The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-16

There y something 70 brilliant and romantic in
Fremonts career that il would cause . great
popular fwoye. Hs running away with Benton's daugh
TER the Anal reconciliation with the old man, his splendid
achievements in crossing the Rocky Mountains, the hard
ships he suffered and the strong points for popular appre
citation and sympathy his life affords, mark him tho
Of moderate men, who don't believe in extreme anti
slavery sentiments"
During the afternoon several Southern men, who were
stopping at the hotel made their appearance and engaged
in conversation with the antsavery politicians. With
them the current Of talk changed 70 the right and
topics The southerners were generally moderate in their
TONE and had rather the best Of the aboonsts whose
language was full Of rather harsh expetives such as
rufianism, "vany," and very suggestive Of Tribune
You must admit, sir" said Massachusetts, delegate
endorses the Sumner outrage and that that ypies
the system of slavery with all its horrors brutales"
man assaults another, Il is not fak 70 charge that oct
upon whole section Of the country.
"well, why don't the House expel Brooks and Her.
Mr. N-Because II has no jurisdiction. Assaults Of ono
Congressman upon another have repeatedly happened,
hut the House could take no action. Sam Houston as
saued stansbury Of Ohio and fights have repeatedly
occurred but that nobodys business but the parties
engaged. The power Of the House must have some i.
taton, or where would II stopf "A member from New
York committed aorgery and no notice was taken Of it,
eas not tp true that Southern men are overbearns
and insulting to the Northern membersf"
Mr. Mt Is too often the case; but that Is because
use Offensive language King Who was ; killed in
don't wonder a. his fate He made made i. =
rule to be personal and condemnaory possible and
that he responsible for what he said and
he conducted his paper OF course this general cha
other, and hence the fatal shot, Now, you Northern
must not be imputng the worst motives TO u.s. and
wnsn IS. for deny IT, for you % you
for when passions are aroused we take our tone from
extreme men-ycu from Garrison and Philips, we from
nYry ynict0 Wap UOtA oknn ha md
that moderate men predominant in both sections, but
these never speak and hence the apparent dverses in
the councils OF the HERALD that circulates
sively among your
tempered and argumentatve tone due perhaps 70 the
fact that the bar was closed and cold water was access
To-day no doubt the ballongs and near approach Of
the Philadelphia Convention will increase the excitement
Letter from Judge Mclean.
NEWARK, May 13, 1855.
Ny DEAR sIR-Your communication 70 the National In
hgencey of December, l847, has just been reproduced
here and have now read it for the first time. have
been looking with little soctude for the decision Of
the Supreme Court in the lately argued involving
the question Of the constutionaty Of the Missouri pro-
hbiton, question Of great practical importance now
when the traditional policy Of the country from the period
Of Independence the subject OF slavery sought be
M Though is long time since d e h inc bench 1
span remains for me here continue to take great interest
in the decisions of the courts and in the political questions
seems to override ali other questions, and shape
tire national policy win feel greatly obliged 70 you II
cision as soon CON as a shall be made
And now, as am on the subject, must add few
words to unburthen myself for feel most deeply in the
present crisis OF course do not offer my own part
ask yours any ntimation Of opinion the cons
tuonal question udiciay 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 on this point
leave me- SO far you are concerned nothing to learn
nvfh HIM IN dnctYn
The broad ground maintained by you in the commun
cation to which have refcrreds quite sasfacoryo me
enforced, should have more slave States, any
further extension Of slavery But upon the great political
question Of the day-the admission OF Kansas as free
the great tribunal Of the people, feel at liberty TO speak
freely You and natives of the same statethe little,
but patriotic State Of New Jersey Your birth was con-
emporaneous with the adoption Of the immortal ordinance
which prohibited slavery in the Northwestern Territory,
and secured freedom to the great States OF ONO
event several years. You were only planted on the
frontiers TO grow up among the hardy pioneers, with
if by magic the touch Of the wand Of Liberty and
have fingered amidst the battleheds OF Monmouth, OF
abolished in native State and both have witnessed
from the beginning the glorious results of the humane
and patriotic policy Of our fathers SO happily sgnalzed
by that benefcent and inspiring measure 70 which the
free West is so deeply indebted.
With these results before u.s. nurtured and schooled
we have been among the Of the Revolutionary Pc
Rod and animated as trust are, by the true spirit
Of enlightened Christianity, we cannot look upon the
scenes Of violence Of boodshcd and Of civil and raterna
war Kansas countenanced rs they are by fathless
administration and powerful but ruthless political par
ty, without deep modification and ALARM nor without
burning indignation.
We need, my dear sir for this difficult crisis at the
head Of public affairs, WISE patriotic, well balanced,
experienced, firm and self reliant statesman, whose
known qualifications and character may inspire universal
respect and confidence with all right minded men, With
such pilot shall feel safe, and am glad TO see the
public mind turning toward you 1t is an augury Of
good 1t is evidence that the immediate dangers Of
the crisis appreciated for is in times OF storm and
peril that the fearful and the faithful naturally turn to
such you for safety The present Congress ought not to
adjourn without admitting Kansas as free state You
the spot and this is purely political question,
properly express your opinions and exercise your right
full influence in regard TO it. The exigency demands
that we overlook mere forms When raaa ana violence
freemen and when il is sought to plant slavery in
the virgin soil of that beautiful Territory at the point
of the bayonet, is no time to talk Of TECHNICAL
ties The peace and honor of the country are not TO
be deferred TO such considerations as these. The
population of Kansas before the beginning of another
Congress and possibly before the close of the present.
will up to 100 0O0 the war OF exclusion and exter
mnaton now going on there shall be suspended by SO
wholesome and patriotic measure. But must STOP
II should give way to my feelings, should weary your
patience hope my days may be prolonged 70 see this
say with peculiar uncon my nunc denitas" Yours
most respectfully and truly, JosEfH y. hofNbLoWEn
CINCINNATI, June 6, 1856
Ny DEAR sIRYour eloquent and patriotic letter Of the
18th Of May forwarded to me from Washington, and
to hand my way to the West when had only
time TO acknowledge its receipt and my obligations for
your expressions Of kindness and confidence.
Since then have been engaged at my Circuit IN Indian
apos.
You will have learned before this from the public
papers that the Missouri suit to which your letter refers
continued to the December term and reargument
ordered OF course cannot now properly say anything
in regard TO it, but must express my qualification in
knowing that you are satisfied with my views, already
publicly avowed, 70 the constitutional power Of the
general government the subject Of slavery in the
Territories.
Your illusions TO native State and its bae6elds,
and 10 the home Of my adoption and the ordinance Of
1851 intimately connected with its history bring TO me
grateful "reminiscences.
For New Jersey have cherished lial pride and
regard though limited in territory and population as