The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-20

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We earnestly request the enlightened con-
ductors Of newspapers, printed IN German
and other foreign languages, TO direct the
attention Of their readers 10 this important
matter.
II is ofimmense consequence, also, to scru-
tinize Tie eeogra phical character Of this pro-
iact. We beg You, fellow citizens, to observe
that it will sever The east from the west OF
the United States, by wide slaveholding
belt of country, extending from the Gulf OF
Mexico TO BRITISH North America. 1t Is
hold scheme against American liberty, wor-
;hv of an accomplished architect. Texas Is
.lreadv slavchOldmg, and occupies the Gull
,,rion from the Sabine to the Rio Grande,
End from the Gulf OF Mexico 10 the Red rlv-
.r North Of the Red river, and extending
betypen Texas and Arkansas, 10 the parallel
of 3(j deg. 81 min, lies the Indian territory,
,bort callal in extent TO the latter state, in
which slavery was not prohibited by the act
of 1920. From Sc deg. 80 min, TO the boun-
Aarv line between our own country and The
British possessions, stretching from west TO
east through more than IL deg, Of longitude,
md from South to north through more than
II deg. of latitude. extends the great terrific
ry tha fate of which is now to be determin-
ed by the American congress. Thus you see,
fellow citizens, that the first operation OF the
proposed admission OF slavery III Nebraska,
will be to stay tLe progress OF the free states
westward, and TO cut off the free states OF
tie Pacific from the free states OF the Allan
tic. 1t is hoped, doubtless, by compelling
Tie whole commerce and travel between the
east and the west TO pass Tor hundreds OF
miles through siavehoIdlng region, III the
heart OF the continent, and by the influence
OF federal government controlled by the
slave power, to eXtinguiSh freedom and estab-
lish slavery in the states and territories OF the
Pacific, and thus permanently subjugatc the
whole country to the yoke of slaveholding
despotism Shall plot against humanity
and democracy so mOnStrOus. and so danger
Gus TO the interests OF liberty throughout the
world, be permitted to succeed?
We appeal to the people We warn you
that the dearest interests of freedom and the
Union are in imminent peril Servile dem
ngogues may tell you that the Union can be
maintained only by submitting to the de-
mands Of slavery We tell you that the
safety of the Union can only be insured byI
the full recognition of the just claims of free
dom and man. The Union was formed toI
establish Justice and secure the blessings of
liberty. When it fails TO accomplish these
ends. it will be worthless, and when it be-
comes worthless il cannot long endure.
We entreat you to be mindful of the fun
damenlal maxim of democracy, equal rights
and exact Justice for all men. Do not sub
init to become agents in extending legalized
oppression and systematized injustice over
vast territory yet exempt fom these terrible
evils.
We imploye Christians and Christian Min
listers to interpose Their divine religion
requires them to behold in every man a.
brother, aud to labor for the Advancement
and Regeneration of the human race.
Whatever apologies may be offered for
the toeration of Slavery in the States none
can be urged for its extension into Terrific
ries where it does not exist, and where that
extension involves the repeal of ancient law,
and the violation of solemn compact. Let
all protest, earnestly and emphatically, by
correspondence through the Press, by mem
orials, by resolutions Of public meetings and
Legislative Bodies. and in whatever other
mode may seem expedicnt against this enor-
nous crime.
For ourselves, we shall resist it by vote,
and with the abilities which God has given
us. Even if overcome in the impendingI
struggle, we shall not submit We shall go
home to our constituents; erect anew the
standard Of Freedom, and call on the peo-