davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21

The Enquirer says it vigorously opposed the nomina
ton Of John Letcher because Of his Emancipation view
in 1857, but supported him after his nomination:
"Because he had recanted and renowned bis oelec-
tionable opinions of some years before"
This is altogether mistake. Mr.. Letcher "recaned
and renounced" long before the EHqnirsr commenced
its war upon him. His letter to- the Richmond South,
on the subject is dated June 25th 1858, and for five
months thereafter-that is till Letcher's nomination in
December following-the Enquirer, not satisfied with
his letter of explanation opposed his nomination upon
the ground Of his Emancipation views Of "some years
before It never relaxed its opposition to Mr. Letch-
err on that ground until after the adjournment OF the
Petersburg Convention And even after the adjourn
msnt of that Convention-hat is two months LATER on
the 18th of February, 1882 the Enquirer employed the
following language in reference to the support 1t was
giving to Mr. Letcher, who then the candidate OF
the party:
Suffice it to say far the whole tenor and spirit
of our opposition to the nomination of Mr. Letcher
is concerned we have no reeaatation TO make qal
cation to add"
And at still later date March the sth, 1887 and
and in yet more emphatic terms, the Enquirer said
"Those opinions advanced against the nomination Of
John Lecher hdring been honestly aud eOnsesntiousl
entertained HAVE NEVER BEEN REcASrED BY U.s. AND NJ
YER WILL BE-"
1t is clear, therefore, that the Enquirer did not sup
por. Letcher because he (Ietcher) "had recanted
and renowned his Objectionable opinions of some
years before" but it supported him in spite of those
opinons Our neighbor it is evident, is aborng under
a great delusion in respect even to its course
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
Kx.President Pierce's Letter.

In the Enquirer of yesterday we find what purports
to be an extract from ExPresdent Pierces letter. is
extract but with important suppression In the
Enquirer the extract reads as follows:
cit was vain to hope for harmony after the action OF
the majority upon the report Of the committee ON Gre
denisls II could hardly have failed to be understood
generally that such action must terminate the existence
Of the convention as body representing the Democra
cy Of the Unon and eventuae in the present condition
Of the powerful and patriotic organization, which has
so long upheld the equal rights and INDICATED In peace
and in war the common honor of these contederated
Safes There has been in fact, 10 nomination made in
conformity with the established and recognized usages OF
that organization and hence sound and faithful men will
6nd nothing in the proceedings far the nominees
are concerned bind their party feay. Under these
circumstances it would crafty exceedingly our
friends in all sections Of the land could unite earnestly
End cordially in the support of Mr. Breckenridge and
General Lane and thus insure for our cause signal VIC
tory"
In Perce's letter. as published, this is the language
used:
at was vain to hope for harmony after the action Of
the msiorty upon the report Of the Committee on Gre
dentals Il could hardly have failed to be understood
generally that such action must terminate the existence
Of the Convention body representing the Democracy
OF the Union and in the present condition OF
the powerful and patotc organization which has so long
upheld the equal rights and indicated in peace and IN
war the common honor of these conederated States
There has been, in fact nomination made in conormi-
" with the established and recognized usages OF that Or
ganizatiOn and hence sound and faithful men will find
nothing in tae proceedings far the nominees are
concerned bind their party fealty Under these cir
cumstances h would CRAFTY exceedingly if our friends
in all sections Of the land could unite earnestly and cor
iay in the support Of Mr. Breckenridge and Gen Lane
and thus insure for signal victory BUT THIS
CANNOT EVEN BE HOPED FOR"
Il will thus be that the last clause of the last SEN
tenee in the from Perces letter omitted in the
Eaquir-which, as will be peeeived makes all the diff
ference in the world Mr. Pierce says be would be graft
lied if the Democrats sin all sections Of the land could
unite earnestly and cordially in support of Mr. Breekin
ridge and Gen Lane and thus insure for our cause signal
victory But The sddsJ CANNOT EVAN BE HOPED ToR'
We have called the attention OF the Enquirer TO- an in
averent omission OF the last sentence Of the extract in
the hope that it will make the proper correction for the
benefit Of its readers.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
THE OVERLAND CALIFORNIA NAIL.

