Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-03-20

claiming all haste in what it contemplated,
it Is for the Border States to do what the
Cotton States have given them ample war
rant for doing by their course---consultt their
own best interests whilst insisting, in the
face Of all influences whatever, upen q
strict an adherence as practicable to the pro-
visions Of that Constitution which all the
loyal States are in arms to preserve. That
the resources of the nation may be applied
for any OF, all purposes, If there can be
shown plain necessity for SO doing, in or
der to preserve the Union dominating
as that does all other considerations
probably be shown but in the present state
Of affairs, we could have wished that every
interference with Slavery had been left ab-
solutely to originate with the Slave States
themselves leaving TO the arms Of the ma
ton the vindication Of its integrity.
Whatever may come of the executive
proposition, SO far as the Border States are
concerned, It is a shrewd blow dealt to Cot
ton Oligarchy; and is-if the English pa
pers tell the truth-a Roland for an OH
yer," in regard to the proposition from the
Rebel Commissioners of emancipation" as
the consideration for intervention in their
behalf 1t presses them to the wall abroad,
whilst In the pass to which matters have
arrived here, it will probably have but little
bearing upon the question Of final submis-
sion. ..,tt., 4, 49,, ~.
And it is no less shrewd q blow, at the
Abolitionists in guise of broader and more
professedly conservative aspects. Wanting
their patriotism, their devotion to the Union,
they are compelled also to affect reverence
for the Constitution; and as slaves are re-
cognized as property" it remains to be
seen whether they will be willing to vote
their means to compensate those Of the
Border States who might come to entertain
favorably the proposition of the President,
to do away with the institution upon the
principle adopted by the British Govern
ment, Of purchasing the "contrabands"
froln their owners. ~ .5 rr.
30, then, as the measure proposed is not
to be hurriedly acted upon, it will be mat
ter Of much interest to observe how it is re-
ceiyed in various quarters. That it is in
tended mainly for Maryland and the future
safety Of the National Capital is to be pre-
sumed and therefore, whatever may be its
fate anywhere else, it must at no distant
time become matter Of deep interest to
every citizen here. Let it, then, be consid-
cred with the importance evidently its due,
for if any fact is well established by late
events it is that the nation will hereafter
attach an importance to the Federal me
tropolis never before deemed possible, and
that, in this view of the case, Maryland
cannot avoid feeling vitality and immensely
the changes that seem imminent on every
side. Let her, then, be prepared, as far as
possible, to influence her own destinies for
good, since she will not be permitted to
stand still when everything is in motion
around her. 81 n a..-u,.r. ..ss
From the Rochester IN. " Union and Advertiser Deml
We hail this message as pledge that he
will be found true to the Constitution in
every emergency we accept it as proof
that the confidence we have reposed and ex.
pressed in President Lincoln's integrity and
quiet but immovable firmness, has not been
misplaced. Considerations of general
welfare" imperativeiy demand that the he ram
pant spirit Of Abolitionism should be en-
countered with weapons which it will in vain
resist; and that the power vested in the
exerted to prevent its own overthrow and
the Northern Radicals and Southern Rebels.
We stand by President Lincoln message in
this hour Of our country's peril.
From the Cincinnati Gazette. -
The views presented by Mr.. Lincoln will
or at least ought to, meet the appreciation
OF earnest Union men everywhere. f -
The Troy IN, " whig (Bel-Eyereal,
Praises the temper of the MESSAGE and
says its policy can meet no reasonable op'
position in the North. So .l 91 ui .,r.
From the N. Y. Sunday Mercury.
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1t will do more good to the Union cause
than even victory at Manassas 1t sets vi
right with all foreign nations. We are
! fighting for something more than the mere
establishment Of our empire over the
South. The getting rid Of Slavery, the only
element of discord in our politics, will bt
heartily indorsed by the Liberals and Re
publicans Of all Europe, and give us {
strength abroad that we never had before
At home the effects Of this Message will b.
equally good. 1t unites the North as ont
man upon platform that is. assented to b.
every phase Of public opinion in the loya
and Border States. The so-called Conser
vatives are satisfied, because the right Il
hold slaves. and the power Of the State owe
the matter, is recognized In this document
while the Radicals seem to be equal,
pleased, because they see it is the beginning
of the end of Slavery. ~1E ri '..a
r. From the Eastern Argus Dem, Portland, Mel
Why is not this kind, just, humane? ;. i
| carried out in deed and spirit, why should
not supersede all other schemes before Con
gress, and put an end to the agitation Of tn
Slavery question? IfStates wished aid tn
General Government would render, il. i
not, the matter would rest and the countr
be at peace. This, however, is too much !
expect. OF course, If the suggestion wer
adopted, there would be the question o
power in the National Government to rende
the aid but if the people wiIlsdiit any lao
l in this respect could be supplied by q
amendment Of the Constitution. The pre-
4 positions are conservative, sound, constitu
\ tional in entire accordance with Democrati
principles. To. siaypl. siai 20 vaiso 3d
i CANNoNApfNo AND RAIN. -Experienc
shows thxt the discharge Of heavy artiller
is usually followed by rain. The battles {
the Preach xrmies were succeeded by cop
ous rains that rendered small streams in
passabls and At the battle of Solferino
storm of such ieresness arose that the cor