Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-23
BELL AND EVERETT.

man; whatever section of the Union he may hail FROM if
his aim be first the perpetuaton of Government and
the maintenance Of the laws.
From the Charlottesville Review
In presenting to the country the names of John Bell
and Edward Everett the Union party has conferred upon
it an nestmable benefit 1t has indicated its honor and
integrity. IL has proved the existence OF law-abding
Unon-loving, constitutional element confined TO
ton and willing to sacrifice all peculiar doctrines aud
cherished associations at the shrine OF patriotism The
North in spirit of noble self enal yielding its prefer
ence for its distinguished sons has stretched forth
its hand in cordial brOthery love and demanded of the
South leader eminent for his ability his purity and his
CIthoic opinions. Such one has been given them in
the distinguished from Tennessee who during
period of forty years OF public service, in all depart
ments of the government has shown the world that
the vicious influences OF party politics. and the
mo of sectional agitatOns cannot swerve welbalanced
mind guarded by love of truth and principle aud
aed by devotion to country The South with manly dig
nifty, has accepted this concession in the spirit with
which if offered, aud, in turn, has appealed to the
North surrender the pressing demands of the occa
on the services Of their beloved and honored
for the second post in the approaching struggle though
worthy Of the first Cordially have they res
pended TO this call and has Massachusetts, I'M
ured her banner and bracng herself to battle for that
Union and that Constitution which she contributed so
largely to establish.
Disguise it as We may, we are standing on the
threshold of destruction aud one universal cry comes up
perish That voice we believe will be heard that sa
wing hand will be stretched out TO preserve us for
nober and happier destiny. With one sympathetic i'm
pulse, from all portions of the cOuntry--trom North
South, East and West-from mountain and valley-the
opponents of sectional agitation aud official corruption
have sent forth their sages and leaders 10 make one
great effort TO the country. And save it trust
hev will. Who that witnessed that glorious assemblage
a. Baltimore but he inspired with the lIveles hope
for the success of this party, relying, it does for
o.. a. Il
e,ty OF the people Throughout that vast assembage
not one discOrdant element was visible all was
harmony all Cancellation The sole object in every breast
was 10 obtain a man. from any quarter, who could
cOmpsh the common object. The preservation of the
UlOn and the Constitution aud the enforcement of the
laws Such were the ends they had in view and all party
feelings all personal ambitions all sectional anmosities
sank into oblivion before them. In that body no ind
vidual had party no measure of public policy had
party-everyhng subordinated TO the safety Of the
Union. Snch being the influences that controlled their
action no surprise was felt when the whole nation as il
were, rose up in common accord to do homage the
worth and tried fidelity Of John Bell and Edward Ev
erett.
Never has there been a period in our history, since
their connection with public life when the necessities of
the times called the strong and patriotic voices
of the country 20 be raised in its defence and vndicaOn
that either has been found wanting In that great srug
gle Of 80 one Of the Gbles and most eloquent speeches
of the whole debate delivered by Mr.. Bell in the Sen
ate of the United States in winch, looking far beyond
the mere temporary settlement Of the pending difficult
ties he boldly advocated in OpposiiiOnt to Clay and Web
ster final and permanent adjustment Of the questions
agitatng the public mind a broad aud solid basis
Temperate, but tirm-sagacous, vet understanding
his foot distinctly aud unequyocaly Southern ground
but dealing in harsh ephets towards the NOrh-his
speech alone will place him amongst the abest debaers
in the countrvlgnd prove him willing he is capable
of defending the interests and institutions Of the South
He there vndcates the right TO hold slave property by
reference the laws OF nature read by the light Of the
history Of mankind from the earliest to the latest periods
uucontradctei by Divine authority He expresses the
conviction that the power and CT this great
Republican Empire have attained their present rapid and
extraordinary proportions by of this institution
and gives a striking illustration Of the superiority OF
practical truth heOretc maXims in the formation OF
government when he that "Our ancestors with their
own recognition of the abstract truth OF the equality o.
natural rights sii vibrating their tongues yet fear
essy set their seals covenant OF union between tn
States with an express recognition OF African Slavery
Mr Everett position on all questions too well known
to need further exposition. We shall take occasion in
series of numbers to air the record OF hr Bell in such
manner to place him before the country in his true po
siton of pure consistent able, fearless and faithful
defender of the rights Of the South and the honor Of the
whole country.
