Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-02-24
Clara lcr Of lhs sa-ealled Democracy,

Clara lcf Of lha so-ealled Democracy.
Senator Wilson closed his speech in
the Senate with this impressive para
graph;
Mr.. President. the American Demo.
craey, led by Slave perPetua'ists aud pro-
paaandists, secessiouist. aud disunionists,
now, in the light of tIi, age, stand be-
fore the nation the enemy Of human pro |
grrss, and in favor Of the conservation
of old abuses. No longer does the Dem
ocracy utter the accents Of popular
rights. No longer does the Democracy
sympathize with man at home or abroad
struggling for the recovery Of lost riglt-
or the enlargement Of existing privileges
Does the Legislature Of Kansas pass an
act for the abolition OF slavery lhere p
Democracy resisis ii, and arrests il by rX-
ecutiye action. Does the Legislature ui
Nebraska, lett "pertecily free TO form
their own domestic Institutions in their
own way" pass a bill to wipe from that
vast territory the'pollution Of slavery?-
Democracy resisis il, defeats it by the
Executive veto, and applaads that veto.
Does the Legislature Of New Mexico
enact a bloody slave-code2 Democracy
prompts its praises il, applauds it. Does
a sovereign commonwealth tighten bs
humane legislation the burdens Of pro-
scribed race, so that il may rise into the
sunlight Of a broader and higher man
hood Democracy Is outraged. shocked.
and il avenges itself by gibbering Ia UNITS,
jibes and jeers. Does a slave State enact
or opprcss those already bending under
the iron heel Of oppression, or 10 check
the action Of its own citizens who may
be prompted By sentiments Of beneyol-
rnce Or a sense OF justice TO lessen thr
bitterness Of bondage or give freedom to
their oen bondmeas Democracy app
proves and applauds It. Does Walker
at the head of lawless band OF iiilibBsi-
ers, decree slavery in Central America Z
Democracy halls and aaplauds that de-
cree. Does any indication point 10 the
possible abolition Of slavery in Cuba -
4 Democracy protests, cannot permit {, viii
pay 5000 100000 for that slaye-ltolding
isle, but will not accept the Gem OF
the Aniilies," il bnrdened with freed IN
Does England strike ibe f,aiers from ths
limbs of eight hundred thou-and West
India bohdmeny Z Democracy deplofe, t.
disapproyes il. and persists 10 misrepfes.
entiug the effects Of that great act o.
justice and humanity. Does tho Emper
or of Russia propose q plan for ihr eman
cipatiou Of millions, not Of the African
race, bot Of white men ? Drmocrar3
shakes is head. sbrnss lis shoulders, vi
tiers 10 mote q Joy. send. 30 word Of 'au
eouragrmrni o. greeting % tils eniisif
rnsd monarch aha would ebiHFea thi
rights and elevate tlse condition. u men
, Does the Republican Party. imbasd wiii
the sentiments Of ghe Republican fathers
, propose 70 arrest the expaHpiou of Slave
{ ~ over the Tsfriioriss nf the Rspubls
! and save tif1se Territories Is fo.a labor
! rheri tie abe re-ofseaing slave tf4ife, ara
. pat the nas,anal l5oFerumeat ia harmon,
aith a prsgressles Cbrisfiaa civilization
! Democracy. smiEie9 Hiih the oqnse}0as
i ness of IS waning poser. raises ila
! starting cry II disa8ioH. To - alan
doameaf 81 tfs sefsisneats. opinions afsi
E policy a tbs r. pablleaH faitrrs p =
: betrayal q lbs rights and interests Q
= free Eslsaf and tie cause q humsn Flghg
i 4 l.asne and abraad i ao@ ssdvd 81
: lovalty % sbs Integrity a lhe Uasoo.--
/ I.ss the ialel.lg-nt patriotism a lbs r.
: ssaa rrt.aks ihis aa.i eEhilaisiga n iail
aud fsnatlesssn which sasll shissf thi
Il Isisn snan bfakYsfs graHsaeslts. aad isf
= srs.slsiisi. in ti.s sasas a Aa4rsa Jaeh
g sssa.--~ Tie lasen ususg naa sAsaai :
/ preserves.