Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-24
VICINITY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
BELL AND EVERETT.

We find somewhat Unexpectedly that we have no time
this morning for special remark the members of our
Presidential ticket nor is such remark necessary though
we NAV offer it hereafter Never in the later years OF
the Republic has Presidential ticket been presented TO
the country in relation which special remark was less
necessary. To utter the of candidates is at
once portray their lives and TO pronounce their euo-
ges. Yet cannot refrain from making general re-
mark two with respect 10 the ticket.
Perhaps the most obvious feature OF the Union PreSl-
Dental ticket it inherent strength and excellence by
which OF mean the rare political abilities and
culture and the high and unsucd character Of its
bers-n word It's undoubted and splendid personal tit
ness We need not dwell on this feature. statesman
10 the very front rank Of modern public men is Bell,
whilst Everett even so bitter foe Wendell Phillips be-
ing witness is at the same time one of the most accom-
pshed dpomaiss OF the age, the rpest scholar in this
country and the first orator in the world Both men
of true and finished greatness Less obvious possibly
but less significant the lofty broad and iaultless
nationality of the ticket No STAIN spot blur of
sectonalty suies the beaming usre offs PATRIOTISM
Ii sound in public spirit it pure in private spirit
and great and brilliant in faculty. When we add TO
these grand features of the ticket its freedom from
the miserable machinery Of platform we have grouped
salient points. There it Is pre-emnent in every kind
Of worth aud poised not on the evasion, the equvOca-
ton, and the captrap Of party platform, but self
poised.
Thus as will be perceived at glance by every one
tue ruling motives OF our movement adherence of me-
diocuy and Of corruption in office, of sectonality in
stttesmanship and of juggling in plriysm-hud com
plete and striking expression in ticket. We re-
iected in ticket IN mirror the whole spirit and
significance OF our movement. Nothing is wanting TO a
perfect revelation of the movement indeed, but mea
of It's actual depth and volume and intensity, which
is supplied in part and most impros>yoy by the remark
able harmony and despatch that distinguished the forma
ton of the ticket and will be completed by the proud
and deepel, enthusiasm with which confidently believe
the ticket Is destined to be everywhere received by the
people. But We have said more than We proposed to
say az present
From Tie Stanton Spectator.
Johu Bell, Of Tennessee and Edward Everett of Massa-
chuet's known in all sections of tins country as fit
representatives Of party founded for the purpose OF
bringing together all national and conservative men who
owe the Constitution and the Union They states
men OF ability, integrity and enlarged patriotism, III
whose hands the rights and interests of every section
Vil be protected; and SUCH will receive, trust,
the cordial support of all who desire to avoid purely
sectional issue in the approaching Presidential election
SO far humble influence extends shall use II in
their behalf from the solemn conviction that nothing but
the of such the country from con-
tinua discOrd and perhaps dissolution.
We had the pleasure of witnessing the proceedings OF
the Baltimore Convention, and truly it refreshing
scene. We breathed the atmosphere Of pure patriot
ism and felt hopes for the perpetuy of our insttu-
tiOns revive, when men from every section Of
this vast conederacy uniting their hands and their hearts
upon the common platform OF the CONSTITUTION ana the
Union. No differences of opinion existed among that
band Of unse6sh patriots if there dyerses of
sentiment upon abstract questions they sank into nsg
nicance when compared with the grand objects OF ma
tioua Importance for which the Convention assembled.
Consequently nothing occurred interrupt the cordial
communion Of men who felt themselves to be brethren,
and it indeed pleasant to them dwell together in
30 much harmony aud peace.
The conclusion to which all parties must come is that
with such ticket present TO the country selected
II III
sections need not yet despair OF the Republic. Let
the standard borne by John Bell and Edward Everett
be the rayng point OF all who love the Union and the
Constitution aud all will yet be well.
From the Ne,c Orleans Bulletin.
1.-THE nomination of these distinguished men as the
s-andard-bearers of the National Union men oil the
country has been received in this city with the yeiest
emotions Of satisfaction. Everybody delighted
with the ticket and congratulations heard upon
~ hand The harmony of the Constitution, the moral
and intellectual qualities Of the nominees, their great
perieuce, truly national and conservative views, and
their lifelong devotion to the great interests Of the
whole country, all conspre to produce profound i'm
preston upon the public mind and to re-awaken those
feelings Of patriotic enthusiasm which find their home in
the breasts of all true friends of the Constitution the
Union, and the enforcement of the law The state Of
things that exists among the fragments composing the
late Democratic party furnishes powerful and asufi
ciont why the conservative of the South of
all parties, should rally around the National standard of
Bel ana Everett as the only certain means OF defeating
sectional Black Republican victory"
From the Ne1O Orleans Pieayune.
The union OF the two divisions of the Democratic par
ty seems impracticabe. The South cannot enter
the Baltimore Convention without abandoning its lofty
position and the gulf will consequently soon be impas.
sble Shall We have Richmond nomination? Then
the Union ticket viii be taken up with enthusiastic
zeal in every Southern State. IL will become the pal-
dunn of safety, and may be crowned with victory.
From the Macon (Ga.) Citizen.
OF the character of the ticket presented there can be
but candid opinion 1t is the embodiment of all that
is noble patriotic and statesman-like. Adler men, or
Of more experience or capabilty for the highest
stations ofthe republic cannot be found They fully
up ideas Of what National Conservative Union
Constitution it is-the Union as it is-and the en-
forcement of the hwslas they are.
BELL AND EVERETT RATIFICATION MEETINGS.
ALBANIA despatch Of Saturday last from Selma
Alabama says:
There grand impromptu rally here last night to
respond TO the glorious from Baltimore. The nom
nations of Bell and Everett cordially ratified
Speeches were made by Messrs Byrd, Phillips aud
Frow, Wings, and by Alex White and j. w. Lapsley
who have recently been acting with the Democrats.
Guns fired and great enthusiasm prevailed Mid
die Alabama is strong for the Union.
NORrH CAROLINA.-In Fayetteville, n. Carolina, the
citizens in favor Of the nomination Of the Baltimore Con
yenton held large enthusiastic meeting the 4th.
Speeches mode by able men, and the following
olutions adopted.
Resolved, That as patriots and lovers of the Constu-
ton aud Laws, congratulate our couutrymen the
nomination Of Bel and Everett a. candidates for Presi