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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1863-09-19
False Pretenses.

John W. Forney and Mr.. Dan. Dough-
erty, two renegade democrats, were an
nounced by bill, to speak to the abolition
lists, at Bloomsbury,
The time came, out they, the speakers,
did not. In their stead came three-when
will that three meet again whom nobody
knew, and nobody cared 10 know and
they sickened even the strongest stomachs.
The point, however, to which we de-
sired to call attention, Is the false fretense
used, to get out a crowd. When Demo
Gratis announce speaker, he is on hand ;
there is truth and firm confidence in their
course, and in its justice. Trust them
oh ! ye people.
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From the Army of the Potomac.
REBEL MOVEMENTS.

New YORK, Sept l3,-The cores spondent
of the New York Times with the Army of
the Potomac writes under date of lheI0
inst: 1t is believed that one corps OF Lees
army, uHder Longslreet is moving TO Rich
mond there 10 be transferred, two divisions
10 The Southwest and one TO Charleston.
Hoods division LEFT Fredericksburg on Tues
day last for richmond and thence 10 Charles.
ton. This seems TO indicate lha, the rebels
in Virginia will remain entirely upon the
defensive for the coming campaign, which
every one counts upon before winter.
WAsHNGToN, Sept. Information from
The Army ol the Potomac shows that we
still guard the fords between Falmouth AID
RapPahannock station.
The rebel pickes continue TO front ours
in those localities, and occasionally con-
verse with them, but they profess TO know
little or nothing oil General Lee and the dis
position OF his forces.
A note from the Upper Potomac states
lha. the guerilla, White was recently near
Purcellsvi!e, Loudon county, Va, and ,ha,
Moseby's force was south OF the mountain,
near The river.
Citizens frequently Cross from Loudon Ia
PoolesyiIIe aud other places in Maryland
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Shoemaker, Isaac Leidy, Daniel Wagner
ChatIes Neihart, john Betz, N P. Moore,
Jesse Oil.
Secreinies-- Hugh D. McBride, WIN. IT.
Shoemaker.
On motion, Or. II. w. Mclievrclds and
Lieut.. A. b. Ta;e, were appointed a com,
miuee 10 invite the speakers 10 address hs
meeting.
The speakers having arrived, CuAs. In.
eERsoLL, Esq, of Philadelphia, was irt
introduced 10 the audience, who addressed
them in an able and fervent mannet for
nearly an hour, when he remarked tha, The
announced speaker for the evening was
present, aud that he would give way 10
him. Three hearty cheers were given for
Mr.. Ingersoll a, the close Of bis remarks.
DANIEL EpMENTRoUr, Esq oI Berks, who
has agreed TO address series o! meetings
in this county, was next introduced 10 tho
meeting. He made most capital speech
He viewed things as they were and had the
the present administration were inefficient
aud corrupt. He followed up the actions Of
the Lincoln administration from its com.
mencement 10 The present; filing his OBJ.
iec,ons 10 the different violations OF the
Constitution by their usurpalon Of power,
and argued The points in a clear, lucid AMI
able manner.
He held Andrew G. Curtin up high, so
lha, the whole world might see him, and
then dropped him down into the lowest
depth of perdition. The speaker was re-
peatedly applauded during his remarks
AT the close Of Mr. Ermentroui argument,
the meeting adjourned, giving three cheers
for the speakers, and 'hree cheers for
WOODWARD, LowME, AND CONSTITUTIONAL
| LIBERTY.
Signed by the ofIicers.
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THE LATEST WAR NEWS
FROM CHARLESTON.

