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


hat the election Of Republican fresi-
ent. by majority Of the people Of the u
lited States, in the mode prescribed by the
world be just cause for d'sso
ution. We do not sey that the Union may
"a preserved upon certain conditions; nee
10 not measure our fidelity TO il by our sue
,ess: but we say, iii must AID shall be pre-
'erped," Whatever party may be 10 the as
,endant. We do not say the Republican
psrty first and the Union Afterwards; but
we say the Union FIRST. last, and all the
time. 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 oil
the United States: they have declared
without rebuke from their fellows, that
the last hope Of the Republic was bound
up in the success Of the Democratic party,
and 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 intim-
idstc the weak. and stimulate the luke
warm. aud enable that party to retain the
power which IL feels is passing away from
IL, and which il has Justly forfeited by
long cource OF treachery and trsnsgression
against the peace aud best interests Of the
nation.
REPUBLICAN PARTY.
l beg that it may be understood, that
do not use the word Republican 10 any
narrow, sectarian or party sense. BY Re.
publican doctrine. mean that sentiment
which is opposed to the general diffusion
Of Slavery; desires the preservation Of the
Territories to freedom. and seeks the eie-
walton and protection of free labor. And
by Republican party. | mean all who en-
terrain and cherish that sentiment. what
ever organization they may belong 10, or
by whstever name they may pass.
ABoLIrIoSrsn.
l see that several Democratic newspapers
have revived against the the cheap aud
worn out allegation. that ] am an Adolf.
tionistl IL is matter Of some importance
10 a man who il about 10 make a charge
against his neighbor. that he have come
satisfactory evidence that the charge 10
true. aud Justice to himself would seem 10
require that il be accompanied by such q
statement Of the evidence as would reason.
ably Justify him In giving II uttersnce. But
il il be a naked and general allegation. un-
supported by any evidence whatever. an
intelligent public have right TO presume
that II 10 ealumny thrust before il
for selfish or malicious purposes. IL
the persons making this charge know the
to be an Abolitionist. they can undorb ied
ly state some political sct or declaration OF
opinion on my part. in proof II thsy
were asked what constitutes an Alb
olitionisi. they would answer, if they
have any clear ideas on the subject. that he
is one who l. in favor Of abolishing slavery
in places where IL now exists. aud who
claims tina. II is the right and duty Of the
State 10 which he lives. or Of the general
government TO perform the act.
am opposed 10 the diffusion OF slavery
am in favor Of preserving the Territories
10 freedom. of encouraging. elevsting and
protecting free labor. at the same time
eouscientiously believing, that with Sls
very in the several States. we have nothing
To do. and no right TO interfere. II this
makes an Abolilionist. then I am one. and
my political enemies may make the most
Of il.
The vague and senseless epithel has lo-t
its terrors. A long aud indiscriminste ap.
plicstion Of IL by Democratic politicians To
all who are opposed TO them has stripped
it Of all title TO any consideration what.
ever.
THK NORTHERN DEMOCRACY
Power has passed from the Democratic
party in nearly all the Northern States -
Its vitality aud force are concentrated in
the South. The fact is that in Congress
aud IN the councils Of the party, the Nor
thern Democracy ere almost without infu
ence and power In the Senate of the Uni
ted States. it IL noticeable fact that no Nos
ihern Democrat il placed at the head OF
any important committee. aud so kesniy
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 is signif
cant. showing that while the Northern
Democratic members Of Congress are re
garded as useful for voting sppropria.
tons aud many other purposes, their
Southern brethren are unwilling to trust
them IN responsible positions where their
prove fatal. Whether their dislrust be
well grounded or not. | shall not undertake
To determine. but II - certainly natural.
knowing a. they do. that these men have
betrayed the interests Of freedom and their
constituents, for selfish and party oonsid.
efaiions, II - not strange that they should
look upon their own betrayal a. not among
impossibiliiies OF even improbabilities.
PROTECTION TO AssRioss INDUSTRY.
ln collecting the revenues Of the nal.ou..
the duties upon imports should be "a. sd-
Justed and such DETERMINATIONS made.
tha, adequate protection be afforded,
10 American Industry. While Il IS not thu
duty Of the government TO build up AMI
maintain monopolies NJ the expense q she
body OF the nation. yet Il il entirely within
The power Of Congress by proysr regula
iion Of the Tariff. 10 afford insi encourays
ment and Protection 70 the Agricultural
and Manufacturing interests Of our coaa
try.
RIA uonnrfAD.
IL has hong been the opinion Of many
statesmen that the Public Lands should not
be treated A. q source Of revenue. but that
hey should be donated 10 limited quaint
iies 20 actual .eiiler- who would impro,.
hem aud thus bald up new communitie.
aud States. The greater portion Of these
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