Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-22
To souihern NhIr. and americans.

impossibility, il behooves those W higs and Ameri-
at the South, who have heretofore avowed their
purpose Of voting for Buchanan, though having a
decided preference for Fillmore to reconsider their
determination and retrace their steps. Conceding
them to have been perfectly honest and patriotic in
concluding TO support Buchanan as, in their judg-
ment at the time the only means of defeating FIRE.
mont, we have the right now that the Fremont wa
gon is admitted, both by Democrats and Wings, by
the North and the South to be completely and ire
trievably upset,--we have the right say, under
these circumstances, to demand Of them, in accor-
dance with their own reasoning and their own
previously expressed preference, to return to the
standard of Fillmore, and heartily unite with US in
battling for his election.
And why should they not What is there in the
character, antecedents, public present
position Of James Buchanan, to induce any man, OF
any party, to prefer him for the Presidency to Mil
lard FILLMORE Least Of all what is there prompt
any Wing or American, who has spent his life in a
vigorous and determined warfare against the prnci-
pies the policy and the practices of the so-caed De-
mocracy, sustain for the highest office in
their gilt who, being the embodiment and selected
representative Of that party, WILL if elected, certain
ly Tail in reestablishng the domestic peace, and pro-
baby plunge the country in all the horrors Of or
eign war. What, ue pray you, has the South to
hope for from the election of Buchanan, Whatcan
she possibly gain by IL In what respect will
she be benefteds We confess utter Inability
TO perceive imagine what earthly advantage she
will reap from the success Of such a man. On the
contrary, clearly discern that she will again be
made victim Of She will once more be cruelty de-
ceved and betrayed, as the tactics Of the Northern
Democracy in the present canvass, which we have
already had frequent occasion portray abundanty
demonstrate The position of these Northern Demo
upon the vital sectional issues which divide
and distract the country is in no respect different
so far enabled TO judge, and Judge from
their public avowas and declarations, from that
OF the Black Republican party, which Is endesvoring
to compass the election of Fremont. Both of these
pestilent, spoils seeking factions proclaim their
motto-"Free Kansas and further extension of
slavery :" Where, then, is the difference betwee
themg What has the South, so far as the propaga-
ton of Southern institutions is concerned to expect
more from the than the other The Fremont
party has sgnifed the slightest intimaton of
remote intention to interfere with slavery in
the States. Its only wish, desire and purpose, a.
declared by its leaders and presses thousand times
over is to prevent the spread of slavery into free
territory And this, also, is the avowed policy of
the Northern buchanan Democracy +; and not only
of the Northern, but OF many of the Southern Demo
crazy. We take it for granted, therefore, that
whether Buchanan or Fremont be elected the doc
trne Of the non-extension Of slavery will be the
grand base doctrine of their administration Indeed
IL is obliged TO be so, unless the Northern Demo
crazy wilfuly deceving and Icing to the North
ern people for not of them, in any Northern
Ssate has dared to take any other ground during the
progress Of the present canvass than that of the adj
Of f-aaS State
the further extension of slavery. What, then, ha.
the South to expect from the sham Democracy of the
North, in the event of Mr.. Buchanan's election
Echo answers-whstl
Besides, is It not demonstrated beyond all reason
able doubt that Buchanan is the warm advocate and
supporter of squatter sovereignty A doctrine more
odious and more full OF danger to the South and TO
Southern interests aud institutions than even the
Wi'Dot provisoY Aud under the application of this
doctrine what foot Of territory free will ever re-
ceive the tread Of the STAKEHOLDER with his slaves p
that doctrine prevails in the administration of the
federal government as it undoubtedly will should
Buchanan be elected how many more slave States
think you, will ever come into this Union Is there
the renotest possibility Of a single oney ALL both
wings and Democrats admit there is not for SQUAT.
Ter sovereigntysm is the most perfectly efectual
Free 'oil device ever conceived by the enemies OF
the south to Dust Of all sh title and interest in
the common Territories Of the Union. Il casts vii.
motprovisoism entirely in the shade and stands
brazenly forth as conclusive aud perpetual bar 10
the admission OF another slave State And this i,
the doctrine 80 cordially espoused by Buchanan and
his Northern friends wherewith 10 restrain the ener
GIGS and aspirations Of the South, and inflict wan.
ton aud deadly-aiIned blow upon her interests and
her honor In place Of this villanous aud damnable
Free-soil device Of squatter sovereigntysm we say
let Congress enact the Wilmot proviso al once The
latter at least would have the merit Of inbibi,ino
slavery in the territories in a bold direct straiebt
forward, public manner; while the other will be
sure to exclude it just efectually and yet slyly
claniestlnely, and treacherously. Cannot Southern
men Zee 10 what strait they will be reduced should
Buchanan be elected to the Presidency
Rccollect, too, his Ostend manifesto, his 6llibus
tering proclivtes aud the certainty of his involving
the country IN unnecessary and disastrous foreign
war, should he attempt TO carry out iato practice n
ne doubtless will, the buccaneer principles Of that
celeDrated ostend conference. Are the Southern
people prepared to enter upon ntetminabe collision.
win foreign governments merely to crafty the alb
s"'u "nHs ana caprices Of Soule aud his 6llbuster
ing action aud TO Keep "a power the Democratic par
w Can wings or Americans, who profess To be
@'u W i"fe Justice ana lair dealing.
sent 10 lend their aid to the elevation Of n marry
which boasts Of ITS purpose seize Cuba and all 9TH
er desirable co,erminous countries by the strong
arm, and reduce them to subsection to our own No..
vernment upon eyrants aud the rogues plea oC ne
eeSsityf VIII they thus aband on their own cher.
ished convictions Of right cast behind them their
long profcssed principles and unite with a marty
which outrages their convictions aud tramples upon
their pdnciplcsS And especially, will they agree n
DO this upon the pretext now exploded, Of desiring
90 defeat Fremont Such, certainly, will not he
their course " they really honest in express
ing preference for Mr. Fillmore At the outset
We therefore appeal 10 the Southern Wings and
Americans. who may have signiacd their intention
Of voting for Buchanan, TO back dishonest men
and patriots should, TO the support Of Fillmore, now
Than the contest Is demonstrated TO be between Fill
more and Buchanan--Preemoat by the result of The
Pennsylvania and Indiana elections, being throw
overheard, and his chances Of success utterly out Of
the question. The prospects Of Mr. Fillmore have