Mobile register and journal., 1845-07-29
Responss to the attraclks of the seesder.


 cy which the wings advOcaie as important "lo pro- mote the whig cause m Alabama" the inflamma,o. Y protest against the democratic candidate adopted m Benton county. The following the ''reasons'' stated m that protest, and the terms in which they arg, sanctioned by the Mobile deserters:
 l("ResoNed, That we enter cur protest against the nomination of Nathaniel Terry, Esq. as candidate | for Governor, for the following reasons: l. His immediate indebtedness 10 the Banks 2. Because he was nominated by convention, not l formed according to the usages of our party. l 3. His opposition to the policy recommended by | our Governor in the collection of Bank debs; the | said Terry being in favor of collecting the least amount from bank debtors, and the largest amount 1 by taxation.
 4, His known, open and avowed character as a gambler.
 5. Because we can obtain abler and better men any where, to sustain the policy principles and in- l legriiy of the democratic party"
 if these objections are founded in fact, Mr. Terry has no claim upon the vote of single democrat of | the State.
 To thus the commentary is added. empbaticalIy:-- | "The objections are conclusive How have these objections been answered? Simply by declaring that a convention having nominated Nlr. Terry, all ob- jectons to him are precuded-no man may oppose hlm without being called "dlsorganizeri''
 "If'' said the Benton protes'er, "these charges are true" :" "1hey are conclusive," say the Mobile prolesters without the ';" and they add, that the charges have never been denied except by insisting upon the conclusive power of the convention nomna- ton 10 fnreclose discussion.
 We appeal to the candor of every right minded democrat, whether lhs is true in fact. or just in principle Here is series of grave accusations brought by minority of the party against the maj0- rity-is actIon--its motives and it's candidate; and the arrogant iudgemen, is pronounced that they are conclusive because they are made. None oi them have been proved; they all rest in indefinite clamor It is indeed said in substance tha proof ol the negative should from us, and comics sion is presumed on the assumption that the majo- rity hus denled. The majority denounced because after they have acted, and thus proved that 1 they disbeeye the allegations of the minority they do noi Confess themselves wrong-reyerse their ac-
 lion and abandon their candidate, because the mino- rity utter mpaints and make chaiges, hut lurnIs neiiher specification proof. This IS neither just nor hheIa IL has on the contrary all the traits of being tte mere pretence for predetermined deser- ton oi the party, unless they permitted o rule.
 But the democratic majority have not, represent ed by the writer. Jeff these charges 10 rest without emphatic denial. All these imputed grounds oi opposition to Mir. Terry have been examined re peatedy; and show to be, in all materisl respects either true in fact, or discolored for paraai purpose, 80 as To give very ungenerons and uniaih lul impressions of inc character oi the convention and its candidate. The friends of Col Terry have never shtunk from meeting his opponents these is eues and have sometimes in their defence made qulte lutteriHg among the clique of enemies who have pursued hitn with much bitterness of perse. cution.
 H. supporters admit that he the Siate Bank aud Branches a considerable sum of money hu they add the suppressed iui very important fact, that his debs hardly one fourth of his esiale, and that
 these abundant make the hunks perfectly safe. Admitting that he owes the banks well se- cured debt of from fifteen eighteen thousand dol
 lars, wlth an authenticated estate of sixty thousand at least, they deny that this is misfortune The State, crime in itself or disqualification for of hce.
 2 To the second obj ectiun that he was nominated by Ca conrenton not formsd according ths usasss of the pany," the democratic majority answer by a fiat denial. The convention was held according to the usual mode, principle of representation pre- viousy adopted and assented throughout the Sale, and was numerousy constituted than con- venlions have heretofore been. The meeting held in this county without dissent, under the form which had been agreed upon, iorecloses all objection by those who took part in it; and, although that meeting suited adversely 10 MT. Terry, 1t sanctioned the 'forms" of the convention, and ought to close the mouths of those who controlled the meeting any subsequent hostility agaInst the organization which they had approved, until they found themselves out voted. It is not worth while therefore to debate tn matter here, especially have the public testimony of Mir. Clemens of Madison, that the op position throughout the State predetermined for other reasons, without regard to the convention
 To the third ''reason," the democratic majority answer that is untrue in act-beng dis singenuous peryersion of the acts of Col Terry to represent them hostile the ''policy of which he is really firm supporter. t is true that he opposed tne ex- tension law of the last legislature. But his friends have right to be surprised that this should be set up in this county objectionable offence in him, when the same men who oppose him labored suc- | cessiuy in our county meeting to procure the nomi- nation for Governor against Col. Terry of Col. Nc Clung, of Madison county, who also voted and spoke against that bill in every stage. Nay, it is current y believed that very many of those who endorse thIs objection to Terry, shared in his opinions of it's 1 pedency measure for efectual and safe collec- tion. It IS extremely uDcandid m such persons 10 represent vote against that bill polii,calcrime, unless they 10 include in their denunciations 1 the political majority who controlled the meeting in l April here, which decided for McCiung. Oi the merits of the charge, apart from its evident nsnce- rity, is enough to say that very slight reflection will shew that difference in opinion to the poll cy of particular bill, is no proof of difference of principle as to the ends soug to be effected. No man is more sound on this banking question than Col. Terry, and no pledges can be stronger than he has given and repeated in favor o the speediest pos- sbe close of he banking system, and the realization of it's means.
 4 The fourth "reason' for hostility Col Terry, transferred from Benton county to M obile, is his "known, open and ayowed character as gambler " Harsh and bitter words these-but where are the facts which should be given to prove this bold charge Anabse all that is "known," and every thing that has been staed go far any proof has been adduc- ed, and II will rppear that the whole consIsis in very ungenerous and cunning peryersion of words Col Terry IS no man of uncertain standing or DO sition in sncety. He has been for many years inc senator from populous and nel,gent y. He is planter of large estate, distn- gushed for his hospitality and fine sociai quaI- ities, although of strictly temperate habits His friends admit unreservedly that he lives freely yihat he breeds race horses-indulges occasionally Tn social game of fcards, and bets when he pieases the game, election, and is not easil, daunied or biuifedin any thmg by opponent But they think it extremely unfair that Terry should le denounced he has been in sume places. b, who bet with him and lost. and others who scrupe not to bet and play themselves, those who present candidate m his place who has been fl ee these practices as ever Terry
 But the scruples of sincere men, who feel repug nance to all betting, card playing and racing ought by no means o he treated with disrespect because some l may assume sanct'hed air for good end. The friends of Terry leave it to the candor of such to whether these habits, which belong the general ives, without drrcgaton social standiI 2, deserve the offensive epitleis applied to him. ought to be l considered disqualification for office. In lhis view II should he taken into consideration that between Terry and his opponent, there IS only the difference oi position and opportunity. Judge Martin perhaps does not play or bet, since he made Judge hut il is tery tain that before he Judge, he had scrup!es th;n Terry h"s, and il is iaiy to be presumed that in prominent public station would be as prudent the other.
 5. The iiih 'srrason is in the following spIenetic l words: "Recause obtain able and better men, any where,'' ec. Here is the difference of opinion al unce, for which the convention pecled io make u decision. Before the convention, the convention, there were sund,y names presented. Al ttabi. nood'' men (oVernor. huf m cara