Mississippi palladium. [volume] (Holly Springs, Miss.) 1851-1852, 1852-04-01
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MIR. Forsyth, of the Columbus Times,
writes thus from Washington, under
date the u March:
the Southern Rights members of
the two Houses held preliminary
meeting OF consultation a few DAYS
since. They are TO meet again to-mlor-
row in iuilnumbers and, I am happy 10 bs
able 10 say, that a very gratifying bar
mony oi views IS exhibited. They NJ.
Without much doubt, determine 10 or,
game as the Southern wing of the
Democracy, and will cheerfuIiv and
heartily support the Baltimore nomina-
tIons, If the candidates and platform
/ are such as TO make that course consis-
tent with their principles and duty. OF
this, have no doubt, for reasons Thaye
heretofore assigned. The strength of
The democracy is at the South, and the
Convention will not begin the work OF
the campaign by stabbing the party in
Itsvltal part. A better feeling is grow
lng ia the democratic ranks. As the
t;mc for action approaches, the neeessi-
+ ola marshaIing and union Of the for
ces OF the party, is over riding aud
/ quelllng the estrangenents arising from
! the late discussions on the COMPROMISE
she basis of union will he, that the
Compromise is an adiudicated question,
I and viii be left where il is, TO work cut
lis own salvation through the public o
pinion Of the country. 1t viii be nei-
their endorsed nor denounced. Gen.
Scott will undoubtedly be the whig
candidate, and it is not impossible from
( present appearances that we shall have
! the aid OF Stephens and Toombs in
! beating him, know that they have not
yet been won over TO Scott, although
/ they have been angled FOR with some
assiduity. There is hope then, that the
South may be united, and do not de-
spair OF seeing the vote OF South Caro-
I lima cast for the democratic nominees.
/ | should be glad five could have the aid
and influence of her counsels il the Bal
/ timorc Convention.
+ The seasons OF Lent, now upon Us,
has nominally pat an end TO the gaities
of the metropolis; but in Washington,
that means there is not a bal OF rout
erery night.-Thrce or four week is
/ considered an interregnum here. The
city is crammed ful of strangers, all
0f whom are intent on the business of
/ pleasure hunting. You may judge OF
! the eXtensiyeness of society here, when
| tell you that at the ball given By Cor
coran, the great banker, last week. over
1900 invitations were issued. and vet
in his spacious mansion he found room
{ 10 accommodate, feed and wine them
all. The Presidential mansion is OPEN
ed one evening each week-the whole
world goes, walks about, ard reiires
With no other entertainment except
such as is derived from the use of eyes,
aided by flcod Of gas light streaming
; upon brilliant throLg of men and
women, foreigners. army and navy
officers, and Representatives of the beau
~ and distinction of every part of the
Union. They are very eeenomica! par
! ties for the President, for even the gas
: IS furnished at the public expense
t They cost him nothing bat bis white
I kids and the labor q bowling to the
thousand and one presentaiioas.-
) Things have improved in the Presiden-
: tial mansion. since the days of ]. @.
]. Adams billiard table and Nan Buren's
gold spoons. At the present rate OF
: progression. after while the Treasury
will fill the Presidents wine cellars.
: stock his harder. and foot the bills for
: his naeaoge altogether.
Oar Gov. Cobb arrived here yester-
! day. He will he pretty busy while
here. isuppose he has come 10 ..define
t his position" and itneeds it, for Fassure
Z ycu he IS hardly supposed to belong 10
! the democratic party. lie has been a
: valuable helpmaie TO wliiggery these
| two years past. nope be will get
e straight--i ardently desire to see diris-
!, ions healed at home, aud the South
:, united ii its influeuce. on the iorthcom-
ing adminisIration-iti is. our only hope
b Of safety. If Scott and Seward get
!, possession CT the Government the ia
: ture of The South will be fuii OF uncer-
tainty and peril"
d U The Hon. Rufus Clsoase is en-
O CARED in xvritis1o ttf, HiStar1- ot rret.t.s.