NEw YORK. Sept, l3--A letter from Nor.
rls Island dated the Sh, TO the Herdm,
gives an account OF the recent boat eXpedl-
ton against Fort Sumter. The holelIa con.
sisted OF between twenty-five and thlry
boats, manned by over 100 sailors, under
Lieut.. Com. Williams OF the Wissahickon,
and 100 marines under Capt McCauleyr
the entire force being commanded by Com.
Stevens, of tue Patapsco. The boats wee
towed within a short distance of the fort,
whence they advanced. Three boats, un
der Com. Williams, Lieut.. Remy, and En,
sign Por1er, landed, and the par les allemp
ted TO run mp the rims TO the parpel.
They were fred upon by musketry, aud
hand.grenades were thrown down upon
them. The slope was so shoip that they
were unable 10 reach the parpe' signal
was given IRON the Tort and in an instant
all the rebel batteries opened on the tort
and sheled it terribly. The three boats
were smashed and all who landed were
killed or captured. Lieut. Bradford, OF the
lured. Among others captured were Com
mander Williams, Lieut.. Remy, Lieut.
Preston, Lieut. Brewer, Lieut.. Bunce, Dr..
Wheeler, and Ensign Porter Between forty
and fifty OF the sailors and marines we're
killed and wounded, and the entire list of
casualties will number about eighty The
remainder of the command retired safely
The flag truce states that our captured
officers aud men are in Sumpler, aud are
well Tealed.
WAsHINGToN, Sept, 10 A private no'e
received here to-day from of Charleston
states that about three hundred aud fifty
men composed the recent expedition to
Snmpier, and that only d portion OF the force
landed, some oi The boats having grounded
on the shoals But for this there would
probably have been different result.
Captain Rhind arrived to day with dis.
patches 10 The Navy Department from Adj
miraI Dahsren lis understood that they
are generally OF business character,
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Hon. Walter Fl. Lowrie.

This distinguished juiist-the candidate
Of the Democratic party for Judge of the
Supreme Court, position which he has
long held with great credit to himself and
the State-needs no culogy from us 10 re-
commend him to the voters Of Pennsyl.
vania. As a lawyer, we'll read and sound
in every branch of jurisprudence, he has
probably now but few, if any, superiors.
AS a Judge on the bench, thecourtesy with
which he discharges the duties of his po.
sition has won the good opinion of the
whole bar while the ability and integri-
ty which are prominent characteristics of
all his opinions, have given him q high
character among the best legal men Of the
country, ard secured the respect and con.
fidence of the people of the State, who
will prove that they properly appreciate
his worth and services by re-electing him
in October.
We feel that it would be time and space
wasted to fll our columns from day to day
with panegyrics of this eminent lawyer
and judge, especially as his competitor,
Agnew, is not man 10 be feared, or worth
wasting much ammunition upon. All that
can be said Of him is that he is so so
lawyer anG very black, bigoted, uncom-
promising Abolitionist, who would throw
the Constituton-as Thaddcus Stevens
did conscience-"'to the devil" any day,
| if it interfered in the least with the free
dom and equality of the negro. Enter
tanning this opinion, we have not, excep.
upon very rare occasions-and then prin-
oipally in extracts from other papers
protruded Judge Lowrie's name in the
canvass, and have only been led, upon
this occasion, to do so by reading the very
able and conc usive opinion recently de-
livcred by him at Pittsburg, in the case Of
six drafted soldiers who sought release
from service through writs of haJeoS cor-
pus issued by the Supreme Court. The
opinion is a very important one, showing
great research, and establishing beyond
controversy, as we think, the jurisdiction
of the State judiciary in such cases. If
anything had been wanting to establish
Judge Lowrie's reputation as an eminent
jurist and honest, fearless judge, that want
is supplied by this opinion, for which we
shall find room in our columns as soon as
possible.
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Democratic Meeting In BIoOmsburg.

On Wednesday evening last, large
and enthusiastic Democratic meeting was
held in the Court House, at Bloomsbury.
A large number of patriotic ladies graced
the meeting with their presence. The
meeting was organized by electing Hon.
L. B. RUPERT, President
Vice Pre- John j. Barkley, Is
sacher NJ. Evans, Jacob Dieffsnbach, ia
cob R. Groul, Daniel S. Vanderslice, John
Kressler, Levi Coke, Daniel Yocum, John
S. Sterner and Nathan Bomboy.
Secretaraes.-Josoph R. Evans, Daniel
Lee
After the organization of the meeting,
Daniel Ermontrout, Esq, of Berks coun-
ty, was introduced, who mado most pa.
triotic and string appeal to the democra-
cy, to hurl from power the political YAM
pires who have loaded us with taxes and
are robbing us of our liberties.
Col. V. Z. PIoLETT Of Bradford, was
next introduced, who made a most capi-
tai speech. COL Piolett's speech was
we'll timed, Constitutional and patriotic
At the close of the meeting, the audience
gave three cheers for Woodward, Lowrie
and Liberty.
Signed by the officers.
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Extract from a Soldiers Letter.

