The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-28

in tho rutzre IN tho past stand by the party. tho
dread aserDative ofcv should nave to be resorted
he would still feel that there greater safety and
intelligent liberty, than in the Union itseland
that was the sacred and inestimabe gift of human
liberty Ii, said he, in conclusion, fighting for that
liberty, we should be driven the Obi, river
viii contest every nchof ground till driven back
70 The far lakes, and there win once moro cry
Tin the red blade IL broken in our hand,
And not An arrow in the culver.
Hon. GRErM ADAMS Southern opposition member sf
Congress from Kentucky response 70 loud and repeat
ed calls said that whilst he supposed he addressing
republicans, democrats and of all partes he claim
ed them all brethren and fellow ctizens (CAeers)
He was no republican, politically speaking. He no
democrat, politically speaking (Cheers.) In the last
canvass he fought under the banner Of the Unon the
constitution and the enforcement Of the laws (Great
cheerng) lie st for the Union, the constitution
and the enforcement Of the laws. (Great appause He
had NO argument TO make upon the subject which his
friend and constituent from Kentucky had discussed this
evening. Although Kentuckian, and citizen Of .
slave State, born there, and having lived there
up 70 this time, stin he had in the free
States those who and dear TO him.
His blood, his flesh and his bones were on beth
sides of Mason and Dixon's line. (Applause) He had
never been q democrat and never could be one, and
therefore they might with propety say that he not
the man 10 talk TO them. He had proposition 10 Offer
70 his republican brethren, who in the ascen
dant, but he might perhaps with proprety appeal 70
them 70 do something, indeed they could He asked
sacrifice Of principle any more than his friend who
had just addressed them. He would not ask them to
stultify themselves They had the election, and
entitled 10 the fruits Of IT, under the constitution
and laws Of the country. (Applause.) He would not
ask them to abandon that but he would appeal TO them
by all that sacred-in the OF all that
appeals 10 the hearts Of patriots, phianthropists
and lovers Of civil and religious bcrtyto do something,
if IT in their power 10 this confederacy loud
cheers) He would vote for anything that would accom-
plsh this end needless 10 talk any longer on the
subject It was needless for Southern TO make de-
mands for the border State men TO make appeals II
the republicans intended 70 do anything it time they
were coming forward and dong IT, (Great appause He
was afraid say here elsewhere, that he was not
only for the Union, the republicans would grant the
South the required but he was for the Union
as il is tremendous applause.) He spoke for
Greene Adams, and not for Kentucky, or for any
OF the bordern States, which 1t was absolute
ly necessary, for the safety of the North as
well the South should be kept in this Union. In his
opinion the men who boased Of their chvary and
like prowess not dangerous men. (Cheers and
laughter.) There were men in Kentucky who were
willing sacrifice everything and to compromise upon
every point to the Union and whenever the strife
should come those men would stand like wall Of fire
against either Northern Southern hosts. (Cheers)
Some Of his extreme Southern friends might think that
he ought to demand something from the North but he
did to them in that spirit He would like TO see
the republican party walk up and in their lberaity
grant what the Senator from his State Mr. Crtten
den asked; but II really amounted to nothing. This
slavery question a mere abstraction Congress
could neither legisate slavery into Q Territory
keep Il out But he would vote for any proposition Of
compromise II the republicans had any propositions TO
OFFER they should make IL known II they could do
nothing they should let be known, and let all prepare
for the dread and dire consequences For himself being
stakeholder he willing 70 surrender his slaves and
aIl bis property for the sake Of the Union (Cheers)
Like the poor widow he was ready TO cast his mite into
the treasury. In conclusion, he urged his republican
friends they could do anything 70 the country, to
do II At ence.
After three cheers for the Union s and three for
Cassius n Clay, the meeting adjourned.
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
wARMGrov Jan. Is 1851.
The Bsayn De,seabism IN yasAiraos-GeN Peadc Of Nao
HsmpsAire, HesS-Ssprise Of te Republicans Al tks
OoWd1cs Of Aeiy Lesdeys-7Ae Rua and Dunn Difficulty
Adjaxed-7he Proposition for Border State OpscntD~
Fbsorobly Rscetusd-TA Popular vosos IN eAs xax<r-
The De6aie on Ae CriHe~den Cbmpvo~Sse-7As RuxOred
Passage Of ae Pacife Rsi1spad Ba, g., dc.
The city Ia full Of strangers, mostly from the East
ward. The Boston delegation consisting Of Asssrs
Edward Everett, Robert O. winthrop (old whigs), A. A.
lawrence (ns,ive American), Levi woodbury., demo
crat) and Z. s. Tobey (old whg), are to-day receiv
ing visits from prominent personages, and co0sulta
tons have been held the Of the nation Judge
Shaw did accompany the committee and the monster
petition itself bad not arrived n late hour last night
win probably be here to-day and be presented TO tho
senate by Mr. Critenden The delegation already here
At one time possessed the most imposing political in
Hueace In New England Edward Everett and Robert G.
winthrop held the state Of Massachusetts, In the palms Of
their hands for many years. as the representatives with
Daniel Webster Of the then great whg party But the go
ny departed from israel and they have now scarcely
corporas guard TO back them and yet they still
good men, and firm patriots, and sound statesmen
AZ they ever were.
Gen Charles H. Peaslee of New Hampshire, the right
hand man OF en- President Pierce, also here He repre-
sents the Pierce section Of the New Hampshire democra
cy and viii exercise his influence 70 alay the prevailing
excitement
number Of other New Hampshire politicians are here
on both public and private business More than
publican expressed surprise al the obstnacy OF the
leaders Of their party In NOT listening TO terms d
promise with the South Mr.. Esty, Of Dover, promi-
pent republican member Of the New Hampshire Lcgsa-
ture expresses his surprise a the back bone his political
confederates exhibit in these trying times His impres
sion H. that the people Of New Hampshire not willing
to have the Union broken up merely 70 crafty the
bition Of their partisan chiefs.
Ex.Governor wells formerly cf Maine, ia also among
The discuIty between Messrs Rust Of Arkansas, and
Dunn Of Indiana, has been amcably adjusted, after
consultaton with mutual friends Mr. Rust
ectsd Mr. Hindman, q Arkansas his iriend and Mr.
Dunn selected Mr. English Of Indiana, as his Mr..
Hindman decided that there Nc cause for fight,
and therefore, challenge sentuo papers passing
between the parties. There that matter rests Although
violent in debate, both gentlemen enjoy high reputa
ton for social qualities In private intercourse with
friends
The proposition for the holding Of Border state Oon.
venticn in this city, the 4th February meets with
general favor among conservatives But In the present
wbr Of excitement and In the midst Of the uncertainty
about future events, almost every reasonable proposition
for adjustment meets but little favor from those
who have the power 70 apply corrective for existing
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