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Congressional Conference.

The Democratic Conference Of the 18th
Congressional District, composed of the
counties of Columbia, Luzerne, Montour
and Wyoming, met at Steele's Hotel IN
the borough of Wilkesbarre, on Saturday,
September 18Th, at A NJ. The following
are the names OF the Conferees:
Columbia-John K Robbins, Emanuel
Lazarus.
Luzerne-George P. Steele, William Mer-
rifield.
Mon,our-Hiram A. ChilJs, William Nc
Ninch.
wyoming-John V. Smith, John Jackson.
On motion, John V. Smith was chosen
President, and Hiram A. Childs, Secretary.
On motion, the Conference adjourned, TO
meet at the Exchange Hotel, in Blooms
burg, on Friday, the 2lsl inst
Agreeable TO the adjournment, the Con-
ference met at Bloomsbury, and on motion,
proceeded TO make nomination.
Mr.. Steele nominated Hendrick B. Wright
of Lnzerne.
MIR. Jackson nominated William III. Piatt
OF Wyoming.
Mr.. Robbins nominated George Scott of
Columbia
MIR. McNinch nominated John N Con-
yngham of Luzerne.
Mr. Merri6eld presented letter from Mr..
Conyngham, declining the nomination,
which was read, and The name OF John N.
Conyngbam withdrawn.
On motion the Conference proceeded 10
out nominating, the Conference, at P. NJ,
adjourned till Saturday 22d inst. at A NJ
September 22d, 1860, A. M: Conference
met and balloted, all Conferees being pres
ent. VIM. NJ. Piau having 4 votes upon
each ballot excepting upon the 10th, goth
34h, 35h, 36,h and 37!h ballots, being the
votes of the Conferees of the counties o
Montour and Wyoming.
On the AID ballot Mr. Chlds, of Montour
nominated David r. Randall, Of Luzerne
and on the 44th ballot he having received
a majority of all the votes, to wit, Merrl
field of Luzerne, Chlds and McNinch O
Montour, Jackson and Smith of Wyoming
was declared the nominee.
On motion of Mr.. Merrifeld the nomina
tion was made unanimous
The following resolutions were adopted;
Resolued, That the Conferees pledge then
selves TO give the nominee their unanimor
support, and 10 use all honorable means
ensure his election.
Resolued, That the proceedings of this col
Q ference be published in all the Democrat
papers in this Congressional District.
JOHN v. SMITH, Pres't.
: HIRAM A. CHILDs, Sec'y.
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Meeting at IerSeYtOXn.

On Monday evening last Democratic
Meeting was held a, Jerseytown, over
which JACOB DEMoTr presided. Addresses
were delivered by E. III. LITE, Esq, and
CHARLES B. BaocKwAY, both of this place.
There was large attendance of both men
and women The building in which the
meeting was held was not large enough 10
hold the audience quite a number were
compelled 10 remain outside. 1t is said
that the ladies turned out in good numbers
which is an evidence that the great work ol
Democracy is finely. progressing. The
meeting adjourned with three cheers ioI
the speakers, an3 the whole Democratic
ticket
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SIleriTs Sale.

DY virIue OF CERTAIN wrlt OF LeUdTi Fd-
Dcids, 10 me directed, issued out OF the
Court Of Commol Please, of Colu mbla
County, will be exposed to public sale, d.
The Count House, in Bloomsbury, on
Saturday. The 2Oth day Of OctOber, 1860
at two O'Clock in the afternoon of said day,
a cerain TRACT OF LAND; situate III
Pine, late vi sdson township aud Green
wood township. beginning al post, thence
by land late oil Ell Mendenhali, Nonh ihlr
~ two deg ees, East one hundred and
ninety five percEes 20 post. thence South
seventy-four degrees East, for'y-two aud
eighi.tenths urches 10 a post, thence by
Iran Deu, AID Jonathan Laman, Son'ii
forty three and hire e-foursh degrees, West
two hundred and eleven aud Que tenth
perches 10 the place OF beginning, contain
inc TWENTY FIVE AIRES and ONE
HUNDRED AND FORTY SEVEN PER-
CHES, strict measure.
SeIZed, taken III execution, and TO De
sold as the property of l>aac ryler
JOHN SNYDER.
SHERIFF's OFFICE, she ~.
Blooms burg, Sep. 26, 1860.
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To the Democrats of Columbia County.

