The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-08-08
Old Parties.

VIZ 49, - -
We were at tie National Convenaipn
in 1856 which ieaugurated tie Repsb-
liean party aud nominated Jozs G.
FRExokr as the candidate Of the lib
erty loving portion Of the United States;
from that time 10 the present. ws have
regarded the Republican party with
great favor. believeing that upon il
depended the ultimate triumph of'free
principles in the land We love.
But in these times of trial, when the
"pillars of State" are bending beneath
the pressure brought 10 bear upon
them by traitors. far be it from us to
entertain any other than the most friend
ly feeling Of national, brotherly love
for all men. be their former party asso-
Citations what they may. who now stand
up for the ''dear old aag' and labor
for the downfall Of the rebel govern
mens. Thank Heaven, there are noble
patriots whose political antecedents
were entirely at variance with our own
men who were pro-slavsry in their
sentiments, who have nobly stood up
for the government; fought for it in
.
word and in deed, and written for them
selves "name and fame" which Time
will not blot ont. l1a. .isF,
There are Ben. Butler. Rosecrans,
Grant, Burnside. McClernand, Logan.
the NeCooks. and hosts Of others. whose
records are bright with glory and whose
memory will be cherished - long -
patriotism burns in the breasts of the
American people. These men are our
brothers. We care not who they voted
for for President. whether it was Doug
las Breckinridge or Bell. they are patsi-
OTIS. they march to the music Of the
Union. and 6ght under the folds of The
Stars and Stripes. es4;,- 50
Shall Republicans repsl sush men !
On the contrary. let bridge be buils
over the valley which has divided them,
and on the sacred battle-ground Of
freedom. let them unite in heart and
hand, hereafter ''eas and inseparabls."
The Old issues are al being GRO. dsd
from the stage by new ones. It is no
longer simply "free Territory" but .
Snxs Unox. And hs who says ''ssaks
ssay for Li6ssty" is worthy Of The Ssl.
lowshjp Of every true man. patriot and
philanthropist. We do not care much
What name is given to the party-is
viii be in essence the Free Party OF
Party Of Liberty, and the name sigui.
Gee but little 20 long as We hsve the
substance. For our own part We have
q kind Of attachment to the name of
Republican. perhaps for The reason
that from it, commencement We we're
Of and with the party Of that name;
but give rs the substance and the
shadow is Of little consequence.
Let all men who favor Liberty stand
together. The Ensseipa,ion Procla-
nation and the arming Of the negroes
against the rebels are good tests Of a
mans fidelity and fitness to become .
member of the Party Of Freedom.
Already have hosts of Democrats
spoken out, 10 both word and deed. in
fovor OF these measures, aud they are
worthy Of the confidence Of every friend
OF the country. 1t is q narrow policy, |
aud one full Of prejudice. that wouId
turn coldly from such because ,hev
were formerly in favor of Mr.. Dosplss
or any other man for President.
Old prejudices should be forgotten.
old enmities buried: and oil good men
and true, come together and stand
shoulder TO shoulder. heart to heart"
IN the contest which must ultimate IN
the liberation Of every slaves; for moth.
ing short of this will accomplish The
work in hand. God has. decreed that
every bond shall be broken. and i. shall
- surely be done - tliat blood-red war
has Ieh its cory tracks upon the land
ofshs dispoiler. "God Is NOT mocked." !"
and "batsoyer He purposes to be done |
anong the nations will surely come to |
pass. Let him beware Who Q, rays
himself agsinst the Almighty. ..LlD-
Esrr AND UElos. now AND EoREvxR. .oss |
AxD IxsEPARASLE." -.