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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
How CONGRESS ELECTS THE PREsr-

How CONGRESS ELECTS THE PREsI-
DENT AND VICE PREsIDENT-It may be
useful just about this time, to reproduce
tho statement which the approach of a
Presidential election makes opportune ev
cry four years.
The House Of Representatives has moth
ing whatever to do with the election of a
Vice President, nor the Senate with the
election of a President. The powers of
each body are distinct and entirely indie
pendent of the othC:.
If no President be chosen by the Elec-
tors the House Of Representatives may
choose the President, their choice being
restricted to the persons having the high
est numbers, not exceeding three on tho
list of those voted for Vice President.
If the House fails to elect n Presiden
before the 4th of March next following
then the Vice President, whether elected
by the Electors or by the Senate, shall act
as President.
The rule or manner of voting under
which the Senate chooses Vice President
is exactly the reverse of that of the Hou't
in choosing Prcsident--each being the
reverse Of the general prinaple or basi
upon which the respective bodies are or
ganisod. The House representing tbt
people, and ordinarily voting per capita
vote for President by the States, the rep
resentation from each State having one vote
aud a majority Of all tho States being
necessary to choice. The Senate rep.
resenting the States in theory. at least
and the manner of electing Senators being
entitled to vote, and a majority of all the
Senator'S being necessary to chdce.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
ssy- PkoFEssoR BoND, of the Cam

ssy- PkoFEssoR BOND, of the Cam
bridge Observatory, announces that the
expected comet is approaching the earth,
though, owing to the strong moonlight, its
low position, and its increasing distance
from the sun, it is doubtful whether it will
become very conspicuous to the naked
eye. Through the large telescope it
presents an appearance curiously like that
of the great comet of 1858 on a reduced
scale. The tail branches off in two
streams from the nucleus, and will offered
a brilliant DIRECTORY, for all persons who
may wish to find their way to BEETLES S
CHEAP STORE, at Light et,where they
can always purchase Goods, at 25 per
cent. " cheaper than the cheapest"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
The Democratic State EXecu-
tive Committee.

The proceedings Of this body, of which
we publish report elsewhere, will, nc
doubt, meet with the hearty approval OF
all good Democrats. The resolutions adopt
ed are conceived in a patriotic spirit
They commend conciliation and coupro.
mise as the only means to save the coun,
try from She rule Of Black Republicanism
and with reference to the two Democratic
candidates for the Presidency, they are
characterized by fairness and justice.
Both wings of the panty are enjoined to
unite with heart aud voice in the support
Of the Democratic nominee for Governor
Henry D. Foster, and to continue to act
in all local elections as one party, forgiv.
ing and forgetting the differences existing
between them in other respects. In regard
to the Presidency, it is proposed that if it
should appear, from the result of the elec-
tions in the other States of the Union that
by casting the entire vote of Pennsylvania
Tor Mr.. DOUGLAS it would elect him over
MIR. LINCOLN, the electors shall be under
the obligation of SO casting the vote; and
that, fit should appear that the vote of
the State would elect Mr.. BREcKIN-
RIDGE, it should be cast for the latter. If,
however, the united vote should prove of
no avail to either Democratic candidate, il
Is to be divided by the electors according
to their best Judgment, as circumstances
may dictate.
We fully approve of this advice, and
trust that earnest efforts will be made on
10th 81 es to bring about an arrangement
of this nature, which, in view of the dan
gers threatening the Union of these States
from powerful revolutionary and intense.
ly sectional organization, is a considera-
tion Of the highest moment.-Mornang
PsnnSylvaniaa.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07

How LINCoLN MADE s2O0.-Last win
ter Mr.. Lincoln lectured before the young
mems republican club at New York and
other cities at the Fast, receiving in every
instance pay for his lectures, For his lee.
lures at New York, he demanded of the
club $500. The amount was paid, but
the president Of The club was justly indig.
naut at the charge, and at a meeting held
the next evening took occasion to volunteer
his opinion OF Mr.. Lincoln, free of charge
in words as follows.
"Hc thought that for a prominent polit
cal man, and a candidate for the PrcSi.
Iancy, in some parts of the country, as
Nj. Lincoln was, to charge $500 for ad.
dressing 4 Republican meeting vas shame
j3 (Applausc.) If he were to receive a
roUln ton for the Presidency and tbs
'-ct were known among the generous peo-
people Of his own State, how many votes
would he get? He did not believe that
prominent men who had won their way to
Ugh Office by devotion to the Republi,
can party, if they we're invited to speak
before this committee, would charge any
thing for their service in such case -
chats SOY He was willing to pay Geo
NAristy for dancing, or Mrs. John Wood
.or acting at the Winter Garden, or For
rest for impersonating the characters oi
Shskspc0rc but he was not willing to
pay men for addressing Republican meet
lnSi. 1t was wrong, il was mean; and he
meant what he said" (Applauso,)
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07

