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


tobs ofthe earth. Our commercial, manuiac-
turing, and agricultural resources have started
thespolitical economist awakening great enqui-
ry into the workings of our system.
fEhe Federal Union has become the home OF
thesoppressed of foreign governments, and the
pride Of every lover of constitutional free
dom. The home of the oppressed did say =
Aye, the democracy would make it so. Such
haF they eyer made it, offering the warm well
| cofhsand country to the foreign born Of every
clue and sect who land upon our shores, and
wfIe ask for co-equal citizenship with the native
bora.
Hllrnemocracy can never consent TO pro-
Scfs7e any class of citizens who are obedient TO
thf4saws Its6t in celebrating the great event
OF fir formation Of the Federal Constitutions,
this we should proclaim to our political oppo-
ntfts 10 a voice not 10 be mistaken, that perfect
equallty of rights is the cardinal principle OF the
Befaocrale creed, and also that we do not for
gettlat foreign swords and foreign blood were
eaAsted in the war Of orr independence that
tha gigantic intellect Of Hamilton was largely
Instrumental IN procuring the adoption OF the
constitution by the States, and that large
source OF the present power OF the nation is in
the effective industry, talents and virtues OF our
forrign born citizens. But fellow citizens
will detain you no longer from the resolutions.
/ gave thought this little review Of the crcum-
stances which marked the day we celebrate,
HEsht be acceptable to you preliminary to OF
ienqg them for your adoption.
| ] will now read the resolutions.
| Resolved, That the anniversary Of The formation
OF the Constitution OF the United States is deemed
appropriate occasion by the Democracy of the Con-
solidaed City ofPhiladelpha to meet IN mass for
The celebration Of that great event so remarkable IN
tie history OF civilized mankind.
Resolved, hat the adoption OF THIS great inStru
of constitutional freedom, has secured the bles
snigs of free and equal government 10 millions OF peo-
ple whose wonderful progFess in all the elements Of
national power and achievement IS without parallel,
ard jnstes the proud hopes of mighty nation, that
the Republic OF the United States will live 10 the
oldest age that Divine Providence may allot TO human
institutions.
Resolved, That the unprecedented growth OF the
United States, in its wonderful advance roman infant
government to,au adnitted cn-equality with the FIRST
powers Of the earth, has heen, while their public
eouncls were shaped and directed, by the great De
uaocJatic paTtv.
Resolved That the cardinal principle and spirit Of
the Federal Constitution. understood by the De-
moeracy that OF equal privileges 10 all. No geo.
graphical lines are recognized as prescribing the im-
ltS within which the enjoyment of every political
/ privilege shall subsSt. The largest constitutional
sights of the largest number. perfect freedom Of feli-
gions opinion aud equal participation IN the conduct
aud administration OF affairs by all classes OF citizens
NAelher Of native foreign BIRTH essential prn-
cif,fes of sAe Democratic Constitutional creed.
/ Resolved, That the doctrine which wonld exclude
our lpowcitiZenS OF foreign birth, or any particular
religious Srct from all The equal privileges oi the
/ American Government, dangerous 10 the best III
terrSts, glory. and power Of the Nation, aud II Is IN
violation ol the true spirit and neuGtneEl OF The le-
dera Constitution
Resolved That the administration Of Prcsife4t
7 DFEDCE hoe n with "A =
Gle eye the interests OF the peoples ard that
the President enlightened approval OF the recent r-
gi.aion of Congress for the formation Of the terrific
rirS al Nebraska aud Kansas, proves him to be a
CHIEF MAGISTRATE. imbucd with jHsf art"oP2es
ofCoNsrrGTIoNAL FHEEpoM, recognizing IN Ms broad
est PEiACIrLE SEI.F-t tiovEEN3IENT, and
emuently entitled 10 The warnest support, and cor
| dial confidence Of the United Democracy.
/ Resolved That the administration OF Governor
/ WILLIAM BlGLER meets our entire approhaiion
and bail him with pleasure siandard-bearc
ia the approaching contest, and we viii give n cur
! uudv and warmest support.
Resolved, THAT IN our candidate for Jndge o. the
Supreme Court, JEEEauAn 5. BLACK, we present TO
/ the people upright and patriotic citzeu who in
the performance o. his Judicial duties, has displayed
! an excellence of private character and professional
worth and ability, that commands our confidence and
support. II his nane alone constituted the recon-
uendation OF our ticket, il would be sufficient 10
/ command the hest eXrrjions OF the republican party
| Resolved, That in HFNRy 5. MorT, our candidate
Tor Canal Commissioner, recognize man OF Sier
ling worth, great energy of character, and well quail
! fled to perform the important and urduous duty OF
managing The public works.
Resolved. That our candidates for Representatives
To Congress are OF attachments, honesty Of pur-
/ pose, and purity of sentiment, that their election
will the services of competent and patriotic
officers. who viii always be found battling in the
van OF Democracy for the Constitution and the l.
mon.
/ Resolved, That we win give our cordial and uni
| ted support to the whole Democratic ticket as the
only of perpeuatng s.the great and essential
principles oi liberty and tree governments; and that
a firm and united effort al the approaching election
will bear the Democratic banner TO triumphant re-
suit.