The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-18
Mr.. WHEELER ENDORSED BY THE OTHER Eek.
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We published in last paper the edc Of the organ OF
the political abolitonss In New York. Horace Greeley
calling his faithful followers TO unite for the rewardng
Of Mr. Wheeler with reelection TO Congress, in consider.
alton of his Jealous opposition 10 the Nebraska BILL We
have the evidence that this arrangement is virtually
approved and sanctioned by the leaders of the organization
known Familiarity "hard-shell democrats AT late
meeting Of the general committee Of this organization after
heartily approving and sustaining the Of Judge
Douglas the Nebraska question: and cordially
demning that of President Pierce upon the false
ton that his friendship for the bill "untoward and
dubious" Mr. VIM A. Mcintyre offered resolution, on
which the discussion turned upon the course OF Mr. Wheel
1t viii be observed that although President Pierce
and Senator Douglas co-operaed cordially in support Of
the bill yet the committee condemned the former and ap-
proved the latter On the other hand, Mr. Wheeler was
conspicuous in the House for his determined and facous
opposition to Senator Douglass bill yet majority Of the
committee decline to pass any upon his
The following proceedings of the committee viii be found
interesting. a
Mr. wm A. Mcintyre of the fifteenth ward, then offered
the following
Resoloed, That while admire the and consistent
national democrats pursued by those Of rep
resentaves in Congress who have supported the bill for the
government of Nebraska and Kansas regret that
not approve the action of that portion of them who, while
protesting advocate the principle of the
Territories, have aided and Allotted aboonss ee-soers
and Others in their efforts to defeat its final pasage
that their late address their constituents have
good for their abandonment of of the cherished
principles of the democratic creedhe right of the people
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Upon the above resolution and spirited debate
The discussion appeared turn upon Hon John
Wheeler, who voted against the Nebraska BILL aud agaiS.
| whom the resolution particularly aimed.
Mr. ST. John said there for the action Of Mr.
Wheeler in voting against the Nebraska BILL He knew him
to be true national democrat and he proved by his
saught upon the administration.
motion made lay the resolution upon the table.
The and called for and the motion to lay
upon the table lost,
The question then required upon the passage the
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Senator Barr thought Mr. Wheeler answeabe only to
his constituents and from them he should receive the CEN
sure for his conduct and for one he opposed the
resolution.
for the guard of the democratic party and had
much right to inquire into the conduct of Congressman
into that of the Presidents and he, for one hoped the
olution would pass.
Mr.. Timothy DAILY thought it opening old in
the party and there particular call for such
luton.
Mr. VIM. A. Mcintyre thought this committee had right
to inquire into the conduct of the members Of Congress- and
should do regardless of consequences and therefore hoped
his resolution would prevail
After some further discussion the and being call
ed for the vote taken upon the resolution and II
lost by the following vote-ayes co. noes o.
Upon the of the result, there ap
paudng, in the midst of which Capt Har. and three
others left the roomCapt Hart saying the door, ~ hope
you will me, Mr. Presidents and this is the last time
] shall ever enter this committee"
The society then proceeded appoint inspectors and the
places for holding the polls for the primary election 10
send delegates to the general conventions after which the
meeting adjourned
is worthy of special remark that Mr. Wheeler is in the
exact position in his present association with the abolition
lists and freesoers that he and his hardn friends falsely
charged upon President Pierce and for which they de
nounccd and repudated bis administration unworthy
Of their support The general committee appointed
perintend organized opposition TO the administration
upon the false allegation that the Presidents policy rccog
misses abotionists and cesoer good democrats upon
full discussion, deliberately acQut Mr.. Wheeler of
blame although his acts and declarations prove him to be
in close fellowship with aboonists and have secured
their jealous support for his reelection. After this
hardly expect to hear the Washington Union abused any
for characterzng this organization ctous oppo-
neuts of the administration They have only sustained
all have said and predicted of them but they have stu
tilted themselves by appaudug Senator Douglas for his
fidelity and efficiency in supporting the Nebraska blat
the time condemnng President Pierce whose support
of the same bill consistent and efficient that of
Senator Dougasand in the next breath declining to
sure Mr. Wheeler, whose opposition to tie
bitter and acous that he has made himself the
special favorite Of the New York Tribune Such how
ever, is the usual and end Of faction following
blindy passion instead Of principles.
.. AN IMPORTANT INVENTION,