Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-07-21
A Peace Man.

For the Marshall County Republican.
Mr.. EDITOR. Il noticed in the local Of
last weeks Democrat an item in which the
writer very clearly defines his position.
He says: "In the absence Of the editor we
are running the machine on the peace plat
FORM" or words to that effect. Now
there is nothing startling. new or original
in the above declaration, as the machine
alluded to and all others of its class are
run on the same Infamous principle; but
it is the connections of the young man
who is running it Mt present which so for.
chilly brings to mind the depravity Of the
human heart, particularly when STEPPED in
Jutternm dye. that can boldly give utter
ance to sentiments so treasonable-the re-
cognition Of the bogus coniederacy,-(that
being the only peace they will accept at
our hands. Why. ask. does he desire
it? Is it because they have stolen. when
in their power. SO much Of the public
property,-tsken forcible and unlawful
possession of the forts. minis, and other
property belonging to the United States,
on Southern soil? Is it because they
withdrew from the Union. flew to srms.
and are now striving to destroy the best
Government on earth. and all without the
least shadow of an excuse? Or does he
desire it because four Of his brothers have
gone forth in defence of our God given
rights. enduring sickness. privation and
toll. that we and posterity may enjoy that
freedom which is sweeter than life? Did
he think while pennins that cowardly
squib Of that one who fell at the 'front.'
murdered upon the Union picket line
one link of the living chain of brave hearts
which hold at bay the murderous horde
who, but for such as him. would blast our
fair Northern land with the pestilential
breath which has already destroyed the
sunny South? DID he think Of that IN
known. unmarked grave beneath burn
ing sky? Of that young life suddenly
quenched. just at the beginning Of bright
and hopeful career, which, had it not been
for this wicked and causeless shareholders
rebellion, might yet be living and enjoy
ing the privileges and blessings of peace?
But our liberties were in jeopardy and in
their defence he fell. and to-day mis- blood
with thousands of others. cell to rs for
vengeance from the ground. And now
will the brothers and friends of these dead
heroes quietly fold their arms in the secu-
rity Of their northern homes and say-we
are for giving them all they ask.-peace
on any terms, only let rs have peace!--
what is honor or fame worth to a dead
man? That's the way "ee are running
the machinei"
Shame on the man who would entertain
such an idea in the darkest corner OF lone.
ly garnet. much less publish it before the
eyes of the world, when the very security
he now enjoys he owes to oar noble army
in the field, which he affects so heartily to
despise. Let that be removed or over
come. (which he so much desires, and
like the roaring avalanche, or the breath OF
the destroying simeon, ali that he has and
is would be swept away. But there are
no words in the English language which
will convey an idea Of the contempt a
Northern traitor deserves. God pity him
for the day Is coming when. like Arnold
he will seek hiding place from the finger
Of scorn pointed by his insulted country.
and his children to the last generation will
blush to own his name E.