The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-15
10 the Rsse-si
TO ths Editor Of The Union.


The country is in jeopardy and. Notwithstanding the
patriotic efforts OF our leading men, among whom you
have taken bold stand, the Onion may yet be scattered
our fosia,bsrs l on ' the rude materials Of dessea
war, formed in spirit OF compromise and cemenied
with their blood, may ere long he numbered among the
What must be the course pursued by those who wish
the Union preserved and the constitution untouched
The fanatics OF the North and the extreme ultras of
the South are BOTH to certain extent responsible and
answerable for the agitaons which disturbing
the peace and quiet OF some sections.
II there is reason for such untoward excitement ON
subject which every American should endeayor 10 aay
for the public good surely the South whose rights have
been assailed. is correct Who would not sIke, and
strike long, for his bhrght especially az he can look
back with pride to revolution when his progenilors
struck merely for principle The North has that sa-
perabundant power IN our national councils which pre-
vents any anxiety OF is part in regard 10 the undue
exercise OF power Being strong numbers, would il
not show magnanlmous spirit and generous soul in
appeasing the irritation OF those who are irritable though
noble by nature and especially on subject which strikes
fact, of their political existence The South asks but
Justice and man is RICH, in demanding justice, and in
principle and right God grant il may leave us still one
country and one constitution But il the worst
to the worst" (which God forefend) can we blame
those who have taken the initiative in cause in which
their pride. honor. and interest are assaed' Their ZEAL
though misplaced, is honest at heart; and, though
they love not the Union less they love their homes and
rights This agitation, il continues ispregnant with
rghtful evils W6o with GOODNESS and composure. dare
lift the veil that conceals the future, when our Union Of
States under which have lived and long prospered
shall have been rent asunder, and this, the
s,tuonal fabric the mind Of man ever conceived shall
have sunk into a mass OF ruins! Sir the mind cannot
compass the terrible evils which would beall US
To escape from such evils threaten us, let us
abide by the Compromise which passed at the
last session II does not give satisfaction to all
parties and sections This we do know; but we also
know that perfection is practically beyond all human
power We cannot but believe that the motives which
urged the friends Of reconciliation pure. The
eloquent and superhuman efforts OF Clay, and Webster,
and others, spoke in trumpet tones their love for
common country. and their heartfelt wish-to which all
their mental efforts drecedthat all should be set
tied honorably and Justly II has been settled well a.
Congress could settle It. Let then. that Compromise be
carried out in good faith to all. and all will be we'll
most If not all the cause OF this agitation ress-I mean
the abotonists-are again at their old work
The fugitiveslave aw-guarantied TO US by the con.
stituton, and so long tramped under foot now for a
second time. may say, made the law OF the land-is
being resisted with violence than any former Pc
Rod Is this not sufficient TO irrate the most patient
community! Even law, clause OF the constitution
without which the Union would never have been
formed-is resisted and violated. What, then. can the
South expect when sheer justice is withheld from her
on point upon which her people are most sensitive, and
short OF disunion maintain in the same condition as
when they Joined the family of States. Can we, them
blame the South for what she is doing While hold
the Union to Be the palladium OF our Liberties and nstn
TONS lei exerons 10 have the laws executed,
the excitement allayed. Let the northern people hush
their constant camor against such Of institutions
do not affect their rights their consciences and allow
the sovereign States Of the South 10 follow their
prosperity, when under the parent and proec
ton of Washington. Let sectional feeling be merged in
whole affection for the Union; and be assured that
safety through the storms and empests that may and
sweep around her. with her flag OF streaming from
her masthead, the hope and admiration Of a world
A SOUTHERNER AND UNIONIST.