Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-08
How altered are the times! In 1884. and along


there, Shelton F.. Leake in the prime OF his
you,h-boldly and daringly warng against Henry A.
Wise-and for the democratic patty. The great "Ir'-
bune Of Accomac" manfuy, and with IN elo-
auence N bold as i, was whitening in its sarcasms-ds-
nou,eing General Jackson-ridieuliag the "un'err-
fed democracy" and faying Shelton F. Leake and
his party adheren,s. But this was in "times past
whereof the memory Of some persons runne'h 10 the
contrary. Then. Henry a. WISE was a bold, reck-
less, fiery anti.republican, facous Federast-while
Shelton F. Lake a noble-brave-elOqnen'-
fearless Observation-Disclosures of faith. Then, WISE
was mar plot-,he compeer OF John q. Adams-the
maguan, asperser and fierce calumniator Of Jackson
while Leake the polished s.atesman-,he peo
pies man-the young and rising poll iclan-whoss
early promise bid fair to render him Of the 'rs
men Of his day." No,s. when Jackson sleeps in the
grave-and his deeds family remembered-we find
the Enquirer laudng this s,me Henry A. Wise-and
tickling this same Shelton F. Leake with a straw-in
order 10 induce "him and his friends' to sustain and
cover with the democratic shield, Henry A. Wise
that by the aid Of Shelton F. Eeake h, may rise into
power-and receive the honors Of the Staie-while $
F. Lsake must be satisfied with the poor privilege Of
being his popular advocate.
We might extend this parallel and show the in
Vulnerable instances, from the records Of the past in
which Shelton F. Leake The chief reliance,
throughout the State, to rally the Democracy, and
thWart the factous spirit and beat back the ralying
forces Of the Tribune of Accomac." But this would
be- needless work. "Ephram is Joined unto his idols
let him alone" The Enquirer is welded to Wise;
and it remains to be whether lis "wis dom is
justified of her children"
We republsh part Of our neighbours editorial on
this subject 1t will speak for itself How far it may
"serve its end" remains to be Here it is
"Tnere nothing in the proceedings of the Stunton
Convention which should excite the resentment OF Mr..
Leake or his friends They discharged their duty him
by zeal and consancy Of support which TO noble
are dearer than any mere official distinction. 10 the
highest excitement OF the struggle word OF dispsage
ment was uttered against Mr.. Leske the contrary, he
received from the friends Of mr. Wise every tribute OF
spect and admiration.
ave have distrust O! Mr.. Leike his friends lie
doe not suk in nglo-ous inactivity when the trumpet
calls the Democracy to battle. H. will buckle on mis-
srmor aud rush into the fight with tie devoted zeal and
impetuous daring OF knight whose loyalty is uuqles
toned and whose Is unq laed II his friends
will nantes, ference his example in the canvass
equal e their devotion his interests in the Convention
they will exhibit want OF zeal and enthusiasm in the
support OF Henry A. Wise"
We were not little amused to perceive, that Ex-
Governor Smith not alluded to in this article
Eow is this Has he left the Democracy? Is lis
"stalwart arm" unnerved? Can he do no battle 70
the Tribune of Accomac?" Has lie become a "Knoy
Nothing Democrat" to be feared and not courled !:
Or is he secure and the Enquirer is seeking to lure
Shelton f. Leake from the seductive embraces
Of Know Nottingham? Verify, our neighbor does
seem to be in a dilemma.
By the way, the Examiner does not seem to agree
with the Enquirer, to the "far play" and "iust
tribute" accorded to "Mr Leake and his friends in
the Convention This however is but minor differ.
ence. We anxiousy awaiting the course of these
two rival papers, the cardinal and essential differ
ences on principle" which widely separated them
on the Hunter land bill. We can but feel selections
also, as to the position Of the Enquirer as to Mr.
Wise's opinions the Nebraska BILL "PrinciDles.
not men" neighbor-what say you?
