The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-07-24
THE STEADY PROGRESS OF THE ABOLITION AM
KNOW-NOTHIN0 COALITION.

THE STEADY PROGRESS OF THE ABOLITION AND
KNOW-NOrHING COALITION.
There is something audacious and defiant in the ri-
umphant march of sbolonism since it has gathered the
secret party under its black and pestlenta
II along with the majestic tread of conqueror 1t
exut for the first time in the prospect OF the sue
cess Of its aecursed plans For years it has struggled
against mighty odds At time it had the Church
against III then the press took up the assault then The
politicians and ut last it had become odous in the
North as it hated and feared in the South The popu
leon OF our great cities responded sentiment
enthusiastically than that which held up scoru these
enemies Of the constitution. They treated outlaws
and their assemblsges of whites and blacks were always
provoke the utmost excitement. At no time were
the people Of the South so secure in their homes SO
strong in their rights raternany united with the
northern people. But the abolitionists did not rest
quiet They persevered with stubbornness and zeal
and now at last they rejoice with exceeding joy the
promise OF coming victory They feel that they have Sc
cured ally formidable than any that has here
tofore enlisted in their ranks WELDING with consum-
mate TACT the ansavery preludces of the North and
taking advantage of the necessary conflicts opinion in
Congress- whenever therghs the States have been sought
to be invaded by cunning lawyers and sectional leaders
they have finally contryed to bring under their influence
sentiment which is as hostile to their assumed idea Of the
pocrcally advocated and presented by hem hostile to
all the understood and obligations between
the citizens and States of blessed Union Now for the
first time, say, does abolition rear its hcrrd front in
confident contempt all the fears Of the patr
otto citizen Now does it hurl its rebrauds arrows and
death among those it has long and SO reckessy s-
ortar has
congregation of all the under the lead Of abolition
ism. We have already counted Ohio Pennsylvania II
nos Indiana, Massachusetts,, Maine, Vermont Rhode
Island Connecticut New Jersey, Michigan Iowa. and New
Hampshire Every day presents evidences Of the mag
nitude Of this fusion There has yet been exception
it in the North Nowhere has the new party which ar
rogates to itself the Of american been eectua to
stop the advance Of this monstrous American and
antunion crusade Everywhere has 1t yielded before
Everywhere has it sold out for price, until the moment
speak there is scarcely considerable body Of know
nohngs in any free State that dare honestly say they
regard the constitution and will honestly carry its pro-
visions into effect Over all the mantle of abolition is
spread like pail The little politicians who were the first
10 blow up this tempest against the foreigners ana the
Catholics against Protestants who were adopted citizens
aud native citizens who Catholics arc unceremo
nousy ordered to the rear leaving Seward Chase Gid
dings, Hale, L. d. Campbell W. F. Johnston Henry viii
&c. in the advance the generals in command of the
great fusion army. We have deemed these remarks nece
say by way of introduction the following resolutions
just passed by the know-nothings in the New Hampshire
Legislature They introduced by Tappan the abol
zion member of Congress elect elected by know-nohing
votes and got the whole knnw-nothing support EOery
democrat in the legislature opposed them: s
The select committee whom were referred certain re-
solves of the State of Maine relating slavery have in
sruced me report the accompanying preamble and
lutons ''MASON W. TAPPAN,
"For the Committee.
Whereas the aggressive policy which has been pursued
by the slave power and especially the
abrogaton Of honored compact by which terri
tory secured to freedom has been opened the
slavery evnces determination on the part of that
power at and every hazard acquire and hold the
premacy in the government of the United Sateo
form this boosted land Of the free into great avehoding
conederacy and whereas in the crisis that upon u.s.
in the struggle between tho opposing principles of liberty
and slavery becomes the people OF the free
counsel together that they may concert upon the
great question which nearly the interests Of all
the legislature Of New Hampshire in response the
nunicaton from her sister State of Maine, deems her
topu forth the following declaration Of principles there
fore,
Resoleed BY che house representative. in gen
erat court cosreaed as follows
That in the struggle whatever other States may
do New Hampshire true to the early policy of the fathers
Of this republic will be found unfaeringly the side
liberty.
Resolced That 1t the duty of the people of the free
States postpone all differences Of opinion upon minor ques
lions and unedy together in demanding the immediate
and unconditional restoration of the Missouri Compromise
and in resisting the admission of any slave State formed out
of territory covered by that compromise
Resotred, That standing upon issue clearly right
dearly New Hampshire loves the Union States
threats Of dissolution will have any terror drive from
her fixed purpose doing all in her power restore
and Nebraska to freedom. tfte ss5
Resotrcd, That in making this issue New Hampshire ii
not to be regarded yielding any ground heretofore
tended for. She takes step backward. Therefore, th
legislature declares that the Of the United
formed to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility
provide for the defence, promote the general
fare and the blessings of that the nstitn
tion Of slavery directly opposed all these ends nasmuci
it violates the first principles of Justice Is fruitful
of domestic discord element of national weakness
ping under foot not only the rights of the slave but endan
geriDg the liberties of the free States that II is local
and national institution and 1t is therefore the duty
the general government whenever it consttutonally
to exert its against its extension and to rid sefo al
connection with it,
To this end we demand
That no more slave States territory shall b.
added to this Union.
2. The abolition slavery in the District of Colum
ba.
8 The unconditional repeal of the fugitiveslave bill,
its essential modification and
The protection Of the people Of the Territories from
the unlawful invasion Of slavery propagandists.
And hereby request ssnat r. and represents
Awe. In