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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06

if possible, that corrupt tide of legislation
which is pouring wealth into the Golfers of
the monster corporations, whose existence
is reproach to America, tho world over.
THE DUTY OF DEMOCRATS.
With such nomination regularly made
no Democrat should for a moment hesi-
tate as to what his duty is Let US not be
twice deceived. Mr.. Scranton has for
feited all claim to Democratic support.
He is running now as the candidate of
party whose only hope of existence is in
perpetuating sectional strife and in main.
tanning eternal agitation. Let us redeem
the District, and prove our attachment to
the ancient faith Especially let the
young Democracy recognize in the nomi-
nation of honest Dave Randall q tribute
to those qualities, which, sooner or later,
bring their own reward. Let them sec
in it an illustration of the truth, that
industry, good character, high honor and
steady adherence to sound principles,
is better than wealth or wire pulling. Let
us all see to it, that the Twelfth Congress
sional District is not again mts-represont-
cd upon the floor of Congress.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06
AFFIDAVIT.

1, the subscriber, am personally ac-
quainted with Col. Andrew G. Curtin, the
present candidate for Governor. was
present only to witness the latter part of
the scene when Mr.. Curtin shot Mr., Pick
ards dog
lived in Bellefonte at the time it oc-
cured l heard fuss at tho stable be-
longing to the Pennsylvania Hotel. |
thought some persons were fighting and
went to sec. When l came there saw
Mr. Curtin in great rage, with revol-
yer in his hand and damning and cursing
Mr.. Picard. While 1 was present Mr..
Picard gave him no word which would in
suit him, but Curtin shot the dog and de-
clared he had another ball left for Mr.
Picard. / did not know Mr.. Picard be-
fore then, but I thought at the time, from
the manner in which Mr.. Curtin behaved
he would shoot him. And to say tht
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06

reS- Another instance of bravery has
been related which took place at Winetka >.
upon Saturday last, among the passengers
of the Lady Elgin Among the RATS and
pieces of wreck tossing in the surf, one
raft was anxiouSly watched, to which we're
clinging five persons, among them John
Jervis, of Milwaukee, his wife and child.
As the raft was drawn in the surf it was
capsized, and all disappeared for mo-.
ment beneath the angry waters. When
it arose Jervis alone was clinging to it.
He instantly left it however, and swan
for his wife and child, and recovered them.
Twice and thrice he repeated this heroic
act. Finally when the shore was almost
reached, the raft was for the last time
capsized, and when it reached the surs
face, Jeryis alone was clinging to it.
Again, he left it, and swan for long
time in search ofthose whom he had so
long and so nobly protected, but all in
vain, and he was obliged at last to swim
to the raft to save his own life.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06
VOL. q.

people of the United States, she will never
obtain the protection desired and the
sooner her citizens learn to realize this
truth the better for them. The FIRST great
step they should take towards the accom-
p.lishment of their object is the election of
HENRY D. FOSTER, whose whole political
life testifies his devotion to Pennsylvania
interests, and the defeat of Mr.. Curtin,
who would ride the Tariff to death to se-
cuae his personal elevation. ....
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06
From The Allentown tPaA pemoo,a,
A Few Questions.

Democrats cut this out and ask YOUR
Know Nothing and Republican" neigh
bors the following simple questions
Who are in favor of giving negroes the
right of suffrage, which they refuse to for
elgn born citizens?
The Know Nothings and " RepubG-
cans"
Who passed the law in Massachusetts,
preventing foreign born citizens from vo-
ting, when duly naturalized according to
the Constitution of the United States
The Know Nothing, and " RepubG-
cans"
Who recommended the same law to he
passed in New Jersey!
The Know Nothings and /" Republi-
cans"
Who recommended the same law to be
passed in New York
The Know Nothings and Republi-
cans"
Who sanctioned and approved that odi.
GUS measure in Penns ylvania, by giving
silent consent in their late State Conven-
ton
The Know Nothings and "Republi-
CANS"
Who introduced bill in the Legisla-
ture of Ohio to strike out the word white
from the Constitution, in order to give
negroes the right Of sufrage2
The Know Nothings and Republi--
cans"
Who are in favor Of foreigners not vo-
ting until they are twenty one years in this
country!
The Know Nothings and Republi-
cans"
Who voted against admitting Minnesota
as free State
The Know Nothings and /" RepubN-
cans"
Who voted against admitting Oregon
as free State
The Know Nothiugs and Republi-
cans"
Who carried banners in 1856, upon
which only sixteen Stars appeared, where
there should have been thirty.one
The Know Nothings and Republi-
cans"
WhoawerO in favor of letting the Union
slide
The Know Nothings and "Republi-
cans"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06
SAMUEL II. SNYDER.
Chapman, Sept, II 1850.
Sn.yder County SIS.

