The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-26

From the various newspapers friendly TO this great
movement learn that il IL progressing in the most sat
isscloY manner Scarcely aay persons refuse 10 sisn
the call or express the least dissent from lis obec
Some few OF the papers. and especially the New York
Courier and Enquirer. entertain fears that may BE-
sought TO turn il party account This is doubtless
to be regretted If such be its design. further than ,hs
principles which il may avow shall find in the creeds Of
either party sufficient to command their
support. As we have remarked on former occasion.
the democratic PLATFORM as laid down by the conventions
at Baltimore i'd is4a and isAs, and he ae democratic
convention in New York; appears to us TO be the only
and sound one on this subect slavery and We would
hope might the views and satisfy the wants Of any
friend Of the Union and harmony Of che country in New
York elsewhere. We therefore trust, with great CON
fdence that they will find that the most effective mode a
sustaining the cause Of the Union WILDE giving hearty
support 70 the democratic candidates Whether Il may
be expedient to introduce any specific proposition Of hs
sort into the convention must be left to those who under
stand better than we do the wisest TO adopt
David Paul Brown, esq, an eminent lawyer OF The
city Of Philadephia has recently published in The Penn
sylvanian very interesting letter on the subject Of The
fugtye-slave law, from which we make the following
some Of his opinions and conclusions BIZ, his letter.
temperate calm, and in very commendable spirit We
believe this gentleman has been for many years one Of
the especial counsel Of the Abolition Society Of Pennsyl-
yania and true and genuine friend Of the rights and
happiness OF the blacks But he is too good lawyer and
too patriotic citizen 10 countenance for moment
the reasonable schemes Of those fanatics who assa
and traduce this law. We are happy to see him take
this manly stand II would be well for the couniryf
many others in the position Of Mr. Brown would initiate
his praseworthy example - se - s s.
"The question with me. however, is not the poentiaiy
OF the certificate but the character Of testimony that
necessarily precede the certificate We are told that
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the proper seal and certificate WHAT i hers called prof.
,sss u snoas uo sven g e
nRed by the ille Of evidence, much ess proof lts
q hay.
the be- that the national legislature has
Of that power however, should lead very Close and
cautious Of the evidence before i declared
caution in regard The IDENTITY 81 e fugitive before he
Bur the mos, offensive feature Of this law, unsxplained
Is the provision That in trial or hearing under this
act shall testimony Of the alleged fugitive be admisd
underwood shocks every feeling Of humany-evsry pra
cpls ofjasce Il 10 construed g mean that the fugitive
sssn as he ss ass 80 casd testimony sssa
him whereas il means (and that Is certainly
enouphl than alleged slave shall not be received
witness in the case That he has the right, however
prove by others he 10 the claimed, no intel
Iipent or lust for moment deny. s,.i eAt
q The case of fugitive from isbordoes not differ widely
from the case fugitive from justice tits neither mon
summary nor constitutional. II 10 not more ngid
Its exactions, and the Judge has no greater power
REQ uison made upon the governor OF Pennsyvaaan
arrest certain B Tor felony. The governor ssnes hn
warrant accordingly, directed to OF the State udga
Under this warrant 10 arrested, and alleged be The
person described in the warrant He may not be permitted
TO Try the charge of the alleged felonynay he does no.
pue thar bur that he Is the ieon referred
and his witnesses OF heard disprove identity
and this is privilege equally enjoyed by an alleged as
| tive from labor. 500
In conclusion have said that the bill under consider
alton was unskilfully drawn. To any one who reads
with inqustve eyes, IL will be found Saiemenp. GER
ticates afiidavs deposoRs, testimony, evidences and
proof though all different, all either confoundsd 70
xether or considered synonymo and theeby the legal
mind is embarrassed, and great Of the conmuny
are excited and terrified by numerous imaginary evils \
that probably never intended, and that ceainy
not exist consider the law In respects much bcs
than that l793 and only consider In regard
to the az pare testimony which il allows be introduced
70 affect question oI hannah liberty Still have no isr
of the law in the hands of upright Judges and IAad
init it patiently, until proper opportunity should
p'''ei'e' - "DAvID PAUL BROWN"
i From the National Ineliseaes