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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

BsT SAMUEL P. BATES, Esq, Deputy
Secretary of the Commonwealth, at Har.
risburg, Pa, has our thanks for Pamphlet
Report of the "Common School Laws o.
Pennsylvania with Decisions of the Super
intendent and Explanatory instructions and
Forms" Revised by Thos. H. Burrowes
Esq, Supt. Comm. Schools. 1t is pub
lication which must be of great advantage
to School Directors and Teachers, anc
should be in the hands of every citizen Of
the Commonwealth.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

NEGROES WITH GEN JAcKsoN.-Mr.
Thomas Mellen, of Philadelphia, writes
to the Constitutional Union of that city,
emphatically denying the statement origin
ally started by the Abolitionists, and since
widely repeated by their organs and fol.
lowers, that Gen. Jackson had negro troops
in his army at the battle of New Orleans.
He says;
was on the spot at the time, serving
in Gen. j Jacksons ranks. He had a small
battalion of quardroons (volunteers) COM
manded by Major Duan. white French
man. Quadroons are a mixed race, apout
one-fourth black and three. fourth white
blood, generally Of white fathers and
quadroon mothers. At that time they
were respectable class possessing some
property, and owning slaves themselves
They do not associate with the blacks.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

I9y- PRESIDENT LINCOLN REJEcTIN THE
BLACK BRIGADE.-ln the history of this
war, perhaps in the history OF the repuclic
there is nothing more sublime than the
rebuke of President Lincoln to the traitors
who attempted to coerce him to accept a
black brigade for the war. The chef
magistrate instinctively perceived that
the radicals wanted to defeat the war for
the Union, and to effect an everlasting
separation between the white men of the
North and South, for the sake of parcel
of niggers, who only curse the fanatics
for their pains. Nothing, Mr.. Lincoln has
yet done will so elevate him in the estima.
ton of the public as this, and give him
such commanding power. 1t will enable
him to plant his foot on the neck of the
abolition serpent which is plotting his de-
struction. Let him stand by the people,
and the people will stand by him, and put
down all traitors, North and South. The
greatest blow Greeley and Garrison, Wen.
dell Phillips and Chandler, Sumner and
Wilson, have ever received, is the reply Of
the President to the deputation urging him
to accept the negro brigade. The days Of
she abolitionists are numbered.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

Col. Tate Indignantly denies that he
spoke in favor of arming the negroes il
necessary to save the Union.--MomtOu,
.4merican.
DR.. Brewer, has long been striving to
engage our attention, with view of OBJ
tanning a little notoriety, and we have as
sedulously labored to avoid his contamina
ton. The dirty insinuation above de.
mands stern condemnation. There never
was any condition-.prcccdcnt with us, ever
urto sacrifcial offering, (''if necessary
and here he-"to save the Union"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

spirit which grows out Of radicalsm, /,
the second place the friends of the blacI
man should avoid all encouragement, IN
ward the idea o equality and should espcc
tally incucaie the doctrine Of The old We.,
minister Caiechism, once the iavofile doc
trne o New England, which councclls
the preservation OF the 'places and relation
belonging to all men as superiofa, inletin,
and equals" 1t is no Kindness to the co
ored race 20 teach them the doctrine.
equality. They will never be adopted
this country nor in any other civilized com
try. Exceptional cases will occur, but N
law OF races seems Ia be established. an
though the black man may fnd his wa
into the embraces Of politicians for polite,
purposes, he will be cast of With scorn h
the same men when they have accomplish
ed their ends by his aId.-Jomnai Of Com
mere
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16
Committee of MUttation.


Des~ WE devote space this week, to the
subject of the judgeship, not without good
reason. There are signs Of terror and vi.
olence, of prescription, and passion, in the
land, not to be mistaken. Xen are brow
beaten, speech repressed, and rights of lib
erty and property mcnaced. How impor.
tant then that our courts be well const!tu
ted-that we have able aud fearless judges
to maintain the laws! Every mans lib
erty and property and character are under
the protection of the Courts. 1t is not q
time to select doubtful men for Judges
In calmer times, when great perils to lib
erty and law are unknown, We may try
experiments with Courts-we may take
the man most urgent and anxious for judi
cial position instead of the better and
ADLER one-and perhaps no great harm
vii be done. But we need now, right here
in Columbia, II safe judge, with character
and courage and ability to defend the
laws and the rights of the citizens. Sucl
man is William Elwell of Bradford.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16
WAR MEETINGS We have been

