Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-05-20

have, from the pastth fullest confidence he WI! con
nue to exercise for our defence and the assertion u
our rights!
Fidelity and steadla.t appreciation, on tha part :"
the Sou,h, to this friendly executive from the North
the essential. because at this very time III
siLluus efforts and dangerous aspcrsnns are oeiI
used in that quarter TO weaken the influence Vi 'e
South and shake the confidence of Northern men W
the sincerity and consancy of her support Ing
Wilsons, Hales, and other INSCRIPTIONS LEADERS "
the Black Republican crew, are actively d'sseui.na
ting, far AMI wide in the North, the base cauiny "I
the South views with real Indifference the tate o he'
saunchest allies ut the North, and never hesIta't' "
sacrifice To every passing motive of eypeiIency nose
Northern politicians who have perilIed anu 'uhf'
in her cause. To give something of countenahce W
this aspersion, appeal is made to the fact thar ~
Northern President has ever been hOnored by Sc
cond term, while those from the South have frequent
ly enjoyed that browning distinction. The fruth VI
history. indeed, bellies the aspersiOn anu readily *
plains tho causes OF the fact. IL is certain tle oo'"
ern Democracy has never deserted those oil heI
choice, while true and faithful, until they hau
first deserted her and her principles This was EN-
phaticn!ly exemplied in the of Mr.. Van bureh'
Still, the cnlumny having some show OF pauslO,l.iy,
may do Of the South, much genera! mischief at te
North. think it, therefore, the duty Of the SOUTH
and as an humble representative, shall reloce 10
seize the opportunity, 10 prove the utter ia's,'y
OF this caluinny and tranple it forever 10 tue
dust. In this just work of vnlicaton' ID
my opinion, it specially behooves Virginia 10 De
prominent. 1t has been her proud boast "ainohg
the falthless faithful found" to be always
true to those who were true to her principles ana
never, Through fear favor or Affection to betray
or desert all ally or friend. Let her then now s!g
ually illustrate this noble constancy by her apprera
ton and support of the Chief Magistrate, VINO mas
conspicuuusiy vindicaed her institutions and her
rights. To this too sha should be impeled by announcer
important consideration. Such has been me apPle-
citation throughout the South generally OF the aoilty
and fidelity displayed by Mr.. Pierce in the nalnte'
nance of our rights, that nearly all the Southern STATES
from North Carolina, South and West, have cordially
avowed their approval of his administration, ana
even declared their preference for his recommendations
Now would it be either worthy or becoming that fIr:
gina the leading Southern State both III position aid
interest most exposed and most sensitive to Northern
aggression should be behind her Southern sisters IN
ack no wedging distinguished service rendered her
section, and be severed from them IN awarding 'he
merted need Of honorl In the contingency then OF
selecting Northern candidate | think that other
Southern States concurrns the first choice OF our State
should DO Franklin Pierce This opinion may perhaps,
be deemed entitled TO the more weight that as que'
ton of original predection among Northern men,
Mr. Pierce would not b. my first choice, aud that
have no personal bias whatever 20 induce the prefer
ence having no acquaintance with hln-not having
sveu seen him, aud having certainly no taVors III
the past to acknowledge nor i'll the future to expect
nt his hands My preference for him Is simply III
butte Of justice and gratitude for III. SERVICES espe-
cially to The South.
Should Mr. Pierce not be preferred Us the nominee,
aud it be found udicous andimportant to select some
other Northern Candidate, my production, a. now
existing, would be among the eminent statesmen oil
the North. for Judge Douglas OF Illinois. Strong
general considerations of policy concur with high
personal appreciation of his character and ability,
flor | had the honor of serving with and knowing
him. in inducing this preference. Those conSldera
tiuns in full, have hardly the time or strength 10
explain. One leading one which dwell on the more
readily, it is applicable alike to Mr. Pierce anu
himself il, that the great struggle OF the canvass
must be between the now purifcd Democracy ot THE
North and Black RvpubIicanisIn, and the great para
noant issue must be :he principles embodied III the
repeal of the Missouri restriction aud the Kansas.
brusha bill, with the exposure Of the Gnti.slaVery Ia
naticism in Mr.. Pcrces last able message. Win
these controlling questions, Judge Douglas, rs ~.
Pierce, is directly aud uncquivocay ldenflheu. we
want in the candidate the rcarest exponent OF these
great principles of Justice to the South. President
Pierce in the Executive clair, and Judge Douglas
in his high place in the Senate, and later,
in the ruLer arena 0! the Hastings have been
the most gallant champions OF these principles and oil
our rights. Judge Douglas, in particular, comes to
US ON these points fresh from the Tray, with the dust
Of toll and battle still upou him, triumphant indeed,
and with the laurels of victory on his brow, but yet
lisordcred by the rude shocks OF conflict. May not
he South hail him with cheering accaInations OF well
lone, good end faithful; and, having found nun so
faithful in the trusts cnnmitted to him, reward HIM
BY the assignment Of the highest honors and respo
bAiesl With him, is with Mr.. Fierce, we should
nave candidate whose principles gre So enoIaz9h'
ID on his front that the possibility OF tr'ckefy or dcu
ion could not exist. Every supporter must know
md recognise principles 10 essential to the interest
md safety of the South. This is a very important
consideration with me, almost controlling IN my
hoice. | want no candidate who is not the tull e1'
Exponent of these principes-none around whose pc
ition slippery politicians may dodge-about whose
opinions the hshy or doubtful! may shuttle or equIvo.
