Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23
From the National lnteligencer.

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late election in the State Of Alabama is brilliant
triumph for the friends Of the Union, and must fill with
gladness the hearts OF all who believe with u.s. that no
such disaster has Tor centuries befaen the of Man.
as would be the success OF those misguided zealots
who, whether 10 the South or in the North have dared
to imagine the rupture by force of the bands which
hold these States together under one Government.
Great credit is due 10 those citizens of Alabama
who, dIsdalnng all subordinate considerations united
Their exertlons to dfuse the people such know
ledge as enabled them to find and follow the path
which leads to safety fer the present. security for the
| future, and unchecked growth and prosperity Had
they failed in this and allowed the adversares of the
Union to triumph IN this contest, we do not certainly
cevable evils might have been apprehended for the
| whole South.
Among those who entered, heart and soul. into the
canvass though not candidate ior any office before the
| people, wac the Hon. H. w. Hliard, one ofthe mem
bers OF the last Congress- We have before US in the
| Montgomery Journal of August 4, an account of a
meeting held Tor public debate in that neighborhood
at which Mr. Il. distinguished himself, from which we
cannot refrain from quoting the following paragraphs
to show the spirit which prevailed in this contest:
ne barbecue on Saturday, given to Mr.. billiard,
was largely attended and sxcellently managed and
nothing OF an unpleasant nature occurred to mar The
apparent satisfaction OF all present discussion was
arranged between Mr.. Hlliard and Mr.. Yancev as at
previous appointments OF Mr.. Hilliard and ANNA
led debate OF tive hours enSued, covering the whole
ground and all the topics involved in the canvass.
1t IS not necessary, at this late stage OF The contest,
10 review the argument as the subjects under discus
L
posed from the reputation OF the speakers, was intense
ly Interesting and exciting. No one could have BET
tel defended bad cause than did Mr. Yancey Ev-
cry point OF supposed advantage of which the suhert
was susceptible was ably made by him. He seemed
hampared, however-the banner OF secession was not
over hlm--hs heat did not seem in t-and he topnd
himself IN position which he recently deprecaled that
OF tolerang expediency and mlder remedies His tone
Is changed from that utraism which he boldly urged
before the commencement OF the canvass ano as Mr.
billiard said he has made him very fair Union man,
n a Mr. Iorla
as the captive oil his bow and spear.
MI billiard was in fine spirits, evidently feeling
like Rob Roy, that his foot his native heath
and that his name was McGregor He returns axuIt;no
triumphant and full Of confidence from the contest
Not feather has been struck from his crest and tb
out mark OF stroke OF lance on heimn or shield The
banner which was entrusted to his hands he brings
back. as ever BEFORE brilliant with the ustre of victory
as results this day will show His nspriting eo quence
awoke the confidence and enthusiasm of his friends
and the friends OF the cause, who responded 10 with
rapturous cheers
"As we said before, the debate was one of great in
teres holding the earnest attention Of the audience for
hive hours 1t was struggle OF giants--both were
worthy champions, and the caunonade of heavy nax
hans nerspersed with running fire of grape or CAMS
ter, was from first to last fast and furious Eyervhino
was, however in the best feeling between the gentle
men IL was pleasant to observe this spirit, and we
hail Ii as evidence that the acrimony oil party spirit
which sometimes in heated contests extends TO social
life and mars the harmony OF friends will be aayed
At night according to previous arrangement, the
erected in front of the Exchange Hotel and were ad-
dressed in eloquent speeches by Messrs Moss Jackson
Watts Saf3od, Crawford, Clanton and Afford the lat.
ter OF whom kept the crowd in excellent humor by his
pquant and inmitabe anecdotes
we nave witnessed at times some enthusiasm among
the boys nut we never saw in this city large night
meeting or such on excited state of feeling. All seem
| ca 10 De actuated with common determination to
snow that love OF our glorious Union and rennbican
institutions IS sentiment too sacred and deeplv seated
IN the hearts OF the be efaced BY LIGHT and
transient causes The street was brilliantly illuminated
by bonfres and fireworks, and the assembage enIyen
ed by band OF music engaged for the purpose, who
responded ia patriotic airs to The eloquent and patriotic
accents OF the speakers.