The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-25

sssl II the former has the power, the law OF Yer
un far as i pfescribes the process Of trying fugitive
law Is constitutional Here, in O. her of an APP
aren't conflict Of jurisdictions lean the tide Of
nate sovereignty
.ProvinclaI Letters"
Below we give two extracts from letters written at
one from the Philadelphia Ledger. and
he other from the Baltimore Sun. The writers profess
DO deeply versed in public affairs:
From the correspondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger
WARRINGTON, Dec. II, 1850.
This mornings Union contains endorsement of Gov
&loya's message by Mr.. Richie.
NJ Richie Is the publisher of the Union nswspaperhe
ccaed organ of the democratic party but his tone has
Always beea provincial and day he has wholly got back
the Riohmond Enquirer beholdng from the capital Of
Richmond the future destiny OF this republic
aonal Invention Is called by the governor Of vgnia
m what parpoel Either % assemble such convention,
baton in It. II the North accept the convention will con-
n many delegates as the States are entitled 10 electoral
sordng to the number of congressional districts adding
1.-Two each State for senatorial representation In such
|a equally clear that the members from South Carolina
and o,her nnliiyng States including few stray sheep
adgnany refuse 1t is clear say that nothing could be
obtained from that convention that the Congress Of the Uni
ID states would not grant 70 The south ana lhst every
ona guarantees The Southin short, everything that
beyond the terms OF settlement contained IN the Com
promise oil last sessou-woad be spnrned by the North in
body The projectors OF the movement know this as
vel any Of ns-they charge il on the North one
It's greatest sins and they now long for an opportunity
s. and I The people q Virginia especially and M
North Win you bear it longer Join the glorious destiny
southern contederacy, that win be enriched in due
sco The :ouhsln dss s H. Rche PLAN Of
lding the convention in October is adopted will only
oah m Congress resolved upon BY The South Carolina
win be assembled, report their grievances, and
ss ss q thus and Mr. Rohe has either
nt hand to IL willingly and knowingly or he has been
compelled do SO by the opportunities Of his friends or
[From tn. correspondent Of the Baltimore SUM-
Gov, Foyd's message is already exploded humbug.
tveyb dy sees through ~ and hence 4 IS no longer dan
do There will be response his excelency,
either North South The article in Saturdays Intelli.
gencer, quoting from the constitution OF the United States,
selen
Father Richie was at first inclined to pay some respect
the suggestions OF the Of the ancient Common
Seshasa dutiiul Of Virginia, bred in the fear Of
authority. he could hardly do less but his sober seeond
thought is much more rational He hesiiaes day. and
when he shall have weighed the matter his patriotic heart
will make him eschew the project altogether.
Now must be obvious to our readers that these cor.
respondents do not agree with each other in these two
views Of our course; and what is still more obvious,
the fact, that they do not either agree Nth s truth We
have stated our dissent from the recommendation OF
Governor Floyd to take 10 call National Con-
nion al early day, and have suggested in its stead
had done some time before, another course, which
We think altogether preferable, and which, il adopted,
will totally supersede the necessity for such convention,
as we fully believe and trust This is called an en-
dorsemen" OF this message Of Governor Floyd and for
making such suggestions we are branded as provin-
ciar' in views. We not exactly informed OF the
gstem principles that in this country TO be ele
waited into the dignity OF NATIONAL granddaughter
IRON" provincial" as this writer suggests nor DO we
know whether Mr. Jefferson, Mr.. Madison. and men OF
thai class. may not be regarded provincial" likewise
because they happened 10 live in Virginia. We believe
The distinctions between imperial and provincial"
sItes, fashions and education, that found among
the petty German States and the seats Of sovereign power
DO exist in this country and that mans views may
be national at Richmond, Monticello Detroit, Lexing
ion, Mansfield, or any other town in the country at
Washington. This may not be the case with the little
G,rman States TO which have referred for many Of them
are not much larger than one Of our American plania
IONS and the policy and principles Of their rulers and
subjects are crcumscribed 10 the same Insignificant
boundaries The introduction OF these "foregn" TERMS
hat might have some sign6cson at home, but are ut.
sry unmeanng here, is in bad taste. and shows that
hose who affect 10 employ them are ignorant Of the
asoy and practical operation Of our government, and are
ny capable Of recurring the obsolete systems OF Eu.
Dpe for illustration OF our government. which has out.
EOwn and cast them of forever. A little modesty, and
more thorough acquaintance with our interests and pub
affairs would not lbecome these shallow prelenders
We should add that slight regard for the truth might
ccasionaIy be desirable; but aat depends 80 much on
sAea side pays best, and. offers the most advantageous
rus that II would be advice thrown away to suggest
anything like 80 od-fashoned virtue as common hon
ay IN the time, the authors write on TO their
hearts content II they make dollar by pointing
paragraph with our humble name we win not begrudge
e profit although may enrich them, il will not make
poor. We look with indifference upon any representa-
IONS respecting us they may make. We have lived to
little purpose Il we have not acquired character which
heir praise is not needed to exs and which their de-
traction cannot blaeken We had hoped better things Of
he correspondents Of journals pretending to be respect
able. but we that we have been mistaken. Let il
pass We do not suppose tina, !, is the last error we
nay fall into by looking at the bright side of human
nature
Supreme Court Of the United ssst,s