The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-24
THE Union.
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY MoKNlnG. NOV. q. 1850,


SUNDAY M0RNlnG. NOV. -. 1850.
Ths Grs.t ualen Meeting IN Phai-asiphl4.
We surrender large portion Of columns to-day 10
the publication Of the proceedings OF the meeting Of the
friends OF the Union, in the city Of Philadelphia. on
Thursday evening" They are spread before readers,
and speak for themselves The outpourng Of the citizens
Of Philadelphia tremendous The substantial and re-
spectacle merchants mechanics and professional Of
all kinds. turned out in their might and gave their
tenance and their influence 10 this patriotic demons-
lion. twill be long remembered Of the mos. en-
couragng and jealous rallies OF the friends OF the Union
and the Constitution that occurred in that cityem
orable for the Declaration OF Independence the form
alton OF the Constitutions and the scene Of
many OF the most important measures that disiin-
gushed the early operations OF the federal govern
ment II was worthy Of the cause the place, and the
people OF The metropolis OF the staunch Old Key
stone State. Read the speeches-they all spirI
tied. eloquent and patriotic Read the ettersthey
worthy Of the distinguished authors They all breathe
the true spirit OF manly devotion to the Union and the
Rights Of these States. II would be invdious TO par
cuaraze when all deserving our highest commenda
ton Read the resolutions, which republish to-day
they are alike sound, wise LIBERAL and just and cont
stute basis Of constitutional support on which the
NORTH South, East and West unite in perfect har
mony, and stake the preservation Of their rights. both
general and sectional, the end Of time Let this basis
rest unshaken, and the Union and the Constitution
will be firm and everlasting granite mountains
themselves s.5
We would take this occasion to suggest that some
bookseller would collect the proceedings of the New
York. Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Boston meetings -
the latter OF which will doubt remind sOld FaneuilY
Of her pristine days Of glorynto volume. including
also those Of other ceilings held in the interior parts Of
the country. Gin New Hampshire and elsewhee,) OF the
same character. would be doing most acceptable ser.
vice to the country. We regret inability to do it.
Our Office is otherwise engaged. and have not the ad.
cquate means for the undertaking. But these great dis
plays Of patriotic adherence TO the Union and Of deter
minaton to rebukc and frown down the fanatics and
demsgogues whose misconduct called them FORTH are too
valuable and too sacred live only in the fugitive col
umns Of the newspapers. They should be recorded
and preserved for our guidance in future. and TO
transmit precious legacy to our children. "Who"
says celebrated writer. does feel his patriotism in
vgoated at Thermopys, and his heroic ardor kindled
afresh on the plains Of Marathon" Who could read
these speeches, letters, and resolutions in after times
without catching something Of their spirit Or what
malconeht Woulu peuay HE country Ia the race oi sucn
glorious examples Of fidelity to its interests Should
this collection be udiciousy made, carefully and neatly
printed and bound and sent to Washington early
day. might be made emuneratoy to the enterprise Of
the publisher, well creditable 10 his patriotic
feelings.
We presume there grumbng, discontinued fanatics
and demagogues. in all quarters, who will sgmatze this
meeting humbug. got up to cajole and fleece the
South and to repress the free and noble spirit Of hu
mainly and Justice at the North This has been said Of
other similar meetings. and will doubt be said Of the
present But II this be humbug. il is Of which every
good and true patriot should feel proud and. for our
selves we declare that hope 10 be commended to such
humbugs forever! There men who blind to the
beauties Of creation, and deaf TO the music Of the spheres
The sun viii shine though they II notand the orbs
Of heaven will roll with majestic harmony, though
they hear il not The only blank in creation is in their
own darksned souls.