The New York herald., 1850-06-13

Eress and the Executive department OF the generl
government, without reference to the topic Of fro
soil. There are more manufactures, houses an,
stores In the maritime and manufacturing parts q
New York and New England which are built on
or the profits derived from the productions of slave
labor-colton particularly-than from any othes
separate branch Of trade. No accurate observer
VIII undertake 10 deny these truths, and ii is there
fore evident that free soil and slavery not ques
mons in the decision Of which the vital interests,
prosperity and happiness of the country are con-
cerped But they effect the Imagination like hill
In the distance, which, as you APPROACH il, sinks to
aieye' PLAIN Our diyines in this quarter Of the
| couauy diiier between themselves TO the moral
| and religious aspects Of slavery OF course do
not touch that point but the South has heads az
sound, and casulsts as profound any of our own,
and the subject may be safely left 10 the decision
of The pous and religious people of the States in
which the evil exists.
Let il be remembered that California is Stat,
| whether admitted now or not, and was 80 created
6y a concurrence of circumstances which no legis-
ialion can control against the will and the interests
OF an intelligent and resoute class of settlers The
acknowledgment Of her sovereignty may be sus-
! pended tor n time, but her desiiny cannot be al
| teied py any policy which Congress is likely to
ADOPT Shoft OF conquest she 10 free. and the sus-
pension or denial OF her recognition will work
! change IN her constitution. There il stands,-
Abridge, or alter il, who can In few years she
will be equal 10 her own defence and preservation
IL surely is not TO be apprehended that Congress
would shut the door upon her in any event. and en-
deavor to keep her in a state of colonial subect,on
or TO divide her territory contrary TO her own con-
stiutonal decision, and in defiance OF her wishes,
temper and disposition. All these circum staaces
render il quite certain that the opposition 10 her
admission must be vain and hopeless.
great and eternal truth has been advanced in
your honorable body, perceive and convered TO
the uses of common law maxin:--'rhat the
laws OF God are above all constitutions; and
this, as understand the position, designed 10
Justify certain votes or constructions in regard to
the constitution, when IL was supposed that that in
slrumeDt conilicted with the Divine Law.
IL is a glorious truth, indeed for the struggling
people OF every country, that the laws Of God are
above III the constitutions or laws of man; but
also is the most universal of those laws--the right
aud duty OF self preservation, which the Almighty
has implanted IN every human breast, and even in
the meaDest of his creatures.
And who s TO be the Judge of the application Of
The Divine Law. when it is desired TO alter amend
the constitution! Is not the form prescribed in the
constitutional Can every man be permitted in
Christian community, under government of equal
laws In which all contracts, as well as human life
and liberty, held 10 be iuviolsble. to constitute
himself Judge or court Of the last resort, and rcnd
the constitution in pieces by his abstract decisonsl
Or have courts the power To compel the constitu-
tion 10 speak according 10 their Interpretation Of
what the Divine Law requires Or are we all, the
good citizens of the United States, and every one
of US, te abide by the compact which was IN ide OF
free choice, aud with great integrity of purpose, by
our revolutionary fathers, who understood the laws
OF God perhaps even az well as we do.
When II becomes expedient in debate 10 prrveu
the settled duty of court or of individuals, al
ways 10 adhere TO plain and practical constructions
ven seems 10 be quoted. TO viDdcate the violation
Of solemn contract, IL is time for fair minded and
prudent citizens TO pause, and reflect on the course
which justice and patriotism require them TO pur-
sue.
always supposed that we were bound by the
obligations OF ancestors, from whom we Inherit
I'd our property and rights and libertiss, and that
the constitution was slcred and binding iostru-
ment entered into for the OF The Union
end the peace of the States; aud that its mandates
were to Lc garded with reverence, and is prcvi-
sions and compacts construed according 10 ih,ir
plain intentions, for the protection OF every right
the fulilment of every duty, and the concord Of
all the interests comprehended within IT'S wise and
ample pages. With respect yours, NC,
MlNDERr VAs ScuAIcx.
IN GExERA. COMMITTEES OF DEMOCRATIC WMo
IouAG MIN or THE Cry CoUSTY or NKw
YoRK, FRIDAY EVENING, JUsE7, 1850 AT regular
monthly meeting, with usually full attendance,
the following preamble and resolutions, presented
by the Chairman, were adopted, after free dscus-
sion, under a call for the ayes and noes, and only
ten members voting in the negatve;-
Whereas, AZ various periods OF It's existence, tins
committee, with the approval of those by whom
our organization Is sustained, has given public
preston To views and feelings upon subjects OF
tionsl concern; therefore,
Resolved. That the President of the United
States, coming from an extreme Southern portion
OF the conit deracy, in recommending to Congress
the admission Of California under the constiutos
adopted by her people, has eyinced freedom from
sectional bias which demands the admiration Of
fair and moderate men throughout the land.
Resolved, That continual and wranglag sgita-
ton upon the subject Of slavery, justly deprecated
by the Executive IN his special message, i1ilics Sc
rous injury upon every national interest; tendst
ALLEVIATE sons Of the same glorious orgin. who
should be bound in ties Of brotherhood; gives joy
to the enemies OF republican liberty in the oh
world and is calculated TO perpefuae an evil which
should excite rather the sorrow than the deuuncia-
ton Of Americans.
Resolved That as the recognised organ Of the
whig young men of New York, we believe that we
Truly represent their opinions when We declare our
approval, in its general principles of the broad aud
comprehensive plan Of pacihcaton presented To the
Senate by the Committee Of Thirteen; that We look
upon u as not necessarily in aniagonism with any
modes Of adjustment yet presented; and We are
confident that, in supporting IL, the members of
Congress from this city would be cordially sustained
by their constituents
Resolved, That prc-e eminent among those who are
struggling to restore concord To- government aud
peo,le, cannot but point with pride 10 whose
mstchess abilities and exalted patriotism. renew
edy vindicated, are worthy the nape and history
OF Henry Clay.
Resolved. That wings everywhere. who have
won the hororuble designation Of "the great cor
siitutonal party ol the country" ought 30 FAR as
possible 10 avoid discord and dssentioi; that diff
ferences should be discussed with fsrbesrsnce;
that there is nothing in the position II Affairs at
Washington warranting disruption IN our ranks;
that all attacks upon the motives, the piiroti sr,
or the wisdom of General Taylor, or OF d-iln-
guished whigs in the public courcils, are unfounded
and pcrniceus: and trust that the party through
out the Union may preserve peace without Iaef-
fciency, and harmony without inacton.
Ordered, That these resolutions, duly authenii-
Gated, be published and trani mtcd 10 the Press
dent, TO Hon. Henry Clay. TO the United States
Senators from the State of New York, and TO the
Congressional delegation from this city end county
v. nEiAPIErD SvrH, Chairman.
bss,F bss1rri hsSTT gs1Tn'' Vice chairmen.
Isaac wv. SWIM, lsecre,a,,e-
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