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Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-01-09

In another column of this paper we pub
lisll call for a National Democratic Con-
vacation, to be heldin the city of Louisville,
Kentucky, on the second day of May next,
for the purpose of recognizing for vic
tory on the basis of the principles of our faith
ers-equality of States-no taxation without
representation-equa taxation, law, order
and domestic tranquility" We understand
that the Democrats of Kentucky are ma
king all necessary preparations to give those
who may attend a hearty welcome. This
move on the part Of the people must meet
with general favor throughout the United
States. The politicians may not endorse it.
They have had, so far, no hand or lotin put
ting the movement on foot. The PEOPLE,
the true Democracy, want no countenance
from scheming and corrupt politicians, they
are the men who have kept our country in
an unsettled condition, and at this time are
preventing everything that looks towards
pesce aud harmony in the States. We ewant
no more affiliations with such men as Doc
little, Raymond, and score of other men
Of the same stripe, who were themost prom
inent spirits In the Philadelphia August Con
vention, andwho were and always have been
our worst enemies. With the assistance of
the Democratic party they expected to build
up one grand party, of which they were to
be made leaders. To this scheme, we are
sorry to say it, we have Democrats in this
State, who were willing and in fact used
their utmost efforts to commit the whole
Democratic party. The experimental these
men was deplorable failure, and the Dem
ocratic party must rely upon the inherent
strength of its own principles. Read the call
above referred to. ~ '-l-lf as lf
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True Democracy.

Saint James defines true religion to be
this: To visit the fatherless and the widow
in their afiiction, and to keep himself un-
spotted from the world. The underlying
principle of this important annunciation is
embraced in the underlying principle of
Democracy-that the greatest good to the
greatest number is to be kept mainly in view,
while due respect is to be had all the while
to the rights of the minority In other
words, that no one In the social community
shall be neglected or his rights ignored or
disregarded. In this view of the case we
remind our readers of the treatment which
certain citizens of the United States receiv-
ed at the hands of men who now assume to
be the loyal men of the country-treatment
received during the war; ie
The men who were instrumental in infict-
ing these indignities are, many of them, be-
fore the people, as Legislative representatives,
officers in other capacities, journalists, and
otherwise We can only say to the Democ-
racy, 6eaodre tits too early in the day for
Democrats to stultify themselves, and re-
nounce their manhood by taking to their
arms the men who insulted the persons, de-
stroyed the property, and attempted to add
ignominy to the names Of men whose aims,
during the war, were athousand times purer
and more patriotic than those of the mob
patriots who stayed at home and shouted
treason. 1t is lamentable, disgusting
fact, that we have men in our county profess
ing to be Democrats, some of them in posi-
tions Of high trust, who, after this short
lapse Of time, affiliate and act in concert
with these mobiles, and affect to be the De-
mocracy. Shame, where is thy blush Man
hood, how low have you sunk
We repeat the caution, and shall contin-
ne to repeat it, beware of such Democrats
(?). They are not equal in deceney even to
the whited sepulchers spoken of of old, fol
they present no outside comliness, while
inside they are filed with soorse than dead
mems bones.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-01-09
Sensible Talk to Demoorate.

We find the following sensible talk in the
Philadelphia Age, and we commend it to
the attention of those Democrats who seem
to think that printing a Democratic paper
is an easy and profitable business; to those,
also, who, being in position to assist the edi-
tor, neglect to do it i; and, especially, to that
more numerous class who subscribe for their
paper but are negligent about paying for it :
1t is no more than justice to say that
every man who now publishes Democratic
paper, does selfsacrafcing work, and, ia
ken as class, we know of no truero or more
patriotic men than the Democratic editors
Of the Northern States Asa body, they
are far In advance Of the politicians, who, in
many instances, are dead weights upon them.
We say, therefore, that if there is any class
Of men who deserve well of Democrats, it is,
taken as whole, the Democratic editors =
We urge, therefore, that Democrats gener-
ally should try to understand the difficulties
under which their editors labor, and when
they see what advantages the Abolition press
have over them, they viii feel ike taking
hold and aiding them with material aud In
their unequal fight. b4
As the New Year approaches, let syste-
matte efforts be made to give wide extern
sion to Democratic journals. Active Dem
ocrats should commence early making out
lists Of those who ought to, and probably
VIII take lif called upon) either city or local
paper, or perhaps both Let it be the bust
ness Of some one tosee his Democratic neigh
bors, and urge upon them the necessity of
sustaining their papers. Democrats must be
doubly yigilant if they would perpetuate
their principles and save republican institu-
tons 1Fom complete overthrow, and their
children from the crushing taxation Of a
znoneyed aristocrasy and monopolist's des-
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-01-09
Democratic National Conven-
tiOn

