The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-27

for whose counsels have al this time brought US to-
gether difficult and. perllous crisis has arisen in
national affairs, which calls for all that circumsDecon
and energy that ardent love OF country and that dsin
teres,ed devotion to principle which pre- emneuty DIS
tngushed him when living la spite Of the solemn ad
countrymen parties characterized by geographica dis
ordinations have OF late sprung up among US. Fanst
cism sectional jealousy and awless ambition, have, in
the last year two. contrved most grievously 10 inAAmo
the public mind Of the naioD, and to threaten the Union
itself with sudden disruption Every effort has been
made by moderate, patriotic. and Judicous statesmen 70
remove all existing OF popular dlscontcnt and to
restore concord, and confidence, and Haternx anecon
once more among those who have 10 unhsppiiy and
without just cause become aenaed from each other.
besesch you. and through you besssch every in
AZ our broad land who loves the soil which gave him
brthwho respects the wisdom and virtues OF our Illus
IN the proud name Of American. has gowsd with pa
tsiec ssvor IN recollection Of those dseds OF peFsA
~ss s.e D.sS :sd %i4s q SS ;as s:
s!s:: SE III 'ss sssssIss. sss u h. F.k.
both before you and in your hearing. beseech you
never forget that il is Washington himself who has
told you 'ha! it is your duty to place proper estimate
upon "the immense value OF your national Union TO
your collective and individual happiness; that you
should cherish cordial, habitua and immovsablc at
e. to s to think and
prosperity, watching for its preservation with Jealous
anxiety, dscountenancing whatever may suggest even
suspicion that il in any event be abandoned, and in
dgnan,ly irowning upon The first dawning Of every at
tempt 10 ALLEVIATE any portion of our country from the
rest to eDfeebe the sacred ties which now link to-
gether the various parts" May God grant us speedy
aud thorough deliveance from the evils which now
sadly compass about and which menace with deetruc
lion such system OF government as the wisdom OF man
has been able before 10 devise, and the ruin OF
which would in all probability leave the whole world
in utter darkness and despair forever and forever!
CoRREsPoNDENCE. .aatsb etaHas
The following are the circulars of the committee ad3
dressed to the President and heads of departments:
New York, February 3, 1851.
To tie President Of the United STATES, Washington: s
SIR The Unon Safety Committee intend 10 celebrate
the approaching 22l Of February by uniting with their
fellow citizens public dinner that suspicious day
1t thought that at previous period Of our history
have the people OF country been more mperiously
called on to rally around the principles of Washington.
and refresh their recolecons with his parting words OF
counsel and advice. The influence OF his mama and
fame may 10 reknde the fire that breathed and
burned the words and deeds OF the founders OF our
public and tend that spirit OF devotion TO the
Union which should animate all hearts throughout the
wide extent OF our contederacy
AS important and becoming auxiliary in support OF
these sentiments, all who may Join in the celebration
would feel highly faered if the Chief Magistrate oi
country could spare the time TO appear among them on
that day The undersigned, committee for the purpose.
accordingly beg leave respectfully to ask you 70 honor
US with your presence at the approaching festival
With very high respect, we have the honor TO DO your
excellency's most obedent servants,
F. S. LATHROP,
HENRY GhiNNELL, ~
ISAAC TOWNSEND, Y
r. c. WETMORE, 5s,t ifs I.
FRANCIS GRIFFIN.
+. X. COLLINS,
CHARLES G. CARLETON,
SEoRsk 5aSaSA / bdGaHAss. akaks
New YoRK, February 3, 1851.