Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-07
22.96I 1913 %
DANIEL GRAHAM, Register.
Popping i'm and Popping Out.--The
L:.mgi la Die Farce Of the Wig Ee.idrl -


We gave from The 'chig papers of Cincinnati,
their version of Corwns speech at Carthage, where
in he pronounced the Wimot Proviso a 50 dangerous
question" and preached up the preservation of the
Union. Itappears that Corwns friends have rebuked
him for his "whrrligg" pranks, and hence he is
forced to explain as follows
LEBANON 23d September, ls4T
To the Editor Of The Cincinnati, Atlas:
Dear Sh The various aud contradictory versions given
by the papers Of Cincinnati, of my remarks Carthage
touching the WlmOt PrOvO and another kindred topic OBJ
ge me 10 state explicitly what did say those subjects
on the occasion referred 10.
am represented by some, having opposed the appca-
ton Of the Wimo PIovisO 10 any erritory which may be
ceded ~ the United States by Mexico. This is not
stated than once that opposed any further
tension Of territorial limits at this tines but if territory
should be acquired either by conquest treaty then slavery
should be forever prohibited IN such territory, other
words, The WilmOt Provi>O should be extended
my for this length, which think fail TO
be remembered by every who chose TO give the slightest
did urge the prophecy OF rejecting all territory This
tpe as this was IN my Judgment ground On which The
various sections Of The Union would be likely unite
than on The Wimot Previ>o. did pronounce the Wimnt
POv-O dangerous question, and emphaticsy was
able did also declare The further acquisition Of territory
this time dangerous to the peace of the Union The
for these positions gwen the lime. In the
event of cession Of Territory by Mexico TO the United
States the question of the further eftehson Of slavery must
arise III form which would necessarily array the North
aud South against each other. All questions having this
tendency consider in certain dangerous, since they
weaken these bonds Of Union which bind together the
parts of The Republic, and pushed 10 extremes, will
lead dissolution. Il in Ihs view only, that pro-
nounced the WimOt Poyso dangerous question. But
did insist because dangerous, that therefore il
should in no ecent be made quest On the contrary,
STATED again aud again. that it, CONTRARY my judgment Of
policy territory should be forced upon US, then The
Wilmoi P'ovso must be applied 10 il.
| did prefer the ground OF No Territory" because,
amongst for that reference thought that
glound might sUcceed and if relied the Winfot
POvso done the Senate at least, constituted we
fail. l think referred the Mr.. Upham'>
The Senate the last session TO Introduce the
Wilniot Proviso into the Three Million Bill. The vote
stood for The Provo 2l-sgaus 81 voted for the Pro:
viso then shall for il again, whenever il eau be
made applicable territory hereafter acquired, whether
COME by compact the swOId These, undeT>tsr 10 be
the doctrines of the people Of Ohio Of all parties;
passed both branches Of the Ohio Legislature with
pied unauimIy at ITS last session.
should trouble you with this communication.
had the papers Of your city undue
to the subj Ct by connecting my remarks with the whg
parry in Ono, ana drawing differences from what said
equally unjust to that party and myself
Youi OBJ seTvI THO. CORWIN.
The above i Just as we find it. He repeatS that
he did pronounce the WIlmot Proviso a DANGEROUS
QUESTION. but that he also opposed any terri
tory! Whoever heard Of any old fcderalist that dad
no. oppose more territory THIS Republic has atrcGys
been TOO LARGE for them. But the most extraordi-
nary thing in this is. that while he pronouaces tie
ProvIso dangerous lie says he would support IL !
Can it be that United States Senator procalms that
he would advocate measure dangerous to the Union (!
So ii seems.