The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-05-21

1.-THE ELEVATION OF FIR WEBSTER
40 ft!H VERY HEAD OF GFN. NAH-
HlSoE.S APPROPRIATION MAKES
EVERY THING Ei4SE."-Paiia. Sqirit CfMe
TOafs
The above is capital sentiment for the Dcmoc-
racy to begin on in THAR opposition to the present
federal ruers. Nothing like feeling conscientious
sense ofdaty in whatever we engage. And does
tho cause warrant the conclusion in the declaration
quoted 10 answer this we must enquirc-who
is Mr. Webster Is it the Daniel Webster who, at
tho time, and since, denied the Justice on the
part Of America in the late war with England -
Aye, tho same,--ihe very same. " lie denied"
says tho Times cts iWstice, though the English
had captured thirteen Ofeur merchant vessels near
~ all practically. lilo denied its justice, though
more thnn SIX THOUSAND ufOur sranIcn had been
impressed, not sing one Of whom they bad
RICH, TO touch, and portion of whom they after
wards shot down at Darnoor, like wild beasls!--
lie denied lis justice, though our very coast and
hsrbors had been again and again violated by their
bloody rggressous;-our people murdered by their
cannon shot OF New York but loads orthcm re-
turned TO Norfolk when the Chesapeake was at
tucked within Our limits.
Yes, Democrats Of the Union, -OrrosITIoN TO
tho present Administration will be to oppose man
whose entire life has been almost exclusively anti
American, aud without exception, an-Dcmocrutic.
Is it not \ dHy to oppose man who, on July !,
1919 voted against the bin to raise money to carry
on tho war.
il 1t not dp'p 10 oppose man who, on Jan
uary 7, 1914, voted against bill TO recruite the
army Of his country?
Is it not 1uiyto oppose man who, on jan
uary 10, 1914, voted against bill to punish trail
tors and spies.
Is it not II duty TO oppose IL man who, on Jam
nary %, 1911, voted in minority Of against the
ill 10 enlist troops for the war
liz it rot duy to oppose unn who, on March
%, 1911, voted That Ito militia should not be cal
led ont to execute the laws and repeal invasion
Is it not duty to oppose man who, on De-
nembor !, 1919, voted against the bill to raise rev.
cUue and main'aia the public credit,
ia /. not dH'y 10 oppose man who, on De-
enmbeI 10, 1914, voted against call on the States
for militia 10 defence the ironliers !
is il not da'y to oppose man who, on De-
ceniber 10, 1915 voted ugainsi the bill 10 pay the
expense Of The war, and to rebuild the capital which
the British desroyed'
Is It not daiy TO oppose man who, on Jan
uary Z, 1911, voted against an appropriation olono
million for derayi the expense Of he Nayyi
Is !, not duty 10 oppose n man who cAiuted at I
the defeat Of our arms, Tnd the mudc.ous in-roadS
OF the sayages in the following Strain
"1hls is not the entertainment 10 which we
we've invited. We are told that these dipppoint-
mems are owing to the opposition which the war
encounters. This is no new strain. It is the con-
slant tune ofeyery reak and cichel .Gimiaisira- /
ton"
II persayerins endeayors to oppose and thwart
the Government Of lis country in the hour of dam
gcr and difficulty, constitutes a Democrat then Mr. .
Webster is one of magnitude; aud if a systematic .
and incorporating hostility 10 the last war il evil
den; Of diplomatic talents, as well as Of genuine
patriotism, Mr. Webster will make an excellent Sec
Rotary Of State.
In 1885, when war with France was anticipated
it was proposed TO ccnsjo the means ofour defence
10 President Jackson condiiionally; and MIR Web
ster declared in the Senate, that he would not vote
for the bill, If the enemy were battering down the
walls Of the capitol" His federal friend, John q.
Adams, could not hear Mr. Webster encourage the
enemy TO demolish ou7 capitol and remain silent
He took occasion 10 declare in the House of Rep
reseniaiiyes, that lIr Webster had only to take
another step, and 20 over to the enemy.
Fellow Ciiizens such is an outline Of the polili-
cal character Of the man whom the President has
called into bis cabinet as chief Premier. DO YOU
still love your country, Are you still anxious
to do your duty in reference 10 the welfare of your
county! II so. arouse TO Il sense oi YOUR danger.
Are the demabl e Of England, made al this time.
founded upon less injustice than those which Mr.
Webster justified We think not. What, then,
may we not fear 10 the result Of The 6no adjust
HeBt Of pres vi difficulties with that country. Free