The North-Carolina standard., 1845-04-02
a From the Ne,y ;Yssk Morning News. G,.a;.
senator WILLIAM sH AAYWoOD

SENATOR WILLIAM gR HAYWoOD
s.,s-' .lsg. OF NORTH cKRoLTNA s-.t'e s. Z
We barre received The foloESfaig interesting let
ter from a.friend at Washington, whose statements
Fare entitled to implicit reliance: -
- : = = WAsH1NGToN, d. c. March ID,
The Eaitors Of ihe MOraing Ners:< "a
+ The PUBLIC press (Beursamong the restl award
ed to Mr: Walker, of Mississippi, alnost the en-
tire merit Of haring passed the Pcxas resolutions,
whilst the senator who was in fact the author of
Mr.. Walkers antendmenf has already been nam
feds That Mr.. Walkerdeserves great commenda-
ton for his course upon the subject of Texas dc
not deny. That his letter apd his speeches are
monuments te his patriotism, ! admit. But that
s no reason why the history of the success of this
great measure should not be set right bv the oub-
lie journals of the2eountfy; and here at Washing
tton II is well known, it is undenia5v true that
the SenGtor from NORTH Carolina, IMr. Haywood }
more than any one senator, originated, natured
counseiLed and carried through Congress the Tex
as amendment, or compromise, which was offered
by Mr.. Walker in the Senate With a modes4S
characteristic of bis Shnte, the real author Of our
success has silently reposed upon his good deeds,
and he by whose exertions the democratic party
were harmonized, the fr1euds of Texas anuexa-
ton were united-the new administration was
saved from the embarrassment of defeat upon
Fevas, and the country was shield, d-perhaps
against the dangers of perilp1s encounter of one
section against another section, now lays pub
lie claim to the honoFs he has won. That man
is Senator Hayasood, Of North Carolina The
facts l state are uRquestionabfe. But Mr. Hay:
woods patriotic, efforts did not stop here
| A day or two before the question was taken
upon Texas, the leaders Of the democratic party
had in some way deceived themselves into the be-
lief that The House resolutions" would pass
without alteration Or amendment and it was their
intention to push the vote upon them they we've,
probably relying upon the force OF party attach
nlents TO bring the Doubtful into the traces How
mistaken they were, need not be shown now
How dangerous the experiment, requires no proof
Pho senator from North CAROLINA believed that
this was mistake of the leaders, and it is certain
that m this he was right. Had the vote been pul
upon the House resolutions as they were sent to
the Senate, they would have been rejected, beyond
all doubt. Mr.. Haywood it was who gave warn.
ing to his party friends Of the defeat which await
ed thern and he it was who proposed to the demo.
Gratis irr concilsEly hostile 10 the House resolu-
tiens, but in favor Of Bemons bil'' TO- yield their
opposition, provided the two were combined so as
to leave it to The discretion of the President TO act
upon either. They were consulted WITH and
fually agreed to such a, compromise, and there
upon what is called .Mt. WakEer's anse5sdnre,tt
was prepared and handed TO Mr. Walker, for him
to consult with that portion of the democratic par
itX who were more exclusively the friends Of the
House resolutions They all assented. After
this the amendment OF, compromise was propcsed
in the Senate by Mr.. Walker, and the .rrsIh IS
known. Every democrat voted for it in the Sen
ate, and this union of the party alone saved the
Texas cause. The authorship Of this measure is
not all the merit that belongs to Mr. Haywood for
his exertions senator politician; nor does
it constitute tfhe Of his efficient labor on this
great subject. ...
1t will be recoIIected that Mr. .Bagby was one
OF those who could not and would not vote for the
House resolutions as they were ( buI it is due to
him to state that he had concurred in this comproe
mise or amendment before he made, his speech in
the Senate. was present when that senator made
bis speech; II was before Mr. Walkers noiiph
was made, bat after it had been agreed upon by
the democrats Dismay SAT upon the counteran-
ces OF some; rage and despair escaped the lips of
others nthe lobby and in the hail there WAS
general feeling that sail was LOST" aid even d.
mongst the old and leading politicians heard the
cry that it was "all over" saw the senator from
North Carolina at this crisis; and bis quiet sere-
nifty amidst the excitement around Him struck me
as remarkable; and healing, him alone OF that
time openly declare kat there aoas no danger at
al," watched him closely Eothing shows the
character Of statesman better than his conduct
10 such scepes and shall here repeat to you the
substance Of what heard, and describe his con-
duct as well as am able, hoping he will pardoh
me for the Liberty T take. The scene Of that
night 1 cannon describe accurately. To one of
the leaders of the party who WHISPERED something
to him. heard Mr.. H. say, This is The time 70
stand finn. For you to despair now is 10 give up
the cause, What! shall our leaders in a great 1
question like this-a question which involves, the
welfare of the country, perhaps the harmony of
the Union, give way 10 the excitement and fears
of others? When others are excited, a leader
should be cool and CALM. No! (sai1 he.J there
is no dGAgsr! Texas was safe ttiiS morning, we |
know: so it is now, unless, by our passion or our
fears, it shall be betrayed to temporary excite
ment Mr Bagby aOiH cote for ne eompr0mise,
(said Mr.. H.) { have pledged him to il with his
own full and free consent will not insult him
by doubling it. He will npt fail TO do his duty"
Again: soon ader, heard hiin reply to apother
political friend, g Don't be alarmed for Bagby |
Whatever else may come of it, l tell you Bagby |
has approved4he compromise Or amendment now
in Walkers hands; and it is unjust to him, and
uhkind in his friends to believe he will betray his
party and violate his PROMISE without notice Of
having altered his mind He is nh honest and
honorable niahln "He can't vote for it, after his
speech" exclaimed some one else, and to him MIR,
H. replied that Mr., Bagby knows best. He
has said he 1contd and if he fotes with his friends
upon the rieasurc; what good reason is there for
this hot Indignation about his speech2 True de-
mocracy is tolerant of opinions" Then, address
sing MIR: CoIq1itt of Georgia, who was in excel: /
lent huuler and who Seemed to ME 10 r,artakc cft