The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-02-29

ost harmony. Large numbers q the old
Democratic party, WAC Withdrew from the
inc Of march when they discovered it lead
ng towards internal strife, and the assault
If the traditional policy by which that party |
.chieycd lis former triumphs, would, we have
10 doubt, supply powerful reinforcement
o the friends Of the Union.
In the American party, to which the break.
ng up of old organizations gave birth, and
which have been active in the endeavor to
establish an intermediate power between the
furees that have cnsrossed the
field, will be found very large element
Of conservative strength TO increase the vol
ume of the proposed organization.
II we add ii all these that mass at quiet,
urobtrusiye citizens who have always shnn.
ned the turmoil OF political life, content to
leave the destiny OF the country in the hands
of those who, in the ordinary condition oil
the national progress, were most ambitious
TO assume its direction, and who have repos-
ed such faith in the patriotism OF their TEL
low men as TO feel no concern in the ques-
ton Of the supremacy Of party, but whom the
extraordinary incentives OF crisis like the
present must awaken to the resolve OF an
effort to protect the threatened safety OF the
confederacy, we have elements sufficient, by
their combination, to form great party. to
which additional strength will be impaired
BY the exalted pa.riptism Of its principles and
objects. Moreover. it is only just to the
two contendins parties to say, that we do
not despair Of finding in the ranks Of each,
numerous individuals who, fired OF intestine
strife, and alarmed al the threatening aspect
of affairs, will unite with the only party
which holds out TO the country prospect Of
repose.
Can II be possible that with 80 glorious
a cause before us, an appeal to the patriot
ism Of the land founded on such inducements
as the present eSigencs supplies. eau fall
upon unheedtn. ears, Or fail 10 rouse the
national heart to the great emprise OF this
commanding duty: Nov. when every hon.
est and thoughtful citizen within the broad
confines OF this Union, every true son OF the
Republic at home and every brother OF our
lineage abroad, il filled with dismay at the
sudden rupture If the national concord, can
it be that the power which is able to pour oil
upon the troubled waters, anil bring giadness
back 10 every good mans freside, wall with
hold i'll hand from the labor: That this
generation 1t American citizens, awakened
by the clamor that threatens the integrity oil
our Union, and conscious of It's faculty Il
command the ending of mad debate, and q
re-establish the foundation Of a healthtal,
Just, and bengnant administration OF the du-
ties and benefits of the Constitution, will
play the sluggard in this momentOus hour,
and incur the everlasting shame Of passlyely
lUo.ning on upon the demolition Of this fabric
l of confederate States: that this generation
will prove itself so false to all generations {,
come as to permit, when i has the power L
4 forbid, the destruction Of the glorious her
tase Of SO many millions Of freemea. witt
such immortal memories clustering arounl
the path OF their history, with such CRANE
hopes covering over the career beiore them
the central point Of 50 many blessings, tn
subject OF SO many prayers If the enlightened
humanity Of tile whole world
Let al men reflect upon the incredible fal
y OF our quarrel.
The country is wrought into tempest Q
excitement. Two great political armies ar
cpntending for mastery. Both are infurlate
with 4 rage that threatens fratful extreme:
The great mass OF .aN.abiding citizens az
looking on with amaZemeat, and an ominOu
apprehension ut mischief. And yet there
no danger impending over the Republic mhic
humsn passions have not created, and whIc
human wisdom NAV not prevent.
We have pointed out he chief source {
tie present agitation, aud think we have al
iiciently SHOWN that neither Of the two par
ties Who are now seeking 10 obtain the con
troll Of the Government can be safely entrust
ed with the management OF public affair
The only way TO rescue the country fror
their hands i to organize party whose car
dinal principles shall be :--To remove II
subject 81 slavery from the arena Of part
politics, aud leave II TO the independeI
control Of the States in which il exists, az
IL the unbiased action Of the judiciary;
70 remove aii obstacle. from the due IN
faithful execution Of The provisions for Il
rendition Of fugitive slave.;
10 cultivate and expand the resources
the country by such protection 70 every "
! faI par.uil aud interest a. j. compatib
E with the general welfare and equitable
E all;
( TO maintain peace, a. far as possible, ar
honorable relations 70 all nations;
To guard and enforce the supremacy
, the Laws by an impartial and strict admin
+. tration II tie powers granted By the Consi
j, tation;
III respect t'ic rights and reverence 4
unlun u tie states = the vital source
) present peace and prosperity, and the sure
]. guarantee 81 frgre power and happiness )
!. 10 teach reconciliation, fraternity Al
i l1fJrafaBtt, ~ the great national chariti
!, by which tie Iaon i esrf - be preserve
] }. fountain oi perennial blessings to d
II people.
+. Let these principles be taken 20 The heai
II those Wao pledge themselves 10 tie ~
j port u The party. and Iet them actulte III,
y private life as well a. their public duty.
e 10 promote this movement. msasgr
). should BE- adopted with y little delay a. p,
4 able. such a. will aiiofd an opportunity
4 Tie marty tn exert controlling influence