Has il occurred TO you that we are within
joined between US and our political op-
ponenis will be decided before the high
court of The people, from which there is no
sppeall If you will cast your glance for
ward 10 the second Tuesday OF October.
you will perceive that it is not quite two
weeks distant; and If you will reflect for a
moment upor the importance of achieving
a Democratic victory on that day, we are
sure you will arrange your business in a
way that will enable you 10 be present at
the polls.
There is no use denying that the Demo
cratic party of the country is in great dan
ger of defeat. Nor is there any use 10
attempt to disguise the fact 1he clashing
ambitions and the bad passions of some 10
whom we have unwisely assigned the Po-
sition ofssleaders,n have divided our pow
erfuI organization anu rendered our triumph
in the national struggle doubtful or worse
than doubtful. But this is no reason why
every man who calls himself Democrat
should not turn out and vote. "AlI is not
lost that is in danger :" and bad as our
Presidential prospects must be admitted to
look at the present moment, some happy
turn of fortune may yet save the country
the awful affiic,iou of Republican tri-
umph.
But laying aside the Presidential ques-
tion-and the further it can be put out of
sight Just now the better-there is much TO
induce all good Democrats 10 attend the
election on the second Tuesday of October
The ticket TO be voted for on that day is a
very full one. The offices 10 be filed are
mporlant--Governor, Congress, the Legis-
iature and three of the principal County
Offices. Thus, National, Stale and County
affairs combine 10 give interest and imPor-
lance 10 the October election.
For the Office of Governor We have on
The one side Henry D. Foster and Oh the
other ANDREW G. Curtin. Whoever knows
bo,h of these men and is candid enough to
admit The truth, must confess that any
comparison which might be instituted be-
tween them would make TO the advantage
of FosTER. He has reputation for homes
ty which no amount Of calumny could faint
with the least suspicion. His solid talents
are acknowledged by all. He has learned
3 10 know the wants and wishes of the
people by long and intimate association
with them as private citizen and as
public man And although he has never
hunted public station, he has served Ions
enough in the councils of the State and O
the Nation, TO have become perfectly Ia
miliar with the transaction Of public affairs.
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Democratic Meeting.

On Friday evening last, Democratic
meeting was held at the public house Of
Edward Carey, near Centreville, Columbia
county. On motion the following gentle
men were appointed officers of the meeting;
President CHARLES H. Hess; Vice Presi-
dents-Messrs. J. d. Cromer, William Shat
fer, E.. II Hess and William Silver; Secre
tares-Messrs- Aaron Andrews, d A. Hess.
The meeting being called 10 order by the
President. WELLINGTON H. ENT, Esq, was
introduced to tae audience, who delivered
a very able and patriotic speech, which
was listened 10 with much interest. His
remarks were TO the point, and well re
ceived, frequently being interrupted with
out-bursts of applause. The main issues
ofthe campaign were plainly and fairly dis
cussed, and the principles of the Democrat
ic party defended in an honorable and truth
ful manner.
Alter Mr. Ent closed his remarks, E. II
Little, Esqr, was called upon, and addressed
the audience at considerable length, in hi
usual familiar and easy style, establishing
clearly that The principles of the Democrat
&c party are correct, and that they are III
same now as they were in the days o
Washington, Jefferson and Jackson. Whs
| he said was every way calculated TO IN
purpose, and well fitted for the occasion
The speaker on taking his seat was londl
applauded; and on motion the meeting at
Iiourned. ,,,se ~,
AARos Andrews, Sec
ID. A. Hess,
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NOTICETO CANDIDATES

VNHE undersigned, Democratic Editors of
Il Columbia county, take this occasion 10
say TO all the Candidates in nomination, that
the General Election Ticket has been prin
ted, in equal shares at our respective offices,
by usage and the order of The parties inter
estes, and are now ready for distribution
We W ould also inform the Candidates that,
as FOB WCRK, in all printing offices aud
with all printers, is a CASH BUSINESS Pa
per, Ink Rent Work, elc.,-having 10 be
invariably paid for in advance, we here re
speclfully and earnestly request all the
! Candidates, 10 either step up, or send IN,
and pay for their Tickets before removing
them from our respective offices IhIs
course has been established and enforced,
| in many o. the Counties OF our Siaie-a
rule sure to enu:e TO the justice of mechan.
ices and avoids future dIfficuliy-we shall
strictly adhere to the arrangement. and trus
the Democratic Candidates o! our Districts
and County, will appreciate lis ProPrleiy
and acquiesce in lis justice.
LEVI l. TATE,
Editor Columbia Democrat.
VIM II. JACOBY
Editor Star of The North.
ALIEN B. TATE.
| Editor BertU,ck Gdzette
September 29th, 1860.
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McReynolds. If We mistake not, Mr.. Mer
ri6eld stated that Geo. W. ScrantOn told him,
that he (Scranton) was as good a Democrat
as he (Merrifield) was that he had vo,ed
for James Buchanan, Bisler and Packer, and
if elected he intended to sustain Buchanan's
Administration. This was the course pur-
sued by Mr.. Scranton 10 catch honest DEM
( ocraiic votes. We need not ask how well
he sustained the administration or his posi-
lion. He gained votes upon ,be %eseDtation
that he was tariff man, AMI that ii elected
he would do all in his power to effect a
jndieious tariff His whole sc while al
Washington shows how much Of friend
he really was to the tariff His first move
was 10 throw himself into sthe arms of q
hord of Black Republicans, after eulogising
.he Democracy of his District for their sup.
port And the very firstvote he cast was
for Free Trader and an endorser of the
"Impending Crisis" Shame on him. We
canno; see how he can have The hardihood
10 come before the people and ask thei
votes for reelection.
On motion vote of thanks was rendered
to The speakers. aad the meeting adlolrned
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The author Of the IrrsprsssibIs Conflict.

