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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31

Now AND THEN.-We publish on our
out side this week an extract from the ad-
dresses of the Democratic State Committee
in 1856, of which John W. Forney was
then Chairman. The predictions then
made by Mr.. Forney, are now being full
filed to tho very letter, yet who would
have supposed that any man carrying an
American heart in his bosom, would turn
in and assist to bring about what Mr..
Forney seemed SO much to deprecate and
abhor in 1861 dissolution of the
Unionl
The impartial historian of the Decline
and Fall" ef the American Republic
whoever he may be, must give Mr.. Forney
a large share Of the credit, for no other
man, save, perhaps Horace Groely, has
contributed so largely to hasten our Ma
tional ruin. He has been, for the last four
years, in close communion with the Abo-
lition leaders, who have been engaged in
plotting treason, and heapiDg slander upon
the heads of our safest and best States
men
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
FROM che COIsmbu' Ohio statesman
The Democracy in Earnest.

The Democracy Of the State are going
to work in earnest. In almost every coun.
ty the calls Of the local committees are
out for County and Senatorial Conventions,
to present candidates for the fall Cam
paign. In short time every county and
district will have its sound Democratic u
Mon ticket in the field, and the grand ar.
my will move forward with united erer.
gy that will defy in any feeble opposition
that may be got up against US Every
thing looks we'll, and there does not now
appear to be any doubt about the result Of
the contest, All eyes are turned to the
Democratic organization, and its success is
deemed essential to the preservation of the
Union.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
Miflin Democratic Meeting.

Mass Meeting of the Democratic citizens Of Column
ba Luzcrne, Montour and schuylk counties was held
on Friday last, the I'D Of August at the Public House
of ions KELLER, in Mlinvo. II was largely attended
and the very best order prevailed The meeting was
organized by appointment, Of the following offieers
ANDREW yREA5, ESQ, President
piee Prrsid,nts-samuci Greasy, Michael Ravcrt,
Aaron Andrews s. y. n. yantz, Jatob iiartscl, Sen,
Peter Genrhart Lewis Eckrc,, Jacob fohs. John Mi.
chaci, Benz. Yohc Christian Wnlf, Elijah YOhe Henry
Bclas, John snyder Jacob sweppenhciser.
Observation-Disclosures Waters, Aiem u. Tate, WIN.
H. Jacoby, William krick baum.
Messers. TArE and HAKks ueru tho speakers. Col
Tate opened the meeting by announcing that it had been
called in pursuance to the first article Of tho Constitution
of the United States which the right of the
people peaceaby to assemble" aud the ninth article of
tho Constitution of Pennsylvania wherein "cvcry c,i.
may freely speak, write print any subject, be-
ing responsible for the abuse Of that liberty"
Tho speaker advercd dspassonateiy to the state Of
the country its present alarming rcbeious condition
and Of the fearful crisis II approaching Io cIhort
ed the people to exercise patience discretion and calm
ness-oyaity to the Union and the Constitution Uhe
course always pursued by tho democratic party ito
uphold all its provisions 10 their true letter aud spirit
and violate its provsions under the pretencc
| oS maintaining its efficiency aud supremacy. Every
democrat Ia the North he fcaricssly averrcd and
ever had been for the Union. That the party and
the only party, who originally made the country, had
sixty years preserved the Constitution, and with
whom alone the hope Of the Union Our Father i
unbroken heritage. Die calmly, honestly and legally
investigated official actions the State and nniiona
administration. He showed their great official dcrec
tons and proved every position advanced by the public
records
DR HAKrs was called to tlrr rostrum. lie mado a
telling speech hour in length during which
he closely scrunzcd the acts Of the powers tina; be-,
mi nI,r nub
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
The Democracy Firm.

