The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-07-19
speech Of Mr.. Dallas, JaIy 1, 1856.

on the 4th of July last. The sentiments there
expressed are worthy OF the bes, days OF the
republic. We behold them in the spirit Of
patriotism which inspired the fathers OF the
revolution. They embody the thought which
gave TO this great commonwealth the envia-
BILE name Of the Keystone Of the Federal Arch.
Amids, the rising elements Of faction and dis.
union which distrac, the politics Of his native
state and threaten the disruption of the bonds
of our national union, the venerable patriot,
for the former companion and faithful disci-
pie Of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and Jack.
son, warns his fellow citizens, with prophet.
ic eloquence, Of the dapgere which threaten
the republic, and invokes that love Of coun-
try, that patriotism aud that devotion of the
Union which should glow in The hearts Of ev.
cry true American.
Mn. DALLAS said-Thai having been kind.
ly invited, he would venture to express few
thoughts suggested by the occasion.
Our object, in circulating this day, should
be, not merely 10 recall the names and eulo-
gize the exploits Of those who gave il univer.
salty OF interest and immortality Of renown,
but, al the same time, under the inspirations
Of the theme, 10 lay upon the altar Of our be-
loved country some vo,ive sentiment appli.
cable TO her existing condition, and harmo-
nizlng with the lessons and aims OF her ioun.
ders.
The people Of America, over their vas. do
main, in all their countless cities, towns, vii.
lagos, hsmle,s, and settlements, are, al this
moment, spontaneously and simultaneously,
rendering grateful homage to the Faith and
Fathers of '76. What millions Of voices, on
the heights of our mountains, in the depths
Of our valleys, on the boundless expanse of
our waters, amid the shades Of unnumbefed
forests or the sunshine of endless prairies,
are repeating, with neverdying sympathy,
the solemn and sublime truthes of the Decla.
ration of Independence Nay, This political
hallelujah rises ir every land i, belts the
earth, no, with en- idle drum beat, but with
an anthem Of national exulaiion; for, into
what unknown corner has the enterprisins
genius of our citizen failed TO penetrate F.
And where, and when, can he be found nu
mindful 10 hail and glorify the Fourth of Ju-
ly?
1t is in contemplating this exact, unexag-
gerated, yet vivid, picture Of worldwide
choir, that we are made 10 feel and realize
the value OF our immense inheritance of free
dom. Nor does j: fail 10 strengthen our firm
purpose 10 MAINTAIN lhat inheritance unim-
paired, with the grea; bulwark specially de-
vised by its venerated authors for its preser.
walton. Need I tell you what the bulwark
is a-what that only unfailing and infallible
citation of security is? II the Constitution
al Union Of The sovereign States. That is The
panoply under whose shelter the infant of.
spring of our revolutionary fathers has ma
tured into hercuean strength. That is the
sacred conservatory within which the fruits
Of Liberty, Or der, Progress, valor, and Law
have germinated, bloomed, and ripened.
And you, Pennsylyanians, in whose midst
still stands the hallowed edlfce, whence
came both ihs oracle of Independence and
the organic frame of our Government--you,
the central, sustaining power oil the great arch
and you moi, as heretofore, heart, soul ane
hand devoled as well 10 the principles of the
Revolution as TO lhesanctuary reared for their
perpetual protection? Yes, know you are;
and, therefore, il is that remind you that
you possess que, latent but resstless force,
which, justly and appropriately exerted, may
go far TO arrest the ruthless assaults OF fanatic
and fantastic ethics: may awe back the ag.
gressor and teach him, however reluctant to
learn, the wisdom of loyalty to our common
ancestry, loyalty to our common covenants,
and loyalty 10 the peace honor and happiness
OF our common country. II 10 The proud mis-
sion OF our noble Commonwealth 10 be ever.
vigllant as guardian Of the Union; and il
would be we'll for her in the spirit of preven.
tive and admonilory patriotism, to announce
her predetermined purpose to live under no
other than the existing federaiive Constilu-
tion to appraiss in advance, the rash inva.
des Of thai palladium that she can never link
her destiny with any sovereignty or section
stained with tie opprobrum of funfaithfulness
10 record obligations; TO point Significantly
to the current Of her rivers, the direction Of
of her highways OF trade, the the tributary
sources whence comes the alimeut of her ia-
dus.ry, and 10 let j, be understood, finally and
forever, that whatever may be the cheerless
fate Of the bigoted, proscripiive, disorgaui.
zing, and disreputed portions Of violated
compact, she tPennsy ylvauia) will seek her
prosperity in alliance with those only who re.
main true TO The past, under the old mGnI5t
less and mastery Constitution, =
s,ar.spangled flag floating orer
he'd emblem Of unbsokentellh 6
ted honor.
AT the conclusion d Nj. Dali ",
the meeting adjourned VIII nI1< Many
cheers. &, 8 !: z 81
"A Hr AT SoMEBoDr.- exchange paper
remarks that, in these day ., poor msn,s
earnings, brought home day BY day, are car
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