Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-03-13

Jeffersonan Republican," to boot; therefore, prav
lend US thread 10 escape from this labyrinth of
douot or, does the onus rest upon the shoulders
oil Mr.. James X. Polk, who has played falsely to
oolh, by pledging himself to eachl There, in my
oplnlon is 10 be found the key to all this myetica.
ton; for His ExceIlencv, in striving to preserve
the favor of the two factions, Internationally com.
mtled the Government, through Allen, 10 the ultra
ground Of 81 40-and through Haywood, to the 49th
degree. told the country, not long ago, that the
Executive was tampering with this momenous ques.
ton, and playing the part Of all things to all men,
the truth Of that prediction is now proved by the
witnesses OF his own household and his double.
dealing is presented in light which, in whatever
aspect it be viewed IS disgraceful TO one filling the
the chair of the Chief Magisracy.
Inc prevailing opinion 10 that Mr.. Haywood made
the speech in question, after the fullest consultation
with the Executive, who had become alarmed at the
posture to which his folly and bombast had reduced
the issue - and that he Influenced TO this course
BY the advices from Mr.. McLane, which indicated
the fast approach Of a crisis. have no doubt that
instructions were communicated to Mr.. McLane by
the Cambria, directing him to submit to the Earl of
Aberdeen, the conditions upon which this Govern.
ment would agree 10 compromise in the hope of eli
cltng proposition on that foundation - which, il
m ade the Executive designs to throw upon the Sen.
ate to avoid mourning the responsibility himself
ms demonstration was therefore, made to pave the
way IN good season, and 10 prepare the mind Of the
Tory party for an accommodation, on terms consid.
erably short of the original demand.
In contemplating the bitter divisions and dis,rac.
tons that now are everywhere apparent in this mon
grel concern; in viewing the approaching symptoms
OF its dissolution; in regarding the elements and
causes Of dscord-much food for reflection and many
lessons of wisdom, afforded to our Wing brethren
throughout the Union. We see the President of this
British Tory party pledging his faith to two antngo.
mist and irreconceable interests, and both charging
him with betraying his honor. We see the Cabine,
split upon the Oregon ques.ion-upon the Tarif-up.
on internal improvements - and upon the Finances,
We gee the Senate cut in twain; one faction con,en
ding for war, and the other for peace. We Gee the
Legislature Of New York, with Tory majori,ies in
both branches, assang each other with vindic.
tvness vrulenco and violence unparalleled in the Halls
OF Legislation. We see in Pennsy lvania, public pro.
clamaons meetings and addresses denouncinq apv
modification of the Wing Tariff of ls42 though they
voted for the Free Trade candidate, through the
treachery and fraud Of the Kane letter. In every
quarter, we sec them fighting and battling with each
other, holding up their own nfamy and corruption -
What then is the policy and the duty of the Wbio
party? KEEP FIRM AND UNITED. Strive to serve the
country, when an opportunity offers by division Of
the powerful mniortes in Congress Keep out of the
conflict. Let them calumnlate, quarrel, denounce
fight and condemn each other as they will do, bu,
have no lot part in the afray Neither look IN ,he
r sht nor the left. Make no compromises; for Loco.
iocolsm is communicating and reacherous in its touch
1t will cheat 10th friend and foe. Go straight for.
ward speak little, and rote pumply for wing princi.
PIES - for protection to American Industry; for the
distribution OF the proceeds of the public lands for
high toned and patriotic administration of the For.
elgn policy; against the Sub-Treasury; against O
large standing army, and British Free Trade; and the
day of justice will yet come. wHIos OF THE UNION,
DE TRUE AND FIRM BIpE YOUR TIME!
1t was most audacious piece of effrontery, to Gee
Allen ca'echising Haywood, who, himself only a
few weeks ago. had perenptorly refused any sor, Of
reply to respectful inquiries propounded BY Mr. Man
gum and MrClayon, and which belonged legitimate.
y to the matter before the Senate. He was served
right by Haywood, in the contempt which he so eff.
fectually administered. -Cor. Bost. atlas.
| We give a more full account of the debate
above alluded 10, in another column. and i,
will be read with interest, as there is a raw OF
hope cleaning through il.