Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
The Republicans Against Con-
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that envelope our Country? Is 1t true that
we have in our midst those who woui3
rather see dissolution of the Union and
our character and greatness as nation
obliterated-had rather see civil war, with
all its appalling horrors, its ruin, misery,
and degradation, thaa surrender their own
peculiar epihiens' upon technical abstrac-
Cons apinions which, if carried out, would
not advance or aid the cause Of religion,
humanity. or our greatness as nationi
Yes, we are sorry to say, we have some
such characters amongst us--men who, from
political prejudice and political hate, would
fold their arms and quietly behold this
government destroyed. the Union dissolved
and the land drenched in human blood,
rather than yield one iota Of their owG mar
row. selfish and ianatical views. An APP
peal to such 5igots and ambitious dema-
gogues cannot avail anything.
Then again, we are sorry to say, we have
amongst us class Of politicians who seri-
ously regret the condition of the country.
and who are ut heart ready and willing to
consent to any just and honorable compro-
mise to adjust the difficulties tina: are upon
US. They see and feel the Importance Of
conserving to any honest and fair conces-
sion. But while their patriotism prompts
them to say SO, they imagine their political
interests forbid it. Why is this? 1t is not
because they want to keep up and sustain
the sectional Black Republican party and
secure Office under Lincoln's admins
tration. None Of them know to a certainty
what course Mr.. Lincoln will pursue and,
therefore, they are very cautious about
committing themselves too strongly in favor
of conservative and conciliatory measures
They all know the position of on. member
of Congress, Hon Owen Lovejoy. They
know that he hates the people o: the South.
ern States and is in favor of breaking down
the government. in order to set the niggers
free.
And the impression prevails nrA.iy gan
orally among our Republican friends in
this part of the country. that this same
Lovejoy, with all his negro notions, will
have the distribution of the government
patronage in bis own district. Hence the
loud and clamorous denuncia,ions of the
South which rise up from the ranks of our
Black Republican opponents. And in
order to find favor with this Abolition
Congressman, they are cheering to "stand
frm," to yield nothing" to make no
concession" ave are the victors," say
they, and we will rule and direct this gov
eminent as are please. Such are the SEN
timents we hear daily expressed, doubtless
intended to please Lovejoy, who it is be-
lieved has Lincoln's sympathy.
But, Republican friends, remember that
the brave are always generous and that the
victorious should be just Therefore, we
trust, you will pause for one moment in
| your desperate career and consider the in
evitable result of the course you are pursu
ing. Cannot you rise above party interests
and party prejudices Can you not ele-
waite yourselves above your own pecuniary
hopes, your own momentary political pre-
ferment and sacrifice something for the
good of your country? Greater men than
any of you have made great conc -iera
and compromises to promote the cc.umsa
good and to save the country fro sbe
threatening dangers and their nam. a3
deeds live in the greatful Iemembra
admiring millions and on the page of our
cOuntry's history, while those who have
opposed compromise and just observance
of the principles ofthe compact which holds
the States together, have passed away,
unknown, unwept and unhonorsd."