The southern press., 1852-03-13
The Georgia Union Party.

Constitutional Union party OF Georgia. Doti
its heads and its members are disagreeng. This
is shown not only in the movements OF its poll
teal fle-leaders, but also the preliminary meet
ings at home. A very important difference OF
opinion has prevailed among the members of
that party since the Milledgeville movement,
which will probably show itself more strongly
In the State convention, soon TO meet.
The bone of contention is the propriety of
sending delegates to the Baltimore convention;
a proposition withdrawn only, but not aban-
doned by its originators. Mr.. STEPHENS deemed
the thing sufficiently serious to write his letter
on the subject, and he and his supporters will,
of course, resist transfer of the party to the
Democracy. On the other hand, Mr.. CHAsTAIN,
in his speech, proclains the unadulterated Demo
cracy of himself and his co-operators, and Gov.
Co.'s makes TammaDy Hall re echo his protesta-
tons of fidelity to the true principles Of De-
mocracy," and his anxiety for their triumph.
Mr.. CoBB's visit to New York was exceed
irgly opportune, asd the public business which
carried him there, is, no doubt, engaging his at
tention. The Herald gives the following brief
sketch of his labors:
The HONORABLE HOWELL COBB. GOVERNOR
OF GEORGIA, AND THE TAMMANY SOCIETY
Last evening was held special meeting of
the Tammany Society, in the great wigwam.-
Hon. Howell Cobb was present. and gave the
brethren an account of the condition and pros
poets of the Democratic party in the sunny
South The meeting was wound up with
supper, which was accompanied by "a feast of
politics and a aow of champagne, when MIR.
Cobb delivered a long and able Union speech,
in which he cut mp secession on one side and
Freesoil on the other. We have not room for
it to-day, but shall publish it tomorrow. Mr..
Cobb did not declare himself in favor Of any
particular candidate, but urged that platform
of true Democratic principles was more impor-
tant than the name OF any individual. The hon.
orable gentleman was most enthusiastic, elo-
quent, energetic End vehement, the perspiration
running down his face in large drops. This day
from IL till 2 o'clock, Mr. Cobb will receive his
friends at the Governors room.
From this brief sketch it is evident that Mr..
COBB is cordially cooperating with the Compro-
mise coalition Of the Union and Republic, and
the fnaliiy men generally. To cut up Sc
cession on one side and freesoil on the other, .
and 10 strive 10 place both in the same category
is the policy Of this coalition. The success that
has attended these labors Of love hitherto ha S
been so Indifferent, that the need of reinforce.
ments was felt Mr. CoBB's mission, however
must be a brief one, for the Georgia papers show
that his party are not having an easy time Of it
at home.
IN aiahl ish he .f %.
we subjoin few paragraphs from the leading
Constitutional Union organs
In publishing the call for the Constitutional
Union convention, the Augusta Sentinel holds
the following significant language:
"The shove card of the central committee
appointed by the Milledgeville meeting, presents
directly TO the Union party Of Georgia the ques-
ton, whether they will determine to transfer
themselves soul and body, 10 the National De
mocraey, and 10 an intimate association in the
Baltimore convention with the Freesoilers OF
the North and the Disunonists Of the South
whether they are ready 10 abandon the principles
OF the Georgia platform, and in pursuit Of the
spoils unite with the motley crew Of the Balti
more convention, with the Rantouls, Halletts
Van Burens, Wilmois, and other like spirits OF
the North, and The Secession lists Of the South
II behooyes the Union party, therefore, to pre-.
pare Tor the issue, and 10 see that they are prop
erly represented in the April convention"
In Floyd county, there has been (as in many
other couuties) a digh difference Of opinion
says the Rome Courier, among Union men, il
reference to he prOpriety Of sending delegate,
TO the Baltimore convention. The Cowie,
states that at one time disruption was anti
cipated." However, matters were adjusted
and the following gentlemen appointed, with.
ont instructions, delegates 10 the MilledgevillG
Union convention: Hon. ]. II. Lumpkin, Josh.
ua Knowles Joseph Waters and William T
Price.
The ground Of this difference Of opinion, Is
founded in The fact, that the Union Democrat,
are In favor Of going into the Baltimore conven.
ton and supporting the nominee, while Union
wings are neither In favor OF the one or the
other. The following extract from the Athens
Herald shows how far this difference Of opinion
is exhibiting itself:
We daily hear, and hear Of conversations
among leading members Of the concern. y
which show that dsafection, bckerirp., and
beaft ourninRs nave cntereo us ranks. we will
give case IN poin'-not that we attach any i'm
Portspce 10 this particular oceurence--but only
70 develop or meaning. At Jackson court last
week, the editor Of the organ Of the "sgitators'
in this place, the Athens Banner being asked
By Wing G. U. II, in case the Baltimore conven-
ton should adjourn without adopting the final
ity' principle, and the Wing convention should
pass whether he (tbe editor aforesaid) would
support the Wing nominee (Greatlv excited
No, sir-no, sir The Wing said something
about Democracy making eatspaws Of the Wings,
and requested the editor to put his answer TO
his interogatoy in his paper, but we presume
he will not do IL
Every where tie Democratic C. US are
ready n support the Democratic nominee, If
"fnslity" should be adopted Csnd they will do il
any how and are trying 10 commit the Wing
c. US 10 their snpport---but when asked iftheir
convention should reject and the Wings adopt
"hnslify," iffhey will support the Whp nominee