The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

P~slis ss.u.sst In sAs nersA
Nearly every mail that reaches us brings convincing
proof that the Albany Atlas in error when il asserted
that the sentiment Of opposition the fugdyeslave law
was "universsp in the non-savehoding States. Gradu
ally the great body Of the people moving the voice Of
reason, duty and patriotism is becoming audible amidst
The din oil that abolition rub-a d" to which Mr. Web
ser SO graphically alluded in his last speech in the SEN
ate. We can readily understand how the bestin-
cned persons might have mistaken the first signs of pub
lie opinion on this exciting subject
The fugitive law had scarcely been adopted before
every abolition society and every abolonist with their
allies the runaway and free negroes, were in motion
Meetings were held to denounce addresses and pamph
lets issued in myrads scattered broadcast over the coun
try. and containing the most palpabs fasehoods and
interpretations Negroes leaving in scores for
Canada, white urging them 10 Zee from the ..abode
OF the oppressor" and every town and hamlet OF the
North was as much alarmed and convulsed as if a
British .press-gang' or Cumanche foray was on the
point oil being made in their peaceful precincts
Many were misled by this formidable display, and,
carried away by the contact OF enthusiasm Joined in the
oucry The remedy appeared to be easy and practicable
and that was, to repeal the law Hence much Of this
menac'ng danger AT length people coming to their
senses again, and beginning to estimate the magnitude Of
the evil to be remeded and THE fruits OF the remedy pro.
posed They see, upon reflection that this abused law is
neither violation OF the constitution, of humanity nor Of
the laws Of God but in strict conformity to them all
only enlons upon the officers OF the government to do
what the constitution requires and what under like cir.
cumstances St Paul did voluntarily. as an act OF duty,
even under the higher law of God
Startled as we were among others at the first threaten
ing demonstration. we are happy 10 find that the tempo
rary delusion appears to be abang and that the honest
enlightened mass Of the northern people are determined
to be heard A few noisy factionists can make more
clamor and commoion than millions Of quiet calm, unob
usvc citizens The latter are reluctant 10 engage in
strife Of this sort but when they see its necessity thew
throw of all reserve, and speak out in voice tha
browns the croakngs Of demagogues Mr. Burkes cele.
brated illustration will exactly describe the state of the
North, and indeed OF the South too since the adoption
Of the Compromise "a single grasshoppern green pas
ture- field will make noise and disturbance" he saws
ethan all the herds Of stately oxen that Craze upon ID
banks" II has been the gadfes and grasshoppers Of
the North that have been buzzng and teazng the noble
herds, till they have finally driven them into action W.
shall which is the most potent in this contest
We give some extracts from northern papers on this
subject, in confirmation Of our remarks Some have nc
doubt escaped notice We add our unqualified appro
baton of the following. from the New York Mirror LIE
| it be followed up elsewhere:
From the New York Minor
THE MERCHANTS AND THE UsIos-Who of our merchant
will lead OF in getting mass meeting protest agains
the further agitation OF the slavery question" and L
pledge the great commercial emporium 10 the cause Of tn,
| a From Deuoi, Free Press
There Is indeed. "enough in the general aspect OF on
affairs I not 70 alarm at lea; to admonish that every
when old and long established journals like the Daily Ad
sn S 10 ,r against The
tina: may be violated with impuniiy merely for the pur
oil securing few votes OF the fanatics Tor their
We look upon ,h. whole subject as one not to be red
glory of country has depaned-when the strong man
dates OF the constitution naught then the danger
his country be his post Let every man dc
his duty in sustaining the laws and be in the
plotting against the hes, interests Of his country
Ii has been well said the Union will have but such
10 3. disguised hat ee ae Stewards in bs South
well as in the Nofth-men who would dissolve the Union Il
they could, and who will every effort in their power
continue the agitation in the belief that in the end they vii
sSs souSs s So ss unaS0 Bond after
broken Churches and religious unions been rem
no danger, While thoaaads ia the South siresdy dscsr,
that the Union burden them, and the party lines
tanning the flame Of agitation and strengthening III.
hands Of the disunionisu
4 We look upon this question 8 above all party. TIL,
election Of this that for President
e OF no consequences compared to the preservation OF thu
Union OF these states. #sHH
Il From shs Providence herald.
HABras CORPUS ACTS, AGAINST TN
LAws-The excitement la certain quarters against III,
nguve-save law begins to show signs Of moderation
1.-The TACT that there OF ugitives
non avehoding States would have BEEN known
the law had been given. The constitutional
for the restoration Of slaves had become dead letter
consequences Of the opposition which had been made
great length OF time, and made successfully too
Hong since amounted what may be technically caliee
rebellion IT Congress had therefore actually
the privilege Of the writ Of habas corpus, alleged
case In which the constitution would authorize It's
pension H&tHl
But fugitive slave law is however one to which III,
North would be inclined give support upon any othe
than that OF good faith and the
between the slavehoding and nonsiavehoding States.
Is not fair therefore, place tbs law point
view, disconnected from that system Of which
was devised for the sake Of its combined tendency q
preserve the Union OF the States under the existing
stution. could not be expected that the North, what
ever may the effect, would look upon this law by itself
designed for their special benefit though
be so desirable 20 that abstract dogma would lead
voluntary sacrifice OF the great properly Of North
well as OF all other parts Of the county.
From the same
SIeSIrIcAsr Some wing papers arc endea vorng d
show that the why's did Tor the peace
Stevens lwhg,) who voted against the fugitive BILL though
reelecied, fell of in bis majority nearly 1000 votes So
Rosa Dmmick, and McLnnshsn. (dcmocats,) who voted
for the fugitive bi have been reelected while Oge
Dickcy, twhigs) who voted against the fugitive bin
peace have been Debated And the wings tina
were rc. elected had diminished msi1 while an in
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