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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08
BUFFALO, Oct. II, 1898.

BUFFALO, Oct. II, 1888.
SIN: Your communication of the 18th instant,
chairman of committee appointed by The
Anti-SIauery Society the County of Fri" has
Just come to hand. You solicit my answer to the
following interrogatories:
LIST. Do you believe that petitions to Congress
the subject of slavery and the sl6ve-rade ought
to be received, read, and respectfully considered
by the representatives Of the people!
Cd. Are you opposed to the annexation of Tex
as to this Union, under any circumstances, so
long slaves are held therein
Sd. Are you in favor of Congress exercising all
the constitutional power it possesses, to abolish
the internal save-trade between the States
4th Are you in favor of immediate legislation
for the abolition of slavery in the District of Co.
lumba!
am much engaged, and have 10 time TO enter
into an argument, or to explain at length my rea-
sons for my opinion. | shall therefore content
myself, for the present, by answering ALL your
interrogatories in the AFFIRMATIVE, and cave
sion on the subject.
| would, however, take this occasion to say,
that in thus frankly giving my opinion, I would
not desire to have it understood in the nature of a
pledge. At the same time that seek no disgui-
SEES bat freely give my sentiments on any subject
of interest to those for whose suffrages | am a
candidate, | am opposed to give any pledge that
shall deprive me hereafter of all discretionary
power. My own character must be the guaranty
for the general correctness of my legislative de-
pertinent. On every important subject am bound
to deliberate before act, and especially as Ie-
gislator--to possess myself of all the information
and listen to every argument that can be adduced
by my associates, before give final vote. If
| stand pied ged TO particular course of action.
cease to I've Il responsible agent, but become a
mere machine. Should subsequent events show
beyond all doubt that the course | had become
Pe1ged To pursue was ruinous to my constituents
anu d'sgraceiul to myself, have no alternative
no opportunity for repentance, and there is no
power 10 aosolve me from my obligation. Hence
the Improperly mot to say absurdity, in nv view
! Of giving pledge
am aware that You have not asked anv nlcda.
and believe know your sound Judgment and
good sense to we'll too thIAk you desire anv snct
thing. 1t was, however, to P,eyent any misrenro
sentation on the part of others, rSat have felt
my duty to say thus much on this SUBJECT
am respectfully, your most obedient servant
WILLARD FILLMORE.
| w. MILLS, esq chairman.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08
AsorHrR GL1npsE At GrsRRAL TAYLoR's

ANOTHER GLIMPSE AT GENERAL TAYLoR's
!" NORTHERN FAcE."--The following extracts
are clipped from letter written by Senator
Corwin TO ]. Nj. Clements, of Indiana. and
which letter is now being published in all the
Wing papers in Ohio, for the purpose OF con-
vincing the J" Free Soil, Wings that General
Taylor is with them on the slavery question.
Corwin is himself stumping Ohio for Taylor
and Fillmore, and is, as every one knows,
rank Abolitio,,ist If Gen. Taylor be really
with the South on this great question. and ii
he have one spark of that sturdy honesty and
independence for which his friends in these
diggins claim SO much credit for him-is it
not incumbent upon him to undeceive these
Northern Free Soil friends of his. Is he act
ing in that high-mnded honorable manner
which should govern candidate for the Pres
idency, in permitting himself to be run in the
North as the friend of the North on the slave
~ question, and in the South as the friend OF
the South on this same question. Mr.. Corwin
says
I know the Notwithstanding States object to
Gen. Tavlor that he lives in slave State and
owns slaves. Did not Mr.. Clay live in slave
State! Does he not now? Was not Mr.. Clay
stakeholder Yet we were proud to vote for
him, and would now do more and sacrifice more
to place him in the Executive chair than | would
for any man in America. And SO would thou
sands of the purest and best men in the free
States. Thus, this objection is not insuperable,
as we have seen.
The non-slaveholding States should ask this
question " Will the man proposed. (whether he
live in free or slave State,) use his power for
the extension of slavery to territory, where it does
not now exist On this point, what is General
Taylor's power1 No more, | answer, than yours
unless he should exert it through his veto. Will
| he do this l ansWer, according to his pLcdges
he cannot. He has said in his letter to Capt AL
ison =" The personal opinions of the individun
who may occupy the Executive chair, ought moi
to control the action of Congress upon questions
of domestic policy, nor ough. his objections to be
nterposed, where questions of constitutional pow
er have been settled by the various departments o
the government, and acquiesced in by the people,
If slavery is extended any where in territories
it must be done by act of Congress. Is it not q
question of " domestic policy 7" Clearly it is
Has it not been settled that Congress has the con
st!tutIonal power to prohibit slavery =! The Mis-
sour Compromise and various other similar cxer
tons of the power by Congress, recognized by ev
cry department of the Government, answer this
question in the affirmative. And all know that i
has been acquiesced in by the people. Thus, then
is clear that the people, if they wish to restrlc
slavery to its present limits. have only to cleo
the proper men TO Congress, and their will will
be law, uncontrolled by that So much abused vetC
power.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

