Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-23
Further Democratic Encouragement.

Further Democratic Encouragement.
Is is cheering, at time when many are en-
gsging in partisan opposition 10 the govern
ment, as if the only question TO be solved in
the present great struggle were the triumph Of
party instead of the future existence of the na-
zion, to hear the eloquent and warning words
Of men who have hitherto been of the same po-
litical designation as themselves. While men
at home are plotting and intriguing against the
government, notwithstanding its acts and ener-
gies are all directed to the preservation of the
national existence while their schemes are
tending to counteract the patriotic efforts of
the tens of thousands of brave men who are
perillng their lives on the field of battle while
they are, by their acts, insulting the memories
of the thousands whose lives have been sacri-
feed in the cause of the Union while they
are talking of compromise" with traitors, i'm
possible 10 be effected without the sacrifice of
Justice and humanity, and national division
and destruction; while they are thus lending
them aid, comfort and encouragement, in their
treacherous warfare; while, in view of the
course thus taken by these men--Wood,
Seymour, John Van Buren,, Vallandigham and
their followers flor We wish carefully to dis
tinguish them from others who still call
themselves democrats, but are earnest for the
prosecution of the war and the support Of the
government therein), ones faith and hope are
inclinedto droop: the voice of one after ano-
ther o leading, lifelong democrats, who are
eapabIe OF rsng above party shackles to a
perfect understanding of the gigantic issue in
volved N fhe present contest, and Of the duty
Of all meR9n relation thereto, comes with good
cheer to renew belief in the existence of UNI
selfish psl ,otism and the final triumph fright
Our gea4egs are already familiar with the
names ofaihany such and we add below all we
san make room for of the similar encouraging
words ofanether the Hon. George Bancroft.
Mr.. Bancroft was rendered the nomination for
Congress from the Eighth Congressional Dis
Gct OF New York, by the Peoples Union
Nominating Commute. He declined the nom
nation, from The same patriotic motives which
actuated hira in taking the stand he does upon
the great ueston Of the day, giving as his
reason shas a multiplication of candidates
would cave tine result very much 10 chance.n
A democrat al his life, q man ''of rare combi-
nation Of Intellectual and moral worth, of pro-
found acquisition, ripe experience and tried
patriotism, and wthaI ofworld-wide name and
fame" what he saws IS entitled TO uncommon
weight.
Nothing, ne are confident, could be more
acceptable 10 our readers than the powerful
aud earnest words Of such man as Mr..
Bancroftsregarimg the duty of every man in
this critical period an aaaa
In reply to the letter Of the nominating CON-
mittee, after thanking them, and abiding to
the vital Importance of the subjects that would
come before the next Congress, Mr.. Bancroft
saws. END vet we seem to await the day of
election with a fearful svity or want of consid-
sratenes, As though the old methods Of prepa-
ration which may prove sufficient IN a season of
unclouded prosperity, would serve for this
hour wheE our system itself is threatened with
overthrow. 7s91t is Mountaineering, after the
lavish outporring Of Tie blood ofthose dearest
TO us, 70 contemplate the chances of failure
from divisions and wavering in the North
Yet after we have sent out from this city alone
troops enough to constitute formidable army,
we are advised to manifest at the polls our con-
sent to the disruption Of the country. We
send men from every household to the war;
they show in the battlefield the most heroic
courage, and yet we are asked to vote that the
war has no object, that we fight only to retreat
with shame if we are beaten, and TO submit
with shame II We are victorious. 8. naf
The only possible chance for speedy end
Of this war is its instant and vigorous prosecu-
ton. Hesitation brings chaos, and prolongs
the strife indefinitely. There must be one soul
in the President, the army, the people, or the
contest viii drag along under the distractions
of conflicting and uncertain opinions; and the
short-sightsd desire to gain peace by submis-
sion may change it into seven years war, or
a thirty years war, or war for generations.
Quick, united action can alone can bring it to
an early end. .. - ~
The voice of the State of New York, as pro-
nounoed N The elections, will ring through the
civilized world. Shall we not do our part TO
make that voice clear for the Union 2 Are We
to devote al our resources to carry on the war
then 60 to The polls to express the opinion that
the war, which certainly was forced upon US
and could not have been avoided, was unnec-f
ssaAry and a mistake u Arc the, citizens on
Nsw-York to be 70 inconsistent a. to straid
every rs,s to gain The mastery in the felof
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