The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-17
From the Richmond Enquirer
Interesting Correspondence.
KICHMnND. AnrII :


DEAR SIR: On behalf and in the name of the Central
Southern Rights Association Of Virginia, most cheer.
dy transmit 10 you copy OF its resolutions. adopted on
The 2sh day OF The last month, and respectfully invite
you 10 visit city, and, such day as YOU NAV select
address people
10 making you this communication we take leave 10
lay that in you, as one OF the gifted statesmen OF Penn
Fyana, we have, in all pas, lime, found devotion to
ne great interests oil the naon lis constitution and per-
naneney, worthy OF all imitation. Without doubt or
ssiaion we may truly say you have ever been found
hrm mend TO all parts OF The nation and ready 10
aniain the rights OF each against all factions parties
me then, and speak TO US in that language OF insruc-
Lon and OF wisdom which has sgnalized your life
We ATE, most respectfully, your felow-cltizens,
fn 5; & i, }SAhS. Committee.
Whereas the Central Southern ghts Association Of
hsna, entertaining the profound love and admIa.
100 100 the constitution Of the United States IL
written and undefftood by the patriots and sagcs who
aaop~d II and entertaining the like love and regard ot
W. union OF the states upon the principles Of the consu
oa az 50 understood, being willing aud ready pledge
lsf ye their fortunes, and their sacred honor for The
Mhrhance both oil the constitution and union OF the
oAes IN their original purity, and having learned from
rs Pu6bed letters snd written opinions that the lion
'hes Buchanan, OF Pennsylvania enieTtans the like
'eW' and sentiments I therefore,
hio'vtd That the Hon James Buchanan OF Pennsylva.
ha, be invited address this at such time a.
nay SUIT his convenience and to counsel with u In regard
Toe best means to be adopted IN tue present urming
es Tor the maintenance OF the constitution and uuion 81
' GATES Ia Their original purity"
"HEATLASD, (near Lancaster,) April 10, 1851.
Dir DEAR siRs have received your kind letter OF the
. instant, with the resolutions adopted by the Central
o9uhefn Rights Association of Virginia inviting me to
diess the association al such time as may suit my con-
Fehlence and 10 counsel with them in regard 10 The
e means TO be adopted IN the present alarming crisis
~ be maintenance OF the constitution and the union OF
he Siaes IN their original purity"
should esteem il both high honor and great privi
e 10 comply with this request and therefore regret 10
'y that engagements-wbich need not specify-fender
Impossible Tor me to visit Richmond during the present
Of possibly the next month
The association do me no more than Justice when al
nloalng 10 me strong desire for the maintenance OF
ar constitution and the union OF the States in their orr
sual punly" Whilst few men in this country would
enue 10 aVow different sentiment, yet the question
s remains, BY what means can this aI.imporant pur.
PVse oe best accomplished feel no hesitation in
s.sWeTing, BY return % the old Virginia platform OF
80" nghls presented by the resolutions OF 1925 and
H. M, ana M Madisons report The powers conferred
we constitution upon the general government must be
onStued strictly and Congress must abstain from the
eelse oil all doubtful powers But il il said these are
mere unmeanng distractions and so they are unless
nesuy carried nlopraotice. Like the Christians faith,
oNsVer when II Is genuine, good works will inevitably
WV IRON sincere belief in such stIic construction Of the
onsuailon Were this old republican principle adopted
:" Pacuce we should no longer witness unwarrantabe
na dangerous attempts in Congress TO interfere with the
asntuhon OF domestic slavery which belongs exclusive
70 we States where exists There would be no efforts
uoaIIl'su hRb protective tarlDs me puOnc money
you not be squandered upon grand system OF inter
poYemenis, general IN name, but partial IN its very
aue and couupng in its tendency, both TO The gov
nneni and TO the people and would retrench our
U 'e a'rayagant expenditures, pay our national debt
s leiufn TO the practice OF wise economy, 30 essen
oY'n 10 public and private prosperity. Were per
70 address your association these are the counsels
give, and some OF the topics should discuss as
NY, es' Tor the maintenance both OF the consti.
and the union OF the States in their original purl-
eoniederacy
respectfully, ''' 'o'''' -
h.. JAMES BUCHANAN
'|rstRr Y. ScnTT, c. s. MoRoAs, and THos f. JETra
Of Virginia.