The daily union., 1854-02-04

feelings, aud as humilialing 10 his pride as an
American eilizeD That principle which declares 70
southern iha. there is portion OF the Union. be-
longing alike 10 all the people, which cannot be entered
BY then equal terms with their northern brethren,
could not but be- offensive lfeemen. But hey were
willing 10 waive this mark OF degradation for the sake
OF repose. Il The same feeling which animated The
people OF the South in the late presidential contesthey
wanted repose The slavery question II IS this same
feeling which uniles and binds together the whole
South in favor OF principle which they believe will IN
sure repose.
We cannot for a moment suppose that The people OF
the South brought together this question from any
expectation that Nebraska become permanently
slave territory They understand the laws Of climate
and of production well TO be aboIng under any such
deluson. Bot whilst they have no idea Of emgratng
to that region with their slaves. they feel that under the
constitution of their government they have clear right
10 do So and in obedience instinct OF they
revolt at the idea Of being forbid by act Of Congress
10 ENJOY that right They in the principle of con-
gressional non-inleerence prospect Of permanent
pose and 10 secure this they present unbroken col
in favor Of carrying out the spiri, and letter Of the
peace Of 1850 They do desire Congress 10
introduce slavery into Nebraska, do they wish it's
introduction be prohibited by Congress- they insist
tha, the people shall do they please on the subject
This is the southern view OF the question, and we be-
eve that its reasonabeness will be sanctioned by the
people Of the Norih-lhe abolition wings excepted. The
Richmond Enquirer speaks the sentiment OF the South IN
the following article:
nKrEAI MISSOURI nEsracros-If experience
had made familiar with arrogant
character Of northern aboltonism, The violent opposition
which the Nebraska bill encounters would Ill with
tonhment and indignation. That so just in
gard the rights of the Souh and reasonable In its
Grafton and effect, should have provoked such denunca-
ton. however strange in ITSELF will surprise un-
dersands the gasping and ieocous OF the anti
slavery fanaclsm From the organization OF the govern
this moment, the South has endured from abo-
itions nothing but conumely, wrong, and OPPRESSION
and it would be simple ntfeclaon this day express
the least surprise fresh instances however fragrant,
OF plusee and Outrage. Sui, there creumst
touching the present dispute about Neb ska which convict
the aboltoniss Of worse than Characteristic perfdy and
injustice.
The burden Of the argument OF the aboonss when
they rise to the dignity of rational discussions is that
the Missouri Compromise was compact, which the
South cannot disregard without violation OF good faith
This appeal to good faith and the obligation OF cempacts
by the abo,ionss something under sun. Here
toore has been their pride to recognise the validity only
Of the higher law and spit upon all platforms and
conpacts Of human construction. They refuse sub
mission even 10 the supremacy OF the constitution, and
counsel resistance the laws This very Missouri Com
promise, abou, The sancy of which they decaim with so
much soIemnity has been repudiaied and violated by
them than occasion. Southern proposed
recognise the obligation of the Missouri restriction
gard to Oregon, North insisted the necessity
original and positive enactment ia Exclusion oil
slavery And again. during the controversy OF 1855 the
South sought the extension OF the Missouri Compromse
line the Pacific ocean, and the North rejected the propo
with In tbs debate THAI proposition, Hale,
the champion of tho aboitionists, distinctly and indg
nany the efficacy of the Missouri Compromise.
at must be une stood that aego hese instances
OF bad faith part the abolitouisis, with view 10
Justify breach Of compact by tho Sonth. In den anding
sinc and pete ahrogaon OF the Missouri re-
stsiciiou the Nebraska BILL the South stands higher
ground The Compromise OF 1850 in design and effect
repeal the Compromise OF 1920 Aad even fths
So bls could attach the South for seeking
from inquilous burden imposed upon IL by tho
brute fJcs of numerical msjofiy For than thirty
years the South endured the Disgrace OF law which
restricted its rights and impugned Its character and If It
nds itself in position demand for the
wrong and injury Obsolete compact ste its voice
It's action The Missouri Compromise gross
usurpaton Of by Congress- and long II stands
pepetuales be claim OF The federal gov
eminent prescribe condition. sovereign State and
impose burdens and disabilities tho citizens OF sec
ton OF the coufederacy. While the restriction OF 1920
mains % the jurisdiction Of Congress slavery,
seeuy for the rights OF the South The South,
then, should be with nothing less than surrender
the usurped power and repeal OF the odious statute
This concession is essential well 10 the dignity OF lite
character 20 the sccuriy of It's rights"