The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-10-25
The Late Eleetions-thsir Lesson.

The Late Eections-their Lesson.
There is one thing most clearly taught
by the result Of the recent elections in
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. name
IL. MM tie Dessocrats have not gone
largely into The army. as has been claim
ed. And another Of equal significance.
that a very large majority Of tie Demoe-
ray love their party better than tile U'-
ion or their country.
That party has nearly everywhere
polled its average strength. and 1t has
done il in these States in opposition to
UxIoN Party. It is the array Of
party against country. and the former
has prevailed.
We knew months ago that it was the
policy of the leaders of that party to play
false to the country for the express pur-
pose Of gaining these elections. Their
plan was to prevent any and every one
from enlisting upon whom they could
count a. the polls. while they would
encourage those opposed TO them 10
volunteer. How we'll they have sue
ceedcd the result shows but too plain
ly. They have not polIed the full
strength Of the Democratic party. but
have come near enough that end to
carry the ele:tions. because these Safes
have an average of one hundred thou
sand men each in the field, all Of them
for the Union.
Now these vallandingham leaders Of
the Democracy had an objec. in view
in all this. and that object is TREASON
TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED
STATES! We boldly assert this to be
the fact. and challenge successful con-
tradiction.
Their purpose is. if possible. to get
a controlling majority in Congress and
stop the prosecution Of the war agains.
the rebels BY refusing to vote supplies
to carry it on. How far tley may sue
ceed. depends upon the States yet to
vote.
Freemen Of Kansas. beware who you
vote for for Congress! Remember that
Matthias was opposed 10 making Kan
sas free State. and is opposed to saw
ing the Union excep, with Slavery in
it. The running Of so-cailed Union
candidate is either dodge 10 secure
the election Of one who will work with
the traitors in Congress. or else the
fact that such candidate is seized up
on by the rebel sympsthizcrs here To
secure his election. Hence. rose cast
.for Parrot is ut least ha!f a rUe for
treason.
Do you intend. freemen OF Kansas.
TO be represented by an alder OF treas
on in Congress? II 20 do moi. il You
want this accursed rebellion put down.
then don't vote for Matthias. or for the
tool lha, is aiding his chances for elec-
ton. Think calmly before you act
think for your coun.ry's good. and no,
from personal feeling. Ii yo1 do this
there can be bu. one result: if you fail
and divide there is danger ahead.
Remember that Sam. Medary, the
friend and co-laborer Of that vile traitor
Vallandingham. has been through this
State ins.ruci,ng the faithful. and that
This action on the Congressman is car.
rying the programme Of the conspira-
tors. Put these things together. and
then brand the whole infamous scheme
with your most emphatic disapproval.
Show treason that it shall not flourish
ON Kansas soil.
Already have the rebels been encour-
aged by the action of their Northern
sympslhizers and they expect still
greater things from them. With mil
lion OF men in the field there is a chance
for treason to skulk out Of It's dens and
d" irreparable mischief by I, Hin. Con
gress with trailor.. lie, true men
every where be on their guard.
Fair Nominations.