Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-09
Annexation OF Canada.

Annexation OF Canada.
The aboonists appear to be deeply exercised
upon many grave subjects at the present time
Their thoughts wandering in every direction ea-
ger to hit upon some grand plan to circumscribe the
limits of slavery and defeat its further extension
Their projected schemes of conquest and annexation
are truly magnificent and every day may be expect
ed to bring to light proposition, looking to
the special ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the North and the Ill
innate overthrow of Southern institutions The
South however, is not at all alarmed at any OF the
projects of Abolitionsm 1t is accustomed to anati
cal rawlings aud threatenngs and it is too late now
for il to begin be frightened by the pratings of
fools or the howngs of madmen. We are equal to
our own protection, and neither ask the help, nor
deprccatc tho malice of our enemies. We wish, in
decd to see the Constitution and Union preserved
But would not preserve even these at sacrifice
Of dignity and honor Upon the Rights OF the States
must be based the Union of the States. Otherwise,
the Union becomes dcspotism, and its overthrow
duty.
But we were speaking Of the magnificent schemes
Of abolition annexation which seem now to occupy
the thoughts of the leaders and wise men of the
North. Canada, lying by their side is of course the
first territory to be annexed. And hence the effort
is being industriousy made to concert measures TO
effect that object. The decree has gone FORTH and
the political power of the North is to be increased by
the addition of more Freesoil territory. We dare
say the Aboitionsts would readily consent to the
annexation of England, or France, any other dis
tan nation provided their atrocious plans for the
termination Of Southern slavery could thereby be fur.
thered All their thoughts ard energies will be con-
sstently bent 10 that purpose. And, OF course,
they will not be disposed to sticklc at any means
which promises success. They would hardly object
TO returning condition Of colonial subsection to
England, if they cond thus crafty their feelings of
malignant opposition to the people and institutions o!
the South. Indeed, they have long since avowcd
their preference for connection with England or
the despotic government of the Gar, a union
with Southern shareholders. Thus inclined itwould
be pity not to permit them II crafty their tastes
The whole tribe of abolition fanatics ought to become
the subjects of the Russian Government. 1t is the
only government suitable for them, for which they
suitable. Nothing could please more, would
be more appropriate than to have them converted
into sers subject to the will and stripes of rigid
master. The knout would serve more effectually to
make patriots Of them, to enlighten their consccn-
ces elevate their morals, and improve their manners
than all the rights and privileges OF repub-
government like ours can ever do. Some
full must be made slaves. They run to waste,
and become pests and nusanccs in state Of freedom
This is especially the with the reasonable and
pestient sect known Aboltionists 1t is even more
so with them than with the negro The negro is
weak, but not vicious--the Aboltonist is both If
condition of slavery is blessing to the African,
would it not be ten fold blessing to the licen.
tious and sca.tcr-brained fanatics of the North In
opinion it would. We, therefore, favor the idea
Of giving them the benefit of this great blessing rs
possible
Our object merely to introduce an editorial
from the Albany Ecsning Journal in which the an
nexaton Of Canada is discussed with an eve single TO
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of Aboonism. In the letter
unpublished yesterday, written by CaSsius Clay not
only Canada but Mexico Kentucky, Mississippi and
even Western Virginia, distinctly specified as
likely to be annexed to the North This Abolition
scheme of annexation is an exceedingly bold and com.
prehensive one. Clay, believe, even went so far
as to hint that the whole South would be annexed
after it was whipt and made to abolish slavery. So
il we can save our bacon by going in heartily for the
admission of Canada, we had probably better do it
There is nothing like being guided by the dictates OF
prudence in a startling emergency. We give below
the article referred to- merely keep the South ap.
priced Of the projects and designs Of the Abotonsts
the question OF Reciprocal Trade with Canada
now being discussed with unusual by several
oil our contemporaries. Passing render it probable
that element will ico the discussion aud tend
10 weaken opposition to the quarters hitherto
strongly hostile TO il.
"a Commercial Union with the Provinces would have
an important influence upon the question of their ultimate
Annexation TO this country. This subject has seldom
been earnestly ngitated this side Of the line not be
IL is either undesirable hopeessly impraccab
Tor there Is strong party there decidedly favor Of
the dea;but because the North has ever been more re-
luctant to disturb the peace OF the Union than for
territorial agyrandizement II such territory
Slavery, rested 1pon our Southern border it would long
ago have been annexed, though had been the
price paid forit.
"If ss probab the borders Of slavery are to be
continually extended, the hazIrd Of the Union il.
SELL very many at the North, who have either ndf-
ieent or opposed to the annexation OF the Canadi- will
be found cheeruly supporting any measure which will
pave the way TO such a result.
There is little reason believe that Great Britain
deems the possession of her Northern Provinces essential
either to her political or commercial greatness Tue T.
States have been worth far her az an indepen
dent Republic than they would have az Colonies.
The same thing would he true the Cinada4 should
swing into the same haven IL would require less effort
to secure them from England, with their millions OF free
men, than to obtain Cuba from Spain with her millions
OF slaves But as freemen a marketable conmo.
dy Tout of Congress- the Canidts will be permitted to
remain in quiet possession Of England while to procure
Cuba we ars likely to be plunged into a war.
The chief argument urged against the Annexation oil
the Canda' by Canadians themselves and doubtless the
ohei obecuonto such consummaOn 10y the Mother COuu
tys the existence Of Slavery in this Republic More than
one OF the leading Of the Provinces aud among them
Editors aud Members Of ParlameuD have assured us that
but Tor their antp Uhes Slavery and their an Hing
meas to become part and parcel nation recognizing tn,
principle OF involuntary seryitude voice would b.
raised against Annexation. II the South che threatens
should secede, not twelyemonth verify believe
would pass before the unanimous petition Of the Proyn
ces Tor Annexation would meet With favorable recspor
from the Home Government
"Dsprecate dissolution as we NAV Il ia nossibI ov.,,
Slavery as Unsuitable the grave Every new conces
sion is succeeded by demands s appetite grows b,
what leeds upoo and u shall be loled in s purpose
AS II will be-its threats Of secession will hereafter h,
followed by Invitations secede Freedom win not
be sacrificed TO prevent the establishment Of Southern
Republic
CiTrylng ont the Joke.
The New York National Democrat say S, that az
honest old Barnburner made attack the other day
on John Van Buren,, for the Of his friend and