Worcester daily spy., 1851-04-07
Fifth Dis trict.

Mr.. EUIToE,-
Though deeply feel that the Congressional
election in the 9th District is an occasion OF no com.
importance shall not trouble YOU or your read
crs with Very many words about it.
1t that little reflection as to the
ofduty in that matter will make the path very plain
to any one wha really wishes TO find it. Three car
didates in the field all Of whom, believe have
professed their adherence Of the fugitive slave law.
Any sentiment not thoroughly opposed to that law
would save him who should avow it, the trouble of
dccnng nomination in this District
il is Of some importance to mere local interest that
an election be effected at the next trial. and of much
Importance to The cause offiecdom and justice. Ev
cry Jalure to elect, is triumph Of savery The de-
eat of Judge Allen would be greeted by The South
and by all the advocates and friends of the fugitive
slave law, with eager joy; WHILE for that reason. the
defeat of his opponents would be matter of regret
the South, and to every dough-face at the North
This say, meaning by il no disparagement to either
ofthe gentlemen who have hitherto stood in the way
Of Judge Aliens election But so plain is the fact
that not man in the District, who has common un-
dersanding has the least doubt about it. The defeat
ofJudge Allen would also be matter of deep regret
10 very many, in different parts of the country, who
will anxiousy watch for intelligence, with deep
cern for the cause Of freedom and justice. Any who
may vote against him, cannot have the fantest hope
ofelectng any one else The most they can do, is to
block the wheels for the sport Of slave holders and
their dough faced allies. And why should they, can
after canvass not only burthen the District, but
give special qualification to the friends and abettors OF
slavery, by merely thwartng his election? They do
not distrust his ability, his courage, bis fidelity
OF these qualities they abundanty satisfied, for
they have had many more proofs of them than the
friends of slavery pleased with Why, then, should
not such electors have stood in the way of his elec-
ton, now aid it. or at least desst from opposition
Some interested friends Of Mr. Webster will be
especially anxious for the defeat of Judge Allen be.
cause he has dared TO "beard the hon" at the Capitol
The very reason for sustaining him, they would use
as preext for his defeat 1t should operate as an
additional motive for his undivided support Bold
ness, tcisdom and integrity were sgnally blended in
that act ofyour Representative He drew no bow at
venture If Mr.. Webster was nothit, nothing would
be easier than to show whole skin Had he been
cased in virtue, the arrow which has pierced him would
have bounded against the hand that sent it, If the
''godhke" was unframed, why need his worsbipers
vail at the wound or howl at the hand that gave it.
That was faithful shaft which struck at once a PEN
soner and traitor Years ago was it said by one who
had no motive for mistake" Massachusetts has al
ready forgiven Mr.. Webster too much" But her
grace is exhausted. She never was so signally
betrayed by any one else. Thrice pledged to free
dom he stood forth the champion of slavery. The
"nsmader" which he claimed as his, for liberty, he
hurled against her in her hour of need when watching
with anxiety for promised help.
Time will but develop more fully the wisdom and
fidelity of your Representative, in that act which
posed venality. The friends of Mr. Webster, who
have tried to conceal his shame, have only the