The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-12
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.econstructng the Cid After this experisaos
We have hid of the practical working OF the system,
hnd u diolit 10 cherish well grounded hope u perma
nent security except BY the trducon of some sieeo,
which woud give the south tire power OF self protection
cannot suppose that Kentaoky would consider hs
rights interests and honor safe der any settlements less
tempt to etasoulate by excluding from its scope sse
acquired territory, Or by failing TO recognise an6
as clear and explicit as tina, employed to prohibit ii
north Of the no BY yelling its provisions in anba
guous phrases, could only result in agtatons
conyulsous Ibiieue that Kentucy aoants thorough ss
9tet orno1e and one that any plain and honea mirs
Ihavc referred TO the Personal Liberty bills OF us
Northern States because they tho subjects OF Sat
tive Slave law because they relate only to legislative
on 20 the question concerning the right OF soours
ana transit with slave property nor TO several schnes
Of constitutional ami ndment which demand for tho
soath than the plan of Mr. Crttenden have said that
y my opinion thorough and satisfactory amendments
M M uo mopo,ed TO the states by Congress; and have
.sken ,ne Plan which comedies most TO the North
nn srn Ss"es and which presents the least uhat {
snppo-e any portion Of the South would accept
nna ros 'yr, 10y 3oa that the republicans in Con
T's', c,d fsw IN the coaa,ry never oiU odopt T.
They wl not recognise in any form directly or iod-
rectiy, property in slaves. They viii outlaw from the
protection Of tho government property to tS
value of font thousand millions OF dollars aud which ia
interviewer with the very structure OF society in uear,H
ha the States OF the Union They intend that the sout
shall never have any portion in the Territory Of ths
ruoa Their axcc policy is 10 wield the federal eoyes
ne tor ant savery purposes and 10 crush all opposs
,on oy arms am not mistaken az 70 the purposes n
at this capital. '~A
At early dag in The session number os veotIame.
earring that No suitable guarantees could proposed x
congress began 10 look to the States aud peope
me republicans having control of the Northern States
cur trends there were OF course unable 10 An
nest effort made to secure convention OF ~
the southers States. The plan could nos command the
requisite support and was lost in the rapid progress
events Next, more hopeful movement was sci %
cot looking TO m immediate conference OF the bOrds
rolnn) with the view to unite their counss,s and avert
.ne danger OF civil war Bat here, also the obstacles
proved and the time for such action has
passed Zach OF these States therefore, must decide
itself the attitude 1t will occupy in this emergency.
wahsr ,nae ,n s2 2eo % oe isss.aea is peace or m
ton with the federal system be reserved right or one
growing out Q. the constitution or the right Of reyoa
ton the great act lies before that the act has besG
done aud We are not permitted 10 doubt that in few
weeks seven eight States containing larger popu-
on than the thirteen colonies at the epoch or the Reve
luon will have withdrawn from the Union and declared
lhe,r independence. Under whatever disguised,
collision OF arms with them will be
The dominant party here rejecting everything, prs
posing nothing are pursuing policy which, under thR
name OF enforcing the laws and ''punishiag raitoess
threatens 70 plunge the country into all the calamities a
civil war.
The federal Union canno, be preserved by arms rNa
attempt would unite the Southern States in resistance,
"hiie ID The North great multitude Of true and Loyal
men never would consent to shed the Blood Of our people
~ the name and under the authority OF violated CON.
laci. serious collision upon existing issues would de-
roy whatever hope may yet remain Of preserving or re
storing the Jnon An attempt to hold IL together bV
the bayone would exceed anything yet recorded tbs
annals q human maduess and folly. vou,d bring oe
crs te Jo sad disapaear orsrer ~ If the the son:S
should succeed in maintaining her independence ths
euds and an motes engendered by the contest betwee
the sections would be transmitted 10 succeeding genera
ton, while, + she should be sujugA.ed the govern
ment would be- ome in form and in fact consoidates,
and would soon reach the usual historical termination =
military despotism But her subugation Is impossible
without determination, and that is impossible.
And yet the danger OF civil is imminent, unless IL
SHAH be arrested by prompt and energetic action IT, be.
fore the pass OF become aroused aud series AZ
untoward events drift into strife Kentucky and tie
other border States shall calmly and firmly preseata
united trout against il, believe il may be arrested.
Fifteen States are potent to prevent war This, too,
would strengthen al! the true in the Northern States
who resist the atrocious policy Upon this question et
us annihiate party The force parry Je'ee na Kerss3
Se Unless This Jc quickly IsouTa 10 Jc deiusion 4
may t'come he parent Of a trood gf ooss.
me wisdom Of the Legislature viii doubtless provide
the duty as y the right, or every 10 express
opinions ard as one citizen OF the Commonwealth give
my voice for Stale Con, enton. is only By the direct
acton Of the several States in their sovereign capacity
that anything efectua be done; and, foe oos,
desire that Kentucky may have opportunity 70 ds.
termine, the most solemn manner, her Judgment or
her rights and her attitude in the present condition Il
affairs She has not been an inactive nor ingioroen
member OF tho coo,eieracy she Is Ia the presence e
great and startling events and Is not her nature TO sc
"a lstess apathy borne along byrapd currents whous
Tue power 10 direct her course Let her have the op0r
unity, through her chosen representatives OF decin
upon the prospect OF reuntng all the States in coaSh
tutonal uaoa or that shall be impossible, lie, her b.
In position 10 determine her own destiny
This lettor has grown longer than intended, atA0a0a
have adhered pretty closely to my original purpose.
rather to present facts and impressions Of them rc
this stand poslt than TO enter upon elaborate disc
need not say 70 you my dear SIR that have uttered
nothing in an obtrusive spirit, but rather rcuctasy and
sorrowiGly. Ny suggestions in regard the setioa e
Kentucky are offered in spirit Of loyalty to the state
wrong If righi the pleasure viii BE- mine 3 bsy, -
timely word II wrong, win know how TO besr with
out nurmur all the Consequences Of honest bu. ts.
ri'e mistake Very sincerely oZS ZSq, g frseS s,xsmcx
Hon o MAcorFT, Governor Of Kentucky.