Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-10-11
For the TirgiHian.
THE WINGS AN ID THE UNION.

The Wing party is daily ~affHrjing proof ofits devo.
ton To 'the Union If the Sfaies.' This is. indeed, the
end to which il directs lis efforts; and such being the
case, II has always resisted those measures which are
sectional in their operation. Nor has il ever been iden-
tilted with those. whose extreme ideas of political pol
icy induce them to defend the rights of one section lat the
expense Of the peace and convenience of the other but,
al the same time. it has been firm in resisting en-
cUachmenis upon The constitutions and guaranteed rights
of any. Upon all questions-the agitation of which can
only result in excitement and The production of mutual
jeal ousies the Wing party has ever maintained a neu
trail position, in which ii has closely scanned the actions
Of both parties and stndiously endeavored to conhteract
the influence of each. The Wing parlv, being thus
actnated, II is not surprising that It's principles should be
of such a nature as to tend 10 the perpetuaiion OF the
Union and the promotion of general peace. Iuly may
it be said of this party, II is national and, on all questions
pertaining 10 the durability of the Union, highly conser-
vative. This being its complexion, we regard 1t as The
great party of The day, aud the country has reason to re.
jolce at its elevation to p,wor.
It's national tendency and conservative nature, are
features peculiar To the Wing party. The two other po-
liical parties, under their present organization. are both
sectional and antagonisrical. The creed Of the Free Soil
ers,is ultra abolitonism; while The teneis of The Democrat
ic organization, are equally as ultra IN the other extreme.
The one derives its support Of the North the other is
almost peculiar to the S nth. For our own part. we can.
not object TO any laudab'e defence Of the institutions of the
South upon the partof South rnerSor he manifestation of
a manly ~lsposliion to repel the aggresslons of the North.
This is a spirit always to be commended. A deleucc IF
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invasion is duly. Bot does The Democratic party Stop
here? Do they coniine themselves to a defence Of the
rights guaranteed by the constitution? While neatly
the whole Of he Nor hern Democracy are sympathizrrs
for, if rot identified with. the Free Sellers. the entire
Southern wing. and especially that portion under the lead
Of Calhoun, are raising the cry of resistance. when. in
reality, there Is no assault. The fact is. the Democratic
parry has acted highly imprndent. In times Of The most
Imminent danger, lis Southern leaders, both III the houses
OF Congress and through the medium Of he public press.
nave SpecuIatpd upnp the CONSTITUENCIES nt actions, the
commission Of which existed only in the speculative
brains of fanatics. or IT, excited fears of the 100 cred
nlous; thus, not only dfftating questions Of tic first mo
nent, but actually thru~ting npon the country the agIia-
ton of a question which all lovers of union Or, al, and
making a Necessity for that opposition which they thus
threaten. While This course has been pursued by the
Democrats ofthe South, the Northern wing is pursuing
a course that is at once fanatical. i%mpolilc, aud desrnc-
tive of the end at which they alma course that even
their Southern allies view with mingled disgust and re-
gret.
But ii canno, be expected lhai the Democratic party
should be national in lis principles, since ii is destitute of
national organization. 1t exists, it is true, in both sections
oil he Union; but exists, in each, as a sectional party
and under different leaders, the object Of each uf whom
Is To build up "A sectional republic for he purpose of per-
sonal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. The Northern wing, nudcr the
guidance of Mr.. Van Buren,, ard the Southern under that
OF Nr. Calhoun, are engaged, each, in this censurahle
work; and although they have withdrawn ffon the party
proper, the signs ofthe times indicate a leaning towards
The sentiments which they incucate; and the growing
popularity Of each Gin its srction) amongst the Demo
cratic PARTY. points 10 a swiftly approaching day when
that party will separate and form two distinct uraauiza
tions. They are now united asa matter of policy, hut
SO soon as the minds Of he people are fully prepared for
the result, :he division which has been gradually coming
upon US, will Suddenly complete its progress.
10 all oftlis The Wing party forms a strong contrast.
1t is alike national in its organization and principles. II
Is undivided by sectional schemes and unirflnenced by
sectional leaders. Upon The slave question, the Wing
party presents a strong national platform. The Southern
prtion is firm in les isliug all Northern in'erfr renee in
the privileges of the Southern States; in which fort they
are aided by the vigorous exerions oftheir Northern allies
In suppress all agitation of the question in the Nor Ihern
States. This course is at once prudent and wise. The
Wing party, as parry, is opposed to all Interference
with slavery upon the part Of the General Governments;
and, as a party, they are willing that each of the States
should reserve 10 itself the exclusive privilege Of lcgisla
ting upon this question, maintaining that this is both its
privilege and right. Il.