The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-09-21
To TIE FREEMEs OF THE THiRrGEsTH Con.
GREssIoSAL DIsTEIcT.

To TIE FREgMEs OF THE TBiRreESTH Con
GREssIoNAL DIsTKIcr.
~H~aving.been named by the Democratic
Conterees of the several counties compris-
ing this district as a candidate for the post
of Representative in Congress, I have a
lew words To express to you, and shall so
licit tor Them due consideration and friend
u construction.
The unanimous nomination given me by
The Comic renee, was teGdsred under err
cumsiances precluding a refusal. Al
though recon- mended by my county |
was in favor OF Ihe nom inauon OF a gen
.ieman OF much merit aud patriotic service.
resident In The Southern part OF The dir
met, and would have been greatly sratlhed
by his selection.
fhis becoming impossible have acced-
ed to Ihe wishes al the Conference, ex-
pressed IN my nomination, aud have thus
become a candidate before you Tor your
support al the approaching election.
Al an ordinary time ] should be relnc-
tsnt to Stand forward in my present attitude
and assume all Tie responsibilities con-
necied with IT,.
Al such u time The labor, expense, and
perhaps nirie ndiy criticism OF a popular
canvass, might well deter one whose bust
Ress pursuits are ample TO engross his at
%tention, aud who has M keen ambition Ia
CRAFTY, from entering upon a troutied
scene of political contest as a candidate.
But this is no ordinary time, The very
foundations of the great deep are broken
up aud our vessel of state is threalened
with utter destruction. And i; is not Uu
ion alone which is put in peril in this war,
But liberty and national prosperity also.
The constitutional system established by
cor fathers, which secured Union, Liberty
aud Prosperity, is struck at by many impI
Gus hands, and It's deienre by patriotic and
just meU has been hindered or prevented
BY circumstances beyond their control
My conviction i that the redemption OF
The country mu~i come from, The people
themselves by their effective iHterp,sitIon
IL public affairs, not solely IN Ihe..eleclion
OF a chief Magistrate but alsQ largely ID TIE
selection OF memher~ Of the Federal Con-
gress. The troubled feldfof public affairs
is now open before Them. and they can de-
tefmius The policy OF The inture IN the Sc
lection OF agents 10 represent Them in the
Government.
fully endorse and believe the doctrine
that the Representative is bound by The
will OF his constituents. Giving promi-
nence to the principle, you may rest assur-
ed that in case OF ny election 20 the post
OF Representative, power will not pass
from your hands 10 be exercised against
your will, even for the brief space OF two
years; aad in all questions where your Will
is not pronounced you mag find The basis
OF my action in the habits and association
oil my past life.
wa. born. and have lived 10 mature age
among you, and have felt the security OF my
interest to be cosnecled with the promo
lion oil yours. Ia extensive intercourse
nth ny f.Vta,, -. - v.riNn= tuInZ-
tsIai employment, but chiefly a. Farmer
and Merchant, have laid the basis OF oPin
ions aud -ympa, hies which are permanent
and believe ju-,.
Within the compass o. this ad irsss there
is no room "a repeat these opinions TO
most OF you hey ARE NOT unknown. Upon
The great subjeeJ Inst now engTosses the al
ienton OF the American people, | must
however be permitted 10 express myself
earnestly and freely
In common with The mass OF my fellow
citizens | am ssddened and sorrow over the
actual situation OF the country To say
that the solution OF a war for the suppress
ion OF rebellion cannot be found in an hon
orable peace, upon The basis OF a restored
Union is simply TO acknowledge that we of
The present generation are incapable OF
maintaining The form of government be-
queathed 10 US by our fathers. Peace
peace ithout disUnion is what, above all
things, | most ardently desire, and | firmly
believe i! may be attained without The sur,
render OF our honor a a people.
II TINT should be required as a condition
al adjustment and compromise my place
will ever be among those who resist the
requirement.
! aur o as | always have been opPos-
ed TO the Modern practce OF csing an office
given by The people, for ,he purpose of IN
dlvidual gam Oi6cs according 10 The
theory o: our Government aud Tue practice
OF our fathers was intended 10 be bestowed
a. a re ward for disiulerestel services.
Would 10 Heaven lbe people OF all par
ties could realize that there is no way 10
proiecl the morals OF the people au1 save
us from overthrow bat 10 crush cnrrup.
pracIIces IN the government, aud TO decline
10 e'esa:e TO place and power men who
use official positions for personal and sell
fish ends.
You who Toll and labor TO create wealth
from the earth, and the workshop, working
men, tarmers and mechanics require legis-
iation iaIrIy IN sympathy with your puT-
suits, particularly when the tax laws are
finally at adjusted 10 meet the requirements
oil The country, in view of oar vast Nation
al and State Indebtedness. Those OF US iu-
cluded in the above Classification have a
right 20 rePei the greed OF Capital when ex-
tended TO The point OF injustice, and 10 re-
qulre that !, pay us Just share OF all the
expendi IRE. OF government
In conclBsiop, fellow citizens, should
You elect me as your Representative in the
National Legislature | engage myself 10
eAecnie your Will and To re pTesent with IL
celuy your devotion 10 the perpeiuiiy uf the
Union and Inc maintenance oi the Con-
stitutiou aud the Laws.
V. E. PlOLLET.
WYsox, Sept I6. 1854