The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-25

or dt,nctons Iremember sel tha tbsy gus.ane ed the
n {" 1872 ana adVoea;ei the rights Of American labor
~ner northern deSDocrns Voted away the prosperity
OF ioer eonfnheDte under The coercive sway Of
p>rty discipline Is there any sufi,ent impedi-
/ rft 20 prevent the conservative people Of all the
stafs from unitiog principles of national har-
mory spo patsoic cancellation, IN accordance with the
tAsmpe furnished by the States already mentioned We
sr a aware nrnuy-ro are opinion that the
D"Ht P'.sden,@ conestssoouid be conducoed mainly,
Ss fyss' s usssG1 MSt 70 aaS %
hoe unhappy events which ensued were cakhlatsd
s@ N lhe North ssong aehpe Of seetePe jealousy and
nent Put ought this feeling 10 be by
e hslantai fact ha. the lual result the North has,
ioS, nohne ana tbsspue has gained 1ot6iOg Sa3c,ns
we have saohej that stage OF fectonaf which
males 10 longer pLacabie for reasons ole and us men
~ the Nor,b the Soath to co operate and move on
harmcnqpsy in tber pouoal aetong II this be really
So hoS are ihep ever TO coalesct and work together
The proc,ica administration OF one common government
10 the nsSt place, becomes important to consde-
| what dehnie end aud object is to be attained by
keepng up party orsaHzaton on the slavery
/ question, 90 regulate federal interests Is it pro
, posed by this mode OF action to diminish slavery
| o 10 omaDcipate slave? Not at ALL The rgh
of each State to regulate ts cooyed population, with
oui external Interference, is conceded ali hands But
told that the object prevent the of
VII come point it the napp feel very conf.
dent 'bs we have DO territory within the present limits
If be United States in which slavery be successfully
'stsbhed All Kansas and all the states to
he formed from the territory covered by the Missouri
Compromise, must eventually become free States Mime.
sofa and oregon free States already Washington and
Nehrosk equally certain TO become Where then,
the point OF danger TO be ioundY Is in Utah New
Mexcoy Who can seriously believe it possible to carry
slavery into those inaccessible regionsS In
deed ihe foundest statesmen Of the Southern States Of
al parties, now confess that there is space in our
vacant territories where it be made profitable de-
snabe 10 introduce slavery When they give up the
test, is ii for aict ourselves with needless
alarms, and nsst on suffering imaginary woes In point
o fact, SO Tar judge from recent experience
claner at The south in iavor Of extending slavery
would seem TO hsve been chiefly confined to aeita-
tors and politicians who have slaves OF their
This Is made apparent by the history of Kansas. They
Enpnr 1aus utxipu
aud the PARTY leaders the welkn ring with appeals
the Shareholders TO inv Kansas and make South
eIn state The federal Executive favored their machna-
toDs. But what the response? The slave owners
nancd quietly at home With oil the convulsiye efforts
that made less than two hundred slaves
across The Msson ne but kept SO near the border that
they could be brought back very short notice.
attempt TO make Kansas slave State in conflict with
natural laws, too powerful to be counteracted by the
efforts Of any political combination. Is there any
sty then Tor convusipg the country anew? We
times reminded OF efforts in the South to revive the Ar-
slave trade. If believed there any danger
on this head there is extremity to which would not
90 to avert it. But it is we'll known that public
opinion in the South is emphaticay against the pro-
positon. If the question distinctly submitted TO
the Southern people Today are assured that more
than nine tentbs would oppose and resist renewal Of
that infamous trade. The few who advocate either
political naics or dsuniopists at heart and their oIcus
avowss sufficiently counter balanced by the ratings OF
Garnon and his few infatuated followers. The law which
pupshes the slave trade as piracy like all other laws
must be enforced ct all hazards by exetng, If need be-
the whole power OF the government whose duty il
Is 20 see that the laws executed and every loyal M
u
IN the discharge of this vital function. On the
Whole, tben unless fresh provocaon is aivea,
perceive no sufficient for allowing the slavery ques
lion TO divert oor attention from those important measures
anu practical functona OF government which deeply
concern the welfare Of the country consider concord
and good win between the sections far desirable
more favorable 70 the inter ests OF liberty and humanity
than endless contention and nrepresshle conflict seerns
IKE soiemn tng to urge that the North has any occa
zion 10 fear the South. Two free States have been
admitted within year, and we hold decided and
permanent preponderan,e Of powor. The South
has ganed nothing by territorial additions since the
ton Of lexss. This fifteen years
ago: and it is q striking fact that during this
wloe period the nlroar bern propagandsts
added single 20 The Of slavery, and the "noEe
and ury' of Norihern fanatcs has not nera e. single
slave. During the period nearly whole Pacific
coast has been added 10 The domain Of freedom Nor
we forget that Texas was annexed By Northern democrats
against the able and strenuous Opposition OF Southern
vbgs. The conservative still to be found
10 tbe South. They want seciona advan ages; thoy
resist all rash and dangerous schemes Of territorial expan
son In word, they faithful to the uoion ard the
consultations ami ask for nothing bot nm onel impartial
and pstTio ADMIT istraton of national government
For one. am willing to act with them for the
good fathers did befo us, and etaud by them
N OPPOSITION to dsunioDlsts popagandss and extremists
OF every shnfe they may be found (Applhuse)
Woat the cortry needs Is not Northern 5luthern
bc rtonal adm nisiraton. which VIII restore tranquil
hty by holding the reins Of governn snt with
hand respecting tse rights OF all sections and encroach
ing upon none. Continued applause Give
Executive who will coninc himself 10 his constu.
