Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-07-02
Compromise.

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The Republican press generally, and
the Chicago Times and most other Demo
cratic Journals of the North, have taken
strong ground against listening to or con-
sidering any terms for the compromise Of
our present appalling national troubles at
the approaching session of Congress.
Now. whilst we yield to no one in loyal,
iiy to-tbe government under which we live.
and whilst we approve of the main war
policy Of The Administration up to the
present time, and have implicit confidence
in the patriotism aud wisdom Of our com
mander-in-chief, we are nevertheless in
favor d adjusting cur difficulties " other
means than the sword ,ifit can he done with
out sacrifice Of national pride and hon
or We are aware that the terms "turies,"
"traitors." "secessionists," are applied to
men in this latitude for the expression Of
opinions in favor Of settling the difficulties
without the further shedding OF blood,
waste of treasure and loss of life But
this shall not deter US from expressing our
honest convictions. We are in favor of a
compromise. We think the suggestions
made recently by Mr. Crittenden are wor-
thy of the attention and appreciation Of
every patriot in the land. In the opinion
of that distinguished statesman, the disaf-
f"cted States ought to present a statement
of their grievances to Congress and ask
for redress ; and that if their demands
were at all reasonable, they should be
granted. Certainly there is nothing treas
enable in this. Crttenden and the noble
men who desire TO stay the tide of blood.
ard to save the country from anarchy and
ruin, ure no traitors Nor are the hun
dreds Of thousands in the Northern States
who are in favor of placing the olive
branch IF peace alongside If the sword
and giving our Southern brethern the
choice which of the two they will take,
wanting in their fidelity to the constitution
or loyalty to the Government
The Abolition shout of mo comprom;se
with traitors" should not frighten people
out of their reason. tits true public feeling
Is much excited, aud the voice of reason
/ mas hardly a chance to be heard, but we
owe it to ourselves, to the deludcd people
OF the South, to Humanity, that little
self examination be made, so that We
make sure of doing no wrong. TIE eyes
Of the civilized world are upon us, and it
tehoDves our statesman to move with wis
dom, caution and moderation. One false
step might convert the whole country into
IA vast slaughter house.
While we believe that the leaders, who
have naugurated and are pushing or this
inexcusabe rebellion, are moved by per
sonal ambition and revenge, we do not
doubt thar the great mass IT the Southern
pe"ule VIII" have taken part in the move
nient against tie Government, believe that
they are warning for their just rights
Therefore it should be the aim Of our
Government 10 show these misguided PEG
pie that we intend no infringement If their
rights and then, if they choose war rather
than an honorable and penceable settle
ment of the grievances of which they
complain, let us whip them, if we can.
sas~ The True Democrat says it regards
1t as sound doctrine that the President, or
the Cvmmauderi Chief Of the military.
or.any commanding fieer OF brig ide,
regiment or company, may, in time of
war. elevate the military above the civi,
authorities. Let this mprsuous doctrine be
come established in this country, and we
would be reduced to The most APP Ing of
despotisms-a ruthless military desrrtisni.
Away with such dangerous herises, Let
US stand by the stars ard stripes, but Jet
US not surrender the right Of the hoteas
corpus. Letfthe civil laws aud not the
will Of a military commander rule.