Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-10

would DC 10 cOerce cOutnern state under
circumstances. Is that advocating the rights OF the
Souihg Gentlemen talk of the rights Of the South under
the Consultation. They the rights of property in
slaves in the territories Of the United States in the Dis
tTct Of Columbia and in the States where they reside
We may appeal they say, TO the Federal Government
for protection. Suppose the Federal Government con-
cede the necessity to interfere We do not intend
now TO interfere for protection. What TO be done!
Are We to be LEFT to the majority in the Congress of the
United StatesY What do stand upon Il mere po-
litcSl discussionS iii construction Of the
Constitution should concur With the majority OF the
Wing party and with gentlemen who decide against the
right of secession but it is such question The issue
Is forced upon compelled 70 take sides for
against the South The crisis upon If the FEEDER
al Government send forces Virginia South
Carolina is there Southern heart that would not leap
in its bosom to defend South Carolina from the Wide
Awakes of the North The rights of the South consist in
firm and united 'front.' II is TOO late talk abort
sutional rights We must call the people Of the State
in Convention, let them say what to do. Mr..
Shackeord continued his remarks in the strain to
q considerable length.
| The President next read the following toast
Pdtriotism.-The lost Pleiad from the political
Heavens When love OF his country is cherished the
highest attribute and of every citizen aud pa
totism supereedes every other ism the Republic will be
safe and invulnerabe.
The Presdent-Gentlemen, have 4 toast to propose
which am will react the hearts Of every
tive Of all parties and to which all conservative par
ties under undyng Obligation the toast is think,
very happily expressed It is:
Henry Ciay.-The leader whom il was glory to fol-
low. The Law-gver whom it patriotism to obey
Moses sleeps in Moab. Is there Joshua to lead us
| through the sea Of troubles before u.s.
This toast was responded by L. II. Chandler, Esq,
Of Norfolk City, who paid glowing euogum upon the
great leader OF the VI big party in the course of which
he adyerted the present condition of the country and
expressed himself strongly in favor Of maintaining the
Uuiop until every expeden 10 IL had failed. He
affirmed the right Of secession but thought the action OF
the Cotton States too hasly His speech was Of
mirkabe eloquence, and frequently interrupted by
applause AT the conclusion OF bis remarks Mr. Chand-
Ter offered the following sentiment:
"The Breckenridge and Lane Electors who have this
y deciaed TO vote 10 the Electoral College. In recos
nzing the rights of the people and in ignoring the tech
nicaies OF Commissioners they have demonstrated the
Democracy and chvay next to devoted friends let Is
prove honorable foes"
This was responded 10 BY Mr. Claybrook Breckenridge
and Lane Electo of the invited guests Of the occa-
lion
The next toast was
The Arny and NaVy.-Lke all the other agen-
ces OF the government instituted for the common bene
it, and security Of the people" they only
be employed TO guard their rights aud defend their lib
critics.
The President next read the following toast
The Women of Americd.-Mount Vernon theirs
when Everett spoke.
Mf. JOHNSON, OF hcualOuu Clay, TespOuu-
ed TO this toast follows Mr. President this is a very
lIte very early hour for speech. know not which
to call it. am summaled TO respond in compliment to
Edward Everett and the women Of America, aud trust.
