Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-07
n. p....r,a. ton,.,,lo. and Til. nuut., Land

~ the Of this silence We were at loss to know
whether the anti.Hunter Land Bill Democrats had
succumbed or not. But il that we should have
been vastly mistaken in for one moment harbouring
the slightest suspicion that the opposition intend to
back out. Oh no. The Enquirer has discovered "a
plot, and 1t turns out to be this "Cerain individu
ais OF the Democratic party engaged in a plot
which II successful will result in u rupture and posi-.
bly, in hopeless defeat The scheme is to introduce in
the approaching Convention, a resolution condemns
tory oil Mr. Hunters Land Bill and Of the conduct of
such Of our Representatives as are known to support
it."
This is horrible "plo" indeed, that certain in.
dviduais of the Democratic party" should undertake
to enquire the opinion Of Convention Of the Repre-
sentatives Of the Virginia Democracy on so important
. subject rs Mr. Hunters Land Bill. We nigh,
enquire what opinions the Virginia Democracy have
to conceal on this question, that simple proposition
to endorse the Bill, or not should be branded as
consp'racy-'a plot'-against the peace and dignity
oil the Democratic party Of this State Have they
any opinions to conceal on any subject and least or
all IN the world on the subject Of the public lands
we know that the Western Democrats have been
tricky on the land question, but who darcs nsinuate
that the Virginia Democrats will ever shrink from
facing the music rs TO the disposal of the public
domain?
This subject is so fully and ably discussed by two
Of the leading Democratic journals Of this Stat, -
the Richmond Examiner and the Iynchburg Repvb
Hedn,-that we give place to comments from each IN
IT. and we should have done sooner but for the rro
oil matter on our columns relating the proceedings
OF the Agricultural Fair. Plot, or no plot, pregnant
with "A rupture and possibly with "hopcless de-
leaf, 1t Will be seen from the bold and defiant posi-
ton taken by those papers, the subject ssW be
brought before the Convention when it assemblies in
Staunton on the 30;h Of this month The Examiner
OF last Friday, avows that iii resolutions touching
the Hunter Land Bill should be proposed at Siaunton
it would deservcdy subject the party to deiea, and
shame if the Convention suppressed or refused to
consider them," and then proceeds to say:
Surely the Democratic party has fallen uoon evil ,ime
II has become dannshle plot, scheme an! fraud upon
tue people to propose in its conventions resolutions touch
iug leading questions OF federal policy The f. o,ir.r
says that the St4unon Convention il ca lied ..nn IN n,.
scribe platform, but TO nominate Candidates" WIN
thas what we have bcea charging upon many of the nd
Vocates OF IDS SUh oil November convention; tia, il Wa,
urged to secure the fortunes OF men and NOT 10 ,o,o,
the principles and the welfare OF the Democratic
the view oil the Enquirer prevais then pacaid should
oehung upon walls inscribed: AxS Axp nor PRix
cIPLEs. What declaration of Democr,c .,r,n.,, a.,
the now leading suhjec, OF fedora administration il no, 10
d. made by convection representing the Republican ra
"a liyrlu - "A
Hunter aud his followers should be il i,r,d ,ba,br y,
what the Democracy OF Vircnit not to express Inc
opinions upon pen ling federal bi proposing virtually to
give away one thousand millions of acres of pub ru.,
property bill Introduced since their last ,
convention. aud in pcin blank opposition to their poy
declaration OF opinion upon that subject For one, We
would sooner the Convention broke, mn in advance
or sunk in the botomess pit of political odum III, meets
rather than that great should be bukeh nv the
D'rv for The sake Of Mr. Hunter or auy political hereto Of
the State age.
akpn in Tho taI 70, ,h,
gence and sgacity Of the Republicans of Virginia If they
Gamble persuaded suppress their sentiments pon any no
tical measure by charges ntim in advance tina,
opposiuon 10 II comes from those who di,appruvc the
measure less than they desire the authors seat in the So
nate or by the application OF such epithcts az ''pot
scbeme, mischievous proposition, "lraud upon In.
people, &c, 10 ar ordinary ghfu aud wholesome pio-
cedure OF Democratic meetings couvoc atoms and peop
everywhere Shall the Democracy ofVmginia borrow the
Pocy OF that order for which the Enquirer enterans
sndaoe an an'pathy, and resolve have opinions on
God forbid. '"' ''''
ave venture make an arch suggestion to our neigh
Dor on this subject 1t has declared the opponents of
the HnHter Land Bill in Virginia consist OF OF small
minority Of the Democratic party It may, therefore,
with perfect safety allow the question plainly hon.
esty, frankly before the Stanton Convention seeing
that the sma minority" that kicks against the prick.
can easily he voted down II the Hunter Bill i 20 yer,
strong III Virginia. aud 20 very pupuar amorg the Dcmoc
Iacy thereof why so solemn depreciation OF prop ,.tor
for introducing the subject in the Convention: shy mi.
