The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-09
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WASHINGTON, nov. \, lcDD.
The Fugitive Stare Latc--Lettgs to the Governors
--Detrmiaarioa of the Erecptiue-- The former
and the present administration, &c,
We learn that the President has caused letters
TO be addressed TO the Governors Of all the States
asking their aid and cooperation in carrying out
the Fugitive Slave law The military and naval
forces of the United States will not be called into
action, unless in case of most absolute necessity,
and of this we perfectly assured The patriotic
men North can, by conjoint effort cause the law
to be respected and thus prevent extreme measures
from being Tesorted to and, al the same time,
give an evidence of their devotion TO the constitu-
ton, and assist in allaying the excitement now
prevalent in the southern portion of the Union,
which, If not Gained, may lead to consequences
which the lovers of their country cannot now pre-
dict, and which it may be beyond their power to
repair. Ii is lamentable that pseudo philanthro-
psts of the free States should, backed by such per-
sons as Bill Seward and Fred douglass, cause so
much excitement on the negro question
Before the Presidential election, Southern wings
were willing to trust General Taylor, he being
from their section, and a STAKEHOLDER; but it was
not long before they deserted the policy avowed
with regard to the territories, because they knew
that il was one most acceptable 10 Seward and other
"higher law demagogues The Galphin affair
and the death of President Taylor swept the cabi-
doubt whatever, was honest, but the heads of the
departments his advisers, were guilty Of gross de-
ception, which you so often and clearly exposed
Our democratic friends, who are first. rate mou-
sers, discovered, during the canvass, that Mr.. Fill
more was an q abolitionist ~ notwithstanding he
wrote a letter TO John Gale, of Alabama,
of a contrary tenor. The message subsequently,
TRANSMITTED by him 10 Congress, together with the
letter OF Mr.. Webster, on the Texas boundary
question, kindled fierce Southern opposition 10
the doctrines therein avowed but the passage of
the adjustment bills threw large quantity Of wa
ter on the flames.
When Mr.. Fillmore, in the House of Represen-
tatives, took the oath to sc faithfully execute the
best of his ability preserve, protect, and defend the
constitution of the United States" he read these
words, which he himself had copied I; and from
his hrmness of tone, il was generally believed that
he intended 10 regard his solemn obligations, look
ing TO 20 "bigher law" Recent movements have
convinced us that he will not prove recreant to
his trust.
The administration Of General Taylor, a South
ern man, gave o1ence TO large portion of the
South that of Mr.. Fillmore, Northern man, for
Ns conduct in relation TO the Fugitive Slave law,
will have a different effect. We thus see that,
with the control of the government in the hands Of
an honest man, ii matters hot from what section he
may be selected. Itwoud indeed be sad day for
the republic II faction or sectional feelings should
control its general affairs.
Il is said ina, Mr.. Caideron, the Spanish Minis
ter, has recently addressed another note 10 the GO
vtrLment, complaining that the Cuba annexation
lists still making their arrangements for an
invasion, ard calling on the President to increase
the naval force in that direction, so as TO afford
ample protection until the fleet shall arrive from
Spain. The minister is informed of every move
ment lie is either humbugged, or there is more
ruth than tcuoa IN the accounts communicated 10
him in relation 10 this subject.
Mr. Webster is expected IN Washington By the
end of the week
The Secretary Of War took an airing in his New
York thousand dollar carriage tod day.
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