, 1861-08-17

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lucky: while the noble ship pitches and
rolls under the lashings If the waves, the
cry is heard that she has sprung leak at
many points, and that the rushing waters
are mounting rapidly in the hold. The
man soho in such an hour aoiR not aoork at
the pumps is either maniac or amozster."
Mt. Douglas was unfortunately lost to
Us at time when he might have done his
country much service. We are sure that
events would have enlisted all of his trs-
mendous energies on the side of the Union,
and that the Government would have had |
to-day no more Jealous supporter. Of |
other Democratic leaders we can speak |
by the book. The devotion to the Union Of
Mr.. Holt, and Of "Andy Johnson of Ten
nessee (who supported Breckinridge(, has
been increased, not diminished, BY our re-
verses So it will be with every man who
| is attached to the cause, not to the sp0igs.
| Only few fortune hunters are making
themselves miserably conspicuous for their
want Of appreciation Of the times they live
| in.
That this war Will be brought speedily
to successful issue is desirable, but not
probable. Neither Cabinet nor people have
appreciated the magnitude Of the conspir-
acy against free government. We have
fought bravely and honorably, but not sue
cessfi1lIy. New reVerses may befau our
arms If such is our fortune, we must learn
to bear it and provide against repetition,
for sooner or later We must conquer. There
is ne peace for us now save in victory,
After years Of compromise, years Of polit-
ical wrangling, the arbitrament Of war has
been forced upon US, and we must abide
the issue.
This is, We believe, the unanimous senti-
ment Of the Northwest. This fragmentary
portion Of the Union is proud to be part
Of and to have its individuality merged in
so magnificent power, SO free and enlight-
,, ened nation, as are the United States.
The Northwest will stand by that nation
ality and Government to the bitterest end
We also have endured wrongs, aud wetel]
the jobbirg politicians there can be nc
l peace till they are righ ghted One Of the
Z great outlets Of our commerce has beer
L closed. Our territory has been invaded
our citizens have been maltreated ant
Is murdered. The People without distinction
y of party demand that the war shall be con
7, tinued until these evils are remedied, unit
u the Louisiana territory is conquered back
" and the avenue to the Gulf Of Mexico i
: again opened. Solong as the Government
u follows this policy, the Northwest vii
rally as one man around it All We ask i
~ vigorous prosecution of the war-no pu
ID silanimity, no retrograde, but concentrated
L. energetic, determined action that has onl
70 success in view. Give us that, and no set
~ - ton Of the country will surpass the NORTH
ne west in It's devotion. Her people wi
a: bring their willing hearts and their stron
t. hands, their fortunes and their lives" an
lay them "upon the altar Of the country
!, - In these times that try mems souls We re-
a. cgnize but one duty Of the good citlze7
80 -: and that is to stand by the Governmen
~ 4 party cali would sound across our pra
=. ries like summons to the twelve tribes
~ Israel. Wehave long since forgotten til
-, We were ever Republicans and Democrat
w. w. and have accepted the Douglas category
only "Patriots and Traitors"