Our cotemporaries of the Pittsburg
Post, and Harrisburg Telegraph, will not,
we trust, give themselves further trouble
in reference to the ticket of BRECKIS-
RIDGE and BUcKALEw, which has hoated, ,
for the past twelve months, at the head of
the Columbia Democrat. We are free to
say, that that identical ticket, would have
been the best and strongest nomination the
National Convention could have made both
for Pennsylvania and the Nation, and row
as it is, we shall only amend our first
choice for Vice President, by substituting the
name of GENERAL LANE, for that of Min
lister Buckalew. And by the way, We
would here enquire of orr neighbor of the
Telegraph, who appears to weld an sop
tic keen" how it is that he has never dis
covered-or, at least, had the manliuoss to
acknowledge that We, few weeks since
pinned upon him falsehood, by the rec
ord in regard to Hamlin's Free Tradeisns.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07

senator KETcuUM, Of Luzerne, on Tues
day evening Of last week, addressed Re
publican meeting in the Court House, al
Bloomsbury. The speech if such it mi gb,
be designated, was exceedingly insipid, ,far
below the standard we had marked ou
for Mr.. Retchun', and the meeting-whicf
was few and the space far between tn,
''o'<-sp.itterS, impaired little or no in
torost. Near one half the meeting wa,
made up of democrats, who came out Of
curiosity, and the other part appeared tc
be actuaied by the same motive
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
Hon. HUMPHREY MARSHALL, the lead

Hon. HUMPHREY MARSHALL, the lead
ing Wing or Oppositionist in Kentucky,
has publicly expressed the opinion that
Breckenridge will certainly carry Ken
lucky, and that he (Marshall) will take
the stump in his behalf.
The Nvristown Register, the Juniata
Register, says the Selins Grovs Times
and several other of. our exchanges, have
raised the name of BREcKISRIDGE and
LANE, as the standard bearers of the
Democratic party in the coming contest.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07

IF l were in Congress, and ii "a vote
should come up on a question whether sla.
very should be prohibited in new Terri
tory, IN spite OF the D,ed Scott decision. |
would vote that it should" d."-Abrahan
Lincoln, from speech delivered in Chi,
'~go' on the 10th of July 1858.
Tho above declaration teaches resistance
10 established law, We ask this question
Would Mr.. Lincoln in the event of his
election to the Presidency, array himself
ID opposition to the Supreme Court .
Perhaps no intends TO abolish both Con.
g'css and the Court, and unite in himself
the 4islative, judicial and executive bran.
ehes q the government
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
THERE ARE UNMIsTAKARLg INpIcA

THERE ARE UNMISTAKARLE INDICA.
TIoNs, in the North and in the South
that Breckenridge and Lane will be gen
orally supported by the National Democ
racy. The Boston Post, the leading Dem
ocratic journal in New England, has de
clared for them; Gov. Wise, of Virginia
is openly for them; and "The Constitu-
tion," the national organ of the Democra
cy, is out for them in long article.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07

CONSTANT APPLICATION OvERcoMEs
THE GREATEST DIFFICULTIES !" and one
of the greatest difficulties in life is that Of
saving your money unless you adopt the
maxim of Frankln-'Spend only when
necessary, and make no waste" for " the
frugal are prosperous, but the extravagant
come to ruin - and they who are pros
pering, deposit their money in the Frank.
lin Saving Fund, No, 1876 South Fourth
street, below Chestnut, Philadelphia,
where it can be withdrawn at any time
with per cent. interest, This Saving
Fund always paid on demand, and never
suspended. See advertisement in another
column.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
Harvest Time.

