Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-23


Entirely willing that readers should and hear
both sides Tor themselves, cheerfuly give place to
communication sigued ~ Democrat" which proposes
or the therein forth that Fillmore should he
withdrawn from the contest and that tho South should
unite In body upon Buchanan We cherish the kindest
aud most respectful feelings towards the friend Who sends
M this communication. We ackno~ledge his intelligence
and his patriotism, and appreciate his worth; but he
for saying that his reasoning Arguments
not to We have had to combat them every
day since the opening OF the canvass We have consd
cred them and turned them and over and again;
but, with every disposition be accommodating We are
si not convinced On the contrary the moret thoroughly
examine the proposition submitted our acceptance
the decided ia opinion that IL rests upon mis-
view of duty of Southern patriots in the pres
ent crisis
We have neither the space the time to follow
correspondent in detail aud the points he has
raised Nor is this neccssary for have met them be-
FORE and exposed their falacy think to the salts
faction Of every candid and unprcudiceJ mind in the
land The main idea of the communication that Mr. Fill
more has chance of election regard only as az
sumption without proof and without pausibility w.
think he bass chance, and good chance attempt
to show elsewhere in to-day's paper. A man who is
likely to carry nearly. il quite many States as Blu
ehanan, friend will at sckuow ledge is with
out hope. Aud that in Judgment the precise con-
dit;on OF Mr. Fillmore.
Again should consider the height of folly in the
South, under existing circumstances concentrate her
vote undoubtedly upon either Fillmore Buchanan That
would cause entire aud complete concentration vf the
Northern vote upon Fremont. And thus should have
purely sectional in which tile South it is ALSO
utey certain, would Off second besi-woud b. at.
terly overwhelmed When a sectional contest docs come
We wait it upon distinct tangible practical issue. We
want IL to be perfectly free from all the party excite
ment and demagoguery of Presidential canvass This
thing of dssoving the Union aud nauguatug civil war
Is solemn business and should be approached in SOL
determined spirit. When the South upon dis
WALL then let be united in defence OF our assaled rights
and honor. When that time comes shall be ready Co
80 with him who goes farthcst But that time is not
yet.
Lastly feel apprehcusious in respect the cleo
ton going into the House II We had our choice We
would to-day things stand, submit it the decs-
ion Of the House instead of trusting il 10 the popular
~ far this present election is concerned we be-
the South would be safer in the House than il is b.
lore the people In the HOUSE. there is no chance Tor
Fremout-beiore the people there is
We have thus hurriedy referred to some ol the points
made by our esteemed correspondent We respectfully
decline hi, proposition, aud impore him to intercede
with his party and persuade them accept ours which
- thi--tha they aband Buchanan. aud rally patr;-
OTIS should beneath the bright aud glorious standard OF
Miard Fillmore