Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-31
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Correspondence of the Virginian.
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WAsHfNGToy, ID. c.,
Saturday Night, Dec. 22d, l849 {
Messrs. Editors Tile long agony is finally over!
Speaker is elected As this gratifying fact is borne along
The wings of lightning lhru' this broad land, imagine
! can hear The great national hiatus, it has been re-
lieved from It's breathess suspense. Mt that any man
could seriously anticipate Danger glorious Union
from either Northern or Southern Fanatclsm but real
ly, the situation OF Congress perpexng and frannhl
with much evil. Not the least Of which was the no
oIey given 10 the perpetrators OF this outrage upon the
people, aud The strength which always gains by
constlnt agitation.
Tie L0rooco candidate is the Spnaker-thanks 10 th.
good" Whigs-lhe peculiar friends If Gen. Taylor
the men who boast Of having secured his minaon and
election.
Yes they sat and deliberately threw the House into
The hands n his enemies, who have, hro' their "soe
gan declared their intention If opposing him The bit
ter end" whether his measures be good or otherwise
" ell may we eNclam, ''saye me from my friends -
an exclamation that many have been brought by the
uncertainty Of politicians. How these gentlemen can JUS
uy themselves before their constituents do not
Perhaps they may calculate upon the 'sunesa Of their
material but certain il is, the country, the nation, has
marked Them well. Admit that heir course WAS roht
and proper up 10 the last voie-iha they had adopted
Judclous AS well Constitution al means of resisting
aggression upon Southern rights YET when they came
to the great testw hen they mast elect by the reslu-
non passed by maj ry-when the question had been
narrowed wn to the smpl of saving the Admins
iraon, aud consequently the Wing party SO far as they
could be effected by the organization # the House. they
eh"ose to pursue ihelr mad TO pursue their
consistency at great sacrifice. As the thing turned
unt they elected Cobb, VIII would sign the
Southern Address than Mr.. Winthrop, and from whom
'hey could expect no more than from that high soued
Quilted and conservative man, Yet these are par excel
leuce he Tay lor men of '49.
HEY could not have by any means more distinctly ar
fayed themselves against the Administration. How to
account for this Is difficult, unless they mediate leap
Ito the arms Of Calhoun. Watch them well, ard If
such an intention is clearly manifest, can kick them
out ct the parry, before they propose any lG5 escort
a voluntary march.
"'Ihe South in danger" has been the allying cry Of
Demagoaues for quarterof century. and it is yet to
be seen how the South has been Injured. Surely, not in
yielding 10 all her demands; yea, 10 The annexation OF
whole Republic to her territory.
As 10 California, the people, half of whom are South
ernes, at last have determined these matters for them
selves. Non Interference is the only ground on
which there can be difference Of opinion in the South
Wings and Democrats are alike decided and firm on
that and that doctrine be maintained fully without
breahlng party lnes-wihout invoking any ad-and
more than all, without Calhoun Pre- sdent Of the L
States The idea of breaking party lines and drawing
purely sectional ones is too preposieruus for any but the
I"Chvalry;" aud 1t Is gratifying 10 know that these
Southern men, who have co-opersed zeaously with
t'ddIngs \ Company, in preventing organization and
betayug the Administration, fall as far short Of repre-
senng Southern sentiment Aboilionists do the North
ern repeat that these respectable members have taken
the wrong ground throughout-hat danger could be
apprehended from Winthrop in The first, from any
Speaker, even }. II. Giddngs himself, and that when
the question Was finally changed and JIhig Loco
was the question: there is shadow Of Justification for
thet cuuise.
The scene thrilling in the extreme, all confusion
was at an end. Every man in his seal listened in breath
less pnse Tor the osppse Of members their
Upon the faces Of hlgs the look of resignation, land
Their opponents wore nothing of triumph, because the
most ardent could feel nothing of victory.
spontaneous burst from The galleries followed the an
nonncementnot that Cubb's election was pleasing but
that law and order had finally lrumI he'd the bad
spin, Of faction.
The resolution offered by Mr. Stanley to declare Mr.
COBB duly elrcted, offered to proven, any cav
ling hereafter, or any appeal from the Legislation Of h,
Congress for want OF formay in the election.
Why some ut the Democrats who voted for Cobb voted
against this resolution, am al loss 1t was
carried by an oyer~ heImng majority. Appropos of Mr.
Stanley, must be said that his conduct through this
long aud exciting contest has been sgnay moderate anl
patriotic.
predict for him Of great honor his fiery
splrt teng now under good command, ard that "wirt
edge" which many have felt 10 their sorrow being taket
uit hy more age and experience.
/ The message viii be sent in on Monday. and rea b
you nearly this. OF It's character have Only
had the ntimaon that ii will breathe the spirit of union
and harmony, and his intention 10 preserve The a
all hazards
The excitement having subsidized other and interesting
topics will be introduced into this Correspondence among
which will be the absorbing theme of patronage.
! II will be seen that the Senate has had a very great
discussion on very small matter. than cJmpl-
menng Catholic Priest, by giving him at on the
floor of the Senate
+ 1t Was rather small occasion for Introducing such
grave topics, but still it is quite proper that Foreigners
should learn that whatever prestige their may
command al home here they should express them
selves 100 freely upon any particular institution of
and then expect tllumpha march through land
Father Matthew has done much in the Temperance
cause but not more than many Others who have
/ had such honofs heaped upon hem.
"STaws tell which way the wind blow S." and tho the
feet Of each party usual, made the greatest noise on
This occasion, handle has already been made Of it by
those Of optics Keen and desire OF counting religious
influence is attributed to certain distinguished men.
/ The venerable "PaleI'' was admitted, however, and
has now gone on his way rejoicing. to his caumny
upon The South retued by flcls.
He members will get their money in time for
christmas, which is seldom "mery" without it. With
Them H. Tor lis origin or lis associations May you,
MessrS Editors, eiJoy Them both 10 your satisfaction.
Yours, BOLIVAR.
FROM OUR.RlCHMOND CORRESPONDENT.
RICHMOND, December y, 1919.
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