Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-07-04

We have every reason to believe that nine
tenths of the Democracy in this Congression-
al District are determined tomake astraight-
out fight with the edisunionistsin the pending
uolitical canvass. Why not? IF Democrat
ic principles are those of the Constitution,
why seek to add other interests theretop All
who sincerely desire the restoration OF States,
the obliteration of bitter feelings created by
cruel war, and reunion founded upon the
plain doctrine that characterize free repub-
lican government, will not hesitate to fall in
line and march against the common enemies
of republican institutions under lead of
Democrat whose record is in keeping with
the doctrines of the time-honored organiza-
tion No true upholder of the Presidents
reconstruction policy viii occupy a neutral
position when the issue is snarrowed down be-
tween radical disunionist and Democrat
who supports, from principle, every political
effort tending to make one people of the di-
vided interests that Stevens Il Co. would al
low to eat upour substance, thereby retrench
political power that alone gains the adnira-
ton and respect of nations beyond the
waters
The salvation of our country from Aboli-
ton misrule depends upon the restoration of
the Democratic party to power. Policy
men" have been tried and found wanting,
when the real test hour came. Not single
Independent member Of Congress, elected By
the direct Influence Of Democrats, since the
radicals hare held s'cay, has regarded The
aoishes Of has constituents. Will we, then, In
face of this state of things, withdraw our
claims and help place men at Washington
who willdo all in their power to urge on the
juggernatorial car that has well nigh crushed
out the lifc-blood of the nation? viii we
marshal our forces and endeaVor to convince
the honest and unwary that it is policy to
pursue such line of action? We trust that
the unfortunate experience of the past will
prove salutary in the subsequent workings
of those who take the lead of the veteran
soldiers in the Democratic ranks. With the
Jacksonian motto, I'VE go where Democrat
Ic principles point the way, when they cease
to lead, then cease to follow We can urge
on the column against those marching under
the black flag, and overpower and scatter in
every direction their forces. Democrats,
wake up and show the proud enemy that
boasts in It's strength, that there is power
left in the land capable of restoring the lost
ark of the covenant to its place The time
for action Is no,o, and it tbehooves every friend
of wholesome legislation, to grid on his ar
NOR for the contest. Do not allow the cum
ming stragetic movements of the enemy to
draw you In ambush. Lost to all sense of
shame, bent alone on retaining power, the
disunionists are willing to resort to any
scheme that promises success, no matter
whether it is in keeping with correct princi-
pies or not. At the hobby of the arch-trai
tor, Stevens, they are ready at a moments
notice to compromise, rather than give the
friends of a restored Union the least adj
vantage. The great danger surrounding
the Democratic party at present, is a dispo-
sition with some to affiliate with the 'fishy'
Haofo1 ,horu % fl,.a- I,oalS
hope of gaining halfway victory If they
could be trusted there might be some argu-
ment favoring such demand but they can
not. We are willing to support any man of
character, for Congress; no matter what his
political antecedents have been, provided he
endorses the principles of the Democratic
party, and is supporter Of Hester Clymer
and the Democratic district and county tick
cts Is this asking too much? What favors
can the supporters of johnson expect froma
radical Congress? Where is the man who
will say that that body favors an indepen-
dent that does not crawl AT theirfeet? Such
men, during our troubles, have heretofore
acted with the radicals as tools, In every
emergency.
We feel confident that the true friends of
restoration are determined to contend for
success upon clearly defined statement of
principles, and not trust man who refuses
to speak out in favor of sound doctrines, and
against any Infringement that a disunion
Congress would make upon the Constitu
ton. Democrats, remain firm, and you will
triumph. We would rather be defeated
with our flag flying over our heads than
gain a neutral victory over the enemy. A
triumph at the expense of principles IS not
worth the effort. Gazette.