Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-10-23
True Cancellation.

can government. to see sectional lines anu
sectional issues forever buried Ever
since the Constitution was framed. there
has been feeling of es,rangsment be-
tween The northern and southern extrem-
lilies Of the Union. When the convention
was in session, differences Of such mag
nitude arose thsl union appeared for q
time impossible. BY the strenuous efforts
of our patriotic foretathers. bridge OF
mutual concessions was suspended across
the chasm which divided the county
II has been the misfortune OF the north
that she has always supported the longer
end Of this bridge. Whenever serious
differences Of opinion have arisen between
the sections. the north has invariably as
sumed another section Of this bridge, un-
Ill In go she Was invited TO maintain the
whole structure. Then objections were
fled.
Ths. this difference OF view should have
existed is no, matter to excite surprise
the wonder is that articles Of agree
men; were ever signed. The people OF
New England were PuIitans. and demo
Gratis by instinct; austerity OF deport-
men. and moral rsctitude were their
leading characteristics. Having lied from
oppression and tyranny. they were disin-
clined to become oppressors or to spe the
iyrsnt. Living In land OF winters, they
were necessarily active. industrious and
frugal. AL these traits they transmitted
in large degree to their progeny. The
Southern colonies were composed OF Sd
entirely different class. A land OF sun
shine snd flowers, with 8 worldwide lame
for richness and beauty. and surrounded
by the romantic interest which, in those
early days, Swallowed every newly dis
covered territory, drew adventures from
ali classes of foreign society. The courts
furnished large share OF population. and
men who were fayorites in European
society, in that era, were seldom God
fearing, or even respectfully moral. Bred
in luxury and Incidence. they desPised
the labors OF the mechanic and farmer,
which can alone make nations great and
independent, and affected the airs Of that
monarchy to which they we're 50 strongly
attached. In acts OF oppression they
took special delight. and introduced =
herde OF bsrbarisns 10 furnish them the
bread they were too proud to earn for
themselves. No two nations were more
dissinilar than were these two bands Of
colonists-and this was scarce hundred
years since.
1t was natural that the Oold-5looded
Puritan. following the meek and lowly
Jesus, who taught the doctrine Of non
resistance, and forbearance under insult.
should have been willing to yield al to
hery-tempered snd less conscientious
companion. This be did, trusting that
time would prove the impregnsbilisy OF
the position from which he had retired
In the interest OF peace and harmony.
Time mas done this work, and done il
well. Patient industry and the cultiya-
lion Of the arts Of peace. have transferred
the wealth and culture Of the country to
. northern zone. The south is poor and
humiliated. She is entitled TO our sym
psthy and to the psternsl protection OF
powerful sdminist ration. War always
fosters injustice-and 80 far as the south
has been plundered and maltreated since
she surrendered her armies and nsvies,
she is entitled TO equitable compensation.
But We should not forget that most OF
the troubles which distract these States
were brought upon them by their own
imprudencs. Suppose the ''prodigal son"
had returned 10 his father and said. "Old
man, my little game didn't work ; I've lost
al the tin you gave me. also al the goods
i hooked while passing through your do
main. on my journey TO the far country,
50 have concluded TO come back and
pull with the old crowd. Now, i want
you to let me run this shsnty. True, my
experience In running things has not
been . great success; but have had
the experience. and if you don't grant
me this, I'll raise an ALFRED row about
your head. III get the other boys to join
me, and Wen force or persuade the SER
wants TO leave. then you will be alone and
osn do nothing" If the father was
weak and nervous and fussy. be might
yield; or If be was fond of seeing his son
trying unsuccessful experiments, be
might let him work again. But if he
were a strong. independent old gentle
man. he would say, my son. You have
never shown any capacity Tor conducting
affairs; you left home. and have lost
your portion; you are proud aud willful;
am very glad You have turned your
lace homeward, and it will be 8 great
happiness when you are fully restored to