The New YoRK TRIBUNE OUT FOR HENRY A, Wrsr.-
We fear that Mr. Wise will have reason to e1cla;m
"Sive mo from my friends" fore this Guberna,ori,l
canvass is over. The New York Tribune The great AJo.
Hon sheet Of the North is for Wise for Governor Of
Virginia. Can this be Of his "unanswerabe
objections to the Nebraska b;ogeher with his strong de-
nunciatons of the Know No,hngs to which the Tribune
heartily responds amen? The Trouncs support Of Go,
Scott Tor the Presidency, damnog in the es,m,ton
Of Virginia Democrats How do they now like the Tr.
bune's support Of Henry A. Wise for Governor of yirc
mia. Here 10 what that paper saws:
"hrsRT A. WISE has received the Democratic noni,o
ton Tor Governor Of Virginia. after a spirited :
we are heartily glad Oft Wises nomination I. s:apg.
ring blow to the Old Fogies who have ruled yircni, de-
spolic.ily Tor numbers Of years They opposcJ him
with bitterness in their journals and the County meet;ngs
and showed that he had been mos. inconsistent and &C.
centric politicians Jacksonis aud violent d.no,n y,
Gen Jackson-a National Bank man and then AMI; R,L
"A Cl'y man, Tyler man, and Polk man-hu, ,bov
dldnt prove him an Old Fogy a bockhead, so the
more they rowed him up the more the Peopl ILL., h "'
and the result IL his inclination.
We do not feel sure Of his election lie wiIlb,v M
wings an" the Know No,hings his track and if thew
beat him. We should not wonder if he sees Sam in hi,
travels through Virginia this clnvass No na,,a, ,h
dynasty o, Old Fogyism s broken whether he f successful
OF no., ana we rus: brighter day dlwus for yirvin
should Mr.. Wise he elected his term will con.n,a an
epoch In the history Of the OH Dominion" -
The Hon Jons LETcnER, notice in tho proceedny.
OF Congress Tuesday, expressed the opinion that be
'hed from the tone Of public journals aud the CONVEX,
suons among his constituents that there il di.trus,
about our minister to Madrid" And che ,hopcb, tho. w.
Sou'e should never hasc sent abroad and thu, b
teress OF the country would be promoted by calling bin
nome Mr. H. siakoh bod aud Independent posi,io,
on ths subject which is chraceric ofthe man s,,iyb,
for"ard aud honest ia his purposes he 1, abo,, IL, ,
Democrat In Congress shrink from the dictate. Of d,
and In this instance he occupies position in Which H.
will be sustained by the sound conservative Sentiment d
the whole country
TnElrRE Nj. and Mt, FI1,,nc, ,noo, ,r;.,, 49, ,
success at the Theatre The house has bee, c,,ul,i
every night this week. aud each occ,son the auie,ee
were dslghioi with the parformln,s TIE nooil,rv A..
qnrsi by Mr. Forcn;oild his beautiful wife the ar Dgs
OF ther Appearance on the bDlrds Of the Mirsh w,a
deserved az u was Complementary u their acting and idy
Ing by tue high dran'c teI. they have b,h d.,Io,sd
thus far, We d,u no they vii continue to nc,;, .od
meet with the highest APPRECIATION during their engage
ment.
Tho American Organ, sps'king for the American o,d
called know Notlings,' siyG-"Wo are ueithc, sIsso
ny props gapdsts nor anti slavery fanatics W. varii
le slavery so1c, aud LOT the Sjun alone in r,re,c -,
slavery. IL ia subject which belongs sOl.y and e.c
rivcly those States Ia which II exists Tie yetv LID,
uln Of the subject s fruitful Of mischief M irienI 6 Nh,
ZION ani OF the co1,iituon will seek - disturb l eli
enert To disturb H. il TO endingcr tho Constitution ard
U.ro1, which our party profess TO revere
The Frcdertk4bufg Hersii ss,s that the Sipha,e Of
Lime produced in fnsruacufifg GUS from Co, uosses.
great rriiaug powers and when used to- dress
an lartI .lu .t,8N cguf IN to.