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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1866-01-27
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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1866-01-27
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itiur.
iheSe Famous Remedies,

Cannot stay the flight of years, but they can force
back aud hold aJpi disease that might triumph over
lhr aged and Tia" young Lnt uuue hesitate then, but
seize tlIr Hyorahit opportunity that Oilers. When
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-06-14
From the Genius of Liberty.
John W. Gcary, and the SOL
dterS Ofthe .NcEiC0n 1Erar.
READ! READ! READ!

John w. Geary, the candidate of the
Radical Abolitionists for Governor of
Pennsylvania, was elected Lieutenant
Colonel of the I'd Pa. Regiment of Vol
unteers in the war with Mexico, upon
the organization of that regiment in the
city of Pittsburgh. William B. Rob.
erts Of this county was Colonel command.
ing, and died in the city of Mexico
After his death, Geary was promoted to
the Coionelcy. The Fayette County
Volunteers were attached to this regi-
ment, and known as Co. H. They dis.
tinguished themselves for gallant con,
duct and intrepid bravery, in all the
important engagements from Vera Cruz
to the City of Mexico, inclading the
bloody assaults upon the gates of that
city. They continued in service until
the end of the war, and were honorably
discharged. The survivors, upon their
return home, were received with well
earned and highly distinguished honers
by their fellow citizens. Here at the
county seat, they were honored. by q
splendid reception, participated in by
the citizens of the county generally, as
well as by their ladies, who greeted theii
return with all that delicate attention
and refined taste peculiar TO their sex
At Conellsvillo, also, they were the re.
cipients of a handsome ovation, the
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swrCptititiOusy and viWainously sup
pressed the order of the Adjutant Gen.
oral of this State, (issued by directions
of Gov. Skunk directing him to fill all
vacancies in the I'd Regiment of Penn.
Volunteers, by election-taking advan-
tago of his stolen authority to cover up
his ,corse than base motices, and 20 in
iure the hard earned fame of bravo
and gallant officer.
On motion of Peter q. Johns, it vas
Rcsoltcd, That all the harm we wish
Col. Geary, is that has disgrace may fol-
lor through all the lanes and dvenucs Of
life, and that lie may ncrer die or get
old.
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.Nr. E'OOFheeS' Last Words i'm
Congress.

1t will be remembered that the re-
port of the committee of Mr.. Voorhees,
case was il favor of clear right to the
seat, but that the majority, in obedience
to Thad. Stevens command, had FIX.
PEELED HIM FROM CONGRESS
BECAUSE HIS VOTE STOOD IN
THE WAY OF THEIR PLANS.
Below will be found the closing words
of Voorhees,. For fearless outspoken
manliness, and defiance of those who
have converted themselves into mod
ern Judgment" it cannot be excelled:
"Mr, SPEAKER, [ havo but little
more to say and but one favor to ask.
You know, and l know, and the country
knows, that I have the legal majority of
the votes but if the report of the com.
mittee is to be sustained, let it be done
on its taue ground. have met you in
open, honorable warfare, and I am enti-
tied at least to candid hostility at your
hands. l have neither skulked nor
lodged on this floor, and if sacrifice is
required to appease the political Moloch
which has so long presided here, you
have selected the proper victim. He
will not shrink from the blow. God
being my helper, this political gabbit
shall not be reproach to me or mine,
If you wish to "purge Parliament" /"
and reduce this already fractured Con-
gress to still greater uniformity of
opinion, you hold the axe and I defy
its edge, as well as the malice of its
edge, as well as the malice of its execu.
TONERS. Strike but you cannot kill.
Banish me, sir; my heart is not here.
1t is in my beautiful Western home.
am thinking of that people who
have so often covered me with their af,
fection, as with shield, in the hour of
storm and danger. To them 1 will
gladly 90. owe them more for their
confidence than can ever pay; but at
least one merit they will conccdo to me
] have never shrunk from the vindica-
tion of their rights and may the light
of heaven be denied to my ewes when.
for the sake Of power or place, 1 prove
! recrcant to their principles"
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election district must be thoroughly
convassed. To do this effectively will
demand the organization of a club in
every ward ond township. Now is the
time to attend to that work. 1t should
not be delayed single week. 1t can
be easily done. Let a few leading, ac-
tive Democrats got together and take
initiatory steps at once. Any man who
reads this can start club in his dis.
trict Let him call on half a dozen Of
the prominent men in his district and
have an evening set for meeting.-
Large meetings are not needed as yet.
We will have those when the contest
grows warm. What is needed now is
the formation of clubs for perfecting the
work of organization. These need not
be very large to be effective, but they
should embrace at least one good man
in each school district. As soon as such
a club is formed let them send one Of
their number to the chairman of the
County Committee. He will lay down
work for them which can be done casi.
ly, and which, if it be done thoroughly,
will tell with tremendous weight at the
polls in October. We hope every Dem
ocrat who reads this will act at once on
our suggestion. Do not wait for your
neighbor to move. Take the initiative
yourself, and do so this very day. If
but a single Democrat in each township
in the State should act upon our advice,
the party would be so thoroughly organ.
ized within a month that defeat would
be impossible and a glorious victory
absolutely certain. Nothing can pre-.
vent our success but a lack of proper
efficient organization. Let each man
| who reads this act at once. The re-
sponsibility rests on every one alike.
All the best interests of the country
combine to urge to action. Let there
not be another hour of delay. The
prompt, efficient action of single man
in each election district in the State is
all that is needed to effect such thor
ough organization of the Democratic
party Of Pennsylvania, as was never
had before. You, reader, are the man
on whom this work devolves. Do it,
and do it this very day. Remember
that with thorough organization defeat
is impossible.
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n TK'OrR TO 'ErerV DemOcrns.

