New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-06-16
VIEWS or JUDGE MLEAN.
From The Newark Daily Advertiser, 18th.
Chsef Justice Hornbioper TO Judge MLedn


NEWARK, Tuesday, May -, ls56
MY DEAR SIR: Your communication TO The Ma
tiona Intehgeneer Of December lsi7 has just been
reproduced here, and have now read it for the first
time have been looking with no little solcitude
for the decision Of the Supreme Court in the late
ly argued involving the CONSTITUTE )nay the Missouri
prohibition; question Of great practical Importance
now when the traditional policy Of the country from
the period of Independence, the subject of Slavery
is sought to be overturned Though it is long time
since left the Bench and the active pursuits of the
profession, and but short span remains for here,
continue 20 take great interest in the decisions of the
Courts and in the political questions of the day espe.
ciay such relate to Slavery which seems TO over
tide all other questions ard shape entire natons
policy. will feel greatly obliged to you if you will
put me in the way Of getting copy Of the decision az
soon as il shall he made.
And now, as / am on the subject, must add few
words to unburthen myself for feel most deeply in
tie present crisis OF course do not offer on my
part, seek yours any intimation Of opinion on
the constitutional question udically before you
in advance Of the judgment of the Court. know too
well what the prophecies of your position demand OF
yourself and Of me to do So and indeed your known
views this point leave me, 80 far a. you are con-
cernod nothing to Learn, nor anything to desire.
The broad ground maintained by you in the commu-
nication to hch have referred, is quite satisfactory
10 NE Oh that head If your construction of the Con-
sttution were enforced should have no more slave
States nor further extension OF Slavery But upon
the gr at political question of the day-thc admission
of Kansas as free State-the issue now Deihs maae
up for the decision of the great tribunal OF the people,
feel at liberty to speak freely. You and are ma
tves Of the Statethe little, but patriotic state
of New Jersey. Your birth was cotemporaneous with
the adoption Of the immortal ordinance which pro-
bbited Slavery in the Northwestern Territory ana Sc
cured freedom to the great States Of Ohio Indiana,
Hin ois Michigan and Wisconsin, mine preceded that
event several years You were early planted on the
frontiers to grow up ong the hardy pioneers, with
those young empires which have sprung up az your
feet a. if by magic at the touch or the wand OIL Der
ty; and have fingered amid the DIFFERENTIATION M'h
meuth of Princeton and of L enton. Both hsye lived
TO see Slavery abolished in our native state AMI boh
Lave witnessed from the beginning the glorious results
of the humane and patri policy OF our fathers, 30
happily sgnalzed by that benehcent ana inspiring
measure TO which the free West deeply indebted.
With the Sc results before u.s. nuftured and sclooled
ms we have been among the men oil he Revolutionary
period ard animated, as trust We are by the true
spIit of enlightened Christianity, we cannot look upon
the scenes Of violence, of boodshed and OF civil aud
fratenal war IN Kansas cJuntenanced as they are by
failhless Administration, and powerful but ruthless
political party, without deep mortihcatioh ana aafW
nor without burning indignation
Neneed my dear Sr, for this dlincut crlsis, at Tue
head of public affairs, wise, patriotic, wei Dalance1
expe rienced, firm and selt-resnt statesman whose
known qualifications and character may inspire uu
men, With such pilot shall feel safe and am
Glad 10 see the public mind turning toward YOU Ii
f. an augu1y Of good 1t is an evidence that the lu
minent dangers Of the crisis are spprecis,ed Tor
in times of storm and peril that the fearful and the
faithful naturally turn to such a. you Tor safety. lne
present Congress ought not to ADJOURN Without al
Uniting snsas a. Free State. You are on The spot,
ard as this is purely political question, and partakes
not AT all of judicial character, you may properly e&
mess Your opinions ard exercise your Tghtiu nnu'
epce in regard to it. The exgenfy demands ,hat We
overlook mere forms When fraud and violence stai
abroad over one of the ianest OF the heritases VI
Tr,emep and when it is sought to plant slavery IN
the yien soil of that beautiful Territory al tue Pu'
of the bayonet, il Is no time to TAX Oh ecu.io
The peace ana honor of the country are nov u Vc NC
fred TO such considerations a. these Inc popua'ou
f Kansas before the be- ginning Of another Congress-
and possby before the close Of the present. wiz run
nm 10 100 O0O if the war of exclusion ahd extern
ton new going there shau be suspended y! -
wbolesome and patriotic 4 measure. DIV nus sVoP.
II sIould give way 10 my feelings, should weary
your patience. l hope my days may De prolpuseu -
,e this consummaton deyoutly to be wished anu
then NAV cay with peculiar JUNCTION my IA "
S,Dftasf Yours most respectfully sud truly, g.,
"'"'' JOSEPH C. AORSBLO"ER
Judge MLedEs Repty.
CIScIssAII, Friday June 6, 1856.
NV DEAR SIR: Your eloquent and patriotic letter 81
the 18th of MAY was forwarded to me from t-h!ns-
ton. and came to hand my way to the wet "heH
had ONLY time to scknow its receipt and my oo-
LEGATIONS for your expressions OF AlnuDe's anu
confidence Since then have been engaged 81 my
Circuit in Ii dlanapolis
Won will have learned before this from the public
rs,.rs ,rn; The Missouri suit TO which ycur letter re
g., was continued 10 the December term aud re-
.rpumept ordered. OF course, cannot no~Propeny
say ANYTHING in regard to it, but must express my
qualification in knowing that you are satisfied win my
views, already publicly avowed, az to the
nov,r of the General Government over tue subject Of
Slavery in the Territories
Your allusio1s 10 our native State ahd IL oa'ue
fields and 10 the home of my adoption aud the ordi-
nance of l7s7 - Intimately connected with IL history
byipp 10 ne crs,eful reminiscent Is.
For New.Jersey have ever cherished i.ia PRIDE
and regard: though limited territory and population
A. ccuuared with other of her sister Staes, she has a.
all tms been strong in those high qualities xh'eh are
only devolaped in az advanced -tage OF evillZation
ard has welded moral force superior to her reat We
poItical ROVER. My father left Ireland young man
and landed n, Wiluliu gtOD, IN Delaware al N" daNI
~ IT, Il, voufion He son after became ci'izen OF
New Jenev. aud occupying an humble POSITION IN the
,cuuon walks Of life be a-pirei TO 10 higher pace
tlan ilat II private IN ihc ranks Of me rev '.u-
tio,s-v srmy. and brav,ly bore bis part a. mi,
ht,a man IN the battles OF Monmouth Princeton 'ni
TreI.en Tie IT, MY Of .Atee's service h'"e''