Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

IN.
We have already noticed several series of res.
outions, introduced in the New York Legisla-
ture, and declaring patriotic determination to
uphold the Union and abide by the Compromise.
The WASHINGTON Republic directs attention 1,ar-
Fg 80 those offered by Mr., Varnnrs. which
approved the Compromises a settlement that
should be faitsht1fiuiiy carried out, and adds the
following important remarks:
The resolutions express the views of the present
Wing Admin istratlon, they developed BY their
public acts and in their printed documents. They
show the ground which President fillmore
stands and on which he seeks to rally the friends
OF his Admin istration. This ground he has not ia
ken without duo reflection nor without a deep
sense OF the obligations and responsibilities which rest
upon him as the Chief Magistrate of great Republic
And on this ground ne means to stand-supported he
hopes and believes by the opinions and the sympathies
OF his countrymen. Ii 10 this he should be dsappoin-
ted ard he should be overwhelmed by adverse numbers
this groud he intends to fall with the consciousness
that he has sought 10 pursue the policy which, in his
judgment the best interest. OF the whole Republic de-
mand, aud has discharged the entire duty devolved
upon him a. the Chief Magistrate of twenty five mil.
hons OF people. II would doubtless be to him source
OF high qualification to be sustained by majority of the
Legislature OF New ork, but he would be unjust 10
his issIon il his views were bounded by auy State
horizon. His loyalty is due the people of the United
States. In view oil his national allegiance, local ob-
cations OF secondary interest but this sentiment
friends IN any quarter Few many let US know who
are wiling to rally in his support, and who quick
TO desert him 10 the hour OF his peril Let the Wings,
who rallied with Harrison, and Clay, and Taylor, re-
main true to the national sentiments which inspired
them In the struggles marked by the these great
men, ard we shall have fear OF the result Under no
circumstances shall we have lear OF the results We
not how soon the Wing party is purged OF the who
prefer the alliance OF Rhet, Giddings and Garrison to
that OF Crittenden, Webster and Fillmore"
The position here indicated as that of Mr..
Fillmore's administration, is also clearly pro-
claimed in letter from Mr. Webster to the com.
mittee of Union meeting in Westminster, Penn.
sylvania, in which he says:
The Presidents message, at the opening ofthe pre-
sent session OF Congress- expresses fully and plainly his
own upi6on. and the Unanimous opinion OF all those
associate ed with him In the executive administration
OF the Government, in regard what are called the
Adjustment or Compromise measures of the last
sion. That opinion Is, that those should be
regarded in prime pie ma! settlement OF the dan
gerons aud exciting surecs which they embrace; that
though ihey not free from mpei !ectons yei in
th"'r mutual dependence and connection, they formed
~ tem ct ompromlse the most concillaory arc best
Tor lie entire country that could b. obtained from
nc'tg secAo"a Interests and opinions; and thai ihelc
lore tney sou be adhe ed TO- until time and exper-
ience shon'o monsrale the necessity Of further leg
slauoh' !" eua'q against evasion abuse. That
opinion so lar as know, remains entirely UNCHANGED
aud will lie acted upon steadily and decisivev The
peace ~ the country requires this the securi,y of hs
Conslctiou requires ms consistency
evesy confederation OF The public good demand, his -
ii he Adm nIstratlon cannot stand upon the prlnci
piles of The message. does expect to stand ali
Cnizens ot WestChesIer! Citizens OF the Star. - |
New York The voices OF your own iustrious dad
cry 10 you from the ground They who are 10 their |
graves besrech you, you respect their names and
memories. as you love liberty, you value your own
happines yon regard the hopes OF your chldr H. TO
hold with nntipchlng hfmness to the constitution
and 10 the Unon OF the Saes; and as il with lips sill
living they eonJurs you 10 tones OF Indignation
&c ali sOch IDEAS that disturbances TO the laws is
the psih Of PATRIOTISM or treason to country duty
to G d.
Fnr myself. confess that it we're to witness the
breaking % OF The Union, and the Constitution OF the
dated States should myseIfia the earth 10 con-
fusion 81 isse; | should wish hide mi self from the
Observance Of mankind. unless could stand up and
declare truy, before God aud bat, BY the utmost
exerton OF every faculty which my Creator has en-
do~ea me had laooted 10 ayerl the catastrophe.
sn' gentlemen, with entire regard, and all good |
wishes, your obliged irisnd and f-low-citizer,
tSgnedl DANIEL WEBSFR
10 msssrs James A. Hamilton. George B. Butler, John |
b. Haskin, Albert Lockwood. Committee.
1t is said that George Thompson ID. P is Sc ously