The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-30
THE UNION.

the great day Of our fathers glory in eompllsnss VIE
your polite inyitston but viii be prevented oy eieuh
stances not necessary 10 mention
Looking al the extent and prosperity OF our country
and passing events North and South pertaining TO our
governmental affairs, there will be found mach on the
day you propose to celebrate 10 MI our hearts " h gau
lude aud our minds with thoughts OF the proioundes
ehalscier Backward reheeuons present duty, and up
ward aspirations will be forciby suggested.
History teaches that the downward step Of nations as
greatest prosperity. Hence the necessity which now
exists for anxious inquiry and correct decision OF
questions, All things considered, csGno, well be said
hal Union has been s 49, Is now free from danger
For myself Confess that cannot see everywhere ex
hbile mat sacrlheing spirit OF patriotism greatly
manifested by The fathers OF the republic II is ockey
TO talk OF the wisdom of oar eneeslofs and indulge in
reclamation in favor OF The Union and adjustment meas
ures," when disposition is manifested TO violate or
esade any OF the essential poyisnns OF the Constitution
Political issues TO be determined this fall in
good old State, which justly occupies important po
s,on betweeR the dividing interests OF The North and The
South of the gravest character, in Stale we'll
national aspect need no, name them all The true
friends OF the Uni5n throughout the confederacy look
with anxious solicitude to the result No State election
was ever held, SO important in lis national bearing
Pennsylvania is to decide what she esteems 10 be
her duty her sister States Upon The slavery question
She is now 10 decide how she constructs the compact Of
Union. The democratic party and its candidate frankly
declare their purpose faithfully execute the provisions
of the constitution, the fugive-slave law without
plant or modification, to repeal all obstruction laws and
to cherish fraterpa feelings toward their southern breh
personally have the highest regard is pledged to df
eren policy modification repeal OF the fugitive slave
law further agitation OF the slavery question: and no re-
peal OF the obstruction laws Now let us have an election
which will decide somelhug for the safety of the repub
lie requires That there should be end to the discus
alons about negroes and negro slavery Let see
the aboonlS,s can unite in the support OF Governor
Johnston. There has been heretofore too much palteng
with grave and important questions prior TO elections and
the result, Witnessed in the fearful struggles in the
Congress. be
opinion which exists between the wing national and
State administrations.
ed, and with an appeal to the vruous, intelligent ana
patriotic mind Of The people, cannot doub, the result
Many good men who have been heretofore too much
governed by party feelings will now think tina. hey nave
Country to well party TO obey" William
Biger will be elected by very large majority lie IS IN
every way worthy to be the candidate OF the great national
party OF principle, with the constitution Tor text
He young man of extensive atainmens, gentleman
in feelings and manners, and democrat true TO the iath
Bat gentlemen, victory will not be complete 1t Gen,
Clover. excellent candidate Tor canal commissioner,
is left behind, the democratic candidates Tor the SUI
Preme bench defeated hope for and confidently expect
Repeating my thanks for your kind invitation aud beg
ging you present to the company the suboned sentl-
ment, subscribe myself truly your friend,
RICHARD BRODHEAD.
"Col William Bigor. His election will furnish the best
evidence that Pennsylvania respects the promises OF
the constitution. and thinks the Union preserving
HARRISBURG, June %, 1851.
GENTLEMEN hasten to reply TO your letter, which
has just to hand Did my official duties here per-
nit, would give me great pleasure TO celebrate the
Fourth OF July with the democracy Of Philadelphia but
fear my official duties here will render tina, impossible.
Two most important causes,he in its principle, the
other in its appointed for next week will
render full bench absolutely necessary Those two
causes 10 be argued by counsel from Ptsburg and
elsewhere, and will alone occupy the time till Friday
evening Other causes are also pressing, and my duty
will consequently bind me to this place Permit me 10
thank you or the honor your invitation confes, and the
iaering terms in which IL is expressed
Very respectfully, gentlemen your obedient servant,
JOHN B. GIBSON.