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Democratic State Convention

A Convention of all those who are in
favor of THE UNION AS 1T WAS
and THE CONSTITUTION AS 1T is,
without any s'ifs" or ''ands,' is called to
meet in Columbus, on the Alb Of July
uex.,-the anniversary of our National
Independence. .--'o put in nomination a
State Ticket, and to fern more thorough
organization Of the friends Of the Gov
ernment This movement viii be hailed
with joy by tine IA riots, everywhere.
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Andrew johnson on the Twin Evils

In late speech at Nashville Andrew
johnson thus graphically describes the
twin brother-.secession and abolition:
There are two parties in existence who
want dissolation. Slavery aud South
.ern Confederaey is the hobby. Sumner
wants to break up the Government, and
SO do the Abolitionists generally. They
hold that if slavery survives the Union
cannot endure. Seeessionists argue that
If the Onion continues slavery is lost
.Abolitionists want no compromise; but
they regard peaceable secession as hum
bug. The two occupy the same ground
Whyf Abolition is dissolution; Gissolu
tion is secession; one is the other. Both
a striving to accomplish the same OBJ
jecs. One thinks it will destroy, the 9th
er save, slavery
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From Richmond Papers.
From the Richmond Wing, May 81
INVESTMENT OF RICHMOND.

INVESTMENT OF RICHMOND.
Some months ago Northern paper
stated that was the purpose Of the
Yankees to put into execution Napo-
leon S tactics for the reduction Of Ulm.
and reduce Richmond without battle.
All the avenues to it were to be occu-
pied, all supplies cut off, so that it
would be compelled to fall without
blow, or if a light took place at all. on
their own terms. In pursuance of this
programme, Burnside was to take pos
session of the North Carolina railroad,
the Peninsula to be strongly occupied,
the Rappahannock to be he'd in the
same way, Banks to advance up the
Valley and lhreate, the Orange rail-
road, and the canal at the same point
above Scottsv lie, the Cheat Mountain
army to advance upon Rockbridge and
North River and Lyocnbarg. These
various advances being established and
maintained, the only remaining avenue
would be the Dapvlile road, which, of
course, would speedily follow the fate
Of the rest.
This was the substance of the state
ment. We are glad to know tnat our
government is fully advised of it, and
prepared to baffie the designs Of the
enemy. Especially with reference to
the meditated attacks on the canal
from Staunton and through Rock
bridge, the amnlest preparations have
been made. At the point threatened
by greater forces We hope our author
tiles are equally ready. The coil of
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Gan. Mcclellan.

The Abolitionists who have so vilely mis-
represented and prosecuted this galli mt off,
Ger, are everywhere receiving the rsbuse just
IL due them. The peop la q counf iencs in
the Little Hero who is tghung for the pre-
servation of the Union AMI MT the ext-rmi-
nation of slavery aud the wiping out of States,
and he. has shown hims self worthy OF their
faith! Huzz. Tor McCleilani
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The Democratic Address.

4PuOileU SutS WCCh un phd0ASoo "
the Democracy of the United States, sign
ed by Democratic members of the presen,
Congress. We ask our readers to give
II an attentive perusal. The Address
elaius that the immediate issue is, TO
MAINTAIN THE CONSTITUTION AS IT is AND
10 RxsrcRE THE UNION AS IT WAS
This Is the motto which will be inscrib
81 on tho: Democratic banner in the com.
ing campaign, and which the people viii
Be called rpon to repudiate or indorse at
the ballot box. In opposition to this we
Ind tho Republican party throwing to
ihe breeze the same old banner with it's
sixteen stsrs and its motto "A NEW Con-
sf1TurroN AND a NEW UNIeN"
rs With this issue before the people, can
spy one doubt the RESULT In fact, the
only thing to be desired in the coming
eNAyssa. to insure Democratic victories
IL. that every National Union Loving
man shall zee and feel what is the real
issue and what is at stake.
The speeches and votes Of the Repub
itcan or Abolition leaders in the prose !,
Congress. as veil as In times pas,, leave
nosrcom to mis1ndsrstand what the is
sae is Let us examine the record.
Hon. Thaddeus Slevers, Republican
ahairman of sths Ways and Means COM
mittee, said in debate in the House, in
reply to . question of Mr.. Wiokliffe, ef
Ksnsncky-"I am not IN favor Of rest.y
ing Hs Caastitxsios asd Union just as 1t
ess.a 7 am for remoring Tie casss -
ssG1oRs, MAY 6.
= Hon. John A. Biughsm. Ia speech
In Congress on the 18th of May, said ;:
sWho 10 the name Of Heaven wants
the Cotton States or any other State this
sids Of perditfon to remaia ia the Union.
X slavery is to continue"
we Go not deem it necessary to quote
from sumner, Lane. Lovejoy. Wade. or
,aay other Of the most radical class We
sui,l. close the extracts from speeches in
-ss,,.s n,s,su, r,orore.s with one other.
sfaos..g. ,s..-.;u !, NJ. "a !.
.rsyss Au' - o"'.'"' ~" = - INV ''N
.speecn Delivered lew days since;
,as" There = then. sir, no limit on the pow-
er.of Congress; but it is invested a0ith the
: a5soIuts PosOers Of s0ar-the civil .func
itiass the Government are, for the time
1bessgs IN atsyancs schen in conflict, and all
ssSxets and Natio,4al authority subordinsted
10 ths extreme authority of Congress, as
tRepuprene power y ine peril Of external
AZ ,n.ersal, nes',lsues: Ine ofa.no'y
fsessssenss 81 tnss eonss.ta''0"' pee1f'ar 70
- tsesssy psdee. e''a aa la'0s ana 1annaes,
- .sy1,ds0"s mus, yea % Me iu'ee y
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Ohio State Fair.