0''UVVV' SO'VT'VJ So'
Before me, the subscriber, one of the
Justices of the Peace, in and for the couu
ty of Snyder, personally appeared, the
above named, Samuel II. Snyder, and af-
ter being duly sworn according to law,
doth depose and say, that the above state
ment is true and correct to the best of his
knowledge.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06

sG~ Cesar, dis chile's gwino to Wash
ington to ply for offs OBJ de Government
" Well what are you tryin' to got now,
eh ~
else gwiue to ply for de post OBJ sex
ton in de post offs apartment"
"Sexton OBJ post offs apartment
A" Yes, sab! berry de dead letters"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06
PICARD'S LETTER.

At the special request of many persons,
who wish to have the following letter and
affidavit in connection, we have consented
to republish both. One reason, why we
do it, is because it was attempted to throw
a doubt upon the authors crodibility ;
and the letter with an affidavit to it will
doubtless settle the matter.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06
nas- A man was indicted out west, late,

na~ A man was indicted out west, late.
ly, for felony. His innocence was proven,
but Notwithstanding this, the jury found
him guilty. The Judge was shocked, and
arose and said -
"Gentlemen, the prisoners innocence
was clearly proven
" Yes" said the foreman, " he Is inuo-
cent Of the crime now charged gaiust him,
but he stole my gray mare last Christ
mas"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-10-06

Bg- 1t is very we'll for little children
to be lambs, but very bad thing for them
to grow up sheep.
sS-" Bob, did you hear that my ia
ther gets married again next Easterl
"No, Tom l did not. Does he get ar
old woman 20
"No Stree, He gets a new one,"
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least of it, thought Mr.. Curtin was YER
ry dangerous man with revolver in hand.
After this excitement Curtin left and the
crowd dispersed.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22
War with Mexico.

Our Government is determined to invol We
this country In a war with Mexico, doubtless
for the purpose Of getting up new issue in
the coming contest for President
Dispatches from New Orleans, dated the
Goth OF March. state that Miramon common
ced the seige Of Vera Cruz on the 5th inst.
On the 9th, two stearers appeared before the
city. and refused to show their colors.
Commodore Jarvis therefore ordered the
Saratoga, with the attachments from the Sa.
vannah and Preble,y on the steamers Indian
ola and Wave. to proceed to the anchorage
and ascertain the character of the vessels
As the Saratoga, towed by the Indisno!a.
approached, the STEAMERS tried to escape, bu,
were too late.
Capt Turner sent a boat with flag. to de-
mand the nationality of the steamers. The
boat was fred upon twice. whereupon the
Saratoga fired a broadside into the steamer
Miramon. and the action became general.
Both steamers now hois,ed the Snan;.h
flag. and after spirited engagement. the
Commander OF the vessels, General Marin.
surrendered, and with the mos, of his mo-,
was taken prisoner.
The American loss was three wounded
one morta ". The Mexican loss was about
fifteen killed. and twenty to thirty wounded.
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Important Decision UNder the Ohio
Liquor L0W.-Sj. 900 Damages.

An important Liquor case has recently
been decided by Judge Parsons. in the Che M
ps'gn County Court Of Common Pleas.
The circumstances of the case are these:
Peter Lawson, liquor seller. sold whisky to
Reed Bruse. a confirmed inebriate. While
under the intlus nee of the whisky, Brush at
tackled his wife with an axe. and cut off her
left foot. Mrs. Brush sued Lawson, under
the provision OF the seventh section of The
Liquor Law of 1854. laying her damages at
S2U.0U0.
after careful investigation Of The case,
ana An able charge to the jury by judy
Parsons, the Jury returned q veldict, awar-
ding Mrs Brush 5000 damages. motion
vas made for a new trial, but the Judge re-
fused 10 grant it. 1t is stated that the dam.
ages would have been much heavier, had the
pisintif been able to pay more
This decision has created considerable
alarm among the whisky sellers.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22

