Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-08-28
gen. scott and the Coinpromisc.

I Mr.. Adams, member of the Mississippi Senate,
and delegate to the fillmore Convention, on his
return home, in public speech to his consttu-
ents reported the result of an interview between
Gen Scott and the Mississippi delegation We
have heretofore given the substance of that inter-
view from another source; but this appers IN
more authentic shape, and we therefore copy 1t.
We add, also, Mr.. Upton's statement-which
talles exactly with that of Mr.. Adams.
al feel gratifed gentlemen, at this unexpected
call, and am glad to see before me the accreoited
men Of Mississippi. The nomination winch mas
been conferred upon Inc by the Convention oil
which you were members is an honor greater than
deserve, and whether defeated or elected, shall
always regard it as the highest compliment which
could he bestowed upon me, and as more thanre-
paving me for the little service have rendered my
country. 1 am ,ceH pleased, too gentlemen, Nth
the platform you hape adopted; IT MEETS MY HEARTY
AND CORDIAL. APPROVAL; and let me assure you,
gentlemen, that it is no new born faith with me.
Years ago I entertained the sentiments oppressed
in lint Platform ON the subject Of Southern rights
can assure you that was one of the first to give
in my hearty and cordial approval and endorse
ment of those measures, when they were before
Congress, There were but two others ahead OF
me in point of time in their advocacy and appro-
val of those measures. mean Mr.. Clay and
Senator Foote, of your State. AS early as 1So0,
when first brought before Congress, openly avow-
ed myself the friend of those measures, and then,
and since, as manyl think as an average oil hVe
times day, have / openly and publicly declared
my sentiments to every man, woman and child
who has approached me on the subject have
not sought nor have desired any concealment OF
my views and opinions in reference to them, ana
it is matter of profound establishment and regret
to me that my sentiments have been SO grossly mis-
represented, and that have been made the SUD-
ject of unjust and malicious SANDER. My name
has been coupled with that OF MIR. VIM. ii. Be-
ward. and have been charged with entertaining
sentiments in common with him in reference to
Southern institutions. Nothing can be more un-
lust or false. 1t is true, am personally acqualn-
ted with Mr.. Seward, and that he is personally my
friend,-but am not responsible for his peculiar
sentiments, nor those of any other man who may
see proper to support me, and no man living knows
better than he, what my opinions are ana always
have been. made his acquaintance sometime IN
the year '36 or l had not met with him or
correspondent with OF interchanged communica-
lions with him, however, from the year '42 to 80.
In the latter year during the pending of the Com
promise measures before Congress, met with him
travelling through New Jersey. He approached
me upon the subject OF those measures and asked
my opinion in reference thereto. l replied to him
in these words: Sir AM DEAD FOR TIE CoNsTiTU-
rINN-DEAD FOR THE UNIoN-DEAD FOR THE Con-
pRoMIsE-AND DEAD AGAINST ANY MAN
WHO is OPPOSED TO THEM OR EITHER OF
THEM. The language used by myself on that &C.
casion ,was so positive and emphatic that in altu
ding to it since, for he well remembers the
sation, he has even charged me with rudeneSs.
al have seen some service in the cause of our
common country, and am now advanced in life.
Il have endeavored TO gain at least name for up
Brightness and candor; and challenge the world
ito produce single witness, who would be believed
Gin a court of justice, who will say that have
'evcr, by thought, word deed, said or done any.
thing to justify the Misrepresentation that have
been made as to my sentiments and opinions,
that they have been otherwise than as expressed TO
you here this day. If any such man can be found,
let him be brought torirard, and am ,oilling that mig
past life and services shall be forgotten, and thai
the ,ooa infamous shall be urrtten before and afe.
my name" ...-.-