Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-06-14

nomination, and then be abandoned or absored IA soA
party Either the Nations. Wing party go over to
them, which not probable they must 70 over 10 the
National Wing party, which is more likely or thew must
maintain separate local organization or Join the Democrats
in supporting Democratic candidate for the Presidency
This last alternative hope but do not expect to see The
wonder is not that this trap but good honest
and patriotic Democrats should have been caught by it,
regret that Of my political friends contributed in
part to furnishing this petext There no one suppose
who not in favor Of Constitutional Union The fear is
that in the general cutlery for the Union we may forget the
constitution and it, provisions and disregard the rights OF the
States This itself may produce greater necessity for ex-
treme measures We ought to be cautious that we do NOT
strengthen the hands Of those who have already done ms in
justice Although may choose the throat of him
who deals me blow, have taste for licking his hand
II may encourage him 10 outrage.
You will Observe gentlemen, that have mentioned two
particulars IN which do agree with of our political
friends these shall be considered so important as to over
run all other considerations by the Convention to be held in
Medgeve the last Of this month"; must meet the aterna
tive and act according to the convictions of my
judgment under the circumstances which may exist But
trust and believe such alternative will be presented that
not temporary separation from my party or suspen-
sion Of hearty operation In promoting s may be
caused BY the adoption any such and
The foregoing, suppose, would be considered full an
swer your letter but you may prefer direct answers to
the questions you PROFOUND, proceed 10 give them
To your first question: whether apprye of the late action
Of Congress on the subject Of slavery known the compro
mise, answer, do not.
To your second question: whether believe the South
had justice done her in the compromise answer do not
To third question, respecting the constitutional right
of Congress to egae the subject of slavery in the Dis
hict Of Columbia and the Territories answer do not be.
lieve Congress possesses that right
To your fourth question: respecting the purchase by Con-
gress Of part Of Texas answer that received my
dsappobaton, expressed by my and by speech dey
cred IN the House Of Representatives during the tendency Of
the question on the 10th of August $780, which you are
respectfully REFERRED and copy Of which herewith send
you will also be found in the Appendix Of the Congress
siona Globe VOL ~, part 3D. LIST session 3lst Congress-
page 1865.
To the fifth question, respecting the organization Of the
Constitutional Union party have only say in all respect to
the no doubt honest motives Of many the pressing
cessy for it can found in the prosaon Of the Wing
party in Georgia.
In conclusions gentlemen permit to remind you that
early as my election to the last Congress- expressed my
wish to retire from the Office of Representative in Congress at
the expiration Of that time. and my family obligations
and private interest demand of surrender Of the position
have occupied into the hands Of other may be al
lowed aso in this connexo to aude certain other sug-
gestons made through the public press While prize as
highly perhaps any person the good opinion Of Others and
but feel aered at the mention Of such high
connexon have aspiration strong for the enjoy
ment Of the quiet Of my own home where free from response
bies and abors Of Office Of any kind may follow pursuits
more congenial to my feelings.
Very respectfully and truly, yours, &c.
HUGH A. HARRISON.
Messrs. WIN. U. Anderson, Jos. T. BRowN,
JOSHUA P. SHRoPsHIaE, Newman, Ga.