The southern press., 1850-11-06
From the Toledo (Ohio) RepuJl;c.


as far as we have noticed, denounce the law, in
Just and severe language, and declare it to be a
dangerous usurpation of power, on the part of
the Congress that enacted it. The following art-
Gle is from the Sandusky Co. Democrat, edited by
Charles ]. Orton, u useful and prominent Demo
cratic member Of the constitutional convention.
The editor Of the Democrat is true man, and is
faithful as he is fearless in his efforts to propo-
gate the Democratic faith, and defend the Demo
| cratic cause.
From the Sandisky Co. Democrat.
THE FUGITIvE SLAVE LAM This lar, is, as it
| should be, received with universal burst Of
eXecration from one end of the free States to the
other. Public meetings have been, or are being
held, in all the principal towns and Cities particu
lary in the East. . .... ,rn |,,..
We give the opinion that this law cannot be en-
forced, except in rare localities 1t is vain TO talk
to the people about the sanetity and inviolabiity
Of the law. They will answer ''this infamous act
is clearly unconstitutional and therefore not bind
ing upon u.s., Our representatives sold themselves
and betrayed us, and that wilfuy, when they
enacted it. Further, it seeks by heavy penalties,
to change as, the descendants of revolutionary
fathers and mothers, who have always gloried
in the name of freemen, into tools, pimps and
jacIeals for shareholders. 1t seeks to coerce us
into open and daily violation Of Gods laws, jps-
tce and humanity and to make us the accessories
and accomplices Of kdnappers, n-thieves, and
the yilest and most desperate race Of yagabonds
that the sun ever shons upon. Wen none of it,
Well neither regard it, or be bound by it,"
Such at all events, is the sentiment, with scarce
ly nm exception, so far as we know, in this COM
munity which has never had an abolition society
within its borders, and has always been noted for
not participating in ant-slavery excitement.
The South has overacted in this matter, as it
will find to its sorrow. There will be ten Abo-
tioniss where there was one before, and the word
slavery will soon be in reality synonym for the
sssum of all yillapies'' as Father Wesley said. The
necessity for such law speaks volumes az TO the
character of the insttution-a law abhorrent TO
God, nature and humanity, and which therefore
can not and will not stand" .#
The following article is from the EIillsboro Ga
zette, Democratic paper, edited by Hon, J. R.
Emre, late Democratic senator from the High
land district:
From, the EillsbOro' (Deua.) Gazette.
TIE FUGITWE LAw.-We publish the late act
Of Congress providing for the reclamation Of fagi-
tives from service and labor, on our first page
We hope it will be read by every person, as we
feel sure that it only needs to be universally
demned. 1t is monstrous in every feature, and
has no redeeuing provision, And as no, law
passed by Congress is so justly odous and CEN
surable, SO no law passed by that body, will so
much contribute to the advancement AMI perma-
nent establishment Of anti-slavery principles. II
is a law that makes every freeman slaye-catcher
against MS villa law tnat oHers DrlDS 20 every
commissioner who may be called on to act under
it {! II is wholly odous and ought not, and if the
North will it, cannot stand. II will be entirely
diagegarded in many portions Of the country, and
should be treated with contempt every where
We have no room for comments to-day, but shall
show up its workings from time to time. lmme-
date and unfegned repentance, only, can save
those members from the North who voted for it,
from political death. Let them be warned in time
The following article is from the Norwalk Ex-
pertinent, well known Democratic journal and
consistent advocate of free principles. Mr.. Farr,
the editor of the Experiment, is also Democratir
member of the constitutional conventions
We look upon those members present, who re-
fused to vote, with far greater adherence than
those who voted directly for the bill, because the
act OF lodging implies dishonesty! They wanted
lhe bill to pass, but did not dare to vote for j. and
go hone and meet their betrayed constituents -
Northern members who marched up and openly
voted for the bill displayed degree Of moral cour-
age worthy better cause, but which nevertheless
entities them to the benefit of honest conviction.
They place themselves upon the record in a ques-
tionable shape, where their constituents may un-
ders,andingly endorse repudiate them. Not so
with the dodgers. .,.E. - r. .....,...,,~,--r