New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-31
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, MONDAY DECEMBER 3d. 1863.
nslsting the execution of the laws in the seeding

NESTING, the execution of the laws in the seeding
Statee
In this view of the present condition of public affairs
becomes the people Of the United States seriously TO
consider whether the Government shall be arrested in
me execution OF It's undisputed powers by the citizens
OF one or more States, whether we thal test the
power OF the Government to defend itself against dis
soiu'lonI Can separation take place without war
IL so, where will be the ne7 Who shall possess this
magnificent capital with all is evidences of progress
and civilization? Shall the mouth ofthe Mississippi be
separated iTomls sources Who shall possess the ter
tories? Suppose these difficulties to be overcome; sun
rofe that in peace we should huckser and divide up
our nationality, our flag, history all the recoec-
mons Oh tho past hrproee all these difficulties over
comei how can two wal Republics, of the sure
race Of men, divioe " by le or river foe thou
SENDS q n''es, wdh all the present Iificnl.ies ag-
gnN;. 60 & ~ alton, avoid forays disputes and
var too eh 0 travel our future mrch OF prog
. = tt 800 a. On the high seas, on the Pa inc
r.le, without collision 7 Ii is impossible To peace
ably accomplish such results we must change If ma.
ture OF man God knows do not threaten it, or
WI seek to prevent it in every way possible speak
put Tie logic Of facts, which should not conceal
from each other. II is either hosuier between the
government and the seeding States; or if separation
is yielded peaceably, it isa Of Factions rivalry
OF insignificant communities, hating each other and
condemned by the civilized world If war results
what wal il will be Contemplate the North and
South In hostile array against each other II these
sections do not know each other now they will then.
we are nation OF military men, naturally tnrbu
lent because we are aforementioned TO arms, iDgen-
ous, energetic, brave and strong. The same qualities
that have enabled single generation Of men to de-
velop the resources of continent would enable us to
destroy more rapidly than have instructed. Il is
idle for individuals Of either section to suppose them
selves superior III military power The French and
English tined that question for thousand years. We
ought to know II The result of the contest would
mol depend upon the first blow the first year. but
blood shed In civil war will yield s baleful fruit for
generations
How can we avert a calamity at which humanity
and civil cation shudder? know no way but 10 CHI
to the Government framed by our fathers to admins.
ter II IN sIIrt Of kindness but IN all cases without
partlahy 10 enforce tie laws. No State can release
Us from the duty of obeying the laws. The ordinance
or act of State is defense for treason nor doc il
lesSOn the moral guilt of that crime. Let Us cling 10
each other III the hope that differences will ass
away Re they often have in times past For the sake
Of peace for the love of civil liberty for the honor of
our name, our race our religion, let preserve the
the Union, loving 1t better the clouds grow darker
am willing 10 unite with any man, VIII atever may
have been his party relations, whatever may be his
views of the existing differences, who willing to rely
the Constitution it is for his rights and who Is
willing 10 maintain and defend the Union under all
circumstances, against all enemies, ut home abroad
Pardon n!e, gentlemen, for writing you so fully. |
feel restrained, by the custom OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives from engaging there in political debate; and
yet tetl Is the duty OF every citizen TO prepare his
countymentor grave events, that will test the strength
and integrity OF the Government.
Believing that only safety is in firm enforce
nent Of the laws, and that Mr.. Lincoln will execute
that duty without Partially, join my hearty congrau
atlOns with yours, that he TO be the Pres
dent OF the United States.
With greet respect remsin very truly your obcdet servant
Mesers Wu Read D. ]. Cochran, L. s. Fletcher H. t. Wal
lace Chss O'Neil, Committee.