The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-24

We learn from the Buffalo Commercial I'D
Uertiser that DIR. FooTE has resumed its edto-
rial management. The fact is announced in a
from that journal of the 18th instant. which
reached us only yesterday:
cater an interval of eighteen months, we re
sumo the editorial management Of this journal Alb.
scncc, instead Of weakening our attachment to
those whose kind approval cbeered severe labors
in former years, has strengthened il, and we re-
turn to our accustomed duties with renewed zeal,
if not with increased ability. In one respect and
in that only, do feel conscious of any change.
Residence in foreign land, and entire removal
from party conflicts, calculated to weaken ami
mosties and enlarge the narrowness of view that
30 often result from political craftsmanship. He
must be poor American, indeed, if, when abroad,
be does not become more national in his feelings
and, while remaining true = his principles, does
not recognise every American a brother, equally
interested with himself in maintaining that glo-
rious Union in whose prosperity and greatness
be eKus. lie better appreciates devotion to the
common veal in political opponent, and is glad
10 sec that, whatever differences of opinion may
exist respecting questions Of expedient policy, the
strong men, and the masses Of the people of both
the great political parties, make common cause,
in a spirit Of patriotic loyalty, when danger me
naces.
"Far removed az VIC were from the United States,
during the past year, and receiving information
only at long and tedious intervals We watched the
progress OF events in our country with painful
socitude, not unmi1ed with amazcment, at the
madness Of many in both extremes, who, in
pursuit Of what they deem their rights, or in
obedience to notions Of duty, had 50 exaggerated
and sublimated their views some particular
questions, by long and feryid dwelling one idea
that they we're willing TO leopard the very exis.
tence Of the fabric without the maintenance of
width the country would sink into anarchy and
ruin The grand whole, with all the vast interests
depending upon t-intorests that do not affect the
American people alone, bot in which the whole
world and all time are concerncd-seemed lost
sight Of in eager pursuit Of a part The greatest
possible political calamity that could affiict the
world would be the dissolution OF the American
Union. Few among ~ while enjoying the inesti.
mablc blessings Of this Union consider justly its
moral influence upon other people, the colossal
grandeur 10 which Il has raised a nation
the revcrent admiration with which other nations
struggling TO maintain republican institutions
gard us, and the greatness attain If the
Union be preserved in harmony and hearty good
faith.
Fortunately, or Providentially, we would rather
say-for often es We have had occasion in our
country's history 10 recognise and acknowledge
the hand OF Providence in avcrting evil and help
ing us onward in our high career, never has il
been moro clearly manifest than in the events of
the pact ycar-tho questions that seemed TO threaten
our national existence have been settled II ia too
much to expect that feelings deep and intense
az those excited by the questions to which we al
lude, will subside Immediately. Time must be al
lowed for calm, sober judgment to resume its ac.
customcd sway. IL II great thing 10 STIR TO it's
Utmost and lowest depths the heart of the Amer.
can people; but happily that heart is sound and
true and most fortunate IL that at THE juncturc
have at the head Of affairs statesmen so aga.
cious, calm and prudent, and whosc competency
and loyalty have been 50 often proved and never
found wanting. Good feeling and harmony should
take the place Of angry elimination
The political millennium il, we fear, far distant,
and we cannot hope that all will coincide IL our
views. We believe that the acts passed at the late