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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-22

The Philadelphia Psunsg isa',iaH, an influential IA
tona paper, suggests a remedy for the evils are su
fsrsg and means BY which the imminent and pressing
danger NAV be averted Il fixes the blame for the pre-
sent condition Of the country on the free States and
the people Of these States it appeals for such action
M give the people Of The South al least security for
the future" Il says;
I'll. Is idle for the Republican press and Republican
leaders 70 attempt an avoidance Of the responsibility; H
i worse than futile for them 10 attempt 20 underGte the
importance Of the contemplated secession ct any portion
Of The South. The long continued aqua ion Of anu sAy
ery the absolute violation Of the Constitution by nine
Northern States in derogaiOn Of The rights Of Southern
property The speeches the press the platforms and the
spuit OF the publican party, have al impeed the sue
cess Of Lincoln AID stamped it with undenlbe and
an ilcOntrOvertble intention 20 wage wasting war OF
determination agsnst the rights aud property Of the
South t IS equally idle nov 20 call upon the South TO
wait uut an overt act has been committed The fear
and the right 10 fear, upon them, and action can no
longer be delayed with honor TO themselves, with safety
70 their property, in duty 70 their domestic security
"Tas South call ssssds unisss ne North Tsesdss LIZ
action be taken al once. Let no time be lost by NORTH
cru conservatism Call meetings Of the people Let our
legislatures nov wholly in control Of the aggressive
party be Instructed call conventions Of the people in
al the Northern States in order that the Vexed questions
which now divide The two sections Of the Uuon may be
definitely settled Let the people vote directly upon the
issus nov presented viz Whether the North shall insist
upon an anti slavery Interpretation Of the Constitution
or neither the south shall have guarantees Of good
Esth and complete abnegatOn Of all Interference Eith
slavery under any preense whatever the part Of the
North.
state Constitutions have been found inadequate 10 the
growing wants OF the people, and they have been amend
50 The Constitution Of the United States, if nov in
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-22
John II. Thompson, Esq.

tits very pleasant piece Of intelligence to US that this
accomplished and esteemed gentleman about
his residence in Richmond. His return will be greeted
by many warm friends. The information reaches US
through the following paragraph in the Augusta (Ga)
Democrat
we read, with regret, in yesterdays issue of the
Field and Fresids' the valedietory of Mr. Thompson
whose connection with it, as Editor ceased with that
number. Mr. T. brought to the paper exalted repu-
taon as man Of letters and writer and critic. He
tires from it with dminuton but increase Of fame
among people, whose verdict has been universally ia
vorable It's conduct under his able and brilliant
agement as Editor of the Literary Department We feel
that Mr. Thompsons retirement (he returns to Vrgnia
will be a loss Slc. May prosperity attend him
and happiness always
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-22
Another southern convention.

We learn from Georgia exchange that the Southern
Industrial Exhibition and Convention, to be held in the
city Of Nacon Ga, in December next promises to be
materially different from the Southern Conventions PIE
viousy assembled Il remain in session three weeks
The papers say that the great objects Of the Convention
are the patronage of frightened and practical agcu
ure-the opening OF direct export trade Of the great sta
pie product OF the South With Continental EurOpethe
patronage Of Southern manuiactures-to unite in closer
bonds those great interests and to elevate the sandard
or each by the recurrence OF social industrial and inter
national fairs The first week Of the fair will be devoted
70 the exhibition and sale Of foreign and Southern
ufactures The American ship Henry is announced to
sail with cargo OF foreign goods from Antwerp the
s5,h ils for Savannah direct selected by the Hon Jo
seph Barbere commissioner of the State Of Tennessee
in Belgium Germany, France and Sstzerland-eIpress-
Is for the exhibition and Southern trade which will be
for sale 70 planters merchants and visitors, while the
exhibition continues. The second week Of the fair will
embrace the productions Of the plantation fArmglrden
orchard, vineyard, household and domestic msuuiaC-
lures and fine arts Agriculture viii be the leading and
attractive feature Of the exhibi,ion-aSignng the great
staple products OF the South prominence before
conceded by any agricultural organization.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-22

