The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-11
Letter from w. III. Davis, Esq.

To Hon JAMES ABERoRoMpIE and Hon. ALExAN-
DEB WHITE:
GEsTLEMEN: My attention has just been called
to your letter published in the Republic Of May u.s.
and addressed to the chairman OF the Carroton
District Convention. "A chairman ofth conven-
ton, deem it proper for TO make a brief
response TO your letter, well to yindicate the
action OF the convention as to express what con-
ceiye to be the prevailing sentiment of the Union
Wings OF this district In regard to the propriety OF
being represented in the Baltimore Wing Conven
ton.
The convention over which | had the honor to
preside declared it inexpedient 10 hold State Con-
vention to appoint delegates to the Wing National
Convention, for the that all the objects pro-
posed could be as well accomplished by the sepa-
rate action Of the several districts Ii became
cessary, therefore, for the convention to take
action relative 10 the appointment Of delegates for
the State az large. Known as you were 10 some
OF the members personally, and to all by reputa-
ton, 10 have been active, Jealous, and reliable
w higs. and. above all, devoted friends of the
Union, il thought the interests and honor of
the Union Wings Of the State could not be confded
10 better banda wiser heads. Ii there
fore resolved, far this distric. concerned
10 name you for that place. To our surprise and
regret. you have thought proper TO decline the APP
polnsmen!. We cannot doubt the purity Of the
motives by which you were influenced in coming
10 chat determination. Your patriotic efforts in
crushing the spirit Of faction at home pnd lanati-
ciam abroad, in upholding the banner Of the Con
stitutonal Union party of the South, have been
often repeated and too long continued 10 permit
to doub, FOR moment the sincerity OF your
convictions against the propriety of meeting in
convention Wing brethren of the NORTH.
Conceding thus much. i cannot perceive the wis
dom OF the course you propose for to pursue.
or adopt the conclusions of your judgment; and
think the Union Wings Of the district, and of
the state, will be slow to adopt them, at least
without one more effort TO preserve the unity and
nationality OF the Wing party. and do justice to
those few devoted men Of the North who, Drawing
the contumely and reproach Of The factions Of their
own section, have in,erposed themselves, and the
power Of their official station, shield for the
protection and preservation OF our constitutional
rights.
10 your recital Of the grievances OF the South, its
just causes Of complaint and gloomy forebodings
for tie future, and the terrible struggle through
which We have just passed, ! have nothing to say
in reply The former is hut too truthful record
OF The growth Of power which, if not wiaely met,
threatens TO destroy our meet cherished interests,
while the latter is wildly impressed upon the
ly renewed. But the simple question to be deter
mined by now is this When Chief Magis-
trate, and he a northern man. during period of
unparalleled sectional strife, has discharged the
duties o. his great office with such scrupuous
fidelity land impartality as to wiring reluctant
applause from bis blterest oppone nts-when by
SO acting he has brought down upon his head
the anathemas and most determined opposition of
the vile factions OF his own section-wben such a
man ID candidate for re election, shall abandon
him without succor. without support, and with no
sign Of recognition of his self sacrificing DEVOTION
to the tender mercies of his and our common enc
mics? This, and nothing more nor less, is what
conceive called upon TO do when we are
asked to absent Ourselves from the National Con-
vcntion. No, gentlemen; if ! understand any thing
OF Southern Wig sentiment, or Of Southern Wing
gratitude, they will permit such foul blot TO stain
their fair escutcheon. On the contrary, they will
stand by these who stand by Willard Fillmore
vi bile there is the faintest hope OF rewarding emf
neut service rendered. in tunes of greatest peril,
in their and the country's behalf
With due Difference to your better judgment.
do not conceive the nomination of Mr.. Fillmore
as by any means hopeless, or even improbable. If
the whole South is represented. il will present a
solid phalanx in bis favor. with the exception of
the little State of Delaware, making 100 votes to
start with. II will require but sc moro to q, cure
bis nomination. ! think might show where aud
how be will get that number, but it would ex-
tend this communication beyond the limits de-
D On for it.
Next TO Mr. Fillmore in the affections and re
gard u Southern Wings il Daniel Webster
and should they fail of Obtaining their first choice,
they would, without doubt, gladly avail them
selves Of the opportunity Of estifying to the Great
Expoundcr their appreciation Of his services by
nominating and eleoting him to that position to
which Lis intense patriotism. his devotion to the
Constitution and the Union, and his unrivalled
abilities have long entitled him And who doubts
that the constitutional rights Of the South would be
safe in the hands Of Daniel Webster? You cay: !
''Our opinion ia that the Union party of the South
would do more to secure the nomination Of good
Compromise men in both National Conventions, by |
keeping sloof from than by going into them" If
that be true, those "Aboltionsts" whom you de
cline meeting in convention are much cleverer fel |
lows than bad supposed; and all that is necessary
to the hnality Of the Compromise ia for the
southern members Of Congress to leave their sents
an come home aud let them have il all their own |
way.
Again. you say: "But why should VIC abandon
this (the Union) organization" The position of
parties has materially changed since you left the !
State in November last Then the Union party, |
hushed With recent victory, and strong in mum |
oers, was formidable to its opponents who lay pow
erless Mt its feet; since then the Southern Rights
party has been dsbanded, and the old Democracy
reconstructed upon their ancient principles-thc
losves and fshes. The little squad Of ire-eaters
that remains is too Insignificant to command
attention from either party The reorgan.
iIers have drawn TO their ranks all tho lead |
ing Democrats who co-opcratcd with us in the
recent struggle, and it needs only tho excite
ment Of an elect TO draw after them the "a nix and
hle. Standing upon their old platform, the reor.
gan,ers present no tangible point for the Union
party to assail and party without an antagonist
cannot be kept long in existence. Whenever a
like occasion presents itself it will rice like the
phGniI from ito ashes; till then its mission ia &C.
complishcd.
That the Union Wings OF Alabama will be re.
presented in the Baltimore Convention is n fixed
fact" by the time this reaches you our delegates
will be on the way. 80 it will be with Georgia
and mississippi Such being the cnse, beg you.
gentlpueD. a rcro b.a,