Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-08-30

NJ boidWhre uh6 never phlu ner QuOth. IN 1
ovember, 1861, the Legislature rejected
ropositon assuming the payment of the por-
on assigned to this State. At the session of
he present year, 1t was proposed to rob the
school Fund to provide for the payment OF
his debt, but the political consequence of such
ction md not its i'm policy upon other rounds
leterr> democratic politicians in the consum-
'tion of measure so injurious 10 one of the
iret interests of the State. The State holds
belonging TO the School Fund,
sufficient to meet this claim, but for some uu-
accountable reason, the Legislature refused
to apply these investments to the satisfaction
Of the just demands OF the General Govern
ment. If the act of Congress is executed by
assessing and colec ing the tax from our cit
liens, they should remember that tht y rulers, |
having meaus to pay it without annoy ~ their |
constituents, or disturbing the School Fund,
refused TO make the proper provision for that
object.
AT the commencement OF the war, II was the
wish of the National Government to protect
our coast from the ravages OF either foreign or
dom astic enemies. Application was made
tor graut of wild land near Cape Henlopeu,
on which to erect deienses. The Legislature
go clogged the grant with conditions-of no
Importance whatever to the State, but In their
acceptance at that time involving humiliation
and recognition of reactionary sentiments
as to insure It's rejection. II the Government
| refused TO recognize the Democratic doc
| triues OF slavery, and declined to allow Its
chains to hang arould its Notifications, then
the land should not be granted. The people
of this State, and the com nercial interests at
the brsakwater shall have no protection, with
out the Government, then at war with tho
slave power comedies to that power 10 the
State of Delaware the she liter and guardian
ship OF the law. This was the doctrine OF the
Democratic party, aud by this doctrine the
lives and property Of the people OF the State
were left at the mercy of public enemies That
traitors failed TO avail themselves of this ac-
ton on the part of their sympathizers, does not
J change it's character.
In vain have sought the record Of the Dem
ocratic party Of Delaware for one single act
during the rebellion, which should entitle it
TO public confidence as being friendly to the
Union. Formally it protested in words such
friendship, but every act falsfed its profession.
do not say that there were not Democrats
who, In the struggle, desired the success OF the
Government, but they more than neutraliEed
their position by destroying its moral power at
the ballot box speak OF the leaders and
rulers OF the party, who are also the rulers OF
the State. Failing, for tho reasons have al
luded to, 10 adding our star to the rebel flag,
they resorted to the next best means TO assist
their friends In tho South. They refused to
aid the National Government 10 its efforts TO
thwart treason. Whatever moral force they
commanded, was freely given to the rebels ID
arms gainst the rightful authority Of the Re.
public In the Spring of 1861 il was dagger
GUS In many parts OF the State to raise the
National emblem. Those who lett the State
to fight Ia the rebel army were Democrats and
If they have returned, are now members in Root
standing OF that party organization, and art
acknowledged by the party a5 men who have
: discharged their duty to their principles, ant
J who will now vote the Democratic ticket rs thu
exponent OF those principles.
The Democratic party OF Delaware decrie'
6 every measure for tue successful termination
OF the war and the preservation of the Union
Its representatives in Washington voted agains
9 every proceeding by which loyal peopl'
e sought to sustain the usity and integrity OF TIL
9 nation. Every means was resorted to in orde
/ to destroy the Conscience OF our people in Ties
9 10 whom was couhded places OF power an
l. trust. They were denounced as dsspots an
/ tYrants. Every mistake or improper act {
y subalterns was charged directly against th
. great cause. Our disasters were secretly re
u oiced over and our victories were the cloud
l.. of dependency. All the wild tales OF barbai
u ism charged upon our gallant armies by the
Ut enemies were listened TO with willing ear
oi while the we'll attested facts concerning til
s. murder OF thousands of the bravest ana be
- in The land, by treatment which would dit
We grace tribe OF savagesi are received with ii
'e credulity.
We - Sc aT the men who govern Delaware t,
Us day. These are the men who are now seekiI
D. TO obtain power in our National councils, tn
U they may destroy the very results OF victor
~ Win you aid them 10 obtaining rule in Dell
Ie ware2 or will you seek 10 hide away the ma
III OF disloyalty inflicted upon her, and strive
replace ner proud jewels, lost by the teaching
r. and acts OF those wno have proved themsey'
OF unworthy custodians OF her honor2
W There ls but one way to achieve The gre
~ work OF re1eeming eur State, and in the efo
20 We shall have the good wishes Of the frieu
ne OF progress and civilization everywhere.
u ls 10 support the lion party, not merely
." depostIng our votes IN the ballot box, nut
ne a constant and earnest INSERTION OF us prlnc
Gu pes, and warm and cordial support Ut tho
rs whom II puts ward as its candidates. L
4 u go TO work row--et us disseminate I
"a principles upon which we take our stand
M M be active vlgilan. aud uutiriug, Ge.ermn
~ that not in vain have men died on the bait
Try held, eickeGed in camp ard hosr,tsl, or be
70 wounded or manned tor .itsi tD', when /
~ w heat aud burden Of the day Is .7''t raere "
VI be rejoicings over victory Nhcf W. bri'
on with It tho eternal p-inciple5 o. ! - ., pc
TX manent Peace and al ever elot.ou4 Nnion.
a" Traitors nave biaekened the pages Of hIsto
L.. ! through all the ages, nut the Nlekampied lnt
&c. M Of seeking to hand over tue laurel wres
~. OF cIctory to the defeated advocates Of a di
HH graced aud disgraeefll cause, was reserved t
=. the present day. Do rot despair. 1t is Il
70 darkness VII ich comes before the brlght al
So glorious light OF ne morning, While the R
% public live, our cause will not die Il has m
~ with disasters aud ieie ,t5 at the ballot-LoI
20 well as Oh the battle. field, but at last 10 Il
~ ~ procession of eYsnts, our eyes VII. De gla
~ dened by III coming Of the decorated car
~ triumph