The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-06-15
THE DAILY DISPATCH.
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE is, 1854.
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

The Bhig devotes leader to affairs in Europe
Another article ailudes to high and sincere respect
the whig has long entertained for the National In
telligencer-a paper from which It differs with re-
luctance any question But ii will stand up ior
and vindicate what 1t believes to be JUST rgnt ana
vice, independent of the Intellisencers opinions
We quote from the Wing
We cannot side with |, ia its views upon Nebras-
ka and its still stationary anu rogyish poiicy
In reference to the eNpediency o, annexation. We
are no Fibusters, heaven knows. But we honest
~ heJievc we have a destiny a pation-a mani,
feat destiny" If you plesse,-which requires ue to
turn deaf 10 the peadines OF no nation in dis
tress, unless compliance should endanger our own
liberty and the safety oil our own glorious lnshta'
tions.
While the Wing is in favor of allowing other ma.
,ioas to in aud participate with in the rich
and bouudless heritage we enjoy, it says it must be
elected without resort to tie odious appliances OF
fibusterism, with the free consent of the parties
interested, aud without fraud, force. or violence.
The Enquirer in its leader, introduces some Gin
teresting correspondence from anonymous aboli.
tionsts at the North, making certain suggestions in
regard 10 matters with which they have no concern
Another editorial in the Enquirer alludes to the
practice still persisted in by Southern gentlemen OF
sending their sons to Yankee colleges, since they
sre in no respect superior to own institutions
There is much vanity, but neither sense nor pro-
priety in the custom. In conclusion, the Enquirer
speaks OF the University of Virginia
The number of students in attendance at the Uni
versiy at the present time exceeds that of any pre-
yous session, and from the fattering manner ia
which the Southern press appreciates it's excellent
aud thorough method OF Instruction, Ii is eyiden,
that il s just entering upon its career OF usefulness
1t Its affairs are judiciously managed, ii will soon
become the chief institution of learning i'm the coun
try, and the chosen place OF resort for the youth
the South.
The Penny Post has received new Ii sht upon the
subject OF an extra session of the present Legsla
ture. Whereas, 1t has heretofore been friendly to
an extra session. it now opposes it IL has learned
that there is possible chance for one for the
quistc number of signatures cannot be obtained
and the Governor will not call them together again
And II they here, the Post believes they vii,
do no better than they did last winter. The Post
regrets that the ksnawha meeting recommends an
extra session The enemies of the railroad (t says)
have seized upon that recommendation as a pre:ext
for opposing the Convention in August A number
even of very warm friends to the Covington and O.
Railroad, who would otherwise go heart and hand
for the Convention, tip it the cold shoulder for the
very reason that they regard it indirect attempt
TO force extra session.
The Mail comments upon the movements of the
"Angel Gabriel the noted streetpreacher who
has stirred up SO much excitement in New York
and Brooklyn. In regard to the spirit of sectional
Ism aud Native Arnericanism which appears to be
mingled with the riotous demonstrations, the Mail
says
Our anticipation is that this evil, like most of the
ebuluons OF phrenzy at the present day, will soon
have its day. and then exist at least until
some absurdity springs up to usurp its place
and lead on the giddy multitude in their constant
longing for excitement