The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-17
THE UNION.

Unable institution OF federated republic Il is the b.
cry OF the people tbs OF tbs States. and the rights
OF The States. which form the three great pillars OF
prosperity You cannot especially praise too highly the
value OF our Union Your kindness has overrated any
little service may haye rendered towards the pressrva-
ZION OF this glorious Union | will not pretend com.
pare myself with the distinguished men by whose side
and under whose banner have fought during the late
arduous contest But take my word for IT, that unless
the great principle OF constitutional construction which
constitutes The Jeersonian school be felgousy carried
out-ulsss The federal government be strictly confined TO
It's specified and legitimate functions and the rights OF The
States ana the rights OF the people be carefully guarded
against encfoaehment-this glorious Union cannot stand.
Take my word for it, that unless the federal government
should AVOID any future interference with the peculiar In
sluon OF The South except TO carry out the distinct
requsions OF the constitution, this noble contedefacy
cannot withstand the shock OF the tempest Take my
word Tor y that though the danger is reduced, II is no!
vel ovethat unless the compromise system be carried
out IN all It's length and BREADTH and unless the fugitive
slave law shall be energelcaly administered by our
brethren OF the North, and unless the States of the North
shall respect the rights OF the South IL In vain that
have weathered the which has shattered the sails OF
our gallant ship: Free soilism must be put down, il
will put down the Union. The rampant spirit of dis
conened party in the South only prevail through the
lriumphs OF the fanatics IN the North.
Excuse me, srs for presenting these grave reflections
at the present moments but they are IN fact drawn forth
course which have pursued Yet be assured that what
ever mite may have contributed TO preserve the Union
leave ADLER and more vigorous champions TO take my
place. There are sentnels enough on The watchower to
sound the alarm in the ears oil an enlightened people
| have already said more than enough upon the gen
sral topics which you have presented. But l cannot
close without addressing few words to yourselves.
The tone IN which you speak TO me encourages me TO
treat you as friend You are all OF you younger than
myselt-some of you much younger-though am some.
tunes tempted, in the spirit OF very convenient phoso
ply, 10 measure not so much by time as by temper
ament. have at least seen many more years than the
Oldest of you and claim the privilege of laying before
you some OF the fruits of my experience not OF wisdom
There are men OF talents among you, who have right
aspire TO the direction of the public press In fact
terprlse attain in free country where any man can be
anything of which he is worthy' Should you remain
you are, still you be prosperous and happy If
you preserve those virtues OF selfcommand prudence,
and industry, which grace every station in the republic.
Never yield TO dependency my friends but always at
tempt to view things the bright side. "Neve despair
OF the republic" nor Of your own fortunes. DO your
you and take my word for it, that satisfied conscience
is the best treasure you can possess.
But should be your destiny to become the conductor
the associate OF political press the sphere oil your
duties and responsibilities must become enlarged You
must make UP your minds to encounter the sacrifices and
exertions which it will impose upon you You will not
sleep upon bed OF roses You will have 10 your
free and unparalleled country as this You must ex-
alt your industry into enthusiasm Fix your standard OF
excellence high. Take every care TO form your opn-
ions the basis OF truth and when they are formed
adhere them with the firm spirit Of free press Watch
with sleepess vigilance the citadel oil our liberties
Guard the Union of the States for AS necessary
MEANS protect the rights OF the States with fearless
ness that dehes every opposition.
But excuse me, gentlemen | have too long detained
YOU Once more | thank you from my heart for the
honor you have done me, and sincerely wish you every
blessing