The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-12-12

,ofore been so daring or reckless as TO reiu'e
obedience to that viii when au'horisaf'veiy e.'
pressed. But a change is now to be attempted
The people are now called upon to bow, not
10 the will of the minority, but to the viii OF
faction of the minority! II they refuse aceep-
lance to this demand, then remedy is to be
found in secession.
Before they who madly threaten this step
finally adopt it, it would be wise in them to con-
slider we'll the consequences which tins act must
necessarily involve. As matter OF course, they
who apply the torch to the pillars of the confed-
eracy will themselves be nearest the pre-"
If the statements Of the President are good
for anything, it is certain there is danger OF an
insurrection of the slave population of the South
Will they avert the danger by precipitating upon
themselves the horrors of civil war.
But it is said they will peaceably secede Much
as this might be desired by some, 1t Is IN the
nature of the case impossible. solemn ana
binding obligation rests upon the Chief Magis
trate of the United States to support the consti-
tuition and execute the lars. and although We have
now a weak and wicked President, he can only
escape these imperative duties by resigning his
Office and leaving their fulfllment TO his successor
In all time of difficulty and trouble there are
not wanting those who have panacess to offer
that promise immediate and permanent relief
Political panaceas are known As compromises.
which if made, it would of course be our duty
to keep until somebody else should see tit 10
break them That it is our duty to ''stuiy the
things which make for our peace" and to be
possessed of that charity which "a suffereth long
and is kind" and covereth multitude OF sins,
We cbeeriully concede.
But We cannot consent TO be party to such
compromises" are demanded by the fire
eaters at the present time. They who suppose
that repeal of Northern Personal Liberty
Bills" is all that is required entirely mistake the
case.
Nothing short of slave code for the Terrific.
ries, the re opening Of the African Slave Trade,
the complete recognition OF property in man,
and assurance OF the anne xation of Slave Terri
tory whenever desired, would satisfy their insata
Die demands. These Concessions would secure
the permanent ascendency of the Slave Power,
and would place them in the only position in
| which il seems they can consent to remain with
US, namely, that of rulers and dictators.
| 1t seems then that the issue must be met, and
and whatever danger exists must be looked
sauarely in the face. Treason stalks abroad in
the land "unwhipt Of justice" but We sincerely
trust its advocates will pause before they reach
the "day Of reckoning" which must inevitably
overtake them if they persist in their mad course
| That the friends of the Union will be aciuated
by spirit OF kindness, forbearance and brotherly
love, We do not doubt. Neither do We doubt
that all consistent efforts will be made TO calm
the troubled waters, and restore peace and goot
will between the different sections of the country
| But if tsaitorous hands shall draw the sworC
and attempi to sever the ligaInents which binc
his naticu together, let those who love theil
country rally to her defence. and may God de
fend the right.