ate. I crave q candidate who will compel every
orhern Democrat to Eght brarcyup To the primer;
lies Of the Kansas Bill and crce's last message and
Who will vindcaIe 10 the North End ,Ed"ariuate ITS
u,ers in the great principles oF Snte Equality ahi
i.,atiQn 10 maintain The guarantee
lights of the Snu:f.
Another potent ruotiye UpeciGiy operative in my |
reference for Judge Douglas, il lha; be CONES from
h. mighty NnrtL-Wes and is peculiarly favored ;
With its confidence aud Affection That great ion
lready SD influential in our system IL "f magnificent |
ro mise in tho future, and must, Mt II" distant day
yield ninost controlling imhnen'e Oh lne powers
md destinias of the Union. The Democracy there !.
,rtrretslv in the ascendant, and, might be aGured
rom Ifs ,sitiGT end the character at its people, Is o
bold aud gallant stamp. II: I:;nte' 81 th"iSht are
rauder and fruerits pulse OF feeling IS more Gnick
nd bounding than with the people Of mDre eastern
,ste.. espscial.v New. EnsIahl. Intolerance and /
sectonalism and ianailcsin-the
rasp and greed witch rndc the cover NJ Pharisai-
al pretences, eESrIder all maLio. 9. lou s'n'' are
lien TO their nature and their pursuits iter APP
OF our confederate Iulpu-S H!oie
prit of consideration for the institutions aud sent
oeuts of tie South. prevails there; and IN the similar
~ of their great ayOcati0Ds Of agriculture ana the
ongenisliiy Of sentiments It ns2lres; may oe i"uh"
otent influences Of sympathy and sttacGEent De-
ween it and the South. Even more gapaoiy nre
hee two sections grapplsd oy ing. great oomG I
hysical union, the mighty Mississippi, with winch
nncur the material Interests and moral influences III
interchange md trade. hold II, therefore
f high moment i'll the present, and even more III 'he
uture to cement firm alliance and secure frequent
o-puefatur between the Democracy ot Tue o"a'h
nd tha, Of TIL. acct region. 1t fortunately happens
hat Judge Douglas d ccrsricuous iav"ri'e WIN
HEM is SO lust and aeh,l;ast IL tie ieocGnton anu
of our rights. BY The srertion CT i''I
va ,psv Mt once both crafty than ana secure our
elves anG sgry mature connection ana poitiC"
paternity hetweea ~, .wn sections, which must be
f incslcu!abe moment O0l:. nGT and hereafter, To
ur safety and TO the veal and perpet-i': ot the
jmioa. Should, then, the contingency OF sucH /,
hoice oier, i;cline now, rs your representatives
agery to wecoIre aEl embrace 1t by the nolniha-
Jon Of this eminent slatesmaI OF tie " est.
There tsueaigs to be referred to cut oIe other can
idate whose name a. been go prominently connect
d with the nomination as 70 make appropriate an ef-
lana,on Of my sentiments in re4puut l." nm refer
, tho distinguished son OF Penns ylvhhih james
Buchanan. While less my choice than the eminent
apd.Ga-ey have named, nm happy tG nave sucl
an,i,neuts 10 reiilla ~ all, that can give 10 hlT
heerful concurrence and i.sArts support. nave
ganst him no bias prejudice, but Oh tie contrary
c,t in high estimation hi. purity OF character' his
asst setvess and long experience in the high trusts
I tic EerOc,atc marty his ability aud the
and consesy4t:sn of his NATURE
n the administration of OH affairs, trd especially
, l,s acntuct of our ext;ruat RELATIONS, he WOULD
eublIesS exhibit lurse measure of moderation,
'isdom and experience. ~ cannot BE- however,
,nGyy Northern nirr NY irst or 7ecaTd chnicc-all
ny reason, i>a this may not be priyisg either by
ms or strength to dsciass. One main aud suf cirs
ne to my mind will probably meet yaHr eEpscta:
ons 1t is bscau.e consider Mr.. buchanan b less
ompete aud efficient orp"pent of the great prnc'-
les Of thu Kansas Nebrusku bill and ls cUSnae
ueeliens, which must loom up as lha paramount is
ueS OF tie &C ring CANVASS. From his retirement,
nd then h:s fbseIce minister abroad he has been
IA nc wise ipstrt reFtci 81. or identified with these
reat measures. FROM bis loffet course and de,
Jared views, even Sts as during lie peEfency Ct
m nm promise measures he in Tht her Identified, tuu