The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-10
The 0operheads at Concord.

In the great States Of Indiana and ONO
no democrats ever assemble together IN less
number than $4,000. at least, 30 VIC judge
taking tho Argus for authority; only in the
New England States 1t is not definitely set
tied how many of that genus it requires to
make gathering Of $4,000. However that
may DO, large number of rebel sympathiz.
ers met ut Concord. N. H.. last Saturday,
presided over by His Vacancy Ex-Prcsident
Pierce. Fernando was not present bodily al.
though present in spirit, land, by the by, q
large number was also present in spiriD.-
Val. had IN engagement elsewhere, and
Richmond was too seriously threatened to
allow Pierce's Sec. of War leave Of absence.
But that Jail bird, Nat. Bachelor, who was
cheered for declaring at the democratic con-
vention that nominated Marcy, that ho was
q rebel, and one who dared to believe that
the South had right to "carry on the war
now existing" no was there, sat upon the
platform and lent dignity to tho proceedings.
Pierce made speech, during the delivery OF
which he was very nervous, indeed so much
so that no could scarcely complete 1t. Ho
thinks moral suasion would drive the rebels
out Of Penn. much more Effectively than Meade
has done IL. and hoprochims that the Union
can never DO restored by arms. This is the
most shallow covering ever put forth for trca.
sonable sympathy, and yet no does not try
to conceal his disgrace. Throughout his ha-
ranguc not ono word of sympathy for those
immortal men who, while he was speaking,
went town beneath tho murdcrous fire OF
democratic traitors like himself, At that
very moment his compatriot, JEFF. Davis, was
threatening Baltimore, Philadelphia, Harris.
burg and Washington, threatening these
places with FIRE and sword, and Pierce had
no word of rebukc for him-his anathcmas
arc all directed against his government and
those who would preserve It. OF course the
resolutions Of tho convention wcro in keep
ing with this programme. The word rebel
or rebellion is not be found therein, and to
read them stranger would never know that
the country was is arms for its preservation.
Every thing is denounced except rebellion
and treason. Some one might we'll have do
clared to the assembled crowd Of conspira-
tors
"Run to your houses-fhll upon your knees
Pray 10 tho gods to ntermit tho plague
That needs must light on this ingratitudo"
We have thus given brief synopsis OF
the character of the convention in order to
introduce a letter from gentleman in this
city stating that although anxious to be with
them, no could not leave. A letter from +.
Oh. Smith was tho only letter from Maine,
besides tho ono mentioned. Truly misery
makes strange bediellows. There arc men
writing histories Of themselves their patriot
ic children will have no desire to read, pages
that will hereafter, ghost-liko, rise and will
not down at bidding.
BIDDEroRD, Nix, July 3, 1868.
NV Dear SIR Such is the folly
and madness of tho hour, that even in high
places error is put for truth, and darkness for
light, and the most odious dogmas of the
old-world tyranny are revived, and proclaim
cd US the doctrines of the Fathers-of Wash
ington and Langdon, Of Jefferson and Jack
son! Aud it would seem Us il the battle
must be fought over again, not 30 much for
strict construction Of tho Constitution and
for State rights, as whether VIC have any
Constitution and any rights in the States -
In this contest we know where the true De-
mocracy will DO found. Diminishing all
minor differences, they will take council to-
gether and act in such spirit Of moderation,
wisdom, and regard Tor the interests and
rights OF all portions Of this great country,
that by tho good Providence of God the
Union may DO restored in more than its
former greatness and glory. To this end
may tho sentiments of tho Revolutionary
Fathers, always so conspicuous in the De-
mocracy Of our native State, animate the
who shall assemble ut your beau.
tiful Capital tomorrow, and find utteranco
in the speeches and resolutions Of tho consc-
Grated day.
Yours, &c., WV. p. UAINEs.