Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-26

L. 1ANuNICArSD.
The age presents various features in its moral
and political character, differing materially from the soc
that preceded at and while there much that Is praise
worthy and that deserves 10 be considered
the past there other deserving the
censute, and that will meet with the decided eondemna
uon OF rejecting men OF all parties politics. and Of every
SHADE OF difference IN religious sentiment Among the
censuTabe AMI dark features the character the
sent age, bigotry, intolerance, and sp of detactyn
hold conspicuous place The truth OF this remark will
DC apparent to every who will rid himself rs far as
possible OF party pEeJudces and quiet re-
treat, whence he may through .oop hole" take calm
view OF what is passing around HIM in the world
These reflections have been induced BY considering the
position assumed by portion OF the political press in the
United states towards another portion OF the press which
IS generally considered tae organ OF large and highly re-
spectacle portion OF our citizens who happens
ess opues Keen enough 10 see that thing done BY the
officers OF the General Government precisely right For
what they consider candid ard honest expression OF op
non ey are denounced, IN offensive language traitors
10 their county Who, under the profession OF patriotism
are virtually league with her The writer pro
poses furnish an example, which mas very recently come
unoe MS observation The following language deserves
10 be pondered well by all Editors Of political papers. II
reasonable 10 suppose that the writer himself could
have considered with seriousness import otherwise he
would lave mOdRsd it have shorn il OF its often
save and lnt5!erant features
1--WE extremely sorry to use party terms in conuec
ton with this Mexican War. We had hoped that such
distinctions would be forgotten; and that all who claim
the protection OF our common flag would rescue
win common sacriy and far as the peopls are
n
and uepessble iEshHet Of repubicansm snd patriotism
the popular mGd, which the -disEuised torym OF self
constituted oracles neither dampen corrupt. The
great heart OF the country right Notwithstanding nearly
every Wing paper which comes under observation Is
pouring It's strong and foul modified treason
is true their sympahes be stee.ed against our
gallant brethren in the Rio Grande and It is true
they decorate their columns IN glowing words and startling
capitals, when they have chronicle their sue
but IT 10 also rue-and here s the treason of it
they labor with 'houd and eIecrable zeal to place
country IA the before the world This is the
treason, and Tor they deserve the exscraton of spV
honest IN ChristeadOn. ~
Is not the writer's design charge this iberal I'M
candid aud ntoeTani sTeiUTuey upon the Demo
cratic press Much OF nay doubtless be found in the
presses OF other parties and deeply deprred by all
esteem night 10 tat opponent with that fairness and
courtesy which oil wish have extended {, ourselves
Is time for the conductors press 10 dsooun,onance
all productions which filed with offensive language
mPugmng tile motives honesty, and patriotism all who
not their thorough gong partzsns. When will all who
wFie speak learn TO exercise moderation candur and
courtesy Can BE productive OF good or IS it consistent
with TRUTH, charge opponent with tad motives be-
he may be found advocating opinions or practices
which We do not spproVei MODERATION
fredericksburg, May 23d.
P.S.-What does the word "peop!e" in the FOREGOING
extract meant Ii u l. intended embrace the citizens Of
the u States Of all parties Is Tar from being correct to
say that they 'Iigh-if be fright" that they
approve unfortunately Of the donRs Of the officers OF the
General Government: And II II be confined 10 the
Democratic party, Is sui incorrect for large number Of
both parties 90 approve Of the dOings OF President Polk
and without doubt there IS patriotism ia both parties
Who, them the Peopel