The Thirteenth Annual State Fair will
take place at Cleveland. O., commencing
on Tuesday. the 18th tf September, and
ending on Friday. September 1etb, 1862
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-TEEMs-

IossttUety
We expect by publishing the paper at the
foregoing liberal rates to obtain large num-
her Of new subscribers, who will pay for their
paper in advance. If we not disappointed
I'm this, the change in the terms viii be ad-
svantageous both to the publishers and the
eubscribers. The subscribers who intend
spaying for their paper win get it cheaper and
the publishers win get their pay for the paper
although the price is extremely low.
- 0ubscribe and PAY IN ADVANCE. ga penny
waved Is as good as q penny earned.''
> The srfnlr is the official organ of the Coun
~, and no business man can afford to do with
Nsut Il.
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Hanged In Rmgy.

An Abolition minister named D. D. Parker,
was hanged in efigy at the village of Natural
Bridge, in tho county of Jefferson, N. York.
on the evening OF the 18th inst, by the citi-
zens of thatvery loyal and conservative plaos,
for preaching undiluted aboIitionism.
1t seems that the people are too conserva-
tive for these leaders, The preachers, the
Wendell Philips, and the Abolitionists gener-
ally will get .'set back" when the tramp of
the sovereigns is heard approaching the bal
lot box this fall. ss s4f,r-xgs
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ESy Eleven Illinois regiments have voted
on tue adoption of the new Constitution Of
that State, and of the whole nun Der Of votes
cast there We're only sixty against it. This
Constitution denies the negro the right Of
emigrating to, OF citizenship in, the State. z
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VOLUME NINETEEN i!
OF THE
SPIRIT DEN RAcY,
REDUCTION IN PRICE,
ONLY sl,25 A YEAR!
The Cheapest County Paper in Ohio!

The next Volume of the Spirit Of Democracy
win lcommence on Wednesday, March II, 1862,
and will be furnished to subscribers at the
xfollowing liberal
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that slavery has any constitutional guar
antees which may not be released, aud
ought not to be relinquished. You
will soon bring the parties of the country
into an EFFEcTIvE AGGRESSION UPON
SLAVERY"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-08-13
d STORY FOR CHILDREN.
WILLIE, The RUNAWAY.

One moonlight right, when all The house
He dressed himself quietly that he might
not disturb his sister, or his little brother
3snnie, who slept with him. Through the
window of the attic room the moonbeams
shone softly, and they threw beautiful light
on Fannis's pale face, and on Bennie's cur
ling hair. They showed Willie the seams
ard the cracks in the old wall, the :tunk
which his father had carried with him on
his voyage years ago, and the little Bible
on the stand Precious lille bible His
Sabbath school teacher had given it TO him
as a token of love, long before Willie had
thought OF ever being runaway. Out OF
the window the same moonlight was falling
softly on the old mulberry tree in the little
garden, and making fantastic shadows OF lis
leaves and branches upon the ground. II
fell, 100, upon the 'Squire's white house,
standing SO proudly among the old stately
trees. and upon the long winding road that
led 10 Farmer Benson's.
Willie stood trembling and irresoluie, as
he gazed upon the still world outside. For
a moment bis good angel whispered, Stay,
Willie Do mol leave your widowed moth
er and her Ii,ile ones and your dear home
But whisper on the other side was louder
still, and saying can never go to Farmer
Bsnson's.' the boy dressed himself, tisd up
his few things, and bis Bible among them.
Then with last iund look al broiher and
sister. he slo.e out of the room and down
the stairs. At his mothers door he paused,
and put bis hand upon the latch, but he
did nol 60 10. His mother might awake,
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A Samnler Shower.
DR.. w. F. LOGAN,
ChieJ.hdrshai.
August Q 1909.

