The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-03
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60. Co. 60.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2, 1882
Tho information published Ia this nosn,ng's HERALD,
conc@nng the spirit and purposes Of tho leading
South behax Of the protection OF Southsrs ins
tntbns within the Union the separation OF South
States tho Union has orested deep sensation
here, among the lncredulous Of our mousug
politicians ana spoilsmen.
tn Harper's Ferry invasion, with all It's accessories
oemsn,s and extensive ramncailons OF treason, sympa
thy abolition ,hrcaseniuss throughout the North has
awakened tho Southern people 70 fearful realization o
their danger The existing federal laws for the protection
Of slavery practically uan and void. The people
tho South especially Of the border tses now foo,
that aug between the shades Of evening ami thu
rising sun, their lives may be sacrificed 70 tho bloody
demon Of sbolusaism aud their homes laid waste by
nro.
In this connection. that most Infamous abolition Ore
brand, the black book, entitled TIE Impc~dieo ori.
Of ne SOsth How b Md A-8y Hinto~ Ro~a~ aepe,,
Of North Caycl'na," has done more 70 convince our
Southern men OF the necessity Of prompt and decisive
action than all the other political Developments OF the
day. The disclosures by tho NEW Yoxx HssALp o,
the horrible plot Of abolition treason rebellion blood
shed embodied in thai infamous book have indeed al
mouhed the South that tho upon them, aud tina,
thes prepare 70 meet IL Depend upon it, too, thai
they viii It, and that from this day henceforwa
among Southern men, all other qlestons other issues
a other of political character viii have
to give way to the main question Of the protection Of tn
south within the Union, the eetablshnent OF sspa
rate Southern confederacy.
All The other dianocal inventions OF abolition traitors
the Of Southern institutions aud southern
society sink insgbiGcancc before this rghtsu revo
utonary scheme Of Helper; for while all other abolition
surrectonary schemes have been limited 70 the South
ern save population Helper contempates cooperation
Of the "poor whites" Of the South or a comblued black
and white serve agrarian against tue $50 200
Shareholders scattered throughout Southern States
Could anything be imagined horrible iu its conss.
auences than such revolt, serve aquarium IN full
pas,s And when the shining lights of the republican
party subscribing their aes Of dollars
for tpe general circulation Helpers book is not IN mi
fest that the bas come to the South Tor definite got
clement vita the North. Union dsunion peace or war
Such is tho fixed opinion Of leading Southern men
Under it, they will very little abo the House or.
panization the general policy Of the Administered w. or
the prospects Of the democratic party or the Charleston
Convention, tho Presidential clccien, until they shall
have had settlement suh the North upon this great and
absorbing question OF protection, involving the lives Of
eight millions OF persons Of both races slave proper
ty alone equal TO two thousand millions Of dollars.
lam persuaded that Southern this session will not
waste their time in foolish personal alterations or In
petty squaboes over tho spoa or in fsctous debates
upon empty distractions, but that impressed with this
great idea Of Southern safety either or whou.
the Union, all their energies will be directed to tina. OBJ
ect few days more, and shall probably witness in
Congress the beginning Of the end.
MRMBERs-pRMIxINARY CAucuHxG ETC
This evening" train brought large accession mbers
Of Congress- There upwards Of hundred In the
city, and by to morrow night 1t is thought nearly
all will will be here Everyone realize the in
p,rtaDce of the contest TO commence Monday. The
Gay has been devoted caucusing among
the various cliques and factions.
meeting Of South Americans called for this after
nom, for the purpose Of copferng together
course to be pursued by them When the hour Of meet
tba
meeting abandoned
paper has been circulating this afternoon for the pur
pose Of procuring for opposition caucus 70 NOR
plight. learn that II has been numerousiy signed
1t includes all persons hostile democratic party
Whether 1t will be successful remains To be seem
large number Of republicans opposed any for
NAL meeting or caucus in advance The between
Sherman and Grow for the Speakership becoming very
animated Crows chances have strengthened the
arrivals to pgh and he is in the ascendant Shermans
friends, however, are very sanguuc.
The contest between Bocock, Of Virginia. and Phelps
Missouri, for the democratic nomination for Speaker
wakes warm Bococks friends springing up hourly
and their number indicates much In his favor Tue caucus
will probably nominate al the old officers OF the use.
1t will not pass any resolution and will lay down
any platform, but will go INTO the House untrammelled.
Every assurance has been given to the administration
that the South Americans will not coaleso with
the black republicans. The South Americans are
led by Etherdge. They WILL it Is believed stand out 70
the last for the chance OF comprompise or first rate
bargain Humphrey Marshall s here doing good service
with tho South Americans prevent them committing
political suicide in voting for avorng the republicans
On the WHOLE the chances that there will be dos
perate and prolonged triangular fight with tho throo
parties.
Tps PunrIcAnoN PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
II
copies Of the Presidents Message in advance Of B do
livery to Congress- The course will be pursued by
the Secretaries with their reports This course has been
adopted from the fact organic alton may no. be
effected for weeks. The Message and most of the
Secretaries reports already in type.
RELATIONS WITH CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.
Dispatches were received to-day at the Department of