This warm, dry weather is unusually
favorable to hay making, says the Patrto,
d. Union, and the farmers have availed
themselves of its advantages, TO cut and
house an unusually abundant hay crop
Within the past week large quantity Of
hay has been safely slowed away in the
large barns which are characteristic fea-
turc in Pennsylvania landscape, betoke.
ming well.t titled and productive SOIL
Much is now in the process of cutting and
making, and if this fine weather continues
little longer, it will all be sccured.--
Then comes the wheat harvest, an event to
which the labors OF the farmer during the
whole year are directed This year it pro.
misses great results. The wheat fields al
ready begin to assume the golden hue OF
harvest time. We have heard no com.
paints of failure Of crops---no anticipa-
tons Of a poor harvest Farmers are not
generally the most sanguine Of human be
ings, and upon the appearance Of the fly
or the weevil, are very apt to predict to
tai destruction of the wheat; but this year
the old wheat enemies seem to have rested
from their labors, and allowed the grain
to develope without molcstation, for the
prophets of short harvest have not been
guilty of the usual amount of croaking.-
The wheat crop promises to be unusually
full, and, if the weather should prove fa-
vorable for gathering it, the country will
once more be blessed with abundance
The comparative exemption that the wheat
has experienced from its usual enemies, is
probably due, in a great measure, to the
cold and wet weather this spring, which
caused every person to grumble at the ap-
parent pcrversity Of the season.
Accounts from all portions of the count
ry indicate an abundant harvest The
aggregate productions of the country will
unquestionably exceed those of any former
year. The current crop will do much to-
wards relieving the country from the stag
nation consequent upon the explosion Of
1857. 1t will put money in the pockets OF
the farmers all over the land, and thus
strengthen the substratum of business and
society. 1t will give increased employ
mont and profit to the railroad and trans
portation interest in all its ramifcations,
and its influence and benefits will speedily
be felt in every department of industry and
trade. The addition of so many millions
to the wealth of the country iu single
year will soon produce visible signs OF
vigorous life and energy in the various
phases Of human oocupution. There seems
no good reason to distrust the future
All the indications are that the next ten
years will prove period of prosperity and
of rapid and substantial advancement in
business and wealth. Let US hope that the
lessons Of the past few years will not be
speedily forgotten, aud that returning
business activity mag be tempered and re-
strained within a safe rate Of progress, by
a wholesome recollection Of past impru-
donce.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
Meeting Of the Democratic
state Committee.

ceoA1 C.,,.,,,sttan
"'aCe Coi''A'''oo'
A meeting of the Democratic State
Committee was held on Monday last,
=, bo Morcbonts' uo,e, n, a o,c,ock p.
Al .aL. ~. c,,,o,r;no .a,aa, a.uouon
-'' wiz" INV ''''V"s "''''" hH''' "'0'
answered the call, VIZ
Stephen D. Anderson, j Henry Askin,
Vincent Il. Bradford, Hugh Barr, W. Il.
Blair, William d. Boas, John Il. Bratton,
Benjamin II. Brewster, Reuben r. Brown
j. Woods Brown, II. Is. Burnham, Charles
W. Carrigan, a, c. Ceti, John Il, Chad
WICK Edward D. Clery, James " U!ark;
John ". CLARK, JoAn Cummings. John
Davis, Henry Il. Uofl5nDaoh, Z. NJ. Do.
noyan, honry Dunlap, William II. Eek
els, Peter Ent, a, hio-tana ulatz, Joseph
Glelm, n. II. UIciSemor, II. a. Guernsey
Jonn hamllton, Jr., j. II. Hobart Cha5.
IL Hunter, +. NJ, hutchinson, George w.
Irwin, Robert l.. johnson, j, Monroe
hrclber. Isaac h'eeA, II. X, Llndcrman,
George Link. ,...ilan Morgan, L. y. Ma
gee, Charles d. din'y, Robert McCay,
lhoAa5 =. NJ Do"''., . 'hn /. Mcfad-
len Peter yc4ntyr-, n. + Meyers, o.
II. Myers io"arsL M:.ier, William Ii
miner. H. ., Hltch2.., 1,ooett Il Mona
guam, ii. a. huh'oaDtrb, . ,Auel Parker,
Joseph W. Parker, Ii, Bruce Petriklni
Frederick >. Pyier, Bernar~ N.iIey, Dan
lei Solomon, j. B oanaom, Henry j.
stable, Joseph NJ Thompson, William G
Ward, Nelson Weiser, John Ii. Aioglor,
William Ii. Welsh.
Alter considerable discussion, the fol.
lowing resolution was adopted by vote
OF 40 to 10, viz:
Profoundly Impressed with the import
ancc OF prompt, rigorous and patriotic ac
ton on the part OF the Democr4tlc State
Committee, in order to avert if possible,
the consequences which must inevitably re-
suit from the unhappy division now exist
ing IN the RACKS OF the Democracy in our
State and nation, we cordially and honest
y recommend to the Democracy of the
State that they unite with heart and voice
Ill tho support Of our excellent and CONF
petent nominee for Governor, Henry ID.
Foster, and that in all the local elections
they act as one party, forgiving and for
getting any differences that they may have
entertained for the Presidency; but with
view to perfect unity against the com.
mon enemy, we recommend to the Democ-
racJ OF IennSJ Lama to unite their votes
lor President om;to electoral ticket form.
ed at heauing on the LIST day OF March,
l0oui on the t9lIo%ii & basis ana under
standing VIZ; That II SAID electoral tick
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
Robbins Wine Store.

