescue
with their time -honored banners inscribed with
uictory; and by their acts, stamping with the
seal of condemnation the course of that party
now in possession of the rens Of government,
shall wo, who also were remiss and negligent IN
our duty last fall, not noC come up boldly,
shoulder to shoulder, in the front rank, with the
glad battle cry Of freedom upon our lips'
Doubly cheated last fall by Johnston and Tay.
lor, let Whiggery see that the scales have fallen
from the eyes of those who had been bewildered,
and that again they may be found tGim their
friends and their country This is your first
opportunity, friends. Let John A. Gamble re-.
ceive the full and hearty support of the DemOc-
racy of Pennsylvania, as no doubt be will, and
the Keystone will be redeemed.
Every vote is important. If you have respect
for your principles, see that you yourself do
your duty-then attend to your neighbOr. You
have had time for rehection-for the second
sober thought You see where apathy or disaf'
fection has placed US, and we ask you now to
come up to the rescue Do not let the State
sink beneath the baleful influence Of such men
as Johnston and his satellites Come up in oc-
tober and use effectually that
Weapon which is surer set,
And better than the bayonet.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
The WHig County ComUe,,tion.

The Wings of Columbia county, convened in
the Court House in BIoomsburg, on Monday last,
aud organized by appointing JOHN FREAS, OF
Briarcreek township, President; JOSEPH PAX.
TON, and ]. W. Comfy, Vice Presidents, and E
c. Thomson, and 7HOs, Sraw6yidge, Secreta.
ries
The UtOd soce system Of voting was dispensed
with, and the Convention resolved to ballot by
marks. or stroking, as it was expressed by the
mover. Beaver and Jackson townships, were un.
represented The Delegates from % election
dstricts-46 in number-took their seats, when
the Convention proceeded to business.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Circulate The DOCum cntS.

ELECTION TIcKETs will be printed to order
and on short notice at this office. Candidates,
now is the time for action, send in your orders
The DEMoCRATIc COUNTY TICKET, may be had
on application at this Office. They should be ear.
ly at the Election Districts, in every township -
Our friends from the different sections ofthe coun-
~, when in town, will please call and circulate
the documents The ime is short.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Eetter Writing.

There is not more delightful exercise in the
world, than epistolary correspondence. To the
friend whom we have not seen for many day,
we can sit and converse. When far off, among
strangers, how sweet and refreshing to the spirit,
to receive from fair haired sister, or a roguish
6ack-eyed cousin, once a playmate-now per.
haps something more-a faithful and fictitious
account of all that has happened, since we turn.
ed our back on home and all its endearments.
Addison says in one of his papers, that talking
to friend, is nothing more than thinking aloud !;
and, generally, in letters of friendship, the whole
soul is laid open for inspection. Any subject,
science, art, literature, law or politics, may be
treated OF in letter; but its usual business is to
transmit intelligence from friend to friend-to
transact the business of the Merchant and Manu-.
facturer,-and thus bind together all interests
and classes Of society.
Families and friends long separated, thus re.
new, as ii were, old and tender associations.-I
Nothing can so we'll compensate the absence of
the writer We see the familiar hand, we almost
fancy we can hear the sound of the voice. All
classes are indebted for much enjoyment to this
modern improvement, Epistolary Correspon.
dence.
" Heaven first taught letters for some wretcb,s
aid, "'''0"
Some banished lover, or some captiye maid.
They live, they breathe, they sneak what love
inspires,
warm from the SOUL and faithful to its fires,
Inc Virgins wish without her fears lmrart.
Excuse the blush, and pour out all the heart
speed the soft intercourse from soul TO soul
And wait sigh from Indus to the pole ~
I'VE" YORK DEMoCRACY.-The Union Conven.
ton OF the two wings of the democratic parties If
Ne" York, met on Friday, at Syracuse, AMI "a.
titled the union previously determined on bv e,cb
Convention. The Union Ticket is 40 f,iIo,v.
Judge of Appea-Freeborn C. Jewit.
Comproller-John A. Lott.
Secretary of State-Henry J. Randall
Attorney General-L. S. Chatfeld
lreasurer-Benjamin Welsh
State Englneer-Alexander Campbell.
State Prison pector-Darus Clark
canal mmlssoner-Frederick Follet
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22

PIkE AND WAYNE.-The Democrats of this
representative district have nominated for the
House of Representatives, THOMAS p. Gs,r1 or
wayne county He is highly spoken of by tina,
excellent paper the Flonesdale HsyaJd He !.
sure TO be elected ia this strong Democrat dis.
trct WV "'S'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22

Gen, Henry s Foote.-The able and eloquent
Senator from Mississippi, paid visit to Lancas.
fer last week, and was the guest of the Hon.
JAMES BUCHANAN, at Wheat land.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
REPRESENTATIVE.

