Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-19

For the utterance Of theso sentiments at that time
not only vigorously assaed BY the whole Southern
press, but the opprobous ephets Of traitor" "dema-
gogue, "traihcker with principle Sc were freely APP
Piled TO me- How lar my predictions have been verified
by the results, leave 20 others to determine But If
not mistaken then, when standing alone as at
that day one man against the whole South may l not
claim without an imputaton Of vanity or egOtism that
NY counse are now entitled to the consideration ofthose
with whom am politically associated and to whom |
would Address this single remark
said AL those who helped to destroy the Missouri
Compromise were unwittiEgy engaged in the service Of
Mr.. Seward So say, now that every man who lends
his aid or his countenance 70 the timed and unneces
sary artificial excitement that has been manufactured for
purpose, Is either Willingly unwttngly engaged in
the service Of the democratic partv and If the Oppos
ton, Is whether Willingly unwttngly surely and be-
yond all doubt engaged in forging the political manaccs,
which viii De fastened on his own limbs and which he
will be made to ensure, when through such instrumental
ity he has helped the democracy 10 retain the Money
Place and PoUr of the country in their unworthy
hands.
shall not initiate the common example of making
vain and idle boasts Of nav patriotism and loyalty TO the
South. hope / am loyal To the Constitution, and if
avn, must recognize alike the rights Of al-but God
knows, and know, that If ever an important right or
interest of this State assaied-mos Of the noisy, boaS
tiers Of their devotion will be found leagues behind me in
rushing 20 its defence. And if should ever abandon
sacrifice any constitutional right of this State that she
chooses to contend for let be treated traitor TO,
and dcserter from the obligations and duties owe to my
nativity, 20 my friends my home and to my children
have had too much 20 against traitors ever 10 become
one myself but ask 70 be judged by results and not by
passionate excitement II am not proclaimed an Abo-
htOust 10y the Democracy should feel that they did not
consider me Of sufficient consequence to be asSailed.
This then, is the light in which view the scenes Of
the recent occurrence. These are the opinions enter
tain OF the condition of the country its past its present
and It's future. These my conclusions in regard TO
sacred and undisturbrd Mon. and this is my knOw
edge OF the history of the Democratic party, derived
from long and intimate acquaintance and close obser
walton of their workings and designs God grant that
they may be fairly received aud quietly weighed and
&c they should have he effect OF bringing people
calm and cousideate reflection of what is due them
selves TO TRUTH and to their counryif they shall tend
towards tranQulizng the public mind and restoring
better and a kinder feeling between the different
tions OF country, whose interests, ce'fTs and SAFETY
are an iuseparably connected, shall have attained an
object that IS nearer and deIrer my heart than any
personal p,eermeut earthly honor that could be be-
slowed.
Permit me gentlemen, to return you my profound
acknowledgements Tor the high honor YOU have done me-
Ga attaching much importance TO my OPT lions, well
- for the highly complimentary terms in which you
have called Tor them.
am With very sincere respect and esteem,
Your Ob't servant
JOHN NJ Bolts
tn Va.srs Rrvvs C,Rrrp ToyVS Sr ~