The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-10-02

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perity to the nation? We think all win
agree IN saying, the latter. The loss Of 50
much territory to the Union, is indeed d
loss; q great dealof which cost the govern
ment an immense amount Of money but
it is also true that this same territory has
ali the time, since its existence in the gov
eminent, been an expense to it.
But let us notice, for a moment, and see
what it would cost the Goyernmentto eman-
eipate the slaves. The first thing to be
done to accomplish that end, or while trying
to accomplish it, is to subdue the South.
Slavery is their peculiar institution, and
they will net part with it without d desper-
ate struggle; and that being orr avowed
purpose, would be an increase to the cir.
cumstances which ~aggravate them, and urge
them to fight if possible, with more despera-
ton than ever before; and as aconsoqu ence
produce a still greater determination, never,
to become again a part of the Orion.
After having conquered the South, we
would have four millions Of ~negro0srithout
resources, and without means ( 81 port
and, being detrimental to b einiefest Of the
laboring class of whites, they would not be
allowed to remain free in the States. 1t
would, therefore, be necessary to send them
somewhere else. In order to do that, we
must take a part of our territory, or else
purchase enough somewhere for them, sup
ply their wants for a year, give them all the
implements necessary to raise their W
supplies, and other expenses, which would
cost the Government-already hundreds Of
millions in debt-an enormous amount;
and, having done all this, the diSloyal
whites would still remain; and no loyalty
engendered, but a hatred Of the North, that
it would take generations to eradicate, if it
could ever be done.
The difference of interests between the
two sections, is another reason Why it would
be better to let the South separate, The
tariff, necessary to protect our manufac-
lures, and pay our National Debt, would be
a continual source Of irritation tothe South,
having no manufactures to protect them,
and their interests prompting them to get
their manufactured articles as cheaply as
possible, the tariff is another reason why
they do not desire to become a part of the
Union. .g. ue
But the Church, in several Of its larger
branches, has shown the policy Of a separa-
ton for years. The followers Of the same
Lord whose kingdom is a kingdom Of peace,
and who e%njoins upon all his followers for
bearance and forgiveness; who have been
taught to pray-'forgiye us our debts as we
forgive our debtors yet who, notwith'
standing their obligations to love their
brethren, have considered it for the beat in
terest Of the Church to separate, and hold
no communion together. II, then, the most
sacred of ties will not hold brethren Of the
two sections together, what other ties will
Is it not proof that we would do better in
all respects as separate nations?
We have shown that the abolition Of sla
very would not effect a restoration of The
Union, and it is needless to argue that
peace will ever smile on our country again
while slavery continues. The past history
of our country is proof that it is a source
of agitation and division that must c%ontinu,
as long as it forms a part of the nation
and, being so, is it not another great cause
for US to let it 60, and erase from our es
cutcheon the dark blot that has been thu
great cause of all our national difficulties.
The aristocratic and domineering spirit o
the South, and other causes, show the dis
parity between the two sections, and ar
causes for a division of the Union, unde
existing circumstances; but enough ha
been shown to satisfy our mind, that al
though the sacrifice is a great one, yet tn
end to be accomplished will fully justify tn
means.
The doctrine of secession is not o neI
one. Statesmen, among whom was Webster
have argued that States may secede from
the Union, when for just causes, or whel
grievances too intolerable to be borne coul
not be redressed in any other way. And
less than two years ago, leading papers Q
the Republican party advocated the secei
sion of certain States, as we now advocate
not as a right, but, that under existing Gil
c%umstances, it was most polite. The cor
| clusion we have come to is, that any mean
! that we can make use of, that will brin
peace, is far preferable to the horrid inter
r necine strife in which we are now engaged
And we are not alone in this; nearly ever
. thinking mar in the company of which
D am a member, land, SO far as 1 am acquaint
ed, in other companies,) has the sam
l views.
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