The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-20

iIVNSiy diu w WV P0oP'O !" "S'
lions 10 retrieve the waste OF fOrme
lyesrs, and 10 relieve themselves snd III
Stale from the embsrrssments that resi-
d on both. The interest on the publ
iebt, which had been suffered TO sccu
muaIe for many years. rolling up by
compound ratio, and swelling the prn
Iciple 10 tie en- ormous amount 1900.
600 Of dollars, has been regularly Psit
with a small deduciion--snd this TOT
accomplished through the most exem
pls y promp,i'Lde and economy, aidec
mainly by that healthy confidence ex
sting between the Executive end III,
people.
In the meantime, the presen, Execu
tive has vigiIsn'ly watched over the
righ's Of tie people, resisting all suc
measures, legislative or Otherwise, a.
were calculated 10 enrosch upon the
common welfare, and 10 build up to-
Jsrlisl sod private interests Of The many
Fne wisdom, prudence end fidelity e,
rinced by The past acts OF our excellent
Governor, are The surests guarantee foI
The correctness Of his future course. Be
sides, The people Of Pennsylvania owe
il 10 The mselves-lo their character, foi
A jus; appreciation Of merit, ss we'll TO
what is due 10 faithful public serva NJ,
o manifest theii decided appreciation by
'e-elecling him 10 The station he hs.
iIled with so much honor 10 himself and
benefit 10 The Commonwealth. This
marx Of. the appreciation Of a virluous
people for the faithful discharge of pub
ic dut es, is the richest and most de.
'iresble reward that an honest man can
'eeeive.-Take away this impulse 10
'lr'uous action and you wesken-nsy,
ever, the strongest bond that BINDS mon
o his duty. IL is the province Of free
men. IL is The mission Of berry, 10 re-
ward fidelity and rebuke the unfsilhrul,
The delegates TO this Convention
we're deeply impressed with the i'm poi
snce OF the responsible duty ,hey'hsd to
in the selection Of a sui'abl 3
sndida,e for the office of Canal Comis.
Toner. To this office is entrusted the
Ugh aud onerous charge Of managing
nd directing the public works Of the
Commonwealth, conn cied with an ex
eosve official patronage, snd The trust
# disburslng large amount Of public
money. The efficient and faithful man
cement OF this branch OF the public adj
for The last three or four
'ears, has contributed in no small de.
,ree 10 sustain The public credit and it is
iue 10 The people that this important du,
y should be confded TO men Of cspaci-
y and undoubted integrity.
The candidate selected by the Con.
'ention is MoRRls LoNGsTRETH, of
Montgomery cOunly.-He is we'll know
IS an unwavering advocate and suppor-
er OF The principles of Democracy
possesses The requisite experience and
capacity, and is recommended 10 YOU
uppori by his acknowledged irmnes.
If purpose and integriiy.We trust, there
ore, that The candidates now presented
o The Democracy Of Pennsylvania, will
ecelve, on The second Tuesday OF Oc
ober nex, iIs undivided support. Par
les must necessarily exists in q free
govern menl, and freedom cannot b.
ong sustained without The effective or.
sanlz'lIon Of its supporters Ii hst
been lTuly SAID 'iha, where ihere is nrI
lber.y they msy be Pxemp, from psrly
s'rlIe.' We conceive IL 10 be the righ,|
as we'll as The duty. Of every freeman,
10 Ovow his sentiments as to.ihe dislinc-
tive princi les which guide ihe two
greet parties, into which The people of
his country are divided. The Demo
cratic party has i'm pIicl confidence in The
virtue and intelligence OF The people,
end in the e&csey and security Of the