The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-01-09

o4AVASbAI, JANUARY y, 1901.
Massachusetts Dem ooracy Sold out to
Prse-9nilism isst.a "a
Since The hsppy idea suggested itself to some
Of the politicians, Of drawing distinction BE-
tween national and sectional combinations aud
proceedings, these unfortunate adjectives have
been made to bear the burden Of a multitude Of
sins- i.,ftt lt f.l. ....t
What nstionsl coalition was, we and the
entire public expected TO behold when the Con
stitutionsl Union Party was 10 spring into life
like Phoenix from the ashes of the old parties
on the 22d Of February. But since the funeral
Pyre which was to produce the ashes. has been
pulled down, and the interesting ceremony been
ipae6nitcly postponed, that wonderful invention
csnnot be exhibited or patented. sl
But the very projectors Of that idea, who for
merly used the term sectional, as applicable to
the Southern Rights Party, now attempt to sp-
propriste it As an apology for the Massachusetts
coalition of Democratic and Free-soilers The
Psnnsyluanian, one Of the smaller organs ofthe
compromisers, thus introduces the quasi apology
of the Boston Post, (anothcr Of them) in rela-
ton to the. recent adjustment" in Massachu-
setss Observe how gingerly--as if treading on
eggs-tbey approach the living coalition.
MAssAcHUsETrs--Wec condemned, a few days
ago, the coalition between the Democrats and
Frce-soilers in the organization Of the legsla-
ture Of Massachusetts. n is right that zoe should
gioe the reasons tohy the Democrats agreed 10 this
coalition; and for that purpose we copy as fol-
lows from the Boston Posi-, paper that always
acts with the national Democracy
4The coalition was formed in relation to Stale
officers and Stale legislation alone---in carrying
out the purposes of the coalition in this restricted
sense, we hope to see the parties to it faithful
to the understanding but as for the occur
renee of any contingency which will justify any
member of the legislature claiming to be a
Democrat, and elected as such, in voting for
Charles Sumner, esq, or any Of the gentlemen
named as Free-sol candidates for the United
States Senate, or for any individual save faith
full Democrat--0ne who adheres to the princi-
pies laid down as the Democratic creed by the
National Convention Mt Baltimore, which nomi-
mated Van Buren,, Polk and Cass, for the Presi-
dency-pe consider beyond The bounds Of posi-
billy, and the thought unworthy Of being en-
tertained for moment"
Now, this is too farcical for serious comment.
nice distinction it attempts to draw between the
national and sectional influences of that coai-
tion-that surrender to abolitionism-could
mystify even child or an IDIOT! If our North
err brethren are intent on carrying out their
plans of spolaton in the South, let them not
insist on her stultfying herself too, apology
for submission. When organs are driven to re-
sort to such desperate expedients to prop up a
shake, to bring it tumbling down about the ears
of its upholders. aei
What are the terms proposed and ratified by
this coalition--which these compromising organs
would intimate with Mr.. Toors) not to be " of
the slightest consequence" Behold the terms
of the treaty as set forth by the SINE Boston
Posi- of the 18th nst--which gives depr catory
article on the subject as placebo, to accom-
pany it. 1890 l,3e
The NEGoTIATIoNs.-T The Democrats and
Free-soilers held meetings in the Statehouse
last evening, and mutually ratified the terms
agreed upon Dy tne cohierees, VIZ
Giving to the Democrats, the Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor, State Treasurer, five Coun-
cillors, and the United States Senator for the
short term
Giving to the Free-soilers the senator for the
ling Term, secretary of the commonwealth, the
Sale auditor, four councillors, and the sergeant
at-arms. aa
In the reports, no names of candidates were
mentioned, but Charles Sumner will certainly
be proposed by the Free-soilers as the candidate
for the long term in the Senate.