WAR MEETINGS We have been au-
tborizod to announce, that Meeting will
be held in Buck Horn, Columbia county
on Monday evening next, August 18th
1862.
Also On Wednesday the Goth one will
be held at Jerseytown, Columbia county
The object of these meetings is getting
recruits to fll the third Columbia county
Company, called for under the two late
acquisitions demanding 600, 900 men.--
WILLIAM III. JACoBY and ALIEN B. TATE
will be present at both meetings 10 receive
recruits. Speakers from abroad will be
present to address the meetings.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

Mr.. ELWELL in recent letter to q
friend here, remarks, that it was perhaps
due to his friends in the District that he
should have manifested more anxiety upon
the subject of the judgeship. lie was lie,
luctant to urge himselfupon the people for
such an office, aud could not consent, even
at the peril of defeat, to canvass the dis
trict in person for the nomin alton. This
is the proper course for a candidate for
the peculiar and important office of Judge
to pursue, and conforms to the example set
by Judges Woodward and Conyngham
who have been chosen here since Judges
became elective. Our candidate is a high
minded, honorable gentlemen, and will
win the attachment of all our people when
he comes amongst them.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16
ses- The impudence of the editor of t

s9- The impudence of the editor of the
RPuJhcan,is increasing and growing quite
intolerant. He repeats a mi8representa-
ton, in charging us with "favoring the
arming of the negroes and exhibits uu-
questioned evidence of di,loyalty, in openly
sanctioning the several late acts of violence
And none but fool will attemptto die
tate to US what we shall or shant pub
lish, and what will and what won't be
"tolerated ~
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Harvest home Celebration.

A Harvest Home and Sabbath School
Celebration, will be held on Saturday, the
23d day Of August, in the Grove near the
Baptist Church, in Madison township, Col.
umbia county, to which the public are in-
vited. Several speakers are expected to
be present. Col. Tate is requested to deliy,
er the Harvest Home Address.
CYRUS DEMoTT,
JoUN CRoMLY.
In1aa,,nitLnn L,C
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16
THE NATIONAL PLATFORM
PURPOSES OF THE WAR;

CoHeREss, ny A NEARLY UNANIMOUS, PASSED THE
FOLLOWING REsoLUrtoN, EXPRESSES THE VOICE OF
THE NATION AND IS THE TRUE STANDARD LOYALTY
THAT the present doplorabe civil war has been
southern states now in arms against the Constitutional
Government, and in around the Capital that IN
this National emergency, Congress, banshing all reel
ing of mere pa or resentment will reCocCt only
its duty the whole country that this cnr Is not rdged
their part any spirit Of oppression or for dny pur
pose of conquest suugaioH purposcQ Of ororhroUiHg
Interfering tsih the rights established institutions Of
those States but defend and maintain the supremacy Of
the Constitutions aud 10 prcscrue the UnOn Uith the dig
nity cguay and rights of the sorerd States unimpairCd
these objects arc accomplished the pdr
oUgbt % cCagC,n
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16
sy- We trust every reader of the c,

seT- We trust every reader of the Col.
UMBIA DEMOCRAT will give his careful
attention to the perusal of the able address
of the Democratic State Central Commit
tee, which we give on our first page. 1t
is clear and argumentative document,
and will greatly enlighten the public mind
upon the situation of affairs, the origin Of
our national troubles and their only rene
dies, aud the position which the Democra.
cy have held and are now holding in the
great civil tragedy. Read it, it will
strengthen your faith and energy.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

YOUNG LADIES FEsTIvAL.-We are
happy to learn, that the "Ice Cream Fes-
tiUal," held on Thursday evening in Bloom
burg, under the auspices Of our young
Ladies, for the benefit of the suffering
Soldiers, was entirely successful-having
raised Sl22 25!
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

BUT Two PARTIEs.-Mo McMch-
ael says the only two political parties now
in Pennsylvania are the abolition and the
Democratic parties. McMichacl for once
has spoken truth, and he is undoubted au-
thority with all Republicans. DR.. John,
take notice,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

COMING HoME.-The Band attached
to the "Iron Guards" have been dschar =
ged the army service ar are coming home
Joyful meeting. They will be gladly well
coined to /" Home-sweet Home"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

The TAX BILL-The first Of Septem
ber is determined on as the day FOR the in.
ternal tag bill to go into practical opera
tion.
Collectors and Assessors will be appoin-
ted before that date, which is officially pro
claimed.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16

DR.. Brewer must have made the article
of whole cloth, about the " Democrat and
Gen. Stone" We never wrote the ar ticle
neither die our Associate, and we doubt its
publication He is lily worthy of notice
even on points of truth, a commodity in
which he very seldom deals.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-08-16
d. IL. PATTON,
WM. LAMoN,
G. II. HISS,
Commissioners Of

EsD~ Old uniforms made of "'N'
are in demand, to be manufactures
blotting paper, We doubt if the!
ever blot out the remembrance oil q"
of certain contractors.
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General Assembly of Virginia
EXTRA SESSION.
SENATE.

