Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-11
Letter of Mr.. AIbertsou,.

Mr. Albertson, the Representative OF the First Cen
gressona District of this Slate has addressed long
letter Of his constituents. in which he answers
certain inquiries in relation the exciting topics OF
the day. We heartily sick of this everlasting
subject Of slavery; but Mr. As concluding remarks
are dictated with such spirit Of candor that we can
not refrain from giving them place in our paper. He
concludes his long letter by saying
ain short, repudlate political abolition in all It's
shapes and assumptions, | do Southern ultraisrn
and disunon and if the people Of the First Congress
sional District desire idea Representative ot
such character and principles and feelings, in
they have certainly selected the wrong man, aud will
long have all opportunity Of reclyng their mis-
take for assure you that ambitious for neither
the honors emoumens of a sea, in Congress, If
il is to be obtained at the expense of every principle
of honor and consistency, aud by omenting sectional
jealousies and strife between the North and the
South. No opponent Of Slavery extension need have
any apprehension of danger from the socalled Com
promise, OF The committee of thirteen, now before Inc
Senate 1t authorizes no such thing but leaves the
question to be settled by the inhabitants of the terri
tories when they come TO form themselves into Slate
Governments. This the democratic doctrine,
which we all advocated in l54S; and l. for one. nm
disposed still to adhere to H. for still believe now,
then did, that it is the policy of our govern
ment, ADD the only one upon WHICH this ''vexed and
exciting question be amicably adjusted to suit oil
parties.
,Ta the principles and views of the democratic par
ty, ever expect to adhere; and while am blessed
with the full enjoyment of my mental faculties, they
will receive my ardent and devoted services.
the privilege of choosing between the various
plans Of compromise proposed by different individuals
is all that is before us; and for my part, truly
say, that infinitely prefer the plan proposed by the
committee of thirteen to that of the Presidents pau
of non-dction at all, in reference To- the Territories
While am in favor Of leaving them regulate thell
own domestic institutions am not willing to leave
them without any government at all. should hold
a nt least very stupid, If not "nsane," who pre-
tends think that the Proviso become law while
the present Congress exists, Gen. Taylor occupies
the Presidential chair 1t was laid upon the table in
the lower House a. early day of the present ses
sion, by majority of twentysx, and that too by the
votes Of number Of those hitherto the most camor
Gus for it. 1t was killed in the Senate few day
SINCE by majority of ten and even if II could pas
both Houses If Congress- it could never receive thu
executive signature.
81 am ready and wiling now. and have been at al
times. separately if it may be soft not, to vote 70
them all together. am ready 10 vote for the imme
date admission of California a State into III
Union, disconnected with any other question, or
make it the means of general adjustment q
all the difficulties and dslractng questions now befor
the country, in Gud's name let ii be 50. am tn
restoring peace and quiet to country, IT SD desra
| BILE object can be obtained without sacrifice
consistency honor and truth. II is clear To my mind
that the demands Of patriotism, and dictates of an en-
/ ghtened and liberal policy all equally require OF IN
the support of this measure Of compromise, and
should be recreant To myself, and to my country,
with these views, should fail so to do.
IL am, dear sir. very respectfully. your humble an
obedIent servant, NATH'L ALBERTSON."