The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-04
From the Richmond Enquirer. Nov.
The True Spirit.

We have presented to our readers the views Of the
wing Governor Brown Of Tennessee. tmost Justly de-
isssd By The ,..D, o. II hs he
wlmot proviso outrage BY Congress i s proper that
we should let them see the sentiments OF his gallant
sd So Sss a been TS.y nob
with the views OF his Submission predecessor and point
out the path which the South should pursue In his late
inaugural message Gov Trousdale says;
According 20 the structure Of federal and State gov.
The former whilst all Others have been reserved the latter
calls upon MS Cor constant vigilance guarding against
% s on sss ;Ss h Won viii moi s % ssl ,sn
tain the rights reserved 20 your constituents In oil their full
deep conviction rising upon the minds Of many and
In this conviction participate, that disposition prevails
such direction % the action Of Congress. as will ultimately
Interfere with the sh reserved % Us 10 connexion yith
interest. this disposition the threshold and
and maintain rehn with unhinchng frmness IL
interfere directly with slavery in the States Such
inteercncc woud be gross violation OF consitu
have h.rdhood oppose IL Our danger lie in
open and direct assaults upon rights, but In covert and
viii ss scs a. which, could no !. 81
direct means IL Congress can be induced 10 adopt a
STATE, with free territory, would abolish slavery in the
Dssict q colambis, and would prohibit the transfer
parent that The permanency Of our rights would be se
ssy endangered Against such measures as these well
solemn duty protest hold that Congress
power but such has been delegated By the consn
ton. In that instrument find Tor any action
by Congress the subject OF slavery In Territory; and
hence stand upon constitutional ground in denying the
power Of Congress either establish prohibit slavery In
common prepery Of the several States Of the condeacy
won the Joint blood and of brave country
men Each state and each citizen has the rights In
this property ~ any other State citizen An by
Congress MAKE distinctions this suhicct by attaching
conditions 70 the enjoyment Of this common property,
would justify prompt and efficient resistance by ali the
means known 20 TIE constitution.
Entertaining these sentiments, and being fully satisfied
that the place 10 meet and danger IL M fb<
fhrsskod deem 10 be duty Sate 10 proclaim 10
our northern brethren In terms Of respectful rankness and
nness unsterabIe purpose Of rights
all hazards and TO the last extremity With this view
recommend hat ron adopt and forward Congress re-.
expressive OF the sentiments OF our
on this exciting question
submit these suggestions 10 your wise consideration,
with ardent hope that will be charac
terized by harmony and energy and that lsbor will
rebound 10 the lasting happiness and honor Of Ste
w TROUSDALE.
Mr. Clayton In his letter NJ De Tocquevile, OF the 9Th
Of last September said that the he addressed the
French Secretary Of Foeign Affairs Tin violation Of all pre-
cedenD was because, at that time, Mr.. Rush his
way home. and Mr.. Rves had yet probably arrived
Ifnow appears that at the very prepared
and sent Mr. Clayton had dcfed Mr. R~s 10 rsmais pmfa
hs arrival Of Mr. Rpe, and the former accordingly did
remain This fact OF known DE Tocqueville
when he received Csyons leterl These circumstances
place the Secretary OF State in very equivocsl position
! man Of truth. -Psrssyfrasfes.