The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-06-11

therefore they have become converted since
it has been discovered that one may be an
enemy of the Constitution, and yet friend
of the Union. So, Mr-6errit Smith, who
sat in a seat OF honor at the New York meet
ing informs us in his circular though he
hates the Constitution he loves the Union.
The legislative address invites 10 The pro
posed Union convention +" all Republicans,
Union Democrats and other loyal ci'iZens
This implies that all Republicans are 10y
al that disloyaty may be found among
Democrats and other citizens but nowhere
else Such is not my opinion. We are in
arms against the disloyal men OF the South,
and none here oppose the war. ] believe
that individuals may be found in the North
who sympathise with the rebels and wish
them success. But il would be absurd 10 or
eanize political party against persons so
lew and Insignificant, and who dare only
speak in whispers The disIoyal men OF
the North, from whom danger is to be ap
pretended, are they who seek to convert
the war into a war for the emancipation OF
the black race by means of the overthrow
OF the Constitution. Where are Shese men
TO be found Sumner is one OF them Wade
another; Thaddeus Stevens third. If there
are Democrats or other citizeus among them
think they will be found TO lraiernise with
the Republicans, or rather TO be in a trans.
formation state Is il not plain that if we
rooI Tns0n H.. =;
Ger o defeat the schemes of these men -
But how can that be if they are invited 10
take part in the movement?
There is no resemblance between this
move ment and that which resulted in The
nomination of the Union ticket in This stale
last TALL There was then show OF oppo-
siiion 10 the war at the North, but no diff
ference as 10 It's purpose. We all then
were or proposed to be Constitutional Union
men Now all opposition TO the war has
disappeared, but controversy has asisen
as 10 lbe oblec, for which il shall be pros
ecu,ed, whether 10 establish the Constitution
or 10 overthrow il, and to reduce the South
to the condition of conquered province -
| Upon this question the only political quess
ton that really divides the people of the
North, true Union party cannot be neutral
or silent
For twelve ears back have thought that
there was a necessity tor a constitutional
Union party wished tha, such a parry
nigh, be formed in 1856. I hoped for IL
again in 1860. think that loyal Democrats,
loyal Republicans and all other loyal men
ought TO unite and form such party now.
The basis OF such an organization (Which
might be temporary leaving present parties
TO resume their former relations when the
Union shall be restored) may be found in
the resolutions adopted by the committee
OF conservative mem befs of congress OF
which Crittenden was Chairman But !
look in vain for any such declaration as the
times demand in the address and resoIu.
tions adopted by the [so called Union men
of our State Legislature. There is much
there about slavery; but litde or nothing
about The Constitution. There is no dscia-
ration against abolition or general confisca-
ton; no assurance 10 loyal Souihren men
that their rights shall be respected, no rec
ognition OF any rights remaining TO the peo-
pie of :he seeded states no condemnation
which converts States into territories, and
erecis a military despoism upon the ruins
OF the Constitution The play of Hamle,
with part Of Hamle, left out is not more
ridiculous than Union party that leaves
ont the Constitution.
] entertain the hope that ihe Conservative
men of the North wall in some way unite
and act in concert with the loyal citizens oil
Kentucky, Maryland and other Southern
States that are or may become free from The
usurped power of Jefferson Davis. trust
that there will be some movement for this
purpose al Washington before the adjourn
ment OF Congress. But whether this shall
be accomplished or not, certainly can en-.
ter into no combination with Republicans
TO overthrow the Democrats Of this State
Whatever faults they may have committed
in the past, the Democrats OF the North are
in the main loyal and patriotic, they are the
chief bulwark against The assaults of the
Northern disunionisis upon them rests, in
d grea, degree, the hope OF The Union. They
have not only magnanimously foreborne
from faclious opposition 10 the Government
but have even made no slight sacrifices of
Par;izan feeling IN lis support. They have
sustained the President when many of his
proiessed parlizans have sssai!ed him, and
/ if, "a ! continue 10 hope aud believe, he
shall prove true to himself and his country,
he may, perhaps, find among them some
OF his best friends and firmest supporters.
have written somwhal al length. because
having no opportunity OF personal consula-
lion, il is only in ;hs way that can pre-
sent to you ,and through you TO other friend ;
in the city, the reasons OF my course. My
opinions and my feelings upon this subject
ko.E L