The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1860-05-19
Very truly yours,
POLITICIAN.
Warrington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON ID. C.. Nav llth- Is

POLITICIAN
Washington Correspondence.
WAsHINGToN, d. C., My 18th, 1860.
The Baltimore Concention-lNr. Buchanan-ISome-
thing that IS soeU settl d-7Ae reunion Of the
Democratic Party-Hom. Wcrrem WinsloU.
The action of the Baltimore Convention in present.
ing the name of Mr. Bell for President created
surprise in political circles in this city. Mr. Bell
undoubtedly safe statesman, prudent man and
juccious public officer and the fact is Apparent
that he was recommended by men of similar minds
at Baltimore, who would not be likely to
10 any thing rash, and men who if they have the
mind to conceive, have not the courage to execute
a bold popular measure. When such men as Raw.
Bolts and Brooks get together their dry bones, and
rattle them round in church, borrowed from the
Government, just such flibby fabby, wishy washy
proceedings may be expected. The nomination
in respect effect either the action success
of the Republican, Democratic parties. In this
State of puolic opinion, when politics divided
and the intrigues Of leaders endless and the
spirit OF partizaship so strong as to lead men 10
sacrifice principle rather than the union party
might have made nomination that would have had
some show of success. Sam. Houston's statesman>
ship is good" AS Mr.. Bells; at the time he
| was within him the elements of success, he has
always won. his heart beats responsive the great
heart of the people and he has the prestige of milt
| ary renoun, something which
| more resist than the the sweet influence of
the Plieades at the mention of the of great
military captain the enthusiasm of the people rises.
as OCedu at the cnCnanImcnC OF the mOOn.
1t is good thing for other parties but serious
mistake for the union party, that it did put in
nomination General Houston, ofTexas for President
of the United States.
1t is instr ctve the politician to note the rapid
change in public opinion the administration of
President Buchanan is drawing to a close The
Republicans having further opportu unity to make
political capital out of opposition to Mr.. Buchanan
public acts and ceasing their harmless attacks,
while his opponents in his party acknowledge
ing his wisdom, force and craftsmanship One OF the
brightest of the pages of Americar history will be the
record of this administration so brilliant So grand
SO imposing. 1t IL well settled now that the ad-
journment of the Charleston Convention has and
will continue to seriously undermine and damage
Mr.. Douglass political strength; every one knew,
the majority Of his leading supporters men who
either pecuninarily, prospectivey interested
men who contemplate time-servers and like
rats leave falling house before its foundation
tumbles. This, of course, is not true of all his
friends There thousands of good democrats
who are to-day his abiding friends; Good Democrats?
yes, love their Incredible delusion that Territory
should exercise all the rights and prerogatves of
ate As the days wear on, the prospect brigthenS
of the complete and affective union nf our party
This is also the har6inger Of ansther splendid
triumph of the true principles of pure government
and the constitution 1t teaches us that the foundation
OF the democratic party has unlike crowns;
pass; unlike length of days; date; unlike triumph;
no tomb and unlike monarchies, fate.
Among the most distinguished of his contemper-
aries on the floor of Congress may be marked the
Hon. Warren Winslow, of North Carolina During
the contest for Speaker of the House he en-
phaticaly the leader of his party his clear judgment
and dignity and sensible speech admirably fitted him
to gain attention from the presiding officer and
members Of the house during those scenes of viol-
ence and confusion; perhaps at that time
Almost unavoi liable, but dsgraceful in Legislative
assembly to the last degree. Mr.. Winsiow is not
brilliant orator. nor splendid looking man, bu,
he is of sterling worth, and one representing
the high qualities of Craftsmanship of critical acu
men, of powers, Of research and endurance, as &
gentleman, he is COURTEOUS and sincere and as 6
member of Congress- efficient and faithful
Very trnly, yours
POLL FICIAN..