Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-10-09

and commendable iulflment of "manifest des-
tiny" and the benefcent mission Of slavehold-
ing.
In pursuance Of the same idea, they seized
upon the whole of the territory acquired from
France, and generously accepted, as a compro-
mise, all Of it then worth having until such
time as the balance should become valuable
through Northern enterprise; they then coolly
take possession Of the balance, and become
very indignant with the North, because she OBJ
jects to the process Of tarring and feathering
her citizens who venture into the territory. 1t
is an ingenius and convenient discovery of the
new Philosophy, that IN order to obtain possess
sion of what belongs to another, you have only
to claim the whole of it, and then submit to a
compromise by accepting one-half. Then, at
the proper moment, seize upon the other half,
and accept compromise Of one-quarter--then
seize upon the others quarter and accept an
eighth, and so on, to the degree consistent with
your own idea of generosity, dignity and chiv-
airy. This plan is at once &c novel, convenient
and delightful" and wholly compatible with
vast reputation for liberality and fairness, from
the fact Of your being always willing TO COM
promise the matter. The plan, however, works
to admiration only when the other party to the
transaction has been duly indoctrinated with the
duty of /" submission" In case Of resistance,
however, it is easy to show that the disturbance
is created by the obstinacy and disorganizing
fanaticism of the person or persons who thus
fight their own good, and cndanger the
peace and good order Of society.
1t will be easy to show that the difficulty
arises from the herrtical Aboltionists who ques-
ton the Divine appointment of slavc-drivcrs,
and reject the Christian duty Of submission.
The new theory asserts the infallibility of
Shareholders, since to question their doings is to
endanger the Union. That Kings can do no
wrong" is rc-affirlned with an enlarged inter-
prctation to suit our circumstances. The con-
dtions of cause and effect are reversed, and
the sequence Of things gainsaid for the especial
benefit of Shareholders. And the game is all
one side. Whatever act of despotism they
may mediate, we are constitutonally bound to
assent to. 1t is not for us to question their in
scruatle ways, since it is the resistance of the
North, and not the aggression of the South,
that cn'|angcrs the blessed Union. This is
their creed, nsolently proclaimed and re-echocd
by their minions all over the free North.
Now, in sober carnestncss, is it not time to
enquire where these things are to end 2! The
cry of disnnion has hcrn our bug bear long
enough In TIE name of Justice. is the Union
in the keeping shareholders? Must they for.
ever hold its ghost over our heads to frghten
us, like sick cravcus, into compliance with her
measures. Are all manincss and honesty of
purpose forever departed from the North, tha,
the South has only to display her chiva!rous in
science and play the clustering braggart to
whip her into the traces ! Is it the love OF Free
dom only, that cndangcrs lEc Union Must
the concession always come from the North ?
Is the compact one of unmixed good to her
only! Is she so craven, lost and decrcpid that
she must so begging for favors to her partner,
and turn pale with every whisper of her dis
pleasure? These are questions which come
home to every man who cherishcs the honor OF
his country.
1t is time TIE North should known her pow
or and be taught her duty. Slavery is the abb
sorbng. overshadowing question OF the day.
Shall Slavery be national and Freedom Sec
tional! Shall the propagation of Slavery be-
come the settled policy Of the General Govern
ment! If ever a duty were apparent
it is the duty of the North to arrest the
march of the slave power upon this continent.
1t is no excuse for supinencss that our Delegate
will have no voice in the National Councils.
There are other means Of exerting an influence
than by ballot. To send to Washington as our
Delegate, man who endorses the Adminis,ra-
ton, is to endorse the Nebraska outrage, and
approve the dongs Of the drunken and lnfa-
nous crew in Kansas We certainly owe it
to the fair promise of our young Territory and
to the great army of Freemen now ma arshalling
in the North, that we send to represent us a
man thoroughly committed for Freedom, and a
watchlul and reliable foe Of Slavery in all its
advances. r.p.
Correspondence.
To WM. H. MOBILES, ESQ:
As your name has been announced as one
IF tho Rrp,Ihlico, cor H., r u,,.io