The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-07
4ds From the South Carohnian.
Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, March u, 1854

w WASHINGTON, NuTEH Sts 4Oc1aE o.
Although the Nebraska bill has been consigned
to the tomb, at least for time, it IS yet The sub
isct which every one seems disposed TO enjoy the
freedom of, which lis present situation allows, 10
all who ure Cor or against rs adoption. Mr. Cut,
ting, of New York, 10 whom is to be attributed
the present situation Of the bill, will not II IS sup.
! posed, be allowed to assume the leadership OF the
cohorts in opposition. He has opened the eyes
of many Of those who before were disposed to act
with him. But he IS no longer the oracle. The
bill will pass.
Mr. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, made very
eloquent speech in favor Of the btll, in which he
scathingly alluded to the pretended friendship oi
Mr. Cutting 10 the measure, though it would seem
to indicate a very decided hostility either to The
measure itself or the administration party who
advocate it, Mr.. B. is the administration leader
in the House, and this effort considered worthy
oil the reputation he acquired during the last Con-
gress
Mr. Cutting, it is said, will reply to Mr.. b., and
place himself and the wing OF the party which ne
assumes 10 be the leader Of all right on the non
Intervention question. The Badger proviso finds
some opponents in the House among those subtitle
and inessing HAIR spl,tters that constantly in
terpoS;pg trivial objections TO the vital principles
of the BILL Mr.. MllIson, OF Virginia, spoke against
that provision of the bill.
The outsiders have not entirely kept without
The vortex OF excitement on the question. Ex-
Senator Clemens, of Alabama, in letter addressed
TO 'he Huntsville Democrat, is represented by The
opposition retailing A conversation between
him and the President, in which he says 'hat The
true men Of the North ought to accept it, and the
Scuth should reluctantly do so. The opposition
Of each surprises him. This, in substance. is
denied by the ex Senator as the proper cnnstruc.
ton of his letter; and in this mornings Union
states that he Fmay have misunderstood the Presi-
dent" and probably did, as he (the PresidenD
has always expressed his favor Of the bill, and that
whatever may be the practical operation of it,
neither party should complain. The doctrine that
the people Of the territories should regulate the
question Of slavery for themselves he (the Sena
lor) disputes
Cen Sam Houston has left Washington for the
northwest an eIectoneering tour. Senator
Chase and he are expected to be at Columbus to-
ge,her about this time. The hero of San Jacno
is certainly in Dad company for a true Southern
man. He bids high for the Presidency. Who
knows the purchaser 7
The New Hampshire election was forsume days
suspended in doubt. for which uneasncss was
manfes;ly doing its work the unwavering Of
the North. However, since its result has become
known, better feeling exists, and many who
voted for its commitment will suppor, it on lis
final passage. 1t seems that Edmund Burke, OF
New Hampshire, who was represented as The great
advocate of the measure, has been properly shown
up as in deadly hostility to it, although his pre-.
tensions to the contrary have been SO fatteringIy
announced.
The friends Of the GadsdeD treaty are cndca-
voring TO prepare it for certain ratification. Its
postponement might jeopardize its luI6lIment by
the Mexican government, Santa Anna not being
regarded secure 10 his position. . .....
The Eastern question to claim some re-
marks from the general observation on matters Of
political Importance, as may ultimately effect our
neutrality. Mr.. Spence, our Minister TO Turkey,
is condemned for his aIluson to the difficulties al
present existing with Russia, TO which he offers
the f1attering expression Of qualification at the
realization Of the Sultan's most sanguine hope of
the result Of the conflict.
Judge Butler, in few forcible remarks made
in The Senate on Monday, alluded to the event OF
Russia being crushed by England and France
With their victorious armies, goa'ing for con-
quest, might expect that interference with our
islands which is already opprehended. With so
many illusions to our present weakness in the
most important arm of the service, the navy, j, is
strikingIy manifest that no regard is paid to its
better preparation for what can scarcely hope
10 escape.