OG-We have received from the Hon. Abra-
ham w. Venable copy of his speech deiv-
cred in the House of Representatives on the
9TH of last month, son the question of the
power of Congress to legislate on slavery
We have merely glanced through the pages OF
the pamphlet before US. 1t is, so far as we
are able to Judge from hasty perusal, an able
exposition of the Southern doctrine in opposi-
ton TO the votes and views OF Messrs. Donnel
and Badger
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

A SECOND WAsHINGToN-Tn one Of the
first letters written by Gen. Taylor on the sub
ject of the Presidency, to the Editor Of th:
Cincinnati Signal, he "highly approved" the
sentiments of the Editor which were enclosed
to him. One OF these sentiments was, tbai
slavery should be prohibited in any territory
that we might acquire west of the Rio Grande.
Subsequently the old gentleman, finding that
this would not do for his Southern supporters
wrote letter 10 Tuscaloosa, Alabama IN
which he says " it was not his intention 10
express an opinion, either in concurrence wi'n'
or in opposition to, any of the views emOFa'
ced in the editorial article" of the Signal
And this is the second Washington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

Honor TO WHOM Honor. I'VE desire &c
make our Acknowledgements to the sterling De.
mocracy of Onslow County for the promptness
with which they came forward, during our re-
cent visit, and not only settled up for the past
but increased our list by quite handsome
number OF new subscribers. P.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

D1scuss1oN.-We are requested 10 give no.
tice that William S Ashe, and George Davis.
Esos., the Democratic and Wing Electors for
this District, will address the people in Will
mington, on Tuesday OF Court week-(next
week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

H-The Yellow Fever has made its appear
ance on Staten Island, (near New YorkClty.)
1t was brought there in two vessels from New
Orleans. The authorities of the City of New
York have prohibited all intercourse between
the Island and the City. and the Health Officer
is confident in his opinion that the fell disease
will be confined TO the Island.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

PEEEsYLvAEIA.-TheD Democratic and Fed.
raj State Conventions of this State came of
at Harrisburg on the 3Oth and 3lst ultimo.-
The Democrats nominated as their candidate
for Governor, Hon. Morris Longstreth. Or
the same day, the Federal Convention nomi
mated William H. Johnston as their candidate
for the same Office.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

bG-John P. Hale has Withdrawn his name
from the canvass as candidate for the Presi-
dency OF the Liberty party, in favor of Van
Buren, and Adams.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

VERMONT The election for State offlcerS
and members of Congress came off in this 0'a''
on Tuesday last. Paul Dillingham;. jr.,wa NC
Democratic, and Carlos Coolidge was the WING
candidate for Governor The AboAohls'
and Free Soil" men had each ticker"
the fieh4S
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

COT. LEGER HUTCHINSON has been re-elec-
ted Mayor of Charestsn by handsome ma
iority.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

O1-Gen. Lane has accepted the appointment
OF Governor of Oregon, and is to star. for that
distant region in few days.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

