Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-07
Democratic MeetlngS.
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DRIARCRE EEK,

The Democracy Of Briarcrcek township
was eloquently addressed on Wednesday
evening last by Charles W. Miller, Esq, Of
this town. The meeting was enthusiastic,
and all were well pleased with the speech.
Everybody in that township IL willing to
conccde to the Democracy an increase on
their majority, on Tuesday next. The good
old Democratic cause is well worked up in
that as well Us other townships in the coun-
ty.
Since writing the above VIC learn that M.
M. Traugh, Esq, also addressed tho meet
ing
GREENWOOD.
On Monday evening last q good portion
of the Conservative and Democratic citizens
of Greenwood and Madison townships, were
ably and earnestly addressed by Robt. F.
Clark, Esq, at Millville. The meeting was
respectfully attended by men Of both politi-
cal parties. The speech was well received,
and elected frequent bursts Of applause.
1t is confidently expected that Greenwood
will "do better" OF course the Quakers
will "vote as they fought" ''Let US have
peace
CENTRE.
On Monday evening last large and en-
thusiastic meeting was held at Shellham.
mer's School House, on Summer Hill. The
house was closely filled with the honest and
true Democracy Of Summer Hill, and many
were compelled to remain outside. After
the raising Of fine hickory, the assemblage
was addressed by O. G.. Barklcy, Esq., who
spoke about two hours to an attentive and
earnest audience. This meeting was one Of
the best held in the county this fall. The
Democrats of Summer Hill will show their
strength on Tuesday next.
ANOTHER MEETING IN CENTRE.
On Tuesday afternoon the Democrats Of
Centre and adjoining townships were ad-
dressed by Robert +. Clark and COL John
G. Freeze, on Hills camp ground. This
meeting was the largest, possibly, ever held
in the township. The Democrats of that
district will increase their majority. The
speeches were listened to with good deal
Of attention and earncstness. Cheers for
the speakers and the Democratic nominees
closed the meeting.
sUGARLOAF.
A pole and flag raising took place in Su.
garloaf township, on Friday last, at the
house of Ezekiel Cole. After the pole had
been successfully placed in position, the au.
dience withdrew to stand prepared for the
speaker, and after short address by Mr.. +.
Cooley, Robert f. Clark, Esq, gave full
and complete history of the actions Of the
Republican party, and advocated strongly
the claims Of Seymour and Blair.
The following is a list of the officers:
President, ROHR McHENRY, of Ben
ten.
| Vice Presidents, J. J. McHenry, of Ben
ton; William b. Peterman, of Sugarloaf
Secretaries, Ii. G. Hess, of Sugarloaf
j. j. Stiles, of Benton; Benjamin Hess, o.
jackson; Daniel McHenry, Of Fishing
creek.
Sugarloaf meetings are always largely at
tended. No hanging back in that township
FRANKLIN.
A meeting was held in this township OF
Saturday evening last and addressed by r
f. Clark, Esq. The meeting was organized
by electing as President, SAMUEL LORE
MAN, ESD; Vice Presidents, Solomon
Artley, ]. II. Hendcrshott, William Rohr
bach, Elias George, and as Secretaries, N
W. McIIcnry and j. II. Reeder. 1t wa
we'll attended, and the indications are tha
Franklin will do her duty at the comm
elections. Arrangements we're made to hav
full delegation at the mass meeting here.
MAINE.
Mr.. Clark and Freeze addressed spirite
and enthusiastic meeting Of the Democrac
in Mainville, on Tuesday evening last. Th
Democrats in all that section of country or
, earnestly working for the success Of til
whole Democratic ticket. Maine will give
' good account on next Tuesday.