We had many opportunities, last week,
of convsrsing with Democrats from all
parts Of the county, and found but one de-
termination to exist among them-to stand
by their old time tried principles and or
ganization. They "see through" the strap"
set by the Republican leaders, and will
not be gulled into it. They know and
feel that the Democratic party has always
been the true Union party-always "right
on the record'-always for the country
and its sacred constitution. So convinced,
they see no reason why their party should
be abandoned, but have every reason for
adhering to and preserving it, If the Op-
position, in their weakness, fnd it necessary
to change their name, they have the right
to do SO, but that is no argument for Dem
ocrats to follow them. The Democracy
were, few months ago, derisively styled
"UNIoN.savers.' They are willing to
wear that name, now and hereafter. Their
flag is and always have been the flag OF
the country.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31

Tho Presidents Proclamation for the
Observance of day Of fgeneral humiliation
and prayer for the "rc.establishment Of
Lav ,ORDER,and PEACE throughout the
country" will be found in this Columbia
Democrat. Last year when the then Execu-
tive issued similar rcquisition upon the
Christian community, such Union. saving
Republicans, as DR.. John, said cit was
time the old sinner would bogia to Pray p
Unlike them, we advise the religious OBJ
servance of this occasion: by every citizen
in our whole country-North and South
East and West.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31

AsricLx l.-Congress shall make no law respecting
en- establishment Of religion prohibiting the free
ercise thereof Abridge the Freedom of Speech OF
of the Press the right Of the people pcaceably tO
assemble and to petition the Government for REDRESS
Of grievances Constitution If the United States
ARricLY 9.-Tha the printing presses shall be free to
every who undertakes examine the proceedings
u the legislature, any branch Of government and
law shall be made to restrain the right thereof
The free communication of thoughts and opinions is
one OF the invaluable rights of aud every citi.
zsn may freely speak, write and print any subject
being responsible for the abuse Of that liberty. In
prosecutions for the publication of papers
the official conduct OF officers public capacity,
where the matter published Is proper for public
fornaOn the truth thereof may be- given in evidence
and in all Indictments for lbcls, the jury shall have
right to determine the law and the acs, under the di
reeon Of the court in other Of
Penns syirania.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
p E r s o N A L.

We need money badly. and it will be very great
lief tous friends and patrons will furnish wih
little Of the needful" whou, delay Ii they cannot
pay ALL let them at least give part Of that to which
Justly entitled, in order to relieve from
enbarrassments. We think We have boen very indul.
gent and therefore hope To meet with ready response
to what conceive to be reasonable request We shall
be prepared receive friends at the Office and fur
nish them promptly with receipts for whatever
they may desire. Persons at distance, and those
siding out OF tho county. remit by mail ut risk.
Cone, friends, give lft without longer delay, as
we mus, have money to keep the old COLUMBIA DEMocRAT
Y motion,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31

rea- The Pottsyille Standard says "Wo
utter what we know to be the prevailing
sentiment among the Democracy of Penn
sylvania when we counsel them to stand
by their organization in spirit of patri,
otic devotion to the Constitution and Union.
Show our rulers that whilst Democrats
will sustain the Government, they will not
endorse Republican misdeeds. Let the
despised 'Union'savers' rally to the dc.
fence of the Constitution, nominate can.
didatcs for the Legislature, as we'll a, for
the other Offices, and the people are ready
to come to their support"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31

rev- There is class of Repub ic an c,

Ssv- There is class Of Repub; ic an edi-
tors who expect to carry their party de.
signs by intimidation. Is such line Of
conduct proper in free and christian
country I'VE imagine not And We have
more confidence in good sense, justice and
independence of the people, of all parties,
than to suppose that they would endorse
Il. If carried out, it must lead to anar-
chy ut home-one Of the most horrible
evils that could be brought upon any COM
munity, and at the mere contemplation Of
which every good citizen should stand o.
ghast.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
eve Still Live"

Some of our more virulcnt Republican
enemies have been busily at work the past
few days, circulating report that within
week We had lost some two hundred sub.
scribcrs. Our patrons are not quite such
stupid creatures as our enemies would have
the public believe. We have lost, so far
just ten subscribers, md this number EN-.
braces those shrewd CD business men, in
this place, who, by their actions in con-
spring to withdraw from US their adycr-
tising patronage, would indicate that they
wish to have no dealings with Democrats
AS an offset to the action of these conspi,
rators, we are pleased to say that more
than that number were added to our list
yesterday. through the exertions of our
staunch Democratic friend, Mr.. Ammer-
man, of Sagcburg, He, and others, as.
sure us that this is but the beginning
Let the good work go on.
DanviRs Mteligencer.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
A Reign of Terror.