We are not in the habit of eulogizing
hardware houses, and believe we will be
excused, if we say that Mr.. D. w. Rob
bins, at his Wine & Liquor Store next
door to Browers Store-is the best of the
kind in the North. Mr.. r. has large
and select lot of all assortments, and sells
very cheap. We especially commend, as
an excellent beverage, his delicious Raws.
berry Syrup.
See Card in another column.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07
ihe Eregkilridge Cke-t4,ttHai
Democratic Commit

WAsHINGTNN, June 27.-The following
named gentlemen have been appointed the
National Democratic Committee, authori-
zed by the Convention at Balti.nore when
nominated Mr. Breckinridge:
Isaac j. Stevens, Esq, Of Oregon.
Hon. George W. Hu .hes of Maryland.
Hon. John W. Stevenson, of Kentucky.
VIM. Finn, Esq, of Washington City.
Walter Lenox, Esq,
George W. Riggs, Esq,
Hon. James G. Berret, /"
Hon. Jefferson Davis, OF Mississippi.
Hon. Thomas b, Florence 0. Pennu.
Hon, j Il. Thompson, of New Jersey.
Hon. y. D. Meek, of Alabama.
Hon. Jesse b, Bright, of Indiana.
Hon. Robert John, Of Arkansas.
Augustus Schcll, Esq, Of New York,
s---.-s.-s---
Wore sr&R'a Decentralization. Wm.
p. Miles, member of Congress from the
Charleston, 5. G. district, says Wor-
eesters DicIiouary appears to me to be
work Of great value, and one which every
scholar and man Of letters should poFsess
1t Is very tcrse and happy in definition,
and in spelling and pronGa,iutioa 40 near
ly true standard OF the oest E.-!ish
usage as any dictionary with which l an
acquainted, See Advertisement for the
opinion Of many other distinguished Liter,
airy men.
aa5- Henry Prill, convicted in the Som.
ersot county (Pa.) court some time ago, Of
the murder Of Eli Wcimer, was executed
on Friday, 25th ult., in presence Of quite
number Of people. The cuprit was sixty
years Of age. He made a confession Of his
guilt before his execution, in which he stat.
ed that he shot his victim when within two
miles OF hoae, and that he perpetrated the
foul act at the mitigation Of Mrs Wei.
NOR.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07

pa The Farmer and Gardener, has
assumed the pamphlet instead of the quar-
to form, and Col. SPa"gIer, the Agricul-
tural Editor, has engaged the services OF
WILLIAM SAUNDERS, as Horticultural
Editor. Price only 81 per annum. This
is the only Agricultural work in Pennsyl-
vania, and it is worthy of liberal patro-
mage,
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DEMOCRATIC STATE NOMINATIONS
OF wESTMoRELAND.

say- The Grass crops in Columbia coun-
ty, have been chiefly gathered, and are at
least 20 per cent heavier than heretofore.
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REMARKABLE OCCURoE"CE. Rec.
a man had a cateleptic fit in the stree
Louisville, He was walking along :,
rently unconcerned as to the things q
world when suddenly he became trau:-
At rat,nothing was thought but his sin;
attitude soon drew the attention of q
Der OF persons and finally Il great Ct;
gathered. The individual stood UNI
for two hours and half, and was a'
taken to the hospital. This is a move
currance, and one we have never hel;
before in this country, Medical I"
record few such cases in France,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07

