The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-12

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opposition of the wings y eight years we sustained
his rule But at length the democratic party gave way
under the increasing pressure OF the northern wings
and abolitionisis combined. In this first great abo-
lon victory in Congress, the wing party in the North
and The abolition party one. The only an ihey
received from the South was from southern whiSs
| eoecede that then as lately on the compromise oili'
the southern wings who adei them Pfoessea an
eXreme regard for the interests Of the Sonth by yeld-
ing We would qniet agiaonl lhey wanted proper
issue II the Spnth by any course OF acton, had sus-
lainei the position OF the democratic parry III congress
il hal ordered representatives TO withdraw from
Congress, wheneye, IN ms Io, J ia,sac,oa
forever; or when repealed would have led at once to
reconsideration of the terms on WHICH we were 10
tnne iagefher The South did nothing; and now slave
ny rs the grand subject OF agitation in Congress and in
suit aud contempt Is daily east upon you and your repre-
senaliyes Texas, too we carried against the northern
whgs with the aid OF the democratic party. This was
q great triumph for the South. Domestic traitors, in
combination with foreign emlssares, sought through
Texas disturb the peace and assal the institutions of
the South. Lastly the Mexican war, which supported
arising from the annexation OF Texas, begun and
carried ,hrough rumphanty by the democratic party to
its glorious consummation Gentlemen, all paris of the
Union have reason to be proud OF the distinction and
power by the American in this contest; but
above all have reason not only for pride but gratitude
lis splendid victories. South Carolina fear, had fallen
very low in the estimation of her States 1.-The chiv
airy" had become by word of derison and contempt
What occasioned this state OF things shall not pause
in the South and the Unon We considered to be far
more of boosters than heroes. The Mexican war de-
manded volunteers, and the Palmetto regiment obey ed
the call and raised your flag in the ranks OF our army
How faithfully and how bavely was upheld and borne
along in the hottest tide OF ba,tehow mournullyoyet
gorously, they fell with an lntrepdiy which mEked
Superiority and desperation that defel all forms OF fear
death, history will relate. They 'Pucked up your
drowned honor BY the locks, and you owe them debt
of gratitude that ''stored or monumental bust can
not repay. The Mexican war, whatever il may be 10
Others, to South Carolina has been glorious gam,
save IN he death Or 20 many S 81 e no ds sa h
again raised its proud crest above suspicion, and
and contumely and challenges the respect OF the Union
But let us 20 Congress the very last session.
estimate the position OF parties By what party did the
South in the Senate, carry the compromise bill With
but exception from the free States by the aid of the
democratic party But in the Senate, and not
the House OF Representatives from the VIII party
in the free States voted o this bill And by what party
did carry the Missouri compromise bill in the Senate
The democratic party Not wing from the free States
in either branch OF Congress. voted for it, Now ii is
true, that these bills failing the democrats from the free
States joined with the wings from the free States IN
ing the Oregon bill mean to make for either
party doing wrong; but II clear that all the support
the South received in the maintenance of her rights from
the free States, from the democratic party. And out
of Congress- and since Congress rose look to the differ
ent of the two parties towards the abotoniss
from their respective ranks For many years past the abo
hon party have been portion OF the wing party, toera
ted in full communion with them long they chose
continue the association AT the last presidential election
they chose to separate themselves from the wh party,
and supported Mr. Brney their candidate. You
member with what inportunate socitude their secession
was deprecated by the wings Now they about to
strains, entreats them stay with the wby party He
declares that the wings the original soil par
ty and that the views OF the abolioniss will be best
subserved by remaining with the wings, and voting for
General Taylor and Mr. Fillmore. How is it with the
bamburners, who have taken up with abolition in the
democratic party part, They have been cast out from all
destined soon II sink into the arms of the wings
Gentlemen, have thus endeavored to give you a. brief
but believe ailhiu sketch. OF the position of the
leading parties in the Union, with respect all those
great measures OF policy which, in past times, have
agiated the country. And now ask, which OF these
two great parties does it become the South to lift 10
power in the government OF these United States That
is the true question OF the presi election. The
personal or even political character or opinions of
this great issue Is not clear, that if to aid
either partyf with either OF the parties
the Unon-t must be with the democratic party Prove
that The democratic party is equivocal unsound on
any point and will only prove them that point
toJe ua,gs-whlst all others, they agree with you
Ii you do anything with either parry sus, aiming
your rights past experience AMI past trumphs clearly
show that must beb the democratic party, and their
hands, therefore. you should intrusl The government.
But lei descend, others viii descend, into the
political opmobs ol Tue einddden OF The two great par
ues. Personally, doubt not, they ali uprgh and
honest / ne del rading policy oil degrading men,
on whose neads ski, winters have shed Their SHOWS,
aud the peNpe tleu DONORS has, know, sympathy
wtih you we lnluii, only inIo then political opinions
ihese upnioos aie upon many po'nis OF policy, but /
deem II important 10 CONSIDER them two points only-
The presidential veto ANA avery.
,rsnaculen. distinguished senator from Ohio, one
who Stands amongst the WDI.s lie Northwest the
same i'o-son aIr. Webster occupies in the East, a
speech lately Jevered In Ono, the following Ian
guase;
as General Taylor wing, [Cries OF eyes" loud
and long, with lev FAINT noes j am glad to hear
those has,y NOES" am here TO testify listen to me
ten minutes, ana then say mo If you can. What are
wing principles: Are the tariff the currency internal
impovementsar such questo! OF policy, which are
mutable and liable to Change with changing crcum
stances oil The countrycorrect to-day and inexpeden
Tomorrow perhaps-are these the principies of the
party! These form the policy OF the wings; but the
principles upon which thai party founded older
than all these. Wing principles did not originate with
Gen. Taylor No Look back for centuries, and across
the water. and you will find that John Hampden was the
first whg and laid down his life in defence OF their prnci-
pies opposition TO the poicer The king
wanted his ship money, but John Hampden and the
wings SAID he should not have it until voted by Para-
ment This was the principle brought the water
by the Pilgrims; and fathers in '76 declared that be-
cause the King withheld his consent from laws whole
some and necessary, they, wings would no longer
consent 10 be governed by him WHAT'S Gen Taylors
position upon this question-ihis wing principle? Is he
not wing Does he not say that the people, by their
representatives, must make The laws, and he il elected
Will execute them! What do the wings want of Presi-
dent! suppose you want President act under the
constitution; to recommend 10 Congress measures he
may deem necessary; 10 recommend appointments to
ofce and to stop there, letting the law making power
created by the constitution do its duty within the bOuuda
res marked out by that instrument Is this so. Well
This is The position occupied by Gen. Taylor"
Now. here is affirmation that Gen TAYLOR will in
no case use the Executive veto deduce the same in
ference from his first Allison letter He there declares a,
bank, tariff or internal improvements nor on questions
OF domestic pOhCy." This he hal,