Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-12-07
REBEL VIEW OF L1NCoLN,s ELRc.
TON.

lfrom tho Richmond Sentinel, Nov. l21
There is one view in which the re-elec-
'ion OF Lincoln produces feelings of sad
ness and regret. 1t is the official declar-
alton OF great people that they will not
only have war against US, but war in its
most barbarous and malignant form; that
not only will they exert their strength
against us fosour ruin. but they will prac.
tTce those cruelties which produce indi-
Vidual misery, though adding nothing to
military efficiency; that they will have
war without those amenities which ciyili-
cation epjoins and the sanction of theChris-
tian world has consecrated tha. in short
they will have such war asLincoln wages,
although inefficient, sooner than they will
have more vigorous and effective war,
such as the honor OF thoroughbred sol
dier and the rules Of civilized war would
! prescribe 10 Mcclellan.
We say it is sad that the evil design en-
tertained against us should be marke ed by
such deliberate depravily in the attempt
Ell execution. But perhaps this also is
for our good. 1t deepens and widens the
gulf between us, and renders our success
more certain by rendering failure more
dreadful and intolerable. Every charred
homestead is q fresh warning 10 our
people that they must never be conquer
ed, but must rather fght forever. The
sun, in tie fable, by its gentle influence
soon induced the traveller to psrt with his
cloak; while he answered to the rude de-
mands OF the piercing wind by wrapping
1T the more closely about him. These,
perhaps, might stand for Mcclellan and
Lincoln, with their different rules of hon
or and modes of warfare. Let US prefer
the violence which warns US of our enc
my and rouses US 10 meet him, to the Sc
duc,ions which might betray US to our
ruin.
The result of the Presidential election is
a declaration of four years more of such war
as Lincoln wages. Our enemies thus ex-
hibit their diabolical spirit and the reso-
luton which now controls them. 1t by
no means follows that they will be able to
maintain the war for four years, or for one.
King George andhis Parliament declared,
in the close Of 1871, that they would
prosecute the war against the colonies
with renewed vigor and still stronger
resolve but before the winter was over
the people constrained them to assent to
peace. So it may be with our enemies.
Their present ferocity has been fed on
false reports of victory and false assuranc-
es OF speedy success. Such arts may carry
election, but cannot sustain people un-
der the trials and disapplntments OF weary
campaigns.
1t is our business, however, to accept
the enemy's defiance as it comes. Sew
ard has told the people Of Auburn that
the news of Lincoln's election will strike
US with dismay. How little he knows US,
even! That proclamation of ferocious
hate and determined war will be met with
laughter courage and loftier resolu-
ton BY the blessing OF God, Lincoln
shall fine vide difference between his
purpose and lis accomplishments. He
may make war, but he cannot command
submission and, if it is his resolve that
bis people shall employ their energies in
the destruction of our people, he shall
find that we are mot unresisting victims,
and that we can give blows as well as re-
ceive them.
Let our people now learn 10 look upon
and accept war as our business for an in
definite period, Let our energies, cur
calculations, our thoughts, all take
that direction. lie. US not trouble our
selves with questions Of peace (; for the
election is not with US, and our enemies
breathe only war. Let us prepare to give
them war-vigorous and sustained var.
Let our generals cast their schemes and
| forh Tia cir system anew. Let Congress
place our military establishments on the
solid and enduring footing. Let our plans
be formed on policy that shall husband
our strength, and yet apply our full vigor
with the greatest effect. Let US have at
once wise economy of our resources of
whatever kind and generous liberaliLy in
employing them. This is time for
general revision, adjustment aud amend
ment-a fresh starting point in the war.
Let us gird our loins anew, and calling
upon God afresh, develope nober ener-
gy and loftier spirit. Let our Congress,
now in session, set the example. Despis-
ing the petty cavilling Of garrulous de-
Chalmers, and the morbid conoeit of pro- !
fessiopal cynics, let the members address
themselves to substantial facts rather
than verbsl disputa,ions, and prepare the
country for a new career Of heroic exer
tion in behalf of our liberties. Now is the !