cd TO be eur due especially when the preservation oshs
Union depends upon it. In concluding this branch oil inc
eubect permit TO add that if the North viii respect
and uphold the rights OF the States, the Union WI" DC
perpetual country will continue to grow IN power
and influence the people Of all sections Will nave secur
ed to them the blessings Of peace quiet and order ana
prosperity such as has been known or appreca
ted in our past history will be the necessary result
It will require prudence, wisdom and patriotism, 10
avert the evils impending over our country Ofim
nation and inammstory language can have no otner ei
feet than exasperate and hus prccptae result tna
Is already imminent In this hour OF danger to the
Union il Is the duty Of patriots in all sections oil our
country to cultivate kind, generous and conehaIory
spirit one towards another. Your letter, however,
breathes nothing of this kind you taunt the South with
your superiority Of numbers and threaten TO crush them
by your fancied power.
You assure me that 1.-TWO hundred virgnians" have
agreed to place themselves under your command IN
the event of disunon and that you at my service
and await my "orders" Virginians owe allegiance TO
this Commonwealth, and have too much respect Tor
my fellow citizens Of all parties, to suppose that Two
hundred" Of them in any part OF the State are Wiling
to go 10 Pennsylvania for commander, even II they
had determined to aid in the ungracous work OF reduc-
ing Southern sister State to the abec condition OF
a conquered province of the Federal Government. All
true Virginans will am sure, recognize their ooga-
tons the State and will hold themselves in readiness
TO respond to the call Of her constituted authorities. We
now have in Virginia duly and legally Organized eighty
eight troops of cavalry twentysx companies OF arter-
~ one hundred and nine companies Of infantry and one
hundred and companies of ritlemen, uniformed and
we'll prepared for service Think you, my dear sir I'M
der these circumstances that any "wo hundred men in
Virginia, would seriously propose to import command
err from Pennsylvania? Mo- Mol You have been cruel
ly hoaxed by wag, who desired to play of good
joke at your expense.
You have no right into Virginia to raise troops
for any purpose whatsoever and take the occasion to
say to you in the kndest spirit imaginable, that such
course will be taken your peril IL is made my duty
that the laws executed and in the contingent
cy referred to- they will be executed to the letter. II you
desire march against Southern State for the purpose
mentioned in your letter. rae your troops at home, and
present them to the Of the South Stood for gun
powder" We have other and better uses for Virgni-
ans.
As your letter is of public character and as the peo-
pie of this State may feel interest in your views,
have thought it advisable to pubsht accompanied with
my reply. number of the Enquirer" containing the
correspondence will be sent to your address.
Respectfully,
JOHN LETCHER
To JANIS s. BRIsBEN, Esq, BeIefonte, Centre County,
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PIrnvoyp. Va. Nov. ~. lsGO.

RIcaNoSD, Va, Nov 10 1850.
SIR Yesterday morning received your extraordi-
nary letter Of the 10th instant. am really at loes TO
understand what good end you expected 10 accomplish
by the preparation aud transmission Of il TO me.
The country is deeply excited Sectional feeling
reipns supreme The Union is seriously threatened with
disruption. Patriots aud Conservative men Of all par
ties East West North and South looking to the u
tnre with fearful and alarming apprehensons. The pTu-
dent eonsiderate rejecting minds Of the nation
gagged in huiable aud nOOe efforts to any the excite
ment restore confidence and kind feeling remove all IT.
rtaiing OF difference, and, il possible save the
Unicn from dissolution. lt at this time, and under
such circumstances that you send me letter denunca-
tory Of the motives and cOoduc OF portion Of ithe
Southern people and which, in its tone and spirit is well
calculated hope Was not so intended) TO add fuel to
a fame that is burning with sufficient intensity now
In YOUR haste to assail your Southern felowcizens
YOU seem to have forgotten that your own State Is TO
some extent at Least responsible for the present alarm
ing crises in public afiirs am not greatly mistaken,
Pennsylvania is one Of the eleven Of the Donsavehod-
ing States which have passed statues now IN tu force and
effect dsgued to obsiruc the execution oil the FrgVe
Slave Law This is one Of the grievances the Southern
Deooe have complained for years. aud although earnest
and repeated appeals have been addressed to you TO re-
move ibis cause Of irritation and complaint those ap
peas have passed UNDECIDED.
Asa conservative man, who ardenty desires the per-
petuity Of the Union under the Constitution, appeal to
YOU and TO the conservative clement Of the North to
arouse yourselves and initiate the proper measures
20 secure repeal Of those obnoxious laws Such action
on the part Of your Legislature will have most happy
Influence in relieving be Southern mind and restoring
peace and quiet throughout nov fearuly excited
country.
Tue south asks only for the fair and faithful execution
Of the laws passed for the recovery and protection
Of her property-thS you will to embarrass and
leud your aid effect their execution, according TO their
letter and spr-that if her property shall escape and
be found in the nonavehOding States YOU wills that
i promptly restored to the rightful owner Surely
there pa riOsm enough in Pennsylvania and the other
States grant what the Law has decGr
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-22
MEETING OF sOUTHERN LEGIsLATUREs.

