Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-03-08

ever Ntoiate one prtnciniesF Dtd
for the candidate OF partys Ifnot why should any
presume 20 impute treachery 60 me hold il be q
part OF the systematic scandal that has been indulge in
against for the last eight years. that NAV excite INV
dignaton aud contempt but cannot change principles
induencs. IN action
will not be uncsndd pretend that I was one
OF those who believed Mr.. Fillmore the strongest
that could be selected but the Convention thought
otherwise and have presented him the party as the
most suitable and available candidate and he is in other
respects altogether acceptable TO willingly aequesce
in their decision. and humby bow TO their better judge
ment.
ofMr Ellmore's qualifications need not saw much;
few men however have had better opportunity OF form.
ing an accurate estimate OF Mr.. Fillmore a public man
than has fallen "a lot served with him not only
the Committee OF Ways and Means during the arduous
Sessions OF IL and t2-but together for nearly
seven months, in committee room, the celebrated
New Jersey contested election in 80 and i0
the same committees during the whole time served in
Congress together and committee bad place
TO find out of what material man is made
will therefore bear testimony in his behalf to the
effect that he is in my bciefa safe sound conservative
Union man. IN whose hands both the foreign and domestic
interests Ut the country be conhicd without det
ment. that will not forget in the administration
OF the government that there IL a North as well a.
South and a South As well a. North. A man who will
secure to "a the nestmabc and napprccisbc blessings
peace long the integrity OF the country can be pre-
served without appeal To arms but If should
would accomplish something crejtabe to fame
aud more hatterng To the pride OF the nation than the
bombardment OF Gnytosn. A man who would 80
round himself dill the public Offices with those who
had borne the reproach of seeking the dissolution the
Union. man, who when fully committed before his
country and his God 10 of peace, would not
the enlargement OF his fame prop up the de
Ginning fortunes OF hi party have opened Pandoras box
OF evils, that would agtate the nation enianger the
Union, and involve our people in civil strife who
incapable OF protesting what he does practice aud
OF practising what he constantly and daily dselams He
is man, who if he Sccomplhes nothing very great is
quite sure TO do nothing very bad; and it will be DAY
tor rejoicing when have another President OF whom
that much may be said.
To speculate the chances of success would be id
and unnecessary. He is far sighted man who tell
months in advance what will be result of Pr,si
dental election. have great many that couldn't
tell to the time OF voting aud than once I've been
OF that class myself but i, tie chances were cidedly
asnst Us in the general result there is much inspire
with energy and determination in Virginia any one
thing clearly demonstrated in the last Gubernatoa
election, 1t was, that any nan who could command the
American vote and the Wing outside OF the Amer.
party could this State. That Mr. Fillmore can
do this think far more than probable Mr.. Wise was
elected by rather less thsn 10000 majority he confessed
ia his speech, in Washington Immediately after the cleo
ton, that lie had received 10000 Wing votes Il believe
he got nearer 7oOo) but 10000 taken from his pole and
added to NJ. Flournoys would have given him the same
10000 majority that elected Mr.. Wise.
But If lose all the rest and can rescue the old Do
mnon from the hands OF that spurious party that has
ted ike anght mare upon her heayng bosom, aud para
zed her vitality and retarded her onward march to pow
er aud influence and wealth il We hold in check
that selistyed denocracy-whch recognizes no equality
OF rights except among those of their faith and
which by system Of unfair intolerant oppressive and
tyranncll legislation has in violation of every principle
Of democracy aud equality boastingly and ~ design ct
iectualy DISTINGUISHED and trampcd every Wing ami
American IN the Commonwealth. by shaping the eg-
hton OF the State As to allow them participation in
councils OF the General Government and none that they
could control in the State it 10y any human eNcrtions We
can teach them lesson and them example OF pay
pshed task that will entuc the thanks of poster
~, and justify US As We wipe the sweat from wcared
orows at the close of the polls in exclung with e1ul
ting hearts This i' glory enough for day"
A. tar as the general politics OF national govern
ment are concerned We should be far better of if were
not enumerated IN the ratio representation a. We on,
serve 10 swell the numerical strength those who are our
hardest task masters and who only withhold from
our just weight and influence in making laws but
have extended their unhaowcd OF prescription to
every officer which their inolerant legislation would
enable them 10 cachand yet they boast their Demo.
cracy IN one breath, aud complain OF prescription in
the next
Witi what grace can the democracy of Virrini. COM
plain OF tyranny and oppression part OF the North
when they reflect upon the iberal spirit and grinding
tyranny with which they exercise their own power at
home tey solar disregard the rights vi ninOrtes here
do they not furnish example and invite the same ea
sure oi injustice on their heads they should be
minority elsewhere Who am l. and who are YOU with
YOUR 1000 American aud 10000 Wing votes in the
state, constituting fully half of the whole AMI
~ga voice have We in Washington question of peace
war OF taxation revenue currency or improve.
ment:
We are worse than cyphers in the government
we are ia truth the hewers OF wood aud drawers
ter, To an unbrided unlicensed majority under the him
sy but seductive disguise of democracy Less serious
cause Of complaint than have submitted to with ps-
tience, and almost without murmur would produce
revolution either ia England France for il must be
borne in mind that this is the result of accident nor
II consequent on the state OF parties which equally
divided, or nearly 80, but the effect of uncosuiiona
and oppressive legislation in laying of the districts in
disregard OF the popular will without respect TO neigh
borhood convenience geographical shape size and in
direct violation OF sworn constitutional obg atoms.
vigorous and manly struggle for supremacy il both
natural and legitimate, but the history of party warfare
III the United states furnishes example ia which yicto-
attended with such total disregard of the rights
OF the minority as is furnished by the democracy of Vr-
GINA aud yet they hypocrcly rail against Us for pre-
uoaton, habits and tastes I'LL responsible Offices Of go
vernment.
Let then, avail ourselves Of this occasion to strike
Tor our own freedom We unite the Americans aud
old line Wings IN this State Mr.. Fillmore unless thew
aites 70 themselves and their pOsterty unless
they are prepared ~ submit their necks the CALLING
yoke OF those whose Of justice and sympathy are
closed against all appeals and by such an union We can
break the chains with which limbs have been shackc
by men whom We had right to look upon ~ brothers
aud friends Of the household whose interests were
identical with own aud with whom we are 70 sink or
swim, TO live die together
And It tue same union be formed lsewhere it will
prove Irresistible aud nvinciJe general result but
let u do our duty al home, whatever may De
abroad am respectfully, JOHN VI. Bolts.
To the Committee VI Invitation.
HALIFAX {. H., March Srd 1886
GESTLEMEy Il received yours Of 18th Of February
by the Saturdays mail inviting to be present on Wed.
nesday evening next unite in ratification meeting
proposed held .udor..