Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-13

neral Taylors opinions do not in all respects
agree with those Of either party, and that many
OF The Wings will soon, as has already been done
by some Of them, abandon him for The cause Of
some other individual, who will pledge himself &c
the whole Wing policy. The Democrats will see
that it is Waig triumph, and the prosra'ion o.
Democratic measures which is really aimed a.
and, in the present uncertainty OF events, 'hey
will bide their time and stand by their principles
The Democracy have been tainted by The
Southern Wing press with inevitable "dlsorgan'
ization" in their ranks on account oil The VIII
mot Proviso. Without stopping TO reply, that II
The Wings of the South are true 10 themselves
a much wider chasm yawns between them and
their Wing allies OF the North upon this delicate
question, we refer 10 what we believe 10 be lhe
firm determination Of The Democracy OF The
South on this subject The Democratic Con-
yen,on of Georgia has reiterated The resolutions
unanimously passed by The Virginia Legislature,
in denunciation of the Wilmot Proviso, and
avowed their willingness 10 stand by the Missouri
Compromise line, and to vote for no President
who susains the principles OF the Wilmol Pro-
viso. This we regard as the senled purpose OF
the Democracy oflhe South. Less we could not
ask, without sacrificing our dearest rights, inter-
es,s and safely. Upon this compromise" we
feel satisfied that the Democracy Of The whole
Union will ultimately rally, and, rs some ioun-
dation for our belief We refer 10 the following
article from the Globe, Democratic paper in The
4 H.,v ~ Maui Norly Ii MIL ha nhrpTvpI that IL
expresses its belief, that the great body CT the
Northern Democracy will he disposed 10 meet
their Southern brethren in spirit Of fair and
just compromise. For ourselves, We care moi
whence our candidate may come, provided he be
Of sound Democratic faith, and true to the South
! upon The principles above laid down. That the
! North contains many such men, worthy OF the
Presidential station, we have every reason 10 be-
! lieve. Blu! 10 The New York Globe:
TIL Next PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAiGN.-ThcIe
seems 10 be a good deal of aGnuverins and coun.
ter-maLparefing in relation 10 The next Presi-
Dental campaign. The Wings are agreed upon
nolhiDS-oniy upon seeking The most available
caodidaie-no ma!!er what his principles may be;
snd as the maa HON they have deemed The most
available, has come oul aud repudated their prof
tered parizan embraces, they will either have 10
give up ia DESPAIR, or look about for another
available.
| With The Democracy, The question most mool-
ed al present, seelis 70 be 10 The section OF the
Union from which .hc candidate is TO be taken
whether from the North or Soulh-the East or
West Some OF The Democracy Of the North are
no only for claiming that the candidate shall be
Nor,nefa rnan-ba they are for inslituting new
tests, and requiring pledges, not TO discharge their
duty 10 their whole country mparlially, bu, ac-
cording 10 the diclalcs ui certain pfejndices which
are entertained by potion ol The Northern PEG.
pie. To this, Of course, The people Of The South
| ceMuf. They say they are willing 10 60 for
Northern man for President, provided he is pat
,iot-a man OF enlarged liberal national views
We cauuot better present what appears 10 be the
Democratic sentiment OF the South on this qucs-
lion, than BY giving the following e1,rac, from
the Alabama State Guard, an able Democratic pa
per published al Wcumpka, Alabama. Thalpa-
| per says:
1--WE are satisfied that The North is well enli-
lied 10 The mex, President il She only will give 10
| the South a man who is sound on questions oil
vital Importance 10 he South, which she certain
" can. Levi Woodbury., OF New Hampshire, is
a Northern man whom no Sonihcfner can doubt,
as to his purity Of heart On the most important
| question one possessed Of as much iaithtuncss
| 10 the Democratic views OF the Constitution as
| Mr.. Benton, Calhoun, or any other Southern
man. The crisis certainly has arrived which
| requires The people of The South 10 ascertain The
views of every Northern man before The promo
lion 10 Office on the slavery question. Bni al
this time is, ice Mink necessary for nc perpetual
ton of The Union 10 select The ntTt President from,
| tie North But his views as TO the Slavery ques-
lion should be in accordance with The South
| And no Southern man should ever consent 10 al
low parry preudices 10 lead him so far as to avow
a dis,rusl 10 all Nor,herners II he is sound on
that matter, we should receive him. But we
doubt whether they will give us such one. We
do not approve OF MIR. Benon's reproaches oil he
South, for what he terms these new tests and is
sues. Who made hem2 Did the South2 Have
they moi been crowded upon the South, against
lis will, its interests, It's tastes? Have we moi
borne and forbotne? begged 10 be let alone in the
name Of peace and patriotism; for The sake oil
our happy land, glorious Union, and unequalled
government And in despite OF all our entrea-
| ties, our arguments, our appeals, The mingled Ia
ua,icism and avarice Of political power al he
North, has applied tests 10 US, which mo South.
| ern man can stand.
Again-lhe Southern Banner Democra tic
paper published al Athens, Georgia, while ex.
pressing itself averse TO The nomination Of Gene.
raj Taylor, wilhou, knowing more Of his Demo
cratic principles, goes for ia reference OF The Pre-
sidenial question TO National Convention
and adds:
"We are decidedly III fauor Of ibis pan. II is in
accordance with The usages Of The party and IN.
der them we have triumphed, and brought sue
cess in war and prosperity in peace to the whole
| country. The Hitnot Prouiso seems 10 be, with
some of our friends, barrier 10 this course, and
has had, we think, no inconsiderable influence in
bringing them into The Taylor cause. Here,
again, we think they are either unnecessarily
alarmed, or that The result does not correspond
with the proper degree Of apprehension. Have
they tried our Northern friends fairly on com.
promise line OF 36s degrees north latitude 2
Until thev do, we hope they will talk less oil, and
fear less from the Hiimot P,opiso. We CAN GET
THE COMPROMISE LINE AND RALLY THE SOUTH UPON
1T! Let US then go into Conyenlion-our dele
gales will take care Of Us, and our Northern
friends will meet them in spirit Of compromise,
preserve the Democratic party, ensure It's ascen.
dancy, continue prosperity 10 The country, and
SAFE the Union"
Notwithstanding tie splenelic demonstrations
of a few fsity Democrats al the North, we be.
lieve the great body OF lie Northern Democracy
loiu Be disposed to meet their Southern brethren
in "a spirit of compromise that will preserve The
Democratic party, ensure its ascendancy, continue
prosperity 10 the country, and save the Union."-
Such, al least, is the desire Of every Democrat
who wishes 10 ensure the ascendancy Of his par
To- OF every PATROL who looks TO the prosperity
OF his country, and the pefmanency OF our slor
GUS Union.
lie. ihc Democracy ponder on these things
calmly, coolly. an! impariially.
GIGANTIC SCHEME.
The New Orleans Delta publishes tel
from Gen. Gaines 10 Col. VIM. Preston, OF Louis
vile, KY, which is eminenlly characteristic o
lis author. We Lave room but for short e1
lrac,-a specimen Of lie whole. II The war viii
Mexico be 10, concluded until his magnfcen
scheme he accomplished, he present generation
will mol see The end OF hosliisies. Under The
powers 10 declare war" and ITO form more
psrfecs union, TO provide for The common defence
and TO promote The general welfare" he contend:
lhst Gnnptess has ,he authority and shnnld eY