The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-07-16


continue in. its hands both the symbols and
reality of power. s
We open the campaign of 1856 with con.
fidence and gladness Of heart. The omens
are of good and not of evil. No doubtful,
desperate, or hopeless struggle impeEds, but
one in which patriotism and honor will di.
rect our efforts and victory crown Them. Al
last, in fullness of time, when the pressure Of
national necessities and the security OF sound
principles demanded it, Pennsylvania is hon
ored and gratified with Presidential nomi-
nation. The choice of the Democratic party
has fallen upon her most distinguished cili.
zen, whose nomination was desired by the
conservative and patriotic sentiment of the
country, and, in the judgment of many saga
cious observers, was requisite 10 the harmony
il not 10 the permanent union of the States.
The times demanded Mr. BuchaEan's nomi-
nation, and the popular voice indicated him
with distinclness that could not be mista-
ken or disregarded. The national conven-
ton has therefore been true 10 itself and 10
the country in its action, and deserves COM
mendation and praise. Shall we not respond
10 this decision of the national convention,
with signal alacrity and zeal, and put forth
our utmost efforts TO procure its endorsement
by decisive vote of the people? No ordi-
nary majority in this State, will be worthy
the occasion and candidate. Pennsylvani
has the opportunity of speaking for one of
her own sons, who has achieved reputation
for himself and for her, and her voice must
be uttered with emphasis and power! She
must speak in no falering or uncertain tone
in 1856, but with generous enthusiasm
prompted by affection, confidence and re-.
spect.
The country at this time requires con-
servative candidate, who, while true TO prin.
ciple, will inspire confidence and a sense Of
security against an extreme or irritating ad.
minislralion of the government. And the
thorough union of the patriotic, intelligent
men oi The country against extreme opinions
and dangerous agIations, is best secured by
the nomination of candidate. who IS every.
whe:e acceptable upon the leading issues Of
the campaign, and whose nomination closes
debate upon irrelevant questions.
1t is required also that our candidate have,
in his personal character and history, basis,
of strength and popularity to Withstand the
fury OF assaults TO be expected from the pe-
culiar elements which constitute the factions
opposed 10 us. We know them of old, and
may count upon their pursuing their accus.
TONED channels of action. Agitation, vio-
lence, abuse and falsehood, are ordinary
weapons of faction, as distinguished from
party, and especially of faction organized
upon fana,ical and spiteful passions. But,
against a public established reputation of
forty years, illustrated by great services, un.
suied by dishonor, and eliminating in a
unanimous nomination by the great party of
the constitution, The madness of The factions
will rage in vain. They will retire discom.
flied from all the assaults they may adven.
ture upon our candidate, and with a re2eti.
lion of The lesson heretofore given on more
than one occasion by the American people,
that detracton of The great and good men of
the republic is as proflless as dishoaora.
bic. ....
have characterized the organizations op.
posed 10 us as factions, and that this term ac-
curately describes them is manifest. Mr..
Madison, in the Federalisi, says:-"by fac
tion | understand number of citizens,
whether amounting 10 majority or a mi
nerity of the whole, who are united and &C.
lualed BY some common impulse of passion,
or OF interest, adverse TO the rights oe other
citizens, or 10 the permanent and aggregate
interests of The community" l, will not be
difficult TO prove that this is faithful de.
scription of the existing Republican, Aboli-
lion and American organizations, and as fac
tons are justly odous the application Of i, 10
them puts them under the ban of enlightened
public opinion.
AS TO the American order, bigolry the most
unjustifable undeflles it, and il might be de-
nounced as monstrous conspiracy agains,
equal rights and ioeration, were il not that
certain ridiculous aspects it presents tend 10
mitigate indignation and inspire contempt
Adopting the opinion of Weishaupi, the
founder of The Illumina,i, that "every secret
engagement is source Of enthusiasm" lis
authors established it in oalhs and privacy,
and, in fact, undertook 10 contend against
Catholicism upon plan of action thoroughly
Jesulical. The order of the Jesui,s was
secret association, in which the members
were bound by solemn forms of initiation
and was established with the double object
of missionary service and The repression of
heresy. The sincerity of motive actualing
those who projected ii, (which may be con-
ceded without embarrassment did not pre-
vent its degeneracy into an engine of mis-.
chief and evil. Originating in fanalical inn
pulses, it was destined, from its very consti.
luton, 10 become an instrument OF ambition,
intrigue, corruption and tyranny. Singularly
enough, those who have been most eloquent
amongst us in denunclation of jesuilism, are
those who, acting upon lis principles,
would establish the agency of secrecy and
oaths to control opinion, the policy of the
government and the rights of the citizen -
But freedom has never prospered with such
aids, nor evil ever been repressed by them.
Freedom is open, bold and manly. All its
tRVs- ~-w-Ex Il.