The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-08-24

pendence, and at the same time has dis
tracted and divided the people of the North /;
That instead Of a war to enforce the Con-
ion under the Constitution, the policy OF
the ministraiion-as shown by its acts
and proclaim atoms, and most emphatically
by the Presidents letter sSTo all whom it
may concern"-has been and still is he
Abolition Of Slavery, and that it is their fix
ed determination to effec, this object, even
at the cost of three years more bloody war
and a final dissolution of the Union.
Resoloed, That we are opposed TO the
system OF arbitrary arrests of ireace-
full and unoffending citizens, who
have committed no crime known to
the laws-ihat we are opposed to the dec
l~aration Of martial law in States and Dis
tricls not in rebellion, and where courts are
open for the Iial and punishment of ofen-
ders-That we are opposed to the ~interfe-
renee of Lincoln or his minions, with the
Liberty of the Press, Liberty of Speech,
and Freedom of the Ballot, and that we
look with alarm upon the attempts on the
part of the Administrative TO interfere with
these rights of the people, and as free
dom of thought, freedom of speech and
freedom of tbs press and freedom of the
ballot are essential to the Liberties of a free
peobIe, we pledge to the support and de-
lenses Of these inalienable rights, eour
lives our fortunes and our sacred honorS.n
Resolued, That the history of the present
administration, since it's first accession into
power; is the most conclusive record that
can be presented TO the people 10 prove the
after unftness to rule, and that The only
hope of The American people for a restora-
ton OF peace with the Constitution as the
sa feguard of the liberties OF the people,
rests in expelling from the seat OF Power,
al the ensuing election, the present corrupt
and imbecile administration and the elec-
ton OF a Democratic President who will
administer the Government rpon the great
principles of .'equal and exact Justice 10
all" according 10 the constitution ard laws.
ReSolUed That we are in favor of ar. Hon
orable Peace, and in order 10 effect this OBJ.
iect we believe it 10 be the duty of the
President now, 20 propose an armistice and
a negotiation between the c%ontending par
lies, with a vie " to a Peaceful and Honora
bic termination Of the present desolating
and destructive war, and a restoration Of
the Union.
RESOLVED, That the Democracy of Mon
tour county are in favor o: The nomination
OF Maj Gen. George B. Mcclellan, as the
Democratic candidate for the Presidency,
yet, our motto is "Principles not Men, !"
and we therefore pledge our Undivided sup
port 10 any sound and reliable Democrat,
who may receive the nomination at the
hands of the Democratic convention, 10 be
held at Chicago, on the 29ih inst.
ResolUed, That The proceedings of this
convention be published in the Granville
lntelligencer," and a copy forwarded 10 the
cage" and to The several Democratic pa
pers in Ibis Congressional District.
The following named persons were ap-
pointed the Standing committee of Mon.
tour county for the ensuing year;
AnihoRy-David Wilson.
Cooper-Jacob Shelhart, jr.
DeTry-Wm. Seidel.
Libery-H. R. Montgomery.
Limestone-Wm. J. Mckee.
Mahoning-Samuel Morrison.
Mayberry-E. D. Vought.
Vallsy-Wm. Bennett.
West HemlGck-Wm. r Sd eep.
Danville, N w David Grove.
S. We. c. Kester.
On motion the convention adjourned.
ROBT. DAWSON, President.
PATRICK CNURRAY, c,