Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-12


more spontaneous Clay.
BS5rThe Fayetteville Observer of the 9th accuses
The Journal of attempt to keep the people from
ing the proceedings of the two caucuses at Washing
ton This is all fancy of the Editors own the
coinage of their brain. We have such DESIRE but
the contrary, have made the action of the caucuses
respectively. the basis of the leading editorial in
| paper of the 9Th The more fully everything can be
given, the better for the which we advocate
Our limits will not allow 10 give all the Congress
slonal debates in full and at the same time keep up
with the of the day, ne sther would it be
sary 10 proper understanding of the subject, 10 give
in full the debate which occurred in the House on the
1st inst, the whole gst of which might be put in
nut she'll We give all that is OF interest in it as fol-
| lows
! Mr.. Brooks, of New York, said that the wing eau
Gus had adopted the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That regard the series of acts known as
the adjustment measures forming, in their mutual
dependence and connection, a system of compromise,
the conciang and the best for the entire coun-
try that could be obtained from conflicting sectional
interests and opinions; and that, therefore, they ought
to be adhered TO and carried into faithful execution.
as final settlement, in principle and substance of the
dangerous and exciting sub ects which they embrace.
Mr. Meade of Virginia, asked by what vote it had
been adopted and Mr. Brooks replied that there were
but four or five opponents.
! Mr. Fowler said that he in the caucus, and
moved 10 lay the resolution upon the table He
whig, and always should be He would state, in
this connection, that he would not be bound by the
solution. [Cries of Sc Good,' and demonstrations of
applause There about forty members present,
but he did not count them. Laughter He would
further say that onehird of the wings voted to lay
the resolution the table. The proceedings of the
caucus should be honestly reported. He meant to
stand on his own footing, here and elsewhere.
/ Mr.. Brooks-1ou went out before final action.
Mr. Fowler-No. remained until final action had
taken place.
Mr.. Meade continued 1t appeared that there were
forty Wings in attendance and it fair to presume
that twenty Of them were from the South Every
: Southern Wing voted for the resolution take away
one-third who voted TO lay it the table, and there
were but five Northern Wings sustaining it. He knew
the object for which this movement was made it was
2 made for political capital at the South, and TO gain
Presidential votes. But the people of the South
derstand the Wings of the North. His constituents
knew well as he did. They knew that there are
some glorious exceptions in that party, and that large
body of them, under the auspices of celebrated Sen
ator from New York, opposed TO the Fugitive bill
y and time after time have avowed their determination
to repeal it, All the talents of Daniel Webster. and
those who act with him at the North, have been una
Bile TO aay the storm which has been produced in that
section of the country.
It is known that the Wings of the North are unfath.
full TO the Compromise, and that large portion of the
Democrats faithful to it, including Marcy, Buchan-
an, Douglass, Glass; Dickinson, who are the acknowl
/ edged leaders of the Democratic party at the North
They the true friends of the Union. The Democra
cy not to be gued by the Compromise resolution
It adopted in Let him know the fact that large
majority of he people of the North both Wings anG
Democrats, are willing 10 let the South rest in peace
l. and will adhere all the features of the Compromise
and he should rejoice in proeaimng before the nation
70 that he, too should abide by it, because it might BIZ
the of giving repose TO the country.
. The Compromise Resolution in the Democratic eau
l. laid upon the table, it being proper TO be
IL sdered by the people represented in the Democratic
o Baltimore Convention Voices: You're right !;
IS That's it'll They will take it into their hands,
proclaim to the world the principles by which III
northern and southern Democrats be united Their
are FreesoiI agators who call themselves Democrats
lt He Democrat, willing 10 carry out the Com
e promise and repudated every soul OF them who ar
y in favor of agitation here They not part and par
J. eel OF the Democratic party of the Union They ar
+ repudated by the leading men of the North whom tn
81 Democracy can trust The Democracy wanted no de
Is claratons of opinions at this timeprinciples b.
L which they aetuaed He repeated, he did not vey
O. Freesoilers members of the Democratic party.
however, they willing to abide the CompFomis
Measures final settlement, they may come into th
DC Democratic party and unite 10 carry out other prnc
~ pies. If The Compromise Resolution was taken u
y properly, not half dozen Democrats would vote
70 gainst it, but the Wings took up TO impose their
o. ten party The south.
ID MIR Richardson of Illinois, said that the soldier VIII
pc in the hour OF battle deserted his post is oudes in
III Joy in The event of victory. This is not only true
ne 10 the soldier but the politician The genilema
ne from New York tMr Brooks) stands foremost ii
champion. and is loudest in his praise of the Compr
of mise measures which passed Congress Ii his mem
ne ry served him right he thought that when the lin
e- arrived to try northern men, the gentleman deserf