In view of the assembage Of Southern Legislatures,
becomes matter OF interest to knew when those Lee
gsAtures meet although Of them to be called
together in special session Immediately. The following
States hold Legislative sessions blenDialy viz Della
ware North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas.
Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana, Maryland Missouri aud
Texas. Alabama meets November 18th; Arkansas, No
vember 5th Delaware, first Tuesday in June Florida,
lucky first Monday in December Louisiana third Mon
day in January; Maryland first Wednesday in January;
Mississippi first Monday in January Missouri last Mon
day in december; North Carolina, third Monday in No
vember South Carolina, fourth Monday in November;
Tennessee first Monday in October; and Virginia, first
Monday in January
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THE SENTIMENT Of ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, NOV. ~, 1861.
The fusion between the Bell aud breckenridge parties
in Alabama is steadily progressing. Both sides advocate
extreme views
John Morgan late Breckenridge Elector for the State
at large and William Phillips prominent Bell man in
West Alabama, were nominated this day TO represent
Dallas county in the Convention. The meeting was the
largest ever held in the county, and strong secession re-
solutions were passed unanimously. Mr. Phillips has
heretofore been strong Union man, but is now seces
sionis
large majority Of the press of the State favor imme
datc secession. Old party feeling is entirely destroyed
and the Union element will have no power except in
small portion of North Alabama.
It thought that Mr. Forsyth the editor of the Regis
ter of this city, will certainly join the dsunioniss Ills
recent editorials lead 70 that belief He says that the
Southern States should not be satisfied with any guaran
tees offered by the Northern States unless they repeal
their State laws against the Fugitive Slave Law. If they
fail to do this the Southern States should dissolve the
Union.
Breckinridges msoity ever both Bell and Douglas is
about lOO 0O Doug las received $4,000 votes, and Bell
$4,000.
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OFFICIAL RETURNS.
Correspondence of the ". Y. Ezprsss.)
EXPULSION FROM AUGUSTA (GA.)


DR.. Tbayer Homeopathic Doctor from the North has
been expelled from this city, stated. He boosted in
the North when he had returned there that he made
$4,000 here among thieves and rodrivers and
that ne had North spend the money among gen.
tlemen. This Northern statement reported back
money among the thieves and negro drivers; and
the consequence was that he politely requested to
quit our uncOngenial society Not approaching the in
vitaon he threatened law suits against such had cir
cuated this statement against him, but upon reflection
the proof being strong under the advice of wiser meu
if MOI friends he and his wife quit us to continue bis
residence among Northern gentlemen We hope you
will appreciate his society," appreciate his absence.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-22