We believe Mr. Lincoln claims TO be the
author of the 'sirrepressible conflict idea.
Al least, we find him giving ii ntterance in
his speech at Springfield. Illinois, on The
i7th Of Jane, 1855. We quote from the vol
ume of Debates between Lincoln and Doug
las, page l. MIR. Lincoln said
awe are now far into the fifth year since
a policy was initiated with the avowed OBJ
iect and confident promise of putting an
end 10 slavery agitation. Under tbe opera
ZION of that policy, that agitation has not
only not ceased, but has constantly aug
u,eis:ed. In my opinion. il will not cease
until crisis shall have been reached and
passed. "a house divided against itself
cannot staudu believe this Government
cannot endure permanently halt slave and
half free. | DO not expect the Union to be
dissolved; ] do not expect the house TO fall;
but / do expect il will cease to be divided
Il will become all one thing or all the other
Either the opponents OF slavery viii arrest
the furlher spread of ii, and place II where
the pubIic mind shall rest in the belief thai
II is in the course OF ultimate extinction: OF
lis advocates will push il forward iill it shall
become alike lawful in all the States, old al
well as new, North as well as South
How llttIe this man understands the true
theory Of our Government-ihe theory iha
established Stale governments 10 make laws
10 meet the exigencies, condition, climate
soil, Sc, Of each State, and % regulate thei
own affairs in their own way. There is ns
dirision Of the house against itself in th'
Constilulion Il exists only In the efforts o
euch fanatics AZ Abraham Lincoln 10 Great.
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Hannibal Hamlin of Maine.

We regret that we are compelled TO ar
raign the Black Republican candidate for
Vice President with having used his official
station as Senator of the United States for
his private and pecuniary aggrandzement.
The charge was made at Brighton, Maine,
on the 2Olh of July last, by tie Hon. f. X.
Smart, an ex-member OF Congress. Mr.
Smart said that some years ago commits
ION was appointed TO adjust the claims OF
our citizens against the Brazilian govern
meni; that just previous TO the expiration
of the TIME uune, 1881 allowed for the
settlement of these claims, Mr.. Hamlin lad
resolution passed extending the lime;
that he came to him and urged him TO vote
| for it; that the resolution passed, :he time
was extended; and that for his services Mr.
Hamlin received from the parties interested
the sum of seven thousand dollars.
| Since that time the Hon. Moses McDon'
aid, who was also then a member OF Con
gress, has written a letter testifying 10 the
truth of Mr. Smart's statement.
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Our Ticket.

The Democrats ticket as placed at The head
of our paper is good one-in every way
worthy OF the support of every Democrat
There is not one on the ticket but what is
deserving of the suffrages of the people
They are all Democrats of the best political
business transactions. The Democracy in
this county are in the majority, but not so
largely as 10 consider nominations equiva-
lent to an election. We have desperate
enemies TO contend with, and it stands us
in hand 10 go 10 work and see that every
Democratic vote is brought out. We know
that we are right-our principles are correct
and the way TO carry into effect our prin
ciples, is TO go TO the polls and deposit oul
ballot The enemy are leaving nothing un
done 10 accomplish their designs they are
hard a: work 10 secure tie election OF ihei
Know Nothing candidate for Governor, An
drew c. Curtin. He is d man not worthy o
the support of an American people, for sc
high position, and on the 9tn OF Octobe
he will find how little regard the people o
The Old Keystone have for such a poIiiica
trickster as Mr. Curtin. Should we not miss
our mark, he will be repudiated at the ballot
box by not less than 10000 votes. Demo
Gratis of Columbia arouse from Jour slum
bers, and drive away all lukewarmness.
such there be. We have work 10 perform
and there is nothing like doing it well. Thi
county is good Tor 1000 Democratic majorit
for the whole ticket this Fall il the righ
kind of spirit is infused into our ranks.
Go 10 the election-every Democrat-an
! be snre that you attend 10 this matter righ
by voting the whole licket-from Top L
/ bottom
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Notice i'm Partition.
Reol Estate of Andrew Shoemaker, late of Mad
ison tolcnsh,p, deceased.

