Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-13

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an me one hand nor has RubicOn been entirely
passed ON The other The crisis calls Tor Inc exercise OF
prudence, of skill Of love, OF usiicc ana OF S S,,
IF t;rsc,ed she will weather the Storm if unskiuliy
MANAGED she may possibly be stranded Sevcny-hve years
nrc she was launched the troubled waves OF potlca e
nernsnt yi,h hanass battered sides, open seams, tat
Tered canvass with Discussions in The crew. Mhc mus
weak and her inexperienced she encountered TIE waves
az pr.dce and doubt and and anon The mighty break
ors If ,rnorchcal hostility Her very helm, and canvass
and crew are demanded by British nsoence But she gdeS
on and floats She next mounts Inc oilows OF internal
d.s.nsions unented Hartford the head winds OF null-
cation threaten her with The loss OF star from her iagi she
encounters adverse winds and breakers OF States
Riobts Territorial tights and the Extension OF slavery The
rnrc and confusion OF this storm we'll nigh unnamed her
her canvass retted by The breeze her majestic
as,s bow to ressess winds and her vast proportions
arc naysd with by the "rag ing pillows" The alarm
came--a hands to the rescue was the common cry and
he who had heretofore rested on his COUCH came; and
he who had inclined TO mutny, came; and ne who had
differed with his fellow sailor came; these all united
thr Efforts; they subdued and bound the dsobcdent and
turbulent of The crew, rghled the mass adjusted the
canvass and guided the glorious old snip OF State to the
haven Of saety-not quite She is in full view, however,
nm,ed and canyassed and Tagged as was never vessel
seen before Her sides sound her bottom welcoppered
and her helm works we'll She extends her cable Tor the
shore and there is but bar and that sand bar IN The
way of her approach. Who let ask, with an American
h. in him. will stand by and her stranded on this
Who will reach out his hand for that cables Who Will
~ sacrifice 1.-THE of his peculiar notions and interests to
bns This glorious vessel safe into haroor maintain In
good faith my fellow citizens the letter and spirit Of the Sc
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ress rs final adjustment of the veXalluu5 slave c0nirovtr-
sy as determined TO do as the Democracy OF the whole
Union constrained TO do may be 10 reach io' the CABLE
| and 10 lie the old vessel up safe in haroor
Then fellow citizens, whether DC caleo 10 Inc distin-
gused station for which, in your prouse paraty you hnve
named me- whether remain an humble cltizen OF an OBJ
scure corner OF Tie State my efforts shall be directed TO-
wards perpetuy OF our Union OF States Inc count
less blessings of its continuance have no language 10 de-
scribe The hurro Of ts prosrution too irghtlu TO be
contemplated We should regard the per- above all price
il the ark of our political Covenant "hich
cannot be touched without being desecratcd Know no
North and South East and no West-but one grand
cntir, country aud in the language of distinguished Anne
rican statesman al 20 for The Union first and last one and
inscparable, now and forever.
We give in full the admirable resolutions aaopeo, oy &C.
clamaton They shew as the Frecsoil N. Y Post truly
though srefuy says, that the issue 10 De mace between
the two great parties in Pennsylvania will be upon sus-
tanning or rejecting policy of the Fugitive Slave law
and also indicate with sufficient distinctness, the views
which General Scott enertains of that slatnte:
Resolved That the time has arrived when not only the
prosperity Of the people, but the preservation OF our blessed
Union require that the Democratic party in all lis measures
shall strictly and faithfully adhere TO the fundamental prln
cipes established by It's WISE patriotic and glorious founders
and among the most important OF these principles we may
pnumeratc u strict construction of the Constitution OF the
United Sales total abstinence on the part OF Congress
from the exercise of all doubtful powers; sacred regard for
the rights reserved by the Sovereign States of which the
conederacy is composcd an absolute nonntcrerence by
The people Of several States with the domestic nslitu
lions peculiar each and rigid economy IN the expend-
prulions Of public money BY Congress 10 national OBJECTS
plainly authorized by the Constitution.