Interesting 90 Ex-GOV. Wise and his Friends.
The following news concerning the mental and moral
saubrity of our distinguished feloWetzen and cherish
ed exneghbor the late Governor Of the State reaches
US BY way Of Chicago, where it appears exclusively in
the columns of the Daily Democrat The reflections of
that journal on the event are as feeOus the infOr
nation il gives is truthful They both Characteristic
of the journalism that sustained Lincoln:
THE LUSAcY or Gov. wIsE.-The telegraph informs
US that Governor Henry A WISE Of Virginia, has be-
come insane
One should be surprised At such occurrences as
these Shakespeare, whose miraculous insight into the
mysteries Of human nature every day becomes more and
more apparent SAYS that Great wits madness sure are
near allied" As there is but step from the sublime
to the ridiculous there is but one step from such pre-
eminent intellectual activity as that which has always
characterized Henry A WISE to that melancholy insani
" which has overtaken him.
But there perhaps another explanation OF this in
sanity Il is less than year since Gov. Wise
one Of the chief actors in the most mournfu tragedy
of which the stored annals OF the Old Dominion bare
record Il Is less than year ago that Governor Wise
signed the death warrant Of John Brown man OF
whom he himself said, Drawer mana nobler soldier
IA purer man, never saw" Gov. Wise could have
saved the life CT John BroUn-but be caused his DEATH
aud that act has stained his soul with crimson that all
the multitudinous seas cannot wash out II Is unrea
sonAbe to suppose that even handed justice has CON-
mepded the poisoned chace 70 bis lips that bloody in
ventous being taught return to plague the inventors;
and hs. the ghost Of John Brown has sen unbiddeD,
as guest at the banquets of the Governor OF Virginia,
10 push him from his stool and to finally drive him to
despair and insanity
Wl not Virginia learn the moral Of this sad lesson
VIII the day not come when Virginia, clothed and in
her right mind may yet beg Of New York the dust OF
John Brown for some mausOleum at Richmond, as re-
pentlu Florence robed in sackcotb, begged OF Raven
na the dust Of that Dante, whom century before she
ordered TO be buried siye Why nOts True he failed
50 have many I.ustrious champions Of Justice. True
be fell, So did Emmett and 50 did Wallace His means
were inadequate. So theirs. He struggled, in-
deed for the liberation OF distant people who we're not
his knsmen who were not OF his color, from whom be
could hope for no reward or emoument, who had few
claims upon his sympathy and none upon his affections
History must do him justice
Ths hocng mob u yesterday, In stricken awe re urrs
aa-h.r The mArLyIl dust W place ln Asloys uln
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orncr or rHx VINO. November 81. 1850

sUSPESsIoS or SPECIE PAYMENTS. =
The announcement Of the suspension Of specie pay
mens by the Farmers Bank Of this city Tuesday afternoon
received with degree OF suprse BY the community
though had become evdentto The Of business
men, general suspension Of pece payments imperative
required Of relief and could notong
without greatly Increasing the embaamens Of merchants and
manufacturer and involving many Of them 10 the ruin which
seemed impending The soon Of the public meeting The
Va Life Insurance ece Tuesday night eyncsd general concur
In this opinion and the time developed the urgent
necessity suspension In accordance with the wishes Of this
meeting expressed Of the resolutions adopted the other
Banks Of th city, viz Bank Of Virginia. Exchange Bank Bank
Commonwealth Traders Bank aud Bank Of Richmond havere
suspend specie for the present One
Of III policy to mps general sensation Of relief 10 the
busnes uuniiy The paper currency will uni
value aud all In want Of bank accommodations will sub
paper with confident hope Of realizing the requir
the other hand those having obligations meet In
the Nortbe likely inur serious BY the advance
Northern exchange The Market to-day, altogether unset
tied anodng no Of the which may be ettbhed
tomorrow or day high rate opemium may be anie
mated
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Besides there Pacific Mall fell Ct from Saturday; cumbsr
land Erie Converbles Of 1871 2 cent and % through
the lht
The weekly Bank shows total specie line OF
AGA 49, FILLING oTof3 65l09 nce the 10Th November
Tn regarded ufavorab,e symptom The contraction
on loans i and quarter millions since last week.
The N. Y. Evening Post, Of Tuesday, says:
The stock market upon the hst the Bank Pres
denis had upon plan for aleyane the di.tres 10
change took strong upward and prices h share list
up three cent but Ct the close the Is less
ancy At reduction OF % per cent from the highest point
touched.
The Bond list Is most marked In the state
ST. eks Msous returned to 9 the price ofsaurday last Ten
ness ced cent Ngnas 23 per cent North Ca
lnas are II bid with Offering.
Money call Is accessible though per cent SUI ad-
hered TO- and this first class collsterss
market stringent and We see A. yet 70
There tle or no currency Tor
outde and needy overs are forced TO submit
heavy discount The minimum for hrcAs name, IL u aud
per these rates only exceptional transactions take
plsce. ,,,.
upon yesterday Renoon already seen In The money marke
trough little has been done towards carrying he measures
OF relefintn operation -.
have improved about per cent though London rot much
business resulted. The OF binkes bills lOz
I05 small lots say iO5h In fases there have ben
large transaeiions ~ . ~ -
The Pr part the banks Of more liberal eomrno
daons very " given TO large expectations and
de still londly complaining OF the
ek for meeting their liabilities IL pretty geaerty
said that the tlngs this morning were not
liberal As their means would seem 70 justly
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MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS AND THE PER
SONAL LIBERTY BILL
We find the following in the Salem Massachusetts, Adj

