The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-14
CHOKE THEM DOWN.

Each day serves only to exhibit in palmer
light the object aimed at by the rebel Democ-
racy of the North And their intense anxiety
and boldness in their efforts at maturing their
plans, we think is cheering Indication that
the end is near at hand-that conquered
peace, by Republican bayoneis, is not far dis
tant We think the assumption will bear out
that the perpetuation of their power is their
motive The power of the Democracy has
been in the South, and the past toadyings Of
this class to the Slave Power render the be-
trayal of their Country a natural conclusion.
Hence, we think we observe cheering signs for
patriots in these efforts TO bring about peace
which will result in securing the sympathy
and aid of the South in the future. This is
what they arc working for. Apeace conquered
by a Republican Administration will serve
10 retain on its side the great mass Of the
patriots of the North, and eventually, as a few
years obliterates the animosities of the present
day. and the limits of free soil gradually ex-
tends Southwark so will the influence of the
Republican party extend, and its power in
crease. They see this natural result, and for
the sake of power, are doing everything dis
honorable to avert it. Their days, for accom-
plishing such an object, are but few, and hence
their boldness. Democracy nurtured treason,
and by the bite of the viper it must die.
Madness and ruin follow desperation. No
thing but the direst desperation could prompt
men, glorying in the title Of American citizens,
to turn upon the armies of that Flag, in the
darkest hour of its history, which has given
them honors and privileges above all other
nationalities The unblushng manner in
which they have simultaneously, all over the
North, let loose their traitOrous venom is Con-
elusive of this desperation, and forboding Of
the downfall of their rebel brethren of the
South. Their actions indicate that efforts for
such purpose must be accomplished speedily
Patriots, then, should be cheered, and work on
until success crowns all efforts, and our Flag
is in reality, as it is in poetry, the "Flag Of
The Free
But this cheering aspect of the matter should
not lull us into slumbers. Now is the most
critical moment. We are therefore pleased
with the manner in which they were choked
down in Leaycnworth few days ago, and
earnestly hope any further efforts at such
meetings on the soil of Kansas may meet with
like summary treatment. 1t appears their
objects were to send delegate to Louisville,
and pass resolutions similar to those of the
Illinois Legislature. But ANTHONY, JENyIsoN,
and other determined patriots, took charge of
the meeting, and announced their determina-
tion of shooting do1ca the traitor who opened his
mouth. The rebels adjourned their meeting
for few days. We sincerely hope, if they
attempt another meeting, that some of them
will get hurt. .,
The idea of Kansas having delegate in a
Convention whose object is to sue at the feet of
rebels for peace-"Great God!' it is enough
to make every Kansan's blood boil The Con-
serratire gets off a motto for the times:
1--WE OWN THIS LITTLE SPOT OF EARTH Kan
sas), AND, WITH Cons BLESSING, WE WILL KEEP
1T LOYAL, AND KEEP IT FREE! Here once til.
eaabatled settlers stood and fred tie shot hearo
round the 'corld We fought for it and propose {,
hold a. We found stare, and 're conquered ii I,
ertead q better and higher ciriiazdtionf