Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-16
RICHMOND HIG.
THE BALTIMORE NOMINEES AND THE PRESS

there is free press free from party trlmnes and free
from insane sectional procytes, the of the party
that has selected such leader will find warm supporters
1t is the of the people arrayed against the extremes
of sectional and partisan bitterness which would imperl
even the Union Itself in their mad strife for supremacy
Mr. Bell has been in public life from his earliest mar
hood and in the service Of bis country has earned that
high reputation for Ghexibe integrity and sound states
manship which gained him the nomination Of the Const
uional Convention There Is no in the country to
whom we couli give a cordial and earnest support
none TO whose hands the interests of this great empire
could be more safely entrusted And will be seen that
even the most unscrupulous party organs will not dare
to assa the candidate while they fight against the
new organization that has placed his name upon their
banner.
"Bel and Everett" It is refreshing TO turn from the
contemplation of the uncean who would buid their
greatness their countrys ruins and to look into the
history of these worthy gentlemen. The unanimty with
which they nominated is the earnest and the prom
isc Of success in November.
From tie Alexandria Gazette.
The nomination Of Bell for Pre.ident and Everett for
Vice President will be hailed with joy aud isfiction
by the Wings and conservative men from end OF
the country the other. Especially here in Virginia.
whatever may have been the personal preferences of in
dyduas whoever may have been the first choice of
the friends of other distinguished men, will the Wings
unite in hearty cordial support of this National Union
ticket. They have confidence in the nominees. They
know them TO be sound conservative reliable Union,
tWabdng statesmen, lovers OF telr country friends OF
the Constitution, uphoders OF the laws aud they believe
their election would promote the best interests and Tend
TO the peace and happiness Of the people, aud
the Union and the rights OF the States whilst it would
20 far TO destroy strife and sectonalism
From the LyncLj,pg Tirgiajap.
We place the head of our columns to-day the tick
ct nominated at Baltimore yesterday IL is needless TO
tell our readers that shall support those nominees
with all the zea fervor and ability at our command.
The ticket is noble one such an one must
mend itself to the support OF all true patriots and
cOnscieutousy believe it will receive large majority OF
the votes cast the second day OF next November.
John Bell and Edward Everett true and tried pa
triot& OF spotess reputation, personally and pou
cily, and OF unsurpassed ability.
From the Phiiadeiphia Erc. Balictin. (Rcpubican)
The moderation of the Convention which closed il,
session Baltimore Yesterday j, 20 be commended and
cmuated The wisdom shown in t choice of candidates
Is also 10 be admred for however the ticket NAV answer
for "a good run, in political parauce there be no
doubt that 1t Is as respectable ticket "a has been pre-
seuted to the American people least within the present
generation of voters. Neither John Bell nor Edward
Everett has done anything bring reproach upon
himself or his country Both Of talents; Mr.
Bells being Of the practical kind while Mr.. Evcrets are
of the scholastic Both Of good age Mr. Bel being
sixty-thrce and Mr.. Everett sixty-sx Both are old
Wings and since the death Of the old Wing party both
have kept free from the stains Of modern Democracy
into which many of their old associates so rechlessly
plunged when MIR. Buchanan elected President
From the Men York Times, (ReD,,Jiiean.)
Two more respectable names could not be found in the
countrynor will any doubt that in their hands the
Government would be administered with ability dignity
and the most conscientious devotion the honor aud
welfare of the whole country.
From tie Philadelphia North american Republican,
Its final choice OF John Bell Of Tennessee aud Edward
Everett OF Massachusetts,, another aud high proof of
its good sense and it, conservatism Oi the latter gentle
will say nothing. Indeed TIE reputation and
merits Of butl far haynud l. dnl .rlo
But we will make remark two showing the especial
fitness Of the nomination OF John Bell for the Preden
cy. Being but G3 year old he is sufficiently in the prime
OF life From the age Of twenty until he has been
constantly honored by bis constituents with high posi-
LOn. citizen Of the South, which ia naturally though
mistakenly in favor Of free trade he has steadily and
strongly, for some thirty years, against the tide
uphodir at the risk of political ruin the flag Of pro-
lection TO American industry.