Horace Greedy (whig) has taken .,-;n
the Lake country, and is writing letters bon' mo
to the Tribune (his own paper) IN ' ,hs
course OF one, dated " Detroit, Ano osI.'
thus discourses on political matters Jns, IL. &c
how complacently Horace blends tho w.:
and free soil" people together. Tbs,.
be no doubt but that the wings of the No,S
are as thoroughly free soil men as are IL. ~
herents of Van Buren,. They are epde.vo.
ing to make the abolitionists believe that :.
this respect, General Taylor is better 70, ,h..'
than Van Buren, & Adams. Thus discorr.s,r
the philosophical Horace
"a word of politics. Northern PAM,
vania is on fire with Free Soil and . am
sured that Campbell, whig, is morally no,,a as'
10 beat Mr.. Folks Thompson in Tho ~' rIn
Congress District, which will be gain. Mr.
Giddings will not he opposed in his District
no use. hope Mr.. Root is to be re. nom;r,
ted by the wings of Huron district, when I.
will OF course be reelected The vote of Cb;O
for President is doubtful, but the wings apnps,
to entertain no doubt Of the choice of Gov
Ford and Free Soil Legislature in October
securing U. S. Senator in place Of VIM. Al.
len. Michigan is doubtful State, tbourt
Cass's chance seems best If all the oppos;
ton could be united on one ticket, he won,
be beaten as it is, he may prevail over Gem
Taylor by small majority. Wisconsin. It i
generally believed, will vote for Van Buren,
will, at least, if the Taylor men choose TO IL
it. Illinois is yet TO be struggled for, thougl
Gen. Cass has long start there"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

MIR. CALHoUN's PosITIoN.-- Considerable
difference of opinion having arisen in Charles.
ton as TO the correctness OF the report Of Mr..
Calhoun's speech, delivered in that CITY on
the 18Th ult., and also as 10 his position with
regard 10 the respective candidates for the Presi.
dency, the editor OF the Charleston Mercuruad.
dressed him note, accompanied by that pa.
per's report of his remarks, with a requestthat
he (Mr. Calhoun) would say whether or not
they were correct The following letter in
answer to this communication. we find in The
Mercury of Tuesday morning last. Mr. Cal
houn, it will be seen, occupies an entirely
neutral position. We need IS * for thi,
short letter careful perusa1, knowing, as we
do, that anything coming from such source,
under present circumstances, will necessarily
command attention: =
FoRT HILL, September /, 1913.
My DEAR SIR: Your report of my remarks
considering the circumstances under which it
was made, was as good as could be expected
1t will not be possible for me 10 write out
my remarks in full, as you desire. find my
engagements, during the short interval until
the next session, are such as will fully engross
all my time, and leave me no leisure for relax.
alton, which ! greatly need and desire. A.
mong Others, ! have speech TO write out
from notes brought with me from Washing.
ton, which will, in part, embrace the views ]
took in that delivered in Charleston.
There is, think, but little excitement as 10
the Presidential question in this quarter.
fear II is not the case with you. see, after
all the pains have taken TO be distinctly un.
derstood as TO my position, have not escap.
ed msconstruction which attribute TO party
zeal. If my friends. on both sides, would re-
gard me as taking no part between the two
candidates, and as standing on independent
ground. ready to support or oppose the sue
cessful, as his measures may or may not &C.
cord with the principles and views of policy
which have long governed me, they would a.
void all Misrepresentation. | see much 10 con-
deS1n and little to approve in either candidate
Yours truly, J G.. CALHOUN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

NThe Maine papers state, says the D"s ;,o
more San, that Gov. Dana has refused ~ :.
the anti-slavery resolves of the last Leu
tura.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

AN INTERESTING PoINT.-In this enlighten-
ed town of ours, there are three most able, in
genious, astute, and brilliant Federal papers
published In addition to this, there are quite
a number of Wing orators, whose L" thrilling
eloquence and whitening sarcasm is of the
most electrfying" character. To the at
tention of these brlliants, whether of the
press or the rostrum, we would most respect
fully present the following point. We think
it one well worthy their ingenious and en-
ightened consideration. North Carolina is
represented on the floor of the Senate of the
United States by Willie P. Mangum and Geo
E. Badger, two shining lights in the political
armament, (who ever heard of Wing that
wasn't shining IightD We'll, Mr. Badger
thinks the Compromise bill that recently pass
ed the Senate, by vote Of SO to %, would
have worked complete surrender of the in
terests of the South, whilst Mr. Mangum
thinks that it was most excellent measure
for the same South Now, the Wing savans
of Wilmington, say that Mr.. Badger was right
in opposing that measure. What we want to
know, is, what they think of Mr.. Mangum's
position. Do they think he was right also
This is very nice point, and we would most
respectfully invite their attention to 1t.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

