The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-21
qns vi.na.awai Of Governor au,,man.

al engh reached us, ana 10 coPed Ueo~ Inc TACT WAS
Communicated TO US by telegraph announced in
our paper the day after its occurrence, but il 80
unexpected that il was not generally credited.
II will be seen that the Governor resigned because the
fullest demonstration before him that his political
sentiments were dsapproyed by the people of Missis-
spp BY this he the time established the title
OF General Fooie represent for Mississippi The opinion
which ae4uiesees in The Compromise, aud which has
sought, from the time that became law unite
the South upon lis faithful maintenance and execution
Acquiescence in that measure what General Quit
man intended to pevenl-co operating in this respect
with the Nashville southern convention and with those
inconsderate men, North and South who imagined that
they could their pleasure present issue the people
of the United States which have the solution dictated
by them, Otherwise suspend annu the powers OF
the constitution.
The Stale OF Mississippi and most especially that portion
of il which holds the largest share OF the old Jackson de-
nocacy, has noby ylndcated lis title 10 consistency and
patriotism, and has shown that it is neither willing 10
give mp It's party The good of the country at the
bidding OF who profess superior zeal for the sup
port Of southern tights.
We have objected 10 Gov. Quiimans calling him
self Democrat but have protested against his attempt
TO make appear that democracy, explained by Jeei-
son and Jackson anything like the doctrine put
forth BY the Nashville conventions and we are glad TO
find that he is satisfied himself Of his error In bow
ing he does gracefully the verdict rendered against
his doctrines, we satisfied that he has done more to
increase the respect which is felt for him as man than
in anything else he has done since the OF
the canvass agains, Gen. Foole:
10 the Democratic Siate-Rights Party Of Mississippi
The result of The recent election for the convention,
however brought about must be regarded at least Tor the
decisive Of the position OF the State on the grea,
issues involved.
The majority have declared that they content with
the late aggressive of Congress- and opposed
any remedial action by the State.
Although this determination of the people ts at variance
with my fixed opinion of the policy of the STATE, here
expressed and still conscenIousiy entertained, yet
as a Saterghts and democrat, bow in respectful
submission 70 the apparent viii Of the people
Ii is the State mas not yet spoken authori'atvey
even the acts the will be binding until
they shall have been ratified by Of the people bur,
by the election Of nonesisters the conventions major
y OF the people have declared against the OF policy
tue slavery questions which deemed it my duty 10
pursue while governor and against the principles upon
which was nonlinatets and upon which aloe had con
seated candidate. might pernap, bs elected,
notw MISLEADING this demonstration 0! public sentiment in
the election for The convention but have been ny
entail in seeking no expressch of the win Of The
people through convention, ought, u my political
tioo, abide by Il
Therefore, upon full consideration Of al he cigcun
sauces-respecl tor the apparent decision Of the people
duty 10 noble and pauotH psry who struggling
maintain the h. Of the South against northern aggres-
sion. aud preserve Institutions from the fatal Ell
olcDnsOidaIOg all power n the federal government
sense Of self respect which inciues 10 seek q
pubic station Ia which my opinions upon vital ques
tons are not sustained by majority of my consult
uents-all concur in inducing to the opinion that
my duty requires retire from the position which
| occupy the democratic Sale rights candidate
tar Of lie yratif
the patriotic party by which l nominated To-
the evidences Of their unaterng confidence, both la the
nomination aud in The warm and heery reception with
which have been everywhere in the canvass, ten.
der resignation OF the high aud tbe post of their
chief nd d heare in the peGdng canvass pedsing
sell aud the country that viii, last
great OF State rights faithfully in the ranks
have endesvored to do in high position.
IA oUITMAN
MONMOUTH Sept, g. 1851
In publishing the above letter of Gov Quitman. the
New Orleans Bee a well-k wing journal, comments
upon it as follows
General Quilman calls his supporters the democratic
Saierghts party We should like know how many
voted against State rights the late election
Amos, many sustained the secesionis' themselves
The heaviest blows aimed tho latter from Tippah
Tisheminge and other counties well known uniformly
democratic by immense mpiotities. There Is no doub,
whatever that large fraction OF the democracy opposed
the neither do deny considerable
number OF whgsare In favor Of ultra 1t will
do, therefore, style the party which supported Gen
Quiman democratic State rights The title does not
explain the character Of his followers. Bat let 1t pass
" The Vcksburg Sentinel up tho flag Of Chancellor
Stephen Cooke-an od.iashioned democrat, rather State
righiish but, according the Sentinel, ultra be
supported by the Union We question whether the
article viii succeed in diveuing democratic from
Gen, Fooe We suppose, however the latter has tie
least objection the under these aus pices
Where Qumsn forced give way, his subordinacs
may well despair Of victory"
Thr Adninistrauon "ns the New York .Chest."
The Albany State Bsgsler-the accredited organ Of
The President at the seat OF government, in New York