Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-05-02

~, confidence II will be almost impossible to induce
hem to do s". in behalf OF any Northern Statesman
Should Mr.. Fillmore, in accepting the nomination,
yhich has been rendered him. place himself on ground
to the South, large numbers will refuse To
abandon him in favor OF any other northern candidate
yho has only supported the fugitive slavelaw and CIV
an an assent TO the Kansas AMI Nebraska bill. Even
should the contest be between HIM ard Northern man
" ho has borne the heat Of this conflict and SACRIFICED
position in our defence, party opponents III the
south will scarcely sever party ties To make q
.lioce which Southern Democrats seem hesitating
% make between members of their own party
similar relative positions on the sub
ect of slavery. Another reason for selecting n
Southern Democrat rs GU. candidate, is found
not only in the fact that large maorities in the North
nave recently committed themselves against their
best and purcst Democratic men, but in the addition
al fact that local eulousies in that section are now
nXasper4tinS and will continue IN exasperate, the
friends of the rival candidates, to extent that may
seriously impair their chances OF success The broken
aud disorganzed condition Of party in the North
the cause that produced that condition. and the m
ability of these great statesmen 10 prevent or repair
the misfortune, admonsl us not 10 risk a positive
loss i'll The South in vain effort 10 restore harmony
amongst the Northern Democracy BY Northern
nominations Such effort would most probably re,
suit i'll aggravang dissensons already eX'stns' ana
in preventing popular reaction there, whlle S Ger
tain effect in the South vii, be- to deprive lis OF All
hope ui large acquisitions, which we might OBTAIN
Democrat.
In asking that the South should be given the M.
minaun Of the democratic candidate, by Inc linen
matt Convention, it is but just to remind inc Denoc-
racv of the Union of the services rendered by that
section To our common cause Al the last SIX Presl-
Dental elections, the Southern democracy have five
times given cordial and efficient support tn North
ern men. In n space of twenty years we nave Foteu
for but one shareholder President. During all that
time while the democracy OF the South have been
kt,l tn lar N
Northern States, growing aud continued hostility
has been manifested by that secilon tn Us nnd our H.
stitutions. But generous devotion to principle has
still characterized til. course ut our eln,cracy'-
While the great democratic party i'll the North mas
fal,ered and diminished in numbers and strength, that
party in the South has continued TO grow III p"wer
ard presents now an appearance of vlSor and vital
ity from which alone the patriot and statesman may
draw hopeful auGures OF the perpetuy ot our nsti'
tutiuns.
In past contests, the benefit. of democratic success,
and the evils Of defeat, came equally 10 all portions
of the Union While this the case, the South,
with wise and unselfsh patriotism, made no inc
tious or ambitious efforts 10 secure FOR herself this
nigh honor, but honestly supported our common
causu under Northern leaders. Now, when by the
action Of Northern mnjorities, issuts have arisen,
which involve the vital interests OF our section; when
the Northern democracy are broken aud scatterec;
When the direct aud most severe casmitrs resulting
from defeat mast fall upon the slaveholder and when
offers an unbroken aud hopeful opposition to Black
R.publicansIn is il asking too much to request TINT
the dnniuaut party in that section should be entrust
ed with the selection OF The means for our common
defencei Were II but Question ut honor L" be con
ierred Of reward Ia bs returned, for large sacrifices
and essential services Justice would decide in our
favor but it Is not such grounds TINT we desire IT,
Our all is at stake. Northern Interests arc tr CON
parisnn slightly and indirectly involved. Wisdom
should teach the Democracy If the Cniun that where
- ttnrH hn
greatest zeal and the most efficient action.
1t has been sometimes suggested, that we must no.
