The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-06
Ths Boston Riots, again.

Ths Boston Riots, again.
|, appears from the following article in the Republic
thai there was some mistake after ALL in the statement
the correspondent OF The Baltimore Sun. that the Pres
dent had ordered the disposition OF portion Of the army
with reference the existing condition Of things in Bos
ian We had doubts, as our readers will bear in mind,
mon The republication Of this letter yesterday OF its entire
correctness, and took pains to inform ourselves Of
n. real foundation for the rumor II was based as we
learned upon certain movements of the troops which the
R,oubc admits; and thus far we conceived II was to
degree borne out Those who read the explanation OF
the Republic can form their own judgment the mat
er Our own opinion IS. that the i0hoie truth Is not
before the public. We suspect. when the whole facts
are made known, that it will be found the movements
II the troops referred to were not quite SO accidental and
indefinite as the Republic would to intimate. II is
uossible, indeed that some change may have come
over the spirit OF their dream and that orders and
counter orders have been given that significant
than might at first blush appear. We shall regret in
common with every other good citizen, il anything like
yacaon be found to characterize the course of the ad
ministration This is tme is this fit occasion,
for such weakness to be displayed. We are fatsfed
that these not the times for rresolute counses The
Union may fall pieces unless the laws are carried out
The spirit Of Old Hickory is necessary to preserve it,
We give another letter from the correspondent of yes
terdays Sum- the subject which is worthy OF no
lice II appears from the article in the Republic that
the President is in "happy state Of ignorance" Of all
that has TRANSFERRED in Boston, The district Judge and
the marshal have been bned. brow beaten, thwarted
and defed by an armed body Of negro and white in
suyents, whose houses are barricaded; the parties
who had applied TO the said Judge and marshal have been
arrested Imprisoned threatened, and outraged while in
a under their protection and yet they have
never complained to the President or anybody else !
They have borne it meekly as lambs! They have not
disturbed the pose OF the President with these .snoes
Of preparation" They either grossly inefficient or
remarkably philosophical. They have not faithfully dis
charged their duty in attempting to execute the law, or
they endure insult and aggression with spirit of
sublime patience"
We are gravely told. however, that the President
will do all that can be expected Of him! He will dis
charge his duty when the emergency occurs! II ii has
not already occurred. ii probably never will in the jug
msnt Of The President The Republic has no reason to
believe that any orcble resistance will be offered to The
execution Of the lawsw
"Where fguorancs is bliss
It's folly to be wise"
This no doubt consoling reflection for the Republic
and its friends The vigilance Of the marshal OF Massa-
chuses viii not disturb their serenity For the sake Of
The peace and stability Of the Union we regret that this
Information has not proved TO be conec, respecting the
action Of the President We are satisfied that the true
policy for him to pursue is to act with prompttude and
vgor-for thus alone the dignity Of the governmen,
Dc maintained and its power be respected Speaking OF
he letter in the Sun, the Republic observes;
"The above has doubtless been commu
o other journals, and comes from correspondent gene
contradiction.
NOT true tina, any communication hs. been made to
he President BY the United States marshal In Boston,
~ any other msrsha, 10 relation any actual appe-
nendsd obstruction to the lawsthe assigned BY
i that President has issued any orders with
regard 10 the concentration Of any force In Boston
lion apprehension is above suggested The President
has received no communication from marshal and has
disposition Of the military force win be rendered
for the execution Of the laws.
'his that there have been some changes made by
The War Department In the position OF the troops, but
70 The directions nor for the purposes alleged IL
S.med proper 70 relieve some Of the companies that have
ed Morrill, and some TO Texas others have been ordered
from the North 70 the South Among the changes, one
harbor but Information from the proper bureau that
The barracks were not ready for the reception OF
troops, the order was countermanded These changes,
having reference whatever the assigned for
lhem have given rise suspicious and that
.umed the shape Of positive allegations in the Suns
respondence,
II the eIgency shonld arise making Il the duty OF the
President 10 resort 10 the means vested In him by the
uton and the laws 10 enforce their due execution, there
. no doubt that his duty win be promptly and prudenuy
discharged We have entire faith, however, In the law.
abiding and conservative disposition Of the peo
pie and have believe that any orcble resist.
aaee will be offered TO the execution OF the laws"
Correspondence Of the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, Nov 4, 1850
The Prodeut a~d the Rsitips- Slave 1ef-Co~dsf of the
Bcsouia~s = Ths Military Ranors, &c.
The public have expected from the federal executive
'ome precautionary movements In regard the enforce
nsnt Of the fugveave The promises Of the admin
STATION are not, I. trust, made TO the ear only 10 be
brpk-n 10 the hope
be executed In Boston without force Il known
them that numbers OF recamsons fugitive slaves are
about 10 be made In Boston by southern men known
10 them that respectable citizen of the State of Georgia
being In Boston, found his servant thep, employed ia
s,lne, makers shop that he found friend there who
writ from the United States arrest the
that armed mob prevented the arrest and that
ne fugitive set at liberty, and 10 s seoreted that the
claimant and his friend were arrested and mpsoned
nctols aud vexafious accusations; and that "trcespy
eah' was demanded and obtained from them.
considering the OF feeling at the South, and the i'm
Poant conventions about 10 be held there Is matter Of
some consequence know whether the President intends
mee out the TO the North that he did TO the
soah He was prompt enough 10 the execution OF his duty
70 fesuon to Texas and New Mexico No has right
assume that he will be equally 10 regard 20 the
Haed opposition In Boston the execution Of the law.
put Ind to day that the general current OF official opn
ION ~ adverse movement and that if
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