Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-11
RreckInr,dre On Kenlueky.

From the most reliable indications it seems that Breck
nrige is OF posed BY large segment Of the Democrat;
IL marty even in his own State OF Kentucky. The Louis
vile Democrat, the ables and most influential Demo-
cratic uaper in Kentucky Is the and ardeat sup
p5r,,r Of Dougls Indeed there thousands Of Dem
ocrats in kentucky ranging themselves the side Of
Douglas and the regular organization of the Democratic
marty In passing We take the following pregnant esti-
mate Of Br.cknridse from communication TO the Louis
vile Daaa--l, over the sigaatVe OF 81 W. b. who Is
said TO 20, one Of the oldest and most active Democrats
in Henry county
NJ B.eckarijcc in addition to being too young, has
no. tle e. l5ge tue weight OF metal the personal Prov
s nor the potency Of political caste and character, TO
administer This government with that efficiency sagaci'y
and wisdom which iudspeuSaby necessary to the at-
mil,trauoa Of this government with respect az home
and regard aud fear abroad. Mr.. b., 70 say the most Of
him. is merely a medium upon the catalogue OF Ken
lucky statesmen In TRUTH be is far below the standard
Of scores OF Kentuckys distinguished early states
men As well as grea: number OF the present day In
education and attaiuments Mr.. B. Is clever gentleman
quite a paror geueman-coasideraby Fourth oil july
man should think But how is il that statesman who
has heretofore been entirely Indifferent upon the allah
orbing slavery question, who neither pro slavery
man. nor an aatayery man, should all OF sudden turn
round and become staudardbearer Of the most rabid
proavery faction that existed in America Con
prOteC slavery piO-
9a-aud.sts mighty change must have come over the
Gentleman since he made bis speeches in the free States
ms. north o.. tde Ohio river in which he said quite as
much for tine Frccoers there ne did for the pro-
.yerv party South r not more He has enlisted under
he p.rat5 blracr Of the FIRE caters Of the Souh-the
Heolt,n,et disappointed and soured dsunionists and
ratcs OF the nation He is shouting under the fancey
er1er which has inscribed upon lis folds revolution OF
r, cotton States first and dissolution OF the Union next
Zoe Democrats party rejected that banner IN lSlS-d2,
ans secuted 70 in lS5d-tu His competitor Douglas
.rsu,5 die oil banner under which the party triumph
20 d. the -e.rJ- above mentioned.
NJ Guthrie Nr. Douglas, Geacral Lane, Nc DtNia-
SON. and Others presented their claims 20 the country aud
convention hoats,v frankly and manfuly. They entered
- coz test Dol ly and ayOvedy. Is it possible that you
y bscs smiling az the discord that prevailed IN that
BODY aut.Ulturg is inability TO nominate any aspant
,stCre fs That an would be ruled out new man Sc
.eel and ycas honor perchauce, to be the fortunate
ri.yiiua-was tia, your game, Msjor BTeckurdse' \
e1rprcI ensiyg view OF your whole course looks little
Ike t. az ,ls bat il is for you TO say But when all
h,s hopes failed so great yoor desire to be Presi-
len: Brrckulijge YOU accepted he iorlorn hope Dou-
.as vii distance you the North tie YOU IN the South
DO he does not pass you'll and You are uudone.
This false step Of yours will be the death knel Of all
our high hopes the funeral drge OF all your Presiden-
i prospects Il will close your political eve forever,
d curb YOUR high ctreer and then you may turn 70 the
Old hymu. Farewell, vain world, I'm going home