The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-19
vvayed pro slavery eounsos for SIX years has cumnat
ed "a an openly avowed determination 70 dissolve the

vayed pro slavery councils for six years has cumnat
Cd 10 an openly avowed determination 70 dissolve the
when republicans will 'oaek down" long enough "a
hok At tho new issue presented, lifting their eyes and
thoughts little above the political horizon, they viii
discover that the duties OF the partisan the ar
nonze that the principles Of the republican party de-
rived from the political fathers teach devotion TO the
union 6rst duty. All high and holy aims and
reforms be best accomplished in the Union. Disov
the great experiment Of self government failure
Dsoyed the aspirations for pfavadng prosperity and
Aappness high civilization, and an exalted nationality
eon further than TO say that In doing whole daty to
the Union, shall not any degree impair
ne strength o. demorsli.e the organization Of me repao
n the principles platform OF the republican party
consistent with the laws, the constitution the Union
hesitate 70 follow IN But happily there Is such
Aek There is perfect accordance and agreement be.
tween republicansm and the Union. We can be faithful
We come now 10 the consideration OF the real question
the magnitude land fsarfuness Of which n but mper.
1esty comprehended This question must have violent
sialsd when We reflect that the consequences resulting
shoud DO ali that can be done in the way Of justice
equity oscillation and forbearance, 70 avert conflict
better 70 rebuke treason enforce the laws and
Abe Unon cost what may, than suffer It's dismember
nent.
But asked, what can be dones This question can
be best answered when the popular mind tones down
sufficiently to be willing that anything should DO DONE
We are prepared to that efficient but not revolving
Fugitive Slave law should be passed that its passage
should be followed BY repeal Of Personal Liberty laws
We are almost prepared to say that Territories may be
safely left TO take of themselves and that when
they contain population which, under the census,
stiles them TO representative in Congress- they may
framing, provided of course that they conform TO
The constitution Of the United States This in view of
public in view OF the fact that for four years at least
freedom will have fair play and in view, also, of two
other elements-emigraton and the census-ths, we
say, almost constrains TO believe that may
sonhde the future OF the Territories to the intelligence
and patriotism Of those who to inhabit
them. Or, if this suggestion is inadmissble
there as another which contempates a division
OF the remaining territory Of the United States
established To this shall be told that the compact
violated, and that the South be trusted Per
naps would be 80 again, but not in generation,
years have been forgotten.
NE PreroteM sentiment, ho,ceer, rejects all " cont
matum terminates the controversy And vt olat maj
Ter Of difference beteex Individuals families communities
&0zss nations pas sxled except by oompromi %
Wars, bM for ne sptrt Of concession coud Be iatermi
HGtle Even ricmsous armies refuse terms 10 tie
uanqushed Conquered cities in the hour OF capitua
tion and at the mercy Of the vctors receive conces
sons Shall se, en, at variance ,ch oar on kindred
close ne door against the possibility Of adjustment
Admit that while threatening treason while organizing
the boundary Of negotiation let us remember that they
are blinded by passion and endeavor TO both for
them and ourselves That party TO nearest
right-thdt party uAich is conscious Of least WYoagGn
bex afford TO manifea a spirit of Cancellation.
Bu in tAs controversy not osoly hameless. IF
Rere beams neighbours eyes there
ern. Tho of Us forget that ichen this Union form
ed slavery uds the rue-freedon the exception. Whle
ciiSsdte soil AND Interest drorg and seconding senti
es and synpahteshare been working out other States,
viii ddueyse complications and clements hdc ,oorei
deeply into sldpyy Thousands spon thousands Of cit-
xeNs, Sdy ty feelings 20 lohich NEITHER isSue
Sdfcet, Nth no slavery 10 oppose at home haze deemed
esr duty 70 demand the abolition of slavery elsewhere, for
Der Ne consultation and wuh the consent Of our Tas uho
bsssnd Themselves and their descendants 10 obey thai oonsi
GOn Societies hare been formed, presses esdtlished tracts
darIbed and essdres sent into the sldre States teaching
G slavery Is sinful and that sldres ought be cDsalcpdd
These lessons in harmony with all the humantes
ing them we did not find written on the same page,
IN the same chapter that in effort 10 abolish sa-
very We should provide indemnity 10 the owners. When
refer, often do triumphany to the example Of
England prone To forget that emancipation and
oompcnsation provisions Of the act Of Parlia-
ment
II will and may be said that we forgetting the
wrongs encroachments aggressons and outrages of sa
very. True. We choose To do 80 Just now. Is a
and novel position for haze BEN al e shotn2 up
~ calamity, there Of consistency Of fidelity
going TO fe rree If cohon NTH the hope Of auerino
Then, after all honorable offers OF agreement have been
exhausted, II
There comes power
Into some OF our best parts and are az point
To show their open banner,
Eockina the air with colors idly spread,
suetc med by the reflection that have done duty in
sndeavorng 10 preserve peace shall be prepared 80
a. far and dare az much as tAoe scho y1tt zeal may
saoptsys 10 The hsso'y Of the Fesca vevc@1ttn.