citizen OF slave State he has, Of course maintain
ed the legal rights of the peculiar institution in exactly
the same manner and TO the that they we're
upheld by the fathers of the Republic lie sustained the
rendition Of fugitive slaves The Constitution guarantees
IT, He defended the right of abOiOnsts and all other
citizens TO address the law giver whom they themselves
had made for the adjustment Oi any grievance or the
Enlistment Of any proper claim. Tie Constitution guar
antees this right lie supported the compromise OF $50
which was endorsed by national conventions Wbig aud
Democratic. He opposed the attempt made by Stephen
A. Douglas and others in the Nebraska bill of lS54 and
in the still later and far baser Lecompton and English
bills TO upset all compromises trample down all Justice
and perver all law We therefore say that he has shown
himself to be brave, national and patriotic statesman
and that the Baltimore convention deserves great praise
for making such nomination.
From tie Nse York Tribme.-( RspuJlican.)
Finally, the nomination of Mr. Bell is a strong one
especially in Pennsylvania, New jersey and Indiana
where the election Is really be decided Ii imposes
upon the members of the Republican Convention at Chi
cago the necessity Of additional wisdom, if possible We
confident, however that they will prove themselves
equal to the emergency.
From the Ner York Courier aud Enquirer Rspu5
Ecdn.
The Of John Bell at once recalls the memory of
times gone by when he was among the leaders in the
Senate when, by bis wise, patriotic, aud conservative
course, he proved himself statesman. He is one
whom all revere aud respect, and who were he in
the Presidential chair would be sure to do it honor.
From the Journal of Commerce. DeD,ocratc)
Probably this action Of the Union party at Baltimore
has settled the chances against the nomination of any
conservative selection by the Republicans Chicago
That portion of the Opposition which would favor con
servatve candidate, will be content with Mr. Bell who
has always occupied prominent position an anlgo-
mist Of the Democracy while maintaining the national
principles for which the ancient Wing party was once
distinguished and refusing first and last avow any
sympathy with modern Republicanism The only posi-.
ble uducement for the Republicans to select cOnserva-
tive or even moderate man. IL now removed and their
policy will doubtless be present candidate who will
embody and secure the whole radical anti-savery vote
of the country, and that issue so to the polls as
sectional party.
From the Philadelphia Press, (Beaoeratic)
Few living American politicians have had a more en-
arged experience in political affairs Mr. Bell has been
more than a quarter OF century in one of the two
branches OF Congress and for short period member
Of the Cabinet well twice member Of the Senate
Of his State He possesses talents as a speaker and
reaSoner which, though remarkably brilliant place
him far above mediOcrity and altogether the heredta
ry antagonists of the Democracy may congratulate them.
selves upon having found candidate for whom they can
vote with a clear conscience and who has been deyo-
ted representative Of their views.
From the Richmond Dispatch, (VeutraD.
Without compromising the neutrality of this journal
in political matters, may be permitted to congratulate
the country upon the disposition recently manifested by
all parties to put forth their greatest names in connection
with the highest offices. Mr. Bell is leader under
whose ilustrious flag even the old Wing Guard who
fought under Harry of the West may march with pride
and patriotism.
From the Petersburg hniellgsneer.
1t now remains to be seen whether the people of the
United States have desire be ruled by wise and con-
servatve statesmen, whether they prefer still to fol-
low the partisan leaders of the other political organza
tons The Convention has done a noble work in pre-
senting such the country, and can but hope
that the intelligent voters will duly value the prize that
is now within their reach, and work well for the good
cause till victory shall crown their efforts.
From the Boston Courier.
Tie judgment and patriotism eyinced by the Baltimore
Convention in the selection OF its candidates for the
chief offices of the Republic, subjects of the most
unbOunded qualification. noble spectacle and glor-
example have thus been presented the people the
United States Actuated by the highest motives which
could possibly inspire engaged in a momentous un-
dertaking and exhibiting the concia ory and