Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
A WORD TO DEMOCRATS.

" = take the following extracts from let
ter Of Hon. Daniel ) Dickenson. .Oi New York,
10 the Wisconsin War Democratic Convention.
f. is dated Binghsmron, Sept. II. 1859. and
contains the sentiments OF a true patriot, and
.houi4 be read by every man whu loves bis
cuunry
The combination OF copprrhesd politicians,
like Ihy LnclvaB spirits Ui old, has entered
mo the Democratic maine and organization,
and with far less maGliueSs than It's ancient
l frderal predecessors, Is praciIcing the same
experiment uiOn patriotic endurance 1t is
alive TO Ihc support of the, q overnment. but
brm tU!I of conscientious opposition 10 the
Administration. Ii Is opposed 10 the disso
'utIou Ot the CHIOn, uut LOisily couH>eis Il
sl.redy peace, wilh a rebellion which declares
dissolution lis only terms. 1t is FOR vigor-
uu. prosecution OF the war; bat opposed to
furnishing either men or money for tnat pRr
pose. Il is against enIistiDg cOiOred soldiers,
brcanNe iht.S may chance 10 get '.between the
wind aud its BObIiiiy,'' aud 10 the raising OF
white OHts. because the BLACK Republican
AduIiHiStraii lou IS Carrying on a war for the ne
ygp." 10 II sjsts he Draft because il is un-
constitutional, and discourages volunteering
brcause 1t Is wicked and unjust war on our
part, with ought 10 be suspenda'! hy atnues-
lies. and sGlrGcrde,s 10y proposing 10 armed
rrhriiE"n, liberal trims OF peace.
fhrs, and numerous other shifts DEVICES
HEiggliugS and prctences are parad TO GOV
~ III, disi"yal schemes OF sci OF Eerfitiiuus
Politicians. WAC sim al leadership, and prefer
party which they ride and run, iu =, m
pnIhv with the rebellion, To the integrity of
Ihe Union, the vindicIti"n ot Tie laws or the.
UuPlS rt our country Constitutions. Act
~ pNitlcalN Ia concert with rehy len
winch ihrea chs oar Nation, > lie. and rrceiy-
~ 'Hr pan'Its "t itN pubic press; lab"ring
lr~'ie Brush aristucracy and French i'sn.
li>m ia aiiurd!Bg II aid aud cunifurt, and con
. utrug 20 lis continuance Ia rs work of
ur>niat'ou and murder. This knot o.gr4cr
i.o..ttclaus, calling themselves together like
"lIsi vlpers, chiis:en ia, mseive, par ercel-
.-at= he O,m0crGiic yurfy.and hiss ont traitor
10 every Democrat Who adhrres 10 the true
principles OF Democratic faith according to
thc theories Of Jefferson oI lLc practice OF
IscHsoA.
II = only 10 be regretted that my portion
Of The Democratic masses shonld be thnS d.,
.".!sdisnf in!>led To follow un hOnored name
when robbed OF every single atrribnte which
ta'de II rstimabo, or commended il TO the
lover Of popular liberty. But '.tiR.e at last
as al things even" and this error will be
Corrected. As for the base and braZen le ,drrs
WI" are piayin po!itica! push pin with Re
Hon in the name Of Democracy. and eEcoHr
aging Il io endurance, they will meet their ap
I''liiatc reward. the Just hut fearful rxrcra
non Of all loyal men; and when this Rebel
i'"u aieady jadcd aud reeliug, shall 60 down,
IL Copperhcad democracy will fall with
u. -lrd sink ST. deep that ..no bubble viii ever
Use - tell where IL went down"
A. liue Democrats, my friends, have
hat one course TO pursue, and that is TO give a
.AoFoagh and sincere support to the Admin
NNliI"n, and aid and encourage it in putting
H""n the rebellion hy force of arms and in
indicating the authority OF the Government
nl' while We should prosecute the war for
ms sole purpose, il incidentally, .'our Ma
ION shame which makes us the Teproach of
.righborlng States" should get disturbed or
destroyed by the action OF those who would
make II the corner stone of rleir government,
~ Us Rejoice in the realization OF the fuuda-
.usn'aI Democratic idea that, politically, 'sail
'Ath we're created equal
yLe' US, pray you. first rescue this edifce
- "0tnanity's holy hope from the confiags
."" winch threatens it, and when once il is
T"fed to our posterity, determine by politi-
al strife II We will, who shall govern it.
.ueh course becomes the patriot-such the
H"e democrat, who confides in the princi
S'e' Of his creed and loves his country.