The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-09
Political Intelligence.
NEW YoRk. Ian 10Th lsb(


There never time when those who desire to see
slavery prohibited in the territories If the uitsd
States, and abolished by the general govsrnme at,
wherever it has the power, more urgently called
upon to speak and act with energy and decision The
recent message Of the President In favor of the
Intervention policy ought think, to satsfy his sup
porters In the States that assist
snce Is to be expected from him in resisting the
spread Of slavery; and that whatever their hopes In
this respest have been they destined to dis
appointment. The course Of General Cass at the
time, while 1t Is In conformity with his decara-
tions during the late canvass, leaves nothing to
hope from him, those who now sustain him. Sse-
Ing, rs we thus do an extraordinary conjunction Of
men determined to arrest the sction OF the govern
ment on this subject while slavery steadily advances
upon free soil recent events indicate that neither OF
the two old national parties can compel adherence
by their members to their respective orgsniEatons
was defeated by the detection of Southern Taylor
Mr. Forsey, the democratic nominee for Clerk de-
fsated by the detection Of Southern democrats In
secession OF from the organization to which
they belonged, and under which they were elected.
itself Insction by those Who have the power to deter
mime this question the side Of freedom, s In truth,
surrender Of our territories TO slavery and the official
Under suck circams,auess, = deep respopsi bility
devolves upon the opponeHts OF slavery They should
6rst Of s be true 70 their principles their ,uiza
tion and their candidates. They should hold their
representatives TO rigid responsibility, and dismiss
should meet ana expose the matte efforts making
TO alarm the business interests Of the country, bv
threats OF dteeovtag the tnion-threAts which the
patriotism Of the nation will rebaks and defy They
should scout the compromise with slavery which THIS
violence IL In tended to and hold the st
indignation OF his constituents, any representative
whe directly or indirectly asrents to IL. These
great duties worthy Of the character Of free people
They require nothing but camness and coursge, and
thess qualities which our citizens signay
fest when occasion requires Humanity, reason civil
nation right and justice are with The example Of
other nations cheers, while t chides us.
The entire population Of the States
at the ast PRESIDENTIAL made profession OF the
faith Of freedom, and the only rivalry between parties
~ TO the depth Of each others sincerity That
faith a. to be manifested by works and just and
enlightened people will review the execution. 10 is
represented st Wasbington by Of transcendent
ability and courage. Allen, King, Wmot, and Cid
dirgs, with several others whom might name. from
characters sipguary adapted to the present risk.
They may count on the support Of free and nrn peo
pie and take fresh In defending the precious
Just conhded TO them But must stop. am run
ming forward 70 anticipate the triumph Of truth which
feel TO be certain when my object only TO
at some considerations which make activity and
energy part nov, an imperative duty. Again
expressing my regret st being unable join you aud
my fervent wishes for the success Of the you
advocate, an truly yours,
bill has been introduced In the Alabama Legisls-
ture providing for the election OF delegates by the peo
Pile TO attend the convention to be held st Nashville
on the lst Of June next.
portion Of the members Of the Georgia Legislature
have ised protest against the resolution Of the Le
should New Mexico be admitted Into the Union as
State by Congress- they consider Congress has the
right 70 admit any territory State, II they have
republican form OF government.