rar Mr.. I. U. Woib writes from Phila
delphia to know if we are sure that Mr.
Liucolns name is Abraham or Ab,0m -
We answer, that the Chicago Press u .o
T/ibh"e has stated as much on NJ Liu-
coins express authority; and now We
have the INn0lS state Jou "aL publish cd
at Springfield, which says that the NAM
Alb m does not belong to Aly. hiucoiu
=. ! E,G@.e.
l'he troubles OF the Republicans over the
name OF their ca didate have been really
distressing to witness, Not day ha.
passed since the nomination of the urayaii
able Lincoln, without the occurrence of
some unhappy complication connected with
his christian name. So long as our Re-
publican neighbors have stuck to "old
Abe" they have got along well enough ;
but once forsaking that plain appellation
they have instantly become entangled in
"ham-ram' labyrinth. 1T Isl ham," shout
ed one. at is ram," has responded
mother. The "hams' have grown heated,
and the Grams have been rampant, until
pitched battle between the Grams" and the
"hams' has appeared unavoidable. BY
the above official announcement-to which
in charity we give publicity--it appears
that the question is now decided and that
the Grams" are overthrown. But although
the Republicans may succeed in preserving
their candidates "ham," they will find it
difficult matter to "save his bacon
ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT EAsTERs.-
This steamship, about which SO much has
been said and written, arrived at New
York on the 2Sth, with twenty eight pas
sengors. The voyage was full of interest,
and demonstrated her superiority as
sea going vessel, and the reliance and ex-
cellence of her machinery. The highest
speed attained was fourteen and half
knots. The ships bottom is very foul,
and an allowance of at least two knots
should be made on this account. The dis
tance usually steamed from Southampton
to Sandy Hook is 3lGO miles, but she
went further south than the usual route to
avoid any danger from encouAteriDg ice.
a New DAILY PAPER, entitled the
" Daily 1'mes," has just issued from
Wiiliamsport, under the auspices of Bow
Err d FITzGERALD. 1t is neatly printed,
spiritedly Edited, and ably conducted
We wish the little inland Daily, permanent
success and fair remuneration to the Ia
bors of its enterpnzing Editors,
ssS~ WIN. Q. sTRUrHERs, Esq, has
been succeeded by Mr., GEO, BULL, in the
publication Of the Carbon County Demo
crat,
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OH AJe's Neigh6ors Going .Gga
H'm-OM A6e's Netghbors Rpn.
Him.-The Columbus Statesma,, wa,
formed day day or two ago by &
gate to the Baltimore Convention,
called at their Office that John Hank.
man who had assisted Abe Lincoln to I
those rails about which the Rcpubls
are making such a hubbub, has anne
ed himself opposed to the election Of !
coin. Hanks, who has never been /
ocrat, is against the Republican non.
because he knows Lincoln to be huz
and nothing else. Hurrah for Hank,
FIGURES WoN'T LIE-CFnsuS T.
to Lady9f Uncertain Age-"Wcll, "
how old shall Iput you down.
Young Lady Complementary
am % next June"
Census 7aker (maliciously)-"AH, ,
Let me see-it's just twenty two in j
since-ahcm you rejected my addr.
Guess you must be tu3ly twenty.thrcc
Census taker takes his book under
arm and lets himself out, followed .
irown as dark as the inner shades Of .
des-but he had his revongo-therc
rubbing that out.
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Sss- VIM. 0. sTRUruERs, Esq, has
been succeeded by Mr., GEO, BULL, in the
publication Of the Carbon county Demo
crst
Daily gazette and comet., 1860-02-09

i1g Fof professional and business cards,
llneluding daily pspef) not exceeding sis
lines for ~ months, go without the pa
pei, s13.
i1-The privilege Of yearly advertisers
Is strictly limited 10 their own immediate
and regular business and the business of
an advertising firm II not considered ssih
eluding that its lndl vidual member.
tH Announcing candidates for State
and Parish Offices, sl0 muuicipei Odlees
~, 20 be paid for invariably ~ advance.
l-S- All advertisements for strangers o,
transient persons 10 he paid In advance.
~ Advertisements not marked on the
copy for specified time, will be inserted
iii forbid, and payment eSseted.
~ All communications intended r.
promote the private ends or interests ~
Corporations. Societies, Schools or ibd vid-
uals, will be charged as advertisement.
iH- Cards If personal character can
only be published in this paper ~ advsr-
tiseinents, and inust be paid for in advance
at double advertising rates.