The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-08-21
LET THERE BE NO NEUTRALs.

In acriss like the present, says the Hauisburgh
Democratic Union, when the desperate dema-
gogue Clay, and his allies, are seeking to fasten
their vile heresies upon the government, ''net-
trality" is an gnoble sentiment. We have rarely
known man, calling himself neutral, that was
not at heart trimmer. Every time-server excu-
ses himself with this plea. Every lover of his
own ease and selfndulgence-every craven,
who holds back, lest there should be danger in
stepping Forwards apt to call himself ga neu-
sral." Every man who would reserve his suf-
frage that be may sell it al the highest price
every man who would conceal his sentiments un-
Ill it is ascertained which side will be triumphant
pleads "aeatrality" as his excuse. Hence has
arisen the miserable confusion of two things es-
sentially distinct between entertaining or express
sing moderate opinions at ALL Thus fear, inde-
cision, and pusilanimous slohfulness are "neu-
trGlity." Thus are there everlasting attempts
made 10 baptize the meanest qualities with the
title Of moderation, exalt them into its seat, and
deck them out with its garments
If men affect "Reutrality' when essential prin-
ciples or important interests are at stake, it will
generally be that they know but little concerning
them, and care less. If the former, they are
shamefully ignorant; if the latter, nexcusably
indifferent. Or, let us suppose third alternative
that they discover many arguments on both
sides, many difficulties and that they conceive the
balance so nicely adjusted as to poise the judg-
ment on uncertainty, and render a verdict mprac.
tcable. What then? Why, in that contingency
we can only urge upon them, that they should
strive seriously and earnestly, to arrive at some
conclusion, and carry into practice. And why
Because, in this world, and more especially in
these trying times, we require the decision ol
the practical understanding, leading to practical
results: because we require, above all things, en-.
ergetic action; because the bad and Incorporate
must triumph, if the exerons of the wise and
good are paralyzed by vagueness of opinion, OIL
vacillation of purpose.
The noblest cause that can engage the atten.
ton of mankind is thus susceptible of ruin Thi.
species Of inactivity leaves the whole game tc
be played out by the hot-headed and fanatica!-
the tiercely violent and the darngy ambitious
the intoxicated in mind and the desperate in pur
pose--whle the wisest, most experienced, anc
oitentimes the most interested, look on composed
Iy till all is lost. Thus, how are the bad embo
dened, and the vicious encouraged In how ma.
ny nations, and at how many periods, have the
same wretched scenes been acted. Let ii form
no part ofttc history of the American dcmocrac,
nop, lest some duelst, who has imbrued his hands
IN the blood ofhis fellow-man, be allowed to rear
reward, instead of punishment--lcst some dem
agogue, the parent of whole litter of politca
hercsics, be permitted to Iacerate the vals of thu
land The democracy, in this crisis, tolerate NJ
vouptuaries, who wrap themselves up in their sci
fish comforts and elegant refnements--no noon
day sleepers, who recline on couches and ''reve
IN the bosom of delight" Apathy now is d mail
OF demerit, and sloth can no longer be bound a
crown Of honor around the brow of any man
1t is upon the workngmen that the democracy o
the country rely, to conduct them in safet
through this important emergency, and to saw
their cherished principles from the desccratnj
band of the spoiler Work! WORK! Work.
is the watchword ofevery devoted democrat.