Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-09-21
Correspondence.
F0r INC C0IHm0In DfMotrdF,
RonRsBURa, Sept. 10th, 1861.

ing space in the Columbia Democrat, for
the insertion of few thoughts suggesting
themselves on reading an article from the
pen of John Staley, of Greenwood.
He commences by apprising his very
much-loved Greeley of the fact that "Thcrc
is a vile sheet published in his city called
The Mw York Day Book" So much
for that. Greedy will doubtless thank him
for SO important a disclosure. Further,
" if this thing (7hc Day Book is to con-
nue., the G. ovcrnment will have to send
troops here to protect the loyal citizens, for
in the northern part Of this county jeff
Davis has two men to Lincoln's one, or
which is the same, two Breckenridge men
to one Lincoln man." The comparison
here instituted places the Democrats of this
county Nhc friends and neighbors Of the
writer) on the same footing with jeff Da.
Wis, and consequently traitors and rebels
Is not such \ comparison altogether un-
becoming citizen, much less gentle
mani 1t is not only unjust, but it is un-
sustained by argument The assertion is
utterly unfounded and entirely destitute Of
truth. If the writer has taken the pains
to read some Of the resolutions adopted by
the Democrats of Columbia when in coun.
Gil, he cannot be ignorant as to their course
respecting the maintenance Of the Govern
ment lie has one Of two positi ons to take
in defence of what he has written, and his
dignity and honor depend on the issue be-
fore him. lie may plead ignorance re-
spectiDg thc.positicn of the Democracy in
his county, or say that he dcsignedly pre-
pared an untruth for publication. Again,
in calling attention to military company
in his neighborhood, he says: Gone com
pany is arming with large knives made
out of old scythcs." Friends, do you be-
lieve that We know of no such company
in Columbia county, and demand the proof,
Bring on your evidence, stalcy, VIC want
you to Toe the mark.
His serious apprebcnsions of danger
sound badly. Surely he can have no oc-
casion for this premature disclosure
Where is there Democrat this side of
Dixie Land that would harm Captain
Stsley. We should rather attribute his
fears to a violent night mare or some un.
usual dizziness of the head, brought on by
over much reading Of Tile Tribune, and
would suggest as an anidotc that he read
some sound Democratic journals.
Hi logic leads directly to the conclusion
that TIE Lincoln men are the only Union
men. Let us examine the records and see
whether the advocates Of the {" hi.her
Law " have better claim to Union than
we have. You will agree with u, in say.
ing that to be a consistent Union man you
must respect and obey the Constitution Of
our country.
The Supreme Court is unanimously &C.
knowledged to be the great exponent oi
, the Constitution. What do the Repubi-
cans say respecting its decisions Mr.
| Lincoln, their President, said: off |
we're in Congress, and vote should come
up on question whether slavery should
be prohibited in new territory, in spite
of the Dred Scott decision, youM o /,
, that ii dsould" Again, we find Mr.. Sum
ncr advising resistance to the fugitive slave
law, which is known to be part and parce
! of the Constitution; he said Here the
path of duty is clear. lam Jound 10 disc
beg this act.' Sir, will not dishonol
this home of the Pilgrims and of the Revo
luton by admitting-nay, cannot believe
that this bill will be executed here"
On the 18th of October, 1855, Mr.
Seward said 1t is written in the Con-
t stitution of the United States, in riolatio,
9Me Dirme La,o, that We shall surrender
the fugitive slave" You blush not a
these things because they are as familiar
as household words.
| The gentlomcn referred to are some o
the LEADING men in the Republican party
and heads Of the Administration, and theil
sentiments speak J0rcibiy against the fu
gitiye slave law and the decision of oul
: highest National Tribunal. Read and
judge for yourselves.
T., The Republican is virtually the disuaio,
party, if there be disuuion party of th'
r North, for Governor Banks of Massachu
= setts, said Although | am not one o
that class of men who cry for the preserva
J., ton of the Union though | am willing
! in certain state of circumstances, to let
SLIDE, ! have no fear for its perpetuatior
: But let Inc say, if the chief object of tn
people of This countrv he to mointoin On