The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-20
Our Richmond Correspondence.


RICHMOND, Va, oct 10, 1880.
The South Determined 10 Demand an Amendment Of the
C6astiution-A Convention to be Called TOR that PuT-
pose-Scessioa in the Souh-Suppssed Collision Bpeer
Douglas and Lircon--Dou9las Endeauorin3 10 Raise
Funds in Virginia-O. Jennings W,se for Congress
Dealt. Of Commodore Skinner al Sdun,on in this State,
de-, dc.
The conceded certainty OF Lncolns election has led to
complete change Of policy the part OF the South
Instead OF effort 10 obvate black republican ascend
arcy attention to be given to the means best
to protect Southern rights and Southern in
teres,s under black republican regime. OF all the
this end which have heard discussed that Of
Of the constitution TO be regarded
the most feasible So far Virginia concerned neither
secession nor dsunion regarded with any favor
they offer hope Of remedyiDg the evils which the
South apprehends from black republican misrule. What
lie locked for is some and permanent guarantee
against the srrepressble conictn doctrine originated
by Lincoln and subsequently echoed by Seward This
10 found only In amendment Of the present federal
constitution and accomplish this will henceforth be
the aim Of the Southern people.
Virginia. il h supposed, will take the Initiative In this
movement, and set the example for the other
Southern States 1t 10 intended, as l understand,
TO influence Governor Letcher to call the Legs-
lature together some six weeks or two months
OF November-and submit 10 them this amendment
question. should they approve Of this policy, State
Convention viii probably be called determine what
amendments nesesesry 10 full and perfect guarantee
Of Southern rights in the Union. Having settled this
question address will be issued TO the other southern
Slater, calling upon them to meet separately in
ton and either ra,fy the action Of Virginia adopt
policy In al cases the action OF the State Conven
lions must be subject TO the approval Of the several State
Legislatures; but the action OF all the Southern
states ultimately form subject OF = Joint CON
ruliatiOn Of The whSle South, in the hope that
out Of the severa, plans proposed some effective
may be eliminated We .h4i, therefore, probably
have the conference scheme OF last year revived but
in that instance south Carolina Jied IN her efforts
10 carry out that peace policy, IL TO be feared she viii
vipdcation Of Souinern rghtss she Virginia 10
conference last year. oui Virginia cned invita-
ton and u ID but reasona Die 10 presume that the
chvsry Of the to State woad sGrn any advances
" similar purport Loan Virginia. IL is generally
thought that South CarolinA Will act upon "own
hook" ard Jump out OF the Union between this aad
Christmas ncxtleayns the other southern states
Tor Themselves, either 10 follow s1it porsne
parties in Virginia, who 70 be well posted upon the
matter, that league s already formed between the
s,sas Of South Carolina, ississ,pp Florida and Ala
bAma - sscede the Of Lircolns election Al ali
South Carolina 10 favor secession: and
order make the matter Gore certain, pledge IL
exscsea from every candidate for the 10 favor
that policy b. io'e'ne he voted for.
Those who suppose that the south viii iamely submit,
20 the election Of lpct In must kaow bat little Of
the tone and TEMPER Of the southern mind this
monsni Inere Is no clustering, no threats, as
strong 10 carry the purpose intinated.
II las been the ocy Of Inc disnon leaders this ca
by eectnS Lincoins defeat, 90 that they may re
turn 10 their lomss and parade their uravang efforts to
obv.ie the Dire alternative 70 which 4 kno~n Lin
coins election would force the nth s1ch argument
10 behalf Of fesssson ~ have much force, for
be said u a the disunon leaders helped TO bring
crisis but that On tae contrary, they used
eforu 70 AVER, ~
yor all this DOaxiss 10 hid responsible by the srea,
body Of the Southern people II Is very generally int
mated thu. he Is N cous,on. with Liuc,in, with .
view 10 the ssccsAion four years hence; and this
efforts diyi ,e democratic party Many say be Is
ZEE king by come means retrieve his alensc pecu
mary loses eu, toe former ides Is the probable,
einoe bis elevation 70 the fresd~nc would rer all as
tie way, heard gentleman st2te days ago that
be made desperate enSrts while making his ssumping
properly. failed rns denotes thai all IL rot rsn,
with the "Little Giant IL appears that in killing Inc
licy. assure you he has but sympathy amongst
the treat msjofiy q the people OF Virginia and the
hear II stated here that tSe friends Of Jennings
Wise, 30 are determined TO him tor Couercss from
this disirict He rs undoubtedly the promising
youns man 10 the sae, and BY far he popular We
have in his district e little inferior 70 Dis
distinguished father, and - lisgust has fcw equals
IN The country heard him deliver extempore stecch
in German, when called DOT meeting OF German sfopt
81 citizens during the present campaign. From the ca
thusasm manifested, could jndse the speech was veil
delivered and deemed very satsacsory ne 4 Equally
expert In the Preach, Italian and Spanish languages
Commodore skinner died few days ago a his resi-.
dence, In stauntou, Virginia. AFTER protractea iness
his rs1,ans we're conveyed 70 this city yesterday By
the Central Railroad, and depossed the Capitol where
guard Of hosor composed Of dcsachmenu from come OF
our vo1nteer Danes. To-day they were conveyed
and put upon The route 70 NoroH uhere ,hev Are 10 ~
in'errcd Commodore skinner has been . resident Of |
s msu, Tor s sr .. yeArs HIS frat iaasoe
Of hb, deaf mute, who educated q, the Deaf and
Dumb Instltnt 81 stanton she had graduated loog
place but strong her attachments 70 the ustu
ticn that abe desired 10 be IN daily With
.S I and sS rasnos &c ssn 70 g.
yourG lady - SAID " be very intelligent. have seen
her, and would s.y that lev young ladies 10 tbs
ness and smiabiliy tnAn abe does she an object Of
love and admiration amons the entire population Of the
The Commodore has also son named Jas n. skinner.
resident Of ssunion, and practising lawyer OF der
.be merit he was The regular democratic nominee
st election, but was defeated By the Hon. John Har
s, who Independent candidate In Opposition 70
ne successfully competed with some OF the ARA men
u The present day, OF whom The Hon A. n. stuart 10
es.ied in aunios amer his sister commenced Se. sdu
alton in tbe De and Dumb InstsusIco, and ths father
vas doubtess subsequently, attracted 70 The paos By
esteemed by al who had the ps Of his acQusnl
nee, and his death Is very generally lamentsd.
nses 70 ooutnpe % for some time The crops are IN
suaily favorable, and the farmcrs are
ono spirits and very sine TO buy. With such state
thirgs, what pity that any political should
ccur disturb the happy relations OF the two section,
nd the quiet operations q trade heretofore exised
'stween them h assured that henceorth distinctions
VII be carefully drawn BY the south the beaosaI OF
atronaee In your Northern citlea TIE assurance cntsv
aimed q the sounness OF the great house of A. r. scw.
IT. Of your csy, On the Southern ques,ion viii command
or . monopoly Of the southern uAfe.
IN annual exhibition Of the yrglnia Agricultural So
iefy viii commence here the al insl From the ar |
ensive prspavsous said 70 be In progress throrshout
be state, supposed this exhibition wiu euspss in
ariety and magni0csncea any heretofore made The ART
uuSa Society under the Presidency OF Jsmss voos
70. geutlenaa o. CON handing niuence and an ener
shich could inT&rt vitality 70 any scheme This oc
IA bring together oil the prom neut men on orr
sac, and aocd opportunity will be Afforded of spcer
sinne the popular sentiment Of Virginia % the great
robem which LlDcons elee Ion vii originate The