Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-13
G0turtester 4allp SPY,
Written for the Spy.
WILL THE GERMAN REPUBLICANS BOLT?
MILFORD, MASS, March, 1860.


sued and the characters proposed as the stand
ard-bearers of republican principles Taking
interest in the republican party, and wishing
them success in the election of their candidate
permit me to state some of the notifications
OF that wish, and to inform you of the opinions
of large body of the Independent German re
publcans, as well in the east as in the west
and the sentiment of their press, in so far al
all this has come to my knowledge Theli
press has an important influence among the Ger
man people of the United States,-an influence
(which cannot be stated, exactly, by figures, ye
which may be estimated by certain calcula
tions. In speaking of the German republI
cans, as individuals, / am safe in declaring
them to be abultionists in sentiment, wlic
have hitherto acted with the republican party
in face of an apparently iron necessity. In
view of this fact it will be clear to every one
why they are so anxious to have a candidate
for the presidency nominated whose name is
somewhat guarantee that the anti-slavery
principles Of the republican party flew as they
are) will be brought into effect in the case that
their candidate should be elected They are
very earnestly opposed to any deviation or al
iteration of that paragraph of the Philadelphia
platform which has special reference to this
question, in so far such alterations would have
tendency to weaken the anti-slavery agitation
as proposed in that instrument. The republi-
cans intend to check the further extension of
human chattelsm. This is the principal
ground on which they have gained the sympa-
thy of the German republicans, and to which
they can ascribe, in the main, their co-opera-
ton. Individually speaking, many of the lat
ter have to carry on moral war within their
own breast, and it requires strong deterni-
nation of the will to subdue, even temporarily,
the power of those moral objections which sug-
gest themselves in view of the convictions
which one carries within him, and the action
which he can perform under the present de-
plorable pressure of circumstances. The self
denial is great. 1t would lead me too far from
the object Of this communication should | at
tempt to enter into an elaborate exposition of
what | consider the great gulf between these
two currents of social and political life. May
it suffice to say that for the present, we shall
cooperate with the republican party on the ba.
sis of the Philadelphia platform, as represent
ing all the anti.slavery sentiment which is
practically brought to bear against the apollo
glsts OF human chattelism, without abandon
ing the hope that the time will come when
slavery shall be counted with things gone by
But should we be called upon to support man
like Edward Bates of Missouri, honorable and
outspoken as he may be from his point of view,
and whatever his personal excellencies are
we shall be compelled, in consideration of the
political opinions of that gentleman and his
former actions in the campaign of 1856, to an.
Swer to our brethren :-No,-no,-no. We
should have just cause to mourn over
such a course of the Republican party
fTbaU
ton and be captivated by the attraction of
moment. 1t may be hard for many to wait Tor
the hour of victory, but shall zoe yield because
they lack patience and perseverance AS long
as we have reason to believe that tie case
which we defend is righteous ard just, we
shall never go one step backward, but rather
two ahead, even should we, acting thus, load
upon on" shoulders the scorn and condemna-
ton of thousands We are prepared for all
this Most uncompromisingly shall we adhere
to the principles which have given rise to the
republican party, and refuse all fellowship with
those who endeavor to bow down to "expedi-
ency," whatever the consequence may be-
Our banner shall bear the inscription an hoe
signo vinces, by our principles we stand or
fall Should the power of the antagonistical
factions be strong enough to vanqush the re-
publican ranks, we shall not be discouraged
from renewing the contest at its proper time
To win, that is called victory, by a compro
missing, a winding and creeping policy, is no
victory at all. Would it not demoralize tie
whole party, first to compromise in the hope
of success, and, then, be beaten in spite of
that? 1t will be well for the delegates to CON
slider this point.
The Germans, in many places of the north
west, have organized themselves and passed
resolutions being the basis of their operation
in the presidential campaign. OF those places,
where such organizations were effected, | re-
member, at this moment, the following: Peori
Buffalo, Detroit, etc. According to reliable
sources Of information, New York, with many
other places will soon follow. The drift of those
resolutions have given. Now, proceed to
touch another rather delicate point, the Two
Years Amendment.
Any candid republican will admit that tits an
open violation of that paragraph of the Phila.
delphia platform, which makes reference to
equality of rights among citizens. 1t WILL UNI
d0ubtedly, be brought to the consideration of
the convention at Chicago, of which it will not
only be asked to adhere TO its former decara.
ton on this question, but also to pass its con-
demnation on that insulting measure. Can
the Germans really ask any less, until they
have renowned all selfrespect and Invested
themselves of manhood? Would they not
deserve to be treated as a serve and contemp-
tible race, if they would, STILL cooperate with
party that ignored their most reasonable de-
mands Is it presumptuous in us to say to
the republicans, let your actions be in accord
ance with your words If it is, then, let it
be so. | take from the New Yorker Demo-
.krat the largest and most widely circulated
daily paper OF the German press, supporting
the republican party, the following, from one
of its recent editorials -
"The question which every German, and
more especially, the German republican clubs
and organizations, are called upon to answer
without reserve, and in language affording
no dodge, Isl Under what circumstances can
we support the republican party in the APP
preaching presidential campaign, and under
which can we not? We will give the positive
and negative sides of this question in the fol-
lowing manner:
POSITIVE. NEGATIVE.
l. Maintenance of the Weakening the anti
Philadelphia platform. slavery policy.
q Inviolability of the Ignoring the Massachu-
naturalization laws Con- sets amendment
demnation of the Mas
sachusetts 1.-TWO years.
amendment.
3. Nomination of Nomination of know
pure and decided repub- nothing (Banksl, or a
hcan; for instance, Sew compromise man tBates).
ard, Chase, Fremont.
The least TO be asked is an open declaration
in regard to these points-a declaration quite
peremptory in its nature Either--or."
Certain is it that Mr.. Seward is given the
preference among all candidates, and his NOM
ihauon would not only secure the votes Of
tliose OF the German republicans who have,
nllherlo, acted with the republican party, but
tnousauus OF those who remained neutral or
acted on the side of sham democracy.
request the republican press. If il sees I'll
to DO SO, 10 copy this article. believe to have
merely stated lhe bare facts, having been less
questions. ~
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