To show the deep feeling cvin ced by the
Soldiers of our Armies, in favor of De-
mocracy and Constitutional Liberty, we
publish the following extract. 1t is sim
Ter 10 many others, that we have received
during the past few weeks, from our brave
and patriotic soldiers.
| am we'll content, with one ex-
ception, viz that l am debarred the
pleasure of being in old Columbie at the
coming election. With what satisfaction
| could cast a big lat ballot for Wood
ward, Lowrie, Tate, Freeze and the other
Democratic candidates If | mistake not
the Democracy Of old Columbia have done
"big thing" in the way of County
Ticket. From the top to the bottom of
the list, the Convention seem to have but
one idea-that of picking the best men OF
the County. Is it not so? 1t does my
heart good to see the Democracy so wide
awake to the importance of the election in
October next. 1t is struggle for liberty
against despotism, a struggle Tor light
against wrong, and OF the success of the
Democratic Party depends the preserva,
ton of what yet remains Of the former
greatness of our country, Let tireless
unceasing vigilance be the watchword ,and
! all will be well.
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Meeting in Bloomsburs.

On Saturday evening, Sept. 18th inst, the
Democracy OF Columbia county had large
and spirited meeting in the Court House, at
Bloomsbury At an early hour The house
was crowded with noble and patriotic lalh'
ers aud moihets, sons and daughters oi
Democracy.
Almost every township in the county was
represented by an enthusiastic delegation
of men who were proud 10 declare to the
world that they were Democrats.
The meeting was organized by motion oil
Hon. John McReynoIds, that LEVI L. TATE
be President OF the meeting.
On motion of VIM. Il. Jacoby, the follow.
ing persons were made Vice Presidents
Peter Ent, S. II. Miller, Daniel Snyder,
John Hill, Philip Kisller, James Fteeze,
Joseph Poe, John A. Funston, A. j. Albert
son, James Lake, NJ. e. Woodward, John
c. Lemon, David Lowenburg
On motion, w. Writ and Charles 6. Bark
ly, Esqrs, were appointed Secfe;ares.
W. H. Jacoby and NJ. c. Woodward, were
appointed a committee TO invite Hon. CHAs.
INGERsoLL, of Philadelphia, 10 address the
audience. But a few moments passed till
the committee returned, escorting Mr.. In.
gersol, when three hearty cheers were Civ.
en- for him.
The speaker introduced his remarks by
saying tha, the great question now 10 be
decided BY the people of Penn'a, was
whether George w. Woodward or Andrew
G. Curtin should be the next Governor Of
our State. And reminded them that aiiho
this, in times past, would have been but a
local question, now the affairs Of the Cen
eral Government had swallowed up State
interests and rendered the issue wholly
Federal.
He then discussed, in logical manner,
! the effects OF The enormous tax system and
paper currency, aud warned the people Of
The inevitable pinch they must in short
time suffer, He next dwelt upon the un-
precedenled, unjustfiable and inhuman ar
biuary arrests and confinement Of patriotic
citizens by the present administration; thus
depriving free people Of the lnalenabe
! Rights OF personal security and personal
Liberty. Lastly he spoke Of the Conscrip.
ton Act nobly declaring his opinion that
ii is illegal and unconstitutional. He ques.
toned the right of any power 10 take citi
Zens from their homes and make slaves Of
them. Concluding with few remarks
upon the upright ch aracter and ability ot
I George w. Woodward He asked every
one to discuss in his own mind considering
the past actions of Gov. Curtin, whether he
was suitable man to maintain the hono
of great State like Penn'a.
Mr. lnsersoll INDUCED in no harsh terms
of reproach upon The Opposition party, bu
displayed great logic throughout his whole
speech and proved TO every one who hearc
him that he is, what he has the reputation
of being, great statesman.
AT The close Of the meeting three hearty
cheers were given for Woodward, Lowrie
and the Constitution.
LEVI L TATE, Presh.
W enAs w'Hr' G. BAur4r, Secretaries.
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Great Change.

I1 every township and county of the
State, honest men are leaving the despotic
men who are striving to revolutionize our
form of free government, and coming over
to the Democratic side. You can count
them in every township--men who have
hitherto opposed the Democratic party
but who are now disgusted with the viola
ted promises, and ruinous tendencies OF
abolitonism. Let them come, and be
welcomed into our ranks. Freemen should
talk to their neighbors and urge them to
come.
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David B. MONTGOMERY.

