The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-06-23
The African slave Trade Heresy-.-
hemarks oS the secretary 0f the
Int rt1r az Raleigh.

From the Indianapsl saptnsI,
The observations attributed TO the Hon.
Jacob Thompson in notices OF his recent
brief speech ut Raleigh, have excited good
deal OF comment, especially in regard 10
disunionsis, North and South, and the re.
opening Of the slave trade. Much interest
has consequently, been awakened TO know
what was actually said. The sketch first
given IN the Southern papers being exceed.
lngly mcagre, We deem II but Just TO the
Secretary now 10 present more fully that
portion Of his remarks wherein hc alluded TO
the subjects in question. which we take from
the Washington Constitution. II will be
seen that he spoke Of the movement in his
own State with as much painness and d.
rectncss as he used in commenting on the
disunion dogma Of the North.
The remarks Of Mr. Thompson have
significance just now for the reason that the
Administration is charged by the Repubi.
cans with favoring the re.opening Of the
African slave trade. Nothing eau be more
emphatic than the Secretary denunciation
OF this scheme. Ia this although not speak
ing authoritativdy, be undoubtedly reflects
the sentiments Of every member Of the Cab
met. The slaye.trade advocates of the
South aud The Abolitionists Of the North
are equally the enemic, Of the UnioD and
as such should be regarded by all who de
sire its perpetuity
IL will be- noticed that Mr.. Thompson
condemned the disunionism OF both with
equal and deserved censure. They who
rail mt existing laws. upon the msintaiuauce
OF which depends the integrity Of the Gov.
ernment, can not be regarded NJ loyal ciii
zens. The slave trade agltators ut the
South disregard the law which declares the
slave trade piracy, and the antislavery ag-
itator Of the North tramples under foot
the fugitive law. How long would the
Union last il either Of these extremes could
control the action oi the Government
And yet they have common purpose for
such would be the result Of he success Of
either, the dissolution Of the Union Ii ia
the duty Of every good citiz'n. north and
south, to reprobate these wild schemes, their
authors and abettors. We, therefore, wei.
come the manly, outspoken sentiments OF
Mr.. Thompson. They are words Of pa.ri.
otsm and wisdom. They prove that
comprehensive, conservative and patriotic
spirit aniInstes those at the k al Ol our Ma
tional affairs.
The following are the remarks Of Mr
Thompson above alluded to:
THE President, said Mr.. Thompson. ha,
referred, IN appropriate terms the stsAdi.
ness and uniformity with which North Csr.
olina has ever maintained the Union Of tie
States While ] respond To this sentiment
must also refer TO her temperate trmDe.s
in maintaining the righis u the bouth IN
their !uIl integrity. A true devotion 10 The
Cniou i. not Inconsistent with uniincbirr
advocacy Of every right secured U the Sou,h
by the consultation. Bot bope l will no,
OttDd 10 esll,pg your attention to The p.es.
liar pha-s Of public questions a. they ARE
now presented Tor public discussion. The
ers fr practical questions seems TO have
passed. Ihs may be characterized a. ihe
era IL excIilng speculative politcs. Prsc
tieal questions no LOGGER excite, Do logger
produce q -ensation speculative theor,ss
ssve taion their plsee and ~ are eslkd
upon " take our position apon tsern. A
.ssding poaiiciAH Vi tIs North, vbo - re-
gardsd great prophet Vi great North.
era prty, annolDcs- tbe political dogma
ihs, there y an irrepres.,bls eoofi.c, ~
tween tss lns,ituiioos a tbs Moth and
saglh tbs, he D,oa cannot endure sith
the cOUliDaed sIptnce OF both that tbe
0ne or The o,ba must yield tha, the Coas,i.
,n,ion sdop'sd by oaf latbs- J. insuai-isni
IN .scsr tie ngs's ssyp'sn-. ssi pro.