Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

The Cincinnati Press, decidedly Administra-
ton print, thus discusses secessionism in connec-
ton with the question, "what is best for the
Northf' W
But this is no matter of ours. The question IL
what is best for the North We have the right
to take our own case into consideration, and base
our decision as to the future upon the conceptions
we entertain of our own interests.
The thing to be sought for is the elements
upon which the calculation must be founded in
order to gain valuable result. In what do they
consists Are they temporary or per gianentY that
is to say, do they reside in transitory economical
conditions, or in the fixed character of the peo-
pie.
Gentlemen who are anxious that the South
should be subdued and the Union restored, ia
order to the collection of their Southern debts,
are not safe counselors in this matter. Gentle
men who look upon a return 70 the old econom-
ical habits and Arrange ments absolutely neces
sary to our prosperity, are equally unsafe.
The people of the North and those of the
South unlike in genius and character; and it
is TO this more than to any cause exterior to
themselves, that the present difficulties are at
tributable. The South misunderstands the
North, and, in some degree, at least, this mis-
understanding and hatred is reciprocal. These
feelings are not new; and as they have not. to
appearances, EEONu Out VI udlisttLt CduScc, tncEc
is no reason to look upon them as merely tenn
porary. They grow out of difference in the
social condition of the two people-a difference
which we have no right to regard AS per-
manent; and whose effects therefore will be en-
during.
As the character Of its industry determines the
character of people, it is difficult to conceive
wider difference than that which exists between
people among whom labor is accounted honor
badge of degradation. The people of the South
look upon those OF the North as u race of serve
laborers, slaves. In the same political associa-
ton, the former feel they had a sort of legiti-
mate title TO govern the latter as interiors. We
do not admit any such title; but the virtual claim
and its denial makes an issue which, although un-
stated, perpetually exists.
If we should observe closely the effect Of this
difference We should not fail To find, both in the
North and i'm the South, sufficient reasons to be-
lieve that a separate political condition would be
better for u.s. if not for the South Our habits and
tempers are peaceful. With public tranquility, it
matters little what political status may be,
shall be prosperous.
In order to permanent peace, il would seem to
be necessary to get rid Of the revolutionary ele-
ment-to set it aside, where il may work out its
own problem without interfering with the work
ing of ours. When put by itself, it will probably
cease to be revolutionary; which will be benefit
TO itself. Ii will cease to disturb by its opera
tions at home or through its agents in our midst,
which will he benefit to US. We have no reason
to suppose that the turbulent spirit of the South
will be permanently driven out of it by beating
1t may undergo temporary suppression; but the
old causes will remain together with the scars re-
ceved i'm the conflict. and the memory of the
shame Of the defeat. What we have experienced,
we shall experience again, when, perhaps. with
another Buchanan in the Presidency. the calami-
ties that have now so nearly befallen US may &C
tually arrive.