The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05
Address Of THE DEMOCRATIC
STATE COMMITTEE.


ssndng the Democratic party of Pennsylva-
mia, 10 address the people Of the State pend.
ing important elections. In conformity with
this usage, which may be regarded as settled
and salu,ary, we submit the following ad-
dress:
The Democratic State Convention, upon
The second day Of March last, and al its re.
assembling in June, made nominations for
The offices Of Governor, Canal Commissioner
and Judge of The Supreme Court.
For Governor, General Packer, of Lycom-
ing, was named, after spirited contest, and
bis nomination was then nnanimeueiy and
rightfuny confirmed. He has been long
we'll known throughon. the State; has filled a
number of responsible and important posi-
tions in the State Government, and has es-
tablished public character which strongly
recommends the popular confdsnce. We
conceive il to be a material qualification for
this high Office, that the incumbent shall be
well acquainted with the practical workings
Of the governmeni-with the course and
character of legislation-ihe details of bust,
ness in the several executive departments
and with the public men of the Common.
wealth, who have filed, or may fill, the va
rious positions created by the Constitution
and laws. The contrast, in this respect, be-
tween our candidate and the candidates OF
the opposition, is loo strongly marked 10 es.
cape general notice, and II is but necessary
TO aIIude 10 il TO show the vantage ground
held BY our party in the prese II canvass
Ii may be asserted that the Convention have
named "lhe right man for the right place."
and that their nomination deserves popular
endorsement if regard is had 10 qualfica.
lions and experience.
II is agreeable 10 add, that our candidate
has solid and reputable character in pri-
vate life, and that his estimable qualities
have endeared him to large circle OF
friends who can enter upon his support with
feelings of enthusiasm as well as with con-
vlctions Of duty. We do not desire TO draw
strongly the contrast which il is possible TO
draw, between our candidate and his leading
opponent. Judge Wilmol has had career
as public man which has given him no.
Ioriety without Inspiring confidence. Imper-
feclly acquainted with The practical action of
the State goyerDmentj without experience
either in The legislative or executive depart:
menls; with but limited knowledge of pub.
lie men and State affairs beyond bic imme.
diaie locality he is presented upon COM
paraiively remote national issue, and as the
candidate Of bitter sectional party which
received mefi,ed defeat al the recent Pres
idential election. Ii is not believed that his
career in Congress exhibited any high ca.
pacity TO promote the interests of The people
of Pennsylvania, and it is certain that his
recent course in the office he now holds, has
been calculated 10 lower the Judicial charac-
Ter by connecting it with extreme and violent
partisan disputes.
Nimrod Strickland, OF Chester county, was
named by the Convention for Canal Com
missioner. He needs no recommendation at
our hands, for his integrity, firmnsss and ca
pacity. are not disputed and are widely recog-
nized. Ii will be pleasure for those who
belong 10 our party, and for oil who desire
TO consult fitness and merit in bestowing their
suffrsges, 10 give him their cordial support.
By reason of The declinaiion, by Chief Jus.
lice Lewis, Of the denomination rendered
him by the Convention, and the calling of
Judge Black 10 the post Of Attorney General
in The National administration, the Conven.
ton, upon its assembling in June, found
the duty devolved upon il Of naming two
candidates for the Supreme Bench, William
Strong, Of Berks County, distinguished
member of the Bar, and formerly member
Of Congress, and James Thompson, Of Erie,
also former Member of Congress, once a
President Judge Of The Common Pleas, an
ex-Member of the Legislature, and pro.
found and successful lawyer, were selected
by the Convention. Their iocations are eui,-
able, giving both 10 the East and West a
representation upon the ticket, and their
learning aud integrity well qualify them to
discharge the aIduous and responsible duties
of'ihe highest Judicial position under our
Constitution.
Such is the ticket formed by the delegates
representing the Democratic party, and sup.
port OF il is confidently asked IN view of the
character of the. nominations. But coufi.
dence and support is also invited upon the
general grounds Of policy and principle upon
which our party stand. Ours is no new. un.
tried, vindictive, sectional, or suspicious or.
gauization. II has been tried; il is bold and
open in conduct; j, is magnanimous, patriot,
ic and national. Founded more than half Q
century ago by the auhor of the Declaration
Of Independence, it has had distinguished
history, has ordinarily given direction to the
administration of public affairs, and planting
itself early, and throughout ils whole career
upon strict construction OF The Constitution
and sparng use Of the powers of Govern.
menL has preserved our American system
from degeneracy and failure.
The usefulness of organized parties i.
sometimes denied and oftener doubled. Bu
in view of historical facts il cannot well be
questioned that they are incident 10 free
governments, and arise Of necessity unde
their operation. An inquiry, however, into
the nature of political parties and The causes
which produce them, can scarcely be ex
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