The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-18

LlGHT N TIE EAsr-THE ASTI-SLAvERY Cow
FLIcr ~ New ESGLASD-CoSSEcrIcUT Clocks
GoISc.-We notice that the Legislature Of Connec-
ticut has, by a resoluti m, approved Of the com.
Iromxc measures, and OF the course Of the Pros-
dent and cabinet in the enforcement Of tho proyi-
sions Of the Fugitive Slave law. We also notice
that the Legislature Of Massact usctts has passed
resolutions directly in opposition and virtually de-
flying that Law. Here, indeed, is great contrast,
and which will rebound to the honor or Connecti-
cut-thc fir; State north Of Pennsylvania and east
Of Indiaaa which has showed the FIRST symptom Of
true devotion to the Union Of the States.
By this act or the Legislature Connecticut, abused
for the fact that the Hartford Convention was held
within her confines, ard for her tact in getting up
Yankee clocks and wooden nutmegs, now stands out
IN bold relief, the most gallant and Independent
State Of all In vii ab iliti0a and fanaticsm have
reared their delormcd sads. III connection with
Massachusetts and New York, held up a. samples of
learni1g and intelligence. her conduct shines With
more cfulgent peul0r, aAd bears yctofiously from
Vermont the appslation Of the star Of the Last
Such course vas iiltls expected on the part o.
Connecticut, occupying, as che does. the ce.asal
position 81 aboli.io aisu; bat there & a fact con-
Dected With the movement which II would seem
InIst bave good effect. TIE same Lorislatuse
with passed Tic approval Of the comprola.sa moa-
surc' wiz b. called upau during ia present session.
20 elect senator ia the Congress Of the Uaited
states While every other Of the free state. has
elected those who oppose the Fugitive Slave Law
beginning with Ohio and New York aaI ending
with Maasachusetts, pledged to ngita.ion-9s are
warranted Ia assuming that Connecticut viii take
bold and conservative stand, By elocting one vho
will Cndeavor To calm the troubled waters 0r d.s-
cord rather than pour Oh % the burning flame.
Tbs examrls Of undertaking devotion to tic
Union and The safeguard q it, rcrpctuity. i ftr
above the restless and disorgnnzing spirit Of her
sister states d New England Tne message o.
Governor Seymour pointed out the patriotic course
- Re pursued; but va spprehended. as In the oher
States, a coalition O. ptrttFbed. reckless spirits
would enlist her on tho side Of the enemies ~ che
laws and The pcaceable progress Or thc country.
We congratulate her legislators that she nov
stands on thc pinnacle of patriotic fame, and
her deeds VII bo gratefully welcomed by all
true lovers II Tic constitution. The patriotic
blood Of Roger sherman "a not yct extinct
and We may set hope that more 81 The New Eng.
land states will follow her cxampte-bind together
Iy the cement q union that air fabric which they
now seek to destroy, and which was erected ~
concession and scaled with the blood of The ,rtvrs
Of the revolution. Connecticut is indeed. The STAR
Of The East, and stands On the rrouds.t cmincnee
which any State can boast-that of devotion 70
,he constitution and Tie Laws.
ErnorrAS NEws.-The American steamship
franklin will be duo tomorrow, with four days
later news from Europe; lac Africa win be due o.
.Nsdncstay.