Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-19
RICH MOND, VA.
ruesday morning, october 10, ls47.
THE NORTHERN DEMoCRARCY.

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cussed. Some TWO months ago The Philadelphia
North American, an accredited Wing organ, as
serted that the Northern Democrats opposed The
Wilmot Proviso, and that The Northern Wings
sustained its principles. Since then, events have
all tended to prove the truth OF the assertion.
Every Wing meeting, for the lasi Two moh'n''
North of Mason's and Dixon's line, whose pro-
~ceedings VIC now remember, has commi"eu hsei
against the South, and hat, leo. without a ols-
sentine voice. The Wings OF Ohio, New YORK
and Massachusetts, have taken This course; and
we have YET 10 learn that there is a single wing
in any of The non. slaveholdiDg States who does
no, sanction The principles of the Wilmoi Pro-
viso. We understand The Wing papers OF Rich
mond as not denying The truth OF this. bui wnile
they admit that lLeil party in The non-slaVeholdins
States are in favor of prohibiting slavery IN any
territory which may be acquired by arms or neso-
tialion, have been employing all their cunning 70
make ii appear that both parties atthe NORM aie
in the same condition. They SANDER Inc De"o-
cra,si in this particular, for we believe II is nearly
as completely united against The Wilmot Proviso
as on any other point. We cannot expect them
10 be entirely unanimous in any Thing, Tor men
will differ in opinion about every thing. we are
not SURPRISED, therefore, that some few ollhe Nor
,bern Democrats are found arrayed with The Wing
party against the Soulb, and that particular rag
ments, headed by such men, should endeavor 10
create dissension IN our ranks. But we do not
believe that there can be a doubt bull that the
grea, BODY Of The Northern Democracy is sound.
The Democrats OF New York met in Convention
at Syracuse, and proved Ina, a majority OF Them
were sound. The Democrats OF Massachusetts
yea OF observation-disclosures in Convention IN
Worcester, where they refused TO have any Thing
10 do with The unconstitutional restrictions which
The Northern Wings would place upon Southern
riehts-in the words Of Mr.. Webster, they scout
ed the Wilmot Proviso out OF the Convention al
Worcester. This is not all. We see from The
Salem Advertiser that The Democrats OF MasSa-
chusetls are carrying en- the movement. A com.
mice, appointed by the Democrats oil Sa'em,
reported The resolutions, which will be fouTd De-
low resolutions which were aoopled b. an una
nisaous uulc. Tne Northern Democratic press,
with nconsiderab'e exceptions, have arrayed
themselves on The side Of the South. The
Northern Wing press, without au exception,
tina, we know Of, is arrayed againsi US. We
have heard of no difference OF opinion in the mat
Ter. The press. The public men, The Wig voiels,
without exception, as far as we are informed, are
opposed 70 The admission OF any territory into
the United States, unless slavery is prohibited
therein in all time 10 come. We hope that The
-. II 40 Cnrth ,c.l lpoE M IN. p,ayrasa RI
events and learn a lesson lhcrefrom. They may
easily perceive who are their best friends and
their worst enemies. They will see the spirit Of
The Northern Democrats and Northern Wings.
In the meantime, we call the attention of our
readers and Of every Sourherner TO the following
resolutions. adopted in public meeting by the De.
mocra.s Of Salem, Massachusetts, and ask, il
the Northern Hhtgs have ever presented such a
srecracle7 They, never have and We .helisva
they never win, ill the leopard changes his spots
and The Ethiopian his skin.
We copy the following from the Salem Ad-
v%er,iscr:
AT a meeting Of the Democrats Of Salem hol-
den al their Head Quarters, on Saturday even
ing, Tor The choice OF Delegates to the Coanty
Convention, George A. Dodge was chosen Chair
man, and VIM. 3. Pike Secretary.
The following gentlemen. We're elected Dele.
gates 10 the Convention:
Fl. l.. Connolly, Joseph C. Nutiing, Silsbce
Dean, Charles Fl. Manning and Ziba Plummer.
Voed, That the delegates be empowered 10 fill
vacancies.
A committee was then chosen 10 report resoln-
lions, who reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That VIC heartily respond 10 The De-
mocralic State nominations OF Gushing and Cush-
man, and that we pledge ourselves 10 use our bes;
efforts 10 promote by all honorable means their
election.
Resolved. Tha, the Democratic party regards
the interests II The whole Union; that we will
frown upon al, attempts that arc made 10 invade
The rights cf one section OF The country, and un-
duly promote he interests of The other; that We
REGARD THE WiLMoT PRovIso As uScoNsTlTU-
TluNAL AND DIsohG ANIZlNG IN ITS CHARACTER
that while We ask nothing for the North ba. The
protection of her rights, acc arc wiR,ng 10 concede
10 the South all Aiosc prira!egss lcilch are guaranteed
by The Coss.kah u.
Resolved, That amid the reasonable Federal
ism of Massachusetts, the Democratic pariy have
cause TO rejoice 10 the patriotic energy and giori-
Gus achievements Of the American army in Mex
ic,, which should fill every heart with gratitude
and Undue them with fresh ardor in The cause OF
freedom and free institutions.
Resolved, That We have reason to be proud oil
our representation in The field Of battle, and tha.
The names OF he gallant Gushing and Wright
are a sure guarantee that in the honT Of danger
The Regiment frc,n old Massachusetts will he
found doing their duty manfully against the enc.
my.
Resolved, That the disin,eres.cd pauio'ism Of
Gen. Pierce in d%evotine himself 10 lie service OF
his country, merits our warmest admifation, and
tha. we congratulate The Old Granite Stale for The
heroism AID iolrepid valor displayed BY This, her
Distinguished son on the battle fields OF Mexico.
Resolved, That holding 10 view The fearless
enterprise and patriotism OF on: leading men III
devo'ing their services 10 The cause of our coun-
Try on The battle field abroad, il especially behoyes
the Democracy here 10 give them their supper,
BY endeavoring 10 rou, The enemy al home, by
driving the federalisis from their stronghold and
electing such men 10 fill their places as will do
credit 10 their country al home and abroad. Such
men we now have for candidates and we are re-
solved 10 elect them