The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-06-06
SOUTHERN PRESS,
WASHINGTON CITY.

FRIDAY, JUNE s. 1851.

We give the IribuneS report OF the proceed.
ipps, which is more full than the Heralds-the
latter emitting entirely Mr.. WALKERS letter
and several other matters which throw light on
the movement. This may be accounted for
from the fact of the affinities existing between
the Abolition organ and this Reform" of whicl,
it is an advocate.
The whole affair is very curious one, to say
the least of it, and very significant also Of com
ing events. We forbear commenting upon it
this morning, but shall take an early opportuni-
ty of making some suggestions on the subject,
and showing the end to which these proposed
"reforms," if carried out in practice, must inev-
itably lead.
The n Y. Tribune is evidently delighted at
this demonstration: though, from motive of
policy, its satisfaction can not be too enthusiasts
tically expressed. 1t processes to be Wing or
gan, and this purpo.ts to be a Democratic move
ment. Yet it ventures in spite OF this drawback
to say:
TAMmANy ON LAND REFoRM.-The meeting
at Tammany Hall last night was not bad one,
as may be seen by referring to our report. II
Tamnany were as powerful as in tune gone by,
this meeting would have great deal more i'm
portance than we can now attribute to it. How
ever, it is something to hear the Democracy"
talk of supporting none but land reform can
didate for the Presidency, even though they
would vote for the veriest land speculator in the
country if it came to the pinch. To crown all
they wound up by nominating Isaac p. Walker
Al IL -,
done by way of postscript, after the regular bus
mess OF the evening was over.
No doubt this nomination will be received
with all the patriotic pleasure such compli-
ment deserves by the party most interested, but
we fear that Isaac will never get any further
toward the great goal of American ambition
Even Tammany takes him with a proviso
What can be hoped from the coming National
convention? Not much we fear, in favor of the
gentleman from Wisconsin
This is the entire editorial.
On the other hand the n Y Herald which
has recently dropped into the wake of the Com
promisers of theC Constitution is evidently discon-
certed at this movement, taking place as it did
in Tammany Hall, and declares it to be trick
of the Barnburners to dodge the slavery issue
Now this seems odd to us, when we recolect
that the chief ground of reproach against these
men by their Hunker brethren, has been their
pertinacity in keeping that issue open, and
thwarting the efforts of the Compromises at
"pac6cation," adjustment" and settlement"
But, rs we have before had occasion repeat
eddy to remark, the mysteries of mesmerism are
easier of solution than those of New York pol
itics, which puzzle and perpex even the wire.
workers themselves.
With regard to the Heralds explanation, tina,
the Barnburners, 'cowed, abashed and over
whelmed" by the wonderful reaction" recently
witnessed in New York "and other Northern
States, on the subject of continued slavery agi.
tation, wish TO dodge the great issue of the day.,
and fight the Presidential battle on another is-
sue--it ia decidedly COOL in view Of the real po-
siton of parties in that State. Public credulity
has some bounds-public gulibility some limits
The idea Of representing the dominant factor
in the Empire State, who have elected their mel
TO all the highest posts, State and National, il
the late elections, as "cowed, abashed, ant
overwhelmed" by "outbursts of patriotism,
which exhibited themselves in shouts as tn
Presidents progress took place-this we say i
too farcical even for the Herald to put fortl
Its explanation reminds us much of the legs
argument in which
Sir John Parker
Made that darker
Uhich dark before.
We subjoin the most material portion of thu
Heralfs editorial:
MEETING AT TAMMANY HALL-FREEDoM OF THE
PUBLIC LASDs-ATTEMPT AT DECEPTION.
The Free-soil Democrats of this city, or nj
least portion of them, held public meeting
at Tammany Hall last evening, for the purpose,
az the call stated Of responding to the action
of the Democratic senators and representatives
in Congress, on the all-engrossing and import
ant question of the freedom of the public lands,
and for the purpose of combining all true Dem
ocrats in ENGRAVING that measure as one of the
cardinal principles of the Democratic party"
A report of the proceedings will be found in
another part of to-days paper. According to
"ancient usage" several distinguished gentle
men" were invited to be present and speak, but
none of them saw fit to show their counte-
nances on the occasion.
We have few words to state on the object
and purpose of this meetiHg-we don't mean the
ostensible, or apparent object, but the real one,
which it was attempted to conceal, by keeping
it in the background, but which we shall take the
liberty of revealing, that the whole world, and
the crest of mankind" especially the simple
hearted, but honest masses of the fierce de
mocracie' may be undeceived in the matter
We would, in the first place, make the simple
inquiry who were at the bottom of this move
ment, and why was this meeting about the free
dom of the public lands called at this particua
juncture! We shall answer these question:
and if we are wrong in our surmises and opir
ions, we are open to conviction.
This meeting was called by the anti-slaver
section of the Democratic party in this city, nm
majority, If not all, Of those who figured 0
the occasion, are Free-soil Democrats. w
shall not allude to any of them by name, but Il
fact is undeniable. Such being the case, VIII
was their object in calling the meeting? W
shall explain it in very few words, accordin
TO our habit, for we detest prolixity. In bre
then, the meeting was called for the EXPIRE.