The rain Is o'er-how dense and bright
Yon pearls clouds reposiGg lie
Cloud alter cloud glorious sight
Contrasting with the deep blue sky
In grateful silence earth receives
The general blessing fresh and fair,
Each flower expands its little leaves,
As glac the common Joy 10 share.
The soften u sunbeams pour around
A fairy light, uncertain, pale;
The wind blows cool, the secuted ground
Is breathing oders on The gale.
Mid yon rich clouds, volrpluous pile.
Meihinks some spirit OF the air
Might rest 10 gaze beldw while,
Then tuIn 10 balhe and revel there.
The san breaks forth-from off the scene,
Its floating veil oil mist is flung
And ali the wilderness OF green
With trembling drops oil light is hung.
Now gaze on nature-yei The same
Glowing with lite. by breezes tann'd,
Lnxnuent. lovely, as she came.
Fresh IN her you.h from God own hand.
Hear The rich music OF that voice,
Winch sounds from all below, above
She calls her children To rejoice,
And round them throws her arms OF love.
Drink in her inhuenre-low- born care,
Aud all The lraic oi mean desire,
Refuse TO breai he this holy air,
Aud mid this living light expire.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-08-13

TIE NEw MILITIA. Bill This bill just
passed by Congress, provides that The Pres
ident may at need, cause to be enrolled and
put ia service tor period not exceeding
nine months al one time, all able bodied
citizens between 10 and As years os age
The number % be appouioned among The
states according TO their representative pop
ulailon, that in addition to The men he is
already authorized 10 raise, the President
may accept 100000 volunteers for min.
months, and every volunteer shall have his
first months pay anti bounty Of s25 In adj.
vance, that TO fill up the existing regiments
he may accept volunteers for Twelve
months, who shall have fifty bounty, one
half IN advance, the other when their time
OF service is up
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Four Oratlons in a Nut Shell.

