The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-20

sisemsnt by no party feeling MY conversations with
.enied Idese simply do justice myself and % Mr.
Hughes In his absence, by placing tho facts before candid
p''l'' JOHN KNIGHT
PabIis ssntsmsat In Psnasyivanla.
The following interesting and noble letter from Mr.
Dallas to the Onion Meeting Committee" Of Philadel-
phia. find in the New York Herald We beg 10 solicit
the especial attention OF readers 10 this manly and
right spirited declaration OF his opinions Mr. Dallas has
occupied many high political stations with honor
and fidelity TO the democratic party Of which he is dis
tngushed ornament Moderate. prudent and firm in his
opinions, he speaks with camness and resolution,
gsrdess Of any motives but those Of duty and Of any
results that follow its faithful performance. He is
sound clear headed lawyer. fully comprehendng the
nature Of the subject he touches and the meaning OF the
language he employs. He says" Of the measures Of ad
sment adopted by Congress- only can BE- affected By
future Legislation. The Others beyond the rsaeA Of
recall modification" This is the fugtve-slave
bills and that subject his views are patriotic and high
toned in the most exalted degree Mr.. Rush has taken
the most liberal and correct ground this question: too in
the admirable letter which we published the other day
So. no doubt, will Mr.. Buchanan, whose great abilities
have been devoted to the support Of truth and justice
this most important subject So far. indeed we
learn, there is not man Of responsibility OF either party
who does entirely concur with them in the Keystone
State Depend upon il, when the struggle may be-
tween the spirit OF abolition and the constitution Penn.
syvania will be found at her post She win yield
the proud title Of the " keystone
No man has been more consistent and decided in
his opposition to abolitionsm than Mr. Dallas In the
letter which he addressed to Mr. Wills of Virginia, and
which was read to the Charlottesville Convention Of Sep
tember 1910, he warned the people of Virginia OF the
mischiefs which might arise from any coalition being
struck up between Of the wings and abolilionss
He appealed TO the southern States to scout any such
combination, and declared that be ready for
hitting and uncompromsing war against principle
whose mere enuncation in this country sounds in my
ears like tocsn to rebellion and treason TO the const
tuition" Such is the aspect which II must in
the eyes OF every patriot, and especially after the deve
opments which have been made since Mr. Daass letter
of 1910 q
" From New York Herald
Arrangements for The Mseting ~ert ThWsday En- Tcs
PTssidswt Daaas's Letter. hsa
.sE .mG4s PHILADELPHlA, Nov l6, 1850,
notified you yesterday Of the q change. tina,
great Union meeting on Thursday next. Circumstances
an
the Hon George M Dallas TO the committee OF arrange
Herald as IL contain. Arm and manly ' Expression Of
which are alike honorable TO the distinguished
whom they are adore sssd They will. no doubt be read
with great interes. throughout the country. o.
Mr., Daaas's letter.
NOVEMBER IA, 1885,
GrsrLrnrs. have jus, received your no,e dated the
eced to Fill the Office OF Of the vice presidents at
by your choice il viii not be II my power to attend to i.
duties and must therefore beg you to substitute some
Having heartily joined in the popular movemen, you
directing in the hope that it win be instrumental saving
peril, throw myself upon your indulgence while vcntur
ing TO inuude upon you my conviction the
fully given the proposed meeting As we are ali aeu
asd by the same patriotism, persuade myself to believe
s.S aSsa
s,s. on. Only can be aiieo,sa y future Legislation The
California is State the boundary Of Texas 10 liked BY
governments upon the nsus principles and iorms Thee
things done-concusvely and unaltcrably done No
Practical ruth wi eel assured prevent their eonna.
Ing 'a -, 2, agitation s1s seriously o. long No 80
ened with repeats tina, therefore. the pon, Of danger
Now, in the existing condition OF public feeling North
produce iuIe or no effect To speak impressvey, il
absolutely TO be specific and on no topic con.
specification equally beneficial the iugitve
slave bill Will you then, excuse Tor ntimaiing that
constitution obvious Il the only direct and Of
leotye course 70 proclaim the fugitive slave law 70 be
citizens 10 obey as necessary part Of the constitutional
guarantee. wich we are all bound 70 fulfil in good latin
Nor !, this enough for q Pennsylvania do More viii
naturally be expected We have unguardedy heretofore
lent hand to impair the true spirit and meaning Of the
federal compact by cgsating adversely TO the consn
tona right Of pursuing iagtves from labor That
ton has tended to bring into question fidelity 20 the
fixed guarantee OF the Union, and has, In degree,
ged those who would checrfuly irappe down
break through the consuon and rend the Union by
doing they end 70 southern Are
them bound when the Union jeopardy, and when
assemble do what to invoke the egis
aufe reuaee s steps, repeal all the nconsisisnt
with the integrity and harmony OF ths Unon and especially
repeal those laws which ict penalties such OF
magsracy shall aid In sustaining federal alth and
which deny the Of prisons 10 citizens engaged In
executing the federal laws Can stand sbsolvcd IRON
eprosch ~ at this alarming juncture and with ardent
Of PATRIOTISM half In the path Of
candid ncucaton and fail do what have thss hastily
and crudely indicated Really think not. The coun.
rythe only country have haves stake;
and II we ali ler be frank,
Renewing my apology for addressing you thus freely,
am, sincerely and respectfully gentlemen, your friend
@. NJ. DALLAS
To Josiah Randall Chairman, Charles Ingerso, Isaac s
zlchurst, John w Fomey, X. nj. Loc and John y. Rid
die, tsecretsry) committee. sa,es
Z se1 sra1H rrsbsss % sterling werth.
"And moro true joy Msscslus sxIcd feels
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