The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1860-12-08
OPINIONS OF THE PEOPLE.
THE PRESS UPON THE CRISIS.


sis through which the country is now
passing. We think, from these express
stons, the real sentiment of the country
may be more truly learnt than from the
impassioned appeals of headstrong politi-
clans
POSITION OF THE DEMOCRACY NORTH.
The Philadelphia Ledger says:
The Democratic Association of the
Twenty SECOND Ward have held a meet
ing in reference to the present "crisis,"
and passed resolutions which are published
in another column. These resolutions de-
clare that the National Democracy have
excrted themselves to the utmost to pre-
vent the election of sectional President,
believing that it would seriously interrupt
the continued prosperity and happiness Of
the country. They have been outvotcd
and submit, believing that any other
course would introduce evils greater than
if could remedy. They look to the Con
stitution and the returning sense of justice
of the people of the United States for a
remedy for every wrong tending 20 pro
woke a gallant and patriotic people to dcs-
pcration or violence. But, while exhibit
ing this iraternal and generous feeling,
they see with alarm that the South *
urged to desert the weaker party in the
North, struck down in its defence, and ap-
peal earnestly to il to continue 70 cooper
ate with its friends in the North, as the
best means of checking any abuse of pow
cr and maintaining the Government upon
the constitutional basis. They declare
their devotion to the Union and the Con
Stitution, aud rejoice in the guarantee al
iordcd for the Preservation of the consti-
tutional rights of all in the Union by the
check which the National Legislature has
upon the acts of the Executive.
This is a timely and appropriate expires
sion of sentiment, Which will be endorsed
by every Northern friend of Southern
rights and Southern equality. Those
Southern politicians who are urging scccs-
sion, under the belief that they will find
Northern sympathy, and the great Demo-
cratic party III the North aiding disrup-
ton at the Union, are mistaken in their
conclusions There is no such party
North, and any movement towards scccs-
sion will unite all parties in determined
opposition. The Northern friends of the
South in the late election co-opcratcd with
their brethren for thc purpose of maintain
ing its integrity. They had experienced
its benefits, enjoyed its advantages. and
wished all sections of the Union to partakc
of its blessings and feel its securities.
They took the constitutional and legal
means TO prevent what they believed had
at least a tendency to impair the STABILITY
of their institutions, by cNaspcrating sec
tional feeling or destroying confidence in
the protection the government has hitherto
afforded to all NJ States. The decision
was against them, but that decision being
a legal and constitutional onr, they are
not disposed, in momcnt of irritation, To
prccipitatc the mischief they were trying
TO prevent.
CONSERVATIVE SENTIMENT At THF
SOUTH.
The Louisville Courier N1rcckinridgc)
concludes an article on the present excite
mcnt with the following declaration:
Kentucky will not go out of the Union
in consequence of the election of Lincoln
We do not suppose there is one man in il
who thinks she will take such a step. Sh,
will wait and hope until there is no room
! for hope. But She will not aid Lincoln O,
Gen. Douglas i'll hanging the citizens Of
any State tor obedience to the constitution
nj authorities of such State. She will not
become the haugman of the Federal Gov
Crumcnt in such case. she rW mere,
permit an army of NorthcrR mcrccndrics IN
be- marched dcr0SS hcr tcrrtfory Ia farce on,
If her iSoHth0p sisters tn rcndiR IN u
tR'oR trOm 'chich IN a I,r0pcr manner Sh,
has dcicrmiRcd 10 WHhdl0dc. She vii
advise moderation, counsel prudence, urg,
forbearancc, use all her influence to Undue,
the Southern States to remain in the Iu.ol
until there is no hope for peace, or justic,
or safcl ~ in it; she will and can and ough
to do no moic.
The Nashville Patriot Bcll and Everett
says:
In regard TO the doctrine of secession ;
great deal of error is prevalent in the
| South. ! lac events OF the next sixty day.
will probably give rise to discussions
which will correct it to considerable OK
tent. Light only is wanted to render Tn
doctrine rs odious now as twas when Gen
Jackson crushed it out"
The Nashville Democrat Douelas) cx
claims:
Beware of ultraism. Let no rood Demo
crat give the least c0untcnancc to the srl
timents of disunou which now to such n
alarming extent in the South Try to &c
conservative men from the Boilers am
from the Bell panty, to unite with MS i
our high and holy mission of saving thi
glorious Conicdcracy of States. We mus
forget former anmosity towards those pal
ties, and let the good, safe, and Unio
loving portion of both these parties joi
Ms. Let lis cordially invite their cooper;
t ton. We are for our country and our who