Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-14

section in angry hostility when the pillars of the Govern
men seem 10 rcmbe aud the angry pillows threaten 10
Overwhelm the ship of state should, m the language
of the sage Of Ashland bury deep the character OF the
partzan rise up patriots tear asunder the shackles OF
party scatter them to the winds OF heaven and feel that
we have discharged but small portion of our paramount
obligations common country" Let us feel that
have country live tor, and, IT necessary 10 die
for Let us revive the old spirit of patriotism and when
say patriotism mean not that which aims to make It
self heard in every public brothel, every public
cOrner-nO that which delights iii buncombe speeches
or in loud deelamation-not that which aims at ITS own
aggandisement regardless of the feelings or wishes oil
others; but that pure soulcOnsumng neyer-dyng love
Of country which has been ably described that feel
ing which receiving its inspiration from the Almighty
God and leaving at Unreasonable distance below
all lesser feelings and all baser motives aims at nothlg
else than deeds of DEVOTION of yaor of sacrifice and OF
death itself That my friends is public virtue; that is
the highest and the noblest Of public virtues.
After dwelling at some length aud in eloquent terms
on the dangers which surrounds US from the Black Re-
publican party of the North and the Democratic party
Of the South and upon the great public necessities of the
country. The gentleman concluded as follows.
Felow-Whigs of Virginia Our mission to you is
ended. To us it has been most pleasant and proha-
ble one. When return TO those who have sent US
here we shall tell them Of the cordial and hospitabe
manner in which have been received We shall tell
them that here in Old Virginia in whose soil rest the
sacred ashes at Mount Vernon, and whose GROWING
glory is the nations PRIDE good old patriotic princi-
plies still live and flourish, and may we not carry back
TO them also the assurance from yOu that when the des
Of next November shall have arrived, you will be found
standing side by side with us, in days gone by, with
guides posted with cOlOrs flying, aud with leaders chos
en-, marching onward in grand irresistible column,
for the defence of the Union and the Constitution, aud
i'll IL L. NJ
God in his WISDOM grant that such may be the result
aud that not only We but children and children
children down the latest generations, and through
time vet unnumbered and until the final sinking OF mat
aud Of mind may continue to enjoy the blessings OF
liberty and to walk in bSsul harmony hand in hand the
quiet and peaceful paths OF freedom and Of union.
SOUTH CAROLINA MISSION To VIRGINIA.
Mr. Memminger, the Commissioner from South Caro-
Ina TO solicit Virginia TO meet the slaveholiing State
in a General Convention for the purpose of deyising
measures for tue maintenance Of their constitutional
rights has made the following report to the Governor
OF his State.
CHARLESTON, Feb. Is 1860.
his E-esYact W. H. est Goron0r efS South Carolina.
DEAR SIR. | respectfully report TO your EXce!lcrcy
that upon the receipt OF your appointment TO the office
of Commissioner 10 the State OF Virginia, proceeded to
the city of Richmond. On my arrival there was re-
ceiyed by committee of the General Assembly a the
uet of the State of Virginia; aud every attention which
the most courteous ald refined hospitality could suggest
was exhibited towards during my whole stay III
Richmond
The Governor of Virginia, with considerate forecast,
had prepared the WAY tor my introduction TO the Uener
al Assembly and promptly communicated my credentials
aud the object of my mission; aud l invited by the
General Assembly to explain at large the views Of South
Ca1oliu1 before the assembled authorities of Virginia
Tdls invitation accepted, and the Governor and the
Judges OF the State together with both branches of the
General Assembly met together in the Capitol TO do hon
or 10 the State of South Carolina, and TO eyince their
high respect for her message.
herewith submit TO your Excellency summary Of the
address which had the honor 10 deliver on that occa-
son. as the subsequently printed by order OF
the General Assembly
After the delivery of this address remained in Rich
moud in the expectation of bearing back to your Excel
aucy the answer of the General Assembly Of Virginia..
That honorable body, however, was not prepared TO
make so speedy response and under the circumstances
10 seemed best that should return home and await
the result of their deliberations. Accordingly address
cd 10 the Governor OF Virginia final communication OF
which copy is enclosed and on the oh inst took leave
Of his ExcelIency and returned home.
Whatever NAV be the result of the mission in relation
TO the conference proposed its effects cannot fail to be
beneficial in other respects The warm and kindly feel
gg which was exhibited TO was, of course the eX-
preston Of that feeling towards the State which repre-
seu,cd and every South Caroliuian may justly share in
It, On every occasion OF public iestvity or private in
tercOurse where STATE or people were named, the
demonstrations OF Kindness and respect were so marked
as 10 evnce the sympathy and fellow feeling
Aud although the extent of this great State, and the d.
versy of sentiment which vet prevails among her people
az to proper remedies may impair her unity aud prompt
ness OF action vet he- high tone and the manly spirit OF
elevated patriotism manifested by her her
eventual support Of the equal constitutional rights OF the
South.
These rights most Of her people still think can yet be
secured by measures within the Union and the appre
Leasou that the proposed conference must lead to dsu
mon has hitherto been the hindrance 10 ts adoption.
This apprehension have endeayored 70 SHOW can only
become serious in the North shall refuse justice 10
the south II the constitutional rights OF the South be
se.at uausht-if her security be disregarded-f sec
oua party take possession OF the Government aud de-
liver up the South without any constitutional protection
10 the combined hatred of austcism and faction, then
the Union becomes instrument OF tyranny, and the
South It's victim. In that try the apprehension OF
disupion from a conference would be jd,t But If, az
many in Virginia believe, there is yet aterna feeling
enough existing at the North 10 stay the tide Of ana
csm and to do Justice to the South then the apprehen-
son OF dsuniou from the conference is without, iounda-
ton On the contrary conference becomes TACT the
very best instrument to assist the supposed iaterna feel
ing of the North Il would bring 10 It's aid the united
action of the South and by presenting bold and manly
front would compel the adversary to respect their rights
and Weld to their demands.
THIS view of the SUBJECT seems so just that cannot
doubt but that IL will fualy preyain Virginia The de-
tenders of Southern rights there firm and elevated
n1tro,s They will not be deferred by present dicul
ties and even should they fail present in carving
Southern conference have abiding conviction that
they will be sustained by their people, and that Virginia
will assuredly take her place in the united council OF the
South.
With much respect, your Obedieut servant,
c. &. MEAMINGER.