The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-17

that the slavery agitation should be composed, oil
that the country should be relieved of the excite
ment which has so long existed. Neither have
they cared nor do they now care, what the conse-
quences might be 10 the country TO its interests
disorganizaton of legislation or of the confede-
racy ITSELF was the result Of keeping the question
OPEN Composed of nothing but third or fourth
rate statesmen, being nothing but mere "three
water grog" politicians, but possessing some nfu-
ence, from the positions in which General Taylor
| placed them they hesitated not 10 adopt policy
| that would in their estimation promote theiI
| own selfish interests, and create for them
| little reputation, and at the same time
| put money in their pockets, regardless of the
importance of the sacred trust and confidence re-
| posed in them. With this view and determination,
| they threw the influence OF their Office into the
| scale, against a settlement of the slavery ques-
| ton, and united themselves with the small faction
of the abolitionsts and free soilers in Congress.
The policy which they recommended is that of the
free sellers and abotonists, who, like the cabinet
themselves, are straining every nerve to>deay the
settlement Of that question, and 10 keep open the
sore which is now fostering on the body polite,
knowing well that, with settlement of the ques-
ton, they and their abolition and free soil compeers
were elevated, and in which they should have been
allowed TO remain In addition TO using the in
fuence of their Offices to prolongaon of settle
ment OF the slavery question, they are now engaged,
through the organs in the cities of New York, Bal
imore, Boston, and Philadelphia, and particularly
in the North American, Courier and Enquirer, and
Boston Atlas newspapers, in libelling and abusing
statesmen, living and dead, who had the frmness,
moral courage and patriotism to favor plan Of adj
justment on fair and honorable and constitutional
principles At this moment they engaged in
assauting Mr.. Clay, Mr.. Cass and Mr.. Webster,
and insulting the memory Of the late illustrious
statesman Of South Carolina, because they dared
TO be patriotic enough TO throw selfish considera-
lions aside, and advocate honorable compromise,
based on the principles Of the constitution and the
terms of the original compact between the States.
They have been guilty of corruption, too, of a
glaring kind They have allowed claims, and APP
piled the proceeds TO their own use. They are now
linked with Col Benton, in the Senate, in an effort
to dsorganze that body, as well as the House of
Representatives, and insult and drive the Southern
members away from it, by urging upon them the
admission Of California separately, against th-,r
wishes and determination. Such is Fetch oftbe
career Of the cabinet and the policy and motives
which govern them.
In view of these considerations, and matters Of
fact and of history, what will be the result of all
these things-what will be the consequence even
before year, if the suicidal and demagoguical in
fuence Of the cabinet and of their associates, the
free sellers and abolitionists, be persisted in They
are plain, and any man ofcommon sagacty can see
them al mo- distant day. The South will not sub
nit 10 any such policy, TO any such invasion of their
just, reaso Ole, and constitutional rights. They
will oppos A., and can do il successfully too. They
will never .ow such measures TO pass, but they
will insist on the whole slavery question being
settled at once and in the same bill. They will
resist il by every parliamentary right which is
left TO them, TO protect the minority against the
saults Of an INSCRIPTIONS majority. This, If we I'M
derstand anght they are determined upon; aud the
consequence will be, that appropriations will be
passed, no measure for keeping the government
alive will be passed, the government will be virtu-
ally at a stand still, there will be no means where
with TO pay the public agents and officers, nor to
pay the interest on the public debt, stocks will 20
down, clamor will be created at home well rs
abroad, the country will be brought into discrcd,
and dsrepute the whole subject will be submitted
TO the people at the mex, fall cections and il insur
rectisn and civil war, a disruption and dsintegra
ton of this mighty, powerful and influential re
public be not the melancholy climax, il will be- by
the mercy Of an overseeing Providence, and moi
owing TO any effort Of our own 10 avert such
awful consequences
We desire the country and men Of all parties Ia
ponder on what we have said we desire members
OF both houses of Congress to do likewise, and We
warn General Taylor himself to ponder on them.
We are on the eve Of precipice-wc are on the
brink of a volcano-wc arc on the edge Of u craggy
rock; the wide abyss below is within sight the
waters are raging, and bubbling, and foaming,
ready to swallow, engulph, and destroy the noblcst
form Of government that ever was created by NOR
tai man, and TO rhipwreck the hopes Of mankind
throughout the civilized world. One false step
one additional move in the way which the cabinet
has marked out, and we are gone
AsT-RrSTisM ~ CoLrABIA CoUNry.-Thc suit
Of the people of the State Of New York against
Harmon Livingston, is now on trial in the city of
Hudson. This Is one Of the suits that have grown
out q the antrent excitement and its object il 10
test the validity Of Mr. Livingston's title to some
lands in Columbia county, for which lac and his
ancestors have received rent for great number Of
years. The result Of this attemp, deprive a man
OF his property, viii he looked for with great deal
Of interest; but matter which party wins or loses,
Of course il will be carried TO the highest court in
the State. This suit is one OF the consequences
flowing from the teachings Of certain politicians
anil dcmagogucs in this city and elsewhere.
We should not BE- at oil surprised If there were,
before long, another general organized resistance TO
the law, the part of the anti-renters. Within a
short time, in one Of the ant-reni counties one OF
the Ts-doned unti-rcners oIsiructcd the sheriff in
the discharge Of his official duiies, aud compelled
him 10 leave the ground, without accomplishing his
purpose. Hut what else could De expected from
the dissemination OF such doctrines "a are daily
put forward In the T,rbras and Ereaiag Jopraat.
and openly advocated, for political purposes, by
Seward, Greeley, Chatheld and Weed Verify,
the isms OF those dcinagogue- Of both factions,
which are sown hroadcas, in tlis State, are pro-
ducing their proper fruit. and before long We ex-