The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-16

Ths Tugiuvs- slave Law-How feiisd, and how to
s# be executed.
The process adopted by the ultra Cassandras 10 prove
that the fugitive slave law be executed is very
simple one They have tried II several times. and with
the exception in Boston, with success That case, we
freely confess, was failure There were great difhcu
ties presented in Boston in the administration OF the law
and @ far as we are advised only the ministers
Of the law derec in their duty and the daring disurbers
Of the public peace (the aboltonists guilty Of gross
contempt Of the law, but the claimants themselves did
pursue the proper and most energetic means for effect
ing their object We have dwe upon OF the causes
Of failure in this let turn to other causes
which are connected with the claimants themselves Let
" suppose case southern genteman--he owner OF
fugitive slave, the agent of such owner-suppeses
the slave il in Boston, other place in the North
he goes there an entire stranger and makes inquiries in
such unguarded TO apprize everybody OF his
ernd he learns either that the slave is not there or that
he cannot be found, has just aoped for parts I'M
known !" he speaks to bakeeper as his conhdant
this has constable police friend who receives
" black map from the negroes or abotonists; IT is
good business for him he advises the southern gentleman
that it is dangerous attempt to execute the fugitive
slave law and that he had better leave the energetic
gentleman thanks him for his suggestion. keeps quiet
and takes the next boat for home he employs no
ct counsel he makes regular application to Judge
commissioner the marshal he has not his papers all
properly and legally authentcated he goes unprepared
for action he learns not how act and ne comes away
The laughing stock Of negroes and abolitionsts This
we gravely told, proues that the law has
altogether failed. and that the Compromise is all cheat
and deuson This is no fancy sketch for just such
cases have happened, and they quoted as proof
positive Of the futility Of this law
Now we take II to be clear fact that will no, be
regarded as apologiss for the negroes and abotonss
but il anything could contribute the OF their
Infamous efforts, it would be such feeble and udged
operations as these are This fugtve..lave law. like all
other laws have adequate agents to enforce it No
one supposes will enforce itself; and If the claimants
Of fugitive slaves act with such wretched imbeciliiy
what can they expect but defeats No should 60
send for his slave until he is fully prepared This is
easily done. He should then employ competent counsel
and agents, If be obtain them He should take his
stand on the aw-keep it constantly before him his
shield He should meet the issue boldly, and even be
prepared to 20 to Jail sooner than yield atom Of his
rights II thwared or hndered in the assertion OF bis
rights, he ultimately redress himself He has some
security in the courts Of justice; and until we have bet
ter evidence than we have at this time, no has
right 10 mpute TO those tribunals an entire want OF
disposition to do him justice. II is said, il he is
harassed by suits, he cannot IN has turn This is one
Of those ridiculous assertions that would be dgnfed by
calling it contemplate. We repeat. the law gives the
South full means of redress II be properly administered
and il she would obtain it, she must energeicay avail
herself OF its provisions She must enforce il with that
degree Of vgor and courage which alone succeeds any
where in overcoming opposition II her citizens on
rnk from he frs
psarance Of difficulty they cast of the benefits Of the law
and lhave no right TO charge upon that law the fault Of
their own negligence and inefciency. Let them grid on
their amor them for the fight and resolve not 10 stand
passvey by and witness the sacrifice Of their rights
The North cannot resst-she cannot withhold the -fugi
tves-w without mourning responsibility which can b.
a. readily enforced as any other right in court
justice; or, IL that should fail. she will incur h'
awful responsibility Of sacrificing the constitution
and prosrating The Union itself Shall the South
them tamely yield, when she has the right the law
and the redress in her own hands, As to the North
il the disgrace OF violating the constitution and The
law be not motive enough 10 be honest, the penalty
inflicted by the laws may quicken her OF duty and
OF justice II her citizens should fail to do their duty
il they will assist in the enforcement Of its provs
ons-s, more II they should actively resist it-then
military force of the country support the civil process
Az things even now stand, il becomes his duty
proclamation warning the whole country OF the dange
which threatens u.s. Of the duty Of obeyng the laws, ant
OF his own solemn obligations to enforce IT,
We repeat that there were great difficulties thrown II
the way Of the claimant in the Of Crafts and hi
wife In that case although we do not think as mucl
energy was displayed might have been exeed vet th'
hrsts,eps appear have been regular and conionabe
laws and. Tar as we are advised the fault Of moi exc
cutting the process placed the hands OF the marshal wa
almost entirely his He appears not TO have exeriet
the proper vigo in the discharge OF his duty, but t.
what degree is not known II he could have execuiet
the process, and did not be seems 10 be responsible fol
the value Of the negroes 10 the owner IL he could not
and failed TO apprize the President or the Judge Of III,
fact, he alike culpabe and answerabe On this poin
does not appear how far knight and Hughes participated
in the want OF energy or with what they insisted on
the execution Of theaw They should have notified III,
marshal to proceeds and IL he did not failed to TAX.
proper steps TO succeed then he should have been me
diaiey sued for his nonfeosanes BY assuming 'h,
course, and at informing the President In prope
manner, under oath, BY applying to the Judge Of th
federal court TO certify the fact, that high executive Off
Ger would have been compelled to interfere. He could
not have pleaded even the ~mbianes Of that Is now
eel up for him, that he had no information on the