Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-03-11

long been without Identification with either of our
..sol;i;cal parties. Both of them embrace advo-
r.,es too extensively spread over the whole Union
md teach principles too strongly tending 10 its
observation to suit the taste of this distinguish
"a statesman. He is the leader of sectional
ei;oue and as such the Prince of nullifers. His
,,bole course has been directed TO the sustenan ce
of his section, without reference 10 the prosperi
~ Of that Union, of which it forms constituent
mart. Had it have been pursued, in the Legis-
I,,ure Of South Carolina, he would have shown
b;mselfto have been as remarkable for his discern
ment and Judgment, as he is now for ability and
learning. But to pursue a course similar TO his,
in the National Legislature to say the least, ar
ones deficiency in Judgment. He bears the
same relation to the South that Van Buren, does
N the North. But we are free from the iberal i.
,ty of at,ribuiing to him unworthy and improper
motives His error is one arising from zeal; but
zeal amounting to more than enthusiasm; zeal con
yerted into fanaticism. Mr.. Calhoun may indeed
he made more jealous by his political ASPIRATIONS
and no doubt he is; but we believe that his course
is founded in views honestly entertained. For
he sake Of the Union, we are glad that he has as
sumed his present position. He has shown his
want of devotion 10 the Union and plainly init
mates that he is the advocate of its dissolution
II is much easier to counteract the influence of
an open foe, than to contend against the obec
lions honestly and honorably made by friends
We are therefore, pleased at the position he has
assumed. He has been n barrier interpoSed
in the settlement Of our difficulty, but now that
he appears in open hostility, we placed in
that position in which to encounter him without
jeopardizing our success.
The speech of MIR. Bell is one of merit. Ii is
impossible to conceive of a view, which could
have been better adapted TO an amcable ad lust
ment of our existing difficulties, than the
tanned in this speech. Its whole tone is concl-
iatorv--its feeling Southern--its general prov-
sions national. II comedies 10 the South, but, at
the same time, without infringing upon the rights
of the whole. In some respects, the provisions
of Mr.. Bell are more conciliatory than any which
have, hitherto, been assumed. His argument,
upon the creation ofnew States, is one ust suited
to the present crisis 1t proves that his plan will
grant to the South, that power, which she Graves,
and by the assertion Off fact, puts at rest the
Northern fear of Southern supremacy. The
speech, upon the whole. is quite as unobl cctIona-
BILE in the principles which it teaches, as in the
motive which influenced its delivery.
In the lever department of legislation, MIR.
Winthrop has made an able personal defence, in
which he has shown himself to be true and de-
voted friend of the Union. He is unidentified
with the Northern clique of diSunoniS ,1nd.he will
lend the force of IFS intellect and influence TO the
great body of the American people, who are SEEK
ing to hush the noisy rush Of agitation His VIM
dicaton is triumphant, irowning alike upon South
ern fanatics and Northern abolitonStS and ele
va'ing himself upon the high and exalted ground
of Union.
present the facts as the agitation progress
es, but admit frankly, our inability to infer
the result With such efficient aids as Clay, Web
ster Bell and Winthrop, we cannot despair but
indications must grow more favorable before we
can allay our fears. The number of Compromi-
ses submtted,is to be regretted. Each will have
It's friends, and by this means the friends of the
Union may be divided, with respect TO the man.
ner Of affecting their result, and thus defeat the
design. We hope, however that prior to the vote
upon this most important issue, the friends OF the
Union will concentrate upon that plan, which
best reflects the views Of the whole. and give to
it their entire support. We are glad to see indi-
cations favorable to the settlement of this queS-
ton, without the manifestation OF any tenacious
adherence to any particular means.