The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-01-15

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.aie5< Gc (sIol; ,esistance to threatened
"an3. ~ Ibe Y. Il, f8fI1 Ieerfay accepted the as
H. ~ Io6Fe 20 &c ? OF " Id repos6 which Mr.. Blu
- "a, 9-ssd, he unds 'e eoI 70 lnip'y.
inconsstent with , 'SsG 50 cessation Of hostes any
$50 aud be-or may ascertain by reference the cur
Void to =. rent debate IL Congress The Black Repub.
D. can repreE natives eagerly embraced the EARL
= 'at Opportunity for he renewal Of the Anti
- 9iaVeTy agitation In the Presidents message.
li'ey AFFECT TO had provoeation of acrimonious
accusation against the South; and so they have
, "anton!y rekindled the flames of sectional con.
Ho9ersy. Instead OF that moderation of temper
winch misfortune begets in a phiosophic mind
ana which a decent Submission to the declared
VIII OF the people imposes as n duty upon all
patrols. the Abolition leaders in Congress be-
tray al extreme evaporation of feeling and
me most determined purpose to precipitata q
n conflict with the South.
The people Of the South desired some pause
tn III me controversy, 20 afford the conservative
fact sentiment Of the North opportunity OF whole
scar pine reaction o. the raging mass of fana,icism
Pre- since enemies choose 70 renew the
les ~ With increased energy Of attack the
i h,,t Nnst accept the alternative, and prepare
Y aoSut9 y the threatened aggression upon its
Tie "ssio Me iactious resistance 20 Whtfsd's
J,ehe,r beirays the pertidy and obstinary OF
Zee thsresrEh whom We have to contend.
M "a. s. s4 bad been that suspension of hos-
nci ~ the PresId the North and the South which we
01a,;ao al induced 10 anticipate from the defeat
5nn- Of the Black Reputcan party Mr. Buchanan
er might have veutured uy9u experiment OF
between he two
;. sections. Thou "a elected in the interest and
! mainly by he vote ri the South we would no.
have objected If LIS Administration had been
organized upon principle Of mutual conces-
sion, and win a view OF paciiicating the cour-
. try. In hs support, the South cherished no
selfish purpose; aud were ready TO compro-
mise our success for me sake of the Union
i But the aggressive demonstration ofthl Black
, Republicans leaders in Congress neutralizes The
n effect Of their defeaf. bhames afrcsh the resent
q nents OF The recent contest, arrays the two sec
e tons Of the Conederacy in angry controversy,
and challenges another trial Of the great issues
between the South and the dominant power of
the North In the heat Of the battle. It il i'm
, possible to reconcile the belljgerent parties.
There can be no impartial adjustment OF the
dispute, when side refuses TO submit to arli-
/, tratioEs and insists upon war and an absolute
, triumph. Mr.. Buchanan finds that circuul-
, stances have shifted his position, and he will be
compelled to change his policy accordingly
!. IL Is the merest madness 70 dream now OF
Ghecting compromise between the aggressive
+ Abolitonism OF the North and the conservative
spirit Of resistance ia the South. And the Pres
i5ent elect will cornmi. fatal folly if be thinks
70 organize his Administration upon any other
principle than that OF an aVoyged and inlexible
support Of the rights ard institutions Of the
slaveholding States. He who ia not with us Is
against us; and the South cannot attach H.
, sell TO an Administration which occupies . neu
ira! ground, without Gcsooudiu" from its own
lofty and impregna5le position. We do not as
y the President eject 10 become the partisan OF
our peculiar int"rooe5 hat only 10 a3r7;n<ter
the Government 10 the spirit of the Constitution
aud to preserve inviolats the guarantees o
rights 70 this end it is necessary tlla
the Executive patronage and authority should
be employed as to 20 strengthen the hands OF
our friends aud to contouud the schemes Of our
enemies.
In these suggestions it IS very far from our
purpose to imply any dstrus. Of Mr.. Buchanans
Intentions. frank and full understanding
IN advance, Of the relative positions OF parties
is essential 10 ultimate agreement and concer
of action. And this explanation, az Lim'ine or
the part of The South, the more necessary
as some persons who supposed to speak tt
sentiments OF the President elect have fore
Swallowed q policy for The incoming Admipis
tTation, in which the Democracy Of Til S1c'ioI
VIII never concur aus He'd. rather tls' az
q o5l',,or l,,s nat Mr.. Buchanan has RI
e, -, With TIE " extremists . OF the South
d that he intends 70 direct his Administration
ly with view Of converting Kansas into a free
State. If by the extremists Of the South" Mr.
Bgler refers only to that salal school Of states
i who propose the revival Of the African
slave trade ard the Immediate organization o
the slave States into independent republic
then ms declaration is equally harmless and
supereroratory. Bat il to understand
L that Mr. Buchanan avert his cOunte
rance from all who stand upon the rights Of the
South, with the resolution 10 resist rather than
retreat another St p--f are to understand
u that the Cabinet a;e to pursue u trimming pol
icy, and to he controlled by the counsels OF
men who affect the distinction Of exclusive
moderation-if TO understand that any
% impeachment Is 10 be opposed TO the Legitimate
Il expansion Of Slavery IN accordance with tbs
principles OF the KansasNebraska set: then !.
i Senator Biglers speech a distinct declaration
of war against an irresistible majority Of the
III Southern Democracy.
4 la harmony with this subdued tone Of the
II Senator who is understood TO epioy Mr.. Bu
il chauans intimate confidence, we observe por
es tentous article in the paper which is reported
u TO be the special organ. OF his opinions. The
y PENNSYLVANIA recently startled the country
II with panegyric on Thomas Hart Bentoni Can
n It be possible, al eXclaims every consider
ate frlehd Of Mr. buchanan in the South that
ar the apostate Benton-aposlate In a double
vi sense, both from his party and his seeton-caT
"a ,t be possible that be is 10 be restored 10 full
a fellowship with the Democracy, and to be rein
a stated in power by the incoming Admiuistra
Is ton /? Is it credible tina. Mr. buchanan intends
Pa 10 bestow his confidence upon one so unworthy
nj of trust Is there danger that the impenen
el veteran of the crusade against Slavery to en-
ii ioy the favor OF an Administration upon which
N he South relies for the support of its rights?
n These inquiries are in everybody's mouth
but for ourselves, satisfied that they d.
injustice 10 Mr. Buchanan's intentions w,
repeat now the declaration ofimphcit confdenc
in the President elect, upon which we venture
b In advance of any indication Of his feelings AM
: purposes. We reafhrm resolution to sup
port his Administration in good faith and to tn
4 best of our ability. But, the same time VI
Y do not intend by such protestations to resric
our liberty Of action, to commit ourselves ever
IN, bo hat III