NEW YORK, December
22, 1859.
MY DEAR SIR: Permit
me to trouble you to read some resolutions which I drew up, and which were
unanimously and enthusiastically adopted a few evenings since at a meeting of
the friends of the Union and Constitution upon Staten Island. The construction
of the Constitution which they embody may not meet with your approbation, but,
after mature reflection and examination of the clauses referred to, I have
myself no doubt upon the subject; and such, too, I fear is the opinion of a
great many able men to whom I have talked upon the subject.
How desirable that
such an interpretation should prevail you will readily perceive, as it will
bring the general government into the field against these infernal scoundrels,
as well the parties who at a safe distance supply the means for such infamous
assaults to those who are the instruments of their execution.
I am happy to tell
you that the feeling here in New York is all we could wish. An army of fifty
thousand men, I am persuaded, could be raised here at the tap of a drum to
march to your aid, if necessary. Many are as violent as any Southern man could
be. Counsel our countrymen, for I am yet a Virginian, to calmer coolness and
moderation. Give the North credit for all they deserve, and a brighter day will
yet dawn upon the country.
You must present my
most cordial regards to Mrs Tyler, and tell her that nothing could give me more
pleasure, if I could leave home, than to go all the way to Virginia to spend a
few days with her and yourself.
Believe me, my dear
sir, with the greatest consideration and the most sincere respect, your
obedient servant,
W. FARLEY GREY.
You will find the
report of the meeting on the inside of the paper-second page.
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