The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-12
MR. nucHANAN AND raE missouri coMpRoMlsr

Ln0 that In le4g when the agitation Oh Inc slavery
lion revived upon the proposition to attach the VIII
mot provso TO Mexican acquisitions Mr. Buchanan
took prominent position ia combating that proviso and
10 urging the perpeuation of the Missour-Compromss
Line By lis extension the Pacific He addressed letter
on the subject committee ia Berks county, Pennsy
vana which published and read with approval by
national democrats throughout the country In that letter
he advocated earnestly the extension Of the Missouri line
n Pacific and his proposition met the approval Of
large portion Of the southern well the northern eo
pie II win be remembered that the Nashville Convention
which met before the compromise measures of 1850
passed. recommended TO Congress to adhere to the Missouri
line extended 70 the Pacific basis OF settlement IL will
b. remembered too that this proposition made again
and again ia both houses Of Congress- sustained warmly
by southern members and warmly resisted by norhera
members and uniformly rejected by northern votes 1t
after became manifest that the North had repudatei
the Missouri line final and permanent adjustment Of
the question that the compromise measures of 1885, in
volying the great principle Of non-interventon were
passed.
We make this brief historical reference for the purpose
~ exposing the absur and injustice Of anattack nsde
upon M Baehanan by the New York Evening Post That
journal eproduocs Mr. Buchauans letter Of ls47, aud
nakss the following comments
The attention Of M. Buohanaas isnds respectable
Invited letter written by that statesman in lsa7 in refer
sncs the aissoat Compromise IL written
he wwo provisc then pressed upon the at,sn-
ira Of Congress, aud deemed the most ultra slavery
ground At that tina which any North or South could
and live. IL curious evidence Of the progressive
character OF ryuen, that this letter. ultra
NOV LAID. sa,ho high and dry among the aboonists
opposition squstter sovereignty and tbs pet doctrines Of
slavery propagsndn upon which tbs administration has
staked its fortunes.
i - Il.
aad his friends put upon this letter. DO they 70 stand
the letter. will they appeal it conclusive ev
deHee OF readiness his part TO go farther than the far
sbest al any time To serve the South r.
viii be seen at glance that the process of reas
onng BY which the Post stands author (Mr Buchanan
high and dry among the abotonists' also places the
whols South well as the national Ia the North
who the proposition in the category
The Missouri Compromise had been originally acquesced
ia reluctantly by the South; but, because II had been
tins acqucsccd in for thirty years. the southern people and
many, too at The North, willing still to acquiesce and
ealtrm II rs final and permanent rule Of adjustment
The 1T the North who then rejected the proposition
and forced The the principle of non-inervenon
short corner become jealous advocates for the
restoration OF the Missouri line and because Mr. Buchanan
and the democratic party refused to abandon the principle
of noniniervcn,ion, absurdly and falsely charge them
with ailiating with aboli,ionis,sl Without further
meni reprint Mr.. Bnehauans letter. and recommend
/ to the careful perusal of our readers:
WAsniseros, August Is, lsiT.
GrsrLEaES have been honored by the receipt Of your
kind invitation unite with ths democracy Of Old Derks
their Harvest Home ceebr alton, DO held Reading
Saturday, the 18th inst should esteem both pleasure
and privilege TO be that interesting OCCASION
is, therefore, with regret have to inform you that my
public duties during the present week will render this mpo
| sibe.
rejoice to observe that the glorious dsmocracy of "os
Berks bucklDg their and preparing thesY
preaching is long any State election
voved such important consequences for the democracy the
Union the approaching election for governor Of Pcnny
On result may probably depend tho ascendeny Of
the democracy Of the Union for years to Hence
democ brethren Of other States witnessing the
ties, with anxiety. The field fair caad
date well tried, able and honet and he has been regularly
nominated by the party Should he b defeated the attempt
will be vain explain the decision Of the ballot boxes
other than by admitting that the wings hare The
majority.
Our candidate for canal commissioner also above all
proach, both personally and politically and cmnenty quail
flied for the duties Of that important Office. IT, under such
circumstance the democratic keystone State should give
way there great danger that the arch may tumble into
pieces In this contest emphaticay, he that Ia not for Us
against do not spprchend defeat unless willy foe
should fret lu into security by making extraordinary
public Efforts and them At the eleventh hour, quietly steal
march upon us, they have done in other States
Orr vigilance ought be constantly the alert until The
moment IT victory.
The question Of slavery, Of its ancient aspect hn
been recently revived and threatens convuse the
try The democratic party Of tho Union ought to prepare
themselves in time for the approaching storm Their best &C.
cury in the hour Of danger 10 cling fast TO their timehon
ored principles sacred regard for The federal consu
aud for The reserved rights af tho States the mmos
able basis which the party alone safely rcs This has
saved ns from the nroadr Of abolition.
NortheA democrats not expected TO approve slavery
in the sbracf but they 10 themselves they value
the unon and all the political blcssngs which bouniiful
flow from H. TO abide by the compromises Of the constituted
aud leave the question where that instrument has s IT'D
the States wherein slavery exst Oar fathers have msd
this agreement with their brethren Of the South and
for the descendants 81 either party Ia this present
ration TO cancel this solemn compact The aboonists
Efforts snnul IL have the natural progress
Of emancipation, and done great injury TO the slaves thsa
selves.
Ans Louisiana acquired from France by Mr.. Jeae
son. sd when the State Of Missouri which consiiuedi
iaucs,icn sross aud in Its progress threatened the dr.
SOLUTION Of the unon This sctted by the o. The
generation, other important asd dssgero~s qap
hs been settled, in spirit of utas teaw
tho Missouri Compromises slavery "facvsr prohibited
noh the parallel Of 90 go aud soah Of this parallel The
question left to be decided BY The people. Congress
tie admission Of Texas following In the footsteps 81 th
predecessors adopted the rule and In my srnon ne
harmony Of the States aud the security % the uaon
@ require that the line Of the Missouri Compromise Aoss
e offended to Any territory which may acquire e@
Mexico.
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