Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-04-05


think the Fugitive Slave law fit subject for re-
vision, amendment and improvement.
THE UNION PARTY.
tits matter of proud congratulation that there
is not one di unionst within The pales OF the Re
publican party. There is no psrt of the Republi-
can platform upon which disunionist can stand
While the disunion fanatics of the North are the
most bitter foes and denouncers of the Republican
party, the dsunion fanatics Of the South are mem
bers of the Democratic partyi and not only so, but
they are members in good standing, occupying its
highest places of honor and profit, directing its
councils aud manufacturing its platforms. Some
OF these declare that the nation is already forlorn
hope; others that it can only be preserved upon
contingencies which are not likely to happen; and
many that the election OF Republican President.
by majority of the people of the United States,
in the mode prescribed by the Constitution, would
be just cause for dissolution. We do not say
that the Union my be preserved upon certain
conditions; tce do not measure our fidelity ny our
success; but we say sit must and shall be pre-
serDcd," whatever party may be In the ascendant.
We do not say the Republican party first and the
Union afterwards. but We say the Union first, last,
and all the time; and that we will wage uncom
promising warfare on all parties that contemplate
its destruction as desirable under any circumstan-
ces. The reasonable doctrine of rule or ruin has
been boldly avowed by leading Democrats in the
Senate of the United States. They have declared.
without rcbukc from their fellows, that the last
hope of the Republic was bound up in the success
of the Democratic party; that the success OF the
Republican party would present contingency not
only authorizing but demanding the secession of
the Southern States from the Coniederacy. These
threats are intended to intimidate the weak, and
stimulate the lukcwarm, and enable that party to
retain the power which it feels is passing away
from it, and which it has justly forfeited by long
cours. of treachery and trdnsgression against the
peace and Interests of the nation.
REPUBLICAN PARTY.
beg that it may be understood that do not
use the word Republican in any narrow. sectarian
or party sense. BY Republican doctrine | mean
that sentiment which is opposed to tic general dif
fusion of slavery, desires the preservation of the
Territories freedom, and seeks the elevation and
protection of free labor. And by Republican par
ty mean all who entertain and cherish that senti
mcnt, whatever organization they may belong to,
or by whatever name they my pass.
ABoLITroNIsM.
see that several Democratic newspapers have
revived the cheap and worn out allegation. that
am an Abolitonist. 1t is matter Of some i'm
portance to u man who is about to make charge
against his neighbor, that he have some satsfac.o
ry evidence that the charge is true, and Justice to
himself would seem to require that it be accompa-
nied by such n statement OF the evidence as would
reasonably justify him in giving il utterance. But
if il be naked and general allegation unsupported
by any evidence whatever, an intelligent public
have Alright to p-esu thlt it is calumny thrust
before it for selfish malicious purposes. Ii the
persons making this charge know me to be an Ab-
olitonist, they can undoubtedly state some p0liti
cal act or declaration Of opinion my part in
proof Ii these persons are asked what constitutes
an Abolitionist, they would answer, if they have
any clear ideas on the subject, that he is one who
is in favor of abolisng slavery IN places where it
now exists, and who claims that it is the right and
duty OF the State in which he lives, or of the Cen
eral Government, to perform the act.r
| am opposed to the diffusion OF Slaycry. am
in favor OF preserving the Territories to freedom
of encouraging, eicvating and protecting free
labor, at the sumo time conscientiously believing
that with slavery in the several States we have
nothing to do. and right to interfere. If this
makes me an AbolitiOnist then | am one, and my
political enemies may make the most of it.. The
vague and senscless eptct has lost its tcrrors-
long and indiscrmnatc application of tby Demo-
cratic politicians to all who are opposed to them,
has stripped it of all title to any consideration
whatever.
Allow me to read another extract from the letter
of Mr.. Fillmore, before referred to, and have done
with that topic:
"Finay IL had the power to speak, and there
were any disposed to listen TO my council, would
say to INV brethren of the South: BE not alal med,
for there ale few, very few, at til, North, who
would Justify in any m inner an attack upon the
institutions Of the South which are guaranteed by
the Constitution. We are all anli-slavery in SEN
timent, but We know that we have nothing to do
with t in the several States. and we do not intend
to interfere with it. And would say to my
brethren OF the North, respect the rights of the
South; assure them by your acts that you regard
them as friends and brethren. And / would con-
ure ALL in the name of all that is sacred, to let this
agitation cease and the causes which have produced
it. Let harmony be restored between the North
and the South. and let every patriot rally around
our national flag, and swear upon the altar Of his
country to sustain and defend It."
THE NORTHERN DEMOCRACY.
Power has passed from the Democratic party in
nearly all the Northern States. Its vitality and
force are concentrated in the South. The fact is,
that in Congress and in the councils fthc party the
Northern Democracy are almost without influence
and power In the Senate of the United States it
is noticeable fact that no Northern Democrat s
placed at the head OF any important committe, and
so keeny was this felt that Mr.. Pugh, the Senator
from Ohio. raised his voice in bitter lament against
the humiliation inflicted on the Northern Democ-
racy The fact is significant, showing that while
the Northern Democratic members of Congress are
regarded as useful for voting appropriations and
many other purposes. their Southern brethren are
unwilling to trust them in responsible positions
where their influence might be felt or their treach-
cry prove fatal. Whether their distrust be wcll
grounded OF not, shall not undertake to deter
mine but it is certainly natural; knowing rs they
do that these have betrayed the interests Of
frecd,m and their constituents for selfish and par
ty considerations il is not strange that they should
look upon their own betrayal IS not impossible or
even dcplorable. -
PROTECTION To AEERrcAS INDUSTRY.
In collecting the revenues OF the nation, .hc du-
ties upon imports should be so adjusted. and such
Determinations made, that adequate protection be
afforded to American Industry. While it is not
the duty of the Government to build up and main
lin monopolics at the expense Of the bUdy CT the
nation, yet it s entirely within the power OF Con-
gress, by proper regulation Of the Tariff. to af-
ford just encouragement and protection to the ag-
ricutural and manufacturing interests Of our coun-
try. .fii
iHE HOMESTEAD.
Ii has long been the opinion Of many statesmen
that the public lands should not be treated as a
source of revenue. but that they should be donated
in limited quantities to actual settlers who would
improve them. and thus build up new communities
and States The greater portion of these lands
hitherto have been purchase by non-residents and
held for speculation. The actual settler has thus
been compelled to purchased at second hand and at
| advanced rates. while the poor man has been de
barred from home and field for his industry. It
is the actual settler, the hardy pioncer Drawing the
dangers and submitting to the hardshps of the viii
derncss, who erects new States and enlarges the
bounde,ies of national wealth and power
They public benefsctors, and should not be re-
ourpl In ma fribstc for their honofncforz Tbo;r