XtBaoav, h2y N 4eo@t
III. Senate was called to order by Llenten
art.ftSv.rnGr MONTAGUE.
ar kvwsAs, cf fascn, moved mat COM
m,ttee III appointed TO inform The Governor
that ~tne senate was ready TO transact bu.i-
ness.
MIR. RsBxKrsor, OF Richn,ond, thought thi.
out OF oruer until IL Was aeoertaiped that
there was quorum
The CHAIR IN this view ooIcurrst, ana di
reetsd the roll TO BE- called.
The following Sc, stor. responded 10 the CO |
via Nrssrs. Aim.,Tons, Andersen, Brannou
Bail, Bruce CcShiii, Collier, Dicmenson OF
Prince Edward, oaEnett, Hart. l,beii, John
on E,ifshaii, NesEon. Newton, Eewtd an
REM nacher, u ues2n0ury, Robertson, 1aiia.
fetfn. Thompson. Wiley. and whitten-2S.
khe Ihair req / the rule authorizing the
senate II enforce the terdqGce Of ahsen tees
ar. sofps"n, o. B+'ifo-G, suggested that the
,srEA3ns- At 6rma he Instructed IT, procure ths
& ttcndance CT such II en- bees ~ ale IN cave.
. nAenG distances If she city.
RI. GoaH'tb, IF Amherst, thought IL The
Senate adloalnto t,li'eikh J.. bl, and anho-
riZei the Sergeat / at n rt 10 br!ng In nbsea
tees, the result destisd by The GaE"tof from
Bedford could he attained,
cir. RoRssTsoN, OF 4ichrn0rd, suggested
that recess he taken until L. III, rather
th9n r NJ. Ey Sd doing ,he IL sage OF the
Governor Gould be received, and BE- thought
1t important that 1. should Re.
Nj JOHNSON, of E;adfcr CGsred g resOtu-
ticn that the iSergraut~rt-srWs b5 directed 10
81 after such seas torG 10 Ire in cvhyaDicn /
distances OF the csty, Eniess ty ,o-riovroW
yaorning he shall ascertain theTe ie cue
rru1,
TIE resolution was adopted.
hfT. OUSsFEBrny, OF Caroline. moved 81 ad-
scurnment 20 II c'clocE tomorrow.
sir egwMAy. of s.iaacn, though The Se3a'e
had te.tsT Gcj :GrI uctii this evening - q
o'c'ocE5 - order 20 ;raEssct, i:poss l1e, In p)r
tGht business.
Iho motion a5J3uraing he Ssnsta until IL
O'Clock o-1nGrroE WAS thea PIT an0 caErieI
--HYr. 10 lisrAS
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LATER FROM EUROPE.
HALIFAX, May The steamer A rnerica has
arrived MN advices TO The Goth nit.

