Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-01-30
Light in the Northl

tons were unanimously and enthusiastically endors-
ed Is basis of settlement and it was recommended
that an appeal be made to the people of the free
States at the balletbox as the surest means Of pre-
serving and reconstructing the Union. The Con-
vention also expressed its qualification that the sta
tute books of Indiana have been soiled by per-
sonal liberty bills.
The Democratic party of Illinois held Conven-
ton in Springfield on the 10th instant The most
patriotic resolutions were adopted. The President
of the Convention, Mr.. Casey, in circular, copy
of which has been sent to this Office says: Tin dis
charge of the duties required Of me, allow me to say
the Union of these States is of priceless value L
safely say that large majority Of the people of
Illinois DESTROYS to the federal Constitution
amended to the rights of all the States
Of the Confederacy." -t
At q Convention of the Presidents of Northern
and Northwestern Railroads, held in Washington
City, the Oath instant, resolutions were unani-
mously adopted endorsing the Crittenden PROPOSE.
tons. These Railroad officers, having had every
opportunity Of ascertainng Northern public senti-
ment and welding some four hundred millions Of
dollars of capital, have given it their opinion that
the Northern people are in favor of the Crittenden
propositions by large majority.
Gov. Morgan, of New York, black Republican,
sent in message to the Legislature of that State
in session at Albany, the Oath instant in which
Commissioners to meet the Virginia and other Com
missioners at Washington on the 4h of next month.
He says:
1.-The great mass of the people of this State, and
Of the entire North, arc actuated by an earnest
desire that no honorable effort should be left untried
to maintain, by peaceful means, the American Union
it has existed for almost century; and especially
to encourage every exertion made towards adj
ustment of existing difference by the loyal States.
Holding sentiments in full harmony, as do, with
these purposes, and with view to the consideration
of such measures as may eventuate in securing to
the citizens of slaveholdng and non-slaveholding
States such mutual guarantees will fully protect
the rights of each. recommend the appointment of
a corresponding number of citizens of this State, in
whose character and patriotism the people shall
have full. confidence, with view of meeting, in the
same spirit which prompted these resolutions Of the
Representatives of Virginia, and of such other
States may be there present. for the consideration
of the objects indicated in the resolutions herewith
submitted.
And it may not be improper, in the present
fully call your attention to the importance of every
step taken in connection with Federal relations.
Acting both as trustees the past and guardians of
the interests of the future, we should remember
that history, holding US to our responsibilities will
record acts not with the hand of prejudice or Of
favor, but with calm impartiality. Let us, there
fore, consider with care our duty in the present
emergency, and be ready to perform, fearessly and
! conScentiouslv. the duties which our respective
| positions have imposed upon US"
The New York Times, Black Republican jour-
nal endorses this message Of Gov. Morgan, and ex-
presses the hope that the commissioners will be ap-
pointed. The Times says:
1.-The Virginia resolutions appear couchcd in a
spirit of fairness patriotism, courtesy and justice,
emnently requiring that they should be met in
corresponding temper"
1t is not all gloom in the Northern sky. There is
ground for hope that the Union can be preserved.
But the Northern people aoant time. Let us gire
them time. Shall We dissolve the Union in froc
Shall We break it up before breakfast" and that,
too when millions of true men in the North are I'M
ploring us to pause until justice can be done US
Away, then, with your precipitation and your in
Critenden propositions, and then give the Northern
masses time to act Meanwhile let Mr. Lincoln be
inaugurated. and let US hear from him. Prepare
tions have already been made for armng the State
let US now Wateh and Wait
Commissioners to Washington City and to
Montgomery, Alabama.
The Legislature of this State, by joint resolution