The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-06
The Spirit OF the south.

We had scarcely thrown off our article of yesterday
morning. exhorting our northern brethren to avoid the
error of supposing that the South would quietly acgu
esce the propositions which before Congress-
when the following article received 1t is an edi-
toria from the columns of the 'Wnchester Virginan,"
paper which is conducted with much ability and spirit
1t carries the more force with it because it to
from the west of the mountains:
WILL THE SoUrH SUBMIT 1--WE cannot longer if
would, close eyes TO the dangers which to be
THO kening around We had become familazed to the
discussions upon the subject of the Wmo Proviso and
calmly, but anxiousy, looking forward to the APP
preaching crisis In the contemplation of this subject there
much TO alarm But we were, as we are now, de-
temined stand by the Union 50 long the Union re-
manned what designed to be. Such is our love for
the Union have always boosted readiness 10
yield any and every cherished MEASURE rather than see 1t
tor endangered. This, think, Is nothing
than the sentiment of every true patriot But, so
reckless majority to respect the terms
upon which founded, in other words, avail itself oil
that concentrated strength which the terms OF the Union
been the of bringing together to violate and
rample upon the guaranteed rights OF the minority then
the Union be blessing. The nbolluonists
in Congress, content with endeavoring to hsten
upon the country the odious principles of the Wirno
Proviso, and thereby 10 assert and maintain posi-
ton in congressional legislation at variance with the
clear Interpretation of the constitution, in violation oil
rights, and the manifest disgrace and fu-
ture danger of southern States bending their G
forts toWdrds the abolition OF sdpTy IN me DTlct Of Co
ksmba In reference this move, we had our fears for
the future. But confess that the bold and decided
which has been made in this Congress took us by
surprise We unprepared, at this time, for start
ing proposition! We must nevertheless, meet it and
hope that it will be met in proper manner-patient-
w. calmly, but firmly. We constitutional au
thorty for the OF law embodying the prnc
plies of the Wimot Provso providing for the abolition Of
slavery in the District To pass such law is total dsre
gard of bonds of the Union To oego its PASSAGE
reject it, violates part OF the constitution 1t may be
La darling with some but is it better yield
than stake the Union upon its passage We have
said such thought would be the of the
patriot IT, however, be persisted in, will doubtless be
the case the consequences fall upon those who push
il to a final passage We would not have southern
tors representatives hastily rashy upon the
subject All the powers OF argument and persuasion
should first be exhausted The proier of compromise
provided be conflict with the constitution, should
be thrice made and thrice and then he who
mains longer in the halls OF gsaon thus converted into
where the for the preparation of wrongs and
ourages originated, will not be held guless by a
constituency. We have venured this assertion
let the press everywhere in the South say whether
right VIII the South longer submit?