Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-29
Postponcment OF the N Getting OF the state Con-
yeutieu.

Postponcment OF the N Getting OF the State Con-
ventIen.
IL VIII be from the proceedings Of the State Cen
tal Committee which met last night according pre-
vious notice and calmly discussed the question that it
resolved postpone the meeting Of the State Con-
yenon which had been called for the l4th of December
The reason of this pospOnement will be found, as We
understand it. mainly in the fact that such the excited
state of public sentiment in the Commonwealth at the
present time growing out OF the Harpers Ferry Affair
the time heretofore designated for the assembling of our
Convention would not be propious that wise and pr-
dent action, which the condition of the country so in
perativey demands the hands of the conservative Or
position North and South East and West TWAS there
FORE thought better to suggest postponement in view
OF the unsettled temper oil people which can hardly
be expected TO resume its original calm and moderate
tone If at ALL until time after the execution of the
criminals engaged in the raid at Harper's Ferry
While cheerfuly acquiescing in the of the Com
mittee, have doubts whether it was founded in
wisdom and sound policy Indeed it is extremely
difficult for any man, under existing circumstances to
determine what it best pursue in this matter
We are sure, however that the Committee have been
guided and controlled in the premises by what they
dered wses in view Of the eXigencies that surround
U.s. Their object was to act, far they could with
eye single the interests and success of the Oppo
ton cause and the redemption Of the country from the
peris and distractions that environ it. And hence their
conclusion to suggest friends the State
the propriety of postponement of the Convention TO
day designated in their proceedings and which action
on their part we trust will be acquiesced in by all the
members of the party.
The conservative OPPOSITION North and South, though
perhaps not exceedingly formidable in point of numbers
occupy at least proud and envable position before the
country For not having been in possession Of power
they are responsible for Of the ills that aflct
the land They have the consolation on the contrary
of knowing that at the close of Mr. Fmores admnsra
ton the country in of unparalleled peace and
prosperity with sectional parties in existence and
with no danger threatening the Union On both sides
Of hasons and DEons line the porncious slavery apta-
ton had died out and the people were contented and
happy. But the Democracy, though solemnly pedging
themselves in the canvass of 1852, to dscountensnce
OF any further agitation OF the question Of slavery sue
decided TO power by almost unanimous electoral vote
and very thereafter the whole country was convus
ed and the two sections arrayed against each other
And this state Of things has continued down to the pres
ent hour although the Democratic party Is still In
poWersnd put there second solemn pledge to sup
press seconsism and restore peace and harmony TO the
country All their pledges and assurances on this sub.
Ject have been utterly alsifed and we are in even
worse condition to-day than before In view of the
stubborn facts embraced in this brief retrospect are thew
the men upon whom the country now rely for dev.
eranesf Are the persons who brought these oaamtes
upon us the ones best suited TO relieve Of them and
steer the ship Of State wisely aud safely through the
Etorms
u IL these facts and reflections that have constrained
rs for 90 long time 20 advocate union Of the couser
VauVe elements Of the country upon conservative whig
Statesman, who can alone, in judgment bring back
distracted people TO the happy peaceful and prosperous
condition they enjoyed At tho close of Mr. Flmore's
Administration. We see possibility Of suppressng
and crushing OUT this alarming aud perucous slavery
agitation In the elevation power Of either the Demo.
cratic or Republican party for both are interested in
Keeping alive, for pary party purposes they have
done for the last siI years What course then
should the people, without distinction Of party or section
Who are anxious for peace and security resolve to pur.
soei Az sensible and patriotic men, keenly alive to
Sr own Interests and tho happneFs Of their postcry
their only alternative Is to renstato in power that class of
statesmen upon whose shoulders no responsibility rest,
Tor The present doporsble condition Of affairs and who
would devote their abilities and energies TO the work of
rsoung the government from the hands Of fctious
unprinciplod demagogues who live and move and have
their being 10 sectional agitation and general confusion
whether there he enough Of such men To carry out the
neodfu and patriotic work suggested j. for tho swift
coming future TO determine There is no hope certain
y, In Republicauism or In Democracy.
But to return In regard to tho Convention Of couro
there will be no necessity for any further action on the
part Of the counties that have held meetings and appoint
Cd delegates The delegates that have been thus appoint
ed v presume be expected 70 attend the deferred
Convention, and thus avoid the trouble Of holding new
meetings on the subject Those counties that have not
ye, acted IN the matter should proceed do No. and thu,
put themselves 10 readiness for being represented in Con
veuuon 81 tho time designated And We hope that when
che Convention does assemble Il will be composed OF
large numbers Of the best aud most thoughtful men ia
the party.
The RHect.
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