Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18

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The journal alludes in terms ofcondemnation
to the scheme proposed in Congress for the eman-
cipation of slaves. In an article upon the subject
il remarks:
Ominous murmurs coming up thckly from
the State of Kentucky. We hear threats OF the
disbanding of Kentucky's forces, of the resigna-
tian of Kentucky officers, of deep denunciation by
Kentucky Union men of all shades, if Congress
persists in its policy of using the for the
cipat0n of slaves instead of subduing the rebel
lion. We have no doubt, from all we can learn,
that the enactment Of Trumbull's BILL as just and
moderate as we may deem it, will be the signal
for the detection of Kentucky from the Union,
at least so far as any active aid in the is
cerned. And to greater or less extent this de-
lection will pervade every loyal slave State. We
believe it will instantly strip of from the Union
every Vestige of loyal feeling in the slave States,
both loyal and disloyal To US such a feeling
seems to be justified by nothing in the bill
Ii is unreasonable, but it is real. Argue with
it as we may, it is there. and while it is
there, it weakens the Union cause far
more than the emancipation of a whole State
full Of slaves can possibly strengthen il. We can
not afford to lose any of the slave States which
have chung to the Union so long, and against such
fearful resistance. The moral effect OF the loss
abroad would be disastrous to And at home it
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feet and the more because we see nothing that
should fairly produceit. But can not shut our
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sympathy of tens of thousands of Democrats in
the army.
The Journal is not opposed to the emancipa-
ton policy II favors a postponement of the
question until the war is ended solely for the
purpose of preserving the unanimity which has
thus far characterized the prosecution Of the war.
lfCOngess should adopt an emancipation policy,
it predicts the loss of all the now loyal slave
States, and division OF sentiment IN the North
which would jeopardize If not remove all hope Of
crushing out the rebellion and restoring the
Union. Ii therefore advises the emancipation
lists to postpone this question until the war Is
over, When' II our arms are successful, they can
obtain all they desire. The Journal says:
We believe that Congress should avoid adopt
ng any measure seriously offensive 70 tne loyal
lose them. and second. because All Tat can be
accomplished by the policy which offends them.
can be As wei accomplished after the war Is over,
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