Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-02-01

sisted that it should he adopted n State plat
form only as have stated; but the proposition was
defeated by very large majority. In the 4th
rid"dis and citizens OF Virginia. are Ia favor of
abiding by the present legislation OF the country a. the
best settlement OF the slavery question: that under exist
ing circumstances, can be had and that therefore
opposed Ia further disturbance OF the same aud to
further legislation the subject" and he then proceeded
To declare that whilst these sentiments. which
will adhere to ia good faith. claim right n
portion OF the National American party insist upon them
part of the platform for the party of the Union
the only condition of active and energetic co-opera
uon in the next Presidential election, With those Amcr
who individual. and citizens OF other States
hold opinions not coiueding with these ques
tons" &c, Sc.
By these resolutions MIR Bolts made the distinct
issue before the Council whether would,
portion OF the American party. make the substance
aud spirit of the 10Th section an indispensable
dition of our cooperation with the party in other
States and with the exception, think of not more
than five or six members, the response cmphati-
cally yves, We will" think cannot be mistaken,
therefore, to the understanding Of the Council
You inquire whether, in refusing their dele
gates to the National Convention, the Council meant
To signify their willingness TO accept platform
which said Convention might adopt without regard to
whether II should, or should not, contain the 18th
section IN spirit and in substance | have already
answered, at least b, implication this question in the
negative. But in view OF the fact that | have been
honored with an important representative position as
one of the two delegates at large from this State
the National Convention. and shall feel called upon To
discharge the trust by faithful conformity what
Council on this subject, may not be out of place TO
state how and WHY the instructions were not voted
upon. In the conclusion of his speech, in opposition
To the proposition contained in this resolution of
sructions, MIR Bolts stated his purpose to nominate
Col Rolling and myself the delegates the National
Convention, intmating that upon this subject
were such TO render the Instructions unnecessary
and that the Council might be satisfied. from the nomi-
nations he had made, that he was actuacd 10y per
sonal considerations. In spirit of compromise MIR.
Burwell withdrew his resolutions. MIR Woodhn's pro
position 10 endorse the entire platform was carried.
and the gentlemen indicated by MIR Bolts imme-
dlatcly and unanimously elected. After these pro-
cecdings there Is no doubt my mind TO the in
tenons of the Council IN regard TO the 18th section
They meant TO adopt and endorse IT. the National
basis on which our gallant Spartan band in Congress
were elected, and now nobly and heroically
ma nta ming their position before the country They
meant 10 adopt and endorse it, as the basis which
trust we shall all stand in the next Presidential
election, as National .iHsriedns They meant to
adopt and endorse II, unmistakablc indication
of their purpose to their delegates, and through them
10 the National Convention that the active and
gec cooperation OF the National Americans of Nir
GINA en- only be secured 10y firm adherence To the
Esprit and substance of the 18th sectonthat agita-
ton the slavery question must cease. aud that the
peace, harmony and fraternity of the States of this
Union can be maintained that ground and no other.
| They "meant 10 adopt and endorse it,, assur-
/ ance 10 those gallant men OF the North who are
Dravey breastng the storm that followed the expulsion
OF ianacism from the National Council last June, that
we Of the South will not desert them this the hour
/ of their trial They "meant TO adopt and endorse
that platform, as broad enough and strong enough TO
hold loyal Americans North and South, East and West
| and Tor none other IL constructed.
Pardon the length of this letter, which, when com
menced II. intended a very brief reply to YOUR
note Ii i matter OF profound regret that there should
be any difference of opinion, At a time like this.
amongst those whose high aims and patriotic purposes
are set forth in that platform have been considering
] There i hut one position on which maintain
ourselves before the country, and that i founded upon
prncipie Let rs then, present an unbroSen front TO
the enemy without our lines-to that North, which,
like the hosts OF Alaric, WILL unless boldly met desc
late our homes and our altar.
Respectfully J. d. INIBODEN