The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-12-26
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recent speech OF Senator Bigler, OF Penn
sylyania, in which il was intimated that the
President elect might not be ready to do all
the South wished, and a recent articlein the
Pennsylvanian, laudatory'Of Col. Benton,
have raised the suspicious Of the Enquirer,
that oil may not turn out right, after all,
and il vents its feelings in long, and rather
significant article on the subject. During
the canvass we had frequent occasion to
quote from the Enquirer, and we propose to
continue the practice, occasionally, when
any new and inviting gem from its columns
presents itself. II is undoubtedly true that
the South, in supporting and electing Mr..
Buchanan, did expect, as they had a right
to, that they were putting in Office one
pledged to subscrve their interests, and it is
not surprising that they view with alarm,
any indications Of Mr.. Buchanan's friends
Of a contrary purpose. The South mean to
hold Mr.. Buchanan up to his pledges. They
mean not to be cheated, and they tell him
distinctly, in advance, if he does try to
cheat them, he must expect their hostility.
II was only few days ago that Mr.. McMul-
lin, Of Virginia, speaking in behalf Of the
Virginia delegation in the House of Repre-
sentatives, repudated the whole idea ofpop-
uiar sovereignty, as believed and taught by
the leaders Of the Northern Democracy, and
now we have the ablest and most influential
Of the Southern democratic presses, declar-
Ing that the incoming administration must
not offer "day inpedimsnt 10 The legitimate
expansion Of Sldrery under he Kansas Ne
bra,ta Act, under penalty oflosing Southern
support.
We give several extracts from the article
in the Enquirer, which will give our readers
some idea Of what is expected by the South
from Mr.. Buchanan, and what the president
elect may expect, should he fail to adopt a
-falicY not agreeable to their wishes-or, to
speak more paintcdly, should he violate the
pledges Of his election. The Enquirer, az
Ter giving dis at tho Republicans in Con-
grcss, for ovcrhaulinS the President for his
Misrepresentation, and which, rs 1t is only
inserted to make convenient platform upon
which to display the real objects Of the ar
ticle, is Of very little consequence, says;
at Is the mercst madness to dream now
OF eiieeting compromise between the az
rressiye abolitionism of the North and the
conservative spirit Of resistance in the South.
And the President elect will commit fatal
folly If he thinks TO organize his administra-
ton upon any other principle than that of
an ayOwed and intlexible support OF the
rights and institutions Of the Slaveholding
States. He who Is not with us is against
us; and the South cannot attach itself TO
40 administration which occupies neutral
ground, without descending from its own
lofty andimpregnable position. We do not
ask the President elect to become the parti-
I'm Of our peculiar interests, but only to
administer the government in the spirit of
the Constitution, and to preserve inyiolato
the guarantees Of our rights. To this end
il is necessary that the executive patronage
and authority should DO 80 employed Us TO
strengthen the hands Of our friends and to
cOnlound the schemes Of our enemies.
In these suggestions il is very far from
our purpose TO imply any distrust Of Mr..
Buchanan's intentions. "A frank and full
understanding. IN advance, of tho relative
position OF parties, is essential TO ultimate
agreement and concert Of action. And tins
explanation, ia hnihe, on the part Of tho
South, is the more necessary, rs some per-
sons who are supposed TO speak tho senti-
ments of the President elect, have (oroshad-
owed policy for the incoming administrl-
ton, in which the Democracy OF this section
will never CONCUR. Thus, in the recent
speech of Senator Bigler, il is implied, rather
than distinctly announced, that Mr.. Buchan-
an has no sympathy with the " extremists >"
Of the South, and that he intends 20 direct
his administration with the view Of convert
ing Kansas into Free State. IL by the
extremists of the SOUTH" Mr.. Bigler re-
fers only 10 that small school OF statesmen
who propose the revival Of the African slave
trade, and the immediate organization Of
the slave States into an independent repub-
lie, then his declaration is equally harmless
aud supcrogatory. Bat, If we are to un-
dentand that Mr.. buchanan means to avert
his cOuntenance from all who stand upon
the rights Of the South, with the resolution
TO resist, rather than retreat another step
five are 10 understand that the Cabinet are
TO pursue trimming policy, and to be con-
trollcd by the counsels of men who affect
the distinction OF exclusive moderation = il
we are TO understand that any impediment
is TO be opposed 10 the legitimate expansion
Of slavery in accordance with the principles
Of the Kansas Nebraska act; then Is Senator
Biglers speech distinct dcelantion of war
against an irresistible body Of the Southern
democracy.
In harmony with the subdued tone Of the
Senator, who is understood 10 enjoy MIR.
Buchanan's intimate confidence, We observe
n portentous article in the paper, which is
reported 10 be the special organ Of his opin-
ions. The Pennsylvanian recently startled
the country with q panegyric on Thomas
Hart Benton Can IL DO possible, ut once
exclaims every considente friend Of Mr..
Buchanan in the South, that the apostate
Benton-apostate in double sense, both
from his party and his section-can IL be
possible, that he is to b. restored TO full fell
lowship with the democracy, and to be re-
installed in power BY the incoming admins
trationf Is IL credible that Mr.. Buchanan
intends TO bestow his confidence upon one -
unworthy Of trust? IL there danger that
the impenitent veteran Of the crusade against
slavery. is 70 enjoy the favor OF an admins
tration, upon which the South relies for the
support Of its rightsi go
These inquiries ara in everybody smouth;
but, Tor ourselves, We arc satisfied that they
do injustice to Mr.. Bachanan's intentions.
We repeat now the declarations of implicit
confidence in the President elect, upon
which We yentured in advance of any indi.
cation OF bis feelings and purposes. Were
aihrm our resolution " support his admins
tration in good hith, aud to the best Of our
ability. But, at the same time, we do not
intend by such protcstations to restrict our
liberty OF action, or to commit ourselves