The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-13


and The nsoent encroachmens Of The slave power in this
county, aid especially do We protest sga.na the receipt fa
amd the pta~ssa Of dsts, s~Oortkys CAtsta~
people s"ad TO 40 odsdsne a~a ds~a"d"x sssss6ssrs-
The Freewi Baptist ministers Of New Hampshire hsld
their yearly meeting at FIanconia, June IL, and
hsoiesd. Thatwe would coaDtenancc the cstch-
LII ~ slaves on The coast OF Africa as among our granite
s aha that We dare not aid In tho return o. iuguvos
any more Than IN the kidnapping OF our own noghboss and
we copy the above quoted in that sterling democratic
paper The Boston Post These meetings part parcel
and iar specimens oil similar so.eaied religious meet
lngs" at the North and in regions Of the middle
States and the West We and then hear OF them in
the States OF New York, New Jersey and Ohio II any
such nonsense has appeared in Pennsylvania il has
escaped notice II is not peculiar the Universal
lists" nor the q Feewill Baptisls" but ii is common
10 other associations which call themselves religious par
excellence We have noticed that these protested rs-
goniss all the northern, middle, and the western
States, who claim to be religious ocsrmud. ike Fall
staff, have alacrity Tor sinking" Whilst sssu-
ming high principles. like the "higher law" they
are sure in their developments to fall much below
par Ii is curious fact that they all fall into the abyss
of isms OF all sorts They are accustomed TO battle
with each other on theological and metaphysical points
of faith in regard to the will of God and the dssEies Of
man in future world OF which they know nothing but
they all unite every nonsensicat ism that has been
started from the early days of Noah down to the present
time. II to credit their professions they are
igious beyond all other peple and benevolent to fault
They are phanhropsts of the first water, and cast all
the efforts OF Howard into the shade
As general rule, it may be assumed that ministers Of
the Gospel who dabble in politics are either fanatcal
demagogues seeking political object, or weak
minded men, In either they unsafe councillors.
and should be taught by their focks TO leave politics and
attend to their own parochial duties.
We are in the midst of great crisis in which the des
TIMES Of this great republic involved He who pre-
tends that there is danger to the Union, to the peace
and tranquility Of these States, is false prophet
either msed himself or he wishes to mislead others II
his eyes and open, be must perceive full in the
face before him. the most dangerous issue that has ever
presented itself from the foundation Of the government
AT the period OF the adoption OF the constitution, in 1885,
none of these absurd isms prevailed. Every man OF
perceived that the permanent welfare OF this great
republic depended nthe language of the constitution, on
formng more perfect Union" The old confederation,
allowing each State 10 legisate separately aad in
dependen,ly, on matters of revenue, Of local and
foreign policy and 10 maintain armies and navies Tor de-
fence Dcongruous and mpracticabe. All the fathers
and heroes OF the revolution with Washington and Han
cock at their head fully aware Of this The northern
States had certain interests of and navigation
stake, and the southern States had their peculiar
institution in view nvolv ing their plantation interests
and pursuits All these cardinal interests 10 be
protected The North and the South in spirit OF gen.
erous compromise and the constitution Of 1888 the
glorious and happy result The North generously
promised with the South and the South generously com
promised with the North. in mutual compact to promote
the happiness and the interests OF each BY union
Of the States, which intended TO commit 10 Gen.
trail government the rightful authority support their
common interests. if necessary, against the world in
arms but leaving 10 the States the care Of al their do.
nestle institutions. Such was the enlightened compro.
mise under the constitution of the United States Ia
support OF which Washington took the lead. This great
compact not only well understood between the
parties concerned, but il proclaimed to the world
and the eyes Of all nations upon ~ zee bow
faithfully we will carry out our ''model republic"
Under this glorious form Of repFsseuiativs national
government. have Aourished beyond the example Of
any other nation known in history, whether monar.
chical republican, ancient modern Every section
Of the Union has increased in prosperity beyond any
other example in the annals Of mankind. Our popula
ton has increased from three and half millions
tweny-.hree millions, verified by the late census
Every branch OF industry, prosperity, and enterprise has
augmented in corresponding figures. We have sncoun
tered wars with the Barbary States Of Africa. which
formerly in the habit Of exacting tribute from
us and from pursuant European powers; We have
passed gloriously through war with Great Britain
and with Mexico; we have regulated oil our dim.
cultes with the Indian tribes; we have adjusted
to our own satisfaction vexed questions Of compen.
sation with France. with Naples. and Portugal,
and we stand on the highest position of honor and
respect with all foreign nations; we have paid Cd
the public debts bequeathed TO by the revolu.
ton, and the war Of 1912 with Engand--have main.
tanned at home. and obedience to the laws and
short have accomplished everything at home and abroad
expected OF efficient national government We have,
moreover enjoyed general prosperity nation beyond
the ordinary standard of greatness and prosperity
In this state OF things. certain northern fanatics are
dissatisfied and disappointed. To mask their prejudces
they plant themselves their hypoificol serups They
affect to have holy sorupes in regard 10 the institution Of
slavery They for universal freedom, and distor
Scripture to show that slavery s against the will Of God
But il they would be satisfied with Holy Writ "a shs
subject, they would find that slavery is recognised and
justified by the Divine law itself which teaches servants
be obedent their masters, and that We sAouA psn
der unto Cesar the things that are Oscars.
The northern fanatics, with great cosnplscsncy, de.
nouncc the secession movements Of the South We are
IN all ri