The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-05-05

Ject 10 external influence aud control, could
possibly receive; which officers, coming
directly from the people, and dependent
upon them alone for political preferment,
having all their interest, personal and polti.
cal, identified with those of the people, will
have the strongest possible motives for con-
sulting their will and wishes. Beoasse,
with their State organization, with the Iegis-
laiive and executive officers all under their
own control, and subject 10 their will, that
will must at once become the law of the
State, and will indicate itself in their legis-
la'ive acts as we'll as IN the speedy allera
tion OF their constitution to such form as
they may desire. Because, without adms.
sion, see no prospect of an end of strife
and agitation which have so long vexed and
disgraced not only the people of Kansas
but no as nation. And Writ admissiou, f
entertain The fullest confidence that peace
and harmony and prosperity will be at once
restored 10 that divided and distracted peo.
pie.
! shall vote for admission because of the
consequences which will, in my opinion,
inevitably result from a rejection of this ap-
plication. If we reject this application for
the reasons which have been urged by the
Opposition, we hold out to the future the
strongest possible inducements for a recur.
renee of these scenes whenever any Terri
tory is hereafter about making application
for admission as State. If we allow the
perverseness, the lawlessness, the obstinacy,
and rebellion of a portion of the people of
Kansas, be il minority or majority, 10
constitute ground for the rejection of the
application of those who, whatever may
have been their errors, their follies, or their
crimes, have sustained the authority of the
Government there, and in their proceedings
have conformed 10 all the requirements of
law, we offer reward for perverseness,
.awessness, obstinacy, and rebellion in the
future. But if we, as in duty we are bound
to recognize only those proceedings which
have been in accordance with law; if we
refuse 10 recognize the irregular action of
the turbulent and the lawless; if, by our
decision: we give notice to all others in like
cases offending that no advantage can pos
slbly result from such course, that they
thereby peril their most important interests,
we shall present a strong motive for the fu-
ture observance of law and order.
Another consequence has been suggested
by some honorable gentleman as likely TO
result from refusal by Congress to admit
Kansas under this constitution, namely, a
dissolution of the Union. Although have
no fears Of such result from any cause,
and much less from such cause; and al.
though this is the first time that have had
the honor 10 address legislative body,
cannot conclude my remarks without enter
ing my protest against this cry of dissolution
| am aware that this is no novel project
Since the first organization of the Republic
we have heard these intimation. Scarcely
had the ink become dry upon the parch-
ment on which was recorded the sacred
compact, until these "prophets of woe"
began their doleful predictions. Massa-
chusetts and South Carolina, Alabama and
Wisconsin, and other States, each in her
turn has pronounced the doom OF the Union.
Vain prediction Idle threat
Dissolve this Union? And for what7 Is
the nominal freedom of few thousand ne.
gro slaves an object SO dear to the hearts OF
northern gentlemen, that 10 effect it they
will hazard the liberties of the millions OF
freemen both Norlh and South Is the ex-
tension of the domains of slavery OF such
paramount importance to the interest, the
prosperity, and the honor Of southern gen.
tlemen, as to be purchased at the sacrifice
OF the priceless legacy bequeathed 10 them
by their Washingtons, their Jeffersons, theil
Madlsons, Monroes, and Henrys, and the
long list Of other worthless of whom they
are so justly prounda Shall we, the sons o.
those great and good men who framed this
glorious structure, and with such admirable
skill adjusted its several parts, who laid it.
sure foundations deep imbedded in the
principles of eternal truth, and firmly baset
upon that immovable rock, the right of mar
to self-government, who cemented it TO
gether with their hearts best blood, ant
consecrated it with their devoutest prayers
who left upon its every part the impress o
their lofty patriotism and their deep devo
ton to The principles of civil and religious
liberty; shall we, their sons, for such mad
| equate considerations, demolish this grant
edi6ce, and scatter its fragments 10 thu
winds? Never, never -.t, - .
We upon this floor may talk of dissolu
ton but we forget that there is, behind Vi
and above us, an irresistible power, whicl
holds, and will forever hold, this Union firm
and indissoluble--the power of the peop
"a people who cherish this Union in thei
heart of hearts whose blood and treasure
are forever pledged to its support and de
tense. That people will never permit thi
Union, sanctified by the blood of their an
cestors, and hallowed Ly every feeling q
national and individual pride and honor, t
be discovered by any ruthless hand.
/ Sir, this Union was formed 10 be perpei
ual; and it will live through coming time
And even but halt . century hence, whe
this Hall shall have ceased to be the seen
E Of our national councils and our Eations
conflicts; when the capitol OF this grei
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