Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-01
For The Gpilian.
For the Gcilian.
From % Democrat In the Country
to his Friend In Town.

| You tell me that this war should not re-
ceiye the aid and countenancc OF Democrats
that it is n war waged by Black Republic
cans-that it is Abe Lincoln's war agains,
Southern rights-S1utherE Institutions and
Southern Democrats. To each and all oil
these charges enter my protest.
1t is true Mr.. Lincoln is the President OF
the United States. All admit that he was
elected in strict conformity to all the require
mens Of the Lave and the Constitution lie
was elected by large plurality OF the voters.
It's the solemn duty therefore, of every right
minded man and good citizen to bow TO the
will of the majority and 'h'erfnlIy re-
sprct the Chief Magistrate who has been thus
chosen to preside over the deStinles OF the
country, and who has been sworn to see that
the laws shall be faithfully executed and that
the Constitution--the great Magma Ctdrta of
our liberties shall receive no damage at the
hands of the Rebels and Traitors who raise
their mpeous hands to tare down and destroy
the temple Of Liberty, which was raised by
the patriotism, the blood and toll of our rev.
dictionary lorefathers. As long as see the
President of the United States using his ci-
forts to enforce the Laws and save the coun-
try from the ruthless handscf base and wick
ed men who have been guilty of piracy, of
murder, of ROBBERY, Of every crime that Is
known in the catalogue Of crimes-who have
trampled under foot, and besmeared with dirt
and filth, the hag of their country, whose
bright stars and beautiful stripes, instead of
their dastardly treatment, should have found
in their arms its winding sheet-ln their
hearts, its sepulchre.'
1t is well known to you that did not cote
for Mr.. Lncoln-I was not one of his party
i am not now. never can endorse many
of his individual principles or those OF his
party. For near forty years have been an
active and Jealous member OF the Democratic
party. sustained Gen. jackson III 1892 3.
against the rebels in South Carolina, who d:
not then make the poor negroes the spccipus
pretcxt for their attempts to nuIify the laws
of their country, but it was because Congress
had passed a revenue law that was dslaste-
full to their leading and ambitious meli.---
They, therefore, determined to break up the
Government, rather than submit to Com
stitutional act of Congress. But Gen. Jack
son, who was then President, at the first
dawn Of the rebellion, sent Gen. Scott, with
Il man-of-war to Charleston harbor with or
ders to seize and hang the rebes-and i { he
could rot do it, to send for him and he would
90 and do it himself This firm and deter
mined course Of Gen jackson instantly stopped
the rebellion and the rebels came like span
iels and cooling Doves, and bowed at the feet
of Old Hickory and implored for mercy. So
much for the energy OF the then President.
Had Mr.. Buchanan, at the first outbrcal; oi
this terrible rebellion. acted with the same
Grmucss and decision. we would not now have
to mourn over the loss Of valuable national
property, nor shed the tear Of sorrow over the
bodies Of hundreds of our patriotic
countrymcn. 1t is to MIR. Buchanan's mbe-
cility of mind and Of character to his treach-
erous conuivance with base and shameless
traitors in his own cabinet, and hcartless reb
els in his camp, that our beloved country has
been cursed and dsgraced by this horrible
rebellion.
You have said that we as Democrats ought
not to sustain Lincoln in the prosecution OF
this war. that it will strengthen the Repucli
can party. With Lincoln, have nothing to
do personally. As the President OF the Uni
ted States, however, who is sworn to see that
the Laws shall be duly executed, it is the du-
t. of every lover of his country, freely and
zealously to cooperate with him, as the Pres
ident, to execute the laws. Because, in doing
so we do not thereby make ourselves Lincoln
men or Black Republicans, but on the con-
trary, VIC are showing our devotion to our
Government, our determination to support
and uphold that Government, regardless OF
who may, or who may not he its Executive
officer, for the time beng.
"Our country's welfare is our first concern,
And he who promotes that best, best proves
his duty"
] would infinitely rather he called Lin
coin man or Black Republican, than be call
ed a traitor to my country, and be found Civ
ing aid and comfort to those who are waring
against the hest Government that the Divine
Architect OF the universe ever gave man the
power and ingenuity to devise, for the gov
ernment If man.
40 fight,
In q Just cause and for our country's glory,
Is the best Office of the best men:
And to decline when these motives urge,
Is nfamy beneath u towards basencss."
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