Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-18
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
MONDAY MORNING. JUNE 1850.


RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
MONDAY MORNING. JUNE II. 1850.
wrl pcc however. compliment, iai
"f GfhSS MtH ,nrkn.oi) ust Al il- mc by such cn ~
Myulcrt Van Scacs Robert k.iy, Solomon Townsend, Andrew II
Mckir hn! Francis w Einp.dsf
The New York Evening Post (,arnburnc tAus speaks Of
the complimentary dinner 10 be given the honest and fear
less Senator from New York Daniel s. Dickinson By the
Democracy Of New York city to-day Ar. Dickinson,
To tie Constitution and ,ots compromises essential 10 the
peace prosperity and union Of the conedcracy has voted for
the amendments the Adjustment bill which brought
forward by the South, and for this course which s unpar
donabe in eye. Of tho Banbuners lie is crccy besct
by their organs The Post takes the sad expresses ts asc,
ed surprise that hundred could be oundn the State
of New York who would approve his course, and innacs
hat if the object had been hang him. it would have
cciycd tcnold more signatures in half the time" Ii blus
cra and bos over and Eliminates bull against The gen
cncn who have forward 10 do honor the
tive bearin. and character of Mr. Dickinson, who s de
tined rise above and live down the camnics which have
been heaped upon him. The anatca print rises in lis
phrenzy and declares that either Of the three votes of Mr.
Dickinson Wednesday week the compromise "shoud
have caused him be burnt IN tsy crery county in Tie
State"
Dir. Van Scaick especially alluded 10 in the above
from the Post regard the cav OF that paper
with contemplation he publishe. in Inc Now York Globe =
ssnsbls letter llo himself Ia Mr. Dickinson wherein he
presses his collia rsilc do honor ihs talents
lion and industry which Mr.. d. has displayed and which
cntiile him hs confidence and regard Of the Democratic
party" Mr. Van Schack is distinguished Democrat for
mcrly Mayor of New York. and supposed incline
wards the sentiments Of the Banburning party. The de-
yopcncn, of his views the present me is consequent
Ia of iner We hay far
entire but he alleges that the interference o the Aboll-
ton party has been dsasrous the bondmsn and tighten
I'd his claims" and that
srThe slave owners good and mcrcif other
and sono of them afford lose the value Of their ayes;
md if the people of the South permitted 0 remain un-
molcsed BY fanatics and ncandiues they may tho
find way 10 escape from the burthen which opprcsses and
cxhausts many portions Of their soil And whether they do
or not have right interfere with their domestic po
ty 10 put their peace and safety nJeopady by agatng
the subject of emancipation with fierce and viruen dcnnn
Citations Already ofthesc States have been compelled
considerations of scdeence against the Introduction o
secret cnssaes from abroad into the midst OF their popua
lion laws for the detention of persons Of color
though rccncn who may arrive 10y land or into Their ports
by To this stron. measure oi sclt-eservaiion not
the powerful ui Grent Britain mas deemed
pilic 10 make exception. And who shall dare To limit
the of precauon and resistance 10 winch conu
mites of may resort for the security and protection o
their wives children, and lrrsdca trIsi that the day II
distant when the ancient landmarks Of the great Demo
cratic family shall be- subvcrtcd and its power be nnnia
ted by the introduction vi new test questions, Wil
have relation 10 The established and uncontro3crtcu p-
rplcs Of our Republican institutions and government
The writer then goes say that one OF the distinguish
ing naxims Of the Democratic party wns
Thc strict construction OF the Constitution III reference
every grant of power TO the General Government ana
particularly those grants which affected the rights ol
,e States This principle constituted the bond OF harmony
buwcsn the Southern und Northern portions OF the demo
cratic party It's acknon lsdgncnt preserved tho smtude
and unity between leaders, and the steady movement o
the machine of government enabling tho Democratic party
maintain the ascendancy, and 10 place It's statesmen al
the head Of affairs.
THAT cord OF sympathy and Interstate connection hat
been rup,ured. In its stead threatened with di.i
sion pnrcs separated by principles alone, but by
ss ographca lines exclusively. This division VIII take
less permanent according MS the SUBJECTS IL
controversy shall be settled later There Is dan
ger therefore, in delay. The Southern States can gan no
advantage by the postponenieht ol nal arrangement 10 m
decision Of future events.
ui il Congress shall nj It's presen; session, make tina
disposition Of the exciting subjects before thel by ad
milting California she now constituted, by drawing m
line Of Texas and by authorizing the organization oi m
Territories with civil governments suited to their condition
tie free-soH party must lay dorm lis ard turn n'o W,
ranks of its former associates and the Whic party vii
soon he compelled content itself with ts sioner distinction
Of " very respectable minority.
M world he difficult Ia turn back the tide of or prosper
ity for sixty years and prove from the posniion o on
material and moral interests that any INJURY hah oee iHc
ted the country in consequence oi the choice" eoels
Congress and Executive Departments Of the General TOY
.rnncn without reference the topic oi Free Soil Iher
are more manufactures houses aud stores III le martina
and man of New York and Engand, when a
built out of the prfts derrei from The Pr0tcons &? stdr
Jor cotton particularly than from any other separate drdc
Of iraie. No observer will undertake 10 dem
these truths and is therefore evident that tree ooi ana oa
verv arc questions the decision OF when Inc VIAL lne
rests. prosperity and happiness Of the cona are CONCERNED
I'm, tey effect the Imagination like hill in the distance
which approach sinks level plain ouI dVines
this quarter OF the country differ between themselves as
moral and religious aspects ol slavery vi COURSE
not touch that points, but the South has heads as sonn an
rasusts profound any OF ana 'he SUBJECT I
lie safely lett To the decision OF tho plos ana fsgos peo
uf the States in which the evil exists
a." great and eternal truth has been advanced III your no
noabe body perceive and converted to the uses oil com
law maxim That the Laws oil 'rod are ABOVE MI con
stutions: and this a., understand the position was de
spncd II Justify certain constructions IN regard
tie Constitution when il supposed that that lnsrunen
cortlcicd with the Divine Law
I'll isa glorious truth, indeed for the struggling people
every country that the nws Of God above all the Cor
suions Laws Of but so also IS Inc most unvc
sal of those laws the right and duty Of sspreservao
which the Almighty has implanted in every human brcas
and even in tho mcanest OF his creatures.
And who is be the Judge of the application Of II
Divine Law is desired alter amend tho Cor
r,,uon Is the form prescribed in the Constitution
Can every be permitted, in Christian commInt!
under government of equal laws in which all contract
as well human c and liberty held 10 be involaoi
10 constitute himself Judge court OF the last resort az
rend the Constitution in pieces by his abstract decisions
have Courts tho power compel the Constitution ~ s
according their Interpretation Of what The Divine Id
requires Or ALL the good citizens oi me Chl,e
States, and every Of US, 10 abide by the cohpac'
made Of free choice and with great integrity oi pu
pose by our revolutionary fathers, VINO un'efs0ou :"
Laws of God, perhaps even as well rs we 90 -, -
"hsn becomes expcdisnt in debate 10 perserl ,hs -
tied duty OF a court, OF individuals away ~ ~
plain and practical constructions OF the Cohs.iiaoi y"
when the authority Of heaven be quoted 10 vndica
The violation of solemn contract, II Is hmc lot ia'l-'
dee, and prudent citizens pause and reflect on 'e o"
which Justice and patriotism require them 10 pursue;
81 i,v,y snnnos that we bound by the obligation
o oar ancestors, from whom We nis'i''d oui pie': "
right. and liberties and maj He I0''"u'0" 80 ''''