The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-06-28
Political Power Of the South.

The South has fon yhi valianly for polili-
cal independence, without the Union. II
has losi The battle. Will il iherefore ignore
the opportunities for securing political pow
er scith IN the 'Union1 We cannot believe
thai men who have exhibited SO much spir-
il, nerve aud endurance during the hottest
and most doubtful periods of terrible con-
fiict, will give way 10 morbid sensibiIiiy
or waste the golden moments in useless re-
pining aud sulIen incidence. Every hour
of inactivity al this crisis will help 10 con-
firm the impression that The prosiration and
bewilderment Of the people u fiji Them for
the respons ibiIlies OF local goYernmenl-
Apathy on their part al this jnncture, a
seeming Indifference 10 their fate, an appar-
ent disposition TO brood over the past rather
than 10 strive for the future, will be regard
ed an excuse for the exercise o. an arb-
trary central authority for the re adjustment
of the systems Of legislation, judicial action
and social order that have been heretofore
! lively. If on the contrary, the Southern
people display a cheerful resignation 10 the
natural consequences of their military and
political disco niture, il they show an honest
a1acrity, and, if possible, some little enlhusi-
asm, in resuming the interrupted relation
ship between themselves aud the Federal
Government, il will soon become impossible
Tor The most violent efotts of fanaticism and
partisan intolerance 10 withhold from them
the full rights of American citizenship.-
There is latent political power in the
South that awaits but a restoration 10 the
normal condition OF re publicanism 10 assert
itself. An unmislakabIe disposition on the
part of the Southern masses TO resume, in
good faith, the duties of citizenship under
the laws aud constitution of the United
States, will appeal so powerfully to the po p.
uar sentiment Of juslic and lf-interest in
the Norlh that demagogGes and fsclionisls
will be compelled 10 yield TO The current
aud 10 accept the reastablishment of The
polilica! attributes ofthe Union they were
acknowledge 10 exist previously 10 the COM
mencement of hosIiilies.
OF course The Radicals will make every
effort TO limit the right of suffrage in the
South 10 those of their own inclining and
sophislry, forced conclusions, the familiar
and convenient argument of expedieacY, all
will be employed to secure that great ad-
vantage TO lheiF party. But they cannon
prevail. II is impossible. The good sense
OF the people, and the imperative dictates
oi their rePublicauism, will forbid the dis
ffanchisemeni OF any portion OF their coun
trymeD for whatever offense, by the mere
exercise of the central authority. Besides,
the Democracy OF the Nouh have, at least,
influence enough TO project the Democracy
OF the South in the enjoyment oi rights so
essential 10 The supremacy OF the Democrat
ic party. Oar history does not reveal an in
stance wheH the democracy permitted the
canceling OF single vote in their interest
without emphatic remonslrance and oppo
slion. Partisan organic tlion will soon set
tie that question, and we defy the centralisls
al any important general election, TO drive
a Democratic voter from the polls by any
other process Than The application of brute
force, which may not always serve their
turn. As soon as order has been re-enaci-
ed ou: of the existing chaos, principles
privileges, organization aud political ALI
ances, and applications. will fad their
natural level, and the Slales will resume
their prerogatye of determining who shall
and who shall not exercise the elective
franchise within their respec,sve limits.
Meanwhile the Southern people must
demonstrate TO the Democracy of the
NorE their prospective value as active ard
efficient adherenIs o: the party. They
must be up and doing, exhibiting their in
IeIIigence and industry in all The fields OF
labor that make up he mission OF American
citizens. When The harvest OF the South
begin 10 come 10 Northern markets, and the
logic OF profitable commercial intercourse
disputes The theories of demagogues and
extreme partisans, there will be less
talk of disfranchisem ard the penalties
of treason. Be il the care OF The Soulhern
people to make themSs valuable as
hard working members OF the national com
muuiiy, and their political equality will
soon be recognized. With proper manage
ment they will assist, in 1868, in hanGing
over the reins of power 10 a Democratic
Administration IN Y. Daily Netes.
A SOCIETY has been formed in New York,
called UNITtD SERVICE SOCIETY The members
Of which are made up of the ex officers
and men OF the army and navy. Among
the resolutions OF these. soldiers we find the
following rebuke TO Stanton and his military
commission gentle meE =
ReSolyed Thar the time has come when
the application OF martial law and trial be.
lore military conris shnnld ceasa whenevar