The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-06-28
OLD BUCK, q THE sBUcHANEERs.' G

P's'0' u 10 SivcH ~ soO "o''~' ''S So"O'-
dates are in the field. As to the character
OF that party, and the end proposed, there
can be no doubt. 1t is emblasoned to the
world in letters Of gih-for death loves a
shining mark, 80 that he who runs may
read, and he who thoughtfully reads would
wish to run.
The first in importance and most striking
ingredient in this "witche' caldron"-a kind
of Cherry Pectoral for the healing of the ma
tions-is the boasted nationality of the Bu-
CHANGERS. They know no faction-not even
three million slaves. They recognize no Sec
tion-not even Kansas. They go for the
whole Union. They stand on the principles
OF the patriotic dead-and forget the patriot
ic living. Like the astronomer, their gaze
is on the "Star of Empire never noticing
the we'll at their fee:.
This sentiment is heard first and foremost,
and resembles, in more respects than one, the
cow-catcher ahead of a train. These "Bu.
CHANGERS" 20 for quiet, and so bring in the
Nebraska Bill to carry it out. They 60 fol
peace, and nominate for President, a signe,
of the Ostend rambunction, and for political
capital nearly involve the country in war
They 60 for STAKE rights, and so have no au.
thority to maintain individual rights in case
Of murder and brutal assault. They nego
tate privately for Cuba, forage all Contra
America, come home and dismiss Champion
with promptness which shows the decision
of the Executive! They are above all par
ty interest in this time of trouble, and 70 on,
and out for the country!
That sounds we'll. 1t belongs to the orc
tund style of oratory, modelled on the plan
of the American Eagle spread. In effect, il
is like the catnip which the doctor gave the
patient for general debility, when he had
been bitten by rattlesnake. But such soph
istry leads away thousands. 1t will carry a
gain, as it has carried before, the whole
Catholic vote. The Boston Pilot which pull.
the ring in the great Catholic nose, says tina
no right minded Irishman will give counte
nance to that policy which would only regarc
the interests Of the North. The irish hear
beats for America! This is sublime fudge
though doubtless the wives Of Erin woult
testify to the Jea'ing impulses Of Irish charac
ter. But the Germans understand this ant
are going right. The strength of their vot,
throughout Pennsylvania and the West viii
be for Fremont.
Let it not be misunderstood. No class of
men have the interests of the mhole Union
the prosperity and the happiness Of the mhol
people, and the noble mission of the wLol
nation more truly and deeply at heart thai
the Republicans, and none would make, an,
in fact, are making greater sacrifices to Sc
cure it. They seek to interfere with no Stat,
right; they seek to destroy the interests of
no section. They seek only uprightly to op
pose that aggressive power which, for seven
ty-fve years, with sure and irresistible ster
has encroached upon the rights of the Nort|
and threatened its liberties. This is true
Every rational man knows it, and can poin
out the steps of its progress from the Ord
nance OF 81 to the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise and the refusal of the Scnat
and House to punish murder and assault com
mitted by its members.
What has the North done TO merit thi
treatment? Like the child, it has cried a
it has been beaten, and then been kicked 70
crying, lest it should arouse the neighbor.
and been made to believe that the oricina
beating was because it cried. It was declar
ed to be in the wrong from first to last. Wors
than this, some of its own brothers have bee,
foremost in stuflinc the gag into its mouth
and selling it into Egypt for six-penny Pos
But that child has grown to manhood, nov
and with firm step and undaunted brow de
mands the right-no more, no less,-and
prepared to claim it. The democratic part
staked itself upon popular sovereignty
once. Had it stood there and abi,led tn
issue, it would have been consistent in itsel
But that became miserable subterfuoe I
hide a foul intent. Every one for himsel
say they so said the donkey when he dane
ed in the barn yard with the chickens. VIII
Southern men do this we can see. But VII
any Northern man should volunteer to Sc
his birthriSht for mess Of pottage, lick tn
hand that smites him, strike down the d.
fcnselcss, and insist on bowling low at tn
hat Of Gesler, though it be elevated on th
pole of freedom, we can not see.
II it be asked Northern democrat to.ds
why do you uphold Brooks? Why d
you denouncc the Free State movement j
Kansas Why do you rejoice at the repes
of the Missouri Compromise? Why do 20
favor the Fugitive Slave Law? Why d
you actually uphold the whole movement fc
fastening Slavery on free territory, and d.
fend it with all your power ?-Can ration
al, manly reason be given? Yet you 90 fo
Buchanan, who is not part, but all of this
lie is absorbed in the great democratic ca
dron. He endorses the platform Of the pal
ty, and is no longer James Buchanan, b.
dissolved and floating over the Dead Sea o
slavery and rufiianism. He proposes to Civ
up bis manhood, his identity, his all, and Ia
bis fond old respectable" head lovingly
the Ian of Delilah. AZ his dear fr;.pd Cracl