Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-08-23

error, what l. the correct lnterpreta-
tion of the political discords of the
last six years?
| anticipate fully that my suggested
mode of redress for existing abuses
will be denounced as sectional; to
which | answer, if it be so, the anti.
dote to bene may be bane itself
'simiiio simaiJus curruntur.' But Its
liability to the charge is denied The
real sectionalism is arrayed against us,
| do but counsel systematic and per-
sistent resistance. In studies of the
fundamental doctrines of our common
charter, and in the dispensations OF
the favors OF the Government. we
should never know a North, a South,
all East or a West. Ny complaint is
that others act as if they thought diff
ferently. ! trust we shall lie always
able TO command the exercise of such
patriotism and comfy as to for ever
preclude us from aggression upon a
section inferior to ours in every cle-
ment OF material strength or greatness.
1t can never be otherwise than das-
tardly . press upon the weak and
sickly.
1t will be noticed that | have spoken
of the Democratic party without refer
ence to its present distractions. My
reason for so doing is found in the
opinion | entertain that those diSsen-
sions do not affect issues; az neither
branch indicates disposition to meet,
tan, " and openly. the great political
problem OF the times. in casting our
votes we should be accurately in
formed as to their effect upon tine pol
icy we desire 20 see established. We
should not be made instruments in the
hands of any ambitious man, or in the
hands of any combination of reckless
or unscrupulous men, to force an un-
natural growth of Slavery in the coun-
try, contrary to what has heretofore
been the understanding of the Consti-
tuition of the United States, and in the
pal pable violation of what has been re-
garded settled and national policy.
1t should be matter of singing re-
gret to Ns, if from our bearing in the
present contest, we could be fairly
charged hereafter with violation OF
the principles we have long professed
to cherish, or with having imposed
any, the slightest. impcdiment in the
pathway of a rational, well-grounded,
and progressive liberty.
The all-absorbing question now pre-
sented to the American citizen. foi
what will prove to be his ultimate de
cision. l have watched narrowly as it
has risen into importance from year
to year, and | think | know the opin-
ions Of the several Presidential candi-
dates respecting it.
am not aware that the supporters
of Mr.. Breckinrilge attempt any con
cealment as to his designs in case o
his success. Should they wish to resort
10 prevarication. they have placed il
entirely without their power by frank
ness and holiness, and had almost
said, the recklessness of their declar
aticns. lie has been put forth. prom
inently, like speech and platform, as
the Achilles of the armies of the South
and as the determined foe of free soil
free speech and free men. He stands
upon no single democratic sentiment
unless indeed, what were regarded by
all statesmen within the last fifteer
years as the pretentious heresies o
John e. Calhoun can he SO regarded
He so reads the teachings Of the sage,
of the past, and their primary law, al
to make it fruitless to attempt an ex
ciusion of his peculiar and favorite in
stitution from the original Territories
and so as to make it indispensable tha
Congresses, Courts and Presidents
should exercise all their ingenuity, anC
all their powers to fortify and sustain
it there. Legislative action Is to b.
invoked, judicial DEGREES had executive
fats pronounced, navies equipped an'
armies marshaled, to exclude Ioreve
every settler therefrom who will 10
bow down before the black god of hi
idolatrons worship. i appeal to you
freeman, to know whether this is tn
! Democracy of Jefferson, Madison
Monroe or Jackson. | appeal to yor
to know whether you have ever foune
anything in the annals of parties s.
insulting TO the understanding unit
within the lifetime of the youth VIII,
has not yet reached his majority.
} appeal to you to know whether tn
honesty, intelligence and unmixe'
blood of the ffspring of Northern
} mothers can never accept an exeus
for those who would endeavor to fas
ten such ruler upon us. But we ma,
! congratulate ourselves that even off
cial zeal can perceive no chance 70
Mr.. Breckinridge's election. If ther
/ had ever been any, the recent stum
: speech of Mr.. buchanan would hav
eifectually disposed of it. No amour
of popularity would be able to stan
= against the enconiums of such an al
. vocate. Ills midnight appeal can onl
be accounted for by supposing the 'ol
I public functionary' was unable to ot
D llterate his animosities towards til
+ young gentleman OF Kentucky all
that his well known craft suggested
: speech as the readiest and least offer
slve means of destruction. Such sua
e gestions are the more reasonable, as
: Is not to be imagined that the gyve
t tenant of the White House should fc
a a moment believe, after the inyestigs
E; tions which have been had. and III
Y exposures which have been made, sue
i testimony as he volunteered could |
I otherwise than ruinous 10 any conrs
n The daring evinced by him on the o,