The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-20
HentOnians ana Anti-Bentonians.

Mr.. Benton seems to be carrying a majority Of
the democrats with him in Platte county-the
home of Mr.. Atchison. The ST. Louis Republican
of the llth, says Sc We have letter from Platte
City, dated the 4h inst, which, after stating that
Col. Benton had made speeches at ParksvilIe and
Weston, and that resolutions were passed approv-
ing Of his Appeal and repudiating the resolu.
tons of instruction of the last Legislatures and de-
claring that the people would support no man for
State Senator or Representative, who would not
vote for eTpungiHg them from the journals, goes on
to speak Of the meeting at Platte City on that day.
The anti-Benton clique had, it seems, fixed upon
Platte City, as place in which they might carry
the day against Old Bullion and there they con-
centrated their strength, A desperate effort was
made, particularly as this was Atchison's own
county, and they did not want resolutions condem-
natory of his colleague, to go out from that region
Judge Birch, our letter says, was sent for to make
speech, and the anti BentoniaRs were drilled for
the occasion. At 10 O'Clock, the Judge commenced
in the Court House, by stating that he had been
invited to address the citizens of the county, and
he read two resolutions, which he said he would
submit TO the people when Col. Benton had CON
cluded his address, and he had had an opportunity
of reply He then continued his speech until P.
n, at which time it was announced that Senator
Benton would speak at the Grove. Col. B. spoke
about two hours, during which there was much
Missouri resolutions of instruction, he was inter
rupted by Mr. H. L. Wilkerson, member of the
late House of Representatives, and called several
times a id liar Much excitement prevailed
and for time there We're apprehensions of gem
eral row, and perhaps hoodshed Old Billions
voice was heard, however, above the din, heaping
denunciations upon all the puppies of John G.
Calhoun. The insult only increased the ardor and
the enthusiasm of Benton's friends. When he
concluded, an effort was made 70 get up Judge
Birch, but it was Intellectual. Jesse NORM then
attempted 10 speak, but he was cried down by the
Benton men. Resolutions were then read by the
Secretary, complimentary of Benton and approving
his views, and passed. Col. Estill then gave no.
tce, that as the anti Benton men had not fair
chance, POSSIBLY because they were ina minority
they would proceed to the Court House, and he
dared them to take a vote there. The friends of
Benton paid little regard TO this challenge, and re-
manned on the ground, to hear another speech from
their idol In the mean time, Judge Birch and his
friends proceeded to the House, where they
passed the resolutions first spoken of by the Judge.
'' Col. Benton was to speak next at Bloomington,
j in Buchanan county, whittier it is said, Judge
| Birch would follow him"
While Mr.. Benton is going ahead inthe West,
he seems to be very powerfully opposed in the
Northeast. AT large meeting held at Palmyra
Marion county, on Monday, the 9th inst,. the fol-
lowing resolutions were carried with but two dis
senting voices So
RssoiD5a That Ear frOm appauding Mr.. Benton in this
proceeding regard him acting in direct conflict with
the policy Of his past life and condemn his condueta
againstthe democratic party Of Mssouagainst his friend
and supporters, for thirty YaaTagails the rights OF thl
Southern peOple-a violation of professions made, anC
pledges repeatedly giyenan mpudent attempt Of the thing
created to control It's creator, and baefaced and dgacs
tu eoIt to destroy the doctrine long held sacred by
hepu6hean-that the Legislature has the night 10 nstue
United States Senators and all other agsnis under contO
efotod That the resolutions Of Instruction Were
y q patty yoe-almost every democrat voted for, ant
ngaig every wing against theni-Hnd that Mt Benton b
refusing 70 obey violates his uast dishOnO the democrats
cause ofieits public cOnddeRce, and s0ps in the dish
/ Elth lhose who have always been his enemies and de
f ei5 Ye' IbsEetoIe ieldsEy pass him over 70 bis aep