Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-25
REIL AND EYERETT.

We continue compilation oil the comments OF tue
Press throughout the country-NOrh, South, East aud
West-upon the fortunate nomination Of Bell and Ever
EFT for President and cePresdent OF the United States
From these various editorial opinions 1t will at once be
gathered that if all who truly believe that Bell and Ever
EFT sbouli be elected will but lend their aid, however
humble to a consummaon of patriotic hopes so devout-
eGly wished for the success OF the Constitutional mon
ticket by an overwhelming and unprecedented popular
majority, would be placed beyond every doubt or con-
tingency
From the Neg York Express.
The National Convention assembled at Baltimore was
composed of some of the able aud experienced men
Of the country Among them were citizens eminent in
the public service OF large experience and OF great IN
uence at home and in the country. They divided
counsel TO the men only, but not at all as to prin-
cipes, aud therein gave example which the non par
tsan and presses Of the country have everywhere
commended for its wisdom its iorbearance and its jus
tee
In regard to the candidates named not one word has
been be said against them They have been over
aud over again. in the best days Of the country main
tanned by the people of their respective States and at
this hour if the unbiased action of the majority of the
American people could be effectively enforced no one
doubts that their Judgment would heartily approve OF
what has been done. The efforts OF the Union cand
dates have always been TO do that which would best Sc
the peace Of the country and the happiness of the
people.
The Express from the start, has always been Of the
same political school as Bell and Everett because they
have ALWAYS been statesmen who have modelled their po
lilies upon the Constitution and the laws, tue union Of
the States and the rights of the people To sound ma
tiona opinions they possess the advantage OF most
valuable experience in public life We not surprs-
ed therefore upon the hand to see honest &C
kuovledgement by opponents OF their fitness for the dis
tugUsled places for which they have been named nor
upon the other the Jealous defence and support which
they receive from their political friends.
From the OAtscio (N. ~ Repository.
Convention embraced many the dstip-
guished patriots Of our country-nen, who sick OF the
sectional controversies that have disturbed the country
for wears past DESTROYS oi restoring harmony and
good feeling between the North and South. John Bell
Of Tennessee, nominated for President, and Edward
Everett of Massachusetts,, for Vice President. These
are men that eminenty represent the national aud con-
saryatye sentiments of the country; and nobody will
question the patriotic motives which acuaed the Con-
vtu,ion in putting up noble ticket. The candidates
are well known TO the whole country for their eminent
ability and craftsmanship aud genuine patriotism
From he American Profectionist, York, Penn.
1t is very gratifying to Us that the nomination Of John
Bel for President and Edward Everett for Vice Presi-
don't is received with such uubounded favor by the peo
pie everywhere The fact apparent that the discussion
of merely sectional issues become disgusting and in
high degree obnoxious 10 the people, aud they hail with
ioy the dawn of better days auspCiOusy fOreshadow
ed by tina nomination OF men that combine every char
ac.ersic necessary 10 restore this country TO It's former
greatness and grandeur.
The history OF JOhu Bell Familiarity known 10 almost
every one and all the actions OF bis past lie are init
mstey Identified with every measure that calculated
70 promote the welfare OF the country. lie is not only
man OF large experience, but Of undoubted honesty in
the bsOldest of the term, and of ndOmible firm
ness OF character When other statesmen bowed TO the
mluis OF their respective sections and qualed before
the Storm John Bell stood firm and would know neither
North South East West but his country the whole
country and nothing bu, the country.
Mr. Everett is man SO universally known and reyered
as to render any euogium superuous lie is the only
truly reliable historian of the "Fatheof his county and
has done more bring out the many yrtuous traits of
the character OF Washington than all others combined
lie is eminent satssnau aud his private aud public
have eudcarcd him the people OF this country