Real Estate Of Andrev Shoemaker, late OF AI''d-
ison township deceased.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, S..
The Commonwealth OF Pennsyi-
{, J vania to jacob Shoemaker, Abra-
L.. D ham Shoemaker, Charles Shoe
ker, CaIharne Shoemaker, nief-
married with Peter Housen, Elizabeth
Shoemaker inlermarried with Peter Maxei,
Sarah Shoemaker intermanled with Joseph
Henders hot, Marv Shoemaker inIermarred
with Samuel Shaffer, ,and 10 all The heirs aud
legal representatives OF the SAID Andrew
Shoemaker, deceased greeting:
You and each of yon will take notice
that an inquest will be held 10 make parIi-
lion or valuations, as the case may require
of the real estate of the above named An
drew Shoemaker, deceased, situate IN
Madison township, Columbia County, OF
the premises, on 1hUSdGy, The 22d day Q
Norember nert-betw cen The hours OF IL
O'Clock in the forenoon anc O'Clock II
the afternoon of said day, al which tim
and place you may attend II you ihinI
proper.
WIness the Honorable Warren ]. Wood
ward, Esquire, President OF our Orphan
Court, al Bloomsbury, The sih day OF Sep
Iemb A. D. eighteen hundred aud sixty
/ JOHN SNYDER, Sheriff.
RIoomsbuTp Sept. 26, 1860.
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DEATH OF GENERAL WALKER.-The last ac-
counts from Honduras bring US the news
that Gen. VIM. Walker and his chief ofhcer
had been shot by the orders of that Govern
ment
While we cannot but admire the talent,
the energy and unhagging perseverance
displayed by Gen. Walker, we must at the
same time acknowledge that he has received
the punishment due TO him as the disturoer
of the peace of nations and the violator oi
The laws, and The invader OF the soil OF
neighboring country.
Thus, in the prime of life, has perished {
man whose talents, energy and ambition
had they been properly directed, wouis
] have made him 4 useful. Il not an emlnen
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SQuatter Sovereignty.

The Supreme Court OF the United States,
in The Dred Scott decision, says:
"The right of property in slave is dis.
tincily and expressly affirmed int he Consti-
tution,' and that ono tribunal acting under
the the authority of the United States,
whether il be legislative, executive or judi
cial, has right TO draw distinction or TO
deny 10 il the benefit of the provisions and
guarantees, which have been provided for
The protection of private properly" AaG
if Congress Itself cannot do this-1 il is beyond
the power conferred oa The Federal Government !:
rnenf ererctse 10 them. II could confer no power
OH any local Government, established by
It's authority, 10 violate tie principles of the
Constitution" sThe only power conferred
i. The power coupled with the duty of guar
ding ard protecting the owner in his right "
The above decision was given alter the
Cincinnati Convention had been held, but
il is perfectly consistent with the following
plank from the Democratic platform.
"Re,oiUed, That We recognize the right o!
the people OF all the Territories, including
Kansas and Nebraska, acting through the
legally and fairly expressed will of major
| ity of actual residents, and whenever the
number of their inhabitants justihes it, to
! form constitution with or without domes-
tic slavery, and be admitted into the Union
upon terms OF perfect equality with the 9th
| er States. Cincinndti Platform.
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THE vote of LuzeTne will be very large
this fall. The increase during the year
from Naturalization and other sources VIII
probably reach nearly two thousand. vi
the increase considerable preponderance
will be thrown Tor the Democratic ticket.
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Candidate for Senator.

Col. r. KELLER has received renomina-
ton for this important Office. All we have
now TO DO is TO put our shoulders to the
wheel and his election viii be certain. 10
receive denomination in district like
this is ceriainIy fartering compliment
Mr.. Bound of Milton, is the opposition
candidate. HIS name is very significant
as he is Bound for salt river !--Selins GTore
Times.
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NOTICE In PARTITION.

