Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-07
"The Whls Party North and South. ~

"The Whis Party North and South."
Under the above caption, that sterling Wing
journal, the Baltimore american has an article on
the subject Of the sectional difference between the
Northern and Southern Wings. We can appreciate
tho motives which actuated esteemed contemporary
in the publication of that article but We beg leaveto
express our dissent from certain structures contained
in 1t, on the course of portion of the Southern
Wing press. We quote the following:
1t right In such weghy ma tors those voved in
the proposes dissolution Of national party look ali
tho surrounding circumstances fairly and speak Of them
with entire candor. What then is the present aspect
afairsf The Wing psry in the north is almost unit
opposed TO the Nebraska bill the question the
Democrats divided; their public men, OH e-holders
and eIpestan oce-holders, with small portion Of the
rank and Tile OF the party supported the bill simply be
IL administration measure whilst the rren,
mass OF the party are opposed to it. We think
denaoe iact aud one that cannot too be admitted
because 1t must eventually be forced upon recognition
that the North is largely opposed the repeal of the Mis-
souri, Compromise. vote, could it be had that siu
pie proposition, would show majority against
the repeal that would surprise the country With this
1t appears to us, perfectly urdenabe fact in view,
have FAR higher respect for the Wing party north than
Tor the Democratic north, though the latter
In this particular ISSUE nomnaly occupy position
in consonauce with views. We think the Wings
represent the popular sentiment OF the North much
truly than their opponents and democratic instincts
are sufficiently strong for them respect
whilst dr from their views. Blu: does il follow that
because the Wings Of the North oppose the Nebraska bill
they efectualy excluded from communion with the
brethren Of the South and that the latter ,in in
the hue aud cry which amid the excitement of secticns
issue Is to drive them into the Of abolonismS We
can see with painful apprehension how such result is
be brought about and c,nnot withhold depreciation
that some Southern Wing journals should have already
committed themselves 10 a course, which, however they
may look upon H. Ia its practical effects will render
aboitionism the most substantial aid and comfort"
There are many wholesome truths expressed in the
above extract We have heretofore avowed the be-
lief that large portion of the Northern Democrats
who appear to favor the Nebr aska BILL are at heart
against it Theirsupport of thai was brought
about by the influence of the spois and their pro-
fessons of friendship for it will last no longer than
that influence be made to operate upon them. On
the naked question Of the merits Of the bill scores Of
them will be found in the ranks of the opposition
whenever the issue comes up again. In the next
Presidential election, il not sooner the truth of our
remarks will be verified. The Northern Wings, W.
have on former occasions stated left free 10 the
control of their sectional prejudces and have taken
an open, independent position against the repeal OF
the NJ ssour Compromise. We have more respect,
for them in that position than have for the hypo
critical pretensions Of class OF politicians at the
North known as Northern men with Southern feel
ings"-of whose sincerity the South has had, on
former OCCASIONS certain memorable instances. The
one are honest and candid-the other are d,ceitiu'
and treacherous IL to trust either let il he
the former. We hope however, that there is enough
oil conservative patriotic sentiment at the North be
longing to both parties to overcome Abolition fanati-
cism, with the proper concentration OF action at the
South.
1t with this view only that we have ever conceived
OF union of the patriotic, conservative men of both
Wing and Democratic parties, North and South. For
this Northern Wings responsible If the Whic
party is to be disorganized we insist that the reSpon
sibity rests with our Northern Wing brethren.
Tney saw proper to oppose the repeal of the Missouri
restriction We saw proper to advocate its repeal
As Southern Wings, while we deprecated the renew
cd agitation oil the slavery question, yet, when the
issue was presented of removing or not removing an
unconstitutional restriction upon Southern citizens in
prohibiting them hom an equal enjoyment of the te-
rltory OF the United States, could but 20 for that
removal. The South would have been iecreant to
herself not to have done So The restriction was re-
Psaled The Nebraska Bill is now law of the land
and yet our Northern Wing brethren or a portion OF
saem ut Least regret to say are not disposed to let
che matter rest. They insist upon the repeal of the
repeal of the Missouri RESTRICT IN and threaten repea
oil the Fugatve Slave Law also In the name of all
that is sacred and dear to the South how can South
srn men cooperate with those making such .mnnds
southern Democrats may cooperate with hypocri,i
cal spols seeking crew Of Northern allies so long n
they can reconcile that to themselves but NJ
LOT our part partzln feelings are not so strong as 10
make us sacrifice the great interests OF the South for
the ascendency OF party. We will remain in n mi.
norIty hrst. We will stick together As Southern
wings struggling to the last for Southern rights
ms Is what we wish our Northern Wing brethren TO
Know, and that in time We wish to speak candidv
u them and say that If they expect Us to cooperate
with them, and the Abolition party, in bringing abou,
repeal OF the Nebraska Bill that we will do no such
thing. We part company first. 1t is for them to say
whether they will drive us into separation from them
or not If they prefer the aid of the Aboltioniss OF,
this question, to the support of Southern Wings in
maintaining the great national principles of the party.
be 1t So They have only to indicate that rec.renc,
and it shall be gratfed on our part by promn,
and unequiyocal separation
Ii is useless to talk Of union and harmony between
the Northern and Southern Wings, when the coudi-
tons are such that Southern Wings cannot subscribe
to them-anl theirs can be none so long ne Nor,horo
Wnigs insist upon their brethren Of the South taking
an snti.sayery position They mistake Southern in
terest in any cacu atons that there are many if any
s'ithern Wing South Of M,son and Dixon's line
ready to go With them in imposing restriction upon
the introduction of slavery in the territory of the
United States. " there are any such we know not
who they are The sooner Northern Wings learn
sho'e facts the better for them and us. It win serve
to enable us to understand each other much better
hereafter and to act accordingly.
Mexican Affair.".
A correspondent Of the New York journal of Com.
merce writes To that nannr ne fnllnun