Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-01

cause. have, however not doubted but the chances
are in favor of Mr.. Buchanan, over Mr. fiilmore'
even in that region. Mr. Fillmore may carry new
York It is the only free State in which active and
hopeful efforts are made for him. As to the 1esut
in it, nothing can be known approaching certainty;
and the farest minded men admit that thestTee
Sellers have equal chances with the Americans
while all agree that the cooperation OF the friends
of Mr.. Fillmore and Mr.. Buchanan could give the
vote of that great State in behalf of the Union 1t
is not denied but that Mr.. Buchanan has prospect
OF carrying Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, New
Jersey and California not less favourable than that
of Mr. Fillmore in New York. To meet the crisis,
advocate united South. We have too long for
our safety, permitted matters of minor importance
to distract and divide us-and in contests in which
little has been at stake, have been nsensibe to
dangers of inestimable magnitude.
have not permitted myself to be Influenced by
the allegation often made, that our difficulties have
originated in the policy OF the Democratic party.
The legislation organizing the Territories OF Kansas
and Nebraska is the object of this reproach; and 1t
is not nv purpose to discuss it. One thing is GER
tain that IT'S adoption there was an extraordinary
unanimity of opinion among Southern men OF all
parties and no Southern man is willing to aVoW
himself in favor of the restoration of the Missouri
line But three Southern Senators ard five or six
members of the House of Representatives voted in
opposition to it; and several of the latter were de-
feaed before their constituents at subsequet cleo
tons. This legislation, therefore, was acceptable
generally to southern statesmen and to the southern
people. 1t may have been wise or unwise but it IS
now fixed in our jursprudence-and the question
is as conceive, as to its disturbance in future AND
on this point we are nearly unanimous as can be
expected, on any subject which admits OF discussion
Nor do think it fair to say that the election OF
Mr. Buchanan would not give us quiet, and thus
save the Union. This will, admit, entirely depend
on circumstances. If for instance Kansas, under
his administration, should apply for admission as
slave State, it would meet with violent opposition
from the free States, and agitation through all the
channels of fanaticsn, and political violence would
again be renewed. But, would not the same thing
occur under Fillmore? Does any sane man suppose
| that if on any measure of legislation the South
should insist on her just rights, under any Pres-
dent whatever, that excitement and agitation would
not exist? There is one way in which agitation can
be quoted, and only one, and that is by submission
| to all the acquisitions which may be made by the
free States, on every subject peculiarly affecting our
| vital interests
| Nor can I preceive the force of the specous OBJ
lection that Mr.. Buchanan is sectional candidate;
and therefore, that he would not be the proper per-
for the adjustment of our present difficulties.
! This is the argument adopted by the treesoers-
adopted to Justify their open ard avowed sectional
ism and mitigate the force of the objection to their
proceedings likely to dissolve the Union. If the
principle in regard to the domestic institutions OF
the Territories which have before referred to, be
in conformity to the constitution how can he be Sec
candidate in every State OF the Union? Was he
nominated by delegates from every district in our
wide confederacy? And tho it may be with very
doubtful fortunes are not his claims pressed in ev.
cry county and village Of the Union? Can this be
said Of any other candidate? And is not his claim
to broad and comprehensive nationally" complete
and unquestionable?
If this Union is to be destroyed, it will be by an
injurious and oppressive policy towards the South,
by the national government. Should Mr.. Buchanan
be elected in this contest such policy can receive
his countenance. The causes of dsunion will bs
removed, and the South will at least have the fullest
confidence in him. He is admitted to have ability
Of high order and great experience in public al
fairs He formed his opinions at a time when Sec
tonal controversy was unkuown-and through a
long public life has been uniformly and consistently
liberal to the South.
You perceive that have addressed myself simply
to the emergency in which our country is placed.
My personal preferences were for Mr.. Fillmore, and
my sympathies have been warmly with his party.
l do not propose to myself to abandon my priEci-
pies my political friends All desire is the safe
ty of the South and the preservation of the Union.
If these are accomplished, either by Mr. Fillmore or
Mr.. Buchanan, my sole object will be effected. The
minor interests of politics will interest me then as
they have done heretofore and hall promote as far
as l am able, the bencfcent and conservative pol
icy which l have always preferred.
Respectfully, yours,