There win be q United States National
Convention held in the city of Louisville,
Kentucky, organizing at twelve o'clock,
noon, of Tuesday, May 2, 1867, on which
occasion the Democrats of the United States
are invited to meet for the purpose of con-
sultation and reorganization of the party,
and for the defending of the Constitutional
liberties of the States and People.
Every Congressional District in the United
States, from Maine to California, will be en-
titled to two representatives in the Conven-
ton, and there will also be one from each
State and Territory at large to be elected by
the district Delegates, and it is suggested
that notice be given by the Democrats of
each District, and the aforementioned dele
gates be elected soon as possible.
The object of the above National Demo
cratic Convention is to reorganize for Uictorg
on the basis of the principles of our Fathers
equality of States-no taxation without
represention-equal taxation, law, orderand
domestic tranquility.
Let the memories and examples of the
past-ths darkness of the future, and the
hopes of posterity be our guide and our
strength in the great effort in defense of the
Right, the principle of Liberty and the sue
cess OF that self government which derives
its strength and support from the consent of
the governed. eli n gel.cE.
THE PEOPLE.
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EVENING SESSION
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE
MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION" OF COL. co.
PREAMBLE.

It has been learned by experience that in
those communities where agricultural asso-
Citations are kept up and farmers meet fire.
quently and compare the results of their eE-
periments in their efforts to improve their
stock and the productiveness of their soil,
they meet with much greater success. That
mechanics who do not frequently examine
into the Improvements Of others, and avail
themselves of such improvements, soon find
themselves without customers.
Whereas, We believe that the profession
of a teacher is as much above any, or all, the
mechanical arts, as mind above matter, there
fore,
Resolued, That teachers are under obliga-
tions to avail themselves of every opportu-
nifty for professional improvement. And
whereas, we believe that Teachers Insti-
tutes result in great good to those who at
tend, and through them to their schools,
therefore,
Resolucd, That we recommend the County
Superintendent to make arrangements TO
hold a two weeks Institute, in the Fall, just
previous to the opening Of the Winter
schools.
ResoIred, That we, the teachers of the
Columbia County Teachers Institute, ten
der our sincere thanks to c. G Barkley,
Esq, the County Superintendent, for the
very great Interest he mas manifested ana
the self-sacrifcing labors he has performed
in having the teachers brought together in
| County Institute, and in having it success
! fully conducted.
! Resolred, That we heartily, sincerely and
especially, thank the following named gen
tlemen, to wit Professor H. Carver, of the
Bloomsbury Literary Institute; Professor
| c. w. Walker, of the Greenwood Seminary;
Professor H. d. Walker, Of the Orangeville
Academy, who have been constant in their
attendance, lecturing, instructing and giving
US useful lessons in the various branches Of
education and thereby rendering US rare in-
teectual feasts.
RcSoired, That we deem it the imperative
duty of every school teacher in the county
to attend strictly every County Institute ;
and further, that it is our calm judgment
that those teachers who have been absent
during the session of this Institute have
missed vast amount Of valuable informa-
ton absolutely necessary for successful
school teaching.
| Resoiced, That Professor George Forsythe,
of Catawissa, is entitled to our thanks for
! his very instructive lecture.
| ReSoIred, That VIC shall hold the citizens
of Bloomsbury in grateful remembrance for
| their hospitality; also the proprietors of
| the Hotels for their generous reduction il
the price of board.
c. g. BARKLEY, Rres't
JOSEF JOSEPH iGGIns' GARn1sos, Secs.
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III A X X L ID =.

