The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-01-28

'ho'O S'edus, uiutc scil bdCiIuClnR, tbOTc
effective IN the democratic causel Her
history is one that reflects honor equally
upon herself and her countrv--her states.
men and her soldiers have contributed 10
many of the most glorious events in our
annals. Her prowess was signally exhibit.
ed in the war OF the Revolution, in nearly
all the struggles Of our infant people; and
also on the Northern frontier, on the shores
of The Chesapeake, and on the ocean in the
war oflSl2. Her civic fame is equally
honorable 10 her. The name Of her PENN
has itself established for her, the character
Of peace and humanity.
Pennsylvania has been also contributed
10 Art and TO Science, some of their
proudest triumphs. Pennsylvania is the
Slate of the lightning rDd and the steam.
boat Such names as Franklin, and Full
ton & Riltenhouse, ARE not the productions of
every century, and we in Pennsylvania
rejoice to know, that the first spent slmos,
lis entire life in Pennsylvania, and two
last were the offspring of our noble com.
monwea allIi.
The position of Pennsylvania is one
tina, is beautifully tvpi6ed in her dislin.
guished BUCHANAN in tine national legisla-
,ure. In his own expressive language,
her Democracy holds the balance with
steady judgmen, and enlightened patriotism
between the opposite extremes Of consola-
lion and disunion' -repeling. on the one
hand, the Inere:rcious advances of moned
prostitution, and on the other, keeping
dowr the impulsive exc,emen,s that arise
from The question Of slavery. Herself one
of the very frstto abolish slavery. and oc
institution and its misguided enemies, she
has ever thrown her weigh, of character and
counsel and position with signal success on
the side of tho country. This position has
been admirably represented in the naliona!
councils by Mr.. Buchanan. His profound
disquis,ions on the doctrines Of state rights,
aud his consistent opposition 10 the mad
dened excitement Of fana.ical zeal, while
pursuing an imaginary evil, regardless of
the very existence Of our country and our
constitution, have become memorable in
our political history, and have given his
name warm place. quo! only among his
hounrymen in that region which he has
befriendedI but every where else, in the
affections of all friends of tAe country
Pennyslvenia thus stands as barrier be-
tween the North and the South, and he
gigantic inserposi,ion has always been fel
with effect, TO her disgrace and confusion o
those who plotted oul common downfall il
the name Of philanthropy!
Patiently and even Willingly. has thi
grea. State borne The burdens of the democ
ratio party. Second, in population only,
all the rest, she has seen the honors and tn
distinctions Of the government horne ava
: by others, and seemed TO know no duty b.
the duty of compliance. She has on a
! occasions sustained the democratic nomini
n tions for the highest Offices in the govern
), ment, and her support has always bee
d necessary to insure The success of The den
e ocralic candidates To her, the post
obedience was the post of honor;and, lhoug
ID in other places disaffeclion might reign, II
al spir, of self denial, which always animal
e. the democracy Of Pennsylvanla,has press
I'd we'd her in the path of allegiance to q
= party. What has been therewardof ,his pat
of otto dlsnleresledness N olhing but thethan
in OF those who carried away the honors
n the government! Nothing, but the apprC
"a al of,hose who rejoice 10 see The submssi
a spirit which always actuated Pennsylvan
IS, while they could no, but condemn The ca
10, good nature which mT de this great comm
ci, wealth yield so readily her claims 10 o.he
ful The man presented TO The country as
la. candidate for the Presidency by the gr
he stale. solong and coldly neglected, IS
lhe appropriate representative of Pennsylvar
ces Calm 10 debate, safe and steady ia his pl
can ciplss, and strong and overwhelming in
= a.. t.a