Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-09
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.


We, however, trust that in due time II will grow
sufficiently cool to appreciate the difference be-.
tween Lincoln, seeking to propitiate and repre-
bending palpable efforts to bring about revolution
because the election has fairly gone against ones
wishes. Had the Constitutions, like the Star,
placed its dependence upen the business Of the
people at large rather than upon bon Of party,
we doubt not that 1t would rival the latter In en-.
deavoring to ward of any such change by palpa-
BILE revolutionary means, cannot fail to destroy
the business prosperity Of this section Of the
country. We are glad that 1t has discovered
what every one else in the Federal Metropolis
have for years comprehended. Viz: that the Star
permits the fancied interests of party slip
endaries to prevent 1t from standing by what IL
regards the substantial interests Of its constt-
ents-the people Of the District Of Columbia and
the surrounding country-even though In IFS
present unamiable mood It'll "foolish', enough to
attribute our prompt and emphatic opposition to
the schemes Of the revolutionists, to desire to
propitate the favor Of parties who will not have
II in their power to profit the Star to the extent Of
six pence.
BY the time that our neighbor has padded tn
own canoe as long as the Star has done, It will
probably learn to comprehend that the result Of
an election that goes against ones wishes may
general smash up Of the business interests Of the
whole country though 1t may sadly interfere
with those Of whoever subsst on party largesses.
We rejoice that our neighbor continues to-day 10
hold to Its position Of yesterday that 1t did not
the day before counsel the South to revolution
because of the election Of Lincoln and hope that
the thousand newspapers In all quarters Of the
country who now doing their best to hold the
President responsible for its article In question
will join In crediting the Consultations for sin
certify in its prompt declaration that the world
misinterpreted the terms in which its anguish
found utterance. Else, IL will have perpe.rated
mischief incalculable to the future of the Demo
cratic party, that can by means be repaired by
any such ridiculous highfsllutin az 1t INDUCES In
this morning. st'+}'F
&. The cause Of the Democratic party is now, az
ever before, the cause of the Union, and those
who hesitate to bear aloft that flag while fighting
In its name and BEHALF 50 long Its opponents do
not and cannot strike officially, at its integrity will
In the end ind themselv, doing battle only with
the avowed enemies Of the Union for the sake
Of its destruction-of whom there are Thousands
upon thousands at this time.
We clearly foresee impending struggle be-
tween the friends Of the Union and those who
would use the fact of Lincoln's election to
strengthen their schemes Of revolution for rev.
olution's sake; and we do not intend, II we can
prevent such a calamity to its future, that the
Democratic party shall be led to perdition by the
latter. We shall gladly welcome the Con ttsxsios
into the ranks Of those who desire to maintain the
integrity Of the Government until acts Of Its ad-
ministrators shall demonstrate that II has ceased
to be the Government made by our fathers
SECESSION, AND THE ApMINIsrRArIoN- Intel
Igence from the South occasions increased appre-
hension on the part Of large number OF our cit-
zens, and, a. might naturally be expected, much
solicitude In Official well diplomatic quarters
IL IL, however, proper to state in connection that
while the majority Of our citizens are alarmed in
consequence, the remainder regard the danger an
being only Of temporary character and not likely
to result in anything serious; but on the other
hand hope and believe that better counsels will
prevail, and peace be ulti Inately restored MANY
extavagant reports have become current relative
to the avowed intentions Of the Administration upon
this exciting and delicate subject; but we feel
safe In saying that they have no foundation
In fact, az the Cabinet has given the subject no
formal consideration; and we are equally az well
convinced that the Administration will take no
action concerning this matter but what In its wis
dom Is deemed becoming and consistent with the
interest Of the Union. We hear Of nothing that
would even jus ify the impression that any military
or naval movements are at present contemplated
although every effort will doubtless b. made to
ensure proper observance Of the laws of Congress
The ruInors Of contcm plated resignation Of two
members Of the Cabinet, In cobseq uer ce of a dif.
ference Of opinion AZ to the legal bearing of the
question Of secession, we are satisfied, are IN.
founded.
As appropriate to this subject, we quote the fol-
lowing from the inaugural address Of President
Buchanan:
1T is an evil omen Of the times that men have
undertaken 10 calculate the material value of the
Union. Reasoned estimates have been presented
OF the pecuniary profits and local advantages
which would result to di ferent States and sectona
from us dissolution, and Of the comparative in
JuTies which such an event would inhict on other
states and sections Even descending to this low
and narrow view Of the mighty question, all such
calculation, are at fault The bare reference to a
single consideration will be conclusive on this
point We at present enjoy free trade through
out our extensive and expanding country sucb an
ihe weird never witnessed This trade il con-
Quoted on railroads and canals on noble river.
and arms Of the sea, which bind together the
North and the South, the East and the West OF
our Confsderacy. Anaihtidte fhis trad; a,,est IFS
Jree progress by hs geographical lines of jealous
ana hostt States, and yon DESTROY tbs p,osp,,itv
and c~rdrd march Of Ihe tchoie aud ecery mari.
and tnuoire all in one common ,uin But such
considerations, important as they are In them
on the terrific evils which would result from
disunion to every portion Of the Confederscy-to
The North not more than to the South; to the East
not more than to the West These shall not AT
attempt to portray, because ! feel an humble CON
ndence that the kind Providence which inspired
our fathers with wisdom to frame the most perfect
form Of government and union ever devised by
man. will not suffer 1t to perish until IL shall ha We
been peacefully instrumental, by its exam Die. in
the extension Of civil and religious fibertv
throughout the land.''
BoscH.-The New York Ersning Pos. 10 burst
Ing on Its breeches buttons over what Il alleges 10
be the Presidents In the schemes Of the
South Corolina revolutionists; basing the allepa-
ton the facts that he president Buc hanan) has
not strengthened the garrisons in the South Caro-
lima fortifcatons, has not increased their several
ornaments, and has not, to that end, deprived the
SUFFERING people Of the Texas border Of the protec-
tlon OF the troops sent among them, &c &c.
Ihere never was more foolish political mares
nest conceived, than this same allee alton Of the
Post The South Carolina Notifications are in a.
good state Of preparation FOR defense az at any
time for years past. That they are not better pre-
pared, II more fairly chargeable upon the n .r,b