Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-05

given stronger evidence the deestaon Of the spoils
system than MIR. Pendleon has stood unbend'ng In
minority, during the hurricane OF Jseksonsn. have
changed political opinion, and the only merit Is,
that where stand the gentleman prides himself on stand
ing aud like settlers, not content with reasonable
portion. l. for elpcwins the old ones out Why sdhe'
aud devotion principles lie the test OF Whiegery he
may well go the county o Loudoun, aud attempt 10
read the oldest and mes Wing OF the church, me-
Mr.. Peudle,on, have shown you, has been an anu;
caucus man. when he loved old Virginia fashions" and
expee ted nothing from modern convances now such
voice caucuse that he will not present himself, un
LEES endorsed aud holsiered up by them. ouce, twice.
thrice he voted for Gen Jackson, and contributing rs he
did, the generation oi that Storm which went with such
desosting sweep through the country, lac should feel
hulc moderation aud humility. under sense OF his mani
fold uasgressions lie harped Tor yearso,er the Islander
II bargain and corruption lie was opposed 10 National
Bank aud Tariff. unconstitutional and oppressNe-and
having rencunccj all IL those opinions and standing
where have always Stood he modesily calls me traitor
IN the camp, and inyokes my accommodation because
favor at the immediate annexation vt Texas-und op
posed convention, aud he gratously assumes, that
shall get oil the Democrats, with few exceptions.
The Editors OF the Wing in the paper publishing Mr..
Pcndeton's address, and acknowledging the receipt OF
mne but publishing i) have thrown the power OF the
press bc~ you and and invoked condemnation
unheatj. They pleased 60 say, 1--WE could not have
expected this from Mr.. Norton although we knew
his Texas sympathies and his Texas personal interests
II has heen the effort o that press all
possible prejudice against eSaon intoxicating the idea
that personsl interests, the powerful aud controlling
uences oi the advocates OF annexation. The Editors
OF popular opinion in favor oi nneSaton, be-
OF hc powerful aud overwhelming enforcing
IT, and that they stop its hourly gathering force
than they Mississpps current, by throwing bulrush
bosom. During the canvass, and all times
when have addressed the people. felt due to them. and
self. that should the fact that have personal
interest IN the destiny oi Texas that opinion might DO
received with many grains Of allowance in the est
nation ot fellow that interest might dictate
will tell YOU the interest have in Texas have not one
foot ct land in all her wide rich domain. In her sug
q ulrkes
ed her my money 10 righteous war rs was ever
directed by the God OF batles-l had confidence in her
cause-in the ncrved OF the AnRloSaSon that
had raised the flag Of independence aud shortly afterwards
planted IN mpershablc glory the plains Of San Jacin
to- had the privilege under the loan take 1t out in land
receive INV principal aud interest visited Texas in
10 aud determined then not 10 locate lands but demanded
money. still hold her securities, my claims for
ney aud cents interest have acquired since the
1910. Texas has rcpudiated and | believe
will although unable pay, has been her misfortune and
h,- crime. Ii the Tyler treaty had bsen ratified
might have obtained the whole part my Just dues and
then my action the with my interest;
but hnw stands 1t under the Joint resolution sub.
init To the Judgment OF candid il do not struggle
against my personal interest. l. urged by
the opponents OF the JOINT resolution, that is injustice to
the creditors OF Texas that Is stripping her OF her Gus
houses, aud ch of revenue, and throwing he
creditors upon the public lands aoneI The destiny oi Tex
as is onward. whether apoon of this union She
will grow up under foreign alliances competitor in
the markets vi the world, and powerful neighbour We
do admit the Lone Star the bright constellation
American states. DO support the annexation ot lcNn
by joint resolution although papaby against my pecunar,
interest," with less ardour than did the treaty. No. an
anxious for its final adjustment this session than have
been. National interests invoke it, southern Interests
and southern peace call for the national will dc and
H. aud would that there dscordani all th
Southern States against IT, look upon the "par al
cl uud hy day. and the pillar oi fire by night" which w
guide the laeics IN long lone journey through the vii
derness-iha will guide them in safety and peace tina
land OF promise beyond the sunny CLINE OF Texas. Mar
row is the heart and ihera he spirit that such grea
question, involving perhaps the destiny of States aud ia
tate oi nations for but in Tia
| selfish ends OF "Texas speculatons."
The Editors farther say that he course Of Mr. Morton
u he Is any longer Wing, and have always know.
hm Tor as true Wing hliered, wholly unjusti
habc.' have quite as much confidence in my own judg
ment as have IN that If the Editors and feel fully usi
hed IN my own conscience trusting that Notwithstanding
e systematic efforts, which be making pros
rate your estimation that snail stand Justified be
| or" You Do the Editors say | am 10 Wing, be-
cause am Texas Wing, and opposed a Convenlionl
ihey insinuaie mUchI like direciness Of purpose aud
open warfare, 1t such il unhappily Not that
snail recognize their right, and that o Mr. PendetJns
10 mount rs self constituted High Priest the papa
chair, aud issue against the Bull Of parry excommnnca
on Let Texas Wings resolve upon this, be dvid
eu anu sp up ~ To the mode OF IL Is playing
mo ue hinds u the adyersaTy-and 90 ele
"'u eAss inan, but one Who has shown good
S,.pot uat ms heart IS IN the II such
| s.., ~ ,"snd, gathering more strength upon hi. yin,
fnesn"n man crn,i ~.Nrd tully and n once CIV
pace To INN, and like Mr.. Pendeten turn NV back uno
ihe huncheon ~ he marshal" aad call for the nusL 81
and place 'n The ranks" avow myself the foe nj n,
fshny' whether II maniiests itself in tho Executive head
the legislative halls in party leaders, or IN political presses
JEREMIAH MORTON
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