Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-13
Al olI,IonIsm sill Raging.

history Of that mad ana reckless crusade whch 400
lltionism is wngiug against the Constitutional
rights Of the South and the liberties Of the people,
The whole Northern sky is black with the surcharged
clouds Of the widest anatcism and treason. Scarcely
q ray Of light OF Of hope CLEANS up to cheer the
heart Of the patriot in his aspirations and efforts to
preserve the sacred balances Of the CONSTITUTIONS
perpetuate the Union, and maintain intact the
equality and sovereignty Of the States. All is dark,
all is wild confusion, and unless the good sense the
loyalty the patriotism Of the Northern people shall
quickly rush to the rescue, disaster and ruin to
institutions will be the aifnl and inevitable conse-
quence. We speak not lightly, rashy, or unadviscd-
ly. We the danger that looms up in the not dis.
tant future and Il there be yet good and patriots
Of any creed or party at the North would have
them prepare to ward it off, while it is yet time
Unless they unite in common determination to put
down those political despersdoes who bent upon
the destruction of all that freemen hold dear the
time will soon come when all their exertious will
prove needless and unavailng. Now's the day, and
nows the hour for the true men, the conservative,
Union loving men Of the North to exhibit their ide
ty their courage, and their patriotism Nows the
time to strike, If they would their country from
irrevocabs outrage and wrong, and themselves from
the damning accusation of dsloyRlty and treason
II they remain supine, Indifferent inactive,if they
watch not and work not when the storm is rapidly
brewing, and tho ark of our political safety is in per
ii, what excuse can they render, what pretext can
they suggest to shield them from the indignant rep
rotation Of their country and the worid' There is
much at stake-therc is much to be done and it must
Co done quickly if We would avert the appalling evils
that await u.s. Let the Abolitionsts and traitors Of
the North succeed in organizing great sectional
party, whose avowcd object is ruthless warfare upon
the rights and institutions of the South, and from that
moment the death-knel! Of the Union is sounded
And no man who has narrowly obser7 ed the course
of events at the North, and the progress whsh abo-
lton and secionalism making throughout the
length and breadth OF its borders but must he salts
fed that spirit is abroad there which, unless
resisted unless speedily checked will certainly pre-
cipitate issue upon which no man may con.
template without fear and trembling aud without
the saddes orebodngs for the destiny oi the Union
and the fate of Republican freedom itself This j. no
fancy sketch-no illusion of the imasnation-no idle
vacination of easily alarmed tirnd or despairinr
spirit 1t ID reaity-s,ern and appalling reality, and
it behooves true men everywhere to accept il Is
such, and prepare to meet it. 1t is for Northern
mel, particularly, TO recognise the pers of the en-
ising emergency, which the ianaticiSm Of their own
section has so foolishy and so madly evoked and j,
is for them to take the lead in n common vigorous
and determined effort to strip of their power for HARM
the desperate geaders Of faction and of treason
The South will stand where she has ever stood-as
long she can thus stand without dishonor-in the
vanguard Of the defenders of the Union. She has
done nothing to bring about the present unfortunate
condition Of things-she has sought TO deprive no
State section OF their rights under the Constitu-
tion-shc has been the aggressor in nothing-she
seeks not war; nor strife nor contention-shc loves
peace, but not without justice-and she loves the
Union, but not without full Acknowledgement Of
all her rights and that observance of and protection
to them which the Constitution requires at the hands
of every citizen in the land Though the unoiEend-
ing victim Of persevering and tima-ong aggression.
sheis yet faithful to the spirit in which our noble
institutions founded but she will be ultimately
compelled to take her own destiny into her own
hands, unless that aggression shall cease of which
the signs in the Nerth leave but faint hope.
The following is the extract from the Michigan
address, which we give that our readers may not b..
kept in the dark to any Of tho incidents Of that
fearful plot which is being cOncocted for the oppres
sion OF the South, and the overthrow Of the Union
"With painful apprehensons have watched the con.
tinuous aggesons Of the Slave power these United
sve to the injustce,-but entertaining abiding at
tachmen TO the Federal Constitution aud the Unionoop
posed TO every inracon Of ether-soictous for their
preservation through all time trusting that thew vould
work out the beuehcent Jet for which they were ess
hshed that justice aud happiness liberty aud union now
and forever one and nseplAbe would be the rich resus
We have borne in peace aud fo'borne with patience.
Recent events have taught US that there will be mn
peace. We have witnessed the fatal spread of human
bondage and beautiful domains We have seen
the undyng efforts OF the Slave power for political suure
Dnry ain hnna aprha =
u would be the last have been doomed 70 Certain
pontment lts thirst for cncroschmeu and power has
proved Unsuitable as the grave Presuming on the meek
submission OF the North s ceAsees cry like that OF the
lseches daughters OF old, has ever been give yiy,,
Embroidered by success has thrown of the mask and
Tuthlesy diaregsrds plghted fth and pousy tranpe,
apoo ancient end reyered eompacts.
1--WE have beheld It's dSrk shadow falling far beyond
the limits Of the old thirteen SAtes-and now read IN lie
bold &C and aVows deep rooted determination 70 seine
on every occasion aud eIgency still further swell il,
already Inflated power. We hsrs seen--Sud as reeme,
sckensd At the sight the officers Of the general Govern
ent AZ the North turning from their APPROXIMATE
duties aud bending to obey the bsugby tebess Of the
Slave poUereaViog the 70 which their official sta
SONS bound them, aud tolsg and Intriguing Tor Ia
friends aud its success
Seeing these things, feel that tue boz, for subul,
SION and patience has gone The time arouse aud de
clsro our rights nad our will has come
Apd Ne do declare, that regard Slavery as or
evil IN every Pous Of view Dsbs'ng Tree LABOR al
siRonstc TO free institutions barrier 70 hig progres
sop.
+E a.. s.aits,a5ty opps'sd ,s szr.lo- o,s az, III,
We demand t rtpegl ofso much oTDs Kans1s and m
"a AZ az d1HiAs hs AisoaH tOuytonlhs W. dseirr o.
Gpeh0H 70 ne dd1lt,son ~ another Sidus STATE .,s N
Union. " '' W
"Ths issue is before The vital problem must 500
be soiVsdwhether the spirit Of Freedom shall light III
che annals Of country and brighten the story OF mar
KIDD o. Nheihef slavery shall brood aud spread to bgh
the hopes OF humanity aud darksn the pages Of our m
tory"
hoNE CaTEcHI'rSe.-A writer 10 Yesterdays Erg,,iy,
addresses the following communication to shelton
Leake, Eco.
10 reply Of the SOth ut, to tho enquiry PROFOUND
ID by the Democratic Association Of Norfolk county !
20 whether you member Of the Know Nothing orr,
nzatiou, you cay,
81 answer, At once and categoricaly, that atm not
member Of that orgaDiza,ioD.'
This answer IL perfectly satisfactory the extent that
gives undoubtod assurance that you membe
81 the Know Nothing organization; but II does not
ssry permit tho inference that you opposed tbs
organization
BY making public whether you favor oppose To
Knew Nothing organization, you vii obllge more than
ONE DEMOCRATIC VOTER
We shall oTpse, TO hear agaIu, Soon from the Lieu