The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-18
COMMUNICATIONS.

INV foRK, Dec, 1871.
Ii Is almost too late 10 say ANYTHING further Of
the great political revolution which has trans
pired in this State, and yet, il is fraught with
results SC important / must give II passing
remark. Ii has gone abroad that the Democrat
ic Convention at Syracuse uofed dOtcR the reso-
lution on the Wilmot Provise and slavery
This am informed, though true in effect, was
not done in form: the convention did not vote
at all on the merits of the resolution, but dodg-
ed the issue by laying il on the table at the out
set, 1t being understood by the knowing ones
that IL would be dangerous TO the unity of the
party 10 risk direct vote upon il: and that il
| would be an easy matter on the heel of tho con-
VentiOn, and in the press of business, to give il
the go-by, without mourning the responsibility
of open opposition TO the doctrines il contained
Thus it proved despite the earnest efforts of
the frienos Of the measure, and of a most effec-
| tive and eloquent speech from the author of the
resolution, DAVID DUDLEY Field, Esq, during
which, and throughout the debate upon it, the
| Old Hunkers and their allies made the most
/ phrenzed attempts 10 drown discussiOn, and
committed excesses which would have shamed
a decent pandemonium; and the convention ad-
journed, rather scattered, in the most beautiful
disorder, Al tso o'clock on Sunday msrniRg.-
Such scenes here transpired, and " such
phantasiic tricks " are seldom seen except by
/ They dispersed, and with the delusive hope that
they had given a quietus TO this sgitating ques-
ton, but all the salt in Syracuse could not pre-
serve decayed esrease, or prevent the effiuvia
there arising, from reaching the olfactories Of
those who have brsathed the untainted air Of
freedom.
The Convention of Young Democrats, at
Herkimer, which followed quick upon the heel
of this at Syracuse, WHARF WIIMor himself,
JOHN VAN buren,, ID. DUDLEY FIELD, and CAM
SRELLING were leading spirits, and the action
there taken on theso vital questions, have thrown
the Democratic party in this State, and may
say, throughout the North AoTs du combat /:
Of which fact, the recent elections in this State
and ia Massachusetts, are proof and the frs,
fruits To all appearances, the work of ansr-
chy among the "unterriiiod Democracy goes
gloriously on.
Among the signs Of the times, the Albany
Atlas has, ever since the convention named, had
standing IN bold relief at the head of the coll
umn, where will stand the name of their next
Presidential candidate, the following resolution,
passed with Iauch unsnimty at Herki-
mef:-
- RESOLVED. That lshile rhe Dernserasv Of
NeE York, repTesented in this Coapention, Ioiu
Faithfully adhere 10 all the compromises Of the
Constitution, ana maintain ell hs ressrusd
Righ.s o. The Stafss-they dselare-siRce the
Crisis has arrived IoheA that question must be
sasf-thetr Incorporating HOstilify 10 the
ETfeNsio1 Of SIsBery iRto Territory Nop
Free. ehiek may Is Hereafter Acquired, By
any action Of he Government Of the United
Stafes"
The doctrines Of this rssoluti on were affirmed
by the Wing Convention at Syracuse, and also
by the Wings Of Massachusetts, at Springfield
To know where tho people are, il is only nscss-
sSry TO observe thai the Wing ticket here was
near 10000 in the ascendant At the last election
and the issue in Massachusetts was almost as
decided, in proportion to the number Of vetes
cast.
The only fesr is, that as the great struggle
for political sscendancy approaches, in the
presidential contest, these hopeful signs Of re-
turning consciousness, or conscience il YOU
please, in the North, will disappear, and the old
party lines be distinctly drawn 40 before
Such il is confidently predicted BY the new dis
comferted Democrats, will be the case, and am
sorry to confess my own incliRHtiOn TO that be-
lief.
The Speech Of Mr.. Cay, as you will have
seen, has produced profou nd sensation at the
North and East, and has given birth TO new
and brighter hopes among the friends Of peace
the lovers Of their country, and the enemies Of
war, rapine and blood A cordial shake Of the
hand which | once enjoyed with Mr.. Clay, in a
large crowd did not make me a Wing, nor has
the career Of the great Orator and Statesman Of
the West had the effect to make me one Of his
admirers, yet, ! am ready TO confess thrill Of
pleasure, in common with the thousands who
listen 10 his voice as 10 an oracle, at the unex-
Pected and emphatic condemnation it now ut
ters Of this unnatural and unchristian war
spon our neighbors: and the voics that is now
elevated to speak out so clearly, in this hour Of
the nations greatest peril, should certainly
command deVout attention, and be needed AZ
the voice Of a warning spirit;--may it prove
such TO this nation. The North is getting tired
Of this war,-not that they have a particularly
christian regard fo- the lives of the thousands
Of innocent men, women and children who are
TO be its victims, at least such seruples are
confined to a very few-but the sport is too
costly, and the prospect Of having to foot the
bills, will yet make them cry cut Justify for
peace. This would l0Rg age have been the
case, he'd direct tar been levied to meet the
expenses Of the war az they have accrued.
Disguised and hearf-sick | AM at such exhibi-
tions Of inhumsnity, am nevertheless, glad
tina. there 10 one argument that they can be
made TO tesl-the " srgumsntum ad" biils psss-
Die. Bot enough, have only room to add that
a spirited movement is shortly 20 take place in
NV YoEE among some Of the most vensrated
names associated with the history Of their coun-
try such as ALBERT GALLATIN and others, in
behalf Of Mr.. Clay. This information may be
depended as correct.
Wishing you continued success, remain
Yours, Sc, L.