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Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-09-11


The Union and American appears to be
very seriously troubled by the fact that the
American party were represented by no
ticket in the recent State elections in Iowa,
Vermont AMI Maine. We suspect the
trouble springs more from the disclosure Of
the utter prostration Of Buchananism, as
shown in the result of those elections, than
from the determination of the Fillmore
men to let them go by default. Neverthe-
less, if it will in any way console our dis
tressed contemporary, We will inform him
that the Americans in those States do not
intend to permit the Presidential election
to 60 against them without an effort to
carry them. In Iowa they have already,
since the August elections, selected their
electoral ticket, and gone into the canvass
in earnest. The same thing will, we are
assured, be done in Vermont and in Maine
AS the elections have proved beyond the
possibility of a doubt, that the Democracy
cannot carry either Of these States, what
ought the party to do, if they really desire
the defeat of FREMONT Most indubita-
bly, it is their highest duty to abandon their
own tickets there, and to cooperate with
the Americans in the election of Mr.. Fill
more. But are they capable of attaining
to this eminent degree of patriotism? We
shall see.
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Gen. Haskell.

The Union and American during the last
ten days has contained several articles dis
paraging to this gentleman. Here is an
extract from democratic journal, the
jackson DIadiSOuian which discourses in a
different view. We commend it as an ex-
ample of fairness and propriety from which
our neighbor can profit. In long and
welI-wrtten editorial commenting on Gen.
II. and his speech, it says:
1--WE are one of those friends of his that has
never wavered. We are one of those that has
never uttered anything concerning him behind his
back that would not say to his face We wish
some of those who followed in his train on Saturday
to remember this. We esteem the man for his
genuine manly qualities-we can but admire him
also for that fiery, animating, rousing elOQuence
which so stirs the masses and draws them around
him.
But in politics, Gen. Haskell has seen proper to
take one route, and we have deemed it our duty to
take another-we have taken our course from a
conviction of duty oGrself and to our county
We give him credit for having done much on his
part. We can only regret, most sadly regret that
we are thus sundered IN eUen our politics for il s
pdiuiuI W NC eSpdidbCo peTSOHut yTbHus
with whom we have hitherto acted, even in such
matters as these. The ties of personal friendship
are stronger with US than those OF partv.
Gen Haskell has his eccentricies-they are the
eccentricies from which brilliant minds aud high
souled natures are not always free. He who cannot
forgive him these, trifi'ng and Insignificant they
are in consideration of those other generous manly
and noble qualities with which nature has endowed
him, and which live IN his warm and generous. and
ehivalric heart-which overbaances all the rest is
TOO poor, paltry and contemplate for especial
taste. This much in justice to the man. AS TO his
politics. that is another and different thing Were
the highest archangel in Heaven to come upon the
Earth, and plead trumpet tounged" for No Moth
ingsm he Tor she) could not avail with Our
mind was made up after mature consideration, and
he might as well sing psalms over dead horse Is
TO any practical effect t would have"
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From the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle.l
Endorsing MIR. Fillmore i'm S52.

The following card, which appeared originally in
1852, is not without N,terest n the present day:
The chief ground Of opposition to Gen. Scott, as
set forth in the card, is that be had not given a
satisfactory assurance that be approved the CON.
promise measures OF 1850, which we're made the
test by these signers Yet IN 1885, only four years
AFTER four OF the signers, Messrs STEPHENS. FAUX
EER, WHITE and TooMBs, totally abandon the prin.
ciples OF the compromise OF 1850. aud make the
Kansas bill the test, with its squatter sovereignty
and alien suffrage features, both OF which we're
pudiaIed~by the compromise OF 1850.
Another reason assigned is that Gen. ScorT vas
believed TO be oppos to the Compromise OF 1880
Yet four OF tue sgners now support BUcHANAs,
knowing full well that he was In Washington du-
ring the progress Of the Compromise measures,
urging 9th all his influence The extension IF the
Missouri Li,. 70 the Pacific ocedn and OF OPP
posing the passage OF the Compromise measures.
Another objection is, that he (Gen Scott) had
permitted himself to be used 10 defeat the choice
Of the South, either FILLMORE or WEBSTER and
was regarded by the signers as "ihe candidate Of
The FrsusoiI ring Of tie Wig pIrfy.' BucHAEAN
was ussd for the same purpose ia the same way, b
the Cincinnati Convention, and tTiumphed over the
Southern favorites in that convention. BE Il,
th, reore, The fGUorits candidate Of the Fies'ol wRg
or the Democratic party. BUcHASAS was virtually
the nomiLee Of the South.
In consideration Of these objections the sisi ors
refused 10 join lhs Se.n party and. aid them in
completing their triumph over, and sacrifice OF those
TKUK AND TRIkD FRiESDs OF TIE CoSsTITuFloS,
DANIEL WEBSTER and WILLARD FILLMORE
The dictates OF Duty and PArRIoTIsN strongly ior-
babe III
BROoKE, of Mississippi ABERcosBRIE. Of Ala,
and JoHSsoS, Of Georgia, still stand BY that True
AND rgIKD FRIESD uT THE Constitution, WILLARD
flLLM0RE-the Others are the supporters OF the
squatter Sovereign candidate, JAS BUCHANAN.
Bot the card. read IL Southern men, aud deter-
mine whsther Gen. Scott could possibly have been
alore iuimieal 70 the South and her institutions
thsn James whethes MillArd Fillmore,
sho il endorsed 80 the true AID rRIED FKlkxB or
rHE CONSTITUTION, Is not more TO be relied on than
the open advocate Of Squattef Sovereignty and
Alien suffrage;
WAsHISoToz, July 8, 1859.
TO prevent ali mistake and misApprehensoln, we
he undersigned mem beis Of Congress. adopt this
method Of making joint statement % oar eonstit
cents respectively, and TO al Who may take sny in
tsr~ss Ia the sabiect, that eannos and viii NOS
support Gen SccI for shs Presidency e. be nav
stands before the AmeFcan people for the lcloslng
amoasf olaeF reasons
he obstinalsly refused, up 10 the time Of bic no.
nlnaiian, 10 give any public epinioa 10 iasoF
Of lhas series Of measures Of The last Congress
knevn A. The ccmpromiss, ihe permspeni maints-
nance Of Which With sa, ia esesiion ~ passnennl
lnrortanes. Yer hashssircs hs scminsass mass
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INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. II, 1913


