The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-17

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Abslatiss
IT'S NATURE, ORIGIN, AID CONSEQUENCE
No. 4.
The rapid growth of Abolition, on which
have remarked in the preceding letters, may b,
distinctly traced to the influence England exer
cses over the United States, through variou,
channels, but principally by means of her ltera
ture, her commercial relations, her money, anc
her missionaries. lido not mean to say that thu
government Of that country directly furnishe.
money, or sends missionaries, but it is vel
known that there are numerous societies and in
dIvlduals in England, which contribute LARGE
sums to the support and propagation of Adolf
ton doctrines here and that there Is not onlx
perfect understanding, but complete unity Of
purpose, between the Abolitionists of the United
States and England. At every meeting of Abo.
IitIonists in London, those Of the United States
are represented by deputies, who Guido all
others in presenting exaggerated pictures of the
horrors OF slavery as well as in denouncing the
cruelty oil the masters, and the government
which sanctions such atrocities. Being Ameri-
cans, and coming directly from the scene Of
action, their authority is considered decisive
and the proceedings being trumpeted to the four
wirds by the British press, are circulated through
out the Christian world us authentic testimonials
OF the condition OF the slave, the character of
Al
the master, and the hypocritical pretensions of
the government. All this is done in the name
OF philanthropy, which thus becomes the antago-
mist principle of patriotism; ard sacrifices the
character, the interests, and the repose of the
United States to fantastic responsibility for
the happiness of all the rest of mankind. If
there be any traitors among us, these are the men.
The succession of events in this country dur
ing the last few years. sufficiently indicates that
this expatriated faction of Abolitionists and
Freesoilers has become powerful enough to de-
eide not only between contending State parties,
but between candidates for the Presidency, and
to give the victory to whichever is most subser-
Went to its purposes. Both parties, Wing ard
Democrat, have, in consequence, been placed in
most embarrassing and ridiculous predcament.
Unfortunately for them, such is the existing
state OF things, that they cannot completely
affiliate with the red-hot Abolitonsts without
declaring open war against the Constitution, and
thus FORGETTING all their high pret.nsions as ex
elusive friends of the Union. There are vet
few thousand discreet, sober, rational people in
the North, who, though opposed to slavery, are
not wiling to sacrifice the Union to its abolition
They synpathize in the end to be attained, but
scruple as to the means, and shrink from the
consequences. Hence, if either party goes
a little too far in Abolition doctrines. il
is in danger of losing the support of this
class of old fashioned citizens, who cannot
be brought to believe that the Constitution
is either "an atrocions bargain" or ga gross yio
lation OF the law of God and the rights of ma
ture." To hold the balance even, and conciate
the Abolitionists, without aleniating the friends
of the Constitution, is nice and different ia K
which none but the most expert leading politi.
Clans can accomplish. But if it is possible. il
will certainly be achieved for beyond all doubt,
we have in this part of the world, most especi |
llly at Albany and Boston, the best seminares
n the world, for teaching that portion of polit-
al science, which consists in mixing chymical
'nIPathes, and converting oil and vinegar into
! species of punch to suit all parties No PEG.
Die on earth can equal them in dividing the
caves and fishes AT present the Wings have
Did highest for the Abolition lot, and it has been
Knocked down to them until somebody offers
better terms The election Just over in this.
State, shows, however, that the two nags are
head and head" as the jockeys say, and there is
10 knowing which will win the last heat.
While thus standing in the position of arbter
between the two great contending parties, il
must be evident that Aboliion-Brtish Adolf
ion-will greatly influence if not completely
ontrol the policy of the general government,
10Th domestic and foreign; and that while this
tate OF things continues, that policy will be sub.
ervient to the views of England, in all cases
hat by any possibility, either directly or nd-
ecty, connect themselves with the subject of
lavery. The encroachments on the Isthmus
ill be winked at, because there is numerous
arty in the United States affiliated with Eng
md in her great system Of universal philanthro-
y, and Central America being in Southern !
Iimnte, adapted TO slavery, it is in accordance '
nth the "lligher Law" that il should be under !
nc control of England, in order to exclude that
greatest curse that ever fell on the heads of 9
lankind." So also, the acquisition of any new t
srritory, to the Southwark, no matter under !
hat circumstances, will be resisted, because il !
hight possibly tend to the extension of slave +
7. Thus too, the independence of Cuba will {
e impeded, because it might lead to annexa- a
on, and thus in some measure restore the eoui =
b-ium between North and South, DESTROYED by |,
he Compromise. Every measure that by any $
disability may strengthen the South, or check Y
he progress of British "Protecton" on the 18th !,
Jus or in Cuba, will of course meet the nfexi- a