Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-01
Washlnrtsn Csrrtsrsudense.

candidates this session, hut the impression continues to
gain ground that the will he narrowed down
scramble between MeSsrs Disney and Orr Both Of them
are here, and working with great euergy. week
ago thought most probable that the former would he
successful but h- prospects have been somewhat impard
by the result Of examinations into his past political
life. Ii seems that like the Little Giant he practised
dodge upon the Fugitive Slave Bill and though he attempts
very ingeuiousy to explain his that
sion, he is naturally viewed with suspicion by many.
hear stated that he assigns his for not voting
for the Bill that it, provisions sufficiently sirin
gent to shareholders their constitutional rights
pretty truly, and about par with those
which made OF by the Union aud FHquircr to per
suadc the people OF the South that the Brgsdier and his
abolition advisers their heat and truest friends
regret to say that from prese5i indications, 1t does
not that any substantial effective opposition will
be made to the reelection Of foey Clerk Of the House
As Wing merely, should rather rejoice at such re
suit but American citizen, trust that no such stain
will be permitted taruish national honor No Ian
guage is too strong apply the conduct of one who
would seek by such he made OF to destroy
the character of virtuous IL was base and in
famous in the extreme sincerely hope that member
of the Virginia delegation will lar mis- represcn the
chivarous sentiments Of his people to cast his vote r
such abandoned creature. Cannot YOU repubish hs
der that the people OF the State may what Kind OF
nan the President has selected of his ntims
associates
Much uncertainty prevail with regard II e
position which Gen as will occupy towards the admin
stration during the coming session Congress There
j. doubt, Of the fact that he has expressed most de
cided disspprobation OF OF the of the Brgade
and h7 Cabinet hat how far he will publicly commit hin
self another question. lie cannot with any proprie v
decidedly condemn their course, long his on
confines charge at Rome aud vet he cannot with an,
dccency, withhold altogether expression of bis View
and opinions. really sorry that the old gentleman
position Is embarrassing. IL will doubtless give great
DELIGHT the leaders oi the Ngui democracy Who hate
him with extreme bitterness. However, they had bet,.
not undertake annoy bin. he will be apt give
them Lesson which they will not be likely io
get.
The position OF Douglas though not awkward that
OF Cas- not without is endorsements liz Is too "a
gacous openly approved OF the treatment extended 10
Dickinson aud Bronson, aud yethe will very carefully
void placing ELI in opposition the administration
To predict, that usual he will endeavour to
ride both sides OF the apGug. But he will find this e
very difficult task accomplish for very vigorous e
forts WluudouLciy he made toioce every prominent de
mocrat define clearly his position. Those Who cou-d
that the feelings Of that portion of the Northern dem
ocrltic party which has always regarded true to
the South have been grossly outraged 10y the NJ
ct the President aud his Cabinet ed
that every prominent politician shall show lis hand OF
course early and vigorous move on the Presi,
tii ohesboari must Ice exceedingly ANNOYING TO all
pirau,s hut Of avoiding the difficulty have,
vet been discovered However, therei telling what
democratic ingenuity may not accomplish. The artf,l
dodge OF the Rdgadrr in avoiding the shot aimed him
by Captain Scott Of your city affords iustrou- PIE
ceieut, which Is not likely to be forgotten.
la previous letter stated my conviction that the
lorhcoming mca would take strong ground ainst the
of the Pacific Railroad by the General GOV
Since then have received iutimation from
what ought to be regarded a reliable quarter, that
such position VII b, TAKEN aud that the references tie
subject itself will be general in their character
Such cou.ss the part Of the President ~cail not
surprise me- TO- he has gain by preserving th
time jUiicou= silence hIU by either sustaining op
posing that great measure b. pursuing non-commi
tai policy he has opportunity Of buying up support
meet the great national issue which j. nc made,
while Cos taking gr1uui either for against the measure
ne must, in either event, Inevitably lose strength.
Under such circumstance think the Hrigaiier is very
apt to adop, that which I'LL his ben
cht. lie /, 10y luy strong that be afford
disregard considerations and since the ;rick hc
played upon Davis and Gahe, in pushing them forward
to feel the popular pulse this very subject presume
there rs-h that h: Is honest
The late demonstration OF the National Democracy IN
New York, has tended enven, in any great degree
the splits Of Gu,hJie aud his abolition colleagues They
begin that when such prominent Democrats Wei.
ler and Stockton uubesitaDGy condemn their course,
obey haye much rousaer road travel than they before
anticipated. 1t will, however, require few lessons
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got lid OF such perucou advisers. They will not re-
sign of they love power aud pap too much, lni the B
adler i 10th part with sush congeuisl spirits. IKE
DIsTrEUANcC AHoSG THE STUDENTS OF THE USIvrRs1Y.
We aUe To state upon tic reliable authority
that the late disturbance between the students Of the n
yersy and the citizens Of Charlottesville their police
officers has suDsic and that The affairs OF the University
progressing in the usual orderly aud quiet manner