The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-08-17

vet overcome il, if we allow reason rather
than prejudice to shape our efforts. Domoc-
racy, as now interpreted by those loudest in
tho profession of it. and almost monopolizing
its name. no longer means tho will OF tho
majority it contcnns the masses; holds
no association with labor, aud uttors no
word of encouragement to the poor. Its
professions are impostures. aud must soon
fail to deceive. II has become worso than
the ally Of Slavery; 1t is its plant and pros
ttuted tool. Wisdom and proprioty most
alike repudnto it, unless speedily regoner.
uted.
Our tue policy is that Of resistance to
the eX ravagnnt and unconstitutional de-
mands OF The South. We can only make
it eif'ctual in one way--by the support OF
Mr. Lincoln. He is honest and capable,
and attached to the principles OF the Con-
stilution, and his election will assign limits
to sectional oligarchy, and make labor
honorable and remuneralive.
The question, in its true aspect, is not
MS 10 which candidate should be elected
by the people it is this--shal Mr. Lin
coin be elected The one hundred and
twenty electoral votes Of The South will
be divided mainly, if no, exclusively, be-
tween Mr.. Bell and Mr.. b. eckinridge, and
their support will be almost, il not enllrely.
confined TO that section. Such effective
force as Mr.. Douglas may possess, is 10
the North but his most sanguine friends
admit not only that his election is impos-
siblc, but that he cannot carry over two
or three States. The body OF the North
ern vote will be given TO Mr.. Lincoln
Mr. Douglas supporters can do nothing
for him the only significant result they
can possibly produce, will be to withdraw
throw the election into The House. This
done, and Lane would certainly be chosen
by the SeGae-the condition of parties in
the House being such as 10 prevent a ma.
jorlty of the States agreeing TO either Of
the candidates. Resting Oh these ad-
missions-for they are accepted unver.
sally-we discover that every vo'e given
TO Mr.. Douglas must tend to the elevation
OF Lane. who possessing neither education,
experience nor executive ability, has been
selected 10 enable the South to make the
most out OF an accident in case il shall
occur. 70 Out. Lane Lane in apostacy 10
The North, and in croucbing, fawning sub
serviency to the South, need not be at.
tempted by tho most ambitious in that
line-not even by Federal office. holder
Even il l could believe that The leopard
could change his spots, and Mr.. Douglas
do the North justice, would not sustain
him under the circumstances which sur.
round us, and admi: the perils which now
environ us.
have not attempted speech. My
purpose has been 20 talk plainly. l may
have been unfortunate in succeeding TOO
well in this respect. Feeling as do, and
knowing the vast importance OF the can.
vass upon which We are just entering.
could not be less distinct in my expression
Immense, innppreciabe consequences de-
pend upon the decision we are about 10
make. We should tremble when we fear
that those most interested in the present
and the future, the frugal artisan and la
borer. may fail to comprehend them
But let US hope, citizens. that we are so
far right as to be able to expect the favor
Of Almighty God throughout our trials,
and that He will continue to bless the
Republic, until it shall become proper
example to the nations of the earth. and
a blessing 10 universal man