The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-06

eight the fses Of genuine patriotism throughout the
men OF opinions either the south or in the
North cry out compromise let the answer OF the
people bs."ws have too much 70 save TO heed
Engagements makes il necessary that all good should
be obtained and, when obtained preserved. through
occasionally interrupted by loud applsuse.) Z II
oil be poured upon the troubled waters,
Are we content be misunderstood that sha
be either stodly Indifferent 10 the scene hat are
being enacted, or wickedly willing that W should
be made OF this Un0n3 With the storm upon and dan
gers RICH. nncer lea will we refuse to throw
board much that prize, when know that that is
he only way to e rssM ea n1 a
valued citizens, recognizes the plan Of settlement
proposed by Mr.. Crttenden-lapplanse)-an now pend
ing the public councils basis for an honorable COM
prtmise Others win discuss the tetais Of that plan
satisfactorily TO you than could hope TO 40 But
value which has been brought to my notice is that In
ree, to the line OF 80 treats such Territory az
may hereafter be acqu cd just az II treats the Territory
row held by the United states. for one, hope that
there win be no future acquisitions Of territory Faint
applause II is the weIdy Of territory tina
has. laid the foundations OF the evils that upon
u.s. But beg those who withhold their assent from the
plan this ground alone, TO remember that the ques
lion Of further accessiops will be question TO be set
tied when 1t arses by the people Of the country Fur
Their than that may not suppose that they, who in
the far of future may inbab those territories will be
capable OF taking care OF wnou' our s ers
peace in day and generationy Nor II TO De
for moment left out of sight that the proposition OF
Mr. Crittenden s not that the existing constituted au
hortes should this settlement but that the
plsn should be submitted TO the people OF the country
10 have no effect and no force unless approved by the
too much Of concession TO agree to submit any ques
ton in legal and constitutional FORM to the people of
this country for their arbtramenr Let us at least re-
member that is the strong who can make concessions
without humiliation In the consciousness of strength
Of greater good without dsbonor If You take the
ground that you will listen to such demands only as you
yourselves may deem reasonable, then you would sur
render only that which might be rightfully wrested
from you, and u spirit OF Cancellation and compro
mise would not be the spring of your action. Let
us remember that they the brave men who
dare TO Weld their own expressed opinions for
their country e good. They are the brave men, who
TO sacrifice their own reputation for consistency,
be, to heal the wounds at which their country
bieeds. Let it not be said that great impeachment in
the way peaceable adjustment of our present diff
stations both Nor,h and south think that their
sistency they like to call an adherence to the
same course under altered circumstances, Is
Of more consequence than anything which they
can do for peace. cloud applanse) Is he not
in truth the most inconsistent Of all men who
does rot change as the circumstances, under
which he is TO act changer He is ike the mariner who
tempest sea, should 50 bey his braces that he
could not ban his yaros as the storm yeered IL good
for US TO be here May WISDOM and prudence, and mo-
deration and patriotism guide our counses. (rremen
dous cheeripg)
RESOLUTIONS.
Col. II FRENCH then init oduced and read the fol-
lowing resolutions
Resolved That the citizens Of assembled In
s ns a w
and unarabe attachment 70 the Union Of these states and
every pao! se above part considerations for the
ns @ h S h m ns
out which II could have been framed.
the e
es
passions the extreme bitterness party strife which
dargers before Us but such may ayersd BY wisdom
Ss R. snS ne
Acien possessed of hose virtues TO meet this emergency
Resolved, That the speeches Of Mr. Seward and
susea member Se REPUBLICANS With
as % and s
their country above their party:
& Sd as o tp1R
81 ties ans we theme 10 70 81 e h
call patriotic duty and 70 stand Arm BY the Union and the
Resolved this meeting depends for the q the
seeding and the Of the Union
constitution eonfers on ali eonederacy and
n%s q s and
common property Of the nation held in BY federal
n s s n ss s % hp o
States have any just claim TO their exclusive occupation
Sesoved aha. the existing national controversies between
Sf IL s n Ss
renunca'ion o. so exclusive clam 70 the whole Of them
sS sisa Of ss 'Ss pa
p ss ae 's II on & Il. 1s
minute: latitude with The .oys,o1s that
n and Be- j.
same until the such Teitoy.s ,h.l b .utaer.sd
A. And II e this e.;
Ss.sy ..!sSssias s:hss!as depend: lsS.
ns @ M: .S ,ss Of such e.
compromise alone give to the country earnestly
msi 81 q sS ~
en-
Rsy o be Dc ss
81 national property. - - '-''' '''''
The resolutions were all adopted without dissenting
voice
The next speaker was Judge R. Curtis, who made an
eloquent address in behalf Of inc Union.
The President then came forward and said:-The
Chairman OF the Committee Of Arrangements has re-
ceved letter from the Hon. Edward Everett-(cries Of
Good who is now In Washington, having gone there
fifteen thousand legal voters Of this vicinity in favor
compromise and peace and will call upon the Chairman
OF the Committee Of Arrangements to read that letter
EBEyEzER DALE, Esq, Chairman OF the Committee of
Arrangements, proceeded to read the letter follows
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1851.
Ny DEAR Sri much regret that IL is not in my power
to be present at the meeting to be held In Faneu Hall
next Tuesday. have yielded, ut the sacrifice OF per-
aona convenience 10 the advice and request would
prolong my stay at Washington, with view confer
with members Of Congress and other persons from
various parts OF the Unon who uniting their coun-
sells and efforts for iis preservation.
The cr In Of greater danger and importance than
has ever before existed Six states have declared their
separation from the Unon and the withdrawal Of the
seventh Is probable event The Of the remaining
Southern states will be decided in few days They
under opposing Influences. strong conservative senti
ment binds them TO the Union natural sympathy with
the seeding states draws them in opposite direction
" they nc here 10 the Unou there will be insupera
bio difficulty In winding back the sister States which
have temporarily Withdrawn from us, but IL the border
States drawn into the Southern confederacy the fate
OF the country sealed Instead OF that pamy pr ospe
ry which has made for two generatsns the envy OF
the civilized world shall plunge into the road TO
We must Look forward TO collision at home--0erce,
bloody deadly cosonnot alone between the two great
actions Of the country but between neghboring States
town and country and embiiiered parties IN The
cyand abroad must submit TO the loes Of the rank
have hitler sustained the family Of nations
Human nature is the s.me In all ages and the future
po~ impending over our once happy country, may be
read In the mournfu history Of the Grecan and Italian
republics the terrific annals OF the French revou
ton To expect To- hold fifteen States in the Union by
force s preposteous. Tho idea Of civil war, accompa