Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-11-16

the position merely Of dominant party, tempted by
ITS conscious strength 70 place the interests Of party
above its avowed principles. A tactious sectional
House Of Representatives may at first strengthen
Mr.. Lincolns Administration, by some striking con-
trass of the spirit of slavery with the spirit Of free
dom. Gods Providence works largely through the
agency of time. The people are being educated TO
the sense Of political right and duty upon the sub
ject Of slavery. Ard, before the close Of Mr. Lin
coins Administration we shall see both the senate
and the House. by decided majoritics, pledged to
support the Administration of the General Govern
ment upon the principles of freedom. order, equity
laid down by the founders.
That the North feels too secure for safe solution
Of the momentous issues involved between her and
the South. we are apprehensive from some of the
tracts we have given as well from the following
from the Philadelphia North american. Probably
lapse of sixty days more may open their eyes:
South Carolina is FESTIVE and threatens to be bel
lieerent The Governor of Georgia has sent mes
sage to the Legislature Of that State, which for
bear to characterize as It deserves, merely from
indlsposition to add a word to the present excite
ment, but which we must say is atrocious in some
Of its sentiments considering that this is the nine
teenth century. And perhaps Alabama and Florida
and Mississippi may exhibit the same questionable
tempers. These signs do not alarm us either for
any injury ourselves what is more important,
the integrity of the Government. If the leaders,
politicians, and delnagogues, who are now so vehe-
ment and furious, were all combined on one scheme,
they could not disturb affect the stability of
the Union which our forefathers bequeathed to US.
They may fret and fume much as they please, but
they cannot shake the public confidence, nor carry
out the threats which reckless agiators free
10 illuminate.
We are glad to see, however, that this feeling is
not universal though the subjoined sensible view
of The crisis does not hail from the dominant
faction:
From the Providence (R. u Post
Il is undenable that the republican creed is based
upon hatred of slavery and hatred Of The SOuh Their
leaders may tell us, fifty times a day, that they
have no wish to interfere with slavery in the Safes
and they stand ready TO protect the slave States IN
all their constitutional rights But the fact that they
insist upohusing the Federal Governmental interfere
with slavery III the Tc -rtories is sufficient proof
that they hate the institutions and its supporters even
If no other proof existed. The fact that they have
assaled slavery in the District of Columbia assaed
the internal slave trade assaed the fugitive slave
law-that they have charged the Southern people
with being thieves and robbers and barbarans; with
ignorance and cowardice and hypocrisy; with al
most every crime under heaven; have complained
OF their slave representation in Congress. and OF
the large expenditure in which they involve the
Government especially for the support Of the army
and navy; and, finally, have adopted course
of legislation III the free States which has had
no other motive than TO virtually and practically
trampe under foot plain provision OF the Consti-
tuition of the country all this has had the effect TO
rritate and exasperate the South. And 1t seems to
us kthat that man must be blind or insane who
wonders that the South should feel indignant when
such party-embracing all the outright abolition
lists all the John Brown sympathzers all the anti
slavery fanatics In the landgets hold of the relns
Of Government
Secession may be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. may be
madness; the South may be the most unreasonable
community on the footstool of the Creator: but we
tell this republican party in plain language that with
a feeling of deadly hostility towards an institution
which exists almost as by an act of God, in fifteen
States Of the American Union, you have no right to
expect peaceful reign. You will not get it. The
South will resist The excuse for resistance may
not be good one, in your estimation; but it will
answer the purpose for the lOng-harrsssed and in
dgnant people OF the South. They do not look upon
slavery as you do; and much as they may love the
UniOngreatly it may be for their interest to re-
main in they will assuredy make effort to go
out, before submitting to the rule Of an organiza
ton whose very blood is hatred of their cherish
ed institutions.
We turn to the South and give a few short ex
tracts:
From the Richmond Enquirer, Nov. 10th.
1t will be altogether unwise for the South to
trust either to the presumed moderation of Abra-
ham Lincoln, or to the presumption Of his intide
ity to his own party
We must stare the truth full in the face The
idea Of submission to Black Republican rule under
any preteXt. is dangerous it is degrading The
only question to be decided at this moment, is that
which concerns the most etiectual mode of repelIg
aggression.
For this purpose we should have a Convention
Of the State of Virgins assembled soon as posi-
bic.
We would also advise our sister States of the South
not to await the action Of Virginia, of any other
ally. Let each State act for herself, and act
now with prompt decision We have no fear that
any such action will eyentuate IN dissolution. If
South Carolina shall secede she will indeed return,
we trust, speedily TO the Union-nOt as a spOilt
child" 6c but in consequence Of guarantees forced
from her Northern aggressOrs which shall secure
her rights, her interest, her sovereignty dignity
and honor.
The path of safety. for the preservation of the
Constitution and the Union Is the path of bold,
unyielding refusal to submit to the invasion Of
Southern rights.
From the Augusta Cia) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
We have little or 10 idea as 10 what will be the pol
icy Of our State but this we know that whatever
may be the command of Georgia, uttered through
the proper authorities, all good citizens will obey
her voices and those who do not stand this test OF
fealty would be wise to emigrate.
From the Petersburg CVa) Express.
1t Is gloomy exercise OF the mind to contemplate
the new aspect Of things but the people must look
at it and ponder it. 1t is now time for the wsest
heads and most patriotic hearts in the land to enlist
IN the great work Of adjusting matters in such way
as to the republic, if possible. from the almost
certain perditiOn which stares it in the face. The
ship is now humping upon the rocks which she has
80 long been apprOachng-her timbers are Creaking
and Crealng from stem to stern, and to all appear
ances she IS bound to 80 TO pieces. Can nothing be
done to save her Can means be devised to res
cue her from the peril in which she lies These
sad questions but they cannot be blinked. Some
thing must be done in the way of their solution,
and that Immediately.
From the Raleigh IN. c Press.
We do not believe that this Union will endure three
months The announcement Of the Republican vic
tory of the North sounded ears like the death
knell of this United COnfederacy. We are not of
those who shut their eyes and close their ears the
storm The Southern States 5iH not tdlBelg submit to
be governed by party that declares eternal war on
their constitutional rights 1t is time that Southern
men should look around and see to what this thing
is to lead; whether the freemen of the South TO
be stripped Of their property, or whether they
to maintain their constitutional rights
What effect the mere election Of Lincoln Will have
on the commercial and financial interests of the
whole country, we are unable. to conjecture. The
thing is now upon US We repeat, the deed is done.
ResignatiOn of Judge maGrath.
The last term Of the United States District Court
in and for South Carolina, was opened and closed
on Wednesday, the 9TH under Judge \. G. Ma
GRAuI.
At the opening of the Court, Judge MAGRAm
delivered the final decree in the case of Ross C.
DAVIS and others. of the steamer Nina and the Fire
Engines Companies The steamship Huntsville.
He then inquired of the Grand Jury if they had
any pressuunents to make, when Foreman ROBERT
y. GovEnN addressed the Court as follows:
May it please your Honor: 1t is understood to
be of the functions of the Grand Jury TO make
presentmcnts of nuisances, and TO suggest to the
Court and to the country such reforms in law, or
In Its administration, as may to them seem proper.