vocate:
"The conservative Republicans of Massachusetts, are
now beginning feel the effects Of the teachings of the
anatca portion Of their leaders and as an evidence that
they are not prepared to follow them longer glad
to learn that petition is in circulation in Boston,
rumerously signed by many Of the leading Republicans
of that city, calling for repeal of the odous personal
Liberty Bill" This is right Such petition should be
in circulation in every city, town and village in Massa-
chusetts We hope Salem will Immediately follow the
example of Boston, 1t is only by faithful compliance
with all our constitutional obligations that harmony and
peace will be restored to the Union and that aternal
regard and respec, which should always characterize the
States of cOnfederAcy, again take the place Of eal
ousy and distrustn
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CESraE DsuOcRAT oFrrcE,
BELLET0Srs, CENTRE County, Pa,
Nov. 18th, 1850.

Goysrnor John LsicAsr Of Virginia;
DEAR SlE:-The present position Of South Carolina
and the sympathy manifested for her by many OF the
Southern States IS 70 some matter Of amuscment-to
others matter OF alarm.
The Disuuion sentiment, which has been growing grad
usv in this country since the notification OF 1883, has
AZ length assumed huge proportions and in my opinion,
this spirit Of rebellion should be crushed and eiec-
tu,lv crushed ltwe are have DsunioD, let it come
now. We will never be better able grappe with the
monster than The present hour. The rapid growth OF
ideas and sentiments Ia this country render delays dan
cerous 70 the stability Of Government and the well
fare Of our people If we wish 10 crush an obnoxious
doctrine do it al once or it will grow TO be fer
midable and ultimately distract the peace and harmony
Of our Government. Polygamy is an example Of this
fact Twenty years ago, and the man who dared TO
mouth Dsunion was looked upon askance aud stunned
By bis Scitzens traitor now it is in the mouth
Of Millions; and men, 70 gaping muttudes and In our
market places every day boast themselves Disunonisis
The south will never be satisfied until she has attempted
60 separate these SatessOoner or later that test OF the
stability Of our Government must come, and the sooner
the better would rather have this danger in the past
than in the future Tweuty-eight millions Of freemen in
the North are ready meet Disunon now, and crush it
as the strong man brushes egg-shel in his hand.
States cannot reserve the right 70 secede. They are
the common property Of the Government. Texas cost
"a many millions Of dolsrs and shall Texas be per-
m,tted 20 walk out Of the Union with those millions Of
our money! Suppose We pay two hundred millions for
Cuba one day. shall permit her to go out of the
Union the next with those two hundred millions? This
doctrine OF the reserved right Of States to secede pre-
pcsisgous
The people Of the North will never peaceably submit
to the secession Of tee South If the worst comes to
tho worst c brother 20 10 war with brother, and let
the stronger party take possession Of the hOls Govern
men We mus, have Southern Con,ederacy-no North
cru Republic, but a Union Of "many in one"
Two hundred Of your Virginians have rendered me
their command in the event Of disuniOn. am at your
sorvfca-I will march At moments warning and, ii
ceary give my life for the maintenance Of the CoHSti-
| tuition and te Union.
hold that the election Of Abraham Lincoln Is just
cause for secession II Is the result OF system OF
government The majority Of people have declared
through tie ballot box that he is their choice and the
minority should acquesce. await your orders.
Believing YOU 70 be pure minded statesman and true
lover OF your country am, Wi!h sentiments OF respect
truly yours, JAS. 5. BRlSBlN.
Please Gltsccr.