In accordance 10 previous notice given tile
Republicans of Perry township assembled a,
the school house in Economy, on Tuesday
evening. March 18Th. 1860. tor the purpose
of organizing Republican Club The house
being called to order. H. B. Rupe was cho-
sen President and A. B. Barnett, Secretary
OF the meeting.
On motion those present resolved them.
selves into Club and the Chair appointed
the following persons as a committee TO draft
Constitution and Bylaws to be presented
at the next meeting when permanent Or
ganization would be effected:
A. B. Barnett. J. Haxton and J. r. Cane,
committee, after which Mr.. Newman. can
dida;e for Representative, was called for and
spoke at considerable length on local, State
and national politics, touching on almost all
the questions that will interes, the people du-
ring the present and forthcoming canvass in
such a way as TO demonstrate his thorough
acquaintance with them. not falling 70 place
himself fairly on the right side of each one,
and leave the very general impression tina,
he would be suitable person to tie to as
representative of the principles of genuine
Republicanisn, and also to serve them in
Legislative capacity. Mr.. A Harris of Do
yer. also candidate for the Legislature, fol-
lowed and although every question of in
terest had been discussed and time consider.
ably spen) succeeded in saving some very
nice things. and making good impression
upon the audience. Mr. BslIenyer candidate
for Prosecutor. Was next called for, and in a
short, well-hmed speech presented the true
issues between the two great parties Of the
day. Mr.. Ballenger was followed by NJ H
Conkin, of Cambridge city. candidate for
Treasurer, Mr.. j. Paxson and Mr. J. Searns
OF Richmond. candidates for Sheriff. each one
OF whom managed to get off some very good
things in presenting their claims for office,
that called for and received loud cheering
from the audience
b. B. Rupe being called for. spoke with
reference to the organization Of the Club,
calling upon the Republicans to get TO work
in earnest, &c. DC. the effect of which was
tn call forth from the audience the uumista-
kahle evidence of their being wide awake to (
the importance of those questions end prin-
cipies which so deeply interest all true Re- +
publicans and their willingness TO contend
faithfully for the success Of the same. hoping
ere long TO see them ingrsf,ed into and be-
come part OF our national policy. and shed I
ing healthy influence ever All the in.siru. .
tons and Interests of our nigh, be happy +
natieu.
On motion. it was resolved that a copy of
the proceedings be forwarded TO each of the .
county papers for publication. Adjourned /
TO meet again on Tuesday evening, March .
Goth, 1860. /
H. B. RUPE, Press. +
A. B. BARNETT. S~c'y.
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mi'ted without delay. leaving her. like Of
the other States. The sole judge of her OWL
Constitution
Thus. gentlemen. believe have answer
ed all your inquiries 10 q plain. ineligible
manner. and hope to your satisfaction. l
have not attempted to support my answers
by argument, for that could net be done in q
short letter; and restraining my. elf from go
ing into general poll tics IhAveconfined my
remarks to the particular subjects upon which
You requested me to write.
Your obliged fellow citizen.
EDWARD BATES
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Important Presidential Document.
LETTER FROM HON, EDWARD
BATES OF MISSOURI.


Special Dispatch TO The Cincinnati Gssettel
Sr. Louis, March 90
Below is the reply Of the Hon. Edward
Bates 10 certain interrogatories propounded
by Missouri delegates to the Chicago Con
yention:
GENTLEMEN: l have received your letter
propounding to me certain questions. seven
IN number; which you suppose will cover
most. If not all Of the grounds Of controversy
IN the approaching Presidential election.
PRELIMINARY EXPLANATION.
With pleasure will answer your questions.
Before doing so. allow the to glance at the
peculiar circumstances in which am placed
and the Strangsness of the Tact that |. mere
private man. am called upon TO make avowals
and explanations with any view TO take me
from the shades Of private life. and place me
at the head Of tbe Nation. l came 10 this
frontier in my youth and settled in ST, Louis
when 1t Was a mere village. All nv man.
hood has been spen, in Missouri, and during
all this time. l have followed . profession
which left my character and conduct open to
TIE observation OF society. and while il has
been my constant habit freely to express nv
opinion Of public measures and public men.
the people Of Missouri Of all parties, will
bear me witness thatl never have obtrusive
~ thrust myself forward in pursuit Of official
honors | have held no political Office, aud
sought none for more than twenty Eve years. I
Under these circumstances, I confess the
srah''cs'ion which feel in receiving the re !
cent manifestations OF the respec, aud conf !
dence OF my fellow citizens. First. the On.
position members of the Missouri Legislature
Declared their preference Tor me ss ! candi-
date Then followed my nomination bv a,
Convention composed of all the elements a.
the Opposition in this State. And nov the !
Republicans Of Missouri. in their sen.r,,s
Convention just held 10 ST. Louis. h.rs -.
nmrmsd the noninasion. and proposed. by |
tneif delegates. TO present me to the Natioosl |
Convention soon to Be- held u Chicago, as q |
cand date tor the FIRST Office iu the nation.
Inc Vano9s demonstrations in my own
state are doably gratifying to mA. hsoa.ae |
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22

