Washington telegraph., 1852-05-05
The comnromiae and Mr. webster.

We copy the following letter from MI. WEBSTER
to G. A. TAvENNER, Esq, OF Alexandria, from the
Alexandria (Va) Gazette.
1t strikes the reader forcibly. The nobleness of
its sentiments-the pure and al-pervadlng nature
of its patriotism-its solemn reiteration OF in
flexible determination to stand by the Compro-
mise measures as whole, including the Fugitive
Slave Law, 10 the last and under every phase of
circumstances-the undying devotion manifested
towards the Union and the Constitutloi-are alike
worthy the mightiest intellect OF the age and the
better days of the Republic.
Such letter from DANIEL WEBSTER, plain, to
the point, and absolutely unequivccal was to have
been expected, in case he deemed it proper to
write at al-of which there was no necessity, his
views being well known to every voter In the
land. We wish we could say the same in regard
to another Wing Presidential candidate. General
ScoTr would do himself honor-would act in con-
sonance with his chivalric character-and would
greatly promote his prospects, were he to put forth
a similar communication to the public.
N. O. Bulletin.
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1852.
Dear Sir: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt OF your letter of the Sh Instant and thank
YOU fer what you are pleased to say OF my fidelity
to great national Wing principles. trust there
is not man in the country who doubts MY ap-
probation of those measures which are usually
called " Compromise measures" or my fixed de-
termination to uphold them steadily and firmly.
Nothing but a deep sense of duty led me to take
the part which did take in bringing about their
adoption by Congress, and that same sense of duty
remains with unabated force. | am of opinion
that those measures, one and all, were necessary
and expedient and ought to be adhered to by all
friends of the Constitution, and all lovers of their
country. That among them which appears
to have given the greatest dissatisfaction mean
the Fugitive Slave law-I hold to be law
tirely constitutional highly proper and absolutely
essential TO the peace of the country. Such law
is demanded by the plain written words of the
Constitution; and how any man can wish to abro-
gate destroy it, and at the same time say that
he is supporter of the Constitution, and willing
to adhere to those provisions in it, which are clear
and positive injunctons and restraints, passes my
power of comprehension. My belief is, that when
the passions of men subside, and reason and true
patriotism are allowed to have their proper sway,
the public mind, North and South, will come to
proper state upon these questions. l do not be-
ieve that further agitation can make any consider
able progress at the North. The great mass of the
people, | am sure, are sound and have no wish to
interfere with such things are, by the Constitu
ton, placed under the exclusive control OF the
separate States. | have noticed indeed, not with
out regret certain proceedings to which you have
alluded, and in regard to these, have to say that
gentlemen may not think it necessary or proper,
that they should be called upon to affirm by reso-
luton, that which is already the existing law OF
the land That any positive movement to repeal
or alter any or all the Compromise measures,
would meet with any general encouragement or
support do not at all believe. But however that
may be- my own sentiments remain, and are likely
to remain, quite unchanged. | am in favor of up
holding the Constitution, in the general, and all
its particulars. I am in favor OF respecting its
authority and obeying its injmctions; and to the
end Of life, shall do all in my power to fulfil, hon
estly and faithfully, all its provisions. look upon
the Compromise measures as proper, fair, and
final adjustment of the questions to which they re-
late; and no re-agitation of those questions, no
new opening of them effort to create dissatis-
faction with them, will ever receive from me the
least countenance or support, concurrence or ap-
proval, at any time, or under any circumstances.
l am, with regard, your ob't serv't,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
G. A. TAvENNER. Esq.