The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-12


From the Albany Argus, January 80
Tgx SLAVERY euEsTIos.--Each day presents the
slavery agitation in some new phase. Yesterday there
interesting exhibitions illustrative Of charac
ter and position, in relation 10 this question
On Monday Mr. Root, OF the select committee By
whom resolutions had been reported having offered a
fresh series, and these having been seconded by Mr.
Green another member OF the committee, il sgnh
canty said by wing member that the resolutions re-
ported those OF MAJORITY were obviously, under the
expressions from the two members alluded to- those OF
minority ony in fact that Mr. Ford stood alone; and
that they ought, matter OF course. TO be referred
back e the committee 50 as TO render the report con-
that the resolutions reported those OF majority
offered in committee by Mr. Green, and seconded by
Mr. Root and that upon division thereon, those two
gentlemen voted for them and the two wing members
against them, and that he, (Mr y as chairman, gave
the casting vote in their favor
Under what influences with what object this change
of position has been brought about, is necessary
conjecture. But the suggestion that, under these
changes the report became that of minority instead OF
majority and ought to be referred back for correction
was not without force.
Again, yesterday an able wing member introduced
another SERIES based, understand Them upon Gen
Taylors recent special message, and appealing to the
patriotism Of the country TO uphold the Union, and not
press this agitation to extremes.
These movements must tend to satisfy democrats, in
and of the legislature, how improbable Is all this ag-
ation attempt at agitation for really the question is
generally, among the masses, without interest or feel
ipg-mainy game OF pEtisanshp on all sides. And
how much in accordance with the spirit OF our in
situations, and with the prevalent devotion the Union
not to say with the past OF the democratic party il
would be TO avoid the whole question: and to lay the
tire brood of resolutions the table, al least that they
be confined appeal in behalf OF the Union, broad,
nationals and patriotic, in which all must agree, and on
which all must stand.
The following the resolutions offered in the
bly, by MI. Dox
Resoped That the people Of New York while devoted TO
their Stale, and its institutions and interests look
also 70 The q the uhi.ed states s a Their own
hope ndivsibe, and forever and they
hold all measures and dgitaons designed or calculated TO
dunger integrity stability ofhe Union deserving
ofthe Indignant rrobaca OF all enlightened and patriotic
ResoiUsd, That the people OF New York hold now the
feelings Of aversion and repugnance heightened by
ened and liberal sentiment, which the leading men OF the
republic held, South well North, towards domestic
slavery al the period OF the formation of the constitution
they deeply regret lis existence and they would rejoice 10
be able to join with the whole people of the United
In any practicable, SAFE and uss plan for its speedy and total
abolition, IL any such could devised they have no
graaions repoaches or denunciaons to utter agains,
RsOped, That the opinion of the legislature and Of
Drict of Columbia should be made public mari
Tor the revolving traffic and speculation in slaves and
reason perceived why the South and the North should
District.
Resolved, That this legislature heartily approve the
course adopted by the President of the United Slaes
stated In his late message the House OF Representatives
giess, BY the admission Of California and New Mexico as
States 10 remove all occasion for the AIRY agitation
oil the pubic mlnd and that the recomIne Of the
President, the proposed California shall
when submitted Congress- be found be in compliance
States that may the sanction Congress- re.
ceyes The entire concurrence OF this LEGISLATURE and
they believe OF nine-enths OF the people of this
and that further 10 postpone action on
the subject OF New Mexico, until nhabitants shall
formed state constitution and shall fuhi The requirements
Of the constitution OF the United aes, is most happily
adapted to the exgency because while IL
the Of Texas and thereby relieve Congress FROM,
the agitation and discussion of that question: also eecru
specting the slavery in Territory by
rIing tue matter 10 those who alone have the right de-
ermlne i-naney the citizens oil The State to be affected
Resotved, That leg recognise and warmly
IN his late message the House OF Repesenavesihat
any auempti deny the people OF STATE the rights oil
seligoveInment in mater which peculiarly affects them
selves will land in judgment ought 10Y regarded by
them as an invasion OF their rights and that upon thr
they will (and in judgment ought to) be sustained in
their resistance against by The great of The Amer
sist TO the last extremity amy such attempt control
the free exercise OF the right government in all things
hold him who made the attempt thus control the people
any other State recean 10 the first prime Plies OF this
republic as TO be unworthy OF It's confidence its proec
ton.
by the President necessarily renders further discussion
agitation OF the slavery question, in respect to the Terrific
acquired from Mexico unnecessary and nexpedient
Resolved, That The governor transmit fed copies
hese resolutions the aud Con
ssss ron .ns as hs I o. what are be
OF This State.
From the Albany Atlas. Feb .
0UTLAwRIEs.-Fom by the English law, when a
person was declared out Of The protection Of The lao,
any had right 10 kill him, be would wild beast
Now, however, the law is guarded and such
mary execution would be murder, though, II the homi-
eide committed in an attempt 10 arrest the outlaw, is
not murder.
The English statute books filled with statutes
awing recusants and disseners An act passed in the
fifth and sixth year of Edward VI declares that all per-
sons WHO shall, by "writing, printing painting carving,
or craving" set forth that "ihe king that is" is
per a hereto, shall be guilty OF high treason, and
shall suffer the pain of DEATH and forfeiture oil goods but
provides that the person ouawed shall deliver him
self within twelve months, he shall be entitled TO trial
MIR. Dox's method is much more summary and un-
qualified. He declares all who differ in opinion from
the king that is" 'recreant TO the hrst principles
OF the republic, and unworthy Of ats protection" There
is proviso, Offering conditional trial 10 the ouiawed
Iit Is even more summary than the - law which
outlaws runaway slaves but requires the pursuer to
mon the fugitive three times TO stop, alter which ne may
lire upon and kill him.
LOUISIANA.
Ertraet from The annual message of Governor Johnson
10 hs Legislature Of Louisiana, January2l.
II is with feelings OF lively satisfaction see the South
posing herself in lofty and patriotic attitude in defence
OF her rights. The moral submity OF the spectacle in
spires with augurlcs favorable TO the peace of the
Union and Il is earnestly hoped that firm, united, and
concerted action among the southern States may
the danger that the Union, through the action of
The federal government, nsgaed and mpelled BY the