Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-08
Ap,lctluurG a'irNiuiaN.
Monday Morning, December =. 1876.

lin and Marshall College. In reply to an address
made to him. Mr. Buchanan. after offering the
Young men some very good advice said:
He had been elected to the high and responsible
Office of President and he thanked them most sincere
" for their congratulations but whether the event
would prove to be a matter OF congratulation, time
alone can determine. Without saying which party
was right or which wrong, the fears ofthe "fath
er of his country had at last been realized and
we behold sectional party-one portion OF nur Union
arraved in political hostility against the other. The
object OF his administration could be 70 destroy any &C.
fsonal party-Norfh or South-and hdrm)nize all s1c-
sion, Of The Union under national aud eoaserra,r &c
eoper~met, Il NY years ago. Unless this be
done the time come when these sectional aninios-
ites, which now unbappily exist, may break up tAe
airest and most perfect form of government the sun
ever sbone upon. But he trusted that the same pow
er which had watched and preserved Us in the
past, will continue TO smile upon US aud make us an
prosperous, united and happy people In conclusion
he said that il he could in any degree be the honored
instrument OF allaring this sectional excitement aud
restoring the government to the principles and poll
CIV of the fathers he would then feel that he had OF
assumed the arduous duties OF the Office in vain.
The hint of Mr. Buchanan that there is sec
tional party South well as North, which it is
necessary to destroy will not enhance his popu-
larity much with his Secession and Fire eating
supporters. We have no doubt thet the Presi
tons of the Union under a national and conser-
vative government"-but will he succeed in his
endeavorl The quo mode is the rub. Any other
man mot. perhaps, excepting Fremont) would
make the same efort-but We greatly fear that it
does not lie in the power If democratic Presi-
dent to consummate so desirable an object. The
democratic party itself is irreconoably divided
in its understanding of the real issues between
the two sections, and il is large and charitable
indulgence Of confidence to believe that one NO
entirely the creature and instrument of party as
Mr.. Buchanan, and so bound by party platform.
will give an administration worthy the support
of all national and liberal men. Our fears ont.
weigh our hopes, but do not wish TO pre- Judge
the policy Of the in coming President.
Mr. BucBANAN's CABINET.-The Lancaster
Intelligenoer gives what, we presume, may be
considered semi official contradiction of the
statement that Gen Cass had been offered the pos,
of Secretary of State under Mr.. Buchanan. The
Intelligencer says that Gen. Cass nor any body
else has yet been offered the post of Secretary Of
State by Mr. Buchanan. nor has he 10 this hour
we have the bes, reason for, saying, made up his
mind with regard to a single member of his cab.
met"
We regret to learn from our New York exchan-
ges TINT letters from London by the last steamer
bring the most dsoouraging accounts of the
health of the brave Arctic navigator. lie WAS W.
~ pale -,nuoh reduced in flesh. and his night
sweats are "terriblc"-liis cough was also
alarming. His physician had enioined him 10
leave for warmer climate ms az possible,
and he accord ngly 10 sail on Monday the
18th Of November for ST, Thomas and Havana.
VIM. Spencer, Esq., has been appointed by
the President # the United State Marshall for
the Territory II Kansas, vice J. B. Donaldson
resigned
The st Louis Democra, which Supported Nj.
Buchanan seaously during The campaign, nov
takes strong grounds in favor Of making Kansas
e Free State
The Louisville Courier announces the suspen-
sion Of Gray & Co. bankers Of iha, city. Their
liabilities are set down nj $35, 900 while their "a
sets said largely to exceed ,batsum.
California letters state that the Legislature is
largely Democratic, and that Mr.. Gwin will Ger
tany be elected Senator
Congregational.
In tho Senate, on Wednesday. after some un
important business,
Mr.. Baynrd announced in an appropriate and
feeling manner the death of his late colleague,
the Hon John NJ. Clayton. He was followed by
Mr. Crittenden in like tribute of respect, aud