Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-08
Editorial Circular,

ed by agreeable associations and time
honored usage, for Editor and Patrons, to
offer and reciprocatc an exchange IF sen.
timent and mutual congratulation upon the
opening Of new volume of the "CoLUM-
BrA DEMOCRAT" Custom would seem to
warrant the repetition, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, of its practice in
the present instance. The performance of
the task, on my part, is therefore now as
sumed with increased pleasure.
Last week, completed, without omission
or interruption, the FIFTEENTH YEARS
PUBLICATION Of the" Col'1mbia Democrat"
During all that time, amid the mutations
oflife and its ever-changing circumstances,
it has been to me source of profound
qualification to know that my humble
efforts as public journalist, have been
duly appreciated and literally rewarded
by the intelligent and discerning commun-
ity with whom my LOT has been cast. And
now, on entering upon the SIXTEENTH
VOLUME, as do this week, it affords me
3 additional pleasure to announce, that
Notwithstanding the deranged condition OF
the country and the general prostration of
business-the COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, is
prospering in high degree, and through
the partality of generous friends-going
on to still greater prosperity.
AS political journal, faithful and
fearless defender of the great fundamental
principles of the National Democracy
enunciated by Thomas Jefferson, sanctifed
by Andrew jackson, and to-day practised
by their legitimate followers and upon
whom alone depends the hope of our be-
loved country--the COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT,
has for tscemty:fUe consecutive gears, stood
prominent in the fight, and firm in the
faith, even vigilant in support of the
Union, the Laws and the Constitution. Ia
the present great and terrible crisis of our
once happy countty-now humileated at
home and dishonored abroad--it has been
my duty to perform no unimportant part,
and to bear full share of its responsible
tiles. Nominated last season as was for
District Office, by the noble Democracy
of Columbia, the only true "Union Party"
of the ountry,-pledged to maintain the
Laws, support the Government, uphold
the Constitution, and suppress Rebellion
most g.oriously did they ratify that action
at the ballot-box, and triumphantly win.
dicate their own loyalty and patriotism,
And here, in the Halls of Legislation, in
which ;ndite this hasty address, and in
front of that sacred seat once hallowed by
the occupancy of John Hancock, in which
he was seated when he appended his name
to the immortal DECLARATION OF INDE-
TENDANCE, overshadowed by the wings of
the American Eagle, and around which
circle the hallowed "Stars and Stripes"
/ Ipledge anew, in the name of that great
Democratic party, whose delegated trust I
have SO largely shared and hope in God l
never shall betray, my best efforts to rep.
resent them faithfully, and in strict fidelity
and to preserve inviolate my Constitutional
obligation as the peoples Representative.
For this purpose, it is the simple duty
of every legal citizen, to vote men and
money to support the Government and
suppress Treason. This can only be done
by providing literally for the brave sol
diers upon the tented field, and aiding the
constituted authorities of the State and
National Governments, by all iegat and
necessary means within our control, to
prosecute this unnatural war to an honor,
., able and lasting peace. And in conclusion
Il when peace shall have again blessed oul
& beloved land, and the Union be restored
AS it must and will be through the valol
of the brave hearts and strong arms of tht
democratic hosts, who now fill the Uniol
army-every patriot will rejoice that the
Union has been preserved without the vic
lation of the Constitution, and that w
shall be able to hand down to coming pos
terity, untarnished and unimpaired, tn
richest boon on record of our Father
glorious heritage, despite the puny effort
of Southern Traitors and Nortls,n Ado
litionistS.
Kind patrons, accept our unfeigne
thanks for the oft repeated and substanti'
evidences sf yeur generous confidence.
Your obedient servant
LEVI L. TATE.