The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-04
Mr.. wiImot,s Successor.

The Union seems not to be well posted in
regard to this eminent politician. 1t charged
him with having deserted his post when Mr.
WENTWORTH proposed to attach his patent pro-
viso TO the New Mexico bill. 1t subsequently,
appeared that Mr.. WnMoT had paired off with
some opponent. The Union now rejoices that
% MARSHAL WILMoT is out of the field. !"
But il appears that his successor has been Sc
lected because his opinions are Identical with
those of Mr.. WILMoT.
Here follow the resolutions adopted in dis
trict meeting:
Whereas, the Hon. David Wilmot and James
Lowry, esq, in view of uniting the Democratic
party Of the 18th Congressional district in the sup
port OF single candidate, and of making certain
the triumph Of sound democratic principles in the
coming Congressional election, have declined:
"Thersfore, Rssolued, That we acknowledge no
test but principle in party politics, and as Demo
Gratis, il is duty boldly to proclaim our prnci
pies, and firmly to maintain them.
"R,selued, That VIC arc unalteraby opposed to
the extension of slavery into territory Free and
that we hold il to be the duty Of Congress TO pro-
hibt, by positive law, its introduction therein.
"Resolued, That standing upon these principles,
and relying with confidence upon the integrity Of
G.. A. Grow faithfully TO carry them out in our
national councils. present him to the Democrat
ic voters Of this district, candidate for Con
gress.
"Resolsed, That the bold and unhinching man.
ner in which the Hon. d. Wilmot has advocated in
Congress the preservation Of free territory from
the encroachments Of slavery meets the admira-
ton and appreciation of the Democracy Of this die.
trict"
The New York Erening Post leaves no doubt
that Mr. Grow is worthy TO be the successor
and sole agent Of the illustrious patentee of the
proviso:
" Mn. WfLaoT's SuocEssoR.-We are told that
when Mr.. Grow, who has been nominated for Con.
2 ross in place Of Mr.. Wilmot, was asked at po-
litical meeting held at Montrose on Saturday, by
sone impairment person in the crowd, When did
YOU commence 70 make Free soil specchesp He
turne his face in the direction Of his interrogation
and VA tn his hand pointed towards the courthouse
said. In that building wAs the frat person to offer
the wilmot proviso in this district; have sdyo-
Gated il since in every school house in this county,
We are surprised the Union does not aban-
don this transparent practice Of persuading the
South that the Democrats Of the North are not
responsible for the doctrines of Free-soilism.
There are many evidences that even the $3.50
readers Of that print begin to suspect, upon this
question at the North there is no distinction Of
party. Such Of thcm as have read the latter
portion of the biography of MARTIN VAS b.
sES are perfectly convinced that "the North
ern man with southern feelings" is fabulous
being nowhere met with, save i'm the columns
of Southern Locofoco newspapers. Still the
Union intmates, for Southern effect, that VIII
MOT has withdrawn, without announcing that
his provso will be faithfully maintained by the
Democratic nominee Of his district who is TO
succeed him.