Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-08-17

the scope of which it was supreme, that
the control of oil things not granted to
the Federal Government by the Constitu-
ton remained in the States and people,
that under this system we existed as
government of law, with the rights, duties
and powers OF the ruler clearly defined,
and that the duty Of the citizen 10 yield
obedience TO him therein, was equally
clear
That the revolution of the Federal Gov
ernment around its clear defined axis, and
the control Of the State Governments
within theirs, each in its proper sphere
created the spirit of the old Union. lie
portrayed in glaring language the bless
ings Of the old Union, its dignity, its
character as beacon TO the oppressed,
that while justice reigned liberty was en-
joyed, prosperity and happiness was the
lot OF all who sought them, and that n
gospel Of "peace on earth, good will to-
man " was preached TO all; and affirmed
that n return TO that Union was the earn
est wish OF nine-tenths of the people.
! lie combated the argument that siav-
cry was an incubus, by contrasting the
condition of the black, then with his
soualid misery nov, his safety then, with
his exposure 10 death now, his mental
and moral condition then, with his uncon-
| trolled voli,on nov.
| lie demonstrated the fallacy Of the ar
! gumcnt that slavery ruled us then, and
appealed 10 our unhappy condition for the
/ fs'''ur that wa wara inGniinl,' morse gov
erned now and pictured the iniquity OF four
rulers and their satellites.
lie then sought an answer TO the ques-
! tion, why cannot we have this Union in
all its integrity? lie showed that it was
because prostitution of ihe powers ofthe
Federal Government, of an interference
with the rights OF the people, and an at
tempted control of powers that were eX-
clusively under the rights Of the States,
that it was because the servant OF the
people had forgotten that he was The crea-
ture of the law, and sought TO bear him
+ self above it, that Mr.. Lincoln in his re-
cent ultimaium had proclaimed his pur-
pose TO be the overthrow Of the rights oil
the States, and in substance has declai ed
that our old Government should no long
er exist, that the war was now for the
, freedom Of the negro and not for the res
, toraton Of the Union.
Fl lie affirmed that in thus placing HIM
, self above the law, Mr.. Lincoln bad for.
, feited all right to our respect that, as n
condition precedent to our respect and
obedience, he must yield obedience TO the
law, and that it was the right and The du
= ty of The citizen TO denounce him for his
breach Of duty, and 10 impcach him and
= his aiders and abettors before the tribunal
5 OF the people for their utter disregard o
e the law.
lie argued that il was the duty Of al
8 who loved our institutions, TO unite fol
the overthrow of this corrupt and lawles,
1 Administration, 10 the end that war M gh
c cemo, merciless conscriPtions be stopped
= and the Union of our fathers restored
Under Democratic Administration, Wal
), would be made the last sgency fer tht
G restoration OF the Union, instead of The
G first. All other means would be- tried t.
# restore peace and unity; and he did no
T. hesitate 10 say that all shades Of opinion
e in that party united in the sentiment
r that sn srmis,ice and the opening Of ne
t gotiation would be the very frst step of
: ment Of war, wrong in its inception. ha
$ failed TO restore the Union and vndcat
+ the Constitution, and that tho peaceful
h remedy Of intercourse was now cur in
q ptgSllNe uulN,
c lie referred 10 the pending conscrir
\ ton as an orershadowing pail upon IL
@ minds Of oil, as minging in It's wax
: untold misery said that he had on al
: occasions advised submission 10 law, be
g cause Of the duty of the citizen that III
S act of Mr.. Lincoln had taken from hin
n bis base of argument, and now he had NJ
/ advice 10 give, bat that, for the man,
c wrongs of which the present Adminstra
ton were convict before the people, h.
could only use the words of Ben Wad
n and Winter Davis "Let the people con
1 slider the remedy for these usu,pations
and when found, let them fearlessly exc
D cute it,
4r. Wallace closed with a pathetic ant
t earnest appeal TO men of all parties tc
e seek the right and fearlessly to follow il
, and TO rear aloit the standard Of Feac,
, and Unity, as the beacon of h hope ant th,
+ harbinger Of safety.
Mr. Wallace was followed by DR.. T
jeff. Boyer, who was received With shout.
OF applause. lie was peculiarly happy in
bis remarks but before concluding q
shower Of rain compelled n retreat TO the
Npuit-bOuee, dINHONpf not over one tnlf0
of the vast crowd could effect an entrance
D DIR. b. here co included his remarks, when
= the Chairman o f the Committee on Reso.
, lutions was introduced, and made the fol.
, lowing report:
WHEREAS it is not only the constitu
, tional tight but the duty of She people
peaceabIy TO assemble together to express
their opinions on all questions touching
tho public welfare; and whereas none
but tyrant would attempt to interfere
with the free exercise OF those rights /:
Therefore we, portion of the citizens OF
Cleartield county, solemnly re-avowing our
fealty and obligations 10 the laws and the
constituted authorities, do now and here
declare
First That the Government of the Uni
ted States. administered in accordance
with the Constitution and the several
amendments thereto, is the best ever dc.
vsed by human wisdom.