The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-29

> from which the troubles in Kansas have hereto
lore proceeded. 1t was natural, perhaps inevi-
table, that this conduct by party In the terri
tory should provoke an opposite party TO MANY
unJustihable acts, and to much imprudent and
unreasonable conduct. Thus extremes act and
react upon each other, and when the laws are
dehed and individual action let loose. wrono
outrage and violence are necessary results.
he last phase Of the Kansas question, which
Is upon the constitution framed bya Territorial
. Convention, is peculiarly for The Judgment of
Congress, to which the power of admitting new
States Is confined bY The constitution OF the
Union. The representatives OF the people and of
the States in Congress assembled, will meet that
question under all the responsibilities which they
owe TO their constituents, and which are impo-
sed upon them by their oaths Of office and
with full information upon matters Of fact
important to the formation of final Judgment.
Events are constantly occurring in the territory
which will afford matter for Congressional
debate, and may affect the ultimate decision.
10 the people oil Pennsylvania the admission
OF new State into the UnIon-into that copled- |
eracy OF which she is a mrmh+r-.nu,t be at
an times subject of high interest. And be- /
leve | express their sentiments as well as nv
own, IN declaring that all the qualified electors
ol ierrItory, should have full and fair OPT
Poftunty TO participate 10 selecting delegates to /
lorm Constitution preparatory to admission as
State, and II desired By them, they should also
be allowed an unqualified right to vote upon
Such Constitution after il is framed. Ofcourse
those who then tail TO vote, in either case. cam
mol complain that the proceeding goes on with
out their participation. 1t is to be hoped, that
congress vii make such provision for other
territories that the present difficulty will have
no repetition in he future
In conclusion, permit me TO observe, that all
experience and reflection prove that The moral
virtues form the only firm foundation of public
order as well as individual character and their
support should therefore engage the profound
attention OF Government, and the co operation
OF all good men. Frail indeed will be anv
structure reared for the regulation OF society.
and the promotion Of mans true and substantial :
happiness, unless ii stand upon a foundation .
more permanent than paper arrangements, or ,
the teetlng impulses of the hour! The recogpi-
ton OF Great Supreme Power. which ralps
the affairs OF nations and of men, is the onlv i,
support OF those virtues which can make a peo. :
pie distinguished and prosperous, and give TO :
Government duration and success Sincerely !
Implorlng the Divine guidance in the perfor- .
nance OF duty, assume the post assigned me :
by the people, indalging the hope that at the +,
termination of my service I shall enjoy the
OF my own conscience, and behold :
Pennsylvania advanced and secure in her bosi-
Ion as one OF the great communities of the New .
Norld-her standard alof, and proudly BEARING =
lntarnlshed, her motto of ssFiTtue, Liberty and =