The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-24

venton-whether II had better not leave this "pecua
institution aone-aad whether the citizensof the other
States had not better leave the savehoding States to
manage their As sure as the present sys-
is changed, the principle OF non-inerventon acting
in the spirit of the age, will produce reforms and ameio-
ratons which the present system of interference is only
calculated to defeat.
There is great force in the following remarks of Gen
Harrison They are to be found in his letter President
Monroe of June s23 as it appears the very interest
ing appendix TO Mr. Westeotrs speech
In relation the Missouri question: am and have beer
for many years, much opposed slavery, that will
never live in State where it exists. believe
other State such wild and dangerous sentiments
entertained on this subject in Ohio; and claim the
merit of being the only person of any political standing IN
the State who publicly opposes them"
From the Baltimore Clipper.
MORE FoLLY-Whlst in other countries the people are
endeavorng build republics and their rights
in the United States where in the enjoyment OF the
perfect freedom and where have only preserve
the compromises of the constitution render the Union
perpetual, and the destiny of the nation prosperous and
glorious, portion Of the representatives OF the people, in
stgated by fanaca aboonsts resolved to excite
discussion and disorder by the violation of guaranteed
rights and the division of the country into sectional par
ties. resolution has passed the House of Represent
atves nstrucng the Committee for the District of Co
umbia bring in a bill 10 prohibit the slave trade
T in said District" This we suppose, is intended to
be preliminary to bill to abolish slavery in the Dis
trct altogether; and the step will probably be, to
strike slavery in the southern States What slave trade
is carried in the District of Columbia Owners sell
their slaves there they do Ia Maryland and elsewhere
and presume that it is designed deprive them OF this
liberty. But has Congress the power 10 prevent man
from dsposing OF his properly We say no. Slaves
recognised property by the constitution, and
they cannot be forciby wrested tom their by
of Congress; the sale of them be prohibited
As well might Congress undertake TO prevent in
the District from disposng OF his house and lot OF
other property Ii is the height of folly TO pass
luton such that which has just received the sane
ton Of the House. for if bill be introduced in &C
cordance with the instruction given would If passed
into a law (Which is not probabe) be nuSatoy and with
other effect than produce indignation and excite
men There be many slaves in the District OF Co
umba and if members of Congress are sincere in their
desire have slavery abolished within the District let
them the funds purchase the slaves and set them
free But this they will not do. They willing to sacr
fee the property OF others, but will not contribute from
their pockets promote their darling project OF
emanc pating the slaves.
We say once aboonists in and out OF Congress,
that if they wish render slaves service and promote
gradual abolition they to intermedds with the
subject and contribute in aid OF the efforts which are
being made by colonization societies to send people oil
color Africa But if they will not desst, but continue
their attacks the institution Of slavery, because the
District of Columbia is subj the legislation OF Con-
gress then would be better setrocede Maryland las
has done Virginia. that portion of the District
which she originally granted, excepting the grounds
pied by the public buildings That would stop the clamor
of fools, and perhaps preserve the Union.