VAN BURN, Arkansas, July l9.-The Overland Cali
fornia mail of the 10th ult. has arrived.
The Masonic fraternity celebrated st. Johns day in
San Francisco by immense procession which included
upwards OF ten thousand persons They also laid the
cornerstone for new Masonic Hall, which is TO cost
100000.
The Pony Express will start its next trip the first
week in July. The last express which arrived brought
ST. Josephs dates of the 9h ult, and all the mail matter
of the detained expresses.
large jofcation meeting held at San Francisco
on the evening VI tho 26th in rejoicing over the defeat
of the Sant an land claim and the overthrow OF the
Peter Smith Claim.
The mining accounts cheering from Carson Valley
The Ophir Company sending forward fifteen tons of
ore per week. worth 81 600 per ton The population Of
the Washoe region increasing and it was supposed
one thousand Of the emgrans from the Western States
would stop there The Indians had ceased their HOSTILE
ties and the hostile tribes had gone to Oregon and the
Humboldt mountains.
The Oregon dates are to the Goth. It conceded
that the Democratic candidate to Congress was elected
and that the Legislature Is fixed to render certain
the defeat of Messs Lane and Smith in the election Of
u S. Senators. Tue Democratic papers, however, con-
tend that no Republican Senator be elected and in
innate that the Lecompon and anti Lecompton members
will compromise and secure the election of Democratic
Senators of moderate sentiments
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
rn. EorkInwham Brighter.

> III ROCKINGHAM Rsgister which supports Douglas, is
TIA, the sane electoral ticket shall be voted for
Nv ,be various partisAns Of Breckenridge and Douglas 10
a. State II the electors comprising this ticket pledge
h.,.lve, TO east the vote Of Virginia for Douglas or
P.kinridge according the predOminanee OF strength
,ssented By those gentlemen. The following is the plan
proposed:
az Douolas has larger number Of electoral votes In
a.. I-,i,ed states exclusive Of Virginia than Breekin
ridge then the vote shall be cast for Douglas breeN
inrige shall have larger number o. electoral votes OUT
SIDE Of Virginia than Douglas then let this electoral vote
h cast for Breckenridge and this to be done
Of tbe numerical strength Of either Douglas or BreeAin
ridge in Virginia
N,, /. not this a beautiful proposition? Let US look
.,it for A moment What ists Why, simply that Vir-
v;ni, shau be dumb and mum in the next Presidential
contest She is to surrender her right Of Judgment to
the Other States Of the Union and 10 bind herself band
and foot 10 do their behesss II Douglas gets more cleo
tor,l votes than Breeknrdge in the other States Viz
pi. Is 10 20 for Douglas; and rice rersa! Hear, On
We people of Virginia. this oracle OF Democracy lie
are called on to stuify yourseves!-'o admit your inca
pacity to vote for 10 vote IS other states
do How any man, having the pride OF man-how
any YirgniAn, having the pride OF Nrginian, eouid
thus consent 70 degrade himself and his hOnored old mo-
1her, we cannot comprehend
Verify. the Register needs watching There Is some
fling wrong somewhere What becomes Of your politi
cal principles Mr. Editor? How you consent 70 act
Inc mart of dumb brute and be driven 10 and fro at the
bidding Of othersY If you choose such part for your
sM in Heavens name, spare the proud Old Dominion
such humiliation Our cheeks mantled with blush
o. when We read the dishOaOring proposition-bushes
that any son Of Virginia could far forget what was due
10 her present dignity and her ancient renowni
Are all your professions Of devotion to principle mere
ratehwOrdss Is loyalty party stronger than duty to
your country Is your repugnanee to Breekinrdge and
Secession and Disunion a sham? If majority OF the
electors 20 for DisuniOn, you wiling that Virginia
mail follow suitg Is King numbers your acknowledged
sovereign? Do you follow bEndly where the majority
goes
You should study the speech Of Senator Pugh 1t
will teach you better doctrine When the proposition
was made to him. by the SeeesOnists to enter into an
arrangement By which his might eontingeny, be
cat for Brscknrdge he said no "l the Sseeders eit
ms on principle, they would dishOnOr themselves BY
seeking an alliance with nOw-ft they lefi Us on pre-
tsri aud not principle, should degrade ourselves
BY uniting with them on any terms!"
This IS the language aud this the sentiment Of high
toned mani Ponder Il we'll Mr. Elitorl and weed out
f,m your heart al that ancient logging for msorities
majority obtained BY a sacrifice OF principle is no
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
Chas. L. uosby, Esq.

