The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-30
-,rssIoS MOVEMENT AT THE SOUTH.
tram Gov. Letcher-eositien of Ma
Lft', Further from the Sonth. &c,
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-,vs LETTER FROM GOV. LRTcHRR,
v.,uirtr Of Yesterday publishes a let
I,y. I.etcher to Lewis ID. Vail. ESQ -,
*,,;I.seIphis, upon Pennsylyania's nuilifi-
6''.f,he fugitive slave law. Gov. Letcher
@'o' ,oroonstrates that the unconstitutional
ta'' .nroxious laws Of Pennsylvania are
IN fall effect and force, and that, not.
." .s.,,rdinE Mr.. Vail is proud that he is
''' .,,,.n Of this gsod old State. the keystone
80. sr,h v vet be is lamentahly ignorant o,
9, .,.x,s,auon Of his own State. After thor.
.s,y discussing the legal points of the ues.
asa be says
-. eDAlly. The Constitution OF the United
AZ. IN he fourth article, and second Sec
"a declsres
~ he lsvs thereof, escaping into another
stle ~ consequence Of anV Iatc or rfrufaf, ON
So, NJ DISCHARGED from such service ur tapor
II ssHgsTsd pP, oa ciaipi of ths parfv, TO
. i'a',rs l,-rtrs o. 5aboy may be dgs -
F23,-sr thts provision OF The Consiitu ton
Lis The duly Of Pennsylvania and the
wa. sa. nep.sisyeholding States Is il not
t.1s srt uSlpably their duty 10 aid In civ
its s,il ,Ae>l 10 this Requirement. When q
- held % service or labor in virginia
,ar,ss lnto your State, and is there found is
- ,Ecnmbeut on your citizens 10 see that
-, >sp "shail be delivered up, on claim of
|,1er,y. 10 whom such service or labor may
- p" Ought not your Legislature 10 re-
vnur ridges justices of the peace. alder
80 aud other officers, 10 aid, by all legiti-
ia means The claimant in recovering the
,-,ssass,or Q! his slave property, that may be
ttrn4 An vour State! 1t cannot be said that
yaur law Of ls3-, As i, now stands upon your
!,srnte hook was intended to effect this OH
a., In re-enacting this law, at your last ses-
IAN II will not be claimed. am sure that the
on,att was 70 secure more efficient execution
- the fugitive slave laws Of 1915 and 1850. and
: ta9re faithful performance of the duty i'm
SD upon yOur citizens by this article and
.s-tIon @, The Federal Constitution.
I. ihs Union Is 20 be preserved, 1t is neces.
s.ry tha; an causes of complaint, irritation
sud GissaiiSfaI lion, shall be speedily removed
IL ,ae present condition OF affairs, DELAY ends
IN destruction. II the non -slayeholding States
desire 10 save The Constitution from over
brow, and Tie Coniederacy from dissolution.
z. .hem " show their faith by their works.
Lei hem repeal at once all statutes which are
10 ur.0us 10 the rights and interests of their
Southern feIloW-eitiZens, and which are in
SLY degree calculated 10 embarrass them IN
ne recovery Of fugitive slaves. This cannot
x done moment too soon, aud l urge YOU
sad ali other conservative men in your sec.
u0u, 70 act without delay, ana show to the
S3uih that you really desire the preservation
a he Union. 1ou can do much 10 allay the
eIci.ement now existing, to restore concord
sad traiernal feeling, 10 revive lost confidence
between the sections, and you owe it to YOUR
selves, 10 your country, and to those who are
70 succeed you, 10 do your duty and your
WI lie duty, promptly and faithfully.
IL he same kind and conservative spirit
which dictated your letter, l have replied to
Il. The question discussed is one OF great in
;sFesI and importance AT this time, aud is at
;rsciing much OF public attention. In the
sArHes, hope that the discussion may result
il some practical good, have concluded to
Q-b.!:h your letter and my reply.
with respect, / am truly,