SIR: To your letter of the 9th inst, which came
TO hand on Saturday last, you proposed to me, as
candidate for L. S. Senator, the following interro
gatores
Al. Has Congress the constitutional power to ex-
cude SLAYER, from the Territories OF the United
States while they remain Territories?
49, If such power does exist are you in favor Of
its being now exercised by Congress to exclude sa
verv from them!"
1t is as much in conflict with Christian duty, the
progressive spirit of the age and the genius Of our
political institutions, as the effort would be in vain,
TO resist that tendency of the public mrd which is
so manifest all around US, to throw off the shackles
of arbitrary restraint in relation TO all matters iu
yolving the true happiness OF our race.
Especially in regard to whatever affects the ques
ton Of liberty, the popular will no longer brooks
the deusiVe profession of mere abstract principles
The age is essentially practical, and whoever pro-
poses the performance OF duty in the great work
of moral political reform must show the sincerity
of his professions by the sincerity Of his efforts
He will be taken at his word The stern sentiment
of justice which happily pervades the public mind
will demand it of him. and to that tribunal will be
be held responsible accordingly. And if in favor
of human liberty the popular demands seem to
overlap, for the time being, the tardy conclusions
Of exact propriety, al who doubt or hesitate may
draw consolation from the fact that the error if any
there he, is on the side OF humanity.
Our newly. acquired Territories of New Mexico
and California and it is to these suppose you re
fer, are now free from THE BLIGHTING CURSE OF NE
GRO SLAVERY. IT is ADMITTED ON ALL HANDS, IN
THE FREE STATES, THAT THEY SHOULD BE KEPT
80. Where then shall we stop short of the adop-
ton Of the necessary means to accomplish the end?
There is no tenable middle ground. IL LEGIsLA-
TIoN BY CONGRESS IS NECESSARY, ] FOR ONE AN
SATISFIED THAT IT Is TOO LATE TO QUESTION ITS
RIGHT TO EXERCISE POWER 1T so OFTEN AND so
UNIFORMLY EXERCISED.
As a constitutional question this uniform prece-
dent has established for the people rule of CONF
struction, and while it should be constant eff,
fort to avoid all unnecessary irritation on the sub
iect for the sake of the Union and the public peace
vet, WE SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO ACT UP
ON THE CONVICTION THAT DUTY REQUIRES
TIRE ADOPTION OF WHATEVER LEGAL
MEANS MAY BECONE NECESSA RY FOR THE
ABSOLUTE EXCLUSION OF SLAVERY FROM
THOSE TERRITORIES WHILE THEY REMAIN
SUCH.
Therefore, sir, in accordance with the views
above expressed, / FRANKLY AND EXPLICIT.
LY ANSWER BOTH OF YOUR INTERROGAT0
RIES IN TIE AFFIRMATIVE
Very respectfully, your ohedient servant,
N. CHAMBERLAIN.
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maInc.

