The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-26
From the Richmond Wing, August 81.
..Thc Thrilling DialOgue"--Another L,
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From the Richmond Wyhig, August 81.
1.-THE Thrilling Dialogue'--AnOther Ex-
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The Enquirer Of yesterday publishes letter from
Mr.. Mapp, which blows the ''thrilling dialogue"
still higher. We copy the letter, aud italieise
few sentences. Surely, never were people 80 I'M
lucky. All their attacks upon Scott and the wings
recoil upon themselves. Now, in this case, we had
the most beautiful fabrication for effect The gal
liant Pierce, whose forte in war was ground and
lofty tumbhng. had actually volunteered his "dead
body'' in defence of the rights of the South!
Whig speaker was the author Of the thrilling mar
rative! There was, therefore, no escape!
But it happened In this, as in other cases, that
Locofoco scribe was the detailer of what the Wing
said and. ~ generally happens he only made
such an approach to truth to give an entire mis-
representation of the facts. But hear the Wing
hinselt-this time their own witness. II we un-
derstand plain English, his statement ia the very
strongest confirmation of the Freesoil doctrines
heretofore imputed to General Pierce. He heard
General Pierce express sentiments identical with
those contained in the New Boston speech, and,
therefore, he had not doubt of the correctness OF
that speech. This ia the witness whom the Demo-
Gratis themselves have brought upon the stand. He
understood that the greatest difference between
Pierce and Hale "toas about the means tchich should
be employed to effect the SAME ENDS DESIRED BY
BoTH.' That's their own witness
z6Ms Editor Of the Enquirer:
AcooMAo CousrY, Va, Aug. l5, 1852.
My attention has this moment been called to an
instant, headed "Public Meeting in Accomac
County," Thrilling Dialogue" which demands
short notice from me, in consequence OF Its lncor-
rectness on the one part, and what seems TO be
thnr Enrf hn fol a
sition am here made to occupy, personally,
should have no concern; but it 10 a duty which
owe to the public not to become passive instru
ment in the hands Of willy politicians whereby they
Pierce TO them in false colors. have no desire to
infiict such gross injustice upon the Democratic
candidate, as should do were to recommend
him ouch q pro-slnvery man ns the language
contained in that article, purporting to emanate
from me- would necessarily imply. II THE bad been
true, what it sntes, and this had been ALL 1t would
very materially alter the facts in this case. II Ia
the most easy thing In the world however, 70 draw
false differences from partial statement OF facs.
And whoever attempts to quote words from q
speech or book without giving what was immedi-
atey connected herewith, explaining and quail
fying, 60 that the obvious meaning and import may
be had, does commit fragrant wrong, not only
upon the author, but the public, by conveying, 30
far ne the authority shal have weight. a meaning
false by construction and MISREPRESENTATION, and
making that which was designed for good produc.
tive Of evil. Remember, Bassinio, the devil may
quote Scripture for his purposes" In evidence Of
this the Atheist essays to predicate his iath upon
the Scriptures, by detaching from its pages GER
tain portion. the only important part of which he
then expunges in order that he may make il read
.ssThere il no God" And thus
ssFor doubtless the pleasure is as great
OF being cheated as to cheat"
By the folly Of his prejudices or ingenious wick.
cdness not only the language is mangied, but the
Obvious meaning and import thereof perverted. 1t
behooved the reporter, then, Of this 'thriling da
Ioeue,'' which he says took place between Mr..
Wise and myself, to have stated all that said in
my answer to bis question, If 1t was his object to
enlighttn the country, and not to deceive 1t. But
as he has used only SO much as will answer the
ends of party intrigue, will state what did sny,
and what heard Mr.. Pierce say, as well AZ the
elapse Of some elk or seven years will serve my
memory, for the information and not deception OF
the people. In 1874 or AS, think, was at meet
ing addressed by John p. Hale, in the State of
New Hampshire. 1t was not two years ago, as the
Snow Hill reporter has it. A short time prior to
this, Mr.. Hale had dissolved his connexion with
the Democratic party, upon the Texas question,
Upon the plea that the party did not go far
enough for the abolition of slavery He desired to
see slavery abolished whether by ''peacc or blood !"
He also, in the course of his remarks, made some
illusions to Mr.. Pierce. That gentleman came
forward to defend himself. and in his (Pierce's)
remarks he distincty aUoiced that ne tcds as much
Ns,D Hampshre. and made use Of language pery much
like If not almost e same, that which h0ue seen
imputed TO him IL, the Nec Boston speech by the indie
pendent and Manchester Democrat. heard nothing
from him, and, on the contrary, all that did hear
him say convinces me that whether he made those
rema ks quoted as his by the above papers or not,
THEY CONTAIN HIS sENTIMENTs UPON SLAVERY, AND
ARE VERY SIMILAR In WORDS AND THE SAME IN
MEANING WHICH HEARD HIM DECLARE. do not
mean to say that he eaid any thing upon the
Compromise, because it was not in agitation at
that day.
The reporter of that article msrepresents me
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and gave the Concord and Manchester Democrat
to prove that he was identified with Freesoilism
and Atolitionism distinctly avowed that ] did
not believe him on Abolilionist. And when
speak of Abolitionism, mean the creed OF John
r. Hale, whether by "blood or peace" And why
did not believe him an Abolitionist was, that he
said in his speech upon the occasion which have
referred TO, that he did not think Haie,s party
could mean what they said; that 10, to effect the
abortion of slavery by force of arms, and If they
did, he as sure that every good citizen would be
willing, at least he would, to lay down his dead
body to protect the Constitution. a#
But that he isa Freesoiler, a nomenclature which
il used in distinction to Abolitionists, have never
doubted And tDhat haoe heard him say confirms
me in the conpicton that his ssnt,msnts upon thssio
1uestion are truly embodied the reso'stions adopt
Corgrsas By the Democratic Legislature Of Ne,o
Hampshire 1S47. did refer to the extracts from
the New Boston speech, which had seen, but
said did not know whether MIR. Pierce made those
remarks or not tucn anu tutTes lOt uau Aos suoh
seen any effort to deny them and desired to do
the Democratic candidate the justice to see both
sides before made up an opinion as to the fact OF
that speech. But ofar from doubling their aite's
ITCHY because Of ,Dhdt had heard him sny; on the
sonf,nrs, uhat he had said IN my hearing induced
,se 10 beiiepe that he did make that speech, re-
cornissd ssntiments sohich had heard from the
:. ne source, and was about to state what that
% when, in consequence Of many interruptions
~ The other gentleman, remarked that would
Sy W. Tor he, perhaps, would not take my au'
,Snps,v had frequently quoted the remarks which
fhssra Mr.. .Oierce make, to prove what believed
~ .,as;,nn M. declared by himself. And, more.
hs d;% him justice 10 tell the whole and not
the half And as mr. wiz, e. as wh;ah me did
gq;rs"sy accept Of my authority as to what had
seen and heard readily as eSneus;ye ey
dsncs 10 me that the answer was not satisiaGtory
10 the friends OF Mr.. Pierce, from the parnsi ana
lss.coIored statement in the article 10 wnicn AN
reolying. The grsatesf difference oeeo 80 ~,
Pierce aud Mr.. Hale, as andsrsidna uem' ~ a.,
obouf The means ,ohsch should be employed 70 eDec'
ths same end dssired by both.
The reporter Of that .'thrilling dialogue = o4i.
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