Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-17


successful will seriously tend to the permanent disrup-
ton and dsmemberment of the Democratic party" A
great many other things seriously tend the way
THE BALTIMORE NOMINATIONS AND THE PRESS.
From the Nashville Ners.
The news we need hardly say caused the greatest re-
oicng here and hailed with the ringing OF bells and
/ the firing OF cannon.
From the Norfolk Herald
We now throw banner to the breeze inscribed with
the nam Of john Bell of Tennessee for the Presidency
and Edward Everett OF Massachusetts, for the Vice Pre-
sieucv-the nominees of the Union Constitutional Con-
venon held at Bait more, who have Just finished their
abUrs IN satisfactory manner and adjourned, sine
de- Oar readers have the reports OF the proceed
ugs Of that Convention aud they will agree with us that
better feeling Of harmony aud uGanimty or greater
desire 10 promote the best interests OF common couu
try North East South aud West, could not have been
exhibited by any other OF men assembled for the
/ same object We believe the nominees TO be sans per
et sans rspr0cbe aud believing willing to give
them the benefit Of whatever power influence we pos
| sess 10 secure their election
Form the Memphis Bulletin.
The telegraph informs that the Union Convention
now in session Baltimore yesterday nominated John
Bell for the Presidency This compliment molly won
by services rendered to his country, running through
period of more than quarter of century We do not
| employ the term compliment IN the ordinary political
sense in which il is employed in these days OF fast po
caus-but in the sense-meaniug that the friends
Of the Constitution have selected him the best man in
/ tie Union to bear aiot their banner The Convention
was largely attended from every State in the Union eX-
cent Oregon and California IL dclibeIated IN full view
of the recent pass of the Democratic party, and the
transparent future OF the Republicans. Within the shadow
OF both turned Mr. Bell, and charged him with the
leadership OF the gathering column Of the great tonst-
uoull Union party. BY reference TO the Geographic
column it will be seen that he was nominated on the
second ballot Max the contrast between the COnven-
ton OF Baltimore and that Of Charleston The last was
stormy as French revolutionary assembly; the former
was harmonious and brotherly.
From tis Cincinnati IiHes (EepjdEr1a)
The Presidential nomination OF the Union Convention
20 Baltimore IS one of vhich il can be said that il
taiuv presents % the people candidate whose record
clear from The many changes usually 10 be laid at The
door of Ogg prominent statesmen lie has ever stood
.l5of from those political combinations which poll
cy for the sake OF personal Preiermen has dictated to
many statesmen wrecked long ago, aud who no longer
/ occupy position among the representative men OF
/ the day.
Asa Senator. NJ. i n has acquired reputation So
couI to for ability, honesty, aud earncsness OF
purpose.
A. a proper representative of the conservative ele-
meat OF the country better could have been Sc
lectcd than John G.. Bell Of Tennessee His entire re-
cord shows that he ht, vet sacrificed his principles
To- the party which claimed him a supporter The en-
tire object of his lire has been know and sustain the
right
OfElward Everett it is scarcely necessary to say that
his name is s familiar a household word throughout
the length and breadth of the country. scholar OF
,h, inst atainmeuts and patriot whose carnesness in
any measure conducive to the welfare of the people can
not be doubted he is well fitted 70 stand beside Me- Bell
N candidate for the high position for which he has been
named.
Taken all in ALL the Ticket of the Union Convention
combines real solid worth, more OF the true states
msuship than can be manufactured from all the material
,Ha, viii be produced before the coming Conventions TO
/ be held 40 Chicago or Baltimore.
From tle Boston, 7rareiter. Republican,
So far talent character experience, and patriotic
feeling 60 this is very good nomination. Mr. Bell Is
man WHO has many excellent qualities, and would make
much better President than have had for years 1t
would have been fortunate thing for the country if
man like him had been chosen President in 1852.
From the Louisville Journal.
We ratify this nomination with whole heart. Its
a nomination emiuenty fit to be made"
John Bell is worthy TO be President Of the United
States And not without an inspiring hope that
be will be. pure and honest man, statesman OF en-
Urged experience and of tried sagaciy, and patriot OF
uuspotted and undinchng loyalty, feel an instructive
assurance that his nomination wall be hailed by the Anne
rican people as the signal OF deverance from the
rupt and ignorant and reckless dynastes that for
nv years have msrcd and debauched the nation. IL *
such q signal and have faith that the people will re-
coguze IT, and rise in their majesty 10 welcome it.
John Bell and Eirard ErerettN The sentence thrills
and kndIes the spirit like the mellow strain of a bugle.
The only further comment on this ticket shall
make to place forthwith at the head Of columns
and invoke IN it. behalf the trust and the admiration of
the country which do with heartfelt political pride
We own we have felt before since the glorious
d VS. Of ancient Whigism
From the Ne,g York Herald
Ne reason exists why the Bell and Everett ticket should
not be adopted BY the conservative section of the
Black Republicans. All parties recognize their respeca
bity craftsmanship and trustworthiuess Il may be said
that they belong the old fogy school Of politicians but
this Is pointess argument brought forward only when
no direct charge be sustained and besides they
belong TO an Old school both Bates and Mclean belong
20 one much older. In the present condition of public
sentiment, both North and South with conservative
reaction IN full tide against the naca and radical Black
Republicans aud wearisomeneSs everywhere of the
quabbcs and spO hunting of the Democrats, the con-
sentative elements Chicago could do better than
unite Bell aud Everett and let the ultra radicals 60
OIL on other candidate.
By such a course and judicous campaign they might
sweep the country and elect their ticket by the popular
But they carry the weight of the radicals.
In 1852 the people refused accept and for Gen.
Scott the best known and trusted in the
try solely because they believed that he under the
control OF such ultra Seward and his clique The
next few weeks will show which of political managers
has the sagacity see and fall into the track ofimpend
ing political revolution.
In another article on the same subject the Herald
SAYS
Platforms nothing resolutions trash political prin-
cp,es bosh What is required is ticket in which peo-
The Baltimore ticket just the ticket for you Never
mind about Mr. Bells age Mr. Everets mild and I'M
demonstatve amiabiy 1t is very easy cry old fogy
but in the opinion o. many solid hereabouts land
some of them have been younger than they are
now old fool Is better than young fool middle
aged trickster.
From the Courier des EtGls Unis.
With a reputation for moderation and sacred rights,
extending through half century, offer incontestable
guarantees the American people which is very seldom
the with candidates that usually proposed
Messrs Bell and Everett have however all the dsadvan
ages Of being the sandardbearers of the third party
and their position is the unfavorable in moment
of excitement, where the opinions rctrench in the
uemes The influence which these candidates will have
on the Presidential election and what part they will per-
FORM depends entirely upon the choice that will be made
bv the Republicans on hand and the Democrats on
the other The point of this nomination is rather to pre-
pare for certain eventuaities.
FOR THE RICHMOND WING.
RICHMOND, May l. ls60.-Messrs Geo. j. Scanned
Co propretors Of the Powhatan House, during my stay
here have furnished me with comfortable clean ROOM
a good bed with all necessary comforts belonging TO
Il a a,1a k1o hat