Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-22
STAIR DEPARTMENT

Annapolis, Md, Sept 49, 1851. (
His Erceuency the President ofthe IT, States.
Sir: On my return to the Executive Department OF
this State to day, after temporary absence received
sem-offcial statements OF the recent outrage COM
mtted 10 the Stale of Pennsylvania by mob of outlaws
upon the persons of citizens OF Maryland, who were
peaceaby engaged in the assertion of their rights IN
der the Federal Constitution and the laws OF Congress
Although have the most entire confidence IN the re.
solution your exceency to enforce the laws OF the
land, at all hazards, and to the fullest extent,
teless becomes my duty address you this comma
cation Great asis the crime committed when considered
solely in reference TO the individual victims themselves
Its enormity and danger only be properly estimated
when viewed in connection with the present state of the
country.
From the very beginning, Maryland has, with one
voice, sustained The compromise measures No man
mas dared to raise the flag OF dsunion within her bor
oers All parties have united in defence OF the con-
stltutlon All classes of our citizens have renewed
their vows OF fealy to the institutions oil their fathers
Mary has, therefore moral weight with the South,
terrible, indeed, if she should under any combination
OF CIRCUMSTANCES be driven 10 place herself at the head
OF the column OF secession. Her declaration of dis
Where, in tact, every Southern State The result ia
too terrible for contemplation. And yet sir we must look
this contingency right in the face. Do not understand
me as ntimating that such disaster is upon us Far
from it. Heaven torefend it. But is necessary that
should tell you that our people are deeply and Justly
exaspera,ed It is proper that you should be frankly
assured that nothing can, or will, ought to satisfy
button upon the perpetrators of the muderous treason
recently committed in Pennsylvania. l am reioiced to
be informed that those worthy aud patriotic Judges,
Grier and Kane have expressed the opinion that The
crime amounted to treason against the federal govern
ment, cognzable therefore, by the federal courts, and
punishable under the federal laws. This gives me con-
hdence that justice will be done speedily and fully Our
people will wait with all reasonable patience and con.
dence to see the ISSUE Their faith in the pooer of the
federal government, we'll in its good intentions
will necessarily be governed by the result.
Or ia his
control the verdict of Pennsylvania uries in the trial
OF this issue, tremble for the Union One thing is
very clear and it is this, that MARYLAND would not re-
man one oay the eonlederacy i finally assured either
adequate, or that the public opinion of the non-slaye.
holding States was adverse to the protection OF the
rights liberties and lives OF her citizens. Ii the Union
ls 10 be merely union OF minority slaves to majority
tyrants, then, indeed, government has failed in the
end OF lts creation, and the sooner it is dissolved the
better his assure you, Sir is the sentiment of the
patriotic South the conservative South, the Union
lop'ng South. l am not obruding upon your Excel
lsncy my views and opinions. | am plainly unfolding
the views and sentiments of people with whom sm
well acquainted, 1t is important that should do So
it is necessary that should do fear the latent
causes OF dissolution more than those which have here.
tofore agated the surface of the waters fear that
the North does not believe in the possibility of dsun.
on. Fatal increduity! 1T they could only be made TO
believe 1t possible, it would then indeed be impossible
But, their disbelief renders it probable Believing
it to be altar OFT and ever ding, they in manner
to them, Unexpectedly. do not know of single in
cden that has occurred since he passage of the com
promise measures, which tends more to weaken the
bonds of Union and arouse dark thoughts in the minds
OF men, Than this late tragedy. Nor will its influence
and effects be limited within the narrow borders of our
State. They will penetrate the soul OF the South
They will silence the confident promises of the Union
men, and give force to the appeals OF he Secessioniss
They will enter Into the agations OF the next Con.
gress-and weaken the public hope every where. For
all these evils, there is but single corrective and that
is the most complete vindcation Of the law and the
fullest retributioa upon the criminals
| had 10 ended 10 pare and forward to your Ex-
celency statement OF the facts of the case made out
from the communications to this Departments but
find, from this mornings papers, Just received that she
officers of the Federal Government have already been
engaged in making the proper Investigations upon the
spot, the result Of which have been or will be placed
before you. hope that your Excellency will regard
this letter. as, by means indicating any lack ofconi-
dence in the Federal authorities, on my parl-but as
proper and necessary exposition othe views enter aued
by the citizens OF this State for (Which feel justified in
youchng) in regard to the character of this arocious
occurrence we'll the general attitude OF the coun
try, in connection herewith If, under any circum-
Stances your Exceency should deem it advisable to re-
qure my official services, in any way connected with the
pending inquiries il will give great pleasure place
my time at your disposal.
have the honor to be, very respectfully your Excel.
lency's obedient servant, e. LOUIS LOWE