Real Estate Of Lem Bei,ei, late Of Ola hson
township, Columbia county decd.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, S.:
THE Commonwealth of Pennsyl J.
{, ! vania TO Levi z. Bei-e', Sall'e
Il D. BeiseI, lnleTmaried wild VII
~ hson, Robert NJ. Beisel, Hsury ken'
Be,sel, Narrissa Y. Beisel, ard Susan J..
BsiseI. aud 10 all The heirs and legal repre-
s.n,atives ofthe said Levi BeIsel, deceased, :,
erecting: You aud each OF you will take
notice that an inquest will be held 10 make
partiriop or vauauon, as the case may re-
ouire. of the real estate of the above nam
ed Levi Beisel, deceased, situate III The twp,
of Madison, and county of Columbia, on
the premesis, on Wednesday, the 2lSt day o.
Nouem5er neri, between the hours OF lO
O'Clock IN the forenoon aud o'clock IN the
afternoon of SAID day, at which lime aud
place you may attend il yon think proper,
Wuness Ike Honorable Warren J. Wood
ward, Esq, President OF our Orphan
Cont. al Bloom burg, the 9Th Gay OF Sep
tember. A. d. eighteen hundred and sixty
JOHN SNYDER, Sheriff..
Blpomsburg Sept. 90, 1860.
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HIRAM A. CHrLDs, Sec'y.

The u. S. AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-We learn
from the Cincinnati papers that over 10000
persons attended this exhibition on Tues
day. The stock on exhibition in the ring
was better than any previous day The
first premium of $500 for the best through
bred stallion was taken by Bonnie Scotland
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Vyovec,s Drtpg Store.
TEACUERS' ASSOCIATION.

THE Teachers Association oi Colombia
county, will meet at The school honse m
Espy, on Saturday, tue 9th day oil ocloeer,
nexi, at 10 O'Clock a. m Addresses and
Essays will be presented, and important
subjects discussed. Teachers aud friends
of Education aie earnestly invited 10 attend.
WM. BURGESS. Preadsni-
u. ], CAnpBELL, Secretary. lSepl. ~, 100.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of
~ Administration on The Estate oil George
Fet,erman, late of Lncust township, Colnn-
bla county, deceased, have been granted
hy the Register of said county, 10 Reuben
Fahringer and Jones Felierman, both resi-
ding in the township and county aforesaid
All persons having claims or demands
against The estate OF the decedeni are re-
uuested TO make them known to the Ad-
minisIraiors, and those indebted 10 the es-
late 10 came forward and make payment
without delay.
REUBEN FABRlNGER,
JONAS FETTERMAN.
| Locust Sept 10, 1860. HURTS
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NOW YOUR TIME !!

The undersigned will sell between Tins
and iii { 2O,n of October, bis enire stock OF
HATS.& & CAPS 1T COST
All those in want OF Good Hat or Cap. al
The lowest Manufa ciurer's prce, will please
call Immediately.
ALSO,
A NEW STOVE, with Pipe, for Bar
Room or Office-One large LOOKING
GLASS have also, TR uC K-WAGON,
for sale, nearly new, and Oi excellent work
mau-ship, Tor ellher one or TWO horses, any
body IN want OF such all article, will please
call aud examine Tor himself. | will sell II
low ior cash or shou credit.
AL.SO.-sH those that know themselves
indebted, will please call aud make pay
ment aud those having claims will presen
them by the time specified.
5 B. ANEWALT.
Bloomsbury, Sept. 22d, 1860.
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Brick Dwelling House,

and FRAME DGELLIN(;, aud ou.buiId-
rnas Late 'he Estate ot sai 4 lidIna- Bar
kIry, situate in The towuship OF Bloom and
county aforesaid.
JACOB EYERLY Clerk.
BloomShurg September 19 1869.
Also AT the same Ime and place, The
HriIs OF The said IddIngs trkiey, decra~-
ed wii nh-r, and sxp0-e Ia Dub!ic sale The
UNDIVIDED ) X-SEEENTHS ofIhe above
described properly. Ii Is very desirable
location Tor d private or public residence.
being a correr lot and CONVENIENT TO Ihs
business part of own Trf'n- and coi'di-
tions III sde known Oh the day oil saie.
8y or,,rr OF The Heir<.
JOHN J. RARKLEY Afhnr.
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Hon. HENaY D. Fosrsa, our candidate
for Governor, is, at present, doing some
stump speaking He will be unable to
raach Columbia County before the election,
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I'D Il I'D .

In Briarcreek, Columbia county, on the
18Th INST, Mr.. ESos l.. FOWLER, aged SO
years aud ! month
Ia Briarcreek township, this county, on
the 2Oth inst, Mrs. MARY HARaIs, aged
abont 90 years.
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AG AW S R @e
In Evansville on the 3d inst, by Rev.
Harzler, Mr.. PHILLIP SPoNENBERGEs 10 MISS
SARAH EcRoDE, both of Genre township
this county