The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29
Eansins State 4epnbliea,l.


Rut little more than year ago, after an excl
ting campaign, the Republican party had the
proud satisfaction Of elccting Abraham Lincoln
a President Of the United States, their hrs'
success as National party. He was inaugera-
ted only by the military arm OF the Government,
under charge Of the gallant Scot, standing guard
1t the Capital, for treason had already Infused
Itself into Congress, and every branch OF the
civil service, during the last days Of the official
life Of the imbecle and dotard James buchanan.
Then came the days Of terror when Gu, Oh
fsom communication with Washington. Loyal
men throughout the north an1ously awaited the
n.va fearing that both the President and the
archives OF government were In the hands oil
traitors. Then followed the massacre at Baiti-
more, Of April 10, 1861, when the gallant Mas
sachusetts Sixth, gave Us assurance, "a they
boldly confronted the mob Of thousands, who
asssiled them with paving stones and rifle balls,
that the blood Of the Purtans still flowed in the
veins of the sons 0: the heroes OF Lexington,
and Bunker Hill, as boldly meeting the iron
storm that crushed down their best and bravest,
they pressed on to the relief OF the President,
and saved the nation.
Then came the call for $4,000 volunteers, and
the order had hardly been flashed by the tele
graph throughout the free States, before The
quota w.s sIlsd, and tho r.bsis compelled IA
remain south Of the roeV..ao.
But the treason extended, and eleven State;
refused obedience to constitutional authority
and Congress assembled in extra session, stood
by the country, voted 100000 men, and the
money 70 meet the exigency. Since that time
the President aud hls constitutional adviser
have been providing and discipiinIng All arm!
and navy, which will ultimately by its l.armo
NOUS action, ana resistess power, restore TO u.
an uabroken Union.
A portion ot the Republican party and press
away from the field OF action, and without knowi
edge OF the difficulties to be overcome, have 10
been satisfied with the course of the President
They would have him uampie on the Constitu
ton, and override law aud authority for III,
sake of victory. Such a rictory youid proye a,
ereriasting defeat.
Republicans, there can be no success il tbi
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acts must be supported, and las policy endorsed
Abraham Lincoln is q true, a loyal man, and hi
whole soul is engaged in this war. Let US s;au'
by the Administration, and survive or perisi
with it.
We ask all Republicans to remember tina, til
policy OF the Democratic party is well set fort
by their leading journals. They propose T.
divide and distract the Republican party, an,
by compelling the Administration TO tall int
their hands, because il fails TO meet the supper
and confidence OF its own friends, to control tn
policy of the Govern nent, and claim tina
through them alone has the country been saved
Thus We shall be destroyed, while there is no
Republican in the land who is not a loya ma
and ready to sacrifice life in behalf OF country
While We differ as to certain things, yet ind
vidual policy cannot prevail. Let every freema
stand by the man of our choice. The record @
his life is before US, and there is nothing Their
TO make US mistrust the man. He will conaue
hs- TIA Coussas'1sy e. -sSsibsav saS .slsysry, wi
be gained in no other may. Let us fight thes
battles maniully, ruth and not aga;ns. the Ad
ministrati0n, and success will convince IA thu
our faith and confidence have met their reward
Let US act a. a uni; upon all questions of nations
policy, il We would maintain ourselves in tn
future, and let the half hearted men who oppo,
~. be compelled to occupy the same platform, O
brand themselves as traitors. Stand by the Ad
ministratiOn.