The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-25

From the cstsas.ugus a. ~ Republican. Dec. 70.
Proceedings Of ths Union Mass msstiDs held al MI
iicottviis. New York
/ The meeting on the 18th of December began TO
semble al early hour, and Notwithstanding the bad
OF the roads, and other circumstances equally un
favorable a o'clock the courthouse was lled 70 over
flowing. The meeting was called to order by Samuel
Ewing. esq, OF Randolph, who nominated the following
named gentlemen officers OF the convention, who
elected
For Presidcnt Hon Thomas ]. Wheeler. Of Cone
wango.
Vice Presidsnis--Hon. S. NJ Clarke. Of Ellicottye
Hon Benjamin Chamberlain, OF Randolph; Hon. Elijah
A. Rice, Of Otto; Hon. Rensselaer, Lamb, OF Machias;
Hon Chester Howe, OF Persia General Samuel bafrowS
OF Randolph.
ing with few remarks pertinent the occasion In an
able and lucid manner he set forth the present condition
Of the nation, connected with and affected by the alb
sorbng and exciting question OF slavery, and briefly
but strongly demonstrated the necessity Of taking de-
cided stand in favor OF law the constitution, and manly
and reasonable compromise Many, he SAID secuted the
idea OF impending dissolution and rdiculed the appre-
tensions OF those who acuaied by different
opinion He for was neither ashamed nor afraid TO
that he entertained these appehenslons and he
fortified their easoDabeDess by nsancing the case oil
several religious denominations particularly the Metho-
dss, who had divided upon this very subject Of slavery
and nov present tie appearance o. dscodan and a,s S
sustained BY the same system OF government lie asked
whether, when men united by the strong bond OF reil-
gious sympathy, became sundered into hostile parties,
there not also emphatic reason 10 fear that men
linked together BY Ties less holy and apparently less en-
during and between whom from the very foundation OF
our government, the had existed great and growing
jealousy, would, through the influence Of similar ex
element, urge matters TO the same allenated and dis
ointed condition The speaker closed BY calling upon
Mr. Wood of the secretaries, TO read the letters re-
ceived from the distinguished gentlemen from abroad,
who were unable be present with upon the occa,
son but whose feelings concding with ours, they had
currence with the great object that had drawn us to.
gether. The Secretary read the following:
BUFFALO, Dec. 6, 1850.
GENTLEMEN: have delayed answering your invita-
yille in the hope that might be able to arrange my
affairs as to be with you at the appointed time believe,
with you that the time has when every good cti
zen is bound take decided stand upon the great cues
tons of the day and am utterly unable to perceive how
agitation Of any OF the matters happily compro,
missed al the last session OF Congress can De econced
with that for the constitution and that love OF
the Union which ill the bosom OF every republican OF
the old school In my humble judgment, agitation and
disunon and the agitaor, in the eye Of reason
is at best an unconscious traitor regret extremely
that it is out OF my power to be with YOU Come what
may in my humble sphere am for the Constitution and
the Union, and, if need be- will maintain them without
With the most grateful acknowledgment OF your kind
ness. am, most respectfully, yours, " r,,NroN
S. N Clarke and others, committee.
WASHINGTON, December 7, 1850
GENTLEMEN Your favor of the I'd instant, inviting me
to attend and address Union meeting OF the friends OF
constitutional order, Elicottvle, on the lth, has Just
reached me- and would gladly accept but time and dis
lance prevent me- cannot, however, permit the occa-
sion 10 pass without tesying my strong appreciation of
this and all other movements for uphoding the constu
ton and laws in their true spr-for restoring and main
tanning fraerna relations throughout the coniedsracy
and for rebuking and putting shame treason AMI disu.
Mon The movement is emnently worthy OF the spirit
in which originates the purest patriotism OF The times
deeper and shoots higher than any mere partisan
or arrans ements II strikes chord which
vibraes in harmony with the pulsatons OF the great
American heart. and kindles fame which will not
flicker in DEATH al the sacred altar nres OF TIE revo
luton By the action of the late session OF Congress- the
terrible elements OF slavery agitation the stock in Trade
OF demagogues and bgcts were substantially disposed OF
and placed beyond their reach They are calling again
most Justify upon the demon agitation, but like their pre-
decessors in imposition the prophets OF Baa will lind
their god has fallen asleep or Perchance gone Journey
has discharged its vile vocation, and. II the friends OF
the constitution now true to themselves, II
will remain hereafter but to trouble the inyen-
tors The demagogues who have crawled into station
upon its unhaowed influences, and secured official snos
amid the excitement its agitation has Produced as thief
enriches himself at the confsg ration oil dwelling
would, have no doub, now gladly lay i ASIDE Tor
season. 10 recruit its energies for future occasion But
those who are yet dissatisfied, and the miserable dupes
who have been deluded by the more crafty will not per-
nit them e put i py until all are s sno
holding wolf by the ears-n danger II he holds on
and in greater danger il he lets 60 In the economy Of
human affairs il has been wisely ordered that mischief
shall be lis own punishment and il the disregard OF law
and constitutional obligation shall be successfully ncu
Gated from the orum OF the legislator and the desecraed
pulpit and they who teach shall fail TO reduce to
practice whenever demanded by their infurated yota
RES the time cannot be distant when they will feel the
knives at their hroas, which were whcted Tor the
throats OF honest men.
Let the Union movement roll on II inspires the heart
OF the true patriot il confirms the wavering, and
strengthens the hands Of the imd. Let the friends OF
Union congratulate each other that the questions which
so recently threatened the existence OF the confederacy
so seriously far beyond the reach OF agitators
who have employed them TO disturb the public peace
Congress will again disturb them in legal conem
patIon, and no other power can But should Congress
IN an evil moment consent 10 open again the sluices OIL
bitterness in disregard Of public opinion and the patriotic
admoniiion OF the President (of which there is no m
tional fear) cheered by the intmaton that any
such contingency will encounter constitutional veto
4 thank you for your generous commentator oil my
public course In a few days TO retire from the
public service and among the pIoudest and ondest rec
objections which shall bear with me and cherish in my
private walks will be the evidence OF your appreciation
II has been my good fortune TO have stood with the dis
tnguished OF The land devoid OF party divisions in
deavorng 10 restore order and quiet to convused and
agitaed country and il is well that those who uphold
the limits Of party The eventfui history OF the
rse progress decline and fall OF sectional agitation in
the Empire State is full Of instruction, and has for me
peculiar interest | remember how recently one who
defed the miscreant spirit OF sectonaism was marked
out for speedy destruction and that without repreve or
remedy how his name was made by-word and re-
proach among place-hunters and scufvy politicians
sshuman freedom !" how the fanatic CRASHED bis teeth
amid bis demented wailngs how the hypocrite forced
an additional wrinkle upon the only evidence oil his
sanctity; when the noisy rumphs OF the bad drowned
the voice of constitutional reason; when the good fell
back abashed, and hesitated and trembed; and when