The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-25

PHILADELPHIA, December 49,
is really refreshing in these days Of bombasc boast
Ing on the part OF few ultra southern leaders about
secession from the Unon, and "new federal republic
70 md among the more mature and experienced poit-
Clans Of the slave States large degree Of mingled com
mon sense and patriotism. Within the last lew DAYS
there have been many and gratifying proofs of this
soander and more wholesome spirit thus. even in
South Carolina several admirable letters in favor OF the
and as wsa a%d The world a
Joel H. Poinsett, and Colonel Grayson collector of The
port OF Charleston Senator King. of Alabama president
pro tenn Of the United SateA Senate Senator Foote of
mississippi; Senator Downs, OF Louisiana; Messrs
Stephens and Toombs leading members of Congress from
Georgia Senators Houston and Rusk. of Texas; and
others equally distinguished have aso in letters and in
speeches. taken bold broad and elevated Union ground
The effect thus far has been sautary and The dis
pnonisis It must BE- admitted. quite overshadowed
by the influence and power of the sentiments prom
by the gentlemen have named.
Inc secession resolutions in the legislatures OF South
carolina Georgia. &c. and the very strong resolutions
ture OF Vermont. no longer attract absorbing attention or
produce an unwohted excitement. The fact is, all these
movements are now regarded as ultraism both
Sides and the very striking fact that captures OF fugitive
slaves few and far bsween-so few that not more
than one has been recorded for three weekshas induced
conviction IN the public mind that the recent popular
agitation mas exceeded the requirements OF the II
is pretty evident that nothing OF importance will be effect
ed Congress unit, after the Christmas holydays
IN New York as well as in this city, there have been
several political demonstrations within the last few days.
all intended 10 produce an effect at Washington, and all
certainly calculated to strengthen the bonds Of the Union
have before long letter from gentleman who al
tended these meetings. from which liberal abstract is
forwarded to you Senators Foote and Downs, strong
representatives OF the conservative Union feeling OF
the South, must have been highly grati6ed
"NEw YoRk, December TO-
Yesterday, the governors was crowded with peo
pie anxious to and hear Senators Foote and Downs
no stone un.urned They a,e oiny mneb 70 ds h
true American spirit The masses Of city are strong
Union men, and scarcely voice is heard in
binJt oUa ronr
glorious Union We have but lew fanatics mere, and
on openly ssa@sa Pabo opnon has
healthy far the Unon Of States concern
ed, and would crash any who might the folly
advocate dissolution Union There are no strong
friends of the federal Union any portion
try than the people Of New York city. powerful army
could soon be raised in midst put down
our country IN any FORM might The good city
Soon after one o'clock the governors filed
Mr.. Ogden Hoffman addressed Senators Foo,e Downs
in strains OF eoquencs which worked up the feelings
hearers and revived spirit OF patriotism which seemed
know no bounds. No man is better qualified such
task than Hoffman, aud most admirably did he perform his
part He alut led TO the Union movements the North
and congratulated The guests OF the commtee and bid
them hearty welcome TO our city.
General Fooe taen arose, amidst long and loud cheer
ing from the crowd and in lively coors the feel
Ing, of Mississippi and the devotion OF people the
had performed in his own State, and passing hah comp
ments upon Webster Clay, and Cas Tor their
demonstations Of applause followed the msaon of such
names Alter General Fooie had finished his rema rks
very animaed speech. He spoke Of southern iesiaRs
and said he had earthly doubt bat civil would have
been produced II the Texas boundary bill had passed
Thousands of gal south-Ines would have joined Texa.
asserting her claims in the boundary
settled by Congress lie spoke If he really believed all
he said He spoke of the Castle Garden Union meeting
glowing terms, and said ii had produced great
in the South and encouraged the espouse the
Union iedoubled zeal His remarks did
give such entire satisfaction the audience
General Fooe, and for the good that partisan
feeling stuck out which he could we'll conceal On
whole, the mesting passed OF well, and the people
freshly aroused in their emotions OF patriotism, which knows
no bounds but those Of their country"