The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-02-26
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have constructed, NJ. Editor, 4 sort
Of observatory. Il commands good
view Of the whole great political arena Of
tho conntryg and enables me to observe
with some degree Of aoouraoy, ihe COM
plioated movements Of The actors therein.
Here, therefore, propose to note what
occurs before me in the battlefield Of
| politics, and give you semi.oooasionally
the result Of my observations, together
with my comments thereupon, hoping
bat tlcy may not be entirely devoid Of
interest to those Of your readers who may
&c at tho pains 10 poruso them.
Ilappcars that what was predicted some
time ago, to wit, The disruption Of the
Locofoco party, is in rapid process Of ful.
illment. Democrats whose interests lead
them TO deprocato such an untoward cir
cumstance, do indeed affect to scout at
tho idea, rot nevertheless, The difference
between tho two hostile iac.ions Of that
party, the Administrationists and Doug.
lasitos, is radical one II is no nero
question Of policy, or expodioncy, the
resolution Of which in one way or the
cher is Of no material importance, upon
which the organization threatens 10 split,
but II is to those interested on either side
Of the vexed subject Of controversy,
question Of vital moment The South is
identified with an institution "peculiar"
in its Inconsistency with Republicanism,
It's blghting effects upon tho country
over which il broods, like a black death.
angel and its ruthless disregard Of the
rights Of man, II is essential 10 the we'll
being, nay, tho very existence of her In
fernal protego, that Il have room to spread
ITSELF and il is, therefore, matter Of
deep concern to tho South, that Kansas
be admitted under the Locompton Con-
stitution, for in no other way, by any
possible means, can slavery bo forced into
chat Territory. On tho other hand, Il is
y matter Of tho most intense interest to
the harddsted, toiling mon Of the North,
that themselves, their sons and their
daughters, whose tendency is ever west
ward, may have a country into which to
remove. where no dishonor attaches to la
Dor, and where they will not be forced into
competition with system which must
degrade Il. Between the
Douglas wing and tho Administration
fotion, therefore, no real reconciliation c1n
be effected, for it is equally important tc
both Of the conflicting interests, repro
sontod by these two sections, that 10 this
matter no compromise be made
Rather interesting events are evidently
brewing, My The Fates grant that
nothing more serious occur chan .he
smash.up Of tho Locoroco party
Among the events likely to transpiro is
the admission Of Kansas under the Le-
Constitution, for uotwithstan6
ing the rather doubtful demonstrati>d
made against il by Northern Democrats.
many of our Locofooo Congressman who
ave been compelled to take so painful
top are afflicted with frai! constitutions
nd weak backs-thero being a great lack
{ marrow thOroin-so that the unhealthy
tmosphero Of Washington, will probably II
ostroy the efficacy Of one, and tho other 4
will, when their courage and strength are
,ut to the test, be unable to bear up 2
gainst the power and patronage of the
Government, and the filthy lacro with
which theyavill be soroly Piled.
/ win patiently await the up shot Of
ths mator, aud will in the interim amuse
myself by witnessing the numerous and
summary docOpitations which tho Presi
dent is making, in his camp, Of those
who unluckily betray spirit Of mutiny
OBSERVATORY. Feb 20, 1858. TIT