Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-21

which the Constitution of the country has placed
beyond our reach, We may skirlnish near the
outposts but when slavery is abolished II must DC
done by the people Of the slavebolding States
Whether they will be converted TO juster views Of
duty and humanity by partisan clanor harsh re-
breaches and constant blasts Of fury from the
North, is an inquiry which appeals to the candor
of every honest philanthropis.
Ii is commended, however, that the repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise not only justifes but de-
mands dissolution Of national parties and the for
nation of Northern party. We must admit that
this feeling IL natural, for the proyocation WAS
great But in discharging our public responsible
ties az in personal and social relations OF life mod
Grafton Ii a virtue, and reason Is wiser than re-
yengc. The violation Of the Missouri compact
was great wrong and mn unmitigated calamity
If Il had been the deliberate act OF the whole
Southern people, separation would have been I'M
ayodab,e But Il was the measure of party and
not of a section. 1t was the work OF politicians
and deniagogues from both sections, aided by n
Githless administration Ii was forced through
Congress by party discipline and Executive intu-
ence against the general sentiment OF the whole
country. II was not called for by the people OF
the South. On the contrary, thousands of conser-
vatve men in the slaveholding States condemn
the measure as dangerous, unjust, and aggressive.
Instead of proclaiming sectional war against the
South, let us first appeal TO that portion OF the
Southern people who are still loyal TO the country
and faithful 10 timehon0red covenants, invoking
them in the name of patriotism and justice, TO
come forward and aid in undoing the wrong OF
which we complain, and IN restoring that mutual
confidence and good will which impart TO the ma
ional compact It's true strength and its only value.
The Nebraska bill, based upon absurd theory OF
territorial sovereignty, was an invitation to the
friends and foes Of slavery, TO rush in and strug-
Gle for the mastery. Serious strife in the Terrific
nv was thus made inevitable. This has been ag-
gravated by on armed invasion from Missouri, en-
couraged by the apparent conDivance OF the adj
ministration Every friend of republican nstitu-
tons must condemn the violence by which the
actual residents Of the Territory have been de.
prived of the free exercise OF the right of suf.
irage. No reasonable man anywhere can justify
this high-handed interference from neighborine
State will not dishonor the South by assuming
that n majority Of her people intend to npholc
the lawless doings of the Missouri horderers.
Instead Of yielding to the demands Of these in
yaders, il was the fist duty of the government t
repress their outrages, and protect the people Q
the Territory in the exercise of their lawful rights
Until law and order are established the proceed
ings in Kansas must be deemed of no legal or mo
raj force. In the sequel, the permanent settlers
must prevail in organizing the State and mould
ING its constitution. We assured that there il
now an actual majority in favor of free State, anC
that ther strength is steadily increasing. Theil
final action will not depend upon new party organ
izations in the North. The proposed sectional
movement is not, in my opinion, the Legitimate
or efl, etual remedy for the evils that have beer
let loose upon the country by an infatuated Con
gress and desperate Executive. 1t Is not nec.s
sary: for, ms parties stand, New York has sent NJ
entire delegation to Congress in favor OF restorin;
the Missouri Compromise, and pledged to hold thu
administration to strict account for its delinquen
cies The advocates of fusion with the Abolition
i-ts must assume either that the coalition is to b.
temporary or that strife between the North an'
the South il to be Of continual duration. In eithe
view, the prospect is not calculated to attract
patriotic mind. Ii the country must be forever
distracted by internal euds and angry discussions
1t others wage the hateful conflict, but God for
bid that you or should contribute to widen thu
breach.
For one will rot engage in such a contest, un
ill am convinced that reason and patriotism hav
He'd from the South and that the time has COM
when the partnership between free States ant
slave States ought to Disseminated. 1t Is NORTH
least of the evils resulting from the repeal OF tin
Missouri compromise that IL has given new life Il
the agtators and disunionists Fanaticsm in on
extreme stimulates treason in the other, and boil
conspre to keep the fires of discord in an angr,
blaze. But who can doubt that a majority Of tn
neople, on both sides Of the Potomac, desire do
Inestic peace and tranquility that they will con
tinue to cherish those national ties which are ea
sential TO their happiness, security and independ
snces
A difference of sentiment between the section
in regard 20 slavery is natural and unavoidable.
existed originally, but this not enough TO keel
the colonies asunder in the great struggle fo
American Independence. IL embarrassed but dix
not defeat the efforts Of wise men and patriots il
the formation Of the Union. Nor ought il now L
prevent the States from acting together in sphi
Of friendly moderation, and with due regard I,
conflicting interests and feelings in carrying GU
the benefcent purposes of the compact. II be
comes necessary TO this end that parties should b.
based upon principles which have some connection
with the real objects Of the constitution and will
the exercise of those general powers which wer
intended to secure the national prosperity. 10
cal party or coalition of parties, united on singh
idea, and differing in respt ct to most measures 0
Federal concern, presents no guaranty for its poll
cy, foreign or domestic, in conducting the admin
i-tration of the country. IL contemplates but
mcagrc performance Of political responsibilities
In my opinion no substantial good can come o.
such movement. IL can achieve nothing but 4
keep one-half the United States inccnsed agains
tie other. Neither the plan Of the crusade mo-
its probable consequences accord with my conyic
lions Of duty. Many valued friends with whom
my views agree on most questions OF public polio.
have come 10 a different conclusion. IL must b.
r. Many are going TO the crusades, and we vii
wish them all safe return. For myself, instead
Of forming new political associations, let Inc ad
here to those cherished principles which have tn
approval Of my best judgment, and which find
response In the sentiments of my heart. We ar
invi,ed 10 wander after strange gods, but some Q
us must adhere to the ancient faith. | am still
Wing, and do not intend to desert the ship, even
am left alone. Others must decide for themselves
Int BE our firm answer this We seek NJ
cnnngc, and least Of all such change they woul,
bring MS"
remain, with sincere regard yours, truly
WASHINGTON HUNT.
To the Editor of the Commercial Advertiser,
New York
Tar LOUISVILLE Journal, Of late date, thu
audcs TO the hostility which its patriotic course ha