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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20
Christian View of AboIitionism

The Christian Advocate, in commenting
on the Conspiracy in Texas" uses the fol.
lowing appropriate language, to which we
wish to draw attention of many people
within reach of our publication.
Southern Slavery, as rule, is the mild
est and most benevolent system oflabor in
the world, and the slaves, without abolition
temptation, are the most happy and con.
tented laborers. But, granting it the char
acter attributed to it by the abolitionists,
it is even then, in comparison with abo-
litionism, most sanity and holy. / here
is not an evil to character and home, to
society or country, attributed to slavery,
by an ignorant or lying press, that aboli-
tionism docs not produce hunredfold. 1t
is the life of modern politics, the falsehood
of modern philosophy, the apostacy of mod
orn civilization. If ever men deserved the
doom which Benedict Arnold escaped, w.
II. Seward, Horace Greely, Charles Sum
ner, Wendell Philips, and their abetitors,
political and clerical, are the men and
patriotic Northern men, And yet, South
ern men, and patriotic Northern men, too,
who are determined to resist tho demon Of
abolitionism in every form, and to make
no compromise with the insidious monster,
and who simply contend for the constitution
of their country, and the Union based upon
it, are denounced sometimes by Southern
men as fire eaters, extremists ultras and
disunonists Shame on the ignoble souls
who thus attempt to weaken the public
confidence in reference to the monstroui
iniquity of abolitionism. This indirect
support of the abolitionists has done more
to emboldon them in their aggressions thar
anything else. Even now, Lincoln's orgaI
at Chicago, Jno. Wentworth paper, boldly
advocates the overthrow Of slavery in tht
States as the doctrine of the republican
party, and shames the republican leader
who are too limid to avow it. 1t quote
Lincoln's language, embodying the same
sentiment. But as far as we can see
nothing but defeat, and the election Of al
abolitionist, will ever teach Southern men
and constitutional men generally, the les
sons of patriotism and political wisdom
United, black republicanism could be easl
} defeated. The people are willing to unite
but the demagegues and ofhce-seekers, VIII
curse the country, will not let them. An
, thus we are divided into three parties, whe
we ought to be one, just as the Jews wer
divided into irreconcileablc factions whe
Jerusalem and the temple were totterin
to their fall. Our country has fallen upo
evil times, and nothing but the proyidenc
of God can save us, for vain is tho help {
man. While Christian men should use a
the political means in their power, tn
present should be time Of general humi
iation and prayer.
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Choice New Books.

We have received from the extensive
publishing House of Geo. G.. Evans, No
439, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, copies
of the following named finely printed and
neatly bound works, viz;
The Sunny South, by Prof. j. II. In
graham, l2mo., 526 PIP. Price sl.25.
The Prince of the House of David, by
the same author, l2mo., $50 PIP. Price
SIPS.
The Throne of David, by the same au.
thor, l2mo., 6O3 PIP. Price sl.25.
The Pillar of Fire or Israel in Bond
age, by the same, I2mo., 600 pp' Price
1925,
sW- Any person sending Mr.. EVANS
1925, and u cts. to pay for the postage,
he will send copies of either of the Books,
and valuable Gift, with each, which 5su-
ally exceeds IN value the meSr 81 the
Do9k or the more5 rysstsa
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better remainin servitude, though be might
prove curse TO his master. He says Of
1tr. Ent that che called Mr.. Bound a liar"
lie No. Q. I1r. Ent spoke in the highest
terms of Mr.. Bound, said lie knew him per-
sonally but added that if Mr.. Bound had
said of Mr.. Keller, that he favored the re-
peal of the Tonnage Tax and had bought
his nomination etc. then Mr.. Bound had
asserted what was not SO. Speaking of
Mr.. Hakes he says that che was so drunk
he had to be lifted into the wagon, Qie No.
10Y and then could not stand without prop
ping, Qie No. ll Mr.. Editor, any person
who eau thus come before the public, and
in this manner, undor an anonymous sig
nature, endeavor to tarni.h the reputation
of honorable men observes term in the
Penitentiary" as the DR.. has it. The peo-
pie that we're there know it to be the base
assertion Of coward, but desire tho ref
utation to 20 further. Lie No. - is, that
"Ed. called himself up to speak" This is
another one Of" Voritas" cowardly asscr-
lions, as Mr.. Snyder was called out by his
friends. Many other lies are told, in fact
the whole Article is a continuous lie, and
if necessary l can procure several hundred
names to this paper to prove it.
FISHINGCREEK.
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David r. Randall.

