The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-17
Another R,ehmond In the F,eldi


Another Richmond In the Fields
Colonel Webb, of the New York Courier and Enquirer.
has recently returned from his mission in Europe. and,
upon resumng the editorial chair has addressed elab
crate inaugural to his readers upon and things
10 general" and upon those in New York in particular
II is very curious production. It shows how Of
great tact and experience. Colonel Webb unqueston-
ably is may fall into ridiculous when he plunges
headlong into affairs that he does fully understand
He have returned from Europe the Bourbons
are said have returned to France, without having
learned anything or forgotten anythngat least far
rs respects his own country.
He cuts right and left among the seeding wings OF the
late Syracuse convention, denounces Mr. Granger as
of only passabe talents and less honesty John
Spencer Of great ability and honesty at all,
and charges them and their colleagues with the basest
and most selfish motives in their opposition to Senator
Seward Five OF the wings of that State he thinks
belong to the party Of the leader sosm alias abol
ton. Mr. Senator Seward He pays Of cold passing
glance at the administration Of Mr.. Fillmore, at Mr.
Clay, and other wings who acted with him. and calls on
the seeding faction to fall into line under the banner OF
abolition. Now, as to all this wing paiauer, we have
nothing to say except that it is little modest and cool
under the circumstances but leave it TO the wings
settle their own squabbles in their way If they
only follow the somewhat authoritative advice given
them by Colonel Webb there will soon be peace in their
distracted ranks. We suspect, however, there will be
some who do not recognise his right his policy.
Our principal object at present is to offer word or
two OF comment on the position assumed by Colonel
Webb on the subject of slavery For upwards of twenty
years he has conducted the Courier and Enquirer, and
during all that time says he has advocated the doctrine OF
noninervention by Congress in the affair Of slavery So
ar all is wel-he has acted like who understands
and respects the constitution of his country But how
does he reconcile this with his advocacy of Senator
Seward who has pursued the very opposite and through
out his whole senatorial career has neglected no oppor
unity to o,a in this subject Of slavery and enknde
anew the 6rebrand just the point Of extinction who
after ten months OF furious and excited agitation
when the work Of pacfcation was completed in Con.
gess had the unparalleled audacty endeavor to undo
all. and to higher pitch Of madness the fell
spirit Of dscord and disunion'
To be sure, be does not quite approve OF this single
act Of DIR Seward and yet he spplands all his acts in
the terms Of the Syracuse resolution, and endorses his
conduct altogether He launches out into the most ex-
tavagant eulogy OF his great leader as wing without
guile, patriot without reproach and man Of such
purity and honor, that would be led believe thai
Chevalier Bayard and Washington both combined
in the distinguished person Of Mr. William n Seward
All this hgh.wrought commentator is a mere matter
Of taste, and should not refer It did il not clearly
appear, when taken in connexon with the assaults on
those who oppose bis in the Senate, and the as
ssron that fve-sxhs OF the wings Of New York are on
his side. that mighty effort is TO be put forth to obtain
sanction OF his principles and votes at the ensuing cleo
lion. and thus to chain the great Empire State TO the
chariot wheels ofhatmcngre gang Of traitors who rejoice
in the nppellation Of liberty and oboliuoniss
In this aspect Of the case look upon this movement
fraught with danger and disaster the Union and
welfare Of the country. and that all good men in
the State Of New York will unite heart and hand put
it down Let not that powerful and patriotic State aim
the dagger OF Bruus at the vitas OF the Union-tha
Union whose industry trade and capital have mainly
built up her grand metropolis, cut her canals, threaded
her valleys with railroads. and scattered broadcast over
her territory myriads OF iourshing towns and cities
We hope better things Of New York We trust her mer.
chants and business do not intend to commit this act
Of delusion and suicide for the purpose OF eevang Mr.
Seward to the presidency, putting the peace and liberty
Of this country into his keeping Should Colonel Webb
succeed in dragoonng all the wings into the support Of
Seward and his "higherlaw" principles, then we can
only appeal TO the lon.bearted democracy Of that State
to buckle on their for the conflict to Danish all
dssensons from their ranks, and remember that on
their efforts rests. in great measure, the cause of the
Union;
"Once the breach,
Dear ffiends-once more ~
We cannot close this article without expressing our
deep at the sentiments expressed by Col Webb
Controlling one Of the most Influential wing journals in
the most popuous city and in the largest State OF the
Union. and heading at least large body of the wing
party. his course is very significant OF the future policy
OF this party In that State. and indeed OF the whole cou
try We call upon him, therefore, 10 avoid all miscon.
caption OF his opinions to state specifically how far he
intsnds 70 60 with Senator Seward and 10 what extent
he ssdorses the leading measures Of policy sbsdowed
forth by that active and intriguing inermedder In ,me.
like these there must be no masks worn We have ,oo
recently emerged from contest which ha. shaken The
Union to itG foundation to permit any new effort u
disturb the tranquility Of the country. We must have no
eoupsnance given equvoca politicians much les.
TO one who wislds the Fictitious influence Of Gov Sew.
ard and who does not hesitate at the very moment OF sd
iussnent proclaim the elements Of renewed agitation
Thsrs must be equivocation at time like this with
editors who stand In Col Webbs position. He is not At
lherty to ensconcs himself behind the curtain. We