Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-01

Gen. Scott when he is nomlnated-lf ne snouiu pc
if do not give you his Is not that fair trade
Mn Howard. That is a trade at which should
he likely to be cheated. if accepted the bargain
for, if Gen. Cass would answer, the gentleman "ouo
not only have an answer but an answer to the point
an answer that he would maintain 1t by his veto pow
before he could get my VOTE II there was no otner
chance except whig precisely in the same Preoica-
ment. But ii is suggested that the gentleman from
Massachusetts Mr. Fowler would probably give
US more lucid explanation of that matter, and show
US in what light he understands the position OF Gen
Scott the fugitive-slave law.
Mr.. Fowler. L suggest that there are other gen.
temen who tell the truth besides myself laugh
ter. ...,
MIR. Howard. The gentleman gave such lucid tes-
tmony, and so much to the point, on former occa-
SION that was in hopes that upon this he would al
so have enlightened in relation to this subject. he
says there perhaps other gentlemen who couia
tell the truth we'll as himself. That may De, II
thew happened to know it. But the misfortune OF the
thing with my wing friends upon the other side is,
that they do know whether Gen. Scott Will
stand up TO the constitution or not
Mr.. Stany know it. answer the gentleman
know it, / say he is as good compromise man as
my friend from Texas MIR. Howard or myself.
A voice. The fugitive-slave law included!
Mr.. Stany. The compromise measures and the
fugitive-slave law, too. AS good compromise man
as my friend from Texas, Mr.. Howard and rath-
er think in favor of of them than he was.
Mr.. Howard. If the honorable gentleman can state
that of his own knowledge, or by authority OF Gen.
| it'll
And would like to know whether that is the under
standing of the honorable gentleman from Massachu-
sells, Mr.. Fowler, who always has to be consulted
in relation to these matters.
! Mr.. Bayly, of Virginia. Come out Mr.. Fowler.
! Give your experience.
| Mr. Howard. The gentleman Mr.. Stanly1 could
relieve from the difficulty by saying whether Gen.
Scott has authorized him. or any one else, to make
that declaration! [Laughter.l
! Mr.. Stanly. will answer my friend from Texas.
have not talked with Gen. Scott, Think in three
months. have other business to attend to-a great
deal-and suppose he has. do not speak by any
! bodY'S authority. He never authorized anybody to
speak his opinions. He will speak for himself. He
| is able TO do so. 1 only tell the gentleman-and
told my constituents in the letter wrote-what l
know. of my knowledge. from his own lips.
There is mistake about that. If l would say l
heard my friend from Texas Mr.. Howard say apar.
tcular thing, and Sony veracity not imPeached
| Il take the ground that speak W hat know. is
that an authority in fact! say, therefore, what L
know. Before the compromise measures were passed,
! during their pendency-durng the time when Texas
was so much alarmed about the bill, which my friend
! [Mr. Howard had to change his vote TO get passed
| Gen. Scott was as anxious for the passage OF the
compromise measures as my friend from Texas.
know that after the passage, he is as true, as firm,
and as unyieldng friend TO the the gen.
tIeman from Texas Mr.. Howard or myself.
i Mr.. Outlaw. would like 10 know from my col
league, Mr.. Stany,l why Gen. Scott, il he is a
compromise man, does not say so!
! Mr.. Stanly. That is strange question from my
colleague. He knows we'll as DO tina; Gen Scott
is in favor of the compromise measures. But, Sir,
as to why he does say so, l suppose there are
ways by which everybody regulates their affairs
Each general has his own notions Of proprIety about
the manner o: acting and think Cen Scott would
descend from the high position which becomes him
and would act an unworthy part, if he were to write
letters every ten days every popinjay politician o.
every cross-road and dram-shop IN the country Whe
might address him letter and ask his opinion. ina
he will give full and satisfactory answer to the
tI,s he
plain that one can misunderstand 1t, have nc
more doubt about than l am now living. Whelhel
that National Convention shall nominate that mar
whom both my colleague and prefer, or any other
l think can safely say he will not have my support
if my colleague with the honorable and patr otto mo
tives that always animate him. cannot also supper
the nominee.
Mr.. Outlaw. The gentleman from North Caroin;
n 1Mr. Stanyl seems to think that it is strange ques
ton ask him. Well, in response 10 that, the gen
!, tleman knows the position occupy upon this sub
ject. l will vote for no man for the presidency o
vice presidency of the United States who is not pub
: licy pledged ESQ that there be no mistake abou
it) that he will maintain each and all of those meas
It ures final adjustment of the slavery question
Nor am satisfied, will my constituents be sat
isfed, by declarations made to individuals in prvat
o conversation. They wish to Judge for themselves
the extent TO which he is committed to the maInteT
e ance and unfolding of these compromise measures
Z When Gen. Scott shall make that public declaration
shall be able to judge-and everybody else Will
them as a final settlement.
r Mr.. StanIy. | agree to all that. except what m
colleague may think about the pledge. l rather pre-
fer mans past life and high character for patriotism
truth, and honor, TO pledges. He signed a'pledg
2 during the last Congress, which did not sign d
IS not sign temperance pledges. will not do SO, be
cause think it wrong to pledge TO man that WI
l not sin. l will not put my name TO paper to sa
Of that will not lie steal, drinks but objee
ID to 10 mans signing pledge about any thing.
r. that is what my colleague MIR. Outlaw means b
Or pledge, hope Gen. Scott will never give one. 81
if he means by it his expressing his full opinions
of without any reserve, and without any mistake theI
is difference between Us upon that point, and IN
is colleague will be satisfied, will. repeat, m
preferences like those of my colleague. hav
of said and say again, it is due to Gen. SCOTS cha
te acter-worth more to him than the presidency-th
at at issue TO be misunderstood. 1t is due to The
w try as we'll as to himself. And the predi
= ton if Gen. Scott is nominated, his opinions will
m as distinctly known the public they have bee
IS to all persons who have convesed with him. hay
no doubt, after the nomination, shall be side by slt
ht with my colleague, rather in my proper place, fo
or lowing his lead.
Nh Outlaw. | shall be happy to see that Predl
ad ton when it is forthcoming. But confidence is
,r plant of slow growth. 1t is not part of my polite
creed 10 render my confidence without knowing Il
he grounds upon which it is rendered. And tell n
! Colleague, Mr.. Stanly,I that when l signed tn
y nledqe it was nothing more than declaration.
Ewas elected upon that ground to seat upon this foo
Cd and appeal to him, if he, too, was not elected
ef member of this Congress upon the express grouI
~ that he would vote for no for the presidency
vice presidency who would not uphold these compl