Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-09-04
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Prom the Richmond South, August is.

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ed in the indications of public sentiment as
gathered from previous Congressional and
State elections. the spirit of the press and
outspoken opinions Of leading politicians
But Notwithstanding the event was iorcsoon
as very likely TO happen il is not ON that ac-
count invested with less significance in the
eyes Of southern men. lt is well calculated
to inspire them with the deepest solicitude
and concern for the permanent welfare and Sc
curity of their great domestic institution.
We rcgard the election Of Rollins TO be the
most serious blow which has been given to
the southern cause since the formation OF the
Federal Union. The question of the porpc-
tuity Of African slavery in the state of Mis-
sour has been thereby determined. 1t is
mcw lo eager dela.oablo A Dansideahi
majority Of the people are violently opposed
to the system, and il cannot long survive
the terrible shock Of an adverse public sond-
mont. There is no danger of immediate and
unconditional abolition This is decided So
be impracdcoblc. But that plan Of gradual
emancipation viii be proposed and adopted
by the next Legislature, there is little room
to doubt On the other states of the south
the effect in either case is the same.
in the present condition of things with the
. South, not TO advance is to rocede Already
she has lost her equality Of political power
p and influence in the coniederacy, and every
days dcvelopcmepts serve to show the rapid
advance Of aoolitionism. The non-sla'ehold-
ing states have acquired complete escenaancy
m both branches OF tnc federal ieeislature'
and we confess there seems to be httle en-
couragement to hope ior the restoration OF
the equilibrium I'D me senate 40 accom-
( plish this result which mas hitherto peen
. q. j D fa ff.l
q considered as absolutely lhoispehsAole 'o tne
preservation OF BIER equal constitutional nights
81 and the protection oi her social SYST "a nom
Z the dangerous inroads OF a1oiiuonism' lhc
( south has been constantly struggling ih tAo
face oi the most i'imldAoic oinieNiues'
I, Now however an entirely pew phaae ls
gwen 90 ine inilio oi sou.hefn ae,' P'l-. l''
Missouri surrendered 90 tAe anu-siANery pow
er, tine question of the further extension OF
our system an the present innit' oi tne = mon,
Is absorbed in am anxiety TOT the SAFETY oi
r the institution IN many oil the states Mneie 10
, now holds a precaHous existence Inc 'ue
, of southern advancement wall have coInineno-
30 ga TO eoo Aehtuo"! VIZ most pi'o"9' soo''
"a 80 3 M ..;ii ~. H., f,r l,.l,;rJ
e ,rho s,,.io;,,,t1 rc,.olnt;or does mot ona here
Z X-;..;,;a ~ 4 ,i,;,,,5 ,s am eas, nrev bv
be 49, - ~ tlo ol.i;+;on ,,oyenent updor
to ,'e 80 ~ f,o,. l,rSr coloni1ation
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ID FROM iAe 'i'' ',''''' ''''''"
.i Nothing could have been more unfortunate
BE- than the alarm tha' 'ne S'",n 'c'' ~ "o.Vi
l' nor Walker harness IN inc IN"us's o'ee.,'"
% They ought TO nave known MN ou''1I H'e!
a ought 20 plaoo more coohdenee IN F'An WING
A. bad never hcsitated 70 perform any WORK as
signed 70 him. who had never snfunN IRON
c any duty ImDusCu upon hlm M tnc way %