The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-07-02

they deserve credit for their boldness. They
do not attempt to conceal the fearful end
which, should they succeed, must crown
their efforts. True TO the history Of all sec
lional parties, they would unite men not by
love OF country, but by hatred OF nation.
al principles. Their bond Of action is
| sympathy of snlagonisms, not a harmony Of
patriotic sentiments, and 10 consummate their
purpose they would sacrifice every grea,
material inieres, of society. They have al
ready succeeded in dividing The Christian
Church, and now they would lay their hands
upon the bulwarks of our liberties; they
would wrest The Constitution from the glori.
ous purpose 10 which was dedicated by its
founders; and they would erect al Washing.
ton, sectional despotism, whose presiding
divnilies would be hostility 10 The equality
of the States and the equality Of the cillEens,
and relentless war upon the domestic insti.
tuions of The South.
The Democratic party, on the other hand,
! represents our whole country. Standing bp.
on the firm foundations of the Constitution,
its doctrines are The same on The shores of
the Pacific and on the banks of the 81. Law
renee. 1t addresses itself to no local feeling,
il'involves no sectional support; it pvotecls
the rights guaranteed by the fundamental
law, no matter what portion o. the people is
directly interested in their preservation. fts
mission IS a peaceful mission. Should the
nominations of the Cincinnati Convention
be sustained, as we confidently believe they
will be, the Democratic party will en,tle ii.
self to the renewed confidence and gratitude
OF the na'ion of exierminating every element
oil discord that now disurbs our happy land.
Under the guidance of kind Providence,
we shall have in the Presidential chair pa
! triot who will labor conscienliously and cour.
ageously 10 render bis administration worthy
of the expectations oil his country. This &C.
complished, he will have appropriately clos
ed his long career, and have made his name
blessed momory and great example
throughout coming generations.
The Central Committee, in conclusion, di.
rect the attention Of the Democrats of the
State 10 the important work Of an immediate
and thorough organization. The Committee
is doing and will continue 10 do i,s whcle
duty but in cause like ours, and in can.
vass like The present, every individual Dem.
ocrat should be active and vigilant, every
school district should be explored by our
young men, and every nook and corner Of
The State filed with truthful documents
That organization is aIway5 the best which
derives its vigor from syslemalized primary
associations. Our advers aries are skilled in
the work OF circulating their dogmas among
the people. They long ago enlisted fanati-
cal demaeogues and asi,a,ors in their ranks,
and they boast of having planted some Of
their most dangerous doctrines in our good
old State. If we add 10 these facilities lhe
dark and secret plots Of an oalh-bound Or
der, we shall be able, at a glance, to under.
stand what foe we have 10 contend with
Let us, then, arouse the sleepers, if any there
be. Let US continue the generous rivalry
aud patriotic unity which how thrill and en-
liven our ranks from Maine 10 Georgia. Let
no Democrat deceive himself with the idea
that he can do no good. Every effect, no
matter how feeble, IS q contribution 10 the
cause. And with such cause as ours, and
such candidates, organization is duty CRATE.
fully perseverel in, and instinclively and
gladly discharged.
JOHN w E0RNEy C,.,om,s