Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-12-26
cox1Na OUT BOLDLY.

We like to see q man sailing under his true
colors; we know, then, whore to find him, and
how to meet him. We confess, therefore.
that it is satisfaction to f1nd the editor of the
Cearfeld Republican, the organ of the Breck-
inridge Democracy, expressing his opinion OF
Negro Slavery in such terms as will admit Of
no doubt. In his last issue, he says =.
..That the editor (of the Journal may not mis-
represent us hereafter, We will here say that We
believe slavery to be of Divine origin, and defy
him and all other Abolitionists, in this or any
other country, to disprove it by the Bible.''
There is no trouble about understanding
language like that. It is plain, unequivocal
and pointed. eve believe slavery to be of
g Divine origin 20 are the words of our neigh
Dor, and so firmly is he convinced of the cor
rectness of his belief in the "blessed, chris
tianizing institution that he s'defies' us and
" all other Aboitionists,' as he is pleased to
call those who do not agree with him, ssto dis
"prove it by the Bibles Rather sharp, that,
we should say, in the editor of the Repnbli-
can: He makes broad assertion, and then
asks others to "disprove'' it, or admit that he
is sright, instead of himself producing the evi-
dence necessary to establish what he AYERS.
Having laid down proposition, he should first
present his own arguments before asking 9TH
ers to controvert them. If he does this, and
thereby convinces the Christian world that
slavery is the normal condition of the negro
that it is Of "Divine Origin'' and expressly de-
signed to secure Sambo's temporal and spir-
itual welfare-he will accomplish what all 9TH
ers have failed to do. At the same time, he
might give us his opinion on free white labor.
Is that not also OF ssDivine origini'' If it is,
can he enlightcn as as to the purpose of an
all-wise Providence in permitting two such ad-
verse systems to grow up in one conntry'
But, the question arises, does the editor of
the Republican really wish to enter into con-
troversy on this subject with as humble an in
dividual as ourself2 We think not, for in i'm
mediate connection with the sentence above
quoted, he says: "Call in your Beeeher,
"Chapin & Co., if you please, and We will see
/" how soon You must discard the Bible to car
cry your point" So it is very clear that he
Is after larger game. He wants foemen more
"worthy Of his steei." He wants to enter the
lists against that "generaton of vipers,'' sshyp-
ocrites" and sswrong -doers,'' as he recently
designated all preachers of the Gospel who
express opinions adverse to those he entertains
about slavery. We imagine that ssBeecher,
Chapin Il Co.," when they are made acquaint-
ed with the challenge of our valorous neigh
Dor, will 'shake in their boots 20 in fact, we
think, if the material OF their pedal coverings
will withstand the shock to which they cannot
fail to be subjected, the manufacturer will be
justly entitled to medal OF the largest dimen-
sions. Indeed, We fear the theological and
rhetorical reputation Of 3d., C. & Co.. is in
imminent jeopardy, and We would advise them
to effect a sc compromise by which they
may escape the public humilition and disgrace
which now st ares them in the face.
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STAND FIRM! BE TRUE I'VE hear tho re-
mark made frequently by Democratic politi-
clans that, in the present disordered state of
the country, the Republicans ought to Gre
trace their steps!'' Why ? we should like to
know. Have we done anything amiss 2 Is
there anything wrong in electing Republican
President? Were not the principles of our
party well understood Do we propose to use
any but lawful and constitutional means to es-
e~ohSu any PohCy VIC 0oSoCdtoi we ASK iOr
nothing that is not clearly right-we have
nothing to apologize for, nothing to take back,
as party. We believe we are engaged in a
just cause, and shall we now, because traitors
threaten to break up the Union, degrade our
manhood by calling back the routed enemy
and basely surrender all we have gained by
our victory We say, NEVER! Let us be
truc to our country and our principles. Let
US stand firm as the eternal hills upon the Re-
publican platform, and turn this Government
back into the channel in which the trainers of
the Constitution originally placed it. Trea-
son, encouraged by the President and his ad-
visers, is stalking unblushingly through the
land, and no reasonable concessions that could
be made by the North would In the least
change the purpose of those who have deter
mined at all hazards to destroy the Govern
ment. The only thing, then, that Republicans
can do 10 to maintain their position with un.
waveripg frmness. II the Secessionists sue
ceed in their mad designs, the fault is not ours;
it lies with those in power. Had Mr.. Buchan-
ap performed his duty at the outstart-had he
complied with the wishes of Generals Scott
and Cass to have the Charleston forts proper
ly manned-there would have been little, and,
probably, none Of the present trouble.
The Pennsylvania Legislature meets on the
hrst Tuesday, lst day of January. The cleo
tion Of a o. S. Senator, to succeed Mr.. Bigler,
xrsIt n <akn MIA Qsl.al