The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-08
WING Opinion.


sides that we do not intend to become respon-
sible for the views or speculalions of any aril-
cles which we may reprint from other journals.
We publish such papers merely to keep our
readers advised Of the public sentiment Of the
country, and not as indicating our own tenden-
cies or dispositions. In presenting fair chroni-
Gle, we must necessarily admit many articles 10
our columns from whose opinions we dissent.
We give them, to pass for what they are worth.
and not with the view Of maniiesling concur
renee of sentiment:
From The Nashville Clamp True Whig.
Politics at Washington appears to be s"in
muss" generally. The Locofocos have quarreied
themselves out of breath and out Of hunor With
themselves and "the rest OF mankind;' and now
the apple Of dscord has been cast into the midst OF
the Wings. That cur readers may DO advised
fully practicable Of the passing current Of cvnns.
we give the condensed account Of tho proceedings
OF the Wing Congressional Caucus on the 10th in
slant, as teegraphed to the New Yorkpapcrs. IL
% obviously incomplete, and somewhat unintelli
gible in one or two particulars; but enough is
given to show (if the account is not exaggeraied)
that the very genius OF discord has enter into tbs
Wing councils.
strong difference of feeling between portion Of
the Northern and Southern Representatives Of
b'th parties, upon tho propriely Of endorsing tie
Compromise in 81 NATIONAL" organized, partisan
capacity. The rigid adherence of the Southern
w higs TO the faithful maintenance Of the Compro-
mise, in all emergencies, % as final adjustme mt,
in principle and substance" will elicit The hearty
appreciation of their constituents, Mr.. Cuiom
spoke truly when he said TO the caucus, no man
could hope 10 carry Tennessee unless for the Com
promise"
Both parties, us speaking through their repre-.
sentatives at Washington, now stand on pretty
much the same footing in reference to this question;
both having, in Congressional caucus, rejected
the Compromise as party test, upon plea
another though the Wings at the beginning of the
session did adopt it, and of them, acting with
the majority in this last caucus, plead in addition
to the point of order, that it would be work OF
supcrerogation to rc-endorsc it. In the vote upon
Jackson and Hilyer's resolutions, while the show
ing is more favorable TO the Democrats in tho
North, it is even to still greater proportionate de-
gree more favorable to the Wings in tho South.
There ia much force, we willing to admit,
in the argument of MIR. Mnpgum, that the eau
Gus having been called for specified purpose,
viz: to hx the time and place for holding the
Wing National Convention, the introduction of
any other business than that for which it WIS
specially convened WINS not in order especial
ly as members of Congress, far as we arc in.
formed, have not been appointed delegates 10
the convention, and had not the primary autho
rity to instruct that body. In strictly pa,lia
montary sense, his position is perhaps correct
Yet, if the rejection of Mr.. Maishail's rcsolu
ion upon point Of order is to be understood "a
the forerrnner Of the reputation Of the Com
sl~s Al. 4:
ton, then Southern Compromise Wings may as
well be assured of the fact at once, that they
may cast about and make their rcckonngs Tor
the future. We trust such madness and folly
will notrule the coonsels of that body. In any
event, in any emergency that may arise, we have
full confidence i'll the wisdom, hrmncss and intcg-
rity of that gallant phaaux OF Wing conservatives
who have steadily wtbstood, either side, Seces
zion and Disunion in the South, and krecsoil ia
naticism in the North, holding fast to the euaran-
tees Of the Constitution, alike through good aud
through evil report, as the shect-onchor Of their
faith. Northern fnctionists, Of whatever phasc,
may rely with like implicit confidence upon the
fact, that no nominee Of the Wing National Con
vention, with the popular influence of the reported
seceders from this caucus, thrown in the scales
against him, can have any, even the remoiest pos.
sible chance, for an election by the people.
From the Franklin (7snn.) Home Press
TIE Vino CoSoREesIoSAL CAucus--JHg Ma.
rIoNAL CosvEsTIoS. We will not i'm
pugn the motives question the patriotism Of
southern members who opposed the introduction
Of the resolutions. With great Difference TO their
opinions, however, VIC must say that We consider
she question Of the 6nality Of the Compromise ma
one Of vtalimportance-- involving the last and
dearest interests Of the South, around whirh we
would earnestly desire TO Southern Union
Wings rally in a solid, unbrokcn pheanx, and
stand by it, ioiM 1t fan. We do not ace that ts
introduction into the Wing caucus is by any means
out Of place. We regret that, being introduced,
Southern Wings should refuse 10 come boldly up
10 the issue and abide the consequences. To the
union and frmncss Of Southern Wings upon this
vital question We look for tho safety and security
of our institutions. Will any falier; or will they
GENE up one man and stand firmly 10y the Union
and the Compromisf?
What is 10 be the result OF this split in the caucus
is yet unknown. OF one thing, however, we feel
certnin that no man, whoever re may be, can get
the support OF Southern Wings who 10 not unc.
quiyocally committed TO the fnelty Of the Compro.
mise. Whoever comes before the convention which
10 10 assemble in Baltimore in June will find that II
he expects the nomination by the aid of southern
voice, his position must be plain and uncquivocal
upon this subject. That this will be made test We
rejoice to say we have doubt We applaud Tho
conduct of those Senators and members who re
fused to act farther in concert with the caucus and
retired. Their conduct upon the occasion is "a
fruitful theme for reflection, and shows conclusive
y that in the great Wing party South :rc 20 be-
found the men who, while they frown upon agiia-
tore and disunioniss in every section Of tho cuun
try arc yet willing to stand up boldly and battle
for the rights aud interests Of tho slayeholding
States.
From The Nashuiiie (7.nn.l JYhig.
WHITTIER DO WE TgsD-A debate Aprung up in
the House If Representatives on the 22i instant in
which the proceedings of the Wing caucus Of the
10th were canvasscd II possesses much interest,
developing ms 1t does, though but partially some
the causes which at work TO disorganize The
Wing party. Mr.. Washburn, Of Maine. having
been called up by the intc-rogatories of Mr.. How
ard, OF Texas, stated the position Of the Whigs OF
the North, as follows:
Their course aud their aim has been ~ res,orr
harmony and pence. There those among them
who approved vi those (thc COmpronise) measures,