Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-09-08
TIE PEACE pNI,rY


M. f. Maury, an agent Of the rebel gov
ernment in England, publishes letter in
the London Times, under date OF August
18th, in reference to the prospects Of the So
called Southern Conlederacy in its cru
sade against freedom, law and order, iu
which. after boastfully speaking OF the re-
sources of the South and its ability to sus-
tain the oigarchy which they have set up,
says:
"Other agents have to be called into play.
What are they? Let us inquire They are,
divisions in the camp of the enemy, dissen-
sions among the people of the North. There
is already peace party there. All the en-
barrassments with which that party can sur
round Mr.. Lincoln, and all the difficulties
shat it can throw in the way of the war party
in the North operate directly rs So much
aid and comfort to the South"
1t will be perceived that Mr. Maury styles
the democracy peace party" and declares
that "all the embarrassments with which
that party can surround Mr.. Lincoln, and
all the difficulties that it can throw in the
way Of the war party in the North operate d
Tectly as so much aid aqa comfort 10 ne South"
He further says V Nallandigham," the great
hgh.priest Of this political organization,
whom they idolize a. the exponent Of their
doctrines, "waits and watches over the bor-
der, PLEDGED ii elected Governor of the
State of 0hio-to array it against Lincoln
and the war and to go for peace
Mr.. MNurg is evidently in the secret of
the plot which exists between tue leaders Vi
the democracy and the traitors in the South,
and ioreshadows in this extract sufficient to
show that the charge of treason which has
been repeatedly made against that party
is not without some grounds, Every
measure which the Administration has adopt.
ed, tending to crash out the rebellion has
met with studied opposition from them, and
they have all the time been crying out for
peace. But they have always assigned as q
reason, that they do not believe the
South can be subjugated by the force of
arms, and many have been inclined to be-
lieve that they seriously entertained such
an opinion. But this letter of Mr.. Maury
lifts the veil which has concealed their real
designs, and exhibits them in their true
character. MIR. Nalandigham is PLEDGED
TO pursue such policy as will give aid auC
comfort to the South, if he is elected Gov
ernor of Ohio. This gentleman and hi,
principles are endorsed by the democracy
throughout the Union, and consequently nt
other conclusion can be arrived at, than
that the democrats are in league with
traitors of the South, and that in the event
of their getting into power, would aclnow-
ledge the independence of the Coniederacy
1t is true the democracy are in favor oI
peace. Their leaders have so proclaimed
it, and upon terms Of the most disgracelul
character, even TO the destruction of the
Union, and a base submission To the will ol
the slave-drvers Of the South. They are
for peace, at the sacrifice of the first great
principle on which our national supcrstruc-
ture is based-ibe right Of the people Ia
self government Their usseycrations oi
love and regard for the Constitution and
laws are hollow.heancd aud insincere, aud
meant only to deceive tine patriotic masses
and secure their votes. We ask the honest
democrats to consider this subject and como
out from the ranks oil party whose Leaders
are secretly connivng with the enemies u
liberty giving them aid aud comfort, as lh,
agents of the South admit, and array them
selves under the banner of the great Na-
tional Union party which is pledged /,
preserve the liberties which our father
purchased with their blood. Remember
Mr.. Maury says, that "all the dircultiei
that it 1.-THE so-called democratic partly cai
throw in the way of the war party in til,
North operate directly as so much aid an,
comfort TO the South" Every vote thel
given to the democratic ticket is so mucl
laid and comfort " to the traitors IN arm
for the destruction of the Union. We asl
the masses to think of this matter and ao
as their own best judgment shall dictate.
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