This gentleman was IN town on Fill,
and Saturday of last week, LOOKING =,
hale as ever. He takes his defeat COOL
feeling no doubt that his conscience !,
clear, and that he had discharged his 4,
ty to the party that placed him in nomr,
lion by its own voluntary act, and by,,
seeking cf his own. Ho made u gallo,,
battle and will live to fight it over ar,n
when those of his own party, who l,,,
struck him down and contributed to B,,,
Republican success, will strive to lid,
their record in shame at their coplpc,
But that record, that a,cfM record, will
not easily 60 out. 1t will live long in tia
recollection of tho 6OOO Democrat. in n;,
county who have so nobly struggled +,
vindicate tho integrity of their party +,
its principles and its organization, agaip,
Black Republican money and fanatici,n
and democratic faithlessncss. Luss,u,
Union
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20
The Election of Tuesday,

The election in this State, on Tuesday
last. resulted disastrously for the Demo.
cratic party Mr.. CURTIN, the Republican
candidate, being elected Governor by
large majority. We have also lost the
Legislature and majority of the Con-
gressmen, and our good old State, for the
time being, is handed over, in all its de-
partm0nts, to the tender mercics of Aboli.
tionism. We exceedingly regret that such
is the case. 1t is the first time in the
history of this great Commonwealth that
she has SO far forgot her high duty to the
Union and the Constitutional rights of her
sister States, as to cndanger both by her
action. She is no longer the conservative
Pennsylvania of the olden time, but is now
bound hand and foot to the car of sec.
,ionalism, and it will require mighty
struggle to release her from her perilous
position. Had Gen. FOSTER been elected, +,
the great battle of the Union would have
been won, and the contest in n ovember
would have been an easy one. As it is
we shall have to fight the same battle over
again on the 9th of November, and under
yet more numerous disadvantages than we
encountered in the Gubernatorial election; I;
but our friends should not despair, nor
should the reverses of tho past paralyze
their efforts in the future. The more nu.
merous The difficulties, the greater should
be the exertions to overcome them. The
darkest hour of the night is frequently
just before the dawn of day; and it may
be that the clouds, which now lower so
portentously over the country, will soon
break away, and the sunlight of Democ-
racy speedily shed brilliancy over the po-
itical horizon.
The Democracy met with similar revcr
ses in 1910 and 1s4S; but they soon re-
covered, and at the next trial of strength
were stronger than ever. So it will be
again, whether the Presidential election in
November goes against US or not. Then
let our friends keep their courage up
The country will not, even if we lose the
Presidential election, stand more than one
term of Black Republican misrule. The
Democracy will again be in the ascendant,
and Black Republicanism will be hurled
from power, never more to rise again.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20

For BRECKINRIDGE AND LANE.-Mr.
Brawner, of the Linneus (MissourD Bul-
lsin, has disposed of his interest in that
concern to his late partner, William II.
H1Hiams, Esq, late of Bloomsbury (and
whilom an apprentice in the Office of the
"Cotumbia DemOcrat,") and the paper has
declared for the election of fBRECKINRIDGE
and LANE. The Democracy of Missouri,
we are glad to know, is sound on the ques-
ton of National Politics. Mr.. Williams,
is a young man of much ability, an able
and energetic writer, and we wish him per-
sonal and political prosperity.
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to make all needful arrangements, and re-
port to the first committee,
The committee on Class Instructors, are
Mcssrs. Appleman, Go. Supt.), I. NJ.
Potts, VIM. Burgess, The committee on
procuring place, are Messrs. Appleman,
OF Light Street, A. NJ. White, of Cattawis-
sa, U. j. Campbell, of Miflinville, D. A.
Bcckley, of Rloomsburg, and Wm. Bur
CESS, of Millville.
On motion of J. B. Knittlc, it was a.
greed that synopsis of the proceedings be
offered to the county papers for pubica-
ton, for the benefit of teachers who are
absent, and others.
Mr.. Appleman, the County Superintcn
dent, took quite an active part in all the
proceedings and manifested an earnest
interest in the great cause in which We are
engaged. We glory in his oarnestness,
and hope he will be crowned with success,
and rewarded for his labors
The attendance was not very large. A
portion of the teachers seem to be more
interested in political, than educational
affairs. The teachers present seemed to
be animated by the true spirit of their
profession, and as evary thing passed oft
harmoniously, we had upon the whole III
interesting and spirited meeting.
On motion adjourned.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20

