The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-04-09
From Washington.

Buchqaan.
1t is no doubt as desirable, as il appears iney-
table, that the people Of this country should be
divided into two parties. But there is moral
obligation, if not political consciousness, fonn-
ded on experience and perception which can
and should determine every citizen how far
partizan feeling should Involve the best interests
Of his country. Il is possible that true patri-
OF may err through misapprehenslon or party
zeal, and uninte ntionally lose sight OF the gem
eral good. But al this period Of our national
history, there are unerring landmarks set up
5y the wise aud good upon which is carefully
engraved the experience ofthose who have gone
before, whose ability and patriotism it i'll be-
comes US % question after the years Of peril
their experience has wiGhstood-an experience
which has advanced our country to the summit
Of power and influence among the nations.
There are true tests by which we may with
safety shape our political predictions; and
that rashness which misudgps, can hardly find
! excuse short OF madaess or treason. IL is eX-
tremely dangerous to rush headlong after polit-
ica abstr ractions without applying those con-
seryative restrictions which time and expert
ence have sanctioned and which at this day
should be candidiy examined, and our coUfsr
should be determined by the result OF the calm
deliberations Of reason aad judgment before we
proclaim ouF opSnions TO the world and enforce
| them by our Influence.
/ What is the standard BY which are to
determine our political course Is it 10 b.
found in the hopes Of advancement upon some
/ specious hobby! Is it discovered in the dreams
| of some eccentric visionary who seeks 10 ride
into consequence upon the popular tIde-5y
! presenting some a.iuring schemr, some undl-
gested creed, or some allaci1us absurdty sud-
denly to the passions .! men, and pushing il 10
| fnal action b fore reason can examine or Judge
ment perceive IFS tendency, which must end in
remorse, and which viii require years of re-
pentance to undo Is the standard of our poll
! itical bias perceived in some new and startling
/ regeneration of old associations, whose time
worn habiIitnenls are not sufficient to hide the
| detormity with which il was originally invested,
whose advent and existence were series OF
fearful visitations, oil humlIiaiing confusion and
defeat Shall ve depend upon the opinions Of
men whose names we have learned 10 veneFate :
The discontinue and disappointment Of numeT-
Gus intellectual FrodigIes who have figured
in our political history, are tremendous e1-
ampes to Caution Us against such dangerous re-
lance.
What then IS the ,uls by which the young
man can safely plant bis political standard 10
which be may confidently anchor his polili-
cal faith Lit him be all gised 10 consult the
conclusions OF mature Judgment in seasons Of
tranquility. Let him follow the admonioas
of an honest purpose, and let him appeal 10 his
own consciousness, unm0yed by selfish consid-
erations. Let him rely upon ne results Of long
continued experience Of successful adminisita-
liU'.~ of the affairs OF the nation, and through
m','I d,, THe ~ ho1or and 3E present transcend
l>y44.r sq .s,trsysie aTte retafi.
source oil confidence IN lue all c
) principles, that gives to the Democratic pagty
its powerful influence, its proud distinction. and
It's wonderful stability. Il IS this that recon.
mends its tpntts most powerfully 10 him who
AIMS at political uprghtness that gives 70 tla
Democracy such pleasant earnest Of It's fatee
prosperity and power.
The present Democratic organization is lbp
result Of transcendant ability, with years Of pa
tient labor, Of anxious s2ijcitude, of unrenlittrd
watchtulneas and the most determined energy.
which have been followed by the most trium.
phant success. It has stood the trial in every
possible form. It has lived down all oppos-
ton. 1t has stood unterrfed and untrammeled
through all those scenes of national peril, when
wealth and influence and talent were combiaed
to crush It, and il has Inanfplly bauled, and
kept the citadel. It has watched over the in
teFests, directed The diplomacy, and most sue
cesstuiy applied The legislation Of The nation 10
us ever varying circumstances and broad and
comprehensive progression, with conservative
ll5erality which more than any thing else
makes the great distinction between the Demo-
cratic and all the opposition parties; and this
has been most emphaically the case for two
thirds of our national existence, and in all IFS
periods Of peculiar peril; aud the party which
has been instrumental in producing the present
glorious position Of this republic, and the won
derful perfection OF our political machinery, is
entitled to the confidence and admiration of
every true lover of his country
AT the head Of this party now stands JAgEs
| BUCHANAN. This great man is now battling
for great principle, The right OF The people 10
regulate their affairs in ''their own way"-and
like JACKSON, is opposed BY formidable array
OF able but unscrupulous men. But The Presi-
dent is calm and immovable, conscious that his
judgment isTIsbt. Knowing fall well that he
will be sustained by his countrymen. Let the
Democracy then stand fast by Pennsylvania
tavorlte son. Let the young men-the hone
OF our Republic-cling 10 him as the surest
trust OF their political safety, and all viii be
well. p
Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, April 4.
The Coalition Cuiminatc4- -Lecompton Sure 10
Pdss-.Gr. P4gh Upon Douglas and the
| Critendea 7meadment-SLocaii u.s.
| Nationatised
As observed in my published letter Of Sat