The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-07

propensity that is anything but ccmmsndsble.
may say to you, my friends. in all sincerity, that
coincide with that very common opinion, which
asserts that even the evils Of African slavery, it
exists in the Southern States will be the most Of
fectusly removed BY abstaning from any interfe-
renee with it on our part. If a blow is to be aimed
to strike, and not by u.s. who have it not among US
Our interference tends but to sggravate its evils,
and to rend the Union asunder; a. calamity far
greater than any other which could befal our happy
that has been analysed by the great statesmen Of the
country, and the argument has been exhausted by
the purest and ablest minds Of the day. But it Is
one which, above all Others involves the happiness
been said on this subject, and the experience de-
rived from the history Of former republics the pso-
pie are still deaf to the voice Of reason, to the
patriotic appeals Of their wisest and best men, in
favor Of the Constitution and the Union, then it
would that there is little hope for the perpe-
tuity of our institutions and We W ould be- com
PEELED to exclaim that We are the degenerate sons
Of noble sires; that they bequeathed US noble in
We are often told there is no danger of dis
solution of the Union. This is very common
ard natural expression. 1t is. in fact, COM
from those who love the Union, and cannot har-
Dor tho thought that this mighty fabric, that has
commanded the admiration Of the world, will
be torn down by the hands or madness of the
very men whose rights 1t protects. 1t is, there
fore, generally q deep aud earnest love for this
Union that induces the expression, "there is no
danger Of its dissolution" But to the moro phio-
sophie minds, who have looked more profoundly
into the causes OF things, who have read atten
lively the history of the past, who have studied the
motives and actions of the human mind, this Union,
like all other works Of human wisdom or folly, con-
it is that it is the best form of government the
world ever saw, and, with prudence and wisdom, its
ptIpetuty would be handed down through centu-
ries OF unborn generations. 1t is duty incumbent
on US to transmit 1t to Our unimpaired.
We should Indignantly frown upon all those who
give to the Constitusion-that sacred instrument
that binds US together-a visionary Construction,
whe'h upon principles of higher law" or slower
Country admonshes US to accustom ourselves to
think and speak Of our Constitution and Union
as tho palladium Of our liberties, political safety
and prosperity, and that there is good reason to
distrust those who may endeav0r by any cans to
weaken the ties that bind US together into one COM
mon bond of brotherhood. The diversified interests
OF country, so great in area, is inevitable; but
the general protection Of the whole, by com moo
charter defining the powers Of the national govern
ment by direct expression by necessary implica-
ton, far more than counterbalances any and all
evils that inevitably result from 80 many different
interests which exist in the several sections of the
Union. Those demagegues aud fanatics who tell
US there isa" higher law" than this sacred char
ter, that would justify in disregardng its obliga
tions, tell us plainly that We must dissolve the
Union. Such would be the Inevitable tendency of
following the dictates of such men, 1t is these
men against whom the imm ,rtal W ashington ad-
moDst cd his countrymen to beware, and to treat
enemies of our liberties. They the insdou foes
to our Union, aud should be denounced by all true
friends Of the Constitution. As no human Law or
government is free from defects, it would be folly
to expect perfection in the organization Of GO
yernment or administration Of the laws Of the
Union. But our republican form Of government,
and the general iberalty of our institutions and
laws, seem to DO perfection it is possible
tor human wisdom to approach. We should, there
fore, be cautious Of the bold and reckless nnovator
upon system so nearly replete with all the great
principles ofiberty and equality and under which the
great mass OF the people enjoy more happiness than
under any other government on the globe II Is Ooly
after mature reflection, and at the Of the
wisest and best minds that any change in the fun
damental laws Of the Union should be made. How
absurd, then, it is for men holding high positions
10 declare that there Is a higher law" existing in
the minds Of individuals, though wanting entirely
tho form Of law, that We are bound to obey, though
the great charter Of our liberties be violated Nov,
in conclusion, my friends, would sincerely admo-
nish you, and all my countrymen, North, South,
East and West, that this question of Southern
slavery must be let alone by Northern men tell
you that, IN the present condition Of the world, the
degree OF advancement Of the human intellect it is
not entitled to haftha Importance which Northern
lana acs attach to 1t. lunhesitstingly declare that
In my opinion, the Southern States have as much
right, under the Constitution, to say that we Of the
North shall establish slavery among us, rs that We
have TO say that they shs abolish it in the South
lieve IL Is, then Of fail to soc that we
have no right to NEEDLE with the institution of sa-
very in the South. But If had the right to abo-
lish 1t, or If the South were willing to abolish it
themselves, rs friend Of the human race, without
any regard to color, confess that should fear the
result Why, then, by series Of aggressions upon
Southern rights, by continual agitation Of this
subject in the North, do We irritate the South or
endanger the Union! trust, in all that sincerity
with which one man can address another, that our
people will meet the crisis as men Of intelligence
and patriotism and that, instead Of a dissolution
Of the Union, the time is not far distant when it
will embrace within its extended borders every foot
OF land on the continent Of North America But
If, not outstanding all the warnings of patriotic
men In different sections Of the Union, 1t be found
necessary to take holder stand against the fanati
cal minds who keep up continual az tation Of this
subject, is my ardent hope, that if this crisis
arises there will be gathering Of true and patri-
otto hearts from the North. the South, the East,
and the West from the border State of Maine, the
granite hills Of New Hampshire, from the lake
bound shores Of the Empire State; from tho rich
agricultural, mining, and manufacturing districts
OF the Keystone State; from the hills and valleys
Of old Maryland and Virginia, the mother Of States;
from the plantations of the extreme South from
the wild prairies Of the great and mighty West;
and last, though not least, from the golden shores
OF the new state Of California, washed by the pla-
cid waters Of the mighty Pacific IL Is our ardent
hope that they will all meet on one common plat
form, and send forth shout that shall be heard
from one extremity Of the Urion to the othor, pro-
claiming with one united voice, that "this U nion
must aud shall be preserved"
A band was in attendance, and performed tn,
usus national airs.
After the delivery Of the grafton, tho gentlemen
present sat down to an elegant dinner, when the
following regular toasts wero given and drank with
emit husiasm -
The Day Ceiebrste-May II ever be remembered
with gratitude and patriotism Air" Yankee Doodle"
Our Country slvsys right, but right wrong,
country still Air. Hail Columbia /"
The CnioD-The true of national glory and pros
perty-may lite BE- less AIR. Star spangied
banner -
The President Of the United ststes-Is nobc-t pre-
negative faithful execution OF the laws Air" Prcs-
dents March"
To the memory Il Washington. (stsndins aud In
silence
The Army and Nsvy-Thelr brilliant achievements
rfoe lain their glory. Air March battle ri.ld
To the memory u Ardrsu Jsckson-He took the re-
rponsibiity ~ acting nobly, and nston sanctioned g.
AFRO. X, Jsckscn's March"
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