Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-06-24
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the action Of the p. H. Church Oh Slavery He
has again been ringing the changes on Church
interference in politics. We reply that the
Charch has not interfered in politics, does not
design to do 80, and will denounce as loudly as
the Democrat. all such attempts. This is the
position We take and main tain--that Slavery.
in all its aspects present past, is moral
evil, an accursed system; as such we repudiate
and denounce it and those who aid or abet it
that we will act against it and its aiders and
abettors in every way that can, by all law
full means, citizens and voters. Now, who
are aiders and abettors of this system Two
weeks ago the Democrdt declared that there is
no getting round the fact" that the meaning of
the resolution was to recommend opposition
to the Democratic party" Then, the inevitable,
logical deduction is, that the Democratic party
are aiders and abettors OF this accursed system
in his second article. however, he endeavors to
"get around the fact, and as facts stubborn
things to get round, he has hard time We
do not acknowledge" he says, "that the resolu-
ton applies to the Democratic party" yet
strangely enough strangely supposes the resolu-
ton was aimed at the Democratic party fur
Their claims that the Democratic party Is nei-
ther anti-saverv pro-slavery." Queer, amt
it, like chips in porridge, neither good nor hurt
and cool as queer. The party which with
unhallowed hand has removed the sacred bar
rier which prohibited Slavery forever from the
virgin soil of Kansas, and finging with hot
haste 1000 square miles of territory to the
slave propaganda, who are yet glorying in the
act, turns round and claims that the Democratic
party Is neither anti-slavery nor pro-slavery-
" no is yerdant to believe it Yet at the
same time see in that resolution declara-
ton of political opposition to Slavery, and to
the friends and abettors of it, and 50 concluded
the resolution was intended against the Demo-
cratic party. Why, neighbor, unless the Dem
ocratic party is described in the words friends
and abettors of Slavery" they cannot be inten-
ded against that party. If the cap don't fit,
why do you put it on?
We adhere to our assertion that Slavery in
its present aspect is not moral question:
And we adhere to assertion that 1t ia; that
it is also a political one we freely admit. Fur
ther, VIC assert that had the Democratic party
kept faith and abded by TIE platform on which
Franklin Pierce was elected TO the Presidency,
viz, that the Compromise Measures OF 1880
were tnality, this vexed question would not
have been At this time agitated ii *. But
does the fact Of Its being political question de
stroy its moral nature, place it beyond the
reach of moral influence? We trow not, and
because a few leading politicians have thrust in
to the politics of the day, ecclesiastical bodies
and ali other moral associations. are to be told
:" Gents hands off if you please. don't say a
word we have charge of the whole thing It's
political question. si-s !" and if they are un-
convinced by such arguments as these. and dare
to express an opinion adverse 10 them. Look
out for somebody or other-as the Democrat
TO open their devoted heads whole broad
sides of abuse about noisy fusionsm,' " bgot-
ed fanatlclsm, dishonesty Of dealing with an
opponent" giving little evidences of christian
feeling" and using Churches for political ma
Chimes, de. Shall we. however shrink from
what we conceive to be an imperative duty for
fear of such words " full of sound and fury SIG
nifying nothing? An, no the Democrat may
amuse himself, but cannot hurt us. E. NJ. j. is
well aware that he has much TO learn about the
government or the United States, aud he would
hereby tender his profound thanks to the Dam
ocrat for so far endeavoring to eRIighten his
darkness as to inform him that Wisconsin is not
Slave Stalc-he has resided in this State for
the last ten years. and no one has positively
informed him of this fact before now, vet he
has had notion all along that Wisconsin is 4
Free State: now he Is certain. Many thanks.
., Denaocrni We cannot, however. receive AZ
correct that other precious bit Of information,
that we have no to do with Kansas than
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States, with Canada or Mexico Kansas
was set apart as the heritage of the North, and
Slavery excluded tberefrom forever. Respect
fully submit to the astute and learned edi-
tor of the Democrat that even he has yet a great
deal to learn respecting the nature and bearings
of moral principles and the force OF moral ques-
tons, in all their aspects in politics well as
In all other relations, and while we are learning
about the government OF the United States. we
advise the editer of the Democrat to study any
one of the many excellent works to be obtained
IN any book store, moral philosophy.
In comparing Christianity 10 a strong young
man, we found our idea in old fashioned book,
in whose moral teachings the Democrat profess
es to have strong faith, which advises to be
strong. Quit you like men and to contend
earnestly for moral principle. The Democrat
gives US credit for acquaintance with the sim
lies of Mahomet and Joe Miller we modestIy
avow our lgnorance-in parting with The Oen,o-
crot (for We do not see the propriety ofprolract-
ing this discussion we plead not guilty 10 the
charge Of church Interference in mere politics.
We regard slavery as moral evil. AS such we
Will act against it in every laacfd way Voting
even is included. If the Democrat don't like IL
let it summon to its aid all the ph ilosophy it
can command and take the old ladies advice
" grin and bear it," We do not ask or expect
the Democrat to come over TO views let him
not lay the iattering unctica TO his soul thai
We shall recede from ours or adopt his. we do
him the justice to avow our belief in his SINGER
ity, let him. if he VIII, manifest corresponding
courtesy for
We will talk for ourselves, and recommend to
the Democrat the saying of Solomon: " II is an
+ for man to from buta