Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-30

mise with the civil wars that have afflicted
Kansas, whose record, not yet full and COM
plete, will be 4 foul blot upon the history of
the republic; with the invasion of the state
of Virginia, under the lead of men melted I,
desperation by the wrongs to which they had
been subjected; with the alienation of feeling
that has marked the relations OF the different
sections OF the country and finally, he stands
justly charged and responsible for the crime
Of slavery in Nebraska, Kansas, and New
Mexico
The convention which nominated Mr.. Doug
las, as if in der sion of his boosted doctrine
OF Popular Sovereignty, resolved, that the de-
clSlon OF the Supreme Court should be respect
ed by all good citizens, although it was then
well known that that decision had inhibited
all action by the people. Further, his associ-
ate Is an active supporter Of slavery, and an
enemy to the continuance of the Union, unless
1t can be ruled in subserviency to his views
80, scattered over the South there are multi
tudes OF men, supporters some of Mr.. Douglas
and others of Mr.. Breckenridge, who ayow
purposes inconsistent with the union of the
states. Indeed, it seems to them a necessity
that they should either govern this country,
or found country that they can govern.
Slavery is no longer limited to a ce,-it is
the badge of class, and it is true that like
other forms Of despOtism, it creates necessities
that can not easily be met in a government
like ours The chief of all these necessities
Is standing army of sufficient force to be
everywhere present, and everywhere supre me.
The dangers to which slavery in the states is
exposed are not from abroad, they exist at
home
Thus, by the base attempt, under the lead
of MIR. Douglas, to extend slavery, we have
sacrificed the freedom of vast territories, and
wantonly and unnecessarily exposed the insti-
buttons of the country to great peril Wheth
er we regard the rights of free men, the we'll
fare of the servile class, the peace of the
South, the sovereignty of the states, or the
existence of the American Union, Mr.. Douglas
and Mr.. breckenridge seem equally unworthy
OF confidence and support.
For the first time, candidates for the Presi-
dency and Vice Presidency have been nomn-
ated upon the theory that the safety of the
country requires the concealment of their
opinions.
Of Mr. Bell it is known only that he is a
defender of slavery, and pledged by his life
and associations, to it's interests.
The recent elections in the South indicate
the confidence of the people, and assure the
whole country that this policy in regard to
slavery, would conform in all essential partic
ulars, to that Of the present administration.
This is not the time when the people can be
dom to men who are not fully committed to it's
support.
Mr.. Everett his associate, is pledged to the
institution by solemn and repeated declara-
tions in its behalf
In 1926 he stated in a speech made in the
House of Representatives, that the great rela-
ton of servitude in some form or other, with
greater or less departure from the theoretic
equality of man, is inseparabe from our ma
ture. know Of no way by which the form of
servitude shall be fixed, but political institu-
ton. Domestic slavery - though | confess,
not that form of servitude which seems to be
the most beneficial to the master-certainly
not that which is most beneficial to the SER
want, is not, IN my judgment, to be set do~a US
an immoral and urciigiouS relation. These views
and others of similar character, to be found
in the same speech, were SO offensive that they
were disowned and denounced by Mr.. Mitchell
of Tennessee, and John Randolph of Virginia.
The former declared slavery to be a curse, and
the latter said al envy neither the head nor
heart of that man from the North who rises
here to defend slavery upon principle" Mr..
Cambreleng, Of New York. then a democrat,
declared that Mr.. Everett had expressed opin-
ions that ought not to escape without anlmad-
version. 1t is undoubtedly true that no man
from the North, of any political party, has
gone so far and so freely in support of human
bondage, as MIR. Everett. Mr.. Bell and MIR
Everett are not distinguishable in position or
principles from MIR. Douglas and MIR. Breckin-
ridge, who are pledged to support local in
terest at the expense Of the great body of the
freemen.
Of all the candidates presented for the suf
frages of the people, Mr., Lincoln is, by gener-
al consent the only one who has any chance
of securing popular election. His defeat is
hardly possible; and in any view that may be
taken of the fortunes Of candidates and par
ties, we, as Republicans Of Massachusetts,,
cheerfully accept the issue made by the fac
tions of opposition, whether united or di-
vided, in their efforts to retain the govern
ment in the hands of Shareholders. We have
no doubt of our success in this campaign;
but present success is not necessary to us as a
party. though it is as we believe, essential to
the welfare of the country.
With that success would come peace and
prosperity in all the arts and pursuits Of
peace Should those who deny the right Of
the majority to rule, unless they rule in ODE
dience to the behests of slavery, attempt a
forcible dissolution of the Union, the wisdom
and frmness of our chosen chief, sustained by
the generous union-loving sentiment of the
American people, south as well as north,
would at once render the attempt futile and
cover its projectors with shame and disgrace.
We bid the enemies of the union remember the
loyalists and tories of the revolution, the feder-
alists of 1872 the secessimists of 1882, and
take warning therefrom. The election of Mr.
Lincoln in constitutional ways, and by consti-
tutional majorities, will not affect the peace
of the country, or furnish any opportunity for
the success of hostile Vaccinations. His cleo
ton will not be followed by measures that can
give rise to complaint. MIR. Lincoln is
southerner by birth, and conservative by
nature. His supporters will expect him to
use every constitutional power for the sup
preston of the foreign slave trade and for the
redemption of the territories from the curse
of slavery but they will also expect him to
guard with vigilance the rights of persons
and of states. The north will abide i'll peace
and in confidence, and the south will be secure.
But the advantages that are to result from
the contest which the Republican party carries
on, are not for itself solely, or even chiefly ;
they will inure to the country and to the
world. Every art and industry, and civiliza-
ton is blessed and fOstered by the air of lib
erty free state is not only the home Of the
freeman whose labor is hon0red and respected,
but in its untrammelled and vigorous powers
of production it adds to the comfort and
wealth of the world. 1t is, moreover, a con-
sumner of the products of other people, and
therein promotes the mechanical and manu-
featuring labors of every other section. Should
the organized territories and the unoccuped
regions of the west be given over permanent
ly to slavery, the disastrous effects would be
felt in every shop and factory on the cont
nent. The republican party is not party OF
sentiment and impulse merely but it is de-
voted to policy which will encourage, pro-
tect and support every industrial interest OF
the country.