0u-Gen. Kearney has had writ issued a.
gaiast him in St. Lous for contempt of Court.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

fnThe Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun, under date 9th inst says, that
Mr.. Benton has written a long letter to Mr..
Reverdy Johnson, showing why and where
fore he (Mr. b. ought not to fight Mr.. But
Ter, of S. c. The main reason alleged is, that
his (Mr. B.'s) character has been aspersed,
and ne must live to refute the ISLANDERS, sc.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

New York Herald of Friday con-
aisthe following telegraphic dispatch l'0D
A4bany. Whether this be gospel or nOt' We
cannot say, but certainly it would be perez
ly in keeping with all the other moves Oh 0'"'
Taylor and his party -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

MOVEMENT OF THE CLAY WH!Gs.-The
New York Tablet Of Saturday last, edited by
DR.. Bacon, says
The Wings of this city, opposed to the nomina-
ton of Gen. Taylor, using active measures to
carry out their views in relation to consolidation
of their forces. 1t is expected that their plans will
be laid before the public in a few days. 1t is un-
derstood that a large and enthusiastic meeting of
the prominent actors in this opposition was held
last evening, at which several addresses were de-
llvered. strongly urging decided expression of
their preferences for Wing principles, as distin-
guished from the Taylor platform.
A gentleman from Peughkeepsie was in town
last evening, who informed the writer that meet
ing of the Wings of Duchess county would be
held in that place this evening to consider what
action st all be taken in the present crisis. The
object of this gentlemans visit was TO ascertain the
feelings of the party here, and also to procure
speakers from the city.
The Boston Traveller also says that a num-
Der of the friends of Harry of the West con.
template demonstration in his favor in that
meridian. These, we presume, are the rem
nants of the prlncipled" Wings, who could
not be broken TO the no. party" Taylor har
ness.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08
G-IVe find in the Federal paper publish,

M-We find in the Federal paper published
at Salisbury, an article in which David S
Reid is charged with being 60 Wilmot Pro
sionist." Do the Editors of that paper pos.
sess no remnant of truth, fairness, or sense a.
bout them 1t is absolutely untrue that Da.
vid S. Reid ever voted for the Wilmot Provi
so. The Oregon Bill, as it passed the House
of Representatives twice whilst Mr.. Reid was
there, did contain the ordinance of 1887
as applied to that territory, and was voted
for by Southern men of both parties 1t new.
er did, nor does it now, contain the Wilmo
Proviso
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

Democratic Electoral Ticket
fat District. THOMAS BRAGG, Jr.. of Northampton
ID ASA BIGGS, of Martin.
3d PERRIN BUSBEE Of Wake.
4tb GEORGE 8. STEVENSON, of Craven.
9Th WILLIAM 8. AISLE. Of New Hanover
6rh SAMUEL. ]. PERSON, of Moore
I'm CADWALLADER JONES' Sr.. of Orange
9Th ROBERT r. DICK, of Rockingham.
9th GREEN w. CALDWELL OF Mecklenburg
10Th W. w. AVERY, Of Burk.
lIth WILLIAM II. THOMAS, of Haywood
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08


