Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-23
The MASSACHUSETTS, Election.

Tho increased majorncs given the Wing candidates
In Massachusetts, have been OF satsfac-
lion and pride the Wings in other Ste than the deter
inston svinccd in the own upon the attempt
NJ fret insdiously made, but subsequently, boldly avowed
bya fseoous though talented and enthusiastic clique in
Boston. engra upon the creed Of the party
Gle Of faith, which, had il been successful
PARTED the Wings OF Massachusetts from the Wings Of the
South and destroyed all prospect their cooperation in
fulsre national contests
when the Wing Convention assembled in Boston some
weeks ago. for the purpose Of nominating candidates for the
several States Offices, regretted that desire to
conciae the mischievous clique which have refer
had Induced that body incorporate phrases
its serios Of resolutions which, although recognizing
y the eonsuuonally guaranteed rights Of the South and
their obligation respect those rights, did nevertheless 20
much farther than they ought to have done expressions
sbhorenee social institution, every interference with
which, by citizens Of the non-savehoding States, i.
only imperneni but misehicvous. We took occasion,
the time express regret this course utterly
polite and improper only reference the rights aud
feelings Of the South but its local bearings The
WHIgs UsIoS associated together for great
tonal Objects and their consequently cores
pond with the purposes for which they united What
right them have the Massachusetts Wings engraft upon
that creed principle, which, in the very of things,
be repudiated and all association with is authors
nounced by the Wings Of other States And what did
they gain by the slight concession which they pre-
vailed upon make the demands Of the sma band of
faconsis who exored the price OF their 10y atty
party which they sough, drive from the original platform,
common to the Wings OF the whole Union Those fac
honss il is gave hearless support the State tick
ct; but il questionable whether their reluctant for
the nominees than neutraIed by their ill.,
concealed repuenancc the which they had pledged
themselves pursue-a repugnanee which betrayed itself
in frequent sarcastic aud bitter illusions of the of
fetal OF Governor Briggs whose reelection they
theess pretended TO desire.
But their efforts to dsOrganze and destroy the Wing
party did stop here. As occasion presented
ITSELF in which they could hoist their coors, they did
hesitate separate from the Of the party which
had endeavored oil reasonable ground Of obec
tion. This occasion when Mr.. Winthrop nom
mated for reelection Congress from the city of Boston
That distinguished gentleman, whose ability unques
tonabe his patriotism, and who in his devotion
immediate constituents does forget that his country also
has claims upon him. bad voted for bill placing and
money the disposal Of the Executive, for the purpose Of
carrying the with Mexico. Although he believed
the had been unnecessarily and unconsutonAlly pro-
voked by the President, he Recognized the obligation
patriot legislator, provide the ways and for
It's energetic and successful prosecution The might
have been avoided but it then late moot the
question Of necessity. TRe ezisfed-whether sby
the Of Mexico" the law OF Congress ams or by
that Of Executive, that moment an irree-
want enquiry. The event. long before and foetod
by Wing si,esmen the probable result Of policy Of
the Executive, had pass and became the duty
OF Congress prepare 10 il with Promptitude and
eesssry supplies 70 vote for the
Ky the preamble the BILL upon which the friends Of
the Administration, soictous for vndcation in
advance Of all enquiry than for the defence Of the country
itself, refused modify secure an unanimous
Noss i passage and though eminent South
ern statesman, standing at tho head Of the Admin
isaOn party in the Senate declared that he would sooner
plunge dagger to his heart than record his vote in m
favor! This made the pretext for opposition TO
the reelection Of Mr. Winthrop by tho Boston CLIQUE of
purse headed by F. Adams, Sumner Parey and Howe
who professed in it trucking Southern dicta-
zion for the purpose Of extending the dominion OF slavery
We rejoice that they seeded from the Wing party Of Mas
sschusetH upon this ssue-snce il has shown the nsig
heance OF the faction in numbers and influence while /,
has indicated the Wing party Of Massachusetts, from the
efforts made in the South identify with pernicious fac
ton, with which, in fact, it has more sympathy and
from which receives support than the opposing
party in the Northern States, who rdicuously said TO
be the natural allies" Of the South Mr. Winthrop's
reelection by an overwhelming majority, under the cir
cumsances, places the Wings Of Boston upon high and
impregnable ground-as the general result in the State
indeed, does the Wings Of Massachusetts As the Boston
Atlas well remarks they have proved themselves too saga
oous be caught in the trap aruy set for thom bv
the semiAbOlitonists "They not weak enough TO
allow few vain and visionary mon-seelecied keepers
Of the public forth into the van Of the
parry thrust all It's former well known and accredited
leaders aside themselves the only lights nd
guides Of the age and carry the party with themselves
at s head, the very verge Of dsunion. Signal prompt
honorable and discriminating has been the action of the
party this election. Bern and astounding has been the
rebuke pronounced upon these light conscience
reformers Noble aud commanding the position now,
assumed and mnintninod by the Wings Of Massachusetts,
The Atlas adds:
"our Wing brethren Of the South and West will perceive
through this election, that the Wings the Old BAY STATE
determined TO maintain the integrity Of the WhiV Parry
proper throughout the county We look to the united d
fort Of our psriyhere there and every where in the Ro
publc-as the only safe hope upon which can rely for
the establishment Of wise aud good administration Of our
government for the and execution of wholesome
laws the restoration and Of peace abroad
and Tor the protection OF the interests our country
home. We have beaten down every political sect and
faction that hes itself up array aganst US We have
nobly uiumphed all enemies. We stand on the
high ground that the Wing Pary should always occupy
We deplore the evils that exist the snd-we detes the
wrongs tha are done by wicked in power-bui new
erheess, 60 for the Union snd are determined 10
msinain H. We love our Country and mean TO adhere
20 her-wherever Is her territory, however 1t may be
bounded"
To these jus, and noble sentiments the Wings Of the
South will most cordially respond.
We may add that the reelection of Mr. Winth,o, q,
particularly gratifying another account We rejoice
not only that he rumphed the Abodonists avowod
and secret but also Mr. Homer who had been select
cd by :he Looofoco party m candidate with full know
ledge and perhaps for the reason hs he was the sgen,
Of the British manufacturers Washington during the
last session q Congress- displaying their fabrics in com
moerOoH Of ho Capitol for the purpose Of psrsusdinR
that body crush their American rivals end TO restore 10
them the monopoly Of the domestic Market which they
hsd enjoyed until the Of 1919 taught Us the great les
that the national independence was insecure vhio we
Tsfused protect infant manufactures nd 10 devotion
varied and abundant resources
a Just Tribute.
The Lynohburg Republican describes the proceedings
Do that town lest Monday, Che oeeaon Of nreninn