Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-26

The North West Democrat Of last week. il
an article entitled The Futurc,' stated it
position in the Union with freedom not it.
wont, and with no effort whatever at a con
cealment Of its sympathy with the South, o,
its rank Treason to the Government under
which it lives. The character Of this print
has been we'll known here from its BIRTH
Some, however, may have been deceived by
its protestations Of Unionisn and Of its attn.
ity with Democracy, but there Is no longer
pallation under such plea, for the most sim
ple-minded Of all its supporters. Read its
platform ..,...... g..t... ..-.s,
The South is engaged in an earnest strto-
gle for independence. The dropsd object Of
the leaders, and the end for uhicA the people
labor Is to tAron off the old Government Nth
its burdens, and t. sstablish nsu one, Bet
ter calculated IN eusry respect to 4drance the
isterests Of the South. They are fighting for
their h0saes, snstitutioas, and their liberty,
and it is useless, nay folly, to longer disguise
the fact that they are terribly in earnest,
death will be welcomed by them rather than
submit to subjugation. W. wsust honor them
for their zeal and courage WERE THEY WILL
LING TO sUBAEr PEAcEABLY 70 raE TYRANNY
WHICH IT Is PROPOSED TO ESTABLISH OVER THEM,
THEY WOULD BE LOST 70 THEIR MANHOOD AMI
TIE sSIRlT THAT ANIMATED TaEIR sIREs. Nor
need We look, after they have conquered US
int recognition, for the establishment over
the people Of the South other than free
and liberal form Of Government. The edu
cation they are receiving in the blessings Of
liberty during the var they are raQin0 for
independence, will render them unfit for
despotism and unsatisfisd with any but the
largest degree of liberty.
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THAT THEY WILL SUCCEED IN ALL THIS We
HAVE NO DOUBT. Our own policy has done
more to render success certain than has the
prowess Of their arms in battle" .H-
There is no doubt that the administra-
ton is convinced that the effort to establish
the Union, as it ought to be" is an abor-
ten. 1t will not, though the country be
in the blood Of its citizens, lift its |
hand to restore the Union as it was
Even if it were willing now to attempt this, |
il is too late. With lie in their mouths, |
our rulers are determined to rcvolutionize |
until military despotism is enthroned at the |
capitol. Every act Of the last Congress ten
led to this the whole policy Of the admin
stration, is directed, and has been from the
TO this end. .... ..-....
IF this must come, as has been deter
mined, there is duty before us. ....
" Usurpation must be met By equally ris-
lent usurp0ti0n. No half mad higher law
dictator must be allowed to reign.
"No abolitonist fool is fit to hold the rens
II any Government. The people must rise |
IN their might before they are bound and en-
shaved, and il We are to be burdened with |
military chains, let them be placed upon us,
and we governed, in rational manner.
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GAS now the mask is thrown off, and the
plea of restoring the Union is no longer used,
but it is announced that the farce Of res
toriny the Union is played OUT why should
men submit to the dictation Of faDat |
cs and ambitious politicians! Why should
hey volunteer to contribute their blood to |
he rivers already spilled, and thus swell the
crimson wave that is to carry unprincipled
1emagogues to power?
"The question is pertinent and we ask
hat the people will pause and reflect"
Such are the sentiments Of the North
West Democrat! We are shocked and cha
,rined at the sudacity Of its utterances-
ltterances which for spleen and vilencss, and
,erversion Of truth, could not be outdone by
my red-mouthed rebel in Rebellion. Ma
1ony in all his career, never gave vent to
such rank, disgusting treason. Democrats
If the Cedar Valley: do you endorse the
Democ>.? If so, you are aiding and abet-
ing rebellion. Every man who contributes
o the support Of this psstiferous sheet, con-
ributes to the breaking up of the Union and
he Cc h;o ,app<ry -...-.