Resolved That had these vital principles OF Democracy
been faithfully observed in the administration OF the Nation
Government, since the advent OF the wings 70 power on
the 18th Of March, lS49, we should not now witness the
spirit dscord and alienation which ut present prevails be-
tween the north and south on the question OF domestic
it does eventually 10 dissolve The
Union; nor should we occasion depoe the
appropriations public money approaching In time OF
peace standard Of expenditure and endangeng
an entail upon pusley of the fatal incubus OF perma
nent national debt
Resolved That the Democratic party of Pennsylvania
true to the Union the Constitution and the laws and will
faithfully observe and execute so far as IN them ies all the
of compromise adopted by the atc Congress- io
the purpose of settling the question arising out OF domestic
slavery and this only from sense OF duty as good cit
liens OF republic but also from the Kind and ffasna
feelings which they cherish towards their brethren Of the
| slaveiuding States.
Resolved That the Sixth Section of the Act Of the Legs
aure of Pennsylvania passed on the Sd oil Marc lo &C.
nvnr under penalty the Of State als or Inc
detention of fugitive slaves while awaiting their tfla olgh
to be expunged Statute Books botn because II In
terposes obstacles by Of State cisaton 10 te exc
cun of the provisions Of the Constitution of the United
States and it is virtual disregard of the principles
the Compromise and Is calculated seriously 10 cnuase
the existence OF the Union
Resolved That in the of evyng duties on foreign
imports ny the General Government in favor oil Inc
reciprocal interchange our products with the other nations
of the EARTH in consonance with the enlightened spirit Inc
age recognizing clearly the practice OF the Government 10
an,ain preserve in full vgor and safety all the grea
| industrial pursuits Of the country.
| Resolved That in Col William Bieler candidate for
Governor recognize long tried, able and faithful Demo-
cra in whom there guile, and man. who by his own
pre eminen merit risen 10 the exalted position when
he now holds in the affection and respect of his fellow ca
zens We hail him the worthy representative ana chossn
standard bearer OF great aud glorious prnGpes alu
pledne ourselves do battle Tor the cause oil democracy
under his banner until shall achieve signal victory ma
redeem Keystone State from the msrue OF its present
Wing Governor.
Seth Glover Canal Commissioner believing him To be an
able honest and incoruptbe Democrat and wen qnaaed
discharge the duties OF that important anu hgy esp
sj5le office
There was one incident Of the Convention which we cite
with pleasure 1t shews that true hero in battle overio's
with magnanimy in civil life COL Samuel W. Black, Of
pitsbug who distinguished himself in the Mexican war
was spoken of for Governor When the balong
his friends Withdrew his and presented from him an
excellent letter which received with tremendous aP-
pause At the enthusiastic ratification meetng ne also
poured forth his eloquence in behalf Of Bge The letter
80 good in ITSELF beahes noble sprit, and uniods the
picture of the coming in Pennsylvania with such
masters hand, that copy it almost entire as follows:
Concert of thought unanmy in the evening OF pre-.
paratiun give goudy promise Of glorious day in uc1n
Lei be obstacle IN the way OF perfect harmony ou1
rejoice that in the West minister ~ the
triumph Of Party that knows no section IN State nor
Country.
If | did not believe that the entire nation was interested
in State Election might not be 10 car
first of the igh but do believe that the securl
~ Of the Union depends the issue in and
therefore, lin heart Of hearts, feel most anxious
Gov. Johnston, against whom and towards whom never
have and will employ unknd word has dedicated
himself reelection His resources neither few nor
feeble Suppose he succeeds il is declaration the part
Pa that she is determined disturb the of con-
ciaon and compromise which have put past troubles TO
Sleep TO these Democratic party is go far
comnittcd and he think equally committed the other
side Let Of the Union shake the Union, and what
becomes of the trembling branches Of the ,rec2
do belong the school Of secure Sinners who do not
think need Of alarm because danger does not
thunder daily doors Nor do udmire the blind bra
very of who will look pers because, like a
pursued ostrich they hide their heads In sand but
do admire those, who calculating not the value Of the
Union, but the danger Of it, endeavo by wise and just
means still the before breaks upon the best hopes
OF the heart. And they be the admired be-
breaks and itself upon the and
| upon their country.
The peace of This Union has been troubled and may be
troubled again. Let not BY hollow professions but by
of fidelity and frmness, be 10 every several right
the Constitution several section of the
| try. Then America ms and worthy Of the
You will for running into this earnest express
son but feel it all and cannot keep from saying it.
slider the Union the human institution
that was ever formed and the Christian religion the
blessing msortuncs have met, TO
e the burdens of weary life and regard the danger
of its dissolution disaster deeply be deplocd