The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-06-02


rogues will fail in their efforts, North and
South, to sustain political existence, by
pandering to dangerous prejudices of the
various sections of our glorious Caion,
cemented by the blood of the heroes Of the
revolution. -.s- .-.s.a -rs-z ..
In this particular case of Kansas, there
is no question but that the people of that
Territory have been remiss in their duties
as citizens and by this have caused the
greater part of the troubles that have be
fallen them. They have done this against
the earnest remonstrauce Of the entire
Democracy of the nation, who had opened
the way for them to choose their own in
stitutons for themselves. They did this
under the influence of evil councillors, aud
by it, if they are finally defeated, they
have no one to blame but themselves.
BY The law now passed they have the op-
portunity to correct their acts Of omission
With them rests the responsibility. ...-
Again, for months had opposed the
admission of Kansas into the Uniou, eX-
cept upon the condition that her constitu-
tion be submitted to the popular vote.
In doing so, what was my position before
the country? l stood in q position ot an
tagonism to the Democratic sadministra-
tion of our choice, aud to Jowr-tJMS Of the
Democratic members of both Houses Of
Congress. When they yleSded SO Tar Us
to give me the Substance OF that for which
was contending, aud when all my Dem
ocratic colleagues were united in Favor ot
the bill, what was my duty? Ought | to
lave held out .tacti0usty upon a mere q"i6-
sie about slsimp portant points anlunmean'1g
a0ordS, thereby bringing division aud de
feat to the Democratic party, and leaving
the question open, to still further excite
sectional prejudices and endanger the
peace and prosperity. of the country!-
Surely an intelligent and patriotic constit-
nency will not only answer this question
emphatically in tue negatt0e, but will most
cheerfully award to me the credit OF havr
ing discharged my plain aud imperative
duty as Democratic Representative. =
We already behold the most cheering and
.unerring signs Of popular acqniesccncc in
this measure. Every nu-Lecompton
Democratic paper in Ohio, SO far is out in
its favor. And hazard nothing in max
ing the prediction, that the next Demo
cratic State Convention, in OHIO, will en-
dorSe it unanimously. What, then, will
be the position and standing ofils Demo
cratic opponent? l intend constituency
with my prrty fealty uninpared, and with
my confidence unshaken in the wisdom anG
integrity of the Democratic party-that
gallant o.d party which has made this
great country all that it is, aud whose tri-
unphs cause the smile of hope to light up
the face Of the opprepsed Of other
dimes. --.... -'
In conclusion let. me say, that male
up my mind to vote for. the compromise
bill after more careful reflection and more
mature deliberation than eyer bestowed
upon any question in the course OF my
whole life. And, Notwithstanding the as
saults that have been made upon the mea-
! sure, am still frnily convinced that, in
! yielding g it my support. | did that which
! is not .olly in accordance with Democrat
! ic principles, but for the best interests OF
the country If my vote does not meet
| with the appreciation ofmy constituents,
shall regret exceedingly their want Of
concurrence in my views; and whilst !
| must deem them in error, | Shall, ut the
same time, acknowledge fally their right
| toeither approve or condemn. All ask is,
! that they will concede TO me Integrity of
character and honesty and sincerity Of pur-
| pose. ss5gt5s c g e. s.- .7z ID. s--.-.-zg- 3
| Should my people approve my course |
shall be greatly gratifed; but should they
condemn me, l will, al least, rejoice in the
proud aud ,enuobling copsciousness that
have discharged what | honestly and con
seientiously believed to benny duty, aud
that / have feariessly maintained and de-
| Tended 1 what Iconceiyed to be the true
principles and policy Of the Democratic
party. sage z2,zalours, truly, l-.-g h.
| s-1 o. q. sz-sT G.. WM. LAWRENCE.
RoRERTS. CLARK, Esq, E~s e,es = ...,s..
e Morristown, Belmont County, Otio.
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