The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-13
Inc Mess Of pettage for One south.

The Mess Of POttage for the South.
From the abstract of Governor HuKrs mes.
sage to the New York Legislature in the Union,
one would naturally suppose that he was silent
on the subject Of slavery. Such is not the case.
The governor devotes much space to lecture
on the benefits and blessings of colonization,
and goes out of his way to throw opprobium on
the South, and to fan the flame of the Abolition
sentiment at the North insidiously and securely.
We take two extracts from his message, in
themselves sufficient to show his sentiments and
policy, which he proclaims to be the sentiment Of
the people OF his State. Gov. HUNT says:
The people of this State have furnished
conclusive proofs Of their aversion to slavery
and of their abiding conviction that it is moral
and political evil, by abolishing it at home, and
by their uniform opposition to its extension over
the free territory acquired by the arms and treas.
ure of the nation" SCI
And towards the close suggests short and
easy method, without violence, for the painless
extinction of what he terms condition Of
melancholy debasement -
"a growing desire to emigrate is manifested
by the black population, and many masters have
declared their readiness to free their slaves when
means can be found for their removal. Some of
the States have made considerable appropria
tons to promote the object, and an increasing
interest has been eyinced by others. New York
ought not to be behind her neighbors in the per-
tormance of duty so important TO her own wei.
fare, and so beneficial to large portion of the
human family now held in melancholy debase-
menf. IL is work in which Christians and
patriots OF all parties and in all sections can
unite their efforts, without involving the country
IN political or geographical discussions | sub
init the whole subject to your enlightened con.
sideration, in the firm belief that upon full ex
animation of its merits, you will deem il in
accordance with justice and policy, and an en-.
lightened public sentiment, 10 manifest your
approval of the cause by liberal appropriation
TOR the furtherance of its benevolent designs"
In taking this tone, Governor HUKT is only
carrying out the policy of the FreesoiI party
which at present is, as far as practicable, to ale
low and keep dark"-but not permit the senti.
ment Of hostility to slavery to die out. This
policy has been clearly indicated by the course
and the confessions Of the Abolition agitators.
both in and out of Congress Such is equally
the policy of the BEHToSs, the VAN BUREKs, the
Stewards, and the GIDDISGsEs. Hence the ar
mistice that has been allowed the South in Con.
gress, coupled with significant hints from the
leaders to their forces that il was only TO be a
respite, not a reprieye q We are not ready vet
to renew our Congressional warfare" say they,
but you shall have enough of il after awhile. {"
AT present, the Kilkenny cat fight going on be-
tween the Southern men on the great question
OF States Rights, plays too we'll into their hands
to be interruPted-and they also desire to play
their part as pArtizans IN the Presidential cleo.
ton.
These are the plain and palpable reasons for
their silence, though the actions of their constt.
uents, and the course things are taking in eau
cuses and conventions, tend TO show the vitality
Of the viper, and the imminent danger Of its in
fusing its venom into both the political parties.
beyond thsG1Ower of restraining antidOte.
The sudden and unexpected resurrection Of
"buried majestys" Of the old regime cannot fail
to inspire serious reflections in the mind of eve
ry man that thinks, sees, or understands. From
their own central city we summon a witness 10
establish the correctness Of the assertions we
have made. Thus speaks the Herald:
efforts have been made, within the last few
months, both by the Wings and Democrats. IN
this State and throughout the North, TO lay still
and lie low in reference TO anti-slavery and the
fugitive slave law. The Van Buren interest
have pursued this policy for some time among
the Democrats, and the Seward interest have
played the same game among the Wings. Both
these anu-slavery factions, attached 10 the two
oid parties ID The North, are playing game for
the next Presidency, through their Conventions.
by which they want TO catch the South asleep
and after they get into the White House and
possess the power of The government. then the
Southern States and Southern institutions NAV
look out for squalls on the anti slavery business
again. We are perfectly satisfied, from me uari-
Gus movements noD being made By The par ious
anti slavery interests Of tse North, among the tco
old parties, that a udst combination on conspiracy
IS preparing for terrible onset on dS South and
on Southern institutions, as soon as he S0tLh
shall hcue voted for either one candidate or The
other, al The nert Presfdt ntidl election Even in
The very midst Of this interesting contest for the
Presidency, it is with extreme difficulty that
these anti-slavery factions, which were set ago.
ing n one party by Van Buren,, and in the other
by Seward, can keep still and quiet, and not
show the cloven foot As far as the interests
OF the South, and Of Southern institutions are
concerned, 1t hardly makes pins difference
which Of the two parties succeeds, or which Of
the two candidates, Wing or Democratic. Is
elected The ami slavery feeling oftLe North !,
NOT slumbering. IL Is growing and ertendiuO.
silently and quietly IN erery direction, among ali
classes and particularly among foreigners natur-
alfred in this land-ercepttte honest and patriotic
Irish. Urder the influence of Seward and his
friends, we see journal started in this city 70
circulate among the Germans, which comes for.
ward with an unequivocal endorsement of the
editors. from Kossuth himself, who is receiving
attention from all parties, here and elsewhere
Other movements we shall notice in due time.