The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-29

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south. It was written by Mlard Fillmore t.
J. W. NJ Berrien, ESQ.,, of Georgia, and wa
! first published in the Augusta Chronicle ane
Sentinel.
The whole letter glows with the fervent fire O
honesty, integrity, 6rmness, patriotism and un
alloyed devotion to the Union. There is no halt
ing OF evasion in it. 1t marches right straigh
to the point, without crcumlocution or am
biguity. Mr.. Fillmore sets forth his platform
in terms it is impossible to misunaerstand.-
There are no self-adjushng planks in it tha
may be removed and substituted at pleasure
just as circumstance, or caprice, or expediency
may dictate. He has no-promise to make, nc
pledges to offer, and points to his past admin
istrative conduct as the on index he can or will
give of the future, should he be elected to the
presidency of the United States. This is man
y, frank and dignited, worthy his exalted char
acter and spotless reputation. He tells the south
in terse and unmistakable language: *'If, after
all | have done, and all the sacrifices I have
made to maintain the constitutional rights the
south, she still distrusts me, then | can only
say that | hope she may find one more lust
and more fearless and self-sacrifcing than I
have been, and that when found, she NAV show
her gratitude by her confidence" !" And what
ne says to the south, be says to the north, bold
y and unequivocally. The grand soul of the
true man displays itself in every line Of the let
ter, and must and will win for him the conf
dence OF all who admire and respect manliness
and patriotism. m. O. Crescent.
BUFFALO, N Y, Sept 20, 1856.
}. w. M. BERR1EN, Eso.-Dear Sir: Your
two tavors OF the 25th inst. have comeso hand,
and furnish additional Evidence that am son
stantly misrepresented 10th north and south.
In the north l have been charged with being
pro~slavery man, seekingto extend slavery over
free territory, and in the south | am accused of
being an abo!itionist But am neither, and
as have invariably refused 10 give any pledges,
other than such as might be inferred from my
known character and previous official con-
duct, have not answered to the public any of
these charges. If, after all l have done, and
all the sacrifices have made to maintain the
constitutional rights of the south, she still dis
trusts me, then, can only say, that hope she
may find one more just and more fearless and
self-sacrtcing than have been, and that when
found, she may show her gratitude by her con-
tidence And so of the no1th-if after all | have
done to maintain her constitutional rights and
advance her interest, she distrusts me, | hope
she may Ind one more worthy of her conf
dence and bestow 1t accordingly. | shall have
no regrets for myself in ether case. I am on
Iy ANXIOUS thatsthe country should be well gov
erned, and that this unfortunate sectional con-
troversy between the norti and the south should
be settled, and a fraternal feeling restored.-
But apprehend, that the difficulty is, that the
ayt ciI H.,
ing they own peculiar views as against their
opponents. L cannot consent to be such can
didate for either side. lam for the whole Union,
north and south, east and west, and if my coun-
trymen will not accept me on those conditions,
l shall not complain.
The enclosed article, copied into the Rich
mond Wing from the Buffalo Commercial,
speaks my sentiments on the Missouri compro-
mise. 1t may or may not suit your latitude,
but have not one thing for The south and anoth-
er for the north, and therefore l send it.
In conclusion, permit me to express my sin
cere thanks for the kind interest you have ma
infested IN my success as the candidate of the
Union. [ remember your lamented brother
well, and was proud to call him my friend I
wish his valuable life could have been spared
to aid us in this struggle. to saveour country.
With sentiments of respect, am truly and sin
cerely yours, MILLARD FILLMORE.
?. 81 write in haste, without time to copy
Or correct.
Here are the concluding paragraphs of the
article from the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser,
alluded to by Mr. Fillmore,
We may consider it demonstrated, therefore,
that an act for restoring the Missouri compro-
mise will never come before the president for
his consideration. As connected with the pres
ldentlal election, the question is perfectly idle
"a mere abstraction, unworthy the considera
ton OF practical statesman. 1t is unwise to
discuss 1t as an element Of the presidential can
vass; 1t would be equally unwse ever to agitate
1t again IN congress. The Missouri compro-
mise is like water spilled upon the sand; it can
never be gathered up. Its repeal was a great
blunder, but it is now too late to correct it
The attempt to restore it at the late session of
congress is defensibe on the ground that it was
we'll to give the senate an opportunity to re-
consider It's action. But the compromise is
lead, and it would be as rational to expect the |
examination of any other corpse as of this
Nothing remains but to pronounce its eulogy
and bury it tsht of sight.
" 'Aioi ''i'h 'hli " yeefs Ihe "holo SouhViy
In it, and it had acquired sacred
less in public estimation which it was unwise
% disturb 1t had settled dangerous contro
7ersy, which it was folly, nay, it was madness
% reopen. Its repeal as Mr. Fillmore justly
.emarked in one of his speeches, was the Pan
1ora's box, from which has issued all our pre-
sent evils. As Mr.. Fillmore was opposed, at
he time, to its disturbance, he has not changed
lis opinion that its repeal was an act of folly.
But we are quite sure we do not misrepresent
lis sentiments when we say that he does not
hlnk 1t would be wise to attempt its restora-
ion, and that he desires no agitation having
his object, whether in congress or out of it.
he IS too sagacious not to perceive that the
question has become obsolete, and too wise to
'ouf water around the root of tree, which was
51rdled two years ago, in the hope of again see
ng 1t covered with foliage.
Nothingsnow remains for the territories but
o see shat by wise legislation, properly en-
orced, the people are protected in the enjoy
nent OF peace, and ultimately in the right of
determining the character of their own institu-
ions, without intimidation by mobs and without
Interference from the States. The sooner this
|0ctrIna iS acu,;oo,,d IN tho coo,,, will