The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-07-09

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The avowed purpose of electing these candi-
dates BY suflrages of one part of the Union
only. 10 rule over the whole United States
Can it be possible that those who are en-
gagged in such a measure can have seriously
reflected upon the consequences which mus,
inevitably follow in case Of fsuccsss? [Cheersl
Can they have the madness or The folly 10
believe that our Southern brethren would
submit to be governed by such Chief Mag
islrate2 [Cheers.] Would he be required
TO follow, The same rule prescribed by those
who elected him in making his appoint.
ments? If a man living south OF Mason and
Dxon's line be not worthy 10 be President
or Vice President, would il be proper to Sc.
lect one from the same quarter, as one Of
his Cabinet Council, or 10 represent the ma.
ton in foreign country? Or, indeed, to
collect the revenue, or administer The laws
of the United States? If not, what new
rule is the President 10 adopt in selecting
men for office, that the people themselves
discard in selecting him? These are serious
but practical questions, and in order 10 ap-
preciale them fully, it is only necessary to
turn the tables upon ourselves. Suppose that
! the South having u majority OF the Elecior-
al votes, should declare that they would
only have shareholders for President and
Vice President; and should elect such by
their exclusive suffrages TO rule over us at
the North. Do you think we would submit
toit? No not for moment. Applause. l.
And do you believe that your Southern brel,.
rem are less sensitive on this subject than
you are, or less jealous of their rights q
Tremendous cheerine.l 1t you do, let me
tell you that you are mistaken. Aud, there.
| fore, you must see that If this sectional par
| ty succeeds, it leads inevitably 10 the de.
struction of this beautiful fabric reared by
our forefather, cemented by their BLOOD and
bequeathed 10 us as priceless inheritance.
tell you, my friends, that speak warm
ly on this subject, ior | ieel that we are in
danger. | am determined 10 make clean
breast of it. | will wash my hands of the
consequences, whatever they may be; and
| tell you that we are treading upon the
brink OF a volcano, that is liable at any mo.
ment 10 burst forth and overwhelm the ma
tion. might. by soft words, hold out de.
lusive hopes, and thereby win votes. But
can never consent 10 be one thing TO The
North and another TO The South. should
despise myself If could be guilty of such
evasion. [TumulIuous applause For m,
conscience would still ask, with The dramatic
poet
SIS there not some secret curse Gwrath--
Some hidden thunder red with immorla
To blast the wretch who owes his greatness
10 his country's ruin! (Cheers.
In the language of the lamenled, mmoria
CLAY-"l had rather be eight than be Presi
dent" Enthusiastic and prolonged cheers
It seems 10 me impossible that those en-
gagged in this, can have contemplated lit
awful coEa==c17---nces of success. If il breaks
asunder The bonds OF our Union, and spreads
anarchy and civil war through the land, wha
is il less than moral treason? Law and com
mon sense hold u man responsible for the
| natural consequences ol MS acls, aNu mus
not those whose acts tend 10 the destruction
of the Government, be equally held respon
sible2 [Applause.1 Aud let me also add
that when this Union is dissolved, il will no
be divided into two Republics or two Mon
archies. bu, broken into fragments and a
war with each other.
But, fellow-Citizens, have perhaps said al
that was necessary on this subject, and turf
with pleasure 10 less important but more
agreeable topic. [Cheers.] I, has been mJ
fortune during my travels in Europe, TO wit
ness once or twice the reception of Royalty
in all the pomp and spleuder of military ar
ray, where the music was given 10 order
and the cheers at word of command. Blu
for myself prize the honest, spontaneous
throb of affection with which you have wei
coined me back to my native State, abov.
all the pageants which royalty can display
[Cheers Therefore, with heart overflow
ing vith grateful emotions, return you I
thousand thanks and bid you adieu. [Pfo
longed applause.]
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