Secession Era Editorials Project

Political "Non Sequiturs."

Springfield, Illinois, State Journal [Republican]

(13 June 1856)

Mr. Sumner has the mark of Cain on his brow but it don't follow that he was Abel to defend himself.

Dr. Kane stirred us up with his North Pole Expedition, but it don't follow that we are to be knocked down by South Poles.

The Missouri bullies are very insolent just now in Kansas, but it don't follow they can sass us with impunity.

One might have been safe in the company of the quiet Poole, but it don't follow that the proximity of blustering Brooks is equally agreeable.

Mr. Brooks may like to cut people to pieces with his cane, but it don't follow that they ought not to make him cut his stick out of Congress.

Mr. Brooks may be very fond of "Uncle Butler," but it don't follow that Mr. Sumner may not be equally fond of Aunty Slavery.

Mr. Buchanan may be nominated by the Cincinnati Convention, but it don't follow that he will be elected -- not by a jug full. STARLIGHT.