Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-01
RICHMOND WING.
20 ooIsREsrONpENTs.
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In illustration Of the paralyzing and depressing
effect OF the intermnable slavery agitation on vir
gnia stocks and the material interests Of the South
ern States generally, subjoin letter from
inent mercantile house in London to a distinguished
gentleman in this city received by the last steamer
The writer Of this letter was formerly resident of
Richmond, and engaged in a heavy business here
Having removed to London, he now transacts large
proportion Of the business Of Virginia traders and
bankers; and, of course, has motive to misrepre
sent the actual state Of things in regard the eec,
Of our domestic contentious and strife upon the in
terests Of the South abroad.
We invite special attention to the contents Of this
letter They cannot but Impress upon every saga
cious and rejecting mind the paramount necessity
Of an earnest and united effort the part of the
conservatives and patriots Of the South to put an
end to the caamitous agitation, which prevails
throughout the land. What means best adapted
TO accomplish so desirable object we have endea-
vored from day to day to point out with cearness,
canness, and unremittng perseverance, Unless the
result of the coming Presidential election shall ter
inmate the prevailing dscord and restore peace and
harmony and confidence to the country, the future
will indeed assume extraordinarily fearful and
threatening aspect Calm and rejecting every
where will then begin to think that the days of the
Republic surely numbered; and with this
vction resting upon their minds, paralysis and stag
nation in all departments Of business will follow
the night the day. With these disastrous results
staring them i'm the face, the legitimate and
tain consequences OF perpetuation of the slavery
agitation what is the duty of the sober and consde
rate business of the country in the present
mentous crisisf Leaving out of view their obiga-
tons as patriots and good citizens, what course do
ina 10 al
they would wisely avoid difficulties and embarrass-
mcnts and make sure their individual prosperi-
ty and successs 1t is clear, think that the bu-
siness men of the countryside merchant, the me-
chanc, the farmer-have special interest in seeing
an end put to the confusion and distraction Of the
times and in restoring the rens of government into
the hands of firm and national tried man-one
whose whole character and antecedents prove him
eminentlv capable of allaying the raging storm and
give peace and repose to an agtated land
Everything, in judgment depends upon the
issue of the approaching Presidential election. II
either Buchanan Fremont should be elected there
will be no abatement OF the anatcism and strife and
sectional luminosity which tearing and rend-
ing the very vtals Of the Republic On the contra
ry the present ruinous condition Of things will be
indefinitely continued and probably aggravated to
an extent not dreamed Of The public feeling
will be still and more intlamed, and public qui-
and harmony still more remote than before.
WHIST then, is the only hope of the country for
lief from the ills and troubles that now disturb ha-
rass aud affct itr In the sincerity and honesty of
our hearts, we believe that only prospect of de-
liverance lies in the election Of Mr. Fillmore In his
capacity, moderation, wisdom and PATRIOTISM men
OF all parties and sections repose undoubting conf
dcnce. lie has been tried in fearful emergency
heretofore he then consulted only the interests and
the honor of the country; by his cautious, delibe-
rate sagacous wetimed action, and self-sacrifcing
spirit he educed order out of chaos and saved the
Union itself from disastrous shipwreck; aud give
him but the opportunity now, and the rainbow will
again light up the heavens, and all will be serenity
and peace.
To patriotic Southern men of all parties we would
address a calm and earnest appeal TO trampe party
and party considerations under foot and stand nobly
forth the defenders and the saviours of their ountry
We would entreat them by every consideration dear
20 the patriots heart to forget their contentious and
wrangngs and rally one man around the proud
stand,r of the only now before the people for
the highest Office in their gift who is competent and
willing adjust existing sectional difficulties on
Just and basis, and thus dissipate the storm
cloud that hangs earfully and menacingly upon the
political horizon. We implore them to apply, con-
stantly and zealously, all their might and energies
to the great and absolutely necessary work Of elect
ing Willard Fillmore to the Presidency And with
his election will dawn better and brighter day for
Virginia, for the South aud for the whole Union
BY it no harm possibly ensue, while all our in
terests political social and pecunary will be surely
and greatly subserved and the entire business of the
country once more put upon a safe and prosperous
Iafa dallf oil md
the contamination Of an event, which is destined to
be Of such certain and incaculable benefit to them
selves and their posterty-whch will raise the Re-
public from the slough Of despond and place it on
eminence Of peace, happiness and prosperity at
home, and everincreasing glory and renown abroad.
We subjoin the following letter, trusting that it
may be read with that attention and earnestness
which the merits-the absolute solcmnity---of it's
contents deserve:
LoNDoS, GaEAr ST. HELrSs IS Aug 1856.
DEAR Sra We can have a. little doubt Of Old vir-
gna. her ample power and good faith you have aud
s her Stock aud Bonds take low range Of price in al
the markets Of the world compared with those Of the
Northern States You say FIRST question: Why should
this he so' And second, by expressing your opinion
you think they will advsnce
The great weight this security l. easily seen in the
indefinite approximations which every where felt on
the contingencies OF the slavery question: which " nov
assuming and still more serious aspec in every
Il influence felt 10 all points Of tho Uuion
u a. and destroys all the ympathes Of Ams
ican Society lie voice is heard in al the private cor-
Of lie, and determines the election OF your
Preadent. aud ~ your great officers Of State.
The exciting question IN Europe h. how will ~ this
endi The docs present strange anomaly. Fed
eral union Of Sovereign States presenting compact
trey Of common interests cOncerns all your foreign
latiousWhe esch State maintains acknowledged H.
Dependence shich will adm Of Interference with IT,
iaefntl rrgulaton-and hese States each iup,ri.
~ iperio. divided into fro NJ least sections,
aotuatci BY different interest question which s
coming passion rather than the subject Of careful
qary. and rSctng crash Of feelings which 10
distance books almost Ike preparation for Of the
worst character not Of nation against naton but btsecn
and