The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-12-26
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the control Of the Federal Government,
on the 4th of March last, be found por-
ton of the people in state of Rebellion.
The attempt had been made to estab-
lish hostile Confederacy composed OF
Southern States, and so bold had the
leaders of this reasonable movement be-
come, that they had already insuited the
American flag with impunity, and were
rejoicing in the humiliation they had
brought upon the Federal Government.
No man will pretend that his Admins
tration initiated any harsh measures, for
it is universally known, that Up to the
time the call for troops was made, both
friends and foes were crying out against
It's inactivity, and sneering ct its suppo-
sed indecision. 1t only asked Of the re-
bellious men who had assumed an attitude
of hostility, that in a peaceful way 1t
might be allowed to furnish to its belca-
guered troops such things as were neces-
sary to their comfort and sustenance.
But the leaders of the Secession movement
feared this peaceful policy. They an
swered the mild demand Of the Admins
tration by the cowardly assault upon our
brave garrison at Fort Sumpter. There
was then but one course to be pursued to
preserve the National honor, and to COM
pel respect to the National emblem; aad
that was to exhibit the power of the
Union in so unmistakesble . manner as
to convince every one, however reckless
and unpatriotic, that it is madness, and
even death and destruction, TO attempt its
overthrow.
The policy which has guided the Ad-
ministration from the outset, Is matter
oc congratulation with all who value the
verdict Of history in favor of right, rath-
er than the glare of speedy success.
Whatever may be the result of the pres
ent struggle, in no sense can the North
be responsible for its cause or its end.
The moderation of the message of Pres
ident LINCOLN seems to be generally ap-
proved Evon those who are not earnest
ly engaged in the great discussion of the
day-thc relations of war to emancipation
-concede that, at the present time, the
Executive has acted wisely. The message
of President LINCOLN is plain, direct,
cautious and loyal. Loyal to the flag, the
Constitution, the country, and above all
things, loyal TO the heartfelt convictions
of the clear headed conservative man who
wrote it. The omission to discuss fully
the "Slay cry issue" out of which the
war emanated, proves to our mind the deep
conscientious moderation Of the man, Who is
evidently inclined to so dispose of the ques-
ton as not to provoke any acrimonious
feelings among the people, when all should
stand upon the simple issue of restoring
the Union The President states that 'the
Union must be preserved, and hence all
indispensable means must be employed"
As time passes and the wicked rebellion
progresses, indispensable means may
be employed, that are not now proposed
generally by the people of the loyal States
The good effects Of LINcoLN's recent
message are already beginning to be ap-
parent. From every part of the country
we hear the most enthusiastic approval.
In the States of the North all patriotic
men have approved our President In
the Border States the loyal men have been
sustained and strengthened The temper
of Congress is decidedly in favor of the
Administration, and for any measure it
may bring forward a large majority may
be anticipated. The President represents
the country, and the country win sustain
the President His mild and straight
forward policy, his strict adherence to the
provisions of the Constitution, his earnest
desire TO preserve this Union aa it has
been, and at the same time TO conseicnti-
ously execute all the duties Of his high
position, calls forth the highest praise of
all loyal citizens.
The serupulous care which has been
shown from the beginning to avoid any
infringement of the actual rights of the
States, while the laws which recognized
these rights were obeyed, has destroyed