The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-28
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
From the Mississippian.

Mr.. n
| We beg leave to invite our readers this week to the
rich treat we ourselves have enjoyed in the perusal of
MIR Buchanans letter to the democracy OF old Berks,"
which will be found in another column 1t is the letter
OF the age, upon great and momenous question of the
age 1t is the production OF one OF the master minds Of
this country-he distinguished statesman of Pennsylva
nia now Secretary of State As such, greet it in the
south as the wearied traveerg ees the desert
cheering, refreshing, nvigoratng conceived in the
right spirit, and expressed in the chaste and eloquent
style which distinguishes the productions of its author
Ii to us the right time, and from the right quar-
| We of the south, have witnessed the abolition orgies
of the north we have the reekng fanatic, fresh
from the stews of northern negroism and magamaon
with advancing strides, threatening the integrity of the
Union. We have thus far calmy--perhaps too calmly
contemplated the progress of the tide But our hopes of
avertng the impending storm have been based upon the
constitution, and the ultimate conviction of the democ
racy OF the north OF the justice OF While
Others among us have supposed that safety only to
be found in prompt and Independent action, invoking
nothing, expecting nothing from northern friends
have had an abiding confidence in them Believing their
patriotism and devotion to the Union equal to
having, with them, carried the banner of party to
success through many conestwe could not bring
selves to doubt that in this struggle big with
quences TO the Union and to mankind they would still be
true Resting the justice OF upon those guar
antics Of the constitution which clear that he who
runs may read, and relying upon that sacred instrument
as the Rgis OF strength and the panoply OF de-
fence, we have calmly awaited those demonstrations of
respect and regard for constitutional rights from
northern brethren which now flowing in on us
For time, the fell spirit of abolition riot, in the
prospect of efectuay Stacking and degrading with
the Wilmot Proviso. Rearing its hideous crest aloh
the hearts OF good and patriots seemed to shrink from
contest with it, from the touch OF basilisk while,
to cloud the prospect sill more northern whiggery stood
cheering on ready at the proper time to hug the Shiny
reptile to BOSOM But taking courage from truth and
contemplating the consequences OF disunon in all their
appalling and frightu reality, the democracy of the
north, by one, coming to the rescue The ablest
vso have recently appeared in the northern democratic
papers. Those of the New York Globe in vndicaton Of
southern rights Oh, this question, are unanswerabie
And now have the qualification of acknowledging Mr.
Buchanan the first of the distinguished statesmen of
the north, who, in open and formal manner, has given
the weight OF his great name his unquesoned patriotism
cur cause Who will despair OF the Union, when such
men come to the rescue! Who will doubt our success,
when the giants of democracy seize and hu back the
| twin demons OF abolition and disunlon TO their den'
| MIR. Buchanans views upon the Wimot Proviso are
not unexpected TO us. We well remember his bold and
manly form in the Senate standing side by side with south
ern senators upon the abolition petitions and still later
his splendid speechand it may be called his parting
in the Senaein support OF the annexation OF Texas.
tie has omitted no occasion for an eectua rebuke of the
lncendary, who would apply the torch to glorious
fabric OF constitutional liberty For all thesebut, above
ALL for his last admirable leer-we thank him from our
hearts. And although every patriot, when he throws
free to confess that Mr. Buchanan, by taking the
lead at the present Crisis has placed the whole Union,
but especially the south, under deep debt of gratitude
to him, and which trust they will befahuI to repay
But though Mr.. Buchanan has taken the lead in meet
ing and facing this great question: would by no
say that he is the only champion north of Mason and
Dxons line whose aid we shall have. There is the
other distinguished Pennsylvania, the Vice President,
whose casting vote is not forgotten In this emergency,
too he cannot fail Then the favorite son of New
Hampshire, who, in long career has been true
his country he cannot be against And, perhaps,
the first who should have claimed notice, the illus
tous President whose recorded devotion to the const
tuition has provoked anathemas nnumerabe from the ia
naiche cannot cloud the evening OF his brilliant life by
now deserving us We look with equal confidence to the
/ st OfM Ia
who able 10 defeat the qhintuple alliance can and
will DO equal service IN frustrating the mad designs OF
consplraors at home Courage, them; courage, demo-
Gratis of the south II among natural allies of the
north there few traitors have the consolation
to know that the masses sound to the core; and
while the master spirits are true the rank and file may
| be depended on.
Facts for the Poople-Thc Wilmot Proviso.
1t is fact worthy of remark that whilst there were fue
democratic Senators from the slaveholdng States,
States, who voted against the Wmo Proviso, not
gle 1cg Senator or Representative from the free States
Uoted against it.
1t is fact worthy of being noted and remembered that
whilst at this time the Washington Union is ably bat
ting for the rights of the south and exposing the hercsy
of such democrats advocate the Wimot Provso, the
subject.
1t is also fact, that should not be forgotten, whilst
large proportion OF the democratic journals at the north
are openly defending our rights, by insisting upon faith
full adherence TO the compromises of the constitution,
single wing press north of Mason and Dxons line is
doing the same We make this last assertion believing
1t to be true for we have such paper If soli-
ary one can be found, will make the proper correc
ton The democratic party of the northern States are
moving in unbroken order in favor of national conue-
ton Southern democrats respond to the movement
There is no doubt but that harmonious action will be the
result all will agree to stand together the ample plat
form of the constitution. The party will everywhere
unite on the impregnahe ground: &c That since there
IS fundamental difference bet,ceen The social organisa
ton Of the south and of the north, which difference Is
both recognised and protected by the federal constitution
SO neither Of these societies ought TO claim Woyto eTcl
the other, by federal legislation, from all participation in
common acquisition, gained by common sacrifice and
| We are indebted to the Washington Union for happy
expressions OF the sentiment We believe il will become
one of the mottos of the democratic party north and
i south.
From the Warrenon Va) Flag
MIR. Buchnnans Letter.
The letter of the Hon. James Buchanan addressed un.
der date OF the 25th of August the democrats OF Berks
county, pennsylvania, entities him to the thanks of every
lover OF his country. 1t throws the weight of his great
influence against that blind fanatcism which under the
name of abolitionism and the garb of philanthropy is
curtahng the privileges increasing the burdens, and
rivetIng the bonds OF slave population and which
even threatens the existence of Union itself Abo
nonism as exempllfed in the principles and conduct OF
It's advocates, is as unscrupulos il blind and fana
cal II disregards the most solemn moral obligations
and refuses to abide by contracts of the sacred and
binding character The rights guaranteed to the south
our federal constitution are opposed FILTERED away
and their repeal openly advocated The agreement com
the north and south entered after contest which con.
vulsed the country throughout its lenoh and breadth IL