The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-11
Tho Slaves OF the Rebels.

The Houlton Times, edited and published
by Theodore Cary, Esq, son of Hon. Shcp-
ard Cary, is conducted with much spirit and
ability. Its latest issue contains well writ.
ten editorial on the progress Of the rebellion,
in which Il gives its views at length on the
proper policy to be pursued in respect to the
slares Of rebel opaers. Ii evinces strong
good sense and real pluck. The following
extracts are specimens:
"If the negroes on the plantations Of reb-
els, that by the fortune of war tall within
our lines, are to be protected, and their in.
dustry enforced for the maintenance OF rebel
armies, while the ocean swarms with South
ern pirates, Tor the destruction OF our COM
merce, and their armies threaten our Capitol
and our cities, and their confscation laws
and thefIs reach every Northern interest
within their power, we arc certainly carry
ing on the contest at fearful odds.
| Their generals have without exception de-
stroycd every species OF property, belonging
tn the loyal people Of the country, that would
inaiet injury upon us. johnson destroyed
the bridges on the Potomac, and burned 40
railroad engines, belonging to the Baltimore
4 Ohio railroad, although portion OF the
road lay through the State OF Virginia; he
has stolen one hundred and City freight cars,
and nine miles Of the rails OF the rad. They
have stolen every vessel in their ports. But
| il is useless further to enumerate the theits
and wrongs upon the property OF the nation
and tree States.
These men have repudiated the Constitu-
ton Of the United States, enacted civil war.
and committed every crime in their power in
order 10 destroy the Constitution, yet we
must protect and defend all their COnstitu-
tional rights. Their property is in negroes |;
this property we must not harm, lest we
should be accused Of abolition procliyities,
and offend the rights Of our Southern bro
thers, who are now cutting the threats OF,
and robbing all loyal people. We must not
harm q brigand. because the Constitution
guarantees life and protection Ia all people
in their lawful pursuits. Davis would con-
slider IL great accommodation for u. to 70
down and open some OF his ports that are
sealed up By our blockade, II we will do no
injury to their property, and thereby allow
them TO market the proceeds OF their negroes
that stand behind their armies, to support
them in their efforts for our destruction.
This farce, 10 seems 10 Us, must soon be
played out. Our people begin TO suspect
that the rebel armies and guerillas are not
our friends, and are not 70 be treated in the
.amo manner as they would be entitled to be
treated. were they performing all the duties
Of good citizens toward US. And those who
administer our Government, whether in Con-
grc~ or any other branch Of the Govern
nen,, viii soon begin to understand that the
voice Of this great nation will require that
those who have made war upon Us should Dc
treated rs enemies. This sentiment cannot
% smoihered or quieted. Punishment must
: overtake the crimes they have committed
against an unodending people. whether il
, costs the efforts OF one or twenty years war
and the holy institution Of African .eryitude
I cannot shield the perpstratOn Of wrong from
, . just retribution.