Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-07

-Four scores and seven years ago our Father
brought forth upon this continent new nation,
conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the propo
sition that all men are created equal"
The New York World thus comments upon
this declaration Of the President at Gettysburg-a
sentiment entertained by those who sympethize
with abolitionism.
The passion for obstetrical analogies appears to
have ascended from Mr. SEWARD to his chief
Questionable as may he the taste which repre-
sents the fathers in the stages of conception
and parturttion. that fault is small in comparison
with gross ignorance, or willful mis- statement, of
the primary fact in our history by President of
the United States.
Now, the Constitution not merely does not say
one word about equal rights. but expressly ad-
mits the idea of inequality of human rights.
The Declaration of Independence announced
to the world. not that '.our fathers had brought
forth a new nation" but that the thirteen colo
nies had declared themselves free, sovereign and
independent States. By the treaty Of peace Great
Britain acknowledged, not new natiou,' but
the sovereignty of Massachusetts, New York, &c.
name by name, State by State
But if the assertion Of Mr.. LINCOLN were as
correct as it is incorrect. that fact would avail
him nothing.
This United States is not the United State
which fought the War of Independence.
This United States is the result of the rati6ca-
ton of compact known as the Constitution by
eleven States originally. and such as have accs
ded since.
The States met in convention to form gov
ernment for themselves.
They framed plan which was to 90 in ope-
ration when nine States acceded to and ratified
it, In that convention some delegates from the
(pow) free States. and some from Virginia, felt
and talked about slavery just as Mr.. LINCOLN
feels and talks, just as WENDELL PHILLIPS feels
and talks. Just as GREELEY feels and writes
Some others felt and talked. just as we feel and
write that slavery is an injury to the interests of
both slave and master. Georgia and South Car
olins said in substance. eve do not think as you
think; we do not seek to convert you. nor can
you convert Us. Count US out" Thereupon il
was clear that Maryland, Delaware, the two Car
olinas, Georgia and Virginia would form a sepa
rate Coufederacy. and the rest OF the States pos
siblJ another, il slavery insisted upon as one
Of the subjects of Federal cognizance.
The other States had the option either to ally
themselves with slavery or 10 cut loose from it.
They choose the former. and cannot now, with
the slightest fairness. bold the benefits and
ject the burdens Of their bargain.
"But." says some one. 1.-The world has pro-
gressed since the formation Of the Constitution
slavery Was not then regarded by mankind as il
is now" What Of that Faith has not changed
the principles that govern contracts have not
changed your perceptions Of the value of An
Union have NOT changed II the Constitution
we're 70 be made for the first time to morrow,
you would consent to a political union with slave
States upon precisely the same terms as before
Do you want 70 separate now 500 s.
But there Is the war, caused by slavery, = says
another. When the rebellion is put down, and
eli their rights ss named in the Constitution
This is question behind the war and behind the
rebellon. The abolitionists are lighting the val
70 settle il in their own way
II tbs States which compose this Union will
govern themselves in their feelings 10 and rela-
tions with each other. on the principles which
govern honest men in their Intercourse with each
osssr. the States can continue in union for al
time, II they viii not, there must always b
var; il they cannot. a federal republic Is one Of
the dreams of the enthusiast
BA gentleman Of this city writes from
ssndusky, under date Of Sunday. November %
Is follows:
Morgan, they cay, took dinner at the wes