sir that my tongue may ceave to my mouth, aud my
right hand forget its cunning when shall be incapable
OF responding to either at any hour; but sir briefly do
pledge myself to speak, yet cannot pass by this, the
FIRST the only perhaps the last occasion which may
appear in like character, without saying word in
preston of my opinion. have heard it said that
We the Electoral College, all agreed, and hope it
NAV be So but fear not. have heard IL said by
Of the Electoral College that the Democratic party
dead and hope it may be so, but fear not for claim
be able to preach eloquent funeral sermon over
the death-bed Of Democracy any man in the United
States but fear it il neither dead nor sleeping never
| saw Disunouist who was not Democrat do not
believe there lives South Of Mason and Dxpns line, at
least man who is a Disunonst who is not Democrat,
and believe this Union Is in serious danger and If il il to
be DESTROYED il will be destroyed by Democrats aud the
dead are incapable Of destruction. And if this Union is
destroyed it will be destroyed by defeated yet by living
Democrats therefore, fear Democracy is not dead IL
has been beaten in this State in the last few days by
1000 majority because do not count the Douglas men
upon the side of Democracy. | count but two parties
now disregard all past associations. look upon il
as Union Dsunion party, aud say that from what
| ever section or denomination you come, If YOU a
| Union man, will shake hands with you. and die with
YOU and | hope that will be the prevailing sentiment
| with the people of Virginia How can stand upon
any other issue Where do they propose place Vir
ginia To 90 with South Carolina to follow South Caro-
lima? say Virginia is free and sovereign State, and
will follow no State States In what Il humilating
positon-and implore the attention Of gentlemen from
the country when they go back to their homes TO take
t into consideration, II they will concur with my own
sentiments the subject, as States Rights men, i'm
plnre them TO communicate with me, and ask themselves
now aud Virginia stands in the present attitude OF
political affairs. Go With South Carolina" Has She asked
u? Has she solicited our conference Has she invited
council, On the contrary she has said shall act as
bulwsrk to defend her from Danger and She isolated
aud Alone go out of the Union relying upon u.s. not
90 with her, but depending upon to remain in the
Unon and defend her rights aud liberties out of the
Union. Virginia cannot occupy Illuminating po-
son and plore gentlemen of all parties take into
consideration this fact in the question: that here is Yir-
gna OF the border States belonging TO neither ex-
| IRENE Of the Union, who is defed by South Carolina
aud ye in the Of South Carolina invoked to stand
by her Now say Of South Carolina that If could saw
and do it, could take her by the reck and throw he r
into the boomless pit, never TO be resurrected would
do it, but that cannot be done, this do say that as
an Independent Virginan, with my naked sovereign
rights will not sacrifice Virginia honor and liberty 10
| the caprice of the passion OF any State and II could
speak we'll if could counsel wisely, If | could be heard
| upon the hills or in the valleys, If my voice
or advice carried with il the prestige Of experienced wis
dom would impore the people to pause in what they
do and where they act. IL is easy in mpetuous mo-
msnt TO do what you can never undo II handled I'M
wisely this governmen-the parallel Of which God never
youchsafed 10 man-may be ia a moment DESTROYED and
never restored and ask you where you are to be- and
how in the event OF dissolution of the government
Where are your liberties TO be! As called upon
to respond to the Women of America" where will they
b ? Your domestic happiness, when you are summon
ed away to the battlefield when the buge shall call you
away from your homes whether you come back vctori
GU or not what will il contribute to your domestic fell
city! pray you tell me- in what will your happiness
be increa eI yOu hear dcamations for the dissolution
of the Union. For what ask Who feels the oppres
sion of the government? Who knows whether or not
he lives under Republican government 10 which his lib
er.y and bis properly safe aud yet this government
must be dissolved
Fo. what? To crafty the caprice of South Carolnay
Yoi say No! II South Carolina goes must go, Some
say yes. You 20 because South Carolina goes Are
h.ched on to South Carolina? DO we belong to South
Cirolinsy say for one, as Virginan, | will sand
where sac Is geographically located upon her rights
and will die In the last ditch before let South Caro-
lima lcaG me of aud believe would the Of
America; and believe so would Edward Everett as long
as the waters of the Mississippi shall wash the borders of
Tennessee long the Zcphyrs Of Heaven play around
the monument Bunker Ill., long the waters Of
the Potomac shall music It's own sweet murmurs by the
grave of Washington, so long will the affections of the
women Of Virginia cll5g 10 TIE American Union, and
cherish the patriotism of Eisard Everett.
At the hour of o'clock in the morning the company
dispersed, all seemingly highly gratifed.
The Alexandria Sentinel states that Capt John SCOT.
commanding the fine Black Horse Company, of Fauquer
has proered bis services to the Governor Of South Car
oina
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