Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-27
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Washington The New Ysar-Proslsmstion -Seiorm
Amnemcnts &c.

wAsHrscToy, D. G. jan 18th, 1853
Washington today, is not the Washing
ton thai was when disgraced BY the insti-
tuition Of Slavery and cursed by democrat
ic rule. The change which has "cotne Ger
the spirit of her dreams" is truly worthy
of note; may say wonderful, refreshing
and exhiliarating.
70 the emancipation Of slavery and the
healtbful administration of the republican
party, is. Washington indebted for the rap.
ia improvement which she is now making.
The old pro-slayery fogies, who once con-
troled the destiny Of the great Capital of
this Republic, have made their exit from
the stage Of action; they now seek comfort
by associating with their old cronies, keep
ers Of gambling bells and fashionable sa-
looms. The march of "Young Aneriea"
is too rapid for them, and the progress ofim-
proyement too great for their comprehen-
sion. Associated as they have been all
their lives with democracy and slavery, it
is not to be expected that in their dotage
they could appreciate the grand and sub
lime change which Washington has under
gone, since the Inauguration Of the repub-
Iican administration. from slavery to free
dom. 1t is this old stock of inhabitants
who grosn.and sigh over the demise Of hu-
man slavery, and DIN the Yankees for
converting the Capital City Of magnificent
distances from darkness into light, and
making it what it should have been half
century back, great City Of the Reppblicl
The prediction Of those who believe slaF-
cry to be ''Dyine Institution" IN relation
to the demoralizing effects which would
arise from the emanc patton of slavery in
the District Of Columbia have proved false.
The world moves on and the colored pop
ulation still continue quiet--"white folks,
have not been insulted by "darkies' upon
the street, neither have our poor houses
and jails been filed with colored paupers
and felons. The change from bondage to
freedom has instilled new life and spirit
into the Ebony Race; they fully appreciate
their elevated condition and deport them
selves in manner becoming the position
they occupy in society, that such is the fact
is notifying to the pro-slayery, treason
loving democrats who predicted such an
lawful revolution IN the social circles Of So
ciety"- These prognostieators Of evil would
rather have seen The black race run riot in
the streets Of Washington, th TO see
them as they are, obeaicnt TO the laws, for
no other reason, than it would have given
them an opportunity 70 cry aloud Didn't
we tell you the id niger couldn't ap-
preciate freedom AID was only fit to be a
slape-4aissw sec what your black republic
anism has done in giving freedom to mig
gersl" From the representatives Of mod
ern democracy, we expect nothing but op-
position to The progress Of reform, morally,
socially and politically; especially from the
breed which hangs about Washington and
glorifes jeff Davis and the southern Con-
federacy. Happily for society and the
country generally the time of the end of
such democracy is nigh at hand.
New Years day with us, was a glorious
one. Our President threw open Il doors
Of his mansion and received his friends in
the usual manner. During the hours from
twelve until two p. NJ. thousands paid their
respects to the Chief Magistrate of the Ma
ton and wished him happy New Year, in
return for which, Honest Abe" presented
to the Nation lis Proclamation of freedom
to over three millions Of slaves. THIS gift,
sanctioned by God and approved of BY
true, loyal Americans, has rendered the
name of Abraham Lincoln immortal and
crowned bis brow with laurels Of unfading
glory we should like TO have him make
Clean sweep OF the internal Institution. so
that We might have been able to exclaim
all men are free forever under tho Lroad
folds and bright stars Of the alag OF our
Unionp,' The remnant If this black curse
Of America will not last long-those who
cling to it for support will have to abandon
all hope OF holding on 10 the devil SD Ipsti.
tuition as The fat has gone forth that Amer
lea must lie all free or all slave. The signs
Of the times indicate very plainly the APP
preaching end of the monster evil, so that
we may now rejoice over the commence
ment of a new era of freedom ushered in
with the New Ycarl u Abraham the First.
putting his foot down 'ul on the neck Of the
Llack demon of slavery.
The public mind has been worked up 10
the highest pitch Of excitement by the re-
cent news from Rosecrans' army. The first
report of the great fight caused consilera-
Die uneasiness for t safety of our forces.
The doubts and fears created in the public
mind were entirely remcve ly the arrival
Of telegraph dispatch from General Rose
Grams announcing the occupation Of Muir
freesboro and the retreat of the enemy.
This glorious news from the Southwest has
raised cur thermometer Of hope, while "Se-
cesh" looks sad over the defeat Of its friends
before the conquering hosts Of the gallant
Eosecrans and bis brave generals. 1t is
moi necessary to look at the papers to find
out whether tho national troops have been
successful in their conflicts with the enc
my-From the uglymugs of the Washing
ton secessionists one can always tell the