On the 25th of December, 1866, by the
Rev. VIM. W. Evans, at Williamsport, Mr..
Thos. VI. Runyan and Miss Anna NJ Hicks,
both of Williamsport, Pa.
At the residence of the brides father, on
the 25th of December, 1866 by the Rev. d.
j. Waller, Mr.. Beecher Hughes, to Miss
Kate Patterson, both of Orange, Columbia
County.
On Tuesday, the 1st instant, by the Rev.
Nathaniel Spear, Mr.. l. r. McHenry, of
Greenwood, and Miss Lizzie Fowler, of Ber-
wick, Pa.
At Town Hill, on the 9th ult., by the
Rev E. Wadsworth, Mr.. Crawford Rood,
of Ross Township, Luzerne County, and
Miss Huldah r. Want, Of Fairmount. Lu-
zerne County.
At the same place, by the same, Mr..
Zephamiah Kile, of Sugarloaf Township,
Columbia County, and Miss Rachel Crevel-
ing, of Fairmount, Luzerne County.
On the 1st instant, by John Lore, Esq,
Mr.. John Shultz, of Pine Township, Colum-
bia County, and Miss Catharine Link, Of
Union Township, Schuylkill County.
On the Sd instant, by the Rev. VIM. J.
Ever. Mr.. Charles Nuss, and Miss Sarah
Hartzel, both of Main Township, Columbia
County.
On the 9th of December, 1866, by the
Rev. F. Fullmer, Mr. George Lewis, of
Sugarloaf Township, and Miss Lanah Nc
Henry, of jackson Township, Columbia Co.
At Snydertown, North d County, on the
18th ult, by the Rev. G. t. McNair, Mr..
George f. Hofner, of Danville, and. Miss
Susan Smith, of Madison Township, Colum-
bia County.
On the oath ult., by the Rev. J. McKen-
dree Reiley, D. D., Mr.. VIM. 0. Wolberten,
R. Miller of Espy, Columbia County.
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best method of teaching Geography was
the first subject of discussion. An eloquent
and elaborate address was then delivered by
Professor Forsyth of the Catawissa Semi
nary
On motion it was
ResoLUed, That vote of thanks be ten
dered Professor Forsyth for his excellent
address, and that he be requested to furnish
the Institute with copy for publication
The question, ''Should prizes be given
pupils as an incentive to study" drew out
lengthy discussion from the teachers and
others Adjourned.
MORNING SESSION.
FRIDAY, Dec %.
Called to order by the President at 9
clock A. NJ. Exercises opened with prayer
by Professor G. w. Walker. Roll called
and minutes of the first day read and ap-
metic, on substraction and multiplication,
was conducted by Professor G. W. Walker.
After discussion on the same short recess
followed An interesting and profitable lee
ture on penmanship was given by Professor
Carver. A few remarks by way of discus
sion on writing were made, after which the
subject Of orthography was treated upon by
Professor c. W. Walker Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convened at the usual hour President
in the chair called the house to order Roll
called as usual. A class in reading was
formed, and recitation conducted by Profes-
sor G. w. Walker, followed by few re-
marks on the same. Recess.
Professor II. d. Walker consumed one
hour in dwelling upon various topics con-
nected with the teachers profession. New
ideas were presented, which to number had
never before been revealed, and the advice
and admonitions to teachers to be thoroughly
qualified for the discharge of the duties of
their profession, cannot fall to the ground
without having accomplished some good
Adjourned.
EVENING SESSION.
Convened at the Court House at half past
p. NJ. Called to order by the President.
The question, ''How can an educational
spirit be aroused in the minds of parents
and directors?" was taken up snd discussed
by G. G. Barkley, ESD, and Rev. j.. G.
Sheip. Important lectures upon school
government, were delivered by Messrs Car
yer and III. D. Walker, after which the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted
and the Institute adjourned sine die.
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FORKS HOTEL,
GEO. W. MAUGER, Proprietor.

The above well-known hoIeI has recently UNDER
gone radical changes in its internal arrangements,
and its proprietor announces TO his former custom
and the travelling public that his accommodations
for the comfort Of his guests second none in
the country. His table Will always be found sup
piled, not only with substantial food but with all
the delicacies Of the season, His wine aRd liquors
Except tnat popular beverage known ne Hsars 4
purchased direct from the importing houses are
tireIy pure, and free frcm all pois onous drugs Hs
is thankful for liberal patronage IN the past and
Will continue 10 deserve it in the future.
GEORGE ~. MAUGER.
JuRe l3, IsGJ--tf,
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a UDITOR'S NOTICE.
Estate of Michael Reicheldifcr, late OF
Bloom Twp, Columbia County, decd.

