The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-25
the place if he desires It,. But sufficient for
this time. MORE ANON.
COLUMBUS. Jan. 10th. 1861.

COLUMBUS. Jan. 10th, 1861.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT $50 occupied Is the
mind with thoughts upon, and 80 filled with
suspense as to what shall be the final result
OF the confusion and turmoil in the country,
as to really uuf, it for tho pursuit OF any
ordinary business. This Is seen in the
Legislative Hall as elsewhere. Men sin.
corely desirous Of discharging thoir duty,
soem hardly aware of what that duty may
bo. Feeling that at tho next pulsation OF
tho electric current, decided action may be
required, thoy unawares wait thnt pulsation.
Willie some appear to think tho problem
may he near solution, otbors realize more
tho difficulty of that problem, aud in pro-
portion arc their fears aroused. For my
own part, it seems to me, in tho dispatches
of two or three days, tho improbability OF
early collision is pretty concIusivoly mani
tested, Should moro fear that an inglorious
compromise might bo agreed to. Don't
understand from this that undcrvalue tho
Union-t claim TO have somo faint idea OF
it's benefits. But il can bo perchased at
too great o sacrifice. A Union OF these
States based upon correct principles OF
right, of iusticc-would that it might be
pormaneBt--that its flag. undor which So
much of glory and Of good has boon accom-
plishcd without one star stricken from its
ample folds, might still spread to the broezc
and continue to float through all timo, oul
own prdo, and beacon to other men and
nations. But lot its stars all fade aud &c
out in eternal night, rather than 1t sbaI
continue 20 float only for tho extension ano
perpetuation OF wrong.
That which is at tho bottom OF all oui
difficulties that which our Southern neigh
bors. (wo have been in tho habit OF calling
them bro,hren.) ask. is tho CONSTITUTIONS
recognition of the right of property IN man
and with this only il seems will they be sat
isfed. Can we consent to this NtUeT
neper. do not know of Republican with
in the circo Of my acquaintance, that pro
poses to do so. Having just fought battl,
upon tho negative of this principle. shall WI
surrender all the fruits of that victory =
No. nerer. Tho vanquished dic'atinl
terms to the victor-yoa, moro, traitors
constantly debating torms to tho Govern
mont against which they aro both plotting
and acting treason. We eau but go straigh
forward, standing upon and maintaining ou
principles. d. this in calm. concilatinj
manner, but with firm fxedness of purpose
then let consequences take caro- of thom
solves. viii itresut in war: God onl
knows. At this alternative, tho patriot
phiiant thropist and Christian stand aghas
and deprecate its necessity. But there ar
worse things than war. Surely. it ia just
fable 10 defense of the right, moro than
peaceful falling in with and consentng I
oppression and wrong.
While my fear expressed above is, tbo
thcro is to DO q yielding upon tho part G
some, if so i: may be all too late. Fror
what is learned, very many of the most fa'
seeing mon feel that war is soon upon u.s.
think Mr.. Giddings expressed this opinio
tho other day. Senator Wade, in lettt
to member Of the Ohio Senate, Gays :"Th
resolutions adopted by our State make m
to feel prouder of Ohio than ever bcfor
bat they will do no good And then. in.
:, character eRtic manner. remarked: "N0N
ing but saltpetrs and hemp D'H do them an
D good. =, .8.5 p.