Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16


Lynchburg and Memphis.
~ The quadrennial agitation with re-
ference to the Presidency,is becoming Wis
ible in various parts Of the country. De
voted as we are to the principles of the
Wing party, and sensible that in the cease
less struggle for power-the irrcconcila-
bic conflict Of opinion=and the con,inu-
ed intrigues and plos,ings of politicians,
placemen and dcmagogues, party ascen-
dcncy is to be maintained alone by Sleep
less vigilance and unrcmitting cxertion,
we yet, contemplate. with any other
than pleasing emotions, struggle, into
which. we have the sanction ofpast cxpc-
ricnce for believing, will enter the tumul-
tuous elements of sectional jealousy and
party enmities-personal asperity, mis-
representation, detraction and fraud. These
are not the constituents nor the agencies
oftruth, but in the heat and RIGHTEOUSNESS
of Presidential canvass, they cannot be
excluded, unless parties become more can
did and men more considerable.
1t is impossible to foresee, at this distance
what will be the character, or who will be
the champions ofthe approaching contest.
We thinkit uiteprobable,that the changes,
which parties have undergone in the last
two years, as well in their organization
as to some extent in their principles, will
bring into the field more than the ordina-
ny number of candidates and present other
than the ancient party issues for discussion.
1t is manifest that very considerable
party has sprung up, who are willing to
discard all former distinctions, forget all
past differences and unitcdly cling to tie
Union, as the ark of safety-thc last hope
of free government. This party is not con-
fined exclusively to either section of the
country, but has its adhcrents wherever
American soil is trodden by American cit
liens. 1t is well known that in opposi-
ton to this party, and IN frcer opposition
TO each other, the abolitionists of the North
and the scccssionists of the South, main
tain an unbrokcn organization and are pre-
pared to wage all uncompromising war
fare. The old parties, the Wings and
Democrats, who have SO often met in the
stern array Of angry though bloodless con-
flict, and who for twenty years have al
ternatcly held the empire and directed the
deshnies of the country, have not forgot
ten the events ofthe past. nor forcgone the
hopes ofthe future-and when the party
pibroch sounds they will be found rallyine
as Of old, to the standards of their faith and
the cliieftains ofthcir creed. All these divis-
ions and divcrsties of men and principles
can hardly be ranged under only two OPP
posing leadcrships; and we are prepared
to see multiplied combat of parties and
multiiarious collision Of sentiments.
The course of the present administration,
upon the great question which has so fear
fully agitated the country, as well as the
energy, economy and conservatism of its
general policy, has made it exceedingly
strong in the confidence and affections OF
the people, and we see 10 reason at present
to doubt, thatits ablehead will be the choice
of the Wing party proper, for another
term.
From our Exchanges we learn that
some of the California papers recommend
General Persifcr +. Smith, as the Demo-
cratic candidate.
Gen'l William o. Butler, of Kentucky
was nominated at a large meeting of per-
sons from six counties in Ohio, lately.
At Springfield, (Mass.,) call for mass
meeting of the citizens of that State, to
naminate Daniel Webster, wasin circulation
last week.
The Telegraph Of Washington city has
published short history of the life of Gen.
Wool, U. S. Army; and the Editor pro-
poses his claims for the Presidency, forthc
support of the Democratic party; but, at
the same time, the Editor throws out the
opinion that Gen. Scott, at this time, pos
scsscs the inside track over all Wing COM
pctitors for that distinguished station.
Gen. Cass is understood to be willing
still, to take upon himself the arduous and
responsible duties of the Presidency, at
whatever private sacrifice; and Mr.. Buch-
anan is so entirely free from domestic him
derances, that we do not suppose he could
invent an excuse for declining.
The Democratic party in New Hamp-
shire, held a Convention in Concord, (25O
delegate attcnding,) the 11th June, at
which the Hon. Levi Woodbury. was unan-
imously put forward as their favoritc cam
didat, for the Presidency.
lE A late mail brought US the Califor-
MIA Courier, of the 1st of May. 1t con-
tains no intelligence of striking import
Indeed, we suppose the day of startling
news from that direction, haspasscd. The
legislature was to have adjourned the lst
of May, after a "protracted" though not
.sproitablc" session. The Courier thinks
the Body was inferior in wisdom and pat
rioiisul to the first session.
Our friend Capt. Fair, is spoken Of for
the Office Of Lieut.. Governor If his ambi-
ton lie in that quarter, we. cordially wish
him success: but advise him by all means