The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-07-04

The american Ci,u Embrou,io.

NE f2lgFins communication, .viu- a .ou.h-siis view -
th= m-..- I.-t=s' : I-n1t ~ such q aiudIy spirit. tha,
with the writer ia all his c1ucusiousI
As q natural consequence, Americans on these
Islands are greatly interested in the events r,-
Transporting IN the States. This has been NANTES,
not only from the elgeruess with which an a--iy,1
from san Francisco is welcomed, but also from rho
street corner discussions that have invariably fol-
loved that arrival each succeeding mail adding n
the excitement, until, from tue low temoeratur. If
friendly discussion the political thermometer has
risen 70 the exceeding high grade Of personal de-
nuuciation. In the discussion Of every subject,
conclusions are drawn either from judgment or im-
pulse the enc from a dispassionate view. where
reason s~ays the mind. where cause and effect are
strictly weighed ami deduction, drawn accordingly;
the other jumps 70 conclusions, cause : lost sight Of
il effect, great general principles are ignored, a
narrow ana one-siied view being the basis upon
which Judgment Is rendered and executed.
propose in a cursory manner to review the cause
(for there i but one,) that mas led to the present
crisis. but shall do it with due respect 10 the opiu-
ions OF others. The many iuterferences Of the free
states with the institution Of slavery Is the declared
cause for the withdrawal Of the Confederate States
from the Union. Has there been such interference,
and II 80, was it Of such a character aud weight, and
from such a source as to give the South reasonable
apprehensious that her peculiar institution was in
danger: The political right to hold slaves will not
be discussed. The Constitution guarantees it, not by
construction only, but by positive admission, by the
decision Of the Supreme Court, aud by the tacit con-
sent Of every State that has been admitted into the
Union, since the adoption Of the Constitution. The
moral right, We will leave to Hin who Is the Judge
OF right and wrong.
Has there been such interference ? l do not allude
~ the interference, that would arise from the opposi-
ton Of a fanatic mob to the rendition of i fugitive
slave, but interference by Legislative enactment,
sanctioned by an entire people. Massachusetts. Yer
mont, Ohio and other Free States, have solemuly de-
clarei that an act OF Congress for the rendition Of a
fugitive slave, was unconstitutional ian act, the Con-
stitutiOIality Of which they had rs much right to
judge Of, as l have of the legality Of an act Of Parlia-
meut,) aud passed Il Personal Liberty Bill, not only
rendering this act "A dead letter, but actually nullify-
ing IL. Yet this was neither treason 10 the general
government nor interference with Southern rights,
according to modern Union men.
But was it of such weight and character, and from
such a source As to give just cause Of apprehension ,
The text books of the schools, the teachings from the
pulpit, the entire literature of the North for the last
twenty-five years, have had but one theme-the free
dom Of the slave. II has been the test Of IL candi-
dates fitness for office, from a town constable to a
Gavernor; funds have been subscribed, agents APP
pointed to colpOrteur over the whole South with in
ceudiary tracts and engrayings. calculated by their
representations TO excite 4 seryile reOelIlOni eminent
preachers have impiously declared from the sacred
that desk, with the blessing of God and Sharpe's RI
des, the negro should never set his foot, but as "A
freeman, on Kansas soil, even yet. whilst this terri
tory belonged to the United States Government, and
by the Constitution was open to any of her citizens;
distinguished statesmen have made public declara-
tons that have gone the length and breadth of the
land, have even become the watchwords OF the party
the . irrepressible conflict" of Mr.. Seward is cock
tensiye with the Union; yet this man is the highest
IN the Councils of President Lincoln.
preserved without recognising the right OF the South to hold
slaves, to LET her sfde,n has been presented by an United
the Office Of Najor-General in the United states army, disre-
garliug the declarations Of the Chicago platform. The rallyng
free speech, free soil, free men, no more slave territory" The
had hypothetical their Sovereigutes, had signaly failed, fell
back upon their reserved rights. The act was not Simultaneous
phases % the contest, withdrew from the compact, occupying
the original attitude voluntary resigned. Having one interest
Policy has since dictated that they he confeieraied, and they
have presented themselves 70 the world claiming a place among
the Nations OF the Earth, have made public their bin Of rights
and 70 the maintenance Of which, As of old, have pledged thei
lives. their fortunes and their sacred houors. The result is it
the future but animated by ts same spirit anu with equally
a Just a cause, the pledge, like that given by Virginia, Georgia
scenes again become stern realities.
There are a certain class Of Americans, and unfortunately
very numerous class, who are 80 ultra in their opinion or rather
prejuice-. that any conviction, however honestly felt ana can
iiiiy -xpres,-I. rejecting i'm the least against IN. falibiIty o
their country or it, institutions, is deemed sacrie-e, and the
utJerer i strairhtEay TO be ostFacisei. such persons have don'
much T. injurr It's p-rpetuity AZ home, and To lessen the respect
for Il abroad There, as in all preventative governments, crea
abuses exist place and power are made TO subserve party Pr
poses, the masses, Influenced hy designing leaders are made, il
fcyeHsh political excitement, % lose sight II vital questions
majority has abused US power 20 Cypress the minority, as ia tn
present crisis hu; when the sober second thought doe
come. ample restitution has ever been made. Should the pres
eut b. an exception, and the North, with its great command O
means and money, insist upon carrying out the compulsor!
policy Of the present Administrator, TO the destruction Of t5
principles cuuteuiei for hy the south, l DO pray that, in tn
language Of that distinguished Juouist, Governor Banks, tn
Union wi;h al it. blessings, may be allowed 10 side
SrATESEIGHr.