New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-07
GOV. ANDREW OF MASSACHUSETTS ON THE
CONDITION OF TIE COUNTRY.

The constitutional choice to the Presidency of eiti
zen who adheres to the original principles of the Fs
theirs of the country is the happy result Of the recent
National election. But by events which have since
transpred in the Southern States it appears that large,
influential and energetic body Of men in that
ton of the country, who control the action Of at
least the State OF South Carolina desire 10 resist il
necessary by force Of arIns this peaceful and consti
tu,onal triumph of Republican principles, to which
they ought in honor and loyalty TO yield general
acquiescence. Forgetfui Of the traditions Of their
ancestors, they seem to live in peace under
no government which shah concede to them the
privilege not only of ensEW&s their fellow-beings
within their own dominion, but also Of transporting
them at their pleasure into the National territory,
from Stale to State absolutely without restriction, and
of retaining them Slave wheresoever within the
national limits they themselves may please TO sojourn.
II il the recommendation of President Buchanan in
his recent annual Message that by means of constu-
toDa amendments TO be initiated by Congress in
National Convention concessions shall be made for the
satisfaction Of this extraordinary demand. This 1.
subject which l commend to your immediate but de-
lbemte consideration, and sha DO happy to concur
with what hope win be the unanimous sentiment OF
the Legislature in declaration OF the opinion OF MAS
husetts with reference to the state Of the Union and
the suggestions of the Federal Executive.
II Massachusetts, either by voice or vote can prop
erly do ANYTHING 10 avert from those misguided men
the seIable which threaten TO succeed
their violent action-the pecuniaiy disturbances and
the civil connections which must necessarily occur
within their own borders If they persist in their
her voice and vote should not be withheld. Not The
least deplorable result of the action Of South Carolina
appIehend will be the insecurity 10 life and property
which will result Throughout the whole South from fear
of seryile nsu1ection Wherever Slavery exists, we
haze the authority Of Jefferson for believing that in
bis own words, the hour Of emancipation is adcane-
ing in the march OF time; Il will come; and whether
brought by the generous enegry Of our own minds,
or by the bloody proces Of St Domingo II leaf OF our
history not turned over" The ensaved negro popna-
ton OF the South is not destitute OF intelligence nor de-
void of that sentiment of resistance 10 tyranny which
naturally inspires the oppressed TO seok for freedom
H. as appears probable Il shall conceive from the
present march of events that ii has hope of enanci
patton from any generous exerton Of the minds OF s
masters resort to that process will be only the logical
impulse Of human nature. That God may be pleased
10 overrule the folly Of 10 avert 40 dreadful
calamity, must DO the prayer Of every Americana but
in my Judgment j. lies at the end Of the road which
South Carolina invites her sister States upon the Gulf
Of Mexico 10 enter.
have searched the position Of Massachusetts with
all the dsinteresed patriotism which could command
for the performance Of that duty and lind nothing by
which can reroach her with responsibility for such