Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-11-26
From Hon. d. s. Dickinson.
BINGHAMPToN, N, Y, No

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die, Philadelphia.
From Hon. d. s. Dickinson
B1NGHAMPToN, N. Y, Nov. 10, 1850.
Gentlemen-Your polite note, inviting me, on be-
halt OF the friends of the Constitution, whout.dstnc-
ton OF party resident in the city and county OF Phil
adephia, to attend public meeting in said city on the
2lst inst, was duly received and regret that arrange
ments previously made, will not enable me to leave
home for the South at so early day.
lhave perused that part of your kind communica-
ton IN which you so generously commend my exerons
in the public counels W it'll the prooundest emotions
and in testifyng my high appreciation OF its value, ten
der you, as the only tribute can offer, the warm ac-
know Judgments OF grateful heart. Heaven will bear
witness that it has been anxious desire to discharge
with fidelity, during period OF unusual darkness and
trial, responsible public trust; and though hunted by
madness enduring that it yields not to the influences
ofthe moon, and malignity which has been deprived
of its long tcipated banquet of official spois, the
cheering paudts of my patriotic ellowciizens with
out political distinction, more than repays for it
and brings tho highest rewards that public servant
receive.
The time has at length arrived, thank Heaven, when
preension will speedily be Invested of its dsguises-
when the demagogue will be covered with the oathng
and scon which his vile vocation meritswhen fanati-
csm will receive its appropriate share OF pity and der-
SON. and when the mask will be torn from The face OF
the hypocre. There is no longer halt way lodgment
for calculating and necesstous politicians through which
the institution OF our sister States be assaied and
the spirit OF the Constitution violated The action OF the
late session of Congress disposed Of prosisossm and all
ltsstupid and mscheyous concomtants and there sno
practical element Of strife and agitation lett, but that ar
tcle otthe Constitution which provides for the restora
ton offugtive slaves.
Let this question be promptly and fairly met and let
those who attempt to subvert the Constitution stand
forth in their hdeous deormity as guilty before
they are guilty before GOD. 1t Is question traught
with results OF the most serious character 1t will
above all parzan considerations, and ii resisted will
sweep away all present political organization. 1t will
bring together with an high and holy motive the friends
nfl w anHn Tho "a hpnd ba otha
those black with treason and spotted With treachery and
dsunion Let the friends of the Constitution and the
Union set the battle in array by declaring that they will
under no circumstances assent to repeal OF the law
tor the recovery OF fugitive slaves, to any change
modification which shall destroy its efficiency or
bring it below the requirement of the constitution, and
shall then learn whether there is yet virtue and in
telgence to uphold our soca fabric whether stands
by the sufferance of the weak and designing Let the
issue be taken, and that boldly and have fears for
the result.
When the questions once fairly and directly before
the American people, they will vndicae the integrity
OF their institutions from the assaults of the spoiler
and consign him TO punishment more infamous than
that OF Haman. The monster disunion will be driven
beyond our borders by the strong arm OF manhood
its curses will tremble on the lip of the agedthe gen.
tie voice OF woman will pray that its accursed influences
may not descend upon her offspring and children will raise
their little hands aganst ferocious spirit which
has come hither TO torment them before their time
| will be with you in spirit at your gathering, and
may God speed your patriotic efforts. ] have penned
and have only time to subscribe myself your friend and
fellow citizen, D. S. DICKINSON.
Messrs. Josiah Randall. John w. Forney isaac Ha-
zehurst, r. NJ. Lee, Charles Ingersoll.
From Mr.. Webster to the Manchester, Ne,o Hamp-
shire Meeting.
BosToN. Nov. 16, 1885,
oparty," holden in The largest town city in the state
can hardly ai be attended with good consequences
There evidently abroad spirit of dsunion and dsobe
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check ifthey Men to be found who propose as
their own rule ofconduct and recommend the same rule
Others peaceable resistance to the laws - that to
say they propose to resist the laws OF the land far
they do consistently with their own personal
safety Their obligations to support the constitution 90
for nothing; their oaths TO act, il they hold any public
trust according to law, go for nothing it is enough
that they do not, by tocble resistance expose them
selves dangers and penalties. This is certainly quite
q new stain Of patriotism We have never before this
day known such sentiments to be circulated commented
and acted upon by any who protested love for their
country respect for its institutions. still more ex-
travagant notion is sometimes advanced, which is that
individuals may judge of their rights and duties under
the constitution and the laws, by rule which, ac
cording their idea IS above both the constitution and the
laws.
You and T. sir and our fellow citizens of New Hamp-
SHIRE have not SO read the books of authority either
religious or civil We do not SO understand either
the institution OF christianity the institutions ogo
vernment. And we may well value more and more
highly the government which is over us, when
that the weapons aimed against Its preservation, are
aso for the most part, equally directed against those
great fundamental, moral and political truths upon
which all good government, and the peace of society
at al times must essentially rest. have the fullest be-
lief sir, that in the state of New Hampshire this dis
organizing spirit will meet such rebuke shall put it
to flight The representation of the state in Congress
generally supported the peace OF the last
sion, and by these measures doubt not the state will
stand. 1t is time that dscord and animosity should
cease. 1t is time that better understanding and more
friendly sentimen is revived between the north
and the south. And am that all wise ard good
men will the propnety forbearance from renewing
agitation, by attempts to repeal the late measures,
any of them. l do not see that they contain uncon
stitutiona alarming principles, or that they obode
the inflctition of wrong or injury When real and ac-
ual evil arises it shall arise, the laws ought to be
amended repealed, but in the absence otmfninent
danger, at present for renewed cobtro-
versy Or contention
My>desr sir, the Union will be preserved, and the
laws will be obeyed and executed, Let take cour-
age. and that sort of urage which prompts men TO
resolute discharge of their duties We will save the
Union for sakes for the sake of the country for the
honor offree governments and even for the benefit of
those who seem ready with ruthless hands TO tear it
asunder. DANIEL WEBSTER,
B. f. AVER, ESQ.,