Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-23
What is the duty Of southern whlrs

Inns IL Gle question which Is beginning TO attrac
considerable attention among Southern Wing jour
nails. For reasons perfectly obvious to own minds
consider its discussion, at the present time alto
gether premature As we intimated day two
SINCE our own impression is, that any attempt tc
compel new organization of parties is unwise. and
will be attended with beneficial satisfactory re-
suits. We can readily afford to await the full de-
velopmen of those events, which are rapidly trans
piring, before commit elves any particular
line of action. The South is united to man. without
distinction Of party in finn and unyelding opposi-
ton to the demands and aggressons of Northern
fansticsm There is serious difference of opinion
amongst us upon this subject. Nor has there really
been in times past. We have been and still arc zone
and indivsibe in every thing that relates to the pro-
lection of Southern rights and institutions
1t is time enough, then, for Southern Wings to de-.
termioe upon their course in other respects. when
the Northern section of the party shall present dis
tinct and palpabe issue, as-if they mean to carry
out their present threatenings-they will be com.
PEELED to do in their preliminary preparations for the
next Presidential contest If they then insist upon
the policy they have recently marked out is clear
as we stated in preceding number, that they will
thereby formally separate themselves from the Wings
oil the South and leave to adopt such course as
patriotism and prudence may suggest.
In such event, however, it is not so easy TO de-.
terminc what it is best for do Hence, the i'm.
portance of doing nothing, until shall have the
benefit of all the light which the progress of events,
during the next two years, throw upon our path
We concur however, in the negative positions assum
ed by several OF our cotemporaries-tha it would be
unwise to abandon organization and simply impos.
sible to unite with Southern Democrats so long as
they sustain the present Administration We copy
extracts from couple of them.
From the Baltimore Patriot
What then is the duty Of Southern Wings? Isl to
abandon their organization and go TO those who
have rccauted of those great Republican here
sizes which the whig party founded correctg By
no means. Can they sustain Administration whose
only policy have BEEN to dispose of the
nues and offices as to gain mos, party advan
tage to The President aud his advisers IL would b. ut
tey inconsistent with their doctrines. Ought thew 10
plunge into sectional conhict-exciie the pr-udiecs Of
the South against the North and spread the fires OF dis
union o. the contrary, they should continue TO couc,
late their Northern fellow citizens by lOerat and Justice
They should-whlst they deyelopc the cipaciiy OF ,bc
own section, and stimulate every industrial caerpri.
amongst NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. commercial and busncs.
relations with every part Of the Union They should a.
peeiay prosecute great lines of communication TO the
North western interior, aud draw of products TO the
ports OF Baltimore, Norfolk Charleston, Slvannah and
New Orleans. They should copy from their fellow Gill
OF the North all those interests aud institutions that
have given them power. They should encourage the in
PRODUCTION OF Northern mechanics and farmers with
capital and skill. In these aud patriotic duties tb.y
will find ample employment and full food for any lawful
ambition. They should remember that our ancestor
have left few sacrifices 10 make. LII. oninjon NO
perry, are all protected.
There are no taies TO storm renclers to defend
no frivations to endure, but there duties which re-
quire al much courage, much self-denia Taey are
10 do what what know be right without regard To
GAIN TO give services required y our du,v
careless tue censurc or applause that follow; deem
ourselves nothing, country ALL With this determine
zion, the Whig party of the South will be always
Their arprobion or opposition will command respect
Keeping steadily in view their ancient privileges they can
6eso" their aid wherever their principles mpy require 1t
When they cen effect nothing in that way Their. mr..
schools TO tie found aud TO be taught immigrants u in
ttoduce aud encourage; railroads build and territory
to settle They can be always usefully employed viu.
the pursuit OF office to those whose souls set on SAL
AIRY. Our advice then the Southern wings is st,rn
ast-cary arms" There will always he field for tbeir
services aud cause worthy OF their swords. 1t may be
rallied Any battle cry against power Adopt the pa
ol one oil your truet aud mos. valiant soldiers call
Convention to determine upon your future action
But 1t the Southern Wing party should be severed
dispersed aud disbinded-i should be no longer
Known amongst existing party organizations is spirit ,
be consecraied by the purity of its motives 1t will hay.
suffered destruction rather than aid in the dissolution
the Union aud the subugiOn oil the South. Il preferred
death TO treason aud oblivion to reward And the future
historian may pdraphrase the epaph Of all gallant and
loyal men and say "ere lies the Southern Whiy naT
Which, having struggled for republican principles during
a
sank under the reacherous dealings III merccD,ry
fends Il died had been proud to live askinr moth
Ing-receivinG nothing and-ienring nothing"
From the Richmond Mail
We think Il much more likely tina. the sunnnsi,io,
oil the Herald corect-aud that the Wings Of the South
upon broad liberal platform, apart from the admins
istratiOn, might unite with Southern Democrat. in m
position to Aootionsn. But 1t would be only upon IA,
two conditions above mentioned aud for the object above
specified. As long tue Democratic party of the south
uphods tho present admin is,raon it is vain to ezpacr
that the Wings will unite With it 10 tile attainment of any
object Tue Wings Of the South bitterly opposed
20 Abolitonism and hnatcism the Democrats though
perhaps they dont make great display Of professions
And they will go far they EhO 20 frthest In put
ting IL dOwn-but they will do il independently and on
their hook, they required swear Allegiance to
the present administration condition precedent TO
coalition with the Democrats Tney wall have nothing to
do with admnisr ition which, though elected IN the
Union platform eevates fictouists the highest Office
which Keeps at the head Of the kitchen cabinet man
who Is corrupt both politically aud privately az John
w. Pornsy-whCh s suspected Of giving IL sanction 10
such enormities the Homestead BILL aud winkng at
the schemes Of the land grabbers and spectators Of the
West The Wings Of the B0lth swallow this dose
nor do we see how any Southern mocrat can. That
however is their business, not We have Away.
given Southern Democrats credit for honesty and sincpri
~ IN their profession about the public but u hcy
can sustain President who approves this Homestead bill
In addition TO the other lapses from Democratic virtue 10
winch he has been guilty, our faith must, Of necessity be
considerably shaken.
IL only then upon the platform Of complete renuo-
N'"v W present Oy tue Southern Dem
ocrhuc party, that any Of action be had with
The Wings We do anticipate any such result-frst
because the party leaders Interested 10 keeping on
good terms With the Administrations and secondly because
having sworn that the New Hampshire Brgadier was
marvellous proper man. they have too much pride now 10
answer all that they veirs ago For these
reasons they will perhaps still stick the administration
no matter no" much the administration NAV violate the
baltimore Platform, the Virginia Platform aud the re4o-
lutons Of '9s.
Thus the line Of demarcston will be he still keot drawn
They may resist the common enemg Abpltion-but they
viii tgbt under different leaders, aud different
IL there ls 70 be any union, be- the Herald
Upon broad Union platform, aud apart from the nd min
is,rstion !" We do not know that the Wing. OF the
South desire this union-but II they did feel convinced
that other terms would he listened 10 for a moment
there is not remote probability that such terms
would be conceded useless anticipate such an
event
Mr.. Eyson and an Extra Session.
IL will he remembered, that short time ago the
Enquirer made a savage onslaught Mr.. Ellyson, ga
Wig delegate from the city Of Richmond" for being
instrumental in getting up call for an extra Sc sion
Of the Legislature. One might have supposed, from
se'dng the Enquirer Particle that Mr. Eyson was the