The telegraph announces that the State
elections in Maine, State which has sell
dom swerved from her democratic faith,
has gone for the Republicans. Our demo-
cratic friends have been claiming the State
as certain for Buchanan--they were hardly
willing to compromise on ten thousand ma
jority. But the Union and american now
drops Maine as if it had suddenly been
transformed into piece Of red hot meta,
and relies upon New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, Illinois, and California, neither Of
which can Buchanan carry, if there is any
thing in signs. Pennsylvania will speak
for herself next month, SO will Indiana,
and then the people can form better
judgment. In the meantime let the result
in Maine warn Southern men to pat no
faith in Buchanan's strength, North, which
is but a myth, and to prepare to give the
undivided South TO Fillmore, which, with
New York, now certain for him, will defeat
Fremont and save the Union.
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PALnEK HOUSE,. Dec. II. 1913

PALMER HOUSE, Dec. IL, 1913.
SIR Your note of the 9Th was duly received,
and would have been sooner answered but for some
iudsposition which has held me confined to my bed
IN I'll this morning.
With great cheerfuness comply with your re.
quest In answer to the first interrogatory,
HAVE NO HESITATION nj SAYING THAT Con-
GREss DOES POSSESS THE POWER, UNDER THE CON-
STITUTION, OF PROHIBITING SLAVERY IN
The TERRITORIES OF CALIFORNIA AND
NEW MEXICO. OR IN ANY OTHER TERRIFIC
RY WHILST THE COMMON PROPERTY OF
THE CONFEDERACY.
In replying to your second interrogatory, there
FORE feel equally free to say that it involves only
question Of public policy. The Territories Of Cali
fornia and New Mexico are now free, under the
fundamental laws which controlled them at the time
of their acquisition by the United States and conse-
Quenty, without the express sanction OF the peo-
pie who shall nhabit the Territories when they as
sumo the shape OF sovereign States, slavery cannot
exist within their limits as a legal institution. In
nv opinion, Congress has not the power to intro
duce, or rather to establish slavery within these
Territories. II il is contended by any that such
power does exist must confess that am unable
to discover the source from Whit it is drawn. 3
prohlbi,ory act, as could be only applicable the
Territorial condition, and OF necessity temporary in
its operations, is a measure simply Of policy and
expectancy. Upon s questions of this character
have ever held my final action open and liable to
the control OF circumstances.
In making the pledge yoa require, should be
completely hampered, and in such a way might
leave me the subject of an awkward dilemma. 1t
might bring me directly into conflict with the duty
of the Representative to obey the Instructions OF
his constituency: duty which have ever held as
cardinal point of political faith. These Instructions
to be binding, must be given 10y large majority.
Upon the subject involved in all its bearings,
should be elected Senator for the ensuing term,
shall be governed by the instructions Of the Legis-
ature of Indiana, whose will it will be my highest
pleasure to carry in earDestness and good faith.
l remain, most respectfully, your obedieDt SER
want, L. A. HANNEGAN.
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Connecticut.

The elections in Connecticut last spring
disclosed the fact that the National Anne
ricans were more numerous than the black
republicans. 1t was attempted subsequent
ly to get the former to support Fremont,
but they resisted firmly, and recently held
State Convention and nominated a Fill
more and Donelson electoral ticket. The
n. Y Express speaks Of this Convention
and its nominees as follows
THE CoNNEoTIcUT FILLMORE CONVENTION
The Fillmore men in their State Council at
New Haven had one of the most significant
and effective demonstrations ever held in the
State. The Convention was far larger thar
was expected, and the State was very gener-
ally represented.
The Electoral Ticket is a strong one. Hon.
Mr.. Baldwin, Of Middletown, one of the old
leading wings of the State, mude an old fash
toned speech that told with power upon all
who heard him. Mr.. Ely, of Mass, spoke in
the evening,-and Wales French, Esq, of New
Haven, was also among tie speakers. An or
ganization is now being eff cted in every part
of Connecticut, and the campaign is opening
Every thing indicates that Mr.. Fillmore
has a latent strength in Connecticut, which,
when fully developed, may give him the
State. We shall look to the result with
great interest. The reaction which is in
progress will have considerable influence in
carrying the State for him.
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any declaration OF his approval Of these measures
as fnaI adjustment of the issues in controversy.
tbs true the resolutions of the convention that
nominated bin are clear and explicit upon this
question as need be- but Gen Scott, in bis letter
of acceptance, which contains all that we have
from him on that matter, does not give them the
approval of his Judgment. That be seems studi-
ously to have avoided. He accepts the nominal
| ton with the resolutions annexed" This is, he
takes the nomination cum oneTe, an individual
takes estate with whatever ine,nn5r0nces it nav
be load with And the only pledge aud guaranty
be offers for his adherence the principles of the
resolutions are "the known incidents of long
| public life" &c.
Amongst these ''known incidents" Of mis- life
there is not one, so far aware, in favor of
the principles Of the compromise. Ia one at least
OF bis public letters he has expressed sentiments
nimical the institutions of fifteen States OF the
| Union. Since the passage OF the compromise he
has suffered his name TO be heldup before the peo
pie of several of the States as a candidate for the
| Presidency by the open and avowed enemies Of
those measures And in the convention that cons
| ferred this nomination upon him, he permitted
himself to be used by the freesoilers in that body
70 defeat Dir. Fillmore and Mr. Webster, because
OF their advocacy 81 these measures and their firm
adherence to the policy that sustained them.
/ To join such men, and aid them 10 completing
their triumph over, and sacrifice of tie true and
trird friends of the constitution and the faithful
discharge of all its obligations is what we Can never
do The dictates of duty and patriotism sternly
! forbid it,
We consider Gen. Scott as the fduorite candidate
Of the FreesoH Sing of the Wing party. That bis
| policy, if he should be elected, would be warped
and shaped to conform their views and to elevate
them TO power in the administration OF the Govern
ment Can but be considered as a legitimate and
! probable result And believing as We do, that the
views of that faction Of mische, Gus men are dan.
gerous, not only to the just and observation-disclosures
of the Southern States (which represent 10 par)
but to the peace and quiet of the whole country,
and to the permanent union of the States, we re-
gard it as the highest duty Of the well wishers Of
the country everywhere, whatever else they may
do, to at least withhold from him their support.
This We intend to do.
ALEX. II. STEPHENS of GA.
| CHAs. J. Faulkner, OF Ia.
w. BROOKE, of Miss.
ALEX. WHITE, of Ala.
j. ABERCRoMBIE. of Ala.
r TOoMBs of Ga.
JAMES JOHNSON, of Ga.
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ssn. Hn.ssII ana csI. TrnrI..