The Lancaster Intelligencv says, the
Democracy must prepare to maintain their
rights under the Constitution, if need be,
at the point of the sword. The bitterness
and malignancy of tho Republican leaders
have reached point, that it becomes the
bounden duty of every Democrat and Of
every real friend of the Union and the
Constitution to stand up manfully in de-
fence Of their persons and property. and
I Of their sacred rights to discuss the meas
ures and policy of our rulers. Since the
elevation of Mr.. JEFFERSON to the Presi-
dency sixty years ago, to the present time
these rights have never been assailcd but
now second " Reign of Terror" more
odious than the first, has been inauguratcd,
and every man who prcsumes to speak or
write or publish anything in opposition to
the " powers that be" is hunted down rs
traitor, and his life and property placed
in jeopardy. We are no longer free men
in this heretofore free Republic The
country is rapidly verging to military
dcspotism, and unless the honest masses
rise in their might and show an unmistake
able determination to defend themselves
and their property at every hazard, we
shall become the most abjcct slaves to the
vsricst tyranny that has disgraced the
nineteenth century.
The Democracy here and every where
else throughout the free States have op.
posed the heresy of secession and stood by
by the Constitution and the Union, and
will do so to the end Of this unnatural and
suicidal war Nay more, ,hoy have nobly
volunteered by tens and hundreds of
thousands to defend tho flag Of our COM
mon country, and to save the Union from
the hands of the spoiler; and they ,oiH
continue to do so as long as the ,oar shuA
last. But they will no longer tamcly sub.
NIT to the threats and ndignitics of viru.
lent and unprincipled political foe, whose
i'll gotten power has madc them insolcnt
and ovcrbcaring in the highest degree
The Republican leaders are evidently bent
on inaugurating civil war in our midst
They are not satisfied with the war for the
Union, now being waged by our gallant
troops, and which may take years to bring
to successful issue but they must needs
produce violence and bloodshed here at
home, where all ought to b0 union and
harmony in defence Of our time honored
institutions. 1t therefore becomes the De-
mocracy to buckle on their armor and
prepare to defend their rights at all haz-
ards, not as aggressors, but as defenders
of Constitutional law, order and civil lib
erty. In no instance should they COM
mence the conflict; but, if attacked, thcy
should not merely defend themselves, their
families and property from violence, but
likewise retaliatc BY carrying the war
into Africa" and giving their black heart.
ed enemies their fill of it. Our motto is
PEACE-LAW-ORDER but no in
sult-no personal or unprovokod attack
no reign of tGrror--should for one moment
be toler ated by any true, hearted Democrat
and lover of his country. We repeat, let
US one and all be determined that, knowing
our rights, We dare and will maintain them
at any and every hazard.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
I9s- The Trenton True American We

properly takes exception to the classifca-
ton of that paper as "Secession" by the
New York Herald. The application of
this term to papers which do not approve
of the action ofthe President, and which
favor peace rather than war, is gross jus.
tice, but we suppose will be persisted in,
as long as political objects can be thus ac-
complished. The true Union papers are
those which insist upon a strict observance
of Constitutional obligations,-JOmsaI et
Commerce.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
1aS- The "National Zeitung" is tn

BG- The "National Zeitung" is the
name of a German paper recently started
in New York City, " for the purpose of
aiding in rescuing this country from the
consequences of this horrible war; I" 1t
is the only straight-out German Peace
Paper now published in this country"
The "National Zeitung" is beautiful
large, double sheet paper, fine large type,
and got up in excellent style.
Address "National zeitung," No. 49
Chatham Street, New York.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31

S6r Hon. HESDRIcK B. WRIGHT, mem.
Der of Congress from this District, has our
thanks for copy of the " Acts and reso-
lutions passed during the first session of
the Thirty. Seventh Congress.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31

sS- The Ladies (Ohio) Repository, the
favorite Magazine of the West, is upon our
Table fer September.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31

p0r Hon. CHARLES r. BUCKALEw and
family, returned on last Thursday, from
South America.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-08-31
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

REPRESENTATIVE,
LEVI l.. TATE,
srlie<t to tbs decision Of the Representative Consreae
sHERIrF,
JOSIAH Ii. FURMAS.
ASSOCIATE JUDGES,
JOHN McREYNOLDS,
STEPHEN BALDY.
TREASURER,
JAMES s. McNINCH.
COMMISSIONER,
CHARLES Ii. HESS.
CORONER,
JAMES LAKE.
AUDITOR,
JOHN L. FOWLER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23
THE CELEBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
THE CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON.

