Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-02-06
RICHM0ND ENQUIRER.
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Northern Democracy and Northern whiggery
contrnsteu.

northern Democracy ana northern "hiBSefJ
| contrnsteu.
Nothing can more clearly satisfy the Souh of the sound
condition of tho Northern Democratic party than recent
events Take great State Of Penrsy yvania for example
Under the infamous administration Of the Wing Governor
Johnston the murder of Southern citizens seeking their
lawful property, connived at-thc voators OF the law
having been encouraged in their by the nalica bear
ing OF abolition Governor seeking his e-electiun.
This Governor in direct violation Of public sentiment
and o. The rights of Soulherners shameessly pocketed bill
opening the Pennsylvania prisons for the safe keeping o
fugitive saves-and utter he defeated by the people, IL
the signal rebukc of his facous course he still further
insults his State and the people Of tie South by retong
the said law upon tho hmsy grounds. The proud
bearing his Democratic successor the gallant and noble
Bsler other hand worthy of the highest
daon OF the South His Inaugural breaihes love for all
sections Of the conederacy devotion 10 the Rights Of The
South well rs To the Union. But Gov. Bgler has re-
Gently Given another strong proof Of his patriotic bodness
Ia behalf of truth and justice. During the last sum.
mer, it will be remembered, exposed some length
the in!qutous means, Though the bias OF abo
tion Judge in Philadelphia BY which oil man, Albcri
thrown into prison on the conviction oi kidnapping
when the evidence showed that he had simply aided in
ryng the law for the recovery OF fugitive saves The
old has since lain in gao unreieved by Governor
Johnson-but has Gov. Biger entered upon the
duties Of his Office, than he pardous and releases Alber
The South should recoect it Is The Democratic majority in
ylrana elecng Bgler and defeating Johnston that
has led 10 this act of justice this favorable and hcathu
sign Of public sentiment. How, lhcn the Souh hesi
tate in choosing between the Democracy and the Whggey
OF the North2
But cite another piece of evidence in tho following
passage of the message of Farwe the Whg Governor OF
Wisconsin, elected by small We give entire all that
he SAYS the slavery subject and contrast II with re-
Jar3ro tba
ernors of the free Staes
Tn. amendment the act approved Feb IL, l793 reat.
ing persons escaping from their masters and OF that
series of passed by the 3lst Congress commonly
called the Compromise measures from le eec l's pas
sage ana enforcement has produced upon the puoic m'
may we'll merit Your serious consideration as the represen
taves OF the people OF the State
After examination Uf the provisions Of this law,
aside from the question Of s consuticnay, am prepa
cd express my opinion that in many OF s features
is highly objectionable and unIus and am in favor 81
either such radical dfcalion trW take from IL us
odious features, or lis entire repeal.
am aware it is claimed that the passage OF THE Ia"
absolutely necessary 10 the preservation OF me gov
entnent but am not prepared TO concede that Inc
Union has become weak that its existence depends upon
the repeal statute or that we nave
such crisis history rs requires tue CON
tnuancc Of such law this, 10 preserve our Republic rom
dissolution. The authorities Of our government proper
" called into equisiion and abundan,y efficient TOR hc
PURPOSE of enforcing the execution Of this Law long az
exists and by parity OF reasoning II would seem htt hy
ought 10 be sufficient and competent reduce any rebeoa
that might Of its repeal While holding these
sentiments however would advise, but rather discoun
Ienance any usees agitation the subject OF slavery hh
may do much harm by cngendcrng sectional feeling WIN
o accomplishing any good ani would urge obedience ana
Subsection so this we'll all other laws 80 long as thcS
exist and are force Such believe TO be the imperative
duty of every citizen under all possible circumstances re
ssiance to law and insubornaon 10 the legally consllu
ed authorities the country, directly lend - the overthrow
civil government the introduction oil nnarchy anu
mi5rrle, would be far more dangerous 10 me puoG
safety than the repeal any law that could
be devised.
The fac, that law is repurnant To the public OF
right Justice aud for this receives but an unwl
ling and reluctant ubedienrr is in my orni"n snns az
pument for its modification repeal. For the deliberate
enlightened public Judgment of the people in this coa
,Ty, is entitled . great confidence aod respect