The North-Carolina standard., 1848-09-20


Buren, will directly aid the election of Cen Cass /
say Whig vote, let it be observed. For it may be
that there States in which the Van Buren move
ment may draw supporters from General Cass, and
therefore iniure him rather than Gen. Taylor. But
speak of this with reference whig votes in whig
States, and particularly in this State. And say that
every vote thrown by whig, or one who has been
whig-eyery vote whatever, may justly say-thrown
against Gen. Taylor, enures to the benefit of Gen.
Cass. ~
Now, my friends, as to Gen. Cass, we need not
go to the Baltimore Convention to the Baltimore
platform to instruct ourselves to what his politics
are, or how, elected, he will conduct the govern
ment OF the country He will come into power, 1t
at ALL the exponent of the principles of the present
dominant political party, the same party that elected
Mr. Polk, and, if elected, he will follow in the foot
steps of his ilustrious predecessor And hold
him, must confess, to be the most dangerous of any
of the candidates before the people. He would
describe himself as Whig-as no conservative
as not of the protective party-but belonging to
the so-called progressive Democratic party. He be-
lieves in the doctrine of American destiny, it is
termed-which appears to be to 60 through wars of
ambition, invasion, conquest, and aggrandizement,
orthe sake of establishing great, powerful dom-
nant, and domineering power over the whole of this
western continent.
We all know that, if Gen. Cass could have pre-
vented it, the treaty of 1912, with England, would
| never have been concluded. We know that, if he
could have prevented it, the settlement of the Oregon
question would not have been accomplished, and the
Oregon treaty of 1916 would not have been ratified
And we know that, if he could have prevented the
Mexican war, he would not have done it. He sup
ported that war; and of the first and foremost
in pressing it on, and advocating it in every shape
| and form, up to its conclusion.
AS to his personal character, know, and we all
| know, that General Cass is of learning, of
scholarship of talent, of some distinction
man, and point of ability far superior his pre-
decessor- he should happen to be the successor of
Mr.. Polk. But think him of rash politics.
pushed on by rash party-and committed to course
of policy which, as believe, is inconsistent with the
real interests of government and the honor and
| true greatness of our country. ~[
tits for all, therefore-for you for me, for all of
US, as Whigs-to consider whether we cannot,
whether we will will not in the existing state of
the case, give votes for General Taylor, the
nominee of the Whg party. That question leave
to every mans conscience. have endeavored to
state to you the case, as it presents itself to me.
Gentleman, before General 'Tayfor's nomination,
stated always, when the subject mentioned, to
my friends that did not, and could not, recommend
the selection of military candidate for the
Presidency. 1t was against my convictions OF what
due to the best interests of the country, to the
character of the Whg party and the reputation of the
republic. stated also, at the time, that, if
General Taylor should be nominated fairly, by the
Whig Convention at Philadelphia, should not op-
pose that nomination. And l stand upon that very
same ground General Taylor has been nomi-
mated by the Whig Convention-fairly nominated,
for any thing know to the contrary,-and shall
not, and cannot, refuse him my vote oppose his
election. But, at the time, l would say that
there is no who is more firm and steadfast than
myself, in the opinion that such nomination ought
MOTTO have been made-that it impolitc and
wise-that it not one suitable for the Wings to
make.
But the declaration then made that 1 would not
oppose the nomination election of General Taylor,
was, in the very nature of things subject to
ceptIons. Ii supposed him to be, If believed him
to be- man whose purpose it was to plunge us into
further wars of ambition and conquest, / would op-
pose him, let him be nominated by whom he might.
If believed that, if elected, he would use his official
influence in aid of the further extension of the slave
power, would oppose him, let him be nominated by
whom he might. But do not believe either.
believe that he has been, from the very first, op-
posed to the policy of the Mexican war, as inexped-
ent, mpolitic and improper. l believe from the best
information can obtain-and you will take this as
my own opinion, gentlemen-I believe that he has
disposition to extend the of slavery the in
uence of the slave institution that he has dspo
slton, moreover to GO to for the purpose of the
acquisition of further slave terrtoryor for the
ton of States the Union from what is now foreign
territory.
Gentlemen, so much for what may be considered
belonging the next Presidential election, as a
national question.
But the case, by no means, stops here.
Wea citizens of Massachusetts,. Weare Wings
of Massachusetts,. We have supported the present
government of the State for years with And
have thought that most Wings were satisfied with
the administration of the State government in the
hands of those who have held it, But now it is pro-
Poseu W esIdolsh NE" parry, Oh Cne OASIS oI the
Buffalo PLATFORM and to carry this Buffalo ques-
ton of free soil'' into all eections-State
we'll national-local as we'll as State. At least, |
suppose so, from what has already been There
is to be- therefore, nomination of candidate for Gov
against Mr.. Briggs, whoever may be nomi-
mated by the Wings, and there is to be nomination
of candidate for Lieutenant Governor, against Mr.
Reed, or whoever may by nominated by the Wings.
And in fact, there are to be nominations against any
body whom may see fit put up for these offices.
And for members of Congress too, presume, there
will be- in every district of the Commonwealth, can
didates set up by this party, in opposition to the
regular candidates of the Wings.
Now, what is the utility of that? The State of
Massachusetts, has ten members in the House of Rep
in Congress, and may we'll say that
know of no other ten men, of any party, who
steady, frm jealous and nf1exible, in their oppos-
ton slavery, and it's extension in any shape than
supposing the Whg candidates-many of whom are
those who represent us-to be defeated : What
will be the result if considerable portion of the
Whig party in each district secedes from the regular
Whig nominations, and supports other candidates
than the Whig candidates Do we not know what
has been the case in this very county Do we not
know that, in this district, the effect of irregular op
position the Whig candidates. good free soil
man. by the way as any of US could desire-has been
leave you, gentlemen, deprived of your representa-
ton and influence in Congress Do not know
that the district has been unrepresented, from month
to month, and from year to year, because of the OPP
position of of these '' free so gentlemen
to man as firm and staunch in the of freedom
any individual that breathes the air of the district
Even in his presence, will venture to alude to your
present Representative Mr.. Hale). And l ask if
we want better liberty man in Congress than he is?
Do want a better liberty vote than those he has
lyaTy rIva IS no man of fha frooI