Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-10
The Union and its Prospects.

ed at Cannelton Indiana. The writer takes strong
clear, and common view of the whole ques-
ton. We commend it TO the careful perusal OF our
readers:
The amicable adjustment of national difficulties
growing out OF the slavery question, Is event which
may be commented upon with both interest and advan
tage-
There are times of trial recorded in the history of all
governments and nations-tmes when new principles
are evolved-new theories broached--new sentiments
promulgated--new efforts planned-and motives
inspired all through the circles Of progressive society
times when the balance wheel of national Judgment or
governmental wisdom, seems imperative, Intellectual
IN the regulation OF national duties and affairs thus pro-
ducng or, perhaps should saw preventing those
administrative arrangements which extend kindred
fuence among communities and ndviduals-times when
passion instead of TO struggle for the as
cendency-when personal individuality rather than ma
tona unity predominates and rules the heart man.
1t is when such conditions Of society exist that we find
date for the thar crowd the pages of history Hap
by it for that people whose bloodess Thrice
fortunate Is il for that government which amends its
wrongs, maintains its honor and yet, through all its
ried transactions, draws the sword, breaks
single twig from the olive branch of peace
The history of this government for the last six years.
when fully written, will he intensely interesting 1t will
be volume replete with meaning and wonderful i'm
portance not only for the simple statement Of facts hut
for the deep philosophy which surrounds and gives
character to those facts Men of the years yet
bered will read and ponder the written accounts of
the early settlement of this counryour colonial history
ton, with all its scenes of blood and incidents of hero
ism, will feed their excited imaginaton-the wisdom
which pervaded national counc when the contede
ration of the Old Thirteen among the primeva
forests of unexpored continent will challenge their
wonder and admiration-the unexampled career of
tona prosperity which vindicated year after year. the
wisdom of that confederation will convince them of the
value of national union and peace-the dis
turbances which have occurred in foreign relations
and their political effects will he thoroughly scanned and
all the important changes which the fight of many
years, filled up with many imposing and long nfuen
ta events has made In republican society, will enlist the
investigation of the and continue the theme
OF his careful meditation. Then it will be that the
events of the last six years. and more particularly of
of the last twelve months, will be made pass the
deal of intelligence which will have been formed by
the incidents and experiences of what Future
but which will he their Past. Then will be that
judgment will be passed upon the motives which have
inspired both the friends and foes of the Union. Then
will men discern and fully appreciate the real value
be placed upon abstract questions questions involving
no practical principles effects. Then win men
discover the worth OF the trlumph which conservatism
has been Just gained over the ultra anarcbical prin
ciples which endeavoring rule the world
The contest which between the free and slave
States bn which has fortunately been settled upon ami
cable and Just terms evnces the peculiarities
characteristics which prevail the people of France
and which prevent that country from enjoying the repose
of peace and the blessings OF accompanying prosperity
disposition has been evncd upon the part some
Southern States and southern this contest that
sgnay overthrows every effort the part of portion of
French statesmen establish for that country consti
tutiona government upon a permanent basis. The
principle which they have asserted and endeavored to
establish is what France called the drot diasur-
rection-a right dangerous all right
subversye Of all order in sociey and destructive of that
permanency municipal police essential TO the well
We pretend not to affirm that the same overt acts
have taken place among citizens that ire
qrenty among the people of France. The streets OF
cities and large towns have not been barrcaded
has it been made necessary to call forth the military
power suppress the disorders of the multitude. Yet
all the intiatory steps which would lead at very
mote period to the most radical revolution have been
taken This movement has not been confined to indlvd
uas but has made its appearance in the Legislatures of
independent and influential States The belgerent gas
conade of Texas-he ridiculous antics OF South Carroll
na-the reckless, unstatesman-like and reasonable
course of the executive of Mssissppi-the moral inu-
| ence Of the Nashville CONVENTIONAL these unoward
demonstrations nducve that condition of soci
ETY. in which the right of individuals rebel against
sttutona authority practically admitted and the duty
of conlederated States for slight cause TO secede from
Union in its nature ndssoluble, most emphatically
promulgated.
We think it will be matter of astonishment to those
who come after that the American race should
have devated from the usual manifestations OF Its love
for order and duration in movement, so lar as TO have
pered the existence of the nobest system OF govern
nent which vet provided for the wants OF mankind
and all for cause slight, unimPortant, as the one
in question.
The disposition which has thus been evnced, the
part of some, to follow the teachings OF the Frenci
school of politicians and which places in individual hands
the redress of all grievances irrespective OF constituted
authorities has, by the overwhelming sentiments of
large majority of the people of this Republics been mos
sgnay rebuked. We exult in the reflection that th
loyalty Of people TO the Unon to order and to per
manency of government, has not Welded to that modern
storm Of radicasm which, in its unobstructed career
would convert the world disastrous system
anarchy and discomfort We rejoice that the wisdom
our leading statesmen, who have been Instrumental u
adjusting the difficulties that long have darkened on
political horizon is permitted fully to vindcate tn
wisdom of our fathers who long since loresaw that
union there is strengthen compromise peace-in peac
lprosperify-in prosperity perpetual existence Ever
friend of ireedomevery lover OF his country has reaso
indulge in the strongest expression of gratitude tha
good sense has prevailed the madness of desgnin
men, and that the enemies of peace and order have
been allowed establish that fearful precedent of ope
and successful rebellion establish laws and constitution
al rights, which, induged in, would surely lead
ruin.
The contest Just ended has made our Union stronge
than II has been the settling up of long, ope
and difficult between the North and South.
is the completion of long existing unfinished business
What now remains to mar the integrity OF tins gorlou
conederacy? For what shall sound the tocsln
!, dsconteutl Upsn what hill in all our almost unlimte
: domain shall be raised the ensign of rebellion
e Who will have the hardhood TO give single bias
upon the trump of disunionl What State will now cor
spire TO leave this sisterhood Of States! Who will here
after preach secession among the peopcf
Happily did Mr.. Webster make use Of the Poets aI
puace when view of the peaceable termination OF
exciting topics he told the multitude which surroundc
= his door at Washington:
ssNow is the winter Of our discomfort
HnS IL s'S''0Ss Ss sIoads ssa lowered upon house.
i, In the deep bosom Of the ocean buried"
IN Thank God the Union is safe! Wisdom has prevallt
In the councils of the nation. Conservatism has II
umphed The spirit Of fanaticsm and dsunlon IS reb
ked Ignomny is pinned to the skirts OF those who ha'
ohstructed the Legislation of the country and shame
cord instead of peace, while universal honor is award
~ those who in all this contest have STOOD iof