M. BroOst1 Il. H. Hartman,
The vote stood or first ballot,
For P. Weliver "a, IF. Hartman %.
PHINEAs WELLrvER, was declared duly nomi.
mated. After which the following nominations
were made, we believe, mostly by acclamaton:
Treasurer-David Clark. of Caiawissa. Com.
missioner-Geo. A. Bowman, of Miflin. Audi.
tor-H. c. McCauly, Roarngcreek. Coroner
Isaiah Cole, Sugarloaf.
Some resolutions were then passed and the
Convention adjourned
HENRY NJ. FULLER, Esq, the Wing candidate
for Canal Commissioner, then arrived in town.
when the bell was rung, and the meeting re.as.
sembled. Mr.. Fuller addressed the meeting, in
a cunningly-framed speech of about 81 minutes
delivery, when the whole party adjourned The
balance of the Gay was occupied with very ac.
ceptable rain, which we have no hesitation in
saying, will prove more beneficial to the country
than the united action Of the Whig Convention.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22

MAINE COMES UP TO THE WoRk fopLY -
Notwithstanding the story sent by the telegraph,
the Democracy of Maine have achieged yerv
signal triumph. They elect their Governor by
the people, and, says the Portland argus, an
the House, our gains far exceed our lossps--srd
that body will be decidedly Democratic-,bus 60.
curing the thirteen Senators not elected Lv
by the people"
The Wing vote has fallen off ve,y much Do,.
withstandng the free soilers helped their C,nai
dates The Democratic vote is very heavy.
Maine, it will be recollected, refused 10 int.
pola.e the good old Democratic creed. Sh.t,.
been gloriously rewarded for it "''
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
Are You Assessed .

1t is not, ot,perhaps,too early to remndthe Demo
Gratis of the necessity of being assessed ten days
before the election. The election takes place on
Tuesday the 9th of October, less than three weeks
from this time. Bear it in mind, and attend to
this important duty in time. Each enc Of you
should examine the list Of voters put up in your
respective election districts by your assessors, and
if your names are not there, be assessed immed-
iaely-for if you are not assessed at least ten days
before the election, or have not paid State or
County tax withinHwo years past, you lose your
votes.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
BIOOmsburg Academy.

We are requested to say that the winter session
Of the above Institution will commence on Mon.
day, the 9Th day Of October next
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22

Gov BELL NOT A WHlG.-A correspondent of
the Washington Uuon says,in alludiDg TO state.
ment that IS going the rounds of the papers, that
Mr.. Bel, the newly elected Governor of Texas is
Whlg,SaySi am assured by and an old Texian that
he has always been a staunch Democrat. Whilst
stumPlng ii through the State in July last, he re.
deaedly ceclared that he was Democrat"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22

OJ- Destinations .-- Mr. BERNARD RUPERT,
whose name has been announced in the dlsor-
ganzers journal of Bloomsbury, as a candidate
date for County Treasurer, we are pleased to
say, has declined, This leaves Maj LEVERS, the
Democratic nominee, clear course, and ensures
q glorious victory.
JOHN SNYDER, has also declined for Sheriff,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-09-22
FROM THE FAR WEST.

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. l5
We have received later advices from Fort Lara.
ME. Several companies of California emgrants
passed the Fort on the 18th, and appeared in ex.
cellent spirits; they are getting along quite well.
Grass was more plenty on the plains
IyDIUuIu, Al
Santa Fe trader, have been imprisoned in the
city to await their trial at the United States Cir.
cult Court, to be held in April.
A destructive fire occurred at Cape Girardeau,
on the night of the 18th inst.
The steam Rcvonue Cutter, was sunk on the
Indian Rapids, on Thursday last
The steamer Amelia has araived here from tbe
mouth Of the Yellow Stone River having been
absent 9s days. She brought 300 bales of pel.
tries tor the American Fur Company. Her news
generally has been anticipated by later arrival.
The cholera was subsiding among the Indians