The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-08-21
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requesting them to dispense at present with
all party relations, aud unite in one harmo-
nious band upon the same individuals 10
fiji the several positions called for at the
ensuing Fall elections. Any one upon re-
flectioG can readily perceive, that no good
can accrue from such an alliance. Princi-
piles are not merchandise, 10 be bought and
sold, and men who will prostitute their time
and talent intnegp tisiions of this character,
are lost TO all sense OF honor and political
recttude.
The Democratic party have neUer COM
promised their political principles for
Temporary triumph. Public servants, rep
resenting her interests, have otieniimes mis-
used their power, thereby obsiructing her
line OF policy, betraylng her confidence and
causing reproach to follow yet in time,
their works have found them ont, consign-
ing g.them 10 mefiied oblivion, there 10 re-
main for forever, unless subsequently, press
ed into service by some recruiting officer
Tor short campaign under new color, with
new associations made up with the refuse
of the principle opposing parties.
The reins OF government now vest in the
Republican party. They control the pollt-
ical affairs OF State and Nation. To them
the people look Tor proper discharge OF
the various duties connected with the adj
minisnation o! the government. Why al
thfs early day do they manifest DISPOSE
lion 10 shif their responsibilities by obliter-
ating The distinctions classifying them as
sspessle political corporation when rallying
under he banners, bearing the names oil
Lincoln, Hamlin and Curinf Why not an :
deavor 10 win nations confidence and
support through the proper discharge oil Of
fetal duties The masses we're led 10 be-
leve that III the success OF Republicanism
as interpreted in the Chicago. platform,
series of wholesome legislaii would rec
ify all defects caused by the mismanage.
ment of The Government during Inc past
eight years This was promised in the
most decided terms, in case their can
didaies were victorious. Success crown
ed their efforts, and already several months
OF change has been in operation. How far
the expectations of the people in the narion
have been met, We will merely stale, their
best hopes must YET oe realized. Their ex-
pectations in this Stale, however, have al
ready disappointed the friends OF reform who
expected it in the actions OF Gov Curtin
and his political advisers. A more corrhpt
and obnoxious company Of officials never
were delegated TO superintend lie public
affairs of the Old Keystone.
No wonder they desire ,ao Partg issues
stand condemned aud dare not ask aa endorse
ment from the people Had they discharged
their dnlies properly they would noi desire
to form co partnership giving their opPo'
nens fpo thirds of The offices, but rather
chaIIange contest, relying upon the Peo
pie for success.
II is mistaken notion. entertained BY
many, that parties are detrimental 10 the in
terests OF a country, and should therefore
be abolished. republican government
can not exist without conflicting principles
men Tree 10 act, free 10 speak with free &C
cess to the means Of information nust have
opinions of their own; those opinions, from
the very nature OF things, conflict Wher
you force public opinion inIo one chan mel
the government IS no longer Democratic.
This conflicting sentiment must uot bt
decided upon geographical lines, relanns
to sectional issues, causing one solid body
TO oppose another; il must meet in The wind
ing lhoroughiares of political issues, as
they present themselves III their, dai ly
rounds, Tor discussion preparatory 10 action
The more equally balanced conflicting po
ilical corpofaiions are formed, the mort
apt are their actions on duty to meet iht
wants OF their constituents The very checi
arising tLerelrom keeps guard over over
acts of indiscretion
We hope The Democracy OF Lycomin!
will initiate The example OF their friends IL
New York and Ohio, and enter into no ne
gotiations for temporary ri umph, but dis
card all overlures of bargain aud sale
Those who are anxious for this arrangement
care little concerning the success of Dem
ocratic principles. They are our enemies
We would rather battle in a hard Tough
contest for principle, Than evade comics
by compromising one iota.
Let US exercise our political rights, sus
tanning them under all circumstances the
must triumph The cry of traitor, tory, enc
mics OF ,hs Union, epnhets so often applies
10 National Democrats, are signals from III,
enemies camp, designed TO frighlen th'
timid When told il is necessary 10 ignon
| principle, TO save the Union, huri bacl
| your protest to such doctrine. When
becomes necessary to sacrifice the princi
pies that have made us nation, our aban
! donmenl of them will embrace the last dy