The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-10-17

shu tue territory was secured Our repre- sen ta-
tives insisted upon prohibiting the Introduction of
slavery while IL remained in a territorial condition
Ia this they faithful the senti ment of their
constituents. If egitaiion arose, it not of our
seeking.
To assume that our opposition TO the exhaustion
OF slavery over free country was an aggre sson
upon the institutions of the Southern States or an
invasion Of their rights under the constitution is
position which cannot be sustained by fact nor
argument. Ii was an open question. to be decided
upon its inherent merits with single reference TO
the rights and the welfare of the governed.
The wing party of the North has never attempt
ed any encToachment upon the constitutional rights
Of the Southern members of the conftderacy On
the contrary, we have observed and respected them
with sincere and honorable fidelity Our Southern
brethren are secure in the peaceful enjoyment of
theif Institutions, and they may safely dismiss from
their minds all apprehcnsions of inju or assault
from The wings OF the free States upon interests
which the constitution has lett unde the exclusive
control OF municipal eeslaiion.
am aware If the diversity Of opinion which ex-
lists IN reference IN recent If Congress for
the adjustment Of the territorial que stems 10 which
have adverted Men, animated by the same SEN
uments and principles, differ honestly in opinion as
70 the precise effect of some Of those measures
Time will solve every doubt. 1t has appeared to
me that these diverses Of opinion call for the ex-
ercise 9f mutual federation and forbearance. |
cbeerfuly accord TO our representatives. who DIFF
fer as to the best means Of terminating the con-
test, equal credit Tor rsuiude and patriotism The
nature Of the question made il mpo sslble that the
c.
lsice in the admission OF California as free State.
In some respects the territorial bills and the terms
OF Sc ttlement with Texas, did not accord with nv
wishes aud opinions. But must acquiescc ia
the constitutional action of Congr ST. as acqui-
escsd in The annexation of Texas and the treaty
with Mexico
yield the more cheerfully in the confident hope
that the people Of New Mexico, who have already
declared against the Introduction of slavery, will in
due time come forward and successfully assert
their right TO admission into the Uu0n as free
Stale, Opposed As | have ever been and Away
shall be, TO the extension of slavery trust the fl-
ture action of the government will be such as TO
produce no new conflicts involving the assertion of
this principle IL is principle which pervades the
N.rtbs IN mind, and our Southern friends must not
ask our people TO renounce IT, May we not hope.
then, that the rapacious spirit of conquest which
opened the fountains OF bitterness and discord, may
be arrested; that our government will pursue
GENIAL and conservative policy in future and that
the TRENDS OF the UnIon-the wise, the rational
and patriotic everywhere-w unite to resist all
wild echem.s Of extension which may threaten to
reproduce the dangers from which the country has
been rescuedf
In surveying the measures of Congress connected
with the slavery OUT stioD should rejoice in the
prohibition OF the slave trade in the District OF CO.
lumbia hail this as great measure Of patriot
lem end humanity. Ii removes from the capital
traffic which shocked The sentiments OF the people,
and brought repreach upon our national character.
should he waning IN candor II | omitted To say
that deplere the passage of the Fugitive Slave
est extent the constitutional oblig ion which il IL
intended To enforce, regret the features of this
bill, which calculated, not To arrest agitation,
bot IN make il more intense aud universal. ID could
not have been wei coneidered, aud needs essential
modihcaiiobs. The summary operation of its pro-
visions CONFLICTS with all our notions OF personal
right and security, derived from the common law,
and recoenlZt by every free Constitution.
have expressed my views thus freely on the
topics TO which you call my attention, coaceiving
que TO you and To all, III the present posture OF
affairs, that my Sc ntents should be uttered with
out reserve. ] have no epinions 10 coucrai Ac-
such grounds Of DIVISION ns should prevent The
wings of the State and of the nation from uniting
and acting together ia support of their ancient and
well defined principles. Differences Of sectional
feeling ought rot now, more than in times past, TO
separate Northern and Southern wings in their
Efforts 10 secure wise and honest administration
of our common government. My II ever b. adj
minlsiered III spirit Of justice toward all sections.
We must act together 10 uphodIng the cardinal
doctrines of the whe fifth The constitution
does not belong TO the North nor the South We
oil concerned In the exercise of us pc ger- for
the ben, hcent purposes which IL was desIgued 10
fulfil. The accountability aud Limitation on The
executive power, the Independence OF Congress,
the protection Of our national industry, the I'M
provtm OF navigation and intercourse on ell our
chauDs Ia Of commerce. the Observance al justice
in our relations with all cpuntries-these are OBJ
j,ets winch demand our thoughts and our energies.
UIon the we cen ell unite. In regard To these
and many other views which Pctaate the wings,
there are no geographical distinctions. The diver
shy Of so btinent between the two great sections
which have alluded. So long all will consent 10
be guided Ivy the chart OF the constitution, Will not
tndanger the Union, nor sever those cherished ties
which bind The wing party tcgrthtr,
You and bave witnessed the patriotism AMI
true national feeling ryinced by our wing brethren
OF the south, DUNG years Of prrsonal association
with The in the halle Of CoDgr' IL Is impos-i-
bic that we ever should be separated from them in
feeling or political principle. i will not surrender
my Claim TO live aud die 10 the sams national party
with Clay and Cnttenden, Bell and Mangum,
Stenly end Gentry.
There are peculiar incentives to union and har-
mouy at ths rieseBt crisis We have wing
administration worthy Of our highest confidence,
are hound to support thrm with eflilency in carry
ing out the measures tor which we have lahofed
through so many years Of effort and vicissiuie.
My sentiments are fully before yOI. find my
self placed (by no tgency or solicitation of my OWN
IN position Of unusual delicacy lam not respon-
sible for the existing cisrensions Having no re-
sentiments To- ersiify, and personal ends to pro-
mote. u has been my constant effort To sllay aui-
mosities, To heal divisions, and preserve thst
harmony which ensures vigorous and successful
action.
II the whig pery is TO perish by ifs own feuds,
am luiltless Of the great calamity. IL is for the
wings of this State TO determine whether all their
efforts and sacrifces shall come 10 this inglorius
conclusion.
IL proper for me 10 add, that the article in the
Ersntng Journal, to which your letter refers, con-
tsins a corset aud authorized expression Of my
views.
Irsmsn. with great regard, yours truly.
WAsulreIos HUNT.
Hon FRANCIS GRANoEr.
Cattle Fair OF the American Institute.
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