The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-04

Wou tof oufSettcs ARG we 70 DC suspected OIL as
loyalty to this glorious Unionl What il there in our
present past career that would justify such an n,ma
toni Who has more firmly and faithfully stood BY the
Union Of the States, during half century Of service in
the press Than the senior editor OF this paper Where
was he when the Hartford Convention lifted up its trea-
sonable head Did he then shrink from support OF
the Unon Did he then hesitate 10 brand the traitors
who plotted the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the country And
what was his course on subsequent occasion, when
the peace and tranquility OF the Union were threatened
in another and opposite quarter Did he not then stand
by the Union Did he not then conteRd for the integrity
Of the Union, while he pointed out Cancellation and
promise 10 both sides the potent by which
il could be- preserved! He has always dared TO warn
his countrymen on this subject He has warned them
from time to time, for twenty years past that the
noble ship would defy every danger and survive every
storm which might arise, except only this dark and deli
cate question He has said. that upon that breaker, and
that only, she might split, unless the strongest spirit Of
Cancellation and compromise should preside at the helm.
And is he after such evidences OF devotion the Union,
10 be suspected and denounced as s enemy What are
the abors Of half century for the cause Of republican
liberty and for the union Of these States il such is to be
their reward -
fabric is not that word the symbol The UNION it is
our great and magnificent country stretching from
to ocean, and from the fgd TO the torrid zones,
bracing within its confines thirty sovereign and independ
emf Staies and domain enough for thirty more Twenty
three millions Of people dwell upon prolific and bount
full bosom, drawing thence abundant susenance for ALL
and ample elements for which embraces the
world in its wide circuit Magnificent rivers, such as
the world before saw. like veins upon its
surface. scattering fertility along their pathways, and
bearing upon their bosoms the products Of Industrious
millions the great entrepos Of trade Splendid cities
illustrate its outline railroads and telegraphs inter
Irvine it's surface like net work, binding the whole to-.
gether in indissolube union. Semnaries Of learning,
planted on every hilltop and in every valley, shed light
and intelligence around and countless churches point
ing their spires to the temple Of the living God. the
sacred guarantees of morality and virtue The
before shone on q country possessing 80 many Of
the elements Of wealth, many Of the real blessings
OF life nor one which has made such rapid progress in the
development Of its grand system OF civilization, govern
ment, and empire. No country possesses such liberal
No people rejoice in such unfeered ber
ty; enjoy complete protection in person and
property Such is the idea Of union at home. Abroad
our country is the beacon light Of the nations who yearn
for liberty II is the cynosure Of hope to the millions
struggling be Free II is the asylum Of the oppressed
from every land Il is the fear and dread of despots
The eyes of all patriots turned bitherward for exam
ple for encouragement for sympathy, and for aid Strike
his Union from existence. and who imagine the ter
ors Of the shock it would nfict upon the moral world
No tempest, earthquake, calamity yet experienced
BY man, could be so terrific and awful. No judgment Of
Providence could sme the heart Of the world with such
ckening horror. such hopeless despair, the desruc
Of this great and glorious Union Must not. then,
preseveds And what patriot could contemplate its
dissolution except with fear and dreadl
Yes, we say, it must te PRESCRIBED But, while we
utter this declaration in behalf Of the Union, should
be false to ourselves false the people, false patriotism
i did not fearlessly point out to counirymen the
rocks which may be wrecked; for, like all fabrics
reared by human hands, il may fall and perish Il was
founded in Cancellation and compromise. II can be
aimed only by the same means JUSTICE is its ounda
lion. and PUBLIC OPINION the cement by which il is held
ogether II is composed OF numerous States, lying in
rous latitudes and climates possessing different instu
IONS producing variety Of products, all Of which give
Use to conflicting interests These varieties and dissmi
arties properly balanced and regulated contribute to
he wealth and power of the whole. But while they do
hat in order keep them together in harmonious action
is necessary to prevent them from interfering with each
other By restraining each in its legitimate sphere. il
acs as a counterpoise to the whole. The unity and
harmony OF this beautiful but complex machine can
be only maintained by preventing the various parts from
osting each other. Therefore, say to our breth-
rem both Of the North and the South, that il they
would preserve this glorious system Of government
by the wisdom and energy Of their fathers
they must do Justice to each other. They must, did
fathers cultivate the spirit Of Cancellation, concession
and compromise. They live together only upon
terms Of honorable equality And when one or more Of
the parties to this great compact Of Sates the wonder and
admiration Of the world, shall forget the rights which all
possess, persist in injustice. and fail perform the obi
cations which they owe to each other we tell them boldly
and eaessy that the ties which unite this great
federation Of States in in great danger Of being
sundered like fax in the flames.
And should such lamentable result follow any unor.
tunaie controversy which may grow up among the differ.
ent members OF the Union, what would be its probable
Is il TO be a work Of peace and har-
monyi Or will civil war, with all its dire horrors
and calamities follow Will refractory States be re-
duced 10 subjugation BY force and conquests Will
the seeding States find large numbers of sympahser
in the .bosoms Of the other States, who will refuse
10 take up and fight for their subugaon In that
event. will not faiernal blood be shed every hearth
stone in the Unionl The consequences indeed