Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
A Fair Argument.


fore the people, the Democratic orators have
attempted the uphill business of proving
the Locofoco party the Union party of the
country. They cadeavor to make good this
monsuous proposition by contrasting the
action Of the two parties ia the Northern
States. and assert with an air of triumph,
that the Locoioco party in many of those
etatss. speaking authoritatively through
their Conventions, have declared their &C
ouisscencs in the Compromise measures,
while similar Conventions of the Wing par
~ were silent Oh the subject They urge
mos, en2ha,icSlly the silence of these Con-
Ysntions. as proof conclusive that they were
net friendly TO those measures, and read
,s,olptions passed hy Convention OF the
WhiSs of Michigan, TO substantiate their ar
eunents. New, that is not good rule
which will not work both ways. If the ST.
lsnes of Wing Conventions in other States
in reference to he Compromise and the
Uaion, places them without the pale Of the
Union party, we should rather think like
slencs on the part OF Democratic Con-
Yen,ion in this State would identity them
with The Disunion party. The converse ID
saua!ly :7ue According to Locofoco logic
the Democratic party of the North is the u
MON party because their Conventions gave
expression 70 sentiments favorable 10 the
measures Of Compromise and tie preserve
zion Of nc Union, while the Wings Gid not.
Surely. thea nc Wing party of Virginia is
the Union party and the Democratic party
is not; because the former through their
Convention laid down theic platform on
these natters-while the Locofoco Conyen-
lion opened not It's mouth.
We frankly admit tina. a portion Of the
Wing party at the North arc tainted with
3 Disunion. We as firmly believe that a por-
lion of lhc Democratic party South, are just
a, strongly tainted. Yea more in Virginia
even, large division ofthe Democratic par
ty hold opinions tending directly to the sew
srsnce Of the States-and this wing, though
in minority, w,elds the desGnics of the
party. They occupy position not one
whit better than the Wing factions o.
The North, for whose sins Democratic
Nstors hold the whole Wing party re-
sponsible. They talk about the 'Nationa
PARTY 20 We have nothing to do with ma
koaal parties Just now. The war that i
now waging, is between Virginia Wings ant
Virginia Democrats. We contendtha what
sver their position may be in point OF ma
tionslity, the Democracy Of pIrginio, EN-
: ySSe, the Disunion sentiment the State.
WrxrgRs LUNATIc AsYLUM.-We visit
sd mis- noble Institution on Sabbath even
lsss. for the first time since the completion
Of the chapel Owing to misunderstood
sb;nv AZ 20 the hour of commencement, W
ia rot arrive until the religious exercise
vsre well nigh concluded; but were Presen
long enough to admire the solemn and res
psctful bearing Of the curious congregation
o and hear them Eft up their seemingly cheer
nj voices in praise to God for his lovin
kindaess and tender mercics. The minis
ters Of the several congregations in Staun
con, alternately oficiate at the Asylum, an
we yentuse 10 say. may point with proprle
Nv the members Of their own churches t
shsir mutual charge. a, model congrcga
ion, IN point Of solemnity and. intercste
attention.
~ The chapel is large. conveniently afrang
ed, hanisomely finished and IS alto
xether ahead Of any church in The town
we speak Of course Of the interior. Th'
organ, 70, which the Institution is indebted
(, % he libe.ahty Of Mr.. CoacoRAN ofWash
insson, is expected in short time and vii
asa5uess sd3 rueh to the enjoyment anc
;np.ovsnsa. Of the patents.
a. Msssrs. 1fcCsI and HARNAN vii
Address tee people o. cburchYille on Satar'
Say next, si )! o'clock.