Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-11-24

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Tue SprAxrRH,r.-Some weeks ago, our
eichbors Of the Democratic press brought up
he question as 10 who should bechosen Speak
+ Of The House Of Representatives, suggest
no the names Of Messrs. Thompson, Of Hen
=, Carleton, Of Johnson, and Rogers ano
Nowlio, Of Dubuque. as gentlemen wel'quai-
fled for the discharge Of the duties OF the Or
fee, and worthy that honorable dis'lnc''ou'-
We fully agree with them in the oplnious eA'
pressed, and as but one Of the four nameo Cd"
be complimepted by the selection, we wou'o'
in the exercise Of right we cheerfui'y con-
cede 10 others, express our preference as 10
which of the four should be chosen, but be-
fore doing so, would disclaim entertaining the
least uukind feeling towards any Of the other
gentlemen named. Indeed our past relations
have been such that none but brotherly kind OF
love could exist in our bosom towards them'
In anticipating the appointment OF Cabinet
by every President, letter-wri'ers and news
paper editors, have invariably scattered its res
pective members among the different quarters
of the United States, even while sectional jeal-
ousies are unknown among them. And in dis
tributing Offices Of honor or profit. in our Le-
gislature, while no sectional feelings have been
aroused, some regard has been had to the geo.
graphical location of those proposee for oftce'
| That such feelings will continue to affect re-
suits in our Legi stature, we have no doubt
so we hope that in expressing preference tor
! the Speakership, based upon sectional ioca-
ton, we shall escape the charge Of being In
fluenced by any motive other than the promo
lion of good feeling between all parts OF the
Territory.
| Every citizen, in the least familiar with the
organization of our several Legislatures, will
perceive, at The first glance, that while some
districts have been highly favored with Offices
comforting the highest honors or compliments,
others have been entirely cut of, save in minor
Offices. Of the counties composing this dis
trict, Johnson and Muscatne, neither nave ev'
er had presiding officer. There are others
which are equally entitled 10 the honor of fur
nshing presiding officer, but, being acquaint'
ed with most af the members Of the House,
after considering the peculiar qualifications OF
the members elect, we think no neglected dis
trct can present claims to counterbalance those
of Johnson county, in thu person of her tai
en,ed Representative, ]. P. Carleton. Mr.. G.
is every respect, well qualified for that station
and would, in our opinion, acquit himself ir
: pleasing and satisfactory manner. Should
another be the choice of the body, amen, say
we.
t-J. R. Giddings, of Ohio, the notorious
Aboltionis,, in speech delivered short TIM
before the last election, stated that many o
a SpJas a|h, he does on the soSsc,
slavery. The Lorain co., Republican, pub
lished in Mr.. G.'s district, gives the followin.
extract from his speech, which is followed b.
the remarks of the veteran editor of the Rich
mond Enquirer. The public will feel an inter
est in seeing the matter fairly and fully laid be
fore their eyes. That paper says that i,
speaking Of the Presidential election, MI. G
said:
"But suppose that he should vote for Mr.
Clay.-What then! Many slave holders ad
vocate the same sentiments that do. Hun
dreds of papers containing the series of arti
cles signed 'Pacifcus, were purchased b,
southern members and forwarded 10 their con
s.ituents. This subject is not new to them
many are not afraid to promulga,e the very
sentiments now hold, and Mr.. Clay is one o
tho number. In fact, he has so put forth hi
sentiments. have now in my possession
aud will read to this assembly, letter from
Henry Clay upon this subject, before I con
clude. If man of his high moral character
and distinguished abilities can thus embrace
the doctrines of abolition, how idle it is for any
portion OF the party to receive them; and yet
that they are his sentiments, admits of no doubt
Mr.. Giddings here read letter from Hen.
~ Clay of Kentucky, to himself, condoline
him upon the rancorous opposition of the south.
ern members, and heartily concurring in all
these sentiments put forth in the articles sign.
ed 'Pacifcus.' He also expressed lvely
interest in the abolition movements of Mr.. G..
and expressed firm adherence to his princi.
pies.
"1hese are the principles of Mr.. Clay-and
they are my sentiments. approve of them
and DO you not! 1t is true, that he has for.
merly advocated different doc.rine--but
mems minds may change. The car is in mo.
aon. 1t will sweep every thing before it
and the liberty party are far behind. They
must hasten, or they will fail Of being in at
the great triumph which is near at hand.''
This man, Giddings, may have misrepre.
scented H. Clay. He may have lied about the
matter-but as the case now stands. wa do.
mand in the name of truth the publication of
the alleged letter. On this subject the letter
must speak for itself. 1t will tell what has
passed between such miscreant "a Cidd;noe