The Democracy of Pennsylvania in
tend to win in the pending political
contest. They have served notice to
that effect on the Radical disunionists,
who follow the lead of Thad. Stevens.
The leaders ond the masses are in earn
est, They intend to elect Clymer, to
return a majority of true Union men to
Congress, and to secure a majority of
members of the Legislature pledged to
prevent the election OF Simon Cameron
to the United States Senate. They
have the power to accomplish all these
patriotic purposes. A poll of the entire
democratic vote of the State, swellcd as
onr numbers will be by multitudes of
thoughtful Conservative Republicans,
will give us a great and complete victo-
rs. But the contest will be a fierce
one. The Radicals know that their po,
litical existence is staked on the issue of
the present campaign. If they are de-
fcated in October, they will be buried
SO deep beneath the scorn of an indig-
nant people, that they can never hope
for political resurrection in Pennsyl-
vania. Hence they will not give up
their hold on official position without a
desperate struggle.
The Democracy must go into the
pending contest resolved to leave no
agency which may conduce to honora.
bic success unemployed Every man
must do his whole duly, There must
be such close and perfect organization
as never existed in our ranks before.
Every Democratic vote in the State of
Pennsylvania must be polled This
cannot be done without the most Wig
orous and well directed effort. Every
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/. Because he is more capable to
discharge the duties Of the Office than
Geary.
2. Because he is gentleman of fixed
end correct political principles, which
Goary is not.
3. Because he is thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the wants and interests of the
people of Pennsylvania. Geary is not.
4. Because he is opposed to Negro
Suffrage and Negro Equality in every
shape. Geary is in favor of these OUT
rageous meastres.
5. Because he sustains the patriotic
policy of President johnson. Geary
don't.
6. Because he regards the war as
ended and desires the people of every
State to dwell together, once more, in
unity and peace. Geary, on the other
hand, has promised to supper. old Thad
Stevens and Sumner, in their efforts to
keep the Union divided and the coun-
try in everlasting turrioil.
6. Because as Governor, Mr.. Clymcr
will uphold and respect the Constitutions
of the State and country. Geary will
be the tool of designing and corrupt
politicians, "who will throw conscience
to the devil" ann have no regard for
Constitutions.
8. Mr.. Clymet has established an UNI
blemished reputation for honesty and
integrity. lie is pure man. Ccary
can lay claim to no such character.
g. Because Mr.. Clymer, if elected,
will oppose any alteration of our State
Constitution. Geary will prostitute the
position to have the word "whitc
stricken from the Constitution, which
will give negroes the right to vote, to
hold office, to sit on juries and to enjoy
all the rights and privileges of white
people. VIM. D. Kelly, John W, For
ney and other leading disunionists have
publicly declared that it is their pur-
pose to do this when they have the
power.
10. To elect Mr.. Clymer would be to
return to the good old days Of Simon
Snyder and Francis R. Skunk. He rs
descended from an old-fashioned Penn
sylvauia German family. To elect
Geary would be to reinstate into power
men of the Thad Stevens stripe, whom
p!under and roguery would he the order
of the day.
No good man-no patriot, should hes
itate how to vote next fall.-EX.
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the music. Still the money increased.
Gold, silver and copper were thrown IN
to the hat by the old and young. The
dog began to growl What in the
world could be the matter? One gen
tleman, as he dropped large piece of
money into the hat had struck him on
the nose, and he came very near letting
the hat and money fall But it soon
became so heavy that he could not hold
it any longer.
Empty your hat, old man," said the
people, "and we will fill it again for
you"
He pulled out an old handkerchief
and wrapping the money in it, put it
into his violin bag.
The stranger kept on playing, and the
people cried out, "Bravo! bravo !" in
great joy. lie played first one tune,
and then another even children seemed
carried away with rapture. AT last, he
played that splendid song, "God bless
the Emperor Francis " All hats and
caps flew off their heads for the people
loved their Emperor. The song finally
came to an end. The hour was ended,
and the musician handed pack the vio-
lin to the old man.
"Thank you," said he. May God
bless you! and he disappeared in the
crowd.
"Who is he?" said the people,
"Where does he come from?"
A person, sitting in one of the coach
es, replied that he knew him-"it is Al
exander Boucher" said he "the great
violinist. 1t is just like him; he saw
the old man needed help, and he deter
mined to help him the best way he
could"
The people then gave three cheers
for Alexander Boucher, and put money
in the old mans hat. When he went
home that evening he was richer than
he had ever been before. When he
went to his bed, he folded his hands and
prayed that God might bless good
Boucher so that when he should grow
to be an old man he might have good
and kind friends
Now, I believe there were two happy
men that night in Vienna. OF course,
the poor old musician rejoiced now that
he was out of want but Of more value
to him than all his money was the con.
ISOLATION that somebody had proved a
friend to him. For it docs US all good
to know that we have friends, even
though they are of no further advantage
to us. There was another who was
happy, and that was the good Alexan-
der Boucher. How could he 60 to bed
that night without thanking God for
putting it into his heart to be kind to
the old friendlcss starving soldier? q?
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Ma Gen. Stoneman says, in his 7

