The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-10-13

one Of these radical differences constitutes
a full reason Cor q preference between the
candidates. One other important difference
to us in the loyal and suffering State Of
Kentucky, only viii now present. Gen
eral Mcclellan holds that the permanent
appropriation by the government Of slase
labor, when needed, is lawful and eonstitu-
tional, and to that extent may work eman-
cipation. --------is-~
z So have ;y0a and eyerheld in Kentucky;
there is amongst loyal men no diversity OF
opinion asto the right aud Justice Of such
appropriation, nor as to the effects. Abra
ham Lincoln has laid q "stroDg hand upon the
coIored element" and said to me in March,
and repeated in his letter to Col. Hodges of
April 4, 1864, that he then had l30, 900 .em,
ployed as soldiers, seamen, and laborers.
Since that time they have doubtless been
increased to at least 2O0, 900. Mr.. Lincoln's
purpose was to forward the cause of the
Union and put down the rebellion as he de-
cIares. The purpose is commendable,- but
has the means advanced or retarded the
end2 In. what has this laying on of the
"strong hani" befitted the canse OF the
Union or depressed the hopes OF rebellion?
Has any, battle been won or materially
aided, by this "colored element?" One
hundred and thirty or two hundred thou.
sand men IN arms is a vast body, in time OF
SUCH ssactive hostilities, never to have won a
battle or determined the issues Of battle
iavorably. We have heard of the Peters
burg disaster. Have we any other l30, 900
or 200 900 troops who have been of so little
service to the Union, and so harmless to the
rebellion, as this vast army Of "colored
troops?" We know that the soldier in the
field does not desire to serve with the
"colored element" We know that We, the
fathers of those in the field, do not wish
them placed upon footing of equality with
our gallant and bleeding sons. We know
that the employment Of the "colored ele
ment" has not inclined the rebels to lay
down their arms, but, on the contrary, has
embittered the strife, and removed afar of
the hopes of reconciliation under this poll
CIV. How have we been benefited by it3 Is
"layiug strong hand upon the colored ele-
ment," and employing them "as soldiers,
seamen and laborers,' aud iorcibly abolish
ing slavery, necessary condition to hnve
the support of the unconditional Union men
given to the Union2 Is it to prevent "un
Conditional Union men, from flying of from
the support of the Government and consen
senting to "le. the Union slide2" Is this
policy adopted to enable Massachusetts and
other States to substitute q Southern ne
gro to fight by the side of our sons, instead
Of furnishing their quota from their own pop
ulstion2 Is it TO enable unconditional
Union men" in Kentucky or elsewhere to
buy up the "colored element" to substitute
in their own place, and thus shrink from
duty? Is it to re opon the slave trade, and
turn loose recruiting brokers to steal the
slaves Of our citizens, and sell them, obtain
ing larger prices for them as substitutes
than they will command in the home mar
ket2 The policy is wrong, dangerously
wrong, aud its consequences greatly to be
ieared The soldier may be forced by 0
hard discipline to submit to the equality
but his pids as man, and bis courage as
soldier will depagt under such discipline.
y Fellow citizens, have contrasted the
policies to which the two candidates stand
committed. believe them both houest 10
their views, and that each will carry out
his programme Of policy. l know many
abuse Mr.. Lincoln and denounce him as
dishonest. do not believe him dishonest,
but sincere and earnest in his radical
views. [ believe he desires with all sinceri
ty 70 preserve the Union, aud 80 much OF
the Constitution as is not in the way Of bis
views of policy. 1t is true that but little
of value will be left but because 1 d.
believe him sincere in his radlcalism, and
dangerously wrong in policy, | the more
earnestly urge you TO vlndicate your pledge
AZ Union men to correct the evils Of hi.
policy through the peaceful medium of the
ballot box. am persuaded that if the
popular vote is against him that he, If he
be "Honest Old Abe, will yield to the pop
nlar will. and return to better and more
secure line of policy but if re elected, be
cause he is sincere in his radical policy, he
will, in obedience to popular endorsement
carry this radical policy to its extreme
limits. You are called to choose who shal
be your servant--not mastcr-and admin
ister your selected policy. 1t is, 10 my
Judgment, the most momentous and i'm
portant election which has ever beer
brought before free people. The issues
of your fate for veal or woe, depend upol
it. Be honest in your choice, aud be sure
to vote. If you are for Mr.. Lincoln anc
bis policy, bravely and fearlessly declare il
at the polls If you are for Mcclellan snt
his policy, let nothing deter you from
voting | know that fears are entertained
that there will be military interference will
the election, and sm aware that the un
called for declaration and main tensnce o
martial Law gives much semblance to sucl
purpose. Yet do not apprehend any sucl
attempt. None but fools will advocate
and none but wicked and bad men will urg'
or attempt its execution. The Union sol
der cannot be made to turn his bayone
against tie liberties Of bis people. Tb,
danger of such an attempt will be on the
side of those who shall move IN such al
unholy cause. Let every man, whether io
Lincoln or Mcclellan, who is entitled to ,
vote, resolve to cast bis vote, il be has t.
hew his way through opposing forces, an
,bo paonla will nrayail in the mainfana nc