Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-22

baltimore National Convention.
We have excellent reason for the belief chat nearly
every State 10 the Union with tbe exception of Cali.or
mia and Oreeoo be represented In the National Opuo
sidou Convention 90 Baltimore on the eh Of May next
We have recently received letters from intelligent and
saglcous gentlemen IN amos, al the States, North and
South containing satisfactory assurances that the Con-
sentative Wdiss and Americans Of the Union are orgaui
ziag for the Presidential contest, with unusual spirit
and energy. A correspondent ia Boston, wel-ntomcj
Of the political movements a his State, writes us tba,
there are already over three hundred and fifty National
Union organizations n Massachusetts, and that the Con
struoual Union movement is taking rapid and earue.-
hold Of che hears, aud judgments OF the people OF the
Northern States While such Is progress of the good
work I'm region of country supposed TO be more close
" and permanently welded To- The doctrines Of Black
Repa5Hcaai,m Jtau any Other we have the qualification
TO state that i'm the extreme Southern States where De
moccy has heretofore regoej triumphant and general
~ uncontgs.ed. the Conservative interviewing Wbirs
and Americans are beginning 20 shake OIL their ethsrgy
and 10 marshall their forces for Che coming conflict
conflict involving the supremacy Of the Constitution and
che laws, and che ve-y existence Of the Rsp.5iic. 10
fills us With patriotic joy aud hope see our Wing friends
IN such hoDe.cssv Democratic States as Alabama Mss--
sppi Foril and Arkansas, announcing their Je,ermi-
nation TO adhere ztelJf,sly and urfi1cbaclv to the
fortunes Of The National Opposition P'r,y-,5e on pls
ty in the country willing and anxious suppress le
pern1ious agitation on Jle subject Of slavery and
store peace and concord among an outraged and distract
ed people I argues wei for the future of the Republic
20 fnd band OF men, who though in minority in their
respective States have vet the courage and the patriot
ism TO incur rrproscb and riiicuc, and 10 en-
counter an msuae- Of odds for the sake OF serving
their country with pure and iervent spirit Arurel byuo
hope Of the sqo.s aud seeking no ohca. station with
view % any persona, interest the Conservative Oppo,
ton North and South are willing 20 continue In ME
rorty, SO Gar they iui.v iuaiy concerned, and
care oay % obtain The rg1s Of government for the pur
pose Of crushing out Democratic secuonalsn and Abo-
ton fanaicsu. I1 word they desire the success OF
their party because ir IS The party Of the country AID
the only party the country has both Of the other parties
being essentially sectional revolutionary, and destruc
tive 10 their organization ths., principles and their Oh
iec,s We have al, along maintained and now maintain,
with additional emphasis cha, ,he triumph Of either the
Republican or Democratic party. at the approaching
Presidents. election win 5e che triumph only OF a recs
less aud dangerous faction Co be followed bv fcar,-
increase OF sectional excitement and fesrfu,y augment
Cd danger TO the Constitution aud the Union. The sue
cess Of the Conservative, National Opposition party on
the other hand, would az least be submitted 20 with
pleasing satisfaction bv men Of all parties, throughout
tue length and breadth of be Coaiyderacy not hailed
with triumphant czuatoD event the most auspi-
c5us which could possibly o.cur Co our glorious country
and i.s noble free institutions. Iljecj hgye ADJ
ding conviction that tle Administration ola National
Wing President. for tue ae2t ca- years would De foe
lowed by permanent restoration of trteratl feelrg
among the States and Jv condition Of general pegce
and prosperity such prevailed Col che expiration a.
Mr. Fillmore triumphant term of service.
Ic our Judgment -loa policy and j,-v alike require
tas conservative, uaaoad u.g of he Opposition party
o. adhere TO ,le- c1.1s- under 500 c-caus,l1ees-t5
nominate 90 Baltimore He.et composed of good and
t-ie men. 'oy8 20 tac Constitution and Jde Union and
oop5sed TO syc,ioua-u and sgdoaaiexlspcrltious in
an their forms and supper, that ticket with character
is,c fidelity. energy and enthusiasm We should be 81
favor Of such course even though were convinced
taat we stood no chance of obtaining for nominees
the electoral vote of single State ia the Union. Brt
believing as ge DO .ll- under ,.e u1ftvorlbe as-
spices. our candidate viii carry sufficient number Of
Sst,s Co throw the election into tae House 1. Eenvsssu
ta.yss. ve es1uot too urgently aiuoasb our Wig
friends a az tlc States Go cake immediate step. for OPP
pointing i,e.stcs @. -ae Baltimore Convention. Tim,
Convention We are fully assured vii. o.. abb, 90 make
sccl a selection of candidates as viI inevitably break
into If t does not break u7 tbe sectional Organization
Of both the Republicans and the Democracy; such see
lection indeed as viii NICE, tbe hearty concurrence and
appreciation Of large majority Of the voters Of ,ie
U,os We have only 90 present 90 tae Democracy and
tae Republicans fearless and anismayel front ia or
der 20 teach them both taa, they are mortal and that
He masses Of tle people who Disagree with both, and
deD.e,1,c the existence of both are msbter and more
powerful. when Guy organized and aroused chan DO
combined There can pea no d0aa, ta, very large por
sion Of both ;ae Republican aud Democratic parties
would prefer the election Of a conservative, national
wbr President aud would gladly contribute to IT'S ac-
somugbnsu,. II obey could Danish tbe absurd and dis
graceful idea of chance. which drove thousands
and tens of thousands from the supper, Of Mr. Fillmore
10 1850 and partially plrllyzed bis friends ia every State
SIN che Union il su the voters Who prstsrs{ NJ F.-
raores election IN 1856 had deposited their ballots Coz
him. as mea aud patriots should have done. De would
have been restored 90 the White House by trimpaan,
minority To follow ones homes. and patriotic ooayic-
tous-to do right and act justly. and iet consequences
take care OF themselves Be- tle only safe rule so- Che gli
dlucc OF conduct whether as individuals citizens
Us communities. Hence he obligation which rests per-
rnaaeaag upon every citizen 90 cast his vote, l all cleo
lions, as intelligent conviction may determine, without
reference TO le subordinate and comparatively uuimpor
tlut question OF success or defeat
IL tae ugb, OF these views we invoke our conserve
ave Opposition friends 10 all the States, North and South
90 send delegates 90 che Baltimore Convention, aud then
90 support the candidates 30 may nominate without
varahleaess OF shadow OF turning throughout the coz
test
james River and Kenawha Bill.