Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-07-23
The ELECTROMAGNETIC Treason In
Kansas


We commend to our democratic readers the
subjoined article from the democratic Delta of
New Orleans. It scorns to condemn Walker
and pretend that be is not sustained by his
master, the President 1t boldly aims lis
blows at the real offender, and declares he
must not be permitted to escape. Whilst the
Southern Rights press of the South, are thus
honestly speaking out their sentiments what
il the course of the mercenary partisans, here,
who alarmed the fears Of the people last year
with the cry of Kansas lost unless Mr.. Bnch-
anan be elected Friends Of the South-de-
tenders of Southern Rights-are they! Hea-
ven save the South, if upon them she must
rely for safety
From the N o. Delta, July II.
The Southern Press and Gov. walkers
UsuFpatiOn.
Rarely has public functionary been so general
ly and so sgually rebuked Gov. Walker. The
Southern press with but occasional exception,
has denounced bis policy in unmeasured terms,
and continue TO spUrn with indignant voice his
mock patriotism and auducous usurpations of pow
eF.
The alarm bell which we rung az vigorously as
we could when the intelligence Of bis appointment
to the Governorship of Kansas reached u.s. seems
the sound of a fre-bell at night. The warning
sound was caught up and sent out to every portion
Of the South. Patriotic men-men who supported
Mr.. Buchanan with all the eaTnestness and ardOr
which belong to Southern natures and applauded at
first the appointment of Walker, looking upon him
as one possessing the qualifications named by Mr.
Jefferson, viz honesty and capabily, have become
convinced of the injudiciousness Of the Executive,
and the wanton treacbery OF the pet official. They
have spoken out fearlessly against the policy pur-
a.. mill fWV nm
that the President not only iDju iicious, but
manifests in tie non-TemoVal of the official total
disregard of the rights of the people of the South,
and stubborn indifference TO their expressed wish
es. Fealty to the Democratic party, simply as
party can not long restrain those who have been.
BETRAYED couly deliberately and wsntOnly, by
that elevated to the highest position 10 the
ton because be regarded as an exponent OF
great doctrines which not only give vitality TO the
South, hut would, if wisely and bravey carried out
secure for many years the permauency of the con-
fed racy.
We can not repress qualification at the union
of the Southern press touching the Kansas dupci-
~ Of Gov. Walker. All honor to those journalists,
who disTegardng Federal patronage and influence,
have stood forth with a spirit of manly indt pend
ence in behalf of the outraged South. One step
further and the President will feel that to rample
upon the rights of Southern men involves no riVi-
al responsibility. Let those journalists who have
denounced the agent hold tue pTIucpIl to rigid
accountability. Let not Mr.. Buchanan, WhO IS the
head and front of this graf OenSc to the South
cane 10 the South he IS Indicted for his ei6eti0n-
let him. therefore, be dTrGigned before Grand sjlt
~ of Southern and indicted tor treason to the
South For disguise 1t may, pGLLt4te 1t as
mag, NOTHING But UNPARDoEABLE TREASON
LAST.
Do YOU ask for the evidence? October leaves
fall not thicker than come the witnesses TO the tr
al. The course OF his own Organ-the w Arlington
Unon-condemns him. The papers of the North
whose name is legion that favor the usurpations OF
the Governor condemn him. The Inaugural Ad-
dress and the Topeka speech of Walker, and Mr.
Buchanans persistent refusal to remove the offend
ing official condemn him.
The principle Of the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, which
constitutes the chief plank in the Cincinnati plat
form, was accepted by Mr. Buchanan. The tenor,
spirit and intention of the bill give the law
full voters of the Territories the right 20 determine
what institutions they shcUlt erect, wholly unin
fnenced and uncontrolled by Federal interference.
Has Gov. Walker been guilty of a direct in
iTiugcm. mt of the act repeating the Missouri re-
stTictiOu and establishing Territorial Governments!
and has not Mr. Buchanan, through the Washing
ton Union, openly sustained the iniringemenu 10
not the President day in attitude OF hostility
70 the Kansas-N ebraska Act? Has he not violated
bis obligations to the Southern Democracy? VIII
the patriotic aud unselfsh members OF that party
continue sustain him, and ii so 1t be expect
cd that the Southern people at large will do SOY
Gov Walker left Washington with the Cabinet
policy OF the President in his pocket He openly
avows that Mr.. Buchanan knew his sentiments and
sanctioned them. What all that TigmaTole in
relation to the South cooperating herself for the
loss of Kansas by possessing the Indian Territory
and kicking out John Ross and the Cherokees, lift
was not his settled purpose to lend the weight of
his name and official power to make the Territory
a Free State? Was this Tuse to conciate the
South known to the President? Whatever diver
sy OF opinion there may be in relation TO this mat
ter there now be no doubt, that the demand of
Walker, that the Constitution shall be submitted to
the squatters Of the Territory in the fall and If not,
then Congress ought, and will reject ia scheme
IN violation OF the law defining the right OF popular
suffrage In the Territory-is indorsed by the Pres
ident. The effect OF such a proceeding would be
20 exclude slavery, and this lie we'll known at Wash
ington.
When Gov Walker arrived in the Territory, the
Free-soers heartily sick of the struggle.
They were in the minority and a knowledge of this
fact superinduced inactivity aud despair The
leaders had actually given up all hope of abolition
izing Kansas. After a desperate fight, the Pro-
Slavery men conquered. Had Walker not inter-
fered-had he not apprised the Free State men
that his policy was cOOsOnant with the instructions
of the President, Kansas would inevitably have
been Slave Stat II il is lost to the South, Mr..
Buchanan is the author of the mischief though
Walker is the instrument.
Our contemporaries can not but feel the justice Of
these charges. Let US hope that they will, while
condemning the instrument, also condemn the mu-
stefan who plays upon it. Shall follow the anti.
Southern course of the Washington Union, the
Richmond Examiner and the Memphis Appeal in
this great CONTROVERSY NeveI To do so would
be to aid the North in her efforts break down the
Constitutions barriers which protect the South, aud
TO smite US hip and thigh.
Having nothing at heart ourselves but the true
interests and glory of the South; untrammeled in
our advocacy Of her rights, aud asking no iasors
from the Federal Government we feel deeply upon
this subject. And, in the aftertime il will be graf
flying to know, as il is gratifying now, that our
endeavors 10 serve the South IN this kansas affair
have met with the cordial cooperation OF nearly
every journal OF note this side OF Mason q Dixon's
line.
American National Executive COmmIt.
tee.
At the late session of the National Council Of
the American party the following resolution was
adopted:
That the President Of this Council be authorized
to select a National Central Committee, composed
of thirteen members Of whom i've shall constlute
"a quorum who shall select a chairman, aud CORES.
pond wich the author z d representatives Of the
American party throughout the United Stats, aud