We rejoice to learn from the following paragraph from
the Lynchburg Republican that this able and distinguish
ed gentleman has far recovered his health to be
able to resume the duties of the profession of which he
is so bright and worthy ornament.
CHARLES L. MosBY, ESo.-We gratifed to state
that this esmable gentleman and eminent lawyer, who
has for long time past been unable, account OF fee
BILE health to attend his legal duties has far recover
ed as to resume the practice of his profession Mr. Mos
bys reputation of the abest uriss of the coun-
try so well established that nothing we could say
would add to it. Distinguished for talent and eminent for
those social virtues which go to make up the character
of the true Virginia gentleman his name and fame are
coexteusve with the country, and his retirement from
the active pursuits of profession of which he is of
the brightest ornaments would be Of deep and
lasting regret to all
We warmly and cordially endorse all that is here said
Of one whom we are proud to number among the best
and noblest friends have had. In all that
situtes the man of intellect the lawyer and the noble
hearted gentleman he has SUPERIOR and few equals in
the Commonwealth.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
POLITICAL ITEMS.

The Feiciana Democrat, published ct Clinton, La,
comes to Us with the t Douglas and johnson at
the head Of It's columns. FL
The Pocahontas ARK Advertiser and Herald hosts
the names Of Douglas and Johnson.
The State rights LousiAnia published in New Orleans,
La, is out for Douglas and johnson.
The Nashville Ba.ner says 1t 10 madness for the Sece
ders to hope to carry single Congressional district in
Tennessee
Iu the Louisville Democrat Of the 18th there an init
nation that the Hon. John Young Brown, the brilliant
young representative Of the 9th Congressional dstrct Is
for Douglas.
The Hon. Daniel W. Voorhees,, one Of the most eIo-
quent men 10 America made strong speech for Douglas
at Indianapol Indiana, on Saturday night western
paper says the crowd taken by Storm and the
thusiasm knew no bounds. Mr.. Voorhees, was at first
opposed to Douglas.
The Douglas Democracy Of Petersburg met at the
Court House last Thursday night and appointed dele
cation Of fifteen each ward TO the Staunton Con-
venion on the 10th Of August, which will be convened
for the purpose Of forming Douglas Electoral ticket
The meeting addressed with much effect by COL G..
w. Boiling and others.
An immense Bell and Everett ratification meeting was
held at Baltimore Wednesday night Mayor Swami pre-
sded assisted by about ESQ Vice Presidents. The pro-
ceedngs occupy five closely printed columns Of Thurs
days American.
tremendous reaction says the Petersburg Inslgen.
Ger, mas pHCc III SeCuou VI ia'of ".
Judge Douglas within the last ten days. The Breckin
ridge storm which swept over the South just after he was
nominated has subsidized and the political atmosphere is
gradually becoming purer. The people are begin
ming the worthlessness Of the slavecode doctrine
and Dsunion in the Yancey Breckenridge movement
In less than six months every Breckenridge man will be
ashamed Wedge that he ever had any thing to
do with the Disunion scheme.
The Helena Shield learns from reliable author
ity" that the Hon. Albert Rusk intends stamping the
State Of Arkansas for Douglas and johnson.
The dictator Of the Missouri Democracy Senator
Green, Aas renounced Breckenridge for Douglas. The
St. Louis Republican says that he has openly performed
'katoo somewhere in the interior, by pedgiDg himself
in public meeting support the Douglas ate ticket
This says the Democrat is the greatest conquest which
our despotic contemporary has yet achieved Senator
Green has been the head and 'front.' the rock and strong
tower Of the Breckenridge movement in that State.
The Breckenridge party in Indiana is the happes little
par IN the world They have just got members enough
to fiji the Federal Offices TO be given TO the State, and
they don't want any They despise crowds and
noise, aud confusion, and any and everything vulgar
They are a select party, and are wedding out.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
nrLL ANp ryrRrrr IN new kent.

