Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-04-04
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MEssRs. EDIroEs:-We are truly in the midst
of much tumult and confusion. When view
our country from political standpoint the as
pect which il presents is one that can but make
the heart of every true patriot burn with anguish,
for, surely, the political maneuverings of our peo
pie have brought us deplorable crisis in the
course of human events. Even if the distraction
and disruption that now pcrvades our country
could be adjusted peacefully and amicably, yet
the political transactions of the past fonr years
will afford page of burning shame in the histo-
~ of the Republic of America. But will our
national difficulties be alayed without involving
us in servile war, attended with all its concomi-
tant evils7 This seems to be the involuntary in
qury of every one. And the answer is, most
likely correct, when given, (as ii is by many,)
''surely not.''
We hope, however, for the better. We have
an unfaltering reliance in national leaders,
and feel that they will do all within their power
to avert the devastation and ruin that is now
threatening our fair famed heritage, which was
purchased for us with the noblost blood. But
when we view the condition of the Government,
Seven States of the Union have already de
clared themselves an independent Confedoracy,
and are transactiug the regular routine Of gov
ernmental business. They now o=ly await the
acknowledgment of their independence from the
old Union, when our national flag shall cease to
wave in majestic grandeur over Columbia's fair
domain. And will it ever be- Shall the fra
ternal chain which has linked, in harmony, the
States of this mighty nation, be severed by the
ruthless hands of traitors7 And, if so, shall
this act of vilany and treachery be acknowledge
ed and sanctioned by the posterity Of the heroes
Of Sarotoca, Lexington, Concord and Bunker
Hill? Nav the Sun refuse to shine, and the
heavens be doubly darkened on the day that the
pcrpetration of such deed shall he attempted (.
We now descend from the theme of national
policy, to dwell upon the subject of Southern
policy. And, in the outset, it IS we'll to state
the policy of the Southern Confedcracy, Of we
be allowed to nominate it COnfederacy.) We
believe that il is universally admitted by every
candid citizen that their policy is to form gov
ernment that will protect slavery ana make it
perpetual in America. And what a strange hal
lucination must possess our Southern brethren
that could make them believe for a moment that
such an object can be accomplished in the
United States of America in the noon of the
nineteenth century, when the beacon blaze of
civil and religious liberty is beamng on, and
being reflected from thirteen million genial
hearts. Even if the independence of the
Southern Confederacy could be recognized by
the national compact, yet this could not make
slavery perpetual, nor, for the time being, more
permanent. For, in this event, they could not
expect slave protection from The old govern
m,nt.
Regarding, as We have before intimatcd, that
the revolution in the South Is for no other
purpose than to extend the institution OF human
slavery throughout every region Of this famous
land. it is obvious that this object can be accom-
plshcd only OF the following conditions,
namely: thirteen million free men. mbued with
a jealous patriotism, and united heart and hand
in the cause Of liberty and freedom for all man.
kind, must be subdued and rendered a passive
and obedent as the three million slaves OF the
South. Yes. the lips OF a Sumner, Seward. n
Giddngs. n Loveioy, Chase, Hale and a
Juian must be hermetricaliy sealed before the
institution of slavery can be perpetuated and
protected in America.
AMI i this alll surely not. The national
banner which SO proudly waves over this fair
land bearing aoft the noble ensign Of freedom.
inscribed with "IlsERTY sSD UNoS," must be
tramplcd in the dust, and its stars and stripes
must be no longer permitted TO fan the gentle
breeze Of heaven, to inspire the soul with the
love OF national freedom, and devoted love oi
country.
The throne Of an aristocratic dcsrotism mus,
be reared upon the ruins Of our Confederacy,
and our peaceful homes and populous cities must
become barren waste. and haunts Of desolation.
The sculptured monuments that tower toward
the sky. proudly perpetuatiGg the remembrance
of the heroic deeds Of thai venerable band o
patriots who laid the foundation of one Of the
most pacific governments that ever blessed .
nation, must crumble 20 the earth. or stand only
tc rehearse to the passer-bv the virtues Of a onca
glorious people that perished l:y Their own
infamy
, These deeds must be consummited oe''s' "
and our posterity can be divestei OF '"e P''"'
ciplcs Of universal freedom for the whole ha"an
race. and the blirhting curse of human slavery
",he sun Of all vilIainies,' can be made pern'a-
, nent in America In view Of this, well migh'
Ieaerson sav: aIndecd ! trenble for nv