Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
Stand by y0ur CGIorss

Stand by your CoIers!
TWAS because Of opposition to slavery in
Kansas, that a forced and stimulated emf
grafton was poured thithcr from the North.
1t was because Of opposition to slavery in
Kansas that the free state men there throw
themselves into the arms of rebellion and
revolution. They denounced, defed, and
attempted to overthrow the lawful tcrritori-
al governments. They refused to vote. -
The decisions lawfully arrived at, they now
seek to set aside. Having lost the election
by default and contumacy, they now seek
to set aside the decision
Shall contumacv be respected? Shall
revolution be sanctiGed? Shall revolution
lists be allowed all chances FIRST the chan
ces of resistance, and then the chances of
voting after the day Of voting is past p
Common sense and common self-respect to
say nothing Of national dignity and public
policy, say no! Let these men suffer the
consequences Of their past proceedings. and
seek their relief in the paths of future 10y
atty.
! If their treason is overlooked and sane
toned, and the consequences ayeysod or set
aside, it mast be because Of sympathy with,
or submission to their aims. No govern
ment will gratu;tously make its loyal bow
to its turbulent, citizens. It is in this view
that the Kansas question wears sectional
aspect. Arc Southern institutions to be
outlawed? 10 be trampled down or voted
down at the option of the violent?
/ The President has taken his position on
the side of law. lie maintains it boldly. -
The southern representatives in Congress
have gathered about him. with an exccp-
ton that confirms the rule, we mean Mr.
II. W. Davis. His party has marshalled
itself around, and flung out its banners.
The roll has been called A few indeed
are not there. Some leaders are gone
Their differences they should have discuss
ed in the council Of war; their objections
should have been there stated and there
buried iLey have refused to do this
The differences have ripencd into feuds.
They have chosen to bring them into the
field. They have deserted the standard Of
their chief, and the ranks 0. their brethren.
They have commingled with the enemy,
and amid the hostile shouts their cry is now
heard Strange discord
Meanwhile Dir. Buchanan stands firm and
serene. What through powerful and trus-
ted friends have quit his side Sit was 50
with Jackson. BY scores the great men of
that day forscok him, bat that old hero
quaied nosl With bold heart aud iron
nerve he withstood the utmost assaults of al
parties and combinations, and appealed to
the people. lie appealed not in vain
The people sustained him, MOLLY sustained
han Mr. Buchanan stands thus before
US now,-and in similar manner the people
are rallying to bis support. We have been
noticing our exchanges with interest and
solicitude. We tell our readers that the
fres are kindling on. every hilltop, the bu-
giles are sounding in every valley The ola
Democratic spirit is awake, and the Demo-
cratic hosts are gathering. Leaders have
deserted US, but they go off, captains With
out companies. The shock and the surprise
are already over; the waters have alrea-
dy closed over them, and flow on smoothly
as before.
Democrats Of Virginia, do we nlisrepre-
sent you, when we say that in the foremost
ranks Of the gathering hosts you will be
found Shall we in your name bid the
President patiently abide the tempest that
now rains upon him, and expect better
day? We hear but one dissenting voice
throughout the proud old Conm.onmeal til !
All honor to the Virginia Democracy, and
to our firm, just and sagacious President !!
-Aler Sent
The New Counties.-It is said that two
new counties and Breckenridge
are to be erected from portions Of Tazc-
WELL during the present session. The Jetfer-
sonville Advocate states that in the former
there are only three slorcs-and in the lat
ter there exists the anomaly in Virginin Of
county in which slavery has not single
representative.
Greot Edition. We understand that
Gov Wise's Philadelphia letter is being
published in immense numbers in Washing
ton city, for distribution. It is expected
that 200, 900 copies will be ordered Mich
OILS, Black Republican member from Ohio.
started the list.
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