NEW KNIT @. r., July 18th, 1850.
ratification meeting was held at this place, on last
Thursday, for the Constitutional Union" candidates,
Rel and Everett It gives US pleasure say that we had
quite large aud enthusiastic sssembage all Of the od
wheel horses" being present. well as many unoroken
and spirited youths, who seemed willing 10 work. and
will we are satisfied in the coming CONTEST which Is 10
determine the future whether for veal or woe oil our
great and glorious Union.
On motion of Col. Lacy. DR.. William II. Macon was
called to the Chair and Richard @. Apperson was ap-
poiuted Secretary. The object Of the meeting having
been explained in few pertinent and patriotic remarks
by the Chair, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted 1.-THE committee consisting oil
John B. Walden, r. T. Lacy, DR.. harston Maj Walden,
and Col. Lacy)
Whereas, The storm of fanaticsm has cast shadow
over the rising Of the Union Of the States, before 1t
has reached the zenith Of its gory and as the signs OF
the times" would to point TO the present, as the
moment for some definite action,
Resolved, That we, the National Union men OF New
Kent do most heartily endorse and raty the nomination
of the Hon. John Bell OF Tennessee, and the Hon Ed
ward Everett of Massachusetts, for the offices OF Presi-
dent and Vice President Of these United States and
moreover deem ii the duty Of oil patrots-rrespecve
Of party TO rally to their support for the sake OF the
Union. .
Resolved, 3D. That cherishing We do feelings akin
to generation for the memory Of Washington, we are
ready to declare answering attachment TO the sem
tmens of his Farewell Address, viz: that ut sof nn-
lie moment tnat VIC suouu prOpeiiy Seuh"sS VIZ '"'
mense value of our National Union 10 collective and
individual happiness; that we should cherish cordial
habtual, and immovable attachment to IL accustoming
ourselves think and speak of as the palladium Of
our political safety and prosperity"
Resolved 3d. That we deem 1.-THE Constitution, the
Union of the Staes and the enforcement Of the Laws
superior to any other platform that can be constructed
Resolved, All. That to the proper manifesto
ton OF ardour, &C., that appoint vigilance commit
of ten in each district to attend to- and exert the in
uence and interest Of the party in an honest and COM
patble Manner with the former heightened proceedings
Of the party.
We had spirited and interesting speeches from Messrs
Christian Lacy and Walden the latter of whom exhorted
and besought the forgeul Democracy to look out for
and shunf possible the gaping jaws Of carybds on one
side and something more direiul on the other than
Squatter Sovereignty" Thus you perceive that we are
dong all we can the election Of statesman,
patriot, and Christian.
WIN. II. MACON, Chm.
RtcuIpn q APPFRs0y Sec'y
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
Meeting In Nottoway.

We are requested to announce that the gallant Union
men of Nottoway will ratiiy the nomination of Bell and
Everett on their next Court day. Let there be full
turnout. of friends the OCCASION andet Bell and
Everett clubs be formed all over the county, aud let the
glorious work commence in earnest. How we should
like to mingle with the noble and intrepid Union men OF
Nottoway on the forthcoming interesting OCCASION
Let all the counties organize Bell and Everett clubs
forthwith, in every neighborhood.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
MONTGOMERY. June ID,

DEAR SIR:-Your kind favor of the 18th is received.
hardly agree with you that general movement can
be made that will clear the Augean stable II the
Democracy overthrown it would result in giving
place greater and huugrer swarm Of flies The rem
edy Of the South is not in such process in dill
gent organization OF her true for prompt resistance
to the aggression IL must in the of
things No national party us; sectional par
ty can do it, but il could do fathers did,
organize committees OF safety all the cotton States
and is only in them that hope for an effective
movement-iCs shall IRE The Southern heart, Instruct
The Southern mind givs courage 10 each other, Gndat The
proper moment, By organised concerted action
can precptaie the cotton States into a revolution
The idea has been Swallowed forth in the South by Mr.
Ruln and has been taken up aud recommended in the
Advertiser the Montgomery organ Of Mr.. Yancey I'm.
der the name Of 1.-THE League of United Southerners
who, keeping up their old party relations all other
questions will hold the Southern issues paramount and
will influence parties, Legislatures and statesmen.
have no 'ime to enlarge, but to suggest merely.
Signed,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21

