The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-10-28

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We publish this morning-by express per
uaissssn Obtained ., wAshinston--a letter
nom Robert Dale Owen of Indiana, 10 the
President Of the United States. This elo-
,anent and Portable appeal for frocisma-
don Of Emancipation a. avar measure; sure
90 meet with tho appreciation OK all loyal
men, aud to carry confusion into the camp OF
sho enemy. was received BY the President q
toe days before tho Proclamation was issued.
Precisely What Influence IL may have exer-
.ised on the author Of that Proclamation We
de- not know, but ne do know. from private
sources 60 wellas from the frequent allesions
shat Lave been made IN IL BY the correspond
snts Of public journals in Wash ington, that IL
vas REGARDED By Others OF his Official position
a a srecinct and admirable statement OF the
Whole question. Regarding it A. valuable
illustration Of the history OF the times, and all
tho more 40 that Il comes from ore who has
long boon distinguished member of the
Democratic party. We gladly avail ourselves
ofthe permission 10 publish Il. Though a
month only has elapsed since IL was written,
events are already justifying the foresight
that dictated 10.
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To lie Presidex Of Tie Uaiied Stsfes:
SIN: In DAYS when the public safety il i'm
minsntly threatened, and the fate Of . nation
may hang upon q single act. ne ovs frant
speech, above all other men, 20 him Who Il
highss, in authority. ! shall speak 70 you n
man 10 man.
Harsh opinions have beon formed Of you
even honest men doubling the policy Of you
80 Il d. .r.f. h.ra thar dan
believe you 90 be upright, singIe-hcartcd Il
your desire 10 rescue the country in the hon
other utmost need, without sforethouSht o
shs personal consequences 10 yourself.
II. amid the multitude Of consending coun
eel. you have hcsitated and doubted; II. vhel
. great measure suggested itself. you hsv
shrunk from tho vast responsibility. afraid d
20 forward lest YOU should 20 wrong. chs
vouders How few. since the foundation q
The world. have toanl themselves Ia posi
ton environed with public perils 80 numer
Gus. oppressed with responsibilities % hig
and solemn. a. yourself
No man ever escaped from sach-so read
the lesson Of history-without bold hesl
and high faith. Wisdom. prudence. fore
shosghs. these are essential. But not secon
% these Il that noble courage which adssn
lures the right, and leaves the Consequence,
to God.
Men ever follow ~,liassly a daring Ieaae
most willingly II all. in great cmerrencie
Boldness aud decision command. often e,i
ths respect ard concurrence Of msnkin.
How much mcte IN Cod
There Is measure needing courage
adopt and entorcc Il. which believe 90
of virtue scfhcicn, 60 redeem the nation
this it- darkest boar. one only know Of
other 10 which ne nav nationally trust &
relief IRON inrending dangers without Al
within.
TIE dangers which threaten - sre 60
foii. First. from The Confederate forc>
composed Of men vhe<c earnest cons,<tso,
and reckless bravery a Il iic % isny. Sc
cndly. IRON ourselves. conc<li<d 90 -,
ass Of . military power 81 proc>uu6un~
gigantic hat no Rstlor ever Yefmicopk 4
sxistsncs Of such ~ithous more ~ ic~s 4
20 The people vhe employed "a ifvsthi,
lightly 81 the latter dsnSsr. 90 si.xks 4
teachings Of al rass time
As % tie Fra. Have Yea ~. f.z1 -.
moments Of doaot whesher Ne are - q
os>i a. slll--whcthsr The uni.a. osee
glorsoas. wiii ever be reauis~if-~h~sh
psace. ~kich vs ns>i % osios .ilA =. IA
xras,tuic a. &c 10 the esal,xki 90 tie
ne breathe. xiit efes sgsia settle ds~n -
onr Distracted couatryl
III have doubts 81 ali thi.. Il = csly b
eausol DO ESt kpor shat rear ssticn .