Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-14

Which are not likely TO happen; and many
hat the election of Republican Presi-
lent. by majority Of the people Of the U.
'ited States. in the mode prescribed by the
would be just cause Tor disso-
ution. We do not say that the Union may
'e preserved upon certain conditions; nee
10 not measure our fidelity TO il by our sue.
,ess; but we say. cit must and shall be pre-
'erved," whatever party may be in the as
,endant. We do not say the Republican
party first aud the Union afterwards; but
we say the Union first, last, and all the
lime, aud that We will wage uncompromi.
King warfare upon all parties that contem-
plate its destruction as desirable under
any circumstances. The reasonable doc
trine of rule or ruin has been boldly avow-
ed by leading Democrats in the Senate Of
the United States; they have declared
without iebuke FROM their fellows, that
the last hope Of the Republic was bound
up in the success Of the Democratic party.
aud that the success Of the Republican
party would presenta contingency not only
authorizing, but demanding the secession
Of the Southern States from the Confeder-
acy. These threats are intended TO intin.
idatc the weak, aud stimulate the luke.
warm, aud enable that party TO retain the
power which II feels is passing away from
Il, aud which il has Justly forfeited by
long couree Of treachery aud transgress,On
against the peace and best interests OF the
nation.
REPUBLICAN PARTY.
I beg that II may be understood, that I
do not use the word Republican 10 any
narrow. sectarian or party sense. BY Re.
publican doctrine, mean that sentiment
which is opposed 10 the general diffusion
Of Slavery; desires the preservation Of the
Territories 10 freedom, aud seeks the ele.
walton and protection Of free labor. Aud
by Republican party, mean all who en-.
terrain aud cherish that sentiment. what
ever organization they may belong 70. or
by whatever name they may pass.
| ApoLirioSIsN.
sec that several Democratic newspapers
have revived against me the cheap aud
worn out allegation. that am an Adolf
tionisti IL IL matter Of some importance
to man who il about 10 make n charge
against his neighbor. that he have some
satisfactory evidence that the charge IL
true, and justice to himself would seem To
require that II be accompanied by such
statement Of the evidence as would reason.
} ably justify him 10 giving II utterancs. But
II Il be a naked aud general allegation. un.
supported by any evidence whatever. an
intelligent public have a right to presume
that II 10 a calumny thrust before Il
for selfish or malicious purposes. II
the persons making this charge know me
to be an Abolilionist. they can undoubied.
ly state some political act or declaration Of
opinion on my part. in proof. IL they
were asked what constitutes 40 Alb.
olitionist, they would answer. II they
have any clear ideas ON the subject. that he
Is one who II In favor Of abolishing slavery
10 places where il now exists. and who
claims tina, IL 10 the right and duty Of the
State in which he lives, or Of the general
government to perform the act.
am opposed to the diffusion Of slavery.
am In favor OF preserving the Territories
to freedom. Of encouraging. elevating and
protecting free labor, at The same time
eonscientiously believing. that with Sla
very in the several States, we have nothing
TO do, and no right TO interfere. II this
makes an Abolitionist. then am one, aud
my political enemies may make the most
Of Il.
The vague aud senseless epithet has Lost
its terrors. A long aud indiscriminate ap.
plicstion Of IL by Democratic politicians TO
all who are opposed TO them has stripped
II Of all title 10 any consideration what.
ever.
THE NORTHERN DEMOCRACY.
Power has passed from the Democratic
party In nearly all the Northern States.
It's vitality aud force are concentrated In
the South. The fact IL that In Congress
and In the councils Of the party, the Nor
,hern Democracy are almost without innu
enee and power In the Senate Of the Uni
ted States, u 10 a noticeable fact that no Nor.
thern Democrat IL placed q, the head of
any important committee, aud 90 kecnly
was this felt that Mr.. Pugh. the Senator
from Ohio. raised his voice Ia bitter lament
against the humiliation inflicted on the
Northern Democracy. The fact II signiG.
cant. showing that while the Northern
Democratic members Of Congress are ~.
garded a. useful for voting appropria.
tons and many other purposes. their
Souihrcn brethren are unwilling 10 trust
them In responsible positions whore their
influence might be felt or their treachery
prove fatal. Whether their distrust be
we'll grounded or not. I shall not undertake
10 determine. but n 10 certainly natural.
Knowing ~ they do. that these men have
betrayed tho interests Of freedom aud their
constituents. for selfish aud party eonsid.
erations, II 10 not strange that they should
look upon their own betrayal ~ not among
impossIblities OF even improbAbil,,iss.
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY.
In collecting the revenues Of the nation.
the duties upon imports should be 90 al.
iusted aud such discriminations made.
that adequate protection be Afforded
TO American Industry. While II IL not the
duty Of the government 10 build up aud
maintain monopolios At the expense u The
body Of tho nation. yet n is entirely with,s
the power Of Congress by proser rcguIa
lion Of the Tariff. 10 afford ust encourage
ment and protection To the Agriealtursi.
and Manufacturing intvests Of our coan4
Try.
rns HOMESTEAD,
u has long BEEN the cpnIoo OF say
statesmen that the Public Lands shouid no,
be treated as n source 81 revenue, bat that
they should be donated IL limited quaint
tIcs 10 actual setllsfs Who would improve