There is no man in this world, in any other, that
feels more grateful the Seceders than do We regard
them the most valuable allies have ever had. H.
deed they have outdOnc us-they have done far more
than we ever could do alone; that is they have busted
p the Democratic party thing have been trying to
do, without success, all our days.
We thank them for their splendid in our be-
half with all our hearts. We shall never cease to be
grateful to them while sentiment Of gratitude remains
I, he hrfn
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21

worth having We are afraid you are getting little
shaky in the knees Certain Of the children OF Israeli
after they left the house of bondage, still retained
hankering after The eshPOts Of Egypt Wehope there
no anOlogy between your and theirs! Look 10
your integrity aud let US hear 10 more such pitfu "hn-
ing appeals from the Tenth Legion
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July l9.-Gen. Bicideys plan Of opera
tonJ for Souhtriog Mexico is regarded here as vior-
ary 1t is certain the Juarez government gives him no
encouragement. If any feeling at all exists in his favor
iu Mexico It Is among few dissatisfied and restless spi-
rits in the Northern part OF that country.
f. r. Panglom publisher OF the Boston Alta, and Bee,
practical printer to-day assumed the entire control OF
The House printing financially ard otherwise by the au-
thority of Mr. Ford the House Printer, whose i'll health
compels him TO temporarily abandon all business and
seek medical aid He has LETT for Boston tor that pur-
pose.
The testimony b. fore the Paraguay Commission being
closed the written arguments submitted to-day
Several wssts will probably elapse before the decision is
made The positions of the respective counsel are, as
usual ia cases of litigation, extremely ut variance.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
R4a % y-ur AOusess .CiH gDOa your knees;
Frav O. ne gods 10 trfsrml ne plaque
m = ...af. r,tfsf mi ON faEs fugr,ftIf,fs

That's fine He protests against the assumption that
an opinion on Territorial power shall be made test Of
poll ieal fidelity" and yet has endorsed the "bustuP' of
the Democratic party this very issue, and has forgot
ten the noble exploits" of the Northern Democracy
and supporting the election of the Seceder candidate
Mr. Breekinridgs! Verify, consistency is jewell
We advise our friends carefully preserve this pre-
cous moroccan from Mr.. Pryors speech. 1t will stand
them in good need during the present canvass.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
NEW YORK HOUSTON STATE CONVENTION.

NEW YORK HOUSTON STATE CONVENTION.
SAN HoUsroy FOR PREsIDESr-CoN. SrocKTos, or NEW
JERSEY, FOR yIcE PREsIDEsr-THE PRocREDISas TAR
INMATE IN A Row.
SCHENECTADY n. Y, July ls.-The Houston State con-
veution assembled here at noon to-day.
j.. S. Ransallaer, Of Albany, was elected President
The Convention then nominated the following ticket
For Presdent-Sam Houston, of Texas.
For Vice President-Com. Stockton, of New Jersey.
The committee electors reported that they had Sc
lected only partial electoral ticket.
The chairman denounced such ticket gross in
suit 10 Mr. Houston and bis friends and retired from the
convention with some other delegates.
After some personal abuse between the three
or four persons present. the convention broke 10 sort
Of ndiscriminate row.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21

The EraB,inSr asks il the st. Louis RsPablieaH Is
Freesoa lournL9 We answer not at all-and never
vas Ii sas an Old Line Wing journal down to Eve or
x years pas but has since been Democratic supporting
Buchanan in 1856, and DCmoSrai, candidates generally
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
RIectornI Vote.


We suboin, for the convenience of our readers the
Electoral Vote of each of the States and hope they
will preserve it for reference:
Northern States. Southern States.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
rrea.on-An ArnoI l-Burr Document

The celebrated letter of Mr. Ysncey the principal
gneer of the boiling movement, to Mr.. Slaughter of
Alabama Is worth keeping before the people, at this
juncture as constitutes the real platform Of the Brock
inridge party:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
Strange Confusion.

The Enquirer says it supported Lsteher because it
thought his defeat would strengthen the hands of such
anisayery partssns John Bell and Edward Everett"
and that the prOpeiy Of its decision to support Leicher
on that ground, was demonstrated few weeks later
aud how, reader, do you supposes Because the "Rch
mOnd is and its parsans fastened to place Mr. Leteh
er's opponent (Mr. GOggin) on platform expressly
endorsing ALL THE oDoUs ABOLITION PRINCIPLES OF THE
COMPROMISE or 1882
And yet Mr. Letcher occupied that same platform, and
has all along been cordial and hearty endOrser OF a the
OdOus AbOlitiOnist principles Of the Compromise of
Is5Ol" And the whole of the EaqGirer's party, too,
occupied that same groundl
Truly, our neghbOr of the Enquirer is in the enjoy
nqsnt Of mental obscuration and confusion about this
time that is decidedly refreshing to outside barbarans
Ike ourselves Il plays into hand most beautifully
In its own expressive language call upon il ito try
its hand again and very frequently For is furnish
ing US most valuable capital for the campaign.