Fro9, t6e MartinsJ,vg Gaseis
They are both tried and true men, having held the
important Legislative and Executive posts, and al
ways dischNgng their responsible duties to their own
honor aud the best interest Of the country.
Let us hope that there has been raised in Baltimore
stupendOus national Bell that will only toll the knel
Of Democracy and Repubicauisu, but will ring
the listening world the joyous notes that the Constitution
is saved; the Union is perpetuated good feeling and
brothery love is restored between the sections and the
country again quietly and peacefully pressing forward
the accomplishment of that high destiny which the
future has in for her if the demon Of dscord
be KEEP, in sutiactiou
From hs Clpeper Observer
We place AZ the head Of our columns toiay the ticket
nominated at Baltimore. Il Is needless to tell our read
ers that we shall support those nominees with all the
ZEAL teryor aud ability at our command.
The ticket is noble one, such an one a. must COM
mend itself the support Of all true patriots, and we
cousceutiou-y believe il will receive large majority Of
the votes cast the second day OF next November.
From Hc Beiforl Sentinel
This highly patriotic aud conservative Body, after
harmonious session of two days, nominated the eminent
Statesmen whose will be found Inscribed upon the
aag now floating nc orr masthead tor the two highest
offices in the gift OF great free, and glorious people
We have but time to add that a digniied, inell
gent and respectable body Of men seldom, ever met
together in delberiiye assembly; and for the
nations they are such a. IN our opinion, should com
maud the unqualified appreciation aud support Of every
conservative and patriotic man, no matter what party he
may belong TO- in what section Of our country
he may be found
Fro1, tie Memphis Enquirer.
With pride and confidence we, to-day, place at the
head Of our columns the great names Bell and Everett
to the support of whose election invite the aid If
every IN the country who rcyeros the Constitution,
who loves the Union and who desires the execution Of
the laws
These are 10 sectional Objects they are to be accom-
pshed by the elevation of no sectional men. When The
foundations OF the temple threatened who pa
euty listen 20 the cIrpug criticism that discovers an
unequal distribution of garlluds around its pillows, or of
shnes about It's altars2 What the nation demands
for the Executive Department patriot whose under
standing is not be lost in the of political heo
res, and whose unsuied integrity shall command the
respect Of all good and true. Such considerations
prevailed in the Baltimore Convention; and for the first
place in the Government great Southern statesman is
proposed whose native agacity has been enlightened by
an experience of nearly forty years in the national coun
oils and whose patriotism is untarnshed by the stain of
faction He loves the Union cemened by the virtue
and genius Of Washington. He would say LET il
stand forever and imperishable and let the Laws
prevail
The abilities and political wisdom Of John Bell too
well known and too generally acknowledged, to require
euOgy at our hands, but say Let him have the sup
port Of conservative men of all parties bear him into
power and assert the predOminance of safe nationality
the dangerous phantasies Of sectonaism. We al
ready have constitution and laws for our guide better
than the code Of any heterskeer assembhge of Pres
dent makers. We now want some one with the head
and heart support the one and execute the Others
With Edward Everett the national ticket is complete
He is a scholar, patriot and statesman His honorable
fame is not limited to the boundaries Of his country,
but supports the reputation the New world in the Old
Aud if any evidence wanting Of his fidelity to the
Constitution II might be found in the denunciaon ofa
those who hate and disregard it.
From the Milton Chronicle.
VIII not all Union Democrats rally around this ticket
and help to crush the head Of the brazen serpent of
AhOltonS All Southern Democrats tell us that there