The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-12

The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel, one of
the leading "Union Constitutional prints in
Georgia, after quoting the Republics account Of
the two caucuses here, goes on to say
These facts, all of VIII CHI were substantially
admitted by members, who were present at the
caucuses, in debate on the floor of the House
on Monday, go far TO confirm our previous
convictions of the purpose of the Wing and
Democratic parties at The North, to bid very
high for the vote of the Union party of the
South. Thus far, however, the Wings have
made decidedly the best showing, and we look
for bold game on the part Of the Democrats,
IN the shape of some maDGuvre in the House
in the form of resolutions There is, therefore,
in our opinion, but one course for the Union
men of the South TO pursue, in the midst of all
this Juggling and intriguing of the two parties
at the North, and that is to move steadily for.
ward in the formation of great national, con-
sentative party, pledged to the support and
maintenance of the compromise. Hang out
your banner on the outer wall, invite the con-
sentative men of all parties and sections TO rail-
under its folds, and kick out all the political
tricksters, whether Northern fanatics or South
ern agitators, who are ever ready to barter
principles for ofice-give them no seat in them,
and should they thrust themselves in, let them
are fully understood, and that they cannot hope
to disturb the harmony of the great National,
Union Conservative party.
The Union men Of the South hold now the
destinies OF the country in their hands, and If
they cut loose promptly from all old party ALI
ances, and unite on a national platform, they
may dictate the policy of the government (, a
generation. But TO do this there mnst be no
temporizng policy, no tinkering-they must lay
down their platform, and invite those who are
willing to defend II to rally upon il and by no
means wait TO hear the bids and propositions of
the corrupt intrigners of the two parties Mt the
North. Let therefore, Southern members Of
Congress see to it, that they do not sacrifice this
commanding position and the interests of their
section, If not the Union ITSELF by any petty In
trigues TO reorganize parties upon the old ex-
ploded platforms, or a cunningly devised effort
TO make political capital.
THx TREAsos TnALs-In the u. s. District
Court at Philadelphia, yesterday, Mr. Read re-
sumsd and continued his argument in behalf Of
the accused. He quoted literally from English
Law on the subject Of treason and cited the B,rm-
ingham riots, DC, to show that in all these cases
there could not be treason without an instruction
or rebellion, although in some Of the cases the
parties were only tried for riot. He next turned
his attention to United States treason cases. Shay
rebellion, the whiskey insurreotion and Fries
and were put down with military force yet, 80
10th were the authorities to push the law Of trea-
son in this country that only in Shsy's case were
any persons punished with death n the csss of
Burr, Chief Jssice Marshall held that there could
be no treason without an actual insurrection.
Mr., Read spoke up to the hour Of adjournment
without concluding.