The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-21


cures organization ,hs, be q, all times welded for
any portion Of the northern and States do the
same there addition the force thai, tor moral
htra influences, will he almost omn potent. Should any
other States adopta different policy aud sanction such mis-
enough determine what disposition make 10 regard 10
them hereafter Those States at coacur IN the measure
Of redress suggested then resolve hold conven
ton, hey Ut, and thar agree further what
co9rse 70 purue Wsuasi, however, no such alternative
from any considerable portion Of the States. would be re-
specuuily received and considered by the rest aad even
Vermont might listen the voice Of warning which such
an expression would convey Should any other states %
mady preparing 10 follow her lead, they would be
BY bow Above AL things the union y his course q ns
South will convince the North that she u in and WIN
convert every good man that section into fast friend
The North viii heed the 81 The fanatics are
minority who w san,sh ns 0 Ths sou
owes herself appeal to the cando and patriotism OF
hs woa n @ Ss she is forced % Do hereafter
any number Of States unite with Vermont after all
the ehts At he Sonh crisis win then have arrived sic
a 10 itself and inspire those who are called 10
raj convention would then DO called to organize decided
opposition the Of the lansics % stand by The
| tuiions for themselves.
@ s can only say S a a ,s 'Se
day will arrive We trust that higher and brighter
dssines reserved for our country The good citizens
OF the North much, IL Interested IN ho
81 the Union OF tho States aud the Rights Of
the States than those OF the South Will they be behind
their southern feow.ctzens in devotion 10 both 70
either The constitution and the rights u secures areor
trust when the true of both fny understand each
each should be like that OF the Gfecian hero
Give se-and Ajax asks more.n
ADDENDUM
In connexion with this interesting subject, lay be-
fore our readers The following article from the Richmond
Enquirer Of the 18th instant II is admirably written
with great beauty Of style. with great ingenuity, and in
the happest frankest. bodest, yet most conciliaory
temper II vindica,es throughout the whole propo-
siiion OF Governor Floyd; and we not only willing
but anxious that all readers should understand his
whole scheme, which is here so clearly illustrated Be-
sides is respect which sincerely feel for that disin
guished man. and ment which he richly deserves.
to lay this expose before readers There great force
in lis suggestions and great truth and the only point
Of difference between is the process Of eecing
the object both have in view. We both deter
mined upon accomplishing objecsaving this Union,
il possible from the attacks OF the fanatics by carry ing
out the presen, Compromise and by arrestng oil further
aggressions upon the South. We are both nexorably
bent upon this great object or if il be found impossible
to accomplish it. them and all events preserve the
rights Of the South. We differ only about Tie mode
OF operation, Of which time is of the great elements
But let not our brethren Of the North mistake any diff.
ference of this for desire to procrasnateo back
out from the position which we occupy--for any ndi-
ference to the aggessons Of the savehodng States
No me--no circumstances--no consideration will induce
the South tolerate further aggressons for in this way
alone she preserve her rights preserve the
Union itself She has put her foot down. and she will
stand nmoveably upon this platform Noun, Atlas ii.
self:
From the Richmond Enquirer.
NATIONAL CosvKsrroN--SPscIAL MsssAos FROM Gov.
FLoYD-The special message scat TO the legis.
act measure adapted the necessities Of the times,
and will in consequence attract universal attention and
Thing needfal-the only adequate means Of harmony
and redress al all compatible with hs present disson,
70 seue dehniely all sectional differences; and while
presents the Noh easy conditions OF peace, Il eDcrcles
defence This proposal call national ought
TO be- and will be, responded enthusiastically by all
sparfng effort for the salvation Of the Union Is the
first geam Of brshi sunshine which has for many month,
illuminated ihe dark Of couded heavens and
the fret sign which could be interpreted as an omen OF
settled calm
utic which this calculated to produce IN the
ranks Of those who speeaae os aef own aayan'sse on
right into midst and It's explosion viii scatter to the
5a perncoa. BY they would
the further discussion OF the slavery question into
cal honors 10 the next presidential campaign. The great
question which rends the vitas OF the nation be
p1oposed convention before another presidential election
possible But II this proposal deiea's all the Mschiavc
ian wilcs OF those whig democratic leaders who
solictou only about petty advance and
tina, account should be viewed by q m with Suspicion, IL
ard uncoupted masses OF the people, and be hailed
by the dawnng Of another aud brighter day for
our national welware and integrv The time has come
when the settlement Of the great questions OF national
longer be trusted 10 the sole discretion Of
politicians gfeaI body Of the people bring their
strong practical sense, tbeti unerring political instincts,
their aa allegiance the country, their devotion 20 the
Union, and regard for law and order 10 bear upon this
point and hna and at,sfsc.oy solution VI pres
| ent difficulties
The object conem plated by the proposed National Con-
vention The complete and etecual settlement OF the
slavery question: and all dependant topics OF difference be
the North and Sonth. The d'ssenops Of the
have been carried to snch an extent that halfway meas
and painyes longer be efficient, they
again deceive any No uncertain. casual temporary,
provisional tranquility Will longer satisfy the South
Tue question must be finally put TO rest-some adequate
and trustworthy assurance must be Afforded, hn hcnce-
forward IL shall remain forever undsurbed by the
egons hand Of fanatca Interference. There be no
further aemp: to remove dsplscc the oundAon-sone
southern which 10 nj the time
the the arch Of the Union The south Is viii
ling oet Nil former and even recent injury aud nnstice
provided the North will honestly observe and maintain this
compromises Of the constitution relative TO slavery and
give its cordial add unguesonng support 10 the fugitive
bin, (as IL sands by which those promises are
only reafirmed Let northern States but render
The South confident that this their liked and sincere de-
nation, and the South viii not only be ready but
bury the hatche 10 forget all causes oil animos
and repeal all nonntefcourse Other which
may have been adopted as subsidiary means towards
compelling a due recognition 0i southern rights Alter
what has occurred in Vermont and Massschusetts
onal Convention. Tho South Las been TOO otcn de-
fauded and deluded TO trust 10 any weaker guaranteed