The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-02-04

wished TO understand whether that party organize
ftr the sake Of the democratic psrty He disposed
to favor the Union Associaon but would tell his friend
vas no purpose Of his to be converted into d, mo
crst He felt proud OF ths position which his party
cupied before the country lie " member of the
southern whig party-a conservative paty-opposed ia
Oh radical asrarianism, and Sewardism, well all
| the new tangled ismsn He believed that the whg.
mean without the MD OF the Union party to put them
selves on constitutional ground, and the recommen-
daor Of the President that the slavery agitation shall
cease, ard the compromise measures lie considered
binding and delntive settlement He repeated that
until recently there were more sound men among the
democrats tnan among the whgs but he did not believe
that tuch etaie Of thugs exists He referred to
the remarks delivered former ssions by Mr. Ran
tou and said that the democrats Of Massachusetts, had
(being unwilling that the whg, should continue pos
ses the power Of that Sate) bought up the free soles
MIR RAsTouL tfrec so. ct Mass here asked and '5is
permitted TO explain and denied that he had said II
present position.
Mr.. CAIh1Il asked do you consider yourself demo.
orat
Mr. BAsro,l replied, saying that be had been noni-
mated by the democrats OF Massachusetts,
again and when lie elected he received the largest
democratic vote ever throwing out the free soil
votes II he vas not democrat after this and In full
communion WITH the party then there in Mas
sachusetts
Mr. CAnrll resumed and said he could rot desire bet
Ter proof OF the fact that the gentleman nominated
ana elected by the joint vote Of the free soers and
mocrats.
Mr. pssyr (der Of Ohio, here interrupted the gen.
tlemen by spy!ng, have heard my name mentioned.
hr, CAnsLl-I read 1t in the paper
Mr. DhSEY-I svaii myself of this occasion to say
thht never did IN life at home abroad, sympa
thize with the abolisionss the contrary have de-
nounced them.
Mr.. CABrlL-I suppo.e the connection Of the gentle
man with the cboltionsts from the fact that he
Slave law.
MIR. DssEy-Wby?
Mr.. CAnFLL--I don't know why.
Mr. DsNE.-I viii explain because it was not strn.
gent enough. (Laughter)
Mr CABlLL-ln this particular the gentleman ia more
southern than the South itself; Qaugher) and it is
very singular that be should have voted for the wmot
proviso MT Q. then branched of to speak of demo.
cratic ard tree soil alliances to show til at the Ulion
party could do well by acting with the whg party as
with the democratic pssty and that the delegates to the
former nigh. accomplish much good for the South
The wings OF the North have heretofore had the advan
tage Of the free soil votes but the democrats have
bought them up Thank God we have got rid Of them
and nope the democratic party may make better
of them.
Mr.. 0lnpIScs ureo soi), of ohio-I merely wish 20
correct the gentleman In the District Of Ohio to which
he he's alluded, formerly represented by Mr Root,
found the wings voting directly for democrat-that
but 1t now sends dcmocrat-wc wings, if any, have
been bought up
Mn. oAnrll-I have already said the people North
ere very bGyabe lie then referred to the declaration
to abide h. the compromise gued by all the Southern
wings except two, and not signed by any Southern de-
mocrat except Nj Cobb and said that the President was
received 10 abide by the oomrCoi.s measures, and
was Mr. Webster -speahing Tor the cabinet Besides,
,ssaInrg 70 The part from which he Sc. out he said
sons why the Union party should not with the de-
mooraic party for the editor tells Us that coalition
unicnists a that unless the Urion party sends gele
eatts ST ch il the OF this combination that it
will cont the choice OF the baltimore Convention lie
alluded TO the Of the committee calling the
Democratic Convention. They found associated Mr.
RaItlstt Of Vermont, with Mr.. jackson, of Georgis
Freeman or johnson, Of AIkansas--
Mr. JAcHsoS (dem j. of Ga here interrupted the
speaker. Mr.. Jackson said he Of that con-
nittee and he took the liberty OF eaying that he was
run expressly as democrat and was elected such.
Nh oApfiL reFlicd, that his remarks addressed
TO tho unio1 of those who were elected BY the Uno
MIR FREEMAN (dem) }, Of Miss.-I always was n Union
democrat and was elected as such to represent tbs
principle.
