Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

crave the indulgence of our readers.
The FAcr EsrABLrsHED.-It has for long
time past been a question at issue between
the democrats, and Taylor wing OF the feder-
al party, what were the real views entertain
ed by General Taylor in regard to the Wilmot
Proviso. The democratic press throughout
the country did, previous to the election
which resulted in elevating General Taylor 10
the chief magistracy of this Republic, charge
him with being partial to that measure, and
called loudly upon both him and those who
advocated his election, to make clear state
ment of the policy which be would pursue [if
successfully in the disposal of any bill that
might come up for action, with the PFoviso
incorporated in, or attached 10 it. The only
answer which they received was, that Gen'l
Taylor was large STAKEHOLDER, and would
consequently, carry out no policy which
would conflict. to ruinous extent. with his
own private interests. Since the calm which
has succeeded the terrible election storm of
IS48. the democratic party have awaited in
silent suspense for some move or declaration
on the part Of the President that would tend
TO set aside doubts as TO his true position in
regard to the extension Of slavery. But they
have waited in vain; and, doubtless. the coun-
try would have remained in ignorance of his
views on that subject until the sitting of Con-
grese. had not the Editor of the Washington
Union bit upon an expedient 10 extort from
the Rcpublie" organ of the President
declaration which. though not satisfactory,
yet, in our opinion, does not leave I" single
hinge upon which to hang doubt" The Un-
ton puts these inteTrogatories to the Republic:
els Gen. Taylor in favor of the free-soil doc
trines: Is he in favor of further extension of
slavery Is be in favor of the Wilmot Provi.
so: Will he sign bill containing the Will
mot Proviso, if such bill is passed by Con-
gress % The Union demanded distinct and
categorical answers to these questions, and
receives for an answer-mum. Now, there
is an old maxim which, we think, is very APP
phcable 10 the case in question, and that is.
when a question is put, which merely claims
for its answer, yes or no, and instead, gets the
eVasive, - mum, - the inference must be
thrown in the affirmative scale; and thus, we
consider the fact established, that Gen. Tay-
lor is morally in favor of the Wilmot Proyiso ;
and if it stands in need of the preponderating
influence of the Executive, 10 secure its pas
sage through Congress, why, he will not
scruple to do any thing in his power towards
lis advancement.
The Union administers castigaton 10 the
Republic, and the President, for the silence
which is observed by them to the above inter-
rogations, in the following strain:
cit is true. the organ talks about the i'm
propriety of the Executive letting his views
be known in advance of the action of Con-
gress. According 10 the organ, the President
is bound to be as dumb as an oyster, and to
know and say nothing in relation to the do
mestic policy of the country. Well, this
course of proceeding may be very expedient,
and very accessory, under the present regime,
because it may be very necessary to avoid
any exposure of the nominal head of the adj
miniStration.'
We look upon this (the Proviso) question
as of the utmost importance to the Union
with President without any fixed principles
who has thrown himself into the hands OF
most reckless counsellors, and an out and out
abolitionist for Vice President, what can the
South expect We warned our opponents
as with the powers of vaticination, of the
dangers which must accrue to the South
in the agitation of the Proviso question, with
such men as Taylor and Fillmore at the helm
of State; and we yet hope,-for hope is al
that now remains-that our prediction!
may prove ill-founded but we repeat, tina
there is not left ga hinge, upon which VIZ
can hang a doubt" as 10 the course Genera
Taylor will pursue when the crisis for actor
arrives.
GUANo.-We see that this article is attrac
ting considerable attention in the States, as
most valuable manure. We publish to-day
under our agricultural head, short accoun
of the quantity imported this season into on
county in Maryland. From an advertisement
in the Journal, it will be seen that the articl
can be obtained at the store of Messrs How
ard & Peden, on Water Street
81 have no enemies to punish, no friend
to reward" Taylor.
MIR. Fred. Swan has been appointed Weigh
oY 4rS Guaro~ If tho Soo%] nf W;lro;rrton /;