The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-12-21
VOLUME XI. NO. 81.
n the Republicans Of Ohio.

fn,,r the success OF the Republican party
a, the genera. election Of the eth Inst. Tho
ro,urps of tho elections in the Atlantic
States and in the States in the interior, gave
us early assurance of our triumph MORO
recopt news from California and oregon IN
dicate that thoy, too. have joined tno no
publican ranks. From sen to sea tue 'r''
umphi is complete.
torv has been won give 1t peculiar signiti
oance. For long time prior to 1854, pub
Nc indignation hal been excited in the non
slayeboiding states, by the persistent Efforts
of the dominant party in tho slaveholding
,tates 10 make their policy the policy Of
the general government. These efforts had
been continued through long course OF
offensive legislation, carried on through the
instrumentalty of the Democratic party.
The indignation thus excited increased in
extent aud intonsity at each new act ot
offeuee, until upon the repeal OF tho Alis-
souri, Compromise in 1854, Il acquired
force which effected rupture of all old
party tes, and manifested itself in tho now
Republican organization.
This organization had for its distinct OBJ,
Iects the relief of the industrial interests o.
the country, from tho depressing influence
of the policy of tho prevailing party in the
slave holding states, and tho establishment
of the policy of the legislation of tho coun.
try on the subject of slavery, ia conformity
with the policy of the constitution, as that
policy was understood in tho early days OF
the Republic.
A. the outsot the Republican party was
assniled nv abuse and misrepresentation,
unparalleled in tho history of party contests.
Yet in despite of the worst that calumny
could do, undiscouragod by defeat in its
first presidential campaign 10 1856; without
abatement of its claims, and conscious that
time and its own conduct would vindicate
the integrity of its purposes, 1t proceeded
TO prepare for the mOmentous campaign
which has lust closed. On the 10th Of May
last. its representatives adopted n platform
of principles, and nominated its candidates
for tho Office of President and Vice Presi-
dent BY this declaration of principles the
party is to be tried, and stands or falls, not
by any expression of indydua, opinions
wherever announced.
The platform and tho candidates Of the
party have been approved and adopted by
the popular vote of the American people
We NAV now confidently look forward to q
realization OF those hopes in which tho Re-
publican organization was founded.
We express this confidence because we
feel assured that tho new Administration
under the direction of the President ooct.--
against whose honor and integrity no i'm
putation was made during the whole of the
late exciting canvass-will in all singeness
of purpose, inform to tho letter and spirit
of she Constitution of tho country, to the
principles of the Republican party as an.
nounced at Chicago, and as indicated by the
imminent national dangers which gave birth
to the organization.
We express the confidence, not withstand
ing the discomfort which has appeared in
some parts of the country upon the election
of Mr. Lincoln.
It is idlo and mischevous in the extreme
10 saw that the American people can dosire
or consent that tho Government which they
have established shalt over be overturned
under disappointment Mt tho result OF an
election held by them according to the
forms prescribed by tho law Of the land
This Government was established by the
People its constitution was adopted b.
them. That constitution operating upoI
tho people in their national capacity. IS su
premc, and the laws passed in conformit.
with il, whatever their character. arc to b
executed with equal vgor and impartiali,.
In all parts of the country. The right D
revolution is conceded to every community
but there can be no moral justification o
resorting to that right except in case of al
extremity of oppression for which no lega
remedy is available.
Retween the exercise of this right ant
simple obedience of the laws, there can b.
no middle course. A secession from allegi
nnce to tho Constitution and laws, by an.
portion of tho community without common
consent, is simply dsobodionco OF law, ant
nothing less than treasonsble.
II cannot bo deneid, that sentiment !;
oF diauninn haa for nViafpf
10 some parts of the country, and to thu
sentimont-which has seized hold of th,
election of Mr. Lincoln as q pretcxt for new
Apitation-are to be attributed the commo
tions which now prevail but it was Away
limited in extoRt and never mot with an,
general response, but, on tho contrary, ,oVoke'
q sentiment in favor of permanent union
which was overpowering. Eson now it
not to DO feared that it will be necessary t
invoke the sanctions of tho laws of tn
country ia order to secure q due obsorvanc
of them. Tho patriotism Of tho people
their intelligence, thoir love of virtuG an
good order in society, and that strong de
votion to tho Union which now as hereto
fore grows with tho occasion, will be su
Acient for the greatest emergencies.
So much of tho prevailing discomfort I
grows out of a misunderstanding Of tho pu
poses OF the Republican party, will 500
subsido with better understanding OF thot
purposes. A FREQ discussion has already 81
cured approval of them, by largo popul'
vote:--it needs only practical dovelol
mont of them to secure like approx
throughout evory portion of tho country.
We may safely appeal to tho future
produce this botter understanding. III
opinious of the President elect were frank
expressed during his memorable dcbato wi
MIR. Douglas,and on subsequent occasions
Columbus aud Cincinnati, and there is
suspicion that no will depart from them
introduce any new theory dangerous to al
portion of tho country.
Republicans OF Ohio, tho Republics
Ticket was elected by a majority of 45, 90
il needs only that wo be true to ourselv
90 carry conviction to overy citizen of Oh
Of the truth aud justice of our policy.
GEO. NJ. PARSONS. Chairman.
WM. T. BASCOM. Sccrrtary.
SAMUEL GALLOWAY,
II p. l.. BABER.
THEODORE COMSTOCK,
J. ii. COULTER.
HENRY MILLER.
Central Executive Com.
Columbus, Nov. "a, 1860.
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