Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29
Light In the Northi

Light In the North
State Convention of the Indiana Democracy was
held on the 9Th instant The Crittenden PROPOSE
tons were unanimously and enthusiastically endors-
ed as basis of settlement and it was recommended
that an appeal be made to the people Of the free
States at the baetbox as the surest means of pre-
serving and reconstructing the Union. The Con-
venton also expressed its qualification that the sta
tute books of Indiana have never been soed by per-
sonal liberty bills.
The Democratic party Of Illinois held Conven-
ton in Springfield on the 10th instant The most
patriotic resolutions were adopted. The President
of the Convention, Mr.. Casey, in a circular copy
of which has been sent to this Office says: "In dis
charge Of the duties required of me, allow to say
the Union of these States is of priceless value I
can safely say that large majority of the people of
Illinois DESTROYS to the federal Constitution
amended to the rights of all the States
of the Confederacy."
At Convention of the Presidents o. Northern
and Northwestern Railroads, held in Washington
City, on the oath instant resolutions were unani-
mously adopted endorsing the Crittenden PROPOSE
tons. These Railroad officers. having had every
opportunity of ascertainng Northern public senti-
ment and welding some four hundred millions of
dollars of capital have given it as their opinion that
the Northern people are in favor of the Crittenden
propositions by large majority.
Gov. Morgan, of New York, black Republican,
sent in message to the Legislature of that State
in session at Albany, on the Gath instant in which
he urges the Legislature in strong terms to appoint
Commissioners to meet the Virginia and other Com
missioners at Washington the 4th of next month.
He says:
1.-THE great mass Of the people of this State and
Of the entire North, actuated by earnest
desire that no honorable effort should be left untred
to maintain, by peaceful means the American Union
as it has existed for almost century; and especially
to encourage every exertion made towards an ad-
iustment of existing difference by the loyal States
Holding sentiments in full harmony, as do with
these purposes and with view to the consideration
of such measures may eyentuate in securing to
the citizens of slaveholding and non-slaveholdng
States such mutual guarantees will fully protect
the rights of each, recommend the appointment Of
corresponding number of citizens of this State, in
whose character and patriotism the people shall
have full confidence, with view of meeting in the
spirit which prompted these resolutions Of the
Representatives Of Virginia, and of such other
States may be there present for the consideration
of the objects indicated in the resolutions herewith
submitted.
Ana IL may not Oe III present
threatening attitude Of National affairs to respect
fully call your attention to the Importance of every
step taken in connection with Federal relations.
Acting both trustees of the past and guardians of
the interests of the future, should remember
that history holding us to our responsibilities, will
record our acts not with the hand of prejudice Of
favor, but with calm impartality. Let us, there
fore, consider with our duty in the present
emergency, and be ready to perform fearlessly and
conscientiously. the duties which our respective
positions have imposed upon US"
The New York Times, Black Republican jour-
nal endorses this message of Gov. Morgan, and ex-
presses the hope that the commissioners will be aP-
pointed. The Times says:
1.-The Virginia resolutions appear couched in
spirit of fairness, patriotism courtesy and justice
| eminenty requiring that they should be met in a
corresponding temper"
1t is not all gloom in the Northern sky. There is
ground for hope that the Union can be preserved.
But the Northern people rant time. Let us gire
them time. Shall we dissolve the Union in frolic
| Shall we break it up before breakfast" and that,
too when millions Of true men in the North are i'm
! ploring us to pause until justice can be done US
Away, then, with your precipitation and your in
slant secession ! Let us plant ourselves the
Crittenden propositions and then give the Northern
/ masses time to act. Meanwhile let Mr.. Lincoln be
inauguratcd, and let us hear from him. Prepare.
tons have already been made for arming the State
| let us now Watch and Wait