Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-31
7. yirripi, in Favor Of p,,uuiOu ,

j. Virginia in Favor OF Disuuion
We can imagine variety Of circumstances under
which not only Virginia, but the whole South, in
united array, would be justitiabe in resisting the
Federal authority dssolvng the Union, and over
throwing the government But no such occasion
has yet arisen. nor, in our judgment is likely to
arise for many long day to come. The people OF
Virginia and the whole South advocates and To-
vers of the Union, and will maintain intact that
sheet anchor of national safety and happiness,
until impelled by an imperous and overrulng neces-
sity to tear il pieces and scatter its fragments to
the winds.
Ii cannot be denied, however, that the Democratic
presses aud orators at the South are even now en-
gagged in the effort prepare the minds of the peo-
pie for early dissolution of the Union, unless
they are continued in the possession Of the govern
ment and in the enjoyments of its power, its offices
and smoluments Ii matters not whether Fremont
or Fillmore should be elected President, they
der obligations according to their own reasoning, To
advocate and urge secession upon the South For
do they not boldly maintain that the mere fact of
the election Of Fremont would be ample cause for the
overthrow of the governments And do they not
further maintain that Fillmores administration
would be as degrading and oppressive to the South
rs Fre,nontsg What, then, is their real position:
Is it not this-that unless Buchanan should be sue
cessfal-tiat is unless the Democratic party should
be permitted to enjoy unmoleSted the spoils and
plumber of government, the Democracy OF the South
are resolved to cut aSunder the igaments which bind
the Union together, and establish Southern c0nfe
deracy. However much they may choose TO mysti-
~ their real intentions. such is their true and EN-
phatic position the question of Union or disuniOn
In fact there are thousands among the Democratic
politicians Of the South who, like Mr.. Brooks and
other South Carolina gentlemen, have been diSuni-
onists since they could think; and they have
been only waiting for what they may regard fitting
opportunity to carry into effect their reckless and
traitOrous schemes against the peace and the exis
tence Of the government-a government which was
framed by the wisdom aud the patriotism of re
voutionary fathers and which cost amount of
blood, and effort and heroic sacrifice, without pa
rale in the history of nations.
Such being the wish and the solemn purpose Of
the leaders and fuglenen of the Southern Democra
cy put it to he people, whether, by sustaining
their candidate in the present contest they pre-
pareI endorse and approve their attempts effect
dissolution of the confederacy, and to plunge the
country into the manifold and untold horrors Of IA
bitter AM nterminabe fratrcidd war;
Now, look at tbs high and patriotic position upon
Without exception, they are the friends and advo.
Of the Union, until their honor is assailed their
rights dsregarded, and the government becomes au
instrument Of wrong injustice and oppression. Ia
word, they not willing to make wreck of TIA.
Union for insufficient cause. But approaching the
vast blessings which this Union cOnIers upon tir
whole people, North and South, and looking forward
To destiny for their country if We continue untel
which no nation has yet attained they are determine
ed to act in this matter only after the gravest recc
ton AMI consideration, and are resolved to do no
thing to bring about calamity which would be de-
pored by the freedom-loving of every CLINE aud race
on the face Of the earth. In Short they see nothing
in the mere barren fact Of the election Of any man
to the Presidency to justify a resort to revolution
and bloodShed. Let us not howev r, be msnnder.
stood. The moment Southern rights or Southern
honor are touched, the Wings and Americans of the
South, no matter under what administration the
wrong may be perpctrated, will DO among the very
first 20 sound the tocsin of alarm and rush to the
rescue
But though Southern Democratic maicaps and
agitators may sigh and toll for a dissolution of the
Union. there Is now no danger Of such an event hap
penng in our day. They will not even have the
pretext Tor camming for it, which the success oi
Fremont would Afford them for there il 40 earthly
chance Of his election. He is out Of the question
and the contest being between Buchanan and Fill
70 r -----,'el no fnaftsr s-i.-s So
may say TO the contrary that they will quietly sub.
init IN the election Of either.
Bear 10 mind, however, people Of the South, that
Buchanan's election at best can only result in bol
Low truce between the North aud south; while FIJI
more's would impart entire satisfaction u both sec
tons, aod place the Constitution and the Union ut
on an i"pregnabls and lasting foundation. w,
therefore make this last appeal TO the patriotic and
intelligent citizens OF the South to rally on Tuesda,
next to the cordial, enthusiastic and determine,
support Of Mllarl Fillmore 1Ie is the man for t
crisis lie will again restore peace 10 the country
and make us NIL friends aud brethren the citizen.
common Union aud inheritors Of common de,
tiny. We implOrc each and all to gather around hi
peaceful and glorious standard, and the Constitution
Is safe ue Union is safe, and the people Of al Sc,
tions will be happy prosperous, and free forever.