Our democratic neighbor has stated that
Gen. Haskell declined to discuss with Col
- Travis at Paris Our information is that
no direct proposition was made for dis
-. cussion, but that the conclusion Of a con.
yersation on the subject between the gen
tlemen, was the remark by Gen. Haskell
that When be had flashed Col Travis
should be at liberty to reply and speak ae
ie6aifam II he chose--Col Travis did not
see &c to do this, sDd here the matter
ended
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RETURNED TO ITS WALLow.-The Richmond
Enquirer, finding the Old Line Wings of Vire
gina proof against its seduclions, petulantly
throws aside decency as well as tact, and gives
the rein to its grovelling instincts Referring
TO the defeat of Gen. Jackson, in 1924, it thus
deliberately repeats the charge of corruption
against Mr.. Clay, and, as if in sheer wanton-
ness, heaps or, attempts to heap insult and OPP
probium upon his memory:
Against every person who had been instru-
mental in the defeat of their choice. the people
cherished an indispensable purpose of revenge.
The Administration which A CORRUPT
COALITION had foisted upon them, they
made haste ID repndiate with an expression of
resentment and Indignation which yet flames
upon the pages ofOur history as an adInontion
to CRIMINAL AMBITION in all coming
time"
Whether the editor of the Enquirer really
believes this, and takes advantage of the evi.
dent defeat of his party to vent it with impu-
nifty, or whether, knowing it to be false, he EN-
ploys it merely 10 redeem bis inflated rhetoric
from utter insipidily, or whether he is impelled
by neitl er of these causes or by both combined,
it is inexpressbiy base, and should, though it
surely will not, call down upon his shameless
head torrent of rebuke from his own party.
There is no excuse for this gratuitous aspersion
nf the ilustrious dead. II is cOld-blooded
atrocty. IL is revolving to every mind of just
sensibIlity. 1t is infamous.
Really, with the banner of the Democracy
upheld by The lifelong calumniator Of Mr..
Clay, and with the presses of the Democracy
calumniating his memory, the Wing who
marches under the one To the music of the
other must be precious renegade and Graz
ven.-LOu Jour.
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To Hon. r. H. Rousseau.
INDIANAPoLIS,
IL

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. II, 1913.
DEAR SIR: Your note duly received. have
in reply to say that received a similar note some
DAYS since from Judge Beard, of the Senate, to
which Ireplied at length, and to which would re-
fer YOU.
FEEL NO RELUCTANCE however IN AN.
SWERING BOTH YOUR QUESTIONS IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE. WERE IN BE CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES | SHOULD MOST
CERTAINLY GIVE MY VOTE AND IN rEREST
II FAVOR OF EVERY PROPOSITION FOR EX-
GLIDING SLAVERY FROM ANY TERRI DRY
acquired hereafter to be acquired by the United
States. | should deem any prospective action Of
Congress on the subject both legal and constitu
tionaL" Yours, truly, JOHN LAW.
Hon. R. II. Rosseaa, House of Reps.