AN EYE TO NUMBER osr..-1f -
Taylor lacks smartness in the man.r.. s"efal
ms political correspondence, there i on Of
on which nnotbut commend his y POINT
ness Most men, when running as e.ua. s"d.
Tor the Presidency, would have hoa~ Da'es
enough to resign the Office they n;.h, green
TO NIL but Gen. Taylor. with a =. dppeu
most commendable, holds on 10 ,ba ~.
MAJOR General in the Army, with :. ''e OF
little income of 5 or thousand doll,,a "s Nee
Cass, as soon as he was nominated 6 ayeaf.
resigned his seat in the Senate of H. u"llh
States, when he was getting dolls,. United
besides mileage; but Gen'l TAYLOR !. Jay
awake for that. A bird in the han, ~ wide
two in the bush ; and besides We n,.. worth
old gentlemen has not the most sanon; uu'e The
OF his election. We are glad 10 bav. ~ lOea'
lportunity OF recording this one ;ns,..o ,A' op'
lacks capacity for business, ~ Vi Old
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08
Democratic Republican Nominations,

FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
GEN. Z z WIS ASS.
OF MICHIGAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

FOR VICE PRESIDENT e-rIE UNITED sTArEH
MAI. ar~n WI. o. BUTLER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08
ALBANY, August 81 1915.

ALBANT, mug uot UT -
Mr. Fillmore has received a letter Oh GC =.
graduation from Gen. Taylor. Iearhe"h -
contents from friend. Taylor says dc n"o
no doubt the name of Fillmore will prove &c"
tower of strength TO the Wing cause e II ~,
Northern States. He expresses grat,,ncan nOn
at being associated upon the ticket win n Js
50 distinguished as Fillmore, and sayS in IN
that he does not doubt but the dlssenSiTTD ~;ve
the Democratic party of New York VI" .an5;ed
that State TO the Wings. Fillmore mas IeP''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08
Democratic Electoral Ticket.

OF KENTUCKY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-09-08

ARKANSAS ALL RIGHr.-We find Inc iol,U"
ing paragraph in the Baltimore 81" u Wv
nesday morning, and have no douO' oi i'' -
RICHNESS: r
arkansas The Little Rock Democ'a afact
August 18th contains a number OF lInPein an.
returns of the election in that State. we Cn
not make any satisfactory table OF Inc w. 'o de.
but can discover from the returns that 'n Thos
mocrats have reelected their Governor I'm.
S. Drew, their Congressman, Robt w. 81 'Gt the
son, and have carried large majority o. -
State legislature.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-25
Died.


Suddenly, on Tuesday, the oath inst, JAMES ALrx-
FNK in the 30h year of his age of the late
John p, and grandson Of the late Alexander Fink of
this city.
His friends and acquaintance, and those of the
family are espectfuly invited to attend his funeral
this Wednesday, morning, at 10 o'clock, from the
Of Eurman and Atlantic streets South Brooklyn
His remains will be Inferred at Greenwood Cemetery.
Carriages will be in waiting at st Stephens Church.
corner OF and Chrystie streets, New York at
o'clock, A. M
At Green Point, l. in the 10th year of her age,
ELizABETH, wife Of Martin Kalbfeisch, formerly Of
Southampton, England.
The friends and acquaintance of the family are
specially requested to attend her funeral on this
"wednesday afternoon at 10 o'clock from her late
sidence corner of Franklin and streets Green Point
l.. Newspapers generally throughout England will
oblige by copying
On Monday morning, Esd inst, after a short and
severe illness, VIM PAxsoN HALLETT Esq, Qate Clerk
Of the Supreme Court) aged SO years.
The friends of the family and those}of ibis brothers
inlaw, Josiah Field and James ii. Ray also the men,
bers of the Bar respectfully invited to attend his
funeral on this "Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
precisely from his latelesidence No 1923 Blocker st.
without further invitation
On Tuesday morning ABIGAIL, infant daughter of
Seaman and Caroline Lowerre, aged seven weeks and
three days.
Funeral this "wednesday morning, at 10 O'clock
from 46 Clarkson street.
On Tuesday ming, oath inst, ELIZA w, daughter
OF VIM p: and Eliza w. Hollonas, aged one year and
two months.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend her funeral, this Nv nesday)
afternoon, at o'clock from 20 Third street without
further invitation
On Tuesday, oath inst, CHARLES FREDERICK Stage,
in the 35th year of his age.
His relatives and the friends of the family are invited
Thursday, 2oth inst, at half past O'Clock, p. NJ.
without further notice.