The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-01-27

The NEBRASKA AFTAIR.-We are glad TO
see that the report on the subject of Nebras-
ka IN the Senate, and the bill which accom-
panes II, are beginning to be UNDERSTOOD
Men Of all parties are astounded that at this
late day an a,temp, should be SO seriously made
to abrogate the Missouri Compromise, for the
purpose Of forcing Negro Slavery into terri.
tory 50 long aud 50 universally admitted to
be free. Even the New York Journal Of Com
merce and Exoress, whose loyalty to the Com
promises OF 1850 is unquestioned, revolt at
this new movement.
Another element will soon be added to the
agitation Hitherto, the naturalized Germans
% this country have generally supported the
Administration 0, Gen. Pierce not because
they particularly liked his position on the
, avery question:, but because they have sup
posed him and hs parry 10 be favorable 10 the
cause o: Freedom in Europe. Bot they have
interests ia America, as well as in Europe.
Tney have n iOndness for Slavery, and do
not choose to labor with slaves. rhey have
always considered the Fur West sacred to
Freedom, and 'e't grateful that there, they
and those whom they love in their fatherland,
when driven into exile. might fad free homes
and free institutions What will they think
o this new policy OF tue Administration
which ain. insid0usIy to destroy the bulwarkS
oi Freedom around ths magnificent domain.
80 as to leave no spot OF American territory
sacred against the intrusions OF Negro Sla-
very! Let them not be deceived. Such il
the policy. The report and bill mean this,
and nothing else.
We have heard something said about such
a bill beng necessary to vindcate the con-
sistency of the Administration. And has
this administration come into power for the
purpose OF converting Free Soil into Slave
Soil, and natonslizing Slavery,
1t has also been hinted that in drawing I'D
the bill, some respect was due to the doctrines
Of General Cass, in his Nicholson letter, re-
specting squltter sovereignty, and tie absence
OF power in Congress 10 legislate on the in
ternal concerns Of territory. Clearly, it is
said according to these doctrines the Missouri
Compromise was not and is not constitution
al. And So, 70 crafty Gen. Cass, and give
cOuntenlnce 10 the absurd doctrines, which
defeated his election to the Presidential chair
which have involved him in laundering and
embarrassmenis, and which have been re-
pudlated by the leading Democrats both
North and South, Territory, exempt for one
generation from Slavery, is now 10 be thrown
open to its ravages.
Have the people fairly looked the crisis in
the face! What is the two-fold demand of
the Slave Power! 81 require from the Su-
ptcnv Court Of tho United States, a recogni-
ton OF my claim TO carry slaves into any
Free State, to suit my convenience, no mat
ter what their laws may be on the subject;
and also require from the Congress of the
United States, a recognition of my claim to
carry slaves at my pleasure into any Ameri-
can Territory, no matter what restrictions
may have hitherto been in force therein. In
other words, claim that nay empire shall
cover the length and breadth OF the entire
area Of all the States and Territories of this
Union!
What answer will the People return!-
National Era.