The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31
From sks albany Eseriag Journal.

The responses from the northern Wing press, to
the recent message Of President Taylor, are nu-
merous and hearty And among the people there
is unaniity of sentiment, in approval of its spirit
and aim, peculiarly gratifying. The President
came forward with his platform in the happiest
temper and at the right moment Designs fraught
with danger to the public tranquility, long exist
ing in some quarters, were being extensively dis
seminated. spirit, evil in its purpose, and reck-
ess of consequences, was kindling unholy fires
around the altar of freedom. Some, of whom bet
ter things were expected, were busy in furnishing
fuel for these flames State Legislatures were not
only Calculating the value Of the Union,' but
arranging preliminaries for its dissolution. Mem
bers Of Congress, giving their sanction 70 such
movements, first prevent, for six weeksy the or
ganiIation Of Congress. and then threaten, by
factious means, to mrsst the ,chsels Of Government
At this crisis, in view of his high responsibilities
the President stretches forth his Executive arm in
defence Of the Union. He appeals, through Con-
grcss to the people. He FIRST points out n sure way
through the dangers that bcset us and then pledges
the support of the Government both in preserving
the Union and in defence Of the free institutions
which California has, and New Mexico will e.
tablish.
The Presidents platform guarantees the freedom
Of every foot Of coil obtained from Mexico and
that too, by the most direct quiet and acceptable
means-thc action Of the people in that Territory
Fortunately, the known sentiment Of that people
favor this contamination. California has framed
is free constitution. The people of New Mexico,
whose sentiments and sympathies in relation 10
slavery coincident with those Of their brethren
Of California, will soon present acknowledgements
bly, before the adjournment Of Congress a
free constitution These provinces after their nd.
acquired from Mcxico, will establish and vindicatc
their own boundaries. New Mexico. as State,
could reclaim the territory now usurped by Texas;
but a territory she would, ia this respect, be
poweriess.
The Presidents suggestion will be violently op-
posed by the ultras Of the South. and for The obvi-
that IL inevitably excludes slavery from
the whole Of our Mexican acquisitions II will be
(acfioiisy opposed by The ultras Of tho North who
derive Their consequence and bold bheir places by
impracticable and proitlees agitation.
bot the honest and patriotic-tho rood and true
Of the Norsi and South will approve and sustain a
plan which, while IL preserves the coil OF Mexico
from slavery, disarms and battles those who seek to
couvulse II not 10 dissolve the Union.
The ground taken by the North "a that slavery
shall not, though existing within, 60 without the
Constitution. II had been recognized in Louisiana
and IN flOrtdas DcCousc thoff tcrrftorics came u
us by purchase with that cncumbrance. But the
Mexican soil which now own came with nc
such obligation. In the Mexican republic, though
younger and Iess enlightened than ours, slavery
had been forever abolished. Coming 10 wa free, i
must remain free. The obligation IL binding-tb'
duty Il imperative. Most fortunately the Presiden
appreciates che obligation. and Is ready 10 die
charge the duty. And he has, in clear and con
elusive message, indicated the way in which tina
duty can be discharged in proper, peaceful. sne
law-sbiding manner. That way II In sccordanc.
alike with the plain duty Of Congress and the az
certained rights Of the people themselves.
In regard 20 this momentous question, ne indccc
in regard 70 all his high duties, General Taylor h
every inch" patriot and Statesman. n the man
ties Of Franklin and Washington bad fallen direct
~ upon the President--if their spirits illumnes
his path--he could not be better or trucr man. J
the PEOPLE Of this out stretching republic-if tn
yroNANpy, who are only interested in good gov
crnment-knew with what devoted. unselfsll, am,
incorporating fidelity General Taylor IL labor
ing 10 guard the rights and advance the interests
the people, while contributing 10 the prosperity
and the glory ofbis country, they would rally will
unsnimty and enthusiasm to the support Of his sd
roiufstration