Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-09-14
Mr.. DUER TO HIS CONSTITUENTS.
To the Whig Electors Of the Ttoenty- Third Con-
gressionGl District of Ne,o York

To the Whig Electors Of the Iwenty- Third Con-
gressionGl District of Nea0 FORK.
Within few weeks past have received letters from
ers Of you nquring whether would be candi
date for reelection the House Of Representatives Ihad
been that there any doubt Of intentions in that
respect should have removed it. say publicly
Ito you ALL what have already said in to private
muncaions that adhere to the resolution long since formed
that the close Of my present term must terminate my
ne1ion with you as your Representative in Congress.
In taking final leave Of my constituents it would be ungra
cous not to express my heartfelt thanks for their repeated ia
vor and especially for their confidence and support under
trying circumstances during the present evsnu session Of
Congress-
Nor can suffer this occasion pass without congratulate
ing you upon the termination Of dangerous sectional contro
versy by Of the final passage of the Senate bills for the
admission Of California the settlement of the boundaries Of
Texas and the establishment Of Territorial Governments in
New Mexico and Utah. Although opposed to Of
those measures the Utah BILL regarded separately, and for
that reason avoid msconsucon, did not vote for it. yet
approve part Of the general plan of paccation, and
should not have suffered it to fail for want Of my voe
stand by and shall maintain the settlement that has been
made and am proud have contributed, though in an
humble degree, to its adoption.
It gives me pain to think that you whom respect
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my action on these questions. That surprise me-
have doubted myself and struggled with opposite feelings.
But am not conscious of having been Influenced all by
any personal or interested motive. The that have
convinced me will believe when you shall hear them
vince you and hope before long to you face face.
when shall stand ready vndicate my all s parts
Pardon me if go step further and offer to you few
words sf advice Whether and the majority in Congress
with whom have acted have done well ILL., the thing is
done and cannot be undone No supposes that
majority can be elected Congress that will change the Ter
roria bills that have just been passed. by attaching to them
the Wlmot provso There necessity for such change
Slavery can never 60 into these Territories is unadaped
their soil and climate it is prohibited by laws in
force and which Congress has left unrePeaed and op
posed besides the known opinions Of the people who have
complete power the question Under such circumstances
the continuance of agitation the subject Of slavery can do
no possible good while is certain to do much mischief
They are not wise counsellor else honest who tell
you that on this question "there is Danger If the strife
is to continue the alienation now existing will in another
generation become hatred until dsunoD instead Of being re-
garded with horror will be welcomed blessing. 1t is time
there should be peace The question is seed let it rest
The wounds are yet deep know that there sound
American feeling however soured perverted at the bottom
Of every good man heart Let return to nationality
and laying aside the cries OF the North and the south, rally
one and all Tor the Union and our common country.
The settlement that has been made bears the marks Of
genuine settlement is not triumph Of the North
triumph of the South triumph Of Wings over Democrats
or Of Democrats Wings forced itself through by its
intrinsic strength breaking down party lines and sectional
ties. No party claim its merit. Yet as Wings we can
not but regard fortunate, that happened under the au-
spices Of Whig President and received the hearty welcome
II hosd thaE Eve
cuve branch of the Government and enabled pursue its
course towards successful prosecution Of public affairs If
now this dead question of slavery be galvanized whether
for the annoyance Of the President prevent the adoption
Of beneficial Of public policy can only say that the
last men who should do this Whg and the last Wings
who should do it are the Wings Of the State Of New York.
am your fellow-citizen and friend,
WILLIAM DUER.
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