THE undersigned appointed Auditor, by the Or.
phans Court Of the County of Colnmbiato settle
adjust the rates and proportions Of the in
hands of b. F. Hartman, Administrator OF Michael
Reicheldefer, decreased according 10 the order es-
tabshed by law, hereby gives notice to all pa rites
interested that he will attend 10 the duties Of his
appointment at the office OF the Recorder of Deeds
in Bloomsbury, in said County, Saturday 96th
day of January, A. ID. 1867, ten O'Clock A NJ, Of
said day. All persons having claims o deman ds
against the estate Of the decedeut requests
present them the Auditor, be forever de barred
from coming in for portion Of the said fund
JOHN G. FREEZE, Auditor.
ploomsburg Jan g 1867
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- The Governors Message occupies
large amount of space in this weeks DEM
ocRAT AND STAR, to the exclusion Of much
of our usual variety of late news and other
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JOHN Il. SURRATT. The United States
steamer Swatara, which was sent to Alexan-
dria for the purpose of receiving John II.
Surratt, the conspirator, is third-class
screw steamer, bearing ten guns and $50
tons burden. She was fitted out at the
Washington navy yard, from which place
she sailed, under command Of Commander
Jcffers, to join the Mediterranean squadron.
Information has been received that she sail
ed from Alexandria, Egypt, on the 21stinst,
with Surratt on board, and would arrive
here about the latter part of January. The
Navy Department has received no informa-
ton that Surratt will be brought here on
the Swatara, though he was placedon board
that steamer at Alexandria He may be
transferred to another steamer and sent to
this country. 1t is thought he will arrive
here between the 10th and last of January
= Wdshington Star.
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p@ REMEMBER that, the facilities of this
Office for executing job-work are unsurpass-
ed by any Office in this section of the State.
We are prepared to do all kinds of work
pertaining to our line of business, upon the
most acceptable terms. Send along your
orders, they viii be promptly attended to.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-01-09

RIG11Ts OF RAILWAY TRAVELLERS. A
gentleman travelling in the West lately, put
to the test one of the exercises of '' discre-
tionary power" which conductors in general
are apt to carry to an extreme. lie had
purchased first class ticket There were
but two cars in the train,-one for smoking
and one for ladies. The gentleman in ques-
ton, having no travelling companion of the
tender sex, was directed by the brakeman to
go into the smoking car. He demonstrated
and demanded first class ticket. The con-
ductor, being appealed to, sustained the
brakeman and the traveller refusing to give
up his ticket till he had received his equiva-
lent demanded, both officials combined to
forcibly eject him from the train. The gen
tleman Immediately made his way back to
the Office of the railroad company, and the
managers made the anaende honorable By
paying him iberally for his lost time, dis
missing the offending conductor, and pro-
mitigating to all its employees the sensible
rule that first class tickets convey a right to
first class seats.
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INCORPORATION.

NOTICE IS hereby given that on the 9th day Of De.
eenbcr, 1866, sundTy inhabitants Of the Borough OF
Centra Tia. presented Petition TO The Court Com
mon Pleas, of Columbia County, praying the said
Court 10 grant Charter Of IncOr poration under the
name. stvle and title OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church OF Cenralia with the rights and privileges
therein stated, and If suf ufcient is shown
the contrary, the first day Of the term, the
4th day Of February, 1857 the prayer Of the Petition
ers viii be granted, according 10 the Act Of Assem-
bly,. in such case made and provided. By the Court
JESSE COLEMAN, Clerk.
Dec. %. Is6s.-3t.
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A SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

The first and final account Of Benjamin 7?
Fortner, assignee Of CLINTON and James
De,oiH, of COaynghana Tosonslip, Coluu,-
bia county.
NOTICE is hereby given that amin p Fortner.
Assignee of Clinton aud James Dewitt, Of Convnr.
ham Township. Col Co, have exhibited and flied IN
the Court of Common Pleas of said County his sc.
count Assignee $ aforesaid aud that said ar
count WILDE allowed at the said Court at the Febru
ary Term thereof 1867, unless cause be then shows
why said account should not he allowed
JESSE COLEMAN, Prothonotary.
RlnnmshIrT Inn
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Unitad States, Jan. 8. 1866.
Gov. Geary's Appointments.

General Geary, Governor elect, has ap-
pointed Colonel Frank Jordan, of Bedford,
Secretary of State, and Hon. 3. i. Brew
ster Attorney General. Brewster is a rene
gade Democrat, but Jordan has always been
Republican. Honorable (?) John Cessna
has been left out in the cold again. He
would had less cause to feel sore if any one
except Jordan had been taken into the Cab
met. That is piling on the agony. We
hope he may find consolation in his aiiic-
tions, which seem to be of constant recur-
renee. It's evident that his new political
associates do not appreciate him as highly
as he supposed they would. He isan object
of pity.-Ldncaster Intellig,sncer.
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d l L D

In Centre Township, on the 3lst ult, Mrs
Leah Pohe, wife of Jos. Pohe, aged about