MIR. CanELrI know you elected in opposition to
Mr. joaNsoy (dem J, of Ark remarked for himself
That he was distinctly nominated and elected as q
Mr.. CAnrLl--My remarks were not addressed to your
section
Mr. Jonssoy-You mentioned me by name
Mr. CABFlI--WeH, III withdraw it (Lsughtsr) If
this Ia TO be- he end OF the Union apza en then he
is who he given what did and comfort he could
is tuecession in Florida lie cou!d do nothing with
it If was to be handed over to the tender msrces of
the nee sci iers
Mr. JoHnsoN asked /, this the dismemberment of the
Union arty If so, will take some o.it daughter
Mr oanfLL-M hen the Union party men 90 to the
similar petition 10 vha. they did in this Mou,. at the
tiue of organization They viii find their resou
tion voted down; some man not known to the country
violate the principles which they go there, they will
go further they may nominate Cen. Butler, of Ken
to tie country, except tha. he never owned sayes.
Nolcr--You toted for Taylor.
Mr. osBEIL--l had much agency in it. in my sphere,
in bringing about that state Of things bat may the
Lord forgive ne for what have done.
NoIcE-Amen.
Mr. CAptLI-But shall not hereafter give m vote to
any man whore position is not clearly defined l don't
wish 10 be caught sgan in that way My opinion is,
that the South should not countenance to con-
caie the abotionists Of the North by conceahng the
principles Of the candidates. In the course Of his
marks he raid his choice individual President
Fl lmore He uss personally intimate with General
Scott; but he could 20 Tor him Presiient unless
he great captain principles be ayowed aud prove salts
M nts on the record II not they viii turn their backs
Op him In this M- Cabel thought that be spoke tn.
.euiimerts OF the Wigs OF the South; however. ne
thought that General Scott had too tong remained in
false position ard thai too late to repair tho dam
which had been done to him he did believe that
General Scott couid receive single electoral vote of the
s nth, and could not receive Gfty in Florida lie
merely Wished to say ia conclUsion that the southern
Nhg party occupy this position that no nan sha re.
gentation.
Dir MurrHs. ONION dem Of o., said he came hero
IS member Of tie Urion party aud Understood the
gentlen iIcu Florida eanss here IL the chsrac
ter lie Rad always oonterdgd that the primo pies On
pheh the Union party vas formed were not repusuau
to u e Trineipes Of tDa democratic party The Uai3n
ATTY alwsjs determined chat non intervention the
question q slavery is tAe eocIine Of the American peo
PIE urd when they say that Congress hss yoggr to
Z tlete on The subject cf tvtry, and rot restrict Il
frtm The rrore. Of The United 5tatss ard power 20
btth - 1T rs tity pflnrplse on Wl0h
The Union party o. Georgia was formed II tns Baitmora
u INVENTION thus declare they win uphold the position
ef the Orion party Of Georgia M Wiling far
Indications 20 70 unite with the convention try tho
experiment. II they DO it arc worsted w1at then
j he objection TO 20 to baltimore Il the Uni0n pgnc
rles can Be carried out there! VIII not accomplish
the objects foT which waited and will IL BE- coDas
tent With the position which have heretofore
pndf He haq promised TO stand By The Union platforms
nc maiteT what party carried out is principles.
NJ. C4rerl asked lin If the democrats adopted the
resolution of 1873, and The resolutions Of 9
end iQ and refused 10 put themselves the Georgia
paiorm II the gentleman would vote FOR the whis can
CItRte?
Mr.. MrrFHY repeated ttst he would vote for no man
who II opTo'ed to IL against the who is 10 favor og
y IL proclaimed evey~here In the canvass that hs
wan der crat, and hat ais principes had uadsTgoue
70 charge; and he saiS that the wings should osl
nate candidate in iavor Of national bank the i.-
tbu0n TIE proceeds Of the public lands sQd against
tile sub trnfuiyip short all the Old doctrines Of the
unigs which he believed 10 be wrong IL would rfquire
more than eegGetceBce Ia the comprome 20 induce
nm L-.A nnn.idu.e L. r.Lh.