The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-30

for information, will be found In our columns to-
day. The President awaited himself of the oppor
tunity afforded TO express his views with reference
TO the subject OF slavery agated throughout the
length and breadth of the Union. We think we do
not mistake when We say that this message will, In
the minds of all fair men, prove the wisdom and
prudence, well the patriotism and firmness OF
General Taylor. In setting forth his views ON the
slavery question, he comes square up 70 the mark,
without any chaffering, evasion, or buster. Mel
Their does he hesitate rebuke the spirit of insubor
dinaton to the Union, or the fruitless agitations
which are INDUCED III by extremists. The whole
matter Is set forth in the cearest and most simple,
yet forcible language.
General Taylor stands by the Constitution when
assailed by factionsts and will render all proper
aid and protection 70 the people OF the territories in
every constitutional step, preparatory to asking adj
mission into the Union.
Confident that the people Of the territories are
prepared 10 settle all preliminary questions and to
decide upon their domestic policy, in a manner
which will infiict injury either on themselves or
the family of mankind, General Taylor earnestly
advises Congress and the people OF the Union TO
which at work, Independent of the action Of the
one, or agitation by the other.
Regarding this advice as wise, sound and most
patriotic, II is difficult for TO reconcile disre
gard u II with pure desire to "secure the har-
mony of feeling 80 necessary TO the beneficial ac
ton Of our political SYSTEM Persistence in agita-
ton which serves only to aggravate present evils
and prevent the adoption Of the wholesome counsel
and mischief over union, harmony and pros
perity.
To what extremes the madness or folly of fac
tonists may lead men, we know not; nor is it
essential so long as discreet and patriotic men act
in concord; but we feel persuaded that as for the
Wing party, while some Of its members may have
idols fashioned according to the insane idolatry of
ambition or fanacism, the great mass of our party,
adopting General Taylors sentiments, will defend
and support them with hearty good will, no less
than that with which he defends and upholds the
Constitution and the Union.
There is point to which zeal in even the. best.
cause may be carried 20 as TO produce ev-cvil not
only to the ITSELF but all the objects which
it concerns. Then forbearance and lnagnanimty
CONSTITUTES the highest and most powerful weapon
while agitation becomes dangerous and destructive
to the cause which It may have originated and sus
tanned. The winds which fill the sails of the vessel
and urge her onward to her safe destination are the
certain means of destruction when breakers are
ahead; and who, we ask, with all sails set and un
checked speed will keep right ahead to fatal end,
when by the exercise of prudence and skill the
vessels course may be changed, and a sure harbor
made?
10 this pass, in our judgment, has our political
ship arrived The sklful, true hearted pilot,
all board ofthe danger ahead and points out the
way of escape. And shall few reckless spirits
among the crew, eager for ride, and reckless to be-
come heroes OF a wreck, be suffered to thwart the
counses and efforts of this brave old pilot? AS the
blind lead the blind and the furies chase one ano-
Their so some men take counsel only Of others reck
less as themselves. In the present crisis, fanatics
agitators, and disunionists act together. But men
sacrifice which common blessings do not repay,
will also unite on the safe ground indicated by
General Taylor.
From the Raleigh (N. CO. Register.
The special message from President Taylor will
commend itself to every unprejudiced mind, for its
frankness, fitness, and for the warm devotion to
the Union that it breathes.
1t will, of course, be recolected, that the House,
on the 3lst Of December last, passed resolutions
calling on the President for various information
relative to the recent formation of State govern
ment in California. Suspicious were expressed by
members of both Houses of Congress that he had
improperly interfered in the matter. His response
entirely refutes and dssipates any and every such
suspicion. As was intimated by Mr.. Smith, in a
recent discussion in the Senate il seems that the
President left the government of the territory in
the hands in which II had been placed by his pre-
decessor; attempting no control, nor offering inter
ference of any description-only sending out such
officers and agents as were considered necessary
TO carry the treaty with Mexico into full effect
and to obtain such information in relation TO the
number and character of the Indian tribes, the soil
and climate, and other particulars, as might be
Of service to Congress in its Legislation on the sub
ject.
The concluding portion of the message breathes
the spirit of Washington's Farewell Address. II
will meet with hearty amen in every patriotic
bosom.s
From the Rochester IN 70 Democrat.
The Presidents message takes broad national
ground, and meets the approval of the calm and
discreet men Of all parties. General Taylor docs
not mistake his position in regard the great ques-
tons at issue between the North and the South, and
while he avoids giving cause for offence 10 any
section, he maintains firmly the great rights of
American citizens every where. The right TO form
such a constitution may best meet their own
wants and desires, under the federal charter, will
be kept inviolate. Questions in regard TO bounda-
ries must be settled by the proper tribunals. We
believe that no American citizen can fail to respond
10 the sentiments Of the message in regard 10 the
Union. We have the assurance that California
will be protected, SO far as il may become the duty
OF the General Government TO afford protection, in
the enjoyment Of her free constitution.
We give to-day the instructions 10 Mr.. King,
who was despatched by the President to the new
State in order to give assurance to the people that
obstacles TO their immediate admission into the
family of States should be placed in the way when
ever, in their sovereign capacity, they saw fit to
take the necessary preliminary steps. These docu-
ments will be read with pleasure, and, we think,
cannot fail to impress every one with the convic-
ton that the charges against the President OF inter-
ference were as groundless as any other invented
by Locofoco malignity.
From ne Charlottesville va Advocate.
The message Of the President, and the accompa-
nying documents, prove conclusively, that when
General Riley issued his proclamation 10 the people
Of California, advising them TO hold convention
and organize government, he was acting under
authority derived from the last administration.
General Taylor says, thai when be came into office
be found him exercising civil functions and thought
IL best not TO make any change in the arrangement
Of his predecessor. Upon Mr.: Folks administra-
ton, then, rests the responsibility OF all those acts
for which southern Democrats have denounced
General Taylor We hope that they will take care
70 change the saddle 70 the right horse.
The charge that the President intcrfercd i'm
properly 10 Influence the people ofCafornia in the
formation Of government, proves wholly ground
less, az we were sure that II would. Mr. Butler
King was instructed TO assure them Of the sincere
desire Of the President TO protect and defend them
in the formation of government; but, at the same
time. 10 let Il be distinctly understood that the plan
must originate with themselves, and without the in
reference fthe Executive.
DEcinoS AGAINST THE CAmDrs AND ANNOY
RAILWAY CospASy.--A correspondent Of the New
ark Daily Adpufiser, writing from Trenton, N. j.,
on the 25th instant, says:
Zone of the most important decisions made
with regard 20 railroads, lie in the case of Briggs
against the Camden and Amboy Company, in the
Of errors and appeals involving IL its results
IL Is supposed somewhere about million of dollars
The uron hicb the principlc decided In