Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-07-14

meeting of the Wing Convention. We have yet NJ
response from the oracle. We have yet no pubca
ton of Gen. SCOTS opinions. We left to infe
what those opinions from private conversations
Now, sir, declare here, distinctly and unequivoca
~, that man receive my support who occupie:
that position. have gore far as Intend to 90
The Wing party of the South have, at the expense
of having their motives aspersed and misconsrued by
their friends relations, and neighbors. arrested sec.
tonalism at home. They have stood by the Const
tuition, and by the rights of all sections. declare
here, and appeal to every man who has ever heard
me make speech, to sustain what say, that upon
no occasion. to accomplish object have ever des
cendeG to array the North against the South. or to
excite sectional prejudices but, the contrary, &c
the extent of my ability and influence, have incul.
Gated upon my constituents that We should regard all
parts of this great nation our country, and that,
we all had common destiny, we should cherish 70,
each other kind and fraternal feelings.
Now, I ask my Northern friends if it is reason.
able expect that, after having fought sectonaIism
at home; after having arrested extreme measures from
those having common interest and a common des-
tiny with ourselves; we shall now agree so far to
comPromt our honor, onr consistency, the very ex-
istence of our iresides and our homes tolerate
sectionalisn in our party in the northern section
of this Union?
1t is said that call upon them to stullify them
selves. Sir, call upon them to do such thing.
We call upon them merely say that these measures
having been passed, and being the best which could
be obtained from conflicting sectional interests, they
shall be adhered to. We call upon no man to saw
that they the best and the wisest which human
wisdom could devise. l appeal to them, and ask
them if it is not necessary, if it is not Indispensable
if We would preserve this Union, that the country
should have some rePose, some quiet, and that there
should be time for these sectional wounds and difficult
ties to be healed!
1t is urged, as a reason why we should remain
satisfied, without any declaration of principle either
by the Convention or its nominees that movement
has been made in either branch of Congress, looking
to modification repeal OF any of the Compro-
mice acts. Sir, would as soon expect consummate
general, such Scott Wellington, force battle
against overwhelming numbers, with certainty of
defeat, that any attempt of that should now be
made. The leaders Of the Free-soil faction, what
ever else may be said of them, sagacious tact-
clans. "They bide their time" If they intend to
adhere to the Compromise acts, and to carry them
outfit il is not a mere hollow truce-why do thew
shrink from saying so! Why do the presses in that
interest continue denounce the Fugitive Slave law
as perfectly Infamous, and do all in their power to
excite Northern prejudice against its execution! Why
do we hear on this floor denunciatons of the same
If we aredeceived. sir, it will be because
wifuy blind ,and more intent on party triumph
and the sPoils of Office than the peace Of the country
and the preservation of the Institutions of our section
of the Union. 1t is idle it is IRRESPONSIBLE to erv
-" Peace. peace, when there is no peace.''
Mr.. Chairman, am fully aware of the RESPONSE
bility which assume upon this occasion. under.
stand and appreciate the influence which, possibly
it may have upon my destiny as public man; but,