Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-11-20

scheme OF cur oppoRente 10 foster and en-
courage our differences on minor points,
and thus secure the triumph Of their darling
projects. Too successfully have they ac-
their purpose But We have not
for moment lest faith in the excellence OF
our principles. and we cannot doubt that In
the end they will receive the sanction of the
American people.
Republicans of Ohio, as your Central
Conmiiiee, al the close of this campaign,
we derire to address few words tu you as
10 our future course. The Republican party
is noS fully organized in every free State
and in several of the slave States OF the
Union. Against the great slaveholding
Aristocracy, welding at pleasure :he entire
political pawer of fifteen States; against itr
allies in the free States, misleading the
people to the propsgandism of slavery in
the abused name Of Democracy; against the
whole influence and patronage Of Corrupt
national administration; nga inst The concen-
Irated activities OF the Catholic church. de-
csired into the BELIEF that the religion OF its
members was in danger from Republican
ascendeucy, or willingly lending itself to
the establishment ot political des2otisn;
agsinst these combined powers and infu-
ences-never again 10 be comoined-this
youthful but mighty party has jus, made a
gallant ight. and If not successful, has
deserved success. 1t has carried the m"st
intelligent. enterprisng, and popuous Sta les
Of the Union Il has enrolled under its
benner Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts,, Rode Island, onnecticut,
New York, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and
Iowa. 1t has in lis ranks an army Of free
men who know their rights and the prrci-
ples upon which our government is founded
and who cannot be drawn from their sdvo-
cacy and defense. 1t has a glorious fu-
ture. /, proscribes no man on account of
his birth, religion or former political assu-
Citations. II welcomes to its ranks all who
are willing to unite for the maintenance of
Righ, against Wrong, of Freedom against
Slavery, Of Democratic Republicanism
against Aristocratic Despotsm. The Slave
Power, now exalted into predominance by
violence, deception, and fraud, will control
the administration of Buchanan as it has
controlled the administration OF Pierce To
what particular objects its activities will be
directed il ia not possible to forete -
Whether it will demand the organization of
new slave States in Kansas and other Ter
ritories; or the enlargement Of the area Ct
slavery by the acquisition of additional
slave territory; or the increase, and consoli.
datum OF it's dominion in the existing States
through the dec ions Of sIiveholdins and
proslavery Judge; or, seeking all these
objects at once, and exei ting Il II ITS energies
will endeav1r TO establish its gloomy su-
premacy upon the ruins of State Severe ignty
and Popular Rights. cannot now be fore-
seen. One thing, however, is certain.-
Every desPotisn is aggressive, and the des-
potism Of the Slave Power IS no exception
to the general rule. The price of Ii erty
is eternal vigilance. Every aggress Ioh o.
Slavery must be met at the threshold and
sternly repelled. Nor must the Republican
party wait for new aggressions. II mus
redress the old. 1t must insist upon the re-
storation Of Freedom to Kansas, and upon
The exclusion of slavery from every territory
Slavery must be driven back into the
Slave States. Against the arrogant pre-
tension that Slavery exists wherever moi
prohibited by State law, must be opposed
the true doctrine of the Constitution. tha
Slavery cannot exist except where sanction.
ed by State law. The just influence of the
General G ,vernGent must be felt on the
side of Freedom every where. Resisting
resolute y the extension o! the arei ut Sla.
very, the Republican Party should seek
through all just and honorable means. the
extension OF the area of Freedom BY the en-
the Introduction into the Union "t new Free
States. Iu one word, the Rspuh lican Porty
should aim to accomplish a glorious and
peaceful political revolution through the
substitution in the Administration of our
National Government of the will of the
People for the will OF the Shareholders.
We invoke the aid of the people of Ohio
in this great work of progress anc reform.
We call upon our Republican friend, to
stand by their principles, to maintain their
organizations, and to be ever ready TO act
in concert W ith their Republican brethren
in other States in defence of the rights and
interests of the Freemep OF the Nation.--
Our party has position, a power, moral
force, hold upon the conscience and juig.
ment of intelligent and patriotic men, that
renders it formidable to tyrants aud the
propagandsts of Sa' cry. and constitutes il
the grand bulwark o ireedom, Tree territory
free la Dor, and all the blessings of free iu-
slitu,ions. Ohio has proud prominence
as Republican State. The eyes o: free.
men everywhere are turned to her with hope
and confidence. Let there be n fal,ering
no wavering in our ranks; let there be nc
compromise of principle, but steady. yeso.
lutte determine alton to stand by our cause
until the natl IN shall be redeemed.
WIN. DENNlSON, JR.,
Chairman Rep. 81. Cent. Committee.
w. II. BAscoM, Secretary.