Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-06-14

an exposition Of bis views upon "ihe extension
of the area of freedom" by annexng new soil
over which TO extend slavery. One Of his ear
lies, acts on his return home was "to place
himself rectus in cifrid,' 10 use one Of his own
expressions, upon the repeal Of The Missouri
compromise, and to approve the general policy
of the administration. II was known that less
than ten years ago he had been gully Of speak
ing Of the Missouri compromise as "soemn
compact which "fnrever prohibited slavery
North of the parallel Of 30 80" Ii was nee
essary to dsclaim this sentiment ia order TO so-
cure Southern favor, and Mr. Buchanan took
the earliest opportunity, that ofhis reception by
a committee appointed by the Democratic State
Convention Of Pennsylvania, to place himself
upon the administration platform In his speech
ia response TO the welcome of the committee,
he said
"The duties Of the President, whomsoever he
may be- have been clearly and ably indicated by
the admirable resolutions Of the Convention which
YOU have just presented to me, and all Of which,
without reference to those merely personal to my
self, | heartily adopt. Indeed they met my cor
dial appreciation from the moment when first pc
rused them on the other side Of the Atlantic. They
constitute platform broad, national, and consee-
yati,e, and one eminently worthy Of the Democra-
cy Of our great and good old State.
These resolutions carried into execution, with an
iufexiblity and perseverance precluding all hope
Of change, and yet in kindly spirit, will, ere long
allay the dangerous excitement which has for some
years prevailed on the subject Of domestic slavery.
and again unite all portions Of our common coun-
try In the ancient bonds Of hrothery Affection an
der the flag of the Constitution and the Union"
This speech was published in the Penasyi-
ronian, the especial organ OF Mr.. Buchanan, in
conjunction with resolutions thus heartily and
unequiyocaly approved. These resolutions APP
prove the fugitive slave law, denounce all agi-
ta,ion of the slavery question, declare thar Con-
gress "perfornoi cors Of patriotic service" in
repeating the Missouri compromise that this
legislation 'lcas erpedienf to meet the questions
of which i, deposed;' Sc, &c.
Ia order that there might be no misunder-
standing of his sentiments upon the subject he
again took occasion, on his reception at Balii-
more by the city authorities, TO express his APP
prevail OF the repeal Of the Missouri restriction.
Upon this occasion. after some very common
place remarks on the preservation Of the Union
he said
"The slavery excitement could not be kept up in
this country much longer he thought il was get
ting TO be a hnality lie could not hoic he poo
orn business-thc question which has been 50 long
discussed he regarded as ended. Aftcr storm,
the waves for a time will dash against the shore,
but the danger Is gone. lie believed that he had
made more speeches. and written moru letters the
subject ofsavery, than any man living. He thought
when he was called abroad that they were ended,
but everywhere he went he was called on discuss
the subject. lie told them to mind their own bust
that he didn't want them to discuss qucs-
tions-he wanted them TO let US mind our own busi-
ness. An anecdote Of Old Hickory was recited as
illustrative Of his reply: lie addressed Jackson
once on the subject Of taking greater pains IN his
toilet the old General responded that 'hc once
knew man who got rich by minding his own busi-
ness"
II has often been said tina, il Mr.. Buchanan
should be nominated for the Presidency he wo'd
secure the support Of the conservative Wings.
The time has gone by when this could be predl-
Gated. Mr.. Buchanan has alinea,ed the sup
port of this large class by his unhesiating APP
prevail Of the repeal Of the Missouri compro-
mise and Of the presen, policy OF the admins
iion in relation to slavery. He is no longer
regarded as patriotic and conservative states
man, but rs pro-slavery radical. Many ofthe
conservative Wings may have little sympathy
with the Efforts which are making By the Re-
publicans 10 secure freedom for the territories,
but few or none OF them are prepared to APP
prove and endorse the repeal IF The Missouri
compact and to sanction the doctrine Of popular
sovereignty. They cannot he brought to vote
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