The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-07

beandasy Hw slaves ere nable 70 escape and no Fuc
We S,ys ~ az psds.s fss sss!r r:oevs virgin.
abolition smnsaries Have they asked for disunioa e.
remedy against the assaults Of sboldonsn I1t dssolu
those first and with double force South Carolna nom
her central postionthe upon side, and Gordon
q slave States between her and danger-has had but lit
We reason for apprehension. Those who suffer most 1t
the hands OF the North still disposed TO bear on FOR
the sake Of the Union When they can bear no longer
sances fall to call the enemies OF the CONSTITUTION back 70
duty and the federal government 70 protect them
| the pathway Of revolution is open 70 them =
The good Of the nation cannot overlook the fact
that we are ono people and ono kindred that our pro.
ductions occupations and interests not diversi
ned In one section Of the Union than another n the
vain hope Of Southern Confederacy would be realized
upon the basis OF all the slave States there would soon
ercsts in both sections to accomplish another division
all the more eagerly sought because Of receat prece
Indeed, peaceable separation were possible no con-
ederacy could be formed upon other principle than
that Of leaving domestic institutions whore the constitu
ton Of the United States now leaves themto the States
individually, and not 70 . central government
have been no indifferent spectAto Of the agitatons
which have distracted councils caused many pa
trots 70 despair Of the republic But am yet hope.
full, and have an abiding confidence in The
masses Of . the psopS G.nnot believe that
politicians to endanser the palladium of liberties
The world interested in the experiment Of this govern.
such another fabric. II Is impossible that ours can
be broken without becoming tragmenary, chaotic and
anarchica know Of no confederacy with other States
which could hold out greater inducements stronger
bonds Of fraternity than were extended to 1874 The
people Of Texas satisfied with the constitution and the
by further wise peaceful and honorable acquisitions II
there is morbid and dangerous sentiment abroad in the
land let US endeavor 70 asy it, by teaching aud cult
waiting more fraternal feeling.
would therefore, recommend the adoption of resolu
tons dissenting from the assertion Of the abstract right OF
existing cause, and urging upon the people OF all the
States North and South, the necessity Of cutvatng
brothery feeling observing justice, and attending to their
own affairs. SAM HOUSTON.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS AGANsr A CONVENTION OF rHx SLAVE
HOLDING STATES FOR PURPOSES OF SECESSION OR DIsuNIoN
Whereas, Bis Excellency the Governor has communi-
and certain resoutons Of the State Of south Carolina
sent TO him by his Exceency the Governor Of that State
ha scaa ne
diaely meet together TO concert measures for united
ton accompanied with the earnest request that other
slavehoding States would appoint deputies and adopt
in their Judgment would promote the said
meeting" And whereas, this Legislature has given to
said message preamble and resolutions the most debo
rate and mature consideration alike due to their grave
imports proper respect for sister State and to
honor ana duty-Now, therefore,
Section l. Be 1t resolved, by the Legislature Of the
State OF Texas, That do not concur in opinion with
the Legislature of South Carolina, that any such
ufy the revolutionary action recommended by them to
their sister slsvehodng States we assent to the
doctrine Of secession by one or more States from
uonal confederacy as q constitutional right.
Resolved, That this Legislature Is firmly attached TO
tho Union Of these States in order to participate in the
glory and prosperity of which Texas surrendered her
tonal existence. and that 60 for and ndivs
BILE, now and forever.
Resolved, That this Legislature beholds in the pro-
posed secession Of the Southern slavehodng States or
any Of them from their States as in the dsso
luton OF our glorious Union, remedy for any alleged
evils, real or imaginary, but great aggravaton of
all and contemplate that deporabe event the parent
Of other caamiss far transcendng in magnitude and ia
tai consequences any pending over u.s.
4 Resolved, That, as far as depends upon u.s. we will
stand by, support and uphold the Union against all
attacks from without Within and against all utrasms
whether at the North or the South.
Resolved, therefore, That we respectfully, but
emphasically decline 70 participate in in any way
sanction the proposed meeting Of the savehoding States
for the purposes indicated by the Legislature Of South
Carolina.
g. Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be re-
quesed to communicate this preamble and resolutions to
each Of sister States with the expression our ear
nest hope that they will all unite with us in cutvatny
brothery feeling observing JUSTICE and obeyng the con-
stitution and laws of the United States,