Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-07

| from Massachusetts. There was disclosed by the
recrimination between those accomplices in aboll-
ton what always believed-that both the wings
and Democrats as a party, in that State were deep
ly hostile to the peculiar institutions of the South
had no interest in such contest, except TOR the
information of those whom I represent. shall
take occasion to circulate those speeches freely
amongst them, that they may have the highest ev-
idence of the correctness of those conclusions with
which had made them familiar in my intercourse
with them. It was battle in which desired the
full exhibition of proves on both Sides and that
at the close of the combat, bystanders would have
to DO the kind Office of burying the slam. GOV.
Boutwell, carried the State because he and his trends
bid higher than their competitors at the auction.
A bid of one quarter of dollar more on the other
side would have carried the day against them The
price was the consideration the offices and emol-
uments were irresistible Did the Democracy Goa
Lessee with the Abolitionsts =? Let those represen-
tatives of that State who here denounce them, say
why they voted for Mr.. Winthrops They profess
to be satisfied with the compromise, and yet sup
port Mr.. Winthrop, who within few days after
the passage of those measures voted IN the Senate
for bill abolshing slavery in the District OF Col
umbia He bid for the Aboitonists of Massachu-
setts endeavored to revive agitation on the slavery
| question and upon that achievement was nomlna-
ted rs a candidate for Governor. He did not bid
J enough but showed willing mind Those who
supported him have but little cause to complain OF
any tamperng with Abolitionists or combinations
with them for power. He spread the banner OF
agitation to the breeze, and was sustained by the
Wings of his State. 1 have no interest in the
matter further than the truth of history concerned
and as recorded evidence of what sort of materials
we are called on to rely upon in the hour OF trial.
1t will teach my constituents that am no alarm
ist and that have told them the truth. 1t Is ev-
ident from all the circumstances, that both parties
had common purpose, but neither party had any
feeling for ,ls. am neither malignant nor resent
! full If nv temper is excitable, it is easily APP
peased but there is one thing which Inever mean
| to do, and that is to fawn upon the hand that
strikes me. No, sir, will never do it. l will
never be brought to sustain the pretensons of any
man for the Presidency who is not republican
who does not distinctly acknowledge State sover-
eighty and State upon the principles of their
great apostle, Mr.. jefferson; who does not pledge
himself to arrest agitation of the slavery question,
and carry out the fugitvesave law by all the pow
er with which he is clothed. I will make no COM
promise here. opposed every measure of the
compromise except the fugitive-slave law and |
regretted that was not able to defeat all of them
against which voted. The State to which I owe
my allegiance, and the people whom I represent,
were willing to try the experiment of these meas
ures, as they had become part of the laws of the
! land. They are a law-abiding people, and I ac-
knowledge the authority of the will of my people.
voted for the fugtivesave law; and it is the only
one OF the compromise measures for which voted.
But though acquiesce in them, no man has right
to inquire as to whether do so cordially or not.
/ l will say, that have changed no opinion to
the character of these measures, and feel now as
| felt then. My constituents feel now in regard to
this subject every good citizen ought to feel, a
strong desire for the repose of the public mind by
general acquescence in and faithful execution OF
these laws.
am for preserving the Government upon the
principles of the Constitution, and for obedience to
the law in every part of the United States. So far
as l am concerned, the recipient of my vote for
President must be willing to carry out the law OF
the land. have no sympathy with those who are
disunionists per Sc, and have been willing to
resort to the highest remedy without the most Sc
rious cause and the general appreciation of ma
jorrty of those who felt the grievance of unconsti-
tutional oppression. When | differ with gentle
men upon principle can understand them. 1t
may be that shall be compelled to act with gen
temen with whom differ as to some minor ques,
tons not involving great principles. But when ii
IL perfectly clear and conclusive indication that
the difference between us will be about plumber
and not about prnciple-about the disposition Of
the offices and emouments of Government. there
can be neither cooperation confidence. 1 rep
resent plain, unsophistcated, agricultural people
who do not look to this Government for ANYTHING
~ way Va SuPPOil. 4HeJ acquire 1HuePenu-
cnce by cultivating the earth. They do not look
here for laws to put money in their pockets to
the Federal Treasury to supply their wants. They
labor not only to supply themselves, but to aid in
maintaining here an efficient and economical Gov
eminent; to manage affairs in which all the States
are concerned; and can vote for no measure which
is to take the public treasure to sus tain a paper
which sets itself up here the organ of any par.
ticular party. l will vote for no measure which
will place an immense money power in the hands
Of metropolitan editors and thus add to their pc
cuiar advantages for forming public opinion in the
next presidential canvass.
But, sir, do not wish to be misunderstood.
must ask the indulgence of the House for a short
time longer. Having been exceedingly unwell all
the morning, had not anticipated this debate
Nothing would have induced me to make a single
remark now, but that had determined since the
commencement of the session that upon the very
earliest opportunity would be distinctly under
stood upon those great questions which now sc
much agtate the public mind. In order that may
not be misunderstood, ask gentlemen to attend t.
the remark that l am about to make When say
1 want fair, free fight in the presidential canvass
| mean that desire that the people may have some
hand in arranging the preliminaries and making
the selection between the individuals presented a.
candidates for Office. am very far from objectine
to a candidate because he is the nominee of the
Baltimore Convention. Indeed such nomination
would highly recommend him to my choice. Such
an expression of preference by that body would
demand and receive my respect. If he should b.