Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-08-15
10 our Candidates-.

tukCdtS Al<s0c Dy tuO1t WrAoAg lOr bIl8 OOtlt712-
b6san, in order to divide, distract, and in the
end, defeat the Democratic party, we ven
ture to say few words to the Democratic
candidates. Quite number of worthy gen.
tlemen have announced themselves as candi-
dates for the Democratic nomination for the
various offices to be filed at the coming
election. All of them, In their announce
ments, pledge themselves to abide by ''the
decision of the Democratic County Conven-
tion." 1t is generally understood what the
full meaning of this promise to abide by ''the
decision of the Convention eomprehends.
It tnUozces a aaass's personal honor, and he
Is disbOnored and r1isgraeed IF he riolates
that pledge. 1t is the essence, the very life
and soul, of party organization, and must
be lived up to, under all circumstances. The
man who submits his name to party Con-
vention, with the promise to abide by its
decision, and failing to receive its nomina-
ton, opposes, or is lukewarm In regard to,
the election of his successful competitor, is
treacherous at heart and does not deserve,
in any degree, the confidence of his fellow
men. We do not believe, for moment,
that any such person now seeks nomina-
ton at the hands of the Democracy of Co.
lumbia County. IF we did, we would do
right in exposing him at once. But in the
past we have had some examples Of infdel-
ity in this regard, and it is this fact that
induces us to talk in this strain. Had the
office-seekers iii the Democratic party always
proved honorable and faithful, our majority
in this county would long ago have reached
TWO THOUSAND VOTES. Let every Demo-
crat frown down the effort, on the part of
those who shape and control the sentiments
of the Columbian, to inaugurate dissen-
sions and disaffection in the. ranks of the
Democracy. Were it an out-spoken and in
dependent journal, and in full sympathy with
the Democratic party, it would be entirely
improper and injudicious for it, as it has
done, to express a preference for certain
Democratic candidates and it would be so
considered by every Democrat in the county.
Were it bold, fearless, and decisive in its
opposition to Democracy, we would not fear
its poisonous and mercenary influences. -
What claim has it to Democratic sympathy
and support? VIII it hoist the name and
advocate the cause of the democratic nomi-
nees in the county? viii it place at its
masthead the name of the gallant HESTER
CLYNER for Governor ? VIII it, or does it,
labor for the good or for the success of the
Democratic party, in any way, shape or
fashion? We have watched its course care
fully, and, we trust, impartially, and we hes
itate not in saying, MOI to all these inter-
regatories. Without a doubt, the paper
itself, will support the Democratic candidate
for Congress, no matter who he shall be, and
for which it has already, or is about to, re-
ceive its pay, viz the Assessorship of this
District, and the Post Office of this place.
Nothing under the sun but dissensions in
the Democratic party, which the Columbian
is now trying to incite and provoke, has kept
our majority from reaching two thousand in
this county. 1t is true, that Conventions
sometimes make mistakes; but within the
party there can be no appeal from their de-
cision. Far better for those who feel ag-
grieved to bide their time and appeal to sub
sequent Conventions for justice, than to take
the matter into their own hands and seek
redress by amode which can but prove their
own political ruin. And let it be remem-
bered, and we urge that it should always be
a point, to elect the most intelligent and up
right men in the several districts as delegates
to Conventions. Such men are not likely to
do injustice to any one, or to disobey the
voice of the people. As to the mode of
electioneering for nominations, it should be
entirely free from personalities. As but one
person can receive the nomination for the
Office to which he aspires, candidates should
that if nominated, it as impor-
tant that they have the good will of their
defeated competitors 1t is not enough that
they. have a right to their support, which is
certainly true under all circumstances, but
they should so conduct themselves in the
canvass for the nomination, that such sup
port will be cordial and whole-hearted. We
cannot afford to have any chickering's and
heart-burnings in our organization. Let the
efforts put forth by the Col,snp6ianites, in
this direction, be frowned down and crushed
at once; and VIC sayt to candidates, be men,
treat each other honorably, kindly and fair
ly. 1t is not merely success in office-getting
that demand these things at your hands
The welfare of the country depends upon
the triumph Of Democratic principles, and,
therefore, requires of you such department
as viii contribute most to the success of the
Democratic party.
More Bounty.
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