The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-16

known in political circles for his un'iring ACTIVITY and
energy. The Baltimore Clipper-a wing Iournal-in
speaking OF this Grafton. says; "The Captain speaks
good and sound patriotism and cordially unite
with him the hope thai the disunonisis proceed 10
put their threats no execution, the people from all
lions of the Union will meet on one common platform,
and send forth shout that shall be heard from ex
uemity OF The Union 10 the other pocaiming with one
united voice. thai this Union mast and shall oe pre-
served"
Our friend has furnished us win extracts from the
Captains Grafton, which we subioin.
FELLOW couNrRyMrH You have assembled for the
glorious purpose OF celebrating The anniversary "
Independence day held sacred IN Inc eStimatoh
OF every ops who loves his country II Is so heid De-
cause II is a day which our nation dales nef era oil
freedom, and points 10 II with PRIDE ana eXuation as me
nobest achievement accomplished by human Wis
dom intellect, and bravery. Ii Is day which, under
any circumstances exciies me wafmes ahd neDiest emo
lions of our carts but under The present aspect OF
political affairs, when danger seems 10 threaten US, 1t Is
"A day which should, and ! trust will, inspire every
American heart with patriotism and devotion 10 the
Union and The Constitution pure as the light OF living
truth. And trust tha the ire OF liberty and patriotism
may burn ardenty IN the hearts OF the American
people, and that their fidelity and attachment 10 the con
stulon and the Union ma, be as true and unwaverng
unchanged and as unchanglng the great lumnary
oil day in his course through The heavens
would ask whence did we derive our unparalleled
condition OF happiness and general advancement OF all
that distinguishes MS as great and powerful nation
How did we acquire our commanding position in SO
brief period among the great nations OF the earth
Whence comes that sudden power which causes the
hearts OF the patriots in every part of the world to look
TO our counys flag with such deep veneIaion and al
most unbounded respect! And why 1t that even mo-
narchcal and despotc powers IN every quarter OF The
world regard us as oImidaoe Iiyal, ape 20 enloce
in foreign cline! These are pertinent questions, my
friends, calculated 10 lead serious reflection Did we de
all hispower and respect OF which have been speak
ing from the great State OF Pennsylvania the keystone
she is termed of the federal area, rich in her agr
cultural resources, her mnes and in her manufactures
Aorpa tha nd ,n1,a from Tho
State OF New York, termed the Empire State" rich in
agricultural and commercial resonrces These States are
great only portions OF large estate as members OF
powerful family whose safety depends upon union and
brothery fraternity among those who compose IT. Is II
the great grain-growng States Of the West the south
States, rich in their valuable and magnificent staple
productions, the enterprislng manufacturing States OF
the East from which much OF our greatness Is derived
No, my friends; our power and greatness come IRON
none OF these separately Our commanding position is
due 10 section exclusively. Our powerful influence
grows out OF Union one people, united under the
egis of constitution ard the union OF States. Under
confederacy we have enjoyed religious and political
liberty 10 greater extent tran any other nalion ii we
wish to continue our career OF glory and power we can
only do under the same auspices a. heretofore We
must continue under the protection OF the Union and the
constitution
Now is the time, my counlrymen, when a speck OF
danger appears political horizon tor every admTer OF
the Union guard against lis growth TO check IT Its
insipen stage and resolve TO continue 10 fulfil the des
tiny which the patriots and sages OF the revolution
marked out for through seven years struggle amd
perls and prvaons the recital OF which makes human
y shudder Let not great republic be arrested IN Its
brilliant let not all our bright and glorious an
tcipatons of the future be stayed in the madness OF
dissolution of the Union let not the sun OF American
liberty set before it has half attained the zenith OF It's
glory and thus blast the prospects of millions of the hui
race Shall Tashy endanger destroy the liberty
and happiness OF large portion OF The family OF man,
and eventually perhaps, OF the whole civilized world TO
crafty the morbid philanthropy OF few fanatlcal
minds who see no evil IN any hing but negro slavery,
and no good in anything but abolitonisn While
millions our own race suffering the most abb
ect and degrading poverty, and have a hopeful eye
last towards our comparatively happy land and Tree
n. buttons shall we IN me madness OF lhe hour arrest
@ :; dependent STATES into one great and prosperous
' ias IN No. M fnebds-never! Yet, # such is not the
.n'on ~ nd purpose OF aboitionsm, OF those mad
aee; ,ny obec, is 10 force the South TO aban
l Nc ,i,,; al their bidding, no matter what The
q, ho,h aces nay be, 1t VIII be The inevitable re-
suit Of success III, pa ,ra'v -, 'bsm s,sks
us us "a a. ~ ,hs;, race first, seek TO re-
iisye he desitu,on and miser OF she whlle aponng
classes, ano leave the wel-ied, an, san, Of ,has
ed, African slave IN the South to tie n. 49, ~
who are BY law held responsible for tn. ~ aa, 49, !
white saves-,he poor white aboreTs Of Y ehs limited
Of Europe, aud many portions OF AAenca, @unanly
States ncuded)-aIe not treated With as much !, 49,
the negro saves OF the South, Our abolition p.
,hrop'sis have not moved step To- ards lhe anchor
ton.
Under all circumstances without a single sentiment or
feeling in favor OF the slavery Of any race or color,
have been able 10 perceive any really well direct
ed humanity or philanthropy in the movements OF the
abolitionlsts II they sincere, they nevertheless
deuded and wrong. II is our duty friends OF the
Unien as friends Of freedom OF liberty, Of Humanity TO
ent with the object IN view. They endanger the Un,on
and thereby enanger the liberty OF both races They
strike blow at human happiness tina, would be fatal,
not fooled BY the strong OF public palnotlsm and
justice Some OF our countymen may think Inherently,
and they may merit respect though differing on
80 important question but Their principles should oe
condemned in solemn and serious earnest, or tins Union
may be dissolved and our liberties lost would n9tt
prevent tree expression OF sentiment upon any sAac4