The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-22
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct 10, 1880. 4
In one OF your thrilling addresses TO the democracy OF
the . eysone State, you invited TO light the demo
cratic torch Al the Maryland ALTAR and redeem noble
Commonwealth from the disgrace of wing majority in
our delegation We have done our duty.
and the ejocings over welesrned victory only
beginning There Is scarcely remnant OF federalism
LETT in our State Wing hearts are chilled. wing heads
arc oewidefed WIN tne noise OF our victory ana me ser
red column OF whgery 10 routed, the wounded clamor
ing for relief and the killed numbered among those
who forget to love and sustain the Union We send TO
democrats, 10 whom YOU NAV safely trust the integrity OF
the Union We might have done better but for the mis-
cradle spirit OF dssenson that is creeping into our ranks
impercepnby Through division in the Wesimorelsnd
district which patriotic adherence to the usages Of the
party, and Incorporating love for our pure prlnci
PIES would have settled the wing party has succeeded in
han district is stained and upon the heads OF those who
have thus distracted the party let the blame rest.
For this one loss we have the consolation that in the
so called IRON district" the democracy have fought
good fight, and splendid victory in the triump
election OF that sterling man. Andrew Parker, 10 the BAD
Congress He aumpsd The district, and boldly advocated
the ariH OF 1885, and he has been sustained by
stuency living IN the midst OF wealthy nabobs and arts
tocratic Ironmasters.
have swsp all before US j. the di's, now rep
recuec during the recent session oil Congress, Was 20 ex
ceedingy ANXIOUS for an increase OF duty on iron and
coal ii the present tariff His indscreet attempt make
capital OF the tariff question: and TO revive deiunct
ISSUE has proven twoedged sword in the hands OF the
democracy, and James Gamble now representa- the dis.
Congress We have given Mr. Dickey jsssie in the Ches
ter district The democrats in this county had hopes
OF eectlng their candidate. but still they worked, and
our victories. Where is Mr.. Levn' His sun has set in
darkness. and ray Of hope umnes the dreary future
Where is Mr. Oglei Go ask the invincible forces Of
the eloquent and matchlsss Dawson The +" man Of
requested to stay Al home among the dark and
benighted aniimasonry OF Somerset We dd light our
torches at The Maryland altar, and we sacrificed our vic
Tins and the enemies Of the Union on the same day.
We have something to rejoice over. The Union is
sae and. although the soues blow its integrity came
God that the desperate spirits who aimed to destroy the
Union rebuked by patriotic people. We thank you
from the bottom OF our hearts for the arrows that you
have Sped and which are now fostering in the bosons Of
Hale, Wentworth Wilmot, and host OF men whose
principles are buried beneath itching desire to enjoy
the oayes and fishes Of power.
Put down Pennsylvania for the Union, ruth such adj
dit,onal territory as the progress OF our institutions and
the principle. Of seli-government shall reclaim from
barbarian rule and despotic sway There is Ter
ed and misgoyerned people on our southern Dor
ders, craving daily for the protection of our stars
and stripes and the svang ausnGe o. our aws
which has made in few years an ocean bound Union
out of colony of lonely and prosecuted emgrans We
progress until the whole world acknowledges that
capable Of self-government The roting founda.
tons OF English throne will crumbe to dustthe tor.
turing and barcaded desrotsms OF French crown, and
the crushing restraints of Russian Emperor, will fade
at the approach Of this principle which has made us the
chosen people OF God.
Quite an excitement prevailed here yesterday from
the attempts of Thomas P. JONES' OF Maryland, to
claim fugitive slave under the act Of Congress,
of the name of Garrett The pursued by Judge
Grie of the United States district court is worthy the
determination execute the laws in spite OF every spe
cies OF resistance. The Judge very cooly informed the
anxious audience that any attempt at rescue would be
for and obtain the assistance of 1000 United States
troops, and execute the law, even if he should be COM
PEELED to tcaik through the blood Of epsry eotorsd man in
master He required the sctes, proof OF property and
identity Four eminent counsel appeared for the slave,
and the master having failed to establish his title, he
was discharged and received with open arms by his
Judge Grer exhibited the right spirit on this OCCASION
and the only one which will stay the deuge. and ward
off the pollutng hands OF aboilionsm. The Judge Is an
honor 10 the judiciary OF the Union.
Thus you will see that our people and our courts are
coming to the help OF the Union against its unprnci-
Piled enemies. Congress may legislae demagogues may
rant and deliver Buncombe speeches nullifen may
threaten the stability Of the Union but make direct ap.
spouse al the ballot box will astound those who entertain.
ed for moment the idea that the would abandon
the defence OF that Union which has been 10 them a
pillar OF cloud by day and pillar of fire by night You
would have been surprised TO find, during the recent
gloomy and bosterous session OF Congress- that The good
and quiet people OF the Keystone State diligently
pursuing the business OF their farms and workshops.
Not whisper OF disunion was heard-they were all
happy and conened but pick up anewspaper and read
little South Carolina bombast Massachusetts, nving,
mems minds began waver but, after moments calm
and serious thought all doubts dispelled, and in
their stead had serner and stronger devotion 10 the
| Union than ever.
| We feel securer now than formerly. Our institutions
have been tried and they have out OF the fiery
deal unscathed Through the columns Of your paper
have done noble service Go on in your career OF de-
voion 10 the Union as came from the hands OF the
patriots OF the revolution and when your patriotic heart
shall hrob you will be tmoamed in the hearts
and memories OF your eountymen for your uneeasing
war upon the enemies OF the Union.
| | hope you will not read this tedious letter. In my
sojoarn here inva Id, though OF better employ
II is all truth and that may as well be told now
as sgain
The volleys Of artillery which heard Thursday
night last Tejocngs al Alexandria for the first coal