The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-08-06
: The Union as it was-The Con-
Stitation as it iS.r
"BAYUNETS FOR REBELS AND
BALLOTS FOR ABOLITIONESTS."

BALLOTS FOR ABOLITIONESTS."
We desire to say few words on the
subject of raising volunteers, viewed in
tits political aspect. Our opinion as to
the policy and necessity fog maintaining
the organization of the Democratic party
during the War, not only has not changed
but has been strengthened by the current
|e vents.
However much we as Democrats may
be opposed to the policy which is attempt.
ed t, be inaugurated in the conduct of the
War, no enc hesitates or doubts for mo-
ment, but that the first duty of all good
citizens is to their government and their
country-to rally around common stand
ard and unite in a vigorous and determin-
ed effort to crush out this rebellion.
Resoloed, That while we will, as
heretofore, discourage all mere factious
Opposition to the administration, and will
continue to give our earnest support to all
proper measures to put down the rebellion
and will make all the allowances that the
necessities of the times require of good
citizens, we protest against all violations
Of tho Constitution.
The above resolution, taken from the
Democratic platform adopted at Columbus
on the 4th Of July last, is endorsed fully
and heartily by every true democrat. Any
one refusing to endorse it is traitor tc
his country and false to the party which
adopted it.
Mr.. Wendell Phillips made speech in
Boston, and in the course of his remarks
denounced the President and counselled
his hearers in most emphatic terms to re.
fuse their aid in the suppression Of the
rebellion until the War policy soas changed
Democrats are not patriots of that stripe
or complexion. They have been taught
that their first duty is to their country
The doctrine Of the Democratic party is
that it is their 6rst duty to crush out al
rebellion against the Government, anc
their next duty is to place those in power
who will conduct the affairs of the Gov
ernment upon the basis Of the Constitu
ton as it is in all its parts, without any
exception.
This is the true doctrine Of the Demo
cratic party, and this doctrine is to b.
loarried outby the bayonet and the ballot
I" bayonets for rebels and ballots for aboli.
tionists. Politicians and patriots e,
Of the Wendell Phillips school do not gs
to War, because the policy does not sui
them. All true patriots will shoulde,
their muskets and go forth to do battle in
defense Of their Government withou,
|snquiring anything about policy, leaving
the people at home to take care Of that
The Democrat when he pulls the trigger
|pulls it in defense of the Constitution
and the Union, without enquiring the
motive Of any other soldier. The Demo.
crat 10 actuatsd BY patriotism himself, and
If any of his fellow soldiers are fighting
fer "pelicy" alone, he 10 not rsspensi.
BILE. AL differences Of opinion as to the
objsct and probable result Of the War,
while the War lasts, must be made sub.
ssrvisnt to its vigorous prosecution. The
Rebellion must FIRST be crushed out and
questions Of policy in the mean time be
left to take care Of themselves.
Monroe County has sent thousand
patriotic men into the Geld, . large ma
jofitg Of whom are Democrats fighting
from patriotism and not for policy.
Thsy are now outnumbered by the enemy
and the citizens of Monroe are appealed
70, 70 90 to their rescue. Thafthey vail do
i and do it promptly We can not doubt.
Monroe County must send four or ave
hundred earnest and brave men, as her
proportion, to I'LL up our valiant ranks
thinned out by the casualties Of War.
Patriotic men Of Monroel Your fathcrs,
brothers and sons call you to Gil up the
shattered ranks at once.
Our glorious sires Of old left the plough
in the ground, dropped their sickles in the
6eld, and 30 must their children now.
Then make one more effort, that, in the
language of Gen. Mcclellan, "our national
shall prevail, and that the
Union, which alone can insure internal
peace and external security to each State
must and shall be preserved"
DRAFTING