THE CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Feb 20, 1861.
This has been q sort OF holiday. The programme was
officially announced by General Scott dress parade
Of the United States troops in the District honor
of the birth of Washington. All the preliminary details
for the parade entered into by officers meu and
each corps was early in line, ready to join the
lumn, when order issued by Quartermaste raj
Thomas promulgated, countermandng, by authority
of the President the order OF General Scout Asoush-
ment depicted upon the 'ace Of officers
Soon the fact was made kDosn that Mr John Tyler,
President Of the Peace Congress encouraged aud sup
ported by Senators Mason Hunter, all of Virginia,
had called upon the PRESS ent AM persuaded him that
full parade Of the federal troops would be viewed by
the Southern members OF the Peace Convention
menace, and es pecialy go by the Vlrgniaus
The establishment Of the officers turned to rage.
Efforts were at once made TO induce the President TO
WITHDRAW his cOuntermand of Gen. Sc)tt's order. II
may well be imagined what were the feelings Of Gen.
Scott
In the meantime the thousands Of people who lined the
streets to witness the execution Of Gen SCOTS pro-
gramme began 70 weary Of waiting ami feeling Of
dent Tor fielding to any suggestion to prevent the parade
OF the troops
The demand upon the President to withdraw his
ter mand became great that he yielded and the rae
author lied according to the original programme Of
Gen. scott, as far as time would allow.
The review of the troops this afternoon by the Presi
dent aud Lieut. General Scott Penns vana avenue,
very imposing and the subsequent drill Of the bat
terry, cavalry and sapprs and miners corps exceed
ipgly int resting and skilful
The volunteer militia turned out in good numbers and
looked well.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23

patriotic devotion TO tho Farewell Address Of The Fahor
q our common country. Judge Drummond p esided at
the Wigwam. Patri0sio addresses made bv Judge
hummono Gov scromas and Judge Knox. rhe "Star
spaDgeo Banner" was sung by thu at the close,
with VIII, al anding Our whole country and N
separable, is the salutation Of Chicago
chicago, Feb. %, 1851.
The celebration day Of the one hundred aud thir
egb snnversary he birthday OF Washington the
gTandest affair Of the XII that took place this
city.
AT sunrise a salute OF 100 guns bred by tie Llga
Artillery. and all the bells IN the city rung
procession formed at eles en- ociok and not less
than tw" miles long all the trades represented
and all persons, without TO party took part in the
procession.
The streets through which the proc, sson passed
denseiy oxded wnh people
Al The Wigwam an immense meeting vas held, Judge
Drum mono OF the United States Court, presiding Elo
quent speeches were made by several gentlemen
All the bo'es, III. theatre, and several private resi-
dences we're hsn Jmey decorated wi n American flags
This evening there s grand banquet at the Briggs
House.
Despatchss from the interior towns Of Illinois
that the day was very generally observed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23

THE DAY IN JERSEY CITY.

The patriotism Of Jersey City showed itself yesterday
In the attention and importance shown for ana att
10 the military turnout which was participated in gene
rally by the sodery of the neghborho ID The Conti-
nentals-s crack corps Of Hudson county-,he In.
dependence, Grenville, Gregory, MONTGOMERY and
Washington Guards, joined 10 the National
Guard, OF Hoboken, formed very credtaoie
military display to small place, while marching through
the principal streets Of the city In tn. evening shortly
after dusk the god people again collected Washing
ton square, the attraction oeng gratuitons display Of
fireworks by Isaac Edge son. residents OF the place.
Every thing passed. OF well couii be exp.ctei-al
seeming delighted n witnessing the very brilliant eiu-
sion Of patriotism Of the aforenamed pyrotechnics.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23
THE DAY IN HOBOKEN.

