Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-20

III " II,
we must beware of all bargains and intrigues. Doug
lassm was simply an effort of dishonest politicians. u
was A phaze of aboltiori.m far more dangerous than
BLACK Repubicanism. He was opposed TO all compro-
mise with it, and would gladly take John Bell in pre-
ference.
Mr. Smith, Of Fuquier was surprised at the Of
remark in which gentlemen we're INDUCING. The con-
yenton had passed resolution yesterday inaugurating
the policy Of conciliaon-a policy without which Democ
racy would lose the imperial ascendancy it had so long
maintained in Virginia But while this negotiation was
pendng gentlemen were inGulgng in remarks calculated
TO close up all hope of Cancellation. No more de-
tested the doctrine of Squatteroveregn than he did
IL was craven spirit that submitted to when properly
understood But b. convinced that the supporters
of Douglas in Vgi did not understand his position
the question He CT Id tolerate the houghthlt the
vote of Virginia might be cast for Bell and Everett He
saw no necessity for it. IBrecknrdge could be carried
before the House OF Representatives there would be
capital chance to make him President The chances
against him before the people.
Mr. Lacy OF Fredericksburg said he had voted agans.
the proposition yesterday for committee OF conference
believing that Cancellation impossible. In several
counties which be had visited of late he had done all he
could without personal humiliation TO induce friends of
Douglas TO attend this convention, but they ha jected
all overtures He believed that the policy indicated by the
resolution of Mr.. Cook called for by every conside
ration that could appeal to patriotic No one ques
tons that If Lincoln is elected the disruption Of the gov
ernment will follow. With this drefu prospect before
MS We vet see the conservatism of the country divided
into three parts while sbotionism is bearing down upon
rs with unbroken ranks. Pass this resolution and we
NAV meet the argument that the Democracy Of Virginia
are dominated by the Cotton States Let the fact 60
forth that we are willing to 60 to political adj
versaries in this State If necessary to defeat Lincoln,
and you dispose eecuay of the charge OF disunonsm.
The time had come for a united South, and Virginia
should naugurate the movement Democracy should be
willing to lower her unconquerable flag TO the coun-
try He had more hope Of an honorable arrangement
with the Wings Of Virginia than with the Douglas men.
Mr. L. COT tnued length In this strain OF remark,
his speech being The most eloquent and impressive one
delivered during the convention.
Mr. seibert of Shenandoah and Mr.. Jordan, Of Page,
youched for the fidelity of the party in those counties.
Hon Wiloughby Newton, of Westmoreland, said he
had been that morning to the shrine Of Jefferson TO re-
fresh his devotion to the rights and equality OF the
States from that fountain of political wisdom. He came
from the county Of Wesmoreand the cradle Of the Rev
oution where the vestal fires Of liberty kept ever
brightly burning. lie not little appalled, at the
sprit exhibited in the convention. He afraid from
the temper manifested that they not yet prepared
for the meat Of the doctrine He had been brought
up in a school accustomed TO speak frankly He sup
posed himself to be far in advance Of far behind
the age. He didn't think any of the speakers had
reached the height Of this great argument They had
forgotten the old watchword Everything for principles
ifothing for men Compromise 10 him most obi
ous term. lie bad horror of all compromises. IL was
the part Of wisdom as well courage TO face the enc
my boldly. He was afraid they trembled wavered and
hestated We here TO make 4 stand for the South
or here for nothing FIVE are to be appalled, by
the shadow Of dsunion, let 90 for Douglas or If We
are for tie spois Of victory let US 60 for Bell We are