The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-08

support unless he designed to perpetuate third
organization in Ohio, which could by no posi-
bility do the cause of freedom and justice any
good and might do 1t much harm.
With these comments we invite the attention
, of our readers TO the following abstract OF Mr..
Chase's remarks:
III have never before made my own actions the
theme Of my remarks
| have always exercised my best judgment
upon all questions, and acted upon my convc-
tons regardless Of consequences Many years
ago, when there were no anti slavery men, !, a
young man, just entering upon my profession in
Cincinnati, was the first in this State to take
ground publically in defence Of the hunted fugi-
tive, and maintain that Congress had no power
to egisIate for the extradtion Of slaves and thus
invade the sovereignty of the States. And the
consciousness of having done my duty, was the
best fee ever received! In passing from the
courtroom | heard the remark--"there is a
promising young man who has ruined himself"
4. recollect that when J. G. Birney was hunted
down in Cincinnati, stood alone in the door
way against the mob--no one aided me; cared
for no assistance, and never repented of the
act.
1t is well known, that, in my course with re-
spect to our coming State election, differ from
some friends whom | respect. But am acting
in accordance with the convictions of my own
mind The question with me was-"Is the
Democratic party of Ohio no,o right on the
| record 2" Yes, it Is 80. 1t leaves the "compro-
mise" to its supporters, and declares that it re-
cognises as its duty, IN use all constitutional po,c-
ers to prevent the increase of slavery to mitigate
its epiis, and, 10 eradicate II. Do ask more that
that? TOO propose the same thing and too
propose to effect it by constitutional means
! But | utterly repudiate the Baltimore plat
form, which opposes the platform of the Ohio
Democrats The Baltimore platform forbias all
efforts by friends of freedom to induce Congress
to interfere with slavery at all. Itsays we have
no right to meddle with the Shareholders insti.
tuition, under any circumstances But the slave
holders themselves have made it dead letter
by always putting forth their institution to inter-
fere with us. Jefferson Davis and others drove
Congressto legislate for the protection of slavery
in the territories; and Northern men have been
driven to adopt the Fugitive.slave bill, in the
face Of their previous professions. Thus Con.
gress has been driven to interfere with slavery"
If we act against slavery, the Baltimore platform
will prescribe US. care not. | stand by the
principles of the Ohio platform. / have always
stood thrre. shall remain there. Should all
the Barnburners in the country 60 over to the
Baltimore platform, will not go with them
aim to restrain and eradicate slavery. My life
is committed to this work. seek TO pursue
the test policy and use the best means for its &C
complishment ] may misjndge; but | shall
steadily follow this aim. cannot relax in this
war with slavery. shall not rest until the evil
is removed. When my efforts in my present
position, prove utterly useless, will retire TO
private life, and to the more pleasant and profit.
able pursuit of my profession.
! Land reform has bean spoken of here to-day.
1t is glorious idea. May it spread and triumph
Every man, too, has right, not only to life and
liberty, but also a right to be entirely free to
pursue happiness, to cultivate the intellect, and
| TO elevate his whole nature to become more like
the angels A democracy is government that
protects and enforces the great ideas of right
and justice. | tell every consistent lover of
freedom and Justice to call himself Democrat
As Cassius NJ. Clay sale, -" Let those who are
not Democrats seek distinctive name of their
own" Apologists for slavery and injustice can
not assume the name without hypocrisy. If the
name describes you, take il; and, remember, If
our hearts are true, il we are earnest and sin
cere, scorning alliance with those who reject and
scorn our principles, we shall be strong and the
people will flock to our standard.
believe that, some day not far off, slavery
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emancipation must take place, you will see two
opposite parties, each pressing its own method
of emancipation.
One of these parties will be directed by the
interests of monopoly and the money rover
OF course II will be anti-Democratic. Ii will
support the Shareholders in asking Congress 10
appropriate money to pay for emancipation
Daniel Webster has already advocated that the
proceeds of western territories-the 100000
that Ohio has paid TO the general government,
should be given to Virginia shareholders TO pay
them for emancipation. Congress can Just as
well create debt OF 100000, 900, and eman.
cpate all slaves. Were this done, you would
have a slavery Of capitalists holding slave bonds
aud the war would be between capitalists and
non-capitalists.
The method Of the other party will be TO az
firn State rights and restrain Congress from the
exercise Of such unconstitnti, nal power. II
will say Congress has no right TO interfere with
emancipation in the States-has no right, for
any purpose whatever, 10 90 beyond the juris-
distion 10 which the Constitution confines It, Il
will have nothing TO do with the compact that
in this case may grow up between the old slave
power and the money power.
Conversing with South Crolinian, he said
that IL the general government would only IA
yor freedom 80 much that shareholders could
discuss the question and speak freely, sure Of
protection against outrages, slavery could not
long exist in that State. Restrict slavery 10 the
slave States prevent its progress 10 the terri.
tories repeal 10 the Fugitive-slave law put
the general government on the side Of freedom
and emancipation will spring up in the South
ern States Immediately.
II was said by n very wise man Of the last
century, that slavery could not live in this coun.
try one hundred yesrs longer. Seventy FIVE
have already passed away and let Us now receive
that, God giving Us strength, in twenty five years
there shall not be slave in the Union.
in conclusion, whoever chooses 10 dstrust or
calumniate me, can do so--his injustice may re-
coil upon himself. ] say, God bless every man,
whoever he may be, that is devoted TO the great
cause Of human liberty"
A NEw FEAT-WALnSa on AN IsvERTED
PLAsE-By invitation Of Mr. Wood, we yester.
day had tba Measure of witnessing Mr. Mc(yor-