The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-13

we nave laid before our readers various extracts from
southern addresses upon the question OF the day In the
spirit. lay before them extracts from the messages
Of two Of the wing governors-Goveor critienden Of
Kentucky and Governor Briggs OF Massachusetts We
doubt whether the former does not fall short OF the sen
ment OF Kentucky herself, and whether the latter does
not exceed it,
Governor Crittsndsn's Message.
unwilling to close this communication without some
relations and duties TO the constitution ana
government of the United States ~. =.
This seems 10 be made lmpeIatlvey my duty, Dy
the deploabe agtatons and political sxcitemenis which
oas y Congress- and which, they do not
and endanger the tranquility and integrity OF the Union,
The Constitution OF the United States made by the
whole people, and compact among men was ever made
sssasness the bsanden duty o. all While confirms S
a. ss
that we exist matioa, and have bond Of brother
hood. From IL. from rich fountain public prosperity
has streamed whole land and from the bosom of
our great national republic spirit has gone forth through
teach them new lesson OF freedom, and, by pointing TO
The he Of man s@e Viii ps at be-
Ing the free citizen Of such a republic
The Union the whole Union, country; and proud
Justly are Of the name Of Ksnt1ekian we have oitier
known and respected throughout the world, and which,
wherever we may be- has power protect us from the
AS party the constitution, Kentucky, interchangea.
bly, with the other States pledged herself ABIDE by and
Ss s s s saf@
orignthe benefits and blessings IL has conferred-lhe
atiaoSea until aSe q sSsa faith and
allegiance Is lost In proud grateful and aiecuonate devo
can entertain apprehension for the fate Of such
union.
rally ing 10 lis defencethe first Of its peril would
be the moment Of its persuade myself that there
given rise to agitation and alarm forbsarance
and patience. that will from danger and
bate have spoken most boldly language ofdeance and
menace to the Union, will not be hndmost In making sac
The further security IL s and
v 81 ~ Il has he pubc
opinion and affection Of the people
of the Mississippi the Union is indispensable their
mercal interests They occupy the ost fertile region q
pared as DWELLING place man These States already
long time must become the most popuous and productive
portion Of the United States They are remote from the
their boundess productions and purchase their supplies,
they will require the Of all the channels and avenues q
Boston New Orleans Under our present Union
these facilities with turtle, Advantage o. mari
commerce in every part Of the world, ,., 80
most probably 10 great extent-o those advantages and
OF that protection cannot enlarge on the subject.
dlsunon Of Kentucky and the other
States. The most obvious considerations OF interest
combine therefore, with all that noblerSnd more gen
erous make ne Union not only object of attachment
but of necessity to u.s.
duced much sensiby and irritation with her brethren
Of the southern States nor is she without her ymPehies
with them but she does not permit herself to harbo one
thought against the Union. She depecates dsunion as
the greatest calamiy she can see no remedy in itnone
certainly for grievance yet complained OF or to be
Kentucky Withstand by and abide by the Union the
las and ali wi hope
enabled fathers make il will enable US to preserve L.
Our whole history has taught us conong confidence IN
i becomes us, people, acknowledge with grati-
ceived Of Divine goodness and Great Ruler
of events for continuation Of His favor, humby acknowi
edgng that without this aid the labors OF but vain
From Kentucky Yeoman, Jan. D.
The governors message, which will be found in
per to-day. gives favorable statement OF the cond
lion of our State affairs, and doubt fair one
concise, business document, upon the whole, and one
which, in matter and manner win give satisfaction Wl.h
feeling in Congress- the message as should be- y local
the consequent difficulties and disasters which would result
from its dissolution, just and patriotic Whether The
probema,ica and seems 70 ooncede that enaoaem.r
whatever the reserved rights OF the States could be
sssy Of the confederaon i |: true the message does
In terms that Kentucky and other States stint
men, upon her rights rather than even astaie the question
OF separation but that the inference and that Is point
this subject the message carefully guarded and contains
nothing perceive, calculated TO alarm the most
fastidious Sates-rght advocate.
SrAvERY-The governor OF Massachusetts In his annual
message the and house Of representatives, puts
sentiments the slavery question Ia the following
languages
"The people Of Massachusetts, come what may will be
faithful to the constitution and the Union Her patriotic
statesmen helped to make that constitution and her Gin
agreed an adoped IT, She would not knowingly
withhold violate any right secured by L TO any citizen
section OF the country.
"Her opinions upon the subject Of slavery have been
known the world from the time of the declaration OF
indepe the present time.
"As a member Of the Union, she is content TO leave
slavery whore IL is len by the consitutonj that Is, within
the limits of those States where exists Whilst Is clear
that Congress has right pass over the limits Of state
interfere with the Institution OF slavery within ~ ~
equally clear State has the right 10 push the insitu
ton beyond lis limits into and the territory OF me
Union, where IL does exist.
Entertaining no doubt OF the constitutional power OF
Congress exclude slavery from Its own territories and
believing that such Is demanded 10y the highest
Principles Of morality and justice, she never can consent
It's extension one foot Of territory where now 10
not II the other free States with her IN this rcsou
on the thing will be done, and consequences be ei
themselves"
supreuae Court Of United states.
FRIDAY, January IL $780,
LII xUh;,.,rnh aso of Indiana and p Frazer Smith,