The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
Another Crisis,
Elizabeth City, Oct. II.

Il is ascertained that the recent elections in the
Northern States have resulted in the overthrow
| Of the Democratic party; but The foil significance
of the fact cannot be understood without reference
to the circumstances OF the canvass.
The repeal of the Missouri restriction was no
sooner effected, than an agitation for its restora-
ton was organized throughout the Northern
States. In respect both to the extent of its opera
lions and the intensity with which it ragged, this
| agitation surpassed every antecedent anti slavery
movement. Every party and faction in the North
suspended its peculiar Jealousies and aims, and
merged its individual existence in the great con.
on.!s Fsa soefs RRnoS Wags
Law men, were associated in the enterprise, and
cordially co-operated in pursuit Of common OBJ.
ject.
The immediate aim of the coalition was to Sc.
cure representation in Congress, but their sub
seouent movements were determined and pro-
claimed in advance. These are, the restoration OF
the Missouri restriction, the repeal Of the fugitive
slave law, and the establishment of the pclnci pie
that no more slave States TO be admitted into
the Union Upon these issues the recent elections
in the North were suspended, and the result salts.
es US that an effort will be made to carry out the
policy fthe coalition.
II is time the people of the South were prepar.
ing to resist this medated assault upon their ri hts
and institutions. We are admonished of the de-
signs OF our enemy, anu we nave opPOI-
tunty for reflection and preparation.
1t is an ndisputable fact. that the feverscs which
the South has heretofore sustained were precipita
ted upon it by the divisions and dissensions of its
own people. In no single struggle with Abolition
ism has the South been thoroughly awakened and
united. The nearest approach 10 unanImlty was
in the recent contest touching the Nebraska bill,
and the issue of that strugg should teach Southern
men the necessity OF harmony, and inspire them
a l., tL,,:. IInn
and concentrated. If we are true TO ourselves we
will command the sympathy and support of the
patriots of the North, and will appeal our enemies
by an aspect OF perfect unanimity and Of resoIute
devotion TO our rights. Congress would not dare
TO enact measure against which the South pro.
tested with united voice.
In view, then, of The crisis before US, it is Of The
first importance that men Of all parties in the
South, profting by the example Of the enemy,
should so far suspend their mutual hostlllties as
10 unite in resolute resistance to the threatened
attack OF The Aboonists. Every Southern rep.
resentatve in Cong gress should oppose the re-en.
actment Of the Missouri restriction for, whatever
may be his view Of the policy of It's repeal, he
cannot cooperate with the Aboonists in the
attempt to impose it upon the South again. BY
universal concession it was unjust to the South in
the first Instance, and it is certainly not less often.
sive since it has been Incorporated in platform
Of antl-sIavery agitation. In regard to the pro-
jected repeal of the fugitive slave law, and the
exclusion of slave States from the Union, the
representatives and the people of the South will
be animated by common impulse of determined
resistance.
Firmness is not less essential than unanimity;
and fortunately the struggle in which we are
about to engage does not admit Of any ''comPro-
mise'' or "adiustment." After assuming its position
the South will have alternative but uncond
tional surrender or resistance 10 the utmost ex-
tremty. edmond Enquirer.
FLOUR TO CAINA.-ThIs is a cheering feature,
:" California sending Flour 10 China" for instead
Of our gold leaving the country to pay for tea su.
gar and spices, silks, shaws, and other necessa-
ries and luxures, end products Of our soil and
The labor of our hands. This is what builds up
our State. Four thousand quarter sacks of Cali
lornia -four from the Eureka Mills were sold yes.
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