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

ed their pledge 40 The doc,iines OF the act
Of 1880, which relieved US by constitutional
means from d grievous social evil /; 10 the
gieat ordinance Of 1887, in its full scope and
all It's beneficent principles; to the protec-
lion Of the personal rights Of every human
being under the Constitution OF Pennsylva-
MIA, and the Constitution OF the United Slaies,,
by maintaining inviolate the trial by jury and
the writ of habeas corpus; 10 The assertion Of
the due rights of the North as well as of the
South, and TO the integrity of the Union."
The declaration of these doctrines is but
the recognition of the fundamental princi-
pies of freedom and human rights. They
are neither new nor startling. They were
taught by patriot fathers at the watch. fires OF
our counirys defenders, and learned amid
the bloody SHOWS Of Valley Forge and the
mighty throes Of war and revolution. They
are stamped with indelible impress upon the
great character Of Of i rights, and embodied
In the Legislation of the best and purest days
Of the Republic have filled the hearts, and
fell burning from The lips of orators and
statesmen, whose memories are immortal
as the principles they cherished. They have
been tho watchward and the hope Of millions
who have gone before us, are the waichword
and The hops of millions now, and will be of
millions yet unborn.
In many other questions Of National and
truly American policy--lhs due protection
of American labor aud industry against the
depressing influence Of foreign labor and
capital the improvement of our harburs
and rivers the national defences the equi-
table distribution Of The proceeds of public
lands among the States, in aid Of education
and 10 relieve from debt and taxation a
judicious Homestead blll;" reform in the
naturalization laws and The protection of
our country against the immigration and i'm
poration of foreign paupers and convicls--
in all these, we, as State and people, are
deeply Interested, and TO their adoption and
promotion every encouragement should be
given.
To the people o my native State, who
have called me TO preside over her deslinies,
return the tribute of my warmest gratitude
for the honor conferred and my pledge TO
them this day, is, that al will Try" 10 real.
ize their expectations and not beiray their
confidence. In assuming the responsible
lies Of this high office, would be false to
myself aud to the feelings that now oppress
me, should hesitate 10 affirm my unaffeci-
ed distrusl in my ability 10 discharge its sp-
pIopriate duties in a manner commensurate
with their importance. If can not secure,
I will labor 10 deserve the confidence and ap-
probation of my fslow-citizens. do moi
expect, dare not hope, 20 escape cersure,
Deserved censnre will strive to avoid, all
others 10 disregard. Conscious of The recti-
tude OF my intentions, with no ambitious de-
sires 10 crafty, no resentments 10 cherish,
no wish but for The public good, il will be
my endeavor 10 perform every duty faithful
" and fearlessiy and having done this, will
abide The Judgment of generous people,
assured, that # they condemn The act, they
will at least award 10 me the need Of good
Intention.
With the Constitution for my guide, 'equal
and exact justice 10 alp my desire, the great
est good OF The greatest number my object
and invoking tho all and blessing of the God
OF oar fathers, and desiring 10 rule in His
tear--my duty and highest ambition will be
20 promote the true interests of tho State,
maintain our civil and religious privileges,
defend the honor, and advance The prosper
ity and happiness OF our Country.
JAMES POLLOCK.