Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-26
RICHMOND WHIG.
SHALL THE UNION BE DISSOLVED?
RICHMOND, Jan. Goth, 1860.

10 he Editor Of the Wig:
The stirring and exciting times in which we live, seem
well calculated every prudent and rational man
10 pause and ponder we'll not only the events which are
daily occurring but also to endeavor, If possible to as
certain whether or not there is any Just for the
dangerous and unfortunate excitement which is stirring
society from its lowest depths And yet, Mr.. Editor how
difficult is it for any TO pursue such course. II
perchance he have sufficient moral courage to march
boldly up and face the present crisis critically eNamn-
ing the actions and motives of all parties and sections,
bestowing praise where praise is deserved and equally
cepsure where censure should be given Immediately are
his motives misrepresented, and with wouldbe pous
howl of Indignation his name is held up TO the scorn OF
an outraged people q Sympathizer with Aboliuonsm
This is all wrong, radically wrong Suppose yOu when
the trainers OF glorious Constitution, inserted that
clause guaranteeing freedom OF speech TO ALL it was de-
signed ever entered the brain of the widest enhusi-
asst that any man, loyal and true 10 his government
a. anv that lives should for the exercise OF this
undoubted privilege be radGced and sandered and Will
fed by an INSCRIPTIONS party press And yet so
il t. Il is only sufficient for any one calling HIM
self Wing TO counsel moderation and deibera-
ton when that hdeous and many-sded monster ycept
Democracy raises its pOnderOus proportions and with
blatant tongue wells "AbOu iOBiStS.R And thcn when
the vile charge is repcled and the continued this same
precious Democracy finding the popular about to give
respectful attention with fearful Glamour raises the he'll
sh cry Of DisunOn. It is little astonishing, and at the
same time amusing that those who are eteray counsel
to do after they have succeeded in tearing asunder he
bonds that now unite great aud happy people
True to the spirit which has actuated dsoganzor
dissatisfied with the present and vaguely specializing upon
the future they seem ready at any moment to destroy
vith ruthless hand all guides and landmarks which the
wisdom and experience OF ages have established spread
ng anarchy and confusion where all was peace and quiet
These same noble and yaoOUS protectors OF their cOun-
try's RIGHTS would rush unwaShed they within the
portals of Heaven itself and impousIy create dscord
where all harmony anS peace-tha IS II any such are
ever allowed to enter those sacred gates, which think
extremely doubtful
What is to be gained by separating the North from
the SOUTH Those States which he along the borders OF
the proposed line of separation should ponder well the
rros and cons of this measure, as TO them eSpe-
ciay will it be important The great source of COM
pant at present is that negroes are spirited away
bv Northern traitors thereby deprying us annually of
large amount of property. Admit the grievance land 1t
certainly is great how will it be remedled by Separa-
ton? If while living not only neighbors aud friends,
but as members of one couiederacy it Is found mpOsS
BILE TO entirely protect property against the tricks OF
few bad men, is it not apparent TO the least obser'ant
that the difficulty will be greatly increased so soon as we
become two separate and distinct nations with no union
or identity of interests Sir the effect of dissolution
would be to depopuate Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky
and Tennessee of their entire slave population IN ten
years.
But sir this Union cannot be dissolved. Let Democ-
ry howl and rave aud rant forever still there enough
good and patriotism in the country to preserve our
Union intact This nobles work OF man is not to be de
sroyed by the devices Of wicked and designing men-
Il will stand ana continue flourish through all ages yet
TO come although it may be greatly weakened and re
red in lis growth by the rude and violent assaults dai-
v made upon it. That they may continue to outrdc the
violent of party prejudice should be the wish OF all
,ood patriots. ALPHA.