Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-03-28
THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN.
TOwNLEY. SHIELDS & CO.,
PRoPRIEToEs.
gyNCluRUKG MARCH -. 1850.
THE PROPOSED REMEDIES.

Desicninr men create imaginary grievances
that they NAV effect illegtimate aims Grev-
ances thus created are not to be met with compro-
misc; those who allege their existence, do not en-
terrain the spirit of conclliaiion-the aim of such
is Observation-Disclosures object is the creation of diff
ficulty; 10 make allegations which can be denied
but the nature Ct which does not call for change
/ of course upon the part Of those on whom they
rest Such allegations have been made by the
fanatics Of our country; persisted in, and persist
ed in with a view TO the dissolution of the Union
II is not indeed pretended that there are no re-
al grounds of complaint between the North and
South, butt is true that they have been aggra-
waited and expanded by excitement The sec
tional complaints, which distract the country origi-
mated in Just causes but intriguing politicians have
seized hold of them to advance personal schemes;
under such influences the original ground of com
plant has been pulled into vast evil which is
now shaking the foundation of our country. But it
is immaterial what may be the cause ofthe present
excitement. Excitement there is-this is fact
and with this fact before US, we have inquired
what will constitute ground of Adjustment
This is the inquiry before the people. This is the
inquiry being discussed in the councils of the ma
ton.
In the American Senate long and elaborate eff
forts have been made 10 effect an adjustment;
some OF which tend TO an ultimate settlement by
restoring quiet and content others by overthrow
ing the government and dissolving the Union
The plans of adjustment proposed, when briefly
summed up, amount to a dissolution of the Union
a change of the Constitution, and the compromise
schemes of Senators CLAY and Bell brief re-
view of the whole will test the power of each to
meet the exigency.
A dissolution of the Union will be found mad
equate to effect the end in view. II is a remedy
proposed 10 prevent the abolition of slavery in the
District of Columbia, to extend the area of slave
ry by preventing the passage OF the Wilmot Pro.
vlso, and to provide an assurance that fugitive
slaves escaping into Northern territory, will be
delivered to their righiful owners. viii the dis
solution of the Union insure the continuance of
slavery i'll the District of Columbia Dissolve
the Union, and whose property is the District of
Columbia? 1t is now a part of the Union Which
section can, then claim it Will it fall to the
North Or will it fall to the South The mere
TACT that slavery exists in the District of Column
b'a, is no proof that it will fall to the South If
the Union be dissolved, the people of the District
will have restored TO them their right of suffrage
The people will then become the sovereigns and
1t will devolve upon them to decide with which
OF our two great sections they will form political
connection. And we cannot now assume which
of these sections will be that, which she will ia
vor. Her position is not more favorable for the
o''Ni'
South, or decidedly North, her position might
enable us to form an accurate idea OF the position
winch she designs to assume. But situated, as
she Is, between the n nth and South, with slave
territory on the one hand and ant-slavery bor-
derng on the other her position enables us to say
nothing with reference 20 the matter. Her posi-
ton, then considered in this respect, is to say the
least doubtful And dissolution offers no guarantee
then, that the abolition of slavery will not ensue.
Rat l. Al Al.
the District may be constructed as to return it
to Maryland. Will this give the South the as
surance which she asks What does the hsto.
ry of Maryland show in relation TO the slave pop
nlaton OF that State ? Slavery in MARYLAND has
been gradually decreasing. Sentiment in Mary.
land is against slavery, and its ultimate abolition
IN that State is being steadily contaminated
Unless the District of Columbia become a part of
Virginia, in the event of dissolution of the
Union, the tendency strongly favors the abolition
OF slavery in the District; and present indications
lead US to infer any thing but an incorporation of
this District within the limits of Virginia
But the Union is TO be dissolved to extend the
area OF slavery, by preventing the passage of the
Wilmo ProviSo. dissolution of the Union is a
literal passage of the Proviso. The territories,
now presented for admission into the Union are
inhabited ny those, who are opposed to the exist
ence of slavery. The soil OF the territories is il
~ adapted TO profitable slave labor; hence there
is combination Of feeling and interest prevent
ing the introduction of slavery into the territories
now applying for admission. Dissolve the Union,
and you cannot admit the territories into it. In
this case the Provlso is practically if not literally
passed. There will then be no Union for the ter
rltoreS TO enter They must then seek the pro-
lection of some other government. Now it is per-
tectly immaterial whether they submit themselves
TO the protection of some government formed by
others, or created by themselves. Let them pur-
sue either course the effect upon this issue will
be the same. One thing is sure, let the govern
ment OF the territories be what il may, or formed
as 1t may, the interest and sympathy must and
Will lind IN 1t response; and if public sentiment
and interest are against the institution of slavery
the South will then be excluded as completely
and etectually as though the General Govern
ment should pass 'the Wmot Proviso'' Sun.
pose the General Government should pass the
ProviSo, the Government OF the United States
would prevent the emigration of the Southerner
with ms slaves. Now, for the other case Let
the people OF the territories adopt plan of gov
eminent, providing for the non-exstence of slave
ry, and the effect is precisely the same. la both
cases, the law refuses to offer protection TO the
Save property OF the South and thus actually ey-
cludes it. dissolution then will not extend
the area of slavery.
A dissolution is proposed to effect prompt de-
liverance OF slaves, escaping into Northern terri
tory. We canddy admit, that we do not see
the force OF this REASONING The minds of ,,a,