The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-11-14
A Chaptsr Of Consolation.

a Chapter Of Consolation.
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Tho grand upshot Of tho recent campaign
offers nothing particul .rly pleasing % our
minds. We say TO our rcads1as Mr.. Web
ster taid to the I" veterans Of half centu-
~" ~ SEQ that the recollection pains
YOU. and turn from it." But there are
topics connected with the late struggle,
which imparts genuine consolation now and
encouragement for the future. We present
faw: -
The UxASnIrY or NEw ENGLAND.
We have an abiding conviction that what
New England heartily approves. 10 righf,
and must ultimately prevail. She Is the
fountain to all America of just and elevst-
ing ideas, because she Is the homo OF educa-
tional and religious culture, Of labor in iu
highest dignity, commerce in It's most liber-
al spirit, and life In Its purity. And now
she Ia \ unit in Freedoms cause! True TO
her revolutionary history, true 70 the inner
tied institutions which have made her
bright and shining light TO the whole world.
she presents m unbrOkcn front for the fur
thsrance Of thoss great principles which
have been a. her own lif-bloOd. The
bones of her sons, fallen in the great strug-
Gle for American independence, now lie min
gled with the soil OF every State from
Maine to Georgia-and there they will lie
forever" But the sacred cause for which
she lost her heroes, still lives In her bosom
and thore, we trust, II will live forever.
Tur S,oyryciSr VorE or MAiyI.
To Maine, we believe, belongs the honor
Of originating the Republican organization,
whose history is hers suggestive Of the fn.
ture. Soon after be party was nominally
formed, IL encountered one Of the most bit.
ter and disadvantageous campaigns on rec
ord. Both the old parties were leagued
against 1t, favored by events which they
turned to damaging account. We po!led
On extraordinary vote for Gov. Morrill,, but
were defeated by the 4" alliance" We were
annihilated ION the street corners) and af-
fectionately advised to disband at once. But
we knew ourselves, hurled back imperti.
nence with cheerful confidence, and & reed
to take our own time. We knew how to
labor, and We knew how to wait. In Sep
tembcr of this year We strangled the last
vestige of opposition there was hardly any
induccment to rally our strength again in
November, and ouIslde discouragements 81.
most paralyzing. were added. But VIC did
rally and increased our net majority! Here
YOU have substantial, bdekbOntd party.
fitted to weather all thu tickle changes Of
the political sky. And what We have in
Maine, we shall have in other States ~ they
develor the intelligence and virtue OF Maine.
Tur HEAD OF THE COUNTRY.
The geographical position Of our victories
is curious and encouraging. Leavig New
England, we travel on Republican soil along
tho whole Northern border Of the Union.-l
The Empire state, the commercial heart Of
the continent, Ohio, the receiving and dis
tributing reservoir Of tho Western enter
prize, Michigan. tho peninsular State, Wis
consin, co-terminous with the Lake naviga-
tion-these noble commonwealth, constitu-
ting the geographical head Of the country,
have pronounced for the cause OF freedom.
Connected with the ocean by the grand
chain Of inland seas, they are the foremost
examples &c American thrift and enterprise,
and the source ofcommanding influences up
on the whole nation. Thus located, our
principles have nothing to fear.
Mr.. CAss WILL uAys rHE GOODNESS TO re-
TIRE.
The strong Republican Legislature Of
Michigan will send good sound man to
the U. 5 Senate IN place Of the personally
respectable and politically twaddling zen.
Cas-. He is one of those statesmen that
have got reputation nobody knows how.
He processes great independence, but is al
ways found trudying behind the mcanest
partizan He evidently means well, but
two aften acts as n he hadn't any meaning
at all. He has capacities, but ho generally
manifests them IN such tedious and horri
bly, verbose speeches, that few take the troub-
10 to SEQ what they are. Such men give no
merit to party, but only sort OF negative
responsibility. ike tho hind buttons to q
coat. Without ycesor serious faults, Gen.
Cas- ought to have been for freedom-but
as he has not been, it Is we'll that he should
retire.
ERAsrus Books CRUSHED OFT.
This scurvy politician il buried beneath
two tremendous najorities. He has been
the scavenger Of this campaign and even
whore his materials were simply worthless,
the dirtiness OF his touch has brought Them
up to tho de.d.lebcl of his vulgirity. The
best ching the Buchanan men have done,
was to prvfer defeat in New York, to .
union with Erastus Brooks troops.
TnE ADMIRABLE CONDUCT OF Col. FRExosr.
Now that the battle is over and we begin
to reuiew the event, OF the campaign, we
are moro than ever gratiied and satisfied
with the selection Of "ur standard-belrsr.-
II VIC have been beaten with Col fremont
VIC should have been beaten worse worse
with anv other man. is had elements OF
strength which no other had, with less to
repel any who cared ut all for our princi-
piles. Ho has sustained his position with a
mingled modesty and dignity that EFFORTS
the respect Of every sincere opponent. Des-
pite the unprecedented ordeal he has passed
through, not spot or stain rests upon his
character. Whatever his political future
may be, his country and science will take
care Of his fame.