The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-04-10

the scenes OF September, 1912. Pro-
vost was advancing on Plattsburgh,
with an army of 2, 900 men, while we
had but 1900 to meet them. The Bri-
tish commodore on the lake with q
fleet much superior to ours in tonnage,
metal and men, was sailing down upon
US. Messenger after messenger hasten
ed to Gov. Crittenden Of Vermont, beg
ging him to send on the Vermont quota
Of troops; and what did he do? Why,
he issued a proclamation commanding
the Vermont troops not togo to the
scene of action, and recalling any who
might be out of the borders of the State.
Yes, while our brave soldiers were bleed
ing and suffering, Governor Crittenden
refused the assistance which he was
bound by oath and by his station to rem
der. Bur HE LIVED LONG ENOUGH To
REPANT OF THE ACTION. IN sAcKcLoTH AND
ASHES, AND so 1T WILL BE NOW. Those
s0h0 are no,o rendering aid and comfort
to the enemy, denouncing our govern.
ment and discouraging enlistment, will
hive long enough to repent of it IN THE
DEEPEST HUMILlATloN-iNT THE MOST PRO-
- FOUND REGRET--'IN sACKCLoTH AND ASH
Rs.' .. la.
But, sir, without thanks to Gov. Crit
tenden, in the words of the brave and
accomplished Perry, our little army
and navy 'met the enemy and they
were ours And now, sir, we must
meet the enemy and they must again
be 8urs-but ours only to make resti
tuition for the wrongs they have done
our citizens and our nation, and here
after TO respect and MAINTAIN their
plighted faith and solemn treaty stipul-
ations. rJ
In Massachusetts,, it is said the war
is unpopular. 1t may be so here. But
minorities have no terror to my mind.
l was in the minority of my native
State in the war Of 1919; have been
in the minority for the last 10 years;
and as it is now said that vast major
ity are opposed to the prosecution of
the present war, am likely to be in
the minority still. Be it so. | never
theless think it my duty to stand by
the government in the present crisis,
dadnow, in this hour ,ohen foes assau
her from Without and enemies attack her
dt home, / SHALL BE FOUND WITH THE
PARTY WHO GO FOR SUPPORTING THEIR
COUNTRY AND ITS FLAG FROM INSULT
AND DIsHoNouR, andi lam found acting
in opposition to those ,oho opposed me
in 1912, SHALL NOT REGRET 1T. Itake
my stand on the side of my country
patriotism orders it, duty directs ii. The
party ,phich supports my o,Dn govern
nsnt REcElv Es MY SUPPORT: tremendous
cheering) and if all will stand by their
country, peace honorable to its flag,
will be sure to follow. The enemy
will not negotiate--they have refus ed
todo so unless we will comply with pro-
positions of theirs which would be dis
graceful and dishonourable to US.
tits said that this is q war Of the Pres
ident. say it is war Of Congress, al
most unanimously declared. And now
ifmembers of Congress, instead of shirk-
ing off tine responsibility on the Presi-
dent, and saying'l didn't do it, and 81
didn't do it, hud said, q DID DO IT, and
will do more if you do not at once make
restitution for the wrongs you have
done us, and regard our rights for the
future, my word for it, sir, they would
not now find occasion to charge the
failure of the campaign upon the one
or the other.
Every one who lends his aid to pro-
tract this war will regret it. We should
all exert ourselves for its honorable con-
clusion; but, whatever may be its re.
suits, we should be found on the side
Of our country. Under its flag we are
protected, and under its flag we should
protect and defend our soil. l have
not, in all my political life, been seeker
after office: and although frequently
before the public; have never gone into
conventions and asked this man or that,
10 90 for me for any place or position.
have nothing that | seek for now, but
duty and patriotism tell me that it is
better and more honorable to sever
party tie than to be found in opposition
10 the cause Of my country and its gov
eminent [Great applause.]
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