The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-01-25

ted 10 increase the efficiency aud RESPONSE
bility Of the supervisory power, protect the
interests Of the State, and correct the real OF
alleged abuses of the present system, will
receive my approval.
The people having in the recent elsciio
decided against the passage Of law pro.
hibiting The manufacture and sale of spirit
uous liquors, il will become the duty Of The
Legislature and Executive 10 consider what
other legislation may be necessary 10 con-
troll and correct the evils Of iniemperance.-
! Our present license system, although high.
! ly penal and corrective of many abuses, is
still defective. The facility with which
licenses are obtained for the sale of mali
aud olher liquors, is an evil that demands
reform. The number of places in which
shese are sold, should be limited by law
and no license granted unless by The Courts,
and in the manner now required in the
case OF public inns and iavefns, and subject
to the same regulations, restrictions and PEN
allies.
The desecraion of the Sabbath by traffic
80 fruitful of evil, and so demoralizng in
its results, is in direct opposition 10 the law
Of God, and the moral sentiment of the 7eo-
pie, and is reproach 10 the age in which
we live. A stringent and comprehensive
law, remedial in its provisions, aud vindica-
ting the great law OF the Sabbath, in its ply
sical and moral relations 10 man, is required,
not only by the moral sense OF the commu-
ni!y, but would be justified by every senti-
rnent Of humanity, every consideration of
phianlbrophy, every impulse Of pure and
genuine patriotism. The history of intem.
| perauce is written in tears and blood. Pau
perism, taxation and crime follow in its
train. A remedy should be applied and
public sentiment, with the full force of its
moral sanction, will approve all prudent
and constitutional Legislation on This sub
ject.
The pardoning power-the HARMONIOUS
blending Of mercy AMI justice in our Consii-
tution-will be exercised with a just regard
10 both these important principles. With ev-
cry desire 10 extend mercy 10 the unfonu-
nate and repsnlaht transgressor, justice, in
her slern demands, will not be overlooked
by The pardon of The vicious and hardened
criminal. This power has been conferred
on The Executive, not 10 overthrow the ad-
ministralion Of justice, but TO aid and pro-
mole il. Ii should be exercised with great
caution, and only upon The most satisfactory
assurance that is due TO the condemned, aud
that the rights and security of the public will
nnf.hs prcirdieed BY the act. To rrcyen;
the abuse Of this power, and 10 project the
Executive from imposition, notice of the in-
tended application should be published in
the city or county where the trial and con-
viclion took place.
Experience has demonstrated the mpolicy
Of subscriptions by municipal corporations
to the stock of railroad companies. This is
especially true in relation TO county subscrip-
lions. The practice should be avoided, or
a; least not encouraged by future legsla-
| lion.
J Legislation, SO far as practicable, should
be general and uniform. Local and special
Legislation ought to be discouraged, when
the obiect@n be Obtained by general laws.
lis tendency is pernicious; and general pfiu-
cpfes, and public good, are often sacrificed
to secure personal and private benefiia
"omnibus lagisiation," being itnprope. in
! itself and demoralizing in its influence, can
! not receive my sanction. The views aud
practice Of my immediate predecessor on
ibis subject, meet my cordial approval.
Pennsylvania, occupying as she does an
important and proud position in the sister
hood OF States, cannot be indifferent 10 The
policy and acts oil the National Government.
Her voice, potential for good in other days,
ought not 10 be disregarded now. Devoted
10 the Constitution and the Union--as she
was the first 10 sanction, she will be the
last TO endanger the one, or violate the other.
Regarding with jealous care the rights OF
her sister States, she will be ever ready 10
defend her own. The blood OF her sons
poured out on the many battle fields of the
Revolution, attests her devotion 10 her great
principles Of American lreedom-lhe great
centre.,ruth of American republicanism. To
the Constitution in all its integrity; to The
Union IN its strength and harmony 10 the
maintenance in lis purity, of the faith and
honor of our country, Pennsylvania now is
and always has been, pledged--a pledge
never violated, and not to be violated, tihli
pa fiotism ceases 10 be virtue, and liberty
10 be known only as name.
Entertaining these sentiments, and actua-
ted by an exclusive desire 10 promote the
peace, harmony. and welfare of our beloved.
country, The recent action of-ihe National
Congress and Executive, in repeating a solemn
compromise, only less sacred in public esii-
ma,ion than the Constitution is self--thus
altemp,ingto 10 extend The institution Of do
mssiic Slavery in the territorial domain of
the Nation, violating the plishled faith and
honor of the country, arousng sectional jeal-
ousies, and renewing the agitation Of yexea
and dislracling questions-has received from
the people Of our own and other States the