Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-11-05
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ton. Before the clouds Of disunion,
death and destruction settle down upon
this vast nation Of treemen, ask your
selves the question in all sincerity. Shall
we suffer our prejudice and fAnaticism
to accomplish what the force Of tyrany
has failed to do? Shall we undo the
work of Washington, and blast the
dreams of an admiring world? Shall
We suffer this Land of freedom to be de-
voured by the flames Of civil war; Stop
the flames ere yet too late. Have we
not had ample warning Of these troubles
and how, then, can We justify ourselves
to pos,erity, if we fail to preserve the
Union What says WebsterI
"This lovely land, this glorious liber-
t., these benign stituions-thc dear
purchase Of our fathers are ours-ours
to enjoy-ours to preserve-our TO
transmit. Generations past and gener-
atoms to come, holI as responsible for
MtS sucred trust Our fathers f,om be-
hind admonish us with their anxious pa
rental voices; posterIty calls out to us
from the bosom of the future; the world
turns hither its solicitons eye; all, all
couture US to act wisely aud faithfully in
this relation which We sustain"
Americans, do you hear these words I!
''Generations past and generations to
come hold us responsible for this sacred
trust" and shall we, then, prove our
selves un worthy, by destroying this glo-
rious Unions? Shall our banners have
half their stars torn from them, to favor
the schemes Of designing politicians |!
| appeal to the patriotism of the Amer
lean people! | appeal to the Judge
ment, the sens;bility, and the justice Of
American people, to stop the flames OF
disunion
An eminent American writer says,
speaking of the duties of the American
orator:
+ y "One theme of duty still re-
mains, and have placed it alone because
of its peculiar dignity, sacredness and
Importance. Need | tell you that l speak
Of the Union Of these States Let the
American orator discharge all other du-
ties but this, If indeed 1t be not inapos-
sible, with the energy and eloquence of
John Rutledge, and the disinteres,ed ii
deity of Robert Morris, get shall lie be
counted q traitor, if he attempt to dis
solve this Uuion. His zane, illnstrous
as it may have been, shall then be glib
beted throughout the land, monument
of his crime and punishment, and of the
shame and grief of his country"
Gov. Conway, of Arkansas, has issued
a proclamation, in which he states it as
his opinion that the peril of the South
comes not from the North, but from the
Vaccinations of Great Britain. May
this not be true! Is she not our sworn
nemy,and craving for power ? and how
would she not clutch at the glittering
prize which she lost century ago. And
what easier course could she pursue than
to cause rupture in the great league of
freedom TO cause civil war between
the brothers of this country, and then
march her cohorts cf slaves to conquer
and overwhelm the land?
The London Chronicle, speaking Of
our election, says: "We would be very
sorry to see Mr.. Douglas elected, be-
cause he is in favor of the obnoxious in
situations as they ernst, and the unity Of
tie States. There IS no SAFETY for Eu-
ropean monarchicai governments, If The
progressive spirit Of the United .Sta tes
is allowed to succeed. Elect Lincoln
and the first bloao to the separation of the
United States is Effected" What bet
ter evidence do We want than this {!
Here is one of the most influential pa
pers in England, giving evidence of the
feelings of England on this subject. In
the year 1909 the British government
sent a man to this country named John
IICuIN, WIZ w W luC Icdu.
ing politicians of the New England
States, to persuade them to annexation
to Canada, to place themselves nder
the protection OF the British government.
Another messenger as also dispatched
at later period, who, after sounding
the popular sentiment OF the country, re-
ported that slavery agitation was the
only means by which the Union could
be ssolved, and the final point gained.
The government OF Great Britain gave
prot, ction to fugitive slaves in Canada,
AS her imt'atory step, and sending her
foul emissaries through our country,
commenced the scheme, which she
seems likely to accomplish.
10 the northern part OF Texas, we see
their work, or the results of their teach
ings. Can this not be stopped? Can
not this government hold Great Britain
! responsible for disturbing her peace and
domestic tranquility! Does not the
reader see resemblance between the
New England protectorste proposed,
and that which the Di.unionists argue
in favor of! Yancey's followers expect
an alliance with Great Britain in the
event Of dissolution of the Union, and
does it not look much like an intrigue !?
Ponder upon these things, Americans
and let not your fanaticsm blind your
patriotism. Vote for Lincoln and YOU
vote for a traitor
PATRIOT.
lie Claire. Iowa. Nov al 1870