The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-21


and lssal obligations. not only t.
the South but TO- all and every section Of this glorious
c0niedsiacy, we now have nonheIR fIeyldent armly
received upon the faithful execution OF the hws Then
we have Webster = Cass. Dieknson, and Douglas.
AL 70 ths ned' with Clay and foots 70 Inc south
With such lights 10 assist u.s. apd that kind Providence 10
whom we are indebted for all the rich blessings have
enjoyed we have but little fear from the vsgaries Of
the weak or me designs OF the selfish and unparotic
Much mas been said In reference 70 the sentiments oil
The late eminent statesman John Calhoun, IN connsx
ion with this subject BY many he believed 10 be a
dsuaions-hat be preferred separation OF the slave.
holding IRON Tue noa -slavehodlng States, whether the
northern section continued in disregard OF their
constitutional obligations OF not This is great mistake
Soon AFTER my refusal 10 subscribe my name 10 the South
ern Address, had with him full and free conversation.
He declared himself the devoted friend OF the Unon
long as ne NORTH ,coud fulfil her constitutional obiiga
lions 70 ne Souh m the true spirit OF that instrument
am urn believer IN his sincerity he was man OF The
most pure and elevated character public and private For
the best qualities which adofn common nature, he
stood No l. That he had entirely lost confidence
section generally with direct abolonism he expressed
The opinion that IN the event of their success IN the APP
plicalon OF the Wilnot Provso to The bill which was
ment the next blow would be struck at slavery IN the
States and your State syour State among the frst
e remarked that IN the event OF the passage OF the Dill
with the Provso, after Gen Taylor into the execu
live chair he hoped that he would H. and il he did
ne would be reelected to the presidency without doubt
dIssented from him in the identification OF the Norm
the most unbounded confidence in the patriotism, wisdom,
and virtue OF that people. and insisted that little more
forbearance on the part OF the South, and all would be
right He reminded that several States had passed un
constitutional laws nerposng obstacles to the recovery
OIL The runaway Then said he, look at their resolu
lions OF instruction to their senators in Congress-iook at
and insulting language OF members who presented them
and le me it is not time TO despair Truly these were
paralyzng blows which for time caused his adversary
TO reel like the reed shaken by the wind woshpper
at the shrine OF Truth could not contradict the facts
he had stated Having received more wounds from the
demon abolition, no wonder that faered. seized the
only weapon my disposal instaner, and used 1t with
all my poor ability in reply, recommending The same
weapon my noble adversary, who expressed his appIe
tensions that it would avail but little TO our country Pa
tience the weapon and remedy. And assured my
friend that fully of the fact he had inlmaed
that in the event OF rupture, Kentucky would occupy
the poet Of danger but then not more the post OF danger
than OF honOr-a position from which she had never
shrunk and would never shrink Still insisted that
should take step. the tendency OF which would be TO
widen the breach
give you this as plain and simple detail OF the con
versalion alluded to Whether Mr.. Calhoun was right
in the opinion that there was no hope Of relief IRON
northern insult and wrong in the future remains for time
determine. confess thai sometimes balance between
hope and fear But the last spark OF hope in my bosom
must be exlDgushed before can venture to coune-
any step. the effect of which might be to hasten
The apprehended dangers We have at this time great re-
lance upon the efficacy Of the late fugitive slave bill
And think passing strange that any southern sena-
representative should have been opposed to this
part OF Tue COmpr0m5e--lne Tlnc'pdl' DOL Tue ohy,
part in which Kentucky felt deep and abiding in
terest Why should Mr. Clay be censured for having IN
sisted upon the passage OF that measure IN addition to
what had beer recommended by the President Would
he have been derect his duty to his immediate
constituents If he had failed TO make every effort IN his
power in favor OF the passage OF the late law IN refer
fugitives from labor! What is or what can be
better calculated to bring the conflict than the con-
nued deprcdaons OF the raorous fanatics hypocrles
and robbers OF the North upon the rights OF the South
EveA while write, John z. Campbell has returned
home from second visit to Ohio, in pursuit OF his runa
way, wthou; He is still secreed by the fanatics
Campbell informs that during his trip he met with an
ping. giving most shameful perversion OF the chase he
had had in pursuit of his save-calng it act OF fell
ony, &c Such the arts esorted TO by the accursed
traitors for the purpose OF infamng the minds OF the
least informed OF their readers But my confidence in the
virtue integrity and sterling patriotism OF the great body
Il venture the prediction that II II be needed to enforce
that part of the Compromise in regard to fugtves from
labor, you will hear OF whole regiments oil Ohlos noolest
the field, resoutey determined upon the faithful
execution OF the laws, the a,rocous clamor oil a Jew
about kidnapping notwithstanding Yes, my son, you
may rely upon that the between the great States OF
Ohio and Kentucky yet strongmuch too strong TO be
sundered by the few evil spirits in the former Stale Let
Ohio alone and the she fully aware OF the
necessity and expedency OF action, she VIII place her
heavy and patriotic foot upon the nccks OF the dark spirits
alluded and rally again. as OF olden time by the side
glorious Union. against all opposition. Weare one PEG.
pie in Affection in interest, in love OF the Union IN an
unwaverng determination to sustain and uphold the re-
public and one in the belief that the wild and vagrant
impulses OF the fanatic, resulting from the liberty he Is
not worthy enjoy, will soon fade away an the distance
and disappear forever -gg D. II ~