The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-09-11
Loyalty Of the Democratic Party.

nation of the Democratic party to maintain
It's organization should be regarded in any
quarter as an evidence of either disloysliy
10 the Government, or desire to embara-s
The administration in the prosecution OF the
war for the suppression of rebelIion-par-
ticularly as unwavering devotion 10 The
Union oharacterizes the past history oil that
party, and it's present position is accompa
MED with renewed expression OF devotion
10 the best interest of the whole country
The fact that thousands OF Democrats
have volunteered for the defence OF the |
Government, and that thousands more are
sustaining il a; home without renounclng |
one particle of their political opinions,
should be sufficient TO demonstrate that
Democratic principles are in no way ncom-
patable with genuine patriotlsm-and that
absolute and entire conformity to the Pecu-
liar political views entertained by tie party
which elevated the present Administration
power, is not necessary TO an efficient sup
port of the Government On The contrary,
a liberal and friendly federation of 2oircal
differences is an element of strength IN this
country, instead of a source of weakness,
as many suppose; for the momenl any par
ty in power seeks 10 stgm atise and brand
lis political oppcnenents as enemies OF the
country, they pursne course Calculated 10
produce discord, dissatisfaction and weak
ness.
Party should at all times be subordinate
IN country: and in times of great peril like
the present, this should be peculiarly the
case. The Democratic party proposes to
held their political opinions in strict subor-
dination 10 the paramount interests OF the
Union. and 10 bend all their energies IN the
| field and in the National Councils towards
accompls hing the restoration of the Union,
| and vindicaiing the power and majesty ot
the Government They neither hold or seek
10 propagate political principles inim'cal or
embarrassing 10 the accomplishment OF this
GREAT purpose--and If Democrats thought
! tha, The maintenance Of their organization
would have an evil effect upon the country,
/ sher would abandon IL with the utmost
cheerfnlness. Because they are Persuad-
| cd thai its effects will be beni6cent, are
thew determined 10 stand by their prIncl-
ples-and one of these cardinal principles
and the laws.
The Democratic party is not responsible
for the revolt of the Southern States. While
il may be true that ambitious and wicked
men have sought 10 make the Demo-
cratic party instrumental in accomplishing
the disruption Of the Union, it is, neyerthe-
less. an adtuilted fact that disuniou was i'm
possible so long as the Democratic party
remained unlied-and that the Secession
Headers regarded it as The great obstacle IN
the way of the accom- plishment OF their de-
signs, and its disruption necessary to the
prosecution of the Secession conspiracy
Their desis rs never Larmonized W Ilh those
of lis constituent masses; and they sough'
power within It's organization 10 oetray and
/ destroy il, as the preliminary step 10 dis
solution oil the Union.
While this is admitted by the enemies oi
the Democratic party, and while the mass
es of that party remain as true 10 the Union
and The Federal Government as they were
when tbey excited The disirust of the Seces
. sion leaders, is IL not irrational and wicked
, for its enemies in the North 10 accuse 1t o
t disIoyalty for desiring to perpetuate an or
, panizatioa recognized as the main stay o.
The Union
Northern Democrats can have no sympa
Inv with the Southern rebels who have no
, only raised their parricidal hands agaIns
E the best Government upon earth, but have
also basely deserted and betrayed the Dem
ocratic party While they symPathize witt
The down lrodden Union men of the South
and desire to offer them the hand OF friend
!, | ship thew car never consent 10 treat or com
promise with rebels, who 10 the great slT
!. of treason against lheis country have added
the crime of treachery 10 the Democracy
, the North.
Principle, feeling and interest all com
: bine to induce The Democratic party TO give
cordial support 10 the Government. Pnn
ciple, because the Union, the Constitution
and the laws are the basis and foundation
of Democratic principles. Feeling, becaus'
the rebel leaders conspired TO destroy th'
great Union party in order 10 further ihei
base designs. Interest, because unite'
country will recognize and restore the broa'
and comprehensive doctrines OF the Unioi
| Democracy Harrisburg Union.
g LuzERNE CoUsTg-The Republicans par
: iy OF Luzerne county met iu Convention
Wilkesbare not long since and nominale'
i the following ticket:
: President Judge-JoLn N. Conyngham, o
WiIkesbarre; Associate Judges-Jno Reich
n ard, of WiIkesbaIre, and Sanford Grant, o
s Scranton; AssembIy-W. S Ross, of Wilkes
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