The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-09-22
Pa. R52

tre sweeping over the fields licks up the
chat and stubble, yet affects not the solid
earth, so the fiery trial which we are called
upon to endure is consuming the notorious
crimes OF society. The natior will issue
out o. this struggle stronger and purer
than before, Wrong, such as confronts
us, cannot drive right into exile Craft
aud villalny are not to be the subiugators
OF wisdom and virtue. And whatever
crimes may have been, or may yet be, per-
petrateG In the name of civilization, it is
not now to be proved either a farce or a
failure. But these caIamities are not to
come upon the American people, for the
reason that the masses are to remain true
and steadfast in this great effort to estab-
lish their liberties upon surer foundation
than the anomalies upon which they have
hitherto rested
The victory is to be won by unremitting
labor, and watcEfulness that shall be
proof against the surprises planned by
traitors at home or abroad. We are to
look for no fortuitous happenings, no mi
raculous interpositions. The friends of
the Government, working together, cannot
be everthrown by any combination possi-
ble among their opponents. They may
seek to divide and distract, as they have
done, and they may partially succeed
But not IT the people remain firm, calm,
and self-contained. United, We are invin-
cibe against any force than can be brought
against US /; divided, we would invite de-
feat, and attach to ourselves the name OF
having rejected the counsels Of experience
and enlightened reason.
Our victorious armies are bravely doing
their duty in the fed. What is required
OF the loyal meu of Pennsylvania is a
great victory at the polls in October and
November. 1t is not only essential that
the Federal government and the policy
required to crush rebellion should be en-
dorSed by the reelection of Abraham
Lincoln, but at the coming contest in Oc-
tober 1t Is important that in the election
OF congressman and members of the Leg
Islature, as many. districts as possible
should be carried by the loyal candidates
now In and to be put in the field. We
want the moral effect of Overwhelming
majorities, as well as the prestige derived
from military power and force We ex-
pect to close the war as much by the in
fuence of the ballot as the bullet. We
hope to stop the effusion OF blood Dy the
unmistakable demonstration at the polls
that the war is to be waged till the rebel
lion is ended, and that hostilities will not
cease while there is an armed traitor in
the field. Such a cessation of hostilities
canhot be obtained by compromise or ne
gotiation. 1t must be achieved by the
stern influence of force-by the unmista-
kable, clear and well defined proofs Of the
ability Of the government to cope with
and conquer all or any of its foes.
Men of Pennsylvania, the issues are
now before you for consideration ard de-
cision. You must abide the result as you
establish it, for good or evA We ask you
to support Abraham Lincoln because we
believe his reelection will fully vindicate
the authority of the national government,
and fully establish the fact that the free
men Of the loyal States are able to sustain
the existence of the Union and the gov
ernment against the hazard of opposition
from abroad or at home. We ask YOU to
assist not only in the reelection of Abra-
ham Lincoln, but in the election of all
loyal candidates for State and Federal of
our nationality-a result which must con.
tribute to the maintenance Of the national
government. 1t needs 60 argument of
our own to establish this position, because
our opponents antagonize us to achieve
entirely the opposite results.
Can We hesjtate-can there be any trust
or confidence reposed in men placed in
nomination by such men? Men of fami-
ly, hesitate-men of property, hesitate
young men, who hope to eujoy both these
blessings, hesitate before you cast your
votes for nominees made by such agen-
cies.
BY order of the Union State Centra! Com
mittee. SIMON CAMERON, Prest.
a; WV ". Fasxrr BasEDI0r' Secretaries.