Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-03
The Wh,rs or the south.

The Whigsof the south.
We again rocur to the vital issues involved in the
resolutions and action Of the State Wing Convention
Of New York. The principles avowcd, the political
or rather Abolition tcnets they ncucatc, the revou
ton in the Federal Government which they aim at
invest the proceedings Of this Convention with an
importance as pervasive as tits appalling. The dark
vsage Of premeditated treason TO the Union is dis
tinctly visible In each successive development. A
hatred Of and hostility to the institutions of the South
charasteraes each successive step in this fearful plot
against the chartered rights Of American citizens
The daring assault on slavery" Is only surpassed by
the hearess and destructive spirit Of the conspirators
So far rs these men, through the agency Of hypo-
critical cant and mock phanthrophy, can pull down
the pillars OF the Union they have resolved on the
deed Not content with defensive legislation, they
throw the shadow Of their reasonable designs on
future governmental action and prescribe, by antic-
patton, each and every State which may hereafter
seek admission into the Union
Impeed by spirit Of fanatcism as wild as 1t
is frantic, they but oreshadow the reckless designs,
and prehgure the ultimate triumph Of W. Il. Seward,
the arch traitor to all that is sacred in compact or
honorable In legislation. This is no fancy sketch
The fearful truth in its dark lncaments, is but too
plainly manifested on the face Of the proceedings
of this Convention Nor is this all. yet
darker feature remained to be developed and
the picture was completed at Auburn, on the
26th Of September, by the resolutions adopted by
reclamation in the Fusion or anti-Nebrasks Con-
vention" This last was not Wing Convention, but
was "fusion" COMMENCEMENT Of all the odds and
ends of sms, fanatics and disoydists in the State,
without reference TO party lines. We give below the
resolutions adopted by this Conventions 1t will be
seen that they mount higher and reach farther than
the Syracuse resolutions They not only publish the
bans Of the Illicit Union, but designate the 4th Of
July, 1856, as the day on which 'the free States
shall meet in Convention, to lead to the altar the
spurious issue of this unhallowed Union of treason
and fsnaticism. They select the 4th day Of July as
the day which to denationa1e the "free States"
and assume independent (craven spirted) stand in
opposition to the "slave States"
We call particular attention to these resolutions
They merit the most serious consideration. They
speak language, and in voice which portends
distant day, fearful issue. Let not the people Of the
South fail to watch the gathering Storm and prepare
by resolute, united, yet Constitutional action, to
avert the approaching evils. To be forewarned is
be forearmed. We council no harsh action, no pass
ing excitement The spirit and genius of our insti
premature action. But the impending danger in
vokes, at the hand of every Southern man, vel
settled purpose, sagacious preparation, wise an,
prudent concert Of action Every true hearted maj
should, in this hour of trial. forget party, and contem
plate with camness, the elements of danger whicl
are being brought into action, with the avowed pur
pose Of destroying the integrity and equality of tn
Union, and sacrificing the entire South to the fel
spirit Of Abolitionised fansticism. Such arc gu
convictions, this subject, that we not only disannu
all present connection with such Wings as the syria.
cuse Convention represents, but we will cooperate
without reference to party with any and all good mel
and true, who resolved to stand by the Union
and maintain its legitimate and constitutional actor
in its proper sphere.
But here the Auburn resolutions
Resolved, That the Baltimore platform adopted By th
Democratic and Wing National Conventions without au
horty and 10 direct violation Of the sentiments OF vas
majority Of the people Of this State We Wings aud Demo
Gratis hereby repudate for the past the present. and thu
future
Resolved That deem the Fugitive Slave law al
act Of usnrpaon-au exercise of power granted ii
the Constitution, 10 the declared sentiments Of h
great founders of the Republic South and North,
forth by tho declaration Of American Indep endence-
the platform on which the General Government wal
erected.
"Rssolved That the Federal Government has no right
hl power TO interfere between the fugitive slave BIZ
mtser that the clause In the Constitution where such
power 10 sought refers not the General Government
but to the States only not grant Of power Congress
put merely recognition Of compact previously
Into between the States when under the be
fore the Constitution formed and that when the
General Government assumed TO pursue and consigr
TO perpetual bondage guiltess man. IL mis,ook s call
log.
Resolved, That recommend that q Convention OF
delegates from the free States equal 10 plumber 20 the
representatives in Congress respectively he held at the
city OF Syracuse the Ain day Of july 1866 10 nominal,
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency o
The United States for the Presidential election"
II will be SEEM that these people have resolved on
united concert OF action by the "free States" no
only 10 carry out tho spirit aud letter Of these resou
hoos, but TO illuminate candidates for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency Of the United States for tn
next Presidential election" They have thus; with
out reference to party, excluded the slave States
nom all participation in the nomination or election
the next President or Vice President. Here, then,
ws have the issue distinctly raised, no far as the.
people can raise il, that the ensuing presidentia
election is to turn on the question Of slavery
Let the South ponder we'll this question. Let tn
Wings Of the South, animated by the patriotic spiri
Of their great founders examine cautiously III
ipproaching Issues, and act in good faith, up to tn
sIgency Of the occasion
We will recur again to this subject soon.