Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-30
RICHMON ND VIII IG.
BELL AND EVERETT.
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all others, is the for the times. man of vast
learning statesman of the highest order patriot of
the purest character bold and independent decided
ly prefer him to any man in the whole limits OF the
Union. As to Everett We agree with the Savannah Re.
publican in saying that
As TO Everett, when speak Of him, feel that
we treading on sacred ground. Who speak i'll
of such a man. We cannot believe that he has an
my in the bread limits Of the Union
We endorse the nomination heartily We cordially
endorsed it, We will stand by IT, and confidently believe
that the success of this ticket will inauguate new and
glorious in the political affairs OF our country.
Fran Tie Jc-,ey City Standard
The Jersey City STANDARD has a recent letter
from President Fillmore, in which that gentleman
SAYS
II il were in my power would at once elect Messrs
Bell sud Everett than whom better nominations could
not have Gecu made.
From the Fayetteville w. O. Observer
The ticket presented is one that any party may be
proud Of whether defeat We all rejoice
at the selection Of Mr. Bell statesman OF great expert
euce whose long course OF public service affords guar
anee that he will administer the Government wisely and
honestly
From He Frederick (lEl,) Eraminer.
These great names need no euOgy; they are identified
with the living history Of the COuutry, and the honor
prosperity and happiness OF tue American people In
times like these when demagogca ambition and reckless
auaticism threaten the stability Of our cherished Jnon
their presentation is at once calculated to revive the
smoulderng fires Of patriotism to restore confidence IN
the OF form of government and to challenge
the admiration and support OF every friend OF the
MON, the Constitution, and the enforcement OF the
laws.
From tbs Frlpkfor, Commonwealth.
Tennessee Is not the only place in this great Coneder
acy where the nomination OF Mr.. Bell will be received
with shouts Of Union with patriotic enthusiasm, and bis
name will be echoed from Maine 10 California to the
terror Of the enemies Of the Constitution aud the
| Union"
From the lGVedgegiHe tGa) Rccor5.r
We run up masthead to-day the names of Hon.
John Bell OF Tennessee, Tor President and Hon. I'd
ward Everett of Massachusetts for Vice President OF
the Uuited States the nominees OF the Constitutional
Union Party OF the United States. We cheerulIy
cepJ the nomination, and would not if could, change
il. With Mr. Bell champion in the coming Presi
dental contest, have that We are truly proud
recognise in every sense OF the word; and
if he should be elected 70 the high position for which he
has been nominated he would be Prrt{eDt ds fcio, dc
tus. No double policies would msrk his Administration
threats drive him from his settled convictions OF right
murmuringS OF party weaken his political nerves.
He would take the responsibility and let parties aud
politicians take Of themselves That he Is states
man. let his past actions and speeches speak for them
selves for by them a bold, Independent, con-
sceutous yirtuous, and sagacOus statesman. His re
cord is before the country by it We willing TO sup
port him and for that for which he has been condemned
hy the National Democratic party his against the
KansasNebraska bill and tho LccomptOn constutoul
praise and endorse him. and give him credit for keen
sagacity aud ar--eeiug craftsmanship, and for bold self
reliance when even his friends against him or stood
aiar OF
Aud Who is that does not love and admire Mr. Everett
one of the brightest minds and purest patriots of the
land: \ statesman scholar, orator phiiautLrops and
whose reputation is broad the Unon, aud who,
while De filed the chair OF Secretary of State under Mr.
Fillmore al led additional usre to American statesman
ship and sent from under his hand State paper that
and uneqaled Dy any OF his predecessors OF sue
cessors Daniel Webster not excepted. The Vice Presi
dcncy aid any thing TO his reputation but the
seat would be honorcd by having such as Mr. Eve
rett 60 Ii it.
The Constitutional Party" is now the Only National
party in existence in Uuou aud standing upon the
broad platform Of "uur Country, the Constitution and
the Enforce ueut Of the Laws ding banner 20
the breeze with the of Bel aud Everett inscribed
upon IT, and intend 70 carry il to victory fighting fail
With IT, Movie those who love patriotism, conservatism,
virtue and worth rally around our leaders and victory
areidy Our7.
Fran, me lfs.5,t (Gal Journal and Nlsseug1.
Platforms are moderl devices. The people have long
since viewed them gull traps meaning anything
or uohiug aud binding nobody. What figure would
Was ingtou Jefferson have cut upon modern plat
form They TODD upon the Constitution, and looked 10
it a. their political chart The discard these
mod IN iuy,nions and return 10 the practices OF the
purgr aud better DAYS Of the Rpgbc, the better for ne.
There is q ols.s OF politicians who, doubtle nigh; be
dguhed by an elaborate platform To that class tortu
nately MessTs Bell aud Everett do not belong. The
people will rail-, 70 their support, because they know
them to be wise and experienced and constitutional
statesmen WHO would administer the Government in jus
tict and equity.
From. the Geo,g;, National Au,r;cpn.
Two pursr men and patriots more accomplished add
profound statesmen cannot be found in this or any 9th
er country Both have served their country ia the
els OF the nation and always with transcendaut ability
nkled in OF caring the arts aud practice the
iuplicty Of demagogues aud ofce-seekers they have
never appeared upon the political except upon the
call Of the people Such deserve well Of their coun
trv aud when they honor olc by holding 10 confidence
is inspired 10 the people and unladng lusJre she'd upon
the nation Should the people do credit to themselves
bv eIectng them the offices for which they are Iom
mated the Government will command respect at home
aud abroad
F,og, tho Sr,1anli Rsp,jhcon.
The nominations OF themselves characterize the Con
yeuton They show The spirit that animated it-a spirit
of genuine conservatism and devotion TO the nion Of
the states The men nominated great names in Amer
lean history and vet neither belongs to any political
gaulaton Of the present day The bitter sectional sies
OF modern politics have possessed no charms for either
and they have stood alone, outside the gladatora pale
aud content 10 their country by holding alOOi, or
que;ly deposng their the side Of moderation,
order and law Had they possessed less Of patriotism
and more Of the love of self they might have been active
participants In the actous struggles that have character
lied our recent history. For this reasOn-ther want OF
sympathy Win tue pOulCtl tudt uis-lNl
the country from eud to the other and control the
IN chnery of American politicswe fear they are not
the men for the times. H. on the other hand the public
mind is wearcd Of strife aud duly alive TO the terrible
progress have made towards anarchy and ruin, there
ara no two men in our broad land who better fitted
oI leaders in movement for the re-lnaugunuon oil the
better DAYS of the Republic
A, regards Mr. Bell no man in the country has been
more thoroughly abused but fortunately for him, time
has proved his vndcator and the very measures which
. .-tffg d aTNHalf nffah
OF public condemnation in the South are now, by COM
mon consent set down Infamous aud deceptive plots
/ 10 eutrap the South TO her ruin.
As to Everett when We speak of him. feel that we
are treadrg upon sacred ground Who can speak i'll Of
/ such man. We cannot believe that be has al enemy
| in the broad limits Of the Union
Yet we may be mistaken faction is souless, and no
tliag is good or holy in its eyes. We at least, know
and We assert evidence hst great virtue and pat
rotism VII, have their triumph soonor or ater-thAt
large minority Of the late Charleston Democratic Con
yenton were perfectly wiling to pay their tribute TO his
worth by nominating him their candidate for the Vice
Presidency We say know this to be so; derived
the Information from personal interviews with the dele
gates both from the North and the South.
From The Mobile Adrsrtiser
The announcement in the Advertiser Of yesterday that
John Bell OF Tennessee and Edwrrd Everett Of Massi
buss had been selected a the standard bearers OF the
constitutional Union party, for the impending Presiden
al canvass caused thrill OF pleasure in the breasts OF
the Oldine Wings and conservatives of this city unfe
before for many years. All recognised the nomination
a. one emiuently " &c TO be mad' IL really seems to
have touched with live coal, the embers OF Wing
patriotism and they already begin to glow as of old
when warmed by the magic name and eoquence OF Hem
| nv Clay For ourselves, received the tidngs with
unbounded satisfaction. Based is the nomination,
upon platform mpregnsble against assault from any
quarter as the Constitution ITSELF have no uncertain
foundation on which stand but 10 principles and can
ddate5 plant feet upon the solid rock, what