The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-29
The South Carolina Platform.

The contest between the ultra anti-savery men
of the North and the ultra pro-slavery men of the
South, is waxing hotter every day, and from pre-
sent appearances will eventually lead to bitter
ness of feeling between those sections of the
country, which may not be healed in century to
come, and which may possibly lead to the dlsso-
luton OF this glorious confederacy.
II Is, indeed, assuming serious aspect The
barburners of New York have been firmly met
by John C. Calhoun and South Carolina in the
South. That distinguished statesman says, In re-
ference to the organization of the free soil
party in the North, that it has cast aside both the
candidates of the old parties, and nominated MIR.
Van Buren,, who never would have consented to
be placed in such position, unless he saw that
the North was determined to rally on this
great question OF sectional or geographical supre-
macy. In this opinion, we concur to the fullest
extent. Martin Van Buren, is selfish and I'M
prlncipled politician. He cares nothing for the
abolition of slavery, nor for its non-extenson to
the new territories, further than it can assist him
IN again reaching power and emolument. His
whole life and past career may be cited as proof
OF this. AS politician, he is the perfect embodi
ment of selfshness; and in assuming the position
which he has taken in this free soil movement, he
was actuated by no other motive than desire to
defeat General Cass, and again be placed in the
executive chair The insertion of the Wilmot
provso, in the Oregon territorial bill, Mr.. Calhoun
looks upon as a wanton assumption of power, be-
cause it twas admitted, on all hands, that that ter
rltory is untitled for slave population. This Mr.
Calhoun considers but the first workings of the
spirit which has been evoked in the North which,
if not checked, will be manifested again, even in
Il C.l- Al. Il. T.
ter be annexed TO the United States. The conclu-
sion to which Mr.. Calhoun arrives is, that the
great struggle between the North and the South rs
fast approaching, and that If the South be worsted
on the question of extending slavery to the new
territories of New Mexico and California, as there
every probability it will be, at the next session
of Congress, the South must then be prepared for
the worst, and that is a dissolution of the Union.
He argues with ability the power of the South to
take care of itself, in the event of such contin-
gency; but, to avoid 1t, if possible he thinks the
whole South should unite, as one man, and make
a stand against Northern dictatIon. o.a. .fl1l.
Issue is, therefore, fairly joined between the
ultras OF the North and those of the South, on
the question of slavery and, although it will not,
in all probability, be an elem ent in the approach
ing Presidential election, it will be Impossible to
keep 1t out of the succeeding one If, in the meal
time, some aIddle ground be not marked out, on
which all reasonable and moderate men of both
sections can take their stand. We believe that
there are sufEciency OF such men in the country
to control the ultras of both schools.
With this prospect before us, it is almost morally
certain that the next session of Congress viii
be one OF the most If not the most, exciting that
has ever been held. The question of establishing
territorial government in California and New
Mexico, Will be one of the first subjects intro.
duced, and then the great ball will be opened
IRISH NEws.-We publish in this DAYS Herald. a !
communication from Waterford, Ireland. II was
written by an officer, who left here for Ireland in
company with other gentlemen who had been Sc
lected for the occasion, by what is called the Irsh
Republican Union," Of this city, with a view to
take part in the struggle, which it had been anti
cipated would ere this have taken place Ireland
The letter recapitulates some facts which have
already appeared In this journal but goes more
into detail, and gives many additional interesting
particulars, the result Of personal observation, in
tour through part Of the south of Ireland. The
Balhngary affair is fully treated upon, and the
feeling among the military also. The condition of
the poor, and Irelands prospects, form, also pro-
minent feature of this communication. The winter
II will be seen, was arrested and searched on sus-
pieion, but was subsequently released.
THASKscviSc DAY.-We perceive that in some
OF the States, day has already been fixed for the
celebration OF this anniversary, which has become
a laudable and now settled CUSTOM almost every
where throughout theUnion benign and all-boun.
icons Providence has blessed our land this season,
with more than usual abundance; and we have ma
nifoId reasons for offering up the humble homage
of our gratitude for His innumerable favors con
ieed upon us. in bestowing upon the land SO fruit
ful yield to recompense the labors OF the farmer
and sgrlculturist. We trust that the Governor will
tx upon an early day for this desirable purpose, or
neous celebration l,hrosefT be Union, Of this