The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-03-14
The state Convention.

WonN OF tue factions opposing the DeinoCidCJ
The state Convention.
+ C7-We publish on the first page of the Gazette OF
To-day the entire proceedings OF the late Democratic
State Convention, to which we invite the serious
attention of all candid men, satisfied that those who
read them will be amply repaid for the time thus
spent The Convention, il is conceded on all hands,
was the most able and talented body of men
sembled at Harrisburg in similar capacity, and the
speeches. nominations, and resolutions, all Indicate
the most perfect harmony in the Democratic ranks
OF Pennsy yIyania and give assurance OF overwhelm
ing majority the Democratic Tickets both Of De-
tober and November next. 1t is truly refreshing 10
read varh proceedings after being bored by those Of
the Abolition and Know Nothing National Conven-
tions which recently met at Pittsburg and Phiade-
phia, Let the people compare them, and then ask
themselves conscientious men, if the Democratic
Party is not the real American Party-the Party of
the Country and the Consttution-and the only Par
ty TO which any true friend Of glorious insttu
tions can safely Belong? The following notice Of
the proceedings OF the Convention. from That able
and reliable Democratic Journal, the Pennsyirantan,
is lorcible and to the point:
..What marked contrast there is between
the proceedings of the Democratic State Con-
vention, and the miserable abortionS which
met in city recently, under the name OF
know-N9thing Councils. The one all har-
mony, the other all discord. The former actu-
atrd bv real love of country, and desiring to
perpetuatp the blessings OF her free institutions,
SO that all the world may catch inspiration from
their humanizing benefits. The latter drawing
crude notions from the dark ages OF history, and
prescribing man for the accident OF his birth, or
the convictions of bis conscience. How could
the actions Of the latter be otherwise than dis
cordant Wherever the Evil Principle dweIls,
there will be strife. Within the Secret Lodges
is concentrated all that is wicked in social and
political economy-heBee Virtue has fled where
she may be safe in her avocatlons--to the en-
brace Of the Democracy OF the land-and the
hopes olthe country are now centred in our ac-
tons
Our Convention has presented to the Nation
the ablest living Statesman Of the age, whose
large experience and prudent mind sale
guarantees Of a successful administration of our
National affairs. He began at the fist round
OF the ladder OF Craftsmanship, and perfected
himself in each step OF elevation, until he reach
ed the top, giant in intellectual magnitude
Pennsylvania, unit in her demands, now pre-
sents Mr. BUCHANAN to the Union, the foremost
man of all this Nation. She has been put off,
from time to time, with empty compliments
upon her Democratic integrity, and fFaterna
consistency but Justice has still been denied
! her. An aroused Democracy, 10th at home
4 and abroad, will have no further delay. AS
our candidate excPls in wisdom, so PtnnSvva-
MIA pXcpS in torhearance but even the most ex-
! allied virtue in mankind will gIow cold in well
! doing, if 1t meets no recognition at human
hands, but compliments which insult by their
number and SameneSS. Mr.. BUCHANAN has
/ been trained to Craftsmanship. The great
| CROMWELL followed little events, before he
ventured TO govern great ones. NAPOLEON
never sighed for the sceptre, until he had gain
! I'd the truncheon, nor dreamed of the imperial
dladem until he had conquered crown. Lit
/ tie children sometimes cry for the moon; but il
! is because they fancy they can touch it. The
rnomen; they discover it beyond their reach.
/ their desire to grasp it ceases. Mr.. BUCHANAN
/ has reached his present emInence by degrees,
/ beginning his career with the smaller events of
/ ife, and growing 10 greatness III experience and
/ intellect by the only method open 10 mortalS.
! fte Is sensible OF the fact, that they who move
I 10 the higher spheres, are like the heavenly
! bodies in the armament. which have much ad-
miratlon, bat no rest. 1t is not necessary TO
/ invest a wise man with power, 10 convince him
/ that it is a garment bedizened with gold, which
dazzles the beholder by its splendor, but op-
presses the Wearer by its weight. Whilst 9TH
ers may look upon power as the source OF bap-
piness, Mr.. BUCHANAN, by the light of his rea-
son and the greatness Of his soul, views it as a
4 thing OF small value, and unworthy his atten-
ton. except where 1t can be made Seryiceable
! TO the welfare Of his country. Power was fore
/ ed upon NU5TA, by his countrymen, and Rome
was peaceful and prosperous under his admin
istration. \ nd such may be said to have been
( the case with WASHINGTON. To minds OF the
highest order, power has no charms. So it has
/ been with Mr.. BUCHANAN, in all this canvass,
in manner seeking the honor of the highest
! post on earth, but leaving it 10 the people,
whiir be was far removed from political strife,
TO shape their actions in accordance with their
own intelligent convictions fright. He is the
peoples candidate. spontaneously presented,
and not the protege of scheming politicians.