The daily union., 1854-02-17

tude We prefer to tlfn 10 something of a more
substantial character from the same quarter. The
Richmond Enquirer makes ihe following suggestions
10 The duty OF lbe South We have already stated that
the South Is nearly unit ia Congress-. and
that the same unsnimity prevails among The people.
There Is moral force in the present condition Of the
southern mind which cannot fail TO exert It's influence
Party distinctions unknown this guesion--all
But. that the views Of able friends Of the Richmond
Enquirer may be by readers, insert the fol-
lowing iron that paper of yesterday;
:" THE SourH This Is no time for inaction
II the people OF The South insist the recognition
OF their rights under the constitutions they prepare
Tor such demonstration OF their will strength
enforce repeal OF the unjust and odious restriction oil
1890 There has never been BEFORE and perhaps there
w never occur again. eonjunctote Of clfcuinsta
favorable Tor The reconques Of the position which the
South has lost by successive compromises Of rights On
our side we have the whole of the federal
ment and the moral support OF sound public sentiment
ana we may exhit IN the OF harmony and zeal
among people. With these advantages, there is
no claim OF right and justice which the South not
iorce by fearless fidelity lis interests But inaction
WIN mol do lansuid expression OF public opinion is not
all thar is essential 10 the successful support OF rights
We must learn wisdom from our foe, and couuerac,
the effect OF his vigorous blows by equally energetic aud
Imposing demonstration Of our strength.
= Ihe North Is not idle. Whatever hostility exists there
to the repeal OF the Missouri restriction will be brou gh
out with the utmost emphasis and power OF expression
The opponents OF the Nebraska bill have in mo,ioa
eDglce OF popular agitation The public press pop
ular meetings the pulpit and the State legislatures, have
been mployed kinding The passions OF the
mob and coerc!ng The action OF Congress.
hiie the aboonsts thas influencing the zeal o
their followers and marshalug the ranks of their forces,
does become the South await the onset with apathy
and ind difference Is good policy neglect the ordinary
nrrgs meal of yyh "a
displaying the utmost III all his preparations for the
contest IL be the obvious duty OF the Sou tn
to resist The northern Congress by ade
quate demonstration OF It's own will and strength II Is
due, only to cur Interests bur 10 the OF The
North vino sustain us, that should give them the sup
port OF hm declaration OF rights, and emphatic
expression OF feelings. Can expect zeal aud
age OF Them II manifest indifference and timdity ia
II the southern States idle spec
laors OF the struggle, the impression prevail that
they iee no concern about the issue
That there may be doubt misapp of the
position Of the South this Nebraska question: sur
8est that the southern States should speak their feeling
and purpose New York and Rhode Island through their
staures have pronounced against the repeal of the
Missouri restrictions and doubtless Safes the Norh
will follow their example L., Vagina and the States o
the South in The solemn and imposing mode, make
declaration OF their rights under the
the tone OF complaint OF menace but of calm
and earnest Teuonslrauce Let them AXE demand for
an equal osiii IN in the COME ederacy and parcipa
ton IN the benefits fhe Union. Lei them protest
any violation oil the great prnc pie oil
regard 10 slavery which the Compromise Of
ana gnaabted The South Is strong in JUST cause, and
is voice VIII be heard ard respected"