Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-10-18
r UIN! PEACE
The linton.


II this war is to result in the highest good of
the American people. says the Journal OF Com
merce. that result must be brought about by pat
riotic efforts on the part Of all our citizens
These Efforts must be 20 directed as TO guide and
control the grand course of events TO the resto
ration Of a union of hearts as well "a Of States
The beauty. strength. and glory OF the Ameri-
can Union has always consisted in the fact that
1t was. in every respect. a happy and consenting
Union. We have never desired 10 make foreign
conquests. and hold subjugated nations as the
means Of contributing to our grandeur or our
revenues. Nor Il il the wish Of our statesmen
and patriotic men Of this count-y TO reduce the
Southern States to the condition OF subjugated
provinces, although that wish is entertained by
the mad leaders Of the radical party. and acqui
esced in by many of the rank and file. who do
not clearly see the results to be brought on US
crossing out Of such a condition OF our affairs.
What is wanted as the result Of this war Is to
restore the peace and prosperity of the Union OF
the States.
This does not involve the enforcement of any
new principles of social life, the compelling of
any special religious docmas, the arbitrary
change of any domestic OF State laws and prin
ciples. A Union which was formed by such re-
quirements would not be the American Union
would not be permanent. would not even be
peaceful. IL would be utterly impossible for
New York or Massachusetts, to live in such a
Union. For the very precedent itself would be
so dangerous that we could not expect to exist
ten years at peace, without having a majority of
the States in some fierce political contest, seek
ing to force on a minority some new notion of
political or moral right. contrary to constitution
al requirements, but demanded a. the new theory
of newly enlightened consciousness.
Nor would such a Union be either prosperous
or able to pay the ordinary expenses OF govern
ment. much less the extraordinary expenses
growing out Of a national debt of four thou
sand millions or more. Certainly no reasona-
BILE man can expect TO see the debt we have
already incurred successfully carried, if We
have = Union of force instead of a
Union Of consent. IL is the most hope
less feature in Mr. LixcoLS's policy. which. il
!; could 10y any possibility result in the subjuga-
ton Of the rebellion, cannot give US II country
capable of carrying the debt he has incurred.
The future which he marks out for the nation is
one Of entire destruction Of the safeguards of
property. Il not only requires the overthrow OF
the fortunes and estates OF the rich. the subver-
sion of property in general. but il also requires
the grinding of the poor. down to the very
depths of European poverty and want We shall
need craftsmanship To do this in a peaceful
Union re established by negotiation and by mu-
tual consent. But IN such a Union as Mr.. Ian
coin seems to think of. if he thinks of any. we
should have debt accommodating in startling pro-
portions every year, beyond the help of taxes
and all the unable expressions resulting from a
country. a large population held under force for
wears, constant outbreaks. and no peace while
this generation survives. The most favorable
view which can be taken of the idea which for
bids peace and Union until abolition i accom-
plished. gives no hope to any man, rich or poor
in America. for years TO come.
Ii Mr. LINCOLN il re elected. the man i not
now living who will see peace aud prosperity in
the Union. Ii Is certain that future generation:
will never see that result If the radical policy
prevails. Ii is hopeless of good.
1; becomes men of property to look at thi:
matter with calm and considerable minds. j,
would be better for any man. rich or poor. to day
TO lose half his property. however great or small
il be. than to have the radical policy pursued one
wear longer. The foundations of our whole sys
TEN of government. on which the pillars of 30
ciety. Of property. OF national and individual
prosperity rest. are undermined already. By elect
ing a conservative Administration this fall. vi
shall succeed in saving the fabric Ii the peopl,
consent to re-elect Ma. LINCOLN. the end i Al
hand. The changes in Maine. Connecticut. arc
especially the glorious gains in Pennsylvania
give ne~ courage TO those who desire to save tbs
country from anarchy. Let every man who ha:
invested property at stake consider his interest.
~ identical with those of the nation.
40 the Democracy al PennsyIvania
Rooss OF THE DEMOCRATIC SrArE CESrRAIl
COMMITTEE, No OLE CHESTNUT ST.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 10. ls64
Returns from the elections held ON TueSday
last have come 10 hand. sufhc eut u prove be
vond question that ne have triumphed in the
State by a majority of seven 10 ten thousand Of
the home votes. The votes Of the soldiers In
the hospitals. and IN the army. may. or NAV not
reduce this aggregate
We congratulate YOU on tiis glorious result
AL honor To the noLle ana faithful men Who
have achieved such 4 victory. in spite OF TIE
trosns Of power. the corruption OF money. auC
che influence OF a blind and rem6rseless ianati
cisml
Our victory. however. J. but half eonpletet
We hold the vantage ground 50 glOriOusly OF.
tanned. only tor one grand movement more-rc
reclaim IA November the threatened liberties q,
our country. and restore 70 Il the peace and pro-.
perity Of foemer times.
We c~onjure you. then. by si that freemen bold
dear. 10 rally once more for a final stfasgl,
Organize anew! Shake of the creeping spaths
xhlch comes too often after a successful contest
sDd LEI Us hurI from power the insoIent eontemn.
es OF the peoples rights. Overthrowing. al the
same time. the 6and Of paLlIc planderefs ~hicl,
foilos Ia their train.
BY order Of the Committee:
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