Our fellow citizens who own and till the
soil, who drive milk cars aud mills, and
hammer out their own iron and leather on
their own anvils and lapstones, may like
to hear what Washington and Jackson
have said touching sectionalism
''ln contemplating the causes which may
disturb our Union," said Washington, '',t
occurs as a matter OF serious concern tha,
airy ground should have been furnished for
charscteriziug parties by geographical dis
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES aud Souihefh, At
lanic and Wesiern-whence designing
men may endeaver 10 excite a belief that
there is real differences OF local interests
aud vie%s"
We make no application OF this language:
bn; turn TO Gen. jackson, who declares
tfAt,
Every State must he the sole Judge of
the measure proper to secure the safety of
its citizens and promote their happiness
and all efforts on the paf of the people OF
other States to cast odium npon their inssi-
tuiions. and all measures calculated TO dis
:urb their rights of properly, or 10 put in
jeopardy their peace aud internal tranquility
are IN dIrec; opposition 10 the spirit in which
the Union was formed, and must endangsr
is safety"
This is what General Jackson said. Per
haps the gentlemen who pound paving
stones, and others, would like TO hear what
Webster said of disunion aud lis conse-
quences
Gentlemen" said he, "if these column,
/ fall they will not be raised again. Like the
Coliseum and the Par:henon, they will ts
destined TO mornful, melancholy i'm.
mortality. Buerer ieats, however will
flow over them. han we ever shed over rfs
monuments OF Roman or Grecian art Tor
they will be The remnants OF more gio-
rious eGihce than Greece or Rome ever saw
the edifice OF Constitutional American
liberty"
Perhaps all classes, including Massachu-
sets members of Congress, who refuse to
compromise our national troubles-will hs
J pleased to hear Choate once more. Tura
! TO his great Grafton in 1858. In that WON
deriuI iar-seeing speech ne says:
"There is another condition OF our nation
ali;y of which must say something. si.a
that is that il rests on compromise. Amrr-
lea, the Constitution, practicable policy, alt
OF il are compromise. Our pnbfic is Pn>-
slble-it can draw its breath for dan =
only by compromise"
We commend these sentences from The -
great and iIluslrious Americans 10 Ihs psp-
pie of The United Siaies.-- Boston Courier.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS they are boys
are queer enough How many ridiculous
motions they have, and what singular de-
sIres, which in after life change and shape
themselves into characteristics Who re-
members when he would have sold his
oirthrlghl for rocking horse, and his new
suit OF clothes for monkay Who forge,s
The sweet-iaced girl, older than himself,
against whose hair he leaned and wept his
greIis away! Who rec collects when The
thought Of being circus rider appeared
greater than 10 be a President and how
Jealously he watched the spangled Jackets
and turned summer>eis, and desired to be-
come like them II memory preserve not
these caprces. or something similar, the
boy is lost in The man. Happy visions -
they come but go quickly, leaving Us ever
10 sigh for return of what can never be
again.
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II will be remembered that when Gel.
Patterson allowed Johnson 10 reinforce
Beauregarc at Manassas, Ihns contributing
10 onr Bull Rnu defeat, great Indignation
was expressed al The bIunder. A similar,
but more aggravaling case has lately occur.
red When StonewaII Jackson made his
raid in the Shenandoah Valley, The Ptesi-
dent ordered Fremont 10 cross the mountain
al certain pass SO as 10 cut off Jackson's
retreat. But Fremont, vain in his own con-
ceit, clsoSeyec orders took iffsrent route
so as 10 Se; behind the enemy and let him
escape 10 help attack and perhaps destroy
Mcclellan at Richmond. Aud when the
President collects The various struggling
forces and orders them OIL 10 help McCIell.
an, Fremont refuses 10 fight, throws down
his sword aid with his staff comes North 10
dabble in politics and foment slrile-yei
still drawing large pay. Meantime, the
rebels can beat US for all he cares Aud for
these things aboIitoniSls worship him Is
this patriotism?
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4 good lady, who had two children sick
with the measles, wrole 10 a friend for the
best remedy. The friend had just received
a mole from another lady inquirng the way
to make pickles. In the confusion, the la
dy who inquired about the pickles received
The remedy for he maasles, aud the anxious
mother o, the sick ch:Idten read with hoi-
ror The following - Scald them three or
four times in very hot vinegar, and sprinkls
them well with salt and in lew days they
will be cuted."
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The Republicans are very much pu, out
with Hon Francis w. Hughes, President of
the late Democratic State Convention, be
cause, as they asseu he has a brother in
The rebel army. For that reason, ,Ley say,
he was not fiji 10 sit al the head of Conven.
ton in the Capitol of a loyal state. Lincoln
has two brothers, ia>law in the Rebel army
lis he fit TO sit at the head of the nation
There is this difference between Lincoln
and Hughes. The story abou. Lincoln's re-
laIives is true while that OF Hughes is false
Hughes was ahead, when last heard from,
on The score OF loyal and respectable friends.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-08-13

A Fam RECRUITING SEReEAkr.-At a war
meeting held few evenings since. III a
village near Rochester, says the Democrat a
young lady was sren urging a young nan
TO go forward and volunteer and sign his
name with squad OF other recruits The
young man made many excuses and finally
relnsed Peremlorily, and called attention 10
the fact that the company We're about 10
sing the g Star Spansied Banner" and he
wished 10 join the song. The spirited girl
lePlied that he had no business 10 sing hat
song. The only song fit for him 10 sing was
"Home, Sweet Home"
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Foam OF OATH FOR CosfRABASDs.-The
following is The form Of the oath usually
Administered to contrabands that scome
within our lines at Fredericksburg =" You,
Ciceto, do snlemnIy swear you will bear
true allegiance to the United States that
you will lake good cate Of the horses and
mules, and il any Of them get away you
will go after them, no difference how dark
il is, ard will also BLACK boots TO the best
of your knowledge aud belief, SO help you
Gen. Mcdowell.
The gravity of both parties while it is be-
ing administered is said TO be edifying.
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fhe Rnell anf Mitchell Quarrel.

