Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03


them ard crowding through the mob close
packed about the doors.
Mr. Phillips continued to speak for some
time, and succeeded in making himself
heard by most of those present At length
he remarked that as he hal spoken for an
hour and half, and had passed over the
ground which he had intended to discuss,
and as his voice was indeqnate to further
speaking. he would close.
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From the Laporte Union.
Letter TO Hen. Thos. 4. Hendricks.
HoN. THoMAs A. HENDRICKS.
Ladianaf,olis:-
SIR: For
several weeks past have been in Missouri.
where | conversed very freely with her
people with view Of ascertaining for N.Y.
self the real sentiments in regard to the
rebellion which now exists in portion Of
our unfortunate country. aud it is with
deep regret am compelled to admit that
the rcbellious spirit is in many sections
predominant The causes which have led
to this state of affairs are many and might
be named. but for the purpose | have in
addressing you. 1T IS unnecessary to men
tion only such as relate to the proceedings
OF the late Democratic convention at In
dianapolis. over which you presided and
on which occasion you made lengthy
speech, bearing evidence Of your well
known ability. And it is for reason of
that speech. aud the effect OF it on the minds
Of that class of people venture to address
you.
Secessionisis often reminded me that
the Democratic party of Indiana was taking
sides with them. and as they verify believed
would soon be asfording them substantial
all. In fact. the way many of them read
your speech. and that Of Mr.. Davis's. as
well as from the tone of some of the reso-
Ilutions adopted bysthat convention. they
conclude tho rarty in Indiana must soon
take position against the general Covers
ment-even If it assumed an armed rcsis-
tance. Much was said on this point. and
was more than once accused of being nc
! Democrat when / contended that the Dem
ocracy Of Indiana would not assume that
position. Portions of your speech were
thrust at me. by which it was proved that
1t was the intent Of the Northwest to cut
loose from abolition New England, who
by her .'arts and fnesse." was despoiling
her OF her richest commerce and trade
whose every interest was with the South.
and that she would ere long follow those
great ideas which were the dictates of com
mon sense.
| Without wishing to be tedious l would
simply remark that the proceedings of that
convention had a powerful effect to sup
press the Union sentiment and give cncour
agement to future efforts of the rebels.
Or my return from that State, few
days ago, lost no time in procuring 9
copy of your speech which l lad no OPP
portunlty of seeing entire before, and
have read it with much attention..
Upon that reading determined to address
you.
Sis, have been a Democrat all my life
anu those who know me best will bear ties
timony to my loyalty to the principles o.
Democracy | have ever believed them to
be the true doctrines of the Government,
as our fathers framed it. and it is with
just pride that 1 refer to my constancy in
still alhering thereto. l think l under
stand those principles; among which are, a
love of conntry--the whole country-not
circumscribed by any sectional lines. imag
mary or otherwise, an abiding faith in the
wisdom of the Constitution stiict con.
struction OF its provsions-an unwavering
purpose to support it at all hazards, and
to sustain the Government in all circum-
stances. and to protect 1t from all Its
. foes.
}. When read in your speech that you
twill give an honest support to all con-
|. stitntional and proper means adopted by
the Administration" to the end of restor
ing the Union upon the basis Of the Con-
!, stitution. l was greatly pleased. But when
!. l further read the following sentence, that
is to say. "when we see such stupendous
folly united to the most abandoned cor
ruption and wickedness we cannot too
earnestly strive to rescue the government
from such control" And when you tell
the people Of Indiana to leok to the 'in-
terest of their section;"I am filled with
: apprehension and alarm. am at loss
10 understand now you are III tuo' aufiSo'
|, sustaining the Ccnstitution--how you are
aiding in restoring the Union, but think
can readily see that you counsel aid to
those who are fighting to prevent such
restoration. and why it is that the rebels
. in Missouri and elsewhere take courage at
your words.
Il Insomuch as do not wish to misunder-
stand you, you will please correct me il
in errc-- When you argue that It Is the
interest of the West to cut loose from
! New England in order not to become
'.hewers Of wood and drawers Of water
: to them, and boldly assert that you arc q
{ sssectional man" take it you ara arguing
ecessionism--that you take the position
that State can seccle from the Union,
and has right to maintsin that position.
) with arms. Il need be. And when no.
tice what you further have to say. when
you undertake to show by Hypothetical
, argument that the interest Of the West is