The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-26
From the New Hampshire Patriot.

From New Hampshire Patriot.
'sHIGHER LAW" PHLANTHRopY.--It is stated that since
the decision OF The Simms large number OF fusl-
live slaves have lett Boston One is given by the
Bunker Hill Aurora, Inch exhibits the character OF the
"hgher-law" demagogues in lis true light One OF these
fugyes left family, and the wife Immediately SET TO
work to solicit money to purchase the freedom OF her
husband Upon being asked by gentleman who had
assisted her why she did not call on Qaincy, Sewal
Phillips Adams, and other "hgher-law" leaders who
make many loud professions OF love for the poor
slave she replied that she had done so and that they
,voud not glue her cent! And she said that she
not aware that single abolitionis had subscribed any
thing. Such is the philanthropy OF those brawng dem
az OK es--such is their love for The poor slave
The CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION This body met on
w Wednesday of last week, at o'clock, p. m, and ad
journed on Thursday balf-past two. We give the
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be that spite OF the opposition oil The whole led
eral press and against the efforts Of nearly all the leading
federal MEMBERS the convention decided TO submit 10 the
people the three amendments which have repeatedly
urged them to submit, VIZ: one TO abolish the religious
test one to abolish the property qualification, and one
70 sd
the propositions they passed, which are 80 fully and
plainly expressed that none can misunderstood their
meaning and hope the people OF this Stale will give
this matter their most serious and candid consideration
Ii they do confident that they will adopt these
amendment, by most decided vote They have ample
time to reflect upon the matter i they have not already
made up their minds to rid themselves OF the stigma
which the ilbera and anrepubllcan tests OF our con-
stitution have fixed upon them, Tor they are not called
upon 10 act on them until the next March election
II they are then mindful OF their reputation and
the reputation of their Sale they are then true 10 the
republican principles which they all proessf they are
then acuated BY that spirit OF justice and that regard Tor
consistency which they pride themselves upon, they will
be make one of the hghes, objects OF that cleo
ton to their votes and their influence in favor OF
removing from our good name this grea, reproach and
hayb aya fair IN dn
other one may not occur tor many years II they now
refuse neglect to epudae these disrepuabe features
these relics OF the intolerance bigotry, and arsocacy OF
period anterior to the forpaton oil our national Union
they will stand before the world deliberate supporters
OF doctrines and directly at with their pro-
fessed political principles hostile to the spirit OF the age
and in conflict with the fundamental principles Of repub
licansm lthey do not abolish these features oil their
constitution. their will hereafter be by word and
repoach the institutions OF the country and the cause
OF republican liberty and equality the world over. Bui
we have no fear upon this subject Our people will be
just 10 their own reputation and true 10 their poiessed
principles in this matter, and they will not let. another
opportunity pass without wping from their otherwise lair
escu,cheon the blot of these illiberal provisions.
The session OF the convention was envened by very
spirited and interesting debate upon the question OF sub
hitting these amendments TO the people. We are sorry
that are not able TO give sketch OF The speeches. but
we have an outline OF only one-Judge Woodbury.
which able, eloquent, and effective Some OF those
who spoke against submitting these amendments declared
themselves IN favor OF the amendments, but considered
impoc TO submit them again. alter they had just been
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claimed themselves opposed to the amendments. and
avor Of retdtning the religious rest and property qua
cation in the constitution MIR, Chamberlain OF Keene,
Mr. Joel Eastman of Conway, and other prominent fed
eal leaders took this ground dstncy but their agu
mens had ll,e effect and as will be seen by the pro-
ceediDgs the motion TO postpone the amendments Qbat is,
to do nothing) was defeated BY vote OF nearly two TO
one and then the propositions were adopted with but few
dissenting voices
The convention is now dssolved-dead--and its dongs
and its history before the public II The amendments
IL. shn1IL
vain, and the money which has will have been
expended without benefit to the PEOPLE. The whole
penses OF the convention within lew dollars OF
the $4,000 appropriated Tor their SAG only
naming II they had remained in session hour longer
they would have fallen short than that about
dozen members arrived jus, after the adournmenttoo
late to get their mileage aud per diem We commend the
proceedings. The proposed amendments and the remarks
of Judge Woodbury. 10 the attention of readers We
shall have frequent occasion hereafter to refer to this sub
lec and urge the adoption OF the amendments
THE ELECTION OF PREsIpEsT.-If the democratic party
OF the Union unite upon candidate, there is doubt
that they will carry the next presidential election TIL
umph antly In the event OF there being no choice by
the people, the election devoves upon the House OF Rep
rescntaves. the delegation OF each State giving vote
In view OF that contingency, the congressional elections
OF the highest Importance So far elections OF
members to the next Congress have been held, the dele
cations stand as follows: New York. New Hampshire,
| and Rhode Island equally divided, and probably
neither OF them would in that event. be able 10 give
any vote In ten Staes-viz: Maine. Connecticut New
Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio Illinois, Iowa,
Wisconsin, and South Carolina--the democrats have
majority in the delegation Of each and in the FIVE other
States which have elected their MEMBERSHIP Vermont
Massachusetts, Missouri Florida, and Mchgan--he
federalis's Lave majority in the delegation of each In
the remaining thirteen States, in the last Congress, the
democrats had majores in the delegations OF ten-vx
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana Louisiana. Mis-
sisspp, Tennessee Texas, Virginia. and California; the
federalists had maorlles in the delegations Of twovz
Kentucky snd North Carolina; and one (Mayland) was
equally divided II those States should elect delegations
OF the political character the States will stand.
democratic. cenfy federal, equally divided four
giving the democrats clear majority OF nine States and
tour more than the number requisite for a choice From
this seems hardly possibe that the democracy should
fail OF elecng The next President Of the United States
even choice by the people should be prevented But
we hope TO another election OF President de-
vove upon the House, and have the greatest conf
dence that the democracy will be able 10 agree upon
candidate whom they will elect trumphanty by the
people.