Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-08-02
RALr1sn. JuLr %, 1851.

ing my journey on my return 10 Washington with oil conye
nent dispatch denies the pleasure Of accepting
kind and oblgng invitation, in behalf Of my friends IN
Raleigh, public dinner. however beg those by whom
il rendered to be assured that received mani
fesaton Of their friendly regard and Of the hospitality Of
community towards which shall cherish grateful reco
lection not merely account Of the kind Offices Of good
neishbohood experienced during my residence among hem
but of soca intercourse, which dates back almost to
boyhood and enros among the citizens of Raleigh many of
my most esteemed and trusted friends To Ietsn their good
opinion will be to always among the comfos # life.
well that whatever my FORTUNE may bestow
has been obtained BY derogalory unworthy means.
You have been pleased, gentlemen, to efn terms
complimentary than deserved my humble services in the
administration Of department Of the Government and in the
of the Constitution and the Union. called suddenly
and Unexpectedly from the retirement Of private life to
important and responsible trust At time of much excitement
national affairs did hesitate to accept distinction
which conceived to be rendered in my peson the stead
qualifications Of the individual And # ,re has been any
thing in the Of dischargng the iues Of my post
which s at all worthy Of the commendatot in which you in
dulge is attributable mainly the lessns learned in her
schools and some little experience in ne conduct Of her
affairs.
My leisure will not allow such presepation Of my views
the present state of the country world be agreeable
were It in my power TO meet you proposed by your in
vitaton cannot, however, forbear tobay that in my opn
the settlement of the vexed questions arising Of the
acquisition Of territory from Mexico, and he relations between
the slavehodng and nonsavehoding States, commonly ea
ed the compromise of 1885, ougho be regarded in all
sections 6nal adjustment; upn its faithful observ
must mainly depend the peace and quiet Of the country
Whilst has not effected every thing which section
might have insisted desired, it d, in my judgment,
places peculiar Interests under urer protection than
they have enjoyed for the last twenty ys Not to mention
the rejection Of the Wmot proviso from the Territorial bills
TYxL - IL -.
Representatives, after the long potred contest year after
year, upon abolition petitions, acquisition Of no m
fling importance to obtain such eiRc,m nj the fugitive
slave law True it does nothing than enforce the
nant Of the Constitution but i Is legislative acknowledg
ment Of rights and the provision Of sanction for their
observance such fear could NOT have bean procured for
many years preceding.
Bnt this but Of the benefit. The judiciary Of the
United States susains this law in spirit and intent The
justices and judges both Of the higher and inferior courts
have every where the responsibilities imposed upon them
by it in manner, and with ability srnpg and forti-
tude worthy of the disciples aud d John Marha
They have not only maintained in execution, but vind
Gated il in elaborate charges the ues which they have
caused to be Published for general information We are
people Of pecedents and Of habua for he op
ions Of the judiciary, under the high sanctions Of Official oahs
These judicial addresses will do far via,ed
public opinion at the North than all the Arguments states
men or politicians on the floor Of Congress-
Nor is this ALL The Executive of the United Stats stands
ready in every legally requiring it to bring the military
power to the aid Of the civil officer in the execution of this
law And here shall not be restrained By an apprehension
Of being thought guilty Of adulaon by the ceorus few
from doing an act Of justice to the Chief Magistrate
ton, in bearing my testimony the clearnessn his great
Office with which he has trodden the path of duly regard
70 this statute without usurpation, osentaton, evasion
without vanity fea or repoach. Such concurrent action
on the part of every department Of the Federal Government
not only gives to the protection of public AUTHORITY
but cannot but have saluary effect in bringing back
The people Of the n-savehodng States se,e Of their
nht tUatsoS
sincere that instead Of conscience requiring their aid in
the escape OF slave, or passive indifference in regard to
him, demands that they shall give theif assistance in all
proper cases for his ecaptue and surrender. Need add
na large part Of the press the pulpit and the public
OF the North, at the head of whom stands tho great ex-
FOUNDER Of the Constitution also side in this con-
test. sfab
While these good insences are at work on behalf 10
the States and the Government throws
US the shield OF its protection in mantsnDg the compromise
il with unfegned regret that perceive n our own section
OF the country some who, while protesting willingness
abide BY it. disParage it in such to persuade all
others not to do sos others who regard Of e and
are ready to reagtate the whole subject Of slavery, d inf
nitu while others denounce Il as most n,oerabs Rriey
ance, making real cosss be and justfying revolution
OF the Government under the name Of secession. A#
cannot now discuss these various positions. Bot can
not escape observation that the advocates Of all three Of
are most anxious TO obtain recognition Of the doctrine tat
State may at pleasure secede from the Union, and
after such declaration Of secession there s no longer ~
power IN the Government Of the United Satss TO enoce
the laws Of the United States within our limits Their snx-
iey and zeal o this doctrine 10 theory places the two classes
OF persons s advered to in The same category with the
practical secesonst If the fact he undenable that one
for immediate secession ard another socitus 10 have his
right recognised TO do with impuniy, is difficult 10 Per
ceve how he could eectualy aid and encourage him
to that fatal result.
Nor dwell the doctrine Of secession further Than
TO say that 10 utterly inconsistent with aod epusnsnt 10
the Con,utuslon OF the United States and that fully
di,cused and In my opinion reiued along with
in the winter of ls32-'33. as
counsel no abatement Of vigilance over the true rights Of
the South and shall be the last surrender the ret o re-
vouton should aggrcsoos and grievances arie to Justify H.
trust however, that such state Of things shall evsr oc
cur, shall make out and out revolution which shall
leave for doubt and entap no mans p
the mean time, by faithfully adheng the terms Of adjust
ment agreed in the compromise &C by the exrons and
sacrifices Of patriots Of both the which have d.
vded the country, shall ene ourselves to have them in
like manner observed and ke the part az our Nortbevn
brethren and In the Of last appeal after fsilure In
just expectations would stand justified n ourselves
and before the judgmeo, Of mankind. fndy hone how
ever that there yet patriotism enough in ell ssctons to
preserve Union in lis true spirit and ansmi, The bles
itgs Of the Constitution to the latest pcs.erty. lT7
am, gentlemen, with sincere respect your obedeot
want, VIM a GRAuAM
Mes.rs HArwoop and others, committee
NJ ONEY WANIED-$i,4uo ~amed lor three or
Ivl tour years, for which mortgage will be given upoo
property worth o. 600 unincumbere Liberal n,sress
hi n. nak. ssa~a A.~.-.