Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-29
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THE RICHMOND ENQUtRERs ATTACK on THE

COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF BALTIMORE.
The Richmood Enquirer. In iaborcd edott to change
the anticipated result Of the Mayors election u.nacss
Baltimore with commercial destruction Il darss any lon
gee TO per ist In waging saecs-siu upon the Demo
The article thus written has not only been s.s
ed upon and reproduced In certain Democratic Journals OF
this State but s regarded Of such trsuscenent power
tina, the friends OF Mr. Buchanan have thoaght worthy
OF a"ore extensive circulation, paid advertisement
In the columns ot contemporary As they evidently
Imagine. In their deusion tina, its nooriey win prof,
them ~e have no hesitation whatever In aiding citi
tsn 10 understand thu charges which brought
them and the Infamous system espal 10 which the I'm.
Qurcr rQ uests its fends in Baltimore subject them
For the gievous aut OF sincerely believing the true
objects OF our nationality only DO secured by recogn
sing geographical distinctions between the States
equals In the confederacy. stgmased In the
LADY language of the Enquirer infected with "Deto-
nsm, and with being deeply dyed In frse-soism aud
a. destitute OF sympathy with the South, Philadelphia
or New York IL Demonism consists in the desire TO
beloved country from the dangers and corup
tons Of administration whose executive has been
tempuoasy repudated by the very party to which tho
Riehnond Enquirer bcongs-repudia:ed moreover for
conforming strictly to the line Of policy advocated and
supported by hi. Democratic advisors and appauded to
the echo by tho Enquirer tsclf-then OF Baltimore
plead guilty TO the charge.
II "Demonism" eonssss, furthermore, in . sentiment
Of profound loyalty the union irrespective Of
cal hues Individually guilty only entertain.
Ing this reveren, feeling but of striving to promote the
peace and happiness aud prosperity OF common
Try by opposing the growth sectional parties whether
they originate at the North the South III stand
upon the platform Of the Constitution and to believe that
provisions In connection with the compromises
the Southern States the perfect security
their peculiar institutions. and far human laws
effect it, the smpest o recovering fugutives from
Aborf this be soilsm then assuredly large
majority OF the people of Baltimore freesoilers.
Ii contend that the abrogaton Of the Missouri Con-
promise rssh nexpedient uncsled for, gross
violation Of solemn compact and is the sole cause OF all
those evils so bitterly depore; and seek by an
amcabe restoration OF this agreement
that harmony between widely separated sections
Of the Republic which is rudely disturbed such
sentiments and such efforts indicative Of pro-
elvites, confess in all humility, that truly gull
OF thinking aud doing that which, IN the purer DAYS OF
nations history, would have been digni6ed with the
loiter title of patriotism.
''Tbe real issus excsms the Richmond Enquirer, lis
African slavery, Its abotoul" IL is useless to pre-
tend that Maryland prefers Elmore-tha Baltimore goes
for "Ameucans ruling America" That humbug is expo
sed VIII fiery contemporary pardon If
suggest that whatever be the real issue the people
OF Baltimore will be prepared it, not drunken
profess relieve the effects OF debsuch by taking
additional stimuiant but by the administration OF
dial agents fat more observation-disclosures that will
restore tone to the system, and temper the hot blood
which through the veins and arteries of the
body polite healthy warmth and equable pulsa-
tons.
To accomplish beneficial result il Is absolutely nee
es-ary the services OF skul physician should be
called into effective use, and hosever useless" it be
ito pretend that MARYLAND prefers Willard Fillmore" and
conhdes in his ability TO manage successfully this national
case il is nevertheless stubborn and undenable fact
the sequel will prove that her "pretensions are fouu-
ded upon basis solid TO be shaken by paragraph
from the Richmond Enquirer
Ii iShkewise melancholy truth-if the Enquirer will
have IL so-that Baltimore goes for Americans ruling
Of "lrishmen ruling Ireland" Is It possible that
contemporary goes for Foreigners ruling Amercs ~
We rather incline to believe that therein lies the "hum-
bug" OF which he speaks hppantly.
For these good things aud more citizens are
denounced aud vhed, and merchants threatened
with the loss Of the Southern trade. The "yermilhonn
edict Of the Richmond Enquirer has been evelled against
all who do not conform 10 its Celestial requirements,
aud Vet, strange say continue wifully bent upon
supporting the Union Of the States long their
served tights properly respected and the Federal Con-
sttution contains sufficient of vital force adequately
punish aggressors.
But when the Enquirer presumes dictate to : what
shall DO aud What shall do il overleaps the
bounds OF courtesy and provokes corresponding reply
II thought for moment that the people OF Virginia
nined toys. and danced and capeed the will OF
the Enquirer all for the gallant the
Old Dominion would be gone forever, but knowing
do that they pin their political faith TO mans apron
string that they exercise freedom Of thought and freedom
OF notion that they truth unostenAtousy pok
and hold haterers in sovereign contempt that they
themselves separated widely in political sentiment
and IN regard TO tile best OF restoring aerna
cord and unity OF action between the States issue with
each other the Richmond Enquirer and the Balti
Patriot leave them TO decide whether the citi
OF Baltimore justly dealt with according To the
rules which should govern honorable men, when such in
sTuctons as these, embracing system Of espionage 81"
the bases and disrepuahe kind emanate from the
organ OF the Virginia Democracy.
lst. We beg friends in Baltimore 10 publish from
time time the OF those merchants traders and
business men OF all vacations who proslayery.
ID We ask Southern dealers OF all classes
who friends and who foes in Baltimore well
Ia other cities and not spend dollar Of their patron
age upon those who not known 10 be for
3D. We ask our towns, villages and country places in
the South 10 organize meetings publicly TO pledge their
patronage such only in all the cities Baltimore ncu
ded, known friends of constitutional protection Of
property saVe Of State equality Ia the Territories Of
the Union OF the States, who abolitouists and
reesoilers
9Th. We ask the whole Southern press friendly to our
views call attention this matter and their
readers the necessity Of this Of selfprotectou
9th. We ask friends In Baltimore and all the North
cities TO organize and procure and publish reliable n
formation which traders and BUYERS may act.
The South is aililting this and other points of
ton, and We have not majority OF friends in the North
the minority who friends shall be strengthened
by patronage for the protection they willing
give 70 rights OF property aud 10 political equa
ty in the Union
We tell the Enquirer there does not live in all Bald
mnr- nal o. reputable cbaracter-hoWever decided
his political opinions may be-who could be found willing
to debase hmsef low undertake q vocation 80
utterly mean and contemplate.