The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-10
THE ANTI-SLAVERY AGITATION.
THE BOSTON FUGITIVE CASE.
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EXCTTEMExT In THE SOUTH.
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Violent Schemes Of Retaliation.
EXCITEMENT IN THE SOUTH.
The Seward Anti-Slavery PlutfOrm,
&c, DO, kc.


Judgment the necessity OF some measure OF retalia
ton and of protection for the future The citizens
OF Wilmington, In North Carolina, have taken the
initiative in the movement, and have resolved IN
public meeting to adopt some measure of positive
and decisive resistance to the aggresions of the abo
Itionists. Two gentlemen, OF different parties pro-
pose in articles in the Enquirer Of this morning
plans of action by which the South may turn the
prevalent feeling OF resentment against the North to
practical and profitable account-plans which at
the same time that they infict condign punishment
upon our enemies will contribute to the deyelope-
meDt OF our own resources and power. The sug-
gestions Of our correspondents commend themselves
to our approval by their manifest propriety and
efficiency. Craven indeed must be the spirit Of the
Southern people fhey will consent to pay tribute
to the North after recent occurrences. Can in
suit or defiance rouse our resentment or awaken
II is plain that new and glorious destiny awaits
the south, and beckons us onward to career OF in
dependence. Shall we tram aud discipline our
energies for the coming crlsis or shall we continue
the tributary and dependent vassals OF Northern
brokers and money -changers Now il the time for
the South TO begin 10 earnest the work Of self de-
velopement. Now is the time to break asunder the
letters Of commercial Subsection, and TO prepare for
that more complete Independence which awaits az.
[For the Inquirer
THE BOSTON RluT-souTnEEN RIGHTS.
The recent conduct Of not only the abotionists,
but Of the better portion of the people of Boston
also should open the eyes Of the South and prompt
her citizens to take proper steps to maintain their
rights. and to prepare for the crisis which is fast
approaching
We have been often told that the great body of
the Northern people disposed to stand by the
compromises Of the constitution, and to obey the
laws Of the land in relation to the rendition of
away slaves; but we lave seen no evidence of such
patriotism on their part. 1t may be true that ma
jorty Of them not negro stealers; but the fact
that the public sentiment Of the North does not
forcea prompt and ready obedience to the laws
which have been enacted for the protection of
Southern rights, shows that, with profession Of
honesty on their lips, they arc willing to see US
robbed. and that they stand by and permit it to be
done, without raising hand to prevent the consum-
nation of the outrage. Can any one believe that
there would have been any necessity for the calling
out portion OF the United States army to execute
the law, if the people OF Boston had been disposed
to do justice to the South? II the law abiding por
tion of her citizens unable to keep the abolition
lists in check, they must BIO in o minority. If, on
the other hand, they are strong enough to enforce
the law. having failed to do so, they show their
sympathy with the aboltionists to such degree
AZ must satisfy every mind that the South need not
expect justice at their hands
In either case, VT have no security for rights
and the sooner our people shall set about to devise
Some adequate means for the preservation Of their
interests, the better 1t will be for them.
am no aarmist-no disunionist but think it
must be apparent to every thinking mind, that our
connection with the North cannot be maintained
unless the people of the North will do us justice.
There can DO no confidence between the two Sec
lions of the country as long as it shall be required
to call on the armed forces Of the general govern
mont to enforce . reluctant anu constrained ODE
dience 70 the laws which have been passed for our
Our Northern brethren-ror such will still call
fhem-prcsume too much OH our known devotion to
the Union. They should know, however, that there
Is point beyond which forbcarance ceases to be q
virtue and at which patriotism itself, no less than
selfnterest, may require Of the South to
ne<tion which is maintained only for their oppres
sion and their degradation. Until this crisis is
forced on us should be thinking about "the mode
and measure of redress" What Can we do to teach
our enemies that we will not always submit to their
aggressionss
In view or the recent verdict in the case Of
Sp0oner VI. Daniel, which regard one of the
greatest enormities yet committed on the South,
would have our lecple refuse to subscribe to any
journal published IN free State And IA our
Northern brethren " warning TO the knife"
against Southern labor, let dismiss from our EN-
ployment all Northern who have not given I'M
mistakabe evidence OF their devotion to our inte-
rests and peculiar institutions. Especially
would invoke those who have the direction Of our
public works to lose no time In casting off all such
individuals. Were the Board Of Public Works, |
would call every State director to influences
in carrying out this policy. Why should we nourish
vpers In our bosons, WHO sting us whenever an oc-
cason offers?
The recent arrest of one of their Northern en-
ployes on the Virginia and Tennessee railroad for
his nsurrectonary efforts, shows that the abolition
ists have their secret agents among u.s. and the fire.
quent escapes OF our slaves along the lines OF I'M
provement leave doubt on the minds OF those who
have given any attention to the subject that those
agents are judiciously distributed on our public
works.
Let US, then look to our own safety, and apply
the proper remedy for the evil Of which we com
plain.
Let lofty patriotism and not blind party spirit,
guide US in all deliberations, and in all our
actions.
Let the people of the South unite as brethren in
defence OF their common rights and common in
terests and will teach the people Of the North
that they must do justice without the Intervention
Of the armed forces OF the United States that
they may regard US no longer their brethren, but as
enemies who are not to lie despsed. ROANOKE.
[For the Enquirer
TIE BOSTON RioT-DUrY OF THE SOUTH.
Burns, the runaway negro, has been caught and
surrendered thanks to the frmness Of the Commits
soner, the fidelity of the President the courage and
loyalty OF the troops and the cowardice OF the rob
bers. beg leave, then, to suggest whether public
meetings ought not 10 be held In Richmond and AL
exandria for the accomplishment Of the following
L. To raise a fund for, or require our city Council
70 pay sum OF money to the family Of the murdered
Bachelor.
O. To express our admiration Of the conduct OF
The President of the United States, Commissioner
loring, District Attornty Hallett, the Marshal Of
he United States aud the troops-regu .ars and vo-
mnteer and our contempt and adherence for the
conduct Of Everett Choate, Winthrop, and all other
prominent men OF Mas aclusetts, who had not the
touage or patriotism, even by counsel, to oppose
the robbers who sought, b, murder and perjury, to
accomplish their traitorous purposes.
3. To declare, and to invite the Southern people
generally TO unite with in declaring, that hence
forward we will never deal or trade in any manner
with any community in which scenes similar to
thoee lately enacted 10 Bottom shall occur; and that
for every fugitive ssve withheld, rescued, here
after, Northern vessel in por,s shall be confis
Gated TO the owner Of the slave,
The enforcement Of law by the bayonet cannot
long continue, at least not without producing the
most pa nful resuts, snd other means must there
fore be found; those means are encouragement Of
our friends ut the North, and grateful appreciation
OF their conduct, with calm. sincere and deter
mined declaration to our enemies Of the course
which we win pursue, and the injury they must
tain, II hostilities agsinst continued.
PATRICK HENRY.
IHK PLATFORM OF THE FnEs pEaocRAcY OF MAssA-
CHUSErTs.
TFrom the Albany Evening Journal Coward Organ VI
J. Resolved That the free democracy Of Massachu
in Convention mblen, ave principles to I'd.
scnee snd old retant they not surprised
The latest outrage Of III. slave power the abolition Of
feedtm in Kansas NEBRASKA because IL only fulds
si of rcpeaed predictions, and illustrates the sound.