Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-06-05

Mexicans to meet the American soldiers with |
bloody hands and hospitable graves Mr.. |
Lincoln then a member of Congress from IL
linois, was one of the bitterest opponents OF
the war, in that body. He opposed all ap-
preparations for carrying 1t on, and introou-
ced resolution for the purpose OF lnstltu'lng
an inquiry, as to whether it was, or was not'
a lust war. and that too at the darkest hour
of the struggle. He voted in favor of inser-
ting as an amendment, in a resolution OF
thanks to General Taylor for his services at
Buena vi ia, the words-''in war, unne-
cessarily and unconstitutionally begun by the
President of the United States" These
things are of record.
We refer to these facts at present, not
for the purpose of calling up what may be re-
garded by many, as unpleasant "reminiscences,
but because the Republicans, not satisfied
with the unqualified endorsement and support
of the war policy of the Administration, by
the Democracy. seem to demand that they
shall give an additional proof of their patri-
otism, by abandoning the landmarks of their
party, and become part and parcel OF new
! organiza.i on, to be called the Union Party.
Why should the Democracy do this ? Does
not their history prove that they are, and al
ways have been, Union men and the suppor
| tcrs of the Government in the time of war,
just as they are at present? 1t is not neces-
sary for them to leave the ranks of their par
ty in order to find a loyal, union loving or
ganization, and if the Republicans are anxi-
GUS to join such an organization. let them
forthwith become Democrats.
The proposition for the organization of a
Union Party, is made with every possible out
side show OF fairness on the part of the Re-
2ublicans No distinction will be recogni-
zed between Democrats and Republicans, in
placing in nomination candidates for office.
This all sounds very we'll. but Democrats,
suffer not yourselves to be betrayed by a kiss.
"When the Greeks bring you gifts fear
them" The movement is intended for their
benefit alone, and not for yours. The design
is to transfer your party, "body and breech-
es," to the Black Republicans, to change you
from National Democrats to fanatical Aboli-
tionists. The Republicans are now tie ma
jority party, they control the Government
and they wish, now when they have the pow,
er, to'play the part of Aaron's rod which swa''
lowed up all It's rivals belonging to the Egyp.
tian Magicians. Who has forgotten the 'fu,
SION between the Democrats and old line
Wings in this County in 1855. The arran
cement looked well on paper. 1t was said tt
be nothing but temporary union of Demo
Gratis and Wings for the purpose of crushing
) out Know Nothingism, but a matter o
course it resulted in the extinction Of the mi
) nority party, and the Strengthening, ID pro
D portionate degree, of the majority party.
Who since then has heard of Whig part,
' in this county? And so it will be with th'
D Democracy if they now consent to becom
Z. members of this new mongrel union party
q If they once abandon the landmarks of thei
. party. and affiliate with men whose principle
!, and platform they despise, its days are mum
3, bered and it will never be heard of again
d They will il few months find themselve
: members, in Indifferent standing, of the Re
: publican party.
: In this County, there is not Democrat wh
: is not union man. Therefore, our Count
o Convention when it meets, cannot fail in pla
1t cling in nomination union ticket It is not
IS therefore, necessary for US to join the Blac
C Republicans, in order to become members @
y a union party, or to secure a union ticket t
= vote for next fall.