The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-01-18

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1861.
"A Case Of Conscience
The sight Of suffering always inspires pity,
wever meritsd the infiietioa that causes il
by be- Hence our forbearance exercised TO-
lrds the Uaion during the continuance of the
ny pretty quarrel" between it and its fellow
nspirator in. the Compromise coalition, the X
hordinary sub-organ, who turned States evil
nee against his accessory, after the commis-
Pm Of the act such also was our feeling while
ewing its painful writhings under the crush
g weight Of the Globe, rolling down in dire
in upon its organic remains. But when the
nion-ungratefu and impeniisnt to the last
flakes advantage of our generous forbearance
show up its manifold sins Of omission and
Smmiss on, and fsbricates out Of oar editorials
els to suit ITSELF duo regard for the dignity
the press, demands that we should not allow
pch offences 10 20 entirely unwhipt Of justice.
o trick is more common with certain class Of
TENDERS than to raise the cry Of "stop thief" in
rder to escape pursuit themselves--and pro-
beding on this policy, scarcely number Of the
nion appears, in which flippant charges of false
pod are not made against its opponents, to sus-
lin which the argument Of vulgar 'epithet is
one resorted to; while under its own peculiar
chemy, fact and fiction arc so mingled, that
ach partakes OF the character of the other.
But as proofs are abundant, and more salts
kctory than mere charges--we subjoin single
IL not a (air) specimen of the Unions powers
& pervcrsion. and regard for truth and fair deal
hg. By coliatiog the assertions made, with The
kcord to which they refsr--wc will stamp its
Tue character beyond even the pretexts Of
biology through casuistry or sophistry-and
! ill condense the whole matter into so small a
pace, that no one can plead its length as an ex-
use for not examining into the merits of the
hse now in issue, between the Union on the one
art, and the Southern Press on the other.
On Wednesday last we published the card Of
kr PARKER, relating to the Long case in New
York, with q few words of comment, kind and
|bspectful in tone towards him, as well as to-
yards those who gave him aid and comfort in
View York.
| On Thursday the Union also republished that
hrd-and took occasion, " wilfully, deliber-
tely, and with malice aforethought" to pervert
ur meaning by a direct Justification Of the re-
ord. To prove this, we append the two edito-
ais entire, in parallel columns, that our readers
bay contrast them.
We defy the Union to do the same in its
|olumns-but we'll know, that it would as soon
ubmit to the fiery ordeal of handling red hot
loughshare. ~
from the Southern Press From the Union Of Thurs
of Wednesday. day
Mr. Parker evidently We should naturally
krites under sense ofsuppose that this card
obligation to the indi- would be treated the
iduals who assisted him|smple expression Of ac-
D the acknowledgment on thepart
Trustworthy feeling, butlof Mr. Parker to those
he which cannot swaylpersons in New York
be judgment Of disin teri from whom he received
bted persons. The facts acts of kindness and as
hated, prove that the de- sistance, and as such
Nv and heavy expense ,would be regarded as the
kere such accidents as dictate Of civility and
hn easily be accounted courtesy, il not of Justice.
br, and which an or The Southern Press, true
anized opposition alto its liberal and carping
Rays will continue tolinstncfs speers at the
bake Of perpetual recur- author, undertakes the high
ence. toned spirit Of those scho
The cost in cash, iiIcame foricard in aid Of
eems, to the owners, Mr.. Parker, and prophe-
nd the individuals whoses that Tits Is the last case
hrnished funds, amount probably Of reclamation
to $500 the full value ofof nigitipe slaue that
returned awayslavel,ciH be seen. With that
least. Mr.. Parker, oflpaper the ",cish is father
purse, does not includeIio the thought" If any
this calculation hisIthing would deter honest
Pss of time, and wear and patriotic men at the
nd tear Of temper underINorth from stepping for
his trial. toa ward to assist in enforce
The real value of sling the law, it you'd be
have under such circum-lthis mean and hngener-
kances may be verylous return they receive
BADLY estimated. Fewat the hands Of the South
Iersons would be wilmington their fidelity. We
B give him house room, assure them that the
3 present. The moral Southern Press is no true
hfuences exerted, theexponent Of public feel
kbolitionists understanding at the South on this
) well as the masters subject, and that, what
hey are aiding their ne ever may be its grudgng
rious wo *. even whenEor detrnction, the great
pparentlyb Qusre? body Of the people of the
Foes it not indicate We South do not share in
b "sound" state Of feel such unworthy prejudi-
lg, when in addition toces
be provisions Of this The friends ofthe Con-
W, the organization ofstitution and laws at the
&fety committees, ndINorth may rest assured
beral disbursement that the people Of the
honey by them, is ne South honor and respect
essary to insure it's ex- them for their devotion
cution in case in NewIto their duty, and fully
ork city, where theappreciate their services.
ave himself is willingly Whatever looks like dis
return' And yet the cord and disunion, de-
hjoicings over this re-Iights the Southern Press,
lit will be long and and is seized upon with
bud. Long as this case the utmost avidity--
fas, it may be longer|Peace, harmony, frater-
| i'll, before we can get|nal kindness, and even
zen such another. Justice, are all secuted
ea and derided. and in their
place, jealousy and sus-
pcion are encouraged
E and excited. This is
manifestation Of feeling
10 not to be MISTAKEN -
So is They are seeking to
ALLEVIATE one section Of
nUHtI the country from another
. and thus TO pare the
7. ,rav for disunion. Shall
II their efforts be succesa-
full Can these men.
by daily playing into the
hands Of the .8bolihorisis,
W overthrow the Consttu-
.o iaiA ton and the Union p
Il arl.ratgI lThese are aoIemn con-