The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-02
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY g, 1861.


uopal Union party Of Georgia, candidate Tor the
chief magistracy OF that State.
This letter is written with much deberation and con-
tans not sentiment which conflicts with the doctrines
OF the democratic party they have been illustrated oy
its most able and veneraed disciples from the period oil
Jefferson 10 this day In respect TO the COMPROMISE Tue
position Of Mr. Cobb is that OF the convention OF Georgia
in 1885, when II was decided that acqnescence IN that
measure of peace the duty OF all good eltzehs ana
that resistance could not be justified unless became ap
uarent that the faconsts OF the northern portion OF the
Union would succeed in rendering the iugiVe-saVe law
imperative On this platform oil justice, Duty ana pa'r
otism the democracy in Pennsylvania and IN all Inc
northern and northwestern States is being rallied as IN the
DAYS Of jefferson and Jackson, and the prospect
every day brighter and brighter that the rights OF the
South will be not only INDICATED, but placed beyond the
reach OF dangerin the future.
Shall such prospect be clouded by useless agia'
ton growing out of differences of opinion about the
abstract rig ht of secession Will the South itself take
the lead in this agaton and thus strengthen the hands
of those faconsts against whom shes anxious to array
the sound action Of those communities that acknowledge
the authority OF Washington Jefferson, Madison, and
Jacksonl
II is TO be amened that ultra men in the South found
ing their appeals to the people msappehension OF
the state Of feeling in other portions OF the Union. take
for granted that the ugive-slave law will be repealed
and pick up the OF menace without waiting for the
assurances OF friendship and support, which are numer
Gus and satisfactory II no, thus that Mr.. Jefferson
reasoned when he said that if every nfacon OF CON-
pact is be regarded dissolution OF it, none could
be formed which would last year. The advice of that
father Of democracy patience fobearance and mod
era,ion giving time for those under deluson to the
consequences OF their action.
But even if be granted that the fears entertained by
some OF the leaders OF the South justif be
sumed that the fugtive-save law will be repealed-s
it not better for the South 10 her until
that day OF evil is upon us Thrice armed will she be-
if the solemn hour arrives when she announces
her determination 10 leave confederacy which will not
treat her equal il she can saySee Uh ,oha fidelity
zoe hare performed portion Of those eompaes phch made
peopess hop sc,upuiousiy hare absiainsd from all
disregard Of hu joint authority rhieh about to dis
solve Jorspsee Nth pha reverence for the aoork Of our
fathers haze struggled against its abuse, until the ,urongs
,ohieh justified them in separating from Great Britain nuls
initiate their conduct, and SET government for OURSELVES
,rha.svsr may BE- the cost or sacrifice.
tits in this spirit Mr.. Cobb stands on the Georgia plat
FORM ready $50 resist pith oil the wheh fauaring
Providence may place al her disposal" the facloniss
of the North should persevere in their aggessons. and
render invalid that provision Of the constitution which
guarantees to the owners of fugitive slaves their right to
a summary recovery OF them.
ATHENS, (Ga,) June "a, 1851
GENTLEMEN: have this day received your letter OF
the 18th instant informing OF my nomination, by the
convention OF the constitutional Union party OF Georgia.
for the Office of governor With a full appreciation oil
the honor which The convention has conferred upon me,
accept the nom nation, and, if elected will endeavor
faithfully 10 discharge the duties of the office.
The resolutions adopted by your convention present in
distinct terms to the people OF the State issue nvov
ing the peace and TePose OF the country II not The very
existence OF the Union No one over-estimate the
importance OF the decision which is TO be pronounced by
the people upon IT, and is only in due estimate OF the
consequences dependent upon The result that look
for judgment worthy OF the intelligence and patriotism
OF our fellow Citizens.
During the exciting that characterized The de-
beratons OF the last Congress the slavery question:
the public mind was directed with intense anxiety TO the
action Of our national legislature Every patriotic heart
the land felt that the issues oil ie and death were IN.
volved in the final adjustment oil that angry and exciting
contest which threatening the overthrow OF the no
best structure ever erected by human wisdom,he Amer
iean Union That result, SO long and anxously look
ed by the people of the States, al length consum
mated by their representatives IN the adoption Of those
bills Familiarity known 10 the country the adjustment
or compromise measures" do not propose al this
time to discuss those il would not be altogether
appropriate TO the occasion, even il felt mpeled 10 such
course by the apprehension oil any doubt existing IN the
public mind in reference 10 my views on this subject.
have alluded TO the subject Introductory another
growing out OF those measures which challenges, III an
emphatic the public attention. from poti
cal movements in our own and neghboring States.
When, in consequence OF the passage OF the compro
mise bills by Congress, the people OF Georgia
moned to convention TO consider OF the course and pol
icy which the adoption OF those required them
10 pursue, we all felt that circumstances had devoved
upon our State responsibility oil ordinary character
but one which the ntege and patriotism OF her peo-
pie peculiarly adapted her 10 The anxiety mani
tested in reference 10 the action OF that convention
not confined to the limits OF State Ii felt
throughout the length and breadth oil the Union, and
second in intensity only 10 the soicude which bad pre-
yousy been exhibited about the adoption OF the
ures which bad caused It's assembsge. The questions
which that convention called upon TO consider
discussed By the public press, by public speakers in
private every mode known 10 the
political canvass-wh unusual warmth and mark ed ab.
cal struggle in our State to say that former
son was there more talent learning, research, and Tatr
otism brought into requision than by the respective
friends and advocates OF the various policies indicated IN
the OF the canvass. The Representatives selected
under these circumstances assembled in conventiona
body OF IA wise and patriotic ever before con-
yened IN any State ~ the Union. They fresh from
the people fully inTused with their wishes, asd EN-
powered 10 speak authoriayey for them; and in the
name OF Their constituencies they placed upon the record.
Of our State The enlightened Judgment OF an honest and
patriotic people. IL Is unnecessary for me here Ia seak
OF the action o the convention in detail II Is OF too TO-
occurrence and there ore familiar IN the neonle
10 require recital OF IL Not only will il be Remembered
what the action oil the convention, but should IN
wise be borne in mind a II met the approving voice of
the people throughout The State.
The universal sentiment OF approval which greeted tie
representatives upon their return 10 their respective
"A. AMI