The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-10-07

these pamphlets. Did he prove single CT
ror in the statements of the pamphlet! Not
one Did he disprovc the pamphlet afforded
substantial eYid .nce that the late Legislature
was the most extravaganza ever held in lndi-
ana! No such thing. He contented himself
with very small and contemplate piece of
demagosuery, unworthy Of his station, how
ever worthy it may have been of the man.
Instead of taking up the matter item by item
and letting the people know honestly and
fairly how their money had been spent, he
singled ort one single item Of the enormous
expenditure, and commentedupon II although
he knew that this item had only been publish
ed to make the list of expenditures COM
plete, without intending to condemn itas an
ertrauagance. This item related to the expense
of burying four deceased members Of the
Legislature, expenses to which no Wing OBJ
iects, and which were not Published for the
purpose of condemnation. The crafty dema-
gogue then let that pamphlet drop! Now,he
knows right well, that his ewh Auditor Of
State was furnished with proof sheets o. this
pamphlet by the Wing committee, for exam
nation. He did examine them and pronoun-
ced the figures entirely correct, with one tri-
vial exception, which was altered according
". So much for this piece of small dema-
goguery. |
Gov. Wright is for colonizing on such an
extensive scale, as to ere great while do
away entirely with slavery. He is so ultra
on this subject,or takes such an ultra position,
that he seems to US more like man laborng
for the abolition of slavery right quickly, and
for the prosperity of Southern darkies, than
for the good Of the two colors in Indiana
Knowing himself to be speaking in the dis
trict where lives the Free Soil candidate for
Governor, he must have been laboring to
take away some of Major Robinson's votes!
The Governor tried to make himself out
the particular friend of the Wabash and Erie
Canal, and was rather disposed to take all
ture, and building it generally. Probably
Judge Law could set him right in that mat
ter, and convince him he has taken to himself
considerable credit due others. rr,
The Governor saw At to make some state
ments relative to Galphanism, declaring, how.
evers he "only had time to mention facts
This was another low and most unworthy fea-
ture in his speech. Mr.. McCafty also gave a
few unvarnished facts in reply, placing the
subject in its proper position. Now man
who at this time attempts to make political
capital off the Fillmore administration, by
abusing it for its connection with this Galphin
affair, is either grossly ignorant of the facts,
or knowing the facts, most dishonest in using
them. Probably Gov. Wnght's organ here,
would like to discuss that matter
Although Mr.. McCarty entirely demolished
Wright's position on the Tariff, yet we shall
hold it over for future reference, especially IS
Wright made speech on this subject in the
evening. DIR. Wrightin this matter, either
got out of the depth of his understanding or
of his honesty.
After talking abort matters IN which the
candidates or parties appear to have no differ
ence, he finally wound up on Gen. Scott and
Native Americanism, and made a demagogue
appeal to foreigners for their votes. We
venture the assertion. that no honest and
intelligent man, we'll acquainted with the
facts, objects in his heart to Gen. Scott
on this score. No-these big and little Loco
foco speakers kao,o Gen. Scott's feelings to-
W :rds foreigners are warmer and more earn
est than theirs-that his position tc ward them
is more liberal than theirs-that he declared
his friendship no longer than three years ago,
in the following language-"Certainly it
would be impossible for me to recommend or
support any measure intended to exclude
them (the adopted citizens) from just and
full participation in all civil and political
rights now secured TO them by our republican
laws and institutions" How miserably low
then, is It for the Governor of Indiana, who is
too candidate for reelection, to endeavor to
deceive intelligent citizens, native and adopt
ed, in relationato Gen. Scott in this particu-
lar! 1t Is low business for any man, and a
contemptible business for man in Wright's
position. He not only drags himself down
to degrading work, but he trails in the very
mud of politics, the position ofGovernor of
Indiana. Such speeches will do himself no
good. A speech like McCarty's, breathing
honesty in every word, is worth dozen of
Wright's crafty appeals, for any cause it is
intended to support.