B~ The Republicans of Baltimore have
formed an Association, whereof Edmund
Smith is President and j. NJ Gran, Scores
~. They have issued a brief but frank and
forcible address. identifying themselves fully
in principle and purpose with the Republi-
can party of the Union. They sar:
This Association declares its PRINCIPLES TO
its fellow couniryrnen to be ideaiicsl With
those OF the founders and fathers Of our
Government; principles which il is neither
afraid nor ashamed 10 avow. and the prac,i-
cal application of which to the sdministra-
fion OF the Federal Government, will hence
forth. As they have in times past. secure the
peace and harmony of the country
This movement had already been delay ed
too long. Baltimore ought to stand to day
next to St. Louis in her championship OF
Free Labor. and could have done SO had she
had two or three Frank Bairs and Gra,x
Browns among her citizens. Her interests
are clearly on the right side Ii is time her
attitude was made consistent with her desti-
ny.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22


CoNGREss.-Much of the time of the
House. for the past few days. has been spent
in revising the rules of that body. The new
rules will materially facilitate the transaction
of business if promptly enforced by the
Speaker
The joint committee on Printing have
agreed to report Mr.. Gurley's bill for the
establishment of Government Printing
House.
The Nicaragua treaty has been rejected in
the Serate, by a decided vote 81 to 81 -
The reason for its rejection was the clause
conferr'ng power upon the President 10 en-
ploy military force in protecting the transit
route, in case Nicaragua, from inability or
any other cause, failed TO furnish the protec
ton supposed to be necessary. 1t was con-
tended that this CONDITION conferred upon
the United States the right Of virtual pro-
tectorate. which ought not to be accepted in
view of our no, being able to defend our own
frontiers against the Indians and Mexican
banditti. 1t was also objected to because it
placed in the hands Of the President too
great discretion. 1t was well that it was
defeated.
The Senate has passed An amendment to II
bill appIopriating 81 100000 10 call out q
of Texas mounted volunteers.
which is regarded as an indication that the
Presden, and his party are prepared to com.
mence war against Mexico, to divert pub
he attention from the corruptions of the pres
ent administrations The amendment refer
red to will hardly pass the House.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22
~ We invi,

I We invite attention to the advertise
ment of +. w. Robinson. in arother column.
announcing that he has some good stock for
sale
G-y 1t was reported on the streets. last
evening, that John l.. Robinson had died the
day previous. Our latest information is that
lie was thought to be better.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22

@The Democratic press are circulating
the falseeooi that Mr.. Bates Mssoari did No, e.a
ep.se his Slaves. bat tia; they away a,d lbs, be
tried 10 reclaim thsu- Itis arrsn, fa!.shoSi sa,.
up sy some lying loeoso injurs that dssins :.b.a
hilaAsAsopist and ssAsssnAa.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22
49, We regret to saw ,h., III. ....s.

~ We regret to say that the attendance
At Starr Hall. On Tuesday evening, TO hear
the admirable Lecture OF Miss Louis, A. Wick
roy. was much smaller than i; should have
been Those present. however. were highly
pleased with the lecture Business .ng.o.-
men's prevented US from attending, hence
this brief notice.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22