H. i
arrived with advices TO The Goth uit.
rasw WAR N AMERICA
The london Tines sditorialiy sxpatiatss on
the i'm portance Of The struggle for New Oh.
leans and says that the occupation OF tia,
place by the Federsls would be lfas tou-ni
qust frightened over the great artery Of the
Seeded Ststes.
The London Morning Herald has a sarcssuc
editorial on the protrt cted continuance OF tie
American struggle. II sees NO e:gns OF eI.
haus,ion in hS forth or discourage msnt il
the South, and believes that speedy peNeea
hopsl-ss TEE EDITOR further says that The
Government AZ washington should be psr.
mi.ted 10 have ono more CHARGE, and II I;
fail the { reat Powers should psremrtoftl5
interfere or behalf of the general well being
IT mankird. That this has not been dors
before is owing 20 the generosity OF tnGlsrd.
IS France was resdy I; hut 1t Is time England
should cease 10 stand between her own PEG.
pie and the relief they need
IROE-PLArED tHEIs
Further experiments In armor- plating SHIPS
are engaging Ike attention of France snd
EDRiand.
Tine Austrian Government has sent ,vo
naval Engineers to America to Inspect the
Monitor and Merrimcc and new coast forif'
cation.
1t isrumorsd hat the French palss have
arrested twelve hundred wOrhmen on TIE
charge Of sed.tiou.
Ehc LHsset
UREspBE, April lG-SExoEy mas scced-d;o
the French and Prasslan commercial treaty
RUSSIA.
The Russian Minister OF the Interior hn
10 de two mparial proposiitons-oue ior &C.
celebrating tn Liberation Of the serfs. md the
o her Ior creating q system Ct Parliamentary
representsti N. The propositions have beeH
referred to the Council OF the empire
Spain will not, as reported. Withdraw nH
troops from Mexico. They will stay Till TIE
Satisfaction dem ar dsj 10 obtained
LIVERPOOL, April - The ship Sir Wafer
Scott was TO tally burned on Fiuahipg
COMMERCIAL fyrBLLIGEsOs
LIVERPOOL. April 18th The mfrKe' COZ
ii q ues closed for cotton, but s. me 900 oaiS
were col q. Il cm prices.
Flour has IN upward tendency. Whaait
still advancing. Sales since Tuesday at laa'
advance. Corn Is steady
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The Reported Advance Of the En-
envy Towards Wytheville.

