The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-30

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The sham Democracy are very much in the
habit Of making long speeches about their de-
votion to freedom, and saying that they would
rejoice ut emancipation in the South, IL done
in the proper way. They sometimes even grow
indignant, and hnrl the direst anathemas upon
Republicans for agitatine the question of
slavery, because as they tell US, agitation only
retards Emancipation. One would be sure from
hearing sham Democrat talk, that he was
altogether and earnestly in favor Of regular
and legitimate emancipation of slaves in the
South, and that IL he were in slave State he
would favor such movement. At any rate
they have slways made many and boAstful pre-
tensions of their wonderful devotion to free
dom.
Well, the City of st ] ouis has lately passed
through municipal election, in which much
party spirit was developed, and great efforts
were put forth by all parties. The question
which divided them was this question of eman-
cipation, the question of Riding the great State
of Missouri Of the incubus Of slavery, Of eleva-
ting the laboring man to more Independent
and respectable position. The question was
fairly raised and fairly met It was left ex-
clusivcly to those interested in it, there was
no uniustihable meddling by outsiders. The
struggle was arducus, every effort was put
forth to defeat the friends Of free labor, bit
notwithstanding Il all, the emancipationists
achieved q triumph, and St. Louis the greatest
commercial City in the South, end the empo-
ium Of the greatest ofthe Southern States, de-
clared herself to be in favor Of the success q
this great movement. A great shout Of Joy
went up from the hearts Of the friends Il free
dom and free labor everywhere, VINO REGARDED
the election Of Winner Is the greatest triumph
Of the age. And here was most 1t occasion
for these sham Democrats to mske good their
professions Of devotion 10 the cause Of gradual
emancipation, but we have looked in vain for
any expression Of sympathy from them in
behalf Of the emancipatiorists Of st. Louis or
the great cause which thay have espoused at
such great risk to themselves. II is met BY
them either in dead ominous silence, or BY
words Of encouragement. We have asked to
no purpose, what is there Objectionable in this
movement? Will it bring danger Of dissolu-
tion? It cannot for It is wholly will in the
Southern section Of the Union. Does it en-
courage abolitionism, the windmill which the
voliant Democratic knights have oil gone out
TO c,mbat9 Certainly not that direful aboli-
tionism which hes originated in the fancies Of
the sham Democracy, and which they tel MS,
seeks the interference by the North in the
abolition Of slavery in the Southern states.-
Emancipation by the citizens Of the slave States
themselves. by those most deeply interested in
the subject, il done in legitimate way has
heretofore met with the commedation of the
the Democracy. Indeed there is nothing in
this 81. Louis movement, to which they can
raise one word Of objection. On the contrary
IL they have any regard for their former pre-
tension and boasts, and IL there is any sincerity
in their hearts they cannot refrain from join.
ing in the joyful shout which has gone up spon-
taneous'y from the friends Of free labor ever
where.
But no, by the new light which eliminates
Democracy The fitness of this could not be seen.
and instead Of encouragement to the efforts of
the St. Louis emancipationists, they have only
diseenragementto extend. Generally the sham
Democrats Of the North dare not open their
mouths, being beset by the fear on the one
hand Of giving oAense 10 their southern mas
tiers, and on the other Of disgusting northerners
by disclosure Of their real sentiments. But
now and then one more jealous than the rest
in support Of slavery, and either less prudent
or more bold than they, Is betrayed into the
expression Of his real sentiments. And on
such occasions thoy are quite liable to commit
some fantastic tricks" For instance, the
Oskaioosa Times gets indignant at the jubilee
which the snti-slayery men have raised over
The result Of the st. Louis election, and with
terrific vehemence and consummate wisdom,
exclaims sswhat good has the election Of Winner
done?'' "what niger has lit set free" The
school boy ten years old could answer the
question and we viii spare ourselves the
trouble
But the work Of emancipation 80 suspici-
ously begun ia St. Louis let US hope will 60 on.
The encouragement Of the sham Democratic Of
he North will not aiRct II. Many noble
hearts are engaged in il, and they have pro-
clainsd 10 the world that in work 80 grand.
% important and Of such transcenlent mag
nitude thare shall be no steps backward. 81
mote il be.
OuR FERRSxs.-The Abba Press uninten-
tionslly, doubtless, does Injustice to our fer
ries, in conveying the idea that they are ur-
reliable. Whichever may have been the condi
ton Of them 1t the particular time the Editor
OF that PAPER wished 70 cross, and we doubt
not he truly represents the matter then, It wss
but temporary we are sure. The ferry Of
Hicksnloopsr L Ieffies. has always bseae one n
the best attended and most reliable on the riv-
er, and will be found 90 hereafter, we would
assure our friend. Resides, we have ferry
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