The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-06-29
Democratic Policy.


The policy OF the democratic party has al
ways been that of consistency, fidelity, and
uniformity. The shifting, changing scenes
which have shaken and overthrown other
parties have only served 10 unite more firm
ly in The prosecution of those measures
which have advanced the interests and pro.
NOTED the welfare of the country. Democ-
racy has progressed in The line of march
with that dergee of facility which the age
demanded, but in principle and policy SUBJ
slantialy the same Can this be said of
other parties which have striven for power,
and which have resorted 10 the foulest
means and most decepiious preence for the
accomplishment ofther designs? Tie an.
swer is easily obtained. 1t requires no la
borious research or investigation TO arrive
al the facts with the respect TO their trans
action, condemnation, detestation, abhorra.
ton and overthrow. They have fallen be-
cause they had no foundation whereon to
stand--no principles wherewith 10 unite in
every effort, and no vital power, nerving
action TO Withstand the convulsions of po.
ltical life. Thus they have sprung into ex-
is,ence, run well for the time, but when the
trial came they were unableto bear lis in.
vestgation and scrutiny.
But where, al this time, is the good old
democracy? In the field unawed and un-
molested by the surrounding elements.
Dapoooropv hot oonGja, ,I>
the power 10 regulate their own domestic
affairs, that secures 10 every freeman the
undisputed, untrampled right to the exer-
else of the elective iranchse-can never be
overthrown by the contentious of sectional
factions. Such is its mighty fabric, its ma
jestc greatness, that it stands as a monu-
ment of that struggle IN which our forefa.
theirs fought and shed their blood 10 secure
the rights, the liberties we now enjoy.
These the democracy has and will main-
tain, Notwithstanding the opposing Sectional
parties. The biterest partisan zeal must
give away before its peaceful, mild domin-
ion, sectonalism cannot survive the shock,
the convusions which its scheme insligates,
and which must return upon it with double
force but democracy, true 10 principles 1t
advocates, is enabled TO stand firm and un.
changing. Advocating The rights of men, it
receives strength by its own action. This,
then ia the party for the young man 10 at
zach himself to, and the parry for the, older
men 10 return TO. (.
The opposition can claim no merit OF the
people. The course they have pursued is
enough to shatter their feeble constitution
and bury them in deep oblivion. A few
more years and the republican party, alike
those OF its predecessors, will pass out Of
existence and he numbered among the
things that were. It's doings will be known
only as black spot on the pages of history
AT present there is no knowing where 10
find It's adherents; they have no standing,
fixed principles. lis triumphs have been
sectional, and in every instance disastrous
10 the health, the morals, and The prosper.
ty OF the Government. The more power
they have been enabled 10 obtain lhe great
er The influence they have swayed against
The progress OF governmental affairs, which
proves 10 demonstration that, had they the
iull power, little else would be done except
to quarrel over the division of the spois.
Uuder such circumstances, the Union would
be divided in piece. meal-each being gov.
erned by some petty prince, some one as
suming the authority OF a ruler.
Such, all must admit, would be the result
1t sectionalism was permitted 10 triumph.
These are things worthy of the notice and
the candid consideration of every voter.
The public good is laudble theme for
emulation, and such is the emulation, of
the democracy, as shown by its acts and
practical working. We ask you TO stop and
consider-think before you act.-There is a
vital importance and great responsibility
connected with the act of voting, greater,
perhaps, than many of US are aware of, yet
1t is iearfuly true, chance nor time can eff
face lis effects. 1t is sindelibly fixed Our
I selves are not alone the recipients, but pos,
| terity must share in common with all the
generations following. He who would
transmit TO posterity worthy name, a
sound and healty government, should scru-
tinize closely the machinery oil government
and the actions of the different parties claim.
ing adherence thereto.
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The Democratic State Convention Of Iowa
have made the following nominations For
Governor-A. G. Dodge; Lieutenant Gov
ernor-L. w. Babbitt Judges OF the Su.