pea-Gen. Stoneman says, in his re-
port of the Memphis riots; every few
COniederates were mixed up with rioters
the larger portion being registered vo.
ters." Scarcely person in Tennessee
can be a registered voter unless he is
" loyal" and is a supporter of old Brown
low and his rascally Legislature"
Four.f .ffths of the bona fide voters have
been disfranchised by the Brownlow
Disunionists, for their connection with
the Confederacy. 1t appears from
StOneman's report, therefore, that it was
the "Southern Unionists Of the
Brownlow stripe who prevented the
dargies from again "bearing of the
palm" This takes much of the "pres-
sure :" of the {" reconstructed rebels"
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pd'tY'
His fidelity to party is such that lie
can conscieutiousy accept nomination
FOR Governor from that party.
His following the flag has not caused
any entanglements inconsistent with
fidelity to the Democratic party.
NEW CUMBERLAND, CUMBERLAND Co., Pa. /
August IA, 1865 !
s. NJ, Eso-Dear Sir -
Having been absent and just returned,
l have the honor to find your two let
ters, viz: That of the Goth ult., cover
ing your excellent letter of fS--,
and that of the 81 inst. from Connells.
vile. The subject matter of both, and
of the letter enclosed, has been carefully
noted, and for the fraternal manner of
its presentation l feel indebted to you.
feel assured you will bear me testi-
mony, that have never personally as
pired to the honor of the Chief Magis-
tracy of the State of Pennsylvania, for
which position you have the kindness to
indicate my name and, further, that
when it has been a subject of conversa-
ton, that l have instinetively shrunk
from the responsibilities itinvolves upon
its possessor. l have never been an as.
pirant for that honorable position. I
never have, directly or indirectly, given
my consent to any person or party to use
my name for it. Therefore, am per-
fectly free from any cntangling alliances
on the subject, and frankly say toy you, that
if the nomination and election were laid
at my feet, I would still feel my inabili-
ty to fll so high position with that ex-
alted capacity and sparkling intellect
which is so eminently desired in the
Executive chair. Impressed vth the
considerations to aohich IhaOe Just glao-
ced, to achtch l may Superad8, the
WEALTH ciM achich IL seems necessary
for the candidate to possess is not mine,
I mast, therefore, 4 T PRESENT de.
cline to be considered candidate.
I have been lite long Democrat, in
the truest and most ample construction
of the word and meaning of the term
without any prefix or afix whatever
maintaining all the immutable truths
which underlie the superstructure OF oul
form government, in all their length and
breadth, heigth and depth-not as mere
distractions, but as active and positive
vitalities, invigorated by the greatest in
tensity of patriotism.
This letter has been written in hast,
for your own inspection only.
Again thanking you for your man,
kind expressions, 1 have the honor t,
be truly, &C.,
Fraternally yours,
JOHN w. GEARY.
P. S. Enclosed is Mr.. Jenkins letter
Come and see me soon.
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Mr.. Eldridge, Democrat, Of Wis
sir, rose to a point of order in the
Rump House, few days ago, while one
of the numerous " freedmen's" meas.
ures was under discussion, when he was
greeted with storm of Kisses from the
negroes in the galleries.
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Rates OF Advertising.


