Nebraska advertiser., 1860-05-10
SeetlenaIIsm

Years ago our fellOw-ciiizens were
strangers 10 sectional feelings. The
States composing the COnfederacy, under
which we live, knew nothing Of The spirit
of sectional strife now prevailing 1t was
the high and noble pleasure Of a sec
ton TO show to another section Justice in
all matters. All were willing to do right,
deal fairly, protect sacred privileges with
out partiality or favor. And in this way
our nation has expanded; gone on from
a mere handful Of people to over thirty
millions; growing as NJ nation ever did
before in strength, power and wealth.
Each part of the government acted
smoothly. flowing on without a jar; result:
a ho2d of unhtard-of prosperity into all
corners of the land. The North the
South, the East a4d the West, lived IN
the bonds of friendship and peace all
lad feeling of sectional character had no
resting place in 1t e hearts Of the ppOple.
A national movement was cordially tn
dorstd from the extrtme South to the
outer confines of the North.
Now, in all sincerity. how do we, as a
people, compare with our ancestors
Look to our national situation only u few
years ago! Have not some of US under-
gone a noted and remarkable change
One Of our graf national parties has
disapp, ARID, has almost past inl oblivion
aud bat little hope Of It's resurrection ;
we allude to the Wing party The mem
bers Of this party have found a place in
The ranks Of other parties; some TO the
Democracy, Republicans and Know
NUlhings. OF the later IuI little is
heard; the other two are the parties Of
the nation al this Gme. The Democracy
have filled a proud and conspicuous po-
sitIUn in our annals. No one will queS-
ton the valuable services conferred on
the country by the Democratic party.
The divisions existing in the ranks of this
''old party" for a few years, we fear, will
prove its final downfall. If not quickly
settled. Il must be done or the conse-
q~uences may be fatal to its life; go the
same way as It's former antagonist.
We think we can be impartial between
the North aud the South. Have no other
feelings on the subject than the prrser-
walton Of the Union aud It's perpeiuation
for al time TO come. This we know NAV
be accomplished, should sectiunaIiSm be
forever allaye3 Is there a reasonable
hope or prospect hat such viii he the
case! Is the South doing what Justice,
fairness and patriotism dictate towards all
other sections of the land Does the
North manifest a desire far the prO>peri-
" Of the South and willing for her TO en-
JOY without moleslaIiOn or interruption
all her peculiar views?. If these ques-
lions could be responded to in the afirma-
tive, we would hear no more of section
aIIsm, aud none would a%PPrrhend a dis
solution of our, now mighty and prosper
Gus, Nation. The mass of our citizens
North and South feel the imperative ne
cessity Of a quietus thrown over section
alisIR. They love their county; few Of
them approve Of the conduct aud senti-
ments of those who sail under the cog
noman of leaders. This has, within a
few days. confirmed the CORE clness Of
the assertion to the satisfaction Of all.
aud leaves it beyond cavil, that the masses
DO not desire or want a distraction IN tie
Democratic party. A conservative DEM
Ocral or Republican need not be feared
in any position in the gifl Of the Ameri-
can people. But we beg DOT 10 be assO-
ciated with iaua,ici>m aud sectionalism
North or South. Shall aid to the extent
Of our ability conservatism aud The per-
peIuiiy Of OUr glorious Union as long as
we can lift a pen or raise a voice.