DIED,-ln this City. March 17th MARY VIRGIN
IA, only child Of W. A Anna L. Biekls in her 1st h
year
II human sympathy could relieve the ber..xed
hearts which have los, only child, dark cloud Of
sorrow would be dspe,Ied; bu, human sy mpa,hy can
no; fully reach the de.oiae chambers Of hearts thus
brreavei IL may bring the LlsHr of sunshir. hut 4.
has none Of that cheering WARMTH which come, from
a reliance pom Him Who does all things we'll Their.
~ cheering sustaining AMI eonsalinx power in Hi.
prorni es that in the world there shali - no
'epara''on-eus sor ending year. loved On
earth shall live il the nef.bie Of Heaven Mar
Virginia, loved BY ell for her maay virtaes--fondly
cherished BY the paren's Of only child il no rn,rs
Twne for her the Of myrtle and white bod,
place the lilies Of tn. valley upon her brow Law
her geasy to 10 the pale AMI silent ei,y,h.
sleep. sseesiy Hard, hard il is TO give up our
lovei ones sd. sai indeed them called hence
ere the seed which iei upon good ground has sprung
up to yield the rich harvest of usefunssye. are the
vays OF Proriience inserutabe aud past 6niiur On,
As the skfa' gardener nan-p.anss the .ild wood
towers. that they attain perfect beauty
under his careful fr.iaing may tbs Al-w,se
Gardener transplant esrths fAress dsver u & thev
under bis ~.sehfs may bicoea ia ,ssses, b...,,
10 the Garden By tbs river Of li. ssyeaa III. d. n
valley --Shsis 10; lost bot g,ne before
.-.-a. Nobi>-viils faI-. Ga tn. l2th int. "a.
THAN WILSON, azed 50 years.
The deceased = fofneriya citizen Of hi, Mae
and s r-nem ,sred by many Of our older eisis.e.
ense~p-i.ins miller and busin.ss uaaa Ia Ri,
sossl rs.aioss he universally respected - es.sr
hosrs and hospssabls- Kisd aad ssvsveri.s 4.
his fresdship and ready AL times III hours %
friend asA synpeshiss 9TH TIE frisnd:sss asS
unfortunate. We knew him veil. and viii cherish
his memory fss man, noble sets psrf,sDsI By hin
vhish the vosiA vii nSvsr knev.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22
sA.-This fatal malsdy has al.

Hoo CHoLERA.-This fatal malsdv has al
ready made its appearance in this county and
quite number of hogs have died with it. and
IL Is feared that it will be the destruction OF
many more. The man who should invent a
sure cure would be immortalized and receive
the gratitude Of nation. besides reaping a
fortune kokomo Tribune.
A preparation made by On. FExlMo.K of
this city, is said to be certain cure Tor hog
cholera
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22
ASSISTANT sUPHRlNrrNpJ

ASSISTANT sUPERINrKNDKNTs.
.. NJ HOLSTER OF Muncie. Superintendent
of Agricultural Hall.
Robert E. Jelly OF Rising Sun. Superin.
tendert Of Mechanical Hall
A. S. Penfield OF Indianapolis, Superin-
tendent of Floral Hall.
DR.. Lemon of Laporte, Superintendent Of
Miscellaneous Hall.
Power Hsll-The person who puts up the
engine to drive the machinery in Power
Hall shall be Superintendent.
John Lowering OF Lafayette. Superintend.
ent of inc Art Hall.
Frederick Bous OF Wabash county, Super
intendent Of the Cattle Ring.
Col. w. w. Tooley of New Albany, Su.
perintendent of the Horse Ring.
Messrs. Miller. Fisher. Williams, Collins
Wagner are the committee appoin,e ed for fit.
ting up the the exhibition grounds
A motion propose yesterday by Mr. Bon.
ner to invite the candidates for President
aud Vice President OF the Democratic and
Republican parties TO visit the next exhibition
OF the Board prevailed. and another of Mr..
Rsbb's. to send delegates to the United States
fair and to the fairs of Illinois, Michigan.
Ohio and Kentucky also prevailed. The
next United States Fair will probably lie held
at Cincinnati.
The Board yesterday visited the grounds
selected for their exhibition. aud agreed on
the selections for the location of stalls, sheds,
halls, DC. leaving the constr uction and ar
rangement of the same TO the executive COM
mit'ee, consisting Of the above named in
connection with the fitting up Of the fair
grounds.
The premium list is definitely arranged,
and as soon as it can be prepared by the
Secretary will be published. 1t is liberal in
ITS provisions. and will, undoubtedly, be sat-
.sfactory to all classes Of exhibitors. 1t or
fers Inducements superior to any heretofore
presented by the Safe Board Indiana Jour.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22

MARRIED --On the lsth. At the residence Of the
brides father by Elder James NJ. Austin, Mr.. Angus.
to' Cutter Of Hamilton County, Ohio, to Mise Lucy
Ann Whitley of Harrison township. Wayne county Ia
diana
In Cincinnati, ID inst BY Rev Mr. ShepAsrdson
ofthe First Baptist Church, DR.. THos Roas to Mise
Merry Z. Hudson. Of Hamilton county,O.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-03-22

~ We are informed that the Goyerner
has passed . respite o: the sentence eiyen
upon Mr.. MccorkeIl At the late term Of the
Court. until after the meeting Of the Supreme
Court In Nay next