Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-24
ADDRESS OF THE N. YoRw UNION SAFE,


without distinction ofparty, approved of the peace
measures OF 1850, and who were disposed to susa in
the constitution and the laws of the country and MAN.
| tain the Union.
At that meeting the safety committee appointed
charge ed with the duty, by correspondence or other.
WISE OF carrying out tsobects which were declared to
be- "To revive and foster among the whole people OF the
United States, the spirit in which the Union was form
ed and the constitution adopted; and to esst at
tempt to ALLEVIATE any portion Of country from the
| rest or to eneeble the sacred ties which link to-
| geher the various parts.
| The committee now deem it proper to submit to
| those from whom they derived their authority, such
reflections have been suggested by the state and pro-
gress of public esing hrou CHOU the Unon in re gard
| to that question OF paramount importance the com
promise OF peace.
1t will be impossible to enumerate the various acts
aud proceedings OF the committee since they have been
engaged IN the performance OF the duties assigned
tot them But they fad abundant cause Tor con.
graduating the friends of the Union upon the
gratifying results that have followed the various Union
meetings, here and elsewhere, in the promises that
were then made, the sentiments TINT uttered and
the principles that were laid down.
These have been felt and appreciated in the South-
states, az furnishing evidence that their rights and
interests would be respected and upheld; that there
were men OF the North who abjured alike the perni-
cous doctrines Of aboonism and secession who oc
knowedged their obligations to each other as n1rties
to cor mon bond of Union, and who would fulfil
these obligations by complying with the inunctions
of the constitution and obeyug the laws of The land
and 1t has been seen with pride and exulation that
Union men and Union principles have been sappored
and sustained at the South by the great body of the
people.
The State of Mississippi stands foremost in the der.
araon OF her people IN favor Of the compromise, and
against seeesson; and Georgia has Just followed in The
same noble career.
Although continually excited by the efforts of Abo
ltonsts, and too often discouraged by the evidences
SO frequently manifested at the North of a dsineljna.
uon 10 admit the compromise OF 1850 to be final
adjustment the friends and advocates of the U1ioo at
the Sou have still noby preserved, and as goriouIy
triumphed.
1t is with pain and modification, however. that the
committee hnd that this sate through its legislature
and observation-disclosures unfortunately not standing
alone 10 this respect among of the states aroup
her-stil refuses plain and explicit acknowledgements
Oh aaherence 70 these compromise measures which Sc
cured the peace OF The Unon and the firm maintenance
OF winch can alone preserve the harmony of our con
lederacy. There s, nevertheless ground for confident
oelet mat the great body OF our people satisfied
with The compremise and will abide by It al A finaI
settlement; and that il due encouragement had been
received from the proper quarter they would already
have expressed themselves accordingy
But at the late conventions OF both the old noJitca
parties, sformed In one case by the junction of the
r ends OF the higher law with the influence ofthe hioh
er authority, and composed, in the other of an unex
pected majority, apparently conendng for similar doe
rnes, 1t was made to appear that people thus rem
resented were opposed TO the compromise mea sures
1t was tondly hoped, that ere this, New York wouid
have stood before the other of the Union in re-
gard to this agating question OF slavery REDEEMED and
regenetated. 1t is confidently believed that such
propltous result might have been attained if the RIGHT
had been displayed in dealing with the party of the
higher law But, unfortunately, it has been ordered
otherwise.
While thus cruelty disappointed in the exoectations
that were formed OF the probable course of this state
30 lar at least the late conventions of both parties
may be supposed to represent the opinions of the peo-
ple the committee appeal with satisfaction to the
prompt and efficient manner in which tn tug tive
slave law has bsen carried into execution first n this
city, and then IN every stale wh~re the magistrates
and the people, the courts and their officers have been
o,,J t.l..l
constitution aud there arises conscious feeling
secure reliance upon the oyerpowerlng weight and in.
huence OF pubic opinion in sustaining the laws of the
land and particularly in enforcing them in this in
stance, when we find how calmly and effectualy this
has been done notw,thstand ng the bold defiance of
aoo lltlonlsm, the preserving opposition of species of
philanthropy, mlsdreced, even if we'll Intended and
the efforts OF misguided Zealots and of the self STYLED
defenders OF human freedom
The outbreak that has Just occurred ia our own sta q
where party rescued from the officers durne the
preliminary examination, is indeed IamentaDle |
through solitary exception. Bat Syracuse unfortunately
Tor s own fame, has for some time past been selected
tor the periodical displays and outpourngs of fanatic SIN
nd abolltonism, in the worst of orms aud the evil
effects OF these pestiieous teachings are thus seen in
the conduct OF their deuded foowe 8. A stronger OBJ
legation therefore the guardians of the Deara
and the friends of law and order; and on all others
IN authority IN that city, to that the offenders IN
this case are brought to justice, and that measures re-
taken to prevent similar outrages for the future
Obedience 10 the law is the first duty OF an Ameri-
can citizen and no peop should be Jealous OF its
observance, more i've to tn du, ca orcement of
its mandates than the people OF the United States and
none are more deserving OF the ssvere denunc alton
OF every man who values the ber les Of his country
than those who attempt 10 inculea doctrines endng
ever so remotely, 10 weaken our sleg the law
But there ls possible, sill stronger motive for en-
forcing the provisions OF the law in question Ii was
enacted in compliance with an injunction of the con-
stltutlon, and designed expressly protect he rights
and interests OF parties to The original compact besides
beinga law in iqrtherance OF one which, in all respects
it elosey resembles, that framed shortly after our
government was established and it still exists on
our statute books
But the principal danger that still Turks abroad and
threatens the future peace and integrity Of Union
is 10 be found in the studous avoidance OF all decara
tons OF adherence 20 the Compromise of 1885, by the
conventions that have lately formed platforms for their
respective parties The conventions of both parties
indeed, promise and acquiesence in The laws, be
cause there is alternatives nor will thew oDpose
the execution OF them, because the punishment of
treason might be the penalty OF resistance. Neither
do they Qese present agitation, because the moment
may not be propltous Tor any Interior designs But
they cannot approve. and would not have voted for |
these measures, modification, which they deem essen
tal, and repeal, which. they consider admissible and |
advisable would necessarily follow their possession OF
power.
As an evidence that the Democratic party avoided |
any issue on this point we refer to the fact that the
following resolutions was laid on the table by large
majority oil the convention at Syracuse
Resotued That the Democratic party of the state of
N. York still faithfully adhere to the settlement
by Congress OF the questions which have unfortunately
uNuoo VIC psope Vi lhs STATE ana VIII neither coun-
'en'nJe ho " saucuoh any sectional agitation
Aud IN the platform adopted at the late Wing con
vention 10 this state, it is explicitly stated that the
right Is undenlable to discuss the expedency of these
laws, and to seek their mod tc ation an repeal And
this is boastingly declared TO be "reaff ming their
rights" as if any dispu ed the abstract right At
the same Time the question of the policy PROPHECY, as
well as justice OF disturbing the adjustment Of 1850 is
sudlously avoided and it is generally observed that
when this indsputable right is so so EMMY asserted it
ismeant to be followed up by the practical exercise of
it, Yet the advocates OF these doctrines say they are
not dlsunonsts they go, at least in one sense
They have no desire themselves to -ave the Union |
at the same time, they pursue tn very course which
must it they III, drive the South out of the
conederacy Tor the Southern states can neither sub
NIT to the dctation to surrender their interests and |
their riohLs shut THAR cnnsa