TAX about plot mischevous scheme and forth; why this
alarm about Ar HUsrER's scat" and political fiulyg
but the sirangest o! this whole circumstances of
the Enquirer is it, attempt ;he nropostion for in
PRODUCING land resolutions into the S,unon Convention
as something new and now first brought to the .ht Of
day why, 1t was urged in opposition TO that div hy
Dsny Democrats in private and very pernou,lv nv ,h
Lynchburg Republican ia public that pos,nnrar s,t y,
The Convention until the Spring would a,w thus for the
final disposition OF Hnutcrs Land Bill by Congress d,ripc
the winter and avoid the necessity for formal and ,rr,
upon its author and friends In Congress II vas
not believed by those who urged this confederation tina;
Hunul Iinap ~ nI o.rtI
venton during the pendcnc, q stupeDdous mca.ur.
oiiederal policy, so phpary In couGct with the land
resolution OF the Virgin, Democracy in 1859, IA Mr..
Hunters Land Bill aud r,'u~e TO OF H. To
play num- and 10 obse,'e the SILENCE OF oysters and
Know Nothings, on sleh measure AT such a time wond
ofsno ihshcer'y npf all that 1t bad sad the suffice,
10 tue past would ca its mouth upon inca .ures and pr
cipes az superior 10 men for all time TO come: yond he
tuning its back pon the Constitution and Rig .of IN.
S . guaranteed thereby, and would bn ynu, repu-
iston oi all luther organ zition upon proclaimed MAJ,
foms and svoyed principles. 20
For ourseIe', we have sincere and cordial regard
brnany o the gentlemen understood 10 be in favor If
.htliuDe bill dS they kHop. Nay spite OF the rrpea,
dimpuations Of personal hostility 10 Mr. Hunter him
% wGbh have been made against us BY bis friends W..
sss'poct his personal character. And whether the I'm.
Yf believes u or not not tho least Of our reason.
toes'ring posponemcnt of the Convention until
ss was 10 avoid oensute upon him aud these gentle
n,u regard TO the unfortunate and abomnabie nca su-e
Gu ,ney are understood 10 endorse. IL IL plain and
psoe that II was the advocates OF Spring Conyen,in
,eany consulted the feelings and political interests of
oouBesonli lr'euds oil that Their han those
ounNeo N prehps,iog the Convention, and The En-
er already furnishing evidence TO show tho prudence
proprciy OF tnoir vIesa " P''''''e
regard the question OF introducing land resolutions
lne oauhton Convention ns itself under the oircum-
peee, que non of principle. II IL according to the
Wv soo uo,Iorm practice oi the republican party TO
Hs Opinions ON federal measurcs openly and perss.
~, ever and always, in and out Of se,so. I,
~, sne iundamenIa theory of all republican govern
S nat measures ard principles shall be eve, bi,zoued
e.ly before the popular syeiu characters winch no
ruos my read In all popular governments the yoie.
.ne people is the law Of the land-,he voice Of The
yPe "choefAy expressed upon known, declared, nvor-
herahd aud reiterated sentiments Of parties ADD can
'"es soliciting their support. Ls,tcriy, moreover a
pss sprung up or rsthe, taken root suiongst Us,
ssdng priucipc OF policy Is secrecy and silence
,,,, nus msde al Issue 10 our popasr politics. whether
, ps'orms measures and principles shan be pro
s...as o. With tfuUpeu, or concealed IN the deepest
ar, Us mystery, secrecy and conspiracy. God forbid
s os republican party Of Virgins should so rtpuiist.
s,1cti. US glorious soteccdenls and 20 succutnb and
Ire ,s. VOC 'nsldou' npppg and mining Order under
:. 70 retreat from and s,Aud back With bated
he. oeofe any mcs'urc OF public policy touching the
,hs o. The eoufsierscy or the clear rights OF
Wv Sommonwe,,th Of Viguis T., /: Ia said, Mr. Hon,cr
oe mo-" o. Mr. This Th.t Nan viii no hu,,. VOC an