Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
The Senatorial Election--Wise and
Hunter,


Virginia is now on the eve of being torn By
opposing internal factions, headed by Wise
on the one side, and Hunter on the other
The great catastrophe. they say, is to take
place as soon as the Senatorial election
comes of, and Wise-the man by whose aid
the Democracy Of Virginia crushed the ris-
ing fortunes of Sam-now stands ready to
plunge the knife of dssension into the heart
Of that Democracy. But before becoming
alarmed By the fuss. let us endeavor to see
what it is about. First We hear that Hunters
friends are making deep stroke Of policy,
aud are pushing Wise, in opposition to him,
expecting that the Governor will certainly be
beaten and too much crippled to enter inte
contest with Mr. Hunter for the Presden-
cy, to which Office both gentlemen are SAID
to be aspiring, as, indeed they well may
But how did Mr. Hunters friends become
SO certain that Gov Wise would be crippled
in the contest for the seat III the Senate2--
Are we to suppose they overlook the risk
they run of Gripping Mr.. Hunter? Surely
no man in Virginia is SO blind as to eonsid
er Mr.. Wise contemplate adversary to
any man running for any Office,
But by far the greater part Of our che
mics take the ground that Mr., Wise ieants
the seat ia the Senate, and it is his friends
who are so busy in pushing him forward,
but with far different expectations. And
what are the facts upon which Nj. Wise
bases his hopes Of being able to Dust Mr.
Hunter "Why," it is answered. "Mr.
Hunter. we have reason to believe, is onpes-
cd to Walkers administration, and there
fore will have to encounter the opposition Of
the party which so obstinatoly upholds that
administration, and of course Mr.. Wise VIII
gain the support Of that party" Mr.. Hun
ter, it is true, has not lately said Anything
concerning Walker and his Kansas affairs,
but surely that is no reason why we should
unhesitatingly pronounce him opposed to his
actions. Indeed the only causes Of COM
plant brought against Walker, are his de-
claraton that the climate Of Kansas III an-
congenial to the negro, and bis alleged at
tempts TO. conciliate the Black Republicans.
We ali remember those words OF Nh Hun
ter Cat least they have been quoted often
nnnnghA N which he absolutely agrees With
Gov. Walker concerning the climate. We
hope they may both be wrong. Whatever
may be Mr.. Hunters thoughts upon the
subject, we must confess our utter inability
to perceive how it can be to his interest to
be opposed to Mr.. BuchaGane administra-
ton, which Row seems, since his noble aE-
swer to those fanatical preachers of the
North, to be undoubtedly popular, so much
with Walker feel themselves bound TO de-
clare that letter to say pretty much what
they have been endcavoring to express all
the time. We will make no comments, but
only observe that the President in his re-
marks: II have entire confidence in Coz
Walker that the troops will not be employed
except to resist actual aggression or IN the
execution of the laws and this not until
the power of the civil magistrate shall prove
unayaiiing," does not seem to bear any great
grudge against Walker Agreeing with the
Enquirer and Wing, we also express our
conviction that Hunter should come out aud
declare his opinions. If there is to be
contest, let US know all about it--les us
know the intentions aud position Of each
candidate.
But, now, let us ask, what are the roun-
dations of the story? Who has said that
there uas to be any contest for the Senate
rial chair? At least, who has given any
authority for saying 50 beyond mere hearsay?
And even if there is to be any contest. where
is the reason for disunion Can there not
be more than one aspirant for the Presiden-
ey, without tearing the Democratic party to
pleoes Our opponents should have learn
ed by this time that we understand the art
of laying aside men for the sake Of princ-
pies. Indeed, the tenacity with which the
Democracy clings to its doctrines and the
facility it exhibits in abandoning prejudice
has often occasioned a surprise among our
opponents, which manifests itself in their
endeavors to fastcn upon it the charge of III
consistency.
The pleasure with which child receives
a top. gaily painted, in just proportion
with all the colors of the rainbow, is ludic-
rously contrasted by his establishment, as on
being set to spinning, the toy assumes the
common white color. Something like the
surprise of the child is that of the Know
nothings and Black Republicans when
watching the Democratic party. When that
party is unmoiested and.fceis safe, as is nat
aral TO all human organization, it shows
some difference in the material Of which it
is formed-its members differ on some minor
points, and the whole body assumes the ap-
psarance of a heap made up of countless
ngredients-bnt no sooner is hostile inhu-
eneo brought to bear upon it than immed-
ste!y it commences its revolution around