The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-02-22

Institutions were best for them. The result was
he compromise of 1920, known as the Missou-
i Compromise, by which Missouri was admit
ed without restriction as to slavery, and by
which it was agreed that thereafter slavery
be prohibited North Of So 80 the Southern
boundary Of Missouri This was was North
srr measure, and passed against the protest and
the votes of the South The South contending
that it was violation of the Constitution, a
attack upon Southern institu-
tions, aud denial of the democratic principle Of
self government. But while the South protest
ed against it, when it became a law they acqui-
escedin the decision. and for thirty years faith
fully abided by the Compromise. When Texas
was admitted, although by the Louisiana treaty,
the whole of that territory was stare, the South
consented to the application of the Missouri
line cutting off slavery in that part Of the terri
tory North of the line.
In 1850, the California question came up
The agitation was again renewed, and in the face
Of the Missouri COMPROMISE the North insisted
that California should come in "free soil. al
though its Southern boundary fell below 36 80.
The violence of the struggle is fresh in the pub
lie recollection, and it resulted il compromise
by which the South, as usual, made another sur
render, by which the abgogation of the principle
Of the Missouri compromise was effected, and in
return for which, the North agreed to re-enact-
the clause OF the Constitution requiring the rem
dition of fugitive slaves.
In this controversy the South insisted on the
old bargain Of 1920. The South very justly said,
we were chiselled by that compromise when it
was made, our rights and the constitution suf
Tered by it, we have since lost territory by the
operation Of it-but we have faithfully adhered
to it, and now, for the sake of peace, let us CON
tinue it and run out the line to the Pacific. But
the voice Of reason end justice was drowned in
the fanatic howl which filled the ear of Congress
the Missouri Compromise was oyer-ridden and
the new Compromise Of 1850 established. And
it was established because the North believed
that climate. soil and latitude would forever set
tie the question IN favor Of ''frea-soil in all the
territories 10 be afterwards admitted The ques-
ton now comes up again in the organization Of
Nebraska and Kensas territories. This territory
is North Of 80, but it adioias lhe slave State
of Missouri, and the Free Sellers dread the effect
Of this proximity in the character of its popu-
ton. Now, by the Compromite Of 1850, sthe
subject of free or slave labor is eft to the PEG
pie of the territory, when theyAre ready to adopt
State Constitutions In excc. and literal con
formity to this princi pie, Mr. Douglas has franz
ed and reported his Nebraska bill. And now,
the agitators, finding that Inc Compromise OF
1850 may promote slave extension, take ground
against ii as promptly as tLey did against the
COMPROMISE of 20, when that operated in the
same way in respect to the Southern portion OF
California. They now fall upon the bargain OF
1920 and declare that under it, Nebraska is con
secrated to Free SOIL Thus these people have
two measures of iustice-two rules Of compro-
mise-two yard sticks. long aud short, and
in their settlementswf disputes with the South,
they use alternately that one which gives terrific
ry and takes ii from the South-anl it SO hap
pens that on every occasion that can arise, one
OF the other will surely effect their objects
The Compromises of 1920 and Of 1850 are
clearly in conflict The latter abrogated and su.
perseded the former Both cannot stand as
rule, because it is absurd to say that line of de-
marl.ation shall be drawn between slave and fres
soil, and at The same time that the people OF al
new States shall decide for themselves, slavery
OF anti-slavery.
The adoption of the Douglas bill leaves thi;
question in the hands OF the actual settlers, and
precisely where It was understood it should b
left by the compromise of 1850, and precisely as
the American people decided it shoull, in The
election 6Y an overwhelming majority of Presi
dent Pierce,
We cannot cluse this article without expres
sing our sense of adnliration Of the indepen
dence and courage Of Senator Douglas in reference
to this matter. To appreciate It, it must be re-
membered that he comes frore an extreme Nortl
Western Free STATE, where wide differences o
opinion and feeling prevail on this subject
Patriotism and boldness of no ordinary lint
were requisite to inspire him with the bold de
sign of practically settling this question; ant
by an affirmation Of the principle Of non-inter-
vention by the Federal Government, and of the
right of settlers togovern themselves, forever tc
drive this agitating subject, along with the agi
tators, out of Congress. Whether success vii
crown his manly effort depends on the suppor
which the country and especially the South
gives to the Administration, whose opinion;
and sentiments Mr.. Douglas speaks.-lIodih
Register.
The REscUERs OF THE PASSENGERS OF THE San
Nclsco.-The cities of Boston, New York
Philadelphia and Baltimore, have contributed
S84, ,470 for the purpose of rewarding the cap
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