Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-07-12

they entered in ratifying the constitution and
thereby soIemnly pledged themselves to per-
form faithfully. Ofthese siipulations some
are favorable TO the slave States and others
to the non-slaveholding States, or, more
briefly. some to the Southern and the others
to the Northern.
Oi the former the most striking is that
which Supu.ates the delivery up by the lat
ter Of fugitive slaves, and which clearly in
wolves the principles that n-slaveholdine
States should adopt no measure to seduce
our slaves, or to abstract them from their
masters. OF TO weaken or DESTROY our right
in them. The Legislation of those States
for the last twelve years has, either directly
or indirectly. by act or omission, been in
violation Of this leading stipulation in our
favor; and the recent act Of Pennsylvania
has put it aside openly without pretext or
attempt at justification, trampling at the
same time under fovt the act Of Congress 10
carry it into effect
To understand the full force and effect
of the stipulation in our favor it must be
borne in mind that it has the character of
what is called cXtradiion treaties; that is,
treaties TO deliver mp iugitives from Justice,
which in good faith requires not only that
VIC Nl N4lbI L lllt lIlBlllNe is IOllnl Slllii
place no impedieut in the wav Of his recla-
nation or even TO stand neutral, but that he
shall take active measures 10 seize and de-
liver him up.
Against this fragrant breach Of faith, more
sacred than any treaty stipulation, by this
act Of Pennsylvania and similar act of other
States the Constitution affords no efFectual
remedy. The appeal to the Federal Court
is mere farce. The expense, the DELAY
and the means it affords for the escape of the
slave, makes it no remedy at all. while our
principles and safety will not permit us to
resort for remedy TO the principles of the
force bill, passed to compel the obedience Of
this State.
There is, and can be but one remedy
short of di>,nion, and tia: is 10 rctaliate on
ctr part by refusing TO fulfill the stipu'ations
in their favor, or such as we may select as
the most efficient. Among these, the right
of their ships and commerce to enter and
depart from our ports is the most eiTectual,
and can be enforced.
That the refusal on their part would ius-
tiiy us TO refuse to fulfill on our part those
, in their favor is too clear TO admit of arp,l-
, ment. That it would be effectual in com
, pe!ing them TO fulfill those in our favor can
hardly be doubted. when the immense profit
: they make by trade and navigation out of US
is regarded, and also the advantages we
= would derive from the direct trade it would
establish between the rest Of The world and
our ports.
t Ny impression is that it should be re-
$ Stricted TO sea-going vessels, which would
leave open the trade of the valley of the
n Mississippi to New Orleans BY river and
#, to the other Southern cities by railroad; and
g tend thereby TO detach the Northwestern
y from the Northeastern States.
f Nor is there any impednnont from the
d power Ct Congress 10 regulate commerce
, among the States The right OF tne States
: to adopt Jaws 10 protect their health. T. olr
- internal policy and peace and safety IS paw
: amount 20 the rish, OF Congress 10 rccuI
n commerce. You frd the subject full.
@ gued in my report on the subject of cir,
4 ting incendiary publications throuaN
and the speech made on the occasion.
/, eral Of The &tntes have acted on 1t in ..
# ence to the subject OF abolition, and {.
!. Tally tins State and Virginia.
i There is but one practical difficulty IN q
way, and that is, 10 give it force it will %.
4. Guire the co-operation Of all the slawhoH Z
y States lyinE on the atlantic and Gulf-
e Without that it would be ineffective. Tc
te get that is the great point and for that pur-
n pose contention ofLRe Southern States is in
l. di>pensable.
5. Let that be called, and let it adopt meas
a ure< to bring about the cooperation, and |
IN would underwrite for the rest. The nom
,e slaveholding States would be compelled tc
# observe the stipulations of the constitution
Is in ctr favor, or abandon their trade with us
Y or TO take measures TO coerce ia, whicl
lr would throw on them the responsibility o
b. dssolving the Union. Which they woull
s choose, do not think doubtful. Their I'M
IN bounded a,arice would, in the end, contro
al them.
I Let a convention Be called, let it recon-
ii mend to the slaveholding States TO take thu
course advised giving, say, one years nUtic,
" before the acts of the several States shUul,
O. 60 into eiIect; and the issue would fairly b,
n, made up, and our safety and triumph Ger
rv tain.
TO
or have written fully, hurriedly, and in N,
midst of the pressure Of my engagements
it but, hope with sufficient clearness to b.
u fully understood. ] aimed at nothing high
o. or. shall be happy TO hear from YOU du
ed ring the session Of your legislature, and u
he all times when You find it convenient t
lis write.
TO, Yours truly, J. c. CALHOUN.
n Percy Walker, Esq, Mobile.
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