The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-31
a Light in The Iiasl.

uing TO look to the Eastward for signs of
the end of the war. Nor without reason.
1T that animation which has been given
by the Republican Convention of Massa-
chusetts be followed out by the Republi-
cans of New England, New York and the
West. and be accepted with frankness by
the Democracy, and tie South learns, as
/ il will, that radical abolitienism has been
driven into its proper and separate exis-
tenca. We shall have moro hopes for the
restoration of peace and friendship than a
great victory on the Potomac would give
MS. We allude Of course to the fact .ha.;
Senator Summers speech in the Conven-
looking to emancipation of slaves was laid
out on the table and buried without honors
or tears Whenever politicians Of the
North are willing TO cut off abolitionism
from pclitics and firmly dissever the prn-
ciple of emancipation from all manage
ment in the political economy Of the Uni
ted States, We believe that strong con-
servative response will be heard from the
South, and that a party will be organized,
and that of overwhelming force, which
will DIVE radical pro slaveryism and Sec
tionalism and State Rishtism into outer
darkness. Then we may hope for a glo-
rious reunion.
II this could be accomplished, we do
not believe that we should hear the words
compromise or concession hereafter. 1t
would be of no use to ask for any such ar
rangements, because hearty good feel
ing would be established that would sat
sfy all men Of all States.
rhe grand object in the way Of the
Union now is Abolitionism on one side and
enmity to Aboli,iouism on the other.
are distractions, but distractions intro
duced into politics. control men, make
mischief, and lead to wars.
Has no. the moment arrived for gen .
eral agreement on this subject at the
North? We heartily rejoice that the Bos-
ton Daily Advertiser, the Boston Journal.
the Springfield Republican. aud other pa
pers whose names might be mentioned
have come up to the question with SINGER
ty and frankness. 1t is not necessary
that any papers or individuals should lay
down their private opinions on the slavery
question. We can differ, if we do differ,
on the right or wrong Of slavery as a
question of morals, but rs question Of
politics we can all agree and do agree that
under the Constitution of the United States,
Massachusetts has nothing to do with
slaves in South Carolina. If the time ev-
CT comes when the institution In the Terri
tories. our common property, arises. we
can either agree or find arbitrators among
cur own citizens, TO whom we will trust
that. And If we at the North can agree
on this subject and then present TO the
South a united front. holding in one hand
the overwhelming evidedce that the North
is not abolitionist, and In the other hand
the sword Of the law and the Government
we may look for revolution among the
revolted States that will do our work OF
restoration most gloriously.
Massachusetts, should take the lead in
the work Of consolidating Northern senti-
ment aud the Massachusetts Republican
Convection. by passive or negative action,
has already done well. Massachusetts,
newspapers are doing better. The Bos-
ton Daily Advertiser says forcibly:
1T may not appear SO to Mr.. Sumner
and his Supporters. and it may be forgot
ten by those who oppose him. bu! we
hold it for al incontestabe truth. that
neither men no: money will be forthcom-
ing for this war. If once the people are i'm
pressed with the belief that the abolition
Of slavery and not tho defence Of the Un-
ion is its object
Let Democrats and Republicans every
where meet thi, demonstration fairly and
cordially. Let men Of all party creeds
unite in severing abolilionism from poll
tics. and in driving the radical emancipa
tionist politicians into their separate skis.
tepce, where North and South can count
them, as they used to, on their fingers
Let all men support President Lincoln in
his firm stand on this vital question. and
we shall soon see the Southern masses
casting off their leaders. and recognizing
the President and the people of the North
their ancient friends and constitutions
defenders. This is a great opportunity
critical period. and one that should be
seized BY all patriotic Onion-loving men
We believe that this light which is break
ing in the East may be made to brighter
to perfect day of rejoicing Throughout
the land, If it meets with that cordia