The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-11-11

Their it be terminated before by the acquisition Of
territory, it will be of vital consequence to the
North, whether the President be a stakeholder,
or man opposed to that institution. If this war,
commenced TO foster that institution, should con-
hnue, we want man at the head of our affairs
who will not sacrifice thousands of lives and mill
hons OF money to carry on the for such an
lnglorlous purpose; and if peace is made and we
acquire large portion of territory, we want an
Executive who will insist that that territory shall
not be cursed with slavery. LET THE FREE
MEN OF THE NORTH LOOK WELL TO
THIS AND IF THEY DESIRE TO HAVE
OUR GOVERN MENT DEVOTED TO THAT
lNHUMAN INSTITUTION FOUR YEARS
MORE, LET THEM CHINE IN WITH
CERI'AIN WIRE PULLERS 1T THE
SOUTH IND .ADVOC.ATE THE NOM
LNATYOV OF GEN THYLOR Let them
remember that new paper has been started at
" ashngton under the auspices OF certain slave
holding gentlemen, and those devoted TO their
interest, TO aid the cause of the hero of BUend
IlSto, and that no pains will be spared in Ten
nessee, il Kentucky, in Virginia, and other
Southern States TO BRING THE WING
PARTY Into THAT NO.HINATTO.N
Let the Northern Wings look we'll to this and
II they have halt the watchtulness that their
Southern friends possess they 1ciU at once enter
their protest against such a measure. THE
SOUTH LONG ENOUGH. 1t is time that the
majority should rule. A nation Boosting of free
institutions has are ady shed blood and wasted
treasure enough, TO sustain an institution at war
with The first principles OF our Constitution. We
have FELT THE IRON HEEL OF SLAVE
RY LONG ENOUGH, one would think, to
induce us to ASSERT OUR RIGHTS and to
CT LIKE FREE.MEyN.
READ the following letter addressed to Hon
Charles Allen dated
WASHINGTON, May %, le4s.
My DEAR SIR The time is approaching when YOU will
heat the big Convention select Candidate for the
Presidency and presume that you feel just felt
1889 that you wish to be governed by your Of
propriety and not by the politicians at Washington. 1t
would be great blessing the country, if the members
here would leave the whole matter TO the Delegates But
there are certain men here who have made the business
selecting candidate the great business The season
The Taylo men have been instant in AMI ont of
season 10 his claims, and in fact demand him
support Among these may be mentioned Mr. Truman
Smith of Connecticut, who, considering his position a
northern man. has done for Taylorism than other
man. He will be at the Convention. The prime movers
in behalf OF Mr. Clay, half OF sincere and
the half urged his name as tue most eTeclua
Of killing off Taylor Gen. scott be looking
up; but after ali, the sober substantial Wings here
feeisg between The friends Of Corwin and the Judge
think the latter wosd be the flvorite OF Ohio Thus
much thought proper TO say, that you might know
how things stand here. know nothing of your views
on The subject but presume that you go Tor northern
man; aud il Webster is out of the question: it will it
now seems, lie between Scout and Mclean. My own
opinion is that the latter will be the strongest in all parts
OF the country.
With Taylor fear should lose State and
sacrifice principles For l had rather be q
minority adhering to principle than in maiority without
principle.
But write you principally the purpose of suggesting
the mode Of bringing about nomination.
Much will be done ont of doors, and would suggest
you The propriety OF beng al Philade phia day
beore the meeting of the Convention. The Wings have
powerful foe to contend with and il would he well
select such candidate would in of defeat
us in possession of our principles The slayep
be resisted soonar later and the it is done
better.
You will understand that do wr you 10 inAu
your vote interfere in the esst with your
lions Delegate But believing that and feel,
ings harmonic this subject, have felt liberty
speak freely. should be pleased ashing-
Perhaps may here before after the
Convention. Hoping thai wisdom may guide you all
and that good selection may be made subscribe my self
Yours, most respectfully,
(signpd) CHARLES HUDSON.