The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-01

excitement. II was this: that. a. both the Wing
and Democratic parties have endorsed the Com
promise measures, each OF them nom nate cam
didate VIGOROUSLY favorable to these measures.
Do gentlemen want to bid for abolition votes? Do
they not know that this had brought trouble upon
the country! He would ask, when the gentleman
from Massachusetts (Mr. RANToUL) was receiving
crumbs from John Tyler's table. did he regard
cast foul, bold SANDER, the best men of the
country. Pursue the policy hch he had advised,
and all will be well; but If you go into market
and bid for abolition votes, the very reverse will
be the consequence He would not vote for any
man who will not put himself upon the record in
favor OF these measures as fnaiity. He had told
his constituents that il General Scott should be
nominated by the Wings, and will not place him
self in this position, he should vote for Compro-
mise Democrat in preference. He differed with
the Democrats on the subject Of the public lands
and other measures, but he would never permit
such considerations to influence him in like
this.
We told that General Scott, in private con-
versation, endorses the Compromise measures, and
expresses deep regret that anybody should doubt
him, and that but for his efforts the Compromise
measures would not have passed. 10 this true' If
so. he appealed to the particular friends Of Gene
raj Scott to assert it, He wanted to know if they
did not, by their slence, intend to bid for abolition
votes! He has been nominated in Maine, Penn
syvania, and Indiana; but the Of these
States do not utter one word about the Compro
mise. 1t 10 said in the newspaper too, that Pres
ident Fillmore has removed certain gentlemen in
the North from Office because they differ with him
on the question of the Fugitive Slave law If 80, it
was the proudest feather in his cap; for many Of
such men think that slavery ia league with hell,
and that the Constitution ia curse.
lie then spoke of the high and patriotic position
Of MIR. Fillmore, and the manner in which he had
discharged his duty to his country; and asked
whether he was to be set aside, and General Scott
put in his place, under the circumstances stated.
Az to Tennessee, should the Presidential nomina-
n ha ma dc in ia 4
meet with overwhelming defeat, 30 deeply rooted
are the people of that State in the Compromise
measures. II General Scott should be nominated,
without placing his support of the Compounds
MEASURES record. to Be read by all, there could
not be found enough men of character in Tennes-
see TO form an electoral ticket.
In what he had said he was struggling to main
tain the nationality of the Whg party. He never
could become a Democrat; they were too penuri-
Gus for him. General Scott is either for or against
the Compromise, ard he should distinctly say 80.
So help him God, fsilence is preserved in order
get the "higher-law VOTE" he (Mr wy never
would vote for that platform. In conclusion, he
said that he did not expect again to be candidate
for Congress, and the remarks which he had made
he left s as 2 s Isgsey to the Wing party.
Democracy Of that State had never given the slight
est "aid and comfort to the agitators of the slavery
question, and that in their State Convention last
year they fully expressed their acquiescence in the
Compromise measures of Congress. They also de-
clared that they would cheerfuly abide by the de-
csion Of the Democratic National Cow ntioo, and
that from whatever quarter of the Union Presi-
Dental candidate might be selected, they would
pledge themselves in advance to give him their
hearty support. To every word of the resolutions
OF the Democratic Convention of Connecticut he
heartily subscribed, and prepared to defend
them here and elsewhere, and make them a sort of
text for what would fall from his lips to day. He
held no political connexion with agtators and
apostates, who scarcely merit the contempt of the
country. In the course Of his remarks he alluded
to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. RAN
TouL) in no very fiattering terms, and said that
that gentlemans party would rule or ruin this
Union. For himself, he for the Union as it is,
rather than the name of freedom. with such men
Tor MS masters. Give me- he observed, "E plu-
rbus Unum," rather than the elderly equality,
and fraternity" Of another illustrious French re-
public. He then adverted to the danger Of dis-
union; and spoke in terms of the strongest repro
baton OF all, natives and foreigners, who have
united in the crusade to destroy the form of Gov
eminent under which we live, and which has con-
ferred 20 many domestic and national blessings
Mr.. FOWLER, Of Massachusetts,, after replying
TO the remarks of Mr.. HiLLYKR, of Georgia, in de.
fence OF the domestic institutions of that State said
that her star on the countrys galaxy would be the
last to fall and plunge into the outer darkness of
disunion. he passed glowing eulogy Oh the
character OF the females of that Common w ca lth
and said the girls are for Union and liberty, and
are sure TO triumph. lie advertcd to the subject OF
the public lands and advocated the disposition of
them Tor the common benefit. He proposed to set
apart territory for bic colored countrytnen. With
few exceptions they have cultivated our fields and
fought our battles, and are entitled to mmunities
and an equal share Of the blessings Of our laws
Justice demands this. He would give all a home on
the condition OF occupation and cultivation. As TO
the tariff, he did not want high one but such as
would yield asufcient revenue for the support of he
Government, and at the same time protect Ameri.
can labor. We want, be said, true and stable
policy He objected to tho slavery features of the
Compromise measures; and in conclusion he spoke
oil our foreign reiAtions If the expedition to japan
was peaceful measure, he would give to il bis
supporj but II 1t was TO force relations with that
nation at all hazards, he would protest against it.
Japan has right To stand on her own ground;
and ne would sooner see our ships rot at
wharves than interfere in the concerns of that pa
ton. lie condemned this, he did the interfer-
ence Of Russia in the affairs Of Hungary
Mr.. PORTER obtained the floor, when the com.
mittee rose-
And the House adjourned.