inmate Northern man, brcullse the Northern people
cannot give successful support to Southern slave
hoder Is this the end o: concessions aud sacr-
fees 10 preserve This Union j. this reward for
a continuous support OF Northern men, for submis-
sion to wrongs tho most serious, and injuries aud
threats Of injuries the most CALLING? Are we, utter
years of patient endurance to be- told that we must
submit to see the Constitution and laws made for our
security, spurned, violated aud defeated by Northern
mobs, sustained by Northern Legislatures That
on. branch of the Federal Congress shall be convert
cd into free so and abolition society devoted To the
destruction of those rights and Interest; created
20 I,oud That the Constitution shall DC tran-ccnd
ed that the sale Of our property may be cursed and
punished rs O criiuel That the common property of
ali the States, shall be seized and held by squacr
bands OF free soilers and citizens, and their pro
perry condemned to isnominiuus exclusion rom all
the territories of the L. States In addition, that the
best and pures f our citizens shall be put under the
ban of national prescription, from the highest Donors
in the gift Of the American people II this s to be our
condition We should know IT, Let Us make the issue,
and be at oncr enabled To decide whether we will re-
main in the Union, sur 10 AL Infamous and rrlent
less iouHl prescription, As free citizens OF our
para'e Siale, seek security, happiness aud liberty
lui tho conf dera.on. But il is not 10 bs believed
hat the sense Of Justice and The dictates OF wisdom,
de>p:s-d by mtueand honcst people as 10 allow
public s~nt m.ni so offensive 10 both long control
I.ir Iutt I'M. I'nttr1 DEn,,u."uoy a
"a 'dla'e OF sound Democratic principles, chose
i'd lily II the Constitution and the country ia uuqurs:
Toned. VIII" will excite 10 local jeaouses peculiar
pr,ud;crs III the Mo- tn. aud trust The wisdom ana
virtue OF tn. Eultbrrn y .mncracy, and we wilt win
another great and Important Democratic victory
Let them nouina'e Mr.. Hunter ii Gry Democrat can
BE- e!, cited, he eau. Let us test il H: d. gents
ior is our bost plan to seizure our rst object the
SECTION OF our cap tdate, and if ial in that. we
shall at least Secure the DeIt best, union oil the
SOUTH when uniun il essential 10 Our safety.
Ii il not the Intention Of The Ifiie to prefer any
arrogant exclusive claim oi merit for the state 81
which he is an bunihia bnt mn attached son. But Il
lnust be adm tied that Virginia has right to bigh
consideration from the Democratic party Of The Mon
when the course 10 be decided, is tle maintenance
Of the Constitution, the success of the Democratic
psr;y, .ud the deteuce of Southern rights. What
State, cui GGyance n clearer title TO the honor OF
leading the 81 .he combined hosts OF the demo-
cravy The oldest aid D;uet p"pulous Of the South.
she might rest her pretens'ol!S here, aS4.red that
they could not be successfully challenged. i.c!
when The Constitution Gs the country, aud the exist
ence of the Democratic party are involved. che 'na%
with confidence prc.eu, title still stronger and more
imposing to honorable cUns;aef.-:;:n. For period
Of more ihnn sixty years, from the origin % IT,: Demo-
cratic party, via her great sum, Mr.. } Ger-On, sr IL
been the uncI6ngesJi. defender OF The Constitution
aud the peculiar exponent q Democratic principles;
Oiuc. STATE. have modified inear c"'j>5. abarGoned
I ,:.,J ,b. tit,,.:, bnl,.
communities have Gc,fn:r! their party alrglenci,
and repTd:ard the doctrines u! He Republican Ed.
Tiers Virginia, aJp-, through all the ,.,s.iiaHS o
,JGrt;cs, under all trIuPtniiIn$ unseduccd by pru-
prrJ ed uudaunted by university, has opposed a
,tcru resstaEcS political hrresirs, aI adhere with
pous devotion 10 ~. ;Gi;'i"s creed. Federalism,
National Rrpublicnli-m, Whigge.s :, !; nOw Nothing
ism. and al the proean fnrm", which opLr1l:r" 10
S;stss rights Republicanis'n has ns,unehr hat
foeud s.r the truc Interchangeable and triumphant OPP
pon.n!.
When the Democracy - r" Tninn have been
shaken by internal dSsen-icn, .i.asters,
beaten by their nveteratr aiversaries, thry 49,"
ser found in Virginia rnilying point, in defence of
these principles she was the first to prolnnge and
will be the last to oefe,t. For more than 80 years,
she has given cordial end ph~G@ering support to
sts:.smcn from all sections of tie Uniob. She has
disturbed the harmony Of the Democratic pa
ty by the dsplas Of eeronal jealousy, by press
img the claims of her own scgf for office. Through
Iun, series U contests silr mas eYbi blted All
unsrsh attachment To our grea principles Wi;it; e
titles her to the gratitude aud confidence of par
ty. With history ihus Illustrated BY continued Ia
bors and efficient services, by consistent adherence
to rriIr.ple md occupying position Of peculiar i'm
porauc- and daugar, the leading siave State, silu
ned the most exposed frontier, she may we'll ask
10 b. honored through her son, IL the present critical
condition o, her party and her section. With pecu
liar pruprirty Drny the front Tank te sssue he il:
contest the even 81 vhich is Ia decide wGthc. this
shall be union Of confederate States or cnuso-
dated empire ruled by sectional M; Ur!ty. acknuw-
lodging 10 restraints save the dictates Of Incl! arn
will whether the Constitution is tn continue funda-
nuusi .aw securing the equality Of sovereign States
and dispensing H.. blessing. OF regulated liberty to
all ciiizvus, or Ia 10 - dl-radei into infamous
charter, comforting privileges on Il favored section,
and establishing tyranny uuder the ios,n: o. freedom
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