The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-27


contains views and suggestions that should COM
mand attention, and elicit action if the peace of
that frontier is to be preserved :-Aemphis En-
quiSer
WAsHEGroN CoUNTr, ARK,
May 2lst 1860.
Mn. EDIToR In The last communication on
the subject of Cherokee abolitionism it was as
serted that the danger that really exists can be
met and crushed out with proper effort, at the
proper time, on the part OF the South.
There is very great difference between ability
and execution. Sampson might have lain long
in Dellah's lap, forgetful Of his own danger and
his country's interests, had not his determined
viii and strong muscles been directed to snatch
ing jaw-bones and playing havoc with the heads
Of the Philistines IIeenan could not have poun-
ded Sayers had he remained on this side Of the
Atlantic. Every year, month, moment gives
examples Of the effects Of action A ''masterly
inactivity" is of advantage only whore the enc
my is expending his power and strength in mis-
directed efforts.
To counteract the inroads and spread OF abo-
/ litionism there must be exertions put forth SUI
perior to those ofthe North. In the Kansas
| troubles the South was always too weak II was
attempted to make up deficiencies by continued
energetic efforts but these could not Withstand
the assaults that grew stronger with daily repe-
tition The truth was, there were too few South
erners in the field, and these with means too lin
tied, to warrant them in cOntcnding with the for
ces and treasury Of the Emigrant Aid Societies
of the North. So they were whipped ont.
Nobody believes that Il was necessary TO open
Kansas for settlement Every one possessing
the slightest claim to intelligence knows that the
whole afliar was move made by Mr. Douglas
for his own political advancement All the time
wasted in debate in Congress, all the bad feelings
engendered in discussion throughout the whole
country, all the troubles in Kansas-eyery rob
berry and murder therc-should in truth be laid
at his door as the legitimate results of his bill,
Bat this is not to the point except so far as it
may be m example in the case Of Nations west
Many politicians besides Ne. Douglas would set
the country in blaze if in the light or.thc con
lagraton they could see their pathway clear to
power or the Presi lcaey. There is scarce IN Old
stager (or a young onel IL Congress, or an aspi-
rant outside, who would not create the stir that
Douglas has, il he could The want Of ability is /
the only curb. The portals of the Cherokee ma
ton would be slung from North 10 South /.
if political station could be seen beyond. One
man has been borne aol by the hcpromulsltion of
principles in the establishment Of Territory; I.
why not another? There have been many hob /
bies ridden hy politicians in past mo;--what .
matters It what the hobby he? One bcttcrthan .
taking the lead in The manufacture Of u State and .
aroueing violent excitement could not be wished |
for.
The L,a5Hty ofintclrercnce in The Indian Ma
tons, by the North is sufficient ground for ac-
ton by tha South, had not aggression actually
begun, When fact is a=ccrtainod il need, not
the proof ola thousand rcpctiiion+, The Aholi-
tioni.ts hare established one link In The chain
they are cndcayo;iur to bind around The South.
4 negro now has not to run north to escape lie
can 90 WEsr It's true this applies especially
to Missouri; but how long viii It be till this is,
point,dly descriptive Of the coalition of ArEaa-
sa>? Two negroes ran away from this town the
other day; they were heard Of last in hc ChG-
okee Nation, maljag .tar F,rrsgs
1t Is hard to bring men to the scratch against
their nclination'. At The present moment thou-
sand are ready to inquire what good will it DO
tho Abolitioni,ts to get the sway Of The Indian
country, especially when negroes are doing SO
little good at the North. Such men would ask
why water is wet, fire hot--why wolves love
mutton Itmattcrs not why the South ssought
to be abolitiouizcl the determination is palma
BILE, and that's sufficient NO more Slave Ter
ritory" is the battle cry Of The North-and when
it is heard + has a meaning 1t is not the emp
ty sound Of rights TO the South Not only
is il rng in the halls ofCongress, hut itleads in
oil encroaclmcnts. Both religion and politics
adopt II as an epigrammatc expression Of faith
and principles. Ask Northern fanatic how he
expects to save his country the answer Of his {
heart will be hy tocrating mo more slave terri
tory" Ask him how hc expects to save his soul; :
the reply will be, by having mo more slave
territory"
The abolitionists as has been insisted, operate l
DY direct acts ana not bN ao>tTact pnlitlcal Ntan-
Cling. They failed in clec,ing their President
vet displayed immense energy in carrying ont J
their determination to secure Kansas. They did
not clamor for preventing "an unbroRen front"
,r insist upon appearing as :" unit" nor did ,
hey wait for warm political times, or elections
10 exhibit the foul motives that actuatcd them
They raised money, bought Shsrp's rifles, sent
migrants to squat upon the public lanl>-rrac-
iced what they preached. Can any think that,
successful or beaten hereafter. tev viii dcSist
rom their policy and designs? What should "
he South do? As was before said-Fight the :
Devil with fire.
Let the South utter the fat-Thcre SHALL be =
more slave territory. There is abundant ground :
or operation. Indeed, unless some such decree :
,e maintained and enforced the. now-existing
viii contract year by year until /,
here will not footbe lcft.-The Indian Nations
ost il win be easy 10 advance towards the great
lave centre From Little Rock. the termination ,
IS IT were ofthe heavy cotton region on the Ar
,ansas, the underground railroad viii do prof :
table passenger business, west and northwest. :