Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-28

wishes of the Democracy of the District, he
proceeded to discuss the important topics of
The day with his accustomed frankness and a.
h;litv and in the course of his remarks he
allnded particularly to one vote OF his during
the late session of Congress, out of which his
nolitical opponents had been endeavoring to
make electioneering capital. He said it had
heen charged against him that he had voted to
censure Gen. TAYLOR. This charge araS un-
true He voted to attach Proviso to the
Resolution of thanks to Gen. Taylor, declaring
that Congress neither condemned nor approved
the capitulation of Monterey; and this vote
he gave, from no disposition to censure Gen.
Taylor. but because, not having the facts OF
the case in his possession, he was unwilling
or unable either to approve or to condemn
For The Resolution of thanks to Gen. Taylor
he had voted most cheerfully, but he did not
profess to know, inasmuch as all the facts and
circumstances connected with the capitulatlon
of Monterey had not been laid before Con-
gress, whether Gen. Taylor had done right or
whether he had done wrong in the terms gran
ted by him to Ampudia; and high as was his
respect for Gen. Taylor, and as much as he
exulted and gloried in his splendid military
deeds, still he could not be forced to express
an opinion in relation to matter about which
he knew nothing-he desired to vote under
standingly on all occasions, and he could not,
on this question or On any other, be persuaded
to- make a leap in the dark. He alluded to
this matter only because efforts had been made
to iniure him by misrepresentation as to his
course and motives on that occasion. and we
regret that we have not room to go this week
more at length into what he said in explana-
ton and vindication of his vote. Justice,
however, to a distinguished and faithful pub
lie servant demands that the facts in regard to
this vote shall be laid before the people IN
their proper light, and in due time this vii be
done. Assailed as he is in front by the Fede-
ralists, and in the rear by his competitors, all
he asks is fair play and an opportunity to be
heard: and wherever he IS heard we hazard
nothing in saving hat he viii carry conviction
as to the bonesty Of his course to all unpreju-
diced minds,
Gen, Dapel was followed by DR.. Pntchard,
who announced himself as a candidate on his
o1vn hook, and denounced what he was pleas
ed I, denominate King Caucus" in the
strongest terms. In the course of his remarks
de said none but the corrupt tad an agency
4 IN establishing King Caucus, but that many
honest men had yielded to it, and that he was
sorry for them He also attempted to be quite
severe upon Gen. Daniel; and the Nashville
Convention, as matter of course, came in for
large share of his denunciations. He pro-
nounced high eulogium upon Mr. Calhoun
said he was his first choice for President,
but that he did not see much chance to elect
him. He also eulogized Gen. Taylor, but
would not say, until he knew his political
principles, whether he could sustain him for
President
Mr.. Arlington next addressed the people. A
large portion of his speech was devoted to an
attempt to disparage the action of the Nash
vile Convention, and he spoke quite contemp-
tuously of the meetings that were held in
Johnston, Wake, Nash and Halifax, to send
Delegates to that Convention. He said he
would not submit to the dictation of little Uil-
lage and crossroads politicians; but would
run as an independent Democratic candidate,
and leave it with the people 10 determine on
their own course. He was followed by Mr.
Daniel, who answered all this and a great deal
more which had been said by Dr. Pritchard
and MIR. Arlington, IN most conclusive and
happy manner He contrasted his own course
with theirs-showed that he had always con-
suited the wishes and conformed to the will Of
his party friends, and declared that both his
competitors had been committed to Conven.
tlOnS, anu nau JuSuIleu ana sustained tnelr &C
, ton, so long as they were likely to profit by
them but now, when another gentleman had
been nominated, and they had failed in theil
: aspirations, they had come forward, and were
r seeking, by unfair appeals to the popular
, mind, and by playing into the hands OF the
Wings, to break down the organization of the
Democratic party, and to advance themselves
at the expense of its prosperity and usefulness
For Mr.. Arlington and DR.. Prtchard per.
sonally, we entertain the best feelings bu
with matter of this sort personal feeling;
can have nothing to do. Our duty must be
performed-our principles must be sustained
no matter who may stand in the way. Mos
deeply do we regret the course they have
thought proper to pursue; but we have nc
, fears as to the result. Let the Democrats O
the District rouse up, and go to the polls, -an(
all will be well. All they have to do is to pu
forth their strength on the day of election, anc
the nominee will be sustained and elected a
: gainst all odds, and signal rebuke will alse
y be given to those who are attempting to dis
tact and divide US.