Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-22
Buchanan not in the Contest.

bctnocrhtS ucSeItinB nun Nv tue
while at the South, an examination of his record ha,
already convinced numbers Of his party friends that
to trust him with the Administration of the Govern
ment. in the present perilous juncture of affairs
would he an act of supreme and incnable folly. Iii,
views the vital question of slavery in the Terrific
res correspond precisely with those entertained and
urged by the Black Republicans. That is he claims
for Congress, admitted by the Richmond Eagui-
rer SOVEREIGN and EXCLUSIVE power over the whole
subject in its Territorial relations. Has Seward OF
Greeley Sumner or Gddings gone further than
thati If they have, the fact is where ON record
Not Of these odioIs fanatics and traitors have
proposed TO disturb slavery in the States Thew
only claim, Buchanan does, the sovereign right in
Congress forbid its introduction into the Terrific
rieS Where. them is the difference between them {.
II is GA account, therefore, of his anti-savery re-
cord and the abon,inable principle thus avowed by
him. that Southern Democrats, whose patriotism,
looks beyond party, cannot, and will not, support
Buchanan. We have evidence of this in the fact that
the New Orleans Delta, the most widely circulated
and influential Democratic journal in the South
openly and boldly contends that Buchanan in his let
ter Of acceptance plainly and emphatcally rccogni-
zes aud endorses the doctrine of Squatter Sovereign
ty and is therefore unworthy Of trust by the South.
ern people Not less than half dozen Democratic
papers in south Carolina have also come out in OPP
position to the free-soil Fiddler of wheatand and
declare their intention under no circumstances to
sustain him. Ii is papAbly evident, therefore, that
Buchanan is daily losing strength all over the South,
and will continue lose il throughout the canvass
He is bitter pill to swallow, and those at the South
who may still cling to his fortunes will he actuated
only 10y spirit Of party, which neither reason,
gumcnt fact possibly reach. We believe the
leaders of the Democracy in the Southern region
animated, not by any hope of electing Buchanan in
their support Of him, but by simple purpose to
keep the party together with view 10 the future
Under no imaginable circumstances can they RELY
with any degree of certainty, upon carrying
than half dozen Southern States; and they have no
all of being able to carry single North.
Such being the forlorn condition of Bu-
chAnan al the present moment, with no earthly pros
pert of its improving in the least during the progress
Of the canvass why should the honest and patriotic
members Of the Democratic party here in the South
vainly bestow their sutfrages upon him, when espe-
cally, in so doing, they only dividing the South
vote and contributing the election OF Fremont
Such conduct is ncomprehensible except upon the
hypothesis that they love party better than they love
Gheir country We feel assured, however that their
''sober second thought" will dispel the miss that
Tor Willard Fillmore, who is as sound statesman
and pure patriot breathes the breath OF lie
The practical idea is, too that Fillmore can be
elected while Buchanan cannot be. Even as things
stand, Fillmore will be To carry from six to
ten Southern States, and from five eight Northern
ones aud his chances for others in both sections OF
the Unioh continually improving But how is il
with Buchanan? Ifnot withdrawn by his managers.
he UlrU be able An carry aOme c,ur 6va So,,ho.x
States, but in no event in Judgment will he sue
coed in securing the Of single Northern State
We have frankly stated the reasons upon which this
opinion is based and daily Transporting circumstances
all go TO confirm its correctness. Buchanan, then
stands no chance Of an election. lie is not in IN,
contest lie is simply out of the question. But Fill
more does stand most excellent chance even now
and his prospects, have said are CONSTANT,
Frightening. He can be elected easily il the Soutf
will do its duty to him and to itself Fremont an,
FILLMORE are virtually the only candidates in the field
Which one Of these do Southern Democrats prefer t.
see electedy Not Fremont, Of course; and if not
how can you preSent his election except by sustain
Ing Fillmore? The whole case is too plain for~arrl
menL IL Southern Democrats mean not to civ,
practical laid and comfort to the Black Republicans
they must abandon all idea of supporting Buchanan
For every solitary Southern vote given TO Buchanan
will be just that much added to the poll Of Fremont
VIII you, Democrats Of Virginia and the South b,
throwing away your votes upon Buchanan lend You
all ~ the election OF Fremont Before doing so VI
snrcat you to reflect upon the consequences OF YOU
oondnet How Southern men and patriots. car
yOu get own consent 20 contribute TO the eleva
ton to the Presidency Of Black Republican, VIII,
be ''pgmies IN case that calls for men In
word why be psrtilans in a crisis that calls for Ia
triots2
Is not Mr Fillmore just the man for the times p
Alluding 20 the period when he assumed the rcins
Government, see what just and glowing tribute tn
President of your late Cincinnati Convention paid T.
the wisdom and patriotism Of Miilard Fillmore an
his glorious ADMINISTRATION lie said
&c II wa, at dark and eventual period in the nj,
- tory Of our Government when the brave bepan I
fear the power Of man, and the pious 10 doubt fla
flavor Of God Dark and fearful were the cloud
that hung on our horizon, violent the factions tn,
agitated our land, and men seemed to reck not no
wildly ragged the Storm that in it, fury il al
" turned the institutions Of the South II uas no,
'is" Tot % breast that Storm and bid IL ,nutteria
"oease, and 20 do that you must turn apay fro
az oropjs ef fItteners 10 tread the LoneIv ,,ath
" dutg Wim g0ur robes Of o6Tce, az pin a Dan
"PlVQf ice, you wRAPPED YOURSELF TRoN ALI =,
i.EHsmS'cE- oF EARIIER YEAEs, AND IRON Az II
u I" Ied1AHoSs mar nus sURRoUSDgD You, 'uNrrRa
rrp NJ uRrirs uNAwED nv cLAuos, YoU nErD
"rouR SHADY cocEsE' rHEsERvED rnE Covsrrr,rr
=" % lorR couSrrH, PEAos TINS LAND We 70,
ND ilfosE ~ rlm INSTITUTIONS waloH VIZ cnrRls
-ltIo|ttstfHy % thr worid nat ,pepce hath IT, ID
- i6ri<s ~ ies rsRopRed than car"
There Is The testimony 70 Mr.. FilImores faithf
ness and devotion 10 the country Irrespective Of "a
uoa, Of the Hon. JoHN v WAND PIasiorSr or n
OrycSsaTI CoSvESIoS that NOMINATED Bacbansu J.
We eosa'pend ittO the careful and patriotic censid
sAsion of the Southern Democracy.
Breckenridge q Taylor AIaa
We had thought that NJ, Breckenridge, the Dcnocri
c candidate Tor che Vice Prcsidcncg had slvs,. he,