Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-06
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BRATTLE BOROi
THURSDAY, MARCH Q, 1909.
THE END IN VIEW.

7, is currently rumored that Jefferson Davis,
who STYLES himself President of the Confede
rate States Of America, has made overtures to
our government for an armistice, with view
TO the pocifcation of existing difficulties, and
an arrangement whereby the said JEFF. with his
co.instigators and co.laborers in the rebellion
can be received buck again into the Union in
full communion, and the darling institution Of
Slavery surrounded and protected by new and
more explicit guarantees. Whether or not
these rumors are correct we have no means Of
knowing, but they arc neither unlikely nor i'm
probable. Not that Davis & Co., have any ex-
pectOlion or desire for any con promise. Their
object is something else. What is it
Wien the present rebellion was fomented
the leaders at the South counted largely upon
divided North in the event of an open rup-
ture and resort TO hostile operations. They
knew that portion at least of the democrats
here at the North had been not only willing
but anxious to do their bidding in all things
They fully understood the temper of these men,
and they confidently counted on their sympathy,
influence and assistance when the great conflict
should come. But they reckoned without their
host. This class of democrats were powerless.
Neither public opinion nor the tenurs of the
law could change their opinions CT bring them
upto the work of supporting the government;
but wholesome fear of public opinion, of the
law and of military authority all combined
rendered them powerless for mishief at home
or abroad. All at once these democrats became
the most ardent peace men in the world They
feared the war would cost great deal they
could MT bear the splitting of fraternal blood /;
so they wanted commissioners from all tie
States appointed or some other means devised
to put stop TO hostities and to effect settle
ment, just such as JEFF. processes TO have at
heart.
Now JEFF. Davis is too shrewed man not TO
know the full force of the maxm-Dyde and
Conquer. By stimulating this new peace party
here at the North he hopes to increase the par
ty opposed 10 the administration, opposed TO
the suppression of the rebellion, and in favor
of any settlement that will speedily bring back
its Southern friends and allies into power. In
this way he seeks TO divide us, paralyze the
national government and for himself gain time
for the iurherance Of his own nefarious de-
sigma. Thus we interpret them.
But let the designs of the leaders be- what
they may and whatever may lie the wishes of
their sympathizers here at home, we have too
much confidence in the administration of Abra.
ham Lincoln to believe that TIE war against
treason and traitors is to be brought 10 any
such disastrous close. It is collision forced
upon us by the rebels The federal govern
ment strovc by every means at It's command to
avert it. We suffered coniumely and insult
until torbearance ceased TO he virtue. until
government itself was in the most imminent
danger. To protect and defend the Union and
to maintain the Constitution half million of
brave men, engaged in the peaceful pursuits of
civil life. rushed TO aims at their couniry's call,
and qualified themselves by patient drill and
patriotic self denial to meet in deadly conflict
those who had arrayed themselves against the
fog of our country. Treasure has been ex-
pended without stint to put these soldiers in a
COnultlOl 10 HlCGI tue enemies OF lIePuOm ana
Of free and benign government, and blood
has been lavishly shed on many battlefield in
gallant and successful effort to maintain the
just rule of wholesome laws, and 10 preserve
intact the institutions bequeahed to us by our
patriotic and self denying ancestors.
BY the memories of the brave, of Ellsworth,
of winthrop, Ct Lyon, of Baker, of Lander
and Of hundreds Of others who have sealed
their patriotism with their blood, we protest
against aay compromise with the rebels until
their last armed man shall have surrendered
and their last leader shall have received the
punishment reserved for traitors. Until then
we are for an earnest and vigorous prosecution
OF the war; without reference 10 cost or results,
except the employment of the best means for
accomplishing the great end in view--the total
and final suppression of the rebellion. We
want the work done well and thoroughly. so
that it shall remain done sor centuries 10 come 4;
SO that the remembrance of it shall be suffi-
warning TO all traitorously disposed men for
all coming time. Then, but not until then will
we talk of an armis,ice or of peace.