Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-11-18
A. HAMILTON.

ANOTHER CRISIS. 1t is ascertained that the recent
elections i'll the Northern States have resulted i'll the
overthrow of the Democratic party but the full sig
nificance of the fact cannot be understood without
a reference to the circumstances of the canvass.
The repeal of the Missouri restriction SOON
effected, than agitation for its restoration
organized throughout the Northern States. In
pect both to the extent of its operations and the in
tenSity with which it ragged this agitation surpassed
every antccedent antslavery movement Every
party and faction in the North suspended its pecu
liar Jealousies and aims and merged its individual
existence in the great confederacy against the De-
mOcracy. Wings, AbolitionstS, Freesoilers, Know
Nothngs and Mane.Law men, were associated in
the enterprise and cordially co-operated i'll pursuit
OF a common object
The immediate aim of the coalition was to secure
representation in Congress, but their subsequent
movements were determined and proclaimed i'll adj
vance, These are, the restoration of the Missouri
restriction, the repeal of the fugtive-save law and
the establishment of the principle that more
slave States to be admitted into the Union. Upon
these issues the recent elections in the North
suspended, and the result satisfies that that an
effort will be made to carry out the policy OF the
coalition.
1t is time the people of the South were preparing
to resist this medtaed assault upon their rights and
institutions. We are admonshed of the designs of
our enemy, and we have abundant opportunity for
reflection and preparation.
1t is indisputable fact that the reverses which
the South has heretofore sustained, precipitat
ed upon it by the divisions and dissensions of its
people. In single struggle with Abo-
litionism, has the South been thoroughly awak-
ened and united The nearest approach to unani-
nifty in the recent contest touching the Nebras-
ka bill, and the issue of that struggle should teach
Southern the necessity of harmony, and inspire
them with confidence in their strength when rous-
ed and concentrated. If we are true to ourselves,
will command the sympathy and support of the
patriots of the North, and will appal our enemies
by an aspect of perfect unanmity and of resoute
devotion to our rights. Congress would not dare
to enact measure against which the South protest
ed with united voice.
In vew then, of the crisis before us, it is of the
first Importance that men of all partics in the South
profiting by the example of the enemy should
far suspend their mutual hostties to unite in a
resoute resistance to the threatened attack of the
Abolitionists. Every Southern representative in
Congress should oppose the re-enactment ofthe Mes
souri, restriction for, whatever may be his view of
the policy of its repeal, he cannot cooperate with
the Abolitionsts in the attempt to improve it upon
the South again. By universal concession it
unjust to the South in the first instance, and it is
certainly less offensive since it has been ncorpor
ated in platform of antslavery agitation. In re-
gard to the projected repeal of the Fugitive Slave
Law and the exclusion of slave States from the I'm
ion the representatives, and the people of the South
win be animated by common impulse of determin-
ed resistance.
I Firmness is not less essential than. unanimity
and fortunately the struggle in which are about
to engage, does not admit of any Compromise" or
adjustment" After assuming its position the South
will have no alternative but unconditional surrender
or resistance to the utmost extremity. =
Richmond Enquirer.