Admrs and Excctor's Notices, each
6 times ...........,...... y 20
Auditors Notices, cach................ . 80
Transient advertising, per square of
10 lines or less, 3 times or less...... . 10
For each subsequent inscrtion........ 20
Professional cards, year............... 5t",
Special notices, per line.................. IS
Obituary and Marriage Notices, each | nb
Yearly Advertising, one square,. ~ 90
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Yearly Adver'ing three sduares.... 20 90
Yearly Advertising, | column. 25 90
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Advertisements displayed more than
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Why Hester Clymer Should be Elected
Governor IN Preference to John ".
GearY.
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GEN. tsE.GRxrS LETTER.

To 8, Mcguire, Esq, leading Cop-
Perheaiof of Philadclphid, ,oho acrotc
to him to hno'o # he aooUld accept a
nomination from the Democratic
party.
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SUPPORT TIE PRESIDENT
AND HESTER CLYMER.
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P. S. Enclosed is Mr. Jenkins letter
Come and see me soon.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-05

The DEMAND FOR SEWING MACHINES.
"A few years ago sewing machines were
as scarce in the houses of our citizens as
pianos, and almost as little understood
but now they are to be found in almost
every we'll regulated household, and the
demand for them is steadily on the in
crease. Take the Wheeler 6 Wilson
machine for instance, which is a general
fsvorite everywhere, and one is struck
with surprise at the immense demand
for them which exists. Of these ma.
chimes, Cjustly celebrated as embracing
all those qualities which render sew.
ing machine valuable, without any of
the defects which are so often to be
found in machine Of an inferior quail.
ity) 1900 are now sold quarterly, the
Wheeling Agency Of VIM Sumner & Co,
Main street, alone selling from ten to
fifteen per week. This trim employs
handsome team in carrying on their
business, and scarcely q day passes that
we do not see the vehicle being driven in
different parts of the city to make glad
some household with one Of these eel.
ebrated machines. The demand for the
Wheeler g. Wilson machines is perhaps
one of the very strongest proofs OF its
utility and efficiency. 1t always gives
satisfaction, no matter what kind of
work it is wanted for, and hence its great
popularity. Mr. Morton informs us that
he has now at his Office large assort,
nent, in every style of case, and all
warranted, as usual, ~ give thorough
satisfaction Those about buying ma.
chine, will do well to bear this in mind,
and give him 4 call before purchasing
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-05

