The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-23

1t appealed TO the PeoP'e, oo'"'y, al"
without Discrimination or guile. II
overthrow its enemies in fair, bold
struggle, and came into power in the
State and Nation. 1t has adhered to
its principles under all circumstances.
1t has neither been betrayed into ultra
ism on the one hand, nor has it failed
to do what it promised, on the other.
It has exhibited fidelity in action,
seldom equaled, never surpassed by any
party. 1t has secured the freedom of
the Territories of the United States
from negro slavery, and guaranteed
their occupancy to free white men for
all time. to. come. 1t has driven the in
stitution from the Capital of the Ma
ton. Ithas established the homestead
policy. 1t has secured the construc-
ton of the Pacific Railroad, thus devel-
oping the resources of Continent,
and controlling the commerce of the
world.
In 1860 it proved itself stronger
than any other political organization,
by bringing into power the present Adj
ministration. 1t must show itself
stronger than any other party in 1852,
in aiding the same Administration to
to crush the rebellion. Every true pat
riot will place his country i,nmeasura-
bly, higher than his party I; but every
true Republican will use his party as
the most efficient organization for aid
ing the Government to crush out trea
son.
In this spirit, the Republican State
Convention, held at Detroit on the oath
ultimo, periodically ignored the discus
sion of all mere party issues, and struck
boldly for sustaining the Adminlstra
ton, without qualifications, in a vigor
GUS prosecution of the war. With OF
without our choice Of measures" SAL
they, "we are for the Government.
They content themselves, first, with de
nouncing the rebellion as cau>elesS
second, they demand that it be utterl,
crushed out unconditional surrende
as the only terms to armed traitors.
Third, they demand the use of all nee
essary means to preserve the Govern
ment. Fourth, they pledge themselves
to maintain the Constitution intact
and fifth, Sc That mhile this rebellio,
threatens the life Of the Government
zoe tender no other issues to politicd
friends or foes, and accept no othe
from them"
While the country is in danger, W,
decline to discuss even our own part,
tencts. The Administration is the onl,
legal agent for crushing the rebellion
maintaining the constitution, and exc
cutting the laws. All else is revolution
Our organization is powerful and good
1t is pre-eminently loyal. 1t neve
furnished an armed traitor. 1t ha
within j,s ranks no sympaihizer will
the rebellion. While the Government
is in peril, it neither offers nor accept
any party discussion. To weaken sucl
a party, il to cripple the Admins
tratiOn and strengthen the rebels. II
desert such party is 10 take FROM tn
Government its most efficient support
To leave it to avoid political discussion
is to lose sight of every fact in the case
When we consider that patriotic mel
Of all parties are fighting to sustain thu
old flag, we may well shrink from tn
discussion of partisan dngmas. Blu
when we present nothing but the ISSUES
for which our patriotic soldiers of al
parties are shedding their blood, W.
furnish no cause for dividing the friends
and supporters of the Government, il
the formation of "no party" parties
and senseless wrangles about men ant
the spoiIsof office.
For the sake Of the country We in
woke You to stand 10y the only party or
ganizaiion upon which the Administra
ton must rely for unconditional sup
port. Should the enemies of the coun
try triumph, through the apathy OF
needless division of its friends, life
time of unavailing sorrow and regrets
cannot restore lost country. In or
binary times, he that falters can onl,
be charged with infidelity to his party
but he that deserts now, however, goos
his motives, inHlcts injury upon biz
country.
In times of profound peace, an AID
ministration without party, can hard
ly hope Ia succeed in a steady and wis,
policy. The complications of the pres
ent enormous civil war, render the des
truction of the Government almost Ger
tain, unless it he supported by the or
ganized powers of the loyal people
The isolated fibers of the hemp carno
hold the shin in the storm. 1t is tn