The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-04
Tho Presidents Special Message.

In reply to Mr.. Clay's resolution, he commences
by stating that the President is in possession Of
only such evidence as is already before the public.
He exonerafes the city of Boston from blame.
regard this lagitous proceeding as being surprise moi
Unattended by some degree Of negeenee-nor do doubt
that il any spch Of violence had been apprehended
enied themselves voluntarily and promptly prevent it, but
the danger does not seem to have been timely eeen duly
appreciated by thoe who concerned the execution
The process. in community distinguished for its ove Of
bssps ali C ss @ people whose sen
above the law Such outrage could only be he result
csa &c BE-
were TO regard THE outbreak against the constitutional
the cradle Of American liberty Suc undoubtedly j not
msnt ote people Of Boston, and Of vast majority Of the
whole people of Massachusetts, much it violates the
1t, their aiders and abettors. %
lie traces the legislation, in regard TO the use of
the State sils, for the custody of prisoners, under
the Federal laws. As early as 1889, Congress re-
commended to the Legislatures, to enact laws for
this purpose. In 1898, law was passed, requiring
the Marshals to provide suitable places of confine
ment, where the Legislatures had not granted ,hs
of the jails. Massachusetts, passed the law. Us
recommended. But, in 1913, that law was altered
and the use of the ails is expressly prohibited for
the confinement of fugitive slaves 1t was then the
duty of the Marshal to have provided suitable
prison. This has never been done. Here has
been culpabe neglect for eight years. The Mar
shals Of Tyler, Polk, and Taylor, have all ne
elected their duties. The attention of the present
Marshal was called to this matter last October, by
the State Department. He has, however, up to
this time, declined to obey instructions He then
proceeds to examine the powers Of the President:
" transmit 70 the Senate copy of proclamation issued
Instructions from the Departments War and Navy relative
transmitted from Inc Department Of State 10 The Dsct
attorney and Marshal othe United States for the District
Massachusetts and their answers thereto
regard to the law branch of the inquiry made by the
ton declares that he President shan take care that s tS,sI laws
lie faithfully eyecutei and that he sh IL be COMMANDMENT
militia Of the States when caei into the actual service Of
the United siates and that Congress shall have power
Union. suppress insurecon and repel nvasions from
which it appeaIs that the army and navy are by the Cons
ably legislation Of Congnss could add diminish the
he ai ss By Io Or bp
tia. The President cannot call out the militia into service
thoty of acts Of Congress passed fo that purpose But
when the militia are called into service in the pre-
sn6ed BY law the Constitution itself gives the command 10
the President ~
He recommends an alteration of the statute
which requires a proclamation to precede the re-
QUESTION of the milita-as, by the present law,
notice is given to the voators OF the law, and thus
the object sought is defeated.
would therefore, suggest that this section be modified
by DECLARING that nothing therein contained shall be con
Iued 10 require any previous proclamation, when the mill
avs suppress combination against them. and that the
President may make such ca and place such militia under
IN executing the laws SURPRISING such Combinations and
while 50 empoyed they snail be paid by and subasted the
This point deserve the consideration of Congress
use the occasion o repeat the assurance that far
on me- the laws shall be faithfully executed all orcbe
opposition to Them suppressed and to this end prepared
in ms tie e sssn e
iny persuaded that the greatest majority OF the people OF thu
ton, the preservation Of the Union the jus. support Of the
Government. and the maintenance Of the authority law
constitutional duty entirely conenr, and doubt not thai
irn ness moderation and and anmae
y The general opinion Of the people will the epet
ion q occurrences disturbing the public and repro
'ateG by all good men. MILLARD FILLMORE"
We omit the argymentative CRITICS IN of the stat
ties, as of not general interest. But we give the
important portions, which show his determine
ion to ma intain law and order. Unfortunate as
his act Of violence at first appeared we believe it
will result in good. 1t will teach fanatics the power
If this Government; it will induce many consceu-
ious, but misguided persons, 10 pause and reflect
md abandon party which can only succ eed by
The ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Union and the destruc
lion Of society.
The President should at once remove the Mar
'ha, who, for four monhs, has refused to obey the
of the Secretary of State. His re-
noval, and the punishment OF the rioters, and the
ayment by the citizens of the price of the slave
viii beproof to the Southern people that the Presi
ent and the city of Boston are sincere in their |
eclarations. Instead of weakening the cause OF
Re Union, such conduct will make the act serve to
rengthen the bonds of brotherhood