Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-01-24
THE OHIO DEMOCRACY AND THE COMPROMISE.

THE OHIO DEMOCRACY AND THE COMPROMISE.
We decidedly object to the conclusion arrived at
by our neghber of the central Democratic organ in
this city, that, in commencing the conservative
views contained in the late Inaugural Address of
Governor WooD, of Ohio, on the subject of the
"Compromise, we confess to having been wrong in
what we said last autumn respecting his re-elec-
ton Quite the contrary We then stated facts,
which cannot be changed by any change of position
on the part of the Governor. We are gratifed,
nevertheless to find that that gentleman has in the
intervening time, seen the error of his way, and
evinced disposition to pursue, for the future, a
more patriotic course on the question alluded to.
For this we give him full credit But we cannot
retract what we have before correctly stated as to
his former position, and which is corroborated by
the debate that took place in the Senate of Ohio on
Tuesday of last week, on ordering the printing of
the Governors late Address This debate, no doubt,
escaped the notice of our neghbors of the Union,
and we therefore give them sample of it from the
Columbus g State Journal" as follows:
Mr.. PARDEE said that for he did not wish to be un
derstood endorsing the sentiments of the inaugural
He had objection any courtesy that Senators might
desire extend to the Governor unless it involved
dorsement of sentiments which he man or Sena-
tor could approve In this inaugural address the
Governor had, in compliance with fashion which he al
legged TO exist especially of late gone into the politics
Of the Union He (Mr p would not be understood as
opposing every thing that said on these subjects.
The rebuke given Southern fanatics well deserved
All of the sentiments of attachment TO the Union atri-
buted the people would be found fully to exist in the
hearts of the patriotic citizens of this State.
But when the Governor declared that the compromise
measures which he very justly observes " have caused
much ilfeeng when he declares that, under all the
circumstances which surround these measures ncud-
ing the abominabe fugitve-save law, should remain
disturbed he ir p would like to enter his protest
The Democratic caucus at Washington had given the
quietus doctrine of this kind by laying it upon the
table The Legislature Of this STATE at its last session. By
Gerry large majority had IN LANGUAGE SAME
GOVERNOR, denounced this lac odous 10 the People Of
the State and had instructed Senators and requested
Representatives in Congress
date He (Ir.'P had participated in that
preston And TO be told that this infamous
law should remain undisturbed? He protested against
such doctrine
Mr. GIlLET disagreed with his friend from Medina He
did not conceive that printing and circulating the address
endorsed its doctrines. He wished it 20 the people
that they might judge of it for themselves.
Mr. CusHrYG said he serious He liked the address,
as it contained good Wing doctrine and he wished his
constituents to read it.
Mr. SHERMAN said he did not see the necessity of so
many copies but he did not regard the printing
dorsement Of the address.
Mr. PEpPARp said he would vote for the resolution for
the present Inaugural message contained sentiments
Trajectory hdt The Go0Hor had expressed IN his former In
circulated possible that his political adhcrens might
know what tack they required to take. In the
present message, the Governor speaking of the com-
promise of which the Fugitive slave law is part
says Under all the circumstances which surround US
should mdisturbed and this fruitful source Of
agitation and excitement be torep closed In his former
inaugural little than year ago. after arguing
the cnstitutonality of the fugitive slave law, and
demnng resort to violence for the purpose Of defeating
its operation, he proceeds to say:
mustno, by any means be understood as attempting t.
defend the rroprety and expedency Of this law 1t is
cepab to = very large majority Of the people Of the North
Public disapprobaon will continue hamper execution
and agitate ats repeal It is in my opinion, nexpedient
law that makes pare evidence conclusive Of the
right TO reespiure and return his slave that denies jun
trial here and stseheye; that provides for the appointment
swarms Of petty officers IL that gives doubs
compensation find every claim mp Of the
ter and the expenses in any from the public
suTy receive the voluntary cooperation Of
people"
After this public and decided expression of opinion
against this fsgCt STARE la, accompanied by such excel
lent arguments he received majority of wentysx thou
sand in the State: and all at he out
the ether side of the question: and the Legislature
and people to follow him, without degning to ge them
reaeen for obeyns his mandate He probably thinks that
having recently been elected by such triumphant
jority the authority Of his great is sufficient with
out reasons to controhe political faith OF his supporters
and All who willing TO take him their only safe
guide and change their position at his wOsd should know
what he required them to do The people should be made
acquainted with his sudden conversion that they may
know what is proper for them parsue this
great and exciting question. This important document
should therefore be printed anil circulated in permanent
1orn The resolution deserves the support OF the Senate
Mr. ATEEssoN would not endorse the compromise doc
trine OF the address: but was for printing 1000.
Nr. SuERMss would like the people to what pro-
rress the Governor had made he glad know that
Oemoefatc members did not al 90 with him.
lihe resoluuoa to print the address was adopted.l
EXTENSIVE BANK ROBBERY.