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

laration for the time being, and likely 10 re-
main 60 for an indefinite period in the future.
Being Indian territory, and remaining such
afterward, and never opened TO emigration
and settlement until few years since, no
question arose, or could possibly arise, under
the act Of 1920 until that time. When, there
fore, we are told tha; The Missouri Compro-
mise remained in force for more than twenty
years, we have statement mol in accordance
with the plain facts. II was never practically
in force for an instant of time. Further iaan
this, il was in defogalion OF the powers of
future Congress-. II was an attempt 10 say
that when Legislation came TO be had for the
territory it should be controlled in the man-
ner indicated. 1t is familiar principle of
constitutional law in England and America,
that acls in derogalion Of the powers or juris.
dic,ion Of future Legislature bind not. The
occasion had not then arisen for legislation
relating 10 the institutions Of the Territory,
for il was wholly unsettled, and uolhing then
done could bind the Congress Of 1854 when.
it came TO open,ihe Territory for settlement,
provide for the disposition OF the soil, and
make such arrangements as were necessary
10 the establishment Of government and reg
ulstion Of rights therein. Manifestly also, ii
was without any plain warrant in the Consli-
tulion, and against any reasonable coDslrLc.
tion of thai instrument. Upon this point the
letter of MIR. Madison 10 Robert Walsh is
powerful and persuasive, if not absolutely
conclusive.
II was an Objectionable act also, because
il stood upon no logical principle Of right; and
because, even conceding the power in Con.
gress 10 enact il, il was an unwise exercise
Of that power. 1t was unwse-first, because
il was precedent for meddling with The SIa'
very question BY Congress, involving, as that
does, endless agitalions and disturbance OF
national harmony. l, was unwise also, be.
cause, as the event has shown, il was inca.
pable Of accomplishing the end intended by
1.-THE entire adjustment Of the Slavery ques-
,ion in future. Finally, it was unwse, be-
cause i, invaded that principle Of local con-
troll and government, which, as we have seen,
is an essential and vital one in our system.
When, therefore, in 1850, the doctrine of
non intervention by Congress was establish
ed, wise and juslfiable step was taken, and
one that should be rigItly maintained. 1t
requires but a moments consideration 10
perceive that the Missouri Act Of 1920, 'ad-
hitting, as i, does, the right of Congressional
action on The subject Of Slavery, necessarily
involves The General Government in the dis
cussion and decision Of numerous questions
regarding that exciting and dangerous topic.
The plain and simple ground upon which
stand the Acts OF 1850 AMI 1854 is, that Con.
gress shall have nothing 10 do with it. And
il is The ground of wisdom and peace. 1t
affords an answer full and complete to all fu-
ture agilations, and 10 establish il solidly, and
finally is worth oil the labor and difficulty OF
The pending struggle. Ii fact, the opponents
of the Nebraska bill clearly perceive that if
ii is sanctioned by the public judgment, il,
disposes OF future agitatons and deprives
them of AL ground on which 10 stand before
the country, And hence the violence and
animosity with which they assail it. Hence
The attempts made 10 defeat its peaceful and
natural action in The territory of Kansas, and
10 bling on disturbances in that quarter which
shall render il unpopular. In this they have
been aided by violent men in Missouri and
elsewhere, and the results flowing from the
action of extreme parties are 10 be charged
upon the act organizing the Territory. But
the good sense and judgment oflhe people OF
the country will defeat the objects of extreme
men, on which ever side of The pending trou-
bles they may array themselves, and will insist
upon and secure The faithful carry ing out
of the Kansas Nebraska act in its spirit and
letter.
II is the intention and will be The effort Of
The Democlalic party 10 enforce that Act
without fSar or favor, and notwithstanding
difficulties created Tor the time being by mis-
chievous men, they will secure their object
and meet the just expectations of the coun-
try.
Be it remembered, the troubles in Kansas
have not arisen from The principles of the
Act, bui from their violation, and the remedy
for them consists in carr, ing oul the Act and
defeating those who are opposed 10 its just
and thorough application.
A party calling itself Republican, presents
itself as our antagonist. The history of par.
" names is little curious. The Democratic
party originally styled itself The Republican
party. lie present name was given 10 il by
its opponents, and eventually accepted by it
as sufficient and appropriate name. Par.
lies opposed TO it have styled themselves
Federal, National Republican, Free Soil, Alb
clifton, An,i-Masonic, Wing. American, and
now comes a Republican organization. The
term Democratic has more than once been
borrowed by opposing parties, and attached
to their own, upon supposition that there
was an advantage in the possession Of the
name. Meantime nicknames have been
used, but have speedily worn ont, the vul.
gar memory Of which II is not necessary 10 re-.
vive.
Speaking historically, ours is the Republi.
can OF Democratic party, ard is ordinarily
known by the latter term. Il has never had
occasion to change it's name for the purpose
Of success or TO hide its Eansgressons bnt