The Cincinnati Times thus alludes TO The
quarrel between Gems. Buell. and Mitchell.
1t is now stated that the cause o! General
MitchelI's visit 10 Washington, was dlsa-
sreemenl between him and Buell.. He ten
dered his resignation And was at once ~
dered 10 report at Washington. He v
not return TO The Army OF the Ohio, aud
his division will likely be placed in COM
mand of The gallant Rousseau. Buell. and
Mitchell never did agree. With all his vir-
tues aud great merits, Mitchell is strongly
linciufeJ with vanity, and does not like To
play second fiddle 10 any one. In Kentucky
he was cons anIIy making suggestions io
his commander, and was i'll al ease unless
charged with special expedition, WHEN
he was free 10 scl upon his own respoPsi.
biliiy.
story is told which illustrates the feel.
ing between the two Generals. When ,h5
army Of the Ohio was in Kentucky, Mitch
ell call ed upon Buell. and remarked: s'Gsri
eral have always beer IN the habit OF
thinking very rtnch am restless unless
my mind is occupied. should like To
know something of the plans of the CAM
paign, that may occupy my thoughts with
H." General" cody replied Bueli, "you
can think abou; the management of your
own division" And that ended the CONVEX
Saiion.
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"Julins, why did Gen Grant rest Uneasy
de nigh, 'iore he took Fort DOnelson Z"
"Dnnno, Massa Johnsony 'spose he didn't
feel sleepy"
''No, sab Twas kaze he 'spected 10 git
P'ilOU aud only got siipp
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-08-13

TeetoialIsm forbids man TO touch any
thing that can intoxicaie, except u pretty
girls lips. You may taste thai article, sfief
signing The pledge, if you will only do It
tiiscfeetly and with moderation.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-08-13

BALTIMORE BEAUTIss-Mary Vickers;
Emeline vickers, Rose Vickers, and Kate
Vickers, were arrested in Baltimore on the
18th uli for playing their vocation Of wa
wing Secession flags. These girls threw
yiiriol on The officers who arrested them.
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Printers Ink, strange TO say, is entirely
exempt from taxation, under The Few tax
bill. Our representatives no doubt thought
they were so much itidebled 10 this article
for their political promotion, that common
gratitude induced them to pass II over.
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A REBEL SHoT-A rebel prisoner was
shot al camp Douglas, Chicago on Friday
night, while attempting 10 escape. He was
fred al while scaling the fence, but escaped
uninjnred subsequently, while running
again fred at, and fell peirced by bali
dozen bullets.
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and sent home 10 his mother. But she had
gone; and we Can but hope That Iiiite
Willie had been led 10 repent and believe
in Jesus
heard the story of Iitfe Willie Nichols
from the gentleman Who, years before, had
sent the account of his death TO the old
home on Line Banne- ofhe Covenant.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-08-13

A northern editor predicts that wool
will be king Prentice wants TO know
whether he means wool on The back OF 1
sheep or wool on the head Of q negro:
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Tuesday, September End.
o'clock m--The Judges will assemble at the Presi-
Tent cfganize. aaceFaiu and ill vacancies,
the Books Of Entries for the exhibition.
yl clock a Nall horses entered for premium, ex-
hibtion sale. must be present on the ground.
10 o'clock m-Af the sound OF the bell, the 0rana
Cavaicads will form she half mile track, which al
horses entered for premium. exhibition sale,
pected to be and take their places called by
the Chief Marshal
After the grand cavaeade all horses for p
ium will assemble under the flags designating their
class for inspection by the Judges.
III o'clock NAT the sound OF the bell. classes Nos
Is snd 49, Farm and Draft Horses,) will ASSEMBLY In
of the JudJes stand for inspection after which
they will retire 10 the part CT the grounds for the
testing of their strength. and qualities for work.
I2k o'clock m-Dinner The track Will lie open for
promiscuous driving, till O'Clock pm
O'Clock m--Af the sound Of the bell, Class o. o
Mares with Foa by their side1 will assemble IN ont
of the Judges staud for exhibition
2i o'clock mAt the sound of ths bell, class No.
breeding Mares1 will assemble in front Of the Judnes
stand for exhibition.
3ocloch INITIAL Of speed efthe horses designlted
by the judges
8eiock p NAT the sound OF the bell, Class No. 5
(stalIions Of years and under ~ will assemble In
front of the Jndees' stand for exhibition.
O'Clock mTrial Of speed OF the horse design tied
BY the Judges.
Wednesday, September 8.
o'clock mat the sound Of the dell, classes yos.
and 10 Filies and cots) will assemble IN roEt OF
the JUDGES stand for exhibition
81 O'Clock mTrai 0fthe speed Of horses cssigo ited
By the Judges.
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Daily Order Of Arrangemsnts.

The gates will bo opened for admission OF ,he public,
from 81 O'CLOCK a m. until sundowo each day.
Tuesday, September 2sd.