The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-13
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edited by DUFF GREBN and published at the
City Of Washington.
Political abolition existed at the adoption OF the Federal Con
suon The ambitious mon O na day saw IN that question
means ofarray the North against the South, and oisecur
ing 10 northern political control OF the whole country
II demonsable that the ornances0f ~ and the Mis-
compromise parts oil system having this object
in view The popularity Gen. Washington the folly OF
the Elder Adams, the election oil Mr. Jefferson, and the or
ganzation parties in reference that election, mpeded
lis progress kept alive, and active in It's
effort to array The North against the South.
To Tie progress OIL such ntrigues and 10 unmask the
designs Of ambitious men, is the proper duty Of The press
bit Virginia eneebed by the affair d Southampton and be-
ayed by Interested political combinations gavely debated
question Of Emaiicpaon and that defeat
ed IN the House Of Delegates by only Gen
Jackson then IN power; Mr. Van Buren, was his caid
date the sccesson, and Mr. Richie was his partizan
Editor. II Mr. Van Burtns interest to denounce the
effort then made unite the South IN defence OF their
perty and political equality, lse clamor intended 10
ray The South against the Nortn and dissolve the Union and
the Richmond Enquirer aided us then was ny The conf
which people ol the South reposed Gen. Jack
southern man. exerled It's influences and persuaded
the south that those Who denounced the abolition movement
diurnlisis ft - .sr
Tie editor Of that paper brought to Washington
the ayowed organ OF administration protesting 10 be
southern feelings and principles could see nothing IN
the progress OF abolon -nohlns IN the establishment IN
this city paper devoted 10 That cause, richly endowed
ably Conducted, and extensively clrcuaied-nohng III Inc
Wim0 proviso It's adoption by The House Of Kepresen
Understanding the proceedings Of the Legislatures OF
the States pledgins the people OF those
States to Us support which, N hrs opinion, should arouse
the southern States adopted resolutions declaring that they
would in no event support any candidate ior The pfesie
wrote in favor OF extending tie Missouri compro
mise ne and now u so manifest that that measure 50
derogatory the rights, interests and character OF the
SOUTH expedient 10 scduce the south into the support
OF n party Presidential Candidate, that ali who reflect must
nee that preserve their property and maintain their
htica eay the south must unite, and act together This
cannot be accomplished without the and Of an ably conduct
ed paper published the Seat OF Government and com
man,iing confidence OF the south as medium o inter-
communication. -
opinions political principles are well known lie be-
eves that he nas claims upon the confidence ana support
press offer He has devoted me energies OF ms pes
days and the earnings oil an active e 70 ler cause MOI
he The partisan oil the south, or oil me p.eu'
liar institutions Of that section but because nc desired TO
STRENGTHEN and perpelae s ono ana because ~ mne@
public opnion IN the non yehong States as TO en-.
able aasacery control Lilo Offices and patronage Of Tie
lie is aware Of responsibility he assumes and would
gladly al any lime surreder ue TASK lno more
hands; but events are IN progress o. rapid
The next session Of Congress will constitute crisis on
Iievns tnat -Tna TINES" WIN give confidence and
strength the friends OF the union and equality Of the
States he does not hesitate TO commence the publication,
appealing friends OF the Union and good government
throughout the whole country Tor support The Times
will the judgment ana PATRIOTISM oi the morrill, US
we'll as Of Tie south Ii will uimask the mentheir
tves the means by which the north has been arrayed
nrans the south, II will iedrlessy expose tho inrgues
wno have arrayed section against section, and seeks, by
such means, elevate unworthy mon 10 ONCE. II VIII
snow the printing patronage, IN the haius oil me Exc
cuye and OF Congress, corruptioniund endangerihs
public liberty by poisoning the sources Of public intel
Igenceit will suggest and enforce remedy Will mani
tain the freedom o. eccions and consequence, oppose
that usurpation called National Conrontion giving
cling naes and, far practicable the personal ana
political HISTORY OF persons VINO have been s members
showing the manner In which they have combined 10 dis
tribute among themselves, their personal and political asso
cintes connexions and depeildans, the ofces jobs con
tracs and patronage the Government II VIII discuss
the Mexican war, It's origin and It's consequences Will
review the exatQn Texas showing that far IRON
being the OF with Mexico il prevented war viii
England will prove that had our negotiations with Mex
20 been conducted with preserve peace, there
would have been no will probe the conduct OF those
who are Justly responsible for war, and nnct upon
them the ccnsure they deserve but, doing thus, vii
remember that although the war might have been avoided
tho conduct been scn that the honor oil thu
couury and the Interests Of humanity now require ta
Mexco be compelled TO pay indemnity for the past, an,
give guarantees for the future.
mn, Times will he Republican, holding members o
Congress and Executive responsible TO the people al
the Legitimate source of power, acknowledging no iurhe
10 party than necessary for efficient coopera
ton in carrying such measures as proper regard ~
the public welfare may dictate and with this view Il will
nj me proper Time after due consultation, give an ar
dent and efficient support the Presidential candidate in
Dictated by public opion as the person ON whom e oppo
nents of a National Convention should unite
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