New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-28
OPINIONS OF THE SOUTHERN PRESS


RErALIATioN.--Wo aie astonisho1 that many who
have been born southern soil, VINO have al, ostci
stIict adherence 10 constitutional nights ana cont
stituti0nal principles, should be giving cOlnie-
nance TO The doctrine of remaining in tie Union. and
seeking by n0nnteryentiOn aud by taxation North
ern manufactured articles to resist the aggrc,ions Of
the North Ii the North has imposed upon us and #
we (, al those impOsiiOns sufficiently 20 induce ns 10
resort 10 realiatoy measures then should be pre-
,ared at once TO dissolve our connection VIII them
The resort % retaliaory leeslatOn would lower the
proud position which the South has heretofore assumed
it would he an uDlnanly exercise ot unconliuiiol
power because The North had first violated the Consti-
tuition, II would be, in our opinion, oowardly mode
OF defense.
Ii we csnro live with our Northern brethren with
ont res0ringiO unconstitutional measures 81 retaliation,
then we had beter9t once dissolve connection with
them IL Is unlnanly 10 refuse 10 pay debts that we
TO the North, and It would he ungenerous to
make those who are friends and who have trusted
the honor Of Southern men, ser for tine unccnstltu-
| tiOnal action OF our enemies
We are therefore opposed 10 AL schemes which look
alone to retaliatOTy measures against the North.
We think such would lead 10 inevitable civil
war; and We the advocate Of Che Peoceable right Of
recession are unwilling 10 that right jcoEariiled
by any such middle course.
Ii the South is ready tanely and uncousttutionaly
10 subrt 10 Northern aggression, We desire 20 know
i-f they are not ready thus 10 submit, wish the
Southern States 70 make bold aud manly resistance,
and not to sneak behind the doctrine of unconstitutional
rctaiiaiory measures.
AQarlNf
PEoPosTIoN FOR AcTIos.-In our columns this
morning we print a recommendation addressed to the
peorle of Teineseee from number Of prominent gen
eien of all parties suggesting the holding OF primary
meetings with the view of advising extraordinary
session OF the egslatme, to take into consideration
the rIOper measure Of remedy for the evils brought
upon by Black Republican aegressions The object
OF Ibis suggestion, as stated III the c'trd n that the
Legislature NAV cal q Stae Convention of The people
| with the view II appointing delegates TO q Southern
Conference l. is deemed proper that the States OF the
South should consult together with regard 10 their
common interest honor and destiny before adopting
| any inai policy Of proceeding 70 take separate
action. Concert OF fenlmeDt l. deemed lmpOr' ant
! 10 future safety. Harmony OF action may
| be expected 10 follow from such movement
/ ii conducted in eplIlt oi moderation, aud with
patriotic view 20 discard al partissn-Iip and 10
sub-erye sin ly TIE common welfare. il there is any
salvation for the Union. such conference by matnr
ing and honorable ultimatum can alone II. And
he her hand if there il nothing ldt Due sePar
iiuu ID H. the interest ui the SOuh To cDnsdnmac "a
after free and il consultation and By movement
We beseec friends 20 avoid elimination reCim
ina. Ion ai these mCuing aud TO sacrilce much 10
spirit Of harmony combination aud fraternity. III We
would pres, rye RIGHTS, must exercise our
SON control passion aud Danish all anirioei'y and
prejudice from minds. II We wonld influence the
action Of oar Southern brethren, win whom, what
eve. MAY boiide, destiny is mingled, mus;
pOy le language o. kindness, 5ynpaihy ani affection.
lie IL not safe and patriotic counsellor who viii IN
dulcc in dcnunciaIiur and TcprOach Of those with
terms u the 'gal1c,t cordially and friendship.
This card was signed by the names attached 10 ii
without any general conference among tie gn"i- but
originated from spontaneous concurrence a. 20 the
necessity OF prompt aud speedy action place
STATE in manly and definite attitude before The world,
without consultation agreement OF he pgrtie,
10 The policy proper 10 be puralad, or ~iii regard
e. the action that Southern Conference may adopt.
Ineso ignored for the present, and merged IN the
paramount obicr, of obtaining unity oi movement and
the neaTc-t approach to harmony 0i .ueLt thai
unfortunate divisions viii permit. With these Offices,
we feel confident nappeaiingt thepeople ofTcnneAee
TO COOPERATE with the sgDers IN the great and import
ant Object contemplated.
FIN. Tac n. o. Crr,esa.
We think wc have now rubranliacd, beyond fc'1-
taion or cou,fOyersion, thai the argument appeal
that the Southern people should submi % the inaugr
alton and sway OF Lincoln because he Supreme Court
and majority of both bran(hc- 90 CUngrces lapp,u
20 be side the present II wholly fallagious
and entirely unworthy The smallest consideration. I'm
fact il -hOuld lead 20 the opposite result. II we are
going 10 resist the Ab0oll-'s now is Die mo
do il, when friends ani quasi friends tle in power.
We should moi wait until friends, Congress, Supreme
Count aud all are deprived Of POWER, before we make
up nIIuds TO resistance. Those who advice such 4
suicidal course rhoalj not be- needed.
Fyoa. The =. -. Trte palD.
II the Fuqitive-Slaye act has been deiei end spat
upon in NassaChu-etts Ohio ana other Free Saief IL
ha- bc,u done under swO Administrations thoroughly
Southern in preteu-ion, aud completely suhseryCat--
indeed II possible disorarfuly sO-tO these very
persons who nov cou-pire 10 destroy he Onion bccau-s
Of their own failure 10 perform the duties they were
Paid and ,olenpy sworn 10 execute.
From The Jac,.oH Ms.ts,piaH.
Thousands 81 4" oven as's' have betu committed
by the Northern Satcs. which Vouli long since have
inTiGci the Southern Stacs u di.ooltinning The CO.
rarinfrship; bui they have borne long and suffered
uaticntly in the hore Of q returning sense Of Justice
thirteen OF The Norhou States have nuIlifed the law
for the rendition Of fugitive sayes, and he constu
tional provision upon which II is founded. But the
convincing proof that the Government Bill not answer
The pupofe Tor which ii Is organized, 70 far as he
Southern States are concerned, is furnished in The
election of Lincoln Ia The ~ rdcnv conduct Tor
the purpose Of wrong and outrage aud not " 10
establish Justice
SYclsslok Is T1I kLALDl. Lei We take our own ]