he LOCAL" AND HIS BUSINESS. a
general principle assumes that people
set rich By Winding their own business
A. I Local. We are living rehutteT of
that principle, We have eminent au'
thority for 'minding your own business, ]"
as general rule Of condnct, but the ODE
sity of Local Editor depends entirely
upon the success he .manifests VA attend
ing to everyboay's business in particular
We merely make this statement to re.
lieve ourselves from improper Censure
when we introduce the sharp end of our
nose into the private affairs of individu.
ais, and demand TO know pro bono pub
leo, What's il all qbout" We wish I
distinctly understood that in hours OF
business. we cross no mans threshold
upon any other business than 10 know
if the occupants OF the house or office
know anything" ifso q free confession,
which is good for the sole Will insure
our speedy departure, and grim visions
of a stranger at table, if near meal-time,
will depart with us. If our friends
have good thing don't let them keep
it, but let us know instanter, in order,
that through the columns OF live
journal, it may irrigate the desert OF IL
Dorance.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-05

THE FAIR GROUNDS Last Fall we
advocated the immediate fitting up Of
the Fair Grounds on the Island for a
public park and summer resort We
endeayored to show how adyantageonsly
the grounds were located and at what
4 trihing cost they could be purchased
and embellished. As our readers are
aware, the grounds have been purchased
and the Northwest Virginia Agricultu.
will immediately commence 6ttiug up
the Enclosure, aud the work Of planting
trees, shrubbery, etc, will soon be be
begun The stockholders OF the Society
held meeting On Saturday evening,
and resolved to have the park fitted M
and adorned in a handsome manner
Success attend them
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-05

BOOTS AND SHOES WHoLEsALE AND
RETAIL. -Messrs. Blonde and Bachman,
at No lO7 Main street, corner Of Sprigg
alley, would respectfully inform the pub.
lie that they have in atoro a largo 5tock
Of boots, shoes and CATERS to which they
are constantly receiving additions, which,
for durability, style and elegance, is IN
surpassed in the city Country mer-
chants, and all others, will do well to
give us a call before purchasing else
where, as we cannot be undersold
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-05
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

sPURrM. The Jewish feast OF Purln
closed on Saturday night, having been
approximately observed by the Israelite:
in this CITY and all over the world The
festival IS destined to commemorate
the miraculous deliverance of theJewiSh
nation from the destruction counselled
by Hauian to his King, Ahasuerus. Inc
schemes. of the willy favorlte, tRe auno'
sion of the oriental despot 10 tne III
tended sacrifice of the whole hation
the Influences welded by the JEWISH
0neen over the heart of the monarch !;
tLa sudden change that raised Mordecai,
~ rictim Of a minions hatred, to the
- aud poEer of his prosecutor, are
Ia loH fortb in the book of Esther, por-
3ion IF the Scriptures which is not only
admitted into the canon of the Holy
Writ and, according to Talmudical au
thority, is written sacred inspiration
but, like the role Of the law, is copied
on vellum, to be read aloud to the as
sembled congregation as part of the ser
vices incidental to the festival Once
destruction averted from the nation the
day and the month were turned to
them from sorrow to Joy anu from
mourning into feast day, that they
should make them days Of fsstivity and
10Y, sending presents one to another, and
gifts to the poor.
The spirit in which the festival was
instituted still lives To commemorate
Queen Esther's fast previous to her
pleading the cause OF her people, the eve
OF the feast is q solemn fast day bearing
the name of "Tarness Esther" In the
evening the congregation repair to the
synagogue to hear the book of Esther
recited This recitation is repeated in
the morning, prayers and thanksgiving
being added to the service. The af1uent
distribute aims to their poorer breth-
rem, interchanging efpresents take place,
and every Israelite, in his inward feel
ings and outward behavior appreciates
the signal deli7erance youch5afed to his
fathers, as if he had been present aud
exposed to the imminent danger from
which they escaped Socially, the Feast
of Puriu is mosT generally kept by the
organization of mRsquerading parties,
Who 20 from house to house seeking hos
pitality, the majority Of Jews making
known tboi1 intentions BY receiving
company