The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-05-23

WIN the Oer rpelAtu 'NfBfof htfNR8uuH ioI
his freedomG Whioh would snare the
sympalhy Of lho civilized world? This
may look IKE impndenco, bui would
have men prepare or tlie worst, and not
be blind to.eyenis of lhe past NOR tho ae-
Yelopmenis of the present The only
safety to the Union Is IN the triumph Of
tl.a Berublican party in 1856. l fear a
triumph in 1850 would be too.
The south says, yieid to our demands,
or wowill dissolve she Union. Let Us
do right and fear nos, and in case Of sue
cess, protect the mpsier in all bis special
rights, as understood by our fathers. If
then an attempt was made, upon the part
Of a single state to resist the Fodernl au-
thofity, would hang the consprators
Fear not for the Union. There IS yet
patriotism enough remaining to maintain
il in It's integrity, and transmit IL, as a pre-.
cious legacy to unborn millions. I'm
mense realms, and numerous states are yet
TO join our family Of states. In arts, in
commerce, and in NJ the elemonts Of pros
porous empire magnificent future awaits
as il we arc true TO humanity and jus.
lico. In times past our political fabric
has encountered storms, and survived
hem ALL
Another danger now threatens IL, but
relying upon the integrity Of the people,
omnot doubt or fear 4 great contest is
approaching, and wo should study our
luty. We should rise to discharge a
manly and patriotic trust at the balIo,
box, and aid in rescuing the government
from The grasp Of the slave power.
lnaugumting the era Of opinion, let us
write upon our banners mo moro slavery
beyond the limits Of present slave states;
freedom is national, slavery sectional, "
and then with candidates Of lofty patriot
ism, pure morality, and tried statesm an
ship, we can triumph in every free state
in 1856
As to candidates wovld not be tena-
cious, although have my preferences.
Let US have tried man, whose public ca
reer has been true TO freedom. IL will
not answer to take a man for the sake OF
catching more conservative yoles, or in
hopes that he may carry southern state.
N AN attempt TO yet one conservative vote
IN this way, we might lose scores Of votes
nmong the ardent masses This contest
must turn OF opinions and ideas; not on
mere men.
! VIII the people accept a candidate, who
has Just pronounced for freedomY Would
il be wise or just to do sol Shall we take
a man whose great accommodation is
that he has never been sciiy1 and promi-
nent IN the struggles against the slave
power? IL this isto DO the rule, then dis
linction is to be sought in inaction, and
not in mauy courage and patriotic efforts
Let us have n tried and true. The South
has made the issue. Let it be met upon
our part with ph,tGlrm broad and com
Iprelansivc aud candidates who reflect
me popular sentiment. Politicians at
Washington and in the large cities may
lapemptas usual, tocontrol his movement.
lIfthey succeed, we will meet with defeat.
II originated with the people, aud under
their direction 1t win triumph. | hope
tile old oh District will see TO u that true
linen are sent to Philadelphia. Ohio
should hive the candidate, and she will,
Iifwisdom prevails 10 the selection Of Del
egates. The nominees shall have my cor
dial and active support, il they arc inti-
mately identified with the grcatmovemenl
and reflect the sentiments and opinions
Of The free millions Of the North
nm, &c.
w II GIBSON.