The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-01-23
VOICE OF NEW JERSEY.
Elfrati from fae recelt Message Of Coz. Otdea
10 The Legislature of keic J.rseg

insure thef continued unity; but we learn 4
that portion Of ihe Confederacy propose 10 e
secede, believing that the evils TO which they c
are subjected in the Union outweigh the adj q
they enjoy theT therefore propose
to dissolve tlle connection, and establish an {
independent Government, composed Of OGa
Or more States. South Carolina has already 4
declared herself released from her obligations
to the General Government, and il is feared
that others are preparing to do likewise. We
do not consent to such proposition, nor for
q moment recognise the right, the principle
Of which, il carried out, wauld lead TO anar
chy. The chief reasons alleged for secession
are, frst: That the Non slavehalding States
have not recognised, been bound by, or obey.
ed the supreme law Of the land--the Consti-
tuition aud laws under il, viz. the fugitive /
slave law and the decisions of the Supreme |
Court Second, That the citizens Of the |
Slave States are by the others denied equal
rights in the Territories The first Of these
charges addresses itselfto the States in their
separate capacity. and ia that aspect We pro |
pose to meet il. Since the adoption Of the |
Constitution New Jersey has, with faith |
fulness that has never keea questioned ex-
ceptng through ignorance, fulfilled every |
obligation assumed under It's provisions, tui- |
~, fairly, and distinctly. The laws on our
statute books in relation to fugitises were en-
acted for the purpose Of facilitating their
rendition 10 their owners. Since their pass
age the Supreme Court has made some deci.
SONS which make II proper that these laws
should be carefully examined, and ii found
TO conflict with the Constitution OF laws of
the United States. they should be at once re-
pealed er amended. The decisions of the
Supreme Court have ever been held By New
Jersey - the Law Of the land, and We trust
ever will, whether distasteful or not.
The subject Of slavery in the Territories
is one the settlement. OF which does not come
within oar pres.Hcc; il belongs to the Gen
erai Government, in which we, together with
all the States. ave represented, and with
them We leave the srbject, confident that
they will be disposed TO harmonic. a. far a.
possible. all conflicting interests.
II does not appear that the Legislature Of
New Jersey 10 at present called on TO do any
thing beyOad what has been proposed, unless
it nav be 70 give some expression 10 her
views. The people OF this State beyond all
question stand asa unit il favor Of the I'm.
ion, and are prepared to defend il, and e
make al reasonable and proper concessions
to iRs1re its perpetuitF. They also believe
that the Constitution a. il is affords protec-
tioa 10 the rights Ct all. Cher1shlag the
most friently spirit towards their brethren
Of the Soslh, Ties would be The last 10 10.
terfere with their rights. We remember
that they are hardened with The anxieties
and responsibilities Of an institution Tor the
inirodaetioa af shich hey are not account
able. but which vas entaied upon them, and
for the abolition Of uhiea the wisdom OF man
has failed 20 sugsest humsse and feasible
plan, and shieh Col in his own good time
and way will bring lbeat; and also thar thew
have been irri,-ied BIZ continued system
Or interference with their Affairs, coz the
managemeat 81 Which theY oaly are respon-
sible. That ihey have done ard said much
that was gnEise and gncalled for, aud ihat
serious eosntes charges could be readils
made. is certain; ha. they have enough Of
perplexity eonaeeted with their peculiar in
slitution 10 iadac lhese not 20 bcrdeBed 10
refrain from sZgrays'iag Their troubles. II
the pslpit. The press, aBd all VINO wish we'll
of their country, wnGld fsite in promoting
sentiments Of love, f0rbearance, and charity
among the people Of this Repabiic. and
fr0wn on titaperatioa, false charges. and re-
talialOry measures, the effect would be 10
strengthen th0se bonds without which or
Union il boz name.
The troubles connected with slavery have,
IN 4 great measure, been brought % bs Few
persons u extreme views, b0lh North and
south, who, BIS constantly presenting 70 the
public IN its most exaggerated form whates-
er Is calculated 70 estrange and eIssperate,
have excited Jealousy and disirast aaere but
ior these efforts lIslernAl fellowship would
have Continued.
Ca the one hand are those who regard
slavery &c a sin 30 mpns;rogs that ali con-
neeted with il are consigned 10 condemns.
ton. They see il tliroagia ned.un that
enlarges AZ i.s delOrinitiss aad dims al it.
pAllislses, will listen 10 no Arguments, a..
iach 10 inpor,Ante 10 the opinions u others,
the practice Of their iorfiatbefs, or the re-
qsifements oF tie Constitution. We give
some VI them credit lof sincerity; bit = ~
sensitive 10 sickednes., they vii mad enough
20 exercise their tins AID taitn.- niihln IL,
b6oGds VI theif OWa STATE, AID pf0b4b !,
within narrower circle.
On tie other hand are those Who beliey,
that all sho live on tie north SIDE " = Ger.
tain geographical line are their enemies, AMI
wiling 10 ISOLATE every obligation u ~
Constitution and lavs--wh0 deem consii.
tsuOaAl election 0f 4 President suaicigLt
taase Tor dissOl.iBg the Union; such 10 nol
des1e 10 remain 10 H. They dresm,Of 1
soathsrn CDnisdersey that i 10 embrace al
u sosthsrn sol within he UnlOh thai . dc.
sirable--gsebtUally 70 absorb MesitO. aad i
may BE- Cu5a--tOustitstlng . SVgthera gal.
sxy, composed u stars II I've lirst ,ns gaiigile
with the resi- " mankind gazing With aOndei
aud admiration Oh is gfestneBs-dfea am,
which the reality u The experiment would
speedily dissiplle. and IN which hes f0rgel
that 1 world would stand 10 opposition Il
their principles, sgd tina. The position ihsy
nov hold a. being part 81 ihs great Amefi
can ReDu5ljds sgule crBmbie beneath them