The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-14
Pennsylvania.

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The great central State of the conederacy has always
been distinguished for its loyalty and attachment to the
Union In all great crises OF history, Pennsy
has come forward and given her voice for Cancellation
and as the surest mode Of removing dangers
which threaten the peace and tranquility Of the country
Occupying middle position between the two great north
and southern portions of the Union, she sympathzes
with the feelings and sentiments Of boh and hence hel
moderation and her justice towards all sections Of the
Union and hence, also, her appropriate designation. by
general consent the KEYSTONE Of the great Federal
Arch.
AT the present time. when there SO many elements
in the political atmosphere betokenng storm, the peo
pie of Pennsylvania speaking out against the agta
tors who attempting TO raise it, rebukng them for
their treachery the Union and TO the great interests Of
mankind involved in its preservation. Meetings have
been held in several counties by the democrats Of the
Keystone State. at which sound and patriotic resolutions
have been passed. and the spirit Of abolition agitation and
disunion rebuked
We have been led TO these remarks by the proceedings
OF meeting OF the democrats Of Lshgh county, which
have been sent to us for publication. They will be
found in another column. 1t will be perceived that
they speak in the true spirit and put the disoganizers
their true position.
In noticing the proceedings OF the meeting in Lehgh,
the Alensown Democrat. sound and able paper has the
following remarks:
We are no aarmists We have condemned that spir-
|, oil overweenng anxiety with which some men watch
every imaginary cloud that seem to hang the po
ics horizon augh with danger TO government In
other words, Of those who think 1t
run the countryto overturn the civil and reli
gious Institutions which secured great cost,
under the fostering of which eagle has
giants sreugtn-o uproot the labor OF the Pures
lived and thus sacrifice for naught ali the blessings
glorious Union. Nos we have maintained 100
strong and abiding faith In the virtue intelligence aid
patriotism OF the people, admit OF such misgvngs Dsn-
agogues may plans whereby they may sacrifice the
public their grand zement-bad and ambitious
men may turmoil and confusion for ume-but, in
the end upon themselves will fall the greatest injury We
since the foundation of government when signs
the exhibited prospect 80 truly alarming 70 the real
republican at the present moment Dsunion Is freely
openly talked of section OF the country, o
fanaticsm and folly the part Of few individuals
present the views OF the Of another
ton; and heace the necessity of the people In their Pr
mary assembiages Of taking such steps may be best
calculated avert threatening danger.
The democrats Of this county have always been prompt
70 denounce bad faith In public sgenm and q ske moss
ancestors much blood and treasure.
II will be that Wmot and his confederses han
died without gloves That Is right hetribuve Justice
which often eaden heels but hands, Is about
10 reach him The people know that have articles
the constitution recognising slavery and that we use cot
ton rice sugar. products Of slave labor tand want
them cheap too) that therefore IL Is useless talk
about its guilt and sim unless willing TO abolish
Of government and admit the blacks 70 terms
Wilmot stands convicted before the country OF
Ist Using the Proviso proong the with MEXICO.
81 Promising support the nominee OF the Baltimore
and then only refusing but SANDER
N Co operating with Giddings and the whr. in vast.
in attempting defeat the election OF democratic Speaker
| andother officers.