The U. s. HOUSE OF REPRESENT.
TIvks LOST TO THE REpUDLICANs.-Tbo
election on Tuesday indicates, beyond a,
doubt, that the next House of Representa-.
tivcs of the United States will be opposed
to the Republican party. At present the,
control it, having organized it with Re-.
publican Speaker, after q long and dos.
pcratc struggle. The Democrats and oppo
ncnts of the Republican party have elected
tho following members in the free STATE.
oregon, ......,..... ..........,
Ono, ........ ..,............,S
Pennsylvania, ........ .......G
Indiana ................
10
To these may be added the five Southern
districts in Illinois, the two men bers ia
California, and at least ten, if not more,
in New York, making, in the free States
at least thirty six, with chance of Others
in New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan ami
Massachusetts. Every member from lAg
slave States, save Blair, of st. Louis, aud
perhaps Winter Davis, Of Baltimore if he
should be elected, will oppose the Repub.
lican party. The House will thus st Md :
Democrats in the North, -. .... SO
Anti Republicans in the South, .. 81
ia
This gives msjority agains: tho r..
publicans in the House OF eleven, US it
consists, in all, Of but two hundred and
thirty seven members, The United States
Senate-which meets after the ith Of
| March-will also contain majority
oppose cd to the Republican party. II =,
unfit, inexperienced, imbecilG man u,
Lincoln, should Unfortunately b. eloc tc /
President, he would meet both houses ..
Congress opposed to him at the bcginuu,
Of his Administration, and would be umbl.
to carry through any Executive measure
| Ahcro "oulu pe u ueau-loch ail uIllIIcuult
;ecling to begin with, he tween LIN al
Congress. As it is now certain that hoi
houses Of Congress will bo opposed T.
Lincoln, how foolish for any America
citizen to vote foF President who cauust
accomplish anything if Lo should be chosen
and who's, administration wou lie pit
bic specimen Of political impotcucy,-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20
FISHINGCREEK.
Proceedings Of the Teachers AssO-
citation.

Pursuant to call, the Teachers Associ-
alton IN; 10 the school house at Espy, on
Saturday, October 9th, 1860.
FORENOON SESSION.
The association was called to order by
tho President, VIM. Burgess.
After the reading and adoption of tho
minutes, on motion Of L. Appleman (Coun-
iy SUPPLEMENTARY a committee, consis-
ting of Messrs. I. NJ. Potts, j. 3. Knittlc,
and II. Z. John, was appointed to solicit
the names of new members.
Not many teachers being present, after
various remarks on different topics, ad-
journed to meet at Il o'clock, p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION
After calling to order, the executive
committee presented the following pro-
gramme of business, which was adopt cd
viz:
lst Essay by U. J. Campbell. Subj
ject-The difficulties with which thu
7 eacher has to contend.
I'd. Essay by A. B. White. Subject
Duties of the Teacher.
Sd. Essay by Mrs. L. W. Wynkoop.-
Subjcct-English Grammar.
4th, Essay by I. NJ. Potts. Subject
Means and ends of Education.
Each essay to be followed by discus
sion.
5th. Shall we hold Teachers Iastitut
during the coming winter! And if SO
what action shall the association take il
reference to it!
The essays were then read in the ordc
announced, and all contained many valua
Bile remarks worthy of being noticed an
very appropriate for the occasion. Eacl
afforded some topics upon which to max
remarks and were discussed by Messr;
Appleman, Burgess, Potts, SchlicheI
Knittle and others.
I The essay by I. NJ. Potts was quit
| anu pOhlO fSlJ EOO
sentiments. Mr.. Knittle moved, that al
the essays be solicited and offered for pub
| lication, which was carried.
| The subject of Teachers Institute wa
discussed, and it was unanimously agreed
| in view of our past success, to hold one tl
coming winter, on the week commencin
December oath. Several places were sus
gested, among which were Light Stree
Cattawissa, Bloomsbury, MillVille, MifliI
vile, Orangeville, &C., and it was at Ia
agreed, on motion of Mr.. Potts, that
committee of three, of which the Count
Superintendent shall be chairman, be a.
pointed to procure suitable class ipstru
tors, and that committee of FIVE be al
thorized to procure place where encou
agsment is extended and suitable room
can bs obtained for cur aecommoaation
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT--CWI
SchWs htuaiea by Greeiy. We have al
ready published the denunciatiou of thu
Declaration of Independence aud Of tho
immortal signars by Carl Schurz, ono OF
the most celebrated of the Lincoln orators
in this campaign. As worthy to go along
side of it, we give tho opinion of Horace
Grecly, in the New York TfiJ"ne--tho
most distinguished of its editors-of John
Brown, of IIarper's Ferry notoricty, auo'
ther kind of revolutionist. Read
"John Brown, dead, will live in millions
of hearts. 1t will be easier to die in good
cause, even on the gallows, since john
Brown has halo ved that mode ofexit from
the troubles and temptations of the mortal
existence. Then, as to the 'irrepressiblo
conflict who does not SEQ that this sacri-
tiice must inevitably intensity its progress
and hasten its end? Yes, john Brown,
dead, is verify power like Samson in the
falling temple of Dagon-like Ziska, dead,
with his skin stretched over drum head f,
still routing the foes he brayely fought
while he lived. So let US be reverently
grateful for the privilege of living in a
world rendered noble by the daring of
heroes, tho suffering of martyrs-among
whom let none doubt that history will ac'
cord an honorable niche to old John
Brown !"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20