This gentleman is the Democratic NOM
inee, in the Thirteenth District, for State
Senator. We have only time and space
to say, that Mr.. MONTGOMERY, is large
farmer, and honest citizen and sound
Democrat. Moreover, his is gentleman
of good judgment, and large experience
and will make reliable Legislator. He
will be elected by about $500 majority.
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Sa~ The Draft began, so it is announc-
ed, in this District, on Wednesday last
Instead of beginning at Bradford, the
county in which are the Provost Marshal's
headquarters ; they take Montour, Colum-
bia, Wyoming, Sullivan, then and last
Bradford Cause why. Bradford is re-
publican, the rest are democratic. We
trust no unfair advantage may be taken Of
the people-but we say unto all--watch
and pray.
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ssy- It NAV be assumed as a fixed fact.

sS- 1t may be assumed as fixed fact,
that if any interference is attempted in
the elections about to take place, by the
administration it is predicated upon the
ground that majority of the people of
Pennsylvania is against them. If it were
not so, there would not exist any necessity
for such a course should it be SO, then
there can be no excuse or defense for thus
trampling upon the majority, and destroy
ing the rights of the whole.
The people without distinction of party,
see plainly, that what destroys the rights
of one part of the community destroys
the rights of all, and their verdi ct will be
Tor constitution and lo1V.
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Fast Life and Swift Decay.
The ONLY CoUNTERcuEcK.

The times in which we live TEEN with
wonders. Nothing seems impossibilities
of one year become tho commonplace
events of the next. Tightening presses,
instantaneous communication between the
most distant points, and innumerable in
ventions for COMPRISING vast amounts
of business into small spaces of time and
for curtailing the process Of production
and manufacture, are among the marvels
of this marvellous era. Under such cir
cumstances, we may truly be said to live
"last lile." But whether the whirl and
rush by which we are borne along is really
conductive to our happiness is another
question.
Certain it is, that the average duration
of human life is decreasing in the midst Of
this excitement. The modern phases OF
disease seem TO puzzle and battle the fac
ulty, and with two remarkable exceptions
viz: ROlioway's Pills and Ho0owayS
Ointment, no medicines appear to make
the desired impression upon internal or
external disorders. These two celebrated
remedies are said, however, to be accom-.
plshing the most wonderful cures through
out the length and breadth ef our land.
Liver complaint and diseases of the sto-
mach and bowels, which iu majority oi
cases are produced by over-exertion and
over-cxctement in business, yield to the
Pills when all resources of the druggis
and apotbecary have failed, and eruptive
and scrofulous complaints seem to be
equally under the control Of the Ointment
We congratulate DR.. Holloway on the sig
nal success Of his great medicines in this
country. From what we know of the man
we have no doubt that the profits derived
! from that success will afford him far less
satisfaction than the knowledge of the good
his remedies have effected.
N, Y. "American."
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Truman H. Purdy.

TIL. PuRDY, Esq, the Democratic
Legislative Nominee of northumberland
county, and Editor of the Suab,uy Dem-
ocrat, on Saturday last, addressed large
and enthusiastic Democratic Meeting in
Bloomsbury. His remarks were we'll.
timed, appropriate and judicious; giving
general satisfaction; Our people will long
remember Mr. Purdy, and gratefully ap-
preciate his able efforts in the cause o
Democracy and Constitutional Freedom.
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Democratic Meeting In Hemlock.
H. Z. Hover,
A, B, Tate,

In pursuance OF public notice, large and
enthusiastic meeting of the Democracy
OF Hemlock township, was held in Buck
horn, Col. CO., on Monday evening, the l4h
inst 1t was an outdoor meeting. Stand,
seats and light, were completely arranged
Tor The occasion. Quite a large number OF
ladies honored the meeting with their al
tendance.
The Chairman Of the Democratic Stand =
ing Committee, nominated the following
persons, who were unanimously made off
ces OF the meeting;
Pre'ident-JACoB HARRIS, Esq, Of Buck,
horn.
Vtc PIesidentS-T, ], Vander.lice, NJ. G,
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Mean.