The day in Hoboken celebrated by parade by the
Hghaood Guards, Capt John p Newkrk. They TUNED
out in the afternoon, numbering fifty muskers and
companied by the Governors Island Drum Corps. Alter
shcri parade around Hoboksn they crossed Canal
street ferry and proceeded up Can Hudson
Hue son To Car mne up Carmne 10 Sixta avenue through
sixth avenue 10 Anity Amiiy to Broadway down
Broadway 10 Barclay thence To the ferry Dog to
Hoboken about i've o'c'ok On their arrival the
aTmory the Guards concluded the day by a sump.nous
collation., which was ia waiting their arrival
bcacq quarters The H. G. made very ne appe arance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23
THE CELEBRATION AT LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, FED Y, 1901.
Washpgtons birthday enthusiastically celebrated
The raising Of rhe stars and stripes the Court aouse
by the ladies' at three O'Clock this afternoon,
messed BY tho largest crowd seen in aeotucky A
salute simultaneously fired by the artilecs aod The
"Star Spsngled Bsnper' was sung by AN immense mum
her Of voices An eloquent address was delivered by
JAMES speed Esq The military, with full ranks turned
ont making most imposing display. Most VI the stores
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23
THE DAY IN CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, Feo. ~, 1851
Wasbington's birthday is being celebrated here on
grand scale The weather Is fine and the streets are
ihroneeo with people. At sunrise national saues
FREQ and all the fire church l. ~ the city ruog
The printing "flces ana all publ buildings aud
private ones are d. co,at.d wuh flags The military dis
play IS magnificent, oil the Companies pa,adDg with full
raj ks AMI the entire police d, pirtn.Lt ptradng with
the Ihiiary, making fpe app arance.
Ali along The line OF tn. procession the
dsnsey thro, geo. To pight the great Union banquet
comes oil at the Burnet House
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23
THE CELEBRATION AT ALBANY.

ALBANY, Feb. %, 1861.
Neither house Of the Legislature in session to-day,
beth having adjourned account Of the anniversary
of the birthday of Washington The members, well
the lobby, avacd themselves of the opportun TO
visit their homes No quorum need be expected before
Tuesday next, it Is always "blue Monday with the
members.
The day was observed with lively demonstrations OF
patriotism. The national ensign early floating in the
strong northwest breeze, from the agstais OF Ca
ptol State House, City Hail. Agricultural and Geological
Hall, and most OF the principal hotels The booming OF
canpcn at Intervals during the day contributor In a
great degree TO awaken the multitude to the mpor
of the interesting event.
Early in the day q regiment OF military male it's ap-
pearahce In the streets Its members were quite re-
spectabe. Arrangements made for the reading Of
washipgton's Farewell Address 70 tho people or the
United states upon his retiring from the Presidency,
ard for the delivery of Grafton Apr pirate ~ the
casion. The members of the House of Assembly had
generously rendered the of their chamber TO the
military and citizens generally in which thse exercises
might be conducted. Having gone through with this
portion OF the programme, the military marched
with crcse parade State street. and were then dis
ssof at the State Arsenal Never, within the last
quarter of a century, have the citizens OF albany
been 20 uniformly patriotic in the Observance
o. the anniversary OF the day wh;h gave birth
% the Father of hs Country The precarous aud alarm
rg conoon Of the union and the desire 10 preserve IL
ifm ultimate destruction, united the hearts Of all con-
servatve citizens in honor Of the patriot whose
noble uCncvementS contributed largely to establish
the fair government under which we "sti lvcu
The pleasures Of the day concluded with nu-
private dnI parties and with evee az lived.
Ole Hall BY the Burgesses COrpe, the elite mill a
~ organization Of the capital city. This enter
ta,nmcnt was conducted IN the most admirable
order For System, regularity responsibility and fashion
able attendance II has never been excel cd II even
equal.d in this city. II truly and deght,ulv a
recherrhe affair In every respect, added another
chapter II there was any space for another, Ia the
form Of this national renowned patriotic military
organization.
The weather was cool, the air bracing and the sun
brill ant exactly the kind Of day for such celebra
tion. The universal wsh-always excepting the raoid
abotonsts-is that this anniversary may always be
united confcderary