Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-08
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what said about the Democratic Sma-h-up.

What Il said about the Democratic Smash-up-
Tie New York Herald, lately stauneh advocate o.
the success Of the Democratic party, suggests that il
would have been better for the Charleston Convention
20 have adjourned 70 meet simultaneously with the Con
stitutonal Uuion Party Convention, and adopt a con
seryatve platform and present conservative candidates
It says very truly, that the whole country--NOrth
South Fast aud Vests revolving this continued agi-
taol OF the niger question and the revolutionary and
destructive tendencies Of the Black Republican leaders
ant that "the Democratic politicians have great issue
upon which 70 go before the people, but the people have
which they viii meet the fanatic idea Of the day,
aud put down But tbey organization through
which the popular sentiment can be expressed
Letters from Washington say that the friends Of Mr..
Guthrie complain Of the refusal Of the seceders come
iu and support Guthrie when they had him up 66
votes The seceders complain Of the New York delega-
ton though that delegation probably willing TO 60
for Guthrie Hunter whenever the South would unite
upon either Of them. There sixtysx northwestern
delegates who viii stand for Douglas the adjourned
Convention. That number Of votes would be sufficient
prevent the nominan Of any other candidate under
the two-tbirds rule unless the vacancies be filed The
question is what viii the New FORK delegation DO at tue
adjourned Convention Some say they will vote as be
fore That remains 20 De seen"
The Washington Consultation SAYS Whatever else
may be affirmed denied Of the late Democratic Con
ysutou, at Charleston 1t must certainly be Acknowledged
that the plrtizans Of the qua.ter sovereignty candidate
fIsl so ta,al'y that it must seem to be natural re-
source ira themselves 20 make trial Of some other man
Who win be acceptable TO the Democratic States BY the
common and obvious means Of information any man may
satisfy himself that Mr. Douglas cannot possibly overcome
Of those States whose electoral votes il November will
certainly be cast for Democrat. Contention with such
fact as this can Ouly end in his political ruin
The Philadelphia Press SAYS, the other side, "Two
important facts stand out in bold relief among the pro
cesiings of the National Convention at Chsres,ou-jhat
msory Of the representative Of the Democratic party
after long debate voted in favor Of the Douglas plat
FORM and that while considerable number Of Them 40
any time supported the nomination Of any other oaudi-
date, he received DURING nearly an the b4Iodags the
votes Of almost half he whole Convention and on two
ballots clean shortly Our autcpaioas Of his strength
have been substantially verified notwithstanding h. fail
ure 70 obtain the nomination
The slme journal SAYS. so oIious had the National
Administration become that not single vote was cast
a. any time, in favor Of the denomination Of Yr Bach4
man, and no, iutiuat.0u, 40 any moment civeu Judi
eating the desire Of single member Of the Convention
90 secure bis reelection. The President evidently sup
posed that at eas. some few devoted personal friends
would be prepared to pay to him the empty compliment
of placing bis name upon the Use Of nominees i'm obed-
20 the advice Of the H.rrti his personal organ
which has repeatedly announced that he was The ouy
adapted 20 the present e2ya1ces Of the nation and
O. o Democratic party, Tor he had written formal lee
Ger Of lecluado1 which IN che possession Of one of
the delegates brt the expected opportunity for its pro-
QUESTION vas never presented
The Washington States and Union .Dorell=l Is rq5-
rg u respects IN very plain language 20 the seced-rs
i.ln She Coares.on Convention, and especially 10 Su
to Elyasj, Of Del It slys.-~ve hope 80 see the dav
when oEse-ho.l,- o.. every description shall Doe excluded
from sitting iu a National Convention OF the people. az
Che mlclsimalers ia srch Conventions are generally
composed Of this class of men. The best plank which
could be introduced into the Democratic platform would
be their exclusion from participating in such body and
che condemnation OF Interference by them In auy form
V.-h ltd proceeding
The Charleston Wrc1s draws the rcins tightly ON M,
Southern delegates who would no, sge,Js In its
Issue Of tbe "a, e. saws The Southern States
which have remained in the Convention may, We
suppose be fairly considered as engaged IN tLe exalted
rights Of the South. Tlsy 20 into the ballot With
Slast,er-Soye-eiguty platform. On such a platform, &c
j. Of Little or no consequence Co y South whom they nom
mate Mr. Douglas is just as good as any Southern man
VINO can Dee nominated AS0u,aeruer who san accept OF
o nomination ca p.atara opposed 90 Hs rights ~ f
N5 whether De believes il &, or not is totally uuwor-
fy Of the support Of the cotton States II be believe.
i1 &C. then be IS worse than Mr. Douglas for In admin
iatsrug the Government he viH eadeayor to couciae
the North, while Mr. Douglas oa thc contrary being from
he North, would strive toSouciae Che South. Aud ifbe
does not believe 10 Le platform then be is st less wor-
ry Of the support Of the South lie sacrifices his pru-
oq.es 10 obtain ofIee-prncpi,s in the opinion Of the
cotton States a. least vital TO their rights and liberties
he puts himself ia this dilemma II he carries out his
principles 10 the action Of the Government he is trait
or 90 the platform on which he was nominated and de-
eeyes those who shall elect him. 10 be does 10, carry
ou his principles then De abandoas them for office and
is traitor 70 the Constitution aud the South Our opu-
ION however is that such proigacy will be perpera-
ted because 10 nomination viii be made by che Couvsu-
ton. We congratulate the southern States which aaye
Withdrawn from the Convention, that they 4ge free o.
this igaoble struggle
TIE Presidents organ at washington IS vrey severe
on Le Little Giant. Il SAYS "rae s,sul, at Charleston
reads az impressive lessoa to personal ambition audl
Il.es the inevitable tendency Of that passion to bring
t5 political ruin the man whom 10 uajy drives 20 IN
crease bis own distinction anG power az the expense OF
D.. party and bis country. Had Mr. Douglas known
where TO stop iu this sclc.eekuc-woud he even nov
si.s TO the dictates o. pau.oa.u and party fleity-he
usht roll back the tide Of lsrat and dspeasure which
threaten him as an architect of Disturbance aal Injury TO
the Democratic cause But he demon chat possesses him
,Hi, TO urge him ON TO his fate Let the oyerweeniug
aud selfish political Adventures OF ie Be- take note Of the
-eredt which the people win a,-urelly visit on a en-
t.brses Of the Ike kind tta who failure az Charles
tla ui We trust Dee forever memorable IN tie annals Of
p.-ty The "tr1ep,,es have only been striving for
a org tine % invest their hero With amo supernatu-
r qualities Of craftsmanship, tut to tick him out also
with the mock attributes Of popularity. But turued out
tat lLe.r idol was after ALL no. the choice Of single
Of the seventeen Democratic States whose votes Ger
tan % be cast Ia November against the combined forces
Of the enemies Of Democracy. This uf ressoa cannot be
sr.ced and VII, we doubt not efec,ually cheek the
p-eeu ptou that would dictate tie repetition az Balt
mlre Of The atteup, made at Clal>ton.'
Population OF cities.
I is stated in New York paper, that the actual pop
u-a,ou Of New Yors is 100000, and thai by including
Brooklyn and Williamsburg Long Island, and He
b2ssn and Jersey City In New Jersey the population OF
Nex York vii soon De a million and a quarter-equal