The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-22

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on The Texas question: he ready to that aber-
ration lie explained to President Polk how Mr. Blair had
been drooh asray from his matued veps de Teas
qsssOa He would not believe that Mr. Blair capable
Of changing his democratic principles lie died in the be
lief that although Mr. Blair had allowed the Globe be
drawn away from the true democratic principle on the
Texas question: yet that his aured views on that sub
jeet were unaltered. a.. .u.
We beg the reader to note the fact that Mr. Blair was
known General jackson rs agreeing with him on the
annexation of Texas, and yet Mr. Blair now relies upon
the position of what he was the jackson party
that question Of the evidences that the emocra
cy of that day is the black republican party of this day
He made General Jackson believe that he was for the an
nexaon of Texas but he says was the jackson
party but the nulli6eFs who for annexation When
the question OF annexation came jackson ex
erted all his influence in its favor and that issue the
democratic party with Old Hickory leading the column
rallied under James X Polk; but Mr. Blair Gays that
Mr. Van Buren, and those who followed him opposing
annexation the Jackson party and that they are
the republican party lie was either treaeherous
when he proessed Gen Jackson be for annexation or
he teacherous when he afterwards rent with Mr. Van
Buren, against annexation He made Gen Jackson believe
that he with Mr. Van Buren, against his matured
eAPtHt1HoH oeh oathsou tfieu
Col Polk to retain him the head ofhis organ After Col
Polk refused to confde in his e1pldnaon and after Gen
Jackson is in his grave he says in effect that he
deceived him when he pycfessed TO be for anexaon and
that he "drawn asay from has aatred vecs"
schen he Nth Mr.. Van Buren, in opposing anneraon
But we not content to leave the shadow of doubt
as to Gen. Jacksons true position the slavery question
will be recolleced that in trying show that the dem
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Mr.. Calhoun Mr. Blair alluded to the prominent part taken
by that statesman in the effort prevent the circulation of
incendary abolition through the mails Be-
Mr. Calhoun took the lead in this matter Mr. Blair
gravely nfes that all who agreed with him belonged TO
the notification party ard that those who opposed him
constituted the republican the Jackson party Mr. Blair
knew when he took this position that General Jackson not
only agreed with Mr. Calhoun but actually with earnest
ness recommended Congress legislae the subject
and Mr.. Blair himself at the time General Jacksons
confidential organ We quote from General Jacksons
| nual message of December, 1885: ...
connection with these provisions relation to the Post
Office Department must also invite your attention the
painful excitement produced in the South by attempts
cuase through the mails nfammatoy appeals addressed to
the passions of the slaves in prints and in various of
publications. calculated stimulate them Instruction
| and to produce all the horrors Of serviie
"There is, doubtless respectable portion
rymen who be far mised feel any other senti
than that of indignant regret conduct destructive
of the harmony and peace of the country and repugnant
principles national compact and the dictates
| of humanity and religion.
ain leaving the other branches of this interesting
subject to the State authorities to whom they properly be-
long, it nevertheless proper for Congress 10 take such
will prevent the Post Office Department which
designed to foster amcabe intercourse and
pOndenee between all the members of the conederaey from
being used instrument of opposite character The
general government to which the great Is conded
preserving nvioate the relations among the States By
the constitution especially bound to avoid in its action
anything that may disturb them would therefore, call the
special attention Of Congress to the subject and respectfully
suggest the propriety Of passing such law W prohibit
uHdcr penalties, the circulation the southern ate.
through The mall Of iHceadiary publications intended Hs
gate he Slaves 20 iRsWrrcotoH."
How little like q black republican did Old Hickory
write aud st Mr. Blair his friend aud the keeper Of his
says he here he would be the asso-
ciae of the Greeeys Webbs, Weeds Stewards Wades and
Wilson's in warning upon the constitutional rights Of the
South But when General Jackson about to return
to the Hermitage be followed the good example of the
Father Of his Country in leaving to bis counrymen the
rich legacy Of his farewell counsel With that far-rcach
ing sagacity which enabled him oresee dangers by in
tuition and to guard against them by instinct be seems
have anticipated the rebeous and reasonable conduct
Of the black republican leaders on the Kansas question
when he wrote down these patriotic sentiments:
But, in order maintain the Union unimpaired II is
absolutely necessary that s laos passed BY The constituted
aafhoriss should BE- Jauy ersced IN every part Of
country aud ha every good citizen sAoud all ae ond
ready PCT doa, ,siA The combined force Hoon every
oaep at Wnlatfui remittance under whatever praer may
BE- made, phaeper shape aay Unconstitutional
oppressive lave may doubt be passed By Congress
either views the OF due cnnsdera
ton II they within reach Of Judicial authority the rem
edy easy and PEACEFUL and IT, from the character OF the
law Is abuse OF power within the control Of the H.
dietary then free discussion and calm appeals reason and
the justice Of the people will fail redress the wrong
But until the law shall be declared void BY the oours or re-
pesled By Congress ipiiuidHai combination ndir
HaI. Be justified IN toreibly re.istisg ereon II
impossible that any government continue TO exist upon
other principles II would to be and
be unworthy Of the name f IL bad the power 10 enforce
TIE ,rscion 81 its lars tvia ia sphere 81 action
How fully does the wise counsel Of General jackson sus
tain the present position Of the democratic party and the
policy Of President Pierce the existing Of things In
Kansas But Mr. Blair Is quoting and printing his private
letters prove that the black republicans who are Incl
ting the emgrants TO Kansas rebellion and 10 furnishing
thom with Shapes rifles, and denounciug the policy oil
the democratic party and Of the administration are the
true Jackson republican party IfMr Blair has spark oil
sensibiy e he cannot but feel that he he's forfeited the
respect every friend Of General jackson when he reads
the following noble sentiments Of chat great patriot:
But tbeconsttuton be maintained nor the Union
preserved opposition public feeling BY the mere erertop
Of the coercive powers oonsded to the general