Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
From the Washington Union
The Voice of the Press and the People.

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The spontaneous judgment OF the independent
press is the best evidence of the proprety OF the
course of the Democracy in the House OF Replesen-
ta,ives We have already laid before our readers
the sentim ents of leading opposition papers warmly
approving the frmness and fidelity of the Demoera-
cy Our numerous letters breathe the same spirit
One OF the purest patriots in New England writes as
follows
'sHow nobly the democrats of the House are stand
ing! They take the first right step by making the
Kansas issue test, as they did in 1852 by making
the Compromise a test, by which we elected Gen.
Pierce"
A leading democrat from Pennsylvania says:
1.-The course of things al Washington places our
party on high grounds and is greatly Strengthening
US with the people"
The Charleston IS CO. Mercury says:
" CONGRESS. The last accounts ny mail from
Washington give the result Of ffty-fve baotlngs
for Speaker 1t affords scarcely more promise OF an
organization than the vote of the first day. Inc
democrats have adhered with wise and commendable
consistency to their first choice leaving it to the va
rous factions of the enemies of the administration
to take the responsibility of organizing the House
As there is doubt they will to terms IN time
to make of all the spare funds in the treasury
we feel no anxiety as to the ultimate solution OF me
difficulty. Somebody must be sold and somebody
bought; and being satisfied that the supporters OF
Mr.. Richardson, the Democratic candidate, are not ~
the category. We content to leave the intriguing
and log rolling to the mob of factions that have gam
ed performance in the House. That there is one
party which is persistent and true is proof that
there is in all the States willingness 10 uphold the
constitution and laws of the country. Whether this
is the predominant will may be determined ley the
present Congress-
The Natchez (N1ississppi) Free Trader of the llth
says:
This contest, which is likely to prove protrac-
ted one, is Of the most sinking illustrations OF
the strength and integrity Of principle of the demo
cratic party, and of the actous character OF the o
position, which has been given in many years II ne
sterling representatives OF The true democracy OF the
country, we'll knowing that they are in minority in
the House, and cannot by their unaided strength
elect speaker of their choice, have stood, and
still stand, firmly and infexibly together, Mace
DOMAIN phaanx amid contending factions. They
have united, and remain united, upon their own cho-
sen champion, scorning all coalitions, bargains or
compromises, resolved to incur defeat rather than
e compromit their integrity of principle by any ar
rangement by which they night create even sus-
picon that they would sacrifice it for any considera-
ton. They are resolved 10 march TO victory or de-
feat with their gorlous Standard with all lis
BILE notices waving them, refusing any alliance
with any faction the price of whose purchased aid
would be the slightest concession of political prlnc
e pie. They present spectacle of moral grandeur
e which has rarely been witnessed in congressional
halls If any alliance is to be made at all, it must
: be by the acknow Judgement, on the part of those
who shall unite with them in eectlng The gent eman
of their choice, that the democratic candidate is the
true representative in the contest OF the true prncl
resolved that Mahomet shall come to the mountain
if there is to be any combination at ALL
=
s 8: If the know nothings half intensely
c national and patriotic they profess to he, the,
/ would unite in the elevation of Richardson who j
= the only constitutional candidate in the field,
$ who if the election were to be decided now by til
J people who choose the present Congress- would b
elected by overwhelming ma oriy But no thei
votes are cast chiefly for free sellers for men VIII
hoto Of oIo oh
is if cast for the only sound candidate, would at
il terminate the struggle. Why do not the Souther
y know nothings in Congress adopt this course? Why
- by their factious opposition to the democracy, d
III they persist in contributing to the final triumph of
freesoier? They are not representing the Souther
people; and when the gallant Richardson shall hay
h. been defeated by some free soiIer, the Souther
solemn trust reposed in them, will heep beautfu
Id harvest of popular Indignation. They will recev
re the reward of the unfathful servant, and be ca
into outer darkness. They will darken the doors
9, the Capital no more"
ID The Boston Post says:
re "The position of the democratic members of Cor
gress-he resolution they adopted at their first eau
20 cus-ther nomination of Mr.. Richardson for Speak
IS e and their steady advocacy to him since-,her an
I'd nouncement that their attitude was Defined the
s, candidate presented, and that they would neithe
make receive any proposition compromising thei
&c nominee, their party or their pIes-we repeat
the position these events have given them before tn
s. nation is one OF great moral power and command
the admiration and respect of all consistent an
I'd honorable politicians The record which bears h
- names of those gentlemen who have voted for MI
Richardson will stand evidence of party fidelity
y high minded devotion to principle, and patient er
durance the part of those who fill the roll, thu
to will secure to them the confidence and gratitude
the democracy of the United States This action
so the democratic members of the House has mparte
new confidence and energy and pride to their polit
r. cal friends IN all quarters; let them continue as the
commenced, and no
" Congress has opened with antdemocratic major
al ty we should not be surprised to it close with tn
democracy in the ascendant"
IMPORTANT IF TRuE.-The New York Post PAR
10 correspondent writes:
k Marshal Pelissier demands permission to eyacua
ID the Crimea forthwith He declares that is impo
sible 10 continue operations there on account of til
Or want Of wafer for the horses of the army. TIL
Russians have poisoned the wells, and he asks wis