The meetings of the Democracy in
Bloomsburg have been complete successes /;
and have struck terror into the hearts Of
the Shoddy Curtinitcs Up to this time
no mode of preventing such large assem-.
blages has presented itself to them, but
that Of tearing dorm the bills announcing
eur meetings. That has been done by
some of the sneaks and rowdies who be-
long to the Curtinites. We know them
and we give them fair notice that if there
is any more of it, they shall be taught the
law upon the subject, by course in the
Quarter Sessions. Such things will not
be suffered
There are many men in the republican
party who would scorn so base an act
but most unfortunately, because they are
decent and respectable men, they have nc
influence over those who are SO degraded
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BRYANT, STRATToN & Co.'S Phil.

BRYANT, STRATToN & Co.'S PHILA-
DELPHIA COMMERCIAL COLLEGE This
Institution is becomeing more and more
popular every day; since the proprieters
recently cobined in their course actual bus
mess practice, with the theory of accounts
as taught by them with unbounded success
for many years; it is very evident that
course of study at this mercantile training
school would be eminently beneficial to
any young man whether he be farmer,
merehsnt or mechanic. Young men should
appreciate this fact and act accordingly.
THREE million pair of Metal tip are
annually applied to the toes of Chidrcn's
shoes. 1t is claimed that one pair will
outware three without tips, this would
make an annual saving of nearly six mil
lion dollars to those that use them, an i'm
portant item at the present time. An ac-
quaintance who has three children informs
us that since he commenced buying Metal
tipped shoes Zone year ago) he has saved
the price Of new boots for himsel.
Commercial bulletin.
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Democratic representative Conference.
TuNKHANNocK, Sept. II !,

TuNKHANNocK, Sept. i 1868.
The Conerees representing the Repre-.
sentative District composed OF The counties
of Columbia, Mononr, Sullivan and Wyom.
ing, being called TO order, there were pres.
ent from
Columbia-J Sanders w. II. Jacoby.
Montour--W A. Dean, Hiram Antrim.
Snllvan-Jas. Degan, Michael Meyler
Wyoming-Ne Lee, +. Mowiy, jr,
The meeting being called 10 order by the
appointment, OF f. Mowry, jr as chairman,
and w. H. Jacohy and VIM. A. Dean, Sec.
retaries.
On motion Of James Degan, George D.
Jackson, of Sullivan county, was nomiua.
ted for Representative.
On motion OF Hiram Antrim, John C.
Ellis, OF Mon,our county, was nominated
for Representative
The nominations being closed, on motion
of J S. Sanders, George d Jackson, Of Sui.
Iivan county, and John c. Ellis, of Montour
county, were declared the unanimous nom
inees of this Representative Conference.
The following resolution was then offered
by J. s Sanders and unanimously adopted,
ReSolUed, That we present with pride, to
The people OF this Representative District,
our candidates, Hons. George D jackson
of Sullivan county. and John {. Ellis, OF
Montour county, as gentlemen OF integrity,
aud patriotism, and pledge them our hearty
and enthusiastic support.
On motion Of Michael Mey Ierl, the Cou>
ference adjourned.
f MOWRY, JR, Chairman
w. W; Il. 'i5G.y' pG.y Secretaries.
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Court Proceedings.

Commonwealth vs.. Martin Brenan--
Indictment aggravated assault Little and
Clark for Commonwealth. Bucher, Marr
and Freeze for Defendant. Verdict, not
guilty, but defendant to pay the costs.
Commonwealth vs., Frederick Cable
Indictment, assault and battery. Little,
Bucher and Marr for Commonwealth,
Freeze and Clark for Defendant. Ver-
dict--not guilty--and each party to pay
half the costs.
Commonwealth vs.. John b. Finch
Indictment--Larceny of Trunk and
wearing apparel. Little and Clark for
Commonwealth-Kennedy and Rshel for
Defendant. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ls months in the Penitentiary.
Commonwealth VS.. Catharine Suit
Indictment Murder. Little and Clark
for Commonwealth. Freeze and Jackson
for Defendant. There were three indict-
ments; though but one was tried out fully,
The defense was insanity, and at the close
of the case and it went to thc Jury,
under charge of the Court without argu-
ment. The verdict was, "'not Guilty"
and that she was insane at the time Of the
commission Of the offense. She was sent
TO the State Lunatic Asylum at Harris
burg.
Court adjourned on Saturday afternoon.