The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-09-29


ship God after the manner OF their fathers, az
cordng to the dictates of their conscience.
IF the American people will regard with IN
difference this first attack upon the political
rights OF particular class, who can ioresee the
consequences? The same popular sentiment
which depriveS them OF the right OF holding OF
flee, can, with less difficulty, be brought to bear
upon their right Of suffrage Laws will be re-
quired 10 sanction what public opinion dictates.
The rights Of Roman Catholics NAV be first sa-
crihced, but what sect or class will be selected
as the next victims2 When an attempt is made
TO light the torch Of dscord in midst, TO Ip-
viye the passions and preiudices OF an aye when
political and religious liberty was unknown, 10
introduce new element into our political con-
test--that bgotted bitterness and uneompromis-
ing hostility which has in all ages characterized
religious contfoversy-to iisfranchSe our neigh
bors, in whose veins may ilow the blood of rev.
oIutionary sircs, who may have passpd through
the war OF 1879, and fought under the Ameri-
can flag in every battle in Mexico, il becomes
the duty Of all parties 10 pause and TO reflect
upon the cruelty and gross injustice Of this new
movement and it is the especial duty Of the
National Democratic Party Of the Union, 10 a.
ropse and present a bold and united opposition
10 this most dangerous attack upon political
equa!ity-the most sacred right Of American
citizenship. A love Of country, spirit Of JUS
tice, and sense Of sel-preservaiion, should IN
| fuence and govern our conduct.
We do moi feel surprised at the hostility of
the know-Nothings TO foreigners meeting with
a certain amount of sympathy from the oppo-
nents Of the Democratic party. Since the adj
ministration Of the elder Adans-the days of
the alien and sedition laws Federalism has al
ways regarded, with Jealous eye, the toiImg
millions of the old world, who come, with will
ing hearts and strong arms, TO add TO all the
elements of our national prosperity. The tac-
tics of 1882, when the s'sweet irish brogue and
mellow German" sounded SO sweety, was a
mere experimental variation from long settled
policy. The present system Of naturalization
| laws, the Democratic party originated, and
still adberes to. The cheapness and facilities
OF transportation are bringing annualfFs TO our
shores thousands Of Pmigrants from the crowded
population of the old world. Shall we contn-
ue to recvi1e them as citizens, as we have here
tofore done, and give them voice and interest
| in the administration OF Government, or shall
we admit them as residents, and deny them the
! rights Of citizenship, and thus laiSe in our
midst vast population, who, having no voice
in It's Government, feel no interest IN Tie pros
! tpefity Of The eoaa4ry Upon this question, the
| Demociatic party viii be found faithful to It's
long cherished principles, and the welfare of
| the country.
The candidates placed in nomination by the
Democratic convention, are deserving Of sup
port. The differences Of opinion which exist
ed before the nominations We're made, We're
settled BY the action of the convention
IThe candidates are only known as the repre-
srntatives Of Democratic principles; and
such, it is the duty of every Democrat who de-
| SreS to preserve the organization OF his party,
to give thera a generous support. Governor
Bgier has been long and farorably known 10
the Democracy Of the State. For number OF
years, his name has heen familiar as one OF. the
most able, active and influential Of the public
men Of Pennsylvania and as to Ills administra-
tion, the highest compliment that can be paid
him has been rendered by his opponents. They
do not asSalI or hope to defeat him on account
Of anv errors of his own; but they attack him
| on account OF the legislation Of Congress. Let
every public officer be held responsible for his
| own conduct, aud not for the acts Of others,
with whom he is in no manner connected.
Judge Black is well known to the voters of
this county liabilities of the highest order,
an intimate knowledge OF his profession, a pu-
ritv Of life, and an honest, fearless nanliness of
character, are qualities deserving of support,
there is no man in the State more worthy the
confidence of men of all parties than The pre-
sent Chief Justice of PennSy lvana.
The candidate for Canal Commissioner, Col.
Mott, has been exposed TO malignant assaults,
and charges of The most dsreputable nature
| have been preferred against him but his letter
| 10 Mr.. Bonham has put 10 rest the ISLANDERS of
his enemies, and his election will secure to the
State the services of an efficient officer.
We also recommend TO your support the re-
gular nominated candidates for CongeSs, State
! Senator, the Legislature, and the several coun-
" offices, gentlemen worthy Of receiving
and capable of discharging the duties Of their
several Offices.
The candidates, felow-Democrats, are before
you. You know their principles, and the ques-
tons involved in the present campaign. West
moreand has always been regarded with pride
| by the Democracy Of the State. They eX-
| pect from her good report at the coming cleo
tion. Ii is for you TO say whether, by your III
difference and lethargy, you will give addition
al weight and Importance TO 4 secret political
organzation--an organization which, IN CO.
vernment Of the people, where all political
movements should be above board and open TO
the public eye, shrouds It's actions, IN dark
ness and mystery, whose members are repufed
to be sworn, not to the Constitution OF their
country, butto the vows of their order, and
who, in midnight sessions, at the instigaton OF
their leaders, prepare their plans to strike down,
without hearing or trial, the purest and best
men in the land-or whether you will rally un-
der the old standard, be found where yeu have
always been found, in the path Of duty, and re-
! pei this fresh and most dangerous attack upon