The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-19

PARIS, February 90, 1850.


GENTLEMEN: The "vaue OF the Union" II seems is
getting to be more and more matter of calculation not
only among individuals, public and private, but among
States themselves The value of the Union! Words
well chosen, which, trust in Heaven, every man who
takes them on his lips may seriously consider and con-
scientiously weigh before he gives to any though its
act.n
What. them Have we fallen so low, have we so de.
generated from sres that must needs set about CAL
eatng the value of that for which they lived and died
that for which they sacrificed scrupes and prejudices
that for which they prayed in life, .and dying, blessed
Are we 80 gued with the prosperity which Union has
brought us, that we long 10 taste OF the Are
already weared OF its fruits, counting vapd utilities
rank and station among the foremost nations OF the
earhasworhess baubes beneath the respected friends
and that dread which united strength inspires those who
do not love uss Is our vast and varied continent eem
ing with every produce which add life to lfeis it,
like that OF Europe destined TO be cauted and parceled
out TILL internal broils and feuds shall be its only tokens
OIL vitality Is our commerce. boundess the seas and
oceans which II whltens, TO be cuTtaed and FILTERED
down to subdivisions, each with some new-devised and
unexpected flag to mark palty nationality In single
word, do 10 make our beloved country the scofn
OF WISE men, and, for fools, by-word and reproach
God forbid God forbid say Il it be but for The sake
OF man and the worlds wide freedom
And yet there are those who, high upon pedestal OF
real or imaginary merit, would cen conduct us 10 such
pass as this They would destroy the fares Union that
has ever existed since the fall Of man and all for what
To solve question which, il left 10 ITSELF will resolve
ITSELF For taking the matter its very worst and al
lowing the slaveowner with his slaves 10 60 wherever ne
will within the jurisdiction Of the United States would
union the dislocaton OF thousand es aud the ami.
hilaton OF that magic charm which, in the wors eve
gives greatness TO our greatnessl But why should any
section or party insist upon the consummaon OF wha,
fancies well or ILL., TO be its EXTREMIST right? II was
not thus that our constitution, the glory OF It's authors
he glory OF s preseryers, and, trust in Heaven the
glory YET 10 be OF many unborn generation was fash
Toned and confirmed Why will not men be wise n
time and bow before the dictates Of Christian counsel
and potc wisdomi oh, II those OF our countrynen
who appear TO SET lightly by the value of Tho Union
could pass few years in Europe, as have DONE and
witness how for lack Of union, great things become
small and small things perishhow strength turns 10 fee
bleness, and the realities OF well being dwinde away
il they could with tberown proper senses appreciate The
high esteem and admiring honor in which the United
States are held, and in their proper persons bear
testimony TO the envy which united condition in
spires among those who live from day day by chances
sufennce and in hourly dread Of seeing society torn
asunder, property despoed and nationality extnguished
il they could all this then might they, indeed cacu
late the value OF the Union and calculate il, too for
some wise and useful purpose
brighten The President Of the republic is not on good
terms with the majority OF the Assembly, or the men OF
orders and within only four days il was by Of the
opposition alone that his ministers able TO carry
certain measure proposed by the government Louis
bonaparte is generally suspected, with what reason
Know not oil fixed determination to better his condi
uon pom point OF power and permanence and il is
sefvedy asserted quarters which ought to be well in
Iormeo' nat y ne does not nd he will make an occa.
SION % SUI ms aspiring hopes Most serious apprehen
hons are ei ny many lest the celebration, on the 2lth
OF this month OF the nativity OF the last revolution ter
inmate in blood Fears too are en,e,,anad as ~ ~.
results OF some thirty elections which are TO take place
on the 10th OF March, TO supply the places OF those rep
esenmuves wno having been pronounced guilty Of Join
ing in the demonstration OF June l3ih are 81 this mo.
ment either In prison or In exile Nothing however of
very important nature, believe will come 10 pass MI
towards the termination Of Bonapartes present
Of the chair OF State Yet nothing whatever would az
onsh for the elements OF disorder and misrule are
constantly hard at work Even the President do NO,
mstasngy assume position hostile TO the constitution
N.Y. py an incorporate desire 10 sustain RESPONSE
py apart from that Of his ministers and altogether
~ which he has assumed still il is not impossible
a ~ nay pe compelled TO il by force OF circumstances
ana actions are continually imputed 10 him which
cannot put greatly damage him in he public esteem
nsNy s"Pphs h'm OF the power TO serve his country