The MAJoRITY.-Tho Republican ma,
jority in Pennsylvania is large. As they
have beaten US, we are glad of this, and
for two reasons The first is, that the
Republican party, when it is confident,
always breaks down with its own weight.
The other is, that such whipping as the
Democratic party has just received, brings
them to their senses, and shows them the
folly of permitting men, no matter how
high in Office to create partizan divisions
The success of the Opposition oyer the
Democracy always skaters them into O
thousand fragments before a year is oyer
The " wild hunt after Office" will soon set
these political gamblers by the ears,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20

EDIToRs ELEcTED.-Col, 7. B. Sea-
right, Democrat, has been elected Pro-
thonotary of Fayette county, by about
four hundred majority, over John D.
Krepps, Republican. Major Brady, of
the BrookyilIe Je6sSonian, has been
elected to the Assembly, Col. G. Nelsop
Smith, of the Johnstown Echo, was defea-
ted for Assembly. He had contemplated
retiring from the Echo, but now says he
will hang on another four years at least
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20
SAVE Us FROM ABoLIrIoNIsM.-Mas.

SAVE Us FROM ABoLITIoNIsM.-Mas.
sachusetts, the hot bed of abolitonism, is
fast mingling its "coal black roses" with
pure white lilies. Massachusetts, can boast
of its prowess in Abolitionism, in the way
of marrying white girls with negroes. The
Census Marshals report that sevonty twc
white females Vere n1a,ried 10 negroes IN
the State IF Massachusetts last gear. God
save US from Abolition Republicanism
when its only end and boast is the mar
riagc of white girls with negroes.
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October 9th, 1860.
e. B. SNYDER,
DANL. MeHENRY,
Scciy's

BALTIMORE ELEcTIoN.-The munici,
pal election in Baltimore, on Wednesday
last, resulted in the total defeat of the
American party-the Reform party hay
ing elected the Mayor aud every Council
man in the City. Mr., BRowN, the Re-
form candidate for Mayor, is elected by
s,l9e majority. This overwhelming de-
feat completely annihilates the "Plug
Uglies," who have held the sway in that
city for the last five or six years, and peace
and good order will now take the place OF
lawlessnsss and disorder,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Gen. Joseph Lane,
OF OREGON.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
RESOLUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE Exc.
CJ'rIyE COMMITTEE.

RESOLUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE Exc.
CuTlVE COMMITTEE.
ResoIred That the Democratic Electoral Ticket be
headed Of Ste phen A. Douglas, or John {.
Brecknrdge Ecc,or at Large and in the event OF
the success said ticket hc greater number Of votes
shall have beep cast for stephen A. Douglas. then the
vote of the Electoral College of the State shall be for
Stephen a. Douglas and lerschc johnson for Presi'
then John c. Breckenridge and Jos Lane Tor the same
offices. If the of Pennsylvania cannot elect the
candidates for whom the majority of the vetes cast
and elect any running for the office of frsi-
dent of thu United States claiming obe Democrat then
the vote the Electoral College shall be cast for that
candidate lftw elect either OF the Democrats for
hon it is cast any the Democrats who voted
or the then the shall be cast for the can
Iii date who has the majority Of the votes of the State and
Chairman of this Committee be instructed to OBJ
tain from the gentlemen the Democratic Electoral
ticket of this State several and distinct pledges OF
acaesceuce in the foregoing resolution and to report
the result of his action the premises at the next meet
jng of the Committee, to be held on the day OF
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U. j. CAMPBELL, Soo'y.
Treachery Acknowledged.

Since the election Forney's Press; the
leading Douglas organ in this State, exults
over the defeat of FOSTER and admits the
agency of the straight-out Doulgas men in
accomplishing that result. In an article
deploring the fraud by which MIR, Lehman
was cheated out of the return from the First
Congressional district, the Press says:
'The Republican party have just achiev-
ed magnificent triumph, and in the joy
with which they hail this triumph they
have The sympathy Of thousands Of honest
Democrats"
This is distinct admission that "thou-
sands "of honest Democrats" like Fb'ney,
who are so ready to "sympathizc" with
the Republicans iu their "magniicent tri-
umph," were so very honest and honorable
as to vote for ANDREW G. CURTIN and
strike down HENRY d. FOSTER. Dem
ocrats committed the fatal mistake of sup.
posing it possible for these men to bo sim
cere in their professions of attachment to
HENRY D. FOSTER, but true to their
disorganizing instincts they united to ac
complish his defeat, and assisted the Re-
publioans to their "mag gnifcent vic-"tory'
1t may be gratifying to these allies Of
the Republicans to know that their Sc rvices
are duly appreciated and recognized Th,
North american returns thanks to Dlr
Douglas for his efficient services, and say
"without his assistance in Pcnnsylvani;
eve should probably have fallen seveIa
thousands behind our present triumph"
A LARGE BEAR SToRY.-A oorrespon
dent of the shamokin, Pa, Register, tells
a story of large bear he met at the foo
of the Big Mountain. 1t would be diff
cult to say which was the biggest, tn
: story or the bear. The writer says:
) " / had only time to turn when l saw
large black bear approaching me, witt
his mouth wide open, Displaying beauti
full set of large, white teeth, and eye-ball
glaring with delight in anticipating what
: luscious supper he would have, | am nc
coward, but I surely thought the tim
of my departure was at hand, as I ha
, no other weapon but small Walkin;
c stick which l drew in defensive posture
5 and gave yell to the extent of my lungs
: the echo of which resounded along til
/, barren mountains for fifteen minutes afte
: His bearship came to wise conclusio
t that man who could halloa SO frightfl
a might fight heroically, wheeled about an
trotted off along the path before me-"
i That sensible bear should draw such
: sage conclusion, after being stunned by a
: echo equal to frstclass earthquake,
: not at all surprising We can imsgir
S that the echo is still resopndipg Salon
= the barren mountains
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20

The "Pennsylcanaa Statesm7n," is the
title of Campaign Democratic Paper,
published in Harrisburg, by j. M. COOPER
Esq. The Statesman is the most spirited
and ablest conducted sheets in the Com
momonwealth. 1t goes it strong for Breck.
inridge, Lane, the Constitution and the
Union.
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Pole RA1sING.-The Democracy Of
Briarcrcek, raised Hickory Pole, on last
Friday, on Summer Hill. ALIEN B. TATE,
Esq, addressed the meeting. We are told
that they were all for Breckenridge, Lane
and Democracy.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20

BERKs CoUNTY.-Glorious Old Berks
is coming right again. The official ma
iority for Gen FOSTER is 3,485; and we
have also the Congrcssmen, Senator, men,
bers of the Legislature, and all the county
officers by majorites ranging from 1900
TO 5000!
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-20

The popular majority against Fremont
in New York City in 1856 was upward of
$4,000. The New York Herald says it
will be larger this year against Lincoln,
and names &C, 1000 as the probable figure,