Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-02-10
KANSAS AND THE UNITED SOUTH.

The news from Washington City il prcsent watched
with intense anxiety, pending the discussion and dis
pOsal of the Kansas question. The President has
sent to Congress his message upon the subject and
that body is deeply engaged in its consideration
As matter Of course ho hus takcn tho strongest and
highest grounds in favor of the admission Of the new
State under the Lccompton Constitution For this
ho commands the plaudits of the South, and OF oil
risht-thinking Democrats the country over; while
tho Republicans and Little Giant-ites derounce his
message as stupendous misrepresentation of Kansas
affairs.
The ctter-writers for our Southern papers inclino
to the opinion that Kansas will como in ns Slave
State despite the efforts Of the opposition to tho con-
trary. DoUGLAss's desertion has had the effect Of
drawing Of few Democrats from the support OF the
administration But the detection thus causc is not
regarded of sufficient extent to cndanger the chances
of the Lecompton application.
There is one most gratifying fcaturc of the passing
struggle to which our attention has been directed BY
gentleman whose position ennblcs him to form
correct opinion and it is, the almost unprecedented
unanimity prevailing among Southern members on
this ve1ed ISSUE Neither is this unanmity simple
agreement principle. 1t is deep, strengthening
stream of sentiment and feeling, carrying along with
it the hopes and resolves of patriots and statos-
men at the Federal Capital. They are neither clam
orous, disposed to create any premature excite
ment on the subject in controversy; yet are they
the less keosy alive to the true posture OF their
section in regard thereto MS we'll as to the direct
bearing of an adverse decision upon the honor and
character Of themselves and the people they repre-
sent. This union Of tho heals and hands and henrts
of Southern Senators and Representatives, is the
thing of MI others most to be desired for the veal Of
our country "United, we stand" and with US stand
the hopes and prospects of FREQ America. Divided,
we fhll,"-nnd with US must fall the temple Of our
liberties How gratifying thcn in the present juno
ture, to know that our Congressman arc banded as
brothers. and ready shoulder, to fight to the last en-
trenchment for the triumph of Constitutional right,
or failing in that, to confront the enemies OF their
section and demand equitable partition OF the
Confeacracy and its possessions.
But the time for the adoption Of this ast dire nj
ternative is surely not yet at hund. Let rather
hope that it may come. The present firm unan-
unity of Southern members is pillar Of strength to
cause which will be and feared by the North
Let that unanimity be but kept unbrokcn, md even
the madness of Abolitionism will quail before its
power 1t will not only carry the Presidents Kansas
policy to successful issue, but it will rule the Gov
ernnient and shape tho country's future destiny
ThOre are true and sound mon enough at tho North,
to ensure to the united South series Of victories in
her steady pursuit of justice under the Constitution
With these and with the power Of tho Government
her side, and with cause that rests upon reason
and religion for its Justification she cannot surely
fail to save both herself and the Union of which she
yet forms mighty division. Let us trust then that
the admission Of Kansas will be but the first of
succession of measures which will end in the reforma
ton of American politics and the salvation Of the
American Union. But let us ever bear in mind that
to secure this end, the South must stand united.