tiopa sohere OF duty, who will be- actpated oy
spirit OF wise moderation and who honestly desires
vive sentiments of hnecton and good will between
Ssies, and gIoing all geographical distn,iious viii
gard himself the chosen guardian Of the rights the
whole Union and the welfare Of the whole American
people. i. matters little by What n
called or from what part Of The country he nay como
believe these views upou which tho opponents OF ae
present. administration right minded republicans, hmefi-
old wings, independent democrats ard conservative
men Of every shade can unite and ought TO unte ia spirit
Of patriotic consultation Complete uniformity of opinion
all questions rot 10 be expected any political
faDzation in free country widely dsersiled
The nies toieraton OF differences OF sentiment on subor
dn1te topics Is alike just and necessary. Men who
disposed to lni.e apd make common in ne great
woik OF reforming .he afford exhibit
generous maguanmy ani cultivate sentiments o. mntra
coucesson and forbearance. The condition OF the country
at the present time calls loudly for reform Our most vital
interests suffering for the want Of liberal and friendly
legislation 1t IS one Of the plorable accidents Of
posers Of government which ought 10 Re exerted Ia
veorate the national prosperity and foster American
terests virtually suspended exercised 80 ca
prc'ously TO produce nothing but mischief and
iuon For some years past VIC have the progress
useful leeisa Gu subjects Of Ike highest practical
importance to the country seriously obstru5ted
absolutely interrupted by vain and irritating
on que tons entirely beyond the reach Of the federal
thoTiiy At the same time most formidable foe has in
vaded The sanctuary Of freedom. Corruption stalks
abroad with bold and audacious 'front.' and It's hate
fol crest IN many # the high places of the land is
becoming familiar spectacle to money poured out
with lavish profuson to control popular elections ard
To influence the action OF legislative bodies. These
things mutt be corrected, If 70 remain a free
country. 1t ia time for the friends Of puolc virtue 10
em Unless timely remedy is applied. republican in
sttutors viii become bye word and reprosch, and
grea. experiment self government must an gnobe
aUre blasting the best hopes and fondest expectations Of
mankind Whatever others may do, trust the old wings
will stand iatt to their integrity, and show them
selves worthy Of the noble inheritance bequeathcd to
by the fathers of the republic Lot discharge our
whole duty with dsinteresed and patriotic zeal Como
what may, be it to maintain With constant fidelity
those principles OF constitutional liberty and which
have made free people, and given proud position
among the nations OF tho earth there insuperabe
obstacles in the way OF such united action all de-
SIRE they will become manifest in duo season. Mean
while, must possess souls in patience, aud abide
our time. We will await tho of events rapidly
unfolding II the friends Of good government and sau-
ary reforms be combined in united organization,
conservative snd national principles Ibelcve hazard
netting In saying the whgs OF the Union will lend their
best endeavors 10 promote the cause and H.
the other band such union made impossible by excu-
sve views and extreme requirements, is equally safe
declare that they will still be found TO their country,
faithful to their cherished principles and ready obey
the voice OF duty wbithcrsoever IL may lead.
REMARKS made nd II mae