The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-31

have FELT THE IRON HEEL OF SLAVE
RY Long ENOUGH, one would think, TO
induce US TO ASSERT OUR RIGHTS and to
aCT LIKE FREE.NE.N"
Now gentlemen, this article is one of the ablest and
best which ever came from the pen of Mr.. Hudson
and these were his declared views in April I847
These were the views which he wished YOU the free
men OF Massachusetts, generally to adopt and main
tam. The article was published in the Massachusetts
Spy of April 80 l847
Now, my friends | have been charged YOU know
with making false statement, when said the nomi-
nation was fraud, made by certain managers in the
party. and made at Washington. Under these circum-
stances, feel that have right and that it is my
duty to appeal to further proof my possession You
VIII remember, that, when | addressed YOU on the
2lst OF June, informed you that MIR Hudson was op-
posed to the nomination of Gen. Taylor. said SO
with knowledge of his declared sentiments and in
the full belief that Mr. Hudson would be steadfast in
opposition to nomination which in conflict with
what were understood to be his cherished principles
believed 1t would crafty yOu, and exalt him when
made the statement. that received letter from him.
Just before left this place for Philadelphia in which
ne oeCtdfed ms opposition to such a nomination. |
will be more explicit still Unsolicited by me- and to
prepare my mind for what might take place at Pha-
delphla, Mr.. Hudson wrote to me, and informed me
what was going on at Washington in regard TO the
nomination. Great applause1 1t is part of the evil
dence which had on tho 2lst of June had a right
to expect and did expect that Mr. Hudson would say
to you what he did to me; that he would sustain that
course OF action which his letter clearly Indicated
and encouraged. 1t then part of the evidence
upon which made the charge complained Of have
right TO use it in vndicaton of its truth. read the
letter, word for word, emitting only two paragraphs
describing the mode of proceeding at the Harrisburg
Convention in l840 which are of no importance to
the sub ect under consideration.
WASHINGTON, May 2s, l84S.
MY DEAR SIR time is approaching when YOU will
be at the big Convention to select Candidate the
Presidency and presume that you feel just felt in
1889 that you wish be governed by your
propriety and not by the politicians Washington. 1t
would be great blessing the country, if the members
here would leave the whole the Delegates But
there are certain here who have made business of
selecting candidate the great business of the season
The Taylor have been instant in season an ont of
TO press his claims and in fact demand for him
support. Among these may be mentioned MIR Truman
smith OF Connecticut who, considering his position as a
northern man. has done for Taylorsm than any
man. He will be at the Convention. The prime movers
in behalf OF Mr. Clay half of them sincere and
we ohe nan urged ms name as the most eectual way
OF killing off Taylor. Gen Scott to be looking
ups but after all, the sober substantial Wings here are
inclined 10 Judge AcLean Were it not for a personal
feeling between the friends Of COrwin and the Judge
think the latter wosd be the luvorite Of Ohio. Thus
hnch tnought II proper to say that you might know
now things stand here. know nothing OF your views
on the subject hut presume that you 60 a northern
mani and Webster is of the question il will as
now seems, lie between Scott and Mclean. My own
opinion is that the latter will be the strongest in all parts
OF the country.
With Taylor fear we should lose our own State and
sacrifice our own principles For one l had rather be
minority adherlng to principle than in majority without
But write you principally the purpose of suggesting
the mode OF bringing about nomination.
Much will be done out doors, and would suggest to
you the propriety OF being Philadelphia day or TWO
before the meeting of the Convention. The Wings have
select such candidate would, in case of defeat leave
US IN possession OF our principles The must
De resisted sooner or later and the is done the
better.
You will understand that do ret write You to innu.
ence your vote or to interfere in the with your unc
IOHS as Deegale. But believing that
ngs harmonze on this subject have felt at liberty IN
speak freely should pleased to see you nj ssbipg
tom Perhaps you may here before or after the
Convention Hoping that wisdom may guide you all
anu mat good selection may be made subscribe myself
yours, most respectfully,
(Signed) CHARLES HUDSON
Hon. CHARLES ALLEN.
With such evidence in my possession, made
that declaration on the 2Ist of June and now
my friends, what Is your verdict? Was right
or not ["Right, Right" universal response.
Being sbsoved then from all obligations to sus-
tam Gen. Taylor as a member of the whp partv
and being independent OF those obligations. there
are considerations which must assuredly prevent
us from doing it. Throughout the whie States
my friends, you well know. in legislative assem-.
plies, and in primary meetings OF the people. we
have declared that we t0Ould not sanction the
spread OF slavery. Throughout the free States
this has been the general sentiment. Now, we
oppose Gen Taylor, and we cannot 90 for him.
because he Is not known TO be right on the great
question of the day; and, without going over
ground which has been occupied before, and dis.
cussing at length the question of his position. all
low me to say, that, upon the subject of the vii.
mot Proviso-of restricting the extension of slay.
cry, there is every reason to believe, that Gen.
Taylor is not with us. Throughout the Southern
States, all the friends OF Gen. TAYLOR declare that
ne is opposed to any restriction upon slavery
opposed 10 the Wilmot Proviso might read to
you columns from the newspapers, from the
Southern press, friendly TO Gen. TAYLOR. TO show
that they have the utmost confidence In him nm
on this great question. They say, "He was
born in the midst OF US reared in the midst oI
us; his associations are all with US; he lives in
that portion Of the South where the reion of
Slavery is most intense he holds three hundred
men in bondage his treasure is there and bio
heart is there also" and they express the utmost
confidence, that their institutions will be safe nm
der the protection of his eagle eye aud his giant
arm. Language cannot be used, to express more
clearly, and more convincngy, Southern con.
hdence upon this subject, and the assurance thew
feel, that there is no doubt, whatever, in respect
to Gen. Taylor upon this question
Now my friends, appeal to YOU ALL appeal IN nm,
man, and defy contradiction, when say to Won thai
throughout the Southern States there is not single Wbg
press, not one that does not say that Gen. Ia, Is
'o'm me South, upon this subject. Not one; and.
"mohg an 'he orators and politicians, who are adyo,
calns his election, throughout the whole South there ia
not one, who does not declare that Gen Tayor is with