The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-05

should most gladly unite with hsm ia ,hs their high and
holy effort, taternal relations between
ranged brotherhood; but Imperative public duties win
have long conteln plated wi gloomy sociiude the
cious demon OF sec,snasm, which, like the unciean spirit
OF old has been walking up and down our laud But
aver, in the fear Of God, that have known mo
nenl when the patient orbeaance Of the WISE the charity
ofhe Christian, agd the rmne.s Of the patriot Were more
should elevate and inhuence civilized men
The States Of this Union declared by the instru-
crown 70 be stree and independent II and without abang
Or merging the. compes .osys5signy they sgesd by
81 psssct equally All had Inherited common
shed ID Of iher own vol.ion Ia their own lime and man.
without odicous external promp.ngs and others
denly cast off without violating the best instincts OF
humanity and d %ss e n az both b, 2 as
slavery. may with propey indulge sentiment the
feeling common q al free States. we should remember
that the southern States institution which they
did not createan institution which knew they held
and proposed 70 continue. when joined hands under
compact institution that we, mparatively
speaking have bat recently abolished and that TOO. more
BY the operation Of soil climate and productions than
BY reason Of our superior morality or benevoence
iii now theirs. and NOT ours fits Influences are per-
ncioas and demo.alizng I desades them not US IN the
c,doIs ourselves wh The efscion that IL will be laid at
their sand not on door n The las, great day O. aecoua's
and know, ding the metaphysical subtle
secuIa,ng elmo ogis, that the negro race was
sai orranzaton thai both the senses would revolt
s aas They cannos IN our midst BE- elevated 10 our
condition; and any ntempt p achieve this triumph over
heirs. We have heard much and oien o. the dignity Of
free labor, and doubtless most from those who care least
mere slave labor that Is degrading The sense Of the white
man. but negro labor, whether IN freedom or In bondage
10 s,hsr NOM Or SCUM UPON q equality
Let him, therefore, who does NOT intend 70 invite amongst
tha Win pTiS
amshouses and The rcsdae compete with and degrade
worthy white abo,eIs and their families, PERM.
way and upon their own responsibility.
Though by hold the action of the South upon
the sectional which Is inadly raging free from
criticism, is neither my right not1ny purpose to araign
them upon this occasion but sel.e T. a. all
clearly the mote ~ their eye after we have taken
the beam from 1--we have IN any degree contrib
ued to provoke existing seconul Irritation, II Is the high
est dictate Of patriotism 10 make ample and manly repara
ton For alleged abuse BY them and without confrbn
ting 10 the dignity single human being
we have withdrawn by force Of law, courtesy which had
been extended them Com the foundation oihe
permitting them, while ysng upon business or pleas
ure bring with them, and retain for bei PERIOD the
household servants winch The habits O. .ns.f vgs nave
upon their honor and domestic JUSTICE as they did upon
ours we stipulated by e a terms 81 se constitution
within borders and YET northern States have in
exposed 70 .aw ay The heal ia
ablished in midst to hui ire and desolaton among
them, and ncendafles have provided around their borders
The southern people have been goaded state OF excite
men alarm. They have only demaRogues and
nacs bur large bodies N the free States uniting In
grand seeplechase Tor aDoon honors, and awarding
the mark him who could cry IongeI and loudes
against the oil slavery and the aggressive South The
contest unequal unmany, aud unchrisain The instiiu
tons the South extremely sensitive, and blows
tell upon them with fearful effect while iheirs should they
direct them against us, fall harmless at our feet
The individual who should introduce within the social
circle political religions opinions offensive to portion
Of those assembled. would be held guilty of violating tue
o..fnrf md h. aIdaA trnn
social and yell when his OF States
meet together portion are constantly reminded BY the
which l. hateful among men, and sinful In the sight Of
continue between Individuals however Profitable or de-
sabe. where party should constantly load the other
TONS real Imaginary How ling could that holy union,
which was ordained oil Heasen, and lies the foundation
SUCH q cAnker gnawing al me loot oils Felicity
IL all times 10 lafssh iPseyee 20 the cause OF
patriotism and those now among The most dangerous enc
Of the Union the first proclaim that they of all
others win stand by IT'S dissolution But the
conade IL be Upheld Ny the great aud good
spirit Ct lofty and self patriotism in which Il
woodland 20 dow1, too, orever In night and
chy and blood sgnazed by the deathsuggle Of the last
The sovereign States Of this conlsderacy are now appro
paley contributing blocks OF their native marble aud
ibe memory OF the greatest and OF Would
Heaven they would each send hner their gifts Of peace
glorious that may be rendered more beautiful and
enduring!
Let sectonaism cry that this gives up the NORTH and
that TO the South The Of slavery IN the Territories
one OF temporary dnrauon and 40 mere consequence,
and cause, Of tue general irritation. All good
North and South, who believe capable OF sell govern
men, willing toleavc u 10 the people who 20
institutions there what shall be their character,
under the provisions Of the constitutions their determina
will be acquiesced In by all who would enslavo
race, lest they should enslave another. To what end
which, instead OF mitigating single feature ~ the dark
history Of slavery, oong the bonds OF single slave, has
practically increased the rgor OF tie laws in the slave
Sates-hzs arrnyed man against man, and State agaius
State and brought happy Union the verge OF dissou
toni
The OCCASION In my Judgment demands the best efforts
which patriotism can pat torth, and shall look anxonsly
for the exalted tome and 'cc spirit which lam ,ute VIII
distinguish your proceedings That the moyss Of all who
attempt this OF madness wil b. perverted
end assaied their condemned and they Denounced
peced the patriotism ahers did mot lalief be
lore danger nof with lem did their love Tor the IN
Which they engaged wavcr, even amid dungeons
and death LEA as then. amid happiness and peace Fem
he sunshiue patriot aud the soldier will shrink
from his counify,s a time like this but he who
stands will deserve the love and thanks ofevery man
have the honor to be. gentlemen your Gspd and e
ow-citizen, ~. >. DlCkINr On.
hessrs X Dillon. James T. Brady, Daniel Z. Sickies,
From the Hon. Lsus Cas-.
WASHINGTON, Feb. I3 1850.
GENTLEMEN have Just received your invitation 10 at
tend this meeting proposed TO be held at Tammany Hail.
Saturday evening, delence oIhe integrity othe Union
Never tho Union in greater peril and never did our
country need Wiser heads soundef hearts enable her
to avoid the dangers that fast gathering around IL
IL OF great qualification, well auRnry
safety that democracy great city OF New
coming TO the rescue and coming-as they have