The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-24


IL we do no more but 10 resolve sh( hsYs done but
little towards eecng the great object We have ia view
We must ACT well ssspes as the beat way tosecnfe
the South what they are justly entitled toher rights
under The constitution, and the enforcement OF The slave
law al every hazard There 10 be done tonight
Before saseibs meeting will take the opportunity Of
do mol mean my friends. 10 detan you much longer
You have heard able and eloquent speechesnuch better
than anything can give youi but would tell you there
more fevor to the Of his couay than mine Next
70 my God, owe my duty TO it, shall propose. before
eavs THIS meeting that the proceedings OF this assem-
olage, signed by the chairman and secretaries shall be
transmitted to the President Of the Senate and the Speak
OF the House oil Representatives, that those that stood
BY the country in its hour oil peril and danger shall re-
here tonight
There are other gentlemen here prepared TO speak. and
as already have been making a speech to night, my
good for addressing SO large gathering but
beg bear in mind that this constitutions which
given by predecessors, is sacred and mighty
prize which we should transmit unmpaired toposterty
that which formed by the deliberations OF the great
OF sprsthat has stood long enough TO its value
TO humanity and 10 the world and We should that
this prize is preseryedhat the Union is not destroyed
and with il the hopes OF the nation.
Let Tally 10 the rescue upon this occasion, and
true way to assure the South, remarked by oil
The eloquent speakers who preceded me- is to let them
alone, and enforce the law--the fugtve-slave law.
III we stand by them, then send to the South the
assurance that all is safe-that acting in good
aithand that the Union will be preserved; and let be,
speakers band OF brothers thank you for the patient
attention which you have given to what have said.
Mr.. Isaac Hazlehurst said il gave him great pleas
ure to meet his fellow citizens this occasion. He
knew that the call for this meeting would be responded
to by patriotic citizens OF all parties The platform the
Union. The constitution, our beloved coantry--a Union
ers-a constitution which, in its provisions, is the most
liberal in the world-and country teemng with life and
energy, the admiration oil all nations -
Before the adoption OF the present constitutions (said
Mr. H. union had existed among several of the States,
which essential TO their safety and prosperity AS
early l74s the Union distinguished by the OF
" The United Colonies Of New England The close Of
the last century found The American people living under
articles Of confederation framed at Of common
danger, and effective only by the influence OF higher
Union. the consequence Of intolerable wrongs;
In l7s7 convention Of delegates assembled in this city
revise amend and alter the articles OF confederation
of signal ability and patriotism All the States but
were represented There many and difficult inter
ess to be consulted and reconciled and after long pc
in the spirit of true patriotism and mutual concession.
The constitution the fruit Of the Union; and II
to make the Union more perfect that il ordained and
established Union was the basis of the constitution.
The American constitution has been submitted 10 the
peoe, and has received their assent and ratification,
Every attempt 10 weaken its PROVISIONS the laws made
pursuance thereof mpais the value OF the Union, by
rendering il less perfect.
When lsaid Mr. H) law is passed to enforce guar
antee OF the constitution, patriotism demands fidelity
from every citizen. The constitution knows no higher
law than its provisions Obedience to every law
the duty of all and il s the duty Of all to enforce obed
part II is like the columns Of some mighty structure
giving and taking strength; no part can be removed
without infringement Of the general equanimity.
has made us what we are. Ii found us al its adop.
ton weak; it behods powerful. The blessings OF
liberty. the splendid trumphs Of the mechanic arts, the
results OF Unon These matters Of history the past
is Let us, then, pledges OF affection 10
the constitution, and here upon the spot Of its adoption
f(said Mr. the provisions Of the constitution are
dsregaded and the laws annulled, where that per-
feet union !" Gone! And the beautiful structure Of
the republic crumbes beneath us, there will appear in
sad relief discovered S,aes-secdonal burnngs
interests. A
Where then will be the associations Of the past What
will be destiny Who will claim the fagihe flag oil
the Uniontha cherished record OF trials and trumphs
that flag which herads the Union from every mast
advanced amid the din Of arms Let that flag be the
tor This occasions and as marshals US the way thai
we should 90. never, never let be displayed with the
. Union doton."
The resolutions were here put TO the meeting. and
adopted whg applause. During the reading BY Mr.
Dallas they vehemently cheered, especially those
reference to the rigid enforcement of the fugitive slave
law.
After NJ Hazehurst had spoken Col James Page offered
resolution that the proceedings oil this meeting. signed by
the officers be forwarded to the President of the United
Saies the Speaker OF the House, and the President oil the
Senate; which resolution was adopted amid great ap
plause.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine d,s.
LISTERS from dissinsul Statesmen.
The following letter was addressed by the committee
on invitation to Messrs Clay, Cass, Webster, Foo,e
Dickinson, Cooper, Buchanan, Walker, Jas A. Bayard
Granger, Badger, Stockton and Keichum and the sub
Joined answers have been received:
PMrApELpHIA, Nov. IL, 1850
DEAR SIR; On behalf Of the friends OF the constitution
and the Union without distinction Of party, resident
the city and county Of Philadelphia request the homo
oil your attendance at public meeting, to be held on
Thursday. the 2Ist of November ns att O'Clock,
| at the Chinese Museum, in this city.
In making this communication, we tender 10 you ou
thanks for the patriotism, energy, and ability with which
during the recent public discussions, you have maintain
ed the principles OF the original federal compact, and
hbed to the people the blessings OF our happy and glo
| rious Union
We hope you will comply with this invitation, and
give fellow-citzens opportunity OF tesying
YOU person, their gratitude for the noble efforts you
have made perpetuate the institutions OF our republic
and the blessings OF civil and religious liberty.
We remain dear sir your friends and fellow citizens
] JOSIAH RANDALL,
JOHN w. FORNEY,
| JOHN s. RIDDLE,
ROBERT M LEE,
ISAAC HAZLEHURST,
CHARLES lNGERSOLL.
Letter from Hon. Henry Clay.
ASHLAND, Nov 8, 1850.
GENTLEMEN have your letter inviting my attendance