Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-20

hibH ulluu NNhEkt anu ~ HEutupN
to offer the sacrifice Of-life and fortune on
the alter Of our oOuntry's freedom. ~as-f
FoBour past ind ilference to, and participa-
tion in, the crime ofslatery, for the aid aud
support we have given it, in its measures OF
agRrandizement; for our want offidelity, as q
people, TO the prineiples Of human liberty,
God will also visit us with p just share OF
bis righteous judgment and discipline. But
having, at last, fully discovered the real
character of the slave power; its disloyalty,
it's treason, its infidelity, its disregard of ali
sacred obligations, its treachery its readi-
peEs TO destroy, when it can no longer rule,
snd 10 involve the nation in ac0mmon ruin,
we are now entering on course Of repent
Rnce, and we shall be baptized anew in the
great principles Of the American Revolu-
tion-the right ofall men 10 life, liberty and
the pursuit Of happiness. 11. ~ .l
The(s revulsion of the North from
the horri6 crimes of the slave power; the
intense feeling Of indignation that has been
aroused by the attack on our flag by the
fall Of Sumter, by the raising of rebel armies,
and by the death of Massachusetts, soldiers
on their way 10 relieve the Capital, by Se-
cession mob in Baltimore eOnsecrating, a
second time, the 10th of April, as a sacred
day in the Calendar OF Freedom --show that
the spirit of the fathers lives in the children,
End thst we are now destined to witness
trines Of liberty, and a thorough hatred Of
OPPRESSION appalling crime against
humanity which has been the fruitful source
ofall our " oes ".- o. u. 'tsI' H' -Ft
The revolution of moral, religious and po-
htical ser timent, through which we are now
passing, and the battles that are to be fought
FOR the defense of our Government, and its
right 10 exist and to carry out the principles
Of Repubiit anism, are but q continuation of
the war of our National Independence. We
are fighting over again to-day the battles of
liberty on this continent, and the conflict
willnot end till our Government rests Sc
eurely on the right of all men to their per-
eoDal freedom, TO be protected in their per
sone earnings and property, and to oenjey the
blessings of education, knowledge, religion,
and all the means of happiness. The conflict
of arms has not this object in distinctly view,
and J ct this will be its consequence and end
It's immediate design is 10 TestoTs and VindieGte
the constitutional authority Of The Government
oVer the whole nation and this is the grand
object which now unites the powerful ener
gies of the people of the free States. But the
moral conflict must also 20 on, until, in the
ages to come no slave shall tread the soil, or
breath the air of this wide land, and the
cheerful labor that enjoys its own reward,
that builds happy and prosperous homes, that
lie encouraged and blest by education and re-
Dgion, shall become the foundation and the
grandeur Of all future States. F.-t
Our present and most urgent duty is the
viE Indication Of the nations authority, and its
right TO rule This duty seems now to ami
mate and unite all patriotic minds, and sends
its pulsstions through the great Northern
heart. The object of the war is not to put
violent end to slavery, or to promote a
bloOdy insurrection Of the slaves. Such
result has always been contemplated with
horror by the mass of the people in the free
| States. Weehave never contemplated nor
wished for any other than the peaceful in
fluences and means which Christianity
sanctions, to bring the slave system to an
end, by inducing the slave States to adopt
voluntary emancipation, and to give to their
servants aBd laborers sueh wages as would
| be just end equal in the sight of God, and
/ q proper compensation for their toll. But,
\ if in this war for dominion, which the slave
4 power hes commenced, and which must
| compel the United States to send its armies
through the slave States, 10 put down the
rebellion, and restore the nation its rightful
authority and its stolen possessions-if in
this conflict for the, possession of the Gov
eminent and its property, slavery goes down,
as q necessary consequence, or is brought to
an end by escapes and instructions, it will
| not be our doing, but the result of retri-
| butive justice. The responsibility will be
upon the Southern people. The inevitable
consequences OF the conflict, which they
have brought on, by an armed rebellion,
must be upon them and their children.
The national flag, the glorious emblem aud
symbol of our free government of our Union
and liberty, and of the Christian civilization
of this country, must be planted on every
hilltop, on every public edifce, on every
State Capitol, and wave in every harbor, and
over every fortress, throughout the length
and breadth of the land. The rebellion
against the righteous rule of the Govern
| ment must be utterly crushed and subdued.
and the authority of the Constitution and
the laws be recognized and obeyed in every
Territory and State of the Union. To allow
this rebellion to be successful, or to concede
| the right of Secession, viii be q terrible blow
to the cause of republican liberty throughout
| the world, and undermine the authority of
the Government over the remaining States.
To preserve this authority, and the integrity
Of the nation, is worth thousands of lives
and millions of treasure. With calmness
and resolution, with prayer and trust 10 the
Almighty Providence, we must put forth
our strength as Christian people to uphold
the pillars Of the Union. From this great
contest the nation shall come forth new
born. 1t is worth an age of ordinary life to
live in thisgreat epoch OF American history,
to breathe our Northern air, and to witness
the offerings on the altar Of our country and
its liberties. "75H.-I rHse fi9fsp
I9 Let us see that this holy srdor, which is
raising up, impromptu, an army, Of heroes,
does not cool, and that we do our part in this
great crisis of our country's need. Let us
remember that she is calling her children 10
her defense and support; and by personal
sacrifice, by prompt contributions Of material
aid, by words of lofty cheer and encourage
ment, let US hasten on the day of complete