The New York herald., 1862-07-27

from the war iu which wc were engaged and that com.
mon Justice demanded enumeration 10. the los Of IT,
the peculiar nature o the contest such that loss
smess inevitable, and hest any preext for charge Of
Injustice against the government be given enemies
you propose extend the people those States stand
ns BY the Union the choice OF payment for their slaves
the responsibility Of loss, should occur without
complaint against the government
Placing the matter IN ths light Ia remuneration
war; objection of constitutional character may
DO rendered much less formidable in the minds VI
Northern representatives. whose constituents will have
20 share IN the payment oil tho moncy; and b
Tar as the borde States are concerned this objection
should be most sparngy urged, for being matter en-
accept serious argument viii likely b. urged against
tho recapt OF the ney fund for coloni2ath n But
aside from the power derived from tho Of war
there may be found numerous precedcnts IN the legsla
OF the past such grants of land and money u the
several States for specified objects deemed worthy by the
federal Congress And in addition 10 this may be cited
deliberate opinion of Mr. Webster upon this very subject
IN one Of the abiest arguments Of his li.e
aludo this question Of power merely 10 vindc tiol
OF the position assumed by me- in my vote for the
luton Of March last IN your communication TO u.s. you
o's .s apa whe entev S dcr s
you n the opinion expressed, that had the members
from the border States approved Of your resolution
March last "the war would now be subst itily ended
and while do not regard the suggestion the
most potent and swift means OF endingn the war,
yet free TO say that have the most unbounded conf
yoar sincerity purp In calling our attention
10 the dangers surrounding satisfied that You
appreciate Tho troubles the boreer staes and that
your suggestions are intended coed. feel the
Iorce OF your urgent appeal and logic OF surrounding
circumstances brings convictions even to unwliar
believer Having said that il my Judgment you attached
TOO much Importance TO this as a for
sup ssng tho reoeion IL is due 70 you that should
explain. ed 1vfa ,7sJ 81 aa. sfas 4f
Whatever may be the status Of tho border States in
this respect, the ba ended until tho power
the government maic manifest the seeded STATE,
They appealed to tho sword give tcin the sword They
asked for war: lot them see its evils their soil
Incy nave erected government aud they force obe
dicnco to its behoss This structure be des troyed
fhis image. before which an unwilling people have been
compelled 10 oow must be broken The authority Of the
tcdcra gcvc nmcnt mus be felt the heart Of the rebc
lious district TO do this, let be marched upon
them at eDce and them feel what they have inflicted
on us IN the border. Do not fear states: we will
stand BY the government in this work
ought not 70 disguise from you or tho people Of my
opinions the subject Of your communication. Tnoso
opinions shall communicate 10 the people that spirit
frankncss that should characterize the intercourse Of
eno representative with his constituents. II IT,
DAY the owner of the lands ana slaves Of Missouri you
proposition go FAR hlt state ia couccrncd woud be
immediately accepted Not day would be lost Aside
trUm pubic Considerations, which you suppose 70 be Ia
volved N the opositon and which patriot, agree,
should disregard At present, my own personal interest
would prompt favorable and Immediate action
But having said this IL is proper that say some
thing more The representative is tho servant and
not the master, OF the people, He has authority
bind thcm 70 any course Of action indicate
what they will will not do whom the subject is sx
eusvey theirs and not his. shall take occasion,
hope honestly 70 give views o existing troubles AID
Impending dangers, and shall leave the rest TO them
disposed az am rather to trust their Judgment upon
she casestatcd than own and at The tino most
cheerfully TO acquescc in their decision
For you, personally, Mr.. President, ] think can
pledge the kndest considerations Of the people Of
Missouri and shall not hesitate to express the belief
that your recommendation will be considered by them
IN the same spirit Of kindness manifested b. you in its
presentation TO u.s. and that their decision will be such
- demanded "by thor interests, their honor and
E iSer SG'y % ns
p 40 his Excslcpcy, A. LINCOLN, President.