Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-08
COPPERHEADs AND LlNCOLNITEs.
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MONDAY EvEN1u0.. FEB. q. 1864
AND LlNCOLNITEs.
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Jollowipg tcrse articles IN the s.. Louis
Wessiiche Post We commend il 70 the
careful perussl OF those for whom il is
inten ded
Amidst the peace and war cries float =
ing though air, we have heard for long
>ine pact another cry, which has become
mere and more audible, and growing in
volume, and which deserves severe re-
buks. This cry was and is "Only
those are loyal who are for Lincoln
Who is not for Lincoln il not q sup
porter of the legal administration Of the
country, and consequently q copper
bead"
Those persons who raise this cry can
hove no other object than to suppress
by its means, all criticism Of MI. Lin
coins actions, and all opposition against
his re election, by characterizing it rs
dlsloyal and tra,torous When sucn q
cry is raised in democratic republic, il
10 time for the friends OF democrats in
stitutiors to be watchful; for this cry
comes from their most dangerous enc
mics, and spreads contagion over the re-
public. At a time when the President ia
invested with such extraordinary pow
ers AS at present, when he has such
enormous sums OF money under his con.
troll, and when the number Of officials
dependent upon him numbers legion, i,
is doubly necessary to watch over
the democratic pillars OF the republic
and maintain the rights OF criticism. -
Those who raise this cry Whoever ID
not for Lincoln is Copperhcad; or,
whoever crlticIses Lincoln is a Copper
head ally T! are undermining tho innda-
mental rights OF every American citizen.
Where this cry can be raised, without
exciting The most energetic opposition,
there. she republic is really in danger and
the citizens should reflect upon over
throwing the ctiques, who can raise such
cry and upon taking the necessary
measures 10 protect their fundamental
liberties. These Lincoln fanatics have
M other object than to maintain them
selves in office with Lincoln or get of.
flee through him. They either belong
to that array OF officials and contractors
who do not care fig about the republic,
il they can only remain at tho public
crib, or they desire to belong TO it.
IN
defense of the republic, and save it from
its enemies.
The Neue Zs;t says
People speak about the danger o.
breaking up that party which won the
great national victory of 1860, and
which has accomplished such great
things during the LAST three wears. Il
Lincoln, then, the corner stone of tina
party? And has not rather that part,
been divided, by the course of events
INTO conservative and radical fractions
10 people believe that party can sur
we the trials ~ such times as ours p
The Union, which was built by hands O
quite different character. and wb;,l
hasproved itself far more solid cdifice
has bad its fate changed by these times
and should party escape Its destiny
A Legal Anecdote.
The Round Table, of last week. ba,
something over a column OF pleasan,
gossip abont Washington Irving, in the
course of which occurs the following an.
ecdote, related to Mr.. Irving BY the late
Elk President Van Buren, of the ceIe-
brated orator, Elisha Williams, OF Co.
lumbia county, N. r.:
lie vas most graceful speaker. and
his voice, particularly in its pathetic
tones, was melody itself All who re.
member Ogden Hotfman's voice The was
called the Flute by his fellow members
OF the bar OF New York; can appreciate
tne melhnaous orsan of Mr.. William.
HIS power over a jury was aston;sb;n,
lie swayed them as with the wand of an
enchanlress and it was very seldom he
ialiea 10 secure verdict for his client
but on one occasion he did it in snch >
perfectly ridiculous manner. that =
crowded court and grave Judges on the
D'nch We're convulsed with laughter a,
the ourlesqne of the result. He was com
p'ete'y d'scomftted by an ignorant. im
Pudent' nnlettered peltifosgcr, who
knew no law, but somehow or other h,
had obtained the credit OF sbrewdnes.
ana the reputation among his fsrme,
neighbors of berg hard to beat.
Inc case, II we remember rightly. wa,
an ACT OF murder. Mr.. Williams q
course. on the ground OF his power owe,
Inc jury, was for the defense. HI. NO
n.!,, was exceedingly touching sne
Gentlemen Of the jury" said he. ii
you can md this unhappy prisoner a
the bar guilty OF the crime with wh;cl
ne IS charged, after the adverse and If.
,enagiole arguments which have lait
before yon, pronounce your VERDICT
Send him to lie in chains on dunueo,
moor, waiting the death he is to rece;v,
at your hands, then 60 to the bosom o
your fanilies-go lay your heads o,
your pliows-and sleep If you can :"
Ane effect Of these closing words o
.ne great legal orator was ct first thrill.
ing; but BY and by the pettifoprer
who had volunteered to follow the nro..
ecut'ng attorney, arose aud said
oeotlemen Of the jury sbould des
Ps"' s1ssl s0e weeping speech that ha