The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-09
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pers, would hardy credit the extremes to which
they 20 on the subject of slavery. Let Us quote
a few passages from them.
The following We take from the Charleston
Mercury;
"But We assert that the jurisdiction belongs
TO Shareholders, as forming States or occupying
Territories, undto them only. We object TO the
extension of the Ordinance Of 1881, or the fur
ther application Of the Missouri Compromise.
They were unvise concessions, having refer
ence only TO their special objects, and must not
be permitted any force of precedent or further
extension. Wtmust concede and compromise
more. We dam, and will have, BY rights
existing before, rs well as by the Constitution,
the rho!e itn,its and ertent Of this Federal en-
pre-, rherein e.. assert, euery man, has rigM to
his siare, iraether an State or Territory, and 10
his labor, as ,ceG as person, ia all territory not
no,o embraced ader that ordnance and com
promise
This is gong the whole. But neither
the Mercury, nor its correspondents stop at any
point short of absolute sway. They suggest re-
taliatory laws, ald even go SO far as 10 propose
commercial agencies at Brazil and in Cuba
Listen again to the Mercury:
"On the subject of our relations with Brazil
and Cuba, t1renenrd 10 be disturbed by the
same rneddlesonr spirit, a remedy might be
found IN a commercial agency In both countries.
Their citizens should he enlightened upon the
nature of our Confederation, ana the relation
which the various parts Of il bear to each other.
They should be made TO understand that the
mob violation of law and treaties of no au-
thority south Of Mason and Dixon's line That
the States of the South sovereign within
kn ho Of 81
and have common interests and sympathies with
the PEG pie Of Brazil and Cuba. These agents. if
appointed, might exercise important infu-
ence in Commercial relations, in rendering more
intimate the connection between the Southern
ports of the Ulited States and Cuba and Brazil.
They might explain our localities, our produce
tons, our wants. That we afford remunerating
markets for coffee, sugar, cocoa. &c, and that
New Orleans, Savannah Charleston, Norfolk,
ana Baltimore, much nearer TO the great
W est, than are Philadelphia, New Y ork. or Bos-
ton. That there slaves and other property will
in our hSrbors be secure from Aboli,ionisis and
other plunderers. and that most If not all Of the
staples of our country can be supplied in them
on as favorable terms as in any others
This subject Of Southern commercial agen-
Giles al Havana ami Rio Janeiro merits serious
cun=iueratlon At ruts nmc. We cast IL upon the
wave OF discussion, with the hope that our State
Executives will give it due consideration before
the approaching meetings of Southern Lee
gisatures.'
Think of that! Notify Cuba and Brazil of
our common interests and sympa,hies. And
where, pray, will this end Why. verify the
perpetuaiists are for having the sovereign power
s'anv howl
The Tallahassee and leading Alabama papers
second, in part, the perpetnalists Of South Caro-
lima. Hear how the former bera,es Col. Bsv-
Ton and JONI VI. BORIS: Indeed these men de-
nounce or decry both parties severely
Mark the late brutal, cold blooded treachery
Of Colonel Benton An indignant rebuke has
been uttered by two three papers. But that
sound Of deep and damnng Indignation, which,
rising from every press south of Mason and
Diyon's line should have overwhelmed the rene
gaie, braZen- faced Us he is. with shame aud
confusion, has not been heard, Democrats have
been silent, for Benton is distinguished Demo-
crat. And the Wkigs-ay. one John NJ Bolts
high in the affections of that party, the talked.
Of Speaker Of the next House of Representa-
tives-hs has refused TO commit himself against
Wilmot Proviso advocate for the next Presi-
dency: perhaps, too, Others of the party are not
sound
And wha; are the means to "cure these
cvis7" Says South Carolina, the nnion Of tn.
Souf. And what them The elevation of a
Carolinian 10 the highest ofiice--at least "of
one who understands the Constitution and will
protect Southern rights" But suppose this ele-
Walton cannot be- "Disunion, nothing more or
ess'-tbat is the declared alternative.
Eleven States Of the North are characterized
by the Mercury. or it's correspondents, as aboli-
ton They who are not with us, are against
us." This Is the rule by which they are judy
ed. and no terms are spared in dcnouncing
them! writer says, in referring to them:
"With fanatics IL is impossibls to argue.
They recognise no grounds of truth. The
Word Of God, which is truth. they reject, or
misconstrue, as it suits their views. All facts
they misrepresent; in short, they are in a state
Of visionary and enthusiastic frenzy, unfit TO
reason or TO be reasoned with. hut very mt, if
Jeff to have their way. TO produce evil meal
culable."
Southern convention is the remedy. Ave,
that's it. Whip in the whole South, frighten
the North, and thus quietly elevate some per-
petualist TO the Presidential Chair, and then
all will be right-then--curses upon him, Wing
or Democrat, who talks Of disunion.
lfthere were any doubt as to the safety Of the
rights Of the Staies--if any where
any bodies of people--f at Washington or In
the State Legislatures, any attempt were made.
or were about being made, TO deprive South
Carolina. or the South, Of any one right she
possesses under the Consiituiion--we might
find some excuse for this ultraism. No such
attempt is dreamed of-nonc such will, or can
be made. Why then this excitement Why
the effort to disband parties in the South, and
unite them on abstraetions3 If there be any
other reason, or any other purpose, than that
which fires vaulting ambition,-to win of.
fee. CT to wield empire.-we are at a loss to
conceive Of it.
But more anon on these and kindred topics.
AsyI1m fer lAhsss.
DIR. F. +. Backus has introduced a bill into
the New York Legislature to establish an Asy-
lum for Idiots. A good move! The French
have long avo shown nv practical proof that