Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-11
DR.. BRISBANE ON POLITICAL MATTERS.

W. II. Brisbane, Of Arena, to the
Boscobcl Press, we re-publish with
pleasure. DR.. B. is known through
out the whole country as among the
earliest and most earnest friends of
freedom in America:
Mr.. EDITOR: - 1t is frequently
said that there is no issue Of any
importance been the Republican and
Democratic parties, that the old is
sues have passed away, and that the
only question now before us Is, which
party will be the most likely to re-
levc the country of the cornorants
that fill themselves out of the public
treasury. This is a delusion fraught
with immense consequences. There
is Il radical difference, one that ought
not to be ignored by any patriot who
fought for, or contributed to the
support and defence of the Union.
The doctrine Of State Sovereignty
remains in the Democratic party,
ard if this doctrine be not resisted
nd put forever to silence, there is
no safety for the future of this gov
erument. 1t was this fallacy that
laid the foundation Of the evils that
now beset the nation. The Demo-
cratic party adopted the plank that
Mr.. Calhoun required OF them be-
fore he would consent to act with
the party. They still adhere to the
doctrine, Notwithstanding all the
consequences we have realized ; but
the Republicans recognize the dis
tinction between State Rights and
State Sovereignty, and 50 make u
world wide difference between them
and the Democrats. With the ex-
confederatcs, all other questions fade
into insignificance compared with
this. II they can once get this as
the confirmed principle Of our gov
eminent, they will then feel that
they have it in their power to con-
troll their colored population, SO that
they may secure forever a peasantry
suitably to the plantation system
But whilst this is the feeling that
predonlinates with the gentlemen Of
the South, the Northern Democratic
party adhere to the doctrine of State
Sovereignty, not from any special
sympathy with the plantation sys-
tenn, but simply to secure for them
selves the votes OF the South that
they might enjoy the spoils of Office.
They know full well that they can
not hold the national purse without
the aid Of the South, aud hence they
naturally coalesce with the old rebel
element. But, shall we have ma
ton that can protect the rights OF its
citizens, or shall we have mere
confederation of states for the
maintenance of II virtual nobility I!
That is the radical question, and it
il therefore of great consequence
whom we send to Congress, as well
as whom we place in the presiden-
ia chair.
/, therefore, am greatly gratiiied
that we have In nomination for the
House of Representatives, a gentle
man 50 capable as your honored fell
/ ow-townsman, Geo. {. llaIelton
As n genial friend, accomplished
scholar. brilliant crater, able lawyer,
and well informed statesman, he
stands second to none ia the district.
But with all these accomplishments
| he is faithful and true to the princi-
pies of Repubicauism. Many whom
we would not have suspected of such
weakness have had their minds
warped Ivy losing nomination or
an election, or 10y some personal
disappointment. Not so with Mr..
| Hazetou. Two or three times has
he been defeated for the nomination,
but with magnanimity worthy of a
tlne patriot, he has voluntarily gone
into the field. aud, by his earnest
and eloquent appeals, contributed
| largely to the success Of his favored
competitors in the nominating con-
,entions, and thus proved his devo-
ton TO the principles he has pro-
tesSed. | hope Mr.. la2clton will
haze a large popular vote, because |
believe he will be q strong man in
. Congress to resist every effort to
1 dlmi~h the nationality of our coun-
Try, aud we shall have no occasion
to regret placing in his hands the
honor Of our Congressional District
and State.
Nu II np,sp,<-t.