Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-09-15

that the prestige of success which had
crowned the labors of the Reading Con-
vention was irrevocably broken, and they
promptly made the Keystone State the
field Of their active and energetic exertions.
On our soil the battle is to be fought, and
with our people the victory or defeat must
be accomplished.
In this emergency, theState Committee,
aetuated by feelings OF patriotism, and
prompted only by wish to secure the tri-
umph of the "good old cause" endeavored
to agree upon course of action that would
enable the Democratic masses to unite up
on one Electoral ticket, and thus permit
them to make common effort against the
candidates of the Republican party. M-
ter much deliberation, plan Of union was
agreed upon, which, if faithfully executed ,
will unquestionablyy produce this patriotic
result. In such crisis itrequires no words
to prove the wisdom tf any effort that will
firmly consolidate the opposition to our
common political enemy. 1t is simply a
question between republicanism and De-
mocracy and, as such, it is committed
with confidence to the calm, good sense OF
! tho people of Pennsylvania.
1t cannot be denied that the union OF
the Democratic party will result in
brilliant triumph in October. On that
initial battle all our energies must now be
concentrated. We have leader worthy
of our cause. With an enthusiasm never
before cqualled in any political assem-
blage, Henry D. Foster, of Westmore-
land, was selected as our standard bearer
in that important contest. He did not
seek the nomination. He repeatedly de-
clined being a candidate for the Office
When struggling partizans met at Read
ing to advance the interests Of their pecu-
liar favorites, he remained in the quie t
retirement of his own home, with no
thought of personal advancement, and
anxious only for the success of Democratic
principles. The presentation of his name
to the Convention was met bv a prompt
withdrawal, at his urgent solicitation.
But when the voice of the people unani-
mously proclaimed him the leader of the
party in his native Commonwealth, he
did not refuse to obey the call to duty
yet seeking no preferment by any word
or act of his own. The record Of his life
is the record of Pennsylvania patriot
la every position he has occupied, he has
obeyod the instincts Of his nature in la
boring for the good of those who gave him
place and power. The purity of his pri
vate character the ability which marks
every act of his public life {; the devotion
he has shown to the industrial interests o
Pennsylvania in the halls of our Nationa
Congress and State Legislature; the yea
he has ever brought to bear upon all qucs.
tons involving tac true policy of our State
Government; and the conservatism which
has always characterized his views upon
National issues, make him cminently
worthy of the support and confidence Of
all who have at heart the abiding welfare
of Pennsylvania frcemcn. In asking you
to do battle for such champion, the State
Committee feels that it is only calling
upon you to guard and protect your vital
interests. You will not be thus appealed
to in vain. The people are with the
Democratic party, and will follow its flag,
because it is the party Of the Union and
the Constitution. 1t has mado this coun,
try great and powerful. 1t has never
ceased to struggle for the elevation of the
masses, and for the establishment of the
true policy Of government. Its power is
exhibited in the rapid growth of our ex-
tended boundaries, in the general prosper
ity and happiness of our people, and in tho
free and liberal character that has beer
given to our political institutions. Ir
invoking thorough and complete organi'
cation throughout the State in behalf o
this party, simple duty is required of thu
Democratic masses. The State Commit
tee is now actively engaged in ondeavor-
ing to secure this sure and certain precur
sor of victory, We must be united in the
contest, or our cause is utterly hopeless
Parties, as well as nations, perish before
the evil genius of disscnsion. Although
clouds and darkness may surround us
the union of the Democracy will aver
calamity by which we may be threatened
and will carry our bannar in triumph
through the storm of battle.
WILLIAM II WELSH,
Chairman.
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