The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

! We have received a vast number OF comlnuni
cations relating to the great question of th.
day, which is absorbing ali others, and the
writers make several suggestions and offer
variety OF arguments in support of the right
side.
One writer gives the constitutional argu-
ments against the policy of the republican
party; another urges strong reasons, indepen-
dent of the constitution, for preserving the
Union intact; third shows up the hollow.
ness and falsity of republican philanthropy,
and proves that the negroes themselves would
be the reatcst sufferers in the event Of the
Union being broken up and the slaves set free,
as the result of civil war; fourth demon
strates that the mental capacity Of the negro
is inferior to that of the white man by nature,
aud that no amount of education or freedom
can alter that fact or change the relative
superiority and inferiority of the two races;
q fifth argues that the Southern States would
be prosperous aat OF the Unien, while the
Northern would lsnguish and decay; sixth
say it Is fortunate thing for the South that the
Seward party have produced John Brown,
for it has united the South and reused 1t to pre-
paratcn for the conflict .Let the roundheads
come on" says this writer "they viii, find cava-
Tiers enough to meet them" seventh CORES
pondent remarks that Northern men call the
Southern shareholders 'tbieves,' for taking the
fruits Of the Negroes toll without paying him
wages. And yet these very men, including the
sensation parsons, buy the goods at the North
knowing them to be stolen. The receiver is as
bad as the thief Another writer contends that
the speech OF Charles O'Conor is the only one at
any of the Union meetings which comes up to
the mark. Another shows that it is not necessary
to believe in slavery in order to be good de-
mocrat or consttutionalist. 1t is only essential
to believe in the constitution, stand by it, and
defend it to the last against the assaults of
Northern fanatics as we'll as Southern Hotspurs.
Another writer says the South will no longer
trust Union meetings-tbere must be de-
finite action; and, as if to meet this want,
somebody sends us the printed preamble
and declaration of principles of the Union
League" with space beneath for signers. This
seems to be very good. if the League will
only GO on, and not stand still. Another cor
respondent suggests the wearing Of blue rib
bon in the button hole by all who are opposed
to the slightest faint of the anti-slavery senti.
ment. Another correspondent says Scott
is good "reconciliatory" Presidential candi-
date for both North and South. One letter
asks Henry G. Wright why he don't come on
himself to the South, and do what he SO strongly
recommends Others to do. This was what John
Brown said to Beecher-"Why don't you come
on" We have received letter from Philadel-
phia, asking whether. if any lecturer in that city
should declare the Mayor was no better than
filthy negro, and ifany of the audience Kissed
that sentiment, would the Mayor order the per-
son so kissing to be arrested? We answer, we
rather think not. A change of persons changes
the argument. The auti-slavery men are the
last to practise what they preach-the last to
do unto others as they would that ollcrs
should do unto them Another writer wints
to know if the statistics in Helpers book are
all right. We refer him to yesterday HERALD
for sample. Another paints in true colors
the happy and prosperous condition of the
negro race in the South, and invites Northern
men to 60 and see them. Apropos. the most
alarming communication we have received ia
one from Halifax, Virginia, written by North
ern traveller, who describes the most active
military preparations as being made all over
the South to meet "the impending crisis" Last
~, q correspondent undertakes to prove what
is entirely superfuous for readers of the He
RAID-that The abolitionist leaders are traitors
to the country, and unprincipled scoundrels
Verify this ia work of supererogation.
Arl Sc: q u.
assertions, facts and arguments contained in the
whole of this batch of communications. We have
anticipated these correspondents and though
what they say is all right, it is now old. The
question Of the day has assumed new phase
and practical shape. The Union meetings
will bring out million and a half of voters
who did not vote in'the recent State elections,
and never vote unless when the Union is in dan
ger. The question now is, which party will
| get these voters? Will the democracy get
| them, or will the republicans I? Both
parties are already bidding for them. Both
now say they are in favor of Union. The Re-
publican National Committee, in their call for a
National Republican Convention declare in ia.
vor of Estates rights, the integrity of the Union
and the supremacy Of the constitution Go
vernon Wise sees this new aspect of the politics
OF the country, and, overlapping all the trouble
in Congress, boldly declares for the Union and
the constitution. In 1850 the Union meetings
led to the same result They brought out a
tremendous Union vote in the Presidential cleo
ton of 1882 and poor Pierce got it, not from any
merit Of his for he was unknown), but because
he stood on the Union platform. The demo-
Gratis then bid highest for the Union vote, and
they received It, The question now is, who will
bid highest for it in 1902 The bidding has al
ready commenced, and the contest is no longer
now who will be the greatest disunionists, but
who will come out most strongly, squarely and
fairly in favor Of the Union and the constitu-
ton as they are-just as we received the