The daily union., 1852-04-09


did not come forward as candidate TO unse,lle the
administrative policy established by the democratic
party and at that time in operation in the action OF the
government; that my objects and purposes candidate
were OF higher and more solemn characterize rescue
this district from the spread and coniagon OF doctrines
which believed fatal 10 The peace and integrity OF the
Union-to deny South Carolina that encouragement
which she might take to herself from the triumph OF
those who sympa,hixed SO deeply IN her supposed
wrongs. and 10 defend and maintain those sound old
democratic principles which Jackson has bequeathed as
his richest legacy 10 his counlrymsn, and which class
him. BY the substantial cord which he has drawn around
the Union OF the States second only in the list of the
great beneacors OF this countyas second only 10 The
lame and services Of Washington. M
II there is policy which beyond all others ! am
pledged to maintain by the circumstances OF my electon
il is the nay OF the compromise o 1880, Rd
with the faithful execution OF the fagve slave law
nor could without dishonor cooperate with any party
that does not in some satiactoy mode make strict OBJ
OF its political creed SO gidy did consrue my
position upon this point that felt hesitation in with
holding my vote from the Hon. Linn Boyd--one OF the
best and purest men IN the naon-as Speaker OF the
House OF Representatives not that deemed him al all
Individually unsound upon this policy, but because his
name submitted to the House as the nominee OF a
upon the table resolution in favor OF these compromise
measures under The influence OF the same feeling
and for the purpose Of testing the position OF the two
parties, that aided in the preparation and approved
the resolution submitted 10 the Senate by General
Foote that subject, and that voted for suspension OF
The rules with view 70 the niroduction into the House
resolution II has been under the influence OF the same
feeling that have for the present kept aoof from any
identification Of myself with either OF the two great po
ltca parties oil the counTynot satisfied as yet as TO
what may be the respectively TO be pursued by
them in their approaching National Conventions. and
believing that the Union party bypeservng Tor the pres
ent its separate and distinct oganizaton could ex-
ercise potent and beneficial influence upon their
action than by merging themselves at this time in the
great mass Of either Of those parties
Entertaining these views-hastlly penned, but deibe
raely considered by met is not 10 be expected that
could accept the position OF membership in either the
wing or democratic convention Common decency, a
just respect for the declarations which made in the last
Canvass and 10 the jusfable influences which operated
upon the result OF that election. should consrain me TO
await the proceedings OF the Baltimore and Philadelphia
Conventions, and TO be governed in my future course by
the developments which they may respectively present 10
the country Of their course Of action upon these great
questions .LN
feel no hesitation in declaring that If the Philadelphia
Convention shall adjourn without clear, distinct, and
unequvocal annuncation OF its adherence to the comprO
mise acts Of ls5oshall fail TO pledge the whg party.
North and South 10 stern and infexible execution OF
the law, and shall nominate as the organ
and exponent OF its views who shall pertnacously
Withhold, from an anxious and impatient public, his
pledges upon those qnestions--l shall not be found
among those who will cooperate in the support OF any
such nominee. shall regard such course as conclu-
sve evidence that an influence fatal TO the peace and
pose OF the South predominant in the councils OF such
So in like manner, if the Baltimore Convention shall
adjourn without distinct declaration of lis views on
these questions. and shall nominate nan unea ni,ted
before the public in these issues, II ID with me be
conclusive reason against the support o. any such nomi-
nee. .tsf AFHfH8a .
Without suggesting the various alternatives which viii
naturally present themselves to every mind, it may be
sufficient with view to have myself distinctly under
Stood TO say that my opinion 10 now precisely what i
during my for seat In Congress: regard
the peace and harmony o thus nation as oil infinitely more
Importance than the mere fact OF whether whig or q
democrat fills the executive chair, and shall in the
next presidential be governed in my choice by The
individuals respectively nominated and by the assurance
which such nominations, and the platform OF principles
which they may shall give me OF their sound
ness and fidelity upon these great and vital questions Of
national pelcy.
No one will accuse me OF having upon any occasion
expressed any disrust OF the southern wings. have
had many opportunities OF knowing and appreciang
their fidelity. patriotism and public spirit know they
have everywhere contributed very fair and liberal
proportion the numbers of those constituting the Union
party OF the South cannot say that have had the
same confidence in the northern wings II you refer 10
your files, you win find that far back March, ls46,
county expressed the reluctance which felt in coope-
rating politically with them. This dsrust has not been
lessened by the fact that in 1850 they gave almost
lava measure Of such Indispensable importance 10 the
South that presume no rehecog man supposes for
moment that this Union could be maintained without
effective legislation that subject Neither has
that dstrus been essened by the fact that upon
occasion in the House OF Representatives. upon motion
submitted by Mr. Fitch, OF Indiana, there found
but twelve northern wings willing to express in their
representative capacities the opinion that that law ought
to be faithfully enforced Now, when il is considered
that the great power Of the whg party lies in the North
that their Influence must always be controlling and
shadowng in the councils OF that paryit may well be-
the wings OF the South 10 pause and consider how
far IL is wise and discreet upon their part 10 make
mon with them for the acquisition OF power, with
better than have heretofore been
given that the vital interests OF the South will be ade
quaiey guarded and protected under northern whig as
tendency. r
Il must be conceded that the great strength which the
democratic party has recently acquired in this country
be ascrbed TO the promptude with which they rallied
10 the support OF this national policy and TO the rmness
and fidelity with which they have since adhered TO IL
am not aware OF single prominent leader in the dem
the presidency-who is not in the most solemn and ex
picit manner committed 10 these great measures. The
organ Of that party the seat OF government has,
the agitation OF these questions been battling with n
giants power IN their vndication and support Almost
every democratic State convention of the North has
pledged the whole power OF the party to their enforce
men The resolution upon that subject OF the late State
convention OF Pennsylvania followed II has been by
practical legislation for relief presents the obligations
Of the country in worthy OF all praise. These
matters worthy OF the notice and worthy OF the int
taon OF the northern wings. And permit TO say that
unless the wings OF the North will march up to this great
issue with equal hrmness and hdclty they will give
their political opponents advantages them in the
approaching presidential contest of a most marked and
decisive character Ii IA impossible for the wings OF the
North and South, al period like the present. 10
In National Convention without frank and explicit dec
laalion oil the principles upon which this government
TO he administered. The no.principe platform OF 1910
and lsls will not be tolerated in 1852. Amongst these
principles must be unqualified pledge of the faithful
execution OF the fugitive slave law. VIII the northern
wings give such pledge II so, why is il that Mlard
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