The Lynchburg Republican, of yssterda5, co.,
tairs letter dated Dublin Depot May VI,
q portion Of which we copy
have been astonishsd at the exci!'nG'
existing upon th Virgins and Ter pessee har
read along this point, In relation 10 Ihs n
ports of the advance of the Yankees. vlaa
Wy tbsville, where l learned that eur !crr"
were surprised. at Rocky Gap, which is Ten q
fifteen miles the other side Of Mercer Uou'h
House, and all retreated but two compsris
who fought the enemy or hours, H.h
JhOth sides bsat a retreat. Our less VA on
Killed and eight wounded.
Colonel Jsnifsr came back AID alarmed ia
people Of Wy'heviile and Dublin. rspof'N1
the Yankees advancing In laIge force, aa''
In z before he left ordered the town OF Prns'
ton (llercer u. II } TO be burnt, and Oh o'.
stores. which was done and 1t Is rslo,xs.
that some IN uskets were destroy ed, tnoota"
IL believed the citizens saved the gars toa
JeEifer advised the Bank officers 10 nV'
their specie frtm Wytheviiie, and ever! o..
was frigh tened until Col. Wharton had SVs
sent out, and Ascer.nined that they were -.
advancing, and II they were, there ~eis 80
few OF them.
One OF the ofY1csrs from this place ~.
down after Col. Jenifer, and satisnso a.
self ard cur people that no YANKEE !ofessu
near us, bat :hat our forces now here ~
Wythevilie are completely withouta ae
From tho bes. in Information We can g. e..
are only .wo skeleton YaD kee reeimsns
IN 80 miles Of this place.
Salt is ssllins In Forsythe, Ga 81 wy
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The army Of Butler il 40. in New Orleans
Z al other Yankee armies ara q, o,hsr ro;ps,
CO ire Southern coast. They think ,hsy have
'aksn The country, but they viii find before
ma'y months that the country has taken
usta' lie yellow fever il a seourge even to
voc nauve population, living IN comfortable
houses ana having ali the advantages of
systematic habits and experienced medical at
tendance. What II will be smo,, n. a.;
pa'od snd unacelimatsd bordss of the North
" nssds no prophet TO predict.
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II was up sbout one mieusc. aaa
dowa quick. Asons tea mina.ss afs. s}
It asain appeared, s.ayiss up ans>
not unlike To two :sibIey tents sevsd "a.
geshsr at the butts. being p<inxA at each sn6
II IL like everything else man faciuIed At N:
The negro sharp. shooters were again :.
their position among the enemy. Our soi.
dieys dislike very n och 70 30 shot By besra
soldiers. when q negro IL Knocked over Our
men cry out 'Set up another Niger"
After considerable further itdaIgsnos Of
~, the writer gives the pames OF ssysrsI
Yanks who wore killed or woun led In Tia
skirmish on this occasion, from which "A
would appear that they had tbs wors. Of
it. The letter concludes:
The object OF this reconnaissance was r.,
the PURPOSE Of de. troying lot OF low busnss
nd brush as the enemy had bsen In the hAb,t
OF crawling MP on their hands and knees ana
popping Ut our pickeN The expedition vas
| successful. The brush and trees were rs
moved, and now our pickets watch wf,hou,
fear or favor.
A Lieu tenant of artillery, belonging 10 -.
Rhode Island battery. was badly woun G. 81
this morning.
The report Of Major Cassady's return.
wounded was not true He IL yet with ths
enemy. He was formerly one Of tia editors
| If the Albany IrSus and Aans. II looks very
black on the part Of both lhe Majo and Col.
onei Orocher. Their friends are In hopes ia,
1t will turn out all rishtye:.
BuRHsrDE's PLAgs
A Baltimore letter to the Philadelphia r..
q.ir.r ontains the following:
A lady in this city, who has husbard IN
Burneide's army, Is said 10 have received A
spatch or letter from him, " hieh states that
General Burnside had, or was abe at eivins
notice 10 the citizens Of Norfolk and Porn.
mouth, that he proposed moving upon tSess
cities in given time, requesting them 10 eur.
render or prepare for the wort. givsJou
this as it comes TO me through an intsllissn.
channel. -
soRrHsss vsRsIox OF AFFAIRS IL INV nPKIoo.
81. Lou,s, May l.-Mr. Mitchell. q merchant
Of New Mexico. arrived In this city Jester.
daJ. He confirms the report Of the abandon.
mens OF Santa Fee by the rebels, who wers
re.reating as fat Is they could from The Ter.
ti'ory
They ware destitute of all mun itiouS eud
provisions, and there 10 40 hope Of ,he&r re.
Ing sui plied from any quarter. At SANTA 10
the rebels levied heavily on the merchants,
in some cases taking es high as Sic. coo worth
OF goods, paying fer 'h.m In ConfederaH
scrip
now follow the rebels ard drive than out Of
the Territory. No doubt Exists a. 10 the abl.
tty Of the United States troops TO keep GU, be
In vaders, but An accession Of two or three
regin ent3 OF troops Is accessory TO keep Re
Apaches and Nav. 90 n subje ction. They
have bsen commit rG depredatiors Tor
months past, stealing 29(sss and mules an4
The repbr: Of the formation Of o Territort,
Government. under the rebel Authority has
no foundation. All the territorial oti,srs
h ad returned to Santa 70 and resumed thu
performance OF their duties. Cnief Justies
Reuedict is on his way to the States, ana
there Il : q United States Judge Iov IL tia
TERRITORY
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IAncoln domination, and 70 wait With patient
fortitude for the dsliverAncs from bondage
which "a ast soon come 70 them. The Genera!
then mounted his horse, ana accompanied
By his ssa 4, rode 70 the Jackson Raitfoad,
where he took the last car, having already
sent his army ahead Of him.
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90 GICK AND WOUNDED sohpi.. .
~ Those patriotic citiIeps VINO 49, .,,s,
aid In the noble work OF admifis<ti.s ~,,r
wants and relieving the sutferirss OF ~ D,
sick soldiers now COLLECTED In and aosss,,s,,
city, can do 30 by leaving their eon,,,.afny
by o'clock r. n at,the depot OF Wv III
Committee Y. NJ. y. A or BarA sN'''
ABOVE tho Treasury Depar iinsnti n ~
Cooked food - especially peeIeu .n,ss,ciFs,
soms. made. Wines, clothing, pro, ''s:, y.
wood, csoc ksry, old lilso. &C, &C, go, n.a
not be OF vsry grea. service, ana P''
acceptable stsruoos"
Wagons Have the depo: avery ai;e' tS.sj
1 O'Clock tocenvey these dor alons' ms, 80
and are atten led ny those WIZ wyr
are properly distributed.
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- To- has VOTERS or h ias ti.t "a !.
sns.,r viii be By n. people o. , m 1' sss.; ;
visit you id the county before s sns b., =
.,On. :: M ssgsS ai people as' viii :: :s,
s so%acn sqsaSy rusal..: foe IlsiI
your pleasure 70 .so. me a. y .,a,s s nv l's
long snail b prepared TO .sM .. J,s,..I,
du,iss OF the once on the mrs. ~ ,ss ~,
next--st which time the term ,n.,cp, ~
Sheriff will expire. In s1 y. ser .aln 80
beseech ali OF my frienas , " st
tbs polls on The dag OF sie'Ias las. b We
kssp'y, yours,
me ID as A w. VIEW