New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-30


nation TO aggression and insult because they
lees Informed Of their rights or less prepared 70
defend them; but account Of the national parties,
20 lately striving for victory III the PTesdenia can
vass; in which contest there would naturally arise
distrut and ealouey of each other and scramble for
tie ascendancy Now that the Presidential election IL
over and an enemy If their section is chosen 10 rule
over them, we find all PARTIES becoming united against
the common enemy and prepared TO forget their past
divifions and unite in defense Of their affairs and
frefides.
There is no longer any jealousy the part of other
reti lance States toward South Carolina; on the con-
trary they all urge her by every consideration of duty
and Tatrosm to lead the van in this noble struggle for
our violated rights. What a sublime moral spectacle
IL presented TO the world by beloved State; small
in territory with comparatively sparse population
and without much military training yet relying upon
the Justice Of our carse and the approving smile OF
Heaven he il frst among the foremost 10 sever her
connection with the Federal Government and 10 accept
the consequences that may follow her decs ion. will
not enter into an elaborate argument 10 prove the right
of State peaceay TO secede from the Union. twill
not he cOntrovered that each State entered the Union
ae q State and not IA an unorganized Of indyid-
uas and that the sciOn Of each State wasndependent
# the others; ard any proof of this fact be wanting,
may be found in the action of North Carolina, which
State did not enter the Union until than year
after ii formed by the admission of nine States,
which number was required by the Convention that
adopted the present Constitution of the United States.
Ii is true that no provision is made in the Constitu-
ton for difsovng the Union and 1t Is very probable
that the patriots who framed the instrument had no
idea that the loathsome fanateism, pandered to by
Northern politicians would make II necessary for
the safety Of the South that they should dissolve the
COMPACT on account of s violation by the other section
Of the Confederaey but il must be remembered as a
rule of universal application, that violation of COM
pact agreement by party releases the other IRON
its binding obligation and the only question H. who Is
TO Judge Of the infraeion. From the very nature Of
the care, in compact with sovereigns, there be
no umpire, unless one provided by the instrument a.
cell and IN the language Of Mr.. Jetierson each Sate
must Judge OF the ntraction and the mode and meas
ure OF redress" compact between sovereign States
with the understanding that the majority sh oull put
their construction upon It's PROVISIONS world not be
worth the paper upon which 1t was written. MAORI
ties need no protection for they srotect them
selves, but mnorities insist upon Constitutions to re-
strain the majority and 10 allow II 10 put its constrc
ton upon the conn act is equivalent 20 giving the alb
solute power TO govern the Minority, irrespective of
any restraints.
The simple statement Of ne case IL this Each State
entered the Union under the Constitutions the Federal
Government is TIC agent of the States created for
special purpose and circumseibed iii ts action by the
articles Of agreement in other words the Consitu-
ton. Whenever the States having the power 10 con-
troll this agent permit or command nm 70 violate the
COMPACT, each State not having surrendered it's
sovereignty has a right 80 remonstmte or withdraw AZ
fhe may think proper and no earthly power has the
right TO prevent her.
II is urged BY some argument against secession,
that the existing Government would be destroyed by
State seeding; that the laws would become
inoperatiye and the wheels Of Government stand rti
Nv answer is th that in the exercise OF undoubed
right and being forced to exercise II by the party that
is likely TO suffer- 1t cannot complain oil The conse-
quences of ts acts. If South Carolina secedes the
Government will be in wore condition, except for
a very short time than it would have been if South
Carolina had never entered the Union which ID ac-
knowledged on all hands, she was not bound to do.
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has taken possession of the Northern mind, is mis-
chevcus US il is allacious, and is contradicted bygl
the analceies Of a republican government. If mere
majority is 70 govern why have two houses OF Con-
gTeef-a Senate and Houfe Of Representatives. Why
give the Prefident the veto power! Why submit the
action Of all three 10 Judicial tnbunall Why
qure iuries 10 be unanimous in giving their verdict
Tie conclusion IL irresistible that it is for the proec
tion OF mnorites and the safety Of the citizen may
be asked if minority should govern. My answer is,
10; but they should be able, by constitutional restrc
tons 10 restrain the majority from acts of nuBce
ard oppression. In the copartnerships formed by in
diydnals the majority is not permitted to construe
the articles Of agreement to the injury Of the minority
but in this case there is dsinteresed tribunal TO de-
eide the question. In compact between States, from
the nature Of the Case there can be no tribunal 10 de-
eide violations Of it, and the remedy must be disco
luton Of the agreement, without any night on the part
Of tie majority of the States prevent the withdrawal
Of any of the parties, otherwise might would make
right, and a compact be unmeaniDg and worthless
piece OF parchment.
II follows from the views presented, that the Fed
era Government cannot rightfny force to prevent
State from seeding force her back into the UniOn
but in the language Of the late Judge Harper: Men
having alms in their hands may use them, and can
not too earnestly urge upon you the Importance Of arm
ing the State at the earliest practicable period and
thus he prepared for the worst. II is gratifying 70
know that il we must resort TO arms in defense OF our
rights and blow should be struck at South Carolina
before the other States move up in line, we have the
,f from all he tleru
the Northern States TO repair promptly to our standard
and share our iortunes.
In urging the State to arms il not 10 be understood
that we are defenseess; by examining the report OF
tie Adjutant and Inspector-General herewith trans
mitted, you viii rec that have sufficient arms to
supply the number Of soldiers that will probably be
necessary for time 10 come, and many Of
are Of the most approved patterns but tell
whit a day may bring FORTH and il il wise precau
ton to prepare i'll time. cannot permit myself 10
believe that in the madness Of passion TN attempt will
10 made by the present next 10 coerce
South Carolina, after secession by refusing 10 surren
der 20 her the haIbor deenees, by interfering with
her imports OF exports; but if mistaken in this,
We must accept the issue, and meet It ~ becomes men
and fIeemen, who, in all the cslmne Of determined
resolutions, infinitely prefer annIhdiOn TO Disgrace.
We cannot penetrate the dark future; il may be
" filed with asles, tears and blood" but let III 90
IN the discharge Of our duty with
ing trust in God and consciousness tlAt anything ia
preferable to dshonor and degradation:
NoTR.-In addition TO what has been said of postal
matteIs the present arrangement might be continued
by an agreement between the State and the Federal
authorities for given time and until other States
cede, and the formation of Southern Confederacy
when the whole subject be ntrsted to them; but
If no arrangement Of this Fort Gun b. earned out, and
the Government insists considering the State still
In the Union after the ordinance Of secession has been
passed, the present arrangement must cease, and some
other, under State authority, be substituted.
LETTER FROM SENATOR CLAY OF LOUIS
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Froos ne cAdriest0n Mercsf
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Ny Deor SIR: think the cup Of our
wrongs and injuries now overows. Since the election