The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-10-03

I deny
sachusetts win recall mind its better days and fee
thatit is unbeeomng State become uuculent and fac
ous because the OF events has destroyed us COM
paratiye consequence.
Let us stand up for our whole country-from Maine TO
Georgia from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Let US know
geographical distinctions but content ourselves win
correcting our own faults and unfolding sound principles
of government
THE MISSOURI COMPROMISE.
Those who trying 10 form sectional party found
their hopes upon differences of opinion among democrats
with regard 70 territorial quesnons ana ney eAess 70
draw into their organization who differ from them
ninety mine points because they may possibly agree
upon one and that not involved in this election IL
true that the repeal of the Missouri Compromise was con-
denned by many regretted by Others and approved by
third class Many deemed its repeal great wrong Others
regretted it nexpedien and others again believed the
only way TO dispose OF agatng questions dangerous to
the OF country To leave them to the disposal
Of the communities particularly concerned. believe there
few who wish to contend for the restoration of the Mis-
souri, Compromise IT has been the singular fortune OF
this act of Congress to have been denounced at the North
and South at the time of its adoption TO have been gen
orally condemned during the period OF its existence and TO
have created political CONFUSION by its repeal We
trying the policy OF allowing the people OF the Terri
tories govern themselves Heretofore the general gov
acquisitions Of territory could not be by the
trainers of our general government and we are t upon
these great questions to be governed by the anaoees Of
the constitution the principles OF our institutions and by
weighty considerations OF policy.
souATTEn SOVEREIGNTY.
There two tribunals to which territorial questions
be eierredhe general government the people of
the Territories Many at the North and the South hold
that the general has jurisdiction and is bound
TO exercise IL that is duty which cannot be avoided
Those at the South contend that they have right to go
into the Territories with slavery and that Congress should
pass laws for their protection while those at the North
urge that it should forbid its introduction While these
classes alike agree upon the tribunal they have also
been equally dissatisfied with its action Other democrats
prefer reference to the popular tribunal They believe
to be most in accordance with the genius and spirit OF
institutions They believe its decisions will be honest in
md wis fin he made Inv
interested in right result by those who know best their
own wants and condition; and by those who be infu
enced by considerations those which will advance
the welfare of the society in which involved their hopes
and fortunes They think the inhabitants of the Terrific
res are better judges of their wants with deeper in
terests in good government for themselves than those
thousand miles away, egsating under the influences of
passion and prejudice, plunder and pleasure that the
ercise of jurisdiction by the general government carry
with by implication other and dangerous powers which
the democracy of this State would be unwilling il should
possess. agree with those wAo prefer territorial tribunals
The policy of local government has been adopted and
believe there is disposition the part of all classes of
democrats to have it fairly tested and it is demanded with
justice that there should be interference with its action
from any quarter.
1t is gratifying the people of this State feel that this
policy will produce the results which they believe will best
promote the prosperity of the Territories The laws Of en-
igration and settlement i'll country known and
rs determinabe arthmetcal propositions. Emigrans
go from States which are most populous. They go from
dearer to cheaper lands The of 1860 shows that
the population of the North exceeds that of the South
100000. Its annual of increase is 100000 Its
population to the square mile is double and the value of
its real estate by the acre, is about threeod that of the
South The unoccuped land in the free States is dearer
and in tho slave States cheaper than in the Territories In
the slave States bordering the Territories the public
lands under the graduation laws be bought for lower
prices than in the Territories Most of these lands thus
held at reduced OF the best quality The popula
ton of Missouri with greater than that of the six
New England States, is less than 100000 and its rate of
increase far below that of Iowa or Wisconsin. The
Der in Arkansas and Texas still less each square mile
No look at these facts and be satisfied what the
results VIII The annual OF the population
North that of the South will each year give three
times the population required to ene State to admis
sion into the Union while the South under the influence
of climates productions, and institutions is mperectly
settled and s smaller numbers but thnly scattered
| over its extended territories.
| KANSAS.
1t may be said that events in Kansas are inconsistent
with these views. There is vast amount of msapprehen
sion with regard to in that region Two classes
of agtaors have concurred in their efforts these
false views at the North, TO produce the impression
that sectional party be formed resist the South
while certain candidates for office in Missouri wish mag
Nifty their services to the South The violent and inam
matory articles of the journals of both classes designed
stir up violence and passion ppublshed with obvious
satisfaction and thus the most offensive sentiments
sany kept before the different communities they wish
| agate and excite ge
There have been mpertinen intererenccs quar-
tes and truculent onages in others But it is evidently
unjust that the conduct of the citizens of old States should
be offered evidence that the people of the Territories
Incapable of self-goyernment The political struggles in
Kansas heretofore have had reference mainly the power
|
tai and county seats Those who earnestly and deeply
anxious the question of slavery would be somewhat
prsed by close and local inquiry into the views and
purposes Of parties in Kansas II may be said the
bers which have already gone into Kansas from Missouri
show that its citizens will monopozc this Territory
Hitherto emigration there has been controlled by de-
sire to secure town lots. When agricultural emigration
commences, it will be governed by rules which prevail
elsewhere. But few have gone from Missouri other
States to get armsmost expect to get cities The
pioneers will soon make their appearancethe who
till the soil and subdue the earth of strong and
Clear heads, who know how to govern themselves and
who will direct their affairs Let not all our vr,uous
indignation be poured out upon the Irregularities Of bor
der life When you go among the sturdy who in adj
vance of improvements, have chopped aud hoed and
find they have generous and noble qualities Let
in unprotected by laws and be fogetu of what
occurs in neighborng States More blood was
spilled in late political in Kentucky than in any
all of the elections in the Territories In old States
there of the paations which grow of the
condition of the border life Who does not feel that nj
this time the rights of conscience safer in Kansas than
in States which have heretofore boosted of their civza
ton refinement and good order will soon be seen
that interference with the rights Of those who have the
courage enterprise and vgor plant themselves west Of
the Missouri will be met with indignation and contempt
They will vindicate their claim to public respect and conf
Before another year has rolled round their capacity
for wise sefgoycrnment will be and conceded and
the subject Will lose its political consequence.
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
Against all the errors naticsm and foes of the day
the democratic party opposes its principles Of mans capa
city himself the ripbts of communities