Polynesian., 1861-10-19

Ii we man draw an inference from the action of
political conventions, the calls of Democratic State
and local committees, and the course of Democratic
minOrities in Legislatures, the war feeling in New
England is pereeptibly abating-or it may be that
portion of the people in that section have never
heartily supported the war. We have already,
several days ago, printed the peace resolutions of
the Democrats of the Connecticut Legislature.
We now see by the papers of Maine that the De-
mocratic State Committee are, in their call for
State Convention, unanimous in the opinion that
the war can effect no good object, and ought to be
terminated. Much as we may regret-as we GER
tainly do regret-these manifestations of feeling
hostile to the purposes of the Administration,
bearing on the one great question. it Is the part OF
wisdom to become acquainted to the fullest degree
with all grades of sentiment in the country.
And now we have before US the Concord On. H.)
Patriot of the Sd instant which contains significant
reports of proceedings in the New Hampshire Leg
islature, now in session. The Democrats are the
minority party in the Legislature but their num-
bers are respectable, and among them are some
men Of great influence and ability. The Republican
majority is, of course, watched. and every blunder
in legislation or in argument is taken advantage
of. But the Democrats profess to be in favor of
the war in its original design, namely, that of de-
Tending the capital and holding possession where
actually in possession of government property
They 90 no further.
1O give eueCb W piulOH tLdb tlc SuOulu
not go beyond the bounds thus set up, the Demo-
Gratis, the other day, when the New Hampshire
loan bill was under consideration, proposed and
voted for proviso that our troops shall not be
" employed in subjugating and holding as q con-
quered province any sovereign State" This proviso
was voted down whereupOn Harry Bingham, Esq,
o Democratic member of the House, from Littleton,
introduced, for the purpose of afording definite
grounds of discussion, the following resolutions
ResOlred, That the Constitution of the United
States is the supreme law of the land and that the
individual and State rights guaranteed by that in
strument ought to be respected.
ResOlUed, That We are opposed to national con-
solidation and to any revolution or change which
shall abolish State soyereignties.
ResOiUed, That we believe that the successful
prosecution of war of conquest and subjugation
upon the revolted States must end in national con-
sOlidation and the extinguishment Of State SOW
eregnties.
ResOired, That our Senators be instructed and
our Representatives requested in the coming session
of Congress, to support any plan of compromise,
honorable and just to both sections, and likely TO
reunte the States and restore peace TO the country
Mr.. Bingham is an able, learned and praetised
debater, and he supported his resolutions in o
powerful speech. He moved that they be referred
to the National Affairs Committee. Mr.. Morse,
Republican, moved that they be laid on the table.
But the former motion prevailed; and there will
probably be elabOrately prepared speeches made on
both sides.-Ch Chicago Post.