The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-22
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From the Dayton Enquirer.
TuR ooyrRNoR's rNAuouRAL-We remarked day or
two since that the inaugural speech OF Governor Wood
cantaned some passages which had read with regret
II is due the speech as well as 10 ourselves lhat we
add a few remarks in explanation
Il r. proper here say, however. that in the main we
heartily approve OF the sentiments expressed by the gov
His views upon Inc genera P1ac snev q % o s
State policy, such, think, as cannot fail to meet
The sanction and approval not only of the democracy, but
aiG s q ousons aso regard e The Of
the fugitive-slave law, and the obligation which rests
upon every citizen to observe It, we can readily endorse
as sound and wholesome doctrine But in closing his
remarks the governor denounces the law as "inexped
emit" and tacity invites its amendment or repeal thus
opening the way for the prolonged and nierminabe ag
fort to those who would still keep the Union in turmoil
and excitement merely TO CRAFTY their own selfish and
The policy Of the democratic party Of the Union. in
regard TO this exciting question, has been OF inherent
character To the democratic members OF Congress Is
the country chiefly indebted iGr e ns, q
measuresthe best that could be devised under the CIR
cumsianceswere adopted in the spirit OF patriotism and
Cancellation, and with the firm and abiding hope that they
might give permanent and lasting repose to the country.
We cannot but regret that any member OF the great demo-
cratic party-especally one OF It's high funcuonarIes-
should by word deed do anything which is IN me
least calculated to impede defeat purpose 30 noble
and exalted in itself And regret the course Of the
governor At this time because ! follows lows
iioniss in the legislature, denouncng the law and call
ing upon Congress to repeal IT,
These remarks not made in the spirit OF fault-hnd
Ing or consciousness We simply wish to follow in the
course marked out by the national democratic party
years ago. and seadfasy adhered 70 BY that party ever
since We know other safe gude--we desire no
other Our national and State conventions for long Sc
RES OF years have e-enacled and sanctioned the prnc
pe that all efforts OF the aboonsis and Others made
10 induce Congress to interfere with questions Of slavery
or 10 take incpen steps relation thereto are cacua
ted 10 lead to the most alarming and dangerous conse
quences and that all such efforts have an inevitable ten
dency 10 diminish the happiness OF the people, and en-
danger the stability and permanency Of the Union and
ought not be countenanced by any friend OF our po-
Experience has proved the wisdom of adherng infexi
bly, this policy. So long this has been done, the
republican party has foushed and propered and been
sgnay successful in fulfilling its great mission while
peace harmony, and faternal concord have pervaded
every section OF the country
The compromise msasures-as they have been fifty
termedof the last session of Congress designed
to alay permanently the discord and excitement which
the legitimate fruits OF different line OF policy from
that laid down in the brief extract have quoted They
have received the sanction, not only of democratic
jorty in Congress, but OF calm and rejecting men OF all
parties throughout the Union. II maintained involably.
they will add new strength and permanency to go
rous confederacy They should not be disturbed and
any attempt from any quarter whether directly or ind
recy made, 10 the dscord and excitement which
have lately convused the country, we shall feel our
privilege well duty to oppose to the utmost
From the New Haven Register
The Union Meeting.
As citizens Of New Haven we feel proud OF the goodly
array OF which appear in to-days paper in favor
Of the Union mseting-a list OF democrats and wings
comprising large majority of all the legal voters Of the
town and city, and constituting the main portion OF the
mercantile and mechanic interests, and the learned pro-
fessions Ii evnces the soundness of this community
the great political question of the day. and our deerm
nation stand by the compromises of the constitution al
any and every hazard The people right this sub
ject for have we known SO general desire TO
participate in public movement this occasion !;
though probable that many have not been afforded
opportunity who would gladly have put their names to
the call More than hundred persons signed the call
in our Office last evening. Now let the committee pre-
pare their resolutions in the spirit that is anmatng the
OF our 'cilizens-open, unequyoca and decided
or they will meet the public The trumpet must
give no uncertain sound" in such emergency. The
blast tell upon the of all that ride in
doubtful squadron.
The following is the call
'The undersigned, believing that any alteration Of the
compromise adopted the session Of Con-
ress only pedent but that is the duty every
good citizen OF this republic support and vindcae the
the citizens Of this place. without distinction OF party be
convened, express united determination that the
shall be executed to their fullest extent, and
united opposition any further agitation Of the subject
the subject of slavery in any form.
In accordance with the above recommendation,
public meeting of the citizens OF New Haven will be held
Brewsters ball, Tuesday evening, the 24h instant
81 O'Clock All those who would support and maintain
In good siih all tho compromise Of the session
Congress, and who would rebuke all opposition 10 the
constitution and laws OF county, aad all agitation Of
the subject slavery, which disturbs the peace and har
the people, and threatens 10 destroy glorious
Union, invited 70 attend"
[Signed by about 1000 namesl