The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-18

Respectfully dedicated to Gov. Wood, Of Ohio.
We seldom read an article which in the same brief
compass contains more good. wholesome truth than is
expressed in the following. which we find 10 the Sara
toga New York; Republican. We commend its senti.
to the people Of both the North and the South and
feel persuaded they could all read it with profit, The
North especially should ponder these things The few
facts stated speak volumes in favor OF the Union and
should teach the fanatic abolionists themselves If they
could be taught anything, that their efforts idle
they are malevolent and unchrstan The South has
little 10 dread from disunion the North, but is too
warmly devoted to the Union and the constitution to
habor for moment such thought. unless driven to de-
termine between the constitution and the sacrifice Of their
rights Should this alternative unhappy be presented.
they will know how to act whatever may be the regret
and anguish il may cost them. We trust such senti-
ments as the following becoming frequent among
the honorable and the enlightened citizens OF the free
States. On the influence Of those who entertain
them depends the preservation Of the Union
tst From the Saratoga Republican Dec Is
THE NoRrH AND THE Souri, lit be doubted that
there here the Norh set of men, spurious patr
Ing dividing line between North and the South and
Of dssoying The Union o. these States This class Is
very formidable in numbers but they nevertheless Of
sufficient importance 10 accomplish much mischief and
up the elements Of discord IN almost every county in
other GLASS; respectable in numbers, but scarcely
less In character whose nguided zeal Tor the welfare
blacks leads them acts Of violence and opposition
the constitution and laws OF the land quite destruc.
the and harmony OF the Union as dissolution
an associates brethren In any civilized government
They insist that South Is all wrong and that the North
thai the savehodng States dare not, IL they would.
as they psas and no slave State DO Otherwise ,han
week. without regard the justice OF the controversy
either side Because the non-saveholdng States Of the
North powerful In point OF numbers than the
South therefore the latter must submit 10 any indignes
and injustice which be heaped upon them by the north
northern aboitonss! This kind Of argument
may be 70 the of those who carry the
the aw OF might Is the law Of rtghi; but who value
preservation OF the Union as OF paramount consider
the mouarchies of the Old Woud-wili scout the idea
that Sc the North cond overpowsr South or com
Del her by force TO submit acts aggression and In
Justice the anisavery crusade Is right ia It's
upon the constitution and Institutions of The
ID Is mistaken notion that the North are more indie
Of The South than the latter Of The South
can grow manufacture, and produce nil that the North
and OF the staple predictions Of our country be-
extensive broad seaboard, cspacious
bors and nil the natural elements OF prosperity and
not Obliged 10 rely upon the North for anything they want
They readily find market In Europe Tor every pound
snpa. for fs very y ssas hey
will be abe compete successfully with the North in
veng much Of the raw material into the finest Of cotton
fabrics They to-day live quite as independently OF the
North the North oil them. Those who have fears
a dsoluon OF the Union know but li,e OF the temper
self in an contest that the North may wage Think not
would be without friends and supporters In other
pa Is OF the world Good men and patriots Of the North
would rally relief She has TOO often poured
best blood defence OF her and the rights Of the
any longer oppressed BY the fell spirit OF abolition ia
nacism iis mad against the constitution and the
just right, and privileges Of the saveholdng States