The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-07
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
New York, Oct. A, 1851.

New YoRK Oct 4, 1851.
NO measures have been taken for the vindcation OF
the law as yet IN Syracuse No arrests-no attempts at
aes-have been made, so far learn, by either
the Stale or federal authorities The marshal of the dis
ct lies disabled with one shattered to pieces by the
brutality OF those who opposed him in the exercise OF his
olcial duty The police station is in ruins, having been
nearly battered down by armed force REASONABLY com
Dneu 70 resist legal process emanang IRON the highest
judicial authority in the land and the abolton-whig
journals with entire compacency, announce that every
thing Is quiet at Syracuse-the fugitive removed to
place oil safety and freedom, and the man-sealers de-
feaied Somuch for wing Executive. Truly il would
seem as II Governor Hunt anxious TO emulate the
promphude and efficiency of his brother dgnary in
Pennsylvania Let us what our federal Execu.
tive VIII do II is almost time to hear from him The
telegraph has nearly annhated time and space; and
could name President who, if such deeds had been
done under his administration and similar facilities had
existed would before three days had elapsed have had
The whole force OF the western judicial circuit OF New
York on foot, II necessary, and in all probability half
hundred mscreants in rons awaiting their trial for high
treason.
How prone the mind OF every true American is at
the present uncure, in view of the of out
breaks against the government like this, advert to the
memory of the venerated and beloved Cheitan OF the
Hermitage and TO breathe the fond bututess wish that
the ship OF State under his command--her
helm within his manly grasp, her directed by his
matchess prescience and skill When in certain quar-.
ter preparations made and threats OF resistance
the law .ultered-hough overt act was commit.
ted, and opposition to its mandates had as yet been
ofteredhs solemn voice was heard and the storm
sted before one blast had rufed the banners OF the
republic. With what generous ardor did the whole
country respond to his appeal to the faithful needed
but word from him, and at the trumpets CALL every
hand would have been upon the sword and every foot
in the sirrup; but happily that word spoken
At his tones of warning and epooi, coupled they
were with pateInal summons 10 the errng 10 retrace
their steps, they paused whose feet the verge OF
crimnay, Sediton hid her head and those who but the
before the OF treason and revolt returned
to their allegiance.
Let say that undervalue the influence OF the
Compromise IN suppressng the notification outbreak,
deac from the merit of those who originated and sup
ported it, 1t well intended, and doubtless had lis
weight; but it was not the CIapromise alone,
chiefly, which gave peace and tranquility TO the land
1t was the great the almost unanimous the irresistible
force oil public opinon-o sound healthy, and palr
otto public opnion-whch elected, brought into ac
on concentrated and directed upon the proper point by
Andrew Jackson, and by him alone, which saved the
country from Inconceiyabe disaster and is the
public opinion concentrated by the democratic party and
directed by some whowiil be the faithful expo
nen OF its WILL which is 10 save us now from the
dangers which threaten to over whem us.
The principal topic OF conversation in our city at pres
ent is the anticipated arrival OF Koseuth and his com
par lots from their place OF refuge aud detention in Tur
key disposition is manifest in every quarter 10
give him reception worthy Of his great deserts. 1t is
bat rarely that have the opportunity of estiyng
respect for who has done and suffered much for
the OF freedom and the very fact that he has been
northumberland his almost superhunan efforts TO re-
deem his country from hereditary bondage have been
thwarled by the brute force Of espoism-should mpel
and bfptI
movement in favor of fitting public reception has
already been made IN corporation; and there is no
doubt that such one will be tendered him as will do
credit TO New York, and give him cheering assurance
that his merits are appreciated This, however is but
sep-a single feeble and very inefficient s,epif follow
ed by others towards the rendition OF the genuine
homage that due to virtues such he has exhibited It's
chief value will be 10 remind TO remind the govern
ment and the country at large, who II is that seeks
refuge among what his necessities, and what his
claims upon consideration and our sympalhies The
Herald OF this morning remarks that had tue treason Of
Arnold succeeded TO the extent tina, that OF Gorgey
did in Hungary, Washington might have been a des-
ue wanderer the shores OF Europe, and the indie
pendence Of these United States postponed for an nde-
mite period. The suggestion is a striking one and one
which commends itself TO serious reflection Except
in regard to the importance OF their military services his
tory seldom presents stronger parallel Than may be
between the OF Washington and Kossuth, until
the latter undermined by treachery and overwhelm-
ed by irresistible force In purity OF character in stern
repubcanism, capacity OF endurance and self sacr
fee in mastery power of combination and adminstra-
ton, both civil and military, in dauness courage and in
domabe resolution, they resembled each other closely
Each sked his all and did his utmost and his BEST TO
free his country, but with very different, success Wash
ington closed his glorious life peacefully and happily in
the land for which he had achieved freedom and place
among the nations of the earth kossulh wanders an
exile, destitute and homeless As free America would
wish Washington in similar circumstances to have been
not only reu,ved but cherished fostred and relieved, so
/ lei her do-lo Kossuth. H.
Eru