The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-13
From the Ohio Statesman.
attention of the Scioto Gazette, the Il iaes-
e Dayton Journal, and paptrs Of like ilk, to
ug, 10 be held on next Tuesda, at Paines.
ienounce the fugiuve-sisve law, the great
Fillmore administration
been denounced by the VIII 4 press Of Ohio


Our readers have been informed of the election OF this
tried democrat 10 the Office OF governor by the legisla
ture of Connecticut He was inausuraed the s,h
instant, and his message delivered the day.
II is document OF grea, merit, comprehensive in its
views OF State policy, and suggesting the measures
proper for the action of the legislature with much force
and practical judgment 1t would give grea. pleasure
to lay the whole document before readers, but the
want OF space obses TO select that portion only in
which he states his views OF the Compromise adopted by
the last Congress On this subject his sentiments are
what were expected from no represents the de.
mocracy of the Saiea party which has ye, failed
to maintain that position which the bes, calculated
to foster those feelings Of harmony and concession which
formed federal constitution, and which have never
been departed from by Congress the States without
rous injury TO our common country. How striking is
the contrast between the language employed by this pa
troi. when adverng 10 the duty OF the North to the
South and thai used by the senator's recently selected
represent Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts, What
better evidence can be presented the county of the
necessity which exists for the reunion OF this party on
its ancient basis
"a difference Of opinion upon the question OF urisdic-
ton over territories of this country. involving the al
legged exercise powers the same not expressly
by the constitution has on several OCCASIONS mark
history, meosced the
stability OF the Uni on We have Just passed through such
another crisis of 1920 and though something like
tranquility has been restored, the danger TO our usi
tuons is wholly removed. No form Of govern.
men founded originally 10 the common consent ofihs
era parties the compact for any great length of time
survive such assaults the thing is impossible.
"The peace OF The country will depend upon the
In which the compromise measures are sustained
These have already become pledge OF the fidelity of the
several States to each other. The objections which have
been made 10 these measures different sections furnish
reasonable ground discover for any attempt
overthrow the late plan Of adjustment Withdrawing from
Union that Tho right to discuss with fer
vency and zeal every question which arises under tree
Institutions ia not only the privilege, but the duty OF
American citizen. But higher and anscendent siiIl
is the duty to mainrsiH The laws
"Isay. therefore, that the Of which have
spoken, ard all. be supported in good aiIb
cannot hope this form OF government continue That
the series of statutes which nearest
and bsrsby perhaps the feelings OF
the North, has firm constitutional basis, and Is equally
entitled support Of this and other section Of the
country designed TO carry out that provision of the
constitution which originally with no opposition IRON
any quarter whatever.
Passing over wha, has already been done TO keep the
peace OF this country, not that one thing moro Is
wantpga return to that spirit OF Cancellation which, IN
the early days OF the republic TO the Union its greatest
sengh and only security for the future Whatever action
them legislature may feel called upon take upon any
tho questions which references has been made, feel
at liberty indulge ihs hope that will be such as
to place State OF Connecticut patriotic and dgnAsd
round presence Of its sister Ststes and the nation, and
the world.
"THoMAs II. SEYMOUR.
"Exxcurvx CHawaEs, May 1861"