Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-16

sentiment and with no expected end accomplished will
necessarily produce profound impression upon the
country.
The nomination of Mr. Bell of Tennessee, happily Is one
which will be found only te more satisfactory the more
the grounds of it are investigated
There is everything in the personal character of Mr..
Bell TO render him peculiarly fitted for the ustrious po-
ston to which he is nominated at the present time. lie
Is an entirely safe He ntrguer-
he has great experience, not only public affairs but
OF men also,-a consideration of no little Importance
now He is consderate, judicious OF unblemished in
tegrty,-a citizen Of the most unquestioned patriotism
and statesman of the broadest capacity In a word
he has been al undertaking adherent of that Old Wing
Party of the school of Webster and Clay-that party
whose dissolution a living organization of late years
our Democratic friends have often depOred with US
in consideration of its former honorable character and
of the fdctOus section lsm under the ol Repub
hcanism, which has sprung from its ruins.
We need say scarcely a word in relation to the nom
ration for the Vice Presidency. It will be hailed with
enthusiasm. Mr. Everett is so well known throughout
the country and his recent p,totc efforts have called
forth such warm expressions OF admiration in every part
of IT, that csct thus constituted may well be regarded
nvncble Nothing could have been done by the Con-
venton better than ths We shall find that these
nominations will be responded with increasing arjor
by the people and that they will be hailed with delight
in the unexpected quarters They appeal
the higher Of the people and pledge to the
try and the world that sterling ability personal integrity
anu devoted PATRIOTISM nave LOt yet Ost their value
among US. The Constitutional Union Party is now con-
stu,ed by the act of the Convention very great pow
in this country. Ii must necessarily rally bodies
OF supporters its standard. 1t is based upon those
bic principles by which alone Institutions can be per
maaeut. Generous and unspning Efforts alone need
ed make it longer the third but the first party, in
importance in the Republic.
From tie Phiiddeiphia Ecer,ing Journal.
1t will be that, on the second ballot, the Balti
more Convention nominated the Hon. John Bell as their
candidate for President. At the late hour at which
received the despatch could not prepare any extend
ed Ioce Of thc standardbearer OF the constitutional
Union party but a statesman, whose acts and words
have all been marked by wisdom and ability, and who,
from the time wlen in 1917 he was the early age OF
twenty, elected TO the Senate of his own native
State up to the year 1893, has been prominent it,
every good work needs 10 introduction to the good
opinion Of the American people, His record is stainless,
and on every important question he has taken stand
which commends him tie confidence OF all who love
their country more than party.
iron, The PLiiadeiphia La9'rirer, (independnt)
The influence of the Baltimore Union Convention will
be saIutary III moIcraiiuG the acrimonious feelings
present agatbg the people of these United States.
The irrepessble conflict the one band, and squatct
sovereignty the other, exciting the worst ptsOn-
the breasts OF countrymen and the prospect how
remote, Of return Of peace and harmony, should
be received with unminged feelings Of pleasure by every
true American heart
From the Baitimore clipper.
Ere this The wires Of the telegraph have transmitted
to every section CT the cOniedcracy The joyful tdiugs OF
the nominal OF Mr. Bel, OF Tennessee, for President
and Edward Everett OF Massachusetts, for Vice Presi
dent by the National Convention OF the Constitutional
Union party assembled in Baltimore. This intelligence
will be hailed with glad acClamations By the friends Of
the Union and the Constitution in every State IL is
glorious consummlon OF the abOrs Of the Convention
WIKI "tbc Union and the Constitution aud the enforce
ment of the laws, the only PLATFORM and Bel and
Everett as the stlndard-beareFs the Union party will
march to the achievement OF victory unequalled,
except by that of Harrison, in lS4O.
The people will say to each delegate who participated
in the proceedings OF this Convcnion-Well DONE thou
good and faithful servant" The waning confidence of
conservative every where will be revived, aud the
names OF BELL and EVERETT will become familiar watch
words with all the friends OF the Union. There is
gical influence in the very sound. Their sy-
nonymous with nationality and patriotism. They ord
well with "ihr music OF the Unon.' These nominations
Will strike terror into the hearts OF stcoualis,s North
and South. They will confirm thoscwho we're douOung.
They will baush all ndeci.ion. They will eve1ywhcie
inspire confidence and elicit enthusiasm. They are
themselves the harbngsrs of the splendid Triumph OF the
Union party.