Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-03-27
AN OrFOnrUNIrE Eon A PEACE

Az OPPORTUNITY FOR A PEACE
FUL SOLUTION.
Tie "poEsrs tbat be1 at Washington are
evidently bsfed in the execution OF the de-
signs they entertained when originally taking
charge OF The governmental machinery. The
sectional faction which they represent, ma
ligned and viIli6sd Mr.. BUCHANAN before bis
exit from Office, because be refused to plunge
the country into the calamity Of a civil war,
inputing to him im5seility, cowardice and
trsschery. They promised to demonstrate that
they "bsd a Government when The embodi-
msnt Of the Chicago platform, IN the person
Of the present incumbent, should assume con-
troll Of the federal reins. Since tbs happening
Of that untoward event, however, heir curses,
90 rindictivsly lsTished upon the head Of LIN
corSss predecessor, have come home TO roost
Thsir present 81 organ" has seen ct for ~ultsrior
purposes to explain his inaugural BY unofhci
ally placing upon It q peaceful construction.
Its dismstrieal sntsgonisms and its bungling
Inconsistencies have been 50 trimmed down
and modified BY discussion as 10 suit both
wings Of the Republican party. U:der such
eircumstsnces the country Is kept completely
&c The dark az 70 what viii be the dsEouement
Of the present issue between the two sections
Of the country.
The commissioners Of the Confederate
BATES, who are now at Washington with the
view Of obtaining the recognition Of southern
independence, have exhibited great fOrbearaDee
and moderation in allowing The Administra-
tion such length OF time in which TO consult as
to the policy they propose TO pursue And Il
the telegraph in not in error, The latter have
ssssved to screen themselves from all respon-
sIbIity By a eoWsrdly dodge behind the legis-
istive department, proposing to refer the mat
ter to hat body at lie next session.
Il % happens, however, that the scheme for
dlav il entirely too transparent in this case to
fnposs upon the eredulity Of their intended
victims. The issue has been forced upon them
IN he Senate during its present extra session
br Mr.. BATARD, Of Delaware. Thai gentle
mar. tbouraa an oppo8ent Of secession, deems
civil var q greater evil than the acknowledge
ueut Of the independence Of the Southern
C,ufsdsrscT, and has accordingly for the
purpose Of sf0rd'Bg a peaceful solution OF
bending Issues, offered q resolution 10 The Sen
ate. he object Of which is to secure that re-
.-lf Hs proposition is hist ethe President,
nv and with The advice and consent Ct The
s,nsts. Be vested With foil power and author
gev 70 seeeut the declaration Of The seeded
ssstsy that they constitute an alien people,
- t,st be conclude with them a treaty ae-
knoWiedging their Independence IS a separate
..a,n A. the Senate is invested eXclu-
.iv.Iv with the fresty-msking power, MT.
psvszp's resolution is perfectly legitimate,
ana falls within the sphere Of hat body's
constitutional functions. The effort to pro-
~rs,,inste the settlement, BY throwing the
rs,pousibfity upon tie aext Congress, is not
ouIv unnecessary, bat is sssheer insult to TIE
.e-fbzna commissioner .snd.wiIi Of course not
\. tolerated bv tie Coufederats States. The
-r-~-~ Administration hsse the issue pre-
-.,t,d h them here direct, and il is utterly in
-..s,bi. "a escape r. By 50 psitry a subterfgge
- the one said to be suggested by SEWARD
n Mr. BarAED's proposition IL ineontinentiy
- 5oun. or eyea tabled BY The Senate, il is
-~.,..s 70 erpect anything better Of them at
s.-.xt session, where The Black Republican
wiil control a stnl greater majority OF
3.rbsrs IN the fate Of this bin We have
=. Esv which unloeks the yet undsvsloPed
-.Hsv oftb. Washington regency. The eoun-
- IN look 70 The action Of the Senate upon
: With ebe i~ntsnsest anxiety nore Pait61-
= 4 IL probably he last opportunity mat
~ 4. offered Tor that peaceful solution Of
-s.s,s.. which hir. LINCOLN processes &c de-
voafy 70 desire