Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-23


have subjected the perpetrator of the treasona-
bic outrage, to the unceremonious application
of coat of tar and feathers, and ride upon
1 rail- that would have cured the worst case of
Ichronic dyspepsia;-but now, the sound OF dis
union, the rawlings of sectional nadmen, the
Iclamors of disappointed aSpirants and dema-
gogues who will submit to no construction of
the constitution that is not of their own inter-
probation, and to administration, that is not
of their own selection, has become so familiar
to our ears, that instead of their being visited
with the unqualified condemnation, the iudig-
nant wrath, the SCOTS and Kisses of an offended
| populace, we see the prime movers, the chief
offenders, boldly stepping forth for places of the
/ highest public trust,-and wise and virtuOus,
and patriotic men, who should stand aghast at
at the sublimity Of their audacity, under the in
exorable rule of party discipline, help them into
Office, whilst they abominate their detestuble
doctrines, upon those most important points
but whilst ''charity covereth n multitude OF
sins" Democracy covercth charity, and oblite-
rates all sin.
How many of those, who but short time
since were threatening to tear this Union asnn-
der, and involve us in all the horrors of civil
strife, if minority of the people Of this country,
in the exercise of their constitutional and sove-
reign rights, should elect n candidate to the
chief magistracy of the nation, notof their own
section of the country, and not of their own
party, Qor there lay the true Secret,) are now To
be found, graciously rendering their own servi-
ces for this same great trust, and with degree
of effrontery which deticS description, claiming
10 belong to the only national party, and tho
only party, that can save the Union, or preserve
the constitution
Let the people beware how they entrust this
sacred legacy to the hands of those who have
ever hnrbored design to destroy it,-or calcu-
lated its cost by sectional or pecuniary advanta
ges.
1t would not only be n fragrant breach of
trust, reposed in us by those who executed the
deed, but it would be crime against God and
man, that would ascend to heaven, and excite
the wrath of an offended Deity. Let them trust
it only to those who value it for itself alone, and
for the ines:imable aud countless blessings it
has bestowed.
And here it might be well to stop, and inquire
for moment, who they arc, aud where they
are TO be found? am happy to sap there is
but one party in this country, divided and sub
divided rs we are, in which that class of men
are recognized or found, and that is the party
which claims par excellence" TO be the national
pGrty-the only party "thdt can sare tie
| Union" "The state rights republican demo-
cratic party"-God save the mark No man
that belongs 10 the Wing party,-no man that
belongs to the American party,-no man that
belongs TO the Republican party, so far as l
knOw,-no man that belongs to the great oppo.
sition purty-is an advocate for disnnionl for
the moment he becomes contaminated, or faint
ed with this foul and odious, and detestable her
esy, lie falls out of the ranks Of tile opposition
party ana walks straight into the ranks of the
Imposition party, where he can find sympathy
and aid, aud comfort, from his brother democrats,
and this of itself is enough to brand that par
ty with sus, s,icion and diStrust aud to arouse the
energies Of every patriotic heart to frown down
upon them, as an unsafe and dangerous political
Organization ;--it is the only party that will
recognize and fraternizc with diSunionists, and
the number of these, whatever it may be, is to
he found in their ranks, and theirs only y;-lct
the good men, let the patriotic men, who love
their country and its institutions, come out from
it-and leave it 10 die the death it deserves;
and if they will not, if they still persist, if hon
est we'll meaning aud patriotic men (as the great
mass of them arc) still adhere to the enemies of
their country,-let them also, through our uni.
ted aud untiring efforts share the fate they will
have brought upon themselves, and which they
will so richly deserve.
Let is not be supposed that entertain any
| apprehensions for the fate OF the Union;-nOt
! nj all! This Union has the element of strength
within itself, to enable it to meet and crush all
rebellion from within, and all assaults from
without
All that is needed is bold. fearless deter
mined man, at the head of the government,
who will discharge his duty faithfully, without
fear, favor, or affection, Then the necessity
shall arise, and trust to the laws, and the good
sense, aud patriotism of the country for his
l -
safety whilst the government is in the hands OF
those, who prefer power to union; or who will
be Subjected to the influence, or control of that
faction, whose support will be essential to the
continuance Of their power.
The influence Of portion of these diSorgan-
izers upon the present administration, has been
made too painfully manifest, within the last tif-
teen months, to require more specific refer
ence.
II there was one turbulent spirit in Paradise,
who preferred "to reign in llell rather than
serve in Heaven" it is perhaps not TO be won
dered at, that of Lucfer's kind some should
be found amongst us, who prefer to he
at the head of rebeIlious and reasonable
| movement, rather than live in obscurity,-and
die "unknown, unhonorcd and unsung;" bnt,
| as Lucifer was hurled headlong from on high,
| for his audacious and rebellious spirit,-so
should these agitators and disturbers ofthe pub
| lie peace--thesc advocates of disuniOn, be
/ hurled from the high places they desecrate, and
their names be handed down with obloquy and
dshonor, on the page of history, as an example
and warning to future generations.
would as soon confide the helpless lamb to
the tender mercies of aravenous wolf as to com
mit this Union to the safe keeping of one who
4 had ever dared to raise his voice, or harbor a
thought for its destruction. would not toleate
n marty that gives conntcnance. and sympathy.