Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-09-20

tile 10 the prosecution Of the war. On the
contrary, official bodies and voluntary con-
yen,ions and assemblages OF the people
all and each appropriate organs OF popular
sen,imen,--have uttered one uniform voice
ol encouragement 10 the Federal Govetn-
pent in its struggle with the South. Nor
have patriotic professions from these sources
been iasifed when put 10 the test. They
have been vindica,ed as sincere and true
when subjected to trial. More than three
fouths oil a million of men, of all political
pat,ies. have stood up in the States north Of
MARYLAND, and have given themselves 10 their
county, lha, her Constitution might be up
held and her honor avenged. The money
of the people, derived from taxation, or
rom ;he use of credit which anticipates and
implies taxation. has been poured out pro-
lu,ely from all our public treasuries-ederal
state, and ocal, Ito supPof! and invigorale
The war.
Private liberali,y has been appealed 10 in
various forms for aid 10 the public cause, and
has promptly responded and 10 an extent
unexampied in the history OF nations.
1t is therefore manitestly false that any
ey,ra-constitrlional or anli-conslitutiona
measures are necessary TO repress sedilon or
treason in the Nor'h-in communities which
are shown by all the facts TO be faithful and
efficient in their support OF the war.
/ But If the facts were less strong than they
! appear-ii opposition 10 authority or viola.
| ton OF law could be shown--lhe laws would
afford The complete and appropriate remedy.
They are ample, aud il they were not could
be promptly made so.
Wherever the laws are not actually oser-
borne by opposing force, there can be no ex'
cuse Tor resorling 10 arbitrary rule.
What then shall be said Of measures re-
sorted To by the present Administration
against northern citizens Tor alleged dsloyal.
ty Gas in the cases OF Pierce Butler OF Phia.
delphia. James w. Wall OF New Jersy and
the publishers and editors OF the Patriot and
Union al Harrisburg), except lha, they are as
unnecessary as they are Unauthorized
| But they are also injurious, in a high de-
gree 10 The public interests. For they tend
directly 10 eXaspetale and divide the people,
10 weaken respect Tor authority anh TO awa-
ken among reflecinc men lively apprehen>
slons that liberty and constitutions rule are
in danger oi subves ion. The true Strength
OF government, is founded on the respect aud
attachment of the people, and these can bes
be preserved by its strict adherence 10 Those
constitutional rules which have been eslab-
lished 10y the people for lis direction. The
venerable George Clinton, Vice President in
$40, declared in the Senate''ihal in the
course of long life he had found that Gov
eminent was not be strengthened by the as
sumption of doubtful powers, but by wise
aud energetic execution OF those which are
luconeslble, The former never failed 10
produce sns spicion and Gistrus, whilst the
latter inspired respect and confidence
1t ia TO ils adherence TO this great rule OF
wisdom and duty that the signal success OF
the Democratic party in administration ii
past times, is to be mainly attributed, and
lis future is hopeful aud will be useful 10 the
country for the same reason
The Republicans, in view OF passing events.
make loud professions of devotion TO the
Union, but they are in fact no more patriotic
than others. The Constitutional Democracy al
%. are for union-lor union upon The principles
OF the Constitution, for tho union as made by
our fathers, and for no new or different one
defined by .anailCs or iederaIisls, and resting
upon usnrpalion and brute force We do
not believe thai our Constitution is failure
hat our citizens deserve a masler--lhat gov.
eminent requires Increased powers and ab
ect and slayish instead OF Tree and manly
obedience. Nor do we admit that a surren
der OF our principles or party organization in
order that another and an Incompetent par
~ may rule unchecked. is demanded by pa,r.
oism in view OF the existing war. On the
contrary, it is our full and sincere conviction
mat those principles and tina, organization
so successful and iIlusrious in oui past his.
Tory, are more important and necessary to
our country now than at any former period
-lha, if uphtlI-if again made dominant By
The peope-lhey will redeem and save the
nation In any event-in The wors. event.
they viii secure